G4 TRANSACTIONS OF THE CANADIAN INSTITUTE. [VOL. II. 



occupied, and brought workers in far distant and young countries into 

 contact with the greatest minds of the older countries. 



It is gratifying to notice the frequent reference to our transactions in 

 our exchanges and to see papers written by our members translated into 

 various foreign languages. 



The much needed shelf space having been acquired, the books are 

 now more readily accessible for reference. It is hoped that a catalogue 

 will be prepared during the summer and be ready by the opening of 

 next session. 



The Council has special pleasure in acknowledging the services 

 rendered by Mr. R. W. Young, M.A., the Assistant Secretary, in 

 selecting and advising on the most advantageous exchanges, and his 

 help in building up the Library. The commencement of the 4th series, 

 under the name of the " Transactions of the Canadian Institute," has 

 been very favorably noticed by many of our exchanges. 



The Treasurer's accounts have been audited and found correct. 



The membership has been increased by 37 elections. Eleven mem- 

 bers have resigned, and 14 have been struck off the list for non-payment 

 of annual subscriptions in arrears. There are 17 associates on the list. 



An invitation from the Town of Penetanguishene asking the Institute 

 to hold its next summer convention there has been accepted. 



The thanks of the Institute are due and are tendered to the Press, 

 especially the Mail, for its full reports o{ our meetings. 



The Reports of the Sections are given as separate appendices. 



The pressing needs at present are increased space for museum pur- 

 poses and more funds. 



The intellectual vigour of the Institute is being fully maintained. 

 Tne practical part is suffering greatly from lack of funds to carry on the 

 work. 



A sketch plan has been prepared by one of our members, Mr. W. 

 Knox, architect, outlining a scheme to utilize the vacant plot to the 

 north, on Berti street, for museum purposes, at an estimated cost of 

 about $5,000. 



All of which is respectfully submitted. 



CHARLES CARPMAEL, 



President. 

 ALAN MACDOUGALL, 

 Toronto, ist May, 1891. Secretary. 



