APPENDIX E CIX 



In view of the threatened sale of the Militar}' Reserve here a depu- 

 tation was sent to Ottawa, consisting of members from the Ontario 

 Historical Society and the to^Ti, to appeal against the spoliation of 

 the ground made sacred by the blood of so many brave men in the 

 war of 1812. A letter from Mr. Wm. Kirby to the president of our 

 society regarding this, and one from the president were printed and 

 distributed, and it is hoped that better counsels will prevail. 



But it is in regard to our proposed ilemorial Hall that we feel 

 thankful progress has been made. The president visited Ottawa to 

 ask for assistance, and in view of the fact that we are no longer local 

 in our aims, but tliat our membership extends through the Dominion, 

 a grant of $1,000 was given; we now have altogether about $3,000 

 promised, and plans and specifications have been decided on, a tender 

 for $4,000 accepted, and the foundation is now laid on a site given by 

 the president, and we hope by September we shall be safely esconced in 

 a very handsome building. 



Officers. 



Patron— Wm. Kirby, F.R.S.C. 

 President — Miss Carnochan. 

 Vice-President — Eev. J. G. Garrett. 

 Secretary — Alfred Ball. 

 Assistant Secretary — John Eckersley. 

 Treasurer — Mrs. S. D. Manning. 

 Curator and Editor — Miss Carnochan. 



Committed-Mrs. T. F. Best, W. R. McClelland, C. A. P. 'BaH, 

 Wm. Miller, W. J. .Wright, M.A. 



XII. — Prom The Elgin Historical and Scientific Institute, through 



Prank Hunt. 



The past year has been marked by ^'nterest and continued effort 

 on the part of the AYomen's Auxiliary, whose report is appended. 



The institute arranged in October last, for a commemoration of 

 the centennial anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar, by requesting 

 the mayor to notify all ciazens to display tlags, the ministers to make 

 reference to the anniversary from the pulpits, and the newspapers to 

 publish special articles on N'elson's great victory. The president, as 

 principal of the public schools, arranged with the teachers to call atten- 

 tion to the anniversary. The 'Women's Auxiliary held a special meet- 

 ing. 



