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PICKERING TOWNSHIP MUSEUM BOARD 2/72
A meeting of the Pickering
Township Museum Board was
held on THURSDAY, MARCH the
NINTH, 1972 at EIGHT o 'clock
Lp.m. at the Municipal Building
PRESENT: Mr. H. Cook, Chairman
Mrs. D. Earle
Mr. R. Miller
Mr. W. Clark
Mr. R. Freeman
Mr. D. McLean
Mr. J. Alma
Mr. M. Parkin
N. C. Marshall, Secretary
1. Minutes -
Mrs. Earle noted that the resolution dealing with the
Ldis-continuance of the parade should have made reference
to the fact that more emphasis will be placed on provid-
ing entertainment this year.
On motion of Mr. McLean, seconded by Mrs. Earle and
carried the minutes of the meeting of February the 10th
Lwere approved as amended.
17k. 2. Accounts -
On motion of Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Freeman and
r carried the following accounts were approved for
Lpayment:
L Ontario Hydro $ 31.08
Mrs. Marr - Miscellaneous Items
Re: Restoration 11.16
R.O.M. - 1972 Membership 25.00
D. X. Oil 22.49
3. Administrator's Report -
Mr. Miller asked for confirmation of the colours selected
for painting the various buildings. The group agreed to
the following:
Harness Shop - Brown
Hotel - White with suitable trim
Blacksmith Shop - Red with white trim
Cole House - White with green trim
Oddfellows Hall - White with Venetian Red trim
Steam Barn & Gas Barn - Light Grey with White trim
- Mr. Miller advised that Walter Hope will be starting
work on the Saw Mill in the very near future and should
L be available for the restoration work scheduled for the
beginning of April.
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- He noted that new pamphlets would be required for the
Lcurrent year and that the stock of Hasti-Notes had
been exhausted. He hoped that the booklet prepared
by the Secretary would be up-dated prior to opening
day.
- He mentioned an old Maxwell Flower Mill dating
' approximately 1832 owned by Mr. Purcell. He inquired
as to whether or not the Board would be interested in
acquiring this mill. It was agreed that he would have
a look at the building and report back to the Board.
- Mrs. Mart has assumed responsibility for the administra-
Ltion of the Cole House.
- Mrs. Annis is to meet with Mr. Miller and Mr. Marshall
to determine her duties for the current year.
- He wished the Board 's confirmation on the dates to be
attached to the various buildings.
Beef Ring Barn - 1870
Church Shed - 1860
Blacksmith Shop - 1850
Harness Shop - 1855
Oddfellows Hall - 1869
Collins House - 1850
Cole House - 1860
Log Cabin & Log Barn - 1832
4. Publicity -
Mr. Freeman advised the Board that he had written to
the County Board of Education inviting the students to
participate in a poster contest.
Following a short discussion he agreed to up-date the
brochure and arrange for the re-production of a suffient
number of copies for the current season.
5. Future of Museum -
The Chairman inquired of the group concerning their
opinion as to the feasibility of continuing the present
restoration program. In particular he was interested in
the refreshment building to be built to the rear of the
school.
On motion of Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Alma and carried
it was agreed that the Museum Board should proceed with
the building and restoration program as originally
conceived.
It was agreed that the refreshment shed would measure
L 30' x 30' and that if should incorporate a 9' ceiling on
the ground -Floor plus a sizable loft on the second
floor.
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6. The suggestion was put forth that a spinning wheel should
be obtained for the Cole House. Evidently Mr. tYilson .
is presently working on a small wheel. It was noted that
the walking wheel was commonly used up to the year 1860
and that this would be the proper spinning wheel for this
particular building.
7. History In Action -
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- The Administrator agreed to follow up on the sign to
be located below the existing one advertising the
dates of History In Action.
- It was agreed that any information sheets published
throughout the Province on the Museum should refer
any inquiries to the Secretary at the Municipal Build-
ing and also show the phone number of the municipal
building.
- Committees - The Chairman reviewed briefly the
composition of the Committee 's for History In Action
which are as follows:
Machinery - Messrs. Miller, Parkin & Clark
Demonstrations - Mrs. Earle
Publicity - Mr. Freeman, Mr. Davidge &
Miss Green
Building Security - Mr. Cook
Entertainment - Mr. Marshall
Some discussion took place on the areas in which the
various demonstrators would be located. Mr. McLean
offered to assume responsibility for this. Mrs. Earle
agreed to prepare a list of the demonstrators in order
that he would have sufficient notice in which to
locate the various activities.
- It was suggested that a proper P.A. System be acquired
for History In Action similar to that provided by
Mr. Paterson of the Town of Ihitby.
- Another suggestion made was that possibly those attend-
ing the festivities could be given a lapel button
identifying the event and giving them something in
return for their admittance fee. It was suggested
that perhaps some local company might be prepared to
underwrite the cost of such a pin. Messrs. Freeman
and Marshall are to investigate this further and report
back.
8. Notice of Meeting -
It was suggested that it might be of assistance to the
new members if a notice of meeting was sent out well
in advance of the meeting reminding them of the date.
The Secretary agreed to look after this.
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9. Auction Sale - Historical Society -
L Mr. Freeman explained that the Historical Society wished
to coincide the opening of the Museum property with an
Auction Sale.
In the discussion that followed, mention was made of
the unique security problems that would arise if the
buildings were opened during the Auction Sale. The
matter was resolved with the suggestion that the bulle-
t. ings be kept open from possibly 1:00 - 3:00 in the
afternoon and that the Auction Sale be held following
the closing of the buildings at this time.
On motion of Mrs. Earle, seconded by Mr. Freeman it
was recommended that the Historical Society be permitted
to conduct an Auction Sale on the Museum Property in
conjunction with the opening of the Museum on May the
13th providing the question of building security is
L resolved and that the Museum Board receives any general
admittance fees charged during the afternoon.
10. Museum Board Members - Responsibilities -
A suggestion was put forth that a master list of the
Museum Board members should be prepared detailing the
various activities in which they are involved. This
would be of assistance to members of the public who
wished information and yet did not know to whom they
should direct their inquiries.
11. Historical Society Work Parties -
The Board was advised by Mr. Freeman that the Historical
Society had set aside their July 20th meeting and also
the meeting immediately proceeding History In Action for
purposes of conducting any work required at the Museum
property at that time.
12. Implications of Airport -
LIt was suggested that this article be placed on a future
agenda for a more detailed discussion.
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LOn motion of Mr. McLean the meeting adjourned.
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DATED
LChairman
LSecretary
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