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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1963-12-12, Page 8 .0011,1t * Santa's Coining Saturday, Dec. 21 2 5 pan- Kids Bring Mom For A Bag of Candy BETTY'S MARKET PHONE 235-1913 134 MAIN ST. EXETER VICIPME11011.1111.111101111.0, Fresh Killed! Choice Quality! Locally Raised! Our creamy egg nog a wonderful old- time Christmas treat, y So rich, so de- licious . „ our egg nog is sim- ply grand any way you serve it. Phone 235-1313 Exeter Free Delivery please Santa . a BERNINA . just once in a lifetime give a girl her heart's desire, make it a BERNINA Christmas, Think how clever I could be if only I owned a beautiful, fully-automatic BERNINA '64. I could sew my own dresses, embroider, make buttonholes, mend and darn, The NEW BERNINA is really fully automatic, everything but everything is built-in ... no discs to change no tension to adjust_--- just sew! And, Santa they start at only $109 N Lifetime Guarantee — Choice of Cabinets Page Times-Advec to, Pecember 12, 196$ See the world There's new attraction to nursing to ailment the tradi- tiorpl Florence Nightingale spi- rit of devotion and service. If nursing scheols Used enlistment posters, they migbtentice more RIOS with the slogan: "Beeeirle an RN and see the world!" Eleanor liodgins, Centralia, hap just returned from Ber- muda, where she spent 10 Months in a psychiatric hospi., tal, After the Christmas holi- day; she'll join the staff of a university hospital in New York city. Some of her nursing friends, she reports, are serving in hos- pitals on the continent. "There seems to be a demand for nurses in many parts of the world," says Eleanor. A graduate of Victoria Hos- pital School of Nursing and of SHP}IS, Eleanor is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Kenneth Hod- gins, Centralia. Besides nur- sing at Bermuda, she did some part-time modelling for the tourist agency there (see pic- ture below). At the T-A's request, she writes of her .impressions of the famous British island in the Atlantic. BY MISS ELEANOR HODCINS Bermuda--Paradise I s 1 e-- title of one of the beautiful calypso favorites, best de- scribes this enchanting, pictur- esque, clean, easy-going island. My fellow passengers and I treatment), I was paid in. Bermudian ster- ling—one pound is valued at appro4irnately $2,80. Th e r were no income tax deductions, Instead there was a food tax. This in addition to import costs (almost all food is imported). Drought food bills to a ridiculeus sum. Rent was also expensive,.. There was never a dull Mo- ment in leisure time, sun,. bathing, swimming, waterski- - Please turn to page ii were tourists who had become ill on ship efirpUte or while holt- daying on the island, Patients were treated with drugs, seda- tives., some psycho-therapy (talking) and electro-convulsive therapy (a mild type of shock peered excitedly out of the win- dows 19 glimpse the reef forma, tions and ,gorgeous 1;414 And. green .hues of the crystal clear water as we came for a landing on this island.. We were thrilled to step otf the airplane last aantiery into .a palely spriegelike breeze, .daz- ging sunshine and floral, scented a. contrast to the blustery snowstorm we. had left in Toronto just two and. a half hours before. After meeting my friend she and her friend took roe tithe longest way. round" to her apartment so that I might see some of the island, The country* side was vividly alive with green grass, various palm trees and hedges of hibiscus and oleander that lined the roads, Poinsettias bloomed extravagantly. All of the homes, whether modest or mansions, were fresh pastel shades of pink, green and blue, The white roofs were con- structed of coral ((shingles" in such a fashion that the rain water was collected in the eave- troughs to run off into the water catch. To appreciate the '74 degree temperature we shoved back the convertible top of the yolks- wagen. We drove English-style on the left hand side of the road. The 20 mph speed seemed fast enough as we twisted around the curves of the narrow road, up- hill and down. Coral walls on both sides appeared to he too andc e ,ra are everyday Qs, The only Industry is the Lilt perfume factory, the sole mane ufgetarer of Pasetob Flower perfume, A TOURIST AFSORT In essence, Bermuda is a tourist resort, Some of the at- tractions the tourists visit are the beautiful Botanical QarciertS, Crystal: C tav4s, Clravinntl Aquarium, s Hole, the town ofSt,. georgeS where the historic Fort Catherines, is located, gthh)s Hill Lighthouse, one of the few made of iron, built in 1846 to guide ships through the reefs is a tourist must, Movie stars often visit the island, One of them, who main* tains a luxurious home there, is Bing Crosby. I enjoyed every moment of my 10-months as a Bermudian. My work in the psychiatric hos- pital was fascinating. This 240-bed hospital was one of tweinHamilton (the other was a larger General Hospital) and was nearly always well-filled, The nurses were English, Cana- dian and American, There were also nursing attendants whose only training was from expere ience. A number of patients Nursing and basking in the sun in her leisure time, Miss Eleanor Hodgins, daughter of Mr1 and Mrs. Ken Hodgins, Centralia, spent 10 months in Hamilton, Bermuda. She enjoyed the f r e qu ent musical jam sessions using the morroccos, which she holds in her hand, as one type of music makers. T-A photo. close for comfort, We travelled' the scenic Harbor Road which wound around liamiltottligrher„ S.ailtca.ts were anchored, in. groups and many yachts were moored for winter repairs. My first of six residences during my 10-Months in later, muda was an apartment On* necteti with the Riddell's Bay yacht Club. The bay at our back door sheltered many '4 sunfish" ---a Small type of sailboat, I learned much about kler* =Oa that night as we gat by the blazing fireplace (There is no central, heating in the island), Sunday I. had a short lesson on riding a mobylette (a light motor bike) and the regulations of the road. This gave me the opportw! nity to explore the island at my leisure, It didn't take long to become familiar with the .95* mile stretch of land. PEOPLE OF BERMUDA The population consists of about every nationality, The colored natives are neat, well- dressed, friendly and carefree. They have an accent all their own, pleasing to hear, although sometimes difficult to under- stand. "Jes two blocks down de road", "Gotta make 7" and ((knock-off 5" are colloquial expressions, the latter refer- ring to their work schedule. The relaxed atmosphere of the island is a joy to experience. No one is ever in a hurry. The people always have time to be homes house two or three re- lated families, A STRATEGIC POST Bermuda is one of the earliest Anglo-Saxon communities in the Western world. British coloni- zation dates from 1609 whenSir George Somers' shipwrecked crew landed nearby and made the area their headquarters while building two small vessels in which to continue their jour- ney to Jamestown, Virginia. For two centuries until Ham- ilton became the capital in 1812, St. Georges, located at one end of the island, was the seat of government, the social and business centre. 'risen, arid in later years, great events of world history left their mark on this seaport town for Ber- muda, since the earliest disco- very by the Spanish, has been a major strategic outpost. The old British army base is now lying in disuse. But the American air force base at one extreme of the island and the American navy base at the other, play an important role in guarding the surrounding way ters and observing the Cuban situation. The capital city, Hamilton, is located approximately in the middle of the island and is the centre of activity, The shops boast Of fine quality EngliSh crystal, china, lingerie, Italian shoes, Irish linens, cashmere sweaters, doeskin gloves, Ber- mudian cedar prodects Amite* wood furniture. Each Monday the Queen of Bermuda docks in the harbor. Her tourists fill the streets, shops, dining rooms and night clubs. Many other large ships from England, France, Spain and Canada anchor there from tline to time, The huge Spanish sailboat that entered in full sail was a sight never forget. Another exciting ship was a Russian warship, The Russians proved most hospitable to the several American navy officers and reporters whom they al- lowed on board. They gave the group a guided tour in Russian and passed out powerful vodka cocktails. The island is divided into par i she s. Although the total length is only 26 miles with the slow speed limit it takes a good two hours to cover it. The transportation situation -is interesting. It has just been within the past five years that cars have been used. There are many rules to restrict their number. Licensing and owner- ship are purposely costly and difficult to achieve. Only new cars of a small make, may be brought onto the island. Bus service is poor, while surrey-topped taxi-cabs are expensive. Their motor bikes and scooters are the common mode of traffic. I loved the sen- sation of riding my mobylette with the wind in my hair. The English bobbies aided by radar strictly enforce the speed limit. Even with all their precautions skull fractures, broken limbs friendly. On returning to the mainland one can't help but gasp at the hustle and bustle and wonder what is being gained by it, The white Bermudians are usually of B r it ish descent. These are the business and pro- fessional men, the governing power and the well-to-do. The recent Portugese immigrants are employed in manual labor. They are more economical than machinery on the small farm. Vienese, French and Ger- mans are employed in the hotels and dining rooms. Agreat num- ber of Canadians and Americans reside as I did--to work and holiday for an indefinite period of time. Segregation of negr o and white presents no problem. The children play and attend school together. Mixed dating in the older group is common. Colored Bermudians have a rather loose set of morals. There is no stigma whatsoever regarding illegitimate children. The father rarely accepts any responsibility while the girl simply goes home long enough to have her baby.. She then con- tinues life as before while grandmother baby sits. It is not unusual to have several children in this fashion. This plus the high rate of rent, is probably the reason that most Bermudian in a nursing uniform! kA;tit;?groNtzlit.ti*Siqkz-sv.tr4VAVirt(c*Avgt.t*ti**M4:6*V4iteAvrAlqterqXtggA CHRISTMAS TURKEYS Ducks and Chickens HAIRDRESSING PERMS., SETS, CUTS and COLOR MARJORIE DILKES Fink's Meat Market Have plenty on hand fcr holiday entertaining 469 William St. Phone 235-1'744 Hurondale Dairy PHONE HENSALL 2'7 e.retto.erefeereeteege.eveg-meWNOJNat-V:Wieebefeeeeeee.Neteeeexg g. ats you'll wear most, this winter An added feature to her nursing adventure in Bermuda was some part-time modelling Eleanor liodgins did for the government tourist bureau there. Above, with a guide and another model, she poses In historic Fort St. Catherines for a picture which hung in the island airport to publicize the attraction. The fort was established in the 1600's in the quaint town of St. Georges, which was the capital city of the island until 1812, when the seat of government was transferred to Hamilton. They're ready for a busy season ... car coats styled for smartness, in warm fabrics for cold weather comfort. r Local lodge hears official 20% OFF Dress Coats 20% OFF For Christmas. Our extensive stock includes . poinsettia, cyclamen, aza- lea, potted mums, mixed pans, large range of cut flowers. Order holly and mistletoe early to avoid disappointment. We wire flowers all over the world! See our selection of artificial table arrangements. BERNINA ,"The easiest machine to operate made in Switzerland!" IRWIN'S Dinney Furniture Phone 235 ,000 ExOtet Phone 215-01/3 Exeter REDO S FLORIST Phone 2354603 Exeter Assembly President Mrs. Matilda McDonald, Port Wil- liam, paid her official visit to Pride of Huron Rebekah Lodge last Wednesday evening, Seaforth Lodge were gueets and performed the opening and closing exercises. Other of- ficial guests included Past As- sembly President Mrs, Eula London; MP of Lon. doh district, Mrs, Albert Bar- ker and DDP of the lace]. dis- trict, Mrs, Athos Osbaldeston, Ooderich, The Assembly President's project it to equip a chapel at Barrie Heine for the Aged. Pride of Huron donated $26 for this project. A re-dedication of the new officers fore 1064 was condudt- ed, The Rebekah Christmas party Will be held at the next Meeting,- Dedembe,.,48, with each nierri - bet brinki1ng a SO dent gift. tat Lady On tins: filsn4 t Sorrie rentleirian going to Offer the a seat?" Strigi (shYly): " willing' to tit akeatontribiltiom"