

The back design consists of a Celtic knotwork pattern in white on green and “Tarabish” at each end.Ībove: Tarabish playing cards developed and distributed by Ocean Promotion, Sydney, N.S., Canada, c1990. The Ace of Spades indicates that the pack was developed by Ron Keough. In the game, in the trump suit the Jack and 9 are promoted above the Ace, hence the unusual look of the four 9s. The Jacks depict a fisherman, an artist, a musician, and a shepherd – all important figures on the island. The Kings represent coal miners, and the Queens Highland ladies from Scotland engaged in different activities including bagpipe playing. The raffle, organized by the Hagersville and District Lions Club, has. Here, however, a special pack has been created featuring some of the many cultures (Celtic, in particular) which make up the local community. Catch the Ace is a progressive raffle where players purchase tickets to guess which envelope contains the ace of spades. Normally, a reduced standard pack is used. Ace Of Spades Poker Casino Card Game Gamblers Belt BuckleAce Of Spades Belt Buckle Size: 2.5(h) x 2.5(w) (metric 6 x 6 cm)Belt Buckles fit a belt strap. The ace of spades lives on The Kings SPCA jackpot is now over 450 and will continue to grow throughout the week Drop in to our SPCA Kings Animal Shelter or Nova Scotia SPCA Kings Thrift Store. The 2-10 in Red suits (hearts and diamonds) rank normally (10 high, 2 low). The game is derived from Belote, a game of the Jass family, and may have been introduced to Cape Breton Island in Nova Scotia by an immigrant from Lebanon in the early 1900s. The Ace of Hearts is always a trump, no matter what trump suit is called. The origins of the game of Tarabish are debatable. Standard and Non-standard Playing Cards.

Collecting English Playing Cards & Games.
