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This artifact includes Edwin Horsey's Scrap Book, which is filled with newspaper clippings, and various separate paper documents that are tucked into different pages throughout the scrapbook.
a- This is a red hardcover book. On the upper left of the front cover, there is the word "Scrap Book" written in gold lettering. The spine is red, flat, and has the word "Scrap Book" on the upper portion. The back cover has a plain red surface with debossed decorative patterns close to the edges. On the front page, there are hand-written notes in blue ink, read "_ill Johnston/ P34". The scrapbook is assembled by Edwin Horsey. There are newspaper clippings and paper documents glued onto the book pages, as well as separate paper pieces inserted in between the pages, all featuring the history of Kingston. There are various marks of corrections in black ink and pencil throughout the book. The scrap book is numbered up to page 35, and the numbers are written in pencil on the top right corner of the pages.
b- This is a small newspaper clipping. The texts introduces the history of the "Great Union", in which Ireland was conquered by Cromwell, Lord Protector of England. The paper is tucked in between the cover page and page 1.
c- This is a newspaper clipping. The title on the top reads "Surgeon-Cleric, 94 To-day More Than Ever Convinced Canada Is Coming Country". This article introduces the life of Dr.E.Hooper, who was 94 years old and stated that "Canada was one of the most promising countries in the world and would have a great future." There is a black-and-white portrait of Dr.Hooper. The article is dated to January 3, 1941. The paper is tucked in between the two pages with articles of "The Town Watchman" and "Baptist Church to Hear Nonagenarian Preacher".
d- This is a newspaper clipping. The title is "Veteran Preacher At Ottawa Sunday/ Dr.E.Hooper, Aged 93, Delivers Sermon". This short article is about Dr.E.Hooper's social, religious involvements and unique life experience. It is dated to May 29, 1939. The paper is tucked in between the two pages with articles of "The Town Watchman" and "Baptist Church to Hear Nonagenarian Preacher".
e- This is a newspaper clipping. The paper has a L-shape. The article is titled "Served Here As Minister Three Times". It introduces the life of Dr.William Thomas G.Brown, who served as minister of Sydenham Street Church and has passed away on November 17, 1951. The article is dated to November 19, 1951. The paper is tucked in between the two pages that features the article of "Approaching Anniversary Recalls to Mind the Early Methodist History Here." f- This is a piece of small card stock paper with hand-written notes in blue ink. The notes are a list of information regarding the Law and Medicine Faculties at Queen's University, titled "Directory 1857". The paper is tucked in between two pages with articles of "Taught Medicine At Queen's University Through He Held No Degree" and Veteran News Editor Dies".
g- This is a newspaper clipping. The title of the article is "Bogus Doctor Leaves RCN, Not Clear Yet". The article is about the discharge of a young American, Ferdinand Walsh Demara, for his fraudulent entry into the Canadian navy. The paper is tucked in between two pages with articles of "Taught Medicine At Queen's University Through He Held No Degree" and Veteran News Editor Dies".
h- This is a two-page newspaper clipping. The two pages are stapled on the left of the top edges. Together, the pages feature an article titled "Brilliant 'Dr.Cyr' Identified as Ex-U.S. Hospital Orderly". The article discusses the discharge of Ferdinand Demara, who previously claimed to be a doctor to enter the Canadian navy. It also stated that Demara's father said his son was "bright to the point of genius". The article is dated to 1957. The paper is tucked in between two pages with articles of "Taught Medicine At Queen's University Through He Held No Degree" and Veteran News Editor Dies".
i- This is a single-sided piece of paper with typed texts. It is the programme brochure of Kingston Centennial Thanksgiving Service, which was held in Memorial Hall on April 3, 1938. The programme includes singing, speeches, and music performances. The paper is tucked in between the page with the article of "Centenary First Meeting of Town Council Celebrated" and the page with photographs of the Centenary Civic Thanksgiving Services.
j- This is a reverse L-shaped newspaper clipping. It is titled "Part of Wall of Old Fort Frontenac Found". The article is about the excavation at Tete de Pont Barracks. It was believed that Col.Hagarty found part of the southern wall of the original Fort Frontenac. The article is dated to October 18, 1937. It is tucked in between the pages that feature articles of "Gypsy King, Died at 96 Ends Famed Royal Line" and "Final Proof Unearthed That Remains Are Fort Frontenac".
k- This is a card with four black-and-white photographs regarding the history of early ice hockey. The upper right photo is the old barracks that was originally built as Fort Frontenac. The middle photo is one of the original ice hockey stick used in a champion game. The photo on the middle right edge is Queen's University's first champions in any ice hockey league. The lower left photo is the city building in front of where the world's first ice hockey game was played. The photos were by courtesy of Herbert F.Thomson. It is tucked in between the two pages featuring the article of "Heroism of Defenders of This Part of Canada During the War of 1812 Is Recalled to Memory".
l- This is a newspaper clipping with photographs on both sides. On one side is a black-and-white photo of Prime Minister Mackenzie King receiving the replica of a brass cannon at Fort Henry. On the back side are two black-and-white photos. The top photo is a drumhead service at Riverdale Park with the attendance of Prime Minister King, while the bottom photo features the closing celebration of the Canadian Corps Reunion in Toronto. This paper is tucked in between the two pages that display old Fort Henry Reopening photos, dated to August 1, 1938.
m- This is a soft-cover brochure that introduces the programme presented at Fort Henry on August 1-3, 1938, named "A Century of Progress". There is portrait of Count Frontenac on the front cover. The brochure lists the production committee, the instrumental music and vocal music producers, as well as the prologue of the performance. On the last page, there is a brief introduction of Fort Henry with a black-and-white photograph. The brochure is tucked in between the two pages with articles of "Centenary Parade Is Finest Ever Produced in the City; Chinese Win the First Prize" and "Travels 11,000 Miles to Be Present".
n- This is a newspaper clipping with a black-and-white photograph and a text. The photo features an interesting ceremony during Old Homes Week at the Kingston Fire Department, in which Fire Chief James Armstrong presented a watch to Mrs.James V.Brennan of Detroit. The watch was presented to Mrs.Brennan's father 78 years ago, when he was a fireman. The text on the bottom of the paper explains the photograph. This paper is tucked in between the two pages with articles of "Centenary Parade Is Finest Ever Produced in the City; Chinese Win the First Prize" and "Travels 11,000 Miles to Be Present". o- This is a newspaper clipping. The article is about the Kingston Gaslight Company and the danger of gas works. The paper is tucked in between the two pages with articles of "Judge H.A.Lavell Dies Following Short Illness" and " 'Old Timer' Pays Tribute To Pedagogue".
p- This is a newspaper clipping. It is titled "Col.Macphail, 78, Is Dead". The article introduces the life of Col.Alexander Macphail, who was a soldier, professor, poet, and the former department head of Queen's University. There are marks in red ink on the paper. The article is dated to January 13, 1949. The paper is tucked in between the two pages that feature articles of "DR.W.G.JORDAN,SCHOLAR,DIES" and "Former Private of the Line Is the Minister of Defence".
q- This is a newspaper clipping. The article is titled "Vinland Theory Confirmed". It features Professor Johannes Broensted's view of that "the Beardmore find "proves the existence of Vikings in southern Canada around the year of 1000". The article is dated to December 1, 1948. The paper is tucked in between the two pages that feature articles of Old Quill Pen Not Popular" and "Armor Find Not Needed To Prove Ontario "Was Vikings' Vinland".
r- This is a newspaper clipping. The title on the top reads "Relics Near Port Arthur Indicate Norse Ahead Of Columbus 200 Years". The article is about the discovery of Viking relics near Port Arthur, including a sword, an axe, and a supposed shield handle. Professor Broensted pointed out that the discovery led to the probability of Norse settlements in pre-Columbian times. There is a black-and-white photograph of the discovered sword, battle axe and iron grip to a shield. The article is dated to 1948. This paper is tucked in between the two pages that feature articles of Old Quill Pen Not Popular" and "Armor Find Not Needed To Prove Ontario "Was Vikings' Vinland".
s- This is a paper with typed black texts. It is a poem written by R.J.Gale, titled "The Teacher Muses". The paper is tucked in between the two pages with articles of "She Wrote The Words Which Puzzled Empire" and "Text of His Majesty's Address to Empire".
t- This is a piece of paper with hand-written notes in pencil on both sides. The notes are about the old Bay of Quinte railway. It lists the names of several stops. The paper is tucked in between the two pages that feature articles of "Revive Memories of Old Railway Line" and "Daughter of Oronytekha Dies At Tyendinaga Indian Reserve".
u- This is a newspaper clipping. The article is written by Fred Williams and titled "John A.MacDonald's Law Offices". It is about Sir John A.MacDonald's law offices and his partnership with Sir Alexander Campbell. The paper is tucked between the two pages that feature articles of "House-boat Built From Ella Ross" and "Clock Tower Is Memorial To Memory of Gananoque's Benefactor of Other Days".
v- This is a newspaper clipping. The article's title is "Political 'Box Score' 12 to 7 For Tories Over Grits Here". The article introduces the history of political elections in Kingston since the Confederation. The newspaper clipping is dated to March 26, 1940. The pencil notes on the top edge read "Rogers Defeated Kidd by 2115 maj". The paper is tucked in between two pages with the articles of "United Church Will Celebrate Centenary, Founding Old Missions" and "Historic Building to Disappear".
w- This is a one-page brochure of the St.Andrew's Presbyterian Church. On the front cover, there is the name of the church, the location, and a red-printed photograph of the church. The brochure is dated to September 15, 1940. The back cover is plain. there is a red text of "HANSON & EDGAR, LIMITED" on the bottom edge. The inside pages feature the order of worship for the church's morning and evening service, printed in red texts. The brochure is tucked in between two pages with articles of "A New Family Moves Into St.Andrew's Manse, Kingston; History Old Stone Residence" and "Rev.Dr.Salem Bland Returns To Portsmouth United Church; Minister There 60 Years Ago".
x- This is a printed, two-page brochure from St.George's Cathedral in Kingston. The front cover has the event title in red texts, reads "A United Service Demonstrating Oneness with Britain at St.George's Cathedral, Kingston on St. Georges Day". The event is dated to April 23, 1941. The inside pages and the back cover list the overview of the event and the scripts for prayer. The brochure is tucked in between two pages that have articles of "St.Andrew's Society Now Century Old" and "When Minister Lived on $500 Per Annum".
y- This is a newspaper clipping. The title is "Information To All Choir-Masters and Choristers". The text is about a massed choir in commemoration of the fiftieth Anniversary of the death of Sir John A. MacDonald, requested by the Government of Canada. It is dated to May 24, 1941. The paper is tucked in between the two pages with articles of "Country Will Pay Tribute To Sir John A.Macdonald At Kingston Saturday, June 7" and "The Friends of Sir John A.". z- This is a brochure of the order of a commemorative service. On the front cover, there is a black-and-white portrait of Sir John A. Macdonald. The red texts on the top reads "Commemorative Service". The texts on the bottom are in black lettering, read "Semi-Centennial Anniversary of the death of Sir John A.Macdonald June 6th, 1891/ Kingston, June 7th, 1941". The back cover features a photograph of Sir John A. Macdonald's grave in the Cataraqui Cemetery in Kingston. The inside pages of the brochure have the order of service for the commemoration. This brochure is tucked in between the two pages that has an article titled "Peaceful Days of a Half Century Ago Recalled at Macdonald Ceremonies; Leaders Honor Canada's First Prime Minister".
aa- This is a newspaper clipping. It has a title of "Bethel Will Mark 67th Anniversary". The article has information about the history of Bethel Congregational Church in Kingston and the celebration of its 67th anniversary. The article is dated to May 16, 1941. The paper is tucked in between the pages with articles of "What Does Gananoque Mean?" and "Railway Ferry Crossed River In Year 1860".
ab- This is a newspaper clipping. It is titled "A CALL TO ARMS" with the wording of the proclamation. The call was proclaimed by Major H.A.Stewart from City Hall to a gathering of citizens and members of the Canadian Army. This newspaper clipping is dated to July 3, 1941. The paper is tucked in between the pages with articles of "What Does Gananoque Mean?" and "Railway Ferry Crossed River In Year 1860".
ac- This is a newspaper clipping. The title of the article is "Invasion Threat Recalls Napoleon's 1803 Dream". The article introduces an exhibition of Napoleonic invasion in the Bodleian Library at Oxford, dated to March 29, 1941. It compares the Napoleon War to the WWII that was happening in England at the time. The paper is tucked in between the page with the article of the "Kingston Shipyard" and a blank page.
ad- This is a printed, single-sided paper with red texts, regarding the information of a civic memorial service. The service was held in honor of the late Norman McLeod Rogers, Minister of National Defence, who died at his duty on June 10, 1940. The service took place on June 16, 1940 at the Memorial Hall in City Hall. There is the order of service on the bottom of the page. The paper is tucked in between the two pages with the article of "Glowing Tribute Paid To Hon.Norman Rogers By Prime Minister King".
ae- This is a newspaper clipping. It is the second half of the article titled "Col.C.Long Passed Away On Thursday". The article introduces the life and military experience of Lt.-Col. Charles Edward Long. The paper is tucked in between the two pages with articles of "G.B.Meadows Passes at 90" and "Col.C.Long Passed Away on Thursday".
af- This is a newspaper clipping. The title in black texts reads "Copy of Old Kingston Gazette Tells of Lusty Days of Town". The article is about a copy of the Kingston Gazette that was published in 1815, featuring interesting items that reflected Kingston's early history. The paper is tucked in between the two pages with articles of "G.B.Meadows Passes at 90" and "Col.C.Long Passed Away on Thursday".
ag- This is a newspaper clipping. The title is "The Town Watchman". The article features some of the famed taverns in old Kingston, including the Ward's Tavern, Bay of Quinte House, Grimason's Tavern and Buckley and Grove Inn. The article is based on the information given by George B.Meadows. This paper is tucked in between the two pages with articles of "G.B.Meadows Passes at 90" and "Col.C.Long Passed Away on Thursday".
ah- This is newspaper clipping. The article features a religious tale of Virgin Mary and her lamb, and it included the first three stanzas of John Roulstone's poem "Mary's Little Lamb". The paper is tucked in between the pages with articles of "A Notable Earlier Toronto Family" and "Principal F.W.Danby of K.C.V.I. Dies Suddenly".
ai- This is a newspaper clipping. It is titled "Communion Set at Deseronto Has Great History Behind It". On the top is a black-and-white photograph of Mrs.Robert Hill, who was a custodian dressed in her Indian costume. There is the communion set of a chalice, decanter and bread-salver placed on the chair beside Mrs.Hill, which was originally presented to Queen Anne in 1714. The article was written by staff reporter Don Elliott, introducing the Mohawk Indian Reservation at Deseronto and the history of the communion set, dated to 1946. This paper is tucked in between the two pages with articles of "Mohawk Indians, Loyal to 11 Sovereigns, Go Off to War After Last Communion From Old Service in Historic Church" and "Bird Fancier Finds Canaries Thrive in Zero Weather Locally".
aj- This is a newspaper page. It is from the Kingston Whig-Standard dated to September 18, 1944. On page nine, there is a call from the Canadian Army for volunteer oversea service. It features an illustration of two soldiers wearing the oversea badge of honor with the letter "GS" on their arms. On page ten, there is an article titled "Chaffey's Locks Area Has Strong Link with Historic Past". This article is about the Chaffey's family, their businesses of the Chaffey's Mills and Chaffey's Locks. The newspaper is tucked in between the two pages with articles of "Village of Newboro Scene of Great Activity When Rideau Canal Under Construction; Many Interesting Details of Those Days Told" and "At 75 Sir Lyman Duff Is Administrator of Canada".
ak- This is a newspaper clipping. The title reads "William Gill, Now 81, Retires After Over 60 Years in Business". There is a black-and-white portrait of William Gil. This article introduces the life of William Gill and the changes that had taken place in the grocery business. It is dated to January 3, 1949. The paper is tucked in between the pages with articles of "Breakdown of Enlistment" and "Education Key Industry in Kingston".
al- This is a cream-coloured brochure of St.Mark's Church. The brochure was created for celebrating the 100th anniversary of the church, dated to August 1, 1943. There is a black-and-white photo of the church on the front cover. The texts in black lettering read "St. Mark's Church/BARRIEFIELD DIOCESE OF ONTARIO/ 1843-1943/ 100th Anniversary, Sunday August 1st, 1943/ RT.REV.JOHN LYONS, D.D./ Lord Bishop of Ontario." There is a list of the church's clerks on the bottom of the front cover. The back cover of the brochure is plain. On the inside of the brochure is a typed letter to the congregation and friends of St. Mark's Church from the church's rector and wardens. This brochure is tucked in between the two pages with the article of "100th Anniversary of St.Mark's Church, Barriefield, to Be Celebrated on Sunday".
am- This is a newspaper clipping. The article is titled "Lord Mayor's Day in Old London", written by Fred Williams on November 9, 1938. It is about people's old memories of the Lord Mayor's show. The paper is tucked in between the two pages with articles of "Well Known for Library Work, E.C.Kyte of Queen Retires" and "A.J.Shannon Dies at Home on Sunday".
an- This is a newspaper clipping. The title of the article is "Remember Our Militia Heroes of Old", written by Fred Williams and dated to November 11,1938. This article recalls the Armistice Day of Nov.11, 1918, pays tribute to the Canadian soldiers who died in WWI, and explains the importance of the Remembrance Day. The paper is tucked in between the two pages with articles of "Well Known for Library Work, E.C.Kyte of Queen Retires" and "A.J.Shannon Dies at Home on Sunday".
ao- This is a newspaper clipping. The title of the article reads "J.M.Campbell Died Here On Saturday", dated to January 3, 1949. The article is about the life and career development of the industrialist John Murdoch Campbell, who was the president of the Gananoque Electric Light Company. This paper is tucked in between the two pages with articles of "Well Known for Library Work, E.C.Kyte of Queen Retires" and "A.J.Shannon Dies at Home on Sunday".
ap- This is a newspaper clipping. The article is titled "Says Individual Is Chief Cause of Deficiencies" and dated to March 6, 1939. It discusses the speech of Dr. Sherwood Fox, who was the President of Western University. Dr.Fox stated that government flaws lied with individual citizens, and three major causes of man's deficiencies were "indolence, self interest and party spirit". This paper is tucked in between the page with an article titled "People and Things" and the last page of the book.
aq- This is a newspaper clipping. The title in black texts reads "Combined Ages Total 322 Years". There is a black-and-white photograph of four old friends gathering on Clarence Street. From left to right, the sitters are: Thomas Bain, T.J.Grigg, George Lawrence, and James A.Thompson. The newspaper clipping is dated to September 12, 1941. This paper is tucked in between the page with an article titled "People and Things" and the last page of the book. ar- This is a newspaper clipping. The title of the article is "Perpetuating British Traditions Declared Canada's Best Task". The article discusses past and recent experience of agricultural practices in Canada. The writer suggests that Canada needs to perpetuate British traditions to solve future problems of land use. This paper is tucked in between the page with an article titled "People and Things" and the last page of the book.
as- This is a newspaper clipping. The title of the article is "Warship One of Many Boats to Carry Name of St.Clair". It covers the sailing history of several Canadian ships that were named "St.Clair". The article was written by W.E.Phillips and dated to 1942. This paper is tucked in between the page with an article titled "People and Things" and the last page of the book.