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The Bahamas Historical Society holds Jubilee Banquet‏
By Jim Lawlor
Nov 24, 2009 - 8:11:32 PM

Eight long serving members of the Society were honoured: From left to right sitting were Barbara Brown, Dr Vernell Allen, Dolly Foster. Standing: Mercedes Brown on behalf of husband Donald Brown, Bruce Raine on behalf of Uncle Sir Geoffrey Johnstone, Dr Gail Saunders, David Cates and June Maura.

Nassau, Bahamas - The Bahamas Historical Society held their Jubilee Banquet on November at the Sandals Hotel.

Brief speeches were made by President Jim Lawlor and Sir Orville Turnquest, who substituted for our Patron, His Excellency The Governor General Arthur Hanna due to the recent death of Mrs Beryl Hanna.

Masters of Ceremonies were Anthony Skeebo Roberts and Betty Cole, and eight long serving members of the Society were honoured.

Over cocktails the guests could view Bahamian History on the Screens painted by Diana Pullinger Cavill in the 1950s

The beautiful backdrop designed by Anthony Morely and wonderful music by Doc’s Melody Makers set the tone for a delightful evening.

Brief speeches were made by President Jim Lawlor and Sir Orville Turnquest, who substituted for our Patron, His Excellency The Governor General Arthur Hanna due to the recent death of Mrs Beryl Hanna

We were treated to jokes and fun provided by our two Masters of Ceremonies, Anthony Skeebo Roberts and Betty Cole.

A good many people enjoyed the dancing.

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