the people, hence sacred subjects were placed on the stage. He considered the pictures of to-day simply figure pictures; they were not meant for incitements to faith.

A paper on "The Southwold Earthwork and Country of the Neutrals," by Mr. Coyne, was read by Mr. David Boyle. The paper dealt very fully with accounts of the almost forgotton race of Neutrals, described the country where they lived, their manners, habits, and race. They formed part of the great Huron-Iroquois family, and their territory embraced the whole of South-Western Ontario from Lake Huron to the

Niagara river. The paper also gave an account of the work of the missionaries with the Neutrals, and in fact nearly all the knowledge obtained regarding them came through the missionaries.

NINETEENTH MEETING.

Nineteenth Meeting, 26th March, 1892, the President in the chair.
Donations and Exchanges since last meeting, 58.

Walter M. Rutherford and George E. Musson were elected members The Council was instructed to take all necessary proceedings to have the Institute properly represented at the meetings to commemorate the centenary of the first parliament of Upper Canada.

Dr. George Kennedy read a paper by Mr. G. S. Wilgress, B.A., on the "Game Laws of Ontario." The writer stated that since he volunteered some four months ago to read a paper on the subject of "The Game Laws of Ontario," much had been done towards State protection of the animals known as game, as is seen in the bills now before the Ontario House of Assembly to amend the Act for the Protection of Game and Fur-bearing Animals, and to amend the Act to Encourage the Destruction of Wolves, which doubtless embody the changes recommended in the excellent report of the Fish and Game Commission recently issued. The Forest park which it is proposed to establish in the district of Nipissing will also prove a valuable means of preserving game. The writer then dwelt at some length on the deer, the different methods of hunting them, and their enemies, which he classified as men, dogs, and wolves, the latter being by far the most destructive. The paper closed with an account of the moose or elk. Considering not only the value of the hide, but also that of the head and meat, he thought that the penalty imposed at present of from $10 to $50 was certainly not large enough to deter pot-hunters from killing the animal, as they would

lose nothing after paying the fine, provided they could succeed in smuggling the carcase away so as to be able to sell it to advantage. After the reading of the paper, the sale of last year's periodicals took place.

TWENTIETH MEETING.

Twentieth Meeting, 2nd April, 1892, the President in the chair.

Donations and Exchanges since last meeting, 72.

Rev. Philip Tocque read a paper on "The Phocas of Terreneuve," a description of the seal fisheries of Newfoundland. A paper on "An Animated Molecule and its Nearest Relatives," by Dr. Daniel Clark, was read by Dr. George Kennedy.

TWENTY-FIRST MEETING.

Twenty-first Meeting, 9th April, 1892, the President in the chair.

Donations and Exchanges since last meeting, 71.

Mr. D. W. Beadle read a paper on "Canadian Wild Flowers.'

Mr. Macdougall wished that a copy of the paper could be placed in the hands of every one of the school children of the city. It would excite an interest in the study of our wild flowers.

Mr. Noble thought that the subject that had been taken up was of interest to everybody, not as some of the papers read before the Institute, that were of interest only to some particular persons. In regard to High Park, he was glad that he had been one of those who had taken an interest in the preservation of its wild flowers and shrubs. Their efforts were successful so far as to prevent the wholesale laying waste of the wild flowers. In regard to the burning of High Park, he was very sorry to say that they had not been successful. Some plants that strike their He hoped that the practice

roots deeper than others were not injured. would be discontinued.

Mr. L. J. Clark had no doubt that the School Board would be to the expense of placing a copy of the paper read in the hands of every

teacher.

Mr. Armstrong spoke of the extensive destruction of the wild flowers. Every season we saw people digging them up and carrying them away, which was utter destruction; they may as well have been burned. Some beautiful flowers had entirely disappeared. With regard to High

Park he did not expect any improvement till an intelligent gardener was placed at the head of affairs.

The meeting was pursuant to notice constituted a Special General Meeting to consider certain amendments to the regulations proposed by the Council.

The amendments were considered, and the regulations as amended were consolidated and adopted as follows, to come into force on 1st July, 1892:

REGULATIONS OF THE CANADIAN INSTITUTE.

(Consolidated and amended, 1892.)

SECTION I.

OF MEMBERSHIP, ELECTIONS, AND FEES.

1. The Canadian Institute, established under Royal Charter, November 4th, 1851, shall consist of Ordinary, Honorary, Corresponding, Life, Junior, and Associate members. All persons who are desirous of forwarding the objects of the Institute are eligible to membership.

2. Persons wishing to be admitted as Ordinary members must be proposed at least one week before election, in accordance with a form of application given in Form A, to be obtained from the Secretary. The election shall be by ballot, and the proportion of votes requisite for admission not less than three fourths of the votes cast. Provided that during the recess, i.e., between May 1st and November 1st, the Council (as hereinafter constituted) shall have power to elect members by the unanimous vote of those present at any meeting.

3. Persons under the age of 21 years may become Junior members. They shall not be subjected to election as above, but must be recommended by two members, in writing, according to Form B., and such recommendations shall be delivered to the Secretary, and transmitted to the Council for approval or rejection. On approval, the recommendation shall be signed by the Chairman, and the candidates shall be admitted. On their attaining the age of 21, they may apply to the Council for transfer to such other class of membership as they may desire.

4. Honorary members shall be persons eminent for their services to science and literature, and their number shall be limited to twenty-five, of whom not more than ten shall be residents of Ontario. They must be recommended by at least three members, who shall state the reasons for their recommendation, in writing, such recommendation to be transmitted through the Secretary to the Council. If approved, it shall be signed by the Chairman, and read at the next ordinary meeting, previous to the ballot being taken.

5. Corresponding members shall be persons who have shown interest in the

work of the Institute, or who have made or are likely to make contributions to the Proceedings or donations to the library, museums, etc. They shall be elected in the same way as Honorary Members for a term not exceeding five years. The number from the Province of Ontario shall not exceed ten.

6. Associate Members shall be those who wish to take special interest in portions only of the work of the Institute. They shall be admitted in the same way as Ordinary Members.

7. Associates and Junior members shall have all the privileges of membership, except the right of voting, holding office, taking part in the business management of the Institute, and receiving copies of its publications.

8. Honorary and Corresponding members shall have every privilege of Ordinary membership except that of holding office.

9. The annual fee or subscription shall be :-For Ordinary membership $5.00. For Junior membership $1.00. For Associate membership $2.00. Provided that no change shall be made in the subscriptions of members elected prior to 1st July, 1892.

Every Ordinary, Junior or Associate Member shall be liable to continued payment of the annual subscription until he has signified, in writing to the Secretary, his withdrawal, and paid all his dues to that date, when his liability shall But any Ordinary Member not in arrears may compound for future subscriptions, and become a Life member on payment of $50.00.

cease.

The Secretary shall inform each candidate of his election by sending Form C. (appended), and if he fail to pay the proper fee within one month, the election shall become null, and no re-nomination shall be made unless accompanied with the said fee. Until the payment of the fees no person shall enter into the privileges of membership.

Any person elected after the 31st of March in any year shall be called upon to pay only a pro rata fee until December 31st next ensuing, but if such election be after the 30th September, he shall pay the subscription for the next year at the same time as the pro rata amount for the current year. All subscriptions shall be due for renewal on the first day of January (in advance).

Ordinary members who reside more than ten miles from the General Post Office in the City of Toronto shall be called upon to pay only $3.00 as their annual fee.

Any member whose annual subscription shall be six months in arrear shall be reported to Council on the first Monday of July, and unless the Council shall otherwise decide, shall be suspended from membership, and shall be notified of such suspension; but such member may be re-instated within the year upon payment of arrears.

At least fourteen days previous to the annual election in each year, the Secretary and Treasurer shall prepare and sign a roll of the names and addresses of members who have paid their subscriptions, and are in good standing. Such roll, which shall be subject to correction by the Council only, shall be hung up in the Reading Room, and only those whose names appear on it shall be entitled to vote or hold office.

The Council shall have power to remit the annual subscription or arrears thereof in case of a member who, from ill health, advanced age, or other sufficient cause, is unable to pay the same, or to accept from him in lieu thereof any manuscripts, books, drawings, models, or specimens which are in their opinion valuable to the Institute. But each case must be considered and reported on by a committee of Council appointed for such purpose.

10. If any complaint is brought against a member, the charge shall be in writing, signed by the complainant, and shall be considered by the Council, and opportunity given for a reply. If the Council deem it desirable, they may then call a special general meeting for the consideration of the matter at issue, of which not less than a week's notice shall be given, and if two-thirds of the members present at that meeting are of opinion that such member should be expelled, the officer presiding thereat shall pronounce his expulsion, and the fee paid by the member for the current year shall be refunded to him.

11. For the study of special branches of Literature, Science, and Art, members may group themselves into such Sections as the Council may from time to time approve, subject to the ratification of the Institute at any of its ordinary meetings. Each Section shall form its own regulations and by-laws, but subject to the sanction of the Council, to whom they shall be transmitted for that purpose. Associate members who join any Section may vote and hold any office therein, except that of Chairman, and take part in all its proceedings.

SECTION II.

OF THE OFFICERS AND COUNCIL, AND THE MODE OF THEIR ELECTION.

1. At the annual general meeting, which shall be held on the first Saturday in May (unless that day falls upon a holiday, and then on the following Saturday), there shall be elected a President, two Vice-Presidents, a Secretary, a Treasurer, an Editor, a Librarian, a Curator, and six other members to form the Council.

2. The election shall be confined to those nominated for such positions at the last ordinary meeting in April, but any one nominated to an office, and not elected thereto, shall be eligible as a Councillor without office.

3. Election shall be by ballot, and the Chairman shall appoint two Scrutineers to receive and examine the votes, and report them to him for a declaration of the result.