Newsletter for alumni of The Abbey School, Mt. St. Benedict,
Trinidad and Tobago, W.I.
Caracas, 5 of May 2018 No. 861
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Dear Friends,
Here is a copy of
O.A.S.I.S. Bull No. 3, thanks to its editor, Arthur Knaggs.
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June 1982
Dearly Beloved
fellow Urchins of the Old Establishment.
You look at our
heading and wonder, no doubt.
With
all the strife in the Middle East, perhaps this will have a new significance to
those who hunger and thirst in these hard times.
It
certainly is no indication of the fountain of youth when I look around at my
old school pals and have visions of the wheel chairs and walking sticks –
No
sir, this is my chosen new title of our little periodical; which, when-ever Fr.
Cuthbert digs me for complaining about Mount Inside or outside, I retaliate by
writing.
I
thought of Mount Overseas, but ended up with:
OVERSEAS ABBEY
SCHOOL INTERESTED STUDENTS. (O.A.S.I.S.)
That is the good
news.
The
hard and testing news is that during these hard and pressing times, and
considering the fast failing Canadian dollar, I, the one-man committee, is
suggesting an annual subscription of $10.00 U.S. dollars, mainly to cover
postage; but also to help pay off my mortgage, carry my children through
school, upgrade my subscription to the Old People’s home (where we will all no
doubt end), and enable me to send a donation of $5.00 to Fr. Adelbert for a
beach picnic to Maracas Bay, to help wash all the troubles and worries he is
accumulating by marriage counselling.
Theoretically,
there is no such thing; as we have learned that the sacrament makes two people
one, and it takes two to have differences.
The
second greatest gift a spouse can give their partner is a Marriage Encounter
Week-end – ask about it.
You
already know that the first greatest is your undivided love and attention.
***************
PARLEZ-VOUS
FRANCAIS? – Well, earlier this year, your Company, R.N.G., meaning Real Nice
Guys, had our Sales Convention at Mount Gabriel, a Ski Resort, and you should
have seen your “boy” dashing down the slopes – a real thrill and treat.
I also
met in Montreal, Raymond Devaux, who is well established in business up here
with his fingers in many pies; his hobbies are golfing, skiing and drinking
wine like all good Frenchmen.
Also
met J.D.Miller, who lives in Montreal with Michellene, and a host of his tribe.
Both quite well. J.D. was out in Nova Scotia exploring the possibilities in the
Offshore Oil here, as he is thinking of getting back into the “Black Gold”
business.
(I hope that John
Miller can return a short message for all his friends, ed.) (Raymond Devaux is
OK and maybe can help with a short note for me to publish in the next circular,
ed.)
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We are happy to tell
you that Ms Marcus, M. I. Queen and former Secretary of the M.S.B.C., is coming
along slowly but surely. She needs our playful support.
(Ms Kitty Markus is
at MSB, ed.)
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Fr. Cuthbert writes
to state he is taking Fr. Paul and Kitty Markus to Holland this month, but not
why?.
Understand
Kitty is not well but no news yet on Fr. Paul.
Heard
that Abbot Bernard has improved very much but is still in Holland.
He met
my brother, Jack, in Mayaro – Jack works for AMOCO on the Offshore there.
He
says terrible floods in Central Trinidad, only way to Mayaro is by boat.
Bernard
Lange teaches at Mount and puts out the Mount Inside magazine.
(Jack Knaggs is
in Barbados, ed) ( Fr. Paul left us this year, ed.)
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Here is a card I
received from Bro. Roland, who is editor of the MSB Newsletter, and always
keeps me on the mailing list.
Subscription
is 5 “Our Fathers”, 10 “Hail Marys” and a blank cheque.
(Has anyone have a
lead on Bro. Roland?? and the MSB Newsletter that is mentioned? ed.)
PEACE
Of your Charity pray
for the late
Father
William Boers, O.S.B.
Monk
and Priest who died suddenly on Tuesday 29th September 1981.
He was
70 years old, having been professed for 48 years and ordained priest for 42
years.
Father
Anselm van der Heijdt, O.S.B.
Monk
and Priest who died suddenly of a heart attack on Tuesday, 3rd
September 1981. He was 65 years old, having been professed for 43 years and
ordained priest for 38 years.
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Fr.
Vincent, our principal, left for the U.S.A. early in the morning of Tuesday, 30th
March for a medical check-up. Our prayers accompany him we trust all will go
well.
(Does
anyone have a lead on Fr. Vincent?? ed)
Our
senior students have been exposed to Lectures on Banking Diplomacy &
International Relations.
Also,
students have made tours to Lopinot, Iscott, Tritoc and the Pitch Lake and only
last week an enjoyable visit to Caroni came off.
+++++++++++++++
Ian Shoul
from Antigua took time off from fishing, basking in the sunshine, and peddling
his Singer Sewing machines to drop me a line to remind me the Stephen and
Conrad are still alive and kicking, and should be on the mailing list, and he
provided the address of Jerome Gomes, who is in Florida.
Ian´s
daughter, Diane, is working on her Business Administration Certificate at
St.Mary´s University in Halifax. – Small world.
(Conrad Shoul is no
longer with us, ed.)(Can anyone help with Jerome Gomes? ed.)
******************
News from “down
Under” comes from Anthony Llanos, who added Alistair Lange to the list of
Western Australia.
He has
built a new home on 7 acres of land and aptly called it “Maracas”.
He is
cultivating the land and planting avocadoes and hope to do well as this
vegetable/fruit is quite short in supply and sells for $2.00 to “3.00 each –
good luck to you.
His
eldest daughter, Teresa, got married in 1981, so we could be hearing some more
news any time now.
Anthony
works for Woodside Petroleum as Systems Officer.
He
keeps in touch with Richard and Leary O´connor.
(Alistair Lange and
Anthony Llanos are no longer with us, ed.)
*********************
Latest letter is
from Walter Darwent who now works in Brazil, back in the Oil Business.
I
guess he thought Brazil was going to win the Soccer World Cup – but better luck
next time _ Bravo Italia!. Toronto is in an uproar with celebrations.
Walter
says Michael Scott works for the same Company.
“Wally”
now has 3 ¾ grand children – so life moves on.
(Need news on Walter
Darwent and Michael Scott!!! ed.)
***************
In Nova Scotia, the
Knaggs continue to flourish even with the down-trodden dollar, and the
plummeting economy; humour keeps us alive and love keeps us warm – heat warms.
Met
Tommy Jardim (B.G.) – would you believe?.
He
left Trinidad in 1948 and I have only just found him again.
He has
played Cricket for Canada, toured the West Indies, and still hits a mean Tennis
ball. Has a lovely family of five; 3 married, 2 at home.
And
works for S.K.F. Drug House – not to be confused with bearings.
We
still have a lot to talk about and plan to do exactly that.
(Also need news on
Thomas Jardim, ed)
Will leave you now
till next time.
Send
me some news and some money so we can keep the ball rolling. – Remember
Overseas mail is 60 cents in Canada.
Love you all,
Art from Dart
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EDITED by Ladislao Kertesz, kertesz11@yahoo.com, if you would like to be in the circular’s mailing list or
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