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PICKERING TOWNSHIP t1_p,T BOARD
SEPTEMBER 9, 196a
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ship Museum Board was held on
TUESDAY, the NINETH day of S P-
^EMBER, 1969 at EIGHT o'clock p.m.
Li PRESENT: Mrs. D. Earle
Mr. R. Miller
Mr. M. Parkin
Mrs. M. Spang
L Noel C. Marshall, Secretary
t: 1. Oddfellows Hall -
The Secretary agreed to write letters of thanks to Messrs.
L Stong, Palk and VanLieshout for allowing the Museum Board
to move the Oddfellows Hall across their respective properties.
rIn this connection a brief discussion followed concerning
i'• the history of this building. Evidently it was a Christian
Church constructed in the year 1369 and was used as a Church
I. until 1094 at which time it was sold to the Oddfellows. Up
until some 4 years ago the building had been in continuous
use by the Oddfellows.
2. Accounts -
On motion of Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Parkin the follow .
ing accounts were approved for payment:
LMr. F. H. FON - work done on boilers $ 949. 30
Pickering Litho-Print- posters re: History
In Action & Quilt Tickets 40000
Russell Harrison - re-locating Oddfellows Hall
and moving buildings on Museum Grounds 1,250,00
It was noted that $35.00 of the Pickering Litho-Print
invoice would be termed as a donation from the company.
With respect to the invoice that would be forthcoming
[a from Mr. Harrison approval was given to the total indicated
above taking into consideration that he had spent 2 days at
L the Museum Grounds re-locating buildings as well as moving
the Oddfellows Halle '.lhile the original estimate for moving
the Oddfellows Hall would be exceeded this was caused
i primarily by the condition of the last field which had to
be crossed and was not entirely the fault of the mover.
I. 3. Restoration Programme -
The Committee discussed the progress being made in the
1. restoration programme for the various buildings noting
that much of the necessary work had been carried out although
a good deal of it would not be immediately recognizable. This
t. applied 1Darticularly to the re-construction of the joists and
beams under many of the buildings. It had originally been
hoped that the windows would have been available for the two
I homes but unfortunately the gentleman making these had not
completed them.
LWith the exception of the windows, doors, and the floor the
Cole House was pretty well cornplo'ce y renovated and would
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require very little exterior work in the future. Unfortunately
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no success had been arrived at in obtaining the lumber for
the floor boards and it was hoped that some success would
be made in this regard in the near future„
The plywood had been removed from the windows of the Odd-
fellows Hall once it was located on the grounds and the
windows were found to be in reasonably good condition.
Unfortunately the plaster in the building is quite old and
in working inside the workmen came to the conclusion that
it would be unwise to open the building to the public in
its present condition. While the exterior of the building
was extremely sound it looked as though much of the interior
would have to be re-plastered.
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In this regard Mr. Postill had already agreed to do the
plastering in the Collins House at an estimated cost of
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$200. Once sufficient monies were available it was felt
that he would also be willing to do the Oddfellows Hall.
. Finances -
Discussions with the Township Treasurer suggested that at
the present time there was a balance of approximately
$2, 500, in the Museum Board account. The total income
including the previous years balance amounted to $l3, 000.
with expenses to the end of August of approximately $11,000.
Under the circumstances it was suggested that the workmen
at the Museum property be released during the week follow-
ing History In Action until such time as a detailed state-
ment was available. It was hoped that revenue from History
,., In Action would permit possibly 2 or 3 more weeks work on
the buildings before winter set in.
5. History In Action -
Mrs. Earle explained the difficulty in getting volunteers
to carry out the various displays for this function. It
was becoming increasingly difficult to get anybody to
volunteer their services and many of the original supporters
of the festivities were getting on in years and unable to
continue° It was pointed out that History In Action and
the many activities carried on during the festivities was
primarily responsible for the success of the Museum project
and if the present trend continued the entire revenue programme
of the Museum could be jeopardized. It was felt that a
review of the entire financial support of the project must
be undertaken in the very near future.
The Secretary agreed to contact the Department of Highways
respecting picnic tables for the weekend as Mrs. Hay was
unable to do so due to her illness. It was suggested that
possibly Peg Campbell might look after the souvenir table
in the absence of Mrs. Hay. The Secretary was asked to
contact Ron Mitchell and ash him whether he could assist
with the gate again this year and also arrange for extra
chairs for the various demonstrators.
The clean up following the days activities was always a
problem and it was suggested that some of the local boys
in the area be given a - job for the 2 days and that they
be paid $2. each.
Mr. Miller asked that demonstrator tags be available and
the Secretary agreed to look after this item.
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6. General --
,L Mrs. Earle mentioned that the press that was to be obtained
had an electric motor on it which should really be replaced
Lwith a treadle as this was the way the press was originally
built. In this regard it was hoped that the press would be
available for History In Action with it being located at
least for the present in the gas barn. Mrs. Earle also
mentioned the possibility of re-arranging the Victorian Room
in order that the Curator could be located in the Museum
Building proper and thus be in a' position to supervise the
Ldisplays, rile this re-arrangement would not be possible
before History In Action it was hoped that it could be carried
Iout in the near future.
It was also suggested that some attempt might be made in
L future years to interest local high school students in
participating in the activities and act in the capacity of
attendents to the various buildings. They would be in
Lcostume and would be well versed in the history or the
building and its contents. There was no question that such
Personal_ contact added a great deal to anyones visit to the
property.
iOn motion the meeting adjourned.
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