Issue 81 - September — October 1992 The OHS finds a home

By Everette Moore and North York Centre area. The tall Elwood Jones, Co-Chairs, shiny towers of Yonge Street OHS Fundraising Committee will provide a contrast to the The Ontario Historical quiet dignity of this Queen Anne

Society, after more than a centu- style residence with its Arts and ry of temporary arrangements, Crafts features. In an area expe- has found a permanent home, riencing so much change, effec-

worthy of its history and versa- tive reminders of the past will be

tile for its needs. Over the years comforting to residents and visi- past Boards have pursued oppor- tors alike.

tunities for a permanent location, We need your help to realize knowing that our present office our dream. We must raise at 5151 Yonge Street and the $200,000.00 in the next few additional rented space in months to proceed with the Metropolitan Toronto were only restoration of the structure and

temporary. This new home is a its outbuildings, and to ensure a tribute to their patience and a trust fund to meet the ongoing fulfilment of a dream. capital costs without eroding our OHS’ The home (known as operating budgets. If we all work After 105 years of existence The Ontario Historical Society has its own home. The Society is launching a cam- the John McKenzie House) is together, we can all take pride paign to raise the in necessary capital to restore and maintain the three-storey brick residence located close to its pre- located at 34 Parkview Avenue helping make this dream reali- sent headquarters. (Photo courtesy of Cathy Febbraro.) a in North York. The three-storey ty. brick residence will provide The OHS has some 2500 TAHA explores Mission St. Claude ample space for all of our needs. members making our campaign Our staff will have improved goal relatively modest. It would

working conditions. New and be great if those who were able, By Bruce W. Taylor, disappointed to find nothing on federal Department of Culture unique opportunities for an donated $5,000.00. It would be President, Temiskaming the site except an historic and Communications, to con- expanded workshop programme even greater if every member Abitibi Heritage Association plaque. duct an archaeological survey present themselves, including donated $100.00 to $200.00. In For years tourists have been The Temiskaming Abitibi of the site. restoration work associated with this way the house would really led by a series of historic site Heritage Association (TAHA), Archaeologist Dr. John the house and grounds. Our be our home. With each member markers from Highway 11B in co-operation with Le Société Pollock started excavating the numerous publications including giving support we can achieve near Haileybury, 35 km south d’historique et genealogie du site in early July with a crew of Ontario History and the OHS this reasonable objective. to Mission Saint Claude on Temiskaming franco—Ontarien, five students. By mid-August Bulletin will have increased All donors will receive an to Lake Temiskaming only be hopes to eventually provide they had completed test pits in work space. Additional facilities income tax receipt, and all visitors with something to see several locations, including a such as meeting rooms and dis- names, and any gifts given as besides a spectacular view of hospital, and had collected play space for heritage groups memorials, will be recorded in the lake. 2164 artifacts. Dr. Pollock was and a permanent space for devel- our donations book, which will INSIDE The two organizations are also able to identify the exis- oping a resource and research be permanently on view in the developing the Old Mission tence of a prehistoric First centre will better serve the needs house. Everyone contributing project which will include a Nations encampment which SPECIAL of our members. The added over $100.00 will have his or her legal and topographical survey; yielded 800 year—old arrow- FEATURES: space will allow us to consoli- name inscribed on plaques that collection of archival and his- heads and scrapers. date our operational and storage will be displayed throughout the torical information; interview The Mission Saint Claude needs one A in central location. house. letter to our President ...... p.8 with local citizens, including was established in 1863 by the With an improved setting for Make your cheques payable Archives Advisor ...... p.2 elders on the nearby North Oblate Order to administer to our many activities, we hope to The Ontario Historical Archives clinics ...... p.3 Temiskaming Reserve; archae- the needs of the Algonquin members will regularly visit our Society, and please indicate that Gibson House Christmas .....p.8 ological testing and informa- people. By the time it was house, to share special events, wish donation go to Heritage Canada and Canada you your to tion sessions with area abandoned in 1887, it had volunteer their time and talents, our new home fund. Post co—operate ...... p.8 municipalities. grown to include resi- _ two and seek new ways to discover Members wishing to make Information wanted ...... p.3 As a first step towards dences, a hospital Ontario’s OHS brings back and school rich history. very special gifts, or who have developing the historic site, (run by the Grey Nuns), a Many members have old favourites ...... already ideas for fundraising, should TAHA received a $29,750.00 church and fann expressed their Pin us on ...... buildings. delight that the contact the Society’s Executive PMCL celebrates grant under the Access to Society, which has fought so Director, Dorothy Duncan, or a Archaeology programme of the Port Hope book ...... (See TAHA explores p. 2) many historical and heritage bat- member of the Board of

Simcoe Ball ...... tles,’ will be a partner with the Directors. THB presents ...... City of North York in preserving We hope to see you at one of Windsor roots ...... p.8 The perfect Christmas this important heritage structure. the special events at our home Women’s gifts history The house will have high visibil- over the coming months. Please commemorated ...... p.5 ity in the traffic patterns of the be generous. This Christmas, do some- consider purchasing a pocket-

thing different. Send your sized calendar as a gift. These The Ontario Historical Society friends and relatives on an vinyl-backed booklets appear in Canada Poalaa 5151 Yonge Street Poat Canada REGULAR adventure, a trip through time OHS blue with the Society's Ifl r\m.ugp pad l\.vI Willowdale, Ontario lb.IyQ FEATURES: they will never forget. Give name and address. Each calen- M2N 5P5 them a membership in The dar sells for $4.00 by mail, FIRST PREMIERE Ontario Historical Society as a including postage and handling, CLASS CLASSE Donors ...... p.5 gift. and $3.00 at any of our events E-17075 Executive Director’s report .p.2 With every three new mem- and workshops. Scarborough, Ontario From the Bookshelf ...... p.7 berships you purchase will Give Ontario’s Museums News ...... ~ ..p.6 you the gift of receive a complimentary of heritage New Members ...... p.5 copy this Christmas by pur- Garden Dreams — Ontario History ...... p.5 of Kingsmere chasing a membership or calen-

President’s message ...... p.3 and Mackenzie King, by dar from the OHS. Edwinna Upcoming events ...... p.4 von Baeyer, published For further information,

Workshops ...... p.4 by Dundum Press in 1990. This please contact the Society at elegant book is valued at $39.95. 5151 Yonge Street, Willowdale. If a small memento of the Ontario M2N 5P5, (416) 226- Society is more to your taste. 9011. 2 OHS BULLETIN

Executive Director’s report

I OCAA appoints archives-advisor By Dorothy Duncan, OHS brate Lang’s 25th birthday and thanks go to the donors and the Executive Director the laying of the cornerstone for shoppers for their interest and New Heritage Legislation the Homestead Farmhouse. generosity. The Ontario Council of Archives announces the appoint- . Among those bringing greetings the On August 19 members of the Meet Us at the Fair! ment of Johanne Pelletier as Archives Advisor. 1992 is and recognizing the contribution the Archives Minister's Advisory Committee If you are attending the Royal second year in which the Council has sponsored of the late B. Napier Simpson, to on New Heritage Legislation for Winter Fair, November 12 to 21, AdVi—S01' prograrnme; Jr., were Warden Gary Stewart; Ontario presented The look for The Ontario Historical The programme provides information, technical assistance MPP Bill Domm; MPP Jenny Honourable Karen Haslam, Society as we have been invited and advice to established archives and groups interested in Carter; Ken Doherty, in Ontario. Users of this Minister of Culture and to join Riverdale Farm at its dis- establishing an archival programme Peterborough Centennial Communications. with their play. We will join the Fann in complimentary service do not have to be members of the Museum; Dennis Carter- report. OHS members will presenting an ongoing pro- OCA. and can be profit or nort-profit. Edwards, representing The ohanne Pelletier at ] remember that the Honourable gramme of crafts and skills and For furtherinforination please contact J Ontario Historical Society and Station Rosario Marchese. then Minister giving visitors an opportunity to the Ontario Council of Archives, Box 128, P, your humble scribe representing 324-2231. of Culture and Communications, participate and learn more about Toronto, Ontario M518 2S7, (416) The Ontario Heritage announced the formation of this the past. Foundation. This gala day was Committee at our Annual Notions and Nostalgia indeed a fitting tribute to Dr. Conference in May of I99] in Black Creek Pioneer Village Margaret McKelvie and her ded- Brockville. The Committee met hosted our third Notions and icated staff and volunteers. PMCL celebrates 125 years for the first time in August of last Nostalgia Sale to support our Thank You Peter Styrmo year and has met regularly ever Go programme on History to 1992 not only marks deluxe highway coach. school issues On October 8 many friends since to cover all the Sunday. September 20. The sale Canada’s 125 birthday, but also bus, cruise boat and tour ser- would like to and colleagues of Peter Styrmo under discussion. I raised over $500.00 for this Penetang- vice. Queen’s the founding of express to Russell Cooper both gathered at the York programme. important Midland Coach Lines Limited The fourth generation of the my personal thanks. as well as Rangers Mess. Fort York Come to Twelfth Night (PMCL), a family owned and Dubeau family runs the busi- the thanks of our Board of Arrnouries, Toronto. to pay trib- Mark January 5, 1993 on your _operated business based in ness, which employs up to 600 Directors, for acting as my alter- ute as his retirement approached. calendar and plan now to join us Penetanguishene. people during the summer nate at these meetings for there Many of our members are aware the celebration of Old PMCL started in 1867 as a months. This long standing firm Peter's muse- at were many occasions when I was of service to the Christmas here in Willowdale stagecoach service, delivering is one of Simcoe County‘s unable to attend and Russ was ums of Ontario first as a muse- when many of the historical and passengers throughout the largest employers. always there for us. ums advisor for the Province of cultural traditions surrounding province. Today the company Congratulations to PMCL. Supervisor For those who have not yet Ontario, and then as J Twelfth Night will be revived. has grown into one of Canada‘s one of Ontario’s, and Canada’s, Report of the Museums Section of the received a copy of the OHS transportation and founding businesses. for phenome- Watch the next issue of the largest you can Contact Allen Tyyska. Ministry. At a time of Bulletin for details. tourism operations providing achieving this milestone. Heritage Legislation Project, nal growth and change in the Ministry of Culture and community museums in Ontario. mak- Communications, 2nd Floor. 77 Peter played a key role in provin- Bloor Street West. Toronto, ing things happen at the Ontario M7A 2R9. (416) 314- cial level. In recent years as the Property 7164. Study the recommenda- Head of Management Division of the tions and let Minister Haslam Board his have your comments. Contact Toronto Historical expertise and knowledge has your local MPP and voice your applied to the historic prop- interest and support of new legis- been managed the Board on lation so that our provincial rep- erties by the of Toronto. resentatives will be aware of the behalf of City large and vocal community out Good luck Peter! here interested in preserving the We Welcomed the Bookworms heritage of this province. Bookworms by the dozens Happy Birthday Lang Pioneer flocked to the two recent book Village sales sponsored by the Society

Despite an ominous sky, :1 for our New Home Fund. large and enthusiastic audience Thousands of books changed

gathered at Lang Pioneer Village hands as the happy buyers on Sunday, August I6 to cele- snapped up the bargains. Our

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Father Donat Martineau had inhabited the site. While the future home of The Ontario Historical Society. at 34 Parkview Avenue in North York. is itself in good O.M.I., the "Dean“ of Lake TAHA anticipates that condition, the two outbuildings are in urgent need of repair. The roof of this brick milk house. built in 1907. needs Temiskaming historians, rec- when the artifacts are identi- immediate attention. (Photo courtesy of Cathy Febbraro.) ognized the unique nature of fied and catalogued. and the the mission in his history, Lu report on the first summer’s Vieille Mission. He noted that findings is completed, suffi- three nations and languages cient interest in the site will (Algonquin, French and have been generated to enable English) and three religions the organization to seek further (Pagan, Catholic and Anglican) funding for the project in I993.

Simcoe Ball celebrates Ontario’s beginnings

Plan to attend the Niagara of country dancing by the St. Historical Society’s event of Catharines Branch of the Royal the year, the Simcoe Ball, tak- Scottish Dance Society fol- ing place on Friday. October 30 lows. The Old Grads, a St.

at the Court House in Niagara- Catharines eight-piece orches- on-the-Lake. This special tra. caps off the evening with fundraiser celebrates Ontario's contemporary music for danc- early 18th century culture. H12. The event begins with a Tickets sell for $75.00 each. glass of Shrub (an alcoholic A income tax receipt will be

punch) at the reception at 6:30 provided for a portion of the p.m. A buffet dinner. prepared admission. Make your reserva- by the staff of the Niagara tions by forwarding your pay- \ Niagara Historical The highlight of Parks Commission, begins at ment to the The fourth annual Winnie‘s Hometown Festival took place in White River from August 21 to 23. Niagara-on- Winnie—the-Pooh. whose origins began in 8:00. A harp and violin duo Society, Box 208, this weekend event was the unveiling of a three—metre high statue of with the unveiling. The entertains you with 18th centu- the-Lake. Ontario L()S lJ0. or White River in I914. Walt Disney Vice-President. Jim Raybum. was on hand to assist Museum at since 1989 with a parade. exhibits of bears and bear memorabilia ry music. then after dinner join by contacting the town has celebrated this special part of its history in the commemorative event since the beginning. in the sing-along of some 18th (416) 468-3912. or Cliff James and many special activities. The OHS has been participating century tunes. A demonstration at (416) 468-5247. (Photo courtesy of Judy McGonigal.) SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER 3

President’s message

By Dennis Carter-Edwards ment do not undermine the her- report introduces some new con- OHS President itage initiatives of another. cepts in the identification and At the 1991 Annual Meeting Municipal governments will conservation of the provinces of the OHS. the Honourable receive direction for the integra- heritage resources. Provisions Rosario Marchese. then Minister tion of heritage conservation exist for a more prominent role of Culture and Communications. measures into their official plans for independent. non-profit and

announced the formation of a to help with overall land use profit corporations who can act broad—based Advisory planning and development. as partners in the management Committee to help draft a new The strongest feature of the of heritage assets. The opportu- Heritage Act. In August of this report. however. is the tougher nities created by such partner- year, the Committee concluded measures introduced to protect ships will open new avenues for

its work and submitted a final designated properties. The creative solutions to the inherent report to the Minister which will Advisory Committee recom- problems of conserving form the basis of a new act to be mended the appointment of an Ontario‘s rich heritage especial- Louise Talkachoff. OHS volunteer and Fred Cane of the Ministry of presented to the legislature. independent board that will have ly during periods of economic Culture and Communications. discuss the bargains at the Society‘s first While much work remains to the power to review and. if war- recession. Also. a more exten- book sale held August 15 in the parking lot beside 5151 Yonge Street. be done. including the prepara- ranted. overturn local decisions. sive use of easements will help Bookworms lined the tables from the beginning to the end of this fundrais- tion of guidelines and regula- This policy marks a significant broaden the basis for protecting er that took in over $1,300.00 in sales. Proceeds go towards the new home tions. and direct negotiations departure from the current act tangible heritage assets. fund. (Photo courtesy of Lorraine Lowry.) with First Nations on issues of and responds to the concerns Committee members strongly concern to their communities. expressed by many heritage supported the need for better Port Hope the report represents a major groups that stronger measures educational programmes within portrayed step forward in the implementa- are required to prevent the con- the school system to encourage in new local history tion of a more effective and tinual loss of the province's built greater respect for. and under- comprehensive heritage heritage. policy standing of, the social, economic The Senior Researchers of the young men leaving for the for Ontario. The report also states that the and cultural benefits of heritage East Durham Historical Society World Wars; one of the In April of 1987. as new act will incorporate a conservation. The report also are launching the Society’s new provinces first switchboards. Chairman of Heritage Cornwall, broader definition of heritage deals with heritage custodial picture history, Hope and Its along with its operator plus

I submitted a brief resources including both “physi- to the facilities. such museums and Part, Two Centuries of Change many more. Heritage Policy Review cal and living heritage calling archives. the protection of on Friday, November 27. To obtain a limited edition for strong leadership from the resources” such as structures, archaeological reg- sites and the More of a collective family copy at a special pre—launch Province. along with the integra- natural areas. documents. arti- of ulation archaeological activity photograph album than a local price, forward your cheque or tion of heritage issues in munici- facts. songs. skills and tradi- trained by specialists. history in the traditional sense. money order in the amount of pal planning, and a designation tions. The report by the Ministers the book contains over 200 pic- $31.95 to the East Durham process that provided a greater Local advisory committees. Advisory Committee sets the tures never before published. Historical Society. Box 116, Port degree of protection. The demo- now known as LACAC’s, will parameters for a comprehensive The variety and scope of the Hope, Ontario LIA 3V9. After lition of the nationally designat- continue but will be restructured and important piece of legisla- photographs is wide-ranging November 27 the price increases ed Cornwall Capitol Theatre with wider powers to consult tion in that will set the course of covering barn building bees; to $39.95. the spring of 1991 underscored and inform the general public, heritage policy in Ontario for the the urgent need to correct these and deal directly with local foreseeable future. While many major weaknesses in the present councils. The report recom- improvements are contained in Archives of Ontario offers act. mends a dual process for identi- the report. much will depend on free The report by the Advisory fying heritage resources either the guidelines and regulations clinics Committee addresses through listing on each of a provincial accompanying a new act. As The Archives of Ontario will be offering free conservation these issues and adds inventory or actual designation. many well, the availability of provin- clinics until February 23, I993 at the Conservation Laboratory on other important features to a Local councils will be allowed cial resources including finan- the third floor of the Archives at 77 Grenville Street in Toronto. new heritage policy. The report to flag heritage resources of cial assistance and professional The clinics will take place every other Tuesday and are by recommends that all government interest to the community and, expertise, will be critical for the appointment only. Members of the general public, archivists and departments. commissions and where necessary, have them des- province’s ongoing commitment staff of other heritage organizations are welcome to use the ser- agencies be bound by the princi- ignated and entered on the to a revised heritage policy. vice. ples of a new act, with the provincial register. In addition. I encourage you to review the Conservators will provide conservation recommendations for Ministry of Culture and heritage resources will now be provisions outlined in the report any item on paper such as a document, map, photograph or work Communications serving as the graded on a scale of significance and inform your local MPP of of art. They will suggest preventive care and handling of archival lead department “evalu- which will help that will highlight assets the importance of proceeding collections, including storage, environment, exhibition and repro- ate the effectiveness of such of provincial, regional and local quickly with the new bill. We do duction methods. Conservation treatments cannot be undertaken. measures." significance, appro- determine not want to wait another five but referrals to other resources can be provided. The provincial government priate controls and ensure years and endure the loss of To book your appointment please contact the Archives of will lead example and ensure resources are directed in by a sys- more of our irreplaceable her- Ontario at (416) 327-1521 or 327-1522 betweencMonday and that the policies of depart- tematic manner. one itage resources before a new act Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 pm. The Advisory Committee is in place. Information wanted 1992 ~ Alan Ruffman of Geomarine Archival and Associates Ltd. in Halifax. Nova Archival Products ~ ~ Scotia is researching tsunamis Museum or tidal waves on the Great Storage,

Lakes. and is seeking informa- ....~e) tion on any documented events Equipment, Supplies ~~ describing such activity particu- H44;-end larly on Erie and Ontario. Mvmemu. .191-lrftvpiuvnvi Several incidents suggesting lluufierenv vim .\lum-»‘:.r(:r tidal wave activity have been MORE THAN 50 NEW ITEMS... cited in newspapers. The Daily British Whig of Kingston including AI'ChiV.’:lI't® products reported on Monday, May 25. 1925 that a tidal wave struck for conservation and restoration Lake Ontario the previous Saturday. Research however reveals this event was atmos- pherically—induced, or resulting from storm activity. A true tec- tonically-induced tsunami seems S3-uality Supplies ~

:3 C fixsmm to have never occurred. ~ >\’1 Ilmmn {¥.‘1f«?‘x'>a.X®Vfli\‘C’ 32.?-%‘h\‘c“i\I<-KS3? ~~ ~ ~ If you have any information IIIIBII IIIIIEIIII which would assist this research Writefor your free catalogue. please contact Alan Ruffman, VVhere quality counts

President, Geomarine 461 Homer Avenue. Toronto, Ontario M8W 4X2 (416) 252-3371 Associates Ltd.. SI 12 Prince Street. Box 41. Station M, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3} 2L4. 4 OHS BULLETIN Upcoming Events

advice for stocking the home Jacques LaRoche of Quebec dis- the 20th for Christmas in the

;?T’l‘OO-CHE-lnIE—t:lii—'E;S. wine cellar. Preregistration is cussing the principles, challenge Backwoods. Contact the Be sure and need to ensure the survival Museum at Orr and Meadow FACE. -tmizx required for all sessions. ‘iIPFlLE MY SKIN ES Museum from the of our sacred heritage. Wood Roads in Mississauga. ‘WE to visit the ‘2~BUT MY HEART lTE. 21st to the 24th for St. Mary’s Admission is free. Contact the (416) 822-4884. ALSO GIVE TO Hospital Festival of Trees and Chatham LACAC. 315 King FOR I Lights. Contact the Museum at Street West, Chatham N7M December 3 - 6: The 1917 CANADIAN PATRIOTIC 57 Erb Street West, Waterloo 5K8, (419) 436-3237. Explosion: Collision in Halifax N2L 6C2, (519) 885-1857. Harbour and its Consequences N D November /1: The Toronto commemorates the 75th November 5: The Grange pre- Historical Board and the anniversary of the explosion of ship Mont sents its Fall Luncheon Lecture Toronto chapter of the Imperial the ammunition Series beginning at 11:00 a.m. Order of the Daughters of the Blanc. which devastated much Author Mary Beacock Fryer Empire (IODE) present a of the north ends of Halifax and presents His Majesty’s Remembrance Day Service Dartmouth. This multidiscipli- Yankees - The United Empire honouring Canada's war dead at nary conference brings together Loyalists. On November 19 the Strachan Avenue Military existing and new research on the return to The Grange for another Cemetery. west of Historic Fort explosion. Contact The installment in the series: Myth York at 10:45 a.m. A proces- Gorsebrook Research Institute, Vs. Reality - The Irish, with sional begins at the entrance to Saint Marys University. speaker Professor Cecil Houston the Fort. Visit the Fort for com- Halifax. Nova Scotia B3H 3C9. of the History Department of plimentary refreshments and a (902) 420-5668. Erindale College. University of tour after the ceremony. Contact Toronto. The fee of $14.00 for the Historical Board at the December 12: The Scarborough members and $16.00 for non- Marine Museum. Exhibition Historical Museum presents a members includes lunch. For Place, Toronto M6K 3C3, (416) Victorian Christmas chil- tickets contact The Grange, c/o 392-6827. Ornament Workshop for The Art Gallery of Ontario, 317 dren ages 6 to 13. Enjoy the Dundas Street West, Toronto November 14, 15: The Art spirit and setting of Christmas MST 1G4, (416) 977-0414, Ext. Gallery of Ontario presents past while creating Victorian 263. AGOrgeous Garage Sale of Christmas crackers, clothespeg art-oriented objects from 10:00 angels and oriental lanterns. The November 5: The Heritage a.m. to 4:00 p.m. If you have session begins at 10:00 and ends Resources Centre of the any articles you would like to at 11:30 a.m. The cost is $6.00 University of Waterloo presents donate to this fundraiser, the per child. To preregister. Contact The Royal Ontario Museum, in co-operation with the Woodland Cultural Planning for World Heritage AGO would be appreciative. Suzanne Tate. On the 12th and Feathers: An Exhibition on Museum for the Centre in Brantford, is presenting Fluffs and Sites. The seminar explores and Contact the Art Gallery at 317 13th visit the the Symbols of Indianness. Opening November 7 the exhibit offers a First assesses how well the World Dundas Street West, Toronto Annual Christmas Open have been generated over Nations perspective on how Indian stereotypes Heritage Convention protects M5T 1G4, (416) 979-6661. House from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 how are reinforced and accepted and how these stereotypes how time, they outstanding heritage sites in p.m. each day. Discover one of us. The display continues until February influence and affect every Canada and other countries. December: Christmas Music Christmas was celebrated 19th 28. 1993. (Photo courtesy of the Royal Ontario Museum.) the Return to the Centre on Concerts by local choirs are century style. Contact November 20 for Heritage featured at The Seagram Museum, 1007 Brimley Road, Context. Museum on these six after- Scarborough MIP 3E8, (416) June - December 31: The Regional Art and Historical Planning in an Urban 16 and 20. 431- 3441. Anchorage, the newest addition Museums. This exhibit explores Explore the social, economic, noons: 2, 6, 9, 13, dimen- Take a quiet respite in the to the Bradley Museum, show- the use of Terra Cotta as a build- political and aesthetic Museum’s courtyard during this December 20: Experience a pio- cases Cottage Life, an exhibi- ing material in late 19th and sions of heritage planning in for month. Contact the neer winter at Lang Pioneer tion focusing on the historical early 20th century Ontario cities. The registration fee busy and Museum at 57 Erb Street West, Vi1lage’s Christmas Festival. development of cottage life and through photographs and archi- each workshop is $45.00, per- Waterloo N2L 6C2, (519) 885- Visit Father Christmas, make other recreational activities that tectural fragments. Contact enrolment is limited to 100 festive decorations and enjoy have taken place along the Mike Baker, Curator of sons. Contact Lisa Weber, 1857. music, horse and sleigh rides. shores of Lake Ontario within Regional History at 421 Ridout Heritage Resources Centre, Building December: Take a Candlelight Contact the Village at R. R. #3, the last century. Contact the Street North, London N6A 5H4, Environmental Studies Tour of the Bradley Museum on Keene KOL 2G0, (705) 295- Bradley Museum, Orr Road at (519) 672-4580. 1, University of Waterloo, 885- 8th or 15th. Return on 6694. Meadow Wood Road in Waterloo N2L 3G1, (519) the 1st, 746- Mississauga, (416) 822-4884. October - December 31: The 1211, ext. 2072, Fax (519) Hamilton Children’s Museum 2031. 0 and The August - November 15: Who presents Columbus Upcoming OHS was Jack? While the origin of Great Explorers, an exhibit and November 7, 1992 - February inter- For a First Nations the proper name is in dispute, programme for junior and 28, 1993: cover- the stereotyping the use of this word throughout mediate school children, perspective on Fluffs and our history has been common, ing the period from 1492 to the of Indians visit An Exhibition on from wagon jacks to jack ham- early 17005. Contact the Feathers: DATE WORKSHOP LOCATION Indianness at mers. Discover the answer to the Museum at 1072 Main Street the Symbols of The multi-faceted personality of the East, Hamilton L8M 1N6, (416) the Royal Ontario Museum. how stereo- word “jack” at the Joseph 549-9285. display, illustrating October 30 The Heritage of Ontario Peterborough been gen- Schneider Haus through an types of Indians have Cemeteries October - March 31 1993: Take erated over time, is organized by interactive exhibit of artifacts , October 31 New Partnerships in Campbellford and images designed for the a new look at the shapes, the Woodland Cultural Centre in Toronto’s A number of special Museum Interpretation: child in each of us. Contact the colours and images of Brantford. Alkin complementary events take First Nations Haus at 466 Queen Street South, port as photographer Gil Feathers Kitchener N2G 1W7, (519) 742- challenges your impressions of place while Fluffs and November 4 Let’s Bake Bread Almonte When the 7752. the waterfront in is being presented. November 5 Deck the Halls Almonte Unconventional Views: exhibition closes in February the

will circulate it across Our Marine Heritage is St. Catharines September - January /0, 1993: Toronto’s Waterfront in ROM November 7 behalf of the Enter The Writer’s World at Photographs. This exhibit, Canada on Disappearing This being held at the Marine Woodland Cultural Centre. Eldon House in London. November 14 Deck the Halls London 100 showcase of writing instruments Museum, showcases images of Contact the ROM at Toronto MSS November 21 Serve it Forth III! Timmins and related accessories from ships, cranes, ladders, cargo and Queen’s Park, Contact 2C6, (416)586-5551. past times recalls the days when other marine objects. November 22 Deck the Halls Timmins was an an and penman- the Toronto Historical Board at writing Southampton 8: The Chatham November 28 Deck the Halls ship was all-important. Contact the Marine Museum, Exhibition November presents a series of lec- Janette Veal at Eldon House, Place, Toronto M6K 3C3, (416) LACAC November 28 Deck the Halls/Serve it Wallaceburg 421 Ridout Street North, 392-6827. tures on Preserving Our Sacred Forth! The third install- London N6A 5114, (519) 672- Architecture. workshops, and others in 2:00 p.m. in St. For further information on these 4580. November: The Seagram ment, at Joseph’s Church, discusses the planning stages, please contact The Ontario Historical Museum presents a wide variety M2N Preserving Religious Society, 5151 Yonge Street, Willowdale, Ontario SP5, September - November 22: of wine seminars and tastings with Father (416) 226-9011 or Fax (416) 226-2740. Terra Cotta: Artful Deceivers on Thursday evenings, begin- Architecture Turmel and Father takes place at the London ning on the 5th with practical Claude SEPTEMBER — OCTOBER 5

The Ontario Historical Society welcomes new members

The Ontario Historical Markham: Sally Sheppard Toronto: Eileen Curwain; Society welcomes new members: North York: Shirley Clinkard; Marlene Clancy Diamond; John

C aledon East: Peter Elm Sheryl and John McLaren Graham; Helvi Hunter; Graycie Ottawa: Nicole Lesniak; Christine Lockett C hatham .' Mary Angela Tucker Brousseau;

Don Mills: Marion M. Feir; Dennis Lloyd: Stephane D. Waterloo: Lori Lynn Banks Mavis L. McDonald Perreault Willowdale.‘ Margaret M.

' . ]:,',rgr,].- Barbara and Bernie Penetangzushene: Catherine Kfiiflada

. Mccare Haskell Windsor." Melanie Townsend G”g[p}1_- Douglas and Laura Pf(']\'€I‘Il7g.' MUZZI Woodstock" Robyn Buffett Harding Pickle Lake: Joseph Horawski Kanata: Alan Dorward Scarborough.‘ Lillian F. Stock Out of Province: ~ London: Tom Ross Tobermory: Holly M. Dunham Montreal: John Oja @@MMUNlTY>

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OHS brings back some old favourites

The Ontario Historical Community for the Franco

Society is bringing back some Ontarian community. The result favourites from our publishing will be a bilingual version - one past. We are pleased to side English, the other French. announce that we have updated The Directory of Heritage and revised two of our popular Organizations and Institutions 15‘ ~ publications: Discovering Your in Ontario is also on the press. On Monday, August 3 the Huron County Historical Society, in co-operation with Natural Heritage/Natural History Community and the Directory This listing of approximately Inc. publishing company of Toronto, launched The Old Log School and Huron Old Boys in Pioneer Days. This re- of Heritage Organizations and 2000 historical societies, muse- publication of Goderich’s I939 folk history by Gavin Hamilton Green was the product of almost four years of Institutions in Ontario. ums, cultural and heritage orga- work. The launch, held at the Huron County Museum on North Street in Goderich, was followed by a tour of the Discovering Your Community, nizations is a must for anyone’s town square, led by Paul Carroll of the Huron County Historical Society. The tour retraced a short trip described by first published in 1984, is an library. Originally printed in Green in his book. Here Carroll points out one of the tour’s highlights. (Photo courtesy of Wes Rochester.) invaluable resource for teachers 1989, the second printing of the and youth leaders, packed with resource has been expanded to Ontario History Women ’s history commemorated activities and suggestions for include archives, cultural cen- _ developing local history projects tres and First Nations band focuses on women in October for young people. councils. in December To recognize the accomplish- tion, please see Jean Burnet’s In addition to producing the Both publications will be ments of Canadian women the overview of the issue on this publication in English, the OHS available early in 1993. For Jean Burnet, Editor By federal Department for the Pagé-) has entered into an agreement information on prices, please The December issue of Status of Women declared To receive your commemora- with Le regroupement des contact The Ontario Historical Ontario History focuses on October as Women’s History tive copy, please send $10.00 organismes du patrimoine fran- Society, 5151 Yonge Street, biographies of women. Guest month. for the single issue to the co-ontarien in Ottawa to trans- Willowdale, Ontario M2N SP5, editor, Dianne Hallman, of the In honour of the celebration Society. Make your cheque or late and adapt Discovering Your (416) 226-9011. Ontario Institute for Studies in The Ontario Historical Society money order payable to The Education has collected four will be publishing a special Ontario Historical Society. For articles which feature promi- Donors theme issue of Ontario History information on annual subscrip- nent women in Ontario’s past. on the province’s women in tion rates, please Contact the By Everette Moore and Pat Taylor The issue includes a study December. (For further informa- OHS. Elwood Jones, Co-Chairs, Janet Watt of Letitia Youmans, one of

OHS Fundraising Committee KYKAIK Ontario’s first temperance agi- tators and educators, by Sharon The Ontario Historical New Home Fund ANNOUNCING: A LIMITED FACSIMILE EDITION OF Anne Cook of the University Society gratefully acknowl- Sandra Beech of Ottawa. Rachel Gray pro- Toronto Illustrated edges the generous support of Jean Bumet 1893 vides an essay about her aunt, the following donors: Beatrice Chipper to commemorate the bicentennial of the Town of York. Alice Gray, who attended the Lois Chipper To be published Nov. 1, 1992. 240 pages, sewn, soft cover. Nancy Cunningham University of Toronto in the More than 150 illustrations. New Dorothy Duncan comprehensive index added. Peter Elms interwar years and became a Nancy Ironside, in memory of plus $2.50 postage and handling. Do not add CST. Marion Feir secondary school teacher. A Allan Ironside Order now from: Ontario John Graham third article examines Hanna Genealogical Society Helen Irwin Toronto Branch, Box 518, Station K, Toronto ON M4P 2G9 Pamela Graham Newcombe, a peace researcher Barbara Kane (Cheque or money order, "OGS Louise Griff and world federalist, by Lucille payable to Toronto Branch” must accompany Lorraine Lowry order. Allow 4 weeks for delivery. Prices effective 1/9/92 and subject Allan E. Haldenby Marr of to change.) Mavis McDonald, Canadian the University of Paul E. Heitel Waterloo. Laura Elizabeth Celebration Joseph Horawski McCully, an Jean Simmonds early feminist, is Lynn Lovekin the of Gavin Watt subject a fourth piece by Make History Joan Murray Sophia Sperdakos. Helen Myers Ontario History A number of books on Friesen Printers have put together an excellent John Snell, Canadian Endowment Plus women will be reviewed, along slide presentation showing the various steps of compiling Structural Restoration Ltd. Jean Bumet with several regular reviews. information and putting together a history book for your community. A THB Friesen representative is available to show it to presents . . . your committee or group of interested persons. The Toronto Historical Board presents the following special events at its sites from November There is no charge for this service. 18 to January 6. Dickens Christmas at Colborne Lodge Contact: Victorian Christmas at Mackenzie House Edwardian Christmas at Spadina Friesen Printers 225 Queen St., Chatham, From December 27 to January 6 all three sites wrap up the holiday season with Twelfth Night Ontario, N7M 2H2

celebrations. Children can enjoy some special hands-on activities. Contact the Board at the Marine Ph (519) 351-6137 Museum, Exhibition Place, Toronto M6K 3C3, (416) 392-6827. Lets Make History Together 6 OHS BULLETIN Museum News

Toronto’s Archaeological Resource Centre — an educational experience

By Jack Kohane response of educators, students eighth and most ambitious, is In the late 19th century, Gore residents of Gore Vale, and One of the most exciting and and the general public demon- the Gore Vale Site at today’s Vale underwent further renova- provide a rare opportunity to inspired educational experi- strated to governments and aca- Trinity-Bellwoods Park on tions and modifications by a learn more about everyday life ments in Canada is Toronto’s demics alike the need for Queen Street, the locale of the succession of owners. By the in the city's once rural hinter-

Archaeological Resource integrating archaeology into the former estate grounds of the 1920’s, it was used as a com- land and the changing lifeways Centre (ARC). Thousands of regular school curriculum. Honourable Duncan Cameron, munity centre and also served of Toronto residents over the students participate in making The most viable approach Secretary of the Legislative as the headquarters of the last 170 years." thrilling discoveries in a pro- was to set up a year—round pro- Assembly of Upper Canada. Kiwanis Boy’s Club of Canada. The Archaeological Re- gramme that is. literally, ground gramme so that research, con- Cameron had purchased the In 1926, it was demolished and source Centre plays an essential breaking. servation and excavations could land in 1819 and immediately covered by layers of landfill to role in preserving our rich her- The south wing of Danforth continue uninterrupted. Digging built the first brick house in the increase the size of the Park. itage. By taking students out of Collegiate and Technical could be intensively carried out city’s deeply forested west end, Peter Hamalainen, Site the classroom, putting them

Institute in downtown Toronto throughout the summer months where unbroken wilderness Director and senior archaeolo- into a realistic learning environ- has become the headquarters for by high school students and stretched from Gore Vale to gist on the project, reports that ment, and allowing them to dis- this bold venture. Utilizing sev- volunteers; the remainder of the Niagara. Cameron undoubtedly in their second year over cover and handle actual eral classrooms, the Centre con- year devoted to analysis and foresaw the rapid expansion of 100,000 artifacts of all descrip- artifacts for themselves, they sists of an artifact and conservation. Students in the Muddy York, and surmised that tions have been recovered. He can gain a sense of their own information display area, programme can earn a credit his property would eventually also notes that a great deal of past and an historical perspec- administrative and computer towards their graduation. Over increase in value a thousand- valuable material in excellent tive. Students and volunteers facilities, and an extensive its seven years of existence, the fold. condition has been found in alike develop a conviction that, resource library of books, films programme has become so pop- In its prime during the situ. through their personal efforts, “The and slides for use by teachers ular that courses of study have Cameron occupation, Gore Vale Hamalainen states that, they can play an integral part in and students. been expanded and digging sea- was an extensive rural estate excavation and analysis of the helping discover and preserve A state of the art laboratory sons extended to three or four with a three—storey house, sta- artifacts recovered will shed important elements of our col- is at the Centre’s heart. Here years on one site. bles and a glass conservatory. additional light on the former lective history. unearthed artifacts are cleaned, As an added bonus, excava- analyzed, catalogued and tions have become major tourist restored; interpretations are attractions. Each summer brings made, theories developed or thousands of onlookers who refuted. The lab provides stu- witness pieces of Toronto’s his- dents with an indepth exposure tory being brought to light. A to the real archaeological pro- Public Interpretive Unit is fession. always set up adjacent to each Funded by the Toronto dig site. Tours and information Board of Education and grants material are provided for the from the Ministry of Culture benefit of the many visitors. and Communications, ARC rep- The ARC’s first major pro- resents the first such permanent ject, started in 1985, was the facility in the North American Blackburn House Site, located ‘public education system, at the on the grounds of the present- pre—university level. day Sackville Public School. Seven professional archaeol- Research conducted prior to the ogists make up the research dig indicated that a prosperous team, each possessing specific 19th century family had lived expertise and a wide range of there. The owner, it was later experience gained from work- learned, was Thornton ing on other projects around the Blackburn who listed himself as world. “Cabman, Gentleman, The ARC Programme was Coloured”, in the 1846 City initiated in 1985 in response to Directory. Research showed the growing urgency to recover that Thornton Blackburn was historically significant sites the very first of 50,000 runaway before the frenzied pace of slaves to come to Canada via Toronto's Archaeological Resource Centre is currently excavating the Gore Vale Site, located in Trinity- urban development obliterated the Underground Railroad. Bellwoods Park on Queen Street. Here a student keeps a watchful eye for possible artifacts. (Photo courtesy of them forever. The remarkable The current project, ARC’s Jack Kohane.)

Vanishing trade of coopering featured on video THB offers new group programmes The Whitchurch-Stouffville Over the past three years the The video, available for this winter, will com- ‘William Museum is producing a video Museum has presented an active sale The Toronto Historical lived. Take Lyon pliment exhibits, lectures, Mackenzie’s Toronto’ as well, this fall on the vanishing trade exhibit on coopering. Volunteer Board is offering several new pro- of coopering or barrel—making. tradesman Dan Zaroski has cre- school and outreach programmes, tours and activi- and see the Toronto the first guided With the assistance of a ated a workshop in which he grammes. ties for groups at its historic mayor knew on this walking tour of the Market Reflections ‘92 Grant from the shares his knowledge and inter- For further information, sites. Ministry of Culture and prets this vanishing art. and to order your copy, please Historic Fort York features Gallery area. Investigate Spadina, the 1866 estate of Communications, the Museum Through exhaustive research Contact Andrea Wilson, two new activities. valu- The Whitchurch— early Toronto history by touring the Austin Family, invites you will make a 14 minute video on Mr. Zaroski has compiled Curator, Stouffville Museum, R. R. #1, the 19th century garrison, lis- to step into Edwardian elegance the skill and technique of mak- able information that the L0H tening to period music and as you visit the restored draw- ing various kinds of barrels and Museum will utilize in the pre- Gormley, Ontario 1G0, 727-8954. watching a musket demonstra- ing, billiard and palm rooms. casks. sentation. (416) tion. The Fort also invites you You can also roam through to exercise while you learn sev- Toronto’s only restored Thames Art Gallery receives good news eral early 19th century dances. Edwardian gardens as your Colborne Lodge in High group tours the grounds and invites enjoy the house, and has tea in the sun- The Thames Art Gallery community and its ability to ful- expenses for exhibiting their Park you allow- charm of the Lodge and sample room. Just steps from Spadina is located in Chatham has recent- fil the goals of its project. The work. The maximum guided visit the funds able grant for each artist is home baking from the historic Casa Loma. Take a ly received good news regard- Art Gallery will utilize kitchen. On a guided walking of both estates on this tour. ing its grants for 1992/1993. for its Arts and Ideas Discussion $1,000.00. tour will learn about rare All tours can be tailored to Early in August the Gallery Series that will commence this For further information on you plant the Hillside Gardens, suit the special interests of your received a Special Project fall. application criteria, please life, Pond and of course group. For information on times, Assistance Grant of $1,000.00 The Gallery also was contact Sheelagh Carroll-de Grenadier Lodge. fees and availability, please con- from the Ontario Arts Council. advised of an increase in its Sousa, Gallery Curator, The Colborne 75 At the 1859 home of tact Sandra Molyneaux at the A jury of peers selected from Exhibition Assistance Grant Thames Art Gallery, Toronto’s first mayor, William Toronto Historical Board, the province assessed 21 appli- from $3,900.00 to $4,275.00. William Street North, learn Marine Museum, Exhibition cations on the basis of each The funding allows the Gallery Chatham, Ontario N7M 4L4, Lyon Mackenzie, you will this leader of the 1837 Place, Toronto, Ontario M6K gallery’s commitment to its to assist local artists with (519)354-8338. how Rebellion in Upper Canada 3C3, (416) 392-6827. SEPTEMBER — OCTOBER 7 From the Bookshelf

By Jim Clemens, This Green & Pleasant The Way It Was in the South, Gravenhurst, Ontario Perky, the inventor of Shredded Here Bookshelf Editor Land: Chronicles of Cavan Ottawa Valley. By Brenda Lee- POC 1G0.) Wheat, to Marilyn Monroe. Township. Edited by Quentin Whiting. Deep River: Townsend Since the fall of 1989, mem- also are engrossing stories of the The Cordwainer Brown. Millbrook: Millbrook Books. 1992. 181 pp. bers of The Kilworthy Historical great cataract from its formation $25.00 paper. Committee have been collecting through its backward movement The Cordwainer’s Scrapbook. and Cavan Historical Society. Illustrations. 1990. 466 pp. Illustrations. (Available from the author. Box and compiling stories, illustra- over 12,000 years from By Lloyd Cartwright. 1991. 152 $25.00 cloth. (Available from 467. Deep River, Ontario K0] tions, maps and diaries about the Queenston to its present site. But pp. Illustrated. $18.()0 paper (by the publisher, R. R. #3. 1P0.) people and places of Kilworthy Niagara is more that a collection mail, includes postage and han- Millbrook, Ontario LOA 1G0.) From the winner of the first Country over the past 130 years. of heroes and villains, daredevils dling.) (Available from the This Green & Pleasant Land Joseph Brant Award. presented The result is A Legacy Almost and eccentrics. The three-century author, Box 1045, Walkerton, gathers together the narratives of the OHS in 1987. comes this Lost. story of how humans trans- Ontario NOG 2V0.) by the early schools. the chapels new book that concentrates on formed a great natural wonder This new book is a collection and churches, the farms. mills, pictorial records of scenes. peo- into a theatrical backdrop and of 200 columns written by Lloyd taverns and roads, the militia. ple. events and occupations that created “the genie of electricity” Cartwright under the name. “The Pierre noted sons and daughters, the have disappeared from the that turned out to be the worst Cordwainer", for the Walkerton railroads, lodges. sports, the Ottawa Valley. The illustrations polluter on the continent. has a Herald Times over the past 11 Cavan Blazers, entertainment are accompanied by brief stories. resonance for the present day. years. The columns describe life and many other topics. Also most of which have been pub- in Walkerton and environs over Shipping included are 130 family histo- lished at greater length in news- the past 130 years but the major- Shipping Literature the harking back to pio- papers and in periodicals over of focus on the period since ries, many ity Great Lakes: A Catalogue of neer days. The whole book is the last 30 years. 1900. Mr. Cartwright describes Publications, 1852- lavishly illustrated with pho- Company local institutions such as 1990. Compiled Le tographs and maps. by Roy schools. the post office, railway Barnett. East Lansing: Michigan stations. restaurants. arenas. the TORONTO PLACES State University Press. 1992. 165 Creamery and factories as well as pp. $24.95 (U.S.) cloth. local residents and events like (Available from the publisher. floods. fires. blizzards and even 1405 South Harrison Road. Suite an earthquake. The information 25, Manly Miles Building, East for the articles came from inter- Lansing, Michigan 48823-5202. views with Walkerton residents Niagara: A History of the U.S.A.) and personal research. The book Falls. By Pierre Berton. Toronto: This book identifies about 80 is filled with many photographs McClelland & Stewart, 1992. percent of all the literature ever of the buildings and people. The 480 pp. Illustrations. $29.95 issued by the shipping compa- Cordwainer’s Scrapbook pro- cloth. (Available from the pub- nies that plied our inland seas. vides an excellent look at past lisher. 21 Sackville Street, Historians. librarians, business life in an Ontario farming and Ur-nttrn-3 lanitw ‘Hill .\'u-mi I-'\"m« Toronto, Ontario M5A 3E1.) scholars. book dealers, maritime

ti;-m l.Ill.lI(lI.|lI \11\l|t|l.l.lrl\z' ll.4llIA‘Y1m*hli\lI't I ma luwl.VK\tirl.‘l'l.\ small manufacturing communi- \t .uu| Pierre Berton”s sweeping his- enthusiasts. travel specialists, ty. (J. D. T.. Toronto) and the general inquis- tory of Niagara Falls is crammed collectors McQuesten Toronto Places: A Context with the kind of unlikely charac- itive public will find in this vol- ume a source of data that will for Urban Design. Photographs ters that his readers have come to Thomas Baker McQuesten: ~ ~ help them in their endeavours. by Geoffrey James and Steven expect. ranging from Henry Public Works, Politics and The Old Log School. By Evans. Edited by Marc Baraness Imagination. By John Best. Gavin Hamilton Green. Toronto: and Larry Richards. Toronto: Hamilton: Corinth Press, 1991. Editor’s notes Natural Heritage/Natural History The City of Toronto and the 224 pp. Illustrations. $32.95 lnc., 1992. 191 pp. Illustrations. University of Toronto Press. Book Environmental Assessment and cloth. (Available from the pub- The Canadian $12.95 paper. (Available from 1992. 107 pp. Illustrations. Heritage in Canada ($12.00) lisher. 101 Melrose Avenue Information Centre has informed the publisher. Box 69. Station H. $5().00 cloth. (Available from Water Diversions and Export: South. Hamilton, Ontario L8M us of the publication of the first Toronto, Ontario M4C 5H7.) the publisher. 10 St. Mary Street. Learning from Canadian 2Y7.) ever History Theme Catalogue. Green’s Toronto, Ontario M4Y 2W8.) Gavin Hamilton comprehensive collection Experience, I 992 ($30.25) Thomas Baker McQuesten is This (I862-1961) writings describe Toronto Places celebrates 25 Landscape Ecology: A Selected the story of the father of the of over 100 titles on Canadian the colourful sometimes wily of the best examples from Annotated Bibliography - Initial modern highway system in history represents publishers ways of pioneer history in Toronto's heritage of architec- Review ($18.00) Ontario who oversaw the con- from across the country. The Colborne Township and Huron tural and landscape design as Preparing for a Shoreline struction of the Queen Elizabeth first ten copies are free; more County. Originally published in chosen an international jury. by than ten are 15 cents each plus Management Plan for the Saugeen Way, Canada‘s first super high- 1939. this expanded and newly These places are the foundation Valley Conservation Authority way. McQuesten also commis- shipping and GST. To receive estab- designed edition offers the read- of the Context collection, ($12.00) sioned international bridges: the your free copy. contact the er a unique opportunity to lished by the City of Toronto to Resource Survey of the Lake Ivy Lea, Bluewater and Centre at 260 King Street East, explore the change and develop- recognize achievement in urban Huron Coast: Technical Notes Rainbow. all aimed at providing Toronto. Ontario MSA 1K3. presents each ment of a region and its people design. The book ($15.00) majestic gateways for American 1 have written before of my the places in stunning pho- over a span of some 130 years. of A friend of mine is preparing tourists. He was a founder of the delight in catalogues. Two 1992 The reader is carried from tographs. An introductory essay a book on places of historical. Royal Botanical Gardens in fall catalogues from publishers chuckles to tears as she or he by Marc Baraness explains the technological or natural Hamilton, developed the Niagara recently crossed my desk: The cultural, meets friends from the past and Context project. Larry Richards importance in Canada. The book Parks system. and built parks in Boston Mills Press, 132 Main events unfold. Vintage pho- expands the report of the jury in will provide information to par- his native Hamilton. His life pro- Street. Erin, Ontario NOB 1T0; “Toronto’s tographs of old-timers and land- his essay Treasury”. ents on places of educational vides an interesting study not and Natural Heritage/Natural award-winning marks, a glossary of out—of-use and describes the value visit with their children only of public works. but also of History Inc.. Box 69. Station H. to words and phrases, a site refer- places. Five distinguished when travelling across this coun- Ontario’s politics in the first half Toronto, Ontario M4C 5H7. ence list, and a biographical pro- Toronto authors: Barry To have museum or of the 20th century. A full The Heritage Resource try. your file of the author are just some Callaghan. Austin Clarke. historic/heritage site considered review of this book will appear Centre, Environmental Studies of the additions complimenting Katherine Govier, M. T. Kelly for inclusion in this volume, in a future issue of Ontario Building 1, Room 345. time and place and Josef Skvorecky. have each this account of a University of Waterloo. please send information about Hismry. ( C. B.. Hamilton) that should not be forgotten. contributed an essay. They write Waterloo. Ontario N2L 3G1. the location to E. J. Abeles. 148 about the meaning of the city announces some new publica- Willow Farm Lane. Aurora. and its public places. about the THE \V \.N' L4G 6K4. 841- HIS GREEN \\.\Y [T tions for 1992: Ontario (416) IN 'l‘ll role of urban design in creating Ii Signposts for the Future: 7078. PLEASANT ()’l"l".-»\\\'.—\ V \l.l,lC\' an authentic public realm, and LAND about the places within Toronto that matter to them. (‘hron iclcs of Cavan ‘lownsh ip flferitage (Books Almost Lost Old, Rare and Out-of-Print A Legacy Almost Lost: An Books and Pamphlets on Anthology of Kilworthy Country. By The Kilworthy Ontario and Canadian History Historical Committee. Kilworthy: The Kilworthy Catalogues Free on Request Historical Committee, 1992. 500 pp. Illustrations. $22.95. 866 Palmerston Avenue (416) 533-6816 |lRl:\ll \ ll,l'-\\ lll'| I\(. (Available from The Book Store. Toronto, Ontario M6G 2S2 Box 2070. 190 Muskoka Road 8 OHS BULLETIN

A letter to our President Pin us on!

Show your interest in Ontario’s history and heritage by wearing an OHS pin. July 27, 1992. The Ontario Historical Society’s crest has been repro-

duced in exact detail on a three—quarters inch in diameter

blue and white lapel pin. This fine piece of jewelry sells for $4.00 each by mail, including postage and handling, or $3.00 if you purchase one in person. The pins are avail- Mr. Dennis Carter-Edwards President able from the OHS office or at any of our special events Ontario Historical Society and workshops. 5151 Yonge Street Toronto, Ontario Wear your enthusiasm for Ontario’s past with pride. MZN SP5 Pin us on!

Dear Dennis:

Since leaving the Executive of the Society a couple of years ago, I have until today resisted the temptation to write offering advice on the business of the Society. Heritage Canada and Canada Post A recent action of the Executive does however provide me with co-operate for Heritage Day a compelling reason to write expressing my point of view.

The action to which I refer came to my attention through the Heritage Canada and Canada Both organizations will tar— most recent "Bulletin" and, is of course, the acquisition of Post Corporation will be work- get the country’s students in an a new home for the Society. This issue has been high on the Society's agenda for many years and even in my memory, ing together to celebrate effort to promote an awareness presidents and members of the Board have devoted countless Heritage Day 1993. The nation- of the development of our hours to the search for suitable accommodation. al heritage organization will be national postal system and its To those of us who remember Forest Hills School and the working in partnership with the impact on our everyday lives. nail biting times wondering just when 5151 Yonge Street would postal system to develop next In addition to distributing fall prey to the developers, acquisition of 34 Parkview seems year’s almost too good to be true. I therefore want to express my Heritage Day poster. Heritage Day posters and the thanks to you and the Board for putting an end to uncertainty In 1993 Canada Post accompanying teachers guides for many years to come. I know that I speak for many other Corporation will be celebrating members when I say "Keep up the Good Work". to schools across Canada, 300 Years of Postal Heritage Canada and Canada Communications in Canada. Post will send complimentary The poster, produced by Yours sincerely, copies to municipalities, Heritage Canada each year, will libraries and the heritage orga- focus attention on the leading nization’s members. role Canada Post plays in For further information advancing postal technology J.w.A. Bonser please contact Veronica throughout the world. In Vaillancourt, Canada, mail delivery has Director, Canadian Heritage evolved from the earliest mes- Network, sengers of New France to the Heritage Canada, Box 1358, high tech, computer—automated Station B, Ottawa, Ontario K1P processing of the future. 5R4, (613) 237- 1066.

Visit Gibson House for a Country Celebrate your Windsor roots Christmas

The Essex County Branch of today’s greater Windsor, able addition to the history of Take some time out of your The weekend of December 5 the Ontario Genealogical encompassing the City of Windsor and will be preserved busy schedule during and 6 are special times at the Society is sponsoring My Windsor and the former areas for future generations. Christmas and visit The Gibson House when the entire family Centennial Ancestor in cele- of the Towns of Sandwich, To receive your kit, please House in North York for a can participate in the creation bration of Windsor‘s 100th Walkerville, Ford City/East send $15.00 to the Essex quiet reminder of how the fes- of such Christmas gifts as anniversary. Windsor, Ojibway, Riverside County Branch OGS tive season was celebrated in pomanders and paper chains. years gone If your roots go back to 1892 and the annexed portions of Centennial Project, Box 2063, by. The Gibson House, located Country Christmas begins Windsor, the project invites you both Sandwich West and East Walkerville Station, Windsor, at 5172 Yonge Street in North hon- at the House on November 23 to apply for a certificate to Townships. Ontario NSY 4R5. All applica- York, just a few short steps our ancestor. Anyone For $15.00 will receive tions must be postmarked and continues until December your you by north of the North York Centre directly descended from a an application kit which December 31, 1992. 23. During that time you can subway station, is, open Windsor resident of 1892 is includes a how-to guide for tour the historic 1851 house Monday to Friday, 9:30 a.m. to welcome to apply for this per- local family history research decorated with boughs of cedar 5:00 p.m. and weekends, noon manent remembrance of their and the charts necessary for and pine. Discover the Scottish to 5:00 pm. family history and the Windsor completing your application traditions of holiday baking, For further information Centennial. and the certification. All data gift giving and celebration. A please contact the House at For the purposes of this pro- furnished by applicants as proof taste of shortbread and a cup of 225-0146. ject, the boundaries are those of of their lineage will be a valu- cider complete the experience. (416) — Huronia Canadiana ISSN 0714-6736 Editor: Metibeth Clow “From the Bookshelf" Editor: Jim

1 The OHS Bulletin is the Books bimonthly Clemens newsletter of The Ontario Historical Printer: Hartley Gibson Company Society. 5151 Yonge Street, Willowdale, Limited Ontario M2N SP5. (416) 226-9011, Fax Specializing in out-of-print Canadian Books, (416) 226-2740. Publication dates for The members of the Executive 1992 are February, April, June, August, Pamphlets & Periodicals on Canadian History, Committee of The Ontario Historical October and December. Copy is due the The several classes of membership in the Society are: Dennis Carter-Edwards, Biography & Exploration including: first day of January, March, May, July, Society are: lndividual/Institutional $15.00; President; Kenneth McLaughlin, First September and November. Family $18.00; Sustaining $50.00; Life Vice President; Janet Cobban, Second - - Vice President: Jeanne Hughes, Pas! Ontario Local History Native Peoples Enquiries concerning submissions and $300.00; Patron $500.00; Benefactor $1000.00: Affiliated Societies $35.00. Presiderzt; James Clemens, Treasurer; - - advertising rates should be directed to CanadianpNorth Western Canadiana Judy McGoniga1, 5e('rerur'y; Donald The Ontario Historical Society. 5151 Membership is open to all individuals and Akenson, Christopher Andreae, Rowena Yonge Street, Willowdale. Ontario M2N societies interested in the history of

Ontario. The OHS Bulletin is sent free of Cooper, Mary Lou Fox, Elwood Jones. Huronia-Canadiana Books 5P5, (416) 226-901 1. charge to all members of the Society. The Everette Moore. Legal Advisor: David (Helen & John Wray) Unsolicited manuscripts are welcome. Society's quarterly scholarly journal, McFa1l. Execulive Direclo/‘: Dorothy Duncan. (705) 435-7255 but cannot be returned unless accompa- Ontario History. is available to member nied by a stamped, self-addressed enve- individuals for $21.40 per member Box 685, Alliston, Ontario year, lope. The views expressed by the organizations and institutions and non- The Ontario Historical Society grateful- LOM 1A0 contributors and advertisers are not nec- member individuals for $32.10 and to non- ly acknowledges the support of essarily those of The Ontario Historical member organizations and institutions for the Ministry of Culture and Catalogues Free on Request Society. $42.80. Communications.