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VÏ V NEW ORONO NEWSPAPER Vol. 1. No. 1. THURSDAY, JANUARY 28, 1937. Subscription, $1.25 Per Year, The New Orono Paper Has Arrived--Give It A Name Letter of Introduction Ladies and Gentlemen : THE ORONO NEWSPAPER greets you. With this Issue an old friend of fifty yelars standing renews its visits'to the homes of this village and. surrounding community. True, it appears under a new caption and under a new management but it emulates front the same office and its purpose and desire shall he to chronicle whatever is of interest to the social and business relations of the people of this community. We are sure that the Orono News, under Mr. Sam Cut- tell, served this community during the past fifty years faithfully faithfully and well. To many it Chronicled their entrance into this life ; set in glowing terms the culmination of love's romance; yes, and worded the last tribute of respect to many who have passed on. It has assisted in furthering your 1 business interests interests and in rendering mlutual help and neighbourly friendship among the people of this village and those who are accustomed to make Orono their centre of community interests. But the old order changeth giving place to new. We shall try to serve you as well as we know how. Your interests shall be our interests. Your success shall be our success. We shall sedulously shun anything of a social or political nature :hat might have a tendency to injure or hurt any individual or to set at variance neighbours. We shall try to make the New Orono Newspaper a welcome, interesting, and homey chronicle of the social events, of the business interests, of the people.of .this community along with echoes from the outside world. We respectfully and sincerely ask your co-operation in making this, your own local paper, the best in the province of Ontario. If you have anything of social inerest, if you have friends visiting at your home, if social or church functions take place, either let us know or send us a report. Our columns will always be open to you. We would also solicit advertising from the merchants of the village and surrounding community. We also wish; to state that we are prepared to execute job work of any kind in workmanship manner and on reasonable terms Looking forward to' a very pleasant and happy sojourn among you and that it mlay not be long until w- my, feet selves as one of you and that the New Obonc Newspaper may become our weekly message of goodwill to yo and your- We are Yours sincerely, The Editor WHAT NAME WILL IT BE ? Send In Your Replies Early --Most Popular Name Will Be Chosen .With this issue we publish the first edition of the New Orono Newspaper, Newspaper, arid wo ask everyone interested interested in this paper to select, a name for it. 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Phone 9rl. Agricultural Society Hold Annual Meeting The annual meeting of the Durham Durham Central Agricultural Society was held in the Orange Hall on Wednesday, Wednesday, January 20th. The members members of the Society assembled and the meeting was opened by an address address from; the President, Mr. Russell Osborne. The minutes of the previous annual annual meeting were read by the Secretary, Secretary, Mr. J, 0. Gainey and adopted. Tho Treasuror'-s report was presented presented by the Treasurer, Mr. W. II. Staples, showing a balance of $172;- 50, which was favorably commented commented upon. Moved by Mr, W. 11. Staples, seconded seconded by Mr. H. J. Souch, that the Treasurer's Report be adopted. The Auditors' Report, was read. Moved by Mr. A. J. Tiamiblyn and eeeomMl by Mr. Win. Jackson, that the Auditors' Report be accepted. A vote of thanks and appreciation was tendered' to the 'les who helped at the Fair, President, My, , jsseil , Osborne, concluded by stai that it had been reap pleasure to \, v prk with the directors directors during his term as President .and. that any help he had given he must attribute to the directors and members of the Society. Mr. J. 0. Gamey then took charge of the election of officers. A resolution resolution was passed to Mr. Moffatt, proposing proposing .for his prompt return to good health and hoping that his interest in the Society would continue. It , was-moved arid seconded' that M-r. Will Carruthers act as Presi- den. t. Mr. fa mi fliers taking the chair iter the balance of the meeting. "Moved and seconded that Mr, 0. W. Rolph act as Vice-President. Moved and seconded that Mr. A. Mutton act as 2nd Vice-President. Mr. Osborne, Mr. Rolph, Mr. Elliott Elliott and Mr. Gamey were appointed as a committee to nominate' the dir eetors for the coming year. A list of the new directors were then read as follows : Honorary President -- Russell Os- bo vrie. President --- W. II. Garruthor-s, 1st Vice-President -- O. W. Rolph. 2nd; Vice-President -- Neil Mutton. Mutton. Secretary -- J. 0. Gamey. Treasurer --- M. H. Staples. Directors -- M. J. Elliott, Geo. •F. Annis, V. W. Jackson, F. B. Love- kin, Geo, Gain, II, J. Souch, Roy iSlquair, W. E. Armstrong, Oarl Billings, Billings, Milton Cornish, R, R. Stevens, Stevens, W. S. Moffat, Albert Morton, Harry Jose, Donald Gibson. Lady Directors -- Mrs'., J. E, Armstrong, Armstrong, Mrs. Geo. Ann is, Mrs. R. II. Brown, Miss Marion Bellman, Mrs.: F. Bfecrtmrn, Mrs. A. J, Bigelow, Bigelow, Mrs. Oarl Billings, Mrs. 6; Ouittell, Mrs. J. R. Cooper, Mrs. W. IT. Carnithers. Mrs, M. J, Elliott, Mrs. A. Henry, Mrs. Russel! Osborne, Osborne, Mrs. C. L. Powers, Mrs. A. A. Ralph, Mrs, 0. W. Rolph, Mrs. M. II, Staples, Mrs. M. I. TamMyn, Mrs. W. F Rickard, Mrs. Kyle -Squair. Honorary Directors -- W. F. Rickard, Rickard, M.P. ; W; J. Bragg, M.P.P.: A. A. Drummond, J. IT. H. Jury, Professor 0. BV Sis-soms, Hon. Vincent Vincent Massey. Auditors for 1937 -- A. A. Drummond Drummond land John E. Armstrong. Moved and seconded that this list Publicity Association Disbanded, Chamber Of Commerce Appears Sun Bonnet Girl Packs Town Hall All Parts Smoothly Acted- A Treat Frotn Start To Finish of Direotors be accepted. The question of the charge in the admission to the Fair grounds was; discussed. Moved by Mr. 'Staples, seconded by; Mr, M. X. Allin, that the admission be raised from 25c. to 35c. An amendment was put before the meeting by Mr. Win. Armstrong, that the admission bo raised to 35c. with a change in the charge on the grandstand to 15e. instead of the former 25c., and that the children under 12 years of age be admitted free as was customary in previous years. A standing vote was taken at which the i.i mendment was accepted accepted and carried, Mrs. Cooper addressed a noie of appreciation- from the- ladies and gentlemen of the society with regard to the splendid services rendered by Mr. Russell Osborne during his term as-President. Mr. Osborne replied; thanking the members and directors for their co-operation. A, idlisciWioni fdllowe'd - ; .regarding' a new judges 1 ' stand 1 and a new turnstile. turnstile. Moved by Mr. O./W. Rolph, sec- ondede by M. J. Elliott, that a new turnstile be provided. Moved by Mr/, M. J. Elliott, seconded seconded by Mfe' - ' Cowan, that no action action be ega. Iiing field crop 'competition. ' \ Moved and seco' to":' Mr.-■....II. Staples and Mr. to- " Tamlblyn, that- the Society pay L, O') -'so v,;ni afii.Li.ate 'with the Associa '< Moved: and.,S'-"v::to-' dent and Sec. -a - ; Cooper be deleg'-,-, lion at Toronto. Mrs. Rolph reqisaa : -a -, -:-i coin 1 «'deration of the '<• • . of the "Baby 'Show" at - . ; com ing year, suggestir- to 1;--; should he throe or more i - ■ v p hab.v hovs and one Lot'h-l- ,- V; : 1 : o that the Women's Trietoirtov" ncMedi' -to the. Prize List. Mrs. Rolnh, repreeetas: -vg the Women's Women's Institute, requriestii that the Agricultural So&ty giyto rir con- ;. : : the 'toresi-' Mrs. J. R, onven- The 'Sun Bonnet Girl Operetta under under the auspices of the Womens Institute Institute of Orono, presented by Orono local talent on Friday evening, January January 22nd in the town hall, was exceptionally exceptionally well played by all members members of the cast and chorus. Citizens from the village and surrounding country filled the hall to capacity, showing their appreciation- of the splendid talent in Orono vhaps the only village in the proVi-r- -, .r-ytoto (•ally enthusiastic. ' Rowe's orchestra, ah.:. --.vto itoirot, Contributed -a very pi - -o: - : f- the evening's entertain - ; oog the concert with an -tt-oi-o-o ■■ supplying further nr-iib-ti - bo' ;v sm acts. Mrs. R. II. Bi -, ; : o- companied the singe the jto: yiu throughout the open ■ Much credit is- attributed ip tom" O. W. Rolph, director of the Operetta Operetta on her splendid work in training the oast arid chorus, -and the decorations decorations of the stage, which was pririlily designed as a flower garde e: with rose arbors, '-swinging-vgate ., a - - tho- - ;v -x iioiriantic rope swing. - representing a part of -L:- -j..v ; home of Mr. and Mrs. Mvtoc-ws acted acted -by. Mrs. M. ; J. Tamblx -rod Mr. W. II. Staples. Miranda, of the Meadows, played by Beatrice I lamia was charming, being the lucky girl in- winning the love of handsome -Reuben.Dorothy Scott, as "iSue" the îSÿridjSgrinët Girl, oo-staring with Leroy Btrowri," plaxed and Sang their -parts naturally and well. Jim Bowers, Bowers, with Kathleen Stark, as" sweethearts.: sweethearts.: anti friends of the orphan filS-ue,'" arid Mrs. Wm. Armstrong provided the city effect to the country country atmosphere of the thpme of the play. Matt Harrison, as the redheaded redheaded sheik, Reuben, and Neil Porter Porter as the con-sla-lmle, sh-o-wed outstanding outstanding ability in their comedy role, giving the audience : many hearty laughs. Mrs. E. Hamm and Mr. CJ. Taylor, with Mrs. W. M, Lynch, presented presented the char actors of the hardhearted hardhearted guardians to Susan Clifton, in a very realistic manner. Mrs. V. Phnsey and Mrs. Cantrell completed the cast of characters. ' Miss Eileen Riddell and T. Lewis, dancers. Solos were sung by the following : Mr. M. II. Staples, Mr. M. Harrison, Mr. N. Porter, Mr. L. Brown, Mr. J as. Powers, Mr. C. Taylor, Dorothy Scott and Mrs. E. Hamm, Small solo parts were taken by B. Hamm; Mrs. Contre!!, Mrs. ' Lynch. K. Stark and Mrs. Pliasey. At the conclusion- of the concert Mrs. Rolph was presented with a lovely lovely bouquet of roses. AN APOLOGY We use this space to apologize to some of our writers to inform them that we are ovetcrowded this week for space. We ..-,ave to hold over three column of reading matter, and we certainly appreciate the quick response response for news for this New paper. We want to thank you all for your loyal -support. --(Editor).. Aims Are To Induce New Industries To Town Also To Own Hydro Plant sidération on presenting their Operetta, Operetta, "Sun Bonnet Girl," the two nights of the .Fair. Mr. Cnmiihcvs requested that there might he a section -to ' Cover light horse classes, and roadster horses. The Dairy cattle were mentioned as having a poorLlocation at the Fair, being in a dusty field, .and that they -should be exhibited elsewhere. Moved by Mr. M. H. -Staples, seconded seconded by Mr. O. W. Ralph, that, September September 21st and 22nd be the datés of the Fait for 1937. A meeting of the_ Orono Publicity Association was held in the Orange Hall, on Monday evening, JarittSZT 25th with a large attendance. Mr. W. J. Ridfclidll, Vice-Pteaident talking the chair in the absence of Mr. C. F. Awde President of the Association. The meeting opened' with the reading of the -minutes by Mr. R. R. Waddell, See.-Treas. Moved by J-o-hn Armstrong, seconded seconded 'by Mr. P. Lurin, that the minutes minutes of last meeting be adopted. A short address was made by the ice Pres, to the effect that the looting had been called to organ" nd bring a little more pep into W. Jrono Publicity Assoc, which had previously been somewhat lax in it's work. Reading of Accounts and correspondence correspondence by the Secretary. Moved- by Mr. J. Armstrong se- o- .nded 'by Mr, P. Lun-n that the ac- Lints be paid and correspondence rbvu. ..to ictitoors report was received and à JoiPtedlY ; - -'"toectoL' for the year 1937 ■ were .?p?vffilted' 7 " 'fuvs : R. R W- ddeli. 11 -, I. Frost ; 0, W. Rolph ; - W, 1C - ftrong; J. C. Gamey; John J. Cornish ; Neil F. Porter; W. J. Riddell, Riddell, E. J. Hamm, M, H. 'Staples. Moved by Mr. J. Armstrong, seconded seconded by Mr. P. Lunn, that the list of Directors be accepted. New business was dismissed at some lw , -Tiding the improvement. improvement. neoesSary' to 'L'tog. Orono to the f< a rc > ' i \ , " main tained: that something gog-i: bo d-oisri '■ for the village of Orono a .no. done sor-.:-: or "we will be (jo-rain g to a. ai-m-t: end." lie ■ ■ i s.« d the poin : ti a must look, to the .L ire; i.a advo, -La:-, our village and coimiigî-iL, Mr. - John Armstrong then ; g gested that a few things that must be dome were to get, cheaper Hydro power - to bring factories here, and to attract people to our farms and village to live. Another point he drew to. the attention of the Association Association was the , need for higher wages for the men employed, at the Forestry -Station. Also that we should do everything wo ran to get the road going from Newcastle-: to Lindsay Lindsay and have it a Provincial Highway. Highway. The Hy-diro & Canning Factory question were taken Las- a ili:; point of discussion, : ' tt- : ' 1 ' Moved by Mr. Dent, second by Mi. MadDonald, that the directors appointed appointed for 1937 take steps- to have the by- law submitted for purchasing of Hydro for the village of Orono. A general: discussion took up a greater part of the meeting in regard .'to the opening of a canning factory in, Orono. Its advantages- and pds- srbities to the village of Orono and to the farmers of the country. It was suggest'd to change the name of the Orono Publicity Assoc, to the Orono Ohamber of Commerce and have the organization registered under territory of Orono and Clar! township. The requirement not being great. A fee of $5.00 paid to the department would be necessary when applying for mcorporation. The to organization wbu-ld then be a oo-oqier- nlivo body instead of a small partnership. partnership. -Some negative- argument was put forth, but was pointed out by Mr. R, Wiaddell that changing the name to the Orono Chamber of Commerce Commerce would not entail any obligator obligator urn to page four please)