The Tying Horse Winter 2014 Volume 16, Issue 3

SPECIAL POINTS An Historical Minute: The first Christmas card OF INTEREST:

 An Historical Minute: The First Christmas Card — page 1

 Overview of the Fall Events and Programmes — page 2  Annual Christmas Penny Sale Winners — page 3 The sending of Christmas greeting cards began in the Victorian era. Although wood engravers produced prints with religious themes in the European Middle Ages, the first  Highlights in the New commercial Christmas and New Year's card is believed to have been designed and Year — page 3 printed in London, England in 1843. John Callcott Horsley (born 1817--died 1903), a  Lunar New Year 2015 British narrative painter and a Royal Academician, designed the very first Christmas and — page 4 New Year's card at the request of his friend Sir Henry Cole (the first director of the  Girls’ Night Out 2015 Victoria and Albert Museum). Cole suggested the idea of a specially designed form of — event — page 4 greeting to send to friends at Christmas. In 1843, an edition of 1,000 of these Christmas cards were printed and placed on sale in London. They were printed in lithography by Jobbins of Warwick Court, Holborn, London, and hand-colored by a professional "colourer" named Mason. The cards were published under Sir Henry Cole's nom de guerre, "Felix Summerly"—by his friend Joseph Cundall, of New Bond Street. Holiday Hours: - By Victoriana Magazine

We will be closed from Friday December 19th, 2014 I wonder if the snow loves the trees and fields, that it at 4:30 p.m. to kisses them so gently? And Tuesday January 6th, 2015 at then it covers them up snug, you know, with a white 10:00 a.m. quilt; and perhaps it says "Go to sleep, darlings, till the summer comes again.” Winter Hours: ― Lewis Carroll, Tuesday to Friday Alice's Adventures in 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wonderland & Through the Looking-Glass Other times by appointment. THE TYING HORSE PAGE 2 Overview of Fall events & programmes

We were quite busy at the museum this Fall with annual events and some new ones to speak about.

We began the season with our 35th Anniversary on September 21st, 2014 from 1 to 4 p.m. We had over 160 people in attendance as we reminisced and had complimentary cake and ice cream.

Then on Tuesday October 7th, 2014 we opened our World War One display called The Christmas Truce of 1914 to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the beginning of the Great War.

On Tuesday November 4th, 2014 we officially opened for the Christmas season with our Annual Christmas Penny Sale. The winners are in the column to the right. Thank you to all who participated, your generosity is very much appreciated at the Museum.

Also on Tuesday November 4th, 2014 we opened the display Alight at Night: A Winter Village Tour in Minature, a private collection owned by Yvette Mahieu. With many bright and smiling faces, this display was received very well and enjoyed by all who saw it!

Then on Friday November 14th, 2014 we celebrated the kick off of the holiday season with the Delhi BIA Annual Tree Lighting. We were visited by Santa and Mrs. Claus and many smiling and excited children with their families. Brenda Atkinson, musician, also joined us for some wonderful Christmas songs and cheer! We also held a draw for a Vintage Toy Gift Basket with Brad being the winner as seen here with his son. Congratulations!

On Saturday November 15th, 2014 we embarked on our very first bus tour to Hamilton, Ontario, called, Cultural Seasonings Tour: A Shopping & Tasting Experience. We visited Starsky’s, Punjab Food Mart, Denninger’s, the Hamilton Farmer’s Market and Locke Street. It was a wonderful day with an enthusiastic group as we shopped and ate and reminisced over foods we remembered eating as children! What a special day! We also had a fantastic opportunity to participate in a Lunch & Learn session while visiting the Hamilton Farmer’s Market with Kate Park, dietician and nutritionist. We learned invaluable information and had a lot of fun!

On Friday November 21st, 2014 we enjoyed the Traditional Christmas Dinner with delicious food from Chrissy’s Catering in Tillsonburg and an assortment of goodies from volunteers. The entertainment was fantastic as always with the Playford Players duet. The evening was well attended and enjoyed by all.

On Saturday December 6th, 2014 we held our Holiday Ornament Creations for Kids workshop from 12 to 4 p.m. We were small in number but big on creativity and holiday spirit as we enjoyed making four ornament crafts, eating delicious cookies and drinking hot chocolate! We were also delighted to spend some time in with the Alight at Night display before the day was through! What a fun day we had celebrating for the holidays. VOLUME 16, ISSUE 3 PAGE 3 Highlights in the new year

Annual Christmas penny sale winners Events & workshops

DOOR PRIZE Winner World Fare Cooking Workshop ® Elise Assorted Truffles — Mary Christians Join us on Saturday April 25th, 2015 for our 2nd World Fare Cooking Workshop! It was so popular Holiday Hostess Gift Basket — Dottie Smith the first time that we have brought it back again! We will be demonstrating and having Snowman Soap/Lotion Dispenser — Brian Edwards participants create perogies, cabbage rolls, apple Coronation St. Treasures Book — Sandra Hoag strudel and potato croquettes. Tickets are Home for the Holidays Gift Boxes — Les Stedman $35/person and pre-registration is required Rudolph Monopoly — Dorene Turvey by Friday April 17th, 2015. ‘Elves at Work’ Door Hanger & Candy Ornament — Sandra Hoag Wrought Iron Tealight Holder — Dorene Turvey Nutcracker Glass Ornaments — Jaryd MacKay BUS TRIP to CHRISTKINDL MARKET Holiday Baking Set — Cheryl Join us on Saturday December 5th, 2015 for our Victorian Christmas Music CD — Bill Newman bus trip to the Christkindl Market in Kitchener, Ontario as well as a trip to St. Jacob’s for some Santa on Motorcycle Tealight Holder — Seth Bailey amazing Christmas and Holiday shopping Ferrero Chocolates Collection — Lydia Peterson reminiscent of markets in Germany and Austria! Provenance® Jar Candles & Russell Stover Chocolates — Lisa Cooper Tickets will be going on sale later in 2015, so Holiday Card-making Kit — Paige Parker keep your eyes and ears open and mark it on Snowman Tealight Holder — Justin Borman your calendar! Snowflake Hostess Gift Set — Melba Greathead Vintage Games & Toys for Girls & Boys — Bev Heath On display The Conical Snowman — Alisha Reedman Brown Paper Teddy Bear Storybook — Les Stedman Snowman Greeting Card Holder — Andy Putoczki Under the Big Sky Snow Friends Advent Calendar — Rosette McGill featuring artist Laura Robinson Snowman Cake Plate & Server — Les Stedman May 1st, 2015 to October 2nd, 2015 Holiday Baker Gift Set with Festive Apron — Margie Ridzon

Bradford Exchange Heirloom Porcelain Bell Ornaments — Melba Greathead Laura Robinson, photographer from Scotland, Gingerbread Baker Gift Set — Connor Turnecliff Ontario will highlight some of her works based Frosted Pinecone Lights — Walter Shull on landscape photography that is local to Norfolk Pinecone Glass Ornaments & Stacking Gift Boxes — Elaine Reimer County and in particular near her home in Holiday Mug & Fireside Rim Trimmer Gift Set — Colleen Adams Scotland. Her work focuses on capturing the land Wooden Tea Chest with Porcelain Travel Mug — Helen Kozub as it transforms . This project began three years Remember That Christmas & Chocolate Filled Snowman Tin— Crystal Sharpe ago and has taken Laura on quite a journey. Wine & Cheese Party Pack — Godelieve Van Maele Don’t miss an opportunity to view Laura’s work Slalom Skiing Plush Snowmen — Sandra Hoag here at the Museum. Tin of Assorted Tree Ornament Cookie Cutters — Sheila Edwards ‘The Stockings Were Hung’ Holiday Gift Set — Bonnie Tschirsow Rustic Reindeer Votive Holder — Bonnie Tschirsow Holiday Porcelain Ornaments — Bill Whitehead ‘After Party’ Hostess Gift Set — Mara Zimmer Holiday Friends Box of Resin Ornaments — Gena Clements

Thank you to everyone who participated and congratulations to all the winners! Girls’ Night Out 2015

Friday February 27th, 2015

Attention ladies, have we got a spectacular evening planned just for you! What better way to spend a frosty winter night by warming up at the Delhi Tobacco Thank you to all Museum & Heritage Centre for an evening of Fondue, Fashion & Fun at our members new and 13th Annual Girls Night Out event! Ladies will have an opportunity to win some renewed in 2014 fantastic DOOR PRIZES, participate in the SILENT AUCTION and shop in our TRADE SHOW. We will also have a delicious assortment of fondue treats, specialty coffees and/or a glass of wine, all the while enjoying some wonderful Individual Members entertainment of a fashion show with clothing from local businesses. Mary Lou Andratis Maureen Chunick ~Tickets on sale TUESDAY JANUARY 6TH, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. for $25/person ~ Irene Csont Adrienna Elliott Mary Huggins Donna Hussey Mary Jane Kekes Lunar new year 2015 Carol Lee Yvette Mahieu Margie Ridzon Dorothy Shaw Dottie Smith

Godelieve VanMaele

Madaline Willson

A recognition celebration Family Members Volunteers — donors Bill & Brandi Arthur contributors Brian & Evelyn Babineau Bill & Chris Byer Thursday February 19th, 2015 Larry & Judy Chanda Mark & Melissa Collver George & Agnes DeBlock Delhi Tobacco Museum Norm & Ann Sheidow & Cultural Advisory Committee 2014 Les & Dorothy Stedman Joe & Bonnie Tschirsow Chairperson—Brandi Arthur Andy, Rose, Elizabeth Zei

Vice-chairperson—Pat Loncke Corporate members Delhi District German Home Vanden Bussche Irrigation Delhi Tobacco Museum Multicultural Heritage Association of Norfolk

& Heritage Centre Mary Jane Kekes 200 Talbot Road Life Members Ontario Flue-Cured Tobacco Growers’ Marketing Board Delhi, Ontario N4B 2A2 Shirley Barker Andrew Zei Mary Baruth

www.delhimuseum.ca Murray Elliott Community Members [email protected] Rose Pettit Chris Byer Phone: (519) 582-0278 Ethel Reiter Ron Klein Fax: (519) 582-0122 Roger Vermeulen Dorothy Stedman