| Summary: | nicknames _COMMUNITY RIVALRY_ People in places close to Elliston(formerly Bird Island Cove) were fond of the following rhyme in the early 1900's: Oh, the praties they're so small, When they digs 'um in the fall, That they eats 'um skins and all, Down Bird Islands. Oh the puffins lay their eggs, They're as big as water kegs, They've got whiskers on their legs, Down Bird Islands. [reverse] but we never lack for them." People from other areas have to come there looking for potatoes in the spring when their own supplies here run out. OCT 15 1969 Local song ITEM, OR COMMENT, continued: [check] [check] [check] Not used Not used Not used Newfoundland Folklore Survey Card;two-sided card, first side is N_13626
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