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Great News for Summer 2011

Due to popular demand "SaltWater Moon" will be back this summer!

Tribute to David French

David French - January 18, 1939 – December 5, 2010 Jerry and Brenda Mercer, the Victoria Museum Playhouse, and the community of Bay Roberts were saddened at David French's passing in December, 2010. They give their sincere condolences to his partner, Glenda MacFarlane, his son Gareth and his daughter Mary. Brenda Mercer was able to visit with David in Toronto last fall. At that time, she informed him about the Canadian Culture Days production of Salt-Water Moon. The Mercers are pleased to display items from David at the Museum, including the typewriter he used to write many of his plays.

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About Victoria Loyal Orange Lodge #3

The Victoria Loyal Orange Lodge #3 is the oldest public building in Bay Roberts, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Brenda and Jerry Mercer, whose families have historic roots in the town, were determined to preserve the building and many of its historic contents.

During Summer Season Tour of Orange Order Museum. Visitors are invited tour the museum which preserves and displays artifacts of the Orange Order in Bay Roberts, some dating back to 1871. In addition, artifacts have been collected from Orange Lodges from Brigus to Carbonear, as well as other item of historic significance, can be seen and examined.

Plays of David French. Visitors can partake of plays by Coley’s Point born David French, an award winning playwright whose works are presented in Canada and in many other parts of the word. In the summer of 2011, his play "Salt-Water Moon" is being produced.

Heritage Horse and Carriage Rides. In addition, they can enjoy heritage interpretative horse and carriage rides to various parts of the historic and scenic town of Bay Roberts.

"Saltwater Moon," the iconic love story, performed in David French's home town.

"The Kyle"
10 Foot Model
hand made by
Mr. Max Winsor, Harbour Grace

Canadian Culture Days! "Salt-water Moon" was performed in David French's hometown. Sponsored by: Moores, Andrews, Collins Law Offices on Friday, September 24th. Ruth Brown- Clarke Real Estate, Pam Norman - Exit Realty, Churchill's Home Hardware, and Harbour International on Saturday, September 25th. Admission was FREE. Canadian Culture Days Website > >