Tarch Mop Night
torch n November 4th. This was a custom in Newman's Cove, when my father was a young boy (1934- ). Prior to this night there was a raid on old rubber boots in the home. The boot would be stuffed with old clothing, shavings, etc. Tar and kerosene were poured in also. A long stick would then be s...
| Format: | Manuscript |
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| Language: | English |
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1973
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| Online Access: | http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/77007 |
| Summary: | torch n November 4th. This was a custom in Newman's Cove, when my father was a young boy (1934- ). Prior to this night there was a raid on old rubber boots in the home. The boot would be stuffed with old clothing, shavings, etc. Tar and kerosene were poured in also. A long stick would then be stuck in the rubber boot. About 15 or 20 of the boys would get together, light their torches and march throught the cove. JUN 1973 JH JUN 1973 Used I and Sup Not used Not used Bonfire Night |
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