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Mary Power and Mrs. Ann Talk about the Dances

Mary Power and Mrs. Ann Talk about the Dances

There was no band, just a single accordion and people danced to sets, such as the lancers or the Virginia Reel and the occasional 2 step waltz. Mrs. […]
Skit in Rushoon Paddy’s Day Concert

Skit in Rushoon Paddy’s Day Concert

The Paddy’s Day concert has a long tradition as an adult concert  in Rushoon. For a brief period in the early 70s, adults stopped having the concert and […]
The Mummer’s Song by Simani

The Mummer’s Song by Simani

In this video recorded to accompany Simani’s Mummers’ Song, the activities involved in a visit by the mummers are showcased. It accurately describes a scene that was replayed […]
Concert on St. Patrick’s Day

Concert on St. Patrick’s Day

The priest would often attend important times, like Paddy’s Day. If there was a concert, he would be given an important role such as introducing “a part” or […]
Mother’s Day Concert

Mother’s Day Concert

Doreen Hayse and Cyril Synard perform in a Mother’s Day concert.
Christmas Tree and Decorations

Christmas Tree and Decorations

Frank:  I don’t think I can remember a Christmas tree.  That’s true, I don’t think I can remember a Christmas tree. You would hang up your stocking but I […]
Mummers Visiting in Parker’s Cove

Mummers Visiting in Parker’s Cove

As part of the Mummer’s parade in Parker’s Cove, the mummers visited the home of Alice Hayse. She insisted on having the whole parade group in her home, […]
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