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ultimate value probable ; aud to assist in the collection of specimens with 

 a view to the formation of a Canadian Museum of Archives, ethnology, 

 srchasology and natural history." These things the Society has been 

 obliged to leave untouched, its available revenue being practically all 

 absorbed in the publication and circulation of its annual volume, of which 

 this year 1,300 copies are being printed, and its own trifling contingent 

 expenses. 



The exchange list of the Society according to which the Transac- 

 tions are distributed now embraces some 560 societies, libraries and other 

 public institutions in Canada and throughout the world. Of these 105 

 are in Canada, 210 in the United States, 115 in Great Britain and the 

 British Colonies and 130 in continental Europe. It will thus be seen 

 that, through the labours of the society, Canada is being very widely 

 brought to the notice of the world at large. The Society furnishes in 

 addition one copy of its Transactions to every Member of the Dominion 

 Senate and House of Commons, as well as to Lieutenant-Governors, 

 Judges of the Supreme Court and other designated officials. Each 

 member of the Society also receives a copy ; and to each member contri- 

 buting a paper 100 copies thereof. Through the distribution of these 

 " separates," as they are called, there is a further dissemination of useful 

 knowledge. 



In spite of all drawbacks the Society is carrying on its work with 

 vigour. Sections I and II have increased their membership to thirty, 

 and sections III and IV are gradually raising theirs to forty. This 

 naturally implies an increase of work done. The Society might indeed 

 be satisfied with its present accomplishments were it not so evident that 

 a larger activity and a greater usefulness would be possible with an im- 

 provement of its position. Our approaching meeting promises to be a 

 very successful one, and we are encouraged to believe that the Society on 

 its present basis is more and more justifying the views and realizing the 

 hopes with which it was established. 



Trusting that the facts which, in my official capacity, I felt it right 

 to bring to your Lordship's knowledge as our Honorary Vice-President 

 may not have proved wearisome. 



I remain, dear Lord Strathcona, 



Very sincerely and respectfully yours, 



J. Edmond Eoy, 



President R. S. C. 

 The Rigid Honourable, 



The Lord Strathcona and j\Ioiint Royal, 

 High Commissioner for Canada. 

 London. 



