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FAME MAGAZINE VOLUME I Number 1 JULY, 1974 STAFF Overseas Correspondents: Mrs. JUNE MASTERS Ella Ferguson, N.Y. Editor and Publisher George Fry, N.Y. ALFRED A. AUGUSTUS Staff Writers: Lois Smith Circulation Manager Jennifer M. Smith Phone 2-4366 Guest Writers: Alma (Champ) Hunt CONTENTS Cecile N. Smith Calvin Shabazz EDITORIAL P.3 Hastings Saltus BAHAMIAN INDEPENDENCE - A YEAR LATER P.S CALENDAR GIRLS 1974 P.7 EDITORIAL 1974 CUP MATCH CAPTAINS P.ll A Community Need Fulfilled JUDY'S YEAR IN THE WORLD OF GLAMOUR P.13 SPECIAL FEATURES: 1974 NEW PORT - BERMUDA YACHT RACE P.16 Miss Bermuda Past PERSONALITY: ROSLYN ROBERTS P.18 Miss Bermuda Present SHOP OF THE MONTH P.20 New Franchise Holder SPORTS IS HER WORLD P.23 The Man Behind the Voice PERSONABLE GENTLEMAN IS NEW FRENCHISE HOLDER P. 25 SPORTS THE MAN BEHIND THE VOICE P.27 16-year-old Debbie Jones MISS BERMUDA 1974 P.30 Cup Match 1974 WHAT MAKES OUR TOURISTS COME BACK P.32 PICTORIAL OVER $10,000 CONTRIBUTED TO CHARITY P.33 Fashions THE WRITER'S DILEMMA P.35 • PERSONALITY: A Natural Gift Letters to the Editor welcomed FAME is published in the middle of each month. Their office is located in The Recorder Building, Court Street, Hamilton. Telephone 2-4366. All correspondence and Advertising Copy should be forwarded to P.O. Box 643, Hamilton 5. Price - $1.00 per copy, with yearly subscriptions available. Subscription: Foreign sealed - 134.04 Foreign unsealed - $19.92 Local sealed - $13.80 Local unsealed - $12.96 Printed Photo-Offset by The Engravers Limited, Mills Creek Industrial Park, Pembroke.

CREDIT Cover Photographs MISS BERMUDA JOYCE DEROSA |7/£ MOST SIGNIFICANT MOMENT OF HER LIFE SO FAR finds Joyce DeRosa on the night of May 31st when she was crowned Miss Bermuda 974 by His Excellency the Governor. Miss Bermuda is now on her way to Greece where she will participate in the Miss Universe Contest. She left ermuda for Boston and San Francisco, before joining other contestants in Greece. Photo By Tim Ewart

Portrait of Miss Bermuda 1974 by Ed. KeUy Government House Bermuda

1st July 1974.

I am very happy to welcome "Fame" back to the Bermuda scene, and to wish all my friends concerned with the venture great success. Since "Fame" suspended publication nearly 10 years ago Bermuda has made great strides along the road to democracy and self-government; the doors to the highest offices in the land have been opened wide, and many have passed through them; we have achieved the h^hest average living standards in the world - we may not all be millionaires, life is not quite like that, but job for job and person for person, everyone who has the good fortune to live in Bermuda enjoys more of this world's material wealth than if he Or she lived in any other country in the world.

More important even than that, through much hard work, much heart searching, and some tragedy, we have achieved an understanding of each other, and a respect for each other, a better estimate of what matters in a human being, one of God's children, than most countries. Bermuda may be tiny in size and numbers, but there is no lesson the troubled world needs to hear more than how diverse peoples can live together and work together in harmony and welcome the world to come and see. That seems to me to be Bermuda's role - may you all help to fulfil it.

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JULY 1974/FAME 4 Bermudian recalls Bahamian Independence - a year after

By Ira P. Philip

THE QUIET REVOLUTION - The Bahamian Prime Minister is seen at the moment of triumph a year ago when his Bahamaland became a free and sovereign state. In the background Britian's Prince of Wales who represented the Queen at the Independence Ceremony. f (The Editor of FAME especially requested Mr. Ira PhUip. News Director of ZFB Radio and TV to do this flash-back on the Independence a year ago of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas.) So many people have asked me how it was at the As accredited news representatives we attended Bahamas Independence Celebrations. My answer al­ nearly every event on the week-long Independence ways has been and always will be "Most exhilarating!" Calendar — sports events; receptions; an Ecumenical But really it is impossible in two words to sum up so Service on the National Day of Prayer the day before mementous an event as "The Birth of a Nation" and Independence; the laying of the cornerstone of the neither do words come easy enough to describe the Bahamas Central Bank; parades of civil, cultural, many powerful emotions which engulfed me that one- labour and fraternal organizations; and an Independ­ minute-to-midnight and into the first seconds of Tues­ ence Junkanoo Parade which started at four in the day, July 10, 1973, when full national freedom became moming. a reality for the Bahamian people. Of course, we weren't the only Bermudians there. Aware of the close historical ties between the Official Bermuda seemed to take a low profile on the Bermudas and Bahamas, I could not help reflecting Independence of the Bahamas. Our Premier, the Hon. on the centuries of hope and frustration and the trials Sir Edward Richard was our sole official representative. and tribulations culminating in the lowering for the Others attending at the personal invitation of the Baha­ last time of the Union Jack and the hoisting of the new mian Premier were Opposition Leader, Mr. Walter Bahamian flag to the tune of the new National Anthem Robinson; his predecessor Mrs. Lois Browne-Evans "March on Bahamaland". I can still hear the music and her family; the Vice-President of the Legislative ringing in my ears; and I'm certain I'll still hear the Council, the Hon. Hugh Richardson; and Chief Educa­ fifty thousand voices that rose in ecstacy as their Prime tion Officer, Dr. Kenneth Robinson. Minister Mr. Lynden Pindling proudly strode from the We couldn't help marvelling at the tremendous flagpole in centre field to his seat amongst fifty or more cultural and spiritual resources of the Bahamian people. world leaders in the pavilion — his mission accom­ They had everything so well planned and executed. The plished. cultural displays portrayed in music and dance the There was so much drama and glitter. It was a Bahamian heritage showing the discovery of the islands great thrill for me, particularly as I had my wife beside by the Spaniards; how the latter depopulated the islands me to share in this great moment in history. She by carting off the Indian inhabitants, and later how ordinarily is a most uninhabited person, and certainly people from Bermuda re-settled the lands. The slavery more demonstrative than I. To be sure we were on the and emancipation were depicted, and then the great same frequency of empathy with our Bahamian kith social and political revolution climaxing in Mr. Pindling and kin, I enquired of her, "Do you have to be so taking over the country's Government. emotive?" Her smiling and ready reply I'll always It's not difficult after a year to recall these events, remember. It was "Sure man. I feel like a Bahamian because after all, they are part of an unforgettable tonight!" experience.

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JULY 1974/FAME 6 Calendar girls for 1974 ... Looking for 1975

MISS FEBRUARY 1974, Patrale Gilbert has just Bermuda has so many beautiful girls so why not completed her schooling at the Berkeley Institute. continue to produce our own Bermuda calendar! Who Patrale loves tennis. will be on the Calendar for 1975? We might even surprise you with guys and gals next time! With this in mind all interested persons are asked to contact FAME MAGAZINE. The 1974 Calendar girls competed for cash prizes amounting to $500. The first prize was won by Donna Bascome; second prize was awarded to Roseann Maxwell; and third prize was eamed by Catherine Richardson. These girls worked hard but some not as hard. Mrs. Masters, sponsor of the Contest, said that the calendar was well received. She said: "I would like to especially thank Mrs. Bascome, Mrs. Maxwell and Mrs. Richardson. These parents took a great deal of interest in the project and really helped their girls to sell the calendars." Mrs. Masters concluded that she would sincerely like to thank all the girls and their parents for their MISS MARCH 1974, Miss Catherine Richardson part, for. without them the venture would not have been is a student at the Bermuda Institute of Seventh-Day a success. Adventists. She wants to become a beautician. Cathy Here is a short biographical sketch of the girls. loves horseback riding and crocheting.

MISS JANUARY 1974, Donna Bascome is a receptionist at SRI & PARTNERS on Victoria Street. MISS APRIL 1974, Heather Turini attends the Donna hopes to become an Accountant. Her hobbies Bermuda Institute of Seventh-Day Adventist. She aims are swimming and reading. at becoming a Dental Hygienist. Her hobby is sewing.

JULY 1974/FAME 7 MISS MAY 1974, Kim Butterfield works as a MISS AUGUST 1974, Carolee Masters is a Telex and Switchboard Operator at the Bermuda cashier at A-1 Superette in Paget. Although she is a National Bank. ^ Her ambition is become a ground beautician by profession. Carolee is a very active stewardess. Kim is a model; loves skiing and photo­ member at her church. St. Paul's A.M.E. She loves graphy. Singing is another accomplishment of hers to cook and enjoys helping people. and she has sung with the Tai Fung singing group. A

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MISS JUNE 1974, Roberta Rowling is a secretary MISS SEPTEMBER 1974 is Michele Scott, a at the Bank of Butterfield, Executor & Tmst Company. Junior Accounts Clerk at the Argus Insurance Com­ Roberta was the winner of the Miss Carifta Oueen pany here. She has not fully made up her mind as to contest last year. She loves dancing, tennis and model­ a definite career, but says that she will either be an ling and plans to further her education in the adminis­ Accountant or a Nurse. Her hobbies are sewing and trative side of banking. swimming.

1 m : MISS JULY 1974, Deborah Madeiros is a bank MISS OCTOBER 1974 is Elaine Pitt. Elaine can clerk at the Bank of Butterfield in Hamilton. She says be found on the Social Desk at the Southampton Prin­ her main ambition is to be a good mother and house­ cess Hotel. She hopes to become a Ground Stewardess. wife. She loves to paint and play golf. She enjoys travel, sewing and music, along with reading.

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JULY 1974/FAME 10 Wainwright Bailey By CHAMP HUNT

I Talking to Dennis Wainwright, captain ot the St. Then talked to JOE BAILEY, Captain of the George's Cricket Team, left no doubt as to his confi­ Somerset Cricket team, and govemed a similar outlook dence in St. George's winning the Cup Match on the regarding Somerset's chance of taking the cup from Ist and 2nd August at Somerset. St. George has the St. George's this year. Cup. Bailey believes that his team can and will beat Wainwright is convinced that he has, or will have, St George's. a team on those two days that will be equal if not As challengers for the Cup, as they have been superior to arch rivals, Somerset, on the two-day classic. for years. Bailey and his boys will enter the fray with He elaborated that the known all-round strength of a better League and season record than their ancestral his team and the heights to which they can rise, lends and worthy rivals. Joe Bailey thinks and believes, like credence to his faith and confidence that the outcome all captains should think and believe that his team can of the Cup Match this year will be all in favour of take the Cup from St. George. St. George's. There is reason for this confidence. Somerset is Spoken like a captain should and is expected to League Champions of three years' standing and K.O. speak. Champions, too. This reflects progressive consistency But Wainwright has good reason for this if one in regular competition but Somerset's Cup Match record is to consider the all-round power and individual variety in the last ten years shows consistency in reverse. They of skills and experience which St. George's evidently have not won a Cup Match in all that time. has. Depending on the extent to which these indivi­ The cricket extravaganza at Somerset on the first dual talents can or will be merged into a single unit — Thursday and Friday in August is expected to usher into a destmctive machine will, to some extent, de­ in a new era for Somerset, according to Joe Bailey, who pending on the Captain ... on Dennis Wainwright is looking forward to the match this year. himself. But not entirely. The players have respon­ Bailey went on to say that player for player talent sibility too — to each other — and all to him. on his team is strong. Bailey also favours three days Dennis Wainwright brought to the captaincy of for the Cup Match. He does so on the grounds that St. George's a rich and varied background of experi­ modem cricket is now catering to two distinct areas ence covering a 20-year span which started in 1954 of public demand. They are, he said: "One day cricket with Flatts Victoria C.C. with and for whom he has either by overs or time and the serious stuff embracing played in the Caribbean, Canada, U.S.A. and England. a minimum of three days. He went on to say that the As a wicket-keeper he has been as good as any any­ rapid progress which Bermuda cricket is making and where. He has the highest score in League Cricket the Cricket Board of Control's Intemationai Develop­ 168 and has twice shared in over 200-mn opening ment programme, more three-day cricket, starting with partnership. the Cup Match, is essential. Dennis is looking forward to his first Cup Match as The S.C.C. team will be selected from the following Captain after serving some years as Vice-Captain and players: J. Bailey, C. Simons, Q. Sherlock, G. Fray. he is pleased with the honour of leading St. George's C. Blades. D. Richardson, R. Tucker, P. Brangman. in the Cup Match and a big victory for St. George's. It B. Spencer, W. Trott, R. Knights, K. Cann, Shariz Ali. would crown 20 years as a front line player and one Sheridan Raynor, John Tucker, Sinclair Tucker, Albert of the best ever wicket-keepers. Donawa, Cavin Saunders, Wendell Simmons and Dennis says that he is looking forward to playing Raymond Raynor.

JULY 1974/FAME 11 in the Game this year. He notes that the standard of cricket in the Island is very high. He does, however, Summary see the need for improvement in bowling. He sums Having just read the views of the rival Cup Match up his observation: "We need more medium pace and Captains, you may have your own views on how the fast bowlers. Our standard of play here could be much match will end. The outcome will depend, as in all higher. cricket, on consistency, in all departments, and a high THREE-DAY CUP MATCH standard of performance. Then, too, it will depend "Then our length of play could be increased. We on the breaks, the way they do and who makes the are only playing cricket now a half day. We need a most of them. complete full day or two days in League Cricket. I One thing seems fairly obvious ... it is that when feel that the Cup Match should have three days. Then the two teams meet there will be even more determined too we need to make 50's and lOO's. We must train effort on the one hand by St. George's to hold onto ourselves to play longer periods." the Cup; and on the other hand Somerset will strive The team will be picked from the following players: to keep it in Somerset. AU of which makes for excellent Dennis Wainwright, Lloyd James, Eldon Raynor, Lee speculation and conjecture. Raynor, Sheldon Furbert. Noel Gibbons, Rupert It can be believed that the competition will be Scotland, Lionel Thomas, Clarence Parfitt, Douglas fierce and. we hope, unrelenting. Generally, what the Morris, Philip Smith, Jeffrey Pitcher, Eugene Wain­ spectators want and expect from the Cup Match this wright, MacDonald Woolridge, Erskine Smith and year they should get. Robert Simons.

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JULY 1974/FAME 12 The many aspects of beauty and modeling that she has learned during her year travelling with some of the most beautiful girls in the world are clearly illustrated in these two photographs of Judy Richards. The one one on the lejt depicts Judy as she appeared at the start oj her modelling career; while the one on the right shows a more sophisticated Judy taken during her reign. Judy Richards has accomplished what many young Judy experienced the girls her age have only dreamed of doing. exciting whirl of glamour During the year of her reign, Judy represented Bermuda in various countries around the world, met By Jennifer M. Smith foreign dignitaries and stars, and generally moved in a whirl of glamour and excitement. Yet she still found JUDY RICHARDS — during the year of her time to teach a group of fellow-Bermudians the art reign as Miss Bermuda 1973 that name became a of modelling, sharing what she herself had leamed. household word in Bermuda. Now, at the age of 20, Judy Richards has set a glowing example of what

Miss Bermuda, Judy Richards, as she appeared along with other contestants in the Miss Universe Contest in Greece.

JULY 1974/FAME 13 a Miss Bermuda should be and ended her reign grace­ other young girls should follow. fully. In this exclusive interview with FAME MAGA­ ZINE, Judy Richards tells how she felt about her year and what she intends to do now that it is over. Judy described the night of June 1st, 1973 when THE UNIQUE MODELS she was crowned Miss Bermuda as the "crowning" During her reign as Queen Judy gathered together glory of her life. The beginning of a year that saw her a small group of models — known as the Uniques — visit Greece, London, Trinidad and the U.S. Reliving and began training them from their own basis of knowl­ the highlights of that year, she notes: "There are two edge. She coached this group free during her spare events especially that stand out in my mind, the Miss time, and when she felt they were ready, she presented Universe Contest and the Miss World Contest." them to Bermudians in a unique and very successful HIGHLIGHTS fashion show and dance at the Bermudiana Hotel. Speaking of the Miss Universe Contest which was Of this group, Judy states. "One of the reasons I held in Greece, Judy noted, "From the time I left started the group was to find out how responsive Bermuda, I felt more than honoured to be allowed to Bermuda was to fashion. Everyone that I chose for meet girls from* all over the world. I felt that I was the group was naturally talented in this area and I am getting a taste of the Universe. proud of them." "The contest itself was unbelievable — it was an Although Judy is planning to leave Bermuda soon, extravaganza that I shall never forget!" she is not worried about her models, she says. 'During The other highlight of her year, was participating our time together I emphasised responsibility and am­ in the Miss World Contest, which Judy described this bition, so that when I left they could carry on and way: "The Miss World Contest in London was spectacu­ accomplish anything they wanted to do." lar, full of stars and famous personalities. I must note that I felt more recognised in London because people knew more about Bermuda than the people I met in Greece. I also got to meet quite a few celebrities." CONTROVERSIAL One of the most controversial Miss Bermudas was Judy who, at one time, stood to lose her crown because of her outspoken attitude towards cer­ tain aspects of the contest that she felt could be better. It came to a head when she revealed that she had no wardrobe to take with her to represent Bermuda. This year's Miss Bermuda should not have this problem, as new Franchise holder, Mr. Wentworth Christopher, negotiated a contract with Princess Hotels that gave Miss Bermuda $1,000. In spite of this slight mar on her year, Judy says "My relationship with the people of Bermuda during the year was great. Knowing that everyone was behind me helped me to do my best and I have no regrets for anything that I did during the year." URGES MORE YOUNG GIRLS TO ENTER 'raE CONTEST Having once been a Miss Bermuda, Judy describes the contest as an "invaluable experience". Continuing, she noted, "I feel that this is the only way that a young female can get to be an ambassador for her country, telling of Bermuda to people who know noth­ ing about it." Bom on April 23, under the sign of Taums, Judy had decided to enter the Miss Bermuda Contest a year before she actually did so. Being the type of person Bostonian Eleana shows how they do it in the U.S. - a hairdresser who throws herself wholeheartedly into everything she and model Eleana was Guest Model for the Judy Richards Fashion does, Judy (having made up her mind to become Miss Show. Bermuda) directed all of her energies to preparing herself for such a challenge. This is an example that Con't on page 19

JULY 1974/FAME 14 FAMILY Judy's family is very proud of her — and rightly so — for most of what she has accomplished has been on her own initiative. Judy notes that her grandmother never know what she was going to be up to next. "I was brought up very religiously," she added, "and my grandmother was afraid of what I might to do — but now she is quite proud of me." FUTURE PLANS Last year April, when UP WITH PEOPLE was in Bermuda, Judy applied to become a member of this troupe. She was accepted and was due to join them in May but her winning of the Miss Bermuda title precluded this. Now that her year is over, Judy plans on joining Up With People. There was, and still is, a money problem connected with Judy joining Up With People; however this has been somewhat solved by Up With People themselves who have given Judy a scholarship covering two-thirds of the money needed. Judy is due to join Up With People in Arizona early this month (July) for rehearsals with the group before leaving with them to tour Europe. Although this year with Up With People should also be an exciting one for Judy, she notes that her plans following this are to go to Jraphagen School of Fashion in New York. She says, "My main ambition is to become a really great fashion designer. I intend to go to school and study design, and then stay in the U.S. to work in some THE WEDDING PARTY made up of models Marlene CampbeU, field combining dancing, designing and modelling be­ Neville Somner and Eleana with the parasol fore coming home."

THE UNIQUE MODELS as they appeared for the final of their Fashion Show Debut. From Left to Right they are: Millicent Virgil; Llewelyn Hanley; Marlene Campbell; Colin Hayward; Shirley Bascombe; Neville Somner; and Doreen Philpott. Con't on page 19 JULY 1974/FAME 15 Newport-Bermuda Race Cements Friendships Across the Seas

Hamilton Harbour was aglow with night-time FAME MAGAZINE met with many outstanding activity last month as intemationai yachts glided noise­ personalities who had entertained some of Bermuda's lessly into port. Sleek, almost ethera-looking crafts 1972 cast of "Up With People". lined the waterfront. In fact, some 200 of the world's Jack and Joanne Baringer, were the first couple finest ocean yachts lay at anchor in our ports and to be interviewed. The Baringers are in Bermuda on bays throughout the Island. their third stint with this famous event. They are ac­ This year's Newport, Rhode Island to Bermuda companied, on board their yacht ZEPHYROS, by 11 Yacht Race, a biennial event, brought added excitement crewmen. Joanne, the wife of the owner, acts as cook to Bermuda. Many usually conservative Bermudians on these trips. gave up theii; night-time pastimes to drive miles to Mr. Baringer. the Director of "Up With People" various parts of the Island to view the crafts. for the New York area, informed us that he entertained The Race, with its interaational flavour, brought the former Miss June Ann Masters, now Mrs. Kenneth crews from Great Britain, Europe. Canada, and the Hunt, for a two-month stay in the Spring of 1972. U.S. to our local scenes. These crewmen were strangers At this time he says that he met many Bermudian to most Bermudians, yet there was some renewing of youngsters with whom he was particularly impressed. acquaintances and some special friendships bom. In addition to his work in this area, Mr. Baringer Pictured are yatchsmen, Jo and Jack Baringer with friends, aboard their yatch, Zephyros, in Bermuda last month as a part of the Newport-Bermuda Yatch Race.

JULY 1974/FAME 16 is an Intemationai Insurance Broker, with his main office in New York. Travel is his business as his work has taken him around the world twice already this year. Mr. Baringer is also the Vice-Chairman of the Congratulations American Crafts Council, an organisation which aims at rebuilding the quality of the Crafts. The couple also run a Museum of Contemporary Crafts. and Mr. George Lagakis of the Mobil Oil Hellas A.E. in Athens, Greece, also visited Bermuda on this occa­ Best Wishes sion. He was aboard a yacht with friends. He took out special time to meet with some of the parents of the young folks whom he had met in Greece with TO FAME MAGAZINE "Up With People" this year. Mr. Lagakis told Mrs. Masters that he was very FROM impressed with the Bermudians among the group. He had entertained a group of 20 under the leadership of CALVIN OKANG SHABAZZ Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hunt last month. AUTHOR OF "TEACH THE CHILD IN RHYME"

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JULY 1974/FAME 17 MRS. ROSLYN ROBERTS the PERSONALTFY for you to encounter at the newly opened Craft Gallery on Bumaby Street. Photo by Edwin 'Smokey' Richardson Miss Personality - Mrs. Roslyn Roberts

Mrs. Roslyn Roberts, of Somerset Bridge.-a sales­ and before you know it you are made to feel at ease, lady for the past ten years with W. J. Boyle & Son. and have no trouble really expressing your needs to now welcomes you into the cool interior of the newly Mrs. Roberts. opened Gallery of Accessory Craft, situated on Buraaby The Gallery of Accessory Craft has Mrs. Roberts Street. as its sole saleslady. This again is quite a change Mrs. Roberts, in the shoe business for the last for Mrs. Roberts as she was Assistant Manager upon decade, is very eager and optimistic about her new leaving W. J. Boyle. This position she had held since job. She notes that the craft business is a new venture last year. As Assistant Manager of Boyle's, Mrs. for her, but she sees it as quite a challenge. Roberts notes that she was responsible for a total of Alas, she will always be remembered as a chil­ 16 staff. She feels that being in charge of people is dren's shoe saleslady. Her reputation as a kindly sales­ not really her area. lady especially for children, has even followed her into Mrs. Roberts cites people as her LOVE. She says the craft business. Our interview was intermpted by that while she does not like to be in charge of them, a former customer saying: "And what is going to hap­ she enjoys serving them. Her job in the Children's pen to the children's department at Boyle's?" Department at Boyle's gave her a needed sense of Mrs. Roberts face dimpled with pleasure at being fulfillment in her chosen career of SALES. remembered for doing a job that has claimed her Selling at Boyle's was to Mrs. Roberts a time of attention for so long. learaing. doing and training. She notes that when she What causes her to be remembered so readily entered the business some 10 years ago. she had to when she was only one of a staff of some 16 people leara all about SHOES. Then, after a while, the shoe at Boyle's? It is not hard to surmise the- reason for this business became such a part of her that she could ex-customer's query. size a person's foot as soon as they entered the store. Mrs. Roberts greets you with a smile as soon as Even more important was the interest she took you open the door to her store. Immediately you feel in her job. In her words: "For years, my job at welcome, and know that you have the attention of a Boyle's was just a matter of selling to me. I am the kindly, interested saleslady. You find yourself relaxing. type of person who must know all about what I am

JULY 1974/FAME 18 doing in order to feel confident. "It was not long before I could tell whether a shoe was a perfect fit or not. Especially in the case of two Wishing Success to and three year olds, I found that I could always dis­ cover when a child had a problem with his shoe, Fame Magazine even though many times the child of that age could not express himself. To me, a bad fitting shoe is just as uncomfortable as a tooth-ache," she concluded. Tel: 2-4366 Days 3-1856 after 6.00 p.m. Now Mrs. Roberts has taken that same love of her job into the Gallery. While chatting with us she told us that she had trained some 70-odd people, who had come and gone during her time with Boyle's. DILTON MASTERS When did Mrs. Roberts first notice her knack for getting along with people? In her early years! At the age of 14 she remembers having had her first job. Round the clock Shortly after she became an entertainer. She told of water service singing with a group of 4 young men, just practicing until one day they sang "just for fun" on board a cruise. (1000 Imperial Gallons ) From that moment she was discovered, and she was finally auditioned for a spot at the Clayhouse Inn. This Swimming Pools job eventually led to performances in other clubs around the Island. General Purposes Just prior to getting married, she smilingly said that her husband-to-be persuaded her to leave this field. From there she worked at the Pompano Beach "Masterview" Club; again where she could work with people, until she took up her job at W. J. Boyle & Son then on Reid Street. SMITH PARISH BERMUDA Mrs. Roberts is married to Mr. Lancelot Roberts of Somerset Bridge. The couple has two children; daughter Lauren 12, and Lancelot Jr. 10 years old. M ••••••••'^••••••••'^Jf Our personality says that she has no hobbies at the moment. She hastened to explain that her job as housewife, mother and saleslady claims all her attention. We wish our Continental sister, June Masters, luck and success with FAME MAGAZINE. Con't from page IS Judy experienced the Coii/t)wiftnitiat Soc-i/e/t/ij of 'B&vtmdijoj exciting whirl of glamour

RETURNING TO BERMUDA Yes, Judy Richards intends to retura to Bermuda when she has accomplished all that she has set out for lierself. She notes: "I feel that in Bermuda I can n-^ver be happy unless I have something to offer the Island. Rather than Bermuda offering me something, It's a pleasure to wish Fame Magazme I want to come back with something to give Bermuda every success in bringing this venture and 1 want to be able to work with young people. During the year that I reigned I received quite a bit to our Community. of inspiration from the young people and I would like to be able to give something back to them." Judy Richards is — as the name she gave her Kirkland's Real Estate models suggests — "Unique"; and we wish her the Church Street,Hamilton best of luck in anything that she tries to do. She is truly a MISS BERMUDA.

JULY 1974/FAME 19 quality and style; and we now appeal more to the F. C. Footwear young people." added Mrs. Pimental. F. C. Footwear is proud of the fact that they cater to any size foot and all ages. STATING THE REASONS that made them de­ Shop cide to go into business for themselves, Mrs. Pimental and Mr. Coelho noted, "We were prompted by the fact that T. J. Pearman's would have gone completely out of the month of business; and we both felt that there was still a great need for a competitive shoe store. We didn't want to By Jennifer Smith leave the shoe business to just one or two companies." Wondering why they had changed the name to F. C. Footwear when T. J. Pearman's was already an F. C. FOOTWEAR on the coraer of Buraaby established name in the shoe business, we asked Mr. Street and Church Street in Hamilton is a new busi­ Coelho and Mrs. Pimental this question. "The name ness only in one sense of the word — for between them, change came about because T. J. Pearman & Son are owners Mr. Fred Coelho and Mrs. Connie Pimental still an operating company," explained Mr. Coelho. have some 39 years of experience in the shoe business "in fact, they own the building where the store is in the same location as their present store. located." Mr. Coelho and Mrs. Pimental took over the BOTH OWNERS AGREE THAT thinking of a business formerly known as T. J. Pearman's in March name was difficult. How did they come up with F. C. 1973 — and although the name has been changed. FOOTWEAR? They explained that the initials are

The staff of F. C Footwear pose in the store with owners, Mr. Fred Coelho (far right) and Mrs. Connie Pimental (second from right). they are still carrying on the tradition established by the initials of the first names of both partners — T. J. Pearman with the Bermuda public. Mr. Coelho F — for Fred, and C — for Connie. Having discarded notes, "Although F. C. Footwear has expanded on all thoughts of naming the store "Somebody and Part­ the old T. J. Pearman's, we are still offering basically ner" or any other such thing, they liked the sound of the same lines." "F. C. FOOTWEAR" and felt that it had the necessary "The one change is that we have updated both the ring to quickly become established in the minds of the

JULY 1974/FAME 20 shoe-buying public. They were right, for in the short year that they have been in business, they and their eight employees have establish F. C. Footwear as a complete family shoe Lekki Art Gallery, Church Street, Hamilton, Bermuda store. The only store in Bermuda that caters to the Phone: 2-5509 or 2-4105 ext. 31 wide foot "and carrying everything from an infants 'O' to a men's 15 (in widths of E to 5E) to a ladies' 12 An exclusive offer of 7 fine pictures from The Lekki Art Gallery collection. Mrs. Pimental says, "We cater to Bermudians, not tourists, and we try to carry a cross-section of as much as WP can." THEIR SHOES COME FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD and doing the buying is Mrs. Pimental, al­ though Mr. Coelho does the buying for men's shoes. Mrs. Pimental, who worked for Mrs. Mitchell the former owner of T. J. Pearman's for 30 years, has some 25 years experience in the field of buying. She is sharing her knowledge with Mr. Coelho, who had nine years of experience at T. J. Pearman's, by in­ structing him in buying for ladies and children. Most of the shoes at F. C. Footwear come from the U.S. and Europe; but with the current world-wide problem in obtaining shoes (caused by a shortage of raw materials and labour) they have been getting shoes from wherever they can. SPEAKING OF THEIR STAFF, Mr. Coelho said, "We have a very good staff — we don't have any complaints. We run this store like a small family store. The staff all have long years of experience and they are hard-working and conscientious." VERY PLEASED WITH IT SO FAR is the way Mr. Coelho and Mrs. Pimental describe their feelings about their first year in business. Continuing, Mr. Coelho noted, "Both of us and our staff have put a Superbly framed pictures for tremendous amount of effort into this, and it has paid $35.00 & $65.00 off. I feel we must really thank our customers, for The Lekki collection of master­ pieces have been reproduced in they have supported us. We are still keeping our colour on canvas textured art prices low, and I believe our customers appreciate material this."

Trying to cater to the whole family, F. C. Footwear TO ORDER : Select your carries a full line of ladies', children's and men's shoes Each picture is mounted favorite picture and order under such names as Norvic, Heel Hugger, Andriano, on heavy art board. now. Barker and Tecnic. Framed with rich black Size with floater frame FUTURE PLANS for F. C. Footwear are not yet and gold contemporary 11 X 14 $35.00 settled, but Mrs. Pimental and Mr. Coelho revealed wooden frame. 16 X 20 $65.00 that they would like to do some remodelling, if it could be done without changing the image of the store PLEASE SEND ME:- too much. • l •2|Z]3|Zl4n5|Z]6 IZ]7 Please tick number of pictures required Cheque enclosed for $ F - or Pictures to A-dvertising Address: Street that M-eets the needs of City E-veryone Country/State.

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JULY 1974/FAME 22 Sports IS her World

By Lois Smith Champion sprinter Debbie Jones poses proudly displaying her S Carifta medals, won at the 1974 championships held in Trinidad, West Indies. What makes a 16-year-old female go in for sports Debbie looks at her sport maturely. She trains to the almost total exclusion of other pursuits common every day, except Sundays for approximately three to her peers? For Debbie Jones, Bermuda's youthful hours. Her training falls into three catagories. She champion, winner of 5 medals in the recent Carifta admits that many times the training programme can be­ Games held in Trinidad, it was suddenly discovered come quite demanding. She, however, insists that talent and a great desire to achieve a goal that would strenuous training is quite necessary. help to put her country on the world map, that sparked "The training," she says is not only difficult but her interest in sports. also time consuming." This she chalks up as being her Until three years ago, Debbie was content to hold reason for not being able to engage in all the doings first place in the track and field events at the Berkeley of her age bracket. Institute. She enjoyed sprinting, and never failed to Debbie says that she goes to an occasional movie, enter the yearly events. In 1972, however, her athletic and also she belongs to The Striders Club. This club ability was discovered and she was sent to Barbados is more of a busman's holiday as it is a sports-oriented along with Beraadette Wilson. club. So she admits that at present boyfriends are This was the start of an exciting and demanding not a major concera with her as her sports and books career for her. She reached the finals in the 100 yds. are so time consuming. '.ace but not in the 200 yd. race. Even though she Summer training involves stamina and speed work. failed in one of the races, Debbie chalked the entire "Stamina work," she explained, is mostly to build up occasion up to experience. She says that she gained resistance, being able to run for long distances with knowledge as to what a competition of this sort is lessening fatigue; while speed work entails pushing abouL toward a lesser time in which to reach the finish line. Since that momentous occasion, Debbie has been The winter training sessions involve cross country putting every effort into training and self-discipline running and lifting weights. Concentration then is in order to achieve her goal. Hard work, perseverance geared to doing exercises in a prescribed time. and self-denial are her chief topics of conversation. Who is responsible for heading Debbie on the way

JULY 1974/FAME 23 to stardom? Mr. Clive Long is the coach for the Kingston, Jamaica. Debbie won 2 gold medals for the Carifta candidates. No doubt he has been praised 100 and 200 yd. under 17 races; 2 silver medals for the continually for his efforts on behalf of Bermuda's in­ 100 and 200 yd. under 20 races; and a bronze medal teraational champions. His praises could not be sung for relay. any more effectively or sincerely than by one of his With all of this fame, Debbie has not come to proteges. Debbie told us that there are times when a standstill, A fast talker, she said that she will de­ she would rather relax than mn, but Mr. Long kept finitely continue her sporting activities. While she them running. She cited her coach as being a hard- may later tum to physical education or accountancy worker but interested in the accomplishments of his as a career, at the moment she is concentrating on charges. doing well at school and at sports so that she may ACCOMPLISHMENTS win a scholarship to go abroad to school. Debbie She sees her success as owing much to Mr. Long's informed us that she, with others, is concerned that training. What has she accomplished? Debbie was the although there are so many scholarships available to first Bermudian from the Bermuda Track & Field male athletes, there are none for the females in this Association to compete in the United States. In July area. So Debbie, along with others, has decided to go 1973 she went to the Central American Championships all out in her training so that she may help to set and made the finals of the IOO yds. and gained fourth ^:irmuda female athletes more in the public eye. place. In January 1974 she entered the New Zealand Debbie Jones is striving hard to achieve her goal in Commonwealth Games and made the semi-finals. In ife. She has made her place in sports through self May 1974, Debbie was an entrant in the Marine Relays denial and discipline. She has secured interaational in Virginia. Here she was successful in gaining the fame and is a by word with sports-minded teens. So bronze medal. '^ens, let us salute our celebrities and encourage them Added to these accomplishments are her spectacu­ all to put Bermuda's name in the Hall of Fame. lar performances at this year's Carifta Games held in

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JULY 1974/FAME 24 Personable gentleman is new Franchise holder

Mr. Wentworth Christopher, a worker with the INCEPTION Miss Bermuda Pageant from the early years of its in­ Wentworth is particularly pleased with the contri­ ception, was appointed the new Franchise holder just bution that the contest has made to the girls as well before this year's contest. Mr. Christopher took over as to the community on a whole. from Mrs. Olive Trott who had been at the helm since For the girls, the contest has meant an upgrade its beginning in 1965. She resigned due to pressure in poise and charm that previously was uncultivated. of other commitments. Then, from a community effort angle, he feels that the Previous to this appointment, Mr. Christopher Miss Bermuda Contest brought about a tremendous served as Corresponding Secretary, and then moved on change in Beauty Pageant concepts in the Island; for to become Executive Secretary in 1966. up until 1965 most contests took the form of the "Punch- Mr. Christopher expressed particular satisfaction a-hole" system. Beauty queens were selected on popu­ with this year's contest. He said that the Committee larity alone. has been striving over the years to make the Miss Then too, the contest has produced a wider world Bermuda Contest a presentation of which all Bermu­ for the winners. This year's winner has thousands dians could be proud. He feels that this year the of miles of travel in store for her. Not only this but contest reached its goal. a $750 wardrobe from the Pageant Committee. The new Franchise holder hastened to add, how­ In actual fact. Miss Bermuda 1974 will derive ever, .special thanks to all the giris who have made the some $4,500 as a result of winning the contest. In Pageant what it is today. He said that all the Queens addition to the finance for her wardrobe, the local have carried themselves with dignity and pride and it Committee will give Joyce a cash prize of $100 when is their performance that has made the contest what it she leaves the Island on the first leg of her jouraey has now become. to the Philippines. Then towards the end of the Miss

WENTWORTH CHRISTOPHER is the new man behind The Miss Bermuda Pageant. He was awarded the Franchise for this contest last December. JULY 1974/FAME 25 Photo by Edwin'Smokey'Richardson Universe competition she will be given another $100 Bermuda 1974, Mr. Christopher said that there were cash prize according to Franchise stipulations. many other benefits to be gained from this contest. Further, travel expenses between Bermuda and He told of many friendships that were made and the Philippines; Bermuda and London will cost the cemented as a result of this contest. He also remarked Pageant Committee some $2,300. Added to these on the very good spirit that is developed among the itemised expenses is a 30-day stay in hotels abroad girls even though they are in competition with one which will cost in the neighbourhood of some $900. another. Coupled with the honour of representing Bermuda Other Committee members are: Mrs. Marlene in the Miss Universe Contest in the Philippines, Joyce Butterfield, Mrs. Frances Burch, Ms. Susan Morris, has had the single honour of being named as ambassa­ Mrs. Edith Ming, Mrs. Betty Christopher (wife of Mr. dor for Princess Hotels, Bermuda. Wentworth Christopher), and Mr. Ira Phillips. For those who were not lucky to be chosen Miss

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JULY 1974/FAME 26 The Man behind the voice By Lois Smith

LEO MILLS, Programme Director for ZBM's three radio stations brings a wealth of experience from ZBVI to his new position. Photo by Edwin 'Smokey' Richardson

Whether sports; soul, reggay or calypso music; an­ so that the best possible use is made of Bermuda's nouncing or commentating, the confident, restful voice brain power. As a layman I am definitely interested of Leo Mills can once again be heard in Bermuda on at this stage in the direction that our country is taking Radio ZBM. Home only a few months from the politically. British Virgin Islands, Leo has already recaptured a "As soon as 1 returaed home I could see great place in the hearts of his native people. He has re­ evidence of affluence here. Almost without exception turaed to Bermuda as Programme Director for ZBM'S Bermudians are fashionably dressed. Then too, most three radio stations, and to assume some responsibility of those with automobiles, not only take great pride for television in conjunction with Mr. Everest DaCosta. in their own personal appearance, but the look of their another long term staff member at ZBM. cars and bicycles as well." For the past six years the voice of Leo Mills was Exploring his concera further, Leo informed us ihat a familiar part of every British Virgin Island household he has also noted that the scope of commercial interests on Radio ZBVI. Leaving Bermuda in March of 1968. have been broadened. He cited the larger and new he introduced a blend of soul and calypso, and in-depth buildings as his measuring scale for the improvement news coverage to the British Virgin Islands that has of the business climate here. made the station one of the most listened to stations Leo Mills, at home and abroad in Tortola found in the Caribbean. many an opportunity to participate in community ac­ Leo takes his job seriously. He is conceraed about tivities. He told us of having the honour to be guest the difficulties which face this community. He stated: soloist with the Road Town Methodist Church Choir; "I have always been aware of the need to mobilise was a member of the County Band there; played non­ the totality of the human resources within this country; professional cricket and served as an officer in the

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JULY 1974/FAME 28 Grand United Order of Odd Fellows. When he left he went out in search of a job to tide him over until Tortola in April of this year he was serving as the the end of summer. His initial interest, to study law. Vice-President of the Rotary Club there. even then uppermost in his mind, Leo went to work Mr. Mills tells his story like this: "In March, 1968 with gusto on his first day. 1 left Bermuda to go to Tortola, in the British Virgin Leo described his first day on radio as both excit­ Islands to manage a radio station in which the Bermuda ing and confusing. "There was so much to be assimi­ Broadcasting Station had placed a substantial interest. lated," he reminisced. Leo told the story of easily settling I was appointed Station Manager. This position into the new job. principally involved the expansion of programming, Why retura to Bermuda to work? The change has overseeing the installation of new equipment, the respon­ its merits. Leo still has a hand in announcing but his sibility of broadening the listenership of ZBVI through­ duties are now mainly on the administrative level. He out the British and U.S. Virgin Islands, as well as feels that he would like to make a definite contribution throughout the Caribbean as a whole. to his own home. The station had been in operation three years Although he has received many rewarding com­ before I went there. At that time it was only a \,000 ments in regards to his work in Tortola, he forsees room watt station. We invested substantially in new equip­ for promotion in his chosen field. (Among the many ment which enabled us to boost its power to 10,000 favourable comments he had while in Tortola a special watts which made us the most powerful station in the tribute paid to him by members of th*e Legislative U.S. and the British Virgin Islands. At the moment Council in the British Virgin Islands during a special we are now one of the more powerful stations in the session of the House). Leo says that he found this: Caribbean." "a very humbling experience." Continuing, he noted: "My staff was not very large. There were five announcers, only one of whom is not PERSONALITY a British Virgin Islander. Leo is definitely an extrovert. He says that a "My job generally consisted of looking after sales person in news media must be an outgoing person; and sales promotion. I worked with the General especially when confronting an inert microphone . . . Manager, who is also the Director of the Company that person must be able to imagine a person to person there, Mr. Len Stein." relationship and really sell his programme or product. Leo describes his period in the British Virgin Leo is married to a native British Virgin Islander. Islands as a very rewarding experience. "I moved for­ The couple has a set of twin daughters, Helen and ward in the area of programming, news coverage and Judith, who were two years old on July Hth. His wife. technical advancement. While there we were able to Vera, was the former British Virgin Islands Girl Guide change the programming concept from one which basi­ Commissioner. She is an Executive Secretary by pro­ cally tried to create great varities of musical interest fession. to the soul music market. We tried to develop a pro­ His hobbies include reading and photography. gramme format to centre around the Top 40 Soul, Pnotography is a specialty with Leo. He confessed to with a liberal helping of Caribbean music, like calypso, keeping a photographic memoir of places, people and regga and spouge; the latter which originated in Bar­ events. bados. This plan has been extremely successful," he While at the Berkeley Institute, Leo Mills was explained. a member of the Cadets, played in the school band, Leo Mills has had other notable occasions while was the President of the Junior Red Cross, was on the serving in the British Virgin Islands. Only a year after Student Council, became Head Prefect and won the arriving there, he was part of a 4-man official delega­ DaCosta Silver Medal for service. Before going abroad, tion from the British Virgin Islands to Anguilla to he was also a member of the North Village Band. get some background on the situation there, in its time of crisis. Included in that delegation was Mr. C. B. Following the course of Leo's life we can say lhat Romney, a former Financial Secretary of the British any man who approaches his chosen vocation with such Virgin Islands. an attitude cannot help but to enhance his chances of becoming successful. Even more recently, Leo told of having to cover regional events. Occasions such as these have taken him to Barbados and Nevis, as well as other islands. Indeed, Leo speaks of his time in Tortola as a very significant period in his life. How did Leo get into radio and on TV? His story makes interesting reading. Leo told of looking for employment prior to going abroad to college. Having graduated from the Berkeley Institute here in 1964,

JULY 1974/FAME 29 MISS m^MUDA 1974 By Lois Smith

The muted lighting of the restaurant only enhanced With 36-26-38 measurements, naturally black, wavy the beauty of Miss Bermuda 1974 as she sat waiting long hair, and pleasing features, it is hard to believe to be served. Her solid orange coloured V-necked that up until a few months ago, Joyce admits that she blouse with matching necklace, and complementing was not even fashion conscious. She laughingly told flowered skirt, exuded a glow of warmth that tinged her how many of her friends would tease her about wearing face, and displayed a naturally gracious personality. 'old-fashioned clothes' and try to get her to wear some­ Miss Joyce DeRosa, a native Bermudian. is thing more 'fashionable' in their opinion. Joyce ex­ pleased to have been chosen to represent her country claimed that even now she is only getting in the groove in what she terms "an important and responsible posi­ of dressing 'stylish'. Joyce noted that previously her tion." A naturally charming young lady. Miss DeRosa taste in clothing leaned toward frills, baby doll, old has adopted no sudden affectations, but talks naturally fashioned dresses. and easily about her life before this momentous events EDUCATION and now that she is in the limelight. Joyce was educated at the Heron Bay School, then It is impossible to continue to refer to our per­ attended the Sandys Secondary School for one year, sonality as Miss DeRosa, or Miss Bermuda as her completing her local studies at the Bermuda Seventh- easy-going outlook on life demands that you im­ Day Adventist Institute. Obtaining her diploma from mediately become on a first-name basis with her. this school, Joyce told of going to the West Indies Col-

JULY 1974/FAME 30 lege in Jamaica, where she did a two-year secretarial the time they ended up in the pig-pen. course. With this family-atmosphere type background. AMBITION Joyce still prefers group participation, and energy-con­ Full of surprises, Joyce tells us that she had always suming activities. She confessed that she is not anti­ hoped to be a nurse. While in Jamaica, for the first cipating marriage in the near future, and so is content year of her training she did a general course before to have a number of casual male friends. deciding upon a specialised course. During the course The bulk of her activities centre around games at of this first year, she said that she had the opportunity the Seventh-Day Youth Centre, playing tennis and to visit hospitals there, but was discouraged frcm enter­ .swimming. ing this career because 'her stomach could not take the HOBBIES sick room'. She does, however, find time for a hobby. Skating Having decided to pursue a secretarial career she notes as a hobby with her. although any outdoor Joyce graduated with a diploma from the college there. sport, such as swimming, roller-.skating and horseback On returaing to Bermuda she notes that she worked riding, fascinate her. with the S.O.S. (Secretary Agency) here; later sent to Miss Bermuda says that in addition to her sports the Bermuda National Bank where she is presently she only goes to an occasional movie, and then the employed. usual round of parties. All of this will soon change as Now that nursing is out of the question for her. she is scheduled to fly from here to Boston. San Fran­ what does Joyce aspire to be? Vice-President of a bank cisco and then on to the Phillipines, to the Miss Universe is now her aim in life. Contest. BANKING CAREER Asked how she feels about holding the title "Miss At present Joyce has 3 years of banking experi­ Bermuda". Joyce was quick to admit that it was a ence to her credit In reviewing her time spent with great feeling. "It is the greatest feeling in the world. the Bermuda National Bank, she recalled that she has It is a tremendous privilege to have to represent your worked in many of its departments. Starting in the country in a foreign land. I feel it is so much respon­ Collection Department. Joyce lists Foreign Exchange, sibility involved. I want to share my joy with every- the Savings Department. Current Accounts and a period D.ne," she enthused. as a teller, as areas in banking in which she has already FUTURE PLANS gained experience. In spite of Miss Bermuda's exciting schedule of SOCIAL LIFE events laid out for her, it has not changed her stable Joyce is a member of a large family, and from outlook on life. In her speech at the finals, she an­ early years she can recall family scenes of "doing it nounced her determination to become the vice-president together". Chatting today, she remarked that she would >f a bank. In discussing this point, she noted that never trade the fun times that she has had with her perhaps in Bermuda, one could only reach the position family for the more grown-up mode of living that young­ of Managing-Director but was determined to get a top sters experience today. position in a bank. Aware of the need for further Joyce recalls fun-filled days . . . days of horse-back education to realise her goal, she told of her intention riding and farming. Her unique childhood experience to go to school sometime in the near future, to better includes 5 brothers and 5 sisters. She is the ninth in prepare herself. the family (having a brother 18 and a sister 19 under With such an amiable disposition, we questioned her) and confesses to be some-what of a tom-boy. the credibility of her in a role in an administrative position. Joyce was quick to dispel our doubts. She Growing up on a farm. Joyce reminisced, made assured us that, given an administrative position, she life extremely interesting for her. There were always would not have trouble enforcing her opinions. animals to feed, and other farm chores to be done. Joyce proudly explained that she can even milk a cow COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT if called upon to do so. She told of her family owning Joyce also does her bit for the community. She a farm where the Southampton Princess is now located. is a member of the famed Warrenaries of Bermuda. In fact, she recalled that her parents' stables used to be She has been with the group for the past five years. located there. Her mind is also filled with memories Apart from singing and participation in her church's of horseback riding, even now a part of her, that she recreational activities. Joyce does not have much in­ used to engage in at that time. volvement with the community at present. In talking Riding pig-back is perhaps one of the more vivid with her, however, she has a decided concem for the moments in Joyce's life. This was a family past-time problems of Bermuda's youth. with herself and the daring ones of the family. Joyce Joyce noted that she is particularly troubled about relived the experience as she told how they used to the number of youngsters who sit around on walls mount the pig. hang onto its ears, and try to force the throughout the day, as well as during school hours. animal to give them a ride. She confided that most of She praised the idea of the Govemment youth

JULY 1974/FAME 31 centre throughout the Island, but felt that perhaps, contest, and informed her that the winner would win older brothers and sisters should be present at these a trip to the Philippines to participate in the Miss Uni­ clubs more often to lend a guiding hand to activities verse contest. The roommate lives in the Philippines. there. She also felt that the equipment in these centres The roommate wrote urging Joyce to enter the contest, could be much more sturdy, and so offer a longer life telling her that if she did she would win. span to planned activities. This sparked Joyce's interest. She later talked Miss Bermuda 1974, with her ability for ready with Miss Bermuda 1973, Miss Judy Richards, who speech, her pleasant personality, the ease with which in tum encouraged her to enter. With these two she mixes with people, should stand Bermuda in good voices in her ears, Joyce says that she decided to enter stead for the Miss Universe Contest. and to her surprise won the Title, and is scheduled to A unique person, Joyce's motive for entering the represent Bermuda this month. Miss Bermuda Contest was equally unique. Miss Bermuda 1974 has every potential of being Joyce explained that she still corresponds with her a good ambassador for Bermuda. We applaud her foraier roommate at the West Indies College which she ambitions and wish her every success in the realisation formerly attended. Prior to the contest, Joyce notes of her goals. that she wrote her friend telling her of the Miss Bermuda

What makes our tourists come back

a tourist need to come to Bermuda to know that he or How many times do you need to see that 'gal' to she is sold on the Island? know that she is special to you? How many times does Dino Flonard had only to come once and he knew that the coral reefs, the blue of the deep and the cour­ teous, friendly people here had won his heart.

Afr. & Mrs. Dino Flonard, friends of June Masters pose on the lawn durning their vacation here. Photos by T. Albuoy JULY 1974/FAME 32 Dino first came here in 1961 as Road Manager LOS COSEDORAS for the famous Chuck Jackson Revue. The show played at the 40 Thieves Club on Front Street for a week but Dino and the gang stayed on an extra few days to enjoy the Island. What's the big idea? A New Yorker, with the Over $10,000 contributed privilege of visiting just about any state in America or flying to the Continent, being so interested in tiny Bermuda, that he has been coming here almost every to charity year since his first trip. Dino says that, first of all he loves his adopted home at "Masterview". Tucked away in Smith's Parish, Dino said that he and the gang stayed there in 1961 and would not think of staying anywhere else ... "I LOS COSEDORAS, or "The Sewers", is a club just feel so at home there," he declared. that is probably most well-known to Bermudians for its annual Fashion Show — an event that has become a In fact, he has become such a regular visitor to must on most Bermudians' social calendar. Yet how Bermuda that he had to bring his wife here. She for many know that these fashionable ladies first got to­ the first time in 1971. Dino says: "Albertha is so gether some sixteen years ago to learn how to sew. crazy about Bermuda now that she wants to come here And how many know that as a charitable club these often too. This is Mrs. Flonard's second trip. They ladies have donated in the region of $10,000 to local have also brought along their teenage daughter. Donna charities. for her first taste of Bermuda life. Los Cosedoras was founded by Mrs. Norma Smith, What does the family do? Dino works for the the young Panamanian wife of an American Air Force United Parcel Service, in America. He is also the man stationed in Bermuda. The group was formed manager of a band called: THE JIMMY SMITH mainly for women desirous of learaing how to sew. TRIO (not the original band by that name); which Mrs. Smith encouraged a group of Bermudian women was formed some four years ago. to join the club, and they soon started meeting at each His wife, Albertha, has been an employee with other's homes. the New York Chemical Bank for the past eleven The club has always had a limited membership, years. She is now a Service Specialist there. Daughter brought about by the fact that meetings are held at the Donna is still in school but aspires to be a model. homes of members and therefore a large membership The Flonard family were here for a two-week stay is not possible. The main requirement for membership in June but they plan many more trips to the Island. is that members must be able to sew or willing to learn Their reasons: "The place is so clean; the people are SEWING FOR CHARITY so friendly; and most of all nobody has a hand out After a period of time, meeting together just to begging like so many other Islands that we have sew was not enough for the ladies; so in looking for visited." a meaning for their sewing, they decided to sew for Here is a challenge for us Bermudians. If we charity. They began modelling the garments they had can keep these kind of tourists coming here we can designed and made at meetings; and so Los Cosedoras feel more confident about our economy. as a charitable organisation had its beginnings. The major purpose of the club then became to raise money for charity; and to do so they set about holding various functions such as: teas, bake sales, pot- luck dinners, annual summer and winter dances, cocktail sips and an annual fashion show. FOUR SEASONS The Los Cosedoras has done much to help chari­ CHURCH STREET, HAMILTON ties over the years, and their hopes are to continue to do so even more abundantly in the future. Chari­ LUCK AND SUCCESS TO THE PUBLISHER table donations from the club have gone to help such OF organisations as the L.C.C.A., the Brangman Home, the Salvation Army Home for Girls, the Old Folks FAME MAGAZINE. Home, the Haven, The Hotel Catering College, St. George's Secondary School Choir, the Sunshine League, Shop for the latest up-to date fashions Furbert's Nursery, the Radiology Department of King and Edward VII Memorial Hospital and various other right-on fashions for Cup Match. charities too numerous to mention, as well as several private cases.

JULY 1974/FAME 33 In 1967, Los Cosedoras started a Scholarship Fund. Art is put together on fabric in a distinctly contem­ Students were sponsored for a two-year period at the porary design. The project is headed by Mr. Mark Berkeley Institute, including their uniforms. Since then Bethel, through whom the ladies of Los Cosedoras the Club has also extended its aid overseas to help were able to show Bermudians how fabulous this Bermudian students abroad who need financial material could look. assistance. Over the years Los Cosedoras has continued to In a unique diversion from their usual fashion grow strong despite its troubles and problems. .Such show, last year Los Cosedoras introduced the Design obstacles have given the members the determination Works of Bedford Stuyvesant to the Bermudian to go on and to work harder to make their donations audience. This new and different fabric had its be­ to the less fortunate greater each year. ginnings in Bedford Stuyvesant where Oassic African

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JULY 1974/FAME 34 1 MRS. CHARMITA HOWES of Cedar Hill, Warwick has been a mem­ ber of Los Cosedoras for one year. Here she models a dress made of light blue crepe featuring a flared skirt with a wrapped top and cap The writer's dilemma sieves. She tops off her gown with large white pearl earrings and a pearl necklace. By Calvin Shabazz 2 Mrs. DOROTHY MCNAIR SIMMONS. Rivier-a Estate. Southampton, has been a member of the club for 7 months. Her banlon outfit is a Many Bermudians possess a wealth of talent in multi-print trimed in pink Quiana with a halter back. many noteworthy areas; but, in general, they do not 3 MRS. MIGNON GORDON, North Shore, Pembroke, has been a receive the necessary support or encouragement that member of Los Cosedoras for two years. Here, she looks stunning in green crepe pajamas trimmed with a white satin collar and teamed would stimulate them into achieving meaningful success. with a matching white satin wrap jacket. Unmistakenly, it is often assumed and falsely stated 4 MRS. VERA COMMISSIONG, has been a member of the Los that some forms of talents rarely exist in Bermuda. Cosedoras for 12 years. In this photo she sports a halter-backed coatdress with a white collar and button-down front. One such ability which is viewed marginally is the ability to write effectively, to convey a message through 5 MRS. GLADYS BRAITHWAITE, Mount Hill, Pembroke, has been a member oJ Los Cosedoras for seven years. She is wearing a dress the written word with conciseness, or to delight the made of fabric from Barbados. It is an aqua metallic with the colours ears with word Rhythms. This ability is definitely a silver and gold predominating. This dress features an 'A' line skirt, long fitted sleeves with a low 'V neck and a back tie. familiar characteristic of the Bermudian manner, and is visible through the many descriptive conversations re­ 6 MRS. ELAINE RILEY, Spice HiU Road, Warwick, has been a mem ber of the Los Cosedoras for the past six years. Her multi-coloured lated daily. At a lower level it is evident even through polyester dress is of a deep orange, light orange, yellow and navy the junior writing contests held from time to time. olue. It calls for second looks with its two side splits and bordered on both sides and at the bottom with deep orange. Naturally some are more effective with words than 7 MRS. MERLE DILL, Cox's Hill. Pembroke, has been a member of others. Los Cosedoras for eight years. Here, she shows off a multi-coloured However, although this wonderful ability is plenti­ flower-print outfit The cotton material is from Barbados. The skirt has a split up one side with a halter top and jacket. ful in Bermuda, careers that employ this ability are not pursued, due to the lack of support given those 8 MISS SANDRA BUTTERFIELD, Cox's Hill, Pembroke, has been a Los Cosedoras member for eight years. She is modeling a Champagne who have tried to exploit their writing talents. This jersey evening dress, gathered at the neckline in front and back and is by no means the only reason, but it is certainly featuring spaghetti straps. The skirt is slightly flared a deterrent. 9 MRS. CYNTHIA NEARON, Cox's Hill, Pembroke has been a member Bermudians should be writing books about of Los Cosedoras for the past nine years. She is pictured in a long black imbossed chiffon dress with jewel neckline, long sleeves and Bermuda and for Bermudians. Bermudians can and feathered hemline. should launch into the interaational scene with regards 10 MRS. JANET NEARON, Cox's Hill. Pembroke, has been a member to writing. We must mention the fact that the beginner of Los Cosedoras for three months. She poses in a navy-blue polyes­ ter outfit with an 'A' line skirt and print bodice that crisscrosses in is neither good nor bad because of how widely he or the back. Its unique feature is a ring in the centre-back that holds it she is known, although the quality or acceptability of all together. writing is usually ba.sed on generally accepted standards. 11 MRS. BARBA RA LEE. Tills Hill. Hamilton, has been a member of Quite erroneously, the beginning author is expected Los Cosedoras for three months. She poses in a navy-blue polyester outfit with an 'A' line skirt and print bodice that crisscrosses in the to compete with Agatha Christie, James Baldwin, back. Its unique feature is a ring in the centre-back that holds it aU Jerome Bennett Jr., and other celebrated authors. This together. is not only nonsensical, but discouraging to the budding 12 MRS. SYBIL ROBINSON. Spanish Point. Pemb. oke. has put in author who is as naive in his or her new field as a nine years with Los Cosedoras. Here she is feminely attired in a soft pastel flowered cotton gown. Each flower and leaf is outlined with new-bora baby. glitter. The dress, made by Natalie Davis, weighs about 5 lbs. The other side of the coin is cost. In order for books or writings to bring rewards, they must be published. This unavoidable cost factor can be a very serious burden on the author, and the average Bermu­ dian does not have available funds to support high |INIIINIII^III^III^III^MIIINIII^III^IIiyillNiiiBiiiBiiim publishing expenses. Even a loan has to be repaid. So once again we see that the success or failure of the potential author depends on the support given eronica s by the community in which his work is pledged for acceptance. The volume of production depends largely Wedding Stationery Company upon what is afforded, and the selling success depends on local support. Printing is a very expensive cost, and a lack of support is heart-breaking. We must not lay wait in Representative P.O. Box 655 criticism while the potential author is swiped with the Bess Tyle Devonshire, Bermuda Wedding Stationery Co. Telephone 1-2922 two-edged sword yielding high cost and lack of support. Support local writers and share jointly in a community telllBIIIB'll^lll^lll^lll^lll^lll^lliaillHIIiaill^lll'^ll i success.

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