Certificate of Acceptance and Initiation to Canadian Order Chosen Friends - Thomas Cowan

A certificate of initiation and acceptance to the Canadian Order Chosen Friends, Thomas Cowan. The certificate reads "This certifies that evidence has been received that Thomas Cowan has been accepted and initiated by the Council name below, and has thus become a member of the Canadian Order of Chosen Friends, and entitled to all the rights and privileges of membership and a benefit of not exceeding one thousand dollars from the relief fund of said order, which shall in case of death be paid to Annie Cowan his wife in the manner and subject to the conditions set forth in the laws governing said relief fund and in the application for membership. This certificate to be in force and binding when accepted in writing by the said member, with the acceptance attested by the Councilor and Recorder and the seal of the Subordinate Council affixed, so long as said member shall comply with the requirements of the Constitution, Laws and Regulations now in force or hereafter adopted for the government of the Order: otherwise, and also in the case of granting of a new certificate, to be null and void. In witness whereof, we have hereunto attached our signatures, and affixed the seal of the Grand Council of the Canadian Order of Chosen Friends. Dated the Twenty Seventh day of July, A.D. 1891." The front and back of the certificate are available for viewing.

Rules and Regulations of the St. Catharines Club

The booklet is a printed set of rules and regulations for the St. Catharines Club. It is pocket size and has several blank pages in the back. The blank pages have handwritten names including H.K. Woodruff. Also included in the booklet are lists of past officers. R. Woodruff is listed as president in 1883, and H.K. Woodruff is listed as a committee member in 1885 and 1886.

Long Point Company by-laws and field by-laws

Long Point Company by-laws and field by-laws (1 printed page), June 1881.

Report from the annual meeting of the shareholders held on June 1, 1886 in which amendments and field rules and regulations were made

Report from the annual meeting of the shareholders held on June 1, 1886 in which amendments and field rules and regulations were made (copy of 1 handwritten page). This is signed by Louis N. Hayne, secretary, June 7, 1886.

Booklet containing Jekyl Island Club charter, constitution, by-laws and members’ names

Booklet containing Jekyl Island Club charter, constitution, by-laws and members’ names (2 copies). The first copy is missing the membership list and the pages are loose. The spine is taped. The 2nd copy is in good condition, 1887.

Canadian Advertising Requirements and Restrictions, by Province for the Distilled Spirits Industry as of September 23, 1976

A document outlining the rules and regulations for advertising liquor in Canada. The document is sorted by province and outlines the details for advertising, when allowed, in each province. The description of the contents reads "The purpose of this document is to provide a summary of Canadian advertising requirements and restrictions, by province for the distilled spirits industry as of September 23, 1976".

Industrial Alcohol: Synopsis of Rules & Regulations of the Dominion & Provincial Governments of Canada

A booklet of rules and regulations for industrial alcohol. A portion of the preparatory note reads: "We endeavoured to bring together in this booklet as much information as possible regarding the Dominion and Provincial rules and regulations at present in force controlling the sale and use of Alcohol for manufacturing, etc."

Crown timber regulations

Crown timber regulations which include: 2 double-sided printed pages issued by the Department of Crown Lands (2 copies). Included with this are 3 printed slips of paper. 2 of these are Order and Regulations by S. Richards, Commissioner of Crown Lands, dated May 28, 1869 and 1 is a notice of sale of timber berths dated Aug.1, 1872 by Richard Wm. Scott, commissioner, 1869, 1872.