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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-01350Paperbound booklet,10.5 x 15.5 cm., 33 pages, edited and compiled by Rev. W.R. Wood as a souvenir history to the Pickering Centennial, June 22nd and 23rd, 1911. "Lake Ontario Shore Near Rosebank Rouge Hill and Bridge, Kingston Road 2" "The Centennial Celebration Action in the direction of celebrating the centennial of the township was first taken at the municipal nomination meeting held at Brougham on December 26th, 1910, when a resolution endorsing the proposal was presented by Rev. W. R. Wood, of Claremont, seconded by R. R. Mowbray, Esq., of Kinsale, and unanimously carried. Pursuant to this motion the Council, at its meeting on Tuesday, March 7th, appointed a large and representative committee and directed the clerk to notify them to meet at the town hall on Saturday, the 18th inst., at 1.30 p.m. This meeting proceeded to discuss plans and to appoint sub-committees. Later it was decided that the celebration be held at Brougham, and on the 22nd and 23rd of June. The members of the committees as finally arranged were as follows: Executive Committee. E. B. Mowbray, Reeve (Chairman) ; Thomas Poucher, Treasurer; Donald B. Beaton, Clerk (Secretary); W G. Scott, Deputy Reeve; E. B. Hoover, Councillor; W. W. Sparks, Councillor; Alex. Wilson, Councillor; W. G. Barnes, Treasurer; J. A. O'Connor, W. J. Clark, A. J. Allison, Wm. Thorn, George Davidson, Wesley Gee, 3" "F. L. Green, D. S. Turner, Richard Ward, G. M. Forsyth, John Scott. Finance Committee. F. L. Green, Chairman; Thos. Poucher, Secretary; Robert Whitson, W. B. Milne, D. E. Pugh, John A. White, James Todd, George D. Milne, George Cooper, B. A. Bunting, W. J. Monkhouse, N. B. Hoover, Chas. S. Palmer, A. J. Allison, Andrew Miller, Elias Bice, Josiah Evans, A. E. Major, Chas. A. Barclay. Souvenir Committee. E. E. Mowbray, F. L, Green, D. E. Beaton, W. E. Wood, J. Underhill. Programme Committee. Rev. W. E. Wood, Chairman; G. M. Forsyth, Secretary; William Thom, T. C. Brown, D. Simpson, W. J. Turner, R. V. Mowbray, Alfred Rogers, A. J. Taylor, H. E. Webster, W. S. Major, C. J. Brodie, John Scott, George Duncan, Thomas Poucher, James Todd, N. F. Tomlinson, R. C. Davidson. Reception Committee. W. W. Sparks (Councillor), Chairman; James Todd (ex-Reeve), Secretary; R.R. Mowbray, Reeve; W. G. Scott, Deputy Reeve; E. B. Hoover, Councillor; Alex. Wilson, Councillor; Sylvester" "Mackey, ex-Reeve; Thos. Poucher, ex-Reeve; Jas. Underhill, ex-Reeve; James McBrady, ex-Reeve; W. G. Barnes, ex-Reeve; John A. White, ex-Reeve; Chas. S. Palmer, ex-Deputy Reeve; D. B. Pugh, ex-Couneillor; William Cowan, ex-Councillor; John M. Gerow, ex-Councillor; David Annis, ex-Deputy RReeve; T. C. Osborne, ex-Councillor. Committee on Music. W. J. Turner, Chairman; N.F. Tomlinson, Secretary; Hugh Pugh, Evans Ward, W. J. Taylor, John Gormley, Peter Macnab, Sr., John Murkar, W. M. Palmer, Alph. Hoover, Edward Willson, R. E. Forsyth, C. W. Holmes, 0. G. Nighswander, Rev. S. T. Tucker, John Seldon, W. W. Sparks, Thomas Law, Donald Munro, John Pallister, Richard Wilson, Thomas Puckrin, J. A. White, W. J. Brown, Winton White, 0. H. Pugh, E. Wickett. Committee on Sports and Games John Scott, Chairman; R. C. Davidson, Secretary; J. A. White, E. J. Cowan, W. G. Barnes, W. J. Clark, Frank Harrison, Wilred Wilson, W. J. Turner, E. J. Lintner, Peter Macnab, Jr., John Gormley, Thomas Philip, Melville Brodie, Hugh Pugh, John Gerow, J. B. Wilson, Fred. Hornshaw, W. Bayles. Grounds Committee. John M. Gerow, Chairman; George Duncan, Secretary; W. J. Devitt, W. F. Burton, John Mc- 5" "Griskin, W. G. Scott, Geo. R. A. Bunting, F. G. McCarthy, W. B. Powell, M. Gleeson, W. H. Jackson, Wm. Morcombe, Tobias Caster, G. M. Forsyth, David Annis, Richard Taun, Fred. Hornshaw, George Philip, A. E. Major. Relics Committee. T. C. Brown, Chairman and Secretary; T. C. Osborne, H. E. Webster, Wm. McCausland, W. V. Eichardson, E. A. Bunting, John Gormley, Chas. S. Palmer, Arthur Gormley, Jos. Gordon, Wm. Cowan, Peter Annan, C. A. Annis, W. J. Taylor, James Todd, W. J. Roach, Alfred Rogers, R. V. Mowbray, Syl. Mackey, Edward Willson, Thomas Poucher, A. E. Major, W. F. Burton, Elias Bice, W. B. Milne, James Wilkin, R. W. McAvoy, J. H. Jones, Peter Macnab, Jos. Evans, George Cooper, W. J. Turner, J. H. Michell, W. J. Monkhouse, Robert Whitson, L. Johnston. There was much to be done before June 22nd; grounds to be prepared, tents hired, meals and refreshments provided for, speakers secured, bands engaged, a collection of old-time curios arranged for, souvenirs ordered, and a programme planned for the two days. Early in June invitation forms were printed, circulated through the township, and sent by hundreds to friends and acquaintances abroad. The programme as issued for the celebration was as follows: 6" "Official programme of the Pickering Township Centennial, to be held at Brougham, on Thursday and Friday, June 22 and 23rd, 1911. Thursday, Coronation Day. Opening Meeting of the Celebration in. the Auditorium Tent. 10.30 a.m., sharp. Instrumental Prelude. Official Proclamation and expression of welcome by the Reeve. I. Religious service, presided over by Rev. A. L. McFadyen, of Dunbarton. Doxology (unannounced), led by the choir, the audience standing. Invocation. Hymn 4, "" Joy to the World."" Scripture, Deut. 4: 1-24. Hymn 8, "" How Firm a Foundation."" Prayer. Anthem, "" 0 How Excellent."" Centennial Choir. Address, Rev. John Abraham, D.D., Whitby. Quartette, "" Remember Me."" Address, Rev. Mr. Van Norman, Stouffville. Announcements. Hymn 9, "" 0 God, Our Help."" Benediction. II. Dinner from 12.15 to 1.30. 7" "III. Afternoon Meeting, presided over by R. R. Mowbray, Beeve. Call to -order by the Chairman. Chorus, "" 0 Canada,"" by the Centennial Choir. Chairman's address. Selection by the Stouffville Harmonic Orchestra (Josephine, etc.). Address by Alex. Fraser, Esq., Provincial Archivist, Representative of the Ontario Historical Society. Address by Charles Calder, M.P.P. Chorus, "" Rule Britannia,"" by the Centennial Choir. Address by Hon. W. J. Hanna, Provincial Secretary. Address by Col. J. E. Farewell, K.C. Selection by the Stouffville Harmonic Orchestra (C. E. March). Announcements. God Save the King. IV. Athletic sports, commencing at 3.30. Open events—1 mile race, 1st prize $5, 2nd $3. 100-yard race, 1st prize $2, 2nd $1. Pickering events—5 mile race, 1st prize $6, 2nd $4. Walking contest, prizes, medals, $2 and $1. Relay race, prizes, medals, $2 and $1. Wheelbarrow race, prizes, medals, $2 and $1. Egg race, prizes, medals, $2 and $1. 8" "Putting shot, prizes, medals, $2 and $1. Entrance fee to above races, and contests, 25c. Junior Football matches, prize silver medals. School Football matches, prize bronze medals. Football entrance fee $1. Entry to be made with Mr. R. C. Davidson, of Cherrywood. V. Grand Concert in the Auditorium Tent, 8 p.m. Call to order. Selections by the Stouffville Harmonic Orchestra (""Light of the Silvery Moon."" ""Silver Bells""). Solo, selected, Mr. E. W. P. Chamberlain. Solo, "" Hail, King George,"" Miss Laura Evans. Quartette, ""Simple Simon,"" Medley (Messrs. R, E. Forsyth, N. F. Tomlinson, Evans Ward and E. W. P. Chamberlain). Series of selections, Owen A. Smily, elocutionist. Selection by the Stouffville Harmonic Orchestra (March Medley). Duet, ""Excelsior,"" R. E. Forsyth and E. W. P. Chamberlain. Series of selections, Owen A. Smily, elocutionist. Solo, ""Forgotten,"" R. E. Forsyth. 9" "Solo, "" His Majesty the King,"" Miss Laura Evans. Announcements. God Save the King. Friday, June 23rd. I. Religious service, presided over by Rev. Richard Duke, of Claremont. 10.30 a.m, sharp. Doxology (unannounced), led by the Choir, the audience standing. Invocation. Hymn 5, "" Come, Gracious Spirit."" Scripture, Rev. 22 : 1-14. Hymn 2, "" Gently, Lord, 0 Gently Lead Us."" Prayer. Anthem, "" Recessional,"" Centennial Choir. Address, Rev. A. T. Sowerby, Ph.D., LL.D. Hymn, "" Diadem,"" by the Centennial Choir. Address, Rev. J. J. Redditt. Hymn 7, "" Blest be the Tie that Binds."" Benediction. II. Dinner from 12.00 to 1.30. III. Afternoon Meeting, presided over by R. R. Mowbray, Reeve. Call to order by the Chairman. 10" "Reception of School Children in procession and singing of ""The Red, White and Blue,"" after which the children retire. Address by P. L. Fowke, Esq., M.P. Address by J. S. Willison, Esq., Editor News. Chorus, ""The Boys of the Old Brigade,"" Centennial Choir. Address by Sir Alan. Aylesworth, Minister of Justice. Chorus, "" Rule Britannia,"" Centennial Choir. Closing address by the Reeve. Recessional by the Choir. IV. Children's Sports. From 2.00 p.m. Boys' and Girls' races, entrance fee 10c. Boys' race, 16 years and under, prizes, medals, $1.50, $1.00 and 50c. Boys' race, 12 years and under, prizes, medals, $1.00, 75c. and 50c. Boys' race, 8 years and under, prizes, medals, 75c, 50c. and 25c. Boys' race, 6 years and under, prizes, medals, 75c, 50c. and 25c. Girls' races same as above. V. General Athletics. From 3.30 p.m. Open events. Five mile race, 1st prize $6.00, 2nd prize $4.00. 11" "View from Athletic Field, Old Log Cabin and Dining Tent to the left, Auditorium Tent central among the trees. 12" "Fat man's race (200 lbs. and over), 1st $2,00, 2nd $1.00. Pickering events. 1 mile race, prizes, medals, $2,00 and $1.00. 3-legged race, prizes, medals, 2.00 and $1.00. Boot race, prizes, medals, $2.00 and $1.00. Hop, step and jump, prizes, medals, $2.00 and $1.00. Stand and jump, prizes, medals, $2.00 and $1.00. Run and jump, prizes, medals, $2.00 and $1.00. Vaulting, prizes, medals, $2.00 and $1.00. Two special prizes have been donated by J. W. Geddes, Esq.: 1st, a Framed Picture, value $2.00, for a married ladies' race; 2nd, Framed Picture, value $3.00, for a married man's race. The Intermediate Football and Baseball events also take place this afternoon at such hours as may be arranged. The prize for the Intermediate Football match is a magnificent gold-filled medal, suitably inscribed, for each player of the winning team. The Baseball and Junior Football prizes are silver medals. The Sports. The Sports Committee carried out an interesting programme, extending over both days. Their report is as follows: 13" "Thursday, June 22nd. 1 mile, race, 4 entries—1st, A. R. Mustard, Markham; 2nd, G. Cowan, Rosebank. 100 yard race, 5 entries—1st, H. Stewart; 2nd, E. Walton, Dunbarton. 5 mile race, 3 entries—1st, W. Cowie, Locust Hill; 2nd, H. Gray, Green River. Walking contest, 3 entries—1st, E. Walton, Dunbarton; 2nd, F. Mitchell. Wheelbarrow race, 13 entries—1st, S. Noble, Atha; 2nd, H. Hubbard, Brougham. Egg race, 3 entries—1st, P. Mitchell, Dunbarton; 2nd, E. Walton, Dunbarton. Putting shot, 3 entries—1st, ex-Reeve J. A. White, Brougham; 2nd, G. Cowan, Rosebank. School football teams, 3 entries: Kinsale, Claremont, Green River. Claremont drew the bye, Kinsale and Green River playing. Score at end of time, Green River 1, Kinsale 0. After this game the Junior Eootball match was played, only two teams being entered, the Junior Shamrocks of Green River and the Maple Leafs of Salem;,the Shamrocks winning by 1 goal to 0. Then Claremont and Green River School teams played, Claremont winning by 1 goal to 0. The following are the names of the Green River School team: H. Mitchell, A. Michell, S. Defoe, C. Haines, G. Gray, H. Wright, W. Pugh, 0. Hutchings, P. Pennock, P. Malcolm, G. Hames, 14" "The following are the names of the Green River Junior Shamrocks: Goal, Henry Morton; backs, Ed. Sanderson, John Shank; half backs, John Morrison, Blake Beaton, Miles Thompson; forwards, Calvin Murray, Oscar Doten, Harry Stewart, Gilbert Murray, Moore Balsdon. The following are the names of the Claremont School team: Willie Scott, Clifford Pilkey, Robin Story, Alex. Morgan, Leonard Pilkey, Clifford Soden, Thomas Scott, Perry Slack, Clark Rawson, Morgan Hill, Willie Coates."" Friday, June 23kd. Relay race, 3 entries, 4 on a side—1st, W. Cowie, G. Tran, B. Beaton, G. Dixon, Whitevale; 2nd, Mulhall, L. Glen, D. Cook, Corkingdale, Markham. Open, 5 mile race, 3 entries—1st, A. Mustard, Markham; 2nd, M. Balsdon, Markham. Fat man's race, 3 entries—1st, H. Norton, Brougham; 2nd, James Pengally, Kinsale. Open, 1 mile race, 3 entries—1st, W. Cowie, Markham; 2nd, W. White, Pickering. Three-legged race, 2 entries—1st, W. Cowie and G. Tran; 2nd, W. Westney and J. Smales. Hop, step and jump, 3 entries—1st, W. Kerr, Balsam, 38 feet 10 inches; 2nd, W. Cowie, Locust Hill, 37 feet 11 inches. Stand and jump, 3 entries—1st, W. H. Westney, Pickering; 2nd, G. Tran, Whitevale. Run and jump—1st, W. H. Westney; 2nd, F. Westney. 15" "Vaulting—1st, W. H. Westney; 2nd, F. Westney. Two special prizes by Mr. Geddes, of Toronto. Married ladies' race, 4 entries—1st, Mrs. Wm. Foster, Markham. Married man's race—1st, G. Tran, Whitevale. Intermediate football, 3 entries: Pickering, Green River ""Shamrocks,"" Claremont ""Thistles."" Claremont drew the bye before play commenced; Pickering withdrew, and then Claremont took the field, and one of the best football matches was witnessed that has been played in the district in some time. Toward the close of the game the Shamrocks managed to score 1 goal, and they secured the gold medals, and the Thistles the silver medals. Baseball match, 2 entries: Markham and Brougham. Owing to the darkness only five innings were played, Brougham winning by 9 to 8 runs. Mr. Garbutt, of Port Perry, umpired the game; M. Maxwell, of Markham, refereed the intermediate games; G. Tran, Whitevale, the Schools, and W. Cowie, of Locust Hill, the Junior football matches. The following are the names of Green River Shamrocks: Goal, Gardham Tran; backs, Hugh Percy, Winton White; half backs, Walter Booth, James Routley, Frank Turner; forvwards, Peter Stewart, Frank Booth (captain), Blake Annis, Charles White, John Nighswander. 16" "Some of the Singers, Centennial Choir 17" "The following are the names of Brougham baseball team: C, C. Mc'Causland; p., Earl Whiteway; lb., J. McGamus; 2b., P. Gerow; 3b., A. J. Howlett; s.s., N. F. Tomlinson; l.f., A. Sanderson; c.f., E. Feasbey; r.f., R. P. Rickaby. Boys' race, 16 years—Wilkin, Forsyth; Tomlinson, Green River. Boys' race, 12 years—W. McFarlane, Claremont; E. Cowie, Markham; A. Mitchell, Green Eiver. Boys, 8 years—Hornshaw, Green Eiver; C. Law, Pickering. Boys, 6 years—M. Dunkeld, Atha; P. Barclay, Brougham; G. Green. Girls, 16 years and under—Lyddie Major, Whitevale; Freda Hames, Whitevale; Muriel Thorn, Dunbarton. Girls, 12 years and under—L. Major, Whitevale; P. Haines, M. Thom. Girls, 8 years and under—G. Devitt, Greenwood; Gladys Dolphin, Brougham; Muriel Judd, Cherrywood. Girls, 6 years.and under—A. Cowan, Brougham; 0. Routley, Atha; E. Lynd, Whitevale. The Music. A very pleasant feature of the celebration was the work of the Pickering Centennial Choir. It was drawn from every section of the township and trained under the able direction of E. W. Evans, Esq., of Whitby. 18" "Nothing was more enjoyed than their rendering of such stirring selections as "" The Boys of the Old Brigade "" and "" Rule Britannia."" Their leading of the singing in the religious services and their direction of the children in their patriotic song was much appreciated, and the inherent appropriateness of the "" Recessional "" as the final number on the programme was noted by many. The following are the names of those who constituted the choir: Soprano. Lily Annan, Fannie Smales, Beulah Jones, Mrs. E. W. Wilson, Mabel Pallister, Alice Chapman, Lila A. Barclay, Emma Underhill, Ethel Wilson, Belle H. Lawton, Winnie McBrien, Nellie M. Law, Mrs. Thomas Law, Annie E. Calvert, Vera E. Burling, Zella I. Evans, Blanche Cooper, Mary A. Macnab, Bessie Macnab, Mabel Holtby, Lena Ellicott, Zeta Holtby, Pearl Wideman, May Sonley, May Pilkey, Edith Roach, Mrs. F. C. Pugh, Lucilla E. Davidson, Violet Allison, Mrs. A. L. McFadyen, Mrs. Hugh Pugh, Ida E. Pugh, Etta Sanderson, Mrs. R. E. Ashenhurst, Mrs. E. D. Willson, Ruth Annis, Ella M. Turner, Mrs. D. E. Beaton, Mrs. Alph. Hoover, Vera Banyard, Stella Hames, Lillie Barton, Gertrude Fuller, Daisy Timbers, Emma Wilson, Ethel Wilson, Laura Arbuckle, Mary Duncan, Ethel Malcom, Kathleen Story, Blanche Mechin, Jean Bennett, Mrs. W. E. Wood, Beatrice Alger, E. Rodd, Mrs. A.Rawson. 19" "Alto. Maggie Kierstead, Hazel McFadyen, Alice B. Cowan, Ada Jones, Mrs. S. Stephenson, Mrs. A. Spears, Mrs. A. Rodd, Mrs. C. A. Barclay, Minnie Brown, Laura M. Evans, Mrs. T. Gibbons, Mrs. W. R. Ward, Mrs. S. S. Madill, Mrs. G. T. Lee, Ethel Burton. Tenor. D. E. Pugh, 0. H. Pugh, H. Pugh, G. McKay, C. Hames, A. Pherril, John Seldon, Perry Wilson, F.Gibson, Albert Matthews, T. Gammage, C. Barclay, W. J. Taylor, H. Pilkey, W. Roach, C. W. Holmes, J. M. Marks, G. Cowan, E. Walton, J. Mellor, W. Crook, E. Powell, M. Pugh. N. F. Tomlinson, R. E. Forsyth. Bass. Thomas Law, E. G. Pugh, J. H. Evans, Adam Spears, E. W. P. Chamberlain, John Pallister, Rendall P. Ellicott, Howard Malcolm, A. J. Allison, W. J. Turner, James Todd, J. Allison, A. J. Annan, R. G. English, Winton J. White, James L. Palmer, James Todd, Warren C. Willson, Walter Ward. Another pleasing feature was the work of the Stouffville Harmonic Orchestra. The following gentlemen constitute this organization: Harold Zellers, Dean Kester, Ralph Burkholder, J. W. Bartholomew, Walter Russnell. Much credit is due them, and their conductress, Miss Beebe, for their splendid efficiency. The Pickering Book. The Pickering historical volume from the pen 20" "of Rev. W. R. Wood, of Claremont, was placed on sale on both days. It reviews the past century along many lines. Of its 316 pages about 80 are devoted to church history, and over 100 to family records, in which nearly 200 pioneer families have place. It has chapters on the rebellion of 1837, on the schools of the township, the different villages, sports, temperance and agriculture and stock-raising. As recording the past of an important section of the Province, it is finding a place not only in the hands of those who are concerned personally with Pickering, but in public libraries throughout the Province. The following press notices indicate something of the reception it is meeting with from Canadian readers generally: The Toronto News: "" Rev. W. R. Wood has compiled a history of the Township, and much curious and interesting material has been supplied to him.....It draws a clear picture of the stern life of the past and of the stern men who faced it. . . . . . The activity in agriculture, stock-breeding and business of all sorts is excellently described."" The Westminster: "" Few books of the kind which we have seen are equal in literary quality or general interest to Mr. Wood's. It is written in simple, dignified English and has a charm of style in many parts that would grace a more pretentious work. It is worthy of a circulation far beyond the particular locality with which it deals."" 21" "The Toronto Globe: "" A granary of facts that form a valuable record."" The Montreal Witness: ""An unpretentious volume modestly put forth, but showing a great amount of research and painstaking work.....In what has evidently been a labor of love, Mr. Wood sketches the meagre records from 1669 till the settlement in the early yeans of last century. From that date the records are many and varied."" The Pickering News: "" A most valuable book, written in a most interesting style."" The book is being placed on sale throughout the township, and may be ordered by mail directly from the author at Claremont. The retail price is $1.50, post paid. The Speakers. The addresses were almost without exception of a high order, and were listened to with keen enjoyment by large audiences. The forenoon meetings being distinctly religious, were presided over by Rev. A. L. McFadyen and Rev. Richard Duke, the others by Reeve Mowbray. The opening address by Rev. Dr. Abraham, of Whitby, was an eloquent and sympathetic review of the experiences of the early pioneers, passing on to a description of the beauty and riches of the heritage:of their descendants, and closing with finely drawn sketches of the life and work of Mr. Lambie, of Pickering, and Mr. Kennedy, of Dun- 22" "barton, with telling emphasis on the place of the church in the formation of the character of the community. Rev. Mr. Van Norman, of the Christian Church, spoke of the pioneer elders of that body, men like Elder Tatton, who not only labored incessantly in spiritual things, but whose hands were hard with the toil of helping in the erection of the structures in which they worshipped. He spoke of the fact that the underlying principles of life are the same for us as for the fathers, and rejoiced in the modern movement toward completer unity. In the afternoon still larger audiences listened to addresses of a more general character. The first speaker was Alexander Fraser, Esq., the Provincial Archivist, and representative of the Ontario Historical Society. In well-chosen terms, showing him no less a master of English than of his native Gaelic, he presented the modern conception that it is the common life of the people, the usual, rather than the extraordinary, which constitutes history, and hence showed the importance of the local in constituting general and national life.— He was followed, by Charles Calder, Esq., M.P.P., who, in a reminiscent mood spoke of the pioneers, their difficulties, and disappointments, and of the patience and courage by which they were enabled at length to change the forest wilderness into a landscape of smiling farms. Hon. W. J. Hanna, who had been expected till the latest moment, found it impossible to be present. 23" "PICKERING TOWNSHIP COUNCIL, 1911 A. Wilson E. B. Hoover W. G Scott R. R. Mowbray W. W. Sparks 24" "Col. J.E.. B. Farewell, K.C., of Whitby, after dealing with the modern conception of history, gave some very interesting incidents of pioneer experiences, a task in which'he is an adept, being himself the son of a pioneer, and having given much time to research along these lines. The first address of the Friday morning meeting was given by Rev. A. T. Sowerby, Ph.D., LL.D., of Toronto. He expressed his sympathy with the objects of the celebration, and his especial pleasure that the distinctly religious had been given prominent place. He proceeded to deal with the question propounded of old: ""Who shall ascend into the hill of the Lord, and who shall stand in his holy place ? He that hath clean hands and a pure heart."" The supreme demand in all life is the demand for "" blameless action associated with right motive."" Rev. J. J. Redditt spoke of the religious zeal of the pioneers, and their exemplification of the ideal of a "" clean hands and a pure heart."" He dealt with their faithfulness in church-going and church building, in family worship and in training their children, and called upon their present day descendants to follow their steps. The call of the great west and north of our land is for parents to direct their sons to the urgent need of men to man the frontier settlements with the message of the Christ. F. L. Fowke, Esq., M.P., was the first speaker of the afternoon. His address was congratulatory and patriotic. The lives of the men who transformed the primeval forest into such townships as 25" "Pickering were well worth recalling. Our heritage and our rapidly developing country demand that we should be the kind of men our fathers have showed us how to be. J. S. Willison, Esq., of the Toronto News, was to have followed, but found it impossible to be present. Mr. Fowke was followed by Sir Alan Aylesworth, Dominion Minister of Justice. His address was an exhaustive review of the series of legislative changes which from the beginnings in the closing years of the eighteenth century have made Ontario municipal institutions what they are to-day. The Relics. A most interesting feature of the celebration was the exhibition of relics and curios from the past which was arranged in an old log house, a genuine relic of the past itself, which had been re-erected on the grounds. The limitations of space and light in the old house prevented classification and exhibition to the best advantage, and there was little done in the way of lucid description by placard attached or otherwise, but everyone was delighted, and what was done effectively prepares the way for completer and more satisfactory exhibitions to come. The following more or less incomplete list is an attempt to preserve some idea of what the old log house contained. The names of the present owners are placed in brackets. A hymn book, its music written in the old 26" """ buckwheat"" notes, originally belonging to James W. Sharrard, who came to the township in 1812. A cup and saucer, once the property of Mrs. Joshua Wixon, over 100 years old. Two yards of ribbon, still older, which has come down from Mrs. Wixon, passing to her daughter, Mrs. Sharrard, to her grand-daughter, Mrs. John Barry, to her great-grand-daughter, Mrs. Daniel Forsyth, to her great-great-grand-daughter, Mrs. (Dr.) Brodie, and to her great-great-great-grand-daughter, Miss Dora Brodie. A copper kettle brought from England by the late John Barry. Two large wax seals from old land patents. A wooden butter ladle. (Mrs. D. Forsyth, N. Claremont.) A large Bible, published 1799, with Apocrypha, which belonged to Archibald Thom, great-grandfather of William Thom, of Dumbarton. A small Bible, published 1829, which belonged to William Thom, son of Archibald, above mentioned. Two snuff boxes, probably both over 100 years old. A bake kettle, used by Mrs. Thomas Annan for baking in the coals. An odd shaped axe and hoe, which were used in pioneer days by the Thom family. Ox yoke used over fifty years ago by the late William Thom. Indian skinning knives (stone) which were found on the Thom farm. Candle moulds, shovel and tongs, snuffer and snuffer tray from the Annan and Thom homesteads. (Mrs. Helen Thom and Mr. William Thom.) A lamp over seventy years old. A pair of trousers worn seventy years ago. (Mr. C. Nighswander.) 27" "A pewter plate, a pair of gloves, an old buttonhole cutter, a fork, a cup and saucer, a tomahawk, a lamp, a linen sheet. (Jacob Hoover.) A copy of ""Rider's British Merlin for 1768,"" an Almanac and Gazetteer of 1801, containing notes of transactions to 1806. A "" sampler "" embroidered with the following: ALMIGHTY GOD THY PERCING EY E STRIKES THROU GH THE SHADES OF NIGHT AND OUR MO ST SECRET ACTIONS LIE ALL OPEN TO THY SIGHT. MARGARET BOWES. HER SAM PLER WROUGHT IN THE YEAR 1811. CLONMEL. (Miss Margaret Bowes.) A flax wheel used by Mrs. James Hughes in 1820. (Mr. Rogers.) - Regalia of the National Division of the Sons of Temperance, presented in 1860 to G. B. Smith. (Mrs. T. C. Brown.) Old time wine keg and lamp. (William Burton.) A rifle, a dinner horn and an apple peeler. (Wesley Wonch.) A rifle, a sword and a sugar bowl. (Eli Wilson.) Bellows. (P. Harrison.) Andirons. (W. J. Rogers.) Tapping gouge, hames, hay knife, crane and andirons. (William Linton.) 28" "A Bible and ox shoe. (A. Allison.) Fire crane and tongs, flax wheel and tablecloth. (G. Cooper.) Tablecloths, child's clothing, coverlet, and picture. (Mrs. E. Milne.) Brass ladles, fire tongs and smoothing iron. (C. Nighswander.) Cake cutter, ladles, sugar bowl. (T. Nighswander.) Book, seventeenth century. (Mrs. R. Rawson.) Mill stones made and used by James Cowie for grinding malt. (C. Philp.) The Concert. The concert was an unqualified success. The big tent was filled and the order was absolutely perfect. The Stouffville Harmonic Orchestra, trained and accompanied on the piano by Miss Myrtle Beebe, were heartily applauded. Miss Laura Evans in two special coronation solos roused the audience to patriotic enthusiasm. The Claremont q uartette sustained their well-known reputation, and Messrs. Forsyth and Chamberlain were much appreciated in their duet, ""Excelsior."" . M.r. R. E. Forsyth in excellent voice rendered the solo "" Forgotten"" with his usual ability. Miss L. Morton, being present, was prevailed on to favor the company with a solo, which she did to the delight of all. The central attraction of the program was the work of Mr. Owen A. Smily, the well-known elo 29" "cutionist, of Toronto. He again proved himself master both of the heavier and lighter forms of elocutionary expression. In "" The Fleet's Tribute to the Sailor King,"" he gave noble expression to the loyal sentiments peculiarly appropriate for the day of coronation. In "" The Men of Canada,"" our Canadian love of country was interestingly set forth, while in Tennyson's "" Revenge,"" he thrilled every heart with its heroic ideals. Nor were the lighter numbers less appreciated. In "" A Queer Word,"" ""The Horse that Broke the Record,"" and in the humorous-pathetic musical sketch, "" Discord with a Sharp,"" his inimitable tone, expression and gestures kept the audience convulsed with amusement. The one mistake was that the concert was not repeated on the evening of the 23rd. The Souvenirs. It was decided by the committee that a special medal should be struck with appropriate inscription. After various proposals and consultations a design submitted by J. J. Zock and Co., of Toronto, was chosen. It bears on the one side the heads of King George III. and King George V. Above are the words Coronation Day, June 22nd, 1911, and beneath their names and the dates 1811 and 1911. ""On the opposite side, within a circle of maple leaves are the words "" Pickering Township Centennial,"" and the date. These were struck in silver, bronze, gilt metal, plain metal and aluminum. A large number having been secured, they are still obtainable (excepting those struck in sil 30" "ver), being in the hands of Mr.. T. C. Brown, of Brougham. Enamel pins of various designs were also provided, and every pin was sold. Pioneers Present. Among the older people of the township who were present on one or both days the following were noticed: Mrs. John Barry, Mrs. Linton, Mrs. John Mitchell, Mrs. Thomas Pugh, Mrs. Greig, Mrs. Andrew Allison, Lewis Bentley, James Fallen, George Philip, John Kussell, Sylvester Mackey, Christopher Nighswander. (Even with the greatest possible compression the details of the celebration have been found so voluminous that the little synopsis of history which it was proposed to include has been unavoidably crowded out. The cost of letterpress, illustrations and envelopes quite precluded the enlarging of the booklet.) 31" "A Few of the Committee Men 32"