The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1958-01-17

tions, the parade that had been
planned for the afternoon was
omitted. At 6:30 pm. a barbecued
hog with cole slaw and corn-bread
was served in the community build
ing. The hog was barbecued and
donated by George c. Wayne of
Mays Heads the corn bread given
by Mrs. C. p. Midget, and Mrs.
Lurania Midget and the slaw pro-
vided from the Old Christmas fund.
At 1880 a play predominating
with Negro minstrelsy was given,
Mrs. Zazania Herbert O'Neal, NC.
Mrs. Elva Payne of Wanchese, beat
the traditional drum which is more
than 100 years old, a rite formerly
performed for many years by the
late Brad O'Neal, all natives of
this village. Herbert X. Midget
played the mouth organ. The late
Brad Payne, whose sister replaced
him as drummer died some three
years ago, and during his lifetime
never missed an Old Christmas
celebration at Rodanthe.
Anita Dale Roadcap, and Kathy
Elizabeth Roadcap, age six and
four, presented dance number;
Mrs. Jack Cahoon and Mrs. Arval
O'Neal blew horns and gave a
musical skit. The cast joined in a
dance with Mrs. Cahoon at the
piano. Miss Sheila Gray, Miss
Maggie Midget and Miss Shirley
Porter were the "three coons."
Francis Meekins of Manteo played
the accordion with Mrs. Cahoon at
the piano. Mrs. Julian Gray and
Herbert K. Midget sang duet,
with children's toys.
A negro sermon was given by
Miss Ella Porter; skit and talk
by Woodrow Edwards; scene,
"Liberace and George" by Mrs.
jack Cahoon and Mrs. Arval
O'Neal.
Then the Master of Ceremonies
announced that Old Buck was on
his way. This frightful beast came
up the aisle, and went on the stage
while the drum beat, and music
played. Old Buck was led by John
E. Herbert Sr. assisted by John E.
Herbert Jr. and Ellery Midget.
Santa Claus was happily riding
astride Old Buck, all to the delight
of the youngsters. Santa Claus in
this case was Mrs. Herbert.
Following the play, harmonica
music by Herbert Midget and
drum beating by Folger Payne of
Wanchese, brother of Miss Elvey
went on;' also string music by
Mack Caravan and his friend from
Engelhard who came to play for
the square dance.
Mrs. Lurania Midget, Mrs.
Sudie Payne and Mrs. Dorcas Mid
gett sold hot dogs and soft drinks
at a booth. An oyster roast was
served on the grounds, to the
guests.
The celebration was distinguish
ed this year by the attendance of
numerous prominent people, who
included Mrs. Inglis Fletcher and
John Fletcher of Edenton; Prof.
Richard Walser of State College;
DR.. and Mrs. Fred Morrison, Mr..
and Mrs. Huntington Cairns and
Mrs. Alfred DUPONT of Washing
ton, D. c., and numerous others
whose names are not available.
Many former residents of the
community came home for the oc-
casion, and these included Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Roadcap and chill
dren, Mr.. and Mrs. W. Arval
O'Neal, Mr.. and Mrs. Ellery C.
Midget, Mr.. and Mrs. Cyrus
Gray and Penny, Mr.. and Mrs.
Bertrand Eason, and daughter
Serena, Mr.. and Mrs. Nathaniel
Midget, Mrs. Olive Patrick and
daughter Judy, Mr.. and Mrs. Mar
win Toler, Mr.. and Mrs. Dennis
Midget, Mr.. and Mrs. w. j. Mid
gett ST., Miss Barbara Ann Mid
gett, L. B. Midget Jr., Mr.. and
Mrs. R. M. Baum, Mrs. Verona
0'Neal and children, Mrs. E. Joyce
Rucker, Mr.. and Mrs. Kermit
Scarborough, D. B. Midget Jr.,
Mrs. H. NJ. Hardy, Mrs. Paul Gar
els, all of the Norfolk vicinity
were here to visit relatives and
friends and witness the event.
Also Andrew Midget and SON,
Andrew Jr., from Morehead City;
Oscar B. O'Neal of Key West;
Walton G. Midget and children of
Elizabeth City; Mr.. and Mrs.
Cameron Payne, Folger Payne,
John Reber, Gwendolyn Reber, of
Wanchese; and George Wayne Of
Mays Head. Mr.. and Mrs. C. p.
Midget of Mays Head, came to
their home here, and their guests
! were Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Briggs
and Mr.. and Mrs. Julian Oneto.
All housing facilities were filled
and many people went to Avon
and other communities south of
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