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The Top Hat Ceremony is a 100+ years Midland tradition that was first started by James Playfair, one of Midland’s most prominent citizens and owner of over 50 ships. Mr. Playfair created the Midland Navigation Company in 1900 and then began a...
The Top Hat Ceremony is a 100+ years Midland tradition that was first started by James Playfair, one of Midland’s most prominent citizens and owner of over 50 ships. Mr. Playfair created the Midland Navigation Company in 1900 and then began a friendly competition by offering a black, silk top hat to the first ship into Midland Harbour each season.
This year it is back! Mayor Gordon and Harbour Master Rick will be honouring this tradition by congratulating Captain Brandon Durant of the Canadian Steamship M.V. Frontenac, with a gift from the Town for being the first commercial vessel of the season! As well as presenting Captain Durant with Mr. Playfair’s own black, silk top hat for a photo op.
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