New Glasgow town crier Jim Stewart reading a proclamation this past summer as the Lulan fire truck’s return to New Glasgow was celebrated. The town is hosting an international town criers’ competition this week. Photo by Richard MacKenzie /The NewsArticle contentNEW GLASGOW – With September hitting the halfway mark, New Glasgow’s 150th anniversary celebrations are starting to wind down. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentHowever, there is still some celebrating to be had, and that includes this week (Sept. 18 to 21) as the Town of New Glasgow hosts the New Glasgow 150 International Town Criers Competition. Article contentArticle content“This event will welcome town criers and their consorts from across Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States, filling downtown New Glasgow with history, celebration, and pageantry,” a release from the town states. Article contentArticle content The competition schedule includes: Article contentHome Cry – Friday, Sept. 19 at 1 p.m. at Carmichael Park Article contentOpen Cry – Saturday, Sept. 20 at 11 a.m. at the New Glasgow Farmers Market Article contentNew Glasgow 150 Theme Cry – Saturday, Sept. 20 at 2 p.m. at Carmichael Park Article contentWith the competitive events, criers will have the opportunity to showcase their skills through traditional proclamations, heritage-themed cries, and celebratory performances, with judging based on voice, clarity, and showmanship. Article content New Glasgow town crier Jim Stewart rings the bell before speaking during the event to launch the New Glasgow’s 45 Mayors: Leadership and Legacy of a Riverside Town booklet in August at Glasgow Square. Photo by Richard MacKenzie /The NewsArticle contentArticle content“Hosting the New Glasgow 150 International Town Criers Competition right here in our community is a truly exciting way to celebrate our milestone anniversary,” Nancy Dicks, Mayor of New Glasgow and co-chair of the New Glasgow 150 Committee, said. Article content“This event will honour a changing tradition while showcasing our town and region to visitors from across Canada and abroad. We look forward to welcoming this diverse and eclectic group of criers and their consorts as they bring their uplifting energy and talent to our town.” Article contentArticle contentNew Glasgow town crier Jim Stewart is also quoted in the release. Article content“Town criers are keepers of history, heritage, and voice. This competition is an opportunity to not only showcase our craft, but also to bring communities together in the spirit of celebration,” Stewart said. Article content “We’re thrilled to share this tradition with New Glasgow during such a historic year and to show the breadth and versatility of today’s town criers. I am honoured to showcase my hometown, our county, and Nova Scotia to my colleagues.” Article contentAmong the spectators expected to visit New Glasgow to take in the competition is an international film crew from New York City who are putting together a film about the contemporary town crier. Article contentArticle contentArticle contentArticle contentArticle contentArticle contentArticle content
New Glasgow hosting an international town criers’ competition
