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PICKERING TOWNSHIP MUSEUM BOARD
September 10, 1968
A meeting of the Pickering Town-
ship Museum Board was held on
TUESDAY, the TENTH day of SEPT-
EMBER, 1968 at the Municipal
Building at EIGHT o'clock p.m.
PRESENT: Mr. Harry T. Cook - Chairman
MrS. Deirdre Barle
Mr. Robert Miller
Mr. Milton Parkin
Mrs. Ruth Haye - Curator
Noel C. Marshall - Secretary
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MOVED by Mr. Parkin, seconded by Mr. Miller that the account
for Curran & Briggs be shown as $83.50 rather than ~e $68.80
indicated.
CARRIED ..
On motion of Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Parkin and carried
unanimously the minutes of the meeting of August the 20th
as amended were adopted.
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Accounts -
On motion of Mr. Parkin, seconded by Mrs. Earle the following
accounts were approved for payment:
Centennial -
Treasurer of Ontario - moving per.mits - Cole House
- Mutch Store
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Russell W. Harrison
Harness Shop
Blacksmith Shop
Collins House
Cole House
Mutch Store
$ 525.00
225.00
375.00
900.00
600.00
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Ontario Hydro- prepayment - Cole House
Bell Telephone Company - Collins House
Jack Grove - cleaning up site of Cole House
A. Storry Sand & Gravel -stone and sand -Steam Barn
A. Storry Sand & Gravel -sand, lumber & brick
-Blacksmith Shop
Andy Ramsay - week ending Aug. 17 40 hours @ $2.00
- week ending Aug. 24 - 37 hours @ $2.00
- week ending Aug. 31 - 32 hours @ $2.00
Barry Ramsay- week ending Aug. 31 - 96 hours 6' $1.25
David Mil1er- week ending Aug. 31 - 26 hours. $1.25
Garry campbell-week ending Aug. 31 - 48 hours @ $1.25
Walter Hope - Aug. 15 to Sept. 6
Arthur Hall - Aug. 15 to Sept. 6
Arthur Mitchell Ltd. - shingle~ sand & cement
John Winterstein - Blacksmith porge
D. L. Mairs & Son Ltd. - roofing materials - steam barn
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$ 32.00
16..00
2,625.00
200.00
400.00
28.50
132.80
51.00
218.00
120.00
32.50
60.00
276.25
277.50
28.92
101.50
712.24
$ 5,312.21
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Museum -
Mrs.. Peggy Campbell
Mrs. Erma Lawrence
'!'he News Printing Co. - History In Action Posters
Ward Machine & Welding - repairs to boiler smoke stack
.iss MarqSpanq
6.00
12.00
14. 52 X
56.0QY
21.00
$ 109.52
R~cei.Pta ..
Sale of MapS
Admislsions ~
Donations
7.00
llO"OO
40.00
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3. ~usiness Arising FrQm the Minutes -
1) J)ispJ,ay at ;Nuclear Site - .f1r. Cook reported that th~ "
necessary pictures were available and once a sketch of ëhe
display area at the Nucleur Plant was available the Board
would be in a better position to select the most suitable
items for display.
2) Group Application Forms - Mr.. V. Rudik submittecl copies of
the various application forme used by the Conservation
Authority at Pioneer Villaqe for group tours. Thee. were
referred to Mrs. Earle for further recommendations.
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3) Plastering Church - Mr. Miller had been unsuccessful in
getting Mr. Marco to plaster the Church and in view of
the present deficit position of the Centennial project
it was deemed aavisab1e to place the matter in abeyance
for tbis.year.
4) Masonic: Hall - Mr. Miller reported that Mr. Harrison had
examined the building and decided upon a possible route
to move it to the Museum property. It was hoped that the
Department of Highways would ease their restrictions and
permit the moving of ~e buildinq alonq number 1 hiqhway
for at least one and one half miles. The Secretary had
written to the District Enqineer and would report back to
Mr. Miller on this item. Mr. Harrison hoped to move the
building during the first two weeks of October providing
all the necessary utility surveys were completeél by this
t iIIe.
5) Exterminators - Mr. Sanderson had not examined the log
cabin to date and t.he Chairman aqreed to contact him con-
cerning this item. the followinq day.
6) Display Book for Pamphlets and Handbills - Mr. Cook reported
that he bad not had an opportunity to investigate this item
but would report proqres8 at the next meeting.
4. History In Action Celebrations -
1) Posters ReI History of Various B\¡ildings - Evidently
Mrs. Storry was completing the copy necessary for the
posters and Mr. Miller hoped to have Mrs. Jean Booth draw
up ~e necessary post.ers.
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2) Boarding Up Unrestored Buildings - Some discussion was held
concerning this item and in view of the elevated post ion of
the various buildings and in sane instances the absence of
floors it was decided that covering up the various entrances
to some of ~e buildings would not achieve the desired result.
The staircases in the Collins House and the Cole House would
be blocked off and the entrance ways to the Hotel and Collins
House would also be protected. In ~is connection Mr. Cook
reported that Mr. Ian Bell had volunteered to pat:rol the
Museum qrounds insuring that children did not qet into the
various buildings that were closed to the public. He had
agreed to carry out this service for both Saturday and
Sunday.
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3) Clean Up Crew FollO"lling Celebrations - The Scout troup had
not been contacted due to the absence of Mr. Sanderson.
It was suggested that several local boys be contacted and
paid a nominal amount to clean up the qrounds fOllowinq
each days activities. Mrs. Haye agreed to look after this
item.
4) Washroom pacilities - The Secretary reported that he had
contacted a firm concerning this item and was advised that
each unit would cost $30.00 for the weekend. He felt that
this was too much to pay for such an item and had not ordered
them. The Committee concurred with his decision.
5) Supervision of Buildings - As mentioned in item 2) Mr. Bell
will be endeavouring to cover most of the buildings during
the weekend festivities. In most instances display groups
will be operating and will oversee their respective areas.
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6) Grant to Markham Drum Corp - The Secretary reported that
he had been successful in obtaining the services of the
Markham Drum Corp for the parade and had been asked for
their normal fee of $75.00 plus bus transportation.
Skinner Bus Lines had been contacted and had agreed to supply
a bus with their compliments for the afternoon. Mr. Marshall
had located a gentleman to drive the bus at no charge and was
therefore seeking the committees approval to the payment of
$75.00 to the band.
On motion of Mr. Miller, seconded by Mrs. Earle and carried
unanimously the committee recommended ~e payment of $75.00
to the Markham Drum Corp for their attendance at the History
In Action Day Parade.
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7) General - Mrs. Earle had been contacted by Miss. Anderson
concerning a girl guide group from Dunbarton Who wish to
participate in the days festivities by holding a camp fire
and toasting marshmallows for the many children that attended
the event. Their only requirement was that suitable fire
wood be supplied. '!'he cœunittee felt that this would be an
excellent activity and asked Mrs. Earle to complete the
arranqements.
Mr. Paul Jordon has volunteered to meet the various dem-
onstrators at the gate and see to it that they are suitably
located on the grounds with whatever equipment is required.
It was noted that the candle makers as well as several other
groups had requested a work table to work on during the day.
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A number of tables were being secured from the Department
of Highways and it was hoped that all groups would have
adequate facilities.
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Mrs. IIIIiiaCIå reported that at present ~ere \\as no one to
make butter and that she had contacted Pioneer Village.
The Conservation Authority has agreed to send a Mrs. Petch
of Markham together with a butter churn suitable for making
the butter providing the board was prepared to pay her
$6.00 - $8.00 per day and supply the necessary cream. The
Committee felt that this was an important display item and
agreed that Mrs. Petch should be asked to attend. Mr. Miller
agreed to contact the Malcolm family and arrange for the
supply of the necessary cream.
Mrs. Earle noted the absence of activities geared to the
interest of the children and hoped that in the future more
games and amusements would be available for the younger
generation.
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Mr. Miller reported that most of the piping associated
with the steam engine and boiler was complete with the
balance to be completed by Saturday. He noted that the
installation unlike previous years was of a permanent
nature and had involved many evenings and week ends work
by Mr. Ramsay. The committee wished that it be noted in
the minutes that Mr. Ramsay is a qualified steam fitter
and that the installation had been carried out in accord-
ance with the standards set by his trade.
6.
General Business -
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1) Hinges for log cabin door - Mr. Miller advised the Committee
that Mr.. Remple had delivered the strap hinges that he had
agreed to make for the door to the log cabin. He expressed
concern that they had been made out of cold rolled steel
rather than wrought iron and as such were not in keeping with
the history of the building. He mentioned that Mr. Remple
had agreed to make new hinges 'Jut of wrought iron if the Committee
felt that it was necessary. It was sug,ested that the hinges
not be installed for the week end activities and an attempt
be made to have authentic hinges made.
2) Mr. W. G. Lawson submitted a copy of a letter from Wttl. B.
Thomas a Solicitor acting on behalf of Mrs. Ruth Ingram
in connection with her claim for damages against the
Museum in the amount of $225. 00 for breakage of 3 items
placed on display with the museum. His letter indicated
that an independent appraisal had been made on two of the
items showing a value of $lO. and $15. respectively and
that his research had indicated that the blue milk glass
covered sugar if part of a complete set could be valued in
the neighbourhood of $600. - $950. He indicated that if
an offer of settlement was not received within 10 days no
further negotiations would be carried out and the necessary
action, presumably through the courts would be taken. The
êommittee re-iterated their feelings that Mrs. Ingram should
submit the broken pieces to the Board in order that they may
obtain an independent appraisal of them prior to any form of
settlement being offered. The Secretary was asked to convey
the Conunittees feelings to Mr. Lawson and ask that he reply
to Mr. Thomas' letter.
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3) Mr. Russell K. Cooper, Administrator, Historic Sites Division
of the Metro Toronto Region Conservation Authority in a letter
dated September the 5th advised the Board that Mr. Herb
Campbell publisher of the Dutton Advance Ltd., Dutton, Ontario
has an A.B. Taylor cylinder press which he is willing to
donate too a museum in order that it may be preserved. He
estimates that the press was manufactured somewhere between
1870 and 1880. While Mr. Campbell is quite willing to
donate the press he would expect the recipient to assume
the cost of dismantling it and any transportation charges.
Mrs. Earle volunteered to investigate the hi~toric value
of this press indicating that she was of the opinion ~at
it would be an extremely valuable asset to the museum. In
the interim the Secretary was asked to contact Mr. Campbell
indicating our interest in obtaining the piece.
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4) The Curator asked. that the Board consider the installation
of a phone at the Museum Grounds or in the alternative
placing an extra listing in the telephone directory showing
the Gillman number. On many ocassions people attempted to
phone the Museum and were unsuccessful. As the current
telephone directory was now printed the matter was referred
for further discussion.
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Mr. Miller advised the Board that Mr. Elmer Johnston of
Whitby, a long time supporter of the Museum had recently
suffered a heart attack and was confined to Oshawa hospital.
Mr. Johnston who has been spending considerable time during
the summer months getting one of the old tractors in working
order for History in Action. The Committee suggested that
a get well card be sent to Mr. Johnston on behalf of the
Museum Board.
On motion of Mr. Miller the meeting adjourned.
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DATED
, 1968.
Chairman
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Secretary