LOYALIST VILLAGE PROPOSED ON PENINSULA - 1965

Proposals for a Loyalist Village as a tourist attraction on the Kingston Peninsula will be examined by the director of the NB Centennial administration and the NB representative of National Historic Sites and Monuments Board.

The idea has been advanced by the newly-reorganized Kingston Peninsula Historical Society, which has already acquired one acre of land and a 150-year old house for the project. It wants to include 85 acres and a number of buildings put up by Loyalist settlers at Kingston.

Russell L. Bond, president of the society, has announced that C.D. Dailley, the province's Centennial director, and Lt.-Gen. E.W. Sansom, the monuments board representatives, have agreed to visit the site soon. The visit will take place on the weekend, and the society plans to entertain the visitors at lunch in a farm home built in 1796.

The historical society claims to be the oldest in the province, becoming dormant in 1907 and was revived last year. ( 1964 ) It now has 110 members, nearly all of them peninsula residents. The society has set up a property company which has bought the Dr. W.S. Carter home near the Kingston crossroads. The house was built about 1810. It had been scheduled for demolition.



KINGSTON LOYALIST OBSERVANCE MAY - 1965

article published March 9, 1965.

Plans were made for Loyalist Day celebrations May 29 when the Kingston Peninsula Historical Society met in the auditorium of the McDonald Consolidated School, Kingston.

The celebrations will include a parade with floats. The traditional Loyalist day supper will also be held.

Committees were appointed as follows: Parade, Russell Bond, Albert Thompson, William Bruce and Edward Grant; supper, Mrs Boyd McPherson and Mrs Edward Vanwart; traditional dress and costumes, Mrs Russell Bond; displays, Mrs. M. Paddock, and Mrs Bruce and Mr Bond.

Chairman of the meeting was Mr. Bond, society president. Mr Bruce, treasurer, submitted a financial report which showed that donations totalling $150 had been received since the last meeting.

the meeting decided to set aside April 25 for the restoration work on the home of the late Dr. W.S. Carter. It was bought recently by the society. A paint-up, fix-up frolic for the same day is planned by the Kingston Anglican Young People's Association. The association will hold a dance in the community hall May 20.

A resolution calling for consideration regarding Centennial grants was adopted and went to Municipal Affairs Minister, Joseph E. LeBlanc. This grant would be for the proposed Loyalist Village in Kingston.

Copies of the resolution were also sent to Premier Louis J. Robichaud and to Col. G.D. Dailley, Centennial coordinator for NB.





CLIFTON ROYAL STUDENT EXCELS IN ATHLETICS AS WELL AS THE CLASSROOM 1964

Seventeen year old Susan Stubbs, valedictorian at the MacDonald Consolidated school at Kingston, is not only a brilliant student, but a top-notch athlete. She demonstrated her skill in both athletics and scholarship, by winning both the best all round student and the best all round athlete awards at this year's graduation exercises at the Kingston school. In addition, she won the Governor general's medal for highest standing in grade twelve and prizes for the highest standing in mathematics, history and literature.

Susan, who is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G.E. Stubbs of Clifton Royal, was president of the graduating class and she has been captain of the basketball, volleyball and softball teams. During Loyalist Days at Kingston in May, she was crowned Queen of the Kingston Peninsula.

Well know in horse show circles, she has won several championship events with her saddle horses.

She is a member of Trinity Anglican Church and sings in the choir and teaches in the Sunday School. She plans to attend NB Teachers' College in Fredericton, starting in the fall.




Article printed in 1964

A Kingston Peninsula branch of the Kings Co. Historical Society was formed at a meeting in the Kingston Anglican Church Hall.
Approximately 30 residents were in attendance, including the president of the historical society for Kings Co., Mrs Wallace McAlpine, Sussex, and other members from that area and Hampton.

The executive appointed was as follows: president, Russell L. Bond, Kingston; 1st vice-president, George Woods, Carter's Point; 2nd vice-president, Mrs Charles Scribner, Kingston; secretary, Miss Ida Mae Noakes, Clifton; treasurer, William Bruce, Kingston; librarian, Mrs Hamilton Cochrane, Kingston.

Kingston was settled in the spring of 1783 by a group who came up0 the St. John River on board a small sloop after disembarking from the good ship "Union" and has great historical interest. The next meeting will be held June 1 in Kingston.

KINGSTON HOLDS LOYALIST DAY, Spring 1964.

A large crowd took part in various activities at the second annual observances Saturday commemorating the landing of the United Empire Loyalists in 1783 at Kingston, Kings Co.

The observance started with a parade led by the Saint Andrew's Society Pipe Band of Saint John. There were a number of floats in the parade. One float carried five princesses and another, five princes. Another outstanding float depicted Henry More Smith, " recaptured". Smith, a famous figure in the area many years ago was notorious for being able to escape from jails and manacles. After his escape from custody, he was re-captured and brought to the jail in Kingston, which was then the shire-town of the county. A book written about Smith has been released under the title of " The Lunar Rogue".

The parade started at Kingston Creek where the Loyalists landed, and worked its way through the community. A church service in memory of the founders of the community was held in Trinity Church. The oldest Anglican Church in NB, its 175th anniversary will be marked next month.

Games and athletic contests were held. Susan Stubbs was chosen Queen of the Loyalist Day observance, while Jamie Marshall was chosen King. Both are teenagers.



A supper was served and the celebration concluded in the evening with a dance in the Kingston Community Hall.

LED PARADE AT KINGSTON 1964 ( correction)

The Caledonian Pipe Band of Saint John under the direction of Pipe Major, William Dalzell of the city, led the parade Saturday at the commemoration in Kingston, Kings Co., of the landing of the United Empire Loyalists there in 1783. The band also played a concert and preformed a demonstration of drills.

It was reported previously and incorrectly that the musical group which had participated in the observance was the St. Andrew's Pipe Band of Saint John.

The Caledonian Pipe Band donated their services at the observance Saturday. The event, celebrating the landing of the Loyalists in 1783, was sponsored and produced by the Anglican Young People's Association of Kingston. ................ ( note Shirley Kerr Short, school teacher, was a leader of the group)



KINGSTON PENINSULA LOYALIST By Beth Quigley

Cooperation from the weather and lots of support made, in 1982, KINGSTON PENINSULA LOYALIST days a whopping success. The celebrations,Which started Thursday evening,June 3,With a film,Call Sunday evening with an ecumenical church service at Trinity Church, Kingston. The service was conducted by Rev. Lyman Harding, Rector of Kingston Parish, and Father Thomas O'Brien, Chapel Grove . Ken Homer, a well-known author and broadcaster and historian from Woodstock NB was the guest speaker.

Mr. Homer began speaking by pointing out that many of Carlton County LOYALIST came from the Kingston area. He quoted from the writings of Mr. T,C.L. , the description of a Loyalist; " he came from a land of Loyalists from all the comforts and enjoyments of home for the sake of his Church and King. he saw where the city of Saint John now stands a dance in dreary forest. He afterwards removed to this place at that time the most part a wilderness.

"Here he resided, obliged at that time to struggle, but always with a cheerful confidence, to maintain and educate his family. Amid the many change he witnessed, he still pursued his retiring, non-ostentatious course, firm in his religion, his integrity and his loyalty, yet respected and beloved by all around him, many of whom considered that his principles belonged to a bygone age. "He went on to examine the three principles guiding the Loyalists, the monarchy, family life and religion, indicating that after all they did not just belong to a bygone age.

Trinity Church, Kingston, was dedicated in 1789, and is the oldest Anglican Church in NB. A costume parade Friday evening saw 51 entries which included pets, go-carts, wagons, bicycles an array of beautiful costumes. First, second, third and reserve prices were given to various age groups.



DAYS TERMED A SUCCESS ( summary of rest of article follows ) 1982

and Eugene Waddell was the best of all entrants. The judges for the contests, J. N. Burnham, Judy Baxter and Mrs. L. Harding felt all the entrants deserved credit.The parade drew not but a number of spectators as did all the events this year.

Beverly Ganong, Miss Teen Saint John, was on hand Friday night at the dance to crown the new royalties. Karen Butler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Butler, was crowned Queen while Randy Titus , son of William and Sandra Titus, was chosen King. First Princess was Vicki Miller. Gail Bremner was chosen second Princess . First Prince was Nick Miller and Wally Joyce was chosen as second Prince. Delores Lockhart one of the organizers for the dance and contests, was pleased with the turnout as over 100 supported the
dance.

The horse show Saw more spectators been another years with over 20 entries in the show. Kelly Hare, Lower Kingston,was the best sport of the day in the junior exhibition.

There was a canoe race, with a three-mile course, from Gorham's Bluffs to Kingston Creek. Fraser Smith was one of the prizewinners

The school was a hub of activity with first craft fair in three years. craft included stained glass, jewelry, pottery, candles, ceramics, plants, handiwork, and home baking. There was a demonstration of weaving by J Gorham. There was another demonstration of carding and spinning of wool.

The museum it in the basement of the school which was originally the foundation of the Kings County courthouse in jail, was open And the displays were enjoyed by all.The Moscow and fire Hall held on many Olympics with a tug-of-war,horseshoes,balloon dart throwing, bubblegum blowing, and sack races. There were two days of ball games going on,In which The women of Long Reach won over the women of Summerville. The man of Summerville won over the men of Reeds Point .

The fine weather held out. There was a country supper at Moss Glenn , featuring scallops,baked beans, and Washington pies. The 200 year celebration of the landing of the Loyalists was marred only by the lack ofa parade, as the school and the school grounds are being renovated. Next year there will be a parade as well as a folk Festival and a Saturday supper


Old News Articles from KINGS CO RECORD 1895

Kingston notes

A Negro minstrel entertainment Will be held in the public Hall, Kingston, on Saturday,the 15th, by the Nauwigewauk drama club. A large attendance is requested as the entertainment is reported a good one.

A number of the willing workers ofTrinity Church congregation met at Mr. Albert Hoyt's Monday evening for the purpose of preparing decorations for Christmas.

Mr. George Bruce, Frank Northrop and Walter Northrop intend holding a public dance in the Kingston Hall on New Years Night, January 1st,1895, and a large crowd from far and near is looked for.

Miss Muriel Wainwright returned home last week after spending several months with friends in Halifax.
Mr. George Bruce came out in his shiny cutter on Sunday.


A party of relatives and friends were invited to Mrs. Charles Hoyt's on the fourth last, it being the 84th anniversary of her birthday. The following guests were present: Rev. H. and Mrs. Wainwright, Mrs. John Chaloner, Mrs. Robert Pickett, Mr. and Mrs. O.D. Fairweather, Miss Minnie Frost, Miss Muriel Wainwright, and Mrs. E.S. Northrop, Mrs. J. W. Chaloner, Miss Georgia Belyea, Miss Helen Northrop, Mr. Perry , Mr. Aubrey Northrop and Mr. Lindsey Belyea. Several near relatives and friends were invited but were unable to attend, much to the regret of Mrs. Hoyt and family. Mrs. Hoyt is a remarkable, smart and active lady of her age and one would imagine her to be a woman 20 years younger than she really is.

Loyalist Lodge, No. 332, I.O.G.T.,was organized in Kingston on the 20th of last September, by D.C.M. Maclean, with only 16 members, the number increased to 32 by November 1st, when the credit system was introduced, the Lodge being divided into two parties, each party entertaining on alternate nights and receiving a number of marks for each part of the entertainment provided, and after each party entertains seven nights the losing party is to treat the whole Lodge. To increase the membership a new rule was added on November 30th which gave the each party 70 marks for every candidate proposed when initiated.The scheme is working like a charm as the membership has increased to 44 with a good prospect of reaching 65 or 80 or even more before the end of the contest. The Lodge has just purchased a full set of regalia which has added greatly to their appearance.

Mr. Springer Cosman is getting his trotter, Maud Wilkes, under training for the races on New Year's Day and it is stated that she fairly flies.

Mr. George Chaloner, our most enterprising merchant, is a processor of a very fine three-year-old colt of which he's justly proud. It is expected that the races will take place on Pickett Lake again this year as it is the most central and should the day prove cold or windy, it is the most sheltered place in the neighborhood.

It is rumored that a court of Forresters is to the organized here shortly.

A singing school is to be started in Kingston next week.

Mr. Charles Foster of the C. P. R., spent Sunday at his old house in Kingston.

We are enjoying excellent sleighing on moonlit nights and the ice is getting in splendid condition for traveling on.


Kingston notes, 1895, Continued
Kingston, Kings County, December 26:
Mr. Edwin and Odbur Perkins have returned home from Boston.
Mr. Ernest Northrop arrived home from Boston last Saturday, and reports time very dull there.
Mr. Harry Pickett who has been living with Mr. Isaac Raymond of upper Norton for the last two years is at his old home in Kingston for the holidays.
Miss Minnie Frost who has been teaching the school at Milton of late, is at her home in LowereNorton to spend the Christmas vacation. Miss Ethel Fairweather, at the close of her school at Summerside for the holidays, was presented with a very handsome napkin ring from a number of her scholars.
Congratulations are in order to Mrs. Wilmot Nutter on the birth of a daughter.
Miss Ida Northrop is at home for the vacation. She has given up her school in Kars, but is undecided where she will teach the coming term.
The Kingston Orchestra will furnish the music for the dance to be held in the Public Hall here on New Years Night. The public are respectively invited to attend.
Mr. Joshua H. Wright has got the singing school under good headway here now.
Monday was a very lively day here for Kingston between Church -Greening and the Revising Officers Court. More people were seeing around the Village than is usual; His Hon. Judge Wedderburn, Col.Domville, Dr. Pugsley,Q.C.R.W. Wetmore, S.T. Lamb, Charles Scribner,C. M. MacLean, M.D.W. Flewelling, J. W. Chaloner, and many others too numerous to mention being among the number.
The contest in Loyalist Lodge No. 336, L.O.G.T.,is getting warmer every week and the membership steadily increasing, 59 names being enrolled. Party A. has gained 183 marks on party B. the past two weeks. The marks stand now for party A.,1202, and for party B.,1821. Each party has four more nights to entertain yet before the end of the contest.
We hope our readers enjoyed a very merry Christmas, but it proved to be a little wet in this part of the parish and rather uncomfortable for out of door pleasures, but quite a number attended divine services at Trinity Church in the morning. The Church is very handsomely decorated this year and does much credit to those engaged in the work.
Miss Louisa Northrup of St. John is spending a week's vacation in Kingston.
A number of young folks of Kingston are invited to a basket party and dance to be held at Mr. Albert Langstroth's of the Neck , Rothesay parish, on Thursday, January 3rd.