Vagabond Players dressed for 1966 Centennial - Record Detail
Vagabond Players dressed for 1966 Centennial. - 1966.
| Part Of: | NWPL heritage collection - Photos [Description]
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| Description Level |
Item |
| Item No. |
3349 |
| Date Range |
1966 |
| Physical Description |
1 photograph |
| Scope & Content |
Photograph shows members of the Vagabond Players recruited to play the role of a group of citizens listening to the High Sheriff, J.A.R. Homer read Governor Seymour's Act of Union (1866) that united the Colony of Vancouver Island and the Mainland Colony of British Columbia. This re-enactment of this historic event was occuring 100 years later during New Westminster's Centennial week celebrations in 1966. Raymond Burr, well known native son and famous actor, played the role of High Sheriff J.A.R. Homer in this ceremony that took place in New Westminster City Hall. The Vagabond Players were told to come to City Hall in period costumes.
Bottom Row: Left to Right: Jack Leaf (checked shirt), Bernie Legge (top hat and cane), Miss New Westminster Judy Collier (married name Walker), Leo Hendrickson (crouching), Norman MacLeod (holding umbrella) and Paul Goodridge (beside plant).
Second Row: Left to Right: Tom Worledge (clerical collar), Ed Harrington (with goatee and moustache), Barbara Cross (smiling), Mary Spani (younger girl), _____.
Third Row: Dolores Kirkwood (partially hidden), Verlie Cooter and Hilda Cliffe (in black).
Top Row: Left to Right: Jim Cliffe, Frank Cooet, Darrah Worledge and Doreen Worledge. |
| Subject Access |
Arts - Performing - Theatre | Events - Centennials |
| Geographic Location |
New Westminster (B.C.) |
| Record ID |
96487 |
| Comment on this record |
museum@newwestcity.ca |