“The Honest Working Man”
Description
"Way down in East Cape Breton, where they knit the sock and mitten, Cezzetcook is represented by the husky black and tan. May they never be rejected, and home rule be protected, and always be connected with the honest working man."
Notes
Written as a piece of irony aimed at the importation of surplus labor in the summer months.... Referred to in several sources as "the national anthem of Cape Breton workers." - SL
References
- Fowke/MacMillan 31, "The Honest Working Man" (1 text, 1 tune)
- DT, HONSTWR*
- Roud #4535
- BI, FowM