ISSUE 77 March 0_§I - April

5151 Yonge Street Willowdale, MZN SP5

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On Heritage Day Monday, ‘We are fortunate to have found February 17, 1992 Ontario such a combination of commit- Minister of Culture and Com- ment and experience to lead the munications, Karen Haslam, OHF“. made an announcement that She also announced the ap- signalled the beginning of a new pointment of the following new era for The Ontario Heritage nine board members: Archivist Foundation, and the heritage Carolynn Bart-Riedstra, of Strat-

movement in this province. ford; Executive Director of the On behalf of Premier Bob Woodland Cultural Centre, Rae, Minister Haslam announc- Joanna M. T. Bedard of Brant- ed that Dorothy Duncan, Ex- ford; Special Collections ecutive Director of The Ontario Librarian of the St. Catharines Historical Society, would be ap- Public Library, Gail Benjafield; pointed as chair of the Founda- Executive Assistant of the Owl tion. Rehabilitation Research Foun- “Dorothy Duncan has earned dation, Mary Ellen Hebb of St. the respect of historians, ar- Catharines; Chair and Professor chaeologists, academics, fran- of history at Ryerson cophones, and Polytechnical Institute, ~ other groups committed to Margaret Olwen MacMillan of OHS’ Rene Brunet, a chef from Huntsville, makes Irish Soda Bread at the Let's Bake Bread workshop. preserving Ontario's culturally ; lawyer Faye Eleanor A capacity crowd enjoyed the programme held February 28 and 29 at The Gibson House in North diverse history”, said Minister McWatt of Toronto; Executive

York. (Photo courtesy of Lorraine Lowry). Haslam. “She is uniquely Director of the Long Point Bird qualified to lead the OHF into a Observatory, Michael Bradstreet new era of responsiveness.” of Vittoria; history Professor at Next Chippawa battle site Minister Haslam also an- the University of Ottawa, Julian nounced the appointment of Gwyn; and sociology Professor OHS Bulletin again under attack Vice-Chair, York University pro- at the University of Windsor, Deadlines: fessor Craig Heron. Professor Subhas Ramcharan of labour at . By Dennis Carter-Edwards to these plans existed on both Heron teaches history May 4 York University and currently Appointments to the Founda- Superintendent, Fort Malden sides of the Niagara River. On- tion effective immediately Representatives of the American serves as a Director of the are July 6 Ontario’s last remaining un- Workers’ with terms lasting from two to Legion and a Canadian coalition tario Arts and Heritage disturbed battle site three Dorothy's term of heritage interests called for Centre. His works have been years. was again under attack, only this began March 5 and will end in the preservation of the bat- published extensively in both time the potential enemy was a scholarly and popular media. March of 1994. tleground in its undisturbed wave of bulldozers and construc- “As We all give Dorothy our hear- state. a team, Dorothy Duncan tion machinery, rather than will be able tiest congratulations on this ap- This preservation issue relates and Professor Heron troops and artillery. provide a mix of academic and pointment, and offer best wishes to several new policy initiatives to On a hot day in 1814 July on as she undertakes this unique the Ontario Government, in- practical perspectives some 2000 American regulars by challenge with all the talent and cluding the long awaited new heritage issues affecting and New York Militia fought a Ontario”, Haslam sited. she possesses. Heritage Act, a revised Minister energy pitched battle with an equal Cemeteries Act and a new Plan- number of British regulars, ning Act. The need for such a Canadian militia and First Na- comprehensive approach to Explore Ontario’s tions warriors on an open field heritage issues has been address- near Chippawa Creek on the ed in the working paper recently Niagara Peninsula. After sustain- folklore released by the Ministers’ Ad- ing heavy casualties, the British visory Committee (October withdrew north to the safety of The folklore of Ontario is explore Ontariols folklore in 1991) which stated: Fort George, leaving the vic- reflected all around us in our many ways. “In torious American army in com- order to encourage a more everyday lives through stories, Each day will begin with a mand of the field. After two comprehensive planning pro- songs, legends, food, medicine presentation that will focus on of humiliating reverses cess, one that integrates conser- years and the objects and structures specific aspects of folklore, along the Niagara frontier, vation measures into that serve us. The OHS’s Sum- followed by a tour of the Village “mainstream” American forces were finally in a planning, heritage mer in the Village pro- to investigate the topic in greater position to drive the British designation should be brought gramme, co-sponsored with detail. The afternoon will be regulars from the area and ex- into line with current planning Black Creek Pioneer Village in tend American control over the tools such as zoning.” The con- Metro Toronto, July 6 to 9, will (See Folklore p. 2) whole Niagara region. troversy over the Chippawa bat- Immediately after the battle, tle site underscores the need for such integration. ~~ American soldiers were detach- The Ontario Historical Society Poole: At Pout Canada ~ ed to bury the dead, some 300 a public meeting held in 5151 Yonge Street I Pan ~~~Postage Did D-aye in number, in mass graves Niagara Falls in early March, likely W'illowdale, Ontario right on the battlefield. Depart- representatives of the British MZN 5P5 FIRST PREMIERE ment of National Defence and American governments, the CLAS3S CLASSE historian, D. Graves concluded Six Nations, the Chippawa Bat- 7 in a recent study that the British, tlefield Committee and the OHS Meaford, Ontario American and First Nations expressed their opposition to the

casualties are likely still buried proposed development. The last there. speaker was the president of Despite the historic impor- River Realty who offered to tance of the battle ground and cancel his plans and instead offer the presence of human remains, the land for sale at market value a local Niagara firm, River Real- for development as a historic

ty Development, proposed to park. A planning committee is put a housing subdivision on the now discussing this option with site. However strong opposition senior levels of government. 2 OHS BULLETIN

Executive Director’s report

By Dorothy Duncan practical and honest, and do not the problem for weeks or years OHS Executive Director betray the trust that has been and have probably spent placed in you. countless futile hours weighing Our Board of Directors, staff the tangible and intangible on a and volunteers participate # Z You shall have no other gods pieces of the jig-saw puzzle that regular basis at workshops, before me, for my needs and is now yours. Honour thy client, seminars and conferences spon- problems are unique, and the for after all this, they will pay sored other provincial and by solutions for them cannot be your bill. local heritage organizations. begged, borrowed or stolen from These are wonderful oppor- other studies, reports or con- # 7 Thou shalt not kill the pro- sharing ideas and tunities for sultants, but must be designed jects to which you apply yourself broaden suggestions that help to and tailored to the specific needs by expensive, extravagant and con- all our horizons. One of the of every project. unrealistic recommendations

that I participated in ferences that will never work in the local Prac- last year was a Heritage in # 3 Thou shalt not make thee community simply because you tice Symposium at the Universi- any graven image or any likeness do not understand it and have of Waterloo, particularly ty of anything that is in heaven not taken time to learn. designed for heritage con- above, on the earth beneath, or sultants. Rather than preparing the waters underneath the earth, # 8 Neither shalt thou commit decided to just another talk, I for thou are not building new adultery by imposing thy own take quite a different approach. monuments to thyself, rather vain wishes for self-glorification those attending the - Many of thou art preserving the past by changing the scope, Symposium encouraged me to whether it be artifacts, archives, characteristics and honest inter- the publish my presentation in architecture, archaeological sites pretation of the everyday things goes: OHS Bulletin, so here or human, cultural and natural that made up the everyday lives history. of our ancestors. It does not matter what our traditions, faiths or beliefs are, or # 4 Thou shalt not take the # 9 Thou shalt not steal ideas, who or what we worship, we name of history and heritage in plans or proposals from other have all heard about the Ten vain; thou shalt not try to im- consultants, from your col- Commandments. If the profes- prove on the past, glorify it, gen- leagues or from other projects, sion of heritage consultation is to trify it, or make it into but use thy own good sense and reach maturity in Canada, I something ‘that our ancestors the brains thy good Lord has believe practitioners will need U. Ernest Buchner, former Executive Secretary of the OHS, was would not recognize if they given you to solve each ten (or perhaps more) of their could return to earth this day. challenge with honesty, integrity recently appointed as Director of the Pilgrim Society in Plymouth, own commandments. I would and sympathy. Massachusetts. The Society operates Pilgrim Hall Museum, which like to offer these as a suggested # 5 Keep faith every day with was erected in 1824, and is the oldest public museum in the United starting point, with my sincere the highest standards of profes- #10 Thou shalt not covet large States. Buchner assumed the new position March 1. (Photo courtesy apologies to Moses: sionalism; take advantage of projects with large fees until you of the Pilgrim Society). The Ten Commandments every opportunity to learn, to are ready to deliver the answers. discuss, to debate, to research, Know your own limitations for, for Heritage Consultants and to accept and welcome to summit of this pro- reach the Folklore (continued from p. 1) # 1 I am the Lord thy God, for I every project as a search for fession you must have that rare to of hands-on can be accom- am the past, the present and the truth, and nothing but the truth. combination of education and ex- devoted a variety special diets which can ac- resource future. Thou may be employed perience, and the knowledge workshops at you modated), and a kit of quire new skills and knowledge. materials. The fee for OHS by the largest municipality in # 6 Honour thy client, for after and skill to combine the two in In addition, many of these members is $75.00 and for non- North America, with correspond- all, they have lived or worked in solving someone elses problem, presentations and workshops members, $95.00. The registra- ing politics and budget, or by the the community for a very long and convincing them that this will contain ideas and sugges- tion deadline is Monday, June tiniest museum, historical socie- time and they intend to continue solution was really their solution, tions suitable for designing pro- 22, 1992. ty or heritage group, with a there long after you are gone, and that they can live with it for gramming in community miniscule budget, however, I ex- while thou hast come from away, evermore. museums and historical For further information please pect you to come up with advice and probably hope never to Contact Lorraine Lowry, and answers that are reasonable, return. They have wrestled with God bless. societies. Registration fees for Summer Workshop Co-ordinator, The

in the Village include all ses- Ontario Historical Society, 5151 On- Kingsville-Gosfield Heritage Society sions, tours, materials, admis- Yonge Street, Willowdale, sion to Black Creek Pioneer tario MZN SP5, (416) 226-9011 holds pre—heritage week open house Village, lunch each day (sorry no or Fax (416) 226-2740.

The Kingsville-Gosfield people and private individuals assisting potential users, the OGS announces Heritage Society held an Open who helped fund the project, newspaper office will also have House at the Royal Canadian which was done without govern- the use of the machine. Threads of Family History Legion Branch 188 Ballroom in ment assistance. At the same Prepare now to participate in ‘Threads of Family History”, time it was the Society's aim to The President of the Society, Kingsville on Sunday, February Threads of Family History, a Ontario Genealogical Society make the public aware of the Mrs. Alvira Wigle, welcomed 9, 1992. The Heritage Society special juried exhibition of tex- Seminar ‘93, Box 2, Torontois has just completed microfilming availability of these resources. the visitors, and greetings were tile craft to be held at The On- First Post Office, 260 Adelaide Since the Heritage Society extended by Kingsville”s mayor, the Kingsville Reporter from 1895 tario Genealogical Society’s Street East, Toronto, Ontario does not have a permanent the local MP5 office and by to 1990, and have purchased a Seminar ‘93, taking place May M5A 1N1. home, it has reached an agree- Dennis Carter-Edwards, Vice- microfilm reader-printer. 27 to 30, 1993 in Toronto. ment with the editor of the President of The Ontario The Open House celebrated The Exhibition will attempt to R€p01T€7' to house the reader- Historical Society. Mr. Greg the completion of this project, show how family history can be HISTORIC organiza- printer in his office. In return for Sims, editor of the Kingsville and thanked all the creatively used in the many WALLPAPERS business professional maintaining the equipment and Reponer also spoke briefly about tions, and forms of needlework and other ~ 17705-1920's the importance of the project. textile craft.

Textile craft itself connects us Take note! with our ancestors. In every Beamsville honours local writer culture, both women and men The date of the Ontario took great pride in the produc- for historical contributions Association of Archivists con- tion of distinctive decorated tex- ference has been changed to tiles. For this exhibition, par- William best known press and the Lincoln Post Ex- Rannie, June 11 to 13, 1992. The ticipants will be asked to take He became editor and Send for irmati and a mpet as publisher of the Beamsville press. location of Queen's Universi- the process beyond the merely sample pack of wallpapers and borders in Express and the Lincoln Post publisher of the Beamsville ty in Kingston remains un- decorative, to integrate family each of the following ranges: was recognized the paper in 1946, and retired from Express, by changed. For further informa- history, and to produce a unique “flfi GEORGIAN/FEDERAL the editor's position in 1980. In Lincoln community for his part tion please contact Jennifer heirloom for future generations. COLONIAL REVIVAL in preserving local history. 1970, the Lincoln Post Express Bunting at (613) 542-5158. Any type of textile craft is 18 Samples 35. newspaper of Bill Rannie who has written became the first eligible - embroidery, applique, VICTORIAN col- 14 Samples 55. nine books on Beamsville's Rannie Printing and Publishing. quilting, needlepoint, weaving, with ARDIAN ourful past, along various rug hooking and beadwork to ARTS AND CRAFTS / EDW To Place 16 Samples 55. other works, was honoured for Dr. Wesley Turner, Past name a few. Expertise in the par- on The Ontario Your Advertisement his achievements February President of ticular craft is not necessary. in the .CllllliLES liUl’l3liT 19 at the Lincoln Centre, Historical Society, brought But before you begin your Socie- Beamsville. For more than 45 greetings on behalf of the OHS Bulletin “heirloom”, send for the com- 2004 OAK BAY AVE. VICTORIA. BC. years, he has written thousands ty at the event held during Call (416) 226-9011 plete rules and an entry form to CANADA VBR 1E4 (604) 592-4916 of articles for the Beamsville Ex- Heritage Week. MARCH-APRIL 3

President’s message

By Jeanne Hughes down to doing the utmost with amples to their staff by OHS President what we have left". demonstrating a willingness to A welcome result of this jolt to meet with, and listen to, various

At the time that I took office our self-pitying complacency will heritage organizations.

as President last May, it seemed be that we have the opportunity The final point calls for the

to me that I was meeting a to rid ourselves of previous heartiest of congratulations to

general air of fatalistic doom and mind-sets, and realize that Premier Bob Rae and his

gloom in the world of heritage. nothing is wrong in considering government. During Heritage We, along with the rest of the change, contemplating new Week in February, Minister country, were suffering from the directions, and realizing that Haslam announced, on behalf of problems brought on by a failing good can be salvaged from some the Premier, the appointment of economy and rising costs. We past failures. Once the blinkers Dorothy Duncan as chair of the

wrung our hands while we listen- are off, we have much wider vi- Ontario Heritage Foundation ed to each others stories about sion. (OHF). At a time when the cutbacks in staff and operating ln this light of positive think- OHF seems to be going off in Clare Eves of the East Gwillimbury Historical Society makes Avenue Public School near hours, and of projects put back ing, I should like to nominate new directions, and when many sausages with Grade 3 students at Park on the shelf. Those of us whose the Ministry of Culture and of us have been wondering what Newmarket. For the first time in its history the Society took its memories of the field go back to Communications (MCC) as these directions would mean for Community Outreach Programme called Pioneers at Home into two was overwhelm- the 1970s thought longingly of deserving commendation. While us, l can think of no person who local schools during Heritage Week. The response

the time when funds for special taking its share of criticism, both could better set the Foundation ing. (Photo courtesy of the East Gwillimbury Historical Society).

heritage projects were relatively just and unjust, from most of us on the right track and guide it changes ahead. easy to obtain, and when not as at different times, the Ministry is through the Chatham takes Spirit Walk many other agencies, with staffed with many people who Dorothyis knowledge of the causes that are difficult to deny, know our various disciplines, heritage issues in the Province History came to life in were featured. were competing in both the and who share our concerns and her ability to work with all Chatham on June 29 and June The event generated public and private funding sec- about heritage in Ontario. If for cultural groups, combined with 30, 1991 with the Kent $16()().()() in revenue, and earn- tors. no other reasons (and there are her ability to uncomplicate pro- Historical Society’s first annual ed hearty acclamations of praise

“This is it, the negative 905! many more), credit should be ac- blems so that they become Spirit Walk. Organized by well- from the community. Combined per- Let’s all sit back, commiserate corded MCC for the following: solvable make her the right known local historians Jim and with the Festival of Nations, with each other and wait for The Community Museums son at the right time. Lisa Gilbert, the walk visited Chatham's annual multicultural more bad news". With that at- Program funding has remained Positively a good thing! The almost 30 different personalities Festival, the Spirit Walk at- titude, of course, we could find stable over a time when other news makes it easy for us all to from the past. tracted over 400 participants, plenty of misery to share, and funding has shrunk. While the change attitudes. Jim and Lisa ‘assumed the double the number expected. Ap- the very few and isolated op- amounts granted to individual Here‘s to the Positive characters of John and Martha Dozens of hopeful ‘spirit timists were looked upon as be- museums may have varied, no proachll McGregor, early mill-owners, walkers' had to be turned away. ing unrealistic. Being negative decrease in the total sum award- and Militia Lieutenant during Some of the money earned from perhaps takes less energy than ed to the program has occurred. the War of 1812. Two high the event was donated to various looking for the positive? In fact, some small increases Windsor celebrates school drama students portrayed historic and cultural organiza- During the past year, have been seen. These funds are their daughters. The spirit tions in the community, and the 1992 marks the centennial of however, like the gradual onset regulated as part of the walkers, guided by lighted remainder set aside as ‘seed the (Iity of Windsor, and a wide money’ Chatham’s of spring from winter, I believe Museums Policy for Ontario, lanterns, visited the ‘land across for first range of activities are planned. that a perceptible change in the and so have remained stable the river‘ - Chatham’s oldest in- heritage festival, Heritage Days For information please contact climate of attitude has occurred. while other non-regulated and habited area. to be held October 3 and 4, the Centennial office at Not necessarily a change in the discretionary funds have suf- Highlights of the walk includ- 1992. 1-800-387- - (519)977-1992 or climate of economy we still feted. ed passing through the American The Kent Historical Society is 1992. Congratulations Windsor ‘bigger better’ have a recession, and still far too At the annual conference of lines the night before the Battle presenting a and on this milestone. many clients are competing for the OHS in Brockville last year, of the Thames, October 5, Spirit Walk in July, 1992. The our social agencies so that The Honourable Rosario Mar- 1813, and narrowly escaping a response from volunteers who

heritage is not a priority in our chese, then Minister of Culture skirmish between the British, wish to portray historic world today. and Communications, announc- First Nations and American characters has been so over- organizers But, it is almost as though ed the formation of a Minister’s forces (portrayed by the Kent whelming that the those of us in the heritage field Advisory Committee to work on Military Re-enactment Society). may have to hold auditions! The have, individually and collective- the long-awaited Heritage As well a visit with ‘The public is already asking when and where they can tickets. ly, said “Enough! We KNOW Policy. This announcement set Countess’, an eccentric British buy

that our work is important, we the tone for getting things mov- noblewoman searching for her For further information please also know that we have less to ing in the Ministry. As well, both “Childe Harold”; and a stop at contact Jim and Lisa Gilbert at work with. Now, let's stand up Marchese and his successor, Abraham lredell’s, — Chatham’s 508 King Street West, Chatham,

and use all the energy it takes to The Honourable Karen Haslam, first resident and surveyor for Ontario N7M 1G9, (519) throw out the negative, and get have provided excellent ex- Lt. Gov. John Graves Simcoe 351-2058.

Sir William Osler remembered Archival and

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February 16 - August 23: The May 3 - July 12: First Nations May 27: Angus Baxter is the ‘92 Joseph Schneider Haus sponsors Art is showcased at the guest speaker at this meeting of 20/ 20 Vision a new colourful exhibit titled Woodland Cultural Centre in the Ontario Genealogical Socie- The Ontario Museum Future, hosted by the Eastern With Stencil, Sponge and Brantford. The show features 80 ty, Toronto Branch. Baxter, Ontario Museums Group, Pencil: Everyman His Own new works selected from sub- author of four best selling books Association (OMA) is Na- celebrating its 20th anniver- takes place October 1 to 4 at Painter. The exhibit is a strik- missions from artists of First on genealogy, speaks at the 1992. To mark the oc- the Royal Brock Hotel in ing display of hand-painted fur- tions ancestry. Contact the Cen- Brian Jones Theatre, Lakefield sary in casion its 20th annual con- Brockville. For further infor- niture, tools and household ob- tre at 184 Mohawk Street, Box College School in Lakefield. ference reflects on the past mation please contact jects. Contact the museum at 1506, Brantford N3T 5V6, Contact the OGS, Toronto decades, addresses pre- Deborah Emerton, Brockville 466 Queen Street South, Kit- (519) 759-2650. Branch, Box 147, Station Z, two and looks forward Museum, 5 Henry Street, chener N2G 1W7, (519) Toronto MSN 2Z3, or call (705) sent issues Ontario K6V 742-7752. 652-8623. to the future. Brockville, 20/20 Vision Past-Present- 6M4. May 9: The Kudiman ng Lahi May 29-31: The International The Enoch Turner Philippine Cultural Group May: Conservation - celebrates Windsor’s Centennial Institute for English language conference in Victorian attire to celebrate Schoolhouse and Toronto’s First Group is presenting with the cultural presentation Canadian Quebec on genealogy and family Canada’s 125 birthday. Contact Post Office are sponsoring a conference at the Silahis - Silangan its 18th annual history. The event, at the the museum at 257 Bridge series of tours on three (Sunrays National of Canada in from the East). Enjoy this even- Gallery Stephen Leacock Building of Street East, Belleville KSN 1P4, Wednesdays this month. Each Ottawa. The conference ing of poem, song and dance at McGill University, takes place (613) 962-2329. tour focuses on the incorpora- Place Concorde, 7515 Forest features over 30 papers on a during the 350th birthday tion of arts and crafts within June 20, 21: Uncover secrets of Glade Drive. Contact variety of conservation topics, celebrations for the City of Mon- heritage architecture. On the 6th (519) tours a number of pre- the past in the antique shops of 735-1623 for ticket information. and treal. Contact the Quebec Fami- the Art Nouveau Murals of St. in- picturesque Paris and the quaint conference workshops, History Society, Box 1026, Paul’s Church are investigated ly col- village of St. George, while par- cluding preserving industrial Pointe Claire, Quebec H9S with architect Bob Barnett. On ticipating in a unique murder 15-17: Law, State and lections and database retrieval 4H9, (514) 695-1502. the 13th John Bridges of Summit May Conservation Infor- mystery weekend at Murder in Society, a legal history con- using The Restoration discusses Stone - mation Network. Contact Con- the Country A Victorian ference, is sponsored by The June 13-18: The Association of Carving and Restoration in Mystery Weekend. Contact Law of . ference May 29-31, Box 9195, Toronto. Vintage Stained Glass Society Living Historical Farms and Ottawa KIG 3T9. the Myrtleville House Museum, Over 40 international scholars Agricultural Museums at the Bank of Montreal and 34 Myrtleville Drive, Brantford on Toronto’s ad- present research papers a (ALHFAM) presents its 1992 Old City Hall is June 6, 7: Dont miss Kortright N3V 1C2, (519) 752-3216. range of historical themes. All Conference Seeds of Time: mired by Andrew McCausland Centre for Conservation’s Own sessions take place at Osgoode Cultivating New Visions of of Robert McCausland Ltd. Environmental Festival from June 21: Join tour leader Frank Hall, Toronto. Contact Dr. the Past at Wake Forest Stained Glass on the 27th. Con- 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The VVhilsmith on the North York Susan Binnie, Research Coor- University, Winston-Salem, - - tact the Schoolhouse at (416) weekend features games and ac- Walking Tour #2 Slow Walk Up- dinator, The Law Society of North Carolina. Hosted by Old in the 863-0010 or the Post Office at tivities to increase our awareness Fast Talk, History per Canada Archives, 130 Salem, Inc. the Conference ex- (416) 865-1833 for tickets. of the environment. Visit the Hills. Contact the North York Queen Street West, Toronto plores how perception of the Centre near Kleinburg or contact Historical Society, Box 63, Sta- MSH 2N6, (416) 947-3481. past, as depicted ‘in historical the Metropolitan Toronto and tion A, Willowdale MZN SP7. May: The Guelph Arts Council research and the personal agen- Region Conservation Authority, presents its first installment of May 17: From 11:00 a.m. to das of visitors, influence July 5: The North Bay Area 5 Shoreham Drive, Downsview walking tours of old Guelph. 4:00 p.m. visit The John R. museum staffs and the inter- Museum hosts its third annual M3N 1S4, (416) 661-6600. On the 10th explore Where Park Homestead’s Spring Pic- pretive programming they Collectors Day and Guelph Began. Downtown nic. Participate in the heirloom develop and present to the Strawberry Social. Gather June 7: Bring the children to the Walkabout on the 17th provides garden planting, box social auc- public. Contact Susan A. Han- your collectibles together and Magic Show at Montgomery’s a compact tour of the City’s cur- tion, 19th century games on the son, Conference Chair at (804) bring them to the museum to Inn. Magician Michael Ross as- rent downtown core. Explore lawn, and taste some Victorian 672-5123. showcase while you enjoy tounds and amuses with his the Slopes of the Speed where treats. Contact Janet Cobban at strawberries, cake and cream. mystifying feats at 2:00 and 3:00 many of Guelph’s largest and the Homestead, Essex Region June 14: Enjoy a Garden Party Contact Pam Handley, Director- p.m. Contact the Inn at 4709 most distinguished historical Conservation Authority, 360 at “Glanmore”, the Hastings Curator, North Bay Area Dundas Street West, Etobicoke homes are located on the 24th, Fairview Avenue West, Essex County Museum. You are en- Museum, Box 628, North Bay M9A 1A8, (416) 394-8113. and round out the month on the N8M 1Y6, (519) 738-2029. couraged to dress in appropriate PIB 8J5, (705) 476-2323. 31st with Altar and Hearth in June 9: The Enoch Turner Victorian Guelph, providing a May I 7 — September 4: Local Im- Schoolhouse sponsors its annual glimpse of this period of the Ci- ages is an exhibit of photographs Fashion Show. In the past this ty’s history. These tours are depicting Windsor over the event has opened to sold-out au- repeated respectively in June on years. You can see this display of diences, which attests to its the 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th. local history at the Francois great popularity. Contact the Contact the Arts Council at 10 B Baby House Museum, 254 Pitt Schoolhouse at 106 Trinity Carden Street, Guelph NIH Street West, Windsor N9A 5L5, Street, Toronto M5A 3C6, 3A2, (519) 836-3280. (519)253-1812. (416) 863-0010.

May 18: Celebrate Queen Vic- June 11-13: Green Gutters and May: The Toronto Historical toria’s Birthday in traditional Gargoyles, the 1992 Provincial Board has several special events 19th century style at The Gib- LACAC (Local Architectural planned at its sites during May. son House in North York.‘ Conservation Advisory Commit- On the 18th visit Fort York for Period amusements, sweets and tee) Conference takes place at Victoria Day Celebrations. treats enhance your visit. Con- Trent University in Peter- The Neighbours of Austin's tact Beth Hanna at the House, borough. Sponsored by the Spadina: A Walking Tour is 5172 Yonge Street, North York Peterborough Architectural featured at Spadina on the 24th, M2N SP6, (416) 225-0146. Conservation Advisory Commit- and a Spring Arts and Crafts tee (PACAC) and the Ministry Exhibition in High Park takes May 20: The Art Gallery of On- of Culture and Communicatons, place outside Colborne Lodge. tario sponsors Young At Art, a this year’s event links en- Contact the Board at the Marine tour conducted by members of vironmental concerns, sus- Museum, Exhibition Place, the Gallery's Young Associates tainable development and waste Toronto M6K 3C3, (416) programme. Participants visit management with architectural 392-6827. exhibitions, talk with curators, preservation. The OHS staff and the artists. Contact the presents the Heritage AGO .at 317 Dundas Street Marketplace at the Con- 11-18: Be sure to visit May West, Toronto MST 1G4, (416) ference, which features books, Windsor this year for its various 977-0414, ext. 433. reproduction hardware, textiles, centennial festivities. Century wall hangings, paints and general Week in May features a variety furnishings to assist with your of special activities including the May 26: The Newest restorations. For information on Centennial Ball and the annual Tem- Discoveries at Sharon the Conference contact Janice meeting of the Ontario Guild of ple are revealed by Kitch Hill, Fialkowski, Conference Co- Town Criers. Return for July 1 Temple Researcher, at the May ordinator, Peterborough City and celebrate Canada Day and meeting of The East York Hall, 500 George Street North, the International Freedom Historical Society, 7:30 p.m. at Peterborough K9H 3R9, (705) Festival. Contact the Windsor W. Stewart Library, 170 742-7771, ext. 753. Centennial Office, 511 Pelissier Memorial Park Avenue in East

Street, Windsor N9A 4L2, York. Contact Bill Frankling, June 12-14: The Quebec Family (519) 977-1992 or Vice President, at (416) History Society presents Roots 1-800-387-1992. 535-8118. in Quebec 1992, the first MARCH-APRIL 5

MTRCA approves purchase of Canada Post property

On January 10, The will represent the achievement Two years ago Canada Post

Metropolitan Toronto and of one of the major recommen- announced it wanted to sell the Region Conservation Authority dations of the Royal Commis- waterfront site at the foot of Dix-

(MTRCA) approved the pur- sion on the Future of the Toron- ie Road, where armaments were chase of 15 hectares (38.7 acres) to Waterfront, headed by The produced during the Second of Canada Post property situated Hon. David Crombie," says World War. The City of next to Marie Curtis Park on the MTRCA’s Chief Administrative Mississaugas draft waterfront

Lake Ontario waterfront in Officer Bill McLean. plan recommended that the land Mississauga. The purchase is The project cost approved by become a public park adjacent to subject to the approval of The the Authority is $18 million. Marie Curtis Park, which is Municipality of Metropolitan The Municipality of already owned by Metro Region Toronto, The Regional Metropolitan Toronto and the Conservation. Municipality of Peel, the City of Regional Municipality of Peel On- Mississauga, the Province of are to be asked to contribute For further information please Four Milton residents were recognized at the third annual Milton On- tario and, if necessary, the $4.5 million each. The City of contact the MTRCA at 5 Heritage Awards presented on Heritage Day this past February. Shoreham Downsview, tario Municipal Board. Mississauga, in cooperation with Drive, (From left to right) Dr. William Finlayson, Executive Director of “Completion of the purchase the Province of Ontario, will be Ontario M3N 1S4, (416) Museum of Indian Archaeology in London, was awarded honours in of this prize piece of property asked to contribute $9 million. 661-6600. the Education category for investing 20 years of heritage studies at the Crawford Lake Conservation Area near Milton. Bess Robinson accepted the Writing award on behalf of her late husband, Mel, who Position wrote a series of local history columns in the community newspaper. Donors Barbara Fullum was recognized for donating a collection of photos available from the 1800's to the Milton Archives. Holy Rosary Parish was honoured in the Architectural category for preserving and restoring a The University of British Rowena Cooper Vaughan Harris two-storey home once used by the son of a Milton founder. Rev. By Columbia’s Museum of An- Chair, OHS Fundraising John Hastings Mark Curtis accepted the award. (Photo courtesy of G. Paine, The thropology is inviting applica- Committee Janice Huffman Canadian Champion, Milton.) tions for its Museum Conser- Jeanne Hughes vation Internship pro- Socie- The Ontario Historical James Hunter gramme. - acknowledges the Helen Hutchison Ontario History the June issue ty gratefully The appointment runs generous support of the follow- A. E. Warren Lacoste Jean Burnet patronage. from September 1 to August By ing donors: Eleanor Luxton Mona a graduate stu- 31, 1993, and provides an Editor Gleason, Jean and David McFall of opportunity to enhance prac- dent at the University Nancy Armour Judy McGonigal Waterloo, discusses the early tical skills and theoretical The June issue of Ontario Babcock Barbara McI(enna Glenys knowledge about preventive History contains a wide array of years of co-education at G. Blaine Baker James Miller conservation. articles reflecting the scholarly Assumption College, a part of Carl Benn Kulli Milles Windsor. The deadline for applica- research being conducted into the University of Louis Cahill Janet Morgan the history of this province. Also included in the issue is a tions is May 15, 1992. Joan De Kat Jack Munro Dr. Dan Azoulay of Trent brief biography of Barbara M. Dukes Una Outram James For further information University in Peterborough Hanley by Professor James Dorothy Duncan Elayne Ras Univer- please contact Miriam Clavir, writes on the internal division of Doyle of Wilfrid Laurier Olive Edgecomb Elizabeth Spicer Conservator, UBC Museum the late 1940s and early 1950s sity, also in Waterloo. Hanley Donald Gibson Gilbert Stelter Co- in of Anthropology, 6393 North involving the Ontario was the first woman mayor Jack Gordon Diana Weatherall West Marine Drive, Van- operative Commonwealth Canada. To complete the June K. 1. Gordon James Woodside couver, BC V6T 1Z2, (604) Federation, the Ginger Group edition of the journal, Professor Josephine Griffith S and B Books Ltd. 822-2981. and the Woodsworth Founda- Donald Senese of the University tion. of Victoria in British Columbia A second article by Professor presents an account of the con- Robert Williams of the tacts made between William The Ontario Historical Society University of Waterloo deals Lyon Mackenzie King and a with Leslie Frost and “grass- Russian revolutionary, Felix welcomes new members roots political work”, or Volkhovskii. Montreal celebrates 350 Betfourztaim John Holden Naparzee: Macpherson House; T/tom/Ii//.' Paul Bennett years Burlington." Wakeford Elizabeth Marguerite Spaulding Tororzto: Lois Black; Mary Beth The City of Montreal will be the city. The festivities will wind Dundee.‘ Mc- Claremont: Maureen Lloyd New H. Julia Forget; Stephen Hayward; Jane officially celebrating its 350th down the weekend of October Doramsvierm James Hunter Cracken A. Hughes; Glenn F. Walker anniversary between May 15 10 to 12. Georgetown: Carolyn Hooper N071/I York: Dorothy Lavers; Urzionvi//e.‘ Sheryl Pearson and October 12, 1992. The en- David Ingeborg Cue/p/1: Ansley; Ronda and Duane Margolese Yorker: Florence Smallman tire city will be immersed in a As North America’s largest Orleans.‘ Rakovszky Shelley McKellar spectacular programme of Francophone city, Montreal is ls/ington: Ristic Mary Ottawa: Alan B. Lillie; Rachel Out of Province festivities spanning 150 days. widely recognized for its ar- Kagawong.‘ Kagawong Historical Perkins chitecture and its creative vitali-

Society Port lambtorz: James W. Miller New De//11', lm/ia; Shastri Indo- Celebrations will begin the ty. Make Montreal a travel Lorza'on.' John Mombourquette Sault Ste. Marie: James Dukes Canadian Institute weekend of May 15 to 18 with destination this year, and enjoy a Motor’/Ieavarz: Mr. and Mrs. Sc/zomberg: John Munnoch Lirzto/rt, Nebraska.‘ Ina Van Der the opening of the Bonsecours wide array of special events and Reginald Mannen St. T/zomas: Kenneth Campbell Veen Market which will feature a activities to mark 350 years. chronological portrait of the For further information please history of Montreal. An average contact Dianne Jeannotte, Restoration of Homer Watson’s of 50 activities involving exhibi- BDDS-PREMIER, 1180 Drum- tions, theatre, music, dance and mond Street, Suite 400, Mon- H3G frieze completed history will take place each day treal, Quebec 2S1, (514) at various locations throughout 393-1 180.

The eagerly anticipated paintings, etchings and drawings from the McMichael Canadian restoration of Homer Watson’s by Homer Watson in the main Art Collection. It gives visitors a Make History frieze is now complete. This gallery. Many of these works are behind the scenes look at the Friesen Printers have put together an excellent project, which began in 1990, from local, private collections work involved in preserving two- slide presentation showing the various steps of compiling was the final step in the restora- and have rarely, if ever, been ex- dimensional works of art. Topics information and putting together a history book for your tion and renovation of the hibited to the public. Other explored include documenta- community. House. The frieze, painted by works have come from public tion, preventive care, conserva- Watson in 1894 on the walls of collections such as the Ontario tion and restoration. A Friesen representative is available to show it to his studio, consists of 13 paint- Heritage Foundation and the your committee or group of interested persons. ar- ings executed in the style of Government of Ontario. The ‘Homer Watson: Works from There is no charge for this service. tists Watson admired, along with variety and scope of this exhibit Private and Public Collections’ Contact: their names in the background. changes the way in which we and ‘Here Today, Here Tomor- na- Visitors can now view this traditionally view Homer Wat- row’ are on display until May 10 Friesen Printers tional treasure along with a son's art. at the House and 1754 Gallery, 225 Queen St., Chatham, Ontario, N7M 2H2 display of Watson artifacts and Old Mill Road in Kitchener. For Ph (519) 351-6137 artwork. The concurrent exhibition is more information call Gretchen The exhibition season has an educational display entitled McCulloch, Curator, at (519) Lets Make History Together started with an exciting show of ‘Here Today, Here Tomorrow’ 748-4377. 6 OHS BULLETIN Museum News

Vignettes Ontariennes/ Ontario Vignettes: Museums and Art Galleries showcased

By John C. Carter currently available to 97 percent extremely flexible, the end pro- and cable to 86 duct can be used as both educa- Museum Advisor of Ontarians, by percent of the Ontario Fran- tional and promotional tools for Ministry of Culture and cophone population, it will be the featured institutions. Communications possible to reach a vast public Some examples where the audience. series might be used include As Ontario reaches the mid- The concept ties in ap- schools, to develop increased way point of the Heritage Years, propriately with the general heritage awareness and as an aid it is most important that more policies proposed in the Ministry for teaching; provincial tourism information is provided to the of Culture and Communications information centres; Canadian general public about Ontario's publication /4 Sim/egv for (I011- embassies and consulates vibrant cultural, artistic and .s‘m:'z'//g (}tzta/7'0"; Heritage. The abroad; international trade fairs historical resources. series will help to promote a and exhibitions; hotels on infor- In my ongoing review of the broader understanding of the mation channels and other Museum Standards question- many dimensions of Ontariois educational television networks. naire, many community heritage, and will ensure that Further details for the produc- museums have echoed this feel- Ontarians have access to the tion of Vignettes Ontarien- ing. Respondents have indicated knowledge and information nes/Ontario Vignettes are now that additional ways to promote necessary to conserve and use being developed by a steering and advertise the varied these resources. committee. It is hoped that the museum resources which exist Segments for the series will be series will begin production in throughout the province are produced at the Royal Ontario May with some of the shows needed. Museum, the Art Gallery of On- completed and ready for screen-

To this end, TVOntario is tario, the Ontario Science Cen- ing at the International Council proposing to produce Vignettes tre, the Royal Botanical of Museums conference, to be Ontariennes/ Ontario Vignet- Gardens, Science North and the held in Quebec City in tes, a series of 15 bilingual, McMichael Canadian Collec- September. Debora Jackson, former Curator of Homewood Museum in Maitland three minute videos featuring tion. In addition to the filming (left), alerted Wilsie Hatfield (centre) of neighbouring Dupont museums, art galleries and being carried out at these six at- Vignettes Ontariennes/On- Canada of several historic dumpsites on the Dupont side of the heritage sites. traction agencies of the Ministry tario Vignettes is an innovative, boundary line between the two properties. Dupont has committed

The aim of this series is to of Culture and Communications, new proposal which will to preserving these sites for the future benefit of the museum. promote Ontario‘s museums and vignettes will also be done at generate an increased awareness Former neighbour of Homewood, Lloyd Hare (right), now with the art galleries, and to disseminate nine other sites in the central, of, and support for, our Canadian Parks Service, assisted Jackson and Hatfield in finding the this information through the southwestern, eastern, north- provinceis great cultural diversi- exact location of the sites. (Photo courtesy ofJo Mott, Upper Canada medium of television. In addi- eastern, and northwestern ty, the richness of Ontario's col- Village.) tion, the programmes are in- regions of the province. lective heritage and the wide tended to foster pride in our col- variety of museums and art lective provincial heritage, A competitive process will be galleries in all regions. ser- Homewood stimulate interest in and conducted for all goods and It is hoped that if the pilot is Dupont and awareness of the variety of vices related to this project, and successful, more vignettes will resources that exist, and provide the independent film production be produced in the future to Museum join forces the opportunity for small com- community will have access to allow for wider coverage of the munities as well as large tendering for the work to be many other Ontario museum, During the summer of 1991 two properties. Dupont propos- metropolitan centres to receive done to complete this series. heritage and art gallery resources Homewood Museum in ed a plan to support the preser- vignettes that not included in this in- will some recognition and publicity. The format of the are Maitland and its neighbour, Du- vation of the sites, which in- lt is expected that the wide will allow for easily adaptable use itial series. Stay turned to your pont Canada, joined forces to eventually yield a wealth of variety of subject matter will sus- in a wide variety of situations. sets for further details and the preserve and develop several formation about the history of pro- tain the interest of the viewers. Because they will be produced in first episode of this exciting historic dumpsites relating to the the Jones family. By using TVOntario which is a manner that will make them ductionl Soloman Jones Family who once occupied the home. The co-operative effort of Debora Jackson, former these two neighbours shows numbers Museum curator of the museum, alerted how heritage organizations and New telephone Bradley Wilsie Hatfield of Dupont of the institutions can work within

dumpsites situated on its side of their communities to preserve at the Ministry The Bradley Museum in the boundary line between the the past for tomorrow. Mississauga will be holding

The Heritage Branch of the Field Services its Heritage Activity Centre Ministry of Culture and Com- during the summer of 1992. Joseph Schneider Haus munications recently acquired a Morris Zbar, Children can learn cooking, new telephone system, and as a Director 314-7081 gardening, First Nations lore appoints artist-in-residence result each section has new and crafts and 19th century numbers. The following list will games. The Joseph Schneider Haus in Quilting Bee taking place May help you find who you are look- Grants Services For information on ages, Kitchener has appointed 16, 17 and 18. ing for. Please note the area fees and times please contact Waterloo County quilter, Bissett will also maintain a code is 416 for all numbers. General 314-7168 the Mississauga Heritage Kathleen Bissett, as Folk Artist- studio at Joseph Schneider Haus Foundation. 3()() City Centre in-Residence for 1992. throughout the year, and will be Architecture Drive, Suite 1055, During her year at the Haus, available for consultation on an Historical Societies Mississauga. Ontario L5B General 314-7137 Mrs. Bissett will contribute in a appointment basis. 3C9, (416) 272-1432. Mary Lou Evans, number of ways to the program- For further information please Joyce Elkin 314-7143 LACAC Co-ordinator 314-7131 mes offered by the museum. A contact Susan Burke, highlight will be an exhibition of Manager/Curator, Joseph Community Museums her work titled Golden Threads Schneider Haus, 466 Queen

:‘- opening on May 14. The exhibit Street South, Kitchener, Ontario General 314-7156 RE-I:NACIMEN'I‘ SOCIETY OF owam THE MILITARY launches the museum's annual NZG 1W7, (519) 742-7752. Ruth Freeman. ~~ -r Manager 314-7149 ~ A War of 1812 Re-enactment 5. Alan Barnes, ~ organization. ~~ Is looking for volunteers who are: From the hands of man Museum Advisor 314-7150 ~i — Interested in Canadian History. John Carter, ~. to 5 Heritage Heritage House Museum is — Interested in Re-enacting. From April 1 July Museum Advisor 314-7151 House Museum in Smiths Falls located just off Highway 43 on Betty Maylon, is presenting From the Hands of Old Slys Road in Smiths Falls. Museum Advisor 314-7152 Man, an exhibition featuring For more information please over 100 tools, and other hand- contact Box 695, Smiths Falls, Conservation . u. made items reflecting the daily Ontario K7A 4T6, (613)

Miriam Harris 314-7154 life of Lanark County pioneers. 283-8560. MARCH-APRIL 7

From the Bookshelf

By Jim Clemens Survival and Regeneration: Note Bene Bookshelf Editor 's American Indian CODDPEIR life on Force Community. By Edmund Jef- My the Conservation of Canadian The Italian Diaspora: Migra- 4:- ferson Danziger, Jr. Detroit: Heritage Cemeteries: The tion Across the Globe. Edited Wayne State University Press, Treatment, Repair and by George E. Pozzetta and 1992. 260 pp. Illustrations. US Maintenance of Cemetery Bruno Ramirez. Toronto: The $29.95 cloth. (Available from Objects and Their Environ- Multicultural History Society of the publisher, The Leonard N. ment, Third Edition. By A. K. Ontario, 1992. (Available from Simons Building, 5959 Wood- Zielinski. Hamilton: Heritage the Society, 43 Queens Park ward Avenue, Detroit, Network Press, 1992. 121 pp. (Irescent East, Toronto, Ontario 48202 U.S.A.) Illustrations. $23.40 paper. MSS 2(‘.3.) To grasp the nature of the $31.40 cloth. (Available from God's Peculiar Peoples: remarkable regeneration of the the publisher, Box 3564, on Political Culture Native American migrants to Hamilton, Ontario L8H 7M9.) Essays in Nineteenth Century Detroit, this inspiring volume Dictionary of Hamilton Canada. F. Wise. Ot- examines the historic challenges By Biography II. By T. M. Bailey. tawa: Carleton University Press. that they faced - adjusting to ur- $37.50. (Available from the 1992. $18.95 paper. (Available ban life, finding a good job and Dundurn Book Store in 160 Pater- acceptable housing, securing from the publisher, Hamilton, or the author at (416) son Hall, Carleton University. quality medical care, educating Copper Jack: My Life on the 383-4988.) Ottawa. Ontario KIS 5B6.) their children, and maintaining Rowen told Ivy Eric S. Force. By Jack Webster with their unique cultural heritage. The Fuller Family and other Rosemary Aubert. Toronto: Cab- Danziger scrutinizes the leader- Collateral Lines and Euro- The History of the London The Banker of Dundurn Press, 1991. 220 pp. ship that emerged within the pean Progenitors and and Middlesex Historical bagetown. Told by Eric S. Illustrations. $19.95 paper. Rosen First Nations community, and Mayflower Ancestors of the Society. By Wilfred Farrell. 172 Rosen. Toronto: Eric S. (Available from Dundurn Press, the importance of personal net- A.T.F. Swain Fuller pp. Illustrations $6.00 plus pp. Il- Mary Publishing, 1991. 265 2181 Queen Street East, Suite works and formal native Family. By Jean Fuller Butler. $2.00 postage and handling. lustrations. $15.00 paper. 301, Toronto, Ontario M4E which the the organizations through US $27.00 each. (Available from (Available from the author, 604 (Available from IE5.) 2323 community's wide-ranging needs the author, R #2, Box 215, Iron- Ridgewood Crescent East, Lon- author/publisher at Jack Webster has become have been met. He also Ontario Suite ton, Ohio 45638 U.S.A.) don, N6J 3J2.) Lakeshore Blvd. West, familiar with tragedy, danger, M8V highlights the significant pro- 904, Toronto, Ontario notoriety and fame. Now that he gress enjoyed by Detroit's In- 1B8.) has retired, he is working as the dians - improved housing, higher Editor’—sTNotes The Banker..., a once- In official police historian at the educational achievement, less struggling tailor not only turns Metropolitan Toronto Police unemployment and greater The July/August 1991 issue of Order all or any of these above world of Toronto the banking Museum. Copper Jack is the average incomes - that has Bulletin listed Cheese titles from the Society at 43 sends family the OHS upside-down, but also amazing story of his truly from their persistence of Rideau Queens Park Crescent East, Cabbagetown mer- resulted Factories three greedy remarkable life on the force. and self-determination. Township ($8.70). Unfor- Toronto, Ontario M58 2C3. chants well on their way to finan- tunately, the source was incor- cial destitution. This humourous rect. Those wishing a copy of Four University of Western play also includes an historical SURVIVAL I ‘Hudson this book should address their Ontario students are currently section containing photographs AND Bay orders to Kathleen M. James, compiling a calendar of nation- and brief descriptions of Watershed /‘I: REGENERATION I R.R. #3, North Gower, Ontario wide celebrations which they buildings and sites existing in ~ ~ KOA 2T0. We regret any dif- will include in a magazine to the Toronto of the 19205. mark Canadais 125th birthday. DETROIT‘S .-\MERI('Ai\ INDIAN COM M13 l\'lT\ ficulties caused by this error. They would like to know how London Historian your organization plans to McClelland & Stewart have celebrate this event. Please write The London and Middlesex revised and updated the popular Susan Allan, Derek Shelly, Paul Historian (Volume 18, Lost Toronto: Images from Vieira or Scott Feschuk at John Autumn 1991). Edited by Guy the City's Past by William Street Publications, Room 234, St-Denis. London: The London Denby. Copies can be obtained University Community Centre, and Middlesex Historical Socie- from your favourite bookstore or University of Western Ontario, 1991. 60 pp. Illustrations. ty, from the publisher at 380 Esna London, Ontario N6A 3K7 to Paper. (Available from the Park Drive, Markham, Ontario inform them of your plans. Society, Box 303, Station B, L3R 1H5. London, Ontario N6A 4W1.) Hudson Bay Watershed: A The Centre franco-ontarien de The Autumn 1991 issue con- Photographic Memoir of the folklore announces the publica- tains articles on the ‘Battle’ of The Multicultural History The History of a Ojibway, Cree, Oji-Cree. By tion of Volume 1, numéro 2, Carling's Farm (John Mombour- John Macfie and Basil Johnston. Society of Ontario announces a décembre 1991 of Le Bulletin quette), the Petworth emigrants Sugar House 1992. All seven Toronto: Dundurn Press, 1991. special offer for (1 information et de difiizsion do pro- in Adelaide Township (Wendy will be 120 pp. Illustrations. $19.95 of the following titles jet dinventaire du pntrimoine Cameron), Peter McArthur Redpath: The History of a paper. (Available from Dundurn available during the year for only fmmfo-ontarien. For more infor- (Alice Gibb), and the ghost of Sugar House. By Richard Press, 2181 Queen Street East, $55.00. Individual titles can also mation, contact the center at 38, Eldon House (William E. Hit- Feltoe. Toronto: Natural Suite 301, Toronto, Ontario be ordered at great savings. rue Xavier, Sudbury (Ontario) chins) as well as photo-stories on History/Natural Heritage, 1991. M4E IE5.) 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They congregated in sum- an economic force, the ($12.75) History of Medicine and Dun- Foundations of Faith: mer in defined communities but elegant social emergence of the The Memoirs of Giovanni I/e/tri durn Press Limited, Toronto, Historic Religious Buildings in early autumn dispersed to elite of cosmopolitan Montreal ($9.75) 1991, has been withdrawn from of Ontario. By Violet M. winter camps to hunt, fish and and a hind-sight view of the Italians in Ontario ($10.00) sale due to misuse of Holroyd. Toronto: Natural trap. love-hate complexities of the Italians in North America ($4.50) copyrighted material. The History/Natural Heritage, 1991. relationship between govern- Italian-Canadian Studies.‘ A Select publishers regret any inconve- 175 pp. Illustrations. $14.95 Increasingly, however, they ment and business. This Bibliography ($9.75) nience caused by this action. paper. (Available from the found they had to adapt to a dif- volume, the first of two, publisher, Box 69, Postal Station ferent way of life, one closer to discusses Canada’s period of ex- “H”, Toronto, Ontario M4C the Canadian mainstream. While tensive industrialization through ileritage Books 5H7.) lifestyles and expectations were to the turn of the century, the The Ontario landscape is dot- clearly changing, the Native impact of World War 1 and con- ted with places of worship, from Peoples desire to maintain their Old, Rare and Out-of-Print cludes in the post-war years. the simple log cabin to lofty rich and distinctive cultural Books and Pamphlets on traditions remained strong. John cathedrals. Behind each lies per- Ontario and Canadian History sonal stories of exceptional in- Macfie and Basil Johnston have To Place and historic events, all captured in text and dividuals Catalogues Free on Request of which have helped to shape Your Advertisement photographs this turning point in

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“Heritage Days” re-enacts War of 1812 battles

The morning of October 5, village community will be of the villagers from run-away 1813 dawned cold and rainy, erected at the 26 acre pigs and criminal elements; the just as had every day since the Thamesgrove Conservation rat-catcher will keep the streets British and First Nations at Fort Area along the shores of the clean; and of course, Procter, Malden began their retreat up Thames River, and will house Harrison and Tecumseh will all the Thames River. The British the British forces, the American play their parts in the events army, led by Procter, with its Army of the Northwest, leading up to, and during the First Nations allies led by Tecumseh and his allies, and the battle. Tecumseh, were hoping to villagers of “the Forks”. Organized by the “Heritage reach Moraviantown, where Between 150 and 200 Days” Steering Committee and they could turn to meet their volunteer re-enactors from all co-sponsored by the Kent American pursuers. They never across North America will live in Historical Society and the Kent made it. the Village. They will prepare Military Re-enactment Society, Two miles from their destina- their meals over campfires, sleep Heritage Days has already tion the British met the in 1813 period tents, engage in received major financial support Americans. The battle was over their daily activities, and par- and encouragement from local re- almost before it started. Wet, ticipate in two military service organizations, hungry and demoralized, Procter enactments - “The Skirmish at businesses, individuals and the and his men fired one round, the Forks” (October 4, 1813), community. then fled. Tecumseh and his and the “” Admission will be $2.00 per Dr. Pauline McGibbon, Patron of the CHP Heritage Centre in troops were left to defend the (October 5, 1813). person (children under six free), Toronto, officially opened the Heritage Showcase held at British cause on their own. and the public is encouraged to Cumberland Terrace, where the Centre is located. Margaret Vastly outnumbered, they Sutlers (merchants who wear period clothing. Machell (left) and Glenn Bonnetta (right), OHS volunteers, helped fought valiantly until the great followed the army), craftspeo- The “Heritage Days” Steering staff the Society's display for the day-long event. Twenty-six heritage Tecumseh was struck down. ple, tavern-keepers and villagers Committee hopes to establish groups from the Metropolitan Toronto area participated in this Gathering their dying, they will also ‘live’ on the site, under- Heritage Days as an annual heritage week event on February 15. (Photo courtesy of Robert retreated. The “Battle of the taking their daily chores, attend- event, and if the response to the Leverty.) Thames” was over. The whole school, making and selling crafts first presentation is any indica- northwest was now in American and wares, and preparing and tion, Heritage Days should be

hands, where it remained until serving 1813 food and drink. around for a long, long time. Come see us at . . . the Treaty of Ghent, December For further information and to ARCHIVAL 24, 1814. People from the past will enquire about participating Come visit the OHS staff at the HERITAGE Heritage Days, a two-day, come to life: John McGregor, please contact Jim and Lisa following events this summer. SCRAPBOOKS take mill owner and Militia officer, Gilbert, Co-Chairs, “Heritage 18-21: Haileybury living history festival, will June Canadian made multi-use place October 3 and 4, 1992, will carouse in the tavern; Cap- Days” Steering Committee, 508 Heritage Festival. Events for heritage books. and will recreate the life and tain Payne and his cavalry will King Street West, Chatham, the whole family on the water- - acid-free pressboard covers - 120 acid-free pages times of Chatham at “the Forks” ‘drill’ their horses; the Sheriff of Ontario N7M 1G9, (519) front. - title page “the Forks” in October, 1813. A tented will ensure the safety 351-2058. July I: Once Upon A Time in 0 screw post binding Canada. Celebrate Canada’s -111/2 x 14 inches 0 sheet of directions 125th birthday at this nostalgic re-enactment of the early years Ideal for genealogists. curators. sports figures. Information wanted of Confederation, at Jacques paper clippers. house owner Cartier Park, Ottawa. logbooks. also for schools. The Lambton Heritage tion is the lighter and less com- the floor space clear for flats of July 10-19: Latchford’s 85th churches. etc. Museum in Grand Bend recently mon of the two styles. It bears berries. Anniversary Homecoming. These books can be taken acquired into its collection a the name of the local hamlet of The museum is seeking help apart for typing onto. or for Join Latchford residents in this working berry wagon from a nearby “ARKONA” across the tailgate in from anyone familiar with the rearranging. or for celebration. on pages. Arkona farm. The museum four inch letters. The heavier design of the canvas tops. If you July 25-26: Earlton Steam $40. including taxes re- fit- believes it may be the last wagon style could have been have a photograph of a berry & shipping Show. See the steam machinery Lamb- can recall the maining berry wagon in ted with side benches for pickers wagon in use, or BFB SALES LIMITED. Unit 8 of yesterday at the Earlton ton County, and perhaps the on- who sat directly above the nature of the finished top, please 6535 Millcreek Drive stockyards. Mississauga. Ontario ly berry wagon preserved in an sideboards of the box, leaving contact Bob Tremain, Curator, August 1-3: Gateway Heritage L5N 2M2 Heritage Museum, R. Ontario museum. Lambton (416) 858-7888 Festival. Enjoy activities for the Berry wagons were used to R. #2, Grand FAX (416) 858-8586 whole family at Lee Park, North Toll free 1-800-667-2632 transport fresh berries to market Bend, Ontario Bay. from about 1890 until 1912, NOM 1TO. when they were replaced locally by trucks. These light, springed wagons carried flats of berries F the professional assistance from the farms in the Arkona- or Thedford area to supply Sarnia you need to compile, assemble merchants. and print your book, The distinguishing feature of contact: the berry wagon was a canvas Welland Printing top which would cover the Company Eileen Stanley-Reynolds, Limited wagon to prevent dehydration of Vice President, the cargo. At least two types of 115 Division Street existed. Welland Printing Company Ltd., covered berry wagons Welland, Ontario The berry wagon in the Lamb- (416) 735-5573. L38 328 ton Heritage Museum’s collec-

ISSN 0714-6736 Editor: Meribeth Clow

“From tlze Boolislrel/”’ Editor.’ Jim The OHS Bulletin is the bi-monthly Clemens newsletter of The Ontario Historical Oliver Graphics Inc. Society, 5151 Yonge Street, Typesetter: Printer: Webco Publications Ltd. Willowdale, Ontario, Canada MZN SP5. Telephone (416) 226-9011, Fax (416) 226-2740. Publication dates for The members of the Executive Com- 1992 are February, April, June, The Ontario Historical Socie- August, October and December. Copy mittee of Den- in ty are: Jeanne Hughes, I‘/trident; is due the first day of January, March, The several classes of membership Carter-Edwards, First Vice I’resident; May, June, September, and the Society are: Individual/Institutional nis Second Vice Presi- November. $15; Family $18; Sustaining $50; Life Kenneth McLaughlin, 3300; Patron $500; Benefactor $1000; dent; Beth Hanna, Past Pmider1t,' James and Inquiries concerning submissions Tneaswzr; McGonigal, Affiliated societies $35. Membership is Clemens, Judy advertising rates should be directed to Donald Akenson, Edna open to all individuals and societies in- Sezretary; The Ontario Historical Society, 5151 Rowena Cooper, terested in the history of Ontario. The Carey, Janet Cobban, Ontario Yonge Street, Willowdale, Fortin, Dean Jacobs, Elwood OHS Bulletin is sent free of charge to James 226-9011. MZN SP5 (416) Jones. lzgal Adviser: David McFall. all members of the Society. The Socie- Executive Dinector: Dorothy Duncan. Unsolicited manuscripts are welcome. ty”s quarterly scholarly journal, Ontario but cannot be returned unless accom- History, is available to individuals for panied by a stamped, self addressed $21.40 per year, member organizations envelope. The views expressed by the and institutions and non-member in- The financial support of the Ontario contributors and advertisers are not dividuals for $32.10 and to non- Ministry of Culture Gt Communica- necessarily those of The Ontario member organizations and institutions tions is gratefully acknowledged. Historical Society. for $42.80.