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TRAKSACTIONS OF THE CANADIAN INSTITUTE. [VoL. I. 



THIRD MEETING. 



Third Meeting in the Pavilion of The Chautauqua Assembly, srd 

 July, 1890, at 10 o'clock, Mr. Hamilton in the chair. 



The following papers were read : 



I. Niagara Falls in Literature, by A. F. Chamberlain, M.A. 



2 The Hurons, by D. B. Read, Q.C. 



3. Legislative Work of the First Parliament of Upper Canada 

 (1792-95), by W. Houston, M.A. 



4 Slavery in Canada, by J. C. Hamilton, LL.B. 



5. Upper Canada in Peace and War, 1805 to i8i5,by J. G. Ridout, Esq. 



6. Archaeological Remains ; a factor in the study of History, by David 

 Boyle, Ph. B. 



7. Newark in 1792, by D. B. Read Q.C. 



8 Diary of Governor Simcoe's Journey from York to Penetanguishene. 

 1794, by the late Hon. Alex. Macdonell communicated by Alex. Mac- 

 donell, Esq., of Osgoode Hall. 



The following resolutions Avere passed unanimously. 



1 That this meeting desires to place on record an expression of regret 

 that Fort Mississauga and Fort George have been allowed to fall into a 

 state of decay, which, if steps are not soon taken to preserve them, will 

 result in their total destruction, and to urge upon the Dommion Govern- 

 ment the desirability of taking prompt and effective action to preserve 

 what remains of these interesting historical monuments ; and that the 

 Secretary of the Institute be instructed to send a copy of this resolution 

 to the Minister of Militia of Canada. 



2 That this meeting desires to express approbation of the patriotic 

 sentiments in the paper of Mr. W. T. Kirby on " The Making of Niagara" ; 

 reo-rets, as does the writer, the great neglect of the study of Canadian 

 history by our people ; strongly urges that Canadian history be given a 

 more important place in the school programmes and University curricu- 

 lums in the different Provinces ; and hopes that school histories may be 

 prepared giving a comprehensive view of the Dominion, and at the same 

 time having a more pronounced spirit of patriotism evident in them. 



3 That the Members of the Canadian Institute hereby udsh to express 

 to The Chautauqua Assembly and the Town of Niagara, their gratitude 

 for their kindness and hospitality in entertaining the Members during 

 their summer outing, and that a copy of this resolution be transmitted 

 to the Assembly and the Town. 



