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Remembering Dr. Palmer Of Palmer hall

June 10, 2003

In the late 1950’s Mount Allison University was still experiencing a period of expansion following World War Two. As each year passed, it became more obvious that existing residence space was inadequate. In 1957 enrolment exceeded the 1,000 mark for the first time, with the result that many students were being housed off campus.

John Wesley And The Chignecto ’Connexion’

May 23, 2003

In case you are wondering, today’s title does not contain a typo. The word “connexion” is deeply implanted within the Methodist denomination and refers to “a system of inter-related congregations.”

Do You Remember Arbor Day?

May 7, 2003

If your answer to the question in the title of today’s Flashback was “yes,” then it’s a safe bet that you were in school some time during the early to mid-decades of the last century. From roughly 1900 to 1950, Arbor Day, which simply means “Tree Day,” and usually held on a Friday in May, was encouraged by provincial Departments of Education. Since 1950 in some provinces, it has been dropped from the calendar or absorbed by “Earth Day.”

Remembering Sackville’s Founder Josiah Wood

April 26, 2003

There were many reasons why Sackvillians voted in favour of incorporation on January 12, 1903. The need for improved streets and sidewalks, a water and sewerage system, fire protection, local policing and the attraction of new industry were among the factors that swayed ratepayers.

Certain Municipal Offenses in Sackville’s Early Days

April 13, 2003

Recently while researching at the Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, I spent some time reviewing the Statutes of the Province along with documents relating to incorporation of towns. In particular, I was interested in checking the legislation concerning Sackville. Dull work it was; however, there were occasional moments of relief. .

Sackville’s Enterprise Banquet Of 1903

March 27, 2003

Although the event has been forgotten and the participants are no longer in our midst; it must have ranked as one of the most important events of the year. Since it took place just over a century ago, on January 14th, 1903, you may wonder how it came to my attention . . . or what its significance might be today.

Memories Of A Dorchester Traveller: Part II

March 13, 2003

The Flashback published on Feb. 26th provided background on the life and times of the “travelling man” from Dorchester, Alexander Black (1838-1902). Today’s column, also based on his informative and interesting Diary, will feature an account of an extended trip “by rail to Canada.”

Memories Of A Dorchester Traveller Part I

February 27, 2003

Browsing through tourism brochures, visitors to Dorchester have been known to question references to the village’s role during the “Golden Age of Sail.” Statements such as: “It was shipbuilding that made Dorchester famous around the world,” cause the skeptical to ask: “How could there be shipbuilding without a harbour?”

Do We Need A February Break?

February 13, 2003

A recent headline in the Globe & Mail highlighted the most universal of all Canadian greetings: “Bon jour, cold eh?” For whatever reason, winter 2003 has witnessed a deep freeze of unprecedented proportions. This conclusion has been proven by record breaking cold temperatures throughout the Maritimes. Even the weather forecasts have heightened our awareness of the “cc-oo-ll-dd” by their emphasis on the wind chill factor.

Is What You Read Always Correct? The Case Of The MysteriousTown Seal

December 31, 2002

In previous Flashbacks published on Aug. 14 and Dec. 4, 2002, the steps leading to the incorporation of Sackville were outlined. Today, and still with the same subject, “The Case Of The Mysterious Town Seal“ takes centre stage.

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