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Cultural Celebrations in "First Nations Celebrations and Ontario takes place on Friday. Revitalization". with samples of September 22 and Saturday, First Nations fare. September 23 at the Brockville On Saturday. Jeanne Hughes. Museum. If you want to learn former Curator of Black Creek more about the origins and Pioneer Village explores the history of the customs, traditions origins and history of some other and celebrations of friends, neigh- Canadian celebrations in "Old bours and the community. and get World Beginnings“. Dr. Jean some great ideas and suggestions Burnet. author of “Coming you can use to research. interpret Cuna(I'ian.s"'.' An lnIroclu('Iion to and present these celebrations in 1/10 History of C anudu ’s Peoples your museum. historical society, takes a look at the customs and school. youth group. church, traditions brought by the new- community and family. then plan comers to Ontario in her session. Welcome Marilyn Mushinski and to be at this seminar in “Celebrations of the Newcomers Brockville. in the 19th and 2()th Centuries". Naomi Alboim Nora Bothwell, Executive Local author and historian. Dr. Director of the Ogemawahj Tribal Glenn Lockwood, examines The Honourable Marilyn serving as alderman and coun- Naomi Alboim, who was the Council. is the keynote speaker where and how to research cele- Mushinski, (left) recently elected cillor for Scarborough’s Ward 5 former Deputy of Citizenship. on Friday evening. discussing brations in “Cultural Celebrations to the Ontario Legislature in June. from 1982 to I994. She held Before Citizenship, she held posi- Research Tips". Dorothy Duncan. has been appointed Minister of positions on a number of com- tions at the Ontario Women‘s Executive Director of the OHS. Citizenship, Culture and mittees including planning. Directorate. leads you on an exploration of Recreation by Premier Mike building and parks and culture. The Ontario Historical Society "Ontario's Changing Food Harris. She also served on the welcomes the new Minister and INSIDE Traditions and Customs", and Before entering politics on the Scarborough Museum Board. as Deputy Minister. and looks introduces the many different provincial level. the MPP for the representative from City forward to continuing a long part- cuisines you will discover at the Scarborough—Ellesmere was Council from 1985 to l99|. nership of preserving Ontario‘s SPECIAL International Lunch. active in municipal politics. The new Deputy Minister is heritage. FEATURES You are invited to bring a description of a celebration

Calling all cook book important to you or your family. par- Success in North Bay enthusiasts! ...... p.8 and share it with the other ticipants in a workshop where Can you help the girl By Pam Handley, former Heritage Musical outlined the Historian. spoke on Cele- you will develop the skills for guides? ...... p.3 Curator, North Bay Area objectives of the Society. then brations of the Workers in designing new programmes. Celebrate Canadian Museum led the choir in some delightful Northern Ontario noting that The registration fee is $25.00 architectural heritage p.5 renditions of French songs. both many picnics and parades that for members of the OHS or the The Ontario Historical old and new. Dorothy Duncan of are held are a reinforcement of Congratulations Brockville Museum and $40.00 Society. the Voyageur Heritage the OHS brought Ontario’s identity for many labour Jean Burnet ...... p.5 for non-members. and includes a Network and the North Bay Changing Food Traditions to life groups. A panel discussion fea- Don’t miss our kit of resource materials. Friday Area Museum recently put on with wonderful stories about tured the Finnish community lucky draw! ...... p.3 evening tastes and the a workshop to end all work- various foods and the people with Professor Oiva Sarranen International Lunch. Gardens of the shops in North Bay. Cultural who ate them. Lunch consisted of Laurentian University in Copies of My Cultural golden age ...... p.8 Celebrations in Ontario was of dishes representing all the Sudbury. the Italian commu- Handbook will be available at a an outstanding success various cultures on the agenda. with Bruno Zano of the Information wanted ...... p.2 truly nity discount at the seminar. This col- with excellent speakers. invig- Dorothy served sweet treats. Davedi Club in North Bay and Niagara College offers lection of papers explores the orating music, delicious food while the Davedi Male Choir Dr. Tim Begin, representing new programme ...... p.5 wealth of celebrations that take and an enthusiastic audience. entertained with Italian and the Ukrainian community. place in Ontario, from their Reprint of 1815 Times....p. 8 Randy Sawyer opened with English serenades. Participants came together origins and history to how to Thank you to the OHS p.2 First Nations Celebrations and Dr. Gabriele Scardellato of to form a circle (referring to research and present programmes the importance of the Circle. the Multicultural History Society Randy Sawyer”s talk). which

Trenton Town Hall . based on these customs. My which has no beginning and no of Ontario said we are a growing helpful in encouraging gets facelift p;5 proved Cultural Handbook is presented end, and all in the Circle are and developing nation as we con- even the shyest to voice their in a looseleaf binder so that equal. Therese Callahan, tinue to speak to each other thoughts and personal stories further information can be added his- REGULAR - President, La Société through our celebrations. Rick about celebrations in 20th and revisions to current material FEATURES. torique du Nipissing et Stow, Broadcaster and Labour century Ontario. can be made. The binder regu-

0 larly sells for $10.00 ($l3.00 by

Acrossletltellrovince p.3 . mail). but is available at the The Ontario Historical Societv Cemetery news.....;’,~...... ‘ p.8 seminar only for $5.00. M A l L 3 POST E 34 Parkview Avenue Cnnallil Pun Cnlnmlllmi /Snell clnrmlnrmli (In: vnulu Executive Directofis - For further information on Pusmun gmnl Port pay Willowclale, Ontario Cultural Celebrations in Ontario. Leltermail Poste~Lellre report...... p.2 please contact Rob Leverty or M2N 3 Y2 From Bookshelf p.7 E1 7075 the ...... SCARBOROUGH Lorraine Lowry at the OHS, 34 Museum News p.6 ...... Parkview Avenue, Willowdale.

0ntan'0yHi.story...... p.5 Ontario M2N 3Y2, (416) 226- 90| fax 226-2740 President’s message ...... p.3 I, (4l6) or Bonnie Burke at the Brockville Upcoming events ...... p.4 Museum. 5 Henry Street. We gratefully Brockville. Ontario K6V 6M4.

acknowledge ...... p.5 (613) 342-4397. Welcome new Seminars also take place

members ...... p.5 October 27 and 28 in Thunder November Workshops ...... p.4 Bay. 17 and 18 in Midland and in Metropolitan Toronto early next year. 2 OHS BULLETIN

Executive Director’s report

the end of the By Dorothy Duncan, OHS Act. Send your comments to the completed by year. that is known today as Ontario. railway camps. banquets and Executive Director Minister of Citizenship. Culture Then, the final plantings and land- The Board of Directors of the grand dinners, pot luck suppers, and Recreation, The Honourable scaping will be completed. OHS accepted the invitation, and the Depression years. farmers for this final phase How Much Has It Cost? Marilyn Mushinski, with a copy Fundraising so May 2, 3 and 4 will find us at markets. airline meals and more On July 10. 1995, the heritage to the OHS and we will highlight is going ahead apace. with two the Radisson Hotel Ottawa Centre will be highlighted. community in Ontario marked the your concerns at upcoming meet- successful book sales. Tea on the exploring Consuming Passions Frits Marechal. the Executive ninth anniversary of the attempts ings with Ministry staff. Verandah. the sale of lucky draw II: Feeding the Multitudes. We Chef of the Radisson. will not by the Province of Ontario tickets for the artifacts donated will feature speakers, site visits, only be a speaker. but will also (through its various Ministries of Coach House Restoration by Mary Lou Fox, and plans for publications and programmes that open his kitchens for tours. This Culture) to develop a new Ontario The restoration of the dairy the Coach House Auction of look at the care and feeding of promises to be a great conference Heritage Act. and stable on the John McKenzie Antiques and Collectibles later large groups of people. Special so reserve May 2. 3 and 4. I996 As you, our members know. property is finished. and those two this year. Our thanks go out to anniversaries of the First Nations, for a visit to Ottawa and an excit- there is now another draft being little buildings are looking very everyone who has made a dona- the meals in lumber. mining and ing culinary experience. circulated. If you do not have a chipper indeed. The volunteer gar- tion. or is planning to make one. copy of A New Ontario Heritage dening committee has met several to this project. Act: A Draftfor Discussion. Call times since my last report to I Allen Tyyska at (416) 314-7164 compare and exchange research To Ottawa in 1996 and request one. Read it with care notes, plants. seeds and ideas. The Coalition of Heritage for there are still errors, omissions They have also held some Organizations of Ottawa (CHOO) and some very strange sugges- working sessions and. as a result. extended an invitation to the OHS tions concerning Ontario‘s several of our flower beds are a to bring the 1996 Annual Conf- heritage. riot of colour. The restoration of erence to Ottawa and revisit the

The OHS also believes that the coach house is about to begin topic of the history of food and

Regulations are a must for this and it is our hope that it will be beverage traditions in this area

Thank you to the OHS

When the John Graves Simcoe Excellence. Dwayne has sent the Secondary School. I was proud to

Association amalgamated with the OHS a letter of thanks. receive this award as I know that OHS in l992. we continued to there were very many excellent

award medals to the outstanding students considered for it. and I students at the high schools in Dear Mrs. Duncan: am thankful that the selection Ontario named after Simcoe. Thank you for your support of committee chose me to be the

At the end of this academic graduating high school students. This recipient. Truly. l appreciate your

year. our Treasurer James Clemens year I was privileged to win the John support and recognition. Thank presented Dwayne Strcsman of Graves Simcoe Award of Excellence. you once again.

Governor Simcoe Secondary For me. it was a very special honor

School in St. Catharines with the and an excellent way for me to end Sincerely. John Graves Simcoe Award of my five years at Governor Simcoe Dwayne Stresman

Information wanted

Sir John Johnson into a prisoner of war internment remember the Don Valley camp

The Sir John Johnson camp that was located on its site and newspaper records confirm

Research Committee is interested (67 Pottery Road in East York) its existence. but the site. proba- in receiving any written or oral during World War ll. The camp bly a branch camp of a larger history on the Sir John Johnson was composed of four huts or institution. does not appear in House located in Williamst<)wn. barracks and was destroyed by official lists of major POW Ontario. fire in March of 1946. only a few camps or detention centres.

On May 19. 1995. the Historic months after it was vacated. If you have information in

Sites and Monuments Board of Possibly as many as l()() German any form about this camp, or

Canada unveiled a plaque com- prisoners were housed at the site know someone who does. «.4 IV memorating the national and sent to work at the Don please contact Susan Hughes. Piano for Sale: Rare antique seven foot Steinway grand. Built in 1869; architectural significance of this Valley Brick Works. Todmorden Mills Museum. one hundred percent restored in 1995. Features: Brazilian rosewood cabinet; ornate carved legs, cheeks and lyre; ivory keys. $35,000.00. house owned by the first Todmorden Mills has found 850 Coxwell Avenue. East York. Contact (416) 535-0013. Superintendent-General of Indian the topic a challenge to research. Ontario M4C 5R1. (416) 396- Affairs. Within the centre of this Some former area residents 2819. structure is one of the oldest buildings standing in Ontario. The original five-bay Georgian section was built between 1784 and 1792 as part of a mill site NEW FOR developed by Sir John Johnson A SDGEV PAGE to encourage Loyalists to reset- tle along the St. Lawrence River SUPPLEMENT TO THE after the American Revolution. 1994-95 CAMLOGUE Hugh MeGillis, wintering partner of the North West Company. pur- 7 chased the house around IS I E!» and retired to the area. It is KIQFHIVAL & W believed that the current two-bay western addition was constructed CONSERVATTON during his ownership. John :3 MeGillis Q.C. inherited the prop- Write or call ~ is . erty upon his uncle”s death in ~ MATIERI./XLJS 1848. During the l860's, a gothic revival wing was added to the for your FREE now! east side. An oil painting of Sir John Johnson. which hung in the house. was donated to a museum. The specific details of the trans- action. however, remain unknown. assist the mttenn If you can tnnn Committee. please contact Box \ 217. Williamstown. Ontario KOC Where quality counts. ~ 2J0. or telephone (613) 347- 3397. 1-800-871-2397 Prisoner of War Camp Telephone: 1-800-268-2123 Fast Fax: The Todmorden Mills 461 Horner Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M8W 4X2 Museum is conducting research JULY - AUGUST 3

Across the Province President’s message By Jane Errington, Chair, innovative fundraising initiatives Pie Social at the Andrew’s Parish Local Societies and Dorothy that have made up the “Campaign Hall, September 30 at 7:30 p.m.

Duncan, OHS Executive for the Colours” contact: Old Fort Commander R. J. Williamson will By Judy McGonigal, OHS and their squared-timber con-

Director Niagara, Box 169, Youngstown, tell the “Untold Story of the War President struction expertise. New York, 14174-0169. of 1812". At the Timber Village Members of the Toronto and From the Newcastle Village West Lincoln Historical In today’s times of restraint Museum in Blind River, staff York Division of the Canadian and District Historical Society Society has purchased the and retrenchment, the efforts of and volunteers are saving Railroad Historical Association comes a reminder that the heritage Smithville Railway Station and volunteers in heritage preser- dollars by joining forces to are looking forward to the Fall centre in the Community Hall is plans to have a local information vation activities are increasingly apply the primer coat to newly- Foliage Excursion on September open Tuesday mornings from 9:30 and heritage resource centre important. We may well be in constructed exhibit and meeting 30, when they will travel to Bath, to 11:30, and by appointment. For located there. If you have family, need of more neighbourhood space. New York to ride the Champagne further information, call (905) church or local history records and community involvement Further south in Willowdale, Train through the Finger Lakes 987-5411 or write the Newcastle that could be included, contact reminiscent of that expressed at at the John McKenzie House, District. Information: (416) 368- and District Historical Society, Pauline Young, RR. #1, St. Anns the pioneer barn raising and the Society's new home, paint-

3760. Box 15, Unit # 3, 20 King Street LOR 1YO. threshing bees. In those times, ing, wallpapering and The Thunder Bay Museum West, Newcastle LIB IH7. The 17th Annual Niagara neighbours banded together to floorcovering bees have bright- Society is gearing up for the Do you have information about Peninsula History Conference share their skills and knowl- ened interior spaces. Volunteers second annual Antique Show and Richard Pierpoint? Born about will be held at Brock University edge: they donated these. along with an interest in gardening are

Sale at the Victoria Inn on Friday, 1744 in Bondou (now part of on September 23 and 24 with the with their labour so that the gathering information about the October 13 and Saturday, October Senegal), Africa. served with topic. “The Niagara Peninsula and community could prosper. original plantings on the site.

14. This is an impommt fundraiser Captain Runchey's Corps of World War II". Contact (905) During my first month as are delivering perennials from as the renovations for the Coloured Men during the War of 688-5550, extension 3264 for President. 1 represented the their own gardens and laying Museum on Donald Street con- 1812 and land owner in details. Society as the fruits of two such plans for future landscaping. tinue apace. For information Garafraxa, Pierpoint is to be hon- Helen Rutherford—Wilcox, a collaborations were unveiled, Coincidentally, as I write this about the show or to make a oured with a plaque. If you can member of the Smith Township both in northern Ontario. In message, our community donation: 219 May Street, assist, contact Peter Meyler, 1365 Historical Society is writing the Prince Township, the Conway museum in Sault Ste. Marie Thunder Bay P7E 1B5, (807) Goldgate Crescent, Orangeville history of Bridgenorth and needs homestead, a pioneer log build- hosts a travelling exhibit pre- 623-0801. L9W 4C3. your help! If you have memories ing, had been painstakingly sented by The Multicultural Oakville Historical Society The Orillia Opera House cel- or memorabilia relating to the dismantled and moved to the History Society Of Ontario, municipal office. “Con members have been at work ren- ebrates its 100th birthday this villages history, call (705) 292- site of the entitled le mani ed i ovating the cottage at 108 King year. It was constructed for 9791. There, the logs sat for nearly Cuori” (With their hands and Street, adjacent to their splendid $25,000.00 with the ground floor Congratulations to Bill Lesurf three years until the Prince their hearts). The exhibit por- new quarters opened last year. An housing a market, while the well known Smiths Falls resident Pioneer Society gathered the trays the development and opening date for this addition has second tloor consisted of a 905 and former town councillor, local resources for reconstruction. charitable activities of The not been chosen as we go to seat auditorium with gallery and chairman of the Rideau Canal‘s On Manitoulin Island, the Order Sons of Italy of Ontario, press. stage. 150th Anniversary Celebrations, Kagawong Historical Society a mutual benefit society. The Society for the Our sympathy goes out to the and President of the Smiths Falls proudly dedicated their Post May we continue to experi- Preservation of Historic family and friends of the late Railway Museum on receiving Office Museum, which already ence similar mutual benefits Thornhill announces that the Eugenie Rose Allen, an active the Paris Canada Award for 1995. had attracted donations of when volunteers and heritage Village Festival will be kicked off member of the Canadian Negro This prestigious award was pre- postal and other communica- organizations work together to on Thursday. September 14 at the Women’s Association and Board sented to Bill on Parks Day (July tions artifacts from community protect, preserve and explore Historic Heintzman House with Member of the Ontario Black 15) at La Mauricie National Park residents. Both of these projects Ontario’s history. “Murder in the Conservatory”. History Society and to the friends in Quebec. were made possible by volun- Where there’s a will, there‘s Information? (905) 731-1678. and colleagues of the late Norma Our congratulations as well go teers who donated their time a way! The Festival will be held on Heakes, well—known teacher and to Ian Wilson, Archivist of September 16, and either Dave educator at the Royal Ontario Ontario, on becoming President Rawcliffe. (905) 881-3952 or Bill Museum. of the Champlain Society. Wylie, (905) 889-0192 will The Clarke Museum will be The Friends of Homewood provide further information. 25 years old on Saturday, officially dissolved on April 12

North Toronto Historical September 2, and a celebration is of this year after many discus-

Society is planning a Blythwood planned for 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. that sions with The Ontario Heritage

Road Walk on October 1. Contact afternoon. Call (905) 983-9243 Foundation, owner of Homewood (416) 481-0428 for details. for details. near Prescott, to re—open the site The Pass Lake Historical Several historical organizations as a community museum. Despite

Society is appealing for articles are co—operating to produce a cal- the Friends’ offer to fundraise to about Danes and Danish organi- endar to commemorate 200 Years cover the salary of a curator for zations across Canada for the Yonge. Contact Box 381, Sharon the site, the Foundation would

1996 Nanaimo Conference book LOG IVO for cost and availabil- still not ensure that it could cover

and subsequent issues of the ity. other costs for operating newsletter. Contact Pass Lake Volunteers at the Hutchison Homewood as a museum. The Historical Society, Pass Lake PUI" House Museum in Peterborough Board of the Friends of 2M0 for details. have completed one of their major Homewood voted to transfer all Old Fort Niagara has two fundraising projects for 1995 - a assets to the Grenville County new fundraising initiatives for the stunning copy of a fan-pattern Historical Society. The GCHS has

conservation of the 1813 flag pur- quilt in the museum collection. since moved its resource centre The Prince Pioneer Society recently saw the fruits of its fundraising chased recently in Scotland. The lucky draw will be held on to a new location on the second labours realized when the Conway Homestead became part of the Prince Township Museum, located just west of Sault Ste. Marie. Three These include the sale of modern Hogmany, January 1. 1996. floor of Crane House. 439 years ago, the log building was carefully dismantled and moved to the flags and a partnership with Tickets: (705) 743-9710. Edward Street in Prescott. For site near the municipal office. The Society worked hard to find the nec- informa- Historical further information. please McDonalds. For more Grimsby Society essary resources for its reconstruction. (Photo courtesy of Judy tion about these and other will launch the fall season with a contact (613) 925-0489. McGonigal.)

Don’t miss our lucky draw! Can you

The Ontario Historical Society coach house. gardens and help the invites you to enter the Be a grounds on the John McKenzie Partner in Parkview Lucky property, headquarters of the Girl Guides? Draw. Mary Lou Fox, Director OHS. In of 1996. Hamilton of the Ojibwe Cultural Don't miss your opportunity July Area Girl Guides are sponsor- Foundation, West Bay First to win one of these beautiful ing a trip for 12 Guides and 3 Nation on Manitoulin Island. has prizes. Enter our draw today. Guiders to England. Guides are generously donated to the OHS Tickets are $2.00 each or 3 for always trading crests, pins and four items from her personal col- $5.00. and are available at our crafts which represent their lection, which we are able to events or you can order them province and Canada. Candace offer as the prizes. through the mail. Please send Gaudet of Hamilton has been First prize is a double-size star your payment (payable to The attempting to locate the Ontario pattern quilt: second prize is a Ontario Historical to Society) Provincial Tartan. She currently circular leather shield; third is a our office at 34 Parkview has a small swatch of the fabric, large dream fourth Willowdale, catcher and Avenue, Ontario but is interested in purchasing prize is a pair of fur—lined and M2N 3Y2. The draw will take more. If you can help, please A pair of fur-trimmed and lined leather moccasins is one of the prizes trimmed moccasins (in the photo place at Cook Book Caper on contact Candace at 208 in the OHS‘ upcoming lucky draw to be held December 3. If you haven’t purchased your tickets yet, contact the OHS office at (416) above). Proceeds from the raffle Sunday, December 3, 1995. Cumberland Avenue. Ham- 226-9011. (Photo courtesy of Cathy Febbraro.) go towards the restoration of the Good luck! ilton, Ontario L8M 1Z7. 4 OHS BULLETIN Upcoming Events

September: The Ontario On the 16th and 17th, the better understand the First Eva Brook Donly Museum in ing. see carpentry demonstrations

Society for Industrial Arch- Museum presents a Heritage Nations, their cultures and rela- Simcoe. This popular event and more. Contact the Inn at 4709 aeology and the Toronto Field Festival where you can see tionships to the earth; ideas, includes close to 30 exhibitors Dundas Street West in Etobicoke, Naturalists are presenting a demonstrations of rug hooking, opportunities and resources for from southern Ontario displaying (416)394-8113. number of free walking tours in spinning, quilting, cornshelling educating students; and environ- books and supplies for family Toronto throughout the month. and grinding and more. On mental protection and resource history, and hundreds of family October 13: Learn the secrets

On the 2nd, explore railway, October 7 and 8, taste some warm conservation. Contact Barrie history researchers ready to assist of successful relationships natural and industrial history of apple cider and pumpkin muffins Martin. (705) 766-0567. you with computer and video at Partnerships: Working the former Parkdale railway yards at Thanksgiving Festival. genealogy. Admission is $4.00 Together, Sharing Resources. in the tour, “Travelling Around Contact the Museum, (705)765- September 23: History buffs, per person. Contact the Eva presented by the Ontario Section the Horn”. Meet at 1:30 p.m. 5367. antique lovers and anyone Brook Donly Museum at 109 of Interpretation Canada at the outside the Gladstone Hotel, wanting to enjoy a pleasant day Norfolk Street South, (519) 426- Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre near corner of Gladstone Avenue and September-October: On in the country is invited to par- 1583. Midland. Sessions deal with

Queen Street West. On the 7th, September 9, tour the John R. ticipate in the Historical House developing relationships with the discover how an area has been Park Homestead in Harrow by Tour presented by the Loyalist September 30-October 1: media, partnerships with other revitalized on the tour of the candlelight. You might also meet Cultural Centre in Adolphustown. Don‘t miss the living history sites and organizations. govern-

former Liberty Street Railway. some personalities from the past. The tour takes place from 10:00 excitement of Heritage Days ment grants and a whole lot more. once part of Garrison Common. On October 1, celebrate autumn a.m. to 4:00 p.m. throughout the at The Faire at the Forks Contact the Centre at (705) 526- Meet at the southeast corner of at the Harvest Festival by press- Townships of Adolphustown and taking place at Thamesgrove 7809 or Steve Bowen in King Street West and Dufferin at ing cider. making sausage, corn South Fredericksburgh. Day Conservation Area east of Hamilton. (905)527-7962. noon. On the 9th. take a walking husk crafts and more. Return on passes are $20.00 per person. Chatham. A host of activities tour of the Don Valley via the 29th for the Pumpkin Party, Contact the Cultural Centre. highlight this fun weekend, October 13-15: Thunder Bay

Thomas Helliwell’s "Don Mills when you can pick a pumpkin (613) 373-2196. including 19th century crafts- is the location of the 1995 Ontario

Road". Meet at Riverdale Farm from the field and enter the people. a pioneer school. theatre, Archaeological Society sympo- at 3:00 p.m. On the 23rd, meet at carving contest. Contact Janet September 23: Community music, food, War of 1812 battle sium. The conference focuses on Logan Avenue and Dundas Street Cobban at the Homestead. (519) Heritage Ontario presents the re-enactments, the Thirsty Miller the archaeology of the southwest- East at 1:30 p.m. for a tour of 738-2029. regional LACAC seminar, Tavern and more. Contact Jim and ern Canadian shield examining the Toronto’s Great Railway Viaduct Community-Based Natural Lisa Gilbert. (519) 351-2058. Palaeo-Indian, Archaic, Laurel and

(Part I). This tour is co-sponsored September-October: Visit Heritage Conservation trees, Late Woodland cultures. Contact by the Canadian Railroad Lang Pioneer Village this autumn trails, trusts, tours... at the Backus September 30-October 1: the OAS at 126 Willowdale Historical Association. Toronto for a number of special events. Conservation Area near Simcoe. Dundum Castle in Hamilton hosts Avenue, North York M2N 4Y2. and York Division. Contact the On September 3. enjoy the Contact Palmier Stevenson-Young, its eighth annual Harvest Home, (416) 730-0797. Toronto Field Naturalists, (416) Heritage Craft Festival and (905)937-1875. featuring a baking and preserv-

968-6255. Book Sale. where over 40 craft ing contest. Contact the Castle at October 15: Join the County

demonstrations take place September 23 and 24: (905)546-2872 for a list of rules of Grey Owen Sound Museum September: On the 2nd, 3rd throughout the village, along with Experience the fun, flavour and and regulations, then get cooking! for Pratie Oaten, the potato and 4th, visit the Ontario a giant book sale. On the 17th, folklore of Apple Days at The harvest celebration from 1:00 to

Agricultural Museum for a return for Pioneer Applefest. Gibson House in North York. October 1: The Etobicoke 5:00 p. m. Treat yourself to potato-

Harvest Celebration. Autumn Savour the aroma of fresh apple Savour the inviting aromas and Dreamcatchers is a group of oat cakes. potato and cheese is celebrated throughout the site cider and other apple dishes. tastes as authentic apple recipes current and former elementary biscuits, potato soup and baked with a variety of activities and September 24 features Pioneer are prepared over the hearth. school teachers and librarians potatoes with homemade butter. seasonal demonstrations to see Children’s Craft Day with many Lend a hand as apples are pre- who are reviving the art of story- Celtic music and dancing are also and do. Christmas comes early craft activities for young people. served for the winter months. telling. The group meets at featured. Contact the Museum at with Christmas Craft Fair from On October 1, take in Smith Learn how apples were used to Montgomery’s Inn to tell stories 975 6th Street East in Owen the 23rd to the 24th. This provin- Township Heritage Day. On the make home remedies long ago. to children of pre-school age to Sound. (519) 376-3690. cially-acclaimed show attracts 8th, experience an old-fashioned and much more. Contact the grade four. Tickets are $2.00 per those early shoppers who enjoy Thanksgiving at Thanksgiving House at 5172 Yonge Street. child and $3.00 per adult. Return October 29: For a ghost of a a variety of gift items from the Harvest Festival. On October 15, (416) 395-7432. to the Inn on October 15 for the good time, celebrate a Scottish practical to the classical. Contact the Village closes for the season. annual Harvest Home celebra- Hallowe’en at Hutchison House the Museum in Mi1ton,(905) Contact Lang Pioneer Village September 30: Come to tion where you can enter the pie in Peterborough. Contact the

878-8151. southeast of Peterborough on Norfolklore ‘95, the 19th annual and preserves contest, browse and House at 270 Brock Street, (705) County Road 34, (705) 295-6694. Genealogy Fair presented by the buy perennials for autumn plant- 743-9710. September-October: Black Creek Pioneer Village in September 4: The Ontario Metropolitan Toronto presents a Heritage Foundation unveils a number of family-fun events. On plaque commemorating the

September 16, enjoy the 39th Windsor Ford Strike 1945 at Annual Pioneer Festival, fea- Holy Rosary Church in Windsor. turing Mennonite and 1995 marks the 50th anniversary Pennsylvania-Gerrnan foods and of the strike and subsequent car LOCATION an auction of handmade quilts. blockade which resulted in the

Visit the OHS’ exhibit for some “Rand Formula" recommenda-

. Haileybory: fun activities. On the 17th, the tion, a gain for the labour

8 Village Fall Fair boasts an old- movement. Contact Paul Litt at if ~~ Golden Age at ardens Oshawa - time agricultural fair with baked the Foundation, (416) 314-4913.

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farm animals 9 goods. preserves, September 22, 23 Cultural Celebrationsin Ontario Brockville and more. From September 30 to September 17: The Oakville ~ don’t Toronto's Museum announces that its October 1. miss October i4 Kirby A . biggest apple pie contest at the Walking Tours of Old Oakville ~~ Vi1lage’s Bake It With Apples are back. Join guide Dick

Contest. October 21 and 22 and Marshall at 2:00 p.m. and again

for on October 15. Tickets are $10.00 ~ 28 and 29 are special times October 27, 28 Cultural Celebrationsin Ontario young people at the Pumpkin per person with proceeds going Party for Kids. Celebrate to The Erchless Restoration Fund. if 1 October? Discover Your Co. . Hallowe’en, wear your costume, Contact the Museum at 8 Navy ~~

I I I 845-3541. it ~~ I ~ carve a pumpkin and join in some Street, (905) Novena 9, fun games. Contact the Village at ~ 22-24: Jane Street and Steeles Avenue September The November 18 it Look 'GooTd:,Disp1ays,

3’ I West. (416) 736-1733. Ministry of Natural Resources Graphics and Labels together with partners from the

’ ’ September-October: From First Nations present Moving Forftxrtlteriinfortnation onthesie.

September 2 to Thanksgiving, the Forward, Together, a First ~

Muskoka Lakes Museum in Port Nations awareness workshop for Carling opens the exhibit, A educators at the Frost Centre in Collection of Muskoka Quilts. Dorset. Sessions cover ways to JULY - AUGUST 5

Ontario History - the September issue

By Jean Burnet, Editor College in California. Ontario Cheddar, has an article Bert den Boggende, who had on women cheese—makers in Three articles in the an article on the Wesleyan Oxford County about 1860. September issue of Ontario Female College and the project In addition, David Bain has History focus on women. The of a women‘s university in the contributed an article on the journals of Anne Langton. an June 1993 issue. has an article on founding of one of Toronto’s first upper—class woman who settled the female department of parks, the Horticultural Grounds,

in the Peterborough area with her Cobourg’s Upper Canada now known as Allan Gardens brother, John Langton. is the Academy. after George William Allan, the basis of an article by Helen Smith Heather Menzies, author of donor of the grounds. There are of Lakehead University and Lisa the recent book. By the Labour also the usual lively and infor- M. Sullivan of Harvey Mudd of Their Hands. the Story of mative book reviews.

Congratulations Jean Burnet

Ontario History editor, Jean Canadian Sociology and Burnet, was honoured by the Anthropology Association. Jean's University ofGuelph at its Spring expertise has been in demand in convocation earlier this year. She the area of public policy, as well. was presented with an honorary She chaired the Canadian Ethnic doctor of laws degree in recogni- Studies Advisory Committee on tion of her accomplishments in the Multiculturalism for the Secretary field of sociology. of and has served as a con- Ss w State, Dr. Bumet is recognized as one sultant for UNESCO on The Trent Port Historical Society is raising money to restore Trenton’s of the founders of sociology in international projects. An Order of old town hall. Earlier this year. the cupola and bell were raised to the has published exten- roof, and the bell rang out for the first time in 40 years. (Photo cour- Canada. She Canada recipient, Jean’s contribu- area of and tesy of Lorraine Lowry.) sively in the ethnicity tions to The Ontario Historical Ontario seminars currently taking multiculturalism. and in 1990, Society have been invaluable, par- place across the province. "Outstanding received the ticularly as a featured speaker at Our congratulations go to Jean Contribution Award" from the Trenton Town Hall our Cultural Celebrations in Burnet for this worthy honour. gets facelift Celebrate Canadian Earlier this year. members of On Heritage Day 1994. City the Trent Port Historical Society Council gave approval to proceed watched as a newly-built cupola with the restoration. Work com- architectural heritage holding the old bell was raised to menced under the supervision of the roof of Trenton's old Town Ken Darby. who formerly worked The works of Canadian archi- Hamilton in the Fall of l996. and a tax receipt; or donate any Hall. The bell rang out for the on the Marie Dressler House tect. William Thomas (I799 to You can participate in the pub- amount you choose towards the first time in 40 years. project in Cobourg. 1860). will be the subject of the lication of the book and the project. The restoration of the former Community co-operation and upcoming publication William exhibition in one of three ways: For further information. and Town Hall. clerk‘s office and fundraising efforts will transfomi Thomas Architect. 1 799- /860. purchase a limited-run, first- to order, please contact the Art police station, originally con- this building, creating a gallery Thomas‘ projects number over edition 200 page monograph with Gallery of Hamilton, I23 King structed in l86l. was underway. for live theatre, arts, crafts, exhi- l()0 buildings erected between over 250 illustrations for $60.00 Street West, Hamilton, Ontario

Since its construction. the build- bitions and meetings. I843 and 1860. and include such hardcover or $40.00 softcover L8P 4S8. (905) 527-6610 or fax ing has been used as council For further information and to well—known examples as (plus $l2.95 for shipping and (905) 577-6940. Please make chambers, court and meeting make your contribution, please Toronto’s St. Lawrence Hall and taxes); donate $500.00 or more your cheques payable to Art place. In 1984, the police moved contact Wendy Ouellette, Don Jail, and Brooks Monument and receive a hardcover edition Gallery of Hamilton. to new headquarters and the Trent President, Trent Port Historical in Queenston. An exhibition of

Port Historical Society began its Society. 344 Dufferin Avenue. Thomas‘ works is scheduled to efforts to preserve the building. Trenton. Ontario K8V 5G9. open at the Art Gallery of Niagara College offers new programme

A new Cultural Resources and other education, govern- Welcome new members Management post-diploma ment. heritage and conservation programme has recently institutions. The Ontario Historical Society welcomes new members: been developed by Niagara For further information College in Welland. The one- about the course. please

Barrie: Donna Bousher Burk’s Falls: Burk's Falls and Oshawa: Laura Suchan year course will offer graduates contact Niagara College”s Area Historical Society career opportunities in Marketing and Communications Belleville: Heritage Port Severn: The Georgian museums, art galleries, archives Department at (905) 735-22] 1. Belleville Etobicoke: New Toronto Bay Historical Society Historical Society Blen/ieim: Historical Society St. Catharines: J. K. Jouppien of Blenheim and District Kingsville: Madeline Malott HERITAGE RESOURCES CONSULTANT Sudbury: Linda Ambrose Brat-abridge: Ken Thurston Kitchener: Dennis Merchant Toronto: Mary Carroll ' Historical Research BI‘ulIlf())‘£[I Tom Hill London: Michelle Hamilton (See “Starting From Scratch” and Trenton: Mary and Victor “Upper Canada in the Making” in Bu/_'/ore/: Naomi Chosen North York: Elizabeth Hastings Smith Horizon Canada, Vol. 2, # 22 and 23.) j 0 Family History

(See OGS Seminar '85, pp. 26-32.) 0 Corporate and Advertising History We gratefully acknowledge (See DCB, Vol. XIII, Cowan and McCormick biographies.) 0 Heritage Product Marketing By James Clemens, Chair, New Home Task Force Research

The Ontario Historical Society gratefully acknowledges the generous support of the following (See “Marketing Food” in Consuming donors to our New Home Fund: Passions, OHS, 1990.) 0 Built Environment and Susan Blue Shirley Edgar Anne Reaume Cultural Landscape Analysis Gerald Boyce Ernest Epp Juanita Sternbergh “Delivering Jean Burnet Ian Johnson Patricia Taylor the Past” Robert J. Burns, Ph. D. Mary Carroll Barbara Kane Albert Tucker 13 waxwing Drive James Clemens Lorraine Lowry Frederick Turp Visit our Web Site Ottawa, Ontario KIV 9H1 Janet Cobban Patricia Kennedy Lorraine and Thomas Warren on the Internet: Tel./Fax (613) 739-0102 Jean and Alfred Cole Larry Mohring Brenda Whitlock http://travell.travel-net. E Mail: rjbums@travell. Pleasance Crawford Wayne Norris Kykaik Incorporated com/heritage.html Dorothy Duncan travel-net.com 6 OHS BULLETIN Museum News

Don’t wait - advocate!

By Bruce Richard, Chair, play in influencing the heritage. show our politicians the work we OHS Museums Committee culture. personality and economy do, giving them a clear picture of of our communities. the importance of maintaining the

Now is the time for museums The realities of politics and little funding that is left to sustain and heritage sites to reach out to economics dictate the decisions our sites and programmes. our new MPP‘s and invite them being made by any modern gov- While these are by no means to understand and appreciate the ernment. This fact has clearly the halcyon days for the cultural role we play within our commu- been the case even over the last sector. members of the heritage nities. Rather than condemn five years. We must come to field must rely on our value as unmade decisions or protest poli- terms with these realities and institutions of our communities cies which have not been tabled, assume the responsibility for pro- to sustain a voice for government

we should be working to educate moting and defending our role as support. Inherent in this action is our local representatives about an important element. Given the the onus of continued advocacy our role in the community. We renewed importance faced by and promotion of our role in need to take advantage of our politicians to represent their con- meeting the needs of the public importance as a local resource to stituents over "toeing the party and continued work in serving ~ MPP’s illustrate to the role we line”, we should work hard to new and existing clientele. Some Grade 10 students from Hillcrest High School in Thunder Bay got a taste of life in the army when they visited the Thunder Bay Military Museum and Armoury. Sergeant Barbiani put the students through an introductory drill lesson. The Museum, located at 317 Park Avenue, has developed some educational programmes and recently opened a new World Room. Make connections at the War I (Photo courtesy of Myles Penny.) OMA conference Oshawa Museum hosts

The Ontario Museum Office Automation?. and will Director of the OHS, will Laura Ingalls Wilder Association is holding its annual introduce you to the good and bad explore tips on finding, train- conference. Connections. news about computers. fax ing and keeping volunteers to October I8 to 22 at the Senator machines. voice mail and a number meet the challenges of operat- exhibit Hotel in Timmins. The of other ‘labour—saving' devices. ing a museum on a daily basis From September 30 to family‘s life in the American Cochrane-Temiskaming OHS Museums Committee in Volunteers = Value Added October 30, the Oshawa midwest. The books were the Museums and Galleries Chair, Bruce Richard. will present to Your Museum Pro- Sydenham Museum will host a basis of the television series. Association is presenting the Schools and Museums: grammes. travelling exhibition from the “Little House on the Prairie". conference and has invited the Curriculum for the 21st For further information on Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum In conjunction with this OHS to participate in three work- Century on Saturday, October these workshops and all the and Home in Mansfield, exhibit. the museum will be pre- shop sessions. 2 I. This session will focus on the other aspects of the conference, Missouri. The Oshawa Sydenham senting special educational On Friday. October 20. role and responsibility museums please contact the OMA. George Museum is the first Canadian site programmes involving readings Chuck Truax. Partner of have in the educational system. Brown House. 50 Baldwin to present the display. from the novels and activities Technology Solutions. Toronto, On Sunday. October 22, Street, Toronto, Ontario MST The exhibit contains pho- related to early settler life. will discuss Are You Ready for Dorothy Duncan, Executive IL4. (416) 348-8672. tographs and personal artifacts of For further information. please Ingalls Wilder, who was the Contact the museum at 1450

author of the popular Little House Simcoe Street South in Oshawa. series of novels that chronicle her (905) 436-7624. Holland Marsh Congratulations museum Guelph Museums Guelph Museums has been approval. The CMA noted that proposed awarded the Canadian Museum the manual meets the require- Association‘s 1995 Award for ments of excellence in spirit of The Bradford West Outstanding Achievement in the leadership. usefulness as an of Museum Management. example, creativity and efficient Gwillimbury Tourism Committee category The CMA’s Awards Commit- use of resources. and the Bradford West tee unanimously selected the If you would like a copy of the Gwillimbury Historical Assoc- Guelph Museums as award manual. please contact the iation are currently conducting winners for their Policy Manual Guelph Museums. 6 Dublin extensive research into the pos- project. completed as a team Street South. Guelph. Ontario sibility of opening a Holland effort the staff with full board NIH 4L5. (519) 836-1221. Marsh Interpretive Centre/ by Agricultural Museum. They are interested in obtaining any infor- mation relevant to this important Guards at Toronto’s Historic Fort York will sport new uniforms, weapons l’REl'llST0llY ONTARIO project. including research mate- and equipment this year thanks to a $15,000.00 cash gift from Royal Of If Insurance Canada. Royal Insurance Group Chief Executive, Richard A Stand-Alone Reference Work for rial and corporate sponsorship. 'n1is Gamble (left) and Robert Gunn, President of Royal Insurance Canada you can help. please contact the encyclopaedia of Windows. (right) presented the cheque to William Archer, chair of the Toronto Bradford West Gwillimbury Ontario archaeology is Historical Board’s Museums Committee. Members of the Fort York Parks and Recreation designed to be used by anyone. Simply click guard, Doug Fyfe (left) and Richard Haynes (right) look on.The insur- a to explore numerous Department. 125 Simcoe Street, button maps, ance company celebrates its 150th anniversary this year. (Photo illustrations and texts covering all aspects of Box 251, Bradford. Ontario L3Z courtesy of Royal Insurance Canada.) Ontario prehistory. to order, contact m + IBM compaz‘ 2A8. (905) 775-5359. ~ iiwiis llElll'l‘.\l:ltt0.VSlIl}ll\lIl’I‘8 Windows 3.x r $29 95 iioxi5a,.\'mon,0nia:ioitnit mi .» no

I +63 =/h).P=t-I“ mic / l"IxI6l3) 272-3675 _lJLGL+.-- Ganaraska adventure takes you down some country lanes ‘I/ie Costumemalier Studio

Once every year the farm and Countryside Adventure. you will $5.00 for children for both days of Sarah M. Walker garden gates of the Ganaraska find everything from heritage trac- the tour. Proceeds go to the Clarke swing open for a two-day cele- tors to smoked trout. from Museum and Archives. Dorothy‘s Designer and Maker of House Museum and SAGA (Save bration of rural life. where you can vegetable and flower gardens. to Historical Clothing Reproductions the Ganaraska Again). For further explore all that the picturesque dairy and deer farms. A total of 68 for Men, Women and Children Ganaraska area has to offer. In farms and gardens will open their information and to purchase your over course tickets, please contact the Clarke 1995. the event takes place August gates for visitors the Telephone (416) 438-5728 Old 26 and 27. each day from 10:00 of the weekend. Museum and Archives. 7086 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tickets for the event are avail- Kirby School Road, Kirby, Ontario At the Great Ganaraska able for $l0.00 for adults and LOB IMO. (9()5) 983-9243. JULY - AUGUST 7

From the Bookshelf

By Pat and Chris Raible, reading her letters of 40 years ago. Shadd concerns herself primarily the Annual Archaeological guide provides the location and Editors we get a heart-warming review of with music, musicians and dancers Report (new series), volume 2 for summarizes the holdings of each small—town Ontario life “back during the first half of this century 1990, $5.00; volume 3 for 1991. of them. then”. in southwestern Ontario. with a $10.00; volume 4 for 1992. JAMES SI RUTHEHS transition from the square dance $10.00; and volume 5 for 1993. On This Rock

Memorable History to a freer modern style. In all. she $12.00. Also Avocation Ignace Emmanuel Church: a The Limits Growing up in Grey North: A captures the joy. exuberance and Archaeologist: Roles, Needs and Loving History. By Henry Canadian Story. By William richness in this form of cultural Responsibilities, a summary of a Bawden, edited by Betty Dyck. ofAflluence Airth-Kindree. A. & A. Airth- heritage. 1991 workshop, $5.00; Huron Singing Shield Productions. Kindree. 373 pages. Illustrations. Paleoethnobotany, by Stephen G. Illustrations. 124 pages. $17.00 Welfare in Ontario,1920—197O $15.95 paper. Monckton, a study of four 17th paper This reminiscence of life on century Huron sites, $15.00; and The congregation of Georgian Bay during the The Cummins Site Complex. by Emmanuel Anglican church was Depression and the Second World Patrick J ulig. an overview of a site established in l9()3. the year the War is dedicated to the authors in the Lakehead area of northern northwestern town of Ignace father. Airth—Kindree does not Ontario. $20.00. became part of a three-point claim this to be an “historical doc- charge that included Dinorwic and ument. but rather a sentimental Research Sources Wabigoon. Bawden traces the visit to the far reaches of the attic Directory of Archives in history of the congregation and of of mind." 995 Archives Assoc- my Ontario I . the church building. In 1976. the Drunk as a Boiled Owl: The iation of Ontario. $20.00 paper. Anglican Diocese of Keewatin and Life and Times of James Shields. There are at least 240 archives the United Church’s Cambrian By James A. Anderson Forrester. in the province — governmental. Presbytery formulated a plan for Information Research Services. 54 HISTORY religious. medical. business, edu- joint ministry and Emmanuel Poverty pages. Illustrations. $7.95 paper. AND cational. and more — whose became GUIDE one of the few integrated The Limits of Affluence: In 1892. at age 13. Shields records are available to serious Anglican and United congrega- Welfare in Ontario, 1920-1970. went to sea in a wooden sailing researchers. This indispensable tions in Canada. By James Struthers. University of ship. He joined Great Lakes LARIV TURNER Toronto Press. 401 pages. $24.95 seamen in 1905. and by the paper. 1920s, he was a diver in Toronto.

Ontario is so often seen as a Retirement took him to the shores rich and powerful province, the of Georgian Bay. Beloved as a Past is Present History Noted fat child at the federal table. It may raconteur. his tales and memories Merrickville: Jewel on the have been the hub of Canada’s make bright reading. Rideau. By Larry Turner. Since our last issue of From with the Canada Central most dramatic economic growth The Stretcher Bearers. By Petherwin Heritage. 160 pages. the Bookshelf; we have received Railway in 1878. throughout the 20th century. but David A. Gordon. Pacesetter Press. Illustrations. these flyers and notices describ- The Battle of Queenston it has also been home to one- 127 pages. Illustrations. $14.95 As a lock and stopping place ing publications of interest: Heights. Robert quarter of its poor. This is a paper. on the Rideau Canal. Merricl<’s By The Battle for Berlin Malcomson. Friends of Fort thoughtful study of Ontario’s Through personal reminis- Mills developed into a modestly Ontario: An Historical Drama. George. Illustrations. $8.95 response to poverty and need cences. reports and photos. important industrial centre for By W. R. Chadwick. Wilfrid paper during a formative 50-year period. Gordon tells the story of the heroic woolen manufacturing and for Laurier University Press. A narrative of Isaac Brock‘s young men of the Royal Canadian iron casting. Today, Merrickville $16.95 paper. last battle on October 13. 1812. Women’s Work Army Corps who carried and is a charming community attract- The turmoil of a peace- produced to enhance the pro- Changing Roles of Women cared for their wounded comrades ing many tourists, especially loving German-Canadian grammes offered at Fort within the Christian Church in in arms. those with an eye for architec- community during the emo- George. Canada. Edited by Elizabeth ture and heart for history. This

tional years of World War I. Milton Remembers World Gillan Muir and Marilyn Fardig Logging On nicely illustrated book neatly From Pennsylvania to War II. By Ken Lamb. Milton Whiteley. University of Toronto Loggers, Settlers and combines two purposes: it Waterloo: Pennsylvania Historical Society. Illustrations. Press. 391 pages. $24.95 paper. Lumbermen: An Oral History of sketches the story of the area‘s German Folk Culture in $19.95. This welcome collection of 17 Early Life in the Port Loring history and it guides the visitor Transition. Edited Susan M. The impact of the war on articles traces the role of women in Area. By Lana Fleming. Argyle to the canal lands and industrial by Murke and Matthew H. Hill. one Ontario town. traced Canadian Roman Catholic, Horticultural Society. 120 pages. sites and to each of the towns Wilfrid Laurier University through reminiscences of vet- Anglican and Protestant traditions Illustrations. many heritage buildings. Press. erans from early days through the Recorded memories. old pho- Illustrations. $29.95 who fought. including paper some who spent years in prison 1960s. helping to fill a regrettable tographs. maps and sketches all Fashionable History An exploration of the devel- camp. gap in written church history. profusely illustrate the history of a Amy Carr & Lady opment of a distinctive A Track Through Time: Sections cover: Women within district of northern Ontario. Taschereau. By Jennifer Germanic lifestyle in Canada History the Township religious communities; Missionary Anyone interested in “pioneer" Hargreaves. Historical Society of of of and the United States. illus- McMurrich, Parry Sound enterprise at home and abroad: history. or in the development of Ottawa. 15 pages. Illustrations. trated with objects from the District, Ontario: A Pastoral ministry and professional lumbering in the province. will These biographical notes, folklife exhibition Celebration 100 status; and From Christian benev- find this volume well worth dealing with examples of Ottawa’s Changes in of Years Latitudes. Since Incorporation 1891 to olence to social transformation. reading. Especially helpful is a society during the Victorian and Broad Gauge in the Ottawa 1991. Janice Madill. glossary of logging terms. Edwardian eras. were compiled By the Township of Working Women for an exhibition, “Capital Valley: Building of the McMurrich. Brockville and Ottawa Illustrations. $30.00. Toronto E Girl Problem: the Historic Movement Fashions”. at the Bytown Railway. Wayne Tasse. Genealogical tables of some Perils and Pleasures of the City, Breaking Loose. By Ruth Ann Museum. By Smiths Falls 80 Euro—Canadian 1880-1930. By Carolyn Strange. Shadd. 174 pages. Illustrations. Railway Museum. families. Illustrations. $9.95. plus chapters on the University of Toronto Press. 299 This work is both a tribute to. Attention Archaeologists geology. A history of the first railway early settlement. colonization pages. Illustrations. $22.95 paper. and history of. Black dance. an art There are a number of archae- through Smiths Falls from roads, railway and the Finnish During the 50-year period form which originated in Africa ological publications which are its charter in 1853 to its merger community. around the turn of the century, and survived slavery to flourish in available from the Ontario “working girls” poured into the both the United States and Canada. Heritage Foundation. including city. Eschewing domestic labour, they took up work in department stores and factories. Their seem- ingly independent— outlook and lifestyle as well as their sheer LONEOAK numbers — forced of economic and Directory Publishers RESEARCH & WRITING social change upon Toronto's staid society. This scholarly study pre- Note.‘ Prices listed may not Historical Society of Ottawa. Box Ruth Ann Shadd. 3-2924 sents a fascinating look at their include tax or postage charges. 523. Station B. Ottawa. Ontario KIP Meadowbrook Lane. Windsor. trials and tribulations — and their 5P6. Ontario N8T 3C8. A. & A. Airth-Kindree. c/o Carol triumphs. Kindree Pace. 442 Fourth Avenue Information Research Services. Singing Shield Productions. l()4 East. Owen Sound. Ontario N4K Box 718. Lakefield. Ontario KOL Ray B1vd.. Thunder Bay. Ontario Writing Woman 2M8. 2H0. P7B 4C4. HISTORICAL RESEARCH ’t ’s Haven any News: Ruby At the National Archives Archives Association of Ontario, Milton Historical Society. Box 85. Smiths Falls Railway Museum. Lettersfrom the 50s. 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Street. #504. Ottawa. Ontario Wilfrid Laurier University Press. (613) 567-0858 or 275-2564 is a compilation of one woman‘s Ontario LOS 1J0. KZP 0K7. Waterloo. Ontario N2L correspondence. noting her every- 3C5. day thoughts and activities. In 8 OHS BULLETIN

Cemetery news

By Marjorie Stuart, Toronto The cemetery has much local his- Branch, Ontario Genealogical torical significance because Society and OHS Member among those buried there is Jacob Dorsey, a runaway slave who Congratulations to: became a lay preacher. Stephen - The late Del Dupre of Township does maintain two Etobicoke who placed a replica other abandoned cemeteries and of his family’s gravestone beside Mr. Lamport would like to see the original stone in the Parks- this cemetery preserved in the Shewman Cemetery, in the Hay same manner. Bay area. The new stone records Les MacKinnon of the Old the original information that is Durham Road Pioneer Cemetery now almost illegible. Del and his Committee in Priceville contin- wife added information about ues in his efforts to raise funds to their respective families whom restore this cemetery. His exten- they found after many years of sive research has revealed genealogical research. Del was a interesting information relating descendant of Louis Hebert, the to the earliest black settlers. not first farmer in New France. only in Grey County but in Hebert came to Quebec City in western Ontario. The mission “If 1617 with Samuel de Champlain statement of the committee is, and settled on what later became you Know the Past, you known as the Plains of Abraham. Understand the Present, and - The York Chapter of the Preserve the Future”. Pennsylvania German Folklore The Leeds and Grenville Society for their continued inter- Branch, Ontario Genealogical est in preserving cemeteries. This Society, reports that Cornell organization donated funds Cemetery in Kitley Township, towards the restoration of Leeds County, is menaced by the Our Ugly Duckling Becomes a Swan! The 1915 stable on the John McKenzie property underwent a revi- Townline Cemetery at Black opening of a farm gravel pit. and is now an important addition to the OHS’ ongoing successful restoration talization earlier this year, Creek Pioneer Village two years Excavations for the production of project. For their skill and craftsmanship, our thanks go to Patrick Doyle of Eire Stone Masonry Ltd. of ago. This year, they have donated road building material have Courtice and his crew, Protective Roofing Products Ltd. of Stoney Creek for the cedar shingles and the Tartan funds for the restoration of the reached the edge of the burying Painters. Phase III of the project will begin soon as the 1918 coach house undergoes a transformation to become a fully-serviced programme area. (Photo courtesy of Robert Leverty.) Dead House located within ground of the Asa Cornell family. Richmond Hill Cemetery. This Prompt measures are needed to

Dead House was built in 1863 protect the cemetery as it is in and was used to store the caskets danger of collapse. Under the Reprint of 1815 Times of those who died during the Cemeteries Act, municipalities

winter. It is one of the few are responsible for the care and The Victoria School for $1.00 each. For further information and remaining examples of this type maintenance of abandoned ceine- Museum in Carleton Place has The newspaper is of historic to purchase your copy of the of structure. teries. There are many small obtained an original copy of the importance because it contains, Times, please contact the We wish Lloyd Lamport of cemeteries in the county that are June 22, 1815 London Times among others, the original dis- Victoria School Museum. 267 Stephen Township, Huron abandoned and neglected. We newspaper. The museum has patch concerning the Battle of Edmund Street, Carleton Place, County, good luck in his efforts hope that those making repre- been making facsimile copies Waterloo and also carries adver- Ontario K7C 3E8, (613) 253- to have the site of Bethesda sentations to the various of the paper and selling them tisements of the day. 7013. Church and cemetery preserved. municipalities will be successful.

Explore gardens of the golden age Calling all cook book

Plan to attend The Golden The workshop will explore the Senior Horticulturist for the enthusiasts! Age of Gardens. a workshop new and changing ideas about Toronto Historical Board; Colin Cook Book Caper, the OHS’ Eating and Drinking Traditions in presented by The Ontario nature and landscaping at this Beckingham with Bellevue House annual sale of recipe and food- Ontario. Bring the children along Historical Society and the period, how to maintain such glo- National Historic Site in Kingston; related books, is set to go on so that they can write a letter to Parkwood Estate in Oshawa on rious gardens today, give Marvin Belfour and Christine Gill Sunday, December 3 from 1:00 to Santa while you shop. Saturday, September 16. Take a suggestions on developing your of the Oshawa Garden Club and 4:00 p.m. The sale will take place Do you have appropriate pub- rare look at some of the magnif- own modest glorious garden and Sophie Drakich, Curator at the at our headquarters, the John lications you would like to donate icent gardens of the late 19th and examine a case study of research- Parkwood Estate. McKenzie House, 34 Parkview to Cook Book Caper? Call our early 20th centuries that were ing and restoring a palatial garden The registration fee for The Avenue in Willowdale. office to arrange for a pick-up or created by the rich and famous to at Spadina House in Toronto. Golden Age of Gardens is $25.00 Cook Book Caper is your one- delivery. All proceeds go to the complement their palatial resi- Speakers will include George for members of a co-sponsor and stop shopping experience for that restoration of the 1918 coach dences. Kapelos. designer, urbanist and $40.00 for non-members. The fee hard to please person on your house, gardens and grounds of the Parkwood, the estate of the author on architecture and land- includes lunch at the Parkwood holiday list. We will have cook John McKenzie property. late Colonel R. S. McLaughlin scape, and curator of the Garden Teahouse and Garden of books of all descriptions, both new Doors open at 1:00 p.m. sharp and his wife, Adelaide, includes exhibition, “Interpretations of Dreams by Edwinna von Baeyer, and used, modern and historical. so be here for the best selection. a 55—room house, completed in Nature" at the McMichael Art published by Dundurn Press, cooking and nut1ition—re1ated For further information, please 1917, surrounded by acres of Gallery, for which he won the Toronto. Food, books will also be in abundance. contact The Ontario Historical breathtakingly beautiful grounds Canadian Museums Assoc- For further information, please Enter the free lucky draw taking Society, 34 Parkview Avenue, that contain a sunken garden, iation‘s Award for Outstanding contact the OHS at (416) 226-901 1 place every half hour for the OHS" Willowdale, Ontario M2N 3Y2, Canadian and European statuary, Achievement in June. Joining or Parkwood Estate at (905) publication, Consuming Passions: (416) 226-901 1. fountains and ornamental pools. George are Wendy Woodworth, 433-431 1.

ISSN 0714-6736 Editor: Meribeth Clow “Cemetery news” Editor: Marjorie The OHS Bulletin is the bimonthly newsletter of The Ontario Historical Stuart Society, 34 Parkview Avenue. “From the Bookshelf” Editors: Pat Willowdale. Ontario M2N 3Y2. (416) and Chris Raible 226-9011, fax (416) 226-2740. Publication dates for 1995 are Museum News Editor: Laura Suchan, Oshawa Sydenham Museum February. April, June. August. October Director, and December. Copy is due the first Printer: Versatel Corporate Services day of January. March. May. July. Limited September and November.

Enquiries conceming submissions and The members of the Bo'.u‘d of Directors The several classes of membership in the advertising rates should be directed to of The Ontario Historical Society are: Society are: Individual/Institution/ The Ontario Historical Society. 34 Judy McGonigal. Presirletztz Rowena Organization $2().00: Family $25.00; Parkview Avenue. Willowdale. Ontario Cooper, First Vice President: Robert Sustaining $50.00; Life $300.00: Patron M2N 3Y2, 226-9011 or fax (416) Surtees, Second Vice President: Janet (416) $500.00: Benefactor $1000.00. 226-2740. Cobban. Past President; Laura Suchan. Membership is open to all individuals and Secretary: James Clemens. Treasurer: Reprinting of articles is encouraged. societies interested in the history of Linda Ambrose, Bruce Elliott. Jane if but should be accompanied by the Ontario. The OHS Bulletin is sent free of " Errington. Geoffrey Hayes, Patricia r .1 ~ acknowledgement: Reprinted from the charge to all members of the Society. The tmswray). Kennedy. Wyn Millar, Bruce Richard. and pub- Society's quarterly scholarly journal, 1 OHS Bulletin. (issue date), = 1- McFal1. P Advisnr: David I . 1 Legal . ;t7a5):.4Bsrt255 lished by The Ontario Historical Ontario History, is available to member Director: Dorothy Duncan. " it Executive 2 iBmts6%5, Society. All photo credits and bylines individuals for $21.40 per year. member must be retained. The views expressed organizations and institutions and non- The Ontario Historical Society grate- by the contributors and advertisers are mernber individuals for $32.10 and to fully acknowledges the support of the not necessarily those of The Ontario non-member organizations and institu- Ministry of Citizenship. Culture and

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