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Manchester Robertson Allison Limited (Saint John, N.B.)

  • Collectivité
  • Founded in 1966, closed in 1973

Manchester, Robertson, Allison Limited was a dry goods and general merchandise store founded in 1866 by James Manchester, James F. Robertson, and Joseph Allison in Saint John, New Brunswick. James Manchester came to Saint John from Yorkshire in 1855. He worked as a clerk in three different dry goods merchants' firms; the London House (T. W. Daniel & Co.), the Boston House, and finally Magee Brothers before leaving in 1866 to start his own business. James F. Robertson (1839-1921) was born in Saint John and also worked in the London House and Magee Brothers before joining the partnership with Robertson and Allison. Nova Scotia native, Joseph Allison came to Saint John in 1851. He clerked at the Golden Fleece with Gilchrist and Inches, dry goods merchants, until 1855, then joined the London House and later went to Magee Brothers until 1866.

The business opened 3 April 1866 in small premises on Prince William Street. The staff consisted of the three owners, a clerk and two boys. A year later, the firm had grown and they moved into larger premises at Market Square in uptown Saint John. By 1873 Manchester, Robertson, Allison, known locally as MRA's, had grown yet further and added premises in King Street. The company sold general dry goods at 27-29 King Street, carpet and house furnishings at 31-43 King Street; and furniture at 13-17 Market Square. MRA's also carried clothing and millinery.

In 1916, MRA's purchased buildings on upper Prince William Street for warehouse facilities. Alterations and improvements were completed in May 1928 and a new fashion department, the French Room, was added. In 1928 the firm ceased its wholesale department and also changed from a private company to a corporation. The Tea Room was added in 1929. In 1973 Manchester Robertson Allison Limited closed after 107 years in business.

Maternal Association of Milltown St. Stephen (Charlotte County, N.B.)

  • Collectivité
  • Organized in 1836

The Maternal Association of Milltown St. Stephen was organized at a meeting held 13 January 1836 at St. Stephen, New Brunswick. The association's primary purpose was to support mothers, with the aid of the Holy Spirit, to train-up their children "in the way they should go." Any mother could become a member. Children were also considered members and were invited to attend some meetings. Maria Shepard was chosen first directress and Mary B. Porter was appointed first secretary of the association.

Regular meetings took the form of scripture readings, prayers, singing, and discussions on relevant topics, such as duties required in training-up children, the importance of fortifying children's minds against the influence and doctrines of popery, and how mothers could secure the confidence of their children.

Mothers were encouraged to read their Bibles regularly, to pray for their children, to engage in self-discipline, and to restrain children from engaging in activities that would lead to vanity, pride, and worldly mindedness. The group was active as late as 1846 and possibly later.

Girl Guides of Canada, New Brunswick Council

  • Collectivité
  • 1926-

Girl Guides of Canada New Brunswick Council, the organization of choice for girls and women, makes a positive difference in the life of every girl and woman who experiences Guiding so she can contribute responsibly to her communities. Girl Guides of Canada New Brunswick Council (GGNB) enables girls to be confident, resourceful and courageous, and to make a difference in the world. The New Brunswick Provincial Council of The Canadian Council of The Girl Guide Association was established in 1926. Girl Guide companies existed in New Brunswick beginning in 1909. Units prior to 1926 registered directly through Guiding UK. GGNB is governed by a council of volunteers led by the Provincial Commissioner. The structure of the organization is pyramidal, and has included through it's history (starting from the bottom of the pyramid) units, districts, areas, divisions and province.

George Campbell and Sons Ltd.

  • Collectivité
  • ca. 1855 - ca. 1950

Ronald Campbell emigrated from Scotland and was the first Campbell known to Sackville. He married Margaret Keenan in 1829 and began his business in 1855. His son, George Campbell, became a manufacturer of carriages in Middle Sackville, as well as a Funeral Director. The building which was George Campbell and Sons’ carriage building facility was originally built as a tannery in 1838 by John Beal. It was purchased and converted into a carriage factory in 1855 by Ronald Campbell. Up until 1949, when the factory finally closed its doors due to the rising popularity in automobiles, the George Campbell and Sons Company produced horse-drawn vehicles, tools, agricultural equipment, and caskets. Subsequent generations would branch out into both hay dealership and undertaking. After closing its doors, the tools and contents of the factory remained relatively undisturbed until 1998 when William and Barbara Campbell donated the old factory to the Tantramar Heritage Trust.

Volunteer Enlistment Register

  • Collectivité
  • 27 September 1915 - 30 August 1917

When Britain declared war on Germany, on 4 August 1914, Canada was automatically at war. Recent British immigrants and unemployed workers were the first to enlist for military service. By the summer of 1915, the Canadian Expeditionary Force was looking for 150,000 recruits, and in January 1916, Prime Minister Robert Borden pledged 500,000 Canadian soldiers for the war effort in Europe.

In the fall of 1917 massive enlistment rallies were being held in New Brunswick to encourage men to volunteer for military service. However, recruitment in New Brunswick was slow, as it was in other regions of the country. At the same time, Allied casualties were mounting at the front. In May 1917, Prime Minister Borden returned to Canada from the Imperial War Conference in London and from visits to the trenches, having decided to conscript men for overseas service. On 29 August 1917 the Military Service Act, which introduced conscription or the compulsory enlistment of citizens for military service, became law.

Enterprise Foundry

  • Collectivité
  • 1872 - 1984

The Dominion Foundry Co. was established in 1872, and was managed by R.M. Dixon, with local farmers holding shares in the company. In 1888 it was bought out by W. Shives Fisher and R. B. Emerson. The Foundry produced many models of stoves and ranges and operated under the Fischer family until the 1970s. In 1908 a massive fire destroyed much of the Enterprise Foundry, but shortly thereafter construction began on a new building. The Enterprise Foundry was a major employer for people in the town of Sackville. Its central location in the Maritimes and on transportation routes contributed to the success of the company. In 1984 it merged with the Enamel & Heating Products Ltd. (formerly Fawcett Foundry) and continues to operate today.

Girl Guides of Canada-Guides du Canada

  • Collectivité
  • 1910-

Founded in 1910 as a companion to the Boy Scouts movement, Girl Guides of Canada-Guides du Canada, the organization of choice for girls and women, makes a positive difference in the life of every girl and woman who experiences Guiding so she can contribute responsibly to her to her communities. Girl Guides of Canada-guides du Canada enables girls to be confident, resourceful and courageous, and to make a difference in the world. GGC was incorporated by King George V in 1917 as “The Canadian council of The Girl guides Association” by Queen Elizabeth II. It is governed by a council of volunteers led by the Chief Commissioner. The organization is structured to bring provincial council together and create an National presence and purpose. The Chief is the most senior spokesperson and ambassador for Girl Guides of Canada-Guides du Canada. The Chief Commissioner heads a Board of Directors, who oversee the operation and direction of GGC. Girl Guides of Canada is a member of the World Association of Girl guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS), which represents Guiding and Girl Scouting worldwide.

St. James United Church

  • Collectivité
  • 1925-1998

In 1925, the Presbyterian congregation in Dalhousie Junction (formerly referred to as Maple Green) became St. James United Church. St. James United Church closed in 1998.

Charlotte County Grammar School

  • Collectivité
  • 1816-1953

The school was established by an Act of the Legislature, passed March 11th, 1816, entitled, “an act to Establish a Grammar School in the Town of Saint Andrews.” The preamble of the Act states “Whereas education of the youth is of the utmost importance in society, and public attention to that subject has by experience been found to be attended with the most beneficial effects.”

The Rector of St. Andrews Church (so named in the Act), in the Parish of St. Andrews, for the time being, together with Robert Pagan, John Campbell, John Dunn, Colin Campbell, David W. Jack, Harris Hatch, Thomas Wyer Jr., and John Strang, were named as the first Board of Trustees and Directors of the School, by the name of “the president and directors of the public grammar school in the town of Saint Andrews.” It was also provided that the Rector was always to be the President of the Board. It continued under those conditions until the Free School Act in 1872, when by the new Legislation, the St. Andrews Grammar School, in common with all the other Grammar Schools in all the other counties in New Brunswick, became part of the Free School system of the Province, since which time it has been known and legally designated as the Charlotte County Grammar School.

Until the adoption of the Free School Law, which was passed by the Legislature on May 11th, 1871, and by the terms of the Acts, came into operation on the 1st day of January, 1872, the Grammar School, in St. Andrews seems to have been entirely distinct from the other School system which was in vogue and was noted by Patrick Clinch, the first school Inspector for Charlotte County appointed by the Government, when making his annual report to the Government in 1854.

The original Act of Incorporation provided that the Government would grant 100 pounds annually, in aid of the Grammar School, towards the support of a Master, and 200 pounds to aid in the erection of a school building. But it was provided that as soon as the annual income of the said Grammar school should amount to 600 pounds, then the annual Grant of 100 should cease.

It is believed that the old Grammar School building was erected about 1817 as the school opened in 1818. It was exclusively for male pupils in the advanced grades, and the pupils were largely made up of sons of the United Empire Loyalists and their descendants. The school mandate was to teach Latin, Greek, orthography, use of globes and practical mathematics to the sons of loyalists. In 1868 the school was opened to the daughters of loyalists.

The Charlotte County Grammar School was renamed Prince Arthur School, when the school was rebuilt on the original site in 1912. However, graduating high school students continued to be classified as graduates of Charlotte County Grammar School until circa 1953.

John A. Doon Company

  • Collectivité
  • 1920-1970

John Andrew Doon was born on May 01, 1870 and died June 26, 1948. He was the son of Arthur Doon (1831-1918) and Rachel Doon (1833-1906). They had moved to St. Andrews from Deadman’s Harbor, Charlotte County in 1865.

Arthur Doon leased the home on 24 King Street, St. Andrews which was directly behind the Hardware Store, some time prior to 1900. In 1900 his son John Arthur Doon purchased it. It then became the Doon Family home until the 21st century.

John Andrew Doon was a successful boatman and St. Andrews fish dealer.
He was married to Luella Jack and had two sons. George Doon's dates of birth and death are unknown, though John Eldon Doon who was born in 1910 and died December 14, 2000.

The Doon residence saw three generations of Doons, and the property was conveyed to John Eldoon Doon in 1940.

The Doon Residence at 24 King Street, St. Andrews is designated as a Local Historic Place for its architecture and its past occupants. The actual construction date is not certain, but the style suggests that it was built in the late 1700s or early 1800s.

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