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Aug 14, 1925 & Aug 1928 Reunion of Bull FamilyEntry/Object ID
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Bull PicnicScope and Content
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AUGUST 14th, 1925
REUNION OF THE BULL FAMILY
The Canadian and American representatives of the Bull family met at the old Bull homestead at Bull's Creek, Carleton County, on Thursday afternoon, for a family reunion which precedes the annual reunion held in New York city. This reunion had been arranged in connection with the visit of over a dozen representatives of the American branch of the family in New York to New Brunswick. The visitors to New Brunswick are making a tour of the province by automobile, and left Woodstock for Fredericton after the celebration here. A scheme is now under consideration for the collection of a fund in which the Canadian and American representatives of the family will co-operate for the purchase and maintenance of the old home. This scheme will probably be completed at the annual meeting of the family in New York on August 26th.
His Worship Mayor Belyea welcomed the American visitors in a pleasing speech and presented each with a copy of Rev. Dr. Raymond's history of the Bull family.
Other speakers were Colonel J. J. Bull, Robert McL. Jackson of New York, Colonel F. H. J. Dibblee, Ebenezer Bull of New York, Charles P. Bull, of Northampton, the oldest representative present, and Harry Bull of New York.
The American visitors present were Mr. and Mrs. Ebenezer Bull, who reside in the Stone House at Hamptonburgh, New York, which was built by William Bull in 1727; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bull of Hamptonburgh, Orange Co., New York; Miss Dolly W. Booth, Mrs. Margaret C. Jackson, Robert McLeod Jackson, and a friend Wm. M. Spencer, Jr., all of Hamptonburgh, New York.
A sumptuous dinner was served on the historic spot, and the visitors were delighted with what they had seen and heard, especially complimenting the mayor on his splendid address. The function was closed by singing God Save the King, the Star Spangled Banner, and "God be with you till we meet again."
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the historic spot, and the visitors were delighted with what they had seen and heard, especially complimenting the mayor on his splendid address. The function was closed by singing God Save the King, the Star Spangled Banner, and "God be with you till we meet again."
Mayor Belyea's Address In his welcoming address Mayor Belyea spoke in part as follows:Ladies and Gentlemen:-
I am not unmindful of the honor you have conferred upon the Mayor on this occasion. I am mindful of the importance and significance of this gathering. To our U. S. cousins I give you a hearty greeting and a cordial welcome to our town and country.
Having some knowledge of the members of the Bull family both by history and personal acquaintance I trust that you will bear with me while I try to make a few remarks.
The family has borne the hardships of the pioneers and nobly filled their places in the life and work of our country.
A gathering such as this means more to us than the meeting of a mere number of persons. The loyalists as they are designated felt that they must be true to their King and Flag and for this reason left their old homes in the U. S. to carve for themselves a home in the wilderness of a new country. We can never forget their cheerfulness under great hardships and how nobly they carried on their work.
This family reunion is a symbolic event representing as it does a close reunion of our two great countries.
Separated as we have been by a great strife, both believing in the righteousness of our separate causes we have again become united in heart and spirit and this reunion has been signed by the blood of both people and sealed on the battlefields of France. We who speak the same (English) language have in common every sentiment that goes for the upbuilding of the human race.
Let us as the years roll on endeavor to strengthen this bond and let the world know that when the rights and liberties of either country are assailed they must reckon with both. I believe that the destinies of the British Empire and the U. S. of America are so closely interwoven that they will tread the paths of peace together in international harmony and concord.
In closing let me say again we are glad to welcome you and heartily ask you to come again and often.
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REUNION OF THE BULL FAMILY 1925
The Canadian and American representatives of the Bull family met at the old Bull homestead at Bull's Creek, Carleton County, on Thursday afternoon, for a family reunion which precedes the annual reunion held in New York city. This reunion had been arranged in connection with the visit of over a dozen representatives of the American branch of the family in New York to New Brunswick. The visitors to New Brunswick are making a tour of the province by automobile, and left Woodstock for Fredericton after the celebration here. A scheme is now under consideration for the collection of a fund in which the Canadian and American representatives of the family will co-operate for the purchase and maintenance of the old home. This scheme will probably be completed at the annual meeting of the family in New York on August 26th.
His Worship Mayor Belyea welcomed the American visitors in a pleasing speech and presented each with a copy of Rev. Dr. Raymond's history of the Bull family.
Other speakers were Colonel J. J. Bull, Robert McL. Jackson of New York, Colonel F. H. J. Dibblee, Ebenezer Bull of New York, Charles P. Bull, of Northampton, the oldest representative present, and Harry Bull of New York.
The American visitors present were Mr. and Mrs. Ebenezer Bull, who reside in the Stone House at Hamptonburgh, New York, which was built by William Bull in 1727; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bull of Hamptonburgh, Orange Co., New York; Miss Dolly W. Booth, Mrs. Margaret C. Jackson, Robert McLeod Jackson, and a friend Wm. M. Spencer, Jr., all of Hamptonburgh, New York.
A sumptuous dinner was served on the historic spot, and the visitors were delighted with what they had seen and heard, especially complimenting the mayor on his splendid address. The function was closed by singing God Save the King, the Star Spangled Banner, and "God be with you till we meet again."
Mayor Belyea's Address In his welcoming address Mayor Belyea spoke in part as follows:Ladies and Gentlemen: I am not unmindful of the honor you have conferred upon the Mayor on this occasion. I am mindful of the importance and . . . [Cut off]Relationships
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