SPECIAL EVENTS WE'VE SEEN OVER THE YEARS

THE SUFFRAGETTES' CONVENTION        May 3, 1917

"The Suffragettes' Convention" was put on by a number of local talent in the Town Hall Friday evening. The cast of characters includes: Mrs. F. S.Pearce, MIss Helen Southworth, Miss Alma Sweet, Miss Bessie Sweet, Mrs. W. P. Woodger, Miss Edith Archer, Miss Edith Smith, Miss Alice Wilson:Miss M. English, Mrs. D. E. Bell, Miss B.Condie, MIss Leila Hogarth  and Mr. D. E. Bell who became an ardent advocate of "Woman Suffrage". Deloro Orchestra provided music during intermissions. The proceeds were for funds of Women's Institute.

"We are engaged in a glorious work — we are to free the women of thiscountry — to free them from the shackles which have bound them for centuries. You know how earnestly I believe in thisgreat work, but I regret to say there are still some of our mis- guided sisters (antis nudge one another ; whispered remarks, etc.), who have not yet seen the light, so I have invited them here to-night to hear our eloquent speakers, hoping that their eyes may be opened to their wonderful privilege and duty. {More nudges, etc.) The time is coming, and coming soon {voice very loud and high), when women shall have the vote. "

This comical play included thirteen characters identified as: "suffragette speaker" (2 characters), "anti-suffragette" (four characters), "suffragette" (two characters), "engaged" (1 character), "would like to be engaged" (1 character), "becomes an ardent advocate of woman suffrage" (1 character), and "great on style" (1 character), and "presiding officer" (1 character).

July 7, 1927,   Col Charles Lindbergh passed over Marmora in his monoplane,  "The Spirit of St. Louis".  Click here to read more.

In July of 1935,  Captain Larry O'Brien,  also known as Chief Split Sky,  gave an outdoor show with his tame bear on McGill Street.  He also sold a number of Indian remedies.

1950s

VISIT TO PETERBOROUGH’S FAMOUS ARAGON CLUB

Once upon a time, Club Aragon (now Trentwinds) was Peterborough's ultra-modern nightspot. Bobby "Mr. Big Band" Kinsman and his orchestra was the house band there for many years, and the likes of Nat King Cole, Duke Ellington and Robert Goulet played gigs there. Kinsman's house band played there for 25 years, starting in 1947, and his band also played the Peterborough Arts and Water Festival from 1970 to 1976. Kinsman, who is in The Pathway of Fame, was known for giving money to charities and helping struggling musicians. (Ptbocanada.com)

No date on this picture, but we can see Grace and Percy Gray on the front right, and Ralph Nayler at the end of the right row. It looks like Jack Reynolds half way down in that right row. Second back of Jack Reynolds is Helen Jones, Mr Jones’ head below Ralph Neal. Other side Mr McCroden possibly off back of group slightly, Mrs McCroden 3rd from back

1960s

A Tom O’Neil collection 1970’s?

GO CART RACES

Jamie McCoy I tried to get it started back up again one year when I was a kid. Probably 12 or so. We only had 3 entries. $100 for first place, $75 for second, and $25 for third.  Wendy McCoy:   I remember that  Jeremy was in it that year as well. He got 2nd. Tyler Booth got 1st. Jer had the black and yellow car, Tyler's was red and mine was painted like Gumby.

Dustin Caldwell   My dad built a really nice one when I was a kid!

Pat Derry Jason Derry ran these races . I remember he won 1sr place in one of them . I still have the pictures and ribbon .

Christine Cuddy  I won that race one year..loved it

Wendy McCoy I remember that  Jeremy was in it that year as well.

Annmarie Willman-Spry writes  Franklin & Doris Smith lived next door to Jim Spry on Cameron St.. He said they were great people.

1990s

1992   St. Paul's "Mystery History Tour"

HOMECOMING 1993

Big Bike Ride - Heart & Stroke Foundation  - 1994

1996 MHF’s Royal Frisk & 1997 MHF's Baronial Bumble

1999 APPOINTMENT OF TOWN CRIER

2000 - The Millenium Trans Canada Trail

Work continues in efforts to get all our Millennium Trails ready for the Trans Canada Relay 2000. The water carriers will be arriving at Marmora Memorial Park around 5:00 p.m., Thursday, August 31.  Brian Goodchild, Bill Somerville, and Ralph McKee have been the key volunteer team captains,  and at present, have over 80 volunteers working together to prepare our Marmora trails.  Trail builders have been working tirelessly to get all three legs of the Trail ready, despite delays that were beyond their control.

Celebrations on August 31 will start at 4:00 p.m. with lots of activities for the whole family. There will be music, speeches, a ribbon cutting and possibly the biggest celebration cake Marmora has ever seen.  From CFB Trenton, the paratroop "Skyhawks" will be dropping in (literally!).  There's a beef barbeque, Marmora Trail Mix, a beer tent and two bands playing from 8:00 p.m. until 11:00p.m.  A Relay and event like this creates lasting memories for those who participate and share in the excitement.

Congratulations to organizers  Jane McCoy, Julie Maynes, Linda Bracken and their committees, who want to share the spirit of Relay 2000 with you. Together we make our communities strong and strong communities mean a strong Canada.

2004 - THE FIRST ADVENTURE RACE

2005 - OntarioHeritage Foundation      Open Doors Remembering St. Matilda's with Doug Lynch

August 2018  Hastings County Historical Society unveils a plaue to miners in Marmora.