LOCAL HISTORY

In the same way that the Board of Trade was the focal point for business and expansion activities, the Horticultural Society aimed to be the center of elegance and visual appeal, enriching the community's aesthetic experience. They highlighted the example of villages where not only adults but also school children, older boys, and organizations like the Girl Guides came together to initiate clean-up drives and engage in flower-raising and shrub-planting endeavors. These united efforts resulted in remarkable transformations.

The newly elected officers of the Horticultural Society were ready to spearhead the beautification campaign Led by President C B Robinson, First Vice-President E. W. Moss, and Second Vice-President Mrs. A. Emmerson, they were armed with enthusiasm and plans for future activities. With H. G. Simmons as the dedicated Secretary-Treasurer, and supported by committee members C S Hallowell, F Oldham, G. Dunn, O. R. Whitby, A. Sinclair, H. Bromley, J. Bridgewater, Mrs. C. E. Dunn, Mrs. A. Robson, and Miss L. Wickson, the society was well-prepared to embark on this ambitious journey.

The Paris Expositor, a local newspaper, pledged its support to the Horticultural Society's cause, offering its pages as a platform to promote the beautification effort. The society and its officers encouraged the entire town to join hands, making Paris the epitome of naturalsplendorin Ontario

And so, as spring approached, the townspeople eagerly awaited the annual plant sale, not only as an opportunity to acquire vibrant blooms but also as a symbol of the collective commitment to transform

Paris into a town renowned for its beauty The Paris Horticultural Society's vision was set, and with the support of the community, they were determined to make Paris blossom like never before.