Harvest Festival 
at la Maison Saint-Gabriel

Come and join in the Harvest Festival at la Maison Saint-Gabriel
on September 1st, 2002. A lot of activities will take place under the themes of pleasure and abundance!

The day will start at 11:00 a.m., with a concert performed by the musicians of the Ensemble Claude-Gervaise followed by:

• The harvest blessing, with Marguerite Bourgeoys, Sieur de Maisonneuve and other historic personalities;

• the Auction with priceless Ubert Sanspré, also known as Beloeil;

• and demonstrations by the Olde 78th Fraser Highlanders from Saint-Hélène Island's Stewart Museum, to the sound of their fantastic bagpipes.

At 1:00 p.m, horticulturist Thérèse Romer will give a conference in the garden entitled: Shrubs and Small Fruits in New France

In the afternoon, as every Sunday during summer, things will be going full swing with Catherine Crolo's Theater, music in the garden by the Ensemble Claude-Gervaise, and amusing stories by fur trader Ti-Jean de La Rochelle.