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Slumbering Lion awakes. Ontario Premier William Davis took part in the ceremonial dotting of the Lion's eyes last night at the Chinese New Year's Danc(...)
Slumbering Lion awakes. Ontario Premier William Davis took part in the ceremonial dotting of the Lion's eyes last night at the Chinese New Year's Danc(...)

Slumbering Lion awakes. Ontario Premier William Davis took part in the ceremonial dotting of the Lion's eyes last night at the Chinese New Year's Danc(...)

Date2/16/1980
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Original Toronto Star caption: Slumbering Lion awakes. Ontario Premier William Davis took part in the ceremonial dotting of the Lion's eyes last night at the Chinese New Year's Dance at the Inn On The Park. When Davis dotted the eyes; the Lion woke up and began to dance. Kwong Kwok Skok; left; and Choi Chung Sung of the Chinse Kung Fu Academy helped the Premier with his task.
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      Object NumberTSPA_0001884F
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