http://www.fepl.ca/localhistory/files/original/cdd04531bc161a4ade5d0702b562e208.pdf 7fcd96a375f17a30d15d3a0967785ce3 PDF Text Text OLD FORT .ERIE CONSTRUCTED 1803-1813 ' .• RESTORED 1939 by the Niagara Parks Commission ~ OPENING CERElvfONY DOMINION DAY · 1939 �I ''\!Cbe l\omance of tbr <!&lb jfort" A M allabar-T urner Production A dramatizat ion of historic events of the N iagara F rontier associated w.ith Old F ort Erie Presented at Fort Erie, on Saturday, J uly 1, Monday, J uly 3 and Tuesday, J uly 4 9 :00 o'clock by the NI AGARA PARKS COMMI SSION Pageant 111aster - MELBURN E. T URNER Assistant Director - HARRY F L OWE RS �PROGRAMME Entire scenario written and production staged by Melburn E. Turner PROLOGUE The Queen of the Pageant enters, followed by her Court of Princesses. Miss Canada, supported by her nine provinces, arrives at the Pageant. Miss Columbia and her attendants, the American Legionnaires, and Uncle Sam pay their official visit to the Pageant. Britannia, the Gem of the Ocean, also comes to join th e honored .guests and adds her address of welcome. CAST OF CHARACTERS • Queen of the Pageant: Miss Alice Biggins - Train-Bearers: Shirley Taylor, Beverley Taylor, Althea Pomeroy Princesses: Winnifred Burt, Elizabeth Kee, Kathleen Brady, Helen Wiswell Miss Cana~a: Catherine Williams - Provinces: Mary Scholfield, Laverne Astles, Am ta Quested, Evelyn Laur, Maebelle Sampson, Mrs. H. Whybra, Mrs. Alva Murdock, Mrs. Dorothy Bebber, .M ra . D. Cronshaw Britannia : M r s . S. Rapelje Miss Columbia: Miss Claire Hochgrebe Attendants for Mi:is Columbia : Minute MP.n of. American Legion, Troop I , under com' mand of Captain Bud Sullivan Uncle Sam: J. Findlay .Rapelje Pages: Jack Chisholm, Louis McDermott. EPISODE ONE "1 came.!. ~:- n." •• ,..,1 '"•hence, I go, I know not whither- of things creatt'}, never upon m,y coming looked, or shall it see n-JY passing. First and last of all things, a martyr's crown for himself and a true v1s10n it proved to be for eight years later he met his death at the stake at St. Ignace. Scene V - LA SALLE AND LA MOTTE On friendly terms with the Indians, La Salle and La Motte, intrepid travellers and explorers in the new country, pay a visit to the Indian camp. They witness a characteristic war dance of the braves. CAST OF CHARACTERS Indian Chief : Frank Williams Warriors: Jim Rapelje, Bob Day, Douglas Grant, Hugh Barton, George Stratton, Bill Breckon, Tom Thy ret, Jack Ferguson - Squaws: Mrs. A. iR. McGlashan, Mrs. J. Ferguson Indian Children: Lowell Butters, Corinne Davis, Holly Yeo La Salle : Dave Coupar La Motte: Bill Zoia Father Brebeuf: Archie Baird Father Chauminot: Edward Kingsley Etienne Brule: Jack Daly. EPISODE THREE BRADSTREET BUILDS FORT ERIE One of Col. John Bradstreet's first duties in the district was to select a suitable site for the building of a military post near an anchorage so that ships could be built to transport the men who were to attack and relieve Fort Detroit, which was closely be~et by a powerful confederacy of Indians. After rejecting a site near the mouth of Buffalo Creek, Captain Im Montresor, enual work, selected t sted with the task of doing the Fort Erie. '( For I am Time." TF.':: BALLET OF CREATION This ba let symbolizes the creation of the Universethe birth of lard, sky and water, and shows the Spirit of the Universe as she brings order out of chaos. Spirit of the Universe: Joan Ward Spirits of Land, Sky and Water (pupils of Miss Joan Ward) : Bernice Davey, Betty Ward, Marion Rodgers, Elsie English, Judy Cross, Mary Flynn, Stella Flynn, Jenny Gullion, Marjorie Hanna, Mary Munce, Margaret Ewald, Lois Lillico, Josephine Worrall, Betty Speck, Margaret Vanstone, Betty Sorley, Lavinia Sawdon, Freda Sawdon, Colleen Reynolds, Bonnie Speck. EPISODE TWO Scene I - THE EARLY INDIAN Pow-Wow A native of the wilds, a product of primeval conditions, the Indian believed in the right of liberty to roam at will over his wide realm of wilderness and water. An Ind;an tribe is seen to arrive at a new camp site, where a pow-wow is held, while a few sguaws set up camp and carry on their domestic duties. Scene II-ETIENNE BRULE BEGS Foon OF THE INDIANS A young French pioneer, Etienne Brule, was the first white man to visit the Niagara district. Starving and lost, he begs shelter of the Indians and, owing to a cha"..!;!}. hP wears about his neck, is granted freedom from torture and is allowed to smoke the pipe of peace with the tribe. Scene Ill - FATHERS BREBEUF AND CHAUMINOT Early priests in the district were branded as magicians, capable of all manner of evil and so, when Brebeuf and Chauminot came to the Indians in Niagara in 1640. their overtures fell on deaf ears. Scene IV - BREBEUF's VISION For three months, cold and hungry, the two priests wandered in the district and then, worn out, the two found brief shelter. Chauminot took recourse in a long sleep - Brebeuf communed with God. Suddenly . the vision of a gigantic cross lit the sky and Brebeuf felt his prayers were answered. He saw in the vision CAST OF CHARACTERS ral Bradstreet: Frank Habgoo!l Capt. Mon tresor: Bert .Jepl:loidiers of 1764: J. Nunn, Be~ !es, Harry Berry-Workm~: Lewi~ . Bi11 Barrett Indians : .l' .. om previous scene. C'~-. son Ted EPISODE FOUR PONTIAC AND INDIANS VISIT THE FORT On his way to a council meeting at Oswego, Pontiac and some of his followers stopped at Fort Erie and re well received. Shortly after his arrival, however, -sli'ots were fired outside the fort at a flock of pigeons. Pontiac suspected treachery but was divested of the idea the officers in charge. - CAST OF CHARACTERS Chief Pontiac: Dr. S. L. Oliver Gen. Bradstreet: Frank Habgood Capt. Montresor: Bert Jepson Indians: From previous scene. EPISODE FIVE AN EARL y CHURCH SERVICE The early residents of the district had little opportunity for religious instruction until the Methodist circuit rider began his rounds. Visiting the various c 1~· in his charge the itinerant preacher would d religious services in the open air, lead lti ions in the old hymns and preach to them. CAST OF CHARACTERS Circui_t Rider Prea!it_her: Dr. A. L. Hays Churchgoers: Esther Ber7y, Violet Hutton, Edna Mehlenbacher, Marjorie Ogilvie, Mrs J. K ." Irwm, Mrs. Bert Gillies, James Hays, G. Cody, J. K. Irwin, D. Coupar, Esther I. Berry, Tom Pattinson, Tom Farrell, Holly Yeo, Margaret Garan, Tom Thyret, Jack Chisholm, Lowell Butters Louis McDermott Corinne Davis . ' ' EPISODE SIX THE PIONEERS This scene is a symbolic representation of the trials which faced the early settlers in the district , showing how they conquered the powers of the forest, and the water. It reveals the onslaught of fever, famine and death, each being personified by living actors. Throughout the scene, young ballet dancers will interpret the activity nature in the form of ballet. o' CAST OF CHARACTERS Pioneer Man: Jack Daly Pioneer Woman: Mrs. A J. Huttelmeyer - Spi_rit of .th~ Wilderness: Joan Warct Fever: Mildred Sulman Fam me: Marie Petrullo Death: Cecil Collett Powers of the Forest~ Jenny Grellion, Lois Lillico, Laura Burton, Bernice Davey, Marjorie H"nna, Betty Ward Powers of the River: Elsie English , J_udy Cross, Margaret Ewald. Mary Munce, Margaret Vanstone, Christine Kempt Mist Maidens: Marion Rodgers, Lavinia Sawdon Mary Flynn, StPlla Flynn, Colleeh Reynolds, Freda Sawdon. ' EPISODE SEVEN EARLY SCHOOL DAYS The first record of organized academic tuition reveals that schools were operated by private individuals who held classes at their homes. Then followed the days of the "little red school house" or the "grammar schools," as they were called. In these places were educated those men and women who later led their country to economic and military independence. CAST OF CHARACTERS Schoolmaster : Howard Thor!lpson - Pupils: Ruth Hooper, Tom Pattinson, Tom 'I'hyret, Jack Chisholm , Margaret Garan, Jean Irwin, Margaret Bearss, Louis McDermott, Beatrice Hale, Patricia Raymond, Corinne Davis, Charles Prior, Holly Yeo, Lowell Butters, Helen O'Hara, Edward Martin. • best they could, whence Drummond hastily threw out the King's Royal Regiment to cover their retreat. CAST OF CHARACTERS British Soldiers and Sailors - Same as in previous scene - American Garrison: Same as in previous scene - Indians: Same as in previous scene. EPISODE ELEVEN THE VISIT OF LORD AND LADY DUFFERIN In 1874 Niagara was honored by an official visit of Lord Dufferin, the governor-general, and Lady Dufferin. A great welcome was given the vice-regal party and a grand levee was arranged. As entertainment, the Minuet was danced for the honored guests. CAST OF CHARACTERS Lord Dufferin: Don Muir Lady Dufferin: Jean Anderson - Aides to Dufferin: Ray Johnson, Dr. S. L. Oliver ~jnu.et Dancers: Bonnie Speck, Margaret Ewald, Josephine Worrall, Mary ,Marcolin, Florence Manuel, Betty Harris, Lavinia Sawdon, Betty Speck, Mary Munce, Mary Gregus, Marjorie Hanna, Eve1yn Mann, Ber-nice Davey, Elsie English. · EPISODE EIGHT WAR IS DECLARED - 1812 In 1812 war was declared between Canada and the United States, as thai eyes of the country to the south were turned on Canada as an easy possession to be added to the fast-growing Union. In market places throughout the Dominion was read the declaration before the gathering populace. EPISODE TWELVE THE GAY NINETIES Throughout North America, and particularly in the cities, the period between 1890 and 1900 came to be known as the Gay Nineties. During this period forms of amusement . were many and fun was frequent. '!heperiod also featured the strong inclination to dress in the height of fashion . ,. , CAST OF CHARACTERS British Officer: J. K. Irwin British Soldiers: Ted Lewis, Bill Barrett, Jack Nunn, H . Greenough, Bert Styles Townspeople : Esther I. Berry, Violet Hutton, Mrs . E. Lewis, Mrs. S . E. Rose, Mrs . Esther Berry, Mrs. M Bambridge, Mrs. Marjorie Ogilvie, Mrs. Vera Newton, A. E. Jepson, J . M. Daly, Earle Howard, Dave Coupar, Ray Johnson, F. W. Dunn. CAST OF CHARACTERS Policeman: Frank Habgood Baseball Team: Pete Driscoll (umpire), Ray Zimmerman, Bob Babcock, Jim Barrett, William Watts, Dick House, Butch Ferdinandi, Lionel Griffin Men and Women : Florence Zimrnerman, Dorothy Lyon, Josephine Gallernon, Carol Heb bourne, Norma Dillane, Otto Mehlenbacher, Orville Cudney, Robert W<!rd, Elmer Zimmerman, Russell Graham, George Rudd, Bill Zoia, D. Coupar, Mrs. A. R . McGlashan, Mrs . J . Ferguson, Mrs . J. Daly, Mrs. A. Jepson, Mrs. Lewis, Beatrice Hyde, Elise Brown, Peggy Agnew, Charles Prior. EPISODE NINE THE SURRENDER OF FORT ERIE TO THE AMERICANS On July 3rd, 1814, Fort Erie was invested by an American force of more than forty-five hundred men under Major-General Jacob Brown. In spite of measures adopted to make the fort capable of some defense, effective resistance by the small garrison of one hundred and seventy men was out of the question, and Major Buck, the British commander, surrendered. CAST OF CHARACTERS Major Buck: Stan Raymond British Garrison: Andy Ross, .T. Nunn, Bert Styles , Harry Berry, Kemp Irwin, Ted Lewis, Bill Barrett, Harry Greenough, A. Coulthurst, P. Violino, A . Kunder, J. Millar, J . Carmichael, E. Troup, Hugh Raymond, Arthur Plato, Joe DiCrescenzo, G. Damias Louis, J.C. Bruce -American Soldiers: Capt. K. Clarke, L. Johnson, F. Metcalfe, H . Dick, D. Hackett, L. Hyslop, D. Brown, G. Scott, H. Brais, J. Darker, B. Poe, W. Macnee, W. Coffey, 0. Johnson, S . Clow, D. Emberley, A. Gunn, A . Eves (Garrison Guard at Fort Henry. Kingston, Ontario.) EPISODE .T EN THE BRITISH ASSAULT FORT ERIE -AUGUST 15, 1814 In the early morning of August 15., 1814, three British columns assaulted Fort Erie, two of which failed to secure a foothold. The third, under Colonel Drummond. a nephew of General Drummond, was more fortunate . As day was about to dawn , Drummond led his force of about 700 men against the north-east demi-bastion with almost irresistible impetuosity. Rearing scaling ladders against the ·escarp, they swarmed over the parapets in a mad rush, bayonetted the American defenders and turned the guns of the bastion against the fort. Suddenly a tremendous explosion occurred in the powder magazine under the bastion which blew men and guns ti a height of from one to 200 feet in the air. Remnants of the attackers, hurled from the parapets of the bastion where the explosion occurred, retired to the British lines as EPISODE TEIR'];EEN THE GREAT WAR - 1914-1918 Following the death of Edward the Seventh, called the Peacemaker, the underlying discontent rapidly took on more serious proportions and in 1914 it reached its zenith. The manhood and womanhood of nation after nation became embroiled in the holocaust that was to follow. The sword of "Mars" was suddenly dragged from its sheath as a result of the assassination of the Austrian prince and the world was plunged into the worst war that history has ever known . Scene I -THE CALL TO ARMS Scene II - THE MARCH TO THE FRONT Scene I II - THE BATTLE Scene IV - PEACE CAST OF CHARACTERS Britannia: Mrs. S. Rapelje Peace: Mary Lee Lumberjack: John Carmichael - Fireman: Bert Styles Policeman: Alf Kunder Nurse: Mrs. M. Bambridge Farmer: J . Millar Mechanic: Edward Lewis John Bull: Ed Seaton Jack Canuck: Byron Wilson Soldiers of 1914 : Members of Lincoln and Welland Regiment, "C" Company under the· command of Major C. A. Muir. EPISODE FOURTEEN Grand Finale - THE WHEEL OF PROGRESS "GOD SAVE THE KING" PRODUCTION STAFF General Chairman - Mayor George Bown Assistant Director - Harry Flowers Historical Supervisor - Ronald L. Way Assistant Historian - Miss Margaret Way Talent Chairman - A. E. Seaton Properties - George Bown and George Broadley Costumes and Makeup - Mrs. K. Grant Electrical Chairman - W. D. Brown Publicity - H. D. Taylor � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Louis McDermott Collection Subject The topic of the resource Local history, Fort Erie and surrounding area. Description An account of the resource A collection of historical documents, photos, news clippings, letters, and writings, assembled by local historian, Louis McDermott, and donated to the Fort Erie Public Library. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Louis McDermott Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived FEPL-LH -Louis McDermott Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Included in this collection are writings, historical documents, news clippings, images, maps, and more. They were written and compiled by Louis McDermott into a series of binders. The digital collection has been scanned from these physical copies. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Fort Erie Public Library and Louis McDermott Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Old Fort Erie: Opening Ceremony Description An account of the resource Listed here is a programme for "Romance of the Old Fort", a play that depicts various historical events that occurred in the Fort. The production was done for the Fort's opening ceremony. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Louis McDermott Collection Fort Erie Louis Mcdermott Collection niagara parks commission old fort