FOLK 2300 Study Guide - Final Guide: Theth, Bay Roberts, Mummers Play
14 Apr 2016
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Mummers on trial: mumming violence, and the law in conception bay and st. Mid-19th century turbulent time in newfoundland, due to the settlement and development of urban centers and social and political issues as well as issues between religions and ethnicities. Public protests and disorder were common in urban centers. Cod prices were low, and catches were poor. Fishermen were demanding higher wages from merchants and protested against the system of merchant credit, protests often ended in rioting and violence. 2 forms of mumming: traditional informal house visits typically take place in small communities, outdoor mumming performances, parades, etc. Typically took place in urban centers. (st. john"s had an organized mumming parade) The urban form of mumming was strongly associated with violence. Mumming without a written license from a magistrate became illegal on june.
