| THE PENNSYLVANIA GERMAN FOLKLORE SOCIETY OF ONTARIO |
| THE TWENTY CHAPTER |
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President Sandra Easton
Vice/President:
Secretary: Mary Lou Garr
Treasurer: Michael Culp
Membership/Sec Pat High
Directors:
Elizabeth High, Dean High
Les High Michial Moyer
Brian & Shirley Stouck
Vice/President:
Secretary: Mary Lou Garr
Treasurer: Michael Culp
Membership/Sec Pat High
Directors:
Elizabeth High, Dean High
Les High Michial Moyer
Brian & Shirley Stouck
| Chapter Page MenuChapter History, Activitie Bicntennnial Stone Cairn, Membership, New Note Cards. |
In March of 1953 around fifty people attended a meeting at the home of Mr. And Mrs. Isaac High in
Vlneland Station. Dr. G.E Reaman, President of The Pennsylvania German Folklore Society of
Ontario, presided at the meeting. He outlined the purpose of the Pennsylvania German Folklore
Society of Ontario. It was to place an emphasis on the culture and customs of their Pennsylvania
German community. Dr Norman High, Bishop S. F. Coffman, Edwin Troup and J. E.Culp also
contributed to the program. The Chapter of The Twenty was organized with the following charter
members:Gordon Frey, Isaac High, R. H. Rittenhouse, W. Edwin Troup, Gordon Fretz, Alfred C. High,
AlvinCulp, Joseph E. Culp, Fred Fretz, Alfred E. Frey, Harper Moyer.
Vlneland Station. Dr. G.E Reaman, President of The Pennsylvania German Folklore Society of
Ontario, presided at the meeting. He outlined the purpose of the Pennsylvania German Folklore
Society of Ontario. It was to place an emphasis on the culture and customs of their Pennsylvania
German community. Dr Norman High, Bishop S. F. Coffman, Edwin Troup and J. E.Culp also
contributed to the program. The Chapter of The Twenty was organized with the following charter
members:Gordon Frey, Isaac High, R. H. Rittenhouse, W. Edwin Troup, Gordon Fretz, Alfred C. High,
AlvinCulp, Joseph E. Culp, Fred Fretz, Alfred E. Frey, Harper Moyer.
| THE TWENTY CHAPTER |
Soon after the organization of the Chapter, The Jordan Historical Museum came into being. The
materials collected by the museum belonged originally to our early settlers and they help to visualize
their way of life. These included heirlooms such as household furnishings, implements and tools.
The Fry House, built in 1815 by Jacob Fry on the escarpment above Vineland, was purchased and
moved by the community to the museum grounds in 1960. It was the home of Samuel Fry the weaver
and still contains the very furniture he used. On display is one of the most outstanding collections of
textiles in Canada. This is a fine example of the history of early Canadian architecture; of social life
in the community; and a history of weaving as reported in the 1980 PGFSO newsletter.
materials collected by the museum belonged originally to our early settlers and they help to visualize
their way of life. These included heirlooms such as household furnishings, implements and tools.
The Fry House, built in 1815 by Jacob Fry on the escarpment above Vineland, was purchased and
moved by the community to the museum grounds in 1960. It was the home of Samuel Fry the weaver
and still contains the very furniture he used. On display is one of the most outstanding collections of
textiles in Canada. This is a fine example of the history of early Canadian architecture; of social life
in the community; and a history of weaving as reported in the 1980 PGFSO newsletter.
The PGFSO annual fall meeting was held at The First Mennonite
Church in Vineland on October 29, 2005. A tribute was paid to
Mr. And Mrs. Moses F. Rittenhouse and a floral arrangement was
placed on their grave site in the Vineland Cemetery to mark the
90th anniversary of their donation of additional cemetery land.
Church in Vineland on October 29, 2005. A tribute was paid to
Mr. And Mrs. Moses F. Rittenhouse and a floral arrangement was
placed on their grave site in the Vineland Cemetery to mark the
90th anniversary of their donation of additional cemetery land.
CHAPTER ACTIVITIES:
To commemorate the first 200 years of Mennonite settlement in
Canada 1786 –1986,a bicentennial monument was erected on
the
site of the first Mennonite Church in Canada at Vineland. The
monument was designed to unite a number of symbolic elements.
The two wheels represent the globe, suggesting Mennonite
migration and presence in the world and all creation. The spokes,
intersecting to form a cross in the wheels, symbolize diversity, the
hub unity; and the hand carved roses are for growth of life and
love. The wheel rests on four plough shears representing the
agricultural traditions of the Mennonites and their commitment to
peace. Fieldstones from Canada with places of origin engraved
on
them symbolize Mennonite unity.
The base includes six hardwood tablets bearing the symbols of
Mennonite history. The fire portrays persecution, the dove peace,
the Bible represents the story of faith,and the square shape of
the
base symbolizes the directions of the four seasons and the union
of the divine.
Canada 1786 –1986,a bicentennial monument was erected on
the
site of the first Mennonite Church in Canada at Vineland. The
monument was designed to unite a number of symbolic elements.
The two wheels represent the globe, suggesting Mennonite
migration and presence in the world and all creation. The spokes,
intersecting to form a cross in the wheels, symbolize diversity, the
hub unity; and the hand carved roses are for growth of life and
love. The wheel rests on four plough shears representing the
agricultural traditions of the Mennonites and their commitment to
peace. Fieldstones from Canada with places of origin engraved
on
them symbolize Mennonite unity.
The base includes six hardwood tablets bearing the symbols of
Mennonite history. The fire portrays persecution, the dove peace,
the Bible represents the story of faith,and the square shape of
the
base symbolizes the directions of the four seasons and the union
of the divine.
New Note Cards
Membership
Larry Rittenhouse
2863 Red Maple Av.
Box 343
Jordan Station, ON. L0R 1S0
Tel: 905-562-8546
2863 Red Maple Av.
Box 343
Jordan Station, ON. L0R 1S0
Tel: 905-562-8546
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| Bicentennial Stone Cairn |
Members of The Chapter conduct tours of the area upon request. Dinner meetings with a program follow a bountiful old-fashioed dinner. This has been an annual event for members of The Chapter and the commuunity 1. Lois Filce, member of PGF Chapter of the Twenty receives Good Citizen Award by thee Town of Lincoln 2. Elizabeth Malone, member of PGF Chapter of the Twenty is recognized by the Colonel John Butler Branch of the United Empire Loyalist Association of Canada |
THE MENNONITE BICENTENNIAL MONUMENT
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From a new painting prepared and donated by Murray F
Pipher
A Conestoga Wagon drawn by four horses coming to
Upper
Canada in the early 1800's.
The “note card” is available for purchase from each Chapter.
Contact a Chapter officer or attend at Chapter events.
Note Card and covering sleeve – 5 in a package, $10.
Can also be purchased individually for $2.50
Pipher
A Conestoga Wagon drawn by four horses coming to
Upper
Canada in the early 1800's.
The “note card” is available for purchase from each Chapter.
Contact a Chapter officer or attend at Chapter events.
Note Card and covering sleeve – 5 in a package, $10.
Can also be purchased individually for $2.50
To join The Twenty Chapter or for additional information on of the
Pennsylvania German Folklore Society of Ontario publications and videos, please contact :
Pennsylvania German Folklore Society of Ontario publications and videos, please contact :
Chapter Activities: 09: |
October 28, 2009
Jordan Pioneer Day
On Saturday, October 3, 2009, Chapter of The Twenty members participated in the 43rd Annual
Jordan Pioneer Day. It has run yearly since 1967, Canada’s Centennial year,
when it was first sponsored by our chapter.
Our group provided a genealogy exhibit comprised of computerized pioneer family history, and
free information pamphlets and periodicals contributed by Pennsylvania German and Mennonite
historical societies from across Ontario and Pennsylvania.
A book table was set up, displaying all of our Pennsylvania German Folklore Society
publications, videos and related Moyer Family historical information, their family history book and
the 1999 Reunion video. Other members participated in pioneer arts, crafts and pioneer food
preparation.
Many other groups and individuals provided music, demonstrated dancing and provided unique
crafts and activities for the children. One important exhibit displayed information and a drawing
of the proposed new museum exhibit building planned for the near future. As usual, the most
tasty and popular food item offered was the apple fritters prepared by the Jordan Station United
Church!
The White Pine Native Dancers were a popular addition this year, and the 1815 Jacob Fry House
continues to be an interesting attraction with its original household furnishings.
As Museum Director Helen Booth reported, it was a great day and a true community event! The
weather was good and attendance was up from last year.
Funds raised at the festival, which is presented by the Jordan Historical Museum of The Twenty
Volunteers, will be used to support the museum.
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