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Come all Bragg's Island people
No full textSong came about as a result of Walter Monroe (Tory) trying to win the votes of the Deer Island People (Liberals). He promised them a telegraph system and the poles arrived within two weeks. Bragg's Islanders (Tories) figured there had been a mistake and accepted them for themselves.No ref
The Confederate song
No full textMercer, 93; Blondahl, 1964, 42; Devine, 1912, 18; Doyle, 1927, 37; Doyle, 1940, 44; Fowke, 1967, 158; Newhook, 1960, 28; Smallwood, 1937, 479
The "Antis" of Plate Cove
No full textDescribes the conflict between the people of Plate Cove area & the people of Summerville re Canadian Confederation. Summerville = Pro; Plate Cove = Anti. Led to fighting.Mercer: 93, 231; Blondahl, 1964, 42; Devine, 1912, 18; Doyle, 1940, 44; Fowke, 1967, 158; Newhook, 1960, 28; Smallwood, 1937, 479
Tammy's Harbour Bawn
No full textSong about a man from the 'Bay' fighting over his girl friend on the Labrador. Boyfriend knocked unconscious and the opponent [Mark Walker, who also composed the song] disappears.See note on song origins and numerous references from Mercer on annotation for 68-43/C526. This tape also appears to have references to composer of song
The Butcher Boy
No full textMercer: Laws P 24; Peacock, p. 705-709 ("She Died in Love"); McKenzie, p. 157
Oh once I roved out on a fine summer's morning
No full textSoldier returns from war and tests his lover. Tells her that her man was killed by the French and died with her name on his lips. Seeing her sadness on hearing the news, he is convinced of her love and identifies himself with the broken (token) ring.Mercer: Laws ABBB, N32; Leach, 304-305; Peacock, 1014-1015; Greenleaf p. 172
In our little village there has been a tragedy
No full textHumourous song about a bridegroom getting cold feet and sending a telegram to the wedding.No references