XCIV THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF CANADA 
The Ontario Historical Society, the Parent and Official centre of 
the Historical Societies in the various outlying parts of the Province, 
kept well in touch with them. 
The Annual Meeting was held in Brockville on July 13, 14 and 
15th. Representatives were present from the large majority of the 
affiliated Societies, extending from Windsor to Ottawa. A most hearty 
welcome and excellent facilities for holding meetings in the Official 
buildings were received from the Mayor and Council of the town. The 
meetings were largely attended by the citizens. Excellent papers 
on local history were read by His Honour Judge McDonald, Lieutenant- 
Colonel W. S. Buell, Brockville, J. S. Carstairs, B.A., Toronto, and 
others. 
At the evening public meeting a paper of some moment on “ Canada’s 
Heirlooms of Empire,” was given by Mr. Cumberland, the President. 
Tracing the acquisition of the Northern Territories in America, and of 
Canada by the British peoples, it followed the development of their 
resources and methods of government. These Heirlooms were in suc- 
cession transferred to the several Provinces therein created, and after- 
wards on the creation of the Dominion, the magnificent realm of Rupert’s 
Land was granted by the Empire as a free gift to the care of all Canada. 
Questions were raised as to whether Canadians in dealing with them 
were mindful of their Imperial origin. They were Heirlooms to be 
dealt with as a continued British trust, and not solely for unmeasured 
present exploitation. The paper will be printed in the forthcoming 
report. 
The progress of the Ontario Society is being well maintained, and 
arrangements in course for the revival of the historic memories of the 
stirring events of the struggle in 1812-14 for the preservation of Canada 
as a member and portion of the British Empire. These the Society 
trusts will receive the attention and co-operation of the Societies 
associated with the Royal Society, and particularly of the Historic 
Landmarks Association, which has been formed under its organization. 
Respectfully submitted. 
CLARKSON W. JAMES, 
Secretary, Ontario Historical Society. 
VI.—Report of the Huron Institute. 
Presented by Dr. J. H. Coyne. 
During the past year there have been six meetings held, three open 
and three of the Executive, and at all the attendance was good. 
At the open meetings the people of Collingwood were privileged 
to hear a second interesting and instructive address on the important 
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