FT 3.2 Reflections: Mall Days, N.S. Indian Summer Games, DEVCO Plowing Competition Demonstration

Reflections: Mall Days, 1981, 1981 N.S. Indian Summer Games, DEVCO Plowing Competition Demonstration-Summer '81
Beaton Institute Archives
Reference code FT-3.2
Summer 1981 (Creation)
Cape Breton Cable
Item is a recording featuring interviewer Evan Scott covering Mall Days 1981, the Nova Scotia Indian Summer Games of 1981, and a DEVCO plowing competition demonstration from the summer of 1981.
The recording includes the following: Scottish: 000-explanation of tartans, old clothes dryer, woodcarder, sheepshearers, handwoven wool coverlet (50 yrs. old), handmade wood blanket (100 yrs. old), porridge pot and porridge paddle, spinning wheel, waulking wheel (uses for flax), baked goods, China plates and mugs sponsored by the Cape Breton Gaelic Society Pipe Band, 099-explanation of the Cape Breton Gaelic Society's Pipe and Drum Band, 125-Irish dancers, 164-Playing the spoons, The Greek Community: 191-bazuka, explanation of Uzo and worry beads, 228-explanation and display of the Greek National Guard Costume, description of the national guard costume, 236-explanation of Marriage crown, 249-marriage cup, silver tray and sugared almonds, gift by newlyweds to bestman or woman, 269-baptismal gown, 282-explanation of the downtown Mall concept, Polish: 330-explanation of Polish handcrafts, Polish Easter eggs, 378-Polish eagle, 388-display of dolls in traditional costumes, 403-discussion of Sydney's Polish Community (only active one east of Montreal), 1981 N.S. Indian Summer Games 420-greetings, 441-opening of games wih Indian prayer by Mrs. Pauline Bernard and Mrs. Mailda Hearny, 474-introducting Mr. Terry Paul, 483-introduction of chief Alex Christmas and Chief Raymond Francis, 489-presentation of summer games' parchment to Chief Raymond Francis, 507-Welcome Speech, 513-introducing Alderman Neil MacDonald, Alderman Charlie Palmer, Mayor Manning Macdonald, 525-introducting Mr. Russel macLellan (MP), Mr. Vince MacLean (M.L.A.), 548-short speech, 567-short speech, 573-introduction of delegation from the Dept. of Indian Affairs & Northern Dev., Ray Senya-Minister's representative, Ron Wit, regional director, 583-Mr. Ray Senya-greetings, 597-Mr. Danny Christmas, introduction of Donny MacNeil, representing minister of recreation, culture and fitness, 607-Mr. Donny MacNeil, speech, 616-Mr. Ron Wit, speech, 629-Terry Paul, introducing Steve Rankin, pres. of Devco, Dave Miller, Vice pres. of Devco, Steve MacNeil, 632-Dave Miller, greetings, 648-Canoe Events at Rotary Park, Terry Paul, explanation of the canoe events, 671-canoe event, 678-interview with winners (Josephine Marshall & Darlene Paul) of the 100m womens canoe race, 697-canoe event, 746-interview with winners (Sheryl Nevine & Taina Paul) of the 100m. canoe races, 756-canoe events, 778-interview with winners (George Chiierdor & Terry Paul) of the 100 & 200 meter race, DEVCO Plowing Demonstration-Summer '81 792-interview with Ray ?, explanation of what judges are looking for, competition plowing is all based on practical plowing, type of finish to the plowing, 937-explanation of a specific furrow.