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Digby's Cricket team
1900
Digby, Nova Scotia

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Cricket was one of the many sporting events that was once held in Digby .

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Cricket Club
1900
Digby, Nova Scotia

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Cricket Club:
"Royal Sovereigh" Extra Special Selection - Trade

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Digby Yacht Club
1960
Digby, Nova Scotia

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The Royal Western Nova Scotia Yacht Club, Digby, was established in 1912.

Officers in 1913 were as follows:

Oakes S. Dunham, Commodore
Howard Anderson, Vice-Commodore
James F. Cripps, Rear-Commodore
Percy W. Holdsworth, Secretary
Fritz Dakin, Treasurer
J. Outram Dakin, Measurer
Charles A. Lindstrom, Assistant Measurer

Committees:

Management
C. A. Dakin; J. F. Cripps and T. E. G. Lynch

Sailing:
O.S. Dunham; Howard Anderson; T. E. G. Lynch and J. O. Dakin

There were seventy (70) members elected at the first meeting. The object of the club was to promote the yacht building and aquatic sports throughout Western Nova Scotia. The ENSIGN of this club, was to be the regular British Ensign, which was used in the Merchant Service.

Admission fee was $.50 and the annual dues of $5.00 was payable at the first regular meeting in the year.

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THE SATIN SERENADE,
THE ADULT BAND
and other groups
(by leader/director, Don Scott)
"...Other than teaching Jr. and Senior High Music and Band in Digby from 1970 - 1985, I was the instigator for many varied musical groups in the area...Before me, I believe that a Mr. Elton Arnold and a Mr. Dave Daley were the "music people" in the area...
1. DIGBY CHORAL SOCIETY: was formed with myself as the Director. Vocalists from most of the churches and from interested singers in Digby made up the 35 - 40 voice choir. We rehearsed a varied program of musical styles and were popular at concerts and other venues.

2. ADULT BAND: began around 1975(?)...classes were held at the DRHS each Wednesday evening. I taught the members music theory for 3 or 4 evenings and then started them out on their choice (?) of instrument. I was pleasantly surprised to hear the progress of these adults.

From this beginning, the DIGBY CIVIC CONCERT BAND: was formed with myself as Director. This band was well received and played Pops concerts and exchange concerts with other parts of Nova Scotia for the next ten years. A very high degree of musicianship was attained by many of the players...

3. DIGBY DIXIELAND EXPRESS: as the name implies, was put together for Scallop Days' Parades and other such events, both in and out of the area. The members of that group were perhaps some of the better instrumentalists from around Digby. Myself on Trumpet, Flugelhorn and Leader, Doug Myra on Trombone, Carl Saulnier on Tuba, Tim Wright (Cornwallis) on Clarinet, Ted Lacey on Tenor Sax, Willard Bishop (Kentville) on String Bass and Gene Hay (Annapolis Royal) on Drums. Other players were used at different times depending on who was available. This was a pretty decent sounding group! We did engagements from Yarmouth through to the South Shore, the Annapolis Valley and in Halifax at different times!

4. SATIN SERENADE: was a big band featuring 5 saxes, 5 - 7 Brass and 3 piece rhythm section. This group was formed about 1975 and was popular at dances and other functions throughout Nova Scotia... [Members, if memory serves-] Bill Sherman, Alto Sax, Carolyn McClafferty, Alto Sax (Also her son Michael played trumpet), Kathy [Kathleen] Troupe , Tenor Sax, Ted Lacey, Tenor Sax, Bill Troupe, Baritone Sax. Myself, Trumpet and Leader. (My son Paul also played trumpet), Ted Dakin, Trumpet, Paul Snow, Trumpet, Doug Myra, Trombone, Rob Fadelle, Trombone, Jack Ritcey, Trombone, Frances (Puss) Peters, Piano, Willard Bishop, Double Bass, Carl Saulnier, Tuba and Eugene Hay, Percussion...
I have always [been], and still am, amazed at the musical talent that has shown itself in the students and indeed the adults of the Digby area! I am proud and pleased to have been a small part in bringing this talent out! The above is mostly about the adults of Digby, although some of the names included students who played in the various groups.

THE DRHS JUNIOR AND SENIOR CONCERT BANDS AND STAGE BANDS were also known to be among, not only Nova Scotia's, but the Maritimes best...."

Submited by Donald K. Scott - Sept. 4, 2000

R.C.M.P. (N.W.M.P.) bands have been a Canadian musical treasure for over a century (1876)*. A big success from the beginning, when they boosted morale and eased the loneliness of remote posts (as well as establishing a friendlier contact between the police and the public), they have become well known for the high calibre of their musical talent. Few today would be unable to personally attest to this undeniable fact.

Police bands (and latterly, choral groups) have travelled wide and far in our vast country, appearing at schools, exhibitions and concert halls. Ordinary citizens, local and foreign dignitaries alike, have thrilled to their superior sound, fine musicianship and always appealing repertoire, never too avante garde, nor too passe. Literally and metaphorically they always hit the right note!

It is an especially happy coincidence that a number of Digby and area people have become band members. No one can deny our own, particular musical prowess. Just look around you at other articles in this exhibit. We can be truly proud in the knowledge that, thanks to the aid of the R.C.M.P., the benefits of our musical legacy have been heard throughout the land.

*Band size has varied, currently being a 45 piece concert band. There are smaller band offshoots, or divisions, such as the Dance Orchestra, the Drum Corps, et cetera.

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The Digby Glee Club
1915
Digby, Nova Scotia

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Digby Civic Band
1930
Digby, Nova Scotia

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Over the years Digby has been the home of many musical bands both brass and concert. There were weekly concerts at the bandstand, live music for dances at the Pines Hotel and at various special events.

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The Golf Links, Pines Hotel
1910
Digby, Nova Scotia

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The first Digby Golf Club was orginized May 26th, 1915. It was a nine-hole course. The first Club House was on King Street near the site of the present day High School.

A new golf course was created when the Pines Hotel opened in 1931. It was an eighteen-hole course. Until 1939 you had two golf courses to choose from.

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Masquarade Ball at the Pines Hotel
February, 1909
Shore Road, Digby, Nova Scotia

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Dances were held at the old Pines Hotel on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday evenings from 8pm-10pm, but on this February evening in 1909, the power plant stayed open free of charge till 1:30am. Most who attended these dances were prominent Digby citizens. Some who attended these dances where: Gerald Vieto, Dr. Rice, Percy Cousins, Ralph Warrington, Gertie Dakin, Ella Burnham, Fannie Snow, Blanch Sproul, Ansel Holdsworth, Mrs. Merble, Edith Hughes, Freda Churchill, Nettie Dakin, Frances Nichols, Mrs. Harry Dennison, Mrs. Rice, Georgie Ells, Mrs. Harry Churchill, Guy Cousins, Percy Holdsworth, Mrs. Cop, Florence Jamieson, Mary Driffield, Dr. Morse, Edree Titis, Mrs. Morse, Frances Churchill, Stanley Keen, Dr. & Mrs. Vernet, Charles Dakin, the guy who owned the wigwam, Kale Copp, Gertrude Oliver, Mrs. Geo. Peters, Mrs. Herbert Green, Mrs. Harry Short, Reg Green, Harry Dennison, Fritz Dakin, Fanny Peters, , George Peters, Annie Anderson, Harry Jones, Chauncey Rice, Will Turnbull & Ren Eldridge.

Some information taken from: "Historic Digby" by Mike Parker