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EDITORIAL 3 t^ EDITORIAL Unrest THE VERSATILE M.C.P.'S WIFE 5 ON THE SPOT WITH FAME 7
FEATURES BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL WOMEN HOLD
Qarence SUCCESSFUL BRUNCH 10 On the spot with Fame TENNIS — ANYONE ! ! ! I 13
^ SPECIAL FEATURES TECHNICAL'S PROUD STUDENTS HOLD OPEN Cab drivers having difficult times HOUSE 17 1965 GRAND SLAM A BIG SUCCESS 20 -jAj. PERSONALITIES A SOFT-SPOKEN, CONGENIAL BUSINESSMAN AND Mrs. Frances G. Burch COUNCILLOR 23 Mr. Cecil Dismont HOWARD ALUMNI PRESENT HOWARD PLAYERS 24
CLARENCE 29 -5^^ SPORT Tennis Anyone I ! ! ! ISLAND ADVENTURE 30 TAXI OPERATORS STILL HAVE DIFFICULT TIMES 33
1^ PICTORIAL Successful Grand Slam
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Page two FAME UNREST
When a labour dispute starts as ago when this island was first colon Let no one think that Negroes much strife and turmoil as the strike ised. have just started to think this way. The by the Bermuda Industrial Union, it Masses of coloured Bermudians only difference now is that they say it is time the community in which it flocked to the aid of the B.I.U. be loudly enough for everyone to hear. takes place underwent an exanunation cause they saw it as a chance to help From about 1616 until 1834 Negroes in depth. correct the situation, which they all were slaves. Although there may have It should be clear to anyone who find to be oppressive. Some people been less of the whip and other phy is not blinded by prejudice that the have said that this strike was a bid for sical oppressions on Negro slaves here cause of the unrest goes a long way power — a bid to overthrow the Gov than on Negro slaves elsewhere, the back in time. This community must emment. To say that it was a bid to system of slavery was just as demoral face facts, and understand that it can overthrow the Government is over ising. no longer pat itself on the back, and stating things quite a bit. But it no Another mistaken idea is that all say that it cannot happen here, while doubt was a bid for power. For as Negroes want is the opportunity to as America, the West Indies, Africa, and most coloured Bermudians view things sociate with white people. This is what Asia struggle with their social prob now, all power — economic, and poli probably has fooled some folks to think lems. It already has happened. Ber tical — is in white hands. that by lowering the barriers to white mudians, no matter how much tourists It is humiliating — oppressively hotels, theatres, jobs, restaurants and have been told otherwise, are no dif humiliating — to realise that for every soon schools, the Negro community ferent to people in other parts of the thing a Negro wants he must humbly should be quite satisfied. But the world. go and beg the white community. Even Negro knows full well that such places the achievements towards desegrega do not belong to anyone of his race. What makes Africans, West In tion that have been made so far are In the case of jobs, he knows that he dians, and other people react violently viewed by most coloured people as must constantiy be on his guard or out also will make Bermudians react vio mere handouts — mere crumbs — he goes — probably to be replaced by lently. And the longer the reaction is from the overladen table of the white a white person, even if that white per prevented from taking place, the more community. What the coloured com son comes from another country. violent it may be when it does occur, munity here wants is the power to Viewed this way, it should not be unless something is done in the mean spread its own table with things that difficult to see that the coloured com time to correct the situation. it can call its own. To say to Negroes munity here saw the BELCO's opposi A great many Bermudians appear now that they must not aggitate for tion to the B.I.U. as an attempt to to be unable to see it. But it is the this power, because it wiD upset the keep Negroes in a place of weakness. race question, the question of preju economic balance of this island, is not The American Negro has recentiy dice, discrimination and segregation good enough. coined the phrase, "white power struc that was at the heart of this uprising, No matter how much wealth this ture." It suggests that the white com despite the fact that it started out as island gains, as long as the present munity has so organised itself that it purely a labour dispute. If this alarms situation exists, the top of the econo is a structure of political, economic some of those who thought that be mic and political scale will be white and social power. Until that structure cause Front Street stores gave jobs to and the bottom of the scale will be in America is no longer white but grey, coloured people, because the theatres coloured. And even if things become America is going to be a strife-tom desegregated, and because a few other so financially bright that the poorest community. barriers were lowered, coloured Ber Bermudian is ten times better off than It is reasonable, therefore, to ex- mudians would be satisfied, then it is his social counter-parts in other parts pect that Bermuda will be any dif very good that such people were given of the world, blacks will still be bossed ferent — especially when one realises cause to think again. What Bermuda by whites, a black skin v^ill still be that the history of the coloured com is now being called upon to correct is viewed as a badge of inferiority, and munity here is so very similar to that a system that started out wrong from Negroes will still be aggitating for a of the American Negro? the beginning — more than 350 years change in the situation.
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Page four FAME The Versatile M.C.P's Wife
By CLAUDINE ALLEN Photo by Fred G. Roberts
"If I were to die while singing, I feel certain I'd go to heaven." These words spoken by Mrs. Frances G. Burch of the pastime she enjoys doing the most, testify to her sincere devo tion to the subject. To her, the ultimate in relaxation is the lifting of one's voice in song. And, luckily, being the possessor of a lovely soprano voice she can, and does, indulge her pastime to the hilt. Whether she engages in group singing with a choir or ensemble, or participates as the guest soloist at a social or religious function, Mrs. Burch, of Wel'"-.^on, St. George's, is happiest when singing. She constantly makes this remark, "Singing lifts one above the cares of the world and sets one on a higher plane." Mrs. Burch is one of the leading sopranos of her church choir, and has conducted the Women's Day Choir of Richard Allen A.M.E. Church for some time. She is a member of the Bermuda Philharmonic Choir and was with the Coral Isle Singing Group un der the direction of Mr. "Bonny" Phil lips before it disbanded some years ago. With that group she toured the Metro politan area of Jersey and Philadelphia Mrs. Frances Burch, M.C.P's wife, and teacher, relaxes at her on a singing engagement. St. George's home. Considered to be one of the best teachers in Bermuda, she now teaches at the Junior Training School As Mrs. Burch enjoys singing in her leisure hours, so she enjoys teach of absence instead of resigning. have been placed there by the Courts, ing in her working hours, and is con During the leave she still found under the supervision of the head sidered to be one of Bermuda's best it difficult to tear herself completely master. Captain Anthony Murdock teachers. away from teaching and continued to Muirhead. But when sickness came to Mrs. assist at various schools. When asked about her work, Mrs. Burch after 27 years of teaching, she She finally resigned, however, but Burch smilingly and eagerly answered, thought it better to resign from the after a year of inactivity from the job "I am domg well. My boys are lovely profession than give her students less that had occupied all her adult years and interested." than the best that she could offer. (except for a few years when her child Daily, Mrs. Burch teaches grades At that time the Director of Edu ren were quite young) the desire to be 1 through 5 at the school, a situation cation took cognizance of Mrs. Burch's with children got the better of her and not easily coped with by even the most teaching ability and wrote her in an now we find her at the Junior Training efficient and dedicated teacher, she swer to her letter of resignation, School on Paget Island. notes. But the boys love her, and, of "Teachers of your calibre are few in For the past 16 months she has course, the sentiment is mutual, says number. We loathe to lose you," and taught the academic subjects, particu Mrs. Burch. recommended she take a year's leave larly the 3 R's, to the young boys who — continued on page 9
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Page six FAME On The Spot With Fame
Article and Photos 15 years," said Gregfield. "This would By KAY KEMPE make people more educated and better qualified for jobs." Youth on what changes they would Uke to see in Bermuda. KENNETH HAYWOOD
The youth of today is often critic ised for a selfish attitude toward life. To find out just what the citizens of tomorrow think of their heritage and the changes they would like to see, Fame went out into the streets to meet them. The first suggested change was refreshingly different and came from 14-year-old Gregfield Carmichael of Pembroke East.
GREGFIELD CARMICHAEL
form of a club, where hobbies and in struction were available during the week and dances were held at week ends. It would provide an alternative "I think it would prevent a lot to many young people, who at the of reckless speeding in the streets, if moment find their entertainment on the youth in Bermuda were given a the street comers, and cause trouble." race track for organised racing," stated Joan thought the churches might Kenneth Haywood (20 years), of Fairy make themselves responsible for her lands. idea. I think the Crown Lands might be able to help by giving the land ELIZABETH SMITH and which could be made into a circuit VALETTE FRANCIS and scramble course. This would al A thoughtful suggestion came low young people to let off steam vrith- out being in danger. It could be avail able to anyone capable of riding an auxiliary cycle." "I think that the Island would be Kenneth also thought that if more a better place if there was less football schools m Bermuda were to establish on a Sunday," he told us. Hobby Shops, it would encourage "Instead of spending their time young people to spend their leisure on a Sunday at a football game, people time in useful pursuits. should either be at church or at home. Sunday is a family day, and if more JOAN SAINTS people would concentrate on this, I "More organised entertainment," think there would be less trouble in is what 16-year-old Joan Saints of Bermuda than there is at the present." Devonshire would like to see in Ber "I would also like to see the muda for the young people. school leaving age raised to at least "This could perhaps take the
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Page eight FAME from pretly Elizabeth Smith (14 JAMES McKEY But the opposite view came from years) of Pembroke East. Allan Maynard (16 years) and his "I would like to see more debat friend Vemon Durrant, both of whom ing societies organised in the schools," come from Devonshire. she said. "This could be organised by a teacher and provide somewhere for VERNON DURRANT students to express their opinions and listen to those of others." Her friend, Valette Francis of Government Gate, who is also 14- years-old, thinks young people could give more of their time to studying the political situation in Bermuda. She thinks their study could usefully take the form of young political parties, attached to the two parties of the House of Assembly. The two girls were unanimous in thinking their should be more enter Bermudian James McKey of tainment in Bermuda, and wished that Bailey's Bay did not think that the Island would be improved by drastic establishments could give a special "More unions, for better wages changes, but agreed with the introduc price for young people when Ameri and working conditions" was their tion of two parties to the House of can entertainers came to the Colony. view. And they expressed the opinion Assembly, which he thought would that they thought this would come to produce necessary changes throughout PATRICK WILSHERE all sections of the community in future the years. years. "The whole education system o needs a complete and thorough over haul," he stated, "and the sooner the better." He said he would also like to see The M.C.P's Wife the school leaving age raised, when the •- continued from page 5 money and facilities necessary were Her teaching also continues over available. the week-ends when she conducts the On the present union situation he Bible class at her church Sunday ventured, "I am against unions, they School on Sunday aftemoons. are not necessary and this means that Besides these commitments, Mrs. I am against strikes. Those who work Burch is a member of the Alpha Wives hard will get their just rewards without and had the pleasure of being its presi resorting to a union." dent for 2 years. Activities of the club, of which Mrs. Burch has played a part, ALLAN MAYNARD included the presentation of noted art ists in concert here, among them Char lotte Holloman, celebrated soprano; Phillipa Schuyler, pianist and Millard Williams, baritone soloist. She is also a member of the Juve nile Panel, having been appointed to that post by His Excellency the Gover Patrick Wilshere was also con nor. cemed about the apparent lack of in Having travelled extensively, Mrs. terest being shown by youth for poli Burch has crossed the American con tics. tinent twice and visited the West In "It might be a help if the schools dies, Canada and Europe. One of the could take classes along to the House highlights of her trip to California, she of Assembly to watch it at work. Local recalls, was to be honoured as the guest Government offices could also be visit speaker of the National Council of ed and political meetings," he stated. — continued on page 36
FAME Page nine Business and Professional Women Hold Successful Brunch
An enjoyable Sunday aftemoon was spent by some 60 or more friends and members of the Bermuda Business & Professional Women's Club at a brunch at Archlyn Villa, the home of the Club's president, Mrs. Lilian Minors. This occasion was the first function put on by the Qub in an effort to raise money for educational developments. From time to time they will be having other events towards this aim — the next being slated for May. It will be a Founders Day Lim- cheon, an event which is held inter nationally among all branches of the B. & P. Women. At the luncheon, the club will honour an outstanding wo man in the community.
The Brunch was very well plan ned, and the exquisite setting drew many favourable comments from the Pictured at the Bermuda Business and Professional Women's Club guests, who ate and chatted in the Brunch at Archlyn Villa were:— front row, left to right:— Miss congenial atmosphere. Friends and Sue Morris, Mrs. Ismay Trott, Mrs. Ruth Woolridge, Mrs. Ruth Dyer, and Mrs. Marlene Butterfield, member, second row, left to right, Mrs. Muriel members donated towards this effort Rowling and Miss Iris Davis, members, Mrs. Helen Johnson, Miss La Veme and Mr. Al Harris, one of Bermuda's Dyer, Mrs. Blanche Rowling, Mrs. Maude Jackson, member. Back row, left to right, Mrs. Eloise Dzofonoo, Mrs. Marion Smith, Mrs. Cynthia Nearon, outstanding musicians, gave his Sun member, Mrs. Lilian Minors, Mrs. Merle Swan and Mrs. Cora Gayle, members. day afteraoon to entertain the Busi ness & Professional Women and their friends.
The B. B. & P. W. C. has been in existence only for a few months, but they have, however planned var ious functions for the future. They hope that soon they will entertain you. The photographs show most of the guests who attended the affair. Those not available to be photograph ed were:— Mrs. Judy Ingham, Miss Ismay Hinson, Mrs. Shirley Walters, Miss Eva Hodgson, Mrs. Betty Smitii, Mrs. Ann Wilson, and Mr. Archie Left to right:— Mrs. Lilian Minors, president, Mrs. Marlene Butterfield, Mrs. Minors. Marion Smith, Mrs. Mary Williams and Mrs. Eloise Dzofonoo.
Page ten FAME Miss Rebecca Francis, Mr. and Mrs. Will Francis and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur DeShields, Mrs. Linda Perinchief Mrs. Dulcie Jacobs. and son Claude.
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Mri. Anita Johnson, Mrs. Wynette Tucker, Mrs. Frances Left to right:— Mrs. Annette Lightboume, Mrs. Cynthia Burch, Mrs. Helen Johnson, Miss Elvira Wamer, Mrs. Stovell, Mr. and Mrs. Colin Dill. Blanche Rowling and Miss Elaine Cunningham. • st.^/7a
1 Mrs. Elsie Browne and Mrs. Joan Robinson. Left to right:— Miss June Stewart, Mrs. Norma Tucker, Mrs. Beryl Manget, Mrs. Merle Swan, Mrs. Grace Talbot and Mrs. Elsie Davis.
FAME Page eleven Left to right:— Mrs. June Masters, Mrs. Linda Perin chief, Miss Sylvia Richardson, Miss Iris Davis and Mr. Montague Sheppard. Photos by Kay Kemp
Some members who posed with AI Harris, who enter tained with soft organ music were:— Left to right Mrs. Shirley James, Mrs. Muriel Rowling and Miss Iris Davis. <1
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Page twelve FAME TENNIS - ANYONE!!!! Mr. Cromwell Manders By ROSINA An all-out campaign is being launched again to bring tennis to the children of Bermuda by one of Ber muda's own outstanding players, Mr. Cromwell Manders. It is his hope that this time, tennis and the children of Bermuda will become synonymous for years and years. Mr. Manders, a Bermudian, is by profession a musician and a very fam ous one, both locally and abroad hav ing been with the renowned Talbot Brothers since the formation. In spite of his very busy schedule as a musician and entertainer, Mr. Manders has been carrying on mstmctions at the All Ber muda Tennis Stadium for seasons now. A kind of a legend himself to local tennis fans, Mr. Manders lost his first major tennis game at the Rain bow Tennis Club in Southampton. It very probably was this defeat that took Mr. Manders to great heights in tennis locally, for soon after this he began taking serious lessons from Mr. Mans Mr. CromweU Manders, slugs it out at the Tennis Stadium. field Brock, who was then coaching promising players, and indeed then, a fine all round player himself. The coaching and the seriousness with which Mr. Manders took the lessons soon paid off for him, for soon after he became champion of the Somers Isle Tennis Association. Not just for one year, but for five consecutive years, fi-om 1943 to 1947. At the height of his career, Mr. yyty Manders travelled from New York to Boston and then on to Cliicago playing with some of the keenest players, both defeating and being defeated, all the while learning more and more about the fine game of tennis. : -A Because of his very outstanding Here he coaches a group of school children, all eager to leam the game profession as a member of the famous of tennis. Talbot Brothers and the busy schedule The coaching programme, ex- pleted his agreement with the Tennis that they have, playing constantiy in plained Mr. Manders, began in 1960 Stadium and left the colony, it was the leading hotels, both here and when the services of a Dr. Mayer were agreed that the clinic would remain, abroad, "Mandy", as he is fondly secured. So successful were the classes, said Mr. Manders. known, decided to give up competing and so keen and enthusiastic were the It was then that Mr. Manders and begin coaching. youngsters tiiat after Dr. Mayer com- _ continued on page 15
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Page fourteen FAME Adults too, seek his services. These two "pupils" listen attentively to his instructions. Photos by Ed Kelly
—continued from page 13 was approached to take over the coach ing programme, and he has a deep desire to see the youngsters become yA///\^ more interested in tennis and to bring out their skill as outstanding tennis players in the colony and perhaps COMFfc55IOMAL. abroad, he commented. Following his appointment as coach, Mr. Manders visited several tennis clinics throughout the United Kingdom to enhance his coaching. He now has classes at the Bermuda Tennis Stadium on Saturdays for the children and throughout the week for adults. "There is a great eageraess to play and a lot of talent in the child ren," said Mr. Manders, which he hopes to be able to bring out and de velop. Mr. Cromwell Manders has now become a registered coach, through the Social Welfare Board. He says of tennis that it is a social and clean sport — one which the whole family can enjoy!
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Page sixteen FAME TechnicaVs Proud Students Hold Open House
Photos and Article by KAY KEMP
Books and leaming forgotten for an afteraoon, the Bermuda Technical Institute concentrated all their efforts on March 4th to entertaining parents and friends at an "Open House". Over 300 visitors signed into the school, and with school boy guides toured the various classrooms and workshops where demonstration equip ment had been erected and certain of the students were on hand to explain with examples the variety of work they do. The students controlled the after noons activities, with teachers just standing in the background in case their help should be needed, or parents wished to meet them. In the technical drawing rooms displays from the first grades up to the senior work were displayed, op posite the chemistry laboratory yielded At the school. Saint Omer Vallassar, left and Walter Bailey right, test a car a mixture of fascinating smells coming engine in the .garage. from complex pieces of equipment, and the students carried out experiments which typified their studies. In the electrical, radio and en gineering section other pieces of equip ment were on show, and the motor engineering class were busy in their works tinkering with car engines. Other students bent diligentiy over work benches welding and cut ting pieces of metal while in the car pentry section all types of woodwork ing were on show and one student worked on a lathe. Many thousands of pounds worth of apparatus were on show to the pub lic, and the unique atmosphere of the institute was explained by the principal Mr. Edward Crawford who told Fame, "There is a different atmosphere here, compared with an ordinary school. That is because the students come to Ervin Bean works on a three switch electrical circuit. the Technical Institute because they want to, no one forces them to come." — continued on page 36
FAME Page seventeen ^ Gary Dowling collects gases in the chemistry laboratory. Tt mt
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The Open House at Technical ended with a gymnastic i
Robin Simmons uses a Dynometer, a piece of testing equipment worth £1,500, used in pure technology of 0 auto-engineering.
Photos by Al Wilson
Page eighteen FAME FAN and bottom, Ralph Richardson cuts a piece of A ll in the metal work shop. 1/
lisplay by the students of the school.
Page nineteen 1965 GRAND SLAM A BIG SUCCESS
Jimmy Jackson, swings wildly at a ball on the green.
The professional golfer, Jimmy Jackson who came here for the tournament poses with Rogers Outerbridge who started the event.
This was one of the teams that parti- \ cipated in the tournament, from left to right:— Joe Lindo, Ron Mhankie, Ian Crockwell and Hubert Smith (Capt.).
Page twenty FAME Left to right:— Eugene Wolfe (Capt.), Stanford Smith, A. Darrell, Clarence Waite.
Left to right:- Peter Tucker (Capt.), Dick Johnson, Walter Joell and Leroy Wilson.
Left to right:— Calix Darrell (Capt.), Russell Lambert, Fred Gordon and Eugene Darrell.
The Minors brothers receive their trophies from the pro. Jimmy Jack son. Left to right:— Earle, Norman, Ernest, Jimmy Jackson, and Herbert 'Capt.). 0
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Page twenty-two FAME Mr. Cecil Dismont.... A Soft-Spoken, Congenial Businessman and Councillor
By MARK STEVENS A faitii in people and their ability to get along, as well as selfless service to country are the basic philosophies of Cecil Dismont, senior councillor of the Corporation of Hamilton. Mr. Dismont believes that people are basically friendly and helpful. He has found this to be trae in business, personal and corporation dealings. The soft-spoken city official points out that he believes in working with people and gets co-operation by talking problems out. The modest, well-built business man feels that he has not done any thing notable. "I don't know why Fame wants to interview me," he genially protested. "I have led an uneventful life." But, despite his modesty, the friendly Bermudian quietiy conducts his growing shoe business, works dili gentiy on Corporation affairs, is raising a fine family and still finds time to play sports. Mr. Dismont demures to discuss any individual achievements on the Corporation. He considers the council a team effort. "I couldn't find a finer bunch of men with whom to work," says the man who has spent seven years in the organisation. "It's been a real educa tion." Photo by Ed Kelly He is absorbed in corporation business and confesses that he finds it poration." tion would ran more smoothly. Mem fascinating. It is so absorbing, in fact, The Hamilton business man likens bers of the Corporation have their dis that he has given up serving on two the council unto a family and for this agreements, like a family, but after the goverament boards in order to be able reason he feels that the press shouldn't matter is settied the differences are for to concentrate on corporation affairs. be allowed at the meetings. gotten. Mr. Dismont has served on the "It doesn't really make much dif The councillor does feel, however, Health Department Board and the ference to me," he said, but went on that the corporation should make more Building Authority for five and six to explain that he felt, like a family, press releases in order to let the public years respectively, but gave them up the Corporation should hold their dis know what it is doing. recently. cussions and thrash out their problems Dedicated to the Corporation, "I gave up the other boards in in private. Mr. Dismont has several times turaed order to give more time to the Cor He feels in this way the Corpora- — continued on page 35
FAME Page twenty-three HOWARD ALUMNI PRESENT HOWARD PLAYERS Photos by Ed Kelly
Jean Thornton as the Crazy Dancing Girl in a scene Left to right:— Jean Thornton, Frances Elmer, Cynthia from Archibald McLeish's AIR RAID. Barksdale, Diane Russell, Jacqueline Majors and Daisy Bennett. "Poking fun at the Crazy Dancing Girl."
Left to right:— Jacqueline Majors, Frances Elmer, Left to right:— Jacqueline Majors, Frances Elmer, Cynthia Barksdale, Daisy Bennett, Diane Russell and Cynthia Barksdale, Jean Thornton, Diane Russell and Robbie Cooper as the Old Woman who is chastising Daisy Bennett. "Laughing at the Policeman." the Policeman.
Page twenty-four FAME lidl/hif Coofti r, till- tnothrr, iti the "Preparing to Leave .Sl ene from the naf)j)y Journey, hy Thornton Wilder.
Left to right:— Charles Michael, the son and Damon Left to right:— Robbie Cooper, Charles Michael, Brazwell, the father, "Starting the Car." Jacqueline Majors, the young daughter, Damon Braz well "Driving Along."
Left to right:— Charles Michael, Robbie Cooper, Left to right:— Robbie Cooper, Jacqueline Majors, Jacqueline Majors, Damon Brazwell, "The Funeral Charles Michael, Helmar Cooper, Gas Station Attendant Procession." and Damon Brazwell, "Check the Oil and Water, Sir?"
FAME Page twenty-five Left to right:-- Robbie Coofyer, Charles Micliael and Jacqueline Majors, "Put your fiat on so wc can leave."
Left to right:— Damon Brazwell, Robbie Cooper and Charles Michael, "Oh Mama, I'm sorry!"
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Left to right:— Daisy Bennett, the mother and Arthur Field the husband in a scene from " 'Til Victory Is Won," by Owen Dodson and Mark Fax.
"The Reunion in Trenton." Left to right:— Charles Michael, Damon Brazwell, Robbie Cooper, Vicki Thomas, daughter and Jacqueline Majors. l.eji lo riii^hl: I'uhi Thomas and Robbie Cooper, "Oh tna in a. I fell \ Page twenty-six FAME Left to right:— Joan Williams and Arthur Field, same Joan Williams, production. same frroduction. 'A backstage scene." Left to right:— unknown, Diane "On Stage introductions." Mrs. Leon Fox, Mr. Graham Russell, Damon Brazwell, Paul Allen. Lighting and Gibbons, deputy Mayor of Hamilton, Mrs. Graham iound Design, Oswald Rattery, (seated) Stage and Com Gibbons, Mrs. Warren Tilley, Charles Michael, Paul pany Manager and Frances Elmer. AUen, Damon Brazwell, Cynthia Barksdale, Professor Mark Fax and Arthur Field. eft to right:— Mr. Graham Gibbons, deputy Mayor of Left to right:— Mr. Graham Gibbons, deputy Mayor of ]^amilton, Cynthia Barksdale, The Worshipful Leon Hamilton, Mr. Warren Tilley, David Riddick, The ox. 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Clarence men ask for the same benefits, the with well water." wiped his large hands in his generous boss has got to give it some serious "It was not," Clarence puffed in apron and ladled out the soup. consideration. dignantly. "There may be a water •'What did you think of the "But on the other hand, I don't shortage around, but my tank is plenty strike?" he asked. think the union expected and was full yet. And that soup is daraed good. "Well, to tell you tiie tratii, I'm ready for as long a seige as it turaed I know. I just had some just before glad that it's over and everything out to be. After all 35 days out of you came in." peacefully settled. The violence, the work is a long time, particularly here. "Well, Clarence, if you say it's threats and the intimidation began to "Most unions have a strike fund, all right, I guess it's all right, after worry me at one point." but I don't really tiiink tiie B.I.U. had all you're the chef." "Yes, I agree." Clarence turaed much of a fund, at least not enough to "You're dara right, I am," he and slid the soup on the counter. "I last that long. But then again, this is said, somewhat mollified. never thought anything like that could just a guess." "But the water situation is get happen here. I really didn't." There was a silence as I spooned ting serious, even if your tank is still "That, sir, is the sin of compla in some more soup. full. With the driest part of the year cency." I brandished my soup spoon. "Quite frankly," I continued, "I coming up, you may be singing a dif "It can and did happen here, and let's believe that a lot of the alleged threat ferent tune in a few weeks." hope it never happens again." ening phone calls I heard about were "I think I have enough for "You know," I said in between made by either crackpots or kids. It quite a while yet," Clarence answered. mouthfuls, "I think that the whole sounds like a stunt that they would "And I hope that we'll get some decent thing was blown up beyond propor pull. I was talking to a couple of rain before it gets too low. tion. Oh, not that I'm minimising the guys the other day and they agreed "That spitting outside," he said seriousness of the incident. The in with me." pointing into the gloomy dampness juries on both sides prove that. What "Now, why would people want to outside, "isn't helping anything. "It's I was referring to was the aftermath, go about scaring somebody," Clarence just messing up the day for Bermudians the wild ramours and the fear. threw his hands up in dismay. and tourists alike. "I believe that if this would have "I don't know," I answered. "I "Say, talking about tourists, do happened anywhere else, it wouldn't guess the psychologists might have an you think that this recent strike will have received half as much notoriety. answer. It seems to me that some peo cause the number of tourists to drop?" But, after all, this is a small island." ple get their kicks by doing things like he asked. "I was talking to a mate of "I don't know, Mark. I know I tiiat." mine and he thinks the bad publicity was worried there for a while." "It isn't very nice," (Qarence ob will set us back a couple of years. He "Worried, yes, but scared, no," served. figures that even if we don't feel it I pointed out. "And through it all, I "No, it isn't. But then there are this year, we will the next." don't think that the union has really many things about life that are not "I don't know, Clarence, I heard gained much ground. I believe in the particularly nice, this soup, for in all sorts of pessimistic reports that right of collective bargaining. After stance." tourists will drop off. But there hasn't all, if a worker goes in to see his boss "What's wrong with the soup," been any indication of it according to about a raise or some other benefit, Clarence glared. the current number of visitors. As far he could be booted. But if a group of "It tastes as though it was made — continued on page 36 FAME Page twenty-nine ISLAND ADVENTURE Written and illustrated By FLORENZ WEBBE MAXWELL CHAPTER 3 Time went by slowly for Debbie. "It seems to be dragging its feet," she complained to her mother on Fri day afteraoon. "Do you think Saturday m will really come?" "It's been coming all this time," laughed her mother, packing a pair of new Bermuda shorts in Debbie's stuff ed suitcase, "so I don't imagine it will wait until now to disappoint anyone. Here; hand me that list on the bed so that I can check what has been packed. Anyone would think you were going away for a year rather than a month." "I feel as if I've been waiting a year just to go," wailed Debbie as she handed her mother the long list of clothing and other articles she had planned to take. "Perhaps if you keep busy, time will go by more quickly," Mrs. John son said firmly. "Moping around doesn't help the situation. TTiere must be something you can do, even at this last minute." "I tiiink I'll write a letter to sun had already scorched the sidewalk littie Carl settied, I won't be able to Jeanna and tell her all about the good and Debbie could feel the steam com drive to New York with you." news," Debbie decided at last. "This ing into her bedroom. "Sorry, mom," said Debbie, hang holiday will be better than playing with "Whew, I hope Bermuda won't ing her head. "I'm so excited . . .'* her Barbie doll." be this hot." Then she remembered "That is no excuse to be thought The letter to Jeanna kept Debbie that Captain Vivian had said there less," said her mother in her no non more busy than she had expected. She would be plenty of swimming in the sense tone of voice. Mr. Johnson wink had to start from the very beginning ocean to make up for the heat ed at his wife not to be too severe and tell her friend all about the visit Just then her father entered the with Debbie. to old Mrs. Manders. She could not room. "I tiiink she will try to behave," forget to mention Captain Vivian and "I thought I would have to wake said her father smiling at Debbie who the new family of Bermudians she you up. Sleeping Beauty," he teased. was feeling miserable after her scold planned to meet. "Can't let you sleep for a hundred ing. "I wonder what Michelle is like?" years, especially when we have to be "I suppose the thought of the trip she asked herself. She was excited driving to New York after breakfast." is getting too much for her," admitted over the prospect of making a new "After breakfast, whoopee," yell her mother. "She has been exception friend who came from a far away place ed Debbie throwing a shabby slipper ally good for the last two days." like Bermuda. "I just can't wait for to in the air. It landed on her bureau, Then she and Debbie's father morrow to come." knocking down her hair brash with a turaed to leave the room. Saturday did come. In fact it came clatter. "I want you to get dressed quick hotter than ever. "What is all this racket?" asked ly and come down to breakfast," said Debbie pushed back her covers her mother entering the room with a her mother before closing the door. and looked out of the window. The frown on her face. "If I don't get "It's almost ten o'clock and we want Page thirty FAME to be on our way about ten thirty." muda was discovered by a Spaniard "I think we can get off here," They did manage to start for New named Juan de Bermudez in 1519. said her father as he inspected the York soon after breakfast. Packed in Captain Vivian's ship has the same noise and confusion with a frown on their car were two big suitcases cram name. The Spaniards did not inhabit his face. med with everything Debbie was per the island, the British did many years "I don't think I'll relax here until mitted to take on the trip. Her mother later. That's about all I can remember I see someone connected with Captain sat in the back witii little Carl, and right now." Vivian," said her mother. Debbie sat in the front with her father. "Very good indeed," applauded "Miss Sands and Michelle should When the last good-byes were her mother. be waiting somewhere for us," said said to Jeanna Temple's mother and "You've taught me a thing or two Debbie with a lump in her throat. old Mrs. Manders, they drove along about Bermuda," teased her father. Miss Sands was waiting at the pier the busy highway which led to New "For your prize, I should present you for the family. She recognised them York. with three big boxes of soft chocolates as soon as they got out of the car. Debbie watched the familiar and a magic tooth brash." "I'm sure you must be the John houses disappear. Debbie giggled. "Daddy, you are sons," said the tall, slim lady stepping "I wonder what Michelle Zuill is really funny." forward. "Captain Vivian gave me an like?" she asked, turning around in her They drove along quickly now, excellent description of Deborah." seat to face her mother. Littie Carl passing the scenery with a blur of They shook hands all around. was asleep on Mrs. Johnson's lap. speed. The car seemed to melt away Debbie Uked her at once. "You'll see her when we get into the miles. Suddenly Debbie spied a "I'm sure you would like to see New York," her mother said. She too sign which read: "New York 5 miles." Deborah's cabin before we sail," said was wandering what the family of "It won't be long before we'll be Miss Sands leading the way past a long Zuills were like. But she did not wor at pier six," said her father, threading line of waiting passengers. "We sail in ry because Captain Vivian spoke high his way through the thick traffic. about an hour." ly of them. "Captain Vivian's friend. Miss "Do I have to stand in line too?" "I'm really wondering if Michelle Lucy Sands, should be waiting for us asked Debbie anxiously as she passed will like me," Debbie said agam. "Cap at the pier," said her mother. "She has the passengers who were waiting to be tain Vivian said she was very smart in orders from Captain Vivian to take checked by the Immigration Officer. school. Imagine winning a trip to you on board the S. S. Juan de Ber "Captain Vivian has taken care Washington and getting her name in mudez." of your papers," said Miss Sands. She the papers for an essay!" "Boy, oh boy," screeched Debbie, stepped up to the Immigration Officer "My little girl is winning a trip "I'll soon be seeing Michelle." and said a few words to him. He look to Bermuda for being nice and friend "Carl must be really tired," said ed at Debbie and smiled, then he nod ly to an old lady," said her father as Mrs. Johnson, "that screech from Deb ded to Miss Sands. he turaed into a quiet road with the bie could have aroused the dead much "We can go on board now," she houses farther apart. less the sleeping." said to Debbie's parents. "Deborah is "If your marks in school were not Debbie looked down at her littie a very lucky girl." brother who was curled up asleep on up to standard, we would not have Debbie wanted to ask about Mi her mother's lap. consented to the trip," added her moth chelle, but there was too much to see er. Next to good behaviour and brash- "Gosh, I forgot again," she said at once. ing her teeth after every meal, her stroking the little dimpled hand. It was Debbie's mother who asked mother insisted on good marks. "When I come back from Bermuda the question about Michelle. he'll be grown so much, he won't want "I thought the littie Zuill girl was "I pulled up my marks in Geogra to play with me." supposed to sail with Debbie. Hasn't phy and History last term," said Deb "Whoa, there," laughed her fath she arrived yet?" bie proudly. "Yesterday, I even did er. "Littie Carl will only be five Miss Sands stopped suddenly and some studying on my own about Ber months old. Anyone would think you looked first at Debbie's parents, then muda." planned to stay in Bermuda forever." at Debbie. "And what did you find out, Lit "When I tiiink of Carl and every "I'm sorry not to have mentioned tie Miss?" asked her father. He was body, I don't' want to go at all," said it before," she said. "Michelle Zuill in a happy mood. Debbie suddenly. won't be sailing with us." Debbie scratched her head, then "There's pier number six," said Debbie was too disappointed to said slowly: "Let's see. Bennuda is her father and Debbie leaned against speak. made up of three hundred and fifty the car window to get a good view. "Has something gone wrong?" small islands in the Atiantic Ocean. All she could see at first was a asked her father who knew how much The main island is about twenty square dingy pier with crowds of people hang his daughter was looking forward to miles. It is situated six hundred miles ing around. Boxes were everywhere meeting the Bermudian girl. off the coast of North Carolina. Ber and the place was very noisy. — continued on page 36 FAME Page thirty-one ^It's Springtime Once Again!! And the spring fashions hove just arrived UlCHiTi at the VISIT OUR PALM BOUTIQUE LIGHTING So ladies, hurry and select your Eoster outfit now, from their orroy of dresses, suits, bogs, FIXTURE ROOM hots and other occessories. 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Lover's Lone, Poget Gorhom Rood, Homiiton irirk Special Announcement: In March, 1965 we plan to open o new electronics shop in the centre of Hamilton os on extra convenience to our customers -kirk Page thirty-two FAME TAXI OPERATORS STILL HAVE DIFFICULT TIMES By MARK STEVENS Despite the increase in tourists in the last 13 years, taximen are getting less than they did before, Mr. Walter Astwood, president of the Bermuda Taximen's Association says. "We feel that we are getting less business in 1965 than we were getting in 1952." Since 1952 the tourists have dou bled, but the taxi owners slice of trade has gone down, was the opinion of the 48-year-old taxi driver. He points out that in 1952 there were not nearly as many cycle liveries and bus tours as there are today. But the main point driven home by the grey-haired taxi association chief is that bus tours, promoted by travel agents are putting a dent not only in the taximan's profits but in that of the goverament. He points out that there were some 30,689 tourists which took bus tours arranged through agents last year. The agents received $9.50 per person and paid the Government $3 for each person. He calculated the $9.50 included $1.50 for entry to the Mr. Walter Astwood. various tourist attractions on tiie tour. Calculating the gross, Mr. Ast Photo by Ed Kelly wood said that the total income from tours of tills sort was $291,554.50, the persons, which would be the average Transport Control Board for the local government receiving $46,033.50 and per taxi tour, the price would come cabbies, may have to renegotiate the he agents getting the lion's share of out to £6.6.0. situation or else ask for a reduction 168,789.50. In this way, the powerfully-built of the £27.10.0 they pay in licence Taxis, however, must charge £.6 taximan feels the Goverament would fees for each of the 512 taxis on the r a comparable five-hour tour and be getting a fair share out of the bus road. ith the new increase, which came tours set up by the agents and at the Mr. Astwood says the Association iitto effect in March, the price would same time allow the taxi drivers, which feels it is not right that their licence tiien be £6.5.0. he pointed out, are the goodwill am fees go to pay for new buses, which Mr. Astwood, however, pointed bassadors of Bermuda, a chance of are used in competition, when the tra out that the taxi fare was for up to competing on an equal footing for the vel agents "get away with the lion's fo Lir persons. tourist dollar. share." The Taxi Association feels that Mr. Astwood firmly said that un With the competition from cycle in order to put taxis on a competitive less some solution is found for taxi-bus liveries getting stiffer, Mr. Astwood basis, the goverament should charge competition, the Taximen's Associa also points out that the Taximen's As S6 .00 instead of $3.00 for each person. tion, which is the only group recog sociation would like to see their agree Calculating this on a basis of three nised as bargaining agent with the ment with the Goverament, which FAME Page thirty-three keeps sightseeing buses off the roads bers as well as deal with the various switching over to cabs, when they came from September to the middle of April problems confronting the taximen here in in 1948. extended. more efficiently. A builder-mason, the determined He feels that taxi drivers find Mr. Astwood, who lives at Khy- taximen's president has been with the competition quite hard during the slow ber Pass, Warwick, has been in the Association since it was started 12 winter season and if the agreement transportation line for 33 years, start- years ago. were extended from August to the mid ing in the horse and carriage days and o dle of May, the goodwill ambassadors of Bermuda would have a better chance of making a reasonable living. — continued from page 21 The Association feels that groups coming down during this period could utilise the taxi service, although he can see bus tours for military would be in order. The Taximen's Association, which has been operating in starts and stops for 12 years, was re-organised 18 months ago and includes in its mem bership cab owners only. There are currently 366 owners operating the 512 taxis in the Colony and Mr. Astwood said that 80% of the owners are now members of the organisation. The first step of the re-organised independent group was to ask and re ceive recognition from the Transport Control Board. They then requested an increase of fares in November, 1963. The Goverament agreed following lengthy negotiations which came into The Smiths were there:— Left to right, Cupid, Peter (Capt.), DeVent and effect March 15, it will be the second Phillip. boost for taxi cabs, the first one being in 1958. Originally the taxi-men had asked for a basic rate of 2 shillings, eight pence for the first third of a mile and four jjence for each additional sixth of a mile, but due to the difficulty of switching over the meters, the taxi- men agreed to two shillings, four pence for the first sixth of a mile and four pence for each sixth thereafter. The Association are also consid ering bringing in their own meters, following a disagreement with the meter companies over the cost of the change over, Mr. Astwood said. The meter companies have in creased the rental from £15.0.0 a year to £18.0.0. Mr. Astwood feels the Association is growing and hopes to open an office in the near future which would not only be a headquarters for the mem bers but would enable the Association And so were the Jones, left to right:— Kenneth Jones, Eardley Jones (Capt.), to give various services to the mem Leonard Jones and Keith Pearman. Page thirty-four FAME — continued from page 23 mont opened the shoe store eight years loves to fish. He is a member of the down invitations to ran for Parliament ago. Blue "Waters Anglers Club and com and follow in his brother, Russell's Although he knew nothing about petes in their touraaments. He has footsteps. the shoe business when he started, Mr. won several certificates, although he "I have been approached several Dismont opened his shop because there admits he is still trying to latch onto times, but I prefer Corporation work." were few stores which dealt exclusively a big marlin. He also points out that his busi in ladies' shoes and he felt that there When he has a spare Thursday ness takes much of his time and he was a need for it. or Sunday, he likes to get out on his feels that he couldn't give the House "When we opened the shop we 30 foot launch, "Leanne", and try his the time it justly deserves, if he were had only enough stock to fill the bot luck. an M.C.P. tom two shelves." It was because of Cup Match that Mr. Dismont explained that he During the first year he and his the fast-pace, change bowler met his never did like to belong to any group wife, Leonie, ran the shop by them wife in 1938. in which he wasn't able to participate selves. Actually, it was a chance meeting actively and fully. But he says with a Mr. Dismont said that much of his for, although his wife was born here, warm, charming smile, "I might find success in both business and life were her family migrated to the United time in the future." due to his wife. States and settled in Boston when she The Pembroke - bora merchant He said she put in long hours, in was H years old. She was visiting the doesn't belong to either the Progressive addition to raising three children, dur Colony when they met. Labour Party or the United Bermuda ing the early stages of the business. It was due to this meeting that Party, although he has been asked to Now the business has grown and there Mr. Dismont decided to go to Boston join both. is a staff of several sales ladies. to study radio repair. He summed it "I believe in bemg an individual," "I have a very good wife," he up this way. he said firmly. "I don't want to be said. "She always stands behind me. "I went to Boston to study radio, told how to vote on an issue, especially It makes a big difference." play cricket and court." against my beliefs." Although the shop exclusively And he was successful in courting Mr. Dismont started his public sold shoes from the beginning, Mr. for the couple were married in Boston career some nine years ago when he Dismont has found it necessary to add 27 years ago and then returaed to Ber was elected to the Pembroke Vestry. lines in purses and gloves because Ber muda. He has served on the Vestry since, and mudian women like to have matching The athlete also played cricket it was here that his interest in govern accessories. during his year in Boston with a team mental work developed. In a tip to the fashion conscious, called the Bermudians. The team, Because of the Corporation "I'm Mr. Dismont pointed out that the made up of immigrant Onions no long going to get out of the Vestry this year rounded toe with medium or stacked er exists, as several of the members and let somebody else get in for a heel would be the spring style this have died. Mr. Dismont recalled that change." year. one of the players on that team was in The business man sums up his In recalling that his father had his 70s at that time. interest in public affairs simply: once owned a cycle shop on the very Mr. Dismont has participated in "You can't take something out of site where the shoe store is situated, four Cup Matches. He played for St. the country without putting something Mr. Dismont quipped: George's in 1936 to 1938 and then back." "We're still in transportation." was vice-captain of the Cup side in In the meantime, the Dismont The former Cup Match player al 1947. He also played with Westem Shoe Shop, which he opened eight ways has been an avid sportsman and Stars during his cricketing career. years ago is thriving. even today, with the pressure of both The broad-shouldered sportsman "Actually, Mr. Dismont had orig the shoe store and Corporation busi also played football for a side called inally wanted to open a radio repair ness, he still finds time for sports and the Casuals and recalled he used to shop, but was side-tracked when he likes to go bowling and play tennis play right full-back, while Dr. V. O'D. was asked by his father, the late Albert once a week. King played left full-back. Hilgrove Dismont, to manage the guest The athletically-built store owner Mr. Dismont attributes his interest house, one of the first in Hamilton, doesn't compete in any sports although in sports to the fact that, although the which was where the Tasty Towers are he once held the All-Bermuda tennis family homestead is opposite Poman now. title several years ago. der Gate, Paget, he was born and lived After three years of managing the Now he confines his sports activ most of his life opposite the Sports guest house, he took over the ranning ity to competing against his 12 year Arena on St. John's Road. of the cycle shop, which was on the old son, Michael. Mr. Dismont attended Millie site of the shoe shop. Later a cousin In addition to this the sportsman, Neverson's Secondary School and then took over the cycle shop and JVu Dis who admits to being in his 40's, also — continued on page 36 FAME Page thirty-five Clarence presented to Her Majesty Queen Eliza Businessman and Councillor — continued from page 29 beth on her visit to Bermuda. The — continued from page 23 next day the local newspaper recorded as I can make out the hotels are full. studied business administration at On "And as far as the adverse pub her graceful curtsey to the Queen. tario Business College in Toronto, licity abroad, I really don't know how Mrs. Burch's four children by a Canada. much it's going to affect the flow of previous marriage are Mrs. Leonetta Mr. Dismont's 19 year old daughter tourists. You remember Joe Trim Blake of Kingston, Jamaica and Mrs. Diana, is studying at Temple Univer mer?" Rosalind Williams who both chose the sity in Philadelphia while the other, "You mean that tall, lanky boy, teaching profession; Mr. Randolph 17 year old Rhonda is planning to at who used to play goal when we were Ratteray who is a controlling inspector tend Howard University in Washing in school, married that girl Smith?" with the Bermuda Telephone Co., and ton, D.C. Michael attends Pembroke "Yes, that's him. Well, he moved Mr. Ellsworth Ratteray, a supervisor West School. up to Toronto a couple of years ago. in the Maintenance Department at Kindley. His mother is Mrs. Ivy Dismont, I wrote him recently and, of course, and in addition to his brother, Russell told him about the strike. There are five grandchildren. Dismont, M.C.P., he has two sisters, "I got his letter the other day and Notably a fashionable dresser, Mrs. Helene Morgan of New York and it said my letter was the first he had Mrs. Burch also has a decided flair for Mrs. Murial Darrell, wife of the chief heard about the strike. Right after he hats and has, on occasion, designed pilot in St. George's. received my letter his father sent him and made her own clothes and hats. o up copies of the papers. Reading is another of Mrs. "So, I figure that if a Bermudian, Burch's pastimes and she loves to ex who would be interested in anything pound on various subjects. Another is Island Adventure he could find on Bermuda in the playing cards. Her partners and her — continued from page 31 Toronto papers, didn't see it, then cer opponents alike know her as quite a "I really don't know the details," tainly the average tourist wouldn't hand at whist, euchre or canasta. Card said Miss Sands as she led the way notice it." games among friends in various homes down the long polished deck of the "Clarence, I've talked so much, is her opinion of a Saturday evening ship. "Captain Vivian received a cable I'm thirsty. Give me some coffee, well spent. earlier this afteraoon saying not to wait please?" With a critical eye on the educa for her." Clarence poured a cup and I took tional system and poor reading, Mrs. "That's odd," said Debbie's moth a cup of the black liquid. Burch notes that too much stress is er. "She's only coming from Washing "My goodness, Clarence, this cof placed on the physical development of ton." fee is terrible. I really mean it this the child — the aesthetic qualities — Miss Sands felt uncomfortable be time. It's tasteless." and too littie, by and large, on the 3 cause she did not know the full details "Oh, my goodness," Clarence ex R's. to satisfy the Johnsons. horted. "I got so interested in the talk Generally, she would like to see "I don't think there is anything about the strike and all, that I forgot a greater development of self-respect serious," she said quickly. "Captain to put in the salt and chicory." among the Negroes themselves and Vivian was too busy to tell me very "Well, Clarence, unless you spend thinks that the biggest enemy is not the much. He'll see Debbie at supper this less time talking and more time mak white man or colonial powers but evening." Then they turaed off into a ing proper coffee, I may just go out within the Negro himself. bright, sunny corridor. on strike against you." And this enemy can be overcome, "Here's Deborah's room. She'll o says Mrs. Burch, if the Negro retains be sharing it with me." intellect, keeps his own self-respect and "That's a relief," sighed her The M.C.P's Wife gets education. mother. "At least I'll know she won't — continued from page 9 ——o be lonely." Business and Professional Women. Debbie said nothing. She had She has visited colleges on various planned so hard to see Michelle that tours in Canada, and last year made Open House she had not left room for disappoint her first trip to England and six con — continued from page 17 ment. tinental countries. Her hope is to ex Among the other features of the "It's not the end of the world, tend succeeding trips to other coun aftemoon were a film, which had been Debbie," smiled her father. "You have tries of Europe, she says. made at the school, the photographic so much to look forward to on this trip. Mrs. Burch is the wife of Mr. dark room, in which the students can Right?" Collingwood Burch, M.C.P. and re work during their spare time, and a "Yes, Daddy," tiie little giri re sides at their residence, "Wilberforce physical education display. plied, still thinking about Michelle. Cottage," in Wellington. 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