BURLINGTON, ON March 23, 2012 They are all aflutter over at Ireland House. The “Queen” is going to be there on Mother`s Day (May 13th) and they are just beside themselves with excitement.
It is truly an event of enormous proportions and all funded by the – well you know who sends cheques to the good people in Burlington, who so continuously and loyally support a government of a certain colour – Royal Blue of course. But I digress. Let me tell you of this event in the words we got from Ireland House.
“The Museums of Burlington are excited to announce we will be hosting a very special event this May: The Queen’s Jubilee & Mother’s Day Royal Tea. On Sunday, May 13th, from 10:00am to 5:00pm at Ireland House at Oakridge Farm, we will be honouring Queen Elizabeth II and her Diamond Jubilee; celebrating the 60th anniversary of her accession to the throne, her 60–year reign and her service and dedication to this country.”
“Her reign of 60 years is the second-longest for a British monarch; only Queen Victoria has reigned longer. Her Silver and Golden Jubilees were celebrated in 1977 and 2002; her Diamond Jubilee is being celebrated during 2012….over her life, she witnessed the ongoing transformation of the British Empire into the Commonwealth of Nations…”
They went on to say: “On this special occasion, the Museums of Burlington will highlight one of the shaping influences of Canadian history – politically, through governance, social values and customs as well as Canada’s role in the world.”
I am just dying to see that “shaping influence”. This is a press release that went over the top and then got away on them. It continues:
“The Burlington community will be able to come together to commemorate this grand occasion. Thanks to the generous support of Canadian Heritage, (a cheque for $20,400 is the definition of generous) we are able to offer the public free admission to the event.”
“On May 13th, those attending can celebrate with royal splendor and experience outstanding entertainment, live performances with Sophisticated Brass and the Burlington group “Hotsy Totsy” specializing in songs from the 1940s & 1950s.
“The day will also include special guests and attractions, thematic presenters, royal ceremonies such as a “knighting”, an opportunity to participate in a royal tea garden party complete with specialty sandwiches, traditional scones and sweets, tea workshops, royal horse and carriage rides and the chance to interact with Queen Elizabeth professional impersonator!” Did you see that exclamation mark?
If the weather is good it should be a nice way to spend Mother`s Day and let little girls and boys get all dressed up. Do little girls and boys dress up anymore?