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Our romantic Bermuda vacation...

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Bermuda Department of TourismGlobal House, 43 Church Street Tel 441 292 0023 Fax 441 292 7537Hamilton HM 12 Bermuda www.bermudatourism.com

Dear Visitor, On behalf of the Government and the people of Bermuda I am thrilled to welcome all of our visitors to our Island paradise.

With breathtaking pink-sand beaches, iridescent turquoise waters and friendly people, our tropical retreat will seduce your senses and bring new meaning to the word “vacation”.

However, Bermuda is more than just beautiful beaches and great scenery, we are also an island with a thriving culture, a rich history and an abundance of activities to keep you entertained during your stay.

Over the years we have been very fortunate to host some internationally recognised events – the Bermuda Music Festival, the Newport Bermuda Yacht Race, the Argo Group Gold Cup, the World Rugby Classic, and the PGA Grand Slam of Golf.

During your stay, I encourage you to take in all that our Island has to offer. In addition to visiting our historical attractions or soaking up some fun on our pink sand beaches, I hope you have an opportunity to enjoy some of our premier shopping establishments, play a little golf, visit one of our renowned spas, or spend an evening in one of our many fine restaurants.

However you choose to enjoy your Bermuda vacation, I am certain you will have a memorable experience.

Once again, it is my pleasure to welcome you to Bermuda. I trust you will have a wonderful stay, and we look forward to welcoming you back to our shores very soon.

Sincerely,

The Hon. Patrice K. Minors, JP, MPMinister of Business Development and Tourism

Bermuda Department of TourismGlobal House, 43 Church Street Tel 441 292 0023 Fax 441 292 7537Hamilton HM 12 Bermuda www.bermudatourism.com

Dear Visitor, On behalf of the Government and the people of Bermuda I am thrilled to welcome all of our visitors to our Island paradise.

With breathtaking pink-sand beaches, iridescent turquoise waters and friendly people, our tropical retreat will seduce your senses and bring new meaning to the word “vacation”.

However, Bermuda is more than just beautiful beaches and great scenery, we are also an island with a thriving culture, a rich history and an abundance of activities to keep you entertained during your stay.

Over the years we have been very fortunate to host some internationally recognised events – the Bermuda Music Festival, the Newport Bermuda Yacht Race, the Argo Group Gold Cup, the World Rugby Classic, and the PGA Grand Slam of Golf.

During your stay, I encourage you to take in all that our Island has to offer. In addition to visiting our historical attractions or soaking up some fun on our pink sand beaches, I hope you have an opportunity to enjoy some of our premier shopping establishments, play a little golf, visit one of our renowned spas, or spend an evening in one of our many fine restaurants.

However you choose to enjoy your Bermuda vacation, I am certain you will have a memorable experience.

Once again, it is my pleasure to welcome you to Bermuda. I trust you will have a wonderful stay, and we look forward to welcoming you back to our shores very soon.

Sincerely,

The Hon. Patrice K. Minors, JP, MPMinister of Business Development and Tourism

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Contents…

CONTACT US…Our website, www.thisweek.bm will provide you with additional information about Bermuda. In addition to events, attractions, dining, the arts and sports we are in the process of developing additional sections.Merchants advertising in This Week can be contacted directly by e-mail, post, telephone or facsimile. In the event that you are unable to find an advertiser’s complete address, contact us by e-mail and we will forward your request.DISCLAIMERWe have made every effort to ensure the information in this publication is as accurate as possible at press time. We apologise for any inconsistencies or inaccuracies. Kindly advise the Editor of any changes in schedules, times, dates or names.

© 2011 This Week in BermudaReproduction of any part of this book without written permission is forbidden

The Team . . .Publisher: Bermuda Directories LimitedGeneral Manager: Horst Augustinovic e: netlink@cwbda.bmProduction: Peter Marsh e: peter@bermudadirectory.com Candice Pitcher e: candice@thisweek.bmMarketing Director Scott Hill e: scott@thisweek.bm c: 441-531-TWIB (8942)Accounts: Equilla Rawlins e: quill@bermudadirectory.comPrinters: Kirwood Printing, Wilmington, MA, USA Design & Concept: Scott Hill / Peter MarshPhotography Scott HillWriters: Roger Crombie, Scott Hill, Charles Zuill, Horst Augustinovic, Barry Cohen,

Candice Pitcher, Greg Stenzel, Dr. Edward Cecil HarrisStyle Editors: Scott Hill, Horst Augustinovic Offices Address: 13 Addendum Lane, Pembroke HM 07Mailing: P.O. Box HM 937, Hamilton HM DX, BermudaTelephone: 441-295-1189Fax: 441-295-3445E-mail: info@thisweekinbermuda.bmWeb: www.thisweek.bm

On the Cover: The Bermuda Bluebird (Sialia sialis) Photo by: Scott Hill

Fold Out Maps . . . City of Hamilton .......................................................... after 48 Map of Bermuda ........................................................... after 64

Message from the Minister of Tourism ................................. 4Essentials .................................................................................. 8Calendar of Events ................................................................10In the Arts ..............................................................................23Herritage Matters ..................................................................30Do You Know ........................................................................32Shopping ................................................................................34Business ..................................................................................48Golf .........................................................................................49Dockyard to St. George’s .......................................................51Your Table is Ready ................................................................ 65What’s Cooking Bermuda ....................................................82This Weekend in Bermuda ...................................................84

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Essentials...We have compiled some important information, telephone numbers and contacts which could be of use to our visitors. If you have comments or suggestions, please contact netlink@cwbda.bm or call 295-1189

In an EMErgEnCy…Ambulance, Fire, Police & Marine Rescue: ................................................911Emergency Services KEMH Hospital ..........................................................................236-2345 KEMH Emergency Dept: ...........................................................239-2009Police Stations Central ..........................................................................................295-0011 Somerset .......................................................................................234-1010 Southside......................................................................................293-2222Health & Medical Services Bermuda Allergy & Asthma Relief Centre ..............................292-9258 Alcoholics Anonymous ..............................................................297-0965 Bermuda Diabetes Association .......................................................... 292-1595* Bermuda Red Cross ....................................................................236-8253* If you have Diabetes and have left your supplies at home, you can call the Diabetes Centre at King Edward VII Hospital. 239-2027 for assistance.

aIrlInEsBermuda is served by major airlines with daily flights from New York, Toronto, Boston, Philadelphia and Atlanta. The following are telephone contact numbers: Air Canada – Flight information: ..............................................293-1777 American Airlines – Flight information: ...................................293-1556 British Airways – Airport Customer Service: ...........................293-1944 Continental Airlines – Flight information: ..............................293-3092 Delta Air Lines Flight information: ..........................................293-1024 Jet Blue Tel: ...................................................................................293-3754 U.S. Airways – Flight information: ............................................293-3073 USA3000 – All information: ......................................... 1-877-872-3000

CrEDIT & DEBIT CarD EMErgEnCy TElEPHOnE nUMBErs

BANK OF BERMUDA LIMITED/HSBC Lost/Stolen EasyLink or Credit Cards: During Business Hours: 299-5518 Lost/Stolen Credit Cards Outside Business Hours: 1 (800) 556-LOSTBUTTERFIELD BANK Report lost or stolen credit cards (9:00am – 5:00pm) – 299-3800 or call collect 1-402-222-3600CAPITAL G MasterCard: 1-812-647-9794 Visa: 1-800-336-8472

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CUlTUral EVEnTs..................................................................10

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gOOD FrIDay KITE FlyIng April 22 is a Public Holiday! Get together your supplies and make your kites - it’s is almost time to FLY!

Safe kite flying locations:Lagoon Park, Ireland Island South Somerset Long Bay, Somerset Fort Scaur Park, Somerset West Whale Bay, Southampton Church Bay, Southampton South Shore Beaches and Parks Spanish Point Park, Pembroke Admiralty Park, Pembroke Bernard Park, Pembroke Palmetto Park, Devonshire Penhurst Park, Smith’s Devonshire Bay, Devonshire Spittal Pond, Smith’s Watch Hill Park, Smith’s John Smith’s Bay, Smith’s Coney Island, Hamilton Parish Rocky Hill Park, St. George’s Ferry Point, St. George’s Tobacco Bay, St. George’s Alexandra Battery, St. George’s Gunner Bay, St. George’s Great Head Park, St. George’s Astwood Cove Park, Warwick

CUlTUral EVEnTs

BUEI: WHalE WaTCHIng ExPEDITIOns Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute, Crow Lane, PembrokeCruise along South Shore to observe the incredible humpback whales on their migration north. This is a chance of a lifetime to see whales frolic on the surface and play with their babies. Admission: Non-Members $90, Members $75, ages 10 and up onlyEnquiries: BUEI, tel 441 297 7314, email info@buei.org or website www.buei.org

BaMZ WHalE WaTCH TOUrsApril 2, 3, 4, 6, 16, 17, 23, 28, 30, 11:00am, T Dock (BAMZ public dock) in Flatts Inlet, Hamilton Parish Follow the humpback whales down south shore aboard the new education

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and conservation outreach vessel, ‘Endurance’. Bring lunch, warm clothing and a raincoat. Schedule: 11:00am until approximately 5:00pmAdmission: $70 BZS members and $85 for non-members. All trips are weather permitting, Ages 10 + with the exception of April 4, 6, 16 ages 6 + are permitted.Enquiries: Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo, tel 441 293 2727, email info.bzs@gov.bm or website www.bamz.org

BErMUDa ClayWOrKs Daily, Bermuda Clayworks, Maritime Lane, Royal Naval DockyardBermuda Clayworks, a full time production pottery company, is one of the primary cultural attractions at R.N. Dockyard with its onsite working studios. It has evolved into a Collective Gallery for ceramics, exhibiting the work of several artists and offering a broad range of styles. The studio is well known for its functional tableware in vivid contemporary designs and its popular customized house-plaques. The range of ceramics also includes unique studio pottery such as salt glazed stoneware utilizing recycled waste vegetable oil; porcelain basket bowls; sculpted vases; wall hangings; as well as ceramic and mixed media jewellery. International shipping is available. Open daily year round, except Good Friday and Christmas DayEnquiries: Ms. Sundée Faulkner, Bermuda Clayworks Ltd., tel 441 234 5116, email clayworks@ibl.bm or website www.bermudaclayworks.com, Facebook fan page: Bermuda Clayworks Ltd.

HanDs On CraFT THUrsDays1:00pm - 4:00pm, Thursdays and Sundays, Bermuda Craft Market, Royal Naval Dockyard Get involved in this a fun experience and take home your very own crafted item. Join Betty Smith’s animated discussion about the crafted Gombey dolls and she will also answer questions about needlework. Ronnie Chameau will teach you how to create your own banana leaf ornament. Learn the technique of chair rushing with Delight Goodfellow. Cedar lathe turning will be demonstrated by Llewellyn Emery and be sure to stop by and watch the process of skilled embroidery and bobbin lace with Gail Graham. Admission: FreeEnquiries: The Bermuda Craft Market, 4 Freeport Road, Dockyard MA 01, tel 441 234 3327, email bdacraftmkt@northrock.bm

BErMUDa lECTUrEs & TOUrs - yEar rOUnD TOUrs Daily, Various locations across the Island Tim Rogers, local historian and naturalist, provides individuals, families and groups the opportunity to see beyond Bermuda’s famed beauty both natural and built. Tours are privately arranged to take you to historic and or natural areas to suit your ability, interest, time allocation and budget.Tickets: Pricing varies depending on the length and type of tour. Tours are priced by the hour and group rates apply. Call Tim Rogers for times and departures of venues as they change weekly. Private tours must be booked well in advance.Enquiries: Tim Rogers, Bermuda Lectures & Tours, tel 441 238 0344 or 441 238 0344, e-mail trogers@northrock.bm or website www.walk.10.free.bm

ByWays BErMUDa TOUrs - PErsOnalIsED TOUrs OF BErMUDa April 1 - 30, Various Tours of the IslandClients are collected from their hotel or cruise ship whenever possible. Every tour includes short walks, activities, full commentary, refreshments and photo opportunities. Children are only taken on the Family Fun tours. Several tours are available; visit www.bywaysbermuda.com to see which tour suits you and also for prices. Tours can be tailored to client’s needs from family groups, birders, historians, walkers and naturalists. Fully escorted with a driver and guide. Longer tours to include lunch and a swim are

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available. A group is usually no more than 6 people, however, up to 16 can be accommodated.Enquiries: Byways Bermuda Tours, tel 441 504 8687, email bermudafootsteps@logic.bm or website www.bywaysbermuda.com

BErMUDa InsTITUTE OF OCEan sCIEnCEs TOUrWednesdays, 10:00am, Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences, Biological Station, St. George’sAn hour-long tour of the laboratories, grounds and research vessels when at dock. Admission: Free entrance and parkingEnquiries: Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences, tel 441 297 1880, email info@bios.edu or website www.bios.edu

CarTEr HOUsE Saturdays, 9:00am - 5:00pm, Carter House, Southside, St. David’sVisit this 17th century house containing the history of St. David’s Island and its people. Visiting Days: Saturdays Admission: $2, call before you visit. Enquiries: St. David’s Historical Society, tel 441 293 5960

CITy OF HaMIlTOn | CITy sCaVEngEr HUnT April 1, Various Locations Join the City of Hamilton for a month long Scavenger Hunt throughout the City. Details will be posted when available.Admission: To be announcedEnquiries: Danilee Trott, Events Coordinator, City of Hamilton, City Hall, 17 Church Street, Hamilton, tel 441 292 1234, website www.cityhall.bm

FaMOUs HOMEs & HIDEaWays sIgHTsEEIng CrUIsE Daily, Hamilton Harbour and Royal Naval DockyardExperience the most informative and highly entertaining sightseeing cruise in Bermuda. This tour will give you a wealth of well-researched historical facts as well as lots of humorous personal stories about the Island. Cruise into exclusive neighborhoods known as ‘Millionaire’s Row’ and see the ‘Homes of the Rich & Famous’. Discover tranquil island hideaways and learn about the Island’s past and present, flora, fauna and marine life.

BERMUDA UNDERWATER EXPLORATION INSTITUTELocated near Hamilton, on East Broadway. Bus Routes 1,3,7,& 8.Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm. Saturday & Sunday 10am - 5pm. Last admission 4pm.441.292.7219 • info@buei.org • www.buei.org

Whale Watching AdventuresMarch 12th - April 30thWEDNESDAYS, SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS

Call 297-7314 to book your adventure!

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Schedule: Tours departs daily from the City of Hamilton or Royal Naval Dockyard Admission: $45 per personEnquiries: Ronnie O’Connor, Consort Cruises, tel 441 335 7201 or email consort@northrock.bm

sWIM, DanCE anD Play WITH DOlPHIns aT DOlPHIn QUEsT! Daily, 9:30am - 4:30pm, Bermuda Maritime Museum, Royal Naval DockyardMeet friendly dolphins face-to-face at the Bermuda Maritime Museum in the historic Royal Naval Dockyard. This fascinating location is home for exploration, fun and top-quality interactive dolphin encounters. Dolphin Quest offers fun programmes for all ages, in or out of the water, that provide a touch of adventure and a splash of education. All dolphin encounters feature amazing up-close-and-personal dolphin time and promote conservation through the powerful human-dolphin connections. Reserve your programme today! Admission: Prices vary depending on activity.Enquiries: Dolphin Quest Bermuda, Bermuda Maritime Museum, 15 Maritime Lane, Sandys MA 01, tel 441 234 4464 or website www.dolphinquest.com

‘WITHEr THE FaTEs: BErMUDa’s BEgInnIngs’ Monday - Saturday, 10:00am - 4:00pm, World Heritage Centre, Admiral’s Walk, 16 Water Street, Town of St. George Featuring 17th century Bermuda artifacts from the Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities and the National Museum of Bermuda incorporating the Bermuda Maritime Museum. Admission: $5.00 adults, $2.00 childrenEnquiries: World Heritage Centre, Admiral’s Walk, 16 Water Street, St. George’s GE 05, tel 441 297 5791, website www.stgeorgesfoundation.org

THE garDEn ClUB – garDEn TOUr OF ‘OlD Walls’April 2, 10:30am, Old WallsThe Garden Club invites you to take a tour through the Garden of ‘Old Walls’ the home of Felicite and Ian Davidson. For more information visit www.gardenclubbermuda.org Admission: FreeEnquiries: The Garden Club, tel 441 295 3661, email honsecgardenclub@northrock.bm or website www.gardenclubbermuda.org

THE garDEn ClUB – gEnEral MEETIng aT aBErFElDy nUrsErIEsApril 8, Aberfeldy NurseriesThe Garden Club invites you to attaend their General Meeting with a talk on citrus and soft fruit. There will be an Easter hat competition. For more information visit www.gardenclubbermuda.org Admission: FreeEnquiries: The Garden Club, tel 441 295 3661, email honsecgardenclub@northrock.bm or website www.gardenclubbermuda.orgsT. gEOrgE’s OlDE TOWnE MarKET April 3, 10, 2:00pm - 6:00pm, King’s Square and Water Street, Town of St. GeorgeEnjoy an old European-style street market of yesteryear with the products you want today. You will be delighted to find farmers and their fresh local produce, gardeners, fishermen, food vendors serving local foods, crafts people, artists, peddlers market, face-painters and so much more. Bring your friends and family. Rain Date: Market will be held in the Cruise Ship Terminal, Ordnance Island. Admission: FreeEnquiries: The Olde Towne Market, St. George’s, tel 441 296 6185, email oldetownemarket@yahoo.com or website www.oldtownmarket.com

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BErMUDa annUal ExHIBITIOn – lIVIng grEEn April 14 - 16, All Day, Botanical Gardens, Paget The Annual Agricultural Exhibition showcases Bermuda’s agriculture and history. This spring event is a mainstay with locals and visitors, showcasing exotic plants, flowers, equestrian events, farm animals, live local and overseas entertainment daily. Food and refreshments are provided by local charitable organizations with proceeds going to the respective charities. Admission: Adults $7, children and seniors $3 Enquiries: Ministry of the Environment & Department of Parks, tel 441 239 2351, email exhibition@logic.bm or website www.bdaexhibition.bm

BErMUDa naTIOnal TrUsT – annUal PalM sUnDay WalK April 17, 2:00pm - 5:00pm, Location to be announcedThe Bermuda National Trust invites you to participate in their Annual Palm Sunday Walk. Details will be posted when available.Admission: Free; pledge sheets are available for those who wish to raise money that will go towards Bermuda’s cultural heritage.Enquiries: Peter M. Frith, Museums Manager, Bermuda National Trust, tel 441 236 6483, email pfrith@bnt.bm or website www.bnt.bm

EasTEr sUnDay April 24, Across the IslandConsult the newspapers (Bermuda Sun, Mid-Ocean News and The Royal Gazette) for times and locations of outdoor Easter Sunrise Services and church services in all denominations. The Sunrise Services are held at various locations throughout Bermuda and at dawn; one of the most notable is at Horseshoe Bay. The Easter Sunday church services are enhanced by special flower arrangements in the churches and the more festive than usual choir music. Consult also with your hotel concierge to see what kind of activities they have planned for the afternoon: Easter Egg hunts for children and more kite flying perhaps?

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PEPPErCOrn CErEMOnyApril 25, 11:00am, King’s Square, Town of St. GeorgeHis Excellency, The Governor receives the Annual Rent for the State House from Freemasons Lodge 200 and holds a meeting of Governor’s Council, attended by the Premier and Cabinet Ministers. His Excellency arrives by Landau at King’s Square at 1058 hrs where His Worshipful The Mayor of St George will meet him. His Excellency will inspect a Guard of Honour furnished by The Bermuda Regiment then receive and reply to an address of welcome by The Mayor. The Accountant General receives the Annual Rent of one Peppercorn on behalf of the Government for the State House from the Master of Lodge 200. After the Bishop has offered a prayer and pronounced a blessing on the meeting’s deliberations, His Excellency, preceded by the Officers of Lodge 200, will lead the Premier and Members of The Cabinet to the State House, which the Master of Lodge 200 will make available for the meeting. After the meeting, His Excellency will attend an official reception given by the Mayor. Spectators should be in place by 10:30amEnquiries: Corporation of St. George, tel 441 297 1532

In THE arTsBErMUDa naTIOnal gallEry - THE HIsTOry OF arT In BErMUDaMonday - Saturday, City Hall & Arts Centre, Church Street, City of Hamilton This exhibition traces the artistic, historical and cultural development through Bermuda’s fine and decorative arts. Free group tours: Thursdays at 10:00am. Free school tours available on request.Gallery Hours: Monday - Friday 10:00am - 4:00pm and Saturday 10:00am - 2:00pm Admission: FreeEnquiries: Bermuda National Gallery, City Hall & Arts Centre, tel 441 295 9428, email director@bng.bm or website www.bng.bmBErMUDa naTIOnal gallEry - DECODIng THE EUrOPEan COllECTIOnMonday - Saturday, City Hall & Arts Centre, Church Street, City of HamiltonThis exhibition breaks away from a chronological presentation and finds new ways of seeing and reading the artwork by decoding symbols, contexts, historical layers.Gallery Hours: Monday-Friday 10:00am-4:00pm and Saturdays 10:00am-2:00pm Admission: FreeEnquiries: Bermuda National Gallery, City Hall & Arts Centre, tel 441 295 9428, email director@bng.bm or website www.bng.bmBErMUDa naTIOnal gallEry - THE arT OF ElIsEE MaClET 1881-1962Monday - Saturday, City Hall & Arts Centre, Church Street, City of HamiltonThis exhibition showcases an important French artist who sought out a radical new style of modernism using simplified colour and definitive forms to express emotions rather than the optical impressions.Gallery Hours: Monday - Friday 10:00am - 4:00pm and Saturday 10:00am - 2:00pm Admission: FreeEnquiries: Bermuda National Gallery, City Hall & Arts Centre, tel 441 295 9428, email director@bng.bm or website www.bng.bm

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The Bermuda CrafT markeT4 Freeport Road, Dockyard MA 01

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BERMUDA CRAFT . . . . A LIVING HERITAGE

The Bermuda CrafT markeT aT dOCkYard Where you will find find a selection of original and diverse Bermuda Crafts

ideal for a special present or simply for your own gift collection.It is now operated by the Craft Artists who display and demonstrate

their works in this rustic and historical setting

You can find handcrafted:Candles; Cedar; Ceramics; Christmas Ornaments; Decorative Painting;

Decoupage; Dolls; Gems; Glass; Jewellery; Needlework; Quilts; Wearable Art; Wickerwork; Soap; Antique Books, Prints, Maps; Bermuda Sand Sculptures;

Banana Leaf Dolls; Bermuda Honey, Jams and Preserves.

Monday - Saturday lOam to 5pm • Sunday11am to 5pm Closed Christmas day and Good friday

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ronnie Chameau

Ronnie was always interested in arts and crafts. In 1986 she revived the dying art of banana doll making, using banana and palm leaves. When Ronnie was ten years old, she was inspired by Mrs. Marie Gleeson. She often visited Mrs. Gleeson in her studio where the “Gleeson Dolls” were made.

In her later years decided to preserve the art of banana doll making which she continues to do today. She also makes Christmas ornaments, angels and Nativity scenes. The only materials used in

Ronnie’s crafts are natural.Oprah Winfrey and Patti LaBelle both have

Cbameau dolls. There is a Chameau angel at the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D. C., as well as a doll at The Mashantucket Pequot Museum in Connecticut. Ronnie has been featured in many local magazines, newspapers, overseas travel books and on television and radio.

In 2001, Ronnie was presented with the Bermuda Gold Award for her handcrafted souvenirs and in May 2003 the Bermuda Philatelic Bureau produced a stamp featuring two Chameau Dolls.

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BErMUDa naTIOnal gallEry - WIllIaM COllIEsOn Monday - SaturdayCity Hall & Arts Centre, Church Street, City of HamiltonA Retrospective. This exhibition traces the career of a reputable local artist who challenges the distinction between art objects and every day objects. Inspired by Duchamp, Johns and Rauschenberg, Collieson’s art is based on the conviction that “art and life, although unequivocally not the same, are indivisible.”Gallery Hours: Monday - Friday 10:00am - 4:00pm and Saturdays 10:00am-2:00pm Admission: FreeEnquiries: Bermuda National Gallery, City Hall & Arts Centre, tel 441 295 9428, email director@bng.bm or website www.bng.bmCrIssOn & HInD FInE arT gallEryDaily, 10:00am - 5:00pm Crisson Building, Front Street, City of Hamilton Hand carved African sculptors by master Shona artists of Zimbabwe, including stone heads, animals and abstracts. Admission: FreeEnquiries: Crisson & Hind Fine Art Gallery, Crisson Building, 71 Front Street, Hamilton HM 12, tel 441 295 1117, email dusty@northrock.bm or website www.crissonandhind.comMasTErWOrKs MUsEUM OF BErMUDa arT – FlOral lanE Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art, Botanical Gardens, Paget‘Floral Lane’ is an exhibit which explores Bermuda’s transformation from a barren terrain covered in low scrub, screw palms and cedars that greeted the early explorers, to the lush semi-tropical paradise it is today. The exhibit features works from famous artists such as Georgia O’Keeffe, Marsden Hartley and Dodge McKnight, and also works on display for the very first time from the permanent Collection. A truly beautiful show - you don’t want to miss this! Gallery Hours: Monday – Saturday 10:00am – 4:00pm Admission: $5; free for members and children under the age of 12Enquiries: Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art, Botanical Gardens, Paget, tel 441 236 2950, email mworks@logic.bm or website www.bermudamasterworks.comMasTErWOrKs MUsEUM OF BErMUDa arT – arTIsT In THE garDEn - OTTO TrOTT April 1 - 27, Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art, Botanical Gardens, PagetFeaturing Otto Trott’s oil paintings. Gallery Hours: Monday – Saturday 10:00am – 4:00pm Admission: $5; free for members and children under the age of 12Enquiries: Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art, Botanical Gardens, Paget, tel 441 236 2950, email mworks@logic.bm or website www.bermudamasterworks.comMasTErWOrKs MUsEUM OF BErMUDa arT – sUPEr saTUrDay - UnDEr THE BIg TOPApril 30, 10:00am - 4:00pm, Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art, Botanical Gardens, PagetFree art activities for the whole family. Enquiries: Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art, Botanical Gardens, Paget, tel 441 236 2950, email mworks@logic.bm or website www.bermudamasterworks.com

sPOrTs EVEnTsWalKIng ClUB OF BErMUDaApril 3, 10, 17, 24, 7:00am Throughout the year the Walking Club of Bermuda meets on Sunday mornings. They walk for the exercise, the good company and for the fun

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of it while enjoying the beauty of the island. Average distance: 6-7 miles, with cut-off points for those who do not want to walk the full distance. Each week is a different starting point. The location is always in the main parking area at any listed starting point. Visitors are welcome.Apr 3, Chaplin Bay, South Road, Warwick Apr 10, Spanish Point Park, Pembroke Apr 17, Clearwater Beach, Southside, St. David’s Apr 24 (Easter), Horseshoe Bay, Southampton Participation: FreeEnquiries: Laura Gorham, The Walking Club of Bermuda, 19 Pomander Road, Paget PG 05, tel 441 737 0437, email ltgorham@ibl.bm or website www.walk.free.bmBErMUDIan EQUEsTrIan FEDEraTIOn HarnEss raCIng National Equestrian Centre, Vesey Street, DevonshireA member of the International Equestrian Federation, the Bermuda Equestrian Federation is an entirely amateur organization in terms of being run by volunteer members, but being very professional in terms of commitment. Come and watch local equestrian enthusiasts as they compete in Dressage and Jumping. Exciting shows and informative clinics are held throughout the year.Schedule: visit www.bef.bm for more information and a full calendarTickets: $8.00 adults, $6.00 seniors, children under 12 years freeEnquiries: Michael Cherry, Bermuda Equestrian Federation, tel 441 234 0485, email jacherry@northrock.bm or website www.bef.bmrOss “BlaCKIE” TalBOT CHarITy ClassIC April 6 - 8, Riddell’s Bay Golf & Country Club, Riddell’s Bay Road, Warwick Since its modest beginnings in 1993, the Ross “Blackie” Talbot Memorial Charity Golf Tournament has become a fixture on the annual fund-raising calendar of Bermuda. Mr. Ross “Blackie” Talbot was a member of the world famous Talbot Brothers musical group. Ross and the Talbot

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Brothers became true goodwill ambassadors for Bermuda. The tournament represents a legacy of caring and its evolution into a permanent foundation stands as a testament to the love Ross had for Bermuda. Registration: www.rbtcharitygolf.orgEnquiries: Ross “Blackie” Talbot Memorial Charity Golf Tournament, Suite 787, 48 Par-la-Ville Road, Hamilton HM 11, tel 441 292 1222, email info@rbtcharitygolf.org or website www.rbtcharitygolf.orgBErMUDa OPEn VOllEyBall TOUrnaMEnTApril 7 - 9, Warwick Academy Gym, Middle Road, Warwick Check out Bermuda’s top women volleyball players battling quality teams from across North America. Come down and make some noise in support of our local ladies. Visiting teams interested in participating can contact Elisabeth Rae.Admission: FreeEnquiries: Elisabeth Rae, Vice President, Bermuda Volleyball Association, 48 Par-la-Ville Road, Hamilton HM 11, tel 441 291 1898, email elisabethrae@gmail.com or website www.bermudavolleyball.bm

EnTErTaInMEnTBEaU rIVagE’s l’EaU Bar - COCKTaIl HOUrFridays, 5:00pm – 10:00pm, Newstead Belmont Hills Resort & Spa, Harbour Road, PagetUnwind in style on Friday evenings at Beau Rivage’s L’eau Bar. Enjoy the devine setting, exotic cocktails and complimentary hors d’oeuvres. Private water shuttle ferry running at 5:20-pm, 5:40pm, 6:00pm, 6:50pm and 7:20pm from the dock adjacent to the Ferry Terminal in Hamilton. Ferry is weather permitting. Admission: FreeEnquiries: Newstead Belmont Hills Resort & Spa, tel 441 236 6060, Harbour Road, Paget, email info@beaurivagebda.com

CITy OF HaMIlTOn | CITy sCaVEngEr HUnT April 1, Location to be announcedJoin the City of Hamilton for a month long Scavenger Hunt throughout the City. Details will be posted when available.Admission: To be announcedEnquiries: Danilee Trott, Events Coordinator, City of Hamilton, City Hall, 17 Church Street, Hamilton, tel 441 292 1234, website www.cityhall.bm

CHEWsTICK nEO-grIOT lOUngE April 2, 16, 30, 9:00pm - 2:00pm, Spinning Wheel Club, Court Street, City of Hamilton Please Note: Chewstick is under going renovations and might be closed. Please call first. 441 292 2439 or 441 504 2439. Experience open mic jam sessions featuring Bermuda’s best talent in an intimate environment where everyone is encouraged to take part. Each night is hosted by one of Chewstick’s members who are backed by the Chewstick Band and our DJs, the Freedom Fighters. Chewstick is always a night of lively, unpredictable performances to be enjoyed by all.Admission: $10, free before 10:00pmEnquiries: Chewstick, office 441 292 2439, tel 441 504 2439, email info@chewstick.com or website www.chewstick.com

BErMUDa FOlK ClUB – BlUEs nIgHTApril 9, 7:30pm, Spanish Point Boat Club, Spanish Point, PembrokeTalented local guitarists and musicians sing their own humorous and satirical songs. All are welcome to play. Join the Bermuda Folk Club for a laid back informal evening down at the waterside in Spanish Point.

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Admission: Members: $5, Non-members: $10. Cash barEnquiries: Bermuda Folk Club, tel 441 291 2070 or 441 734 2311, email info@folkclub.bm or website www.folkclub.bm

BErMUDa DOCUMEnTary FIlM FEsTIValApril 29 - 30, Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute (BUEI), East Broadway, PembrokeThe Bermuda Documentary Film Festival screens the world’s best documentaries in the Tradewinds Auditorium of the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute. See trailers of the films at www.bermudadocs.com.Tickets, $15, available online at www.bdatix.bm, in the City of Hamilton at All Wrapped Up Home, Washington Mall, tel 441 295 1969 and at Fabulous Fashions, Heron Bay Plaza and The Money Shop, 47 Dundonald Street, or by calling tel 441 232 2255.Enquiries: Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute, tel 441 292 7219, email info@buei.org or website www.buei.org

sOME EnCHanTED EVEnIng April 30, 8:00pm, Mid Ocean Amphitheatre, Fairmont Southampton This Masquerade evening will feature an array of live entertainment from the Bermuda School of Music and the Sabor Dance School, with acts including Bermuda School of Music’s Faculty String Ensemble (selections of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and Waltzes by Strauss), Guitar and Violin Tango Duet (La Cumparsita and ‘Nightclub 1960) and Bermuda School of Music’s Faculty Jazz Quintet (selections by Charlie Parker, Thelonious Monk and Duke Ellington). Tickets: visit www.bdatix.bmEnquiries: The Bermuda School of Music, F.S. Furbert Building, Old Berkeley Institute Campus, Berkeley Road, Pembroke, tel 441 296 5100, email musicschool@northrock.bm

MInD sPOrTsBErMUDa BrIDgE ClUB gaMEsMondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Bermuda Bridge Club, Pomander Road, Paget The Bermuda Bridge Club runs regular bridge games that are open to anyone including visitors. The Club plays Duplicate Contract Bridge. Games are open to all except on Wednesday and Thursday evenings, which are restricted to players with less than 300 and 100 Master points. Game times: Mondays 12:30pm & 7:30pm, Wednesdays 9:30am & 7:30pm (under 100 points) Thursdays 7:30pm (under 300 points) Fridays 7:30pm Admission: $10 per game for non-members. Games are played all year round and are subject to Christmas and New Year holidays.Enquiries: www.bermudabridge.com

BErMUDa QUIlTEr’s gUIlDPeace Lutheran Church Hall, South Road, Paget Join our local quilters at their regular meetings and learn new techniques and styles. All are welcome. Meetings on the first Tuesday of the month at 1:30pm and the third Thursday of each month at 7:30pm. There are no meetings in July or August. Admission: Free.Enquiries: Dorothy Slater, Bermuda Quilter’s Guild, tel 441 236 9956, email dorothy@slater.org

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In the arts…

I first met Dusty Hind in about 1985. Although he was then still involved

with Aardvark Advertising, he was also venturing into a new enterprise, the Crisson Hind Art Gallery and he had asked me to exhibit in the inaugural exhibition. This was before that gallery began specializing in Shona sculpture.

As I got to know Dusty Hind, I learned that he had studied sculpture at the Portsmouth College of Art in England, but then later came to Bermuda as a police officer. Recently I asked him about joining the police, as it seemed a far cry from becoming an artist. He told me that after college, he had taught art, history and English, but joining the police enabled his getting to Bermuda.

After his police service, he next became an account executive with Advertising Associates and then formed his own advertising agency, Aardvark Communications. All the while, he continued his interests in art and on a visit to New York’s Metropolitan Museum, shortly after the opening of the Rockefeller Wing, he encountered African art for the first time. Because of that experience and while still on that same trip, he purchased his first work of African sculpture. This was the beginning of his becoming a serious collector of African art and making a deep commitment to the art of that continent.

In the mid 1980’s a small group of individuals, including Dusty Hind and myself, were involved with the establishment of the Bermuda National Gallery. The BNG opened to the public in 1992 and as a trustee, I was asked to chair the exhibition committee. With that responsibility in mind, I spoke to Dusty about exhibiting his, by then, substantial collection of African art. He was more then willing, however, he suggested that we actually consider an exhibit from the Museum for African Art in New York.

Although I wanted this exhibition, I was uncertain about weather we could afford it. In the end, however, it all worked out and thus, only one year after opening, the BNG hosted its first overseas exhibition. This was “Secrecy: African Art that Conceals and Reveals.” It was a huge success with over 10,000- visitors to the gallery, and on the basis of that achievement, the BNG, with much help from the Bermuda public and Dusty Hind’s advice, began developing a permanent collection of African art.

All the while, Dusty Hind was immersing himself, as much as possible in African art, not only by collecting it, but by reading about it, studying it

Colin (Dusty) Hind

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you mention that your childhood was influenced by a ‘post colonial’ Bermuda. Please outline for us how you incorporate that era into your art? Bermuda has had a colonial relationship with the UK since it was first colonized in the early 1600’s. Bermudians are linked to Britain in many ways in culture, habits, names of places, public holidays, sports, as well as the Westminster style of Government. I reflect that in my work by using a visual vocabulary that plays with this theme in various ways such as using symbols of British rule, traditions, such as horse drawn carriages, early sea trading vessels, vignettes of historical reference. This helps create a timeline that stretches back to that era from the perspective of a multi generation Bermudian in 2009.

you are a publisher of a series of children’s books. Please tell our readers how you got the idea for the series and how you got the project off the ground? Quite by accident, really. I was learning the process of Intaglio (zinc plate etching) back in 1991 which led me to researching the early master printmakers, and hand coloured illuminated manuscripts at The Morgan Library in New York. I loved the narratives and colours that came off the pages in the prints and manuscripts. I thought how wonderful it would be to create a Bermuda book – compiled of hand coloured etchings. The etching process is very labour intensive and I wanted to start with something simple, because in etching whatever you engrave into the plate becomes a reverse image. There were very few Bermuda books at that time, so I decided to do a book that would please children as there were no Bermuda children’s books. I thought the most essential book for a child would be an alphabet book and decided to do a Bermuda version - it would be titled, “My Bermuda ABC” and one thing led to another. The book is now in its third reprint. Although it took many months to produce, almost a year and half, I had a great time doing it. I created a mock up of the book on a computer, which in those days had a very tiny screen, but I somehow managed to get the book laid out. I then presented the idea to bookstores on the island, to see if they would be

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and by travels to various parts of Africa. Thus it was in 1998, he found himself in Harare, Zimbabwe and it was there that he first saw examples of Shona sculpture.

With the exception of Zimbabwe, there is not a strong stone carving tradition in sub-Saharan Africa. In Great Zimbabwe, however, there are impressive stone walls of dressed granite, dating back some 700 years. Stone sculptures, dating from about 1700 have also been found.

Zimbabwe’s recent renaissance in stone carving, however, goes back about sixty years only. At that time, Frank McEwen, an Englishman, who had been hired to establish a Rhodesian National Gallery, having learned something about the traditions in Shona stone carving, set out to find anyone who was still carving. He found Joram Mariga, who he persuaded to teach stone carving at the National Gallery Workshop School. That was the beginning of the revival of stone sculpture in Zimbabwe.

By the time, Dusty Hind visited Harare in 1998, Shona sculpture had become world famous, so much so, many were hammering away at just about any available stone and airport art was flourishing. But while in Harare he was told about a small group who called themselves the “Fine Artists.” These are stone carvers who set out to carve very realistic works in the hardest of stone, such as verdite. They work to a very high standard of craftsmanship and artistic integrity.

It was on that 1998 trip, that Mr. Hind purchased his first piece of Shona, “Fine Art” sculpture. This eventually led to his developing a close working relationship with many from this group and it is this exceptional group that creates most of the sculpture now found in the Crisson Hind Gallery.

The Crisson Hind Gallery is one of the more notable places to visit in Bermuda and if you are fortunate, Dusty Hind will show you around and regale you with all the adventure he has experienced in putting this gallery on the Bermuda art scene.

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interested in selling the book. Once I got their commitment, and enough orders, I took the next step and prepared the book to be printed.

What is the process that you go through when you put on an exhibition of your art? Well, it depends on whether there is a theme or not, or what I am working on at the time. I take into consideration the space in which it will be viewed and then consider the installation process, which pieces will be shown and if they should be framed or not. I am very selective about what I will show.

How has working as a Commercial Designer assisted you in your art? It keeps me informed of current ideas, trends and technology as well as what is going on in the world around us, which also informs my art. I enjoy the contact and collaboration with writers, photographers, other designers and the media in general.

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In the artsanTHOny PETTIT BErMUDa MaPs, BOOKs, PrInTs & PaInTIngsCall 441 292-2482 for an appointment, www.anthonypettit.com Anthony Pettit is a dealer in most types of antiquities relating to Bermuda, particularly maps, books, prints, paintings and ephemera. Engravings, lithographs, views and woodcuts are offered, as are sketches, oils and water colours. Among the ephemera are postcards, posters, brochures and photographs. A fully illustrated catalogue is available on request.

BErMUDa naTIOnal gallEry441 295-9428, www.bng.bm Located beside the main bus terminal in Hamilton, on the second floor of City Hall & Arts Centre, the Bermuda National Gallery is the place to start one’s exploration of the visual arts in Bermuda. Always on display in the Ondaatje wing is the history of Bermuda, as told through visual and decorative arts: paintings, cabinetry, silverware, photographs, beautiful art and artifacts that tell the narrative of this developing, diverse culture. As exhibitions change throughout the year, please see the BNG advertisement in this magazine for current exhibitions. Each exhibition is supported by a variety of interesting lectures, films, and events. Visit www.bng.bm for details. Free, guided tours each Thursday at 10:30 a.m. To arrange other tours contact the gallery. Open Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission free.

CrIssOn & HInD 441 295-1117. www.crissonandhind.com2nd floor of the Crisson Building, 71 Front Street, Hamilton. Sculptures by the master Shona fine artists of Zimbabwe are among the most impressive and sought-after works of art in Africa - and the best place to find them is right

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here in Bermuda at the Crisson & Hind Fine Art Gallery on Front Street, Hamilton. Gallery owner Colin (Dusty) Hind has developed an extraordinarily close relationship with the artists, many of who now work exclusively on commissions for the Gallery. Mr. Hind visits Zimbabwe up to three times a year, personally helping to source, quarry and truck stone to the artists’ workshops where the sculptors set about making hard, beautiful Zimbabwean stone such as springstone, butter jade and serpentine, live and breathe. The Gallery teems with handsome tribal chiefs, elaborately braided women, prowling leopards, and intricate herds of antelopes and elephant. The pieces can weigh up to 400 lbs but the Gallery can ship pieces all over the world at reasonable cost. Each piece has already travelled more than 8,000 miles, packed in custom boxes, made by the Gallery’s experienced staff in Zimbabwe. The Gallery will repack, fully insure and ship within days of purchase. Remember that original works of art are duty-free into the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. Smaller pieces up to about 25 lbs can be taken as accompanying baggage.

MasTErWOrKs MUsEUM OF BErMUDa arT 441 236-2950, www.bermudamasterworks.com Set in the Botanical Gardens, Bermuda’s first ever purpose built museum houses a collection of over 1,200 pieces of Bermuda inspired art. Renowned artists such as Georgia O’Keeffe, Winslow Homer and Albert Gleizes are part of the permanent collection, and there are continuously evolving shows of local artists on display. Masterworks Foundation was started 25 years ago with just a few paintings, and has grown to the collection we see today. In March 2008, after five years of construction, the new Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art was opened to the public. The museum presents an impressive facility for educational purposes for all Bermudians, as well as providing an exciting destination for visitors to the island. The museum shop sells prints and original local art, and Homer’s Café serves a wide selection of baked goods, lunch items and afternoon tea. The Museum is easily accessible with a ramp and elevator. On display in the Butterfield Family Gallery from November 15th until Spring 2011 is a show entitled “Floral Lane”. Floral Lane is an exhibit which explores Bermuda’s transformation from a barren terrain covered in low scrub, screw palms and cedars that greeting the early explorers, to the lush semi-tropical paradise it is today. The exhibit will feature works from famous artists such as Georgia O’Keeffe, Marsden Hartley and Dodge McKnight, and there will even be works on display for the very first time from the permanent Collection. Monday – Saturday, 10am – 4pm. $5 admission, free for members and children under 12. Closed on public holidays. Enquiries: Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art, tel 441 236-2950, email mworks@logic.bm, or www.bermudamasterworks.com

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Heritage Matters…by Dr. Edward Cecil Harris, MBE, JP, PHD, FSA

One of the most enduring symbols of the seas, primarily during the Age of Sail, was the “figurehead” on the prow, or head, of a ship. From the 1500s to the 1800s, the figureheads were often full-length figures representing people, the gods, such as King Neptune of the ocean, or representations of animals.

For a period, Bermuda was home to a number of figureheads from vessels of the Royal Navy, though none are now extant on these shores. The last, ‘King Neptune,, from the prow of HMS Irresistible (built 1860, 80 guns), was sent to its birthplace, the Chatham Dockyard, for restoration and indoor exhibition in the 1990s. It was replaced at the National Museum of Bermuda by a full-sized replica in Indiana limestone, the original being, figuratively speaking, rotten to the core from over a century of exposure to the weather. ‘King Neptune’ presided over Clarence Cove, the bathing spot of Admiralty House in Pembroke, for some 80 years, after the ship was sold out of service in 1891. The ‘King’ now serves as a figurehead for the Museum and is very popular with children.

Of the other five figureheads at the Bermuda Dockyard, two were female images and three male.

The figurehead from HMS Conqueror was that of a warrior, who stared at the horizon from the prow of that first-rate ship of the line, massing 101 guns to ensure the outcome of its name. Unfortunately, due to a navigation error, the figurehead had a fatal meeting with a reef off Rum Key in The Bahamas in December 1861. Only the head of the “conqueror” survives and is now in the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic at Halifax.

HMS Forward was a gunboat, launched in 1877 and saw several years of

King neptune, figurehead of a museum

HMS Irresistible with King Neptune figurehead at the Bermuda Dockyard, about 1880.

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service at the Cape of Good Hope Station, South Africa, before arriving in Bermuda in 1883. Built in the era that brought the phrase “gunboat diplomacy” into the English language, the figurehead looked like a diplomat or politician and stood for some decades by the western corner of the Commissioner’s House, but is now at the Maritime Command Museum, Admiralty House, Halifax.

The third gentleman was the figurehead of HMS Terror, a floating battery of 16 guns, built in 1856 and sent to Bermuda the following year. After the demise of the ship in 1903, the figurehead, looking like a king with crown, stood for many years by the King’s Wharf at the Dockyard; its present whereabouts are unknown.

The two female figureheads came from HMS Imaum and HMS Urgent, the first ship being built at Bombay in 1826 for the Imaum of

Muscat, who later presented it as a gift to William IV. The second ship was launched in 1855 as a trooper and ended its days at Jamaica in 1903. Full-bodied figureheads, the ladies were transferred from Bermuda to Halifax in 1952. That from Imaum is beautifully restored at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, while the figurehead from Urgent has apparently succumbed to too many years of exposure to the elements.

Situated near the centre of the Bermuda Dockyard round the Boat Slip, the two ladies were known to sailors as “Yes, please” (Imaum) and “No, thank you” (Urgent). The question for those answers is another unknown in this story about figuring out the figureheads once at the Royal Naval Dockyard, Bermuda.

Edward Cecil Harris, MBE, JP, PHD, FSA is Executive Director of the National Museum of Bermuda, incorporating the Bermuda Maritime Museum. Comments may be made to director@bmm.bm or 704-5480.

The reproduction Indiana limestone figurehead of King Neptune, created by Laurence Tindall.

The original King Neptune figurehead at the Bermuda Maritime Museum in 1980.

Visit the Museum at the Old Royal Naval Dockyard (open every day)

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Do you Know…

by HorstAugustinovic

When postcards were first introduced in Bermuda in 1901, most of them were printed monochrome in either black or dark green ink in the ‘collotype’ printing method. This process employed a glass plate with a gelatin surface which carried the image to be reproduced. The main supplier of these cards was the Albertype Company of Brooklyn, New York.

Other cards were printed from screened blocks by the ‘surface printing’ method, a process also called ‘relief ’, ‘typographic’ or ‘letter-press printing’. These cards can easily be identified because the image is broken up into screening dots, all of which are of the same colour intensity.

Shortly after these early postcards were published, various efforts were made to make Bermuda postcards more colourful – either by tinting black-and-white cards, using stencils to add colour, or printing by

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chromolithography, a method where the individual colour overlays were created by artists.

An innovative method of printing colour images was used by the Quebec Steamship Company starting in 1904 to illustrate their Bermuda travel brochures. Fortunately they used the same images to produce postcards for the use of their passengers. The method was based on photographing a scene with black-and-white film through colour filters representing the primary colours and the printing was done by the Attractive Advertising Company of Philadelphia.

Dr. Adolf Miethe was a German scientist who invented panchromatic film emulsions and in 1902 designed a 3-color camera to simultaneously expose an image through three colour filters. The resulting three black-and-white negative images represented the primary colours red, green and blue, required for colour printing.

The resulting pictures are the earliest colour photographic images of Bermuda, made more than 30 years before the invention of colour film, and it is indeed fortunate that one of these cameras was brought to Bermuda as early as 1904 to record these images.

A selection of Quebec Steamship Company postcards is shown on these pages.

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A Miethe three-colour camera

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In Bermuda, 27th Century Boutique is the forerunner of fashion with an enviable reputation of providing men and women with the latest fashions for the past 33 years.

As buyer and coordinator for 27th Century Boutique, Sharon Bartram travels several times a year to purchase the clothing for the boutique. Their most prominent, exclusive ladies lines are Joseph Ribkoff, Jack F and Orly and they have a variety of outstanding lines for men. Sharon has traveled to Costa Rica, Jamaica, Holland, Belgium, Paris and London as the wardrobe coordinator and makeup artist for the television show “Style Bermuda”.

Always looking to give back to the community which has contributed to its success, 27th Century often participates in fashion shows and other community activities.

Also as the proprietor of The Hair Studio & Beauty Salon, for the past 25 years Sharon has traveled with The Hair Studio Staffing team to Florida, Atlanta and Las Vegas to keep abreast of the latest product knowledge and styles by Design Essentials. Sharon’s daughter Kim-Keta works along with

her as the Manager and Senior Stylist at the Hair Studio. Kim-Keta has worked in the salon from the early age of 14 years.

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Churchill’s

What makes Churchill’s stand out above the rest? Variety! We are an independent Liguor store so we can sell all the major brands of wine, spirits, and beer from all the local distributors on the Island. So if it is available on the Island we can get it. We also offer an extensive selection of cigars from Cuba, Hondurous, and the Dominican Republic

Churchill’s has its own brand of cigar that is exclusive to Bermuda. What can one expect from this one of a kind gem? Tabaccars brand cigars hail from the Dominican Republic, which come in a variety of sizes, from Robusto size up to Presidente size, which is one of the biggest sizes of cigars. They also come in the regular Connecticut wrappers, as well as the darker Maduro wrappers.

Tell our readers about Churchill’s walk-in humidor, indecently, the only walk-in humidor in Bermuda. You can keep cigars for years like wine if they are kept in the right conditions ideally in a humidor; this keeps the surrounding atmosphere at around 70 degrees F and 70% humidity. That is the purpose of a humidor, (usually a wooden 12 inch by 12 inch box containing cigars). Our walk-in humidor is the size of a closet and can store and display about 600 boxes of cigars at the correct temperature and humidity. People can also experience the Churchill’s cigar experience at the Chamber of Commerce events that dot the island. For example, Destination Dockyard that is held every Monday night throughout the summer.

Tell us about the differences that can be had when visiting Churchill’s on location. It’s a more festive atmosphere, because the vending events like St. George’s Market Nights and Harbour Nights in Hamilton offer entertainment and themed nights so the other vendors and I try our best to make sure everyone enjoys the evening as much as possible.

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new building on Front Street, Hamilton. COSMETICS & FRAGRANCES on the ground floor has duty free perfume and popular lines of Estee Lauder, Clinique, Clarins and more. FINE JEWELLERY features Links of London, Judith Ripka and jewellery with diamonds, precious and semi precious stones in gold and silver. GIFTS & COLLECTIBLES carries Lladro, Lalique, Waterford, Wedgwood, Swarovski and Belleek. STUDIO, on the second floor, has fashions and accessories for ladies from Lauren, Ann Klein, Liz Claiborne, Michael Kors, DKNY Jeans, Calvin Klein, Lacoste, Jones New York and more — all at U.S. Prices. Also on Front Street, opposite the Ferry Terminal, is A.S. Cooper MAN, the Island’s largest men’s store featuring Polo Ralph Lauren, Tommy Bahama and Helly Hansen (exclusive to A.S. Cooper), as well as DKNY, Calvin Klein, Claiborne, and IZOD — all at U.S. prices. Next door is A.S. Cooper CHILDREN if you’re looking for outfits from newborn to age 14. A.S. Cooper HARBOURSIDE is on the water at Pier 6 with fragrances at duty free prices, your favourite sportswear for missy and fuller figure as well as fashion accessories and costume jewellery. A.S. Cooper EXPRESS, Washington Mall, Reid Street sets the trend in fashion and accessories for juniors. DOCKYARD SECTION: In the Clocktower Mall, Dockyard, is a branch store which features a selection of merchandise from the A.S. Cooper & Sons Ltd. family of fine stores in Hamilton. Discover ladies fashions and accessories, gifts souvenirs as well as fragrances at duty free prices.BErMUDa BlUE & BErMUDa BrEEZE

Take in the sea air, the aroma of natural fruits & flowers all around us......Bermuda Blue and Bermuda Breeze fragrances embrace much that is uniquely Bermuda. Bermuda Blue delicately captures the natural citrus, jasmine and lotus in the air with a nuance of crisp sea spray. Bermuda Breeze hints more of natural fruits, such as wild berries & mandarin, with a touch of jasmine – creating a lovely fruity floral. Packaging reflects the brilliant blues and greens of the local water, the immense blue sky, amid a pink sandy beach - capturing the essence of this beautiful island paradise. Take home a piece of Bermuda. Take home Bermuda Blue and BermudaBreeze. Available through select stores across the Island and on-line including:

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Taste the award-winning flavours of Bermuda for an out-of-the-triangle experience. Two-time international Scovie Award winner Bermuda Jam Factory offers a choice of six tasty jams in a range of heats, from ‘Easy Breeze’, a laid back honey pepper jam, to ‘Hurricane Force’, an unbelievably flavourful Scotch Bonnet pepper jam. Whether you want to glaze it, spread it or dip it, Bermuda Jam Factory has the all weather condiment for you. Come visit us and sample our Gombey Pepper Jam at Harbour Nights, Destination Dockyard, St. George’s Market Night throughout the 2010 tourist season or at Bermuda Craft Market’s “Taste of Bermuda’”. BlUCK’s 4 Front Street, Hamilton, 441 295-5367, www.blucksbermuda.com

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the things that create the ambience that is uniquely Bluck’s. They are always pleased to welcome you to their store and their tradition of bringing you the very best from around the world. For over 160 years, Bluck’s has been a merchant house for the finer things in life.

They carefully choose from the world’s most respected manufacturers to bring you the very best to meet your lifestyle and entertaining needs. Imagine stunning tableware from Herend, Royal Crown Derby, Lynn Chase, Spode and Wedgwood to name but a few. Fabulous crystal can beautifully enhance your dining table or provide incredible accents to any room. Their collection brings you many wonderful ideas from Baccarat, Orrefors, Artel and Varga Art Crystal. If you’re looking for a special gift for someone or perhaps just a little indulgence for yourself, then their giftware collection is sure to please. Whether it is one of their unique and exclusive, Bermuda themed items from Herend, Spode or Halcyon Days or an unusual crystal creation from Lalique, Daum, Waterford or Kosta Boda, they aim to ensure that everything will make just the right impression. Bluck’s….for the finer things in life.BrOWn & CO. Hallmark, Reid Street, Hamilton. 441 279-5442 The Bookmart, Reid Street, Hamilton 441 279-5443 The Birdcage Café, Reid Street, Hamilton 441 279-5462 Front Street, Hamilton 441 279-5524

Brown & Co. with over 7,500 square feet of floor space, is the Island’s most comprehensive department store.   Located in the heart of Hamilton, our department stores are stocked with everything you need for yourself, friends & family and your home – featuring tourist oriented gifts, greeting cards, books from local and internationally acclaimed authors, perfumes & fragrances from top designers, home décor from around the world, fashion jewelry and so much more. Plus, nestled at the back the stores’ book department is a beautifully designed Café offering gourmet coffees, snacks, desserts, sandwiches and so much more. Visit us today. Hours of Operations: Mondays-Saturdays: 8:30 -5:30, Sundays: 1-5pmCHaTHaM HOUsE63 Front Street, Hamilton, HM 11, 441 292 8422 Located right on the harbour in Hamilton, this tobacconist and newsstand boasts tremendous savings. Most items are much less than what you would pay in the US; most notably the duty-free cigars. The brands of Punch, Partagas, Bolivar and Cohiba are featured here. The shop also sells accessories such as English Briar pipes, cigar clips, Zippo lighters, souvenirs, watches, knives, postcards, current periodicals and paintings by local artists.CHUrCHIll’s27 York Street, St.- George’s, 441 297-1650, Fax: 441 297-0814E-mail: churchills@myoffice.bm web: www.bermudawines.com Churchill’s is the must visit tobacconists to go to while visiting the UNESCO World Heritage Site at the town of St. George. Churchill’s is the place to go if you are interested in your fine wines, full- bodied spirits and the best of Cuban cigars. Cigar aficionados and wine lovers never miss Churchill’s in St. George’s

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Duke of York Street . An eclectic selection of wines from around the globe and the only walk-in humidor in Bermuda, makes this shop unique with a huge spectrum of spirits, beers and cold drinks plus wine and cigar acces-sories which are unique gifts.CraCKEr BOx & HODgE PODgE

Cracker Box on 15 York Street, St. George’s (at the main bus stop) 297-1205 and Hodge Podge in Hamilton (next to the ferry terminal building) 3 Point Pleasant Road, 295-0647 feature a unique collection of gifts...everything from beautiful natural sea shells and starfish to Christmas decorations made from shells. There is also a large selection of shell jewelry made from mother of pearl and beaded shell pieces together with the must have silver bangles. Not forgetting the ever popular tee shirts, hats, caps, key rings, magnets, picture frames etc. CrIssOn JEWEllErs16 Queen Street, and 55 & 71 Front Street, HamiltonWater Street, St. George¹s,Clocktower Mall, Dockyard, and all major hotelsTel: 295-2351, www.crisson.com

Crisson jewellers embodies Bermuda’s finest and most cherished tradi-tions. A family business since 1922, the Crisson name is synonymous with quality and value.

The fabulous array of jewellery and watches reflect the style, sophistica-tion and taste of our discerning customers. When you explore our exciting collections, we are sure you will agree that a visit to Crisson is the crowning moment of your Bermuda shopping experience.

Along with the wonderfully eclectic collection of hand-selected pieces from all parts of the world, Crisson are Bermuda’s exclusive source for famous designers including David Yurman, Roberto Coin, Marco Bicego, John Hardy, Charriol , Kabana, Pandora, Larimar, and Rebecca . As for dia-monds of distinction, Crisson has Bermuda’s largest collection of spectacular cuts from Cento and A. Jaffe.

When it comes to timepieces, Crisson is definitely the place! Crisson are the officially authorised Rolex retailers in Bermuda. You will also find Tag Heuer, Ebel, Raymond Weil , Movado, Tudor, Philip Stein, Christian Dior, and Fendi. The collection is rounded out with ranges from Seiko,

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Crisson has two main stores on Front Street in Hamilton, with anoth-er on Queen Street.

There’s a store in St. George’s and one in the Clocktower Mall at Dockyard. If you are staying in one of Bermuda’s major Hotels, you’ll find a Crisson store there as well. Each of these boutique-style stores features pieces selected from our main col-lections in Hamilton. The shopping experience is relaxed and intimate, and the quality, value and prices are the same whichever store you choose to visit.DaIsy & MaC27 Queen Street, 441 295-7477; Clock Tower Mall, Dockyard, 441 234-7447, www.daisyandmac.com

Daisy & Mac, Bermuda’s new-est baby & children’s boutique, is well worth a visit! Tucked away on the upper level of the Washington Mall, in Hamilton Daisy & Mac is a hidden gem. When you cross the threshold of the hot pink and apple green storefront, you discover a magi-cal wonderland of products includ-ing clothing & footwear for children from newborn up to age 16, toys for all ages, fun fashion accessories and much more. Brand names include Esprit Kids, Ralph Lauren, Diesel, Betsy & Babs, Petit Ami, My Boy Sam, Baby Bol, Taggies and the list goes on! In addition to the essential items you would find in most babies and children’s store, Daisy & Mac has unique specialty items that are absolutely adorable and not found elsewhere. For example they have the cutest little retro-esque t-shirts/one-sies for infants that say “Chicks Dig Me”, “My Dad’s a Geek” or “High Maintenance”. Special collections of these one-of-a-kind items, is what makes Daisy & Mac special. Without a doubt, Daisy & Mac is a super chic boutique for infants, toddlers, tweens and their mummies - after all, it is the biggest, little store in Bermuda! gEM CEllarWalker Arcade, 47 Front Street, 292-3042 Email: gemcellar@northrock.bm

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Bermuda holiday. Priced from $40 Our talented and skilled designers have many years of experience in creating one-of-a-kind treasures, all in our own workshop, in gold, platinum or silver.

Rings, neck adornments, bracelets and bangles, earrings and extra special anniversary gifts are available, or custom made to your taste. If you want to “refresh” an existing pieces to a more modern or alternative use, then made us your first stop.gIBBOns COMPany For the way Bermuda lives21 Reid Street, Hamilton Tel: 441 295-0022.M.A.C. Cosmetics, Front Street, Hamilton. Tel: 441 295-8843 Nine West, Fashion & Accessories, Reid Street, Hamilton. Tel: 441 294-5191Twenty 5 Reid, Reid Street, Hamilton Tel: 441 294-5188Peniston Brown, the Fragrance Speciaists: Water Street, St. George’s. Tel: 441 405-0005  The Perfume Shop, Fragrance, Boutique: Clocktower Mall, Dockyard. Tel: 441 405-0006

Shop where the locals shop, at Gibbons Company, the island’s largest most diversified department store, known for its excellent customer service and wide range of exciting merchandise: vibrant collections for all ages, men, women and children, as well as captivating fragrances and cosmetics by industry legends and an array of everything from the essential to the distinctive for the home.

At Gibbons, all perfumes, cosmetics and skin-care products are offered with fantastic savings, at duty free prices. Gibbons’ exclusives include Guerlain, Dior Cosmetics, Chanel Cosmetics, Decleor, Iman, Versace, Vera Wang, Betsey Johnson and Bond # 9. Other favourites include Hermes, Burberry, Ralph Lauren, Lancôme, Elizabeth Arden, L’Occitane and Bermuda Blue - the perfect gift for friends and family back home. Premium fashion labels abound at U.S. prices but with NO SALES TAX!

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