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Recent Halloween Dance at Parker’s Cove

Costumed party goers celebrate at the annual Halloween dance in Parker’s Cove.

Mother’s Day Concert

Two members of the concert group perform a skit in a recent Mother’s Day concert in Parker’s Cove.

At a Mummers’ Parade

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

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 […]

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.

Ambrose Hickey and Doreen McCarthy

In this photo, Doreen McCarthy and Ambrose Hickey participate in a skit in the 30th Mother’s Day concert in Parker’s Cove.

Albert Murphy and Doreen Hayse

Albert Murphy and Doreen Hayse await their turn on stage in a Mother’s Day concert. One of Albert’s favorite characters was Elvis and he brought his version to […]

Dancing at a Kitchen Party

Two women dance a step dance at a kitchen party. Kitchen parties were common throughout Newfoundland and are seeing a revival today. Weddings often were celebrated with a […]

Frank and Ann Murphy on Mummering

Frank: That’s how you looked for a few drinks see. Dress up for mummering. Go to certain person’s house, 9 chances out of 10, they would have a […]

Memories of Mummering

Elizabeth: We were up, it was fairly late when they came, probably like 11 or 11:30 and we let them in the house, 2 o’clock in the morning, […]

Mother’s Day Concert Opening Song

This is the opening from a Mother’s day concert a few years ago. Sadie introduces the concert while the rest of the cast stands ready to sing. Sadie […]