From Forest and Stream, October 7, 1899, Page 289: New Brunswick Notes

Forest and Stream October 7 1899 Page 289 New Brunswick Notes

From Forest and Stream
October 7, 1899
Page 289 (lower right hand side)

Transcription:  New Brunswick Notes.

FREDERICTON, N. B., Sept. 30 – A favourite camping site for sportsmen who tarry at Fredericton on their way to the big woods is the Barker House, one of the leading hotels of the Province.  Mr. Coleman, the proprietor, is a man of imposing appearance and unique personality. Both Mr. Coleman and his hotel, however are overshadowed and relegated to the rear in public esteem by a huge frog, which has been Mr. Coleman’s playmate for the past twelve years.  The frog was discovered at Lake Killarney, Mr. Coleman’s  summer residence, the year 1887.  It is alleged to have then weighed 9lbs.  Mr. Coleman then began to train the frog to respond to his call, and by feeding him a mysterious cornmeal mixture from a pail with a shovel is said to have fattened the frog until he reached the phenomenal weight of 42lbs.  Strangers came from far and near to see so great a prodigy.  Mr. Coleman had completed all arrangements for shipping the giant frog to the Paris Exposition, when the huge batrachian was found one day this summer floating wrong side up  in the lake.  The hide of the animal was removed at once and expressed to Mr. Crosby, of Bangor, by whom it was mounted in a most  lifelike manner and returned to Mr. Coleman.

A bewildered sportsman, who arrived on a late train the other evening, was set upon by half a dozen stalwart coachmen, who shouted at him the names of the various houses they represented. “Gentlemen,” said the stranger blandly, “I don’t know one hotel from another; take me to the man that has the big frog!”

For more about the Coleman Frog …. click here!

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ICE CREAM – A Very Cold History

The origins of ice cream can be traced back to at least the 4th century B.C. Early references of the Roman emperor Nero suggest that he ordered ice to be brought from the mountains and combined with fruit toppings. King Tang of China had a method of creating ice and milk concoctions. Ice cream was likely brought from China back to Europe when over time, recipes for ices, sherbets, and milk ices evolved and served in the fashionable Italian and French royal courts. After the dessert was imported to the United States, it was served by several famous Americans. George Washington and Thomas Jefferson served it to their guests. The first ice cream parlor in America opened in New York City in 1776. American colonists were the first to use the term “ice cream”. The name came from the phrase “iced cream” that was similar to “iced tea”. The name was later abbreviated to “ice cream” the name we know today. Age: 5-12 Date: August 24th 2011 Time: 10-12 PM Admission: $10 Per child The final stage of our Taste of History Adventures, The History of Ice Cream. We will discouver the early versions of ice cream, go on a ice cream taste test scavenger hunt and then have a go at making our own ice cream treats. Call now at 506-455-6041 and fill out the registration form at http://yorksunburymuseum.com/content/218155for your chance to discover, a taste of history! This elaborate history deserves celebrating!

A Taste of History: Part 2 SODA POP!

AUGUST 8th

Fizzy Creations: A History of Soda Pop!

Age: 5-12

Date: August 8th and 9th 2011

Time: 10-12 PM

Admission: $10 Per child

Before Pepsi and Coca Cola, people enjoyed bubbly natural spring water as they were fascinated by the fizzling fluid. For many years drinking carbonated water was seen as a healthy practice to which pharmacists would add birch bark, dandelion, sarsaparilla and fruit extracts for natural flavors. Suddenly the race was on to patent the best, most refreshing Soda pop. Join us on Monday and/or Tuesday, August 8th and 9th 2011 as we voyage through this incredible history and put ourselves to the task of creating our own formula of Soda pop. The most delicious creation will win a prize! Sign up with the pre registration form below and get your tickets today!

Call 506-455-6041 or email info@yorksunburymuseum.com for more information.

It’s almost time to HOP INTO HISTORY with the Coleman Frog!!

Come celebrate the excitement and joy that our Coleman frog brings to our visitors!

On Thursday, July 7th 2011, the Fredericton Region Museum will be hopping into history with our most famous resident, The Coleman Frog! Children will get to meet and greet our 42 pound frog and engage in arts and crafts designed to honor our amphibian friend. Come on in from 10am to 12pm with your kids and enjoy the festivities, get your face painted (froggy style), take home your very own frog, and take part in many other exciting events of the day. All are welcome but the arts and crafts of this program will be targeted to children ages 5-11. Every child will be involved in putting together the story of the Coleman frog, making a simple but fun frog on their own and finally creating a frog that jumps on its own. These jumping frogs will go head to head in a contest with a highly desirable prize that the kids will love! Visit our website at http://yorksunburymuseum.com/content/218155 or Call 506-544-6041 for more information.

School tour season is upon us!!

The Coleman Frog and Guest at the annual Museum Open House (2010)

With hundreds of students visiting the Fredericton Region Museum this month, and several groups last month, teacher outlines (or education kits) come in handy for teachers before and/or after their visit to the museum.

A few years ago, we were fortunate to have a university student create a few that we have since placed on our website!  The teacher outlines were created for in-class activities surrounding the Museum exhibits and curriculum requirements.  There are teacher outlines for the Elementary Level and the Middle School Level.  We also collected a few interesting outlines on the web and included them in our lists.

Elementary School Teacher Outlines:
• The Coleman Frog
• World War I Trench
• The Loyalists
• Agriculture
• Alexander Boss Gibson & Marysville
• Acadians
• L’Acadiens (francais)
• Aboriginals
• 19th Century Gallery
• Museum Treasures: A Celebration
• Rising from the Ashes: The Fires at St. Mary’s Ferry

Middle School Teacher Outlines:
• The Coleman Frog
• World War I Trench
• The Loyalists
• Agriculture
• Alexander Boss Gibson & Marysville
• Acadians
• L’Acadiens (francais)
• Aboriginals
• 19th Century Gallery
• Museum Treasures: A Celebration
• Rising from the Ashes: The Fires at St. Mary’s Ferry

Other New Brunswick Education Resources on the Web:
• Contested Terrain: Aboriginal Land Petitions in New Brunswick, 1786-1878
•A Century of Aviation in New Brunswick from the Department of Heritage for New Brunswick

Follow this link for activity sheets created by Museum staff for visitors to our Museum!!

We hope this helps!

Name Change for York Sunbury Museum

For Immediate Release

Fredericton, New Brunswick (11 February 2011) – At a recent board meeting, the York Sunbury Historical Society Directors voted to change the name of the York Sunbury Museum.  The new name that will be implemented over the course of the next year is the “Fredericton Region Museum”.  This name was chosen because it reflects the overall theme of the exhibits found inside the Museum. 

The York Sunbury Museum first opened its doors in 1934 and after moving to various venues in the downtown area, found a permanent home at the Officers’ Quarters in 1959.  Operated by the York Sunbury Historical Society, the Museum and Society took its name from the two counties, York and Sunbury.  When the History Society opened the Museum, their mandate to research, publish and exhibit the history of the two counties represented its membership and its exhibits.  Today, most of the Society members live in the greater Fredericton region and the exhibits in the Museum pertain to the history of central New Brunswick. 

After several months of discussion and research, the Board consulted several of its members as well as patrons from the greater Fredericton community and decided that the name of the Museum should reflect the overall theme of the exhibits.  The administrative task of changing the name on tourist literature, signage, directories and on the internet will take several months so the change will take place gradually over the course of the next year. 

The name of the York Sunbury Historical Society will remain unchanged and their publication, program and research mandate will continue to include both York and Sunbury Counties. 

The Fredericton Region Museum is the home of the famous Coleman Frog and is a gateway into the history and heritage of central New Brunswick.  The FRM, through its dozen exhibits and collection of over 30,000, is a great resource for the community.