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Jenny Amy in period costume on the steps of her
century home, Chantry Breezes
Tonight, marked 150 years since Southampton was declared a
town.
To commemorate the occasion, everyone was invited to attend an opening
ceremony at the flag located at the foot of High Street where Neil
Menage, in his role of Town Crier, announced the official event.
Following the meeting at the flag, a parade followed to the Town Hall
where a renactment play was performed.
Today's Town Council took part in the play that saw the founding fathers
of Southampton carry out their duties of more than a century earlier.
Everyone then marched to the Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre
for a reception where the Saugeen First Nations also performed in dance
and drumming.
The Celebrations continue until the culmination during the week of
August 14th.
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(L) Marcel Legault, of yesteryear, meets with
present Mayor Mike Smith and Deputy Mayor, Doug Freiburger
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Neal Menage performs as Town Crier to open the
event
A parade lead everyone to the Town Hall meeting
Period dress was the order of the day at the Town
Hall
Town Council of 2008
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