File contains a printed booklet entitled “Across Canada with the Prince,” a photographic essay of the cross-country tour of HRH Edward, Prince of Wales in 1919.
File contains two photocopied telegrams: a)- a message of congratulations to Queen Victoria on her Jubilee Year by the Governor-General on behalf of the people of Canada. b) an official acknowledgment of the receipt of same by the Royal administration.
File contains a newspaper article titled "When Ontario Booed Royalty" written by Scott Young and detailing the events of the failed visit to Belleville.
File contains original documents from 1860; a number of motions from Municipal Council of Hastings meetings, including one dated 1860 expressing the councils regret that His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales remained on board in the harbor. Along with a handwritten copy of a letter addressed to His Royal Highness sent prior to the Royal visit; a printed copy of the Resolutions, together with a copy of the Address intended to be presented.
File contains original documents from 1862. First a motion from the meeting of the Municipal Council of the County of Hastings to send condolences to the Queen and Royal Family on the death of the Prince Consort. A handwritten copy of the letter sent to the Queen on behalf of Hastings County. A transmission dated 26-March-1862 sending a copy of a dispatch from the Secretary of State conveying Her Majesty's reply.
File contains original program of the ceremonies observed at the Royal Coronation of King William the Fourth and Queen Adelaide, dated 8-September-1831.
File contains a newspaper clipping titled "50 Years Ago November 1st 1915"; about an item from the file dated 1895 reporting Ald. A. Robinson listing a number of friends who attended a function at Mr. Robins's residence "The Manor" now residence for Albert College girl students.
File contains a typescript letter from Hon. John P. Robarts, 4 April 1967 commending the people of Thurlow Township on the production of a Centennial Year history.
File contains a newspaper article entitled “Royal Canadian Mints Centennial Projects,” 18 February 1967, regarding Centennial coin sets produced in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the nation's founding.
File contains an original invitation for the Annual Assembly Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen to be held 26-November-1919 in Johnstone's Academy, Belleville. Donated by M.E. Hick.
File contains a printed poster from the Quinte Skating and Tennis Club perfomance “TV on Ice, 1963” and a printed invitation to a dessert coffee party by the Quinte Figure Skating and Tennis Club, 10 June 1969. Also present are newspaper clippings regarding the March, 1960 annual Ice Review performance.
File contains a newspaper article from 1937 titled "Bible Over 100 Years Old Used at Big Island Church" about the (80ish) anniversary celebration of the church on 20-June-1937 using the bible originally used at the laying of the corner stone.
File contains a number of invitations to Col. W.N. Ponton, both in Canada and London England, including one to a reception of the delegates of the Chambers of Commerce of the British Empire at Buckingham Palace hosted by the King and Queen of England.
File contains a manuscript invitation to a banquet in honour of Col. Frederick W. Prince, United States Consul, 8 July 1885, and a printed program for a reception of the Occident Chapter of the Masons, 12 December 1919. Also present are several newspaper clippings on miscellaneous subjects including wills, and weather.
