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34 Parkview Avenue, Willowdale, Ontario M2N 3Y2 Issue 109 ° May - June 1997

OHS honours excellence in Ontario’s heritage with annual awards presentations

Several individuals, institu- future:

l tions and organizations demon- Katherine Ashenburg for strating excellence in Ontario’s her 1996 book, Going to Town:

l heritage were honoured on Sat- Architectural Walking Tours in

urday, May 24 at Nipissing Uni- Southern Ontario for the Fred

1 versity in North Bay as part of Landon Award given for the best

2 The Ontario Historical Society‘s book on Ontario”s regional his-

annual conference. "Visions of tory. the North, Voices of the North", Peggy Bristow (Co-

1 co-sponsored with the University. ordinator) for the 1994 book,

Receiving awards at the annual ‘We're Rooted Here and They

presentation were: Can 't Pull Us Up‘: E.rsa_vs in Af- The Bell Homestead Mu- rican Canadian Women's History seum of Brantford for the Mu- for the Joseph Brant Award pre- seum Award of Excellence, given sented for the best book on On-

to a non-profit public museum in tario’s multicultural history. Ontario showing excellence in Patricia Jasen, author of community programming and in- Wild Things: Nature, Culture and

volvement. Tourism in Ontario, I790-1914,

The Scarborough LACAC published in 1995 for the J.J. for the B. Napier Simpson Junior Talman Award given for the best Award of Merit. given to a book on Ontario’s social, eco-

LACAC in Ontario making a spe- nomic, political or cultural history.

cial contribution to heritage con- Jennifer Connor for the

servation in the recent past. article“Thomsonian Medical Thelma Miles of Matheson Books and the Culture of Dissent for the Carnochan Award pre- in Upper Canada”, published in sented to an individual who has Candian Bulletin ofMedica/ His- The Ontario Historical Society presented the annual awards on May 24 as a part of our conference, “Visions of the North, serv- for the Riddell Award for the Voices of the North", co-sponsored with Nipissing University in North Bay. On hand to accept awards that evening were Liz contributed many years of tory Boyd and Robert Cardwell with the Pittsburgh Historical Society for the Scadding Award of Excellence; Thelma Miles of ice to the heritage community. best article on Ontario history. Matheson for the Carnochan Award; Jay Kaytar and Brian Wood with the Bell Homestead in Brantford for the Museum The Pittsburgh Historical The Ontario Historical Soci- Award of Excellence and Ron Parlane with the Scarborough LACAC for the B. Napier Simpsonjunior Award of Merit. Society for the Scadding Award ety congratulates the winners of of Excellence, conferred on an our 1996 awards, and reminds you “photo” historical society making an out- that the deadline for nominations Story behind the standing contribution to the field for our 1997 awards is October of history. 30. Contact the Society for an ap- 1n the past several months, that accompanied the article development, where the Four other awards were an- plication form and help to recog- we have received a number of "Chief Hearing Officer for Clendennen cemetery is located. nounced that evening, with pres- nize excellence in Ontario’s her- enquiries to clarify the “photo" Clendennen Appeal forced to The photo first appeared in the entations to take place in the near itage. withdraw” which appeared on September 16, 1995 edition of the

page one of the J anuary-February Markham Economist and Sun, INSIDE 1997 issue of the OHS Bulletin. which is where we began our Remembering the 1922 Fire You may remember that in the search. After thoroughly check- In 1922 a devastating fire exhibits, recollections, a special text where the photo was to ap- ing their archives, the newspaper swept through several communi- dinner and presentations on Oc- pear, we stated that for close to a discovered that the photographer, SPECIAL ties in northeastern Ontario, leav- tober 3, 4 and 5. month we had tried to obtain the a representative from Swan Lake, ing destruction in its wake. To For further information, FEATURES: photograph, but despite our best had reclaimed the photo after it commemorate this significant please contact the Museum at 451 efforts, we were unsuccessful appeared in the issue. event in the areas history, the Meridian Avenue, P.O. Bag D, Aboriginal heritage honoured ...... p.8 The photo, “Swan Lake We were then directed to the Haileybury Heritage Museum Haileybury POJ 1K0, (705) 672- Breaks Ground”, showed a Marketing Department of Swan Champlain Society has been will present a weekend of tours, 1922, fax 672-3200. number of dignitaries at a sod- Lake, where we were asked many publishing for 90 years ...... p.8 " tuming ceremony at the Markham See “Photo on page 8.

Chinese Cuisine in transition ...... p.8 The Ontario Historical Society M A 1 L 3 POST E

34 Parkview Avenue Einlfll PM1 liurpnl-Illorl Ilncllli canllllmrl flu pnxlu TOPAZ and City of Vaughan Postage am Fan payé GARAGE SALE Willowdale, Ontario show leadership in Letlermail Posle-Lettre cemetery M2N preservation ...... p.8 3Y2 Tuesday, July 1 Canada Day 01 284681 REGULAR 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. FEATURES: The Ontario Historical Society, 34 Parkview Avenue, Willowdale (two blocks north of the North York Centre east of Yonge Across the Province ...... p.3 subway station, Street) Cemetery news ...... ~~~ Educational Programmes... Part of the Parkview Avenue Street Sale from Executive Director’ s report ~ Kenneth Avenue to McKenzie John Gate. From the Bookshelf ...... ~ Infomiation wanted

..p.6 Museum News ...... ~~. . . Featuring: books of all descriptions, furniture and furnishings, Ontario ...... ~ ..p.S History household items, toys, china and glass and much more.’ Our featured publications... ~~~.....p.4 President’s message ...... ~ ..p.3

Upcoming Events ...... p.4 Proceeds from the sale support the repair and restoration of acknowledge We gratefully ...... p.5 the John McKenzie House, the OHS’ historic home. Welcome new members ...... p.5 For further information, contact the Society at (416) 226-901 1. 2 OHS BULLETIN

Executive Director’s report

By Dorothy Duncan, OHS Executive Director

Each month, about 300 County Historical Society: servation and interpretation are at What is Happening to protested, attended public meet- newsletters from museums, his- “The Executive are running best on the back burner. Research, Heritage in the Mega City? ings and written copious letters in

torical societies and other histori- out of ideas for fund raising temporary exhibitions and educa- There is no clear answer to the last few months as the two

cal and cultural organizations events. If you have any ideas we tion are among the least impor- that question, however, it is be- commercial corporations known cross my desk. They come from would love to hear about them. tant activities. One makes sur- coming increasingly apparent that as the Toronto Raptors and the Ontario, other provinces and yes, Either let one of the Executive vival decisions. One day we hope the real heritage community in Toronto Maple Leafs have from the United States and over- know or write in your ideas, we to be back on track. Certainly, if Metropolitan Toronto must get waltzed, with Toronto City Coun-

seas, as well. I read them all, not are looking for something unique we are not alive at all there is no organized! There are dozens of cil as their partners, over an as-

only to keep up with what is hap- that will bring in the crowds and hope. committees, hundreds of reports sortment of historic buildings. To

pening in our community - the be a good fund raiser and not too And having said all this I and confusion on all sides as pub- our dismay, it would appear that

heritage community - but to much work for our already over- have never seen such a willing- lic meetings and focus groups the historic Postal Delivery Build- search out the news, the innova- worked volunteers.” ness for groups to join forces...Of sponsored by the municipalities, ing, Union Station (a national his-

tive programmes and the From Outlook, published by course, I think it first all started the transition team and specific toric site designated under the fundraising ideas for “Across the the Hastings County Historical when we ran out of money and interest groups attempt to clarify Heritage Railway Protection

Province” that appears in each Society: the noun “partner” became a verb, what is happening. Act), the whole of Front Street, issue of the OHS Bulletin. Grants evaporating: but more about this another day.” Having attended a few of including the Royal York Hotel,

The newsletters are usually “Lower provincial grants to her- From Newsleaf, published by these, it is apparent that, if those and Maple Leaf Gardens, also

a joy to read, for every month, I itage groups (including the the Ontario Genealogical Society: who know and understand the designated under the Ontario Her- am reminded again of what a HCHS) are affecting programs. “Part of the operating ex- complexity and value of our rich itage Act, have suddenly become

great bunch of people (a modest Our society passed a motion on penses of the society have been and varied heritage resources, do disposable in their enthusiasm to estimate would be 100,000 in On- Heritage Day calling on the prov- covered by an operating grant not start a brisk publicity cam- create a new sports and entertain-

tario) are involved in making the ince to reconsider its plan to cut from the Ministry of Citizenship, paign NOW, a great deal will be ment centre. news that appears in the newslet- funding by another 25 percent.” Culture and Recreation. In 1996, lost. Those who know nothing A Notice of Disposition for

ters. I know, too, that you not only From the Temiskaming this grant was slashed by over about heritage will be making the Union Station appeared in the exchange ideas, but adopt them Abitibi Heritage Newsletter: 32%. All special equipment/edu- decisions, and the organizations, May 21, 1997 issue of the Globe from each other. Speakers, pro- When ‘Partner’ Becomes a cation/programme grants averag- institutions, programmes and and Mail, and if you have objec-

grammes, tours, money makers, Verb: “The realities of working ing $8000.00 a year have been services will either be diminished tions, write to: Minister of Cana- new services for your communi- in the cultural/heritage sector in discontinued, or made subject to or vanish. dian Heritage, Ottawa KIA 0M5.

ties can be tracked from month the 90s are challenging at excessively onerous criteria to This is also a warning to the I also encourage you to write to to month as they jump from com- best...Our library has made mag- discourage applications. Interest rest of Ontario to get organized, Mayor Barbara Hall, Toronto munity to community, thanks to nificent moves in the last year to rates are projected to remain low to have a clear, concise statement City Hall, 100 Queen Street West.

“Across the Province”, and to align itself with like—minded com- for the forseeable future for all of the importance of heritage to Toronto MSH 2N2 if you have your own great newsletters and munity groups, broadened its ap- investments. There is no guaran- community life and to the concerns about council’s appar- publicity. peal, developed a volunteer core tee that sales in 1996 can be main- economy, and to publicize it! Let- ent seduction on this issue. This

— During the last year, the you name it. Is it enough? It’s tained in 1997 and beyond.” ters, news releases, public state- is not just a local issue, but a pro- newsletters have contained news too close to call at this point. It From Aldernews, published ments, the works! This is another vincial one, for if this plan suc- of another kind, that describes certainly will never be the same. by the Etobicoke Historical So- issue in which our community ceeds, local councils will use it how much your organizations The Museum of Northern History ciety: must be proactive, or we will see as a model for decision making. and institutions are suffering, at the Sir Harry Oakes Chateau is WANTED: “We are looking everything for which we have and your community could be the how you are stretched to the limit in the same boat. We have diver- for a member who is (or was) a worked so hard go down the drain next one to suffer. and how you are attempting to sified into rentals and weddings ticker and tier, a poster and in the next few months. cope. Here is just a sampling from and catering. We have introduced voucher, an adder and cross On Your Mark! recent newsletters: user fees for such things as re- adder, and who is an opinionated How Many Heritage Buildings As I said at the beginning of

From the Grenville Seminal, search. The traditional functions person and ready to express it. In Does It Take to Produce a this report, we represent at least published by the Grenville of any museum - collection, con- short we seek to find an auditor Sports Palace? 100,000 people, who are also vot-

in our membership. It is not that The heritage community has ers. We can make a difference on

we are in any way dissatisfied listened, watched. questioned, these issues. Get Set. Go! I Distributors of window films that reduce with..., who have done the job for mmrmtmnltti ultraviolet fading many years at a most reasonable I Manufacturers of authentic cotton roller few we II fee. But, in the last years shades have seen our Ontario grants drop Information wanted from $2,250 down to $900 which

ProMark-Shankman Inc. means that we must do everything Career Colleges and Business terious lights, will—o—the-wisp, 200 Frobisher Unit E " Drive, possible to reduce expenditures Schools aerial visions, “angel hair”, mys- Waterloo, Ontario N2V 2A2 and remain in the black. Our an- Shaw College in Toronto is terious airships, airplanes or WINDOW FILM nual audit fee is about $600 which producing a pamphlet on the his- UFOs. References from books or Tel. 886-4564 1-800-265-3813 (519) / Fax (519) 747-2979 amounts to about l\3rd of our in- tory of career or business colleges journals on local history, news-

come from membership fees; if in Ontario. They would like to papers, magazines, scrapbooks or we could find a willing member receive any information about stories that could lead to a printed

to volunteer to do the job it would such institutions including the reference are of interest. Contact

ENSIGN HERITAGE CONSULTING help considerably to offset our name of the school, duration of Williamson at 105-357 Rusholme

declining grants and postpone the its existence, time of closing and Road, Toronto M6H 2Z4.

Ensign Heritage is a consortium of professionals who necessity of having a sizable in- any names and addresses of liv- owners or specialise in the Heritage field. We provide a full range crease in our annual membership ing descendants of Historic Inns and Taverns of services to heritage institutions and agencies. dues.” staff. Contact Don Pennell, Shaw Allen Sneath of Willowdale These are just a few exam- College, 365 Bloor Street East, is compiling a book on Upper

ples of what is happening, and it 9th Floor, Toronto M4W 3L4. Canada’s hostelries, primarily 0 Heritage Policy and Planning is important that you not only let located in southern Ontario. He Development of heritage initiatives, legislative research, your members know, but let your Florence Nightingale is interested in receiving informa- program evaluation and system and site planning. MPP, your regional consultant Lynn McDonald, Professor tion on inns or taverns established 0 Museum and Heritage Site Development and the Minister of Citizenship, with the Department of Sociology pre-Confederation. The building Planning and feasability studies, storyline development, Culture and Recreation know. and Anthropology, University of should be restored and still be in interpretation, exhibit planning and design, operations The Minister’s staff continues to Guelph, is preparing a collected use today. Forward any inforrna— and management plans. claim that they are not hearing works of Florence Nightingale. tion, along with any stories or leg- 0 Heritage Research from anyone about the cuts, the She is interested in receiving in- ends to Sneath at 61 Wimpole Research, editing and writing services from basic loss of services and all the other formation on new, unpublished Drive, Willowdale M2L 2L2. storylines to finished books. changes to support and pro- sources or material not held in 0 Film Consulting grammes. archives or museums. Contact GTR Petersburg Station Scene locations, technical liaison, historical advisory WRITE! Have your mem- Professor McDonald at the Uni- Doon Heritage Crossroads services. bers write! Send the OHS copies versity, Guelph NIG 2W1. near Kitchener is interested in re- of your letters! In the meantime, ceiving detailed, definitive infor- EIIISIGIII HERITAGE CONSULTING the OHS continues to ask for a Anomolous Aerial mation on restoring the GTR

AN ENSIGN HERITAGE COMPANY meeting with the Minister, as we Phenomenon Petersburg Station, now at the his-

TORONTO-NIAGARA-OTTAWA have done since her appointment Drew Williamson of Toronto toric site, to the circa 1914 period.

Tel: (613) 256-0565 Fax: (613) 256-4433 in June 1995. As we go to press, is looking for any references to Contact Mrs. E. Heinrichs, 25 e-mail: [email protected] we have still not received a re- anomolous aerial phenomenon in Stafford Lane, Kitchener N2G sponse to any of our letters. Ontario’s history, including mys- 3W5. MAY - JUNE 3

Across the Province President’s message

By Dorothy Duncan, OHS Executive Director By Rowena Cooper, OHS President

Congratulations to the Looking for a new fundrais- (over 1400 victims were buried It has been a busy, exciting historical societies and museums

Clarke Museum and Archives ing idea? The Marmora Histori- behind the Richardson Lab at the and occasionally worrisome year to understand the cuts in Provin- in Kirby on the grand opening of cal Foundation raised over Kingston General Hospital). If to have been President of The cial funding that we have all the new storage facility on April $1000.00 selling space in a time you can help, make your cheque Ontario Historical Society. Start- faced. A new endeavour, and one

13. Set up as a visible format, re- capsule to support the new addi- payable to the Kingston Irish ing with the wonderful, but mod- that we shall repeat, was a lunch- searchers. visitors and staff can tion to the Marmora Public Library. Famine Commemoration Asso- estly attended, Consuming Pas- time lecture series that took place access the collections more read- The Guelph Arts Council ciation and send to Treasurer Ann sions II in Ottawa at the begin- at the John McKenzie House each Sat- ily. The Museum also launched a has recently reprinted Where McConnell, 255 Queen Street, ning of May 1996; then the Wednesday in February. On newsletter in April. For inforrna- Guelph Began and Downtown Kingston K7K 1B5. For informa- knowledge that we had lost over urday, April 12, the symposium tion on upcoming events and ex- Walkabout, two of the popular tion, contact President Tony $100,000.00 from our Provincial “From Cathay to Canada: Chi- hibitions, call (905) 983-9243. series that is a key component of O‘Loughlin, (613) 389-0754. Grant; and behind everything we nese Cuisine in Transition” took The Aurora Museum will the Council’s heritage pro- “Acton Cemeteries” will be did, the constant feeling that we place. This day-long event, co- be hosting History Camp again gramme. For information on the the topic for the September 10 were (and still are) fighting a sponsored by The Ontario His- this summer. To learn more or to walking tours, books or the Coun- meeting of the Esquesing His- David and Goliath battle over the torical Society and the School of register, call (905) 727-8991. cil’s award programme, call (519) torical Society at Knox Presby- Clendennen Cemetery in Hotel and Food Administration at A new Fine Arts Society has 836-3280. terian Church in Acton at 7:30 Markham. the University of Guelph. was a food formed in Milton inspired by the The Peterborough Histori- p.m. Everyone welcome. Not surprisingly, raising fascinating study of Chinese successful art exhibit at the May- cal Society is already planning The Toronto and York Di- funds to complete restoration and traditions from wedding feasts, to table manners and a marvelous or’s Levee on January 1. Frank the Third Annual Antique Show vision, Canadian Railroad His- repairs to the John McKenzie Young Lok Restaurant Sission, at (905) 878-9722, has for October 17 to 19 at the new torical Association will hold the House and property was one of lunch at - been elected President and can Evinrude Centre in Peterborough. 25th Anniversary Annual Dinner our top priorities in 1996. The in Willowdale and nary a for- out- tune cookie in sight! provide information on the first If you can assist, call Don on Saturday, October 25 at the July 1 Garage sale was an

the past I have taken project, Art in the Park. Willcock. (705) 743-9710. York Banquet Hall in Toronto. standing success, as were Tea on In year, an- to In the Town of Kenora, the A new North Hastings Ge- Call (416) 368-3760 for details the Verandah in August and the message about our Society historical and genealogical Armoury. which began its life as nealogy Club has formed and and tickets. other garage sale in September. both the courthouse and jail for the meets the last Thursday of every The Kingston Historical Cook Book Caper, (one of societies. Each one has been "commercial” about frontier town of Rat Portage, is month at Bancroft Public Library. Society is calling for nominations my favourite “happenings”), the treated to a — looking for a new owner. Built in Jennifer Rosebrugh will be for the Annual Award for a wor- launch of our new publication The The Ontario Historical Society 1883. when the community was leaving the post of President of thy person or organization. Call Simcoe Legacy: The Life and what it has accomplished in the known as “one of the roughest Heritage Ottawa in August. If Jack Pike, Awards Chairman, Times of Yonge Street and the re- past and what it will accomplish towns in Canada”, this historic the challenge of serving as the (613) 546-9187 for details. sults of a Silent Auction all coin- in the future. Decem- would like to take this op- structure is no longer needed by next President appeals to you, Dorothy’s House Museum cided on the weekend of I the federal government, the contact the Presidential Selection in Garden Hill is hosting a Herit- ber 1 and 2. Generous bids on the portunity to say a big thank you present owner. Committee, 2 Daly Avenue, Ot- age Flower Arrangement Show auction items, lots of people en- to our wonderful staff: Meribeth

If you are a murder mystery tawa KIN 6E2. and Tea, August 16 and 17. For joying good company and won- Clow, Cathy Febbraro, Barbara and our su- fan, you will not want to miss The A happy retirement to both information about prizes, catego- derful cookbooks made it a Truax, Rob Leverty X ibalba Murders, by Lyn Hamil- Peter Grossait, leaving the Port ries, programme or admission: memorable weekend. February per Executive Director, Dorothy ton, Director, Cultural Pro- Colborne Historical and Ma- (905) 885-5577. 14, 1997 - Valentines Day — saw Duncan. In the face of straitened grammes Branch, Ministry of rine Museum after 21 years of The Lennox and Addington the reincarnation of Preserve the circumstances, they are always of our volunteers cheerful, hardworking and con- Citizenship, Culture and Rec- service and to Mary Karpinchik, Historical Society will journey Pudding . Many - reation. Set in Mérida, Mexico, Chief Executive Officer of the into the past on September 28 as donated tasty dishes to this din- stantly encouraging thank you

de- all. I would also like to thank the it is an interesting combination of Port Colborne Public Library, members travel (by bus) from ner that was enjoyed by 40 Directors for their pa- history, archaeology, romance, who is also retiring. Napanee to Denbeigh on the old lighted friends of the OHS. Board of con- mystery and murder. The Friends of the Trent Addington Road with Larry Mor- Our workshop programmes tience, hard work and many The Uxbridge-Scott His- Severn Waterway has initiated ris as commentator. For informa- take the staff and volunteers to all tributions to the Society over the torical Society was formed in a partnership with the Peterbor- tion, call (613) 377-6406. corners of Ontario. In the past past year.

1971 to promote local history, and ough Centennial Museum and Barnum House in Grafton year, we have visited Ottawa, The last word of thanks must immediately began to look for a Archives by opening a year will feature an exhibition of an- North Bay, Milton, Hamilton, St. go to our wonderful volunteers, permanent location to display his- round gift shop located in the tique shoes from the Bata Shoe Catharines, Kars and many other those of you who work enthusi-

torical artifacts as the communi- Museum foyer. Museum from July to September. communities. We have also held astically behind the scenes to ty’s centennial was to be cel- The Huronia Museum will Information: (905) 349-2656. information workshops to assist make our events so successful.

ebrated the following year. The celebrate its 50th anniversary on The latest issue of the vacant, one-room school at July 12 with an Old Fashioned Latchfora’ and Area Moose Call Lundy’s Lane Historical Soci- 356-7926.

Quaker Hill was officially opened Garden Party. A new Kenneth reports on the Highway Book ety, celebrating 110 years with a Fieldcote Memorial Park as the Uxbridge-Scott Museum Kidd Research Room will be Shop at Cobalt and proprietors busy schedule of events: Sunday, and Museum in Ancaster has by Dr. Matthew Dymond, MPP opened this year in honour of the Lois and Douglas Pollard. If you July 27: a commemorative serv- announced a lively and varied

on May 27, 1972. Congratula- late Professor Kidd whose private are travelling on Highway 1 1 this ice for the Battle of Lundy’s Lane workshop calendar for the year.

tions on 25 years of service to the reference library collection has summer, visit one of Canada’s at 12:30 p.m. at Drummond Hill Call (905) 648-8144 for details. community and the people of been donated to the Museum by biggest book stores and introduce Cemetery; Sunday, August 17: a The Pickering Township Ontario. his widow, Martha Kidd. yourself to the Pollards, great walking tour of Green’s Corners Historical Society held its

The Richmond Hill Herit- The Oxford County Mu- friends and supporters of the OHS. and Lundy’ s Lane Cemetery; founding meeting on May 7. For age Centre, located in the historic seum School in Burgessville is The Proceedings from the August 24: a walking tour of His- infonnation on future meetings, n’ Amos Wright House, 19 Church sponsoring “The Boys Girls Fort York Ideas Workshop, held toric Chippewa. For further infor- events and membership, contact

Street North will officially open Summer Club” in August for chil- last September, sponsored by the mation on these, and all the other President Tom Mohr at (905)

A this fall. In the meantime, exhib- dren 8 to 11 years old. For infor- City of Toronto’s Urban Devel- activities of the Society, call (905) 839-1221.

its are being developed through mation: (519) 424-2321. opment Services, the Toronto the generosity of the Richmond We were sorry that The Historical Board (now Herit- A Albion Hills Hill Historical Society’s dona- Gibson House in Willowdale has age Toronto) and the Friends of day at

tion of over 600 artifacts, and a cancelled the membership pro- Fort York and Garrison Com- The Ontario Historical Society is sponsoring a day at the heritage garden has been planted. gramme and Newsletter, as it has mon, has now been published. Albion Hills Conservation Area near Palgrave for members and Contact Maggie MacKenzie, Her- always been an informative. edu- For availability and cost: (416) friends on Saturday, August 23, featuring swimming and a itage Centre Co—ordinator, (905) cation publication. 392-6907. barbeque. Call the OHS at (416) 226-9011 for details and tickets. 780-3802 for information. Congratulations to the Au- Elaine Todres, former Did you graduate from rora and District Historical So- Deputy Minister of the Ministry Manitoba Provincial Normal ciety for winning a Civic Award of Citizenship, Culture and Rec- School in 1952? The 45th Reun- for 34 years of commitment to reation has been appointed Presi- SALE OF LIMITED EDITIONS ion will be held July 4 so call heritage preservation. Plans are dent of the Baycrest Centre The Champlain Society has for sale a number of the (204) 773-2578 for information. already underway for this year’s Foundation. following volumes: ’*The Old Fort Niagara has an in- Candlelight Tour of Homes on Mural Routes of Scarbor- ’*The Bank qf Upper Canada Eldon House Diaries novative sponsorship programme Saturday, September 6. Call (905) ough is a project of the Scarbor- “'The Rebellion 9f 1 83 7 in Upper Canada

available for its special events. If 727-8991 for details. ough Arts Council that recog- *The Upper Ottawa Vallgv to I855 17”‘ you are looking for a way to hon- The Kingston Irish Famine nizes the unique historical fea- ‘*The French Regime in the Upper Country in the Centup;

our someone, reach new custom- Commemoration Association is tures of many communities in

Write to: Box 260 Adelaide St.E., Tar, O/VM5A IJVI ers or build community pride, appealing for donations to a Scarborough through art. For fur- 60, Phone: 416-482-9635 Fax: 416-482-9341 learn the details by calling (716) Celtic Cross memorial to honour ther information, (416)698-7322.

745-761 1. those who died in the Famine Congratulations to the 4 OHS BULLETIN Upcoming Events

nic from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Keep your young people Come one, come all to Contact the Park at (613) 476- 3833. entertained this Summer

the Heritage and July 20: The 4th Annual Scugog Ontario’s museums, historic to history by enroling them in

Festival of Herbs at the Scugog sites and heritage organizations one of these many programmes. Historic Book Sale Shores Museum Village features have an abundance of activities Contact your local museum or herb—re1ated vendors and lectur- and events for young people this historical society for further in- Don't miss this opportunity current and past publications ers from across Ontario. The Summer. Introduce your children formation.

to stock up on your history and a variety of history and her- Museum is located on Island books at the Heritage and His- itage titles. Road. 2 km. east of Port Perry. Museum in Brantford presents a the Celtic Studies Programme at toric Book Sale taking place on After the sale, relax on the Contact (905) 985-3589. Calvalcade of Com, including a St. Michael’s College, Univer- Sunday, August 17 from 1:00 Society‘s spacious verandah folk festival and steam show. sity of Toronto and the North to 4:00 p.m. at The Ontario His- and enjoy tea served the tradi- July 24-27: Dundas is celebrat- from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Con- York Central Library present torical Society. 34 Parkview tional way with a selection of ing its 150th Birthday with a tact the Museum at 34 Myrtleville Ireland to Canada: A Seminar Avenue in Willowdale. homebaking for $5.00 per per- weekend—long party. Contact the Drive, (519) 752-3216. on Irish Migration. Four ex- Several heritage organiza- son. Sittings for Tea on the Ve- Dundas Sesquicentennial Com- perts of Irish history will com- tions including the Architectural randah are at 1:00, 2:00 and mittee. (905) 628-6327, ext 150. August 14: The Ontario Archaeo- memorate the 150th anniversary Conservancy of Ontario, On- 3:00 p.m. logical Society and Bannerstone of “Black ’47”, the most devas- tario Archaeological Society, For further information, July 26, 27: The County Town Educational Archaeology Serv- tating year of the Irish Famine. Ontario Association of Archi- please contact The Ontario His- Museum and Pioneer Centre in ices are offering a unique chance Contact Deborah Cushing, 521- vists, Ontario Genealogical So- torical Society at (416) 226- Minden presents the first annual to experience the rich and varied 55 Ellerslie Avenue, Willowdale ciety and the OHS will have for 9011. The sale and tea take Quilt and Rug Hooking Show archaeological heritage of China M2N 1X9. sale a wide selection of their place rain or shine. in the Minden Arena. Contact the first hand with the 15-day China Museum at (705) 286-3154. Archaeological Heritage Tour. August 21: Bear lovers of all July: The Gibson House in North (519) 836-1221. Cost includes lectures, accommo- ages are invited to the McCrae York has a month full of activi- July 27: If you enjoy historic dation, tours and air transporta- House in Guelph for a Teddy ties planned from Canada ' July-September 1: If Japanese art crafts and skills, then the County Day tion. Contact Peter Hamalainen Bear con- , Picnic. Enjoy games, celebrations on the 1st, to an Arts and design interest you. you will of Grey Owen Sound Museum’s 39 Kilbride Road, Scarborough tests, crafts and face painting for and Heritage Camp the 7th to want to visit the Joseph Schneider Spoke and Bustle is for you. The M1] 1X6, (416)431-7999. $1.00 at the door. Contact the

from 1 in- the 1 1th and the 28th and August Haus Museum‘s quilt exhibition event, :00 to 5:00 p.m., House at 108 Water Street, (5 19) cludes demonstrations of 1 to a of hands—on work- lace variety Tokyo Kaleidoscopes, featuring August 16: The Jordan Histori- 836-1482. shops. Contact the Museum work making, butter churning at the of Setsuko Obi. Contact cal Museum announces the Re- 5172 Yonge Street in North York, the Museum at 466 Queen Street blacksmithing and more. Contact opening of the Jordan School August 24: Car buffs are sure to (416) 395-7432. South in Kitchener. (519) 742- the Museum at 975 6th Street East House at 4:00 pm. The official enjoy theWellington County 7752. in Owen Sound, (519) 376-3690. ceremony is followed by a BBQ Museum and Archives’ Antique July-August: Heritage Toronto and performance of a new play and Classic Car Show from presents a full schedule in its July-October 13: The students of August 9, I0: Relive the thrill of about the School. Contact the noon to 4:00 p.m. Highlights in- Summer Lecture Series every the Algonquin College Museum an 1814 battle at Historic Fort Museum in Niagara at (905) 562- clude a parade, entertainment, Thursday at noon at its headquar- Technology Programme have Erie. The annual Living History 5242. food and displays. Contact the Weekend recaptures the excite- ters, 205 Yonge Street. Contact curated the exhibit, The Life and Museum. located between (416) 392-6827, ext. 265. Times of a Millworker ment and drama of the U.S. cap- for the August 16: The Ontario Genea- Fergus and Elora on County Mississippi Valley Textile Mu- ture and occupation of the Fort in logical Society, Toronto Branch, Road 18, (519) 846-0916. July-September: Guelph Civic seum in Almonte. Contact the July of 1814, and the ensuing

Museum celebrates its anni- British seige. Contact the Fort on 30th Museum at (613) 256-3754. Planning for the millennium versary with a special Exhibition Lakeshore Road at Niagara Blvd.

showcasing the Museum’s early July 20: Macaulay Heritage Park in Fort Erie, (905) 871-0540. How will your organization, institution or community be celebrat-

collections. Contact Guelph Civic in Picton presents Sunday in the ing the new millennium? Now is the time to start brainstorming about August 10: Myrtleville House Museum at 6 Dublin Street South, Park, an 1850s community pic- your activities and making your plans. Once you do, remember to let the OHS Bulletin know so that we can help publicize. Our featured publications Upcoming0 OHS

The Ontario Historical Soci- for $4.00. valuable tool for adding life to our 0 ety has three publications in our Writing History by Jacques past. This booklet sells for $4.00, Educational Programmes “Approaching Ontario’s Past” Goutor gives an excellent intro- as well. series that provide excellent tech- duction to the historian’s craft, The OHS is pleased to offer DATE WORKSHOP LOCATION nical and how-to advice for the from the outline to the final draft. you all three of these publications beginner. The “nuts and bolts” approach for the special rate of $10.00. July 12 Discover Your Greenwood The Artifact: What Can It takes into account the particular Purchased would separately, they Community through Tell Us About the Past details challenges for writing local his- cost $12.00. To order cop- your Architecture how an artifact can make a cul- Thirty-two pages in length, please send tory. ies, your payment to (workshop) tural and historical statement. Writing History sells for $4.00. The Ontario Historical Society, Unlike oral and written accounts Conducting an Oral History 34 Parkview Avenue, Willow- August 7 Celebrations of the Sheguiandah of history, the artifact does not lie. Interview Celia Hitch and dale, Ontario M2N 3Y2. Make by Jay First Nations and This 36-page booklet gives some Norris is 28 pages of practical tips cheques payable to The Ontario Newcomers helpful information for learning and techniques for gathering his- Historical Society. (workshop) the most from an artifact, and sells torical information through an

interview. Oral history can be a N|llllbfI7 August 9 From Garden to Table: Kagawong Success with Herbs Approaching Approaching Approaching ~ Ontario’s Past (workshop) ~ Ontario’s Past Ontario's Past " Writing History The Artifact: ~ Conducting an What Can i1.'l‘ell us about the Past’? Jacques Gouwr September 20 Heritage Gardening Schomberg Oral History Interview Dorothy Duncan (workshop)

Celia Hitch Juy Norris

October 4 Herbs in History: Oshawa Medicine and Magic, Food and Fragrance (workshop)

For further information on these educational programmes and others in the plarming stages, please contact Robert Leverty, Work- shop Co-ordinator, The Ontario Historical Society, 34 Parkview Avenue, Willowdale, Ontario M2N 3Y2, (4116) 226-9011 or fax 226-2740. MAY - JUNE 5

Cemetery news Ontario History - By Marjorie Stuart, OHS Cemetery News Editor the June issue The Toronto Branch, throne. Bill Stevens presented an Stouffville Monument Works Editor United Empire Loyalists’ Asso- illustrated talk highlighting the 19 since 1978, totalling three fami- By Terry Crowley,

ciation of Canada hosted a meet- cemeteries which still exist within lies who have carried on a tradi- A growing ecological Crawford explains the origins ing to discuss “Closing of Cem- the city boundaries. On Sunday tion started in 1839 and from the awareness that has developed of the Toronto Horticultural eteries". Dorothy Duncan and I May 4, the Historical Society same location since 1885. Monu- in Western societies in the past and how it developed spoke to the issue and displayed sponsored a walking tour of Vic- ments made in Stouffville can be Society quarter century is reflected in during the 19th century to im- photographs of Clendennen Cem- toria Lawn Cemetery, focusing found in cemeteries throughout the June issue of Ontario His- prove the Another arti- etery. on the historical and genealogi- Ontario. city. The theme of “Historic cle explores the in which The 1997 Diamond Jubilee cal aspects of the cemetery. The Peterborough Historical tory. ways Landscapes and Gardens” is landscape ideas influenced the Shaver Family Reunion was held The Whitchurch—Stouffvil1e Society in co-operation with Lit- sure to interest many people. growth of Ottawa from an ob- recently in Ancaster. The 60th Historical Society hosted a Vol- tle Lake Cemetery are preparing Noted author Edwinna von scure timber town into a na- Anniversary Committee arranged unteer Recognition Party for the an historical pageant to take place Baeyer is guest editor. tional capital distinguished for self—directed tours of the cem- Cemetery Committee of the To- in mid-1998. A script relating to by The deforestation of the a series of impressive vistas. eteries where their ancestors lie ronto Branch, Ontario Genea- the Bernardo Children is being Ontario countryside in the Human destruction of the buried. Among these are the logical Society on May 24. High- prepared. Donations for this ex- 19th century to make way for landscape continues to create Book Cemetery and the restored lights were a tea party featuring citing new project should be sent farming created the sort of eyesores. Former OHS Board Shaver Cemetery, which both a tombstone cake, tours of to Don Willcock, Hutchison devastation that Mark member Chris Andreae dis- have many very early monu- Stouffville Cemetery and the House Museum. 270 Brock Kuhlberg showed in his arti- cusses problems surrounding ments. Stouffville Monument Works Street, Peterborough, Ontario cle on the province's forest- derelict properties and devel- St. James Anglican Church where a plaque had been unveiled K9H 2P9. Please clearly indicate ers in the journal one year ago. ops criteria by which to assess Cemetery Committee in Sutton on May 17. the donation is for the “Cemetery In this issue, that theme is re- whether they should be left to is preparing to restore the cem- The plaque commemorates Project". sumed in a study that reveals nature or whether they might etery. Those who have ancestors three generations of the Wideman The Haileybury Heritage how the researchers at Otta- be re-engineered. Andreae’s buried in this cemetery are re- family - Philip, his son, Ludwig, Museum is preparing to com- was new experimental farm timely and well—illustrated quested to contact the Cemetery and grandson, Bartholomew — memorate the 75th anniversary of tried to combine physical contribution is sure to help Committee, c/o Box 88, Sutton, who operated marble works in the the Haileybury Fire on October beauty with science to pro- refine thinking about an im- Ontario LOE lR0. The Commit- area between 1839 and 1939. The 4, 1997. Moore’s Cove Pioneer duce an agriculture that was portant topic seldom consid- tee is anxious to have names and works was first established in Cemetery contains the bodies of not only profitable but also ered in a balanced manner. locations of graves. Ringwood, a short distance to the many who perished in fires fur- more aesthetically pleasing. The beautiful and the The St. Catharines Historical west of Stouffville. In 1885, ther north and those who died in Gardeners have long They are both there in Society hosted two programmes Ludwig erected the shop portion the Matheson Fire. Records were ugly. abounded in the province but this special issue devoted to to mark the centenary of the re- of the present building on Main unfortunately burned, but some few have examined how gar- Ontario’s historic landscapes naming of the St. Catharines Street, Stouffville. monuments and unmarked graves dening has evolved. Pleasance and gardens. Cemetery. In May 1897, the 10- Percy Tarr and his son, do exist. cal Council passed a by—law to Gordon, operated the Stouffville A monument to Catherine

change the name of the cemetery Marble and Granite Works from Ritter who died in 1830 at age

to St. Catharines Victoria Lawn 1939 to 1977. During that time, 68 has turned up in Unionville.

Cemetery in honour of Queen the office was added and interior Anyone with information is asked Victoria and the Diamond Jubi- renovated. Vaughan Marks and to contact The Ontario Historical QVKPRODUCT lee of her accession to the British his son, Wayne, have operated Society at (416) 226-9011. Our endeavour is to produce : a book you will be proud to show to others 417 Welcome new members within the cost constraints decided by you STEWART PUBLISHING & PRINTING The Ontario Historical Society Mississauga: Nancy Fisher Windsor: Windsor Wood 17 Sir Constantine Drive. Markham. Ont. L3P 2X3 welcomes new members: North York: Pamela Carving Museum E-mail [email protected] 7' Hennessy References available ‘6 8,: 4.81 Barrie: Patricia Richards Palgrave: Vicky Munro Out of Province: (905 29 ’294-4389 l905l Belleville: Mr. E.J. Chard Sheguiandah: Sheguiandah Portland, Oregon: Jean E. Fax: Burlington: James Galloway First Nation Bradley

Caledon: Dr. Margaret Szittsville: Mr. S.B. Shaw Deny Toronto: Lynda Brown, We Collingwood: Catherine Ann Drake, Carole gratefully acknowledge Campbell Heather Hender- Elliott, By James Clemens, Chair, New Home Task Force Don Mills: Robert Barrett son, Pauline Mazumdar

King City: Mr. and Mrs. Waterloo: ProMark- The Ontario Historical Society gratefully acknowledges R.B. Atkins Shankman Inc. the generous support of the following donors: Manotick: Michelle Wiarton: Ruth Cathcart Tomlinson Willowdale: William Pope New Home Fund Toronto Gardens. Toronto Alvira Wigle Una Abrahamson Patricia and Robert Wilson HERITAGE RESOURCES CONSULTANT Blaine Baker Cemetery Defence Fund Brant Historical Society Gerry Boyce Merle Alkins Brockville and District Catherine Campbell Helen Alsop ’ Historical Research Historical Society Kenneth Cruikshank Margaret (See “Starting From Scratch” and Angus Burford Township Historical “Upper Canada in the Making” in Dorothy Duncan W. Clyde Bell Society

Horizon Canada, Vol. 2, # 22 and 23.) Norman Goodspeed Louis Cahill Lambton County Historical ,4 0 Family History Charlotte Hines Anna Clapp Society

(See OGS Seminar '85, pp. 26-32.) Maureen Hunt Marilyn and James Connell Puslinch Historical Society 0 Corporate and Advertising Ian Johnson Joyce Coxworth Weston Historical Society History Phyllis Leggett Dorothy and Gordon Duncan in Wellington County Historical (See DCB, Vol. XIII, Cowan and Joyce Lewis memory of Albert William Society McConnick biographies.) Thelma Miles Truax

0 Heritage Product Marketing Larry Mohring Lisa Gilbert From Cathay to Canada O’Brien Research Daniel K.I. Gordon Yuk Chee (Harvey) Chan (See “Marketing Food” in Consuming Katherine Pattillo Florence Hill Jean Hume Passions, OHS, 1990.) Katherine Punch Mary Johnston Jo Marie Powers O Built Environment and Patricia Taylor Barbara Kane in memory of Hospitality Centre, George Cultural Landscape Analysis Albert Tucker Albert William Truax “Delivering Brown College, Toronto Frederick Turp James Love Maple Leaf Foods, Toronto Robert J. Burns, Ph. D. the Past” Wentworth Walker Myrtle and Kenneth MacArthur City of North York 13 Waxwing Drive Canadian Gardening, Markham Rosemary Malahar School of Hotel and Food Ottawa, Ontario KIV 9H1 Visit our Web Site Cruickshank’s Inc., Toronto and Florence Martin on Tel (613) 739-0102 the Internet: Scarborough Janet Morgan Administration, University Fax 526-4494 http://www.travel-net. (613) Kykaik Inc. William John Stevens of Guelph E Mail: [email protected] com/~rjbums TEC Leashold Ltd. Marcia Turner Young Lok Restaurant, 4950

Toronto Eaton Centre Ruth Anne White Yonge Street, Willowdale 6 OHS BULLETIN Museum News

Bell Homestead of Brantford wins the OHS Museum Award of Excellence

Congratulations are ex- invention of the telephone and its participate in the operation of the

tended to the Board, staff and vol- subsequent development, it has museum. unteers of the Bell Homestead in also documented and displayed In addition to the award.

Brantford. The Homestead is the the lifestyle of the Bell family this year had been exciting for

1996 recipient of The Ontario during the latter half of the 19th the Homestead as it has been rec- Historical Society’s Museum century. A recent restoration ognized as a nationally signifi- Award of Excellence. project has helped to give visitors cant site by the Historic Sites and

The award is presented an- an even more accurate view of the Monuments Board of Canada, nually to a non-profit public mu- property’s history. for the work conducted by Al-

seum in Ontario for excellence in Group and school visits em- exander Graham Bell in the in- community programming and in- phasize active learning through vention of the telephone. volvement. The Bell Homestead both interpretive tours and hands- In an official ceremony has amply demonstrated excel- on activities. The museum has which took place on June 28,

lence through its creative educa- also shown a high level of co—op— Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II The OHS’ Museum Award of Excellence for I996 was presented to the Bell tional programmes, membership eration with community partners and Prince Phillip stopped at the Homestead of Brantford at a ceremony in North Bay on May 24. Receiving the campaign and restorative work. and has developed a membership Homestead on their Canadian award were Brian Wood. Curator (holding certificate) and Curatorial Assistant,]ay Not only has the Homestead programme which encourages tour to unveil the new plaque Kaytar. Rowena Cooper. OHS President (left) and Lydia Alexander, Museums to and designate the site. Committee Chair, assisted with the presentation of the award. raised public awareness of the members of the community

Black Creek Pioneer OMA Rare artifact comes to appoints new 37th Museum’s attention Village launches Executive The Chatham Kent Museum their ancestors must have done in season with Balloon Fever Director recently received an interesting obtaining family treasures from letter and photographs from a their country of origin. “Balloon Fever” will be an The exhibit takes visitors been Marie Lalonde has man in Medicine Hat, Alberta. He At present. this organ is the exciting programme at Black back to the first hot—air balloon appointed to the position of has, in his possession, a pump only known example of Simon’s Creek Pioneer Village in North flights of the late 18th century and Executive Director of the organ with a very old, cracked work. The Museum is interested York this Summer featuring ac- moves chronologically through Ontario Museum Associa- varnish finish patented in 1884. in learning of the existence of any robats, live theatre, tethered bal- the balloon craze of the 19th cen- April tion, effective 1, 1997. Over the keyboard in gold letter- other organs or furniture made by loon rides, and “The Balloon tury. It includes more than 170 Lalonde was previously ing is the name “W. Simons, Mr. Simons. Age”, an international exhibition balloon artifacts and examines the Executive Director of Morpeth Ont.”. If you can provide informa- of historical hot—air ballooning proliferation of balloon technol- BravolFACT (the Bravo! Early Kent County directo- tion, please Contact Dave Benson, artifacts and images. ogy and imagery in science, es- Network Foundation) from ries list Mr. Simons as the owner Museum Curator or Lynn Age” “The Balloon tells the pionage, photography, fashion, 1994 to 1997, and was As- of a flour mill. Later, in the l 8805, Nettleton, Assistant Curator at the stories of the Monti golfier broth- entertainment, decorative arts and sociate Director of develop- he is mentioned a a cabinetmaker. Chatham Kent Museum, 75 Jeffries and Blanchard, and advertising. ers, ment, annual and planned The Museum has speculated William Street North. Chatham, who forever changed the Visit the Village at the cor- others giving, at the Canadian Op- how an organ from Morpeth Ontario N7M 4L4, (519) 354- course of history with the devel- ner of Steeles Avenue West and era Company in 1993-94. could end up out in Alberta. The 8338, fax 354-4170. opment of the worlds first hot- Jane Street in North York. Call Prior to that, Lalonde most reasonable answer comes air balloons. (416) 736-1733 for information. was involved in fundraising, through local history books that Two early forts on the Kente marketing and public rela- mention the many young people Portage at Carrying Place in the Quinte area are being restored. tions for organizations such from Howard Township and other Recent circumstances, however, Tavern as the Canadian Cancer So- Historic Fryfogel communities that left to home- have required that the buildings ciety, Canadian Foundation stead in the newly-opened Cana- be moved to a new location. Fi- for Ileitis and Colitis, dian west in the 1900s. to open this Summer early nancial and volunteer assist- TVOntario and l’Assemblée It is likely that such a fam- ance to make the move happen ’On- des centres culturels de 1 once established in their new are needed. Donations can be In a co-operative effort with their 12 children. In addition to ily, tario. She is currently on the home, would have sent for their sent to the Kente Portage Herit- the Perth County Historic Foun- the summer programme of his- boards of Esprit Orchestra favourite organ to be shipped to age Conservation Society, R.R. dation and the Stratford-Perth toric displays and tours, there will #2, Carrying Place KOK ILO. and le Cercle Canadien. their new home rail, much as Museum, the only surviving Tav- also be an opportunity for local by ern on the Huron Tract will come crafters to show their “Perth Pride”. can shop for alive again since its closure in 1979. Visitors Bowmanville Museum Bill Todd Award Beginning June 26, visitors keepsakes made by local crafters. can tour the historic Fryfogel The Fryfogel Tavern is lo- presented Tavern and learn about Perth cated in Shakespeare and will be makes giving memorial Each year, The Ontario His- County’s first European settlers, open from Thursday to Monday torical Society recognizes the Sebastian and Mary Fryfogel and from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. donations easier museum worker who has trav- elled the furthest to attend the «>90: The Bowmanville Museum please contact Charles Taws, Annual Conference with the Bill has recently instituted a new way Bowmanville Museum, Box 188, ‘Hie Costumema/{er Studio Todd Cash Award. This year, the local residents can make a memo- 37 Silver Street, Bowmanville, award was given to Tory Tronrud Sarah M. Walker rial donation in memory of a Ontario LIC 3K9, (905) 623- from the Thunder Bay Historical The Museum has Designer and Maker of Historical loved one. 2734 or fax 623-5684. Museum. Congratulations! Museum Donation ~ ClothingReproductions for Men, placed special Cards at two local funeral homes, Women and Children which are available upon request. Telephone (416)438-5728 f Donations will be recognized MANAGEMENT INC. through a special brass plaque, ROOF TILE HISTORICAL RESTORATION CONTRACTOR which will be displayed in the Museum. ~ A TERRA COTTA ROOF TILES Proceeds from these memo- For Special Costumes with Historical Integrity A NATURAL SLATE rial donations will support the * Copy of an heirloom or clothing artifact made up to fit. A RED 8. WHITE CEDAR Museum’s many programmes * Copy of the clothing in a portrait or a primary source. A COPPER, LEAD, ZINC 8. GALVANISED STEEL and activities, which help to in- * Costumes for re-enactments of historical events. * still local interest and pride in the A costume making workshop for volunteers. 85 SUN PAC BOULEVARD Tau (905) 799-1733 community. LBS 525 FAX: (905) 799-0054 * Consultation for costumed programmes. BRAMPTON. ONTARIO. For further information, MAY - JUNE 7 From the Bookshelf

By Pat and Chris Raible, chitect’s skills in drafting espe- Well Done through a three-stage process pensive editions. We highly rec- Editors cially enhance this last section. Bravi: A History of the Italian from identification to preserva- ommend both of them: Would that many another heritage Community in the Town of St. tion to interpretation and use. This Garden Voices: Two Centu- Garden Writ- With Wit and Grace home could have its history so Marys. By Loriana Rochetti and handsome book, lavishly illus- ries of Canadian ing. Edwinna von and All the Journey Through. By well documented. Robert Rose. St. Marys Museum trated with photographs of many By Baeyer Pleasance Crawford. Random C.M. Blackstock. University of (with the support of the St. Marys heritage sites, is a fitting celebra- House Canada. 334 pages. $18.95 Toronto Press. 291 pages. Illus- One Man’s Family Historical Society). 121 pages. ll- tion of the foundation’s success. softbound. trations. $29.95 hardbound. James McMasters and Family: lustrations. $14.95 softbound. Stonyground: The Making C.M. Blackstock evokes the To Quinte and Beyond. By Brian When the Italian immigrants Natural History of a Canadian Garden. By Doug- success story that was 19th cen- Tackaberry. General Store Pub- — brought to St. Marys in 1908 Two books which connect las Chambers. Random House of tury Canada in this personal his- lishing House. 228 pages. Illus- to help build the new railway — gardening with history, reviewed in earlier issues of the OHS Bul- Canada. 230 pages. Illustrations. tory of her family (Blackstocks trations. $34.95 softbound. found that their pay cheques are now available in less ex- $17.95 softbound and Gooderhams). She notes. An extraordinarily compre- bounced, they took to the streets letin,

“They knew who they were; not hensive genealogy which lists the in protest. The St. Marys Journal for them the crises of identity that thousands of descendants of an complained of “foreigners” in the have beset later Canadians.” early Loyalist family. The quiet “Anglo—Saxon” town being History Noted There are extensive quotations branches of the tree include “excited and threatening trouble.” Since our last issue of From the of more than 20 booklets listed on a from letters dating from 1817 to Bonisteels, Clindinnins, Finkles, In 1912, a new cement company we have these — Bookshelf, received price list of publications available 1919 letters which were ear- Irelands, Joneses, Kelleys, repeatedly denied reports that it flyers and notices describing publi- from the Esquesing Historical Soci- marked “Destroy", but mercifully Lawrences, Snelgroves and more was hiring Italians (in fact, it was) — cations of interest: ety. were not. The result is a all carefully indexed. Here also and asserted that it employed superbly— When Milk Came in Bottles: Industrial Archaeology: Tech- written family biography bit- are maps, photographs and docu- “only white labour of a good the History of Toronto Dairies niques. Edited by Emory L. Kemp. ter and sweet, sweet and bitter — ments of historic interest. class.” Eventually, times changed Project. By Bob Marchant and Dave Krieger Publishing. 212 pages. Illus- that breathes life into Canadian and Italians came to be numbered Thomas. Cowtown Publications. 260 trations. $48.65 (U.S.). pages. Illustrations. history. The many charming pho- Northern Outlook among the town’s most prominent $34.95 A collection of essays which softbound. deal with the “how to" side of indus- tographs add a nostalgic touch. Changing Lives: Women in citizens. Traces the Toronto dairy indus- trial archaeology. Northern Ontario. Edited by try's growth from farmers going door Kitchener: An Illustrated His- Margaret Kechnie and Marge Great Guns to door with buckets to today’s tory. By John English and Kenneth Reitsma—Street. Dundurn Press. “Stick To The Guns” A Short sprawling conglomerates. McLaughlin. Robin Brass Studio. 362 pages. Illustrations. $24.99 the 10th Field History of Battery, A Dutch Coopers Legacy: A 270 pages. Illustrations. $19.95 Baum: YHBK softbound. Royal Regiment Canadian Ar- ~ of Ouderkerk Story. By Shirley E. softbound; $34.95 hardbound. ~~ The theme of this anthology tillery, St. Catharines, Ontario. Forth. Steward Publishing. 130 Traces the development of 'lik:illit}lut,lllI'Ihl'afllly:ttr1lIlittItI is that women are changed life Colin K. Duquemin. Norman pages. Illustrations. $50.00 hard- Kitchener from the early Mennonite ~ by By bound. in the north. and that they, in turn Enterprises. 134 pages. Illustra- settlers and the rise of local industries The Ouderkerk family history to the modern period — includes two have changed it. Personal remi- tions. $14.95 softbound. from 1660 in New Amsterdam to the walking tours. niscences by pioneer and aborigi- Niagara gunners of the 10th — present day many settled in Where Right and Glory Lead .'

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Aboriginal heritage honoured

By Madeleine McDowell, Chair, Humber Heritage Committee

On Saturday, May 3, Hum- former Mississauga village. tion with the Carrying Place trail. ber Heritage Day. the Humber A dedication ceremony com- The Grove was proclaimed by Heritage Committee conducted a memorated the Tuhbenahnee— Metro Chair Alan Tonks and City walking tour down a portion of quay Grove, in honour of the of York Mayor Frances N unziata. the Toronto Carrying Place. De- daughter of Wahbanosay, the Chief Larry Sault of the spite the rain, close to 40 people Mississauga Chief who partici- Mississaugas of the New Credit participated in what was to be an pated in the Toronto Purchase. First Nation gave the prayer and historic event. Born in 1781 at Burlington dedication. He then planted an The tour followed in the foot- Bay, Tuhbenahneequay acted as oak, assisted by Alan Tonks, sym- steps of John Graves Simcoe, guide to Augustus Jones, bolizing the renewal of the Grove. passing three registered aborigi- Simcoe’s surveyor who mapped A brochure describing the nal archaeological sites, Magasin the Carrying Place in 1793. She Grove, its history, the trail and

Royal of 1720 at Baby Point and bore two of Jones’ sons, John and Tuhbenahneequay is in produc- a stand of ancient oak trees. The Peter, who later became a chief tion, and will hopefully be avail- tour met with representatives of of the Mississaugas. able to compliment the nomina- the Mississaugas of the New One hundred and fifty trees tion of the Humber as a Canadian

Credit First Nation at the site of a have been identified in associa- Heritage River this year. Chief Larry Sault of the Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation (left) and last

Metro Toronto Chair Alan Tonks plant an oak tree in Tuhbenahneequay Grove Chinese cuisine in transition symbolizing the renewal of the ancient stand of trees that runs along the Toronto Carrying Place trail. (Photo courtesy of Madeleine McDowell.) By Jo Marie Powers, University of Guelph

Xi’an In the 1880’s a total of only Dr. Jacqueline M. Newman, Jiaotong University in TOPAZ and of ten Chinese were recorded to be editor of Flavor & Fortune maga- China, referring to the complex- City living in Toronto according to zine, New York, explained the ity of Chinese cookery. Valerie Mah, Principal, Bruce cultural significance and symbol- “About 2,000 varieties of Vaughan show leadership Public School, Toronto. In con- ism of “usual and unusual" Chi- Dim Sum offerings are available trast are the estimated 400,000 nese ingredients. to the Chinese cook”, said Pro- in cemetery preservation Chinese in the area today, many Well—known Canadian cook- fessor Bill Wong, Co-ordinator affluent businesspeople, who book author, Stephen Wong the Chinese Chef Training Pro- At Seminar 1997 in Alliston, subdivision. After a series of have changed the face of Toronto (HeartSmart Chinese Cooking), gramme at George Brown Col- the Ontario Genealogical Society meetings with the City and the and it’s cuisine. on the subject of Chinese food in lege. Dim Sum at Young Lok presented an Award of Merit developer and a formal submis- Chinese—Canadian cuisine — contemporary society, noted that Restaurant was later enjoyed by jointly to the City of Vaughan and sion to Vaughan Council, the de- the topic of a recent symposium “food to the Chinese is much the delegates. TOPAZ Group Development cision was made to redesign the co—sponsored by the OHS and the more than what feeds the body." Jean Hume, Food Instructor Corporation in recognition of subdivision so that the burial plot, University of Guelph School of “Goveming a great nation is at the University of Guelph, dis- their efforts to preserve the monument and 150 year old ma- Hotel and Food Administration — much like cooking a small fish”, cussed the various foods and cus- McNaughton Family Cemetery in ple tree could be preserved. is influencing the way we dine stated Dr. Huiping Zou, Visiting toms she and her husband en- Vaughan. The spirit of co—operation and has added a myriad of ingre- Associate Professor at the Univer- countered during a visit with Chi- In August 1995, the OGS and demonstrated by the City and dients to our food pantry. sity of Guelph Hotel School from nese government officials in The Ontario Historical Society re- TOPAZ during the planning China. Rana Chow, Applied Hu- ceived notices concerning the clo- stages was the key to the success- man Nutrition student at the Uni- sure and removal of the ful preservation of this portion of versity of Guelph highlighted McNaughton Family Cemetery in Ontario’s fast disappearing pio- vegetarian Buddhist cuisine, Vaughan to accommodate a new neer history. while Karen Fan. also at the Uni- versity of Guelph, commented on the number of restrictions placed Champlain Society has been on chopstick usage during her session on manners publishing for 90 years Food Specialist Ella Yoa demonstrated the secrets of “red 1997 marks the 90th anni- John Cabot’s visit to New-

cookery” and Judy Seto, Applied versary of the first publication foundland with The Reminis- Human Nutrition student, Univer- of The Champlain Society. cences of J.P. Howley, a late

sity of Guelph, showed how to Lescarbot‘s The History of New 19th century Newfoundland stir—fry and steam foods. Diana France initiated over 90 vol- geologist and explorer. Valerie Mah of Bruce Public School in Toronto and Bill Wong, Co-ordinator of the Hsieh, Graduate Student at umes. During the intervening The Champlain Society’s Chinese Chef Training Programme at George Brown College in Toronto were the complexi- has produced publications are available by featured speakers at the symposium, “From Cathay to Canada: Chinese Cuisine in Guelph illustrated years, the Society Transition" presented by the OHS and the University of Guelph School of Hotel ties of the Chinese wedding feast. a cross section of documentary joining the Society. For further and Food Administration. (Photo courtesy of Rob Leverty.) The symposium ended at O history of Canadian events and information, please contact Mei Restaurant with a sampling people from coast to coast. Box 60, 260 Adelaide Street of Chinese teas, described by This year, the Society will East, Toronto M5A 1N1, (416) “Photo” Shirley Lum of “A Taste of the mark the 500th anniversary of 482-9635. World” tours. continued from page 1

ISSN 0714-6736 Editor: Meribeth Clow questions pertaining to the use of also told that as the issue was “Cemetery News” Editor: Lake the photo. We were also asked to fairly controversial, Swan Stuart The OHS Bulletin is the bimonthly Marjorie “From Bookshelf” Editors: forward a copy of the article, did not want to be associated with newsletter of The Ontario Historical So- the Pat and Chris Raible which the photo would accom- an article about the cemetery. ciety, 34 Parkview Avenue, Willowdale, News” Editor: Ontario M2N 3Y2, (416) 226-9011, fax “Museum pany to Swan Lake for their in- As the publication deadline VandenBrink. Stratford-Perth (416) 226-2740. Publication dates for Karen de- formation, and we complied. Dur- was upon us at this time, we 1997 are mid-February, April, June, Au- Museum Printer: Versatel Corporate Services ing these conversations, we were cided to print a description of the gust, October and December. Copy is due Limited the first day of January, March, May, told that the photo probably was photo we wanted to run with a July, September and November. in Swan Lake’s historical files, brief explanation why we were The members of the Board of Directors Society are: Enquiries concerning submissions and of The Ontario Historical but it would take staff a while to unable to publish it. President; Robert be directed to The several classes of membership in the Rowena Cooper, Soci- advertising rates should locate the particular one in which The Ontario Historical First Vice President; Bruce The Ontario Historical Society, 34 Society are: lndividua1/Institution/Organi- Surtees, Vice President; Judy we were interested. ety and Ontario Genealogical Parkview Avenue, Willowdale, Ontario zation $20.00; Family $25.00; Sustaining Richard, Second Patricia 226-9011 fax Life $300.00: Patron $500.00; Ben- McGoniga1, Past President; requested a fairly quick Society’s appeal against closing M2N 3Y2, (416) or (416) $50.00; We James Clemens. 226-2740. efactor $1000.00. Membership is open to Kennedy, Secretary: decision about whether we could and moving the Clendennen Treasurer; Lydia Ross Alexander, Linda all individuals and societies interested in the be- Ambrose, Geoffrey Hayes, Wyn Millar obtain the photo, as our publica- Cemetery in Markham is still Reprinting of articles is encouraged, but history of Ontario. The OHS Bulletin is sent Legal Advisor: David acknowl- all members of the Soci- and Bryan Walls. tion deadline was approaching. ing heard by the Commercial should be accompanied by the free of charge to Executive Director: Dorothy edgement: Reprinted from the OHS Bul- ety. The Society’s quarterly scholarly jour- McFall. After a number of follow—up tel- Registration Appeal Tribunal. Duncan. letin, (issue and date), published by The nal, Ontario History, is available to mem- ephone calls, we were finally told Perhaps by the July-August issue Ontario Historical Society. All photo ber individuals for $21.40 per year, mem- gratefully be retained. The organizations and institutions and non- The Ontario Historical Society that the photographer had the of the OHS Bulletin, we will be credits and bylines must ber and to non- acknowledges the support of the Minis- outcome views expressed by the contributors and member individuals for $32.10 photo in his or her possession, and able to report the final Citizenship, Culture and Recrea- advertisers are not necessarily those of member organizations and institutions for try of that this person was out of the of this intriguing and, at many The Ontario Historical Society. $42.80. tion. country on a holiday. We were times very disturbing, story.