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Page 32 of 33 where our Loyalist ancestors landed and first set foot in New Brunswick. The conference will prove to be a very exciting and rewarding experience for everyone. We’re all looking forward to the event. 2008 Spring A By John Watson fter two years of planning, repairs to the Loyalist Amos Botsford family Memorial in Fernhill Cemetery have been completed. The Branch Executive met on 14 September to clear up several pieces of branch business. The Fall General meeting was held on 18 October. Peter Little, a local amateur historian, gave an interesting talk and slide presentation on the restoration of St Luke’s Church in Gondola Point. The church was built in 1833 by first and second generation Loyalists and has been named a National Historic Site. Jim McKenzie, Dr. Steve Bolton and I attended the October National Council meeting in Toronto. The annual Christmas Pot-luck Dinner and auction was held on 13 December, always an eagerly anticipated event that went off like clockwork and the auction proceeds gave the treasury a boost. The branch was represented again this year at the Loyalist House New Years Day Levee hosted by the NB Historical Society. Many members were seen in period dress enjoying the savouries and sweets. The branch was stricken with grief to learn on 30 December the passing of George F. Teed UE, a Past Branch President and long time member of the Association. George, although 92 years of age, never slowed down and got the most out every minute and was an inspiration to all with his cheerful personality. He was an active member of many organizations with a passion for singing and took every opportunity to be involved with anything involving singing. He will be missed. The Loyalist Learning Centre will be established in the New Brunswick Museum and will be operational by spring. Plans are coming together for the UELAC Conference and AGM this summer in the Loyalist City, the happiest city in Canada, possibly the world according to a study conducted by UBC earlier this year. 2010 Spring T By John Watson UE he New Brunswick Branch held its annual Christmas Potluck Luncheon and Auction on Saturday, 12 December 2009 at St. John's Anglican (Stone) Church. We enjoyed great food, lots of laughter and a lively Christmas Song Along, despite the chilly weather. Potluck foods included shepherd's pie, baked beans, several delicious casseroles, English trifle, and homemade sweets, many from old family recipes. The auction not only raises funds for branch activities but also provides some of its members with additional Christmas decorations and gifts. On New Year's Day, the branch joined The New Brunswick Historical Society in hosting a levee at the historic Loyalist
Page 33 of 33 House, which was built in 1810-1817 and belonged to five generations of the Merritt family. Again, delicious traditional foods were served with tea, cranberry punch, and apple cider in the dining room. Impromptu tours of the house also took place. Guests of all ages, from near and far, enjoyed a roaring fire in the kitchen fireplace and some music on the rare piano organ in the parlour. We remember our Loyalist ancestors through functions such as these and know that they enjoyed many of the same pleasurable activities, breaking up the long cold winters in their new homeland so long ago. By Ruth Flewelling Lesbirel UE, B.Sc. (CS), M.Sc.C.S., Corresponding Secretary 2012 Spring Seventy-two members and guests of the New Brunswick Branch had an old-fashioned good time like our Loyalist ancestors would have enjoyed at this year’s UEL Christmas Party. The record number of attendees enjoyed an afternoon of fabulous food and entertaining merriment, beginning with a buffet lunch. After lunch, a truly inspirational Christmas Story presentation began with “An Introduction to the Loyalist Christmas,” providing the fascinating historical background to the customs and traditions of our ancestors. Then through the age-old scriptures for the season and traditional carols, the presentation told the Christmas story that our ancestors loved so much. Following this presentation, we continued in the festive spirit that such Loyalist gatherings would have had, with an enthusiastic sing-along of some of the well-known and loved Christmas carols. Guests eagerly visited our old-time General Store, choosing from an excellent selection of homemade pickles and preserves, baked goods from biscuits to fruitcakes, cookies and squares to homemade pies and breads, hand-knit or sewn treasures, handmade Christmas ornaments and decorations, crocheted and smocked items, wooden toys, jewellery, and much more! Prizes were awarded for best in show in several categories of these donated items. Buying was brisk and “customers” were very pleased with their Christmas gifts and pantry additions. The proceeds from the sale of these treasures more than offset the cost of the meal, decorations, prizes, song sheets, and publicity. The afternoon, with its lively, well-received program, proved to be a spectacular kick-off to the Christmas season that everyone seemed to enjoy immensely! It would have been a dismal failure without the enthusiastic support of all the members and guests who came this year. Special thanks go to Deborah and Ron Coleman for the delicious lunch and Deborah’s Loyalist Traditions talk, Valerie and George Teed for historically accurate décor, set up, and Val’s books at the General Store, John Watson’s great MC skills, Don Flewelling for Christmas music as people arrived, musical accompaniment for the carols and the contemporary sing-along, and sales help in the General Store, Rev. Paul Brown for the Christmas Story in scriptures, Mike Plourde for so much help in the kitchen, Steve Lesbirel for the photos, set up, and General Store help, and many others, whose contributions were invaluable and very much appreciated.
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