The Miami times., 1952-06-28
VACATIONING in NASSAU
Nassau, Bahamas


in year. multiply that by Is and you have some idea OF
the position in which find myself since my visit to the
city of Nassau 1887 Think aso that this city only
55 minute flight from Miami.
went by Pan American plane with party of ex-
cusiens sponsored by Norhs Travel Bureau of Miami
Two planes made the trip The number making the visit
somewhat disappointing to Nassauvlans.
Nevertheless those who made the visit enjoyed it.
There quite number of people at the airport
During the afternoon the Travel Bureau took us on
conducted tour of the city stopping at the market place.
Ft Charlotte F Fncaste Queens Staircase water tower
and other places of interest.
From the water tower Nassau presents beautiful
sight The royal poncana in full bloom and ADDS
much to the appearance of the city.
In the evening the Summer Junkanoo parade spon-
sered by the Development Board took place Thousands
of spectators lined the sidewalks and watched them
march dance to the music of drums horns and cow
bells. colorfu celebration lasting four hours
looked on for two hours
Impersonation costumes included sunfower, peacock,
pond top tree frnged suits, mermads, cathedral Red
Cross paraso lady Bahaman products Montagu hotel,
etc First prize of $84 went to Ormond Maynard giant
with balloons on his hat. Second to Emanuel Role,
cock. sunflower creation took third prize.
On Saturday afternoon Mr.. and Mrs Roland Dona-
than took me for a ride around the island.
worshipped on Sunday at st. Matthews Church.
vice was the preacher large congregation present
was happy meet FIR Knowles for the first time in S3
years.
given for by the Cherio Club of Wesley Church. Mr.
Charles Weir president.
The celebration of Corpus Christi June Is, big
event in Nassau Appropriate services during Sunday and
in the afternoon street of the Blessed Sacrament
by Anglican and Roman Catholic congregations
On Monday afternoon joined a fishing party as
guest of Mr. Uric Ferguson who owns very comfortable
and modern fishing craft must admit it was the most
thrilling of my fishing experiences In about two and half
hours landed IL tunas and barracuda and lost H. AS
usual they were of the bigger Chas North
nephew who likes fishing almost much as I do, had
three i'm the boat before had strike, but wound up
with six tunas to his five and did tease him!
On Wednesday visited the Nassau Guardian, the
Peoples Voice and the Nassau Tribune The Guardian and
the Tribune moderny equipped. At the present time
they wagng editorial some proposed civic
Improvement.
The Carver Garden Club Miss Emerald Nicols, pres
ident entertained for Mr. Ger Major Society Editor of
the Amsterdam News and the Editor Of the Miami Times
Held at the seafron home of DR.. and Mrs. G. S. Worre
it was very enjoyable affair.
Thursday 80 am. Mass at St. Margaret's Church.
Dinner at Mother Frances Butler founder of Nassaus
Mothers Club Spent the evening with the Percy Aburys
at their beautiful home in Sears addition Other guests
were Mr.. Charles Weir and Mr.. c. H. Reeves.
Dropped in at the Thompson and Bros, Rev. Charles
Thompson, Prop, who is now manufacturing Dynamite
Bleach" Market and Vessey streets He business
is progressing nicely.
Mass at ST. Georges Church, Sears addition.
Friday afternoon guest of Mr.. and Mrs Anthony
Smith and party at western bathing beach
Saturday luncheon guest of ArchdeacOn and
Mrs. Knowles at st. Matthews rectory.
Entertained by my neice, Miss Cynthia Davies.
Sunday 715-11 Am. st. Matthews. Dinner guest of
my neice Mrs. Kenneth Rogers Sightseeing during the
afternoon Preached at St. Agnes church. Canon Milton
Cooper pastor, on Sunday evening.
Monday morning visited some old friends Dinner
guest of Attorney and Mrs Maxwell Thompson.
Visited Mortimers~ Candy factory and several other
business places. Mr.. Mortimer employs 28 people.
Called His Excellency the Governor, Major Gen
eral Robert Arthur Ross Neville CBE RN (Ret and had