The Girls of Open Hall
A satirical and somewhat derogatory (also mildly humourous) ditty about the residents of Open Hall, Bonavista Bay. Thought to have been composed by a resident of nearby Tickle Cove. Redolant with blaison populaire. Local composition.Much discussion surrounding extant fragments. Might possibly be &qu...
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1986
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| Online Access: | http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/munfla_list/id/1651 |
| Summary: | A satirical and somewhat derogatory (also mildly humourous) ditty about the residents of Open Hall, Bonavista Bay. Thought to have been composed by a resident of nearby Tickle Cove. Redolant with blaison populaire. Local composition.Much discussion surrounding extant fragments. Might possibly be "The Berrypickers" Mercer, 98; Reader, 1968: 48. Only "Shatter Cliff" verse recited on C1992 (405). Words changed to "Scatter Cove for . . ." "Steamer" verse C1992 (443). |
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