RE: Mausican sisters meet in Grenada and Montserrat

2019-FEB-22-0301Hrs
Hi Errol,
This is on a happier note.
Thank you for supplying this invisible ,strong chord that binds Mausicans together no matter where on  this earth we wander. Blessings to you today and always..
I was privileged to visit Elmer O Neal  Roberts our sister  of 64/66 from Grenada in Grenada this month. I leave on Sunday please God for Trinidad.
She has almost fully recovered from her terrible burns .
I met an energetic,independent ,determined , and cheerful woman who still has a challenge with her knees but is taking it in her stride! Thank God
In January 2019 I returned to Montserrat to get documentary evidence of my roots .....
My maternal grand parents were from  that beautiful land. There I met our sister  Pat Allum Ryan 63/65 vibrant and happy coping remarkably with her unnoticeable  health challenge.
I also discovered that  her husband Norman Ryan and I are related through my maternal  grand mother Sarah ( Herbert )Beach!
In one day I was able to obtain my grand parents birth certificates and marriage certificates.
Grand father  was born in 1888, grand mother 1889 and married in 1911
Try to imagine trying to get these documents in Trinidad and Tobago.  I say no more.
Love from Myrdith  ( Osborne )  Brumant 1964/ 1966.
Myrdith (Osborne) Brumant 66

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What a wonderful time we had at last Sunday's Mausica Carnival Brunch at the Aquatic Centre in Couva. Nice music, much to eat and most of all, great camaraderie.
Thanks to Carol Brown and team for organizing the get together.
Now on to the Cuba Reunion.
Gwendoline Williams 69

RE: Mausican Pioneer went missing

2019-FEB-21-1936Hrs
Greetings brothers and sisters .
I thought this was going to be a happy message, but alas it is tinged with sadness.
We never know how our last days will be. If we have good health thank God and try our best to maintain it. If, not try to fix it carefully and sensibly.
I came to visit Elmer Roberts, a  Mausican sister from 64/66, who has recovered from having 3rd degree burns to her left arm and leg and had to have skin grafts because she had a stroke and fell in a fire in her back yard a couple years ago. Today she walks independently,  cooks and does her house work generally without assistance.
Then  while here I learnt that  Alphonsus  Antoine aka Crotie  63/65 had Alzheimer's and went missing since Monday 18th February.
Today, 21st his body was found not far from his home. May he rest in peace.
This is all I have learnt from Elmer O'Neal Roberts in St Georges, Grenada..
Myrdith Osborne Brumant 64/66
Myrdith (Osborne) Brumant 66

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alive healthy and well

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS 2019-JAN-25

2019-FEB-03-0501Hrs

My Mausica brothers and sisters, clearly this is a season of "passages" or "transitions" euphemisms for death......us Mausicans coming to terms with the reality that despite the robustness of our spirits, we too, like our ancestors must ultimately commit to dust.....

But something did happen at that place that is infinitely larger than can easily be explained...something quite magical....there could only be 220 of us there at a time, on the original model.....except for the pioneering first year.....and what came out of there in terms of human spirit, from days when lecturers stood at lecturns...and try to explain and to reason....

We are finding out, as the greats pass on, that Mausica itself will not die....

They did teach us in choir that with death the soul will jump for joy....they taught us the importance of myth.....

as they lowered the Cuff, spirits moved....owl was hooting, dog was howling, star was pithching, uhm hmm......

I looked around and saw giants.....that the place had created.....out of Jepson's little Library....

I have been wondering though about the mythical character the Ray-Ray man Fideray, and the importance of myth in constructing legacy...some of us went to UWI, and other places.....but it is Mausica to which we look.....it is that place that remains the guiding star...

Sokapoo!

Scratchy

(Theodore Lewis)

Theodore Lewis 69

RE: Fw: REUNION 2019

2019-JAN-31-2113Hrs

Greetings and a Special Hello to the Mausican Family.

Please find below a report on the status of Reunion 2019.

At our get - together on Sunday 20th, the following decisions/recommendations were made:

(1) It is impractical at this time to continue negotiations for our planned cruise.

(2) For this year the cruise can be replaced with one of the following options:

     (a) Visit to St. Vincent - End of June/beginning July. This is to coincide with Vincy Mas.

     (b) Visit to Grenada - August 8th to August 15th. This time will coincide with Grenada  Carnival and return to Trinidad in time for CARIFESTA which starts on August 16th.

     (c) Visit to Cuba - Mid July.

You are kindly asked to indicate your preferred option by February 15, so that a final decision can be made at our "Carnival Brunch" on Sunday February 17th.  Everyone is invited to attend.

You can send your responses to: Howard Spencer at howieaw51@hotmail.com.

or Carol Brown at cambrown6@yahoo.com.

or Carlston Gray at carlstongray@yahoo.com. or twogray@optonline.net.

Regards,

Howard Spencer 74

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS 2019-JAN-18

2019-JAN-18-0859Hrs

Thanks Rodney for continually promoting family values over the years. It was a joy read about Auntie Vida.

Like Errol, you have kept the blog going reminding us in do many ways the privilege and joy of being Musicians.

We continue to give thanks to God for farsighted leadership of Harry Jo, Mrs. Cuffie,  Mr. William's (Fitzie), Mr Maundy, Ms. June Joseph. Ms. Roopchand, Matron and so, so many others. We the graduates have truly been blessed.

Again, Rodney, many thanks for keeping the Mausican flame burning brightly.

Blessings

Gwendoline Peter-Williams 1967/1969

RE: POST CHRISTMAS , PRE CARNIVAL LIME

2019-JAN-17-2117Hrs

Mausicans,

Remember our get together on Sunday 20th January, this Sunday, at the Aquatic Centre, Balmain, Couva from 2.00pm.

Come and share some ideas as to what we can do in July.

Ladies bring a dish, men drinks.

Lets do it as only Mausicans can.

Howard

P.S. Carlston in Tobago already.

Howard Spencer 74

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS 2019-JAN-11

2019-JAN-13-0041Hrs

Scratchie I thoroughly agree with the sentiments expressed.How fortunate we were o have had such dedicated teachers to teach us to be effective teachers.They indeed shaped our world.Now and again I get in touch with our music teacher June Joseph.As far as I’m aware she is still going strong and teaching  music if you please.

Shirley Hyacinth-Wilson

1967/69 How the years fly.

Shirley Hyacinth-Wilson 69

RE: Ms.Hordatt's Celebration

2019-JAN-05-1433Hrs

Hello Errol,

Happy to report that I attended Ms. Hordatt's  hundredth birthday celebrations and happier to report that Mausica was well represented.  I am sure all who attended would agree that it was indeed a wonderfully memorable occasion.

There were lots of photographers there and I suspect some will share their pictorial memories on this medium as I have chosen to do.

Blessings and love to all.,

joy!!!

Joy Valdez 74

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My best memories of the assembly performances are Eulalie Henry with her rendition of Claire de Lune, Joan Kidd's Summertime and Lord Coughee (Desmond Waite's) ukulele. Don't remember what Desmond did but I remember the little ukulele

Bernice Stephens 65

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS 2019-JAN-04

2019-JAN-04-0537Hrs

On Evelyn Hordatt's century, I offer this remembrance, which I should say I had the opportunity to recall in her presence at a gathering we had about six years ago at a hotel somewhere in Maraval/Cascade. She remembered in delight, and called on me to repeat before all the Mausicans gathered. The setting was demonstration teaching in the auditorium at the college. And of course a class of children from D'Abadie were there, and she, the greatest Early Childhood Educator ever, was the Teacher of record.

The lesson was how do people call fowls.

Now for those Mausicans who did not grow up with fowls in the yard (people like Rodney Foster), this might need some interpretation. Otherwise it could be mis-interpreted as some fowl-naming ceremony. What Miss Hordatt was after here was for the children to express the various ways in which they heard people call their fowls at feeding time. Now in Marabella where I grew up I had yard fowls, and one way in which I called  them when I had corn for them was to say out loud Tee, Tee, Tee, Tee! And that brought them in. I had other sounds I could make, one sort of like a black bird chirp.

One child in the class said that the way her/his mother called fowls was to shout out "All you eh want?". And that brought them in. Remember that for demonstration lessons,we students were upstairs on the  the library balcony looking on at this below. Miss Hordatt lost it with this rather original call, and laughed uncontrollably.

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While on this question of Demonstration Teaching let me add a remembrance here of Lance Lougheide as Teacher of record. And Mr. Lougheide's lesson for these children of D' Abadie was on why a torch was the roadside traffic signal used to indicate to drivers that they were in the vicinity of a school, and should slow down.And in the course of this lesson he explained to these children that the origin of the flame was Greek mythology, and that Prometheus was the Greek god of fire, and that the flame was associated with knowledge and learning, hence the roadside torch near to schools.

These Mausica lecturers were not ordinary.

Theodore Lewis (67-69)

Scratchy.

Theodore Lewis 69

RE: Greetings

2019-JAN-03-2224Hrs

Greetings, Blessings and Best Wishes to all for the New Year 2019.

I also bring greetings from our fellow Mausican and friend, Ainsley Belille, who is presently hospitalized at the Brampton Civic Hospital, Ontario. Terry Walker and I visited with him for a couple of hours last Friday, Dec. 28. Felix Edinborough joined us by video call and brought well needed smiles to Ainsley’s face with his Pierrot styled remarks. Our friend Ainsley is not well. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers.

I would also like to extend deepest condolences to the family of my friend Elmo and our dear Ma Cuffie. May they RIP.

Conrad Thomas a.k.a Tom.

Conrad Thomas 65

RE: Thank you

2019-JAN-03-1932Hrs

Dear Errol,

Thank you for the wonderful initiative of the Mausica Blog which keeps us connected to one another. It is ubuntu in action.

We have shed tears together on the loss of our loved ones from the Mausica Family and have also been moved to commiserate with those who have mourned the loss of  their family members. We have shared wonderful, pleasurable memories of the Mausica experience and have celebrated one another 's successes.

I have had many occasions for self-reflection this year and have had an amazing journey, that has brought home to me that we are not in control of all that happens to us. Earlier this year, I suffered a great deal of physical pain. At one point I was hobbling about on crutches and travelling from USA to France and Italy against doctor's advice, but with the reservation that if I must, that I do not travel alone. It is because of Mausica experience that I have done the work of in my own little way, like so many of you, that earned me the national award and because of my Mausica training I can stand as an independent senator and remember those early morning assemblies that helped to hone our debating skills.

This last week, I have had so many memories flooding back of my Mausica days and our special lecturers. I remember Mr. Dukhan and his preoccupation with Harribance. I recall Beryl Wood saying, " I am only one Wood." We dared not say, 'Miss Woods.' The Cuff saying: "A change is as good as a rest," and my not understanding then, but now, remembering and understanding,  when I spent Christmas with my daughter in Florida,this year, and while working hard in her kitchen, after having left all the books and papers behind, and yet feeling refreshed in a new place. I recall Miss Roopchand telling us, "My name is Constance Roopchand, but I am called Fanny. I am divorced." I recall going to her home, which was then near UWI entrance,  to pass the time before I attended a late class and her assuaging my hunger with Crix, that never tasted so good. I recall Mr. Maundy's smile and June Joseph's sense of style in dressing, Mr. Lougheide's enthusiasm and Miss Hordatt's gentle ways and Mr. Brown telling me how disappointed he was in me when I played a heated round-bottom flask and put a pillow in my butt and wined down the place. Ah Mausica! Thank you for the memories and for encouraging us to continue "moulding a nation through service".

Happy New Year to you all.

Hazel Thompson-Ahye 70

RE: LIVING The Legacy

2019-JAN-03-0017Hrs

My Fellow Mausicans,

Here is an idea for us in " Living The Legacy " and also "Leaving A Legacy".

Recently at Holy Cross Episcopal Church in Decatur, GA , a  " The Holy Cross Tree of Life" was unveiled in memory of one of its members who was a longtime benefactor and who had left a substantial monetary gift to the church.

I immediately thought of our beloved MTC and how fitting it would be to plant "Trees of Life" in memory of all the visionaries and the students who fulfilled the dreams of Dr. Eric Williams, Harry Joseph, Daphne Pilgrim Cuffie , Fitz James Williams. Hamlyn Dukhan, Beryl Woods,  Linda Edwards,  Ms. Hordatt and so many others.

For example St Mary's Anglican Church, in Tacarigua, Valsayn Tearchers College, NAPA and SAPA and NALIS all have ample wall space to plant such trees to memorialize  those visionaries. Donors will  water and fertilize the roots with their monetary gifts. Green leaves of varying sizes will create forests to fund our dreams.

Who will manage the money?

Let's sit down and talk. Work out the details just as the founders of MTC debated and fought many a battle to make our campus a reality. We have the will. We will find a way. Let's make 2019 a year of focused action.

Mr. Williams words still haunt me ."You  do it."

We must do it.  If we are to leave a legacy; then we have to live the legacy.

Our graduates who are all over the world can plant "Trees Of Life" wherever they are.

As usual,

Rodney Foster, 66-68

Atlanta, GA

Rodney Foster 68

RE: Ms Evelyn Hordatt

2019-JAN-01-1454Hrs

Dearest Errol,

A very Happy New Year to you and to all my fellow Mausicans. I wish you all,  every good and perfect gift that comes from our Heavenly Father above. Thanks again Errol for all that you do for our Mausican family.

I recently became aware that there will be a thanksgiving service for Ms. Evelyn Hordatt, on 04 January 2019, in celebration of her hundredth birthday. I do not have all the details, but I thought that I should share this short piece I wrote about her, based on my personal memories, in 2013 when we  hoped to publish a history of Mausica Teachers' College.

I attach it.

Many blessings,

much love,

joy!!!

"Ms. Evelyn Hordatt

I cannot think of anyone meeting this lovely lady for the first time and not having warm feelings towards her. Her petite size, her welcoming smile, her energetic personality all give testimony to the gentle and compassionate soul that she is. We all loved Miss Evelyn Hordatt and very quickly we made her family. Even some of the males on campus referred to her as “Auntie”, in our conversations about her; they still do.

I remember choosing her as confidant when I suffered the confusion characteristic of “Separation Syndrome” when I first entered Mausica. I spoke. She listened attentively. She understood. Compassion was what I felt and I was able to move on. Years later, I discovered that she has shared her gift of compassion with numerous others who like me choose her as confidant.

Ms Hordatt was our “Infant Methods” tutor. We now refer to it as Early Childhood Educator. After our Teaching Practice sessions, we would recount tales of our experiences to her.  One of the tales that has been told a number of times is one in which my fellow Mausican had very firmly and very loudly put out a disruptive student who had been loitering in the classroom during the recess period. Ms Hordatt was shocked to hear of the method used. She looked sweetly at the teacher trainee and calling her by name she gently said, “Now, how much better it would have been if you had put a surprised look on your face and asked, ‘Are we supposed to be here?’”

My fellow Mausican did not give in; she replied in a tone filled with indignation, “Miss Hordatt, I know them children and no amount of ‘Are we supposed to be here?’ not getting them to leave any classroom.” We all laughed at the dramatic way in which this was done. Miss Hordatt laughed with us and gently told her after the laughter had subsided, “At least you would have tried.”

I also remember another teacher trainee relating how she had remembered Miss Hordatt’s advice when one of her young charges started using obscene language in the classroom. She had used the surprised look and had gently told the child, “You shouldn’t be using words like those, do you hear Mummy using words like those?”

The student promptly replied, “Yes Miss, my mummy does cuss plenty.” Miss, however, was well prepared and quietly asked, “Do you hear Miss using words like that?” The student got quiet and hung her head. “Well,” said the teacher, do like Miss and don’t use those words.

I know that Miss Hordatt has made a valuable contribution to the Girl Guides’ Association at a national level in our country. When my daughters were children and attended national Girl Guides’ and Brownies’ activities, I would often see her there. The last time I saw her was at Holy Saviour’s Anglican Church where she is a member and one known for living her faith. She was also known for her steadfastness in praying for young people at the church. Miss Hordatt had just celebrated her ninetieth birthday. I was delighted to see this charming lady. She greeted me as warmly as ever, smiling and happy to see me and to hear that we had shared the Mausica experience.

Joy A, Valdez"

Joy Valdez 74

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS 2018-DEC-28

2018-DEC-30-1516Hrs

To all Mausicans in the 63 -65 groups (and 64-66) Do you remember the morning assembly performances with Harry Joe ?Well which students’ performance do you remember and would classify as out standing ...well my picks are Aifred Wafe ...Spanish Eyes and Habib Jahoor ...skit on a play named “Beni”.....do you agree or you may have your own choices l....lets hear ....thanks

On Fri, 28 Dec 2018 at 10:06 AM, Dennis Ramlal wrote:

Thank you all for your inspiring messages and sentiments...I too want to wish the Mausican family a happy and productive new year and to say thanks to Errol for the great job

God bless you all

Dennis Ramlal 64-66

RE: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS 2018-DEC-28

2018-DEC-29-1651Hrs

I wish to join my fellow Mausicans in thanking Errol for the incredible job he has been doing over the years in keeping the channel of communication open among us Mausicans. This blog has proven to be a powerful tool in bringing us closer - reconnecting old friends and reviving our common memories of our ‘good ole Mausica days’.  Many of us feel that our two years at Mausica were among the best years of our lives as we came into our own - being exposed to so many new experiences by Harry Joe, The Cuff & Mr Williams.  (May they all rest in peace)

As we approach the new year, I wish us all God’s richest blessings, chief among them being vibrant health.  May all your bucket list wishes be fulfilled.  May you be happy. May you be joyous.  May you laugh a lot and dance!!

Warm Regards

Irmin Lewis Mckenzie 65-67

RE: How wonderful to hear that Lady Evelyn Hordatt will be a centenarian on Jan 4. She is the last of the grand old guard and I am happy to hear that she is still with us. I remember her gentleness her ladylike grace her absolute absence of filibuster. She had a calm and soothing manner that was quite different from some other staff members. I shall light

2018-DEC-29-1402Hrs

a candle of thanksgiving for her life and witness on that day. God bless her and all those of the Mausica Chorus now home who will sing happy birthday to her from the other side.

Blessings to all who would attend the service and greet her on this auspicious day

Happy New Year to all.

A note on the closing of Mausica. Those who educate have to be willing to relinquish control over their students. UWISTA understood this that is why it’s forging ahead

The little minions in the Ministry of Education did not. What a tragedy!

Linda E. Edwards (Romain 67-69)

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

2018-DEC-28-2209Hrs

Special hello to Ronnie Wilson, Mausica's baby face. I remember him well as he sat in the same spot everyday, like most of us. Greetings, my friend. Happy New Year to all Mausicans especially the "Pioneers"  63 - 65.

Bernice Stephens 65

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS 2018-DEC-28

2018-DEC-28-1039Hrs

So sorry to hear of the passing of Mrs. Cuffy, a true educator and the one who probably had the final say in choosing me for MTC, an experience I will always cherish. I am so happy to know that Mrs. Hordatt who evaluated me in TP has made it to 100yrs. So sorry to hear of the passing of the other Mausicans, I am now retired after 20 yrs in T&T and 22 yrs in Toronto. Best wishes to all for a great 2019 and hope you had a great festive season as well.

Randolph Karamath

Toronto

Randolph Karamath 74

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS 2018-DEC-28

2018-DEC-28-0906Hrs

Thank you all for your inspiring messages and sentiments...I too want to wish the Mausican family a happy and productive new year and to say thanks to Errol for the great job

God bless you all

Dennis Ramlal 64-66

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS 2018-DEC-28

2018-DEC-28-0530Hrs
Blessings and thanks for this Blog.  Any news of Arlene Massiah?
Lily Walker 67

RE: A Joyful Christmas

2018-DEC-27-0140Hrs

My Fellow Mausicans,

I had a very joyful Christmas. I hope you did too.

First, on Christmas morning, a divine spirit led me to find Joy Valdez' book of poems. I had been searching for it for about a month.  It's inspirational, well written and illustrated.

If you have read  "It's Yours- My Gift of Poetry", read it again. If you haven't, get a copy today.

Next, I called Mervyn Sandy, my Havenite Brother. In the afternoon, I met Tony Lewis, ah fella from Point Fortin who living quite in Australia. Ah say, "Yuh know, meh pardnah, Kent Rennie?"

"Yes, man. Mr. Rennie teach me in Junior Sec."

Ah call de Rennies. Sister Bernice answer. She always cheerful. We exchange greetings, ole talk and laugh.  Then ah gang ah fellas arrive.  Bernice shout out, "Kentie. Rodney on de line."  (Yuh hear sweet name. Since 1966}

Me and Gizmo blag fuh ah while. Den ah pass de phone tuh Tony. More surprises. Dey talk

an den Gizmo tell him he know two of de moppers who just arrive. More ole talk and laughter, Dat lime was great

Ah even call Calypso Rose and she talk wit we. She is ah real TNT Queen.

Later in de  evening, ah call meh Havenite roommate, Carlsbury .His Mom batting like Lara; 103.

So long for now. All the best in 2019. Let's continue "Living The Legacy".

As usual,

Rodney Foster 66-68

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS 2018-DEC-21

2018-DEC-26-1801Hrs

I trust that all Mausicans are enjoying the season.

Thanks Errol for the incredible work that you continue to do.

The 100th birthday Thanksgiving service for Ms Evelyn Hordatt ( Infant Methods lecturer ) will take place at Holy Saviour Anglican Church in Curepe on Friday 4th January 2019 at 5pm. Fr Steve West will conduct the celebration.

Looking forward to seeing as many of you as can make it.

Angela Jarvis 73

Re : Mausica Weekly Emails Dec 25 2018

2018-DEC-25-1739Hrs

Hello Mausicans,

Today I should be wishing Merry Christmas to All, but going through my emails, I came across the Mausica Blog and sadly found that some of my most cherished friends at Mausica had passed away without my hearing : Fitzie, Dudley and now Mrs Cuffie and Elmo. I'm sure I have missed the news of many more, but I'm really saddened to hear of their passing and it brings back all the fond memories of my days at Mausica and their contribution to making Mausica great.

I had unfortunately lost touch with the Mausica Blog and Alumni Events since I left New York and it was good to hear from all the contributors today, with whom I spent many happy times in the past. Great to find the Blog still going strong, thanks to my former Hostel mate, Errol and to all who help to keep it alive.

I'm still Manager with American Airlines, but now at its Head Office in Dallas, Texas (a backslider from the noble profession) and will try to keep in touch from here on.

Ron Wilson

Pioneer Student 1963-1965

Lecturer 1971-75

Ronald Wilson 65

RE: Evelyn Hordatt

2018-DEC-24-1322Hrs

Fellow Mausicans,

She will complete her innings of 100 runs (years) on January 4, 2019. Yes, our very own Evelyn Hordatt will be celebrating that grand birthday when she will attain CENTENARIAN status.

An invitation is being extended to all Mausicans and friends to attend a THANKSGIVING SERVICE to be held in her honour at the HOLY SAVIOUR ANGLICAN CHURCH, Curepe, on January 4, 2019, beginning at 5.00pm.

Another year is coming to a close and so I take this opportunity to wish all a Holy Christmas and a Healthy New Year.

I wish to send special thanks to all who contributed articles during the year and to Errol for keeping us connected.

Blessings

Clare Creese-Woodley 72

RE: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS 2018-DEC-21

2018-DEC-23-1848Hrs

I am taking this opportunity to extend warm greetings to my Mausica family . May this be a truly joyous time of year and best wishes for the new year. Special thanks to Errol for keeping us in touch with one another. Keep up the exceptional service you provide to all of us. We are forever grateful.

Marina Ramsankar 66

RE: Mausica

2018-DEC-22-1105Hrs

For decades now I have been saying that the biggest mistake made in education in the latter part of the 20th century, was the closing down of Mausica Teachers College.

I want to express my condolences to the families of THE CUFF and Elmo.

I was there from 1969 to 1971. There was a sports meeting between the training colleges during that time in south. Mausica won, and I approached her, saying that Mausica is going to make a victory lap around the field and we wanted her to lead us in the lap holding the trophy. She lead us in the lap, and what surprised me was that she did it maintaining the speed that she started with up to the end.

Her body is no longer with us, but her values, thoughts and commitment to education, remains with us and every student the we have influenced over our careers.

A LIFE WELL LIVED.

Garth Nicholas 71

RE: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS 2018-DEC-21

2018-DEC-22-0953Hrs

Greetings. As one of the last Mausicians, I can easily relate to the sentiments expressed by the earlier Mausicians. Mrs. D. Cufffie and her staff ensured that the M.T.C. remained true to its name up to the last.

Vincent Booker (1977 – 1979)

RE: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILy 2018-DEC-14

2018-DEC-20-2003Hrs

I am deeply saddened by the news of Elmo’s  death I always though of him as one of the leaders in our group. He will be sorely missed. . Sincere condolences to his  family.

Marina Ramsankar 66

RE: Big Brother ELMO

2018-DEC-20-0116Hrs

My Fellow Mausicans,

Sincere condolences to the immediate and extended  family of my Big Brother Elmo.

Elmo was part of that group of Mausican folksong singers that revolutionized folksong singing in the Caribbean. My brother from Morvant coulda real  sing and act. He was "Sweetman Doray.". He and Kay Cyrus were the greatest.

I remember travelling with him from Brooklyn to Long Island  to attend Michael Dudley Dixon's funeral.  Elmo and Bertie Fraser played their guitars. Mausicans cried and sang. It was another unforgettable Mausican experience.

Thanks for the memories Brother Elmo. It was a pleasure meeting you. Rest in peace.

Rodney Foster 66-68.

RE: MAUSICA

2018-DEC-20-0047Hrs

My Fellow Mausicans,,

My experience at Mausica Teachers College was  most significant in shaping who I am today. I believe that many of us will agree that we were blessed and will be thankful forever.

On Thursday, November, 8th, 2018, I visited Mrs. Cuffie at the Gordon's Home. As usual, I sang for her, I held her hand and  sang  some of her favorite songs: Itaname, Boca Chimes, Zeela and others. I felt as though I was bidding farewell to one of my dearest friends and mentors. The Captain was "putting she ashore".

Mrs. Cuffie's movements acknowledged my presence. She knew I was there. At Mausica, she would inquire about my "Granny" like if she had met her in person.  My grandmother called her "De lady from de college." Their spirits had connected somehow. Mrs. Cuffie sang "If I Can Help Somebody" at my grandmother's funeral. A  voice had instructed me to call Mrs. Cuffie at about 6:00 am the very day of the funeral.

Scratchy, I too shed tears of joy and thanksgiving at her "Departure".  According to Maya Anelou, what a "Phenomenal  Woman". I look forward to going to church at St Mary's Anglican Church in Tacarigua, on  my next visit to Sweet TNT. Four of my saints are buried there now: my stepfather, Ivan George, my mother, Frances George, Mr. Fitzjames

Williams and now my dear friend , Daphne Pilgrim Cuffie.

Am I blessed or wat?

As usual,

Rodney Foster 66-68.

Re: A Bit of Nostalgia

2018-DEC-17-2108Hrs

Note the year Government Teachers' College opened its doors.  WOW!!! Triple WOW!!!!

Maria

Anna Maria Mora 70

RE: A Bit of Nostalgia

2018-DEC-17-2106Hrs

Dear Mausicans,

When I was transferred to UTT  Valsayn Teachers' College, I walked along the corridor on the southern side of the Auditorium and as I normally do, I read everything I find "readable." Lo and behold the attached was, and still is on the wall. Everyday I cannot miss it when I pass by . Nostalgia floods my senses almost every day.  Please find attached. HIstory is embedded in a wall.

Maria Mora

Anna Maria Mora 70

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS 2018-DEC-14

2018-DEC-17-1840Hrs

Thank you for maintaining this blog.   Condolences to the family of Mrs Cuffie and also to the family of Elmo Phillip.

Lily Walker 67

RE: Mrs. Cuffie

2018-DEC-17-0451Hrs

She was a lady in every sense of the word. She was caring and selfless. I must repeat what I submitted a few months ago when during an earthquake she risked her own life by coming out of her house and telling us to stay inside because it was dangerous to be outside. But what I remember most about her is how she dealt with you when you asked for assistance with your academic work. She didn't just give you solutions. She would engage you in discussions on the subject even to the point where you felt it was a waste of time and before you knew it the answer was staring you in your face. She was a thinker and encouraged us to be the same. May she rest in peace!

Pearl Yvonne Mulrain 69

RE: Joining Mausica weekly blog

2018-DEC-15-2304Hrs

Hi Errol I am happy to join the blog again but sad to hear of the passing of dear Mrs Cuffy and my classmate Elmo Phillip . I extend my sincerest condolences to their families

My wish for all Mausicans to have a Trini Christmas at home or abroad

A bright and prosperous 2919

Dennis Ramlal (1964-65)

RE: Rejoining the Mausica blog

2018-DEC-15-2245Hrs

Hi Errol ....It nice to express my feelings of joy to be back on the blog but it is very sad to read of the passing of our dear Mrs Daphne Cuffy and my class mate Elmo Phillip....I personally convey my condolences to the families of both .I would also like to subscribe to the blog and contribute to the weekly e mails my email is ....dennisramlal1@gmail.com.

I would like to take this opportunity to wish you Errol and your family a very bright and prosperous new year and a Trini Christmas to all Mauscans at home or abroad ....Best of luck for 2019 with God.s blessing

Dennis Ramlal (1964-65)

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS 2018-DEC-14

2018-DEC-15-1917Hrs

Re-Cuffie & Elmo:

It is in the integrative restoration of understanding and application of the lost that we appreciate their contributions to the MTC family .My deepest condolences to the families.

Dr. Cliff Bertrand.

Former MTC Lecturer.

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS 2018-DEC-14

2018-DEC-14-2148Hrs

R.I.P Mrs.D Cuffie, a true educator and beautiful soul. I will always remember the words of her opening Christmas address to the student body of 1973;

" Christmas is for giving as it is for forgiving" that message has always stayed  with me. She was indeed one of a kind.

Peter Brewster 75

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS 2018-DEC-14

2018-DEC-14-1658Hrs

Love and best wishes to all!  Still cannot wrap my head over the fact that Elmo is now gone, but at the same time happy to be reacquainted, at this time and as a result of this blog, with the names of people, so special and precious to me, from the time we lived as a family at Mausica Teachers' College.  It's one of the silver linings, I guess, as we share our memories & our collected grief,& one that Mrs Cuffie & Emo Phillip would delight in knowing.  God Bless!!!

Joy Marshall - Barnes, '64 - 66.

Oh, and Finbar Ryan many thanks for the "Mausica 12 Days of Christmas."

Joycelyn Marshall-Barnes 66

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS 2018-DEC-07

2018-DEC-12-0649Hrs

Dear All:

This is to inform you that Elmore Phillip died on Saturday December 8th and will be buried on Wednesday December 12th. The funeral will take place at 10 am at the St Dominic's RC Church, Lady Young Ave, Morvant. Burial will take place at the Tunapuna Public Cemetery.

Regards

Lennox Austin (64-66)

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS 2018-NOV-30

2018-DEC-11-1640Hrs

Thank you, Errol for maintaining this blog.  It appears that I must have missed this entry for some reason.  And, only became aware of both Mrs. Cuffie's passing as well as now Elmo's as a result of a phone call I received from my sister this past Saturday.  As with every Mausican, I concur with all the plaudits of this amazing, awesome, wh, together with Mr. Williams, became that singularly awesome duo, that changed all our lives forever.   They left an enormous legacy for each of us to continue in the lives we would go on to affect.

I am not on my computer/cell phone as often as I probably should.  I must make an improved effort to be more diligent in that regard.

As for Elmo, I'm grieving the sudden loss of my friend!  Ever since Elmo had gotten my telephone # he would keep in touch with me from time to time,  over the years, especially on Christmas Eve without fail, when just about midnight as I, with my son, when he was younger, was setting the table for breakfast the next morning, while  listening  to the midnight Mass from Rome, the phone would ring.  It was Elmo on the other end.

The last time he had made one of his random calls from Trinidad, I had insisted on a telephone no. so that I could keep in touch with him.  When I had gotten around to trying the no. I was unsuccessful, and didn't quite know how to establish contact.

For those who knew Elmo Phillip, as I did, I was always impressed with his intellect, his voracity for knowledge and his depth of same.  He was very accomplished in a variety of academia, most notably, as I recall Mathematics & Spanish.  He was always upbeat, no matter how difficult a time he might be experiencing.  Always with a laugh in his voice, always seeking to know how the other person was doing.  And, just basked in being a Mausican,  loving & caring about everyone of us he knew.  I am smiling as I recall, a phone call from him was never remiss from him interspersing the conversation with, "I still love you,"  despite my consistent admonitions.  ?

I have, and will continue to miss this very special friend.  Still cannot believe he's gone.  I am hoping to get information on his funeral, and as well,  to be able to do something, perhaps send flowers.  I appreciate any assistance in getting that information.

I am so sorry to know that Elmo had suffered so much.  But so glad that his pain & discomforts are no longer.  May he rest in peace!

God Bless!!!

Joycelyn Marshall-Barnes 66

Re: Condolences

2018-DEC-11-1401Hrs

May Divine Light shine on Dean Daphne Cuffie and may her soul find eternal peace. Amen. Mrs Cuffie embraced what she was called to do with tenacity and gumption. She was certainly a force to be reckoned with. Thanks to all who were able to pay their last respects in person. 

To the family and dear friends of Elmo Phillip, former '64-'66 classmate, my deepest sympathy and prayers are with you. 

Eternal rest grant unto Elmo, O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon him.
Amen

Quote: “Heaven may be won, not by the sword, not by human wisdom, but by Faith, Love, and Good Works.” 

Peace and goodwill,

Bernadette Pierre 66

RE: Elmo

2018-DEC-10-1440Hrs

Elmo's funeral: Wednesday December 12th, 10.30am at the St Dominic's R,C. Church, Morvant and thence to the Tunapuna Public Cemetery.

Blessings

Felix Edinborough 65

RE: Elmo

2018-DEC-10-1259Hrs
Hi Errol,
Elmo Passed around 4:20 am on Saturday last.
may his soul rest in peace.
Gregory Wallace 67

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS 2018-DEC-07

2018-DEC-08-0719Hrs

Good morning guys,

It is with a great deal of sadness that I have to advise you that Elmo Phillip has just died.May his soul rest in peace.

Regards

Austin Warner 65

Re: Fwd: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS 2018-DEC-07

2018-DEC-07-1514Hrs

She was a great educator, leader and treated everyone fairly and with great respect...

Blessings to her family.

Anand G

77-79

anand g

Anand Gogar 79

Re: Fwd: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS 2018-DEC-07

2018-DEC-07-0351Hrs

What an indelible mark Mrs. Cuffie made in this world. She once commented on an essay I wrote, "never sacrifice clarity for brevity". From that moment I didn't. The statement opened my eyes to the great tenets of excellent essay writing. I am sure she did something small or big to each person she groomed. She mentored her students with motherly care. May God provide comfort to her family and receive her into His loving arms.

Bernice Stephens 65

RE: Fwd: Hot house Nov. 28/18

2018-DEC-06-0849Hrs

Here we are celebrating the end of another year of friendship at the HOT HOUSE in Toronto.

Kay, Florence Irma, Errol, Yvonne, Magnell, Tanya (Brenda's daughter), Tanisha (Penny's daughter), Penny, James (Irma's son-in-law), Brenda, Hayden (Irma's son), Barbara, Gerry, Eunice (Gerry's wife)

We wish you all a merry Christmas, happy new year, continued great friendships and best of health always.

Thank you MAUSICA.

Brenda

"and this too will pass"

Brenda Alexander 65

RE: tribute

2018-DEC-04-1908Hrs

Hi Mausicans,

Attached is the tribute that I gave at Mrs. Cuffie's funeral. Unfortunately because of circumstances I was asked only the night before.

I was very happy, however, to see Mausica well represented. The majority of the congregation was Mausica.

Blessings

Felix

"TRIBUTE TO MS. DAPHNE CUFFIE

I was asked to say a few words of tribute to the departed Mrs. Daphne Cuffie, and I want to stress the word ‘few.’ I however have found this very difficult not because of the length of time allotted to me, but because my knowledge of Mrs. Cuffie is somewhat limited, as I first met her when I was a student at Mausica  Teachers College so I know little or nothing of her earlier years, which I know would have been very important in forming her into what she eventually became. I nevertheless will share what I know of her in the time that I got to know her. Others who knew her better will give you more information.

Normally when we get to know people we notice that of aspect of their character that stands out most prominently and it is this that we would use to describe them. So we may describe one person as generous, another as domineering, someone as vindictive and yet another as friendly. What I found stood out most for me when I got to know Mrs. Cuffie in Mausica was her heart. Not just that she was hearty but she was what I would call ‘all heart.’ She loved to help.

What do I mean by this?  She impressed me as someone who put all her heart into whatever she did, whether it was work or play. I thought too that this attribute could not have been developed overnight but had to be nurtured from her very childhood. Thus what I am saying about Mrs. Cuffie from my encounter with her in Mausica can, I am surely confident, be applied to her entire life.

She worked tirelessly day and night to make sure she was giving her best. Students of Mausica can give many examples of what Mrs. Cuffie did to help them in their work. Hers was not an eight hour working day but she tried to use up as much as possible of her allotted twenty-four hours in helping others. Students know that I am not exaggerating when I say that after class when they were comfortably ensconced in their rooms at the hostel Mrs. Cuffie would appear, not to check on their behavior, but to offer assistance to those in need.

She had an eye for the weak. In other words she was able to identify the student who was having problems with their studies, and had difficulty understanding an area of the massive curriculum and she would offer help. She was so present in our lives that you would at times hear the expression, “O gosh, she cyah go home and sleep.” Her intention was not to be a bother, but to help and she did help many. I am sure that this distinguishing feature of her character was present from her early years and continued throughout her life.

It was the same Mrs. Cuffie when it came to the Mausica choir. Her enthusiasm was again evident at rehearsals where she taught, composed and conducted all to the benefit of her students. Her passion in conducting was such that on one occasion when conducting the choir on stage at Queen’s Hall, her extreme energy caused a degree of embarrassment, for her fervent body motions caused her skirt to begin a downward motion to the ground. She never noticed this and continued energetically to the end of the song.

The purpose of the foregoing anecdote was not just to evoke some humour but especially to give an example of how she put her heart into everything she did, whether curricula or extra-curricula.

Students and others who knew can share many more examples of this person who was so full of heart in everything she did. We do not now have the time to hear them all for she has to be buried today.

When describing people like Mrs. Cuffie we are tempted to use the cliché, “they don’t make them like that anymore.” I do not think that such a description does justice to her. I rather say that such people are rare and seldom made. They are shining examples in any age and are few and far between.

When people like Mrs. Cuffie depart this earth we often say that we have lost a good person. I say now what I said of another Mausica staff member Mr. Williams: We do not lose such people. They have given us so much that it is now up to us to invest the treasures that they have bequeathed to us. Mrs. Cuffie will remain in our memory, which is a power of the soul, and so as her body journeys away from the earth, may what she has done for us, her spirit, her soul, remain with us and may she enjoy everlasting happiness."

Felix Edinborough 65

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS 2018-NOV-30

2018-DEC-02-1850Hrs

As you may know by now Mrs. Cuffie was buried on Saturday and from the information I got the funeral was arranged principally by Mausicans. Mausica was also very well represented in the congregation. It was a true Mausica funeral.

I went to see Elmo on Sunday at the Palliative Care Centre at Caura. He was lying in his bed quietly and not communicating. However whenever I called his name he responded with a light raise of the eyebrows. When I mentioned my name several times he gave a slight smile and when I was about to leave I asked him if he was ok and he gave a slight nod. It is obvious that he is hearing but he is unable to respond.

On my way out I asked that nurse about his condition and all she would tell me is that he is the same since he entered. We need to pray for him.

Felix Edinborough 65

RE: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS 2018-NOV-30

2018-DEC-01-0915Hrs
R.I.P Mrs. D. Cuffy.. A progressive educator who was way ahead of her time, even now.
Vincent Booker (1977 – 1979)

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS 2018-NOV-23

2018-NOV-30-1750Hrs

Elmo is very very ill. He's at the Palliative Care Centre at the Caura Hospital. He is suffering from amnesia, cancer and a tumor in his brain. Let extend to him our collective prayers

Jack Warner 65

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS 2018-NOV-30

2018-NOV-30-1323Hrs

Mrs. Cuffie was unique. She was relentless in her pursuit of excellence and wanted everyone around her to succeed. She was very demanding but dedicated to her students.

Because of the dedication of Mrs. Cuffie and Mr. Williams, the choir became one of the best in Trinidad and Tobago.

I remember her coming to the hostel (I was ill) and teaching me the Hallelujah chorus (in my bed) for an upcoming concert. We have lost a giant and I am grateful that among other things she taught me the meaning of commitment. I send love and prayers to her family, friends and the Mausica family.

Elmo was my acting partner for the folk songs" Sweetman Doh Ray" and "Is a long long time" I send positive energy out to him, and I hope that he is at peace and his pain is being managed. I lift him up in prayer.

Let us all remember to love (accept, respect and appreciate) one another.

Kay Thomas Cyrus (64-66)

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

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

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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

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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.

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Congratulations to all musicians.
Vincent Booker (1977 – 1979)

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

Ronald Richardson 64-66