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Paramount Theatre Society

The Casino Theatre Foundation was first formed to operate a community performing and visual arts centre in the Casino Theatre on Gottingen Street. The Casino Theatre operated as a one screen cinema from 1916 through 1989. It operated as a community arts centre from June 1990 through May 1991 under the supervision of the Casino Theatre Summer Arts Program. The program was renamed the Casino Theatre Community Arts Program in 1991, then reorganized as the Casino Theatre Foundation on July 17, 1995. The group turned its attention to the rehabilitation of the Paramount Theatre on Barrington Street and officially changed its name to the Paramount Theatre Society in 1997. Like the Casino Theatre, the Paramount Theatre was originally a cinema. The Paramont Theatre Foundation sought to transform the unused building into a performing arts centre. The project was abandoned when funding was not secured and the Paramount Theatre was demolished in 2001.

Corporate body

The Old South End Community Association was formed by 26 November 1975, incorporated in April of 1976, and is known to have been active until 1979. The association had a Board of Directors from whom the officers of the society were elected. The officers of the society included a chairman, vice-chairman, secretary, and treasurer. The society was established to increase communication amongst Old South End residents and advocate for their needs on issues ranging from housing, recreation, community planning, and transportation. The association participated in the formulation of the city’s Municipal Development Plan and also worked with the Neighbourhood Improvement Program II Core Committee regarding issues in their neighbourhood.

People known to have served as chairman of the committee include Susan Lewis and John Bradford. The area referred to as the Old South End of Halifax was bordered by Atlantic, Sackville, Summer, and Wellington Streets, as well as by Tower Road and the harbour.

Nova Scotia Horticultural SocietyThe Nova Scotia Horticultural Society was established in August of 1836. It was originally established in the western suburbs of the Town of Halifax to create a taste for horticultural on a 5 ½ acre lot of land which was originally part of the Halifax Commons. The land that was set aside was leased for an annual rent. The lessee of the property was William Lahie who had personally spent £400 of the £850 spent until 1845. That year a fire destroyed his hothouse and the Nova Scotia Assembly granted £25 to replace by importation some of the valuable plants lost. The Society was incorporated in 1947. The land was ultimately sold in 1874 to become part of the Halifax Public Gardens.

Corporate body · 1953 - between 1991 and 1995

The Halifax Housing Authority began operations in 1953. Working in concert with the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, it acted as an agent for the City of Halifax on matters relating to housing and neighbourhood improvement, and operated and managed housing projects for low income families and seniors, including Uniacke Square and Mulgrave Park. Starting with two employees and approximately 200 units, the Halifax Housing Authority expanded its operations considerably over the span of its existance. Housing Authorities are incorporated through the Nova Scotia Housing Act.

It was replaced by the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority, a provincial agency, between 1991 and 1995.

Corporate body · 1858 -

The Commissioners of the Court House were established in 1858 by the province of Nova Scotia and met irregularly. Its makeup changed somewhat through the years but it is known to have consisted of between five and eleven members from the cities of Dartmouth and Halifax, as well as the County of Halifax. Its membership included the representatives of Dartmouth and the City and County of Halifax, two Commissioners appointed by the Governor-in-Council, and a member of the Nova Scotia Barristers Society among others. By 1969 the body was referred to as the Halifax Court House Commission. The Commissioners' first task was to build the Halifax Court House. Later, it was responsible for everything relating to the physical maintenance of the building. It also oversaw the financing and building of the New Court House as well as the move back to the Old Court House building.

Moore family
Family

Wilfred Moore worked at the Halifax Shipyards and played hockey, softball, and quoits on many Halifax sports teams. His wife was Betty Colmer Moore (Ring). His sons Barry, Wilfred and James were also hockey and football players.

Corporate body · 1969 - 1988

The Committee, which existed 1969-[1988] prepared regional development plans for designated planning regions. It was also called the District Planning Commission and was made up of:the Mayor of the City of Halifax and one member of Halifax City Council; the Mayor of the City of Dartmouth and one member of Dartmouth City Council; the Warden of the Municipality of the County of Halifax and one member of County Council; the Mayor of the Town of Bedford; and one person appointed by the Minister of Municipal Affairs.

The Minister of Municipal Affairs consulted with the Commission on regional development plans.

The Mayor's Advisory Committee to Promote the Arts was formed in 1992. Their role was to promote the arts in the City and to enourage the people of Halifax to become involved in the arts, including the visual arts, performing arts, literary arts, festivals, and other related activities.

Mauger, Joshua 1725-1788
Person

Joshua Mauger, (born in the parish of St John, Jersey 25 Apr 1725; died at Warborne, England 18 Oct 1788), was an influential figure in Halifax during the early years of the colony. In 1751 he became an agent victualler for the navy at Halifax. Based in England after 1760, he served as agent for the Nova Scotia Assembly at London, 1762-1768, and remained there until his death, serving as a Member of Parliament from 1768 until 1780. He kept his business and political interests in Nova Scotia while in London, as he was Halifax's largest ship owner, ship builder, brewer and distiller, and traded in lumber, fish and mercantile goods. He wielded a great deal of influence in Nova Scotia through his many associates in the colony, including businessmen John Butler (his attorney), Isaac Deschamps, and Nova Scotia Lt. Governor Michael Fracklin.

Corporate body · 1945 - 1999?

The Margaret Rose Friendship Club was a venue for women to pursue charity work and to socialize. The Club was named in honour of Princess Margaret. The first chapter of the Margaret Rose Friendship Club was established in November 1944 in Fairview by Captain Melda Walters and Mrs. F.A. Lane was its patroness. The membership consisted of former Girl Guides and Rangers from Trinity Church where Cpt. Walters was a Guide leader.

The No. 3 chapter opened in Halifax in March 1945. Each chapter had a different coloured rose associated with it and No. 3's rose was white. A Constitution to govern the chapters was adopted in 1960 but it has not been retained. The Margaret Rose Friendship Club No. 3 met once a month in a member's home although they did not meet during the summer months. A secretary maintained scrapbooks documenting the various social and charitable activities the women undertook.

Some of their favourite activities were Beetle game, the Thing, penny auctions, and dances. They supported organized charities, such as the Red Cross, the Canadian National Institute for the Blind, and the Home for Colored Children. They also provided monetary and material donations to local needy families. During the Second World War, the Margaret Rose Friendship Club No. 3 adopted a family in England assigned to them by the Red Cross. The women sent the family donations of household goods and exchanged correspondence with them.