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Ruby King with Her Wedding Party

This photo shows Ruby King and her husband Tom with their bridal party on their wedding day in July 1956. They are standing outside the old school where […]

Bake Sale at Monkstown

Ladies line up around the table of goodies at a bake sale in Monkstown. There is good natured jostling as they position themselves to get their special items.

Mummer’s Costume for the Parker’s Cove Mummers’ Parade

In recent years a night time mummers parade was held in Parker’s Cove. Participants in the parade visited homes of seniors along the way.  Local accordion players popped […]

At a Mummers’ Parade

This photo was taken at the St. John’s Mummers’ Parade, a daytime family event.

Mummers in Parker’s Cove

When people go mummering these days, it is usually a daytime family affair with visiting being confined to the homes of friends and relatives. There is something of […]

Accordion Player

Music for most dances came from a single accordion player, though sometimes various people would take turns. In this photo, Ray Hepditch of South East Bight plays the […]

At a Time

Mrs. Min Miller dances with a relative at a time in Rushoon. Mrs. Min loved to dance and enjoyed going to the times, well into her senior years. […]

Paddy’s Day 1971

Three young people perform a skit in a Paddy’s Day concert in 1971.

More Concert Photos

 

Preparations for the Bishop’s Visit

When the bishop came to the communities, arches were created throughout the community. Evergreen boughs were used to create these arches and young people and others gathered around […]

Mother’s Day Concert Skit

A group of women perform a skit in a Mother’s Day concert in Parker’s Cove.