Dr William Henry Drummond (1854 - 1907)

2007 Dr. W. H. Drummond Day Celebrating the Centenary of Dr. Drummond's Death in Cobalt, ON

Anthony Rota, Nipissing-Timiskaming MP

Anthony Rota Nipissing-Timiskaming MP

Michel Massie reading Drummond's poem Little Bateese

Michel Massie reading Drummond's poem Little Bateese

Helene Culhane Master of Ceremonies

Helene Culhane Master of Ceremonies

David Brydges talking about Dr. Drummond's final days

David Brydges talking about Dr. Drummond's final days

Anthony Rota MP and Gladys Wilcox Chairperson of the Cobalt Public Library Board

Anthony Rota MP and Gladys Wilcox Chairperson of the Cobalt Public Library Board

At the beginning of the ceremony Anne Denise Mejaki sang O Canada following with Cobalt Mayor Andre Beleanger welcoming everyone and declaring April 6th as Dr. William Henry Drummond Day in Cobalt.

The Dr. W.H. Drummond Poetry contest was launched.

At the end of the ceremony Anne Denise Mejaki and Helene Culhane led the audience in singing The Cobalt Song

Refreshments were served.

It was very well attended by adults and school children, everyone enjoyed themselves.

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