A meeting of gentlemen interested in the organization of an Historical Society for the County of Missisquoi, was held in Bedford on Monday evening, the 26th of October, 1898.

On motion of Judge Lynch, Mr. John Gough was appointed Chairman, and Dr. N. A. Smith, Secretary, of the meeting.

Hon. Judge Lynch explained the working of the Brome and Shefford Counties Societies, and the objects to be attained by a similar organization in Missisquoi. After a full discussion of the matter it was decided to take action for the purpose of carrying out the project.

N. A. SMITH, Secretary.

ORGANIZE.

A meeting of all interested in the formation of an Historical So

ciety for the County of Missisquoi will be held in the TOWN HALL, BEDFORD, on TUESDAY, the 28th day of FEBRUARY, 1899, at one o'clock, p. m., for the purpose of completing the organization and transaction of any business connected therewith.

All persons having in their possession historical relics, are requested to bring the same, and any information relating to the early history of Missisquoi will be gladly received.

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE.

Hon. Judge Lynch, Z. E. Cornell, E. W. Morgan, J. J. Mullin, F. C. Saunders, E. Coslett, John Gough, N. A. Smith, M. D.

PRELIMINARY MEETING.

In

accordance with the notice given, a meeting was. held at the Town House, Bedford, on Tuesday, Feb. 28th, 1899, for the purpose or organization. Hon. Judge Lynch was elected Chairman and Dr. N. A. Smith, Secretary.

Missisquoi. He was followed by Rev. Ernst M. Taylor of the Brome County Society who earnestly advocated the movement and gave many interesting facts regarding the early history of this section of the country.

It was then moved by Rev. Mr. Nye, seconded by E. W. organ, Esq., "that we now proceed to organize an Historical Society in the County of Missisquoi."—Carried.

It was moved by F. C. Saunders, seconded by Mr. Geo. Capsey, that the name of the Society be: "The County of Missisquoi Historical Society," and that the office of the said Society be located in the Town of Bedford, Province of Quebec.-Carried.

It was moved by J. J. Mullin, and seconded by Mr. Thomas Hunter, that immediate steps be taken for incorporating the Society, under the Statutes of the Province of Quebec.-Carried.

It was moved by E. W. Morgan, seconded by H. C. Blinn, that the following list constitutes the officers of this Society for the coming year, viz:

Honorary Presidents, Hon. Geo. B. Baker, Hon. J. C. McCorkill; President, Dr. C. L. Cotton, M. L. A.; Vice-presidents, W. M. Pattison, Mrs. Geo. Clayes, E. L. Watson; Secretary, Dr. N. A. Smith; Treasurer, Mrs. Theo. Moore;