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5151 Yonge Street, Willowdale, Ontario M2N 5P5 Issue 85 - May - June 1993 OHS recognizes excellence in heritage community

BY JUDY MCGONIGAL Nature and the Law of Goa’: AND DONALD AKENSON, AtztisIaveI'y in Ontario. 1833- C0-Chairs, OHS Honours 1877. and Awards Committee Museum Award of Excellence: Woodland "Congratulations to the win- Cultural Centre Museum. ners of The Ontario Historical Brantford. nominated by Beth Society’s 1992 Honours and Hanna. Awards. President’s Award: James B. Napier Simpson Junior Reid. Limited. Kingston. nomi- Award of Merit: Petrolia nated by Janet Oullahan. Heritage Committee, nominat- Riddell Award: Barry ed by Rowena Cooper. Wright. Ottawa. for “Sedition Carnochan Award: Sue in Upper Canada: Contested and Harvey Anderson, Rama Legality”, published in Township, nominated by Tim Labour/Le Travail, 29 (Spring Crawford; John and Diane 1992), nominated by G.S. Giangrande, Richmond Hill, Kealy and Carl Benn. nominated by the Richmond Scadding Award of ~ ~

Hill LACAC. Excellence: Kingston Histori- The first industrial heritage workshop presented by the OHS took place on April 24 in Sault Ste. Marie. Here speakers

Fred Landon Award: cal Society, nominated by Chris Andreae (left), OHS Board Member with Historica Research Limited, London; Chris Tossell (centre), Sault Ste. Bruce Elliott. Ottawa, for The Francis Milledge; Waterloo Marie architect; and Spencer Higgins (right), Toronto architect, discuss a pattern of industry used in the Sault area. (Photo of Duncan.) City Beyond: A History of Historical Society, nominated courtesy Dorothy Nepean. Birthplace of by the Waterloo Historical Canada's Capital, I792-I990, Society Board of Directors. Explore the Simcoe legacy nominated by the City of Special Award of Merit: . Nepean. The late Dan Pine All roads lead to Navy Hall Assembly and Legislative Simcoe Association that amal- Joseph Brant Award: (Shingwauk). Announced in Niagara-on-the-Lake on Council. Upper Canada and gamated with The Ontario

Peter Schmalz. Walkerton. for posthumously in recognition of Saturday. July l() when the Antislavery: the Act of l793. Historical Society last year. The Ojibwa of Southern his achievements. Pine‘s life workshop The Simcoe The Immediate Effects of the Other highlights of the day Ontario, nominated by embodied all the traditional Legacy: His Legislative New Legislation on Blacks in will include a fife and drum University of Toronto Press. qualities of elderhood: his wis- Agenda will explore the life British North America and a presentation during lunch by Honourable Mention goes to dom and teachings remain to and times of John Graves Case Study showing the the Fort George Guard and an Allen P. Stouffer, Antigonish, guide others. Simcoe, our first Lieutenant Lasting Effects of the informal session in the after- Nova Scotia, for The Light of The awards were presented Governor in Upper Canada. Legislation. noon when participants will be at The Ontario Historical Some of the significant legisla- Speakers during the day will refreshed by samples of foods Society’s Annual Conference tion passed during his brief include Professor Stanley and beverages made from his- in Peterborough on May 15 by tenure will be discussed with Mealing. Carleton University toric l8th century recipes that INSIDE Judy McGonigal, Co- chair, special emphasis on the Act in Ottawa; Professor Allen P. the Simcoe family or their Honours and Awards Commit- passed on July 9, 1793, “to pre- Stouffer. St. Francis Xavier neighbours in the tiny capital H Nova of Newark might have SPECIAL tee, and Kenneth McLaughlin, vent the further Introduction of University. Antigonish, OHS President. Many thanks Slaves and to limit the term of Scotia and author of The Light enjoyed.

J FEATURES: to all those who took the time contracts for servitude within of Nature and the Law of God.‘ The cost for registration is , Calling all bookworms...... p.2 to send a nomination. this Province." Antislavery in Ontario /833- $25.00 for members of The Celebrate the Numerous worthy candidates Topics to be covered in this /877: Angelique Davis, Ontario Ontario Historical Society. The

Emanicipation Act ...... p.2 _ were brought forward. making one-day workshop will in- Black History Society: Ontario Black History Society, Eastern Ontario Township the selection process a chal- clude: Newark in l793. John William Severin, Curator of the Friends of Fort George or

needs help ...... p.5 your lenge. Congratulations to all Graves Simcoe and His the Niagara Historical Muse- the Niagara Historical Society Elizabeth Simcoe’s this year's winners! Relations with the Legislative um: Dr. Bryan Walls. Curator or $40.00 for non—members.

drawings ...... p.2 of The John Freeman Walls The fee includes all sessions. Grants available for Historic Site and Underground lunch. refreshments and a kit folk arts organizations ...... p~.2 Symposium investigates Railway Museum in Essex of resource materials. Heritage railway County and author of The Registration for this work- beginning second season...p.8 diversity of Road that Led to Somewhere: shop is limited, so do not Information wanted p.2 Ronald Dale. Superintendent delay! Register today! Laurence Grant Canadian celebrations of Niagara National Historic For further information con- wins award ...... p.~8

‘ Sites and Nona Macdonald, tact Lorraine Lowry at the Learning from the past...... p.8l Plan now to attend and the United States in the late 5 President of the John Graves OHS office, (416) 226-901]. New publication available ...p;8 Canadian Holidays and Holy 18th and early l9th centuries. Send us your buttons ...... ,,.'..,p.8 , Days, a two—day symposium to The traditions brought in this Trafalgar Castle .....,...... ,....,pi.5-r be held at Black Creek Pioneer century by new arrivals from all The Ontario Historical Society Canada Postes Village in August, exploring the over the world. who have cho- I Post Canada REGULAR 5151 Yonge Street Postage pm Post paye

celebrations that have been sen Canada as their homeland. ~ FEATURES: Willowdale. Ontario

, observed over the years in the will also be examined. M2N 5P5 FIRST PREMIERE Across the Province ...... -...p.-3 land that is now known as The changing of the CLASS CLASSE Executive Director’s Canada. Gregorian to the Julian calen- E-17075

report ...... p.2 The event has been designed dar. and the recognition and Scarborough, Ontario From the Bookshelf ...... p.7 to reflect changes through the worship of the land and its har- Museum News ...... p.6 Centuries and to give us a vest during the Fall and Winter Ontario History ...... p.5 5 greater understanding of the ori- seasons will be investigated. President’s message >~ ...... p.3 gins of many of our special The festival of Christmas. the Upcoming events ...... p.4 observances as we approach the Winter Solstice. Twelfth Day We gratefully 21st century. Sessions will and Twelfth Night. Chanukah. acknowledge ...... p.5 cover the feasts of the First and the diverse ways of wel- Welcome new members ...... p.5 Nations and the special celebra- coming the new year. ranging Workshops ...... p.4 tions of the newcomers from from Scottish Hogmanay to the

France, Great Britain, Europe (See Canadian celebrations p.2) 2 OHS BULLETIN

Executive Director’s report

By DOROTHY DUNCAN, Details of both events appear um and Archives Annual Board OHS Executive Director elsewhere in this issue. of Directors Reception in April to represent both The Ontario It’s not too soon Congratulations Historical Society and the To mark your calendar for To OHS Board member, Ontario Heritage Foundation. the 1994 Conference to be held Donald Akenson, who has won at the Holiday Inn in Hamilton. the international Louisville Speaking of anniver- May 13 and 14. The Head of the Grawemeyer Award for his saries Lake Historical Society will be book God's Peoples: Covenant Century Home magazine, celebrating 50 years of service and Land in South Africa. Israel published in Port Hope, is cele- to the community and the theme and Ulster. Don is a Professor brating ten years of publication of the Conference will be of History at Queens University with a series of special issues “Celebrations”. in Kingston, and has served on and a wealth of special events in the OHS’ Board of Directors the community. Congratula- Come and say hello since 1990. His prestigious new ~ tionsl Frank Whilsmith, President of the North York Historical Society, presents On the weekend of August award brings with it a cash prize Dorothy Duncan, OHS Executive Director, with a cheque for $1000 at a NYHS 21 and 22 when we will be at of $150,000 as well. meeting in April. The cheque is a donation towards the OHS‘ new home at 34 the John R. Park Homestead in Farewell Parkview Avenue in Willowdale. (Photo courtesy of Barbara Kane.) Harrow presenting a series of It was great fun To Gail Sussman, a well- workshops called “Blueberry To be invited by the Guelph known member of the join the Bounty" as part of the Historical Society to Architectural Conservation unit Homestead‘s Craft Fair and celebrations honouring Ruth and of the Ministry of Culture, Grants available for folk There were Blueberry Social. Eber Pollard. Tourism and Recreation. who arts organizations speeches, presentations, plaques, has accepted a position in flowers, certificates, gifts, food, Plans are shaping up Jerusalem to work at the Israel spon- crowd Folk Arts Organizations jects or events such as a special For two great events and a standing room only Antiquities Authority. Project Grants is a granting pro- concert or workshops with a sored by the OHS: The Simcoe sang happy 50th anniversary. gramme of the Community Arts master teacher. Project grants Legacy: His Legislative Agenda The evening also marked 20 Development Office of the are directed towards folk arts- at Navy Hall. Niagara-on-the- years of service to the Society An update Ontario Arts Council. related costs and may include Lake on Saturday. July 10, and with Ruth as President and Eber On our New Home Fund “Be Project grants are available to professional artists‘ fees and the Symposium exploring as a member of the Executive. raising initiatives. a Partner Ontario—based, non-profit orga- travel costs, exhibition fees and Canadian Holidays and Holy in Parkview" has brought the nizations which are supporting, publicity costs associated with Days at Black Creek Pioneer And also total to over $70,000 by the end presenting and/or producing the the event. Village on August 9 and 10. To attend the Clarke Muse- of April. work of professional folk artists. For further information on

A professional artist is one eligibility requirements, dead- Elizabeth Simcoe’s whose work, through commit- lines and to receive application ment and development of exper- forms. please contact the a high resulting Community Arts Development drawings to be displayed tise, is of level. in the artist receiving acknowl- Office. Ontario Arts Council,

The Art Gallery of Ontario. maps in 1828, and is now use of watercolour washes. she edgement, recognition and remu- 151 Bloor Street West. Suite in association with the Toronto housed in the British Library. painted almost every day. and neration for his or her work. 500. Toronto. Ontario MSS 1T6, Historical Board, will display The installation. entitled Mrs. has captured not only the Project grants assist in the (416) 969-7424 or toll free 1- Elizabeth Simcoe’s album Simcoe’s Upper Canada Album, appearance of her subjects. but a cost of specific time-based pro- 800-387-0058. depicting her views of Upper comprises 32 small oval draw- strong sense of the moods of Canada painted on birch bark. ings mounted in the album as various places and of the way The installation opens at the well as a map of Upper Canada, they affected her. She usually Canadian Celebrations mntinuedfrontp.I

AGO July 30, exactly 200 years all executed with pen and brush worked on paper, but for this Chinese celebrations. will also Celebrate Canada's Special to the day when Mrs. Simcoe in ink on birch bark. royal presentation album, be addressed. Days: Joyce Lewis, Social first arrived in Toronto. and While some of the drawings sought to achieve an added Lectures, panel discussions. Historian; Dorothy Duncan, The runs until September 26. are of natural scenes, the bulk Canadian dimension by experi- tours, audio-visual presentations Ontario Historical Society and The album. described on its are of European settlements at menting with painting on birch and hands-on workshops deal- many others to be announced. title page as "Views of North Kingston and Niagara, as well bark. ing with festive foods, crafts Canadian Holidays and Holy Canada", was assembled fol- as the village of the Six Nations Mrs. S1'm('()e's Upper and the interpretation of these Days will be held at Black lowing a four—year stay in the Loyalists on the Grand River. Canada Album is being lent to holidays and holy days will be Creek Pioneer Village in Metro province with her husband, John Six views in the region of York, the Art Gallery of Ontario by part of the programme. Toronto on August 9 and 10 Graves Simcoe. the first or Toronto, are depicted also. the British Library. The Ontario Sessions will also explore (please note change of date) Lieutenant Governor. The Although the album was Historical Society is pleased to new ideas and concepts in inter- from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. album was a gift from Governor meant primarily to demonstrate be a sponsor of this exhibit, preting, observing and pre- each day. The registration fee of Simcoe to the reigning monarch. to the King the extent and gen- along with Nona Macdonald senting the special events, $45.00 for OHS or Village George III. It was transferred to eral nature of this new colonial Heaslip, former president of the celebrations. holidays and holy members includes all sessions, the British Museum, along with outpost, it was also a vehicle for John Graves Simcoe Associa- days of the many cultures that admission to the Village, sam- the rest of the kings collection displaying Elizabeth Simcoe’s tion. which amalgamated with compose our modern communi- ples of historic foods and bever- of topographical views and taste and skill. Trained in the the Society last year. ties. ages, materials for craft Speakers include Mary Lou workshops and a kit of resource Celebrate the Emancipation Act Fox, Ojibwe Cultural Found- materials. It does NOT include ation. Manitoulin Island: Dr. lunch either day. The fee for Everyone is invited to partic- Assembly and is, at last, passed. For further information, Douglas Leighton. History non-members is $60.00. The workshop, The Simcoe please contact the Citizens ipate in the celebration of the Department. University of The Ontario Historical 200th anniversary of the passage Legacy: His Legislative Agenda Committee at Box 100, Virgil, Western Ontario; Dr. Jean Society gratefully acknowledges Upper Canada‘s antislavery takes place on Saturday, July 10, Ontario LOS ITO. of Burnet, author of “Coming the support of our co—sponsor, legislation at Niagara-on-the- presented by the OHS. If you C anadians": An Introduction to Black Creek Pioneer Village, Lake 10 and 11. The enjoy outdoor music, delight to July 9, the History of Canada's and the Ministry of Culture, Niagara-on-the-Lake Citizens Blues and Jazz in the park Calling all Peoples; Marty Brent, Manager Tourism and Recreation. For Committee on Ontario Heritage throughout the day. (For further bookworms and Lorraine O’Byrne, Assistant further information or registra- weekend of information on the workshop, Years will present a Curator, Black Creek Pioneer tion forms, contact Lorraine pas- see the article on page events commemorating the please folk- OHS The Ontario Historical Village; Carolyn Parry. Lowry at the office, (416) sage of this law. one of this issue.) lorist and author of Let's 226-9011. Society is having a book On Friday, July 9 from 2:00 Be revitalized at a Revival sale. If you are interested in to 4:00 p.m., a re-enactment of Church Service with Gospel a wide variety of books, the passage of the legislation Choirs on Sunday, July 11 in ranging from mysteries to will take place in Simcoe Park. Simcoe Park. From 2:00 to 4:00 Information wanted school textbooks, come to In a three-act play, the story of p.m., congregations from the the parking lot beside 5151 Chloe Cooley’s abduction and New Hope Baptist and the St. Peter Easthope of British Columbia is seeking information Yonge Street on Saturday, mistreatment by owner William John American Methodist on the history of the MacGregor, Gourlay Company, July 3 from 9:00 a.m. to in a Fromond is told to the Executive Episcopal Churches will be par- Limited, formerly of Galt. Ontario. He is also interested 3:00 p.m. If it is raining, the Council. Council decides to ticipating. woodworkers jointer, a machine the company manufactured. sale will be moved across prosecute Fromond, but is Throughout the weekend. Anyone with information about the company or the produc- the street to The Gibson unable to do so under the cur- Black History displays and tion of the machine is asked to contact Mr. Easthope at 2701 House at 5172 Yonge Street. rent laws regarding slaves. The exhibits at Platoff Street Privateers Road. R. R. #1. Pender Island, B.C. VON 2M0. See you on July 3! proposed antislavery legislation Community Centre will be open

is introduced in the House of for viewing. MAY - JUNE 3

President’s message

authors‘? BY KENNETH Waterloo. 1 can still remember McLAUGHLIN, OHS Of course. I had known with delight the first articles that President Ontario Histor_\‘ as an under- I edited and that appeared in the graduate student and had been 1970 issues of the journal.

The Ontario Historical fascinated by the judicious More to the point. I also Society revisited blend of academic and local his- learned a hard lesson. In my

findings desire to be efficient. I also It seems hard to believe that tory, the new research documents rejected a score of articles in the it was nearly a quarter century of graduate students. and other related materials early spring of 1971. coinci- ago that I was sitting in my gar- By ret-like office in the History which were the stock-in-trade of dence. the annual meeting of the

Department at Dalhousie Univ- that highly-respected periodical. OHS in 1971. just as it is in ' knew 1993. was held in Peterborough. ‘ ur- I scarcely ersity in Halifax when I had the At the time. ~ greeted well- Newton President and Everette Moore (centre), Executive first inkling that The Ontario anything about the wide range Far from being by Charis (left), Director of the Ontario Black History Society, along with Vida Clarke-Stevens Historical Society was about to of other interests that were rep- wishers. complimenting me on Toronto, discuss the Foods of the African Diaspora workshop, his- of articles for of the City of play an important part in my resented in Ontario‘s oldest my choice held February 27 with the OHS at The Gibson House in North York. The OHS Ontario History. I was met a life. torical society. My education by and the OBHS will work together again on the workshop, The Simcoe Legacy: was about to begin. barrage of indignant authors I was at Dalhousie Uni- His Legislative Agenda taking place July 10 at Niagara-on-the-Lake. (Photo whose articles had been versity as a Killam Visiting On arriving in Waterloo that courtesy of Dorothy Duncan.) them with notes sug- Fellow, and had just been invit- July day in 1970. I was present- returned to the gesting revisions. or in some dent of The Ontario Historical remarkable range of personali- ed to return to my alma mater in ed with what we called have been invited to ties, skills. passions and com- Ontario, the University of “blue box”, not a box used to cases even rejection. I quickly Society. 1

the readers and the chair. As the president. I can't mitment they have brought to Waterloo. to take up a position recycle goods as blue boxes are learned that contributors to Ontario History’ help recalling the many gifted serving the people of Ontario as a Lecturer in the Department now. but a file box containing have and to preserving our common of History. Professor Paul the articles and correspondence were a feisty group. Not much and talented presidents that over the last two the OHS since its founding heritage. I hope that with the Cornell. who was at the time relating to materials submitted has changed led 1888. have shared a help of the Board. we shall be sewing as the editor of Ontario for publication in Ontario decades. in They opened this As a co-editor of the journal strong commitment to preserv- able to ensure that these ideals History, had just written to ask History. Eagerly. 1 as treasure trove of articles and from 1970 to 1978. I was invit- ing. recording and recognizing and standards are maintained if I would be interested in Board of of understanding we face the very different and adding the co—editorship of the manuscripts and started reading. ed to serve on the the importance as we plan for difficult challenges of the OHS” quarterly journal to my Who would have suspected such Directors. This committee is the our past interests. topics and same one that. as the new presi- Ontario‘s future. What a 1990s. new duties when I arrived at a range of Across the Province Merchants opened BY DOROTHY DUNCAN, April meeting of the Society, Museums and Galleries Gardens Tour of the Port Dover locations. - Queensborough OHS Executive Director with Agnes Petrie as speaker. Association was held on April Marsburg area will be held their stores. the served reviewed the importance of the 30 at the Museum of Northern Sunday. June 27. Interested‘? Hotel in Queensborough

- luncheon and afternoon tea and The Richmond Hill Histori- store to the community and the History Sir Harry Oakes Call the Norfolk Historical 426-1583 to the Madoc Bakery and Tea cal Society sponsored a very surrounding area. Chateau in Kirkland Lake. Society at (519) Room served tea. Many busi- innovative programme recently The Governor Simcoe The Innisfil Historical reserve your tickets. Heritage nesses in the surrounding area when Grace Bly. a certified Branch of the United Empire Society gave its membership a The Kingston announced sold tickets and. of course. the handwriting analyst, analyzed Loyalists under the leadership challenge at the March meeting Tattoo Society has whole area benefitted from the the handwriting of Rowland of June Pierson has announced when they had to describe their that due to the generosity of the Tower interest and support of the visi- Burr, who constructed the Burr the programme for the coming favourite history book in five Kingston Martello which has provided tors. House at Black Creek Pioneer year and it spans walking tours. minutes or less. How would Society “Heritage Pelham Historical Village and the local Burr exhibits, speakers and much your members respond to the support funding, The ‘93" will be held on Society is planning a Canada House in Richmond Hill. She more! Contact (416) 486-7651 question? Tattoo Tea to be held 1. from also studied the writing of for dates, times and places. The Historical Lighting Saturday. June 26 at Fort Day July 8:00 p.m. 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., at the home Robert Moodie who was fatally The Waterloo Historical Society of Canada held its Henry. beginning at “Two Hundred of Ingrid and Hugo Harms. shot in 1837 at Montgomery's Society is encouraging the City Spring meeting in Barrie. For The theme is Scottish Settlement in Work has also started on the Tavern at the beginning of the of Kitchener to support Doon further information about this Years of Historical Calendar for 1994. Rebellion of Upper Canada. Pioneer Park Community organization contact Box 561. Canada". and will involve 600 The Canadian Railroad Association’s proposal for the Station R. Toronto. M4G 4E1. performers. For further infor- For further information contact con- Box Fonthill, LOS IEO. Historical Association will preservation of scenic roads that The Ontario Black History mation and to order tickets 903, 545-2473. The Oxford Historical hold its 1993 Conference in are threatened by development Society announced the winners tact (6l3) Raffle The North York Historical Society Newsletter, edited by Toronto, July 29 to August 1. within the city. of the 15th Anniversary announced its 1993 Mary Evans. brings us news of Contact P. Bowles at (416) 463- It was a very gala evening at on March 27 as follows: first Society has new historical society in 0212 (evenings) for further the Guelph Historical Society prize. a trip for two to Dakar. programme including a walking a Also appearing is an information. on April 13 when Ruth and Africa to Leroy Gordon of tour led by Frank Whilsmith of lngersoll. on Town The Tweed and Area Eber Pollard were surprised by Toronto; second prize, a trip for the Milne Mills and Edwards interesting article William Dill Historical Society recently their friends and colleagues two to Washington. D.C. to Crooked Wilket Creek on June Criers, including of Toronto who was a Town Crier in held its election of officers. with a celebration of their 50th Murray Elliott of Stratford and 20: a celebration 1801 and Scott Congratulations to President wedding anniversary and 20 third prize. a tour for a family 200 at Todmorden Mills on Oxford in citi- Fraser. Woodstock’s present Tom Stephens and the full slate years of Ruth’s presidency of of four to Discover Black September 26: a heritage of officers who will lead the the Society. History in Toronto. won by zens committee discussing the day Crier. The Prince Edward Society into the new year. The Toronto Branch, Sharon Boodram of Weston. areas history on October 13: an The Lennox and Addington Ontario Genealogical Society Proceeds from the raffle will go illustrated talk. "Riding the Historical Society enjoyed Historical Society has announces the 12th Annual toward production of a new Rails of the 1800s in 1993” on Gerry Boyce”s 278th lecture on announced the production of International Summer Seminar film on African-Canadian histo- November 10 and a Christmas the Gold Rush at Eldorado at Society’s March meeting. In 10,000 copies of a new on Jewish Genealogy to be held ry. and Holiday programme at The the mural brochure highlighting the his- at the Park Plaza Hotel in The Kingston Historical Gibson House on December 8. May the unveiling of the the Society torically significant places with- Toronto, June 27-30. For fur- Society has finalized arrange- For further information contact commissioned by Marcel in the County. Ten locations ther information contact (416) ments for the centennial peo- Box 63, Station A. Willowdale, and executed by are featured to remind tourists 533-5825. ple's art show. ‘Art 100', to be M2N 5S7. Blancette on the wall of of the rich history of the area. The Voyageur Heritage held in the Kingston Public Congratulations to Vera Gardiner’s Village Centre took The Lincoln and Conti- Network Spring meeting was Library from October 17 to 20. Wright of The North Erie place. nental Owners Club has held at the Anderson Farm Original oil paintings. water- Shore Historical Society for announced that the Great North Museum in Lively, May 29 and colours or ink drawings of local being awarded a Canada 125th Land Yacht Regatta with a very successful pro- historical interest are being Commemorative Medal. American 30, To place ‘93 is returning to Cobourg on gramme. The topic was “Fun on solicited. If you can loan. call The Historical Society of

August 7 and 8. For further the Fann" as the Network cele- Bill Fitsell at (613) 549-8354. Ottawa has just published #44 6, Your advertisement information contact (416) 461- brated its tenth anniversary. The Society has also announced in the Bytown Pamphlet Series, 6032. The Scarborough Histori- that the first Historical Bytown and the Cholera in the The Glengarry Historical cal Society is looking for an Vigrzettes are printed. and 16 Epidemic o_f 1832. Society Newsletter‘ brings the ICE BOX and Scarborough more will follow! These publi- Everyone became involved

- OHS Bulletin sad news that Sangster’s ghost stories! Yes we mean it. cations are designed for stu- when the Madoc Historical

General Store in Bainsville (the If you can assist call (416) 282- dents in grades seven and eight. Foundation held the Sixth 226-9011 finest old time general store in 2710. For further information contact Annual Victoria Day House Call (416) eastern Ontario) was demol- The Annual Meeting of the Box 54. Kingston. K7L 4V6. Tour on Sunday. May 23. cov- ished by fire in January. The Cochrane Temiskaming The Second Heritage ering both town and country 4 OHS BULLETIN Upcoming Events

April-September 26: With the and 22nd. visit with your OHS Lundy‘s Lane Historical Village Annual Quilt and tour is repeated on September

cooperation of the Shaw friends as we participate in the Society. This guided tour begins Craft Sale. This yearly event. 26. and is just one in five walk- Festival. the St. Catharines Craft Fair and Blueberry at the Lundy’s Lane Historical sponsored by the Cannington ing tours the council is offering Museum presents Fabulous Social. Contact Janet Cobban. Museum. On July 25. the annu- and Area Historical Society and throughout the summer. Fakes: Props from Shaw Curator, (519) 738-2029. al Battle of Lundy’s Lane taking place at the Cannington Contact the Guelph Arts Festival. This hands-on interac- Commemorative Service takes Community Centre. offers a Council at 10 B Carden Street. tive display demonstrates the July 1: See Canada Day cele- place on the site of the battle at juried show and sale of over 60 (519) 836-3280. artistry of props. Contact the brations - 1867 style — at an Old Drummond Hill Cemetery, southern Ontario artisans’ pro- museum at 1932 Canal Road, Fashioned Militia Muster at Lundy’s Lane. Niagara Falls. ductions. a bar-b-que. raffle, August 29: Visit the Annual (416)984-8880. Black Creek Pioneer Village in Contact the historical society at plus dozens of wonderfully Antique and Classic Car Metro Toronto. The Village the Lundy’s Lane Historical handcrafted quilts. Contact Show at the Wellington County June, July, August, September: also presents a variety of activi- Museum. 5810 Ferry Street. Angela Hennessey. (705) 432- Museum and Archives. The In celebration of Toronto’s ties and exhibits. Don’t miss the (416)358-5082. 3053. show starts with a parade leav- 200th birthday, the Toronto vitality of the gardens. From ing the Fergus Recreation Historical Board is presenting July to September. history truly July 18: Join the curator of the August 13, 14: In response to a Centre at 12:30 p.m. and finish- several free. guided walking comes alive with Theatre-on- Allan Macpherson House for a growing interest and support ing at the museum at 1:00. tours that highlight the built the-Move, the village's resident walking tour of historic for Rails to Trails initiatives Contact the museum on County and natural landmarks of the theatrical troupe. presenting Napanee. The tour begins at across Canada. The Canadian Road 18 between Fergus and city's history. All tours take vignettes illustrating early set- 1:00 p.m. at the Town Hall. 124 Rails to Greenways Network is Elora. (519) 846-0916. place on Sundays. and most tlement in Canada. Contact the John Street. and concludes with sponsoring the first annual begin at 1:30 p.m. Contact the Village at Jane Street and admission to the museum. The Canadian Rails to Greenways

THB at (416) 392- 6827. Steeles Avenue West. (416) tour is repeated on August 22. National Conference at Trent September 29-October 2: APT 736-1733. The House also hosts a Guest University in Peterborough. XXV CAN - Adapting in a June 12-September 26: Visit Weekend from August 6 to 8. Share experiences. ideas and Changing World. the Asso- the Market Gallery of the City July 2-4: The Canadian Society Highlights of the programme issues. and help create an inclu- ciation for Preservation of Toronto Archives for of Decorative Arts sponsors include early admission to the sive national network of organi- Technology International’s Engineering Toronto: City CSDA Symposium 93. in Odessa Antique Show. a tour of zations and individuals 25th anniversary conference. Maps, Drawings and Docu- Toronto in celebration of the heritage homes and local collec- supporting the conversion of takes place at the Chateau ments from 1834-1900. This bicentennial of the founding of tions. and meals recreated from abandoned rail ways into recre- Laurier in Ottawa. The confer- exhibition documents the evolu- York in 1793. The symposium 19th century menus. Contact the ational greenways. Contact Dr. ence brings together architects, tion of Toronto as seen through explores The Canadian Arts Allan Macpherson House at 180 John Marsh. Frost Centre at engineers, conservators, histori- the eyes of the engineers and and Crafts Movement through Elizabeth Street in Napanee. Trent University in ans. craftspersons. preserva- surveyors who created the tours. sessions and presenta- (613) 354- 5982. Peterborough. (705) 748-1795. tionists and other professionals maps. drawings and plans of tions. CSDA delegates receive involved in the maintenance public works projects during free admission to the recently July 23-25: Guelph’s Hillside August 22: Take part in a new and preservation of our built this period of growth and expanded Art Gallery of Festival celebrates its 10th walking tour presented by the heritage. Training courses on change. Contact the Gallery on Ontario, where many of the ses- Anniversary with a line—up of Guelph Arts Council. Brooklyn Historic Roofing and Masonry. the second floor. South St. sions take place. Contact Olga nationally recognized musical and the College Hill explores and a colloquium on Conserva- Lawrence Market. Front and Williams. Director. CSDA talent. plus theatre. dance. chil- the south side of the Speed tion Management precede the Jarvis Streets. (416) 392-7604. Symposium 93. (416) 260- dren’s performances, food and a River. one of Guelph’s early conference on September 26 to 8388. variety of other activities. industrial sections. containing 29. Contact Robert Hunter. June 25: The Fifth Annual Contact (519) 763-6396. several excellent examples of APT CAN Conference Chair, History of Canadian Psychia- July 3 - September 6: Heritage masonry and stone carving. The (819) 997- 6974. try Research in Progress House Museum in Smiths Falls July 24, 25: Fanshawe Pioneer Seminar takes place at the celebrates the creative talents of Village in London presents Queen Street Mental Health generations of industrious Children’s Heritage Week- Upcoming OHS Centre in Toronto. The pro- weavers and quilters in end. a special event weekend

gramme. presented by the Cherished Bedcoverings. an for children of all ages. Contact Archives on the History of exhibition of quilts and hand- the village at R. R. #5 in Workshops Canadian Psychiatry and woven coverlets. Over 60 London. (519) 457-1296. Mental Health Services. enables examples. most on loan from DATE WORKSHOP LOCATIONS’; researchers from all disciplines private collections. date from July 25: The County of Grey- interested in the history of the mid 19th century or have Owen Sound Museum presents Canadian psychiatry. mental been faithfully reproduced. To Spoke and Bustle from 1:00 to health services and homeless- complement this exhibition, 5:00 p.m. The action-packed June 19 0ntario’s Industrial Heritage Welland ness the opportunity to meet three craft days are being held day includes a wide variety of

and to share information about on July 18. August 1 and 15. crafts and skills. including their research interests and pro- where volunteers demonstrate blacksmithing. timber squaring, July 10 The Simcoe Legacy: His A Niagara-on-thei-“ jects. Contact Betty Jo Moore. pioneer crafts and skills. soap making. sheep shearing Legislative Agenda Lake (416) 535-8501. ext. 2172. Contact the museum on Old and much more. Contact the Slys Road. (613) 283-8560. museum at 975 6th Street East. July: Muskoka Pioneer Village (519) 376- 3690.

in Huntsville has a busy month July 10, 11: Discover a time August 9, 10 Canadian Holidaysaand Holy Tofrontoy I planned. including Canada Day when women"s home remedies July 31, August I: The Port Days Celebrations on the 1st featur- were the first defence against Colbome Historical and Marine ing cake. a variety of Festival of the effects of illness and Museum injury presents Canal Days. August 21, 22 Blueberry Bounty Harrow the Arts presentations and the at The Gibson House’s Cures a unique event celebrating the opening of a new saw mill. and Concoctions. Learn how maritime heritage of the area. Don't miss the August events, people in the 19th century used Over 50 handcrafters and September 18 .0nta.rio’s Industrial Heritage Sudbury as well. Visit Market Day on garden plants and a variety of artists. model boat demonstra- the 14th. Contact (705) 789- other mixtures to create cures or tions and displays, food. enter-

7576. even impart wisdom. Cures and tainment and much more are A

I Concoctions will be repeated on available. Contact the museum October 16 Ontan'o’s Industrial Heritage Cornwall July-August: The John R. Park July 17 and 18. Contact the at 280 King Street, (416) 834- Homestead in Essex County House at 5172 Yonge Street in 7604. near Harrow has many special North York. (416) 395-7432. October 30 _Onta.rio’s Industrial Heritage Toronto.-. events planned for these sum- August 1: Todmorden Mills mer months. Enjoy Kid’s Day July 11: Enjoy the Collectors Museum in East York invites on the 11th. when children can Day and Strawberry Social you to Celebrate Toronto’s I Ontatio’s Indusuiall dress up in pioneer costumes, presented by the North Bay 200th Birthday. Witness the November 20 Heritage ride in a pony cart and play old Area Museum. This popular arrival of Lieutenant Governor

fashioned games and music. event is always well attended so Simcoe and his wife. View the Return of the 17th and 18th for come early. Contact Pam Kings Royal Yorkers military

Militia Muster. as costumed Handley. Curator at the muse- re-enactment and see artisans For further information on these workshops, and others in the re-enactors have drills and um on Riverbend Road, (705) create traditional crafts. Contact planning stages, please Contact Lorraine I;owry,.;tWor1clshop Co- demonstrations. On August 8. 476-2323. the museum at (416) 425-2250. don‘t miss Ice Cream Sunday. ordinator, The Ontario Historical Society, 5151 Yonge Street, Willowdale, Ontario M2N 5P5, (416) 226-9011 or ((416) Learn how to grow and decorate July 11: Take A Summer August 7, 8: Visit the home of fax 226-2740. with dried flowers on the 15th Evening Stroll Around Old Central Ontario‘s largest quilt at Everlastings. On the 21st Drummondville with the display at The Cannington MAY - JUNE 5

Trafalgar Castle - a heritage treasure

housed 73 separate apartments, castle became the Ontario to 10:00 p.m. on Thursday, and many of the materials and Ladies College. an exclusive August 26 will launch the furnishings were imported from residential school for young event. At 2:00 p.m. on

Europe. The structure was lit by ladies. Nelson Reynolds served Saturday, Brian Musselwhite, gaslight, manufactured in its on the Board of Directors until Curatorial Assistant at the own gashouse on the extensive his death in 1881. Royal Ontario Museum will grounds. Some of the marble More that 100 years later, present the illustrated lecture, fireplaces were carved by O.L.C. was renamed Trafalgar “The Georgians”. All collectors Jonathon Wolfenden of Whitby. Castle School, and remains to are invited to meet with noted Nelson Reynolds fathered 24 this day a school for young antiques authorities from 1:00 children with two wives. An ladies. to 3:00 on Friday and Saturday officer in the 11th Lancers of In honour of this proud his- afternoons to have your items England, he was elected to the tory, the Alumnae Association identified.

. Legislative Assembly of Upper of Trafalgar Castle School will For further information on

Canada. Reynolds prospered as be presenting its second annual times and fees, and to order ONTARIO LADIES’ COLLEGE, WHITBV_ ONTARIO. the president of the Marmora antiques fair. featuring exhibits tickets for the premiere, please Built in 1859 Nelson Trafalgar mem- by Reynolds, the Castle received many Foundry, and was involved in of period and country pieces. contact the School at 401 bers of royalty as guests. This stately building in Whitby is now known as the banking, mercantile business. The show will take place Reynolds Street, just east of Trafalgar Castle School, formerly the Ontario Ladies College. (Photo courtesy railroads and shipping. Friday, August 27, Saturday, Highway 12 on Dundas Street of Beve Robertson.) During their years in resi- August 28 and Sunday. August in Whitby. Call (416) 844- Trafalgar Castle School. Ontario. and was reputed to dence. the Reynolds lived and 29. A Gala Premiere from 7:00 7062. located in Whitby. has a long have cost the astounding sum of entertained lavishly. The glitter- and rich history. Built in 1859 $70,000. ing receptions and balls made by the flamboyant Sheriff of Guarded by the stone Trafalgar Castle the centre of Welcome new members

Ontario County. Nelson Gilbert Trafalgar Lions. the main society, and counted among its The Ontario Historical Society welcomes new members: “Iron" Reynolds, Trafalgar entrance doors of solid oak lead guests. Prince Arthur. third son Castle remains a unique into a wide hallway some 105 of Queen Victoria. and later, Blind River: Susan Corbett Simcoe: Backus Heritage Canadian treasure. feet long. This central hall faces the Duke of Connaught. who Bolton: Cedar Glen Outdoor Conservation Area

Designed by the Toronto a massive carved oak staircase became Governor General of Education Centre Stoufi‘i'ill€: Valerie Tait architect. Joseph Sheard. the dominated by four stained glass Canada. Burlington: Jennifer Earle Terra C otta: Verna Jespersen castle was built of limestone windows incorporating the Beset with financial difficul- C Itathum: Annie Reaume Thornlzill: Mr. and Mrs. Don and stone in the Elizabethan Arms of England. Scotland. ties. Reynolds was forced to Espanola: Jason Morrow Galinsky style. It boasts 15 towers. secret Ireland, Canada and the sell his dream home to the Etobicoke: Joan Harris Thmzder Bay: A. Ernest Epp passageways. a tunnel to Lake Reynolds families. The castle Methodist Church. In 1874. the Guelph: Michele Gibson Toronto: Ruth Johnson, Pamela Hamilton: Andrew C. Holman Kaufman, Tom Richardson Long Sault: K. M. Irwin Waterloo: Kathleen Burke. We gratefully acknowledge Martintown: Cornwall Leonard Friesen Township Historical Society Wawa: Anna M. Golob BY JAMES CLEMENS, Chair, New Home Task Force Mindemoya: Central Willowdale: Jeanne Hopkins. The Ontario Historical Society gratefully acknowledges the generous support of the following Manitoulin Historical Society Natalie N. Riegler donors to our New Home Fund. Mississauga: Mississauga James Agnew John Larocque Bay of Quinte Branch, University Women’s Club Jean Agnew Dorothy Lavers United Empire Loyalists (Canadiana Group) Out of Province John and Muriel Anderson Robert Leverty Beaverton Thorah Eldon Par/chill: The Corporation of Berkeley. California: Dorothy the Town of Parkhill Annesser Dineen Baran Marion Leithead Historical Society Garth Baron Marion Lick Beverly Heritage Society Maureen and Paul Bator David Lowry Bruce County Historical Ontario History - Robert Beattie Douglas Lowry Society Marty Brent John Lougheed Burford Historical Society the September issue Jean Bumet Grace Lyons Canadian Canal Society

John Caner Margaret Machell Collingwood and District BY JEAN BURNET, Editor time, it is not possible yet to Dennis Carter-Edwards Dorothy MacEachem Historical Society indicate the contents of the Lois Chipper Hugh MacMillan Essa Historical Society It is hoped that the issue. However. among the James Clemens Robert Marshall Etobicoke Historical Society September issue of Ontario scholars who have been working Meribeth Clow Grace Matthews Fayle Associates History will be on the history of on articles are George Beaver, the First with all Janet Cobban Judith McGonigal Glengarry Historical Society Nations, Michael Doxtater, Richard members of the First Russell Cooper Thelma Miles Governor Simcoe Branch, authors. Green, Bernice Hill, Lynda Lois Darroch Mohring Nations. Powless, Margaret Sault. Sheila Larry United Empire Loyalists Anthony Di Santo Margaret Molitor Because the authors are in Staats and Doug Williams. Grenville County Historical Gordon Duncan James Monkman many instances engaged in his- The December issue will be Society Dorothy Edleston Everette Moore torical research concerning land on the history of education in Heritage Renfrew Joyce Elkin Heather Jane Moore in claims. which makes urgent and Ontario. The guest editor is Dr. Huntley Township Historical Corson Ellis memory of Ted Moore unpredictable demands on their Harry Smaller. Society David Epstein John Morrison Innisfil Historical Society Mary Evans Daniel O’Brien Kent Historical Society Cathy Febbraro Lorraine O’Byme Longlac Historical Society Eastern Ontario Donald Douglas Fox Patrick O’Callaghan Milton Historical Society Donna Fox Cliff Oliver Nasagiweya Historical Township needs your help Mary Lou Fox Bill Paré Society Donald Galinsky E. V. Ralph Oliver Graphics The Bi-Centennial Committee for the Township of Bastard and Joan de Guerre Paula Robertson Inc. Ontario Black History South Burgess is researching local history and requests help in Marie Gatley Ellie Ronaldson Society gathering data. photographs and human interest stories. The com- Pamela Handley Peter Sabbagh Pass Lake mittee hopes to have this collection commemorating 1794 to 1994 Beth Hanna Barbara Seargeant Historical Society Peterborough ready for publication the end of 1993. Jean Harding H. Marie Smibert Historical by This north Leeds County township is mid-way between Clifford Hastings Russell David Smith Society Richmond Kingston and Ottawa, and approximately 25 miles from Eileen Hodgson Alexander Stahl Hill Historical Brockville. The committee is interested in showing the develop- Jeanne Hughes Pat Taylor Society ment, growth and change of local communities and rural areas pay- James Hunter Patricia Taylor Sheldrake Second Mile Club ing particular attention to our agricultural heritage. Members will Nonnan Hutchison in Norman Thomas South Norwich Historical draw upon information relating to settlement. farming and supple- memory of Helen Tina Tsalacopoulos Society mentary forms of rural income, cheese factories, business and Hutchison Frederick Turp Unionville Historical industries, transportation, shipping, churches, schools, medical ser- Rae Hutt Peter Tuffnell Society vices. political activities and social life. Diaries, letters, journals Larry and Ruth Johnson Patrick Turner Zippy Print. 5169 Yonge and photographs are especially needed. Elwood Jones Dale Willoughby Street. Willowdale To assist with this project. please send Barbara Kane Chester Wilson any applicable infortna— tion to Barbara Gibson, R. R. #1, Lombardy. Ontario KOG Ruth Keene Luanne Wilson 1L0, (613) 272-2489 or Diane Haskins, R. R. #1, Portland, Ontario KOG Hazel Kitto Ancaster Township [V0, (613) 272-2662. James Grant Laidlaw Historical Society 6 OHS BULLETIN Museum News

Coopering craft captured on video Hastings County Museum

required to learn and refine the celebrates 20 years necessary woodworking and Museum is celebrating 20 years as a metalsmithing skills. Zaroski. The Hastings County The museum has who has developed his craft museum in the 1883 restored home, Glanmore. for almost 40 the previous 20 over a number of years. takes actually been operating years; Office. the raw materials of wood and were at the Belleville Registry presenting iron and shapes them into To commemorate the anniversary, the museum is and activities throughout the year. For staves. hoops and heads in the many special events the museum at 257 Bridge Street creation ofa cask. information, please contact East in Belleville, (613)962-2329. The cooper"s craft is now a Hastings County Museum on achieving this dying art but machine and Congratulations handmade casks can still be milestone.

found in the distilling and wine- making industries. This video has preserved the skills of Woodland Museum Dan Zaroski, volunteer cooper at the Whitchurch—Stouffville Museum, displays coopering and will keep them museum's What's the disappearing skills of making barrels in the new video, alive for future record. wins award Called? courtesy of the Whitchurch-Stouffville a Barrel Maker (Photo For further information and and the general public. Museum.) The Woodland Cultural Nations to order a copy of the video, Centre Museum in Brantford is Its activities include education- The mastery of a woodwork- skills in the video. What’s a please contact Andrea Wilson, the winner of the 1992 Museum al programmes. exhibitions, knowledge of geometry and Barrel Maker Called? This Curator. Whitchurch— er. Award of Excellence. This publications. workshops and documents the construc- Stouffville Museum. R. R. #1. an understanding of the proper- video In addition. the award is presented annually by conferences. ties of wood and metal are tion of a firkin. a nine gallon Gormley, Ontario L0H 1G0, The Ontario Historical Society museum staff provide advice important skills to a cooper. cask, by the museum's volun- (416) 727-8954. The video sells to a non—profit. public museum and information to other muse- The Whitchurch-Stouffville teer cooper Dan Zaroski. for $18.95 plus shipping, han- demonstrating ongoing excel- ums and historical organiza- Museum has preserved these A long apprenticeship is dling and GST. lence in community support tions in Ontario and around the and involvement. world. an outstanding Support from around us - The Woodland Museum is Is there operated by six Bands. based museum in your area? fundraising in the ‘90s across southern Ontario from Nominate it for next years Georgian Bay, to the Bay of Museum Award of Excellence. ini- commemorate the “roof rais- In this installment of address site repairs. These to Quinte, to the Thames River Nomination forms are available ing". Donors’ names will also fundraising strategies. the ini- tiatives might take the form of near Chatham. The Museum from the OHS office, and the to specific be displayed on the “Roof of tiative is focused specifically tying contributions provides a crucial link among deadline for submissions is in Fame" in the main foyer. on supporting the physical materials or hardware needed First Nations and between First December 31. 1993. Donations be made aspects of the site. The aim of the project. may towards a single shingle for this project is to overcome the - for $25.00 or a difficulty of trying to raise Buy a shingle build a roof $10.00. a bundle Niagara Peninsula Needle cases money for a project that does The community is invited to square for $100.00. In all muse- receipts will be issued for not provide any tangible results participate in helping the Arts Guild works with purposes. for the potential donor. By pro- um to repair the main roof of income tax the farmhouse by purchasing a museums viding a real token related to area project. the museum shingle. Donors will actually REMEMBER: If you have any the In early May. the Niagara Society Museum in presenting get two shingles for the price of fundraising ideas you would attempts to supply the potential Peninsula Needle Arts Guild Uncommon Threads. an exhi- tangible return one! For each donation, the like to share, please forward donor with some unveiled a stitched wall hanging bition of samplers from 1749 to orig- OHS Bulletin his or her contribution. This contributor will receive an them to the for at the Tourist Information 1993. The museum's collection ‘shake’ future approach be seen in vari- inal hand-split inscribed Museum News editor for may Centre at the Lock 3 Complex. of 18th and 19th century sam- used to with the date and museum logo installments. ous forms commonly The 81 inch by 65 inch plers will be enhanced by con- Historical Map incorporates 27 temporary samplers and other Eberts papers displayed separately stitched scenes fine needlework done by mem- depicting the growth of the bers of the Guild. Chatham museum Niagara Peninsula. The wall The exhibition runs until at hanging has been donated to the October 31 at the Niagara

prop- St. Catharines Museum, and will Historical Society Museum, 43 In February 1993. Chris was commissioned by John shipbuilders. merchants. Niagara- owners and developers, be on loan to the Chamber of Castlereagh Street in Kohl. a Chatham marine histo- Graves Simcoe to build the erty on-the-Lake. For further infor- were intimately responsible Commerce Tourism Centre. rian. launched a fundraising naval ships at Chatham in 1794. and Chatham's The map is embroidered with mation, please call (416) campaign on behalf of the Joseph and Anne Eberts settled for much of growth The personal the original township bound- 468-3912. Chatham Kent Museum to raise on the Baker farm in 1816. and prosperity. papers include Mary Be11e‘s aries. canals. rivers and shore- money to purchase the Eberts where they operated a store and from her chil- lines. These depictions are Family Papers. The response inn for many years. diary, and letters embellished with 16 flowers that Woodstock was overwhelming and the nec- The Eberts Papers. which dren and grandchildren. A selection of the Eberts are native to the area. Thirty- essary funds were raised within date back to 1807, provide an Museum moves Guild members and advi- papers is on display until seven six weeks. The Eberts Papers excellent cross section of infor- Effective July 1 the the Chatham Kent sors stitched, planned, designed returned home to Chatham. mation about the business August 8 at and assisted with the completion Woodstock Museum will be The documents come from activities of William Duncan Museum. The museum is locat- of the project. A conservative moving its operation to 514 of William Duncan Eberts. who entered into part- ed in the Chatham Cultural the family During the William Street estimate of 20,000 hours of Peel Street. Eberts and his wife. Mary nership with his brother. Centre at 75 month of June the second further information. work was needed to complete William Duncan. born in Walter. W.D. & W. Eberts was North. For Belle. building Contact Kathryn this hanging. floor of the current 1811, was the eldest son of one of Chatham’s most suc- please working at 466 Dundas Street will be Curator. at (519) The Guild is also Joseph Eberts and Anne Baker. cessful business ventures. The Schwenger, closed to the public while 351-7779. with the Niagara Historical William Baker, Anne’s father. Eberts brothers were major museum staff dismantle exhibits and move displays celebrate 25th anniversary to the new quarters. The Coverlet woven to museum will maintain opera- tions at the Dundas Street will take Macpherson coverlet from the house collec- pattern of both coverlets. attrib- completed coverlet The Allan address during the month of to an error in warping place on December 1, 1993. All House in Napanee. Ontario cel- tion. utable June. but only the first floor proceeds go towards supporting 25th anniversary in The original blue and white the loom, indicate that the two ebrated its will be open to the public. the operation of the house. The 166 old home, coverlet was woven in the coverlets were woven at the 1992. year The museum will operate tickets be pur- the Lennox and Napanee area during the 1830s same time. Single may operated by Street until book of 6 at 514 Peel Addington County Historical or 18405. when the Throughout the 1992 sea- chased for $2.00 or a February 1994. For further for $10.00. opened to the public in Macpherson family occupied son. Reinink wove her coverlet Society. information, please contact To your tickets, contact 1967. To mark the commemo- the house. A companion piece on the loom in the corner of the buy the Woodstock Museum at kitchen, the Allan Macpherson House at rative year, museum officials in rose and indigo is now in the Macpherson House K7R 3M3, (519)537-8411. commissioned master weaver collection of the Royal Ontario correcting the errors of the ear- Box 183. Napanee 354-3982. Susi Reinink to reproduce a Museum. Irregularities in the lier weaver. A draw for the (613) MAY - JUNE 7

From the Bookshelf

BY CHRIS AND PAT Memorial Windows & OHS members may find the The People’s Choice? Whig- in RAIBLE. Editors Stitchery: St. George’s United chapter telling tales of the Direct Democracy Church Toronto. Edited by John Standard's founder. Edward Canada. By Patrick Boyer. Celebrating Londonis Bicentennial E. Macdonald. Toronto: 1992. 64 John Barker. as fascinating at the Toronto: Dundurn Press, 1993. pages Illustrations. $20.00 cloth. contemporary anecdotes about 312 pages. $19.99 paper.

In celebration of its centenary publisher Michael Davies. In its A survey of the century—long Another World a reflec- of service to North Toronto (it way. this book is both history of plebiscites and refer- and a critique of the was organized as a Presbyterian tion on enda in Canada. Prior to last by Pat Brat’ Claw George's development of Canadian mission in 1889). St. whole year’s vote on the Constitution. not to publish its journalism. Church decided there were two nation-wide: on but to publicize its history. prohibition of alcohol in 1898 memorial works of art. The Oral History and on conscription in 1942. result was this exquisitely pro- In the Shadow of the Shield. There were also many provin- duced volume of coloured plates. The Development of Wireless cial and municipal questions The accompanying prose not Telegraphy and Radio Broad- determined by public ballot. only explains the meaning and casting in Kingston at Queen’s such as whether streetcars symbolism of each work present- University: An Oral and 1902- L'li|iL‘1i|l' 1112:. \i-llr:‘.i~ should run on Sunday in ed. it also presents a sketch of Documentary History, for the capital of his Toronto. or whether Prince the life of the person memorial- 1957. By Arthur E. Zimmerman. selected it Toronto Edward Island needed a fixed- ized. Kingston: Selt-published. 1991. new province. This year pro- 658 pages. Illustrations. $29.95. - and all of Ontario - is focusing link crossing. This book Early Ontarians Perhaps a unique volume. a on Simcoe. so the opening essay vides the historical context for The Old United Empire documented history of broadcast- tracing the rise and fall and rise the author‘s other work on the Loyalists List. Edited by Milton — became of the Lieutenant-Governor‘s subject: The People's Mandate. Life Story ing from one station it Rubincam. 334 pages. $25.00 among historians is Another World. By Pat Bear CFRC. Queen's University. Of reputation U.S. cloth. London in Claw. Scarborough: Bear Claw special interest, perhaps. is the especially valuable. Irish Canadians Ontario People: 1796-1803. witnessed the upheaval of Publications, 1992. 42 pages. material dealing with the very time Once Upon a Country Lane. Transcribed by E. Keith — documented Rebellion. experienced the disas- Illustrations. $6.00 ($8.00 by early years the first By Garfield Ogilvie. Nepean: Fitzgerald. 261 pages. Maps. from the Queens cam- ter of great fires. knew the dark- post) paper. broadcast House of Airlie. 1992. 342 $25.00 U.S. cloth. pus was in 1902. ness of the Donnelly murders. When the author. who grew pages. Illustrations. $32.00 Ontario Settlers: A of northwestern Early struggled with questions up on a trapline in ($35.00 by post). Source Book. By Norman K. Heritage obscenity. rejoiced in the electri- first publicly performed St. Catharines Ontario. Early in the 19th century, the Crowder. 259 pages. $25.00 U.S. of its agonized the response was Touring St. Catharines in a fication railways, her life story, culture of Ireland was imported cloth. Baltimore: Genealogical over a London to London solo so favourable she published this REO, circa 1910-1920. By to Canada. including into what Publishing Company. 1993. St. Catharines: airflight. and did battle with "Over the I made Robert R. Taylor. booklet. years. became the village of West Three volumes of especial Catharines Museum, 1992. plans for a freeway. All these peace with the pain of my life. I St. compil- Huntley in Carleton County. interest to genealogists. 195 pages. Illustrated. $9.95. issues are described, while other recognized that I did acquire a The social history of this Ottawa ing the records of thousands of imaginative to explore essays consider the legacy of a lot of good things from my fam- A way community is recounted, settlers who emigrated to Upper the past. the author (a Brock group of military artists and the Valley ily - my mother's gift of writing Canada in the first years of the professor) architectural contributions of the along with anecdotes. folklore (vocabulary). my father’s photo- University history province. The Old U.E.L. List “auto tour" of Robert Flint family. and limericks. genic eye - both my parents‘ takes an imaginary (originally issued in 1885) con- community's architectural artistic ability and. something the tains some 7,000 names alone, Catharines-built else - a deep spiritual belief heritage in a St. Directory of Publishers with information about places of the from the wilderness." car. The reader learns about service and residence. military city 70 years ago and something Arthur E. Zimmerman. Baltimore, Maryland. U.S.A. Ontario Novel History family relationships. of the trials and joys of early 204-670 Sir John A. Macdonald House of Airlie Publishing Co.. People. compiled much more 20 Kimdale Street. A Chronicle of Lower automobile travel. Blvd. recently. is based on land records Kingston. Ontario K7M 1A3. Nepean. Ontario K2G OW9. Canada: Book 1, Welcome and petitions and thus overlaps Bear Claw Publications. Humber Bay Public School Niall O’Donell, Emigrant. By Influential Hamiltonians 7 Muldrew Avenue. Alumni. Morgan. Nepean: but complements the older vol- Dictionary of Hamilton Jan Henry R 1X4. C/o Blanche Hall, Apartment 6. com- Scarborough. Ontario M 1 ume. Early Ontario Settlers Biography, Volume 3. Editor-in- Chantlecler Press. 1992. 510 33 Lakeshore Drive. found Chantlecler Press. bines data on early settlers Chief J. Melville Bailey. pages. Illustrations. $18.50 279 Craig Henry Drive. Etobicoke. Ontario M8V 1Z3. in official location lists. provi- (plus paper. Hamilton: 1992. $37.50 Nepean. Ontario K2G 4C7. Riverbank Traders. sioning lists and lists of immi- A carefully researched and $2.00 postage and handling.) The Church of St. Clement. 57 Main Street. grant arrivals, most of them for L2N 4T8. exhaustively detailed story of an Researchers who have used 59 Briar Hill Avenue. St. Catharines. Ontario 1784 and 1786. Fortunately. the Catharines Museum, Irish orphan emigrant who this impressive and highly useful Toronto. Ontario M4R 1H8. St. latter two books are well Dictionary of Hamilton Biography. Box 3012. 1932 Government Road, arrives in Lower Canada in reference series will welcome indexed. volume has Box 81 148. St. Catharines. Ontario L2R 7C2. 1828, just in time to become news that a third Ancaster. Ontario L9G 4X2. St. George’s United Church. immersed in the political con- now been released. It covers the Dundurn Press. 35 Lytton Boulevard. to 1939. All flicts of the day. Many of the years from 1925 2181 Queen Street East, Suite 301. Toronto. Ontario M4R 1L2. problems in three books - Volume 1 (origins Lower Canadian A Little Bit: Toronto. Ontario M4E 1E5. Stoddart Publishing Co.. par- to 1875): Volume 2 (1876-1924) that pre-Rebellion era were Genealogical Publishing Co. Inc., 34 Lesmill Road, - 01‘ - are available at a special price alleled in Upper Canada 1001 N. Calvert Street. Toronto. Ontario M2B 2T6. indeed William Lyon of $99.00. Mackenzie is a character in one THUNDER Turning the pages chapter. The book grew out of a Village Memories A great deal of fascinating Ontario history. as the listings on this history teacher's difficulties in Memories of a Place Called page testify. continues to be published - by historical and genealogi- explaining to her students the Humber Bay. By Blanche Hall cal societies. museums and individuals. Unfortunately, much of it reasons for the Rebellions. their and Harry Hall. Etobicoke: remains unknown outside its immediate geographical area. If pub- failure and their lasting influ- Humber Bay Public School lishers will send us copies of new works, or older volumes that are ence. Alumni. 1992. 136 pages. print. as space permits we will bring them to the attention of Illustrations. $18.00. still in OHS Bulletin readers. Please be sure to include prices and addresses Churches Celebrate A depiction of life in the vil- where they may be ordered. Chronicles of The Church lage of Humber Bay from 1900 genealogists take note: the Hastings County The village (now part of Historians and of St. Clement, E glinton: 189]- to 1950. Museum informs us that it has recently acquired the 1844 to 1847 1991. By Joyce C. Lewis. the City of Etobicoke) covers the minute book of the Congregational Church of Belleville. Are there Toronto: 1992. 164 pages. area from Lakeshore Blvd. to other newly acquired old materials which might be brought to the Illustrations. $26.75 ($31.75 by Paper Trail Berry Road and from the attention of Bookshelf readers? If so. please tell us about them. post) paper. A Little Bit of Thunder: The Humber River to Mimico Creek. Chris and Pat Raihle In 1891 Eglinton had been Strange Inner Life of the Included with the book is a sepa- incorporated as a village two Kingston Whig-Standard. By rate map of the area. years. a town one. and connect- Douglas Fetherling. Toronto: ing electric railway service to Stoddart Publishing Co.. 1993. Early History, Later Heritage Books the city of Toronto had only just 386 pages. $24.96 cloth. Story been established. 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changes. St. Clement's Church (Fetherling was a member of the No city was founded at the

continued to serve its members staff) is the century-and—a—half forks of the Thames River until 866 Palmerston Avenue (416) 533-6816 and to be a significant influence story of “Canada’s oldest daily 1826. but John Graves Simcoe Toronto, Ontario M6G 2S2 and on its community. newspaper" (it started in 1834). visited the spot in 1793 8 OHS BULLETIN

Learning from the past - a report on teaching history in our schools

The following is a summary this reduction has been caused Grade Three. but the real intro- ing the curriculum. non-special- in experts in the various fields to a report of prepared by the by a shift in thinking at the duction comes at the Grade ists teaching the facts without design the curriculum. very little

Education Committee of The Ministry of Education. Disci- Seven-Eight level. The equiva- any sense of what they mean in if any history would survive in Ontario Historical Society in pline-based education is out of lent of two half courses. “The terms of understanding Canada. Grade One to Nine. Since the

response to pending changes in favour because it is seen as Emerging Canadian Community: the inclusion of non—historical compulsory history course is the Ministry ofEducation’s eur- inhibiting the students‘ ability to Early Canadian Communities” material (in Nine-Ten these sub- taught in Grade Nine or Ten, the “The rieulum guidelines. Members of make connections between dif- and Emerging Canadian jects include Canadian govern- future of compulsory history is the committee are Professor Ron ferent types of knowledge. Also Community: Building The ment and law) and lack of very much in question.

Stagg, Ryerson Polyteeltnical out of favour is the concept of Canadian Nation" look at eight resources. What is needed, as a bare

Institute, Toronto; Penny Potter, imparting a traditional. standard relatively distinct topics. These While several history courses minimum, is teaching of the cur- North York teacher and Gerald body of knowledge to use as a subjects include the First are available as options beyond rent curriculum in its entirety by Boyce. Belleville historian and basis for making decisions in Nations of Canada, the Grade Ten, probably less than people who can connect the dis- teacher. The complete report is life. Instead. increased emphasis Rebellion of 1837 and the open- half of the students take another parate parts and explain the availablefrom the OHS ofifice. has been placed on teaching ing of the West to 1914. course; none of the courses deal meaning of history in terms of "life The amount of history taught about the current world and Major problems exist with exclusively with Canada, and how it has influenced the devel-

at the primary and secondary skills”. these offerings. Many teachers none deal with the European opment of our culture and insti-

levels. although it appears to be The current curriculum leave out some or all of the spec- roots of the country. An unscien- tutions. The ideal situation

substantial when reading cur- makes it possible to introduce ified units. Non-specialists as tific survey suggests that a would involve increased offer- riculum documents, has actually students to a small amount of well as specialists teach the majority of students emerge ings of Canadian history, with shrunk over the years. Part of anecdotal history as early as course and the former often are from secondary school with very more emphasis on French- not trained in historical method- little knowledge of Canadian English relations, combined with Heritage ology or in history. If a specialist history and therefore little sense discussions of Canada‘s Europe- Railway is brought in. it is for a 40 of Canada is why the way it is. an roots and what they mean in minute period, often seen by stu- A new curriculum has recent- terms of the country’s develop- beginning second dents as season a break from regular ly been proposed for Grades One ment. Other topics that would education. The Ministry has to Nine. If implemented, this logically be included are the BY JOHN THOMPSON operating steam engine compounded the problems by curriculum will complete the roots of multiculturalism, the recalled fond memories for emphasizing the teaching of work of integrating disciplines. historical reasons for regional Ontario’s only steam-oper- adults and gave children the process over content in its cur- History will be lumped into one rivalries (partly covered in the ated heritage railway. the four- thrill of experiencing for the riculum publications. No check of four core programme areas, existing offerings) and the devel- mile South Simcoe Railway at time a vital first part of is made as to whether teachers “Self and Society”, along with opment of our relationship with Tottenham, has launched its Canadian history. are teaching the required con- geography, physical education. the United States (leaving much second season. The 1993 operating season tent. In addition. curriculum health, sociology and perhaps of the latter for the optional The railway, which is an all- began in and continues May resources which are readily bits of other disciplines. Since course. “Canada in a North volunteer operation, began run- until Thanksgiving weekend. available are not usually afford- school boards are free to design American Perspective”). The ning trains between Tottenham Trains will run on Sundays, able. the way in which all this materi- overall goal should be an under- and South Beeton in June of and on the following holiday In either Grade Nine or Ten, al is integrated. variations will standing of the nature of the 1992, using a former Canadian Mondays: May 24, August 2, students must take a required exist from board to board and country and its people. Pacific Railway diesel locomo- September 6 and October 11. history course. “Contemporary even from school to school as to For lobbying to be effective it tive built in 1960, and a 1920s- Steam locomotive 136 is Canada: Life in the Twentieth what is taught. The result is like- must go beyond general vintage ex-CPR coach. scheduled for all except days Century”. Almost all of the ly to be a confused jumble of demands for more history, to Response from the public was June August 27. July 25, 29 problems associated with the information rather that a coher- specific reasons why history overwhelming, even with this and September 19, subject to Grade Seven-Eight course are ent educational experience. Even should be increased (or at least limited train power. availability. also true of this one: the teaching if the “Self and Society" area maintained), not decreased, in On Labour weekend, Trains depart from SSR Day the of non-integrated topics. ignor- were made to work by bringing the curriculum. the railways star performer. depot on Lorne Street in ex-CPR steam locomotive 136. Tottenham on the hour from took over the chores of hauling 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. For Laurence Grant wins Ambassadors’ what was now a two-car train. further information on location The sight and sound of an and fares, call (416) 936-5815. Tourism Award

The Convention and Visitors by the OHS and The November 1992 until the begin- New Bureau of Windsor, Essex Multicultural History Society of ning of June. Congratulations County and Pelee Island recent- Ontario. The exhibition show- for an outstanding exhibit and publication available ly awarded Laurence Grant, cased at the museum from this well deserved award! curator of La Maison Francois Baby House, the Ambassadors’ The OHS is pleased to announce the publication of the Tourism Award for the exhibi- Send us your buttons! Ontario History Index 1973-1992. tion “Bienvenue a Windsor: la

This 200 page volume lists the articles, notes and book survivance d’une culture The Ontario Historical Society has been invited to participate reviews that have been published in Ontario History, the frangaise”. in a Heritage Showcase, taking place at the CNE in Toronto from August 18 to September 6. We will be Society‘s quarterly journal during those years. Dr. Elizabeth Laurence was responsible for showing young people how to make a buzz saw. an historic involving Bloomfield of Guelph, with the assistance of Linda Foster of implementing this exhibit which toy a large button twirling on a string. We anticipate needing lots and lots of buttons Cambridge, have compiled this excellent reference tool in depicts the importance of the for this activity, and therefore need your help. Do you have large book form and on disk as well. early French-Canadian culture in the development of Windsor buttons, at least the size of a quarter with two holes, that you can The Index in book form sells for $20.00 to subscribers and and Essex County. This impres- spare? We will gratefully accept all buttons that meet these $25.00 to non-subscribers, and is available now from the requirements. Please send them to the OHS August OHS. sive project was funded by the office by 9. History of Ontario‘s Peoples Many thanks! Grant Programme administered

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