RE: Fwd: Mausica Blog

2018-NOV-30-1023Hrs
May Mrs. Cuffie Rest In Peace. Her work here is done. Her legacy lives on.
Linda E. Edwards (Romain 67-69)

Re: Fwd: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS 2018-NOV-30

2018-NOV-30-0813Hrs
Expect to be among the massive turnout at tomorrow's funeral.
Peter O'Neil 71

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS 2018-NOV-30

2018-NOV-30-0735Hrs

To the life of a complex lady, of whose intellect we benefited .....

The Lyrics of Cardinal John Newman, made relevant on a patch of earth called "Mausica"

Lead, kindly Light, amid th’ encircling gloom,

Lead Thou me on;

The night is dark, and I am far from home,

Lead Thou me on;

Keep Thou my feet; I do not ask to see

The distant scene; one step enough for me.

I was not ever thus, nor prayed that Thou

Shouldst lead me on;

I loved to choose and see my path, but now

Lead Thou me on;

I loved the garish day, and spite of fears,

Pride ruled my will; remember not past years.

So long Thy pow’r has blest me, sure it still

Wilt lead me on,

O’er moor and fen, o’er crag and torrent, till

The night is gone,

And with the morn those angel faces smile,

Which I have loved long since, and lost awhile.

There was also the lyrics of some ancestor unknown

Is a long time gyul dat I ent see you

Come leh me hold yuh hand......

or

Go down to Scarborough find um find um

Go down to Scarborough

Go down to Scarborough find um find um

Bring back mih covalet here.....

........................

Words cannot do it.....I cant find words to say thank you to Miss Cuffie.

Scratchie

Theodore Lewis 69

RE: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS 2018-NOV-23

2018-NOV-29-1814Hrs

Has anyone heard that Ma Cuffie has passed away and the funeral is this Saturday at 12:00noon at St Mary's Tacarigua? Is this fake news?

Lawrence Holder 77

RE: The Cuff

2018-NOV-29-1329Hrs

Hi Errol,

I just got the news (about 30 minutes ago) that the funeral service for Mrs. Cuffie will take place on Saturday December 1st around noon, at the same church where Mr Williams' service was held.

More than likely you got the news already.

regards,

Gregory Wallace 65 - 67

RE: Condolence

2018-NOV-29-0015Hrs

Members of our group are saddened by the passing of Mrs. Cuffie.  We all were beneficiaries of her commitment to Mausica.  As the first Dean of female students, she encouraged us to uphold strict moral values and to do nothing to sully the name of our college.  Along with Mr. Williams, she coached the choir up to national prominence.

"The Cuff" as some of us referred to her, will always be remembered by every Mausican.

As we mourn her passing and extend condolences to her family, we say Farewell dear teacher.

Brenda Alexander 65

RE: Photo from Arthur Small

2018-NOV-27-2046Hrs

Arthur Small 65

RE: Elmo

2018-NOV-27-0444Hrs

I got a message this morning that Elmo is not doing well. He is being ravaged by cancer and is now warded at Caura Hospital. He needs our prayers.

Finbar Ryan 70-72

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS 2018-NOV-23

2018-NOV-26-0647Hrs

There must be a way in which information about our brother Elmo can be gotten without the sort of speculation we are seeing. Someone from his year group maybe, who is close could probably get an update that is under the control of those close to him. Maybe someone could go to see him. We should await something of this order and cease the speculative queries.

Theodore Lewis

(Scratchy).

Theodore Lewis 69

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS 2018-NOV-23

2018-NOV-25-2124Hrs
Thanks Errol for keeping the blog alive.
Maureen Taylor-Ryan (1969 -1971)

Re: Fwd: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS 2018-NOV-23

2018-NOV-23-1700Hrs

I was able to contact a relative of Elmo Phillip, who confirmed that he is seriously ill. He is suffering from several complications including dementia and  cancer. He is being taken care of at a home in Morvant. We need to keep him in our prayers.

Maureen Warner 65

Re: Fwd: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS 2018-NOV-16

2018-NOV-17-0803Hrs
I am also interested in the said information.
Murchison Sylvester 66

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS 2018-NOV-16

2018-NOV-16-2258Hrs

Brother Errol,

I cannot stop saying " Thank you "  for this wonderful  job you do to keep us connected. May God continue to bless, strengthen and guide you always

Do you know what is wrong with Elmo?  I am hearing nothing specific on the grape vine.

He was in my year. 64--66.

I am not in Trinidad yet.

Will there be a Reunion  in 2019? What are the plans?

I have not been in touch for a while  so I take this opportunity  to say CONGRATULATIONS  to all  my bothers and sisters  who have continued to  lift up the name of Mausica  by their various achievements  in services to  Humanity and have been recognised  for it.  We give God praise !!,

My  condolence to all who have reached the chapter when they had to say  goodbye to loved ones.  Glad to know Mausicans  still rally  and  support each other during  these  sad times.

. May we continue  on this Love sharing road wherever  we are  in this world.

Gods blessings from  Myrdith  Osborne  Brumant. Year 64   --66

Myrdith (Osborne) Brumant 66

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS 2018-NOV-09

2018-NOV-11-1546Hrs

Dear All,

I hear not so good news about Elmo.I am not sure what is his circumstances. Can someone update me?

Arthurjoe

Arthur Joseph 72

RE: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS 2018-NOV-02

2018-NOV-06-1750Hrs

I am so sorry to hear about Elmo. Thanks for letting us know, We will certainly remember him in our prayers.

Marina (Leung Woo) Ramsankar 66

RE: Elmo Phillip 64- 66

2018-OCT-31-1820Hrs

I heard it from a close family friend that Elmo's health has not been good for quite some time. I am asking my fellow Mausicans to remember him in your prayers.

Gregory Wallace 66

RE: Sunday October 28/18

2018-OCT-30-1141Hrs

"What a Lovely Way to Spend an Evening!"

Kay sang this song (she remembered all the words) in honour of Felix, who visited Toronto.  The group included June, Kay, Brenda W., Florence, Barbara, Errol, Yvonne, Brenda A. and Felix.

Barbara hosted the get together and it was laugh fuh so!  So many memories and revelations.

We thanked Mausica for bringing such remarkable people together.

Brenda

"and this too will pass"

Brenda Alexander-Perez 65

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS 2018-OCT-19

2018-OCT-25-0604Hrs

Congratulations to our very beloved Mausicans who continue to keep the flag flying of our much revered

institution Mausica Teachers' College. Congratulations on receiving our National Awards.

Particular recognition is extended to Dr. Efebo whom I have had the close up opportunity of seeing him raise the country's profile in the following areas:

Arts and Culture -

I recall sitting in awe as I listened to Efebo and Winston Bongos Williams deconstruct the lyrical content and equally the music of our now deceased calypso ICON Mighty Shadow (Dr. Winston Bailey)

Then there was Efebo's pioneering work in contributing to CARIFIESTA becoming the resilient regional artistic endeavour that it is today. Remember the Rum Shop innovation set up at the Queens Park Savannah in Port of Spain. And also his tireless strengthening the Best Village format.

Public Sector Reform.

As Permanent Sectetory, Dr. Efebo led the thrust to have important legislation on Arts and Culture brought to fruition.

High Commissioner to Cuba

Many Trinidad and Tobago medical students in Cuba still talk about the active support from His Excellence during their course of study in that country.

Scratchy has already listed the contribution of Ronald and Hazel.

Once more, congratulations to our three worthy awardees.

MTC: the brainchild of the first Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, Dr. Eric Williams

Gwen Williams (1967 - 1969)

RE: Tutorials

2018-OCT-12-1155Hrs

Rodney ; If I don't toot the horn there will be no music!

Ebo belonged to whose Tutorial?

"Remember when"you could not ?Whose group you found comfort in?

Thanks for "Remembering when"!

cliff b

Clif Bertrand Lecturer

RE: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS 2018-OCT-12

2018-OCT-12-0855Hrs

Congratulations to all Mausicans (sorry for the error)

Vincent Booker 79

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS 2018-OCT-12

2018-OCT-12-0633Hrs

The people who got that award are the finest.

Sister Hazel is a force. Communicating with the public always on social issues. Big lawyer. Efebo is an allrounder, serving from Better Village days, going back to Mausica the village and bringing national focus to them in best village competitions, winning everything. Man served in Cuba.  And was goal keeper in my first year.

It is true that he and his room-mate Hospie (tragically deceased) tied me up on a chair in their room in Haven one time, upside down, for no reason, but that is a private matter that should not disqualify a man from getting an award...but people should know that he did that...and of course Ronald my fellow metal work teacher at st.Augustine senior sec has been a leader in the scout movement in the region for decades....the finest teacher....and pioneered A-Levels in technical subjects. A fine man.

We have other greats if they want.....Gwen, Maria, Happy....

This thing Rodney have bout people living on his street has to stop.....how many people could live on one street legal? ...there was an election one time and 1000 people in San Juan had the same address....although I am not accusing him of that......he claim the Solid Seven man as coming from his street in San Juan, but Solid was from La Brea....and how is that going to be reconciled...if a man from San Juan, how he could start a band in La Brea....

Scratchy

Theodore Lewis 69

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS 2018-OCT-12

2018-OCT-12-0613Hrs

My dear Fellow-Mausicans,

Thank you all for your congratulatory messages received privately, through Face book and in the blog. They are greatly appreciated.  The motto of Mausica, "Moulding a Nation Through Service" is ever present in my heart and mind and guides my actions, and I am sure those also of many, many other Mausicans, serving our national community and deserving of national awards.

Interestingly, at the cocktail reception, which followed the award ceremony, the Minster of Education told the PM that he was in Mausica with me and the PM raised his concern about teacher education, wondering what could be done to improve the present system. Perhaps, Mausicans can mount a forum which could come up with practical solutions.

God bless you all and thanks again.

Warm regards,

Hazel Thompson-Ahye ( 1968-70)

RE: "No hay Mojito sin Angostura"

2018-OCT-04-0422Hrs

My Fellow Mausicans,

When I called Efebo to congratulate him on receiving his latest award, little did I know that we would end up speaking a little Spanish. It started when I mentioned that his Grandee brother, Alan Simpson, had served sorrel mojito at "The Men Who Know They Cook" event.

Cubans love Mojito.

My wife, Marjorie, made the sorrel for Alan.She is the best.

While Efebo was the ambassador in Cuba, the bartender informed him that he couldn't fill his request for a mojito because he had no Angostura Bitters. As a well- trained Mausican, Efebo conducted a History lesson on the origin of Angostura Bitters.(Do your own research.) Efebo had lots of gift baskets containing rum and Bitters at the office of the TNT Embassy. His driver sped back to the office and returned to the bar with an ample supply.

Mojitos started flowing again. There is no Mojito without Angostura Bitters!.

Sincere congratulations also to Hazel Thompson-Ahye and Ronnie Richardson, my Ninth Street, Barataria Brother.

Aye, Scratchie, yuh could do ah fact check on dat!

As usual,

Rodney Foster. 66-68

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS 2018-SEP-28

2018-OCT-03-0013Hrs

Heartiest Congratulations are extended to Lester Efebo Wilkinson of the Class of 1966 -1968.

Congratulations are also extended to Hazel Thompson-Ahye and Ronald Richardson.. You all have made us feel proud of the National Recognition granted to you for your excellent service to our country.

May you continue to shine and excel

Blessings

Dr. Merle Baker - 1966-1968

Re: Fwd: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS 2018-SEP-28

2018-SEP-29-1637Hrs

Congratulations to my dear friends Efebo Wilkinson,Ronald Richardson,and Hazel Thompson-Ahye on your recent t preferment. You have done Mausicans proud.

Erlene Benjamin 67-69.

RE: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS 2018-SEP-28

2018-SEP-28-1011Hrs

Congratulations

Congratulations to all musicians.

Vincent Booker (1977 – 1979)

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS 2018-SEP-28

2018-SEP-28-0904Hrs

Thanks Irmin and others for your kind words. Congratulations to fellow recipients Hazel and Efebo.

Ronald Richardson 64-66