Newsletter for alumni of The Abbey School,
Mt. St. Benedict, Trinidad and Tobago, W.I.
Caracas,
4 of August 2018 No. 874
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Dear Friends,
Here is a copy of page 01 Mount Inside from
1982.
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EDITORIAL
I am happy that I
have established a record in the long history of “Mount Inside” – first
published in 1964.
My target of six
issues for the school year now ended has been met but not without moments of
anguish.
My thanks to a
patient and accommodating printer on whose shoulder rests the responsibility
for finally getting our journal published.
Issue # 46 has been
a rushed effort and my Co-ordinator and typist stood up beautifully to the
pressures involved.
A special THANK YOU
to Fr. Cuthbert who kept all of us on our toes.
To you my faithful
readers;
Your interest in the
magazine made my year extremely worthwhile.
Happy holidays
Hayden J.M.
Valentine
The following was
the comment written on the mimeographed paper.
Sept. 5/81
Note: To the editor.
As an “Old Boy” and
in lieu of the Mount Outside; coupled with the kind thoughtfulness of Fr.
Cuthbert; I have been receiving the Mount Inside, which, apart from the
regularity of production, has given me once more an inside to my old school.
My sincere congratulations,
and may we see the same enthusiasm for the next term.
All the best from
the frozen North.
Arthur Knaggs “Class
of 1949”
Mount inside #46 P-01
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And now, the emails that I got on Bro.
Vincent, from you my readers.
A few
thoughts and memories of ‘Bruh Vince’
First of all it is
good to know that he is still around to be able to read at least one tribute
(and deservedly / hopefully a lot more)
I entered the Abbey
School in January 1958 and my main impression after a few days was that
‘Bruhvince’ (pronounced as one word I did not understand at first) had to be
the most important person since he was behind every counter, seen everywhere
else and on everybody’s lips,
‘Bruhvince, look at
this”, “Bruhvince said that”, “Bruhvince gave me permission”
etc. were the most repeated phrases used by boys of all forms and ages.
With all due respect
to the other wonderful priests and staff at the Mount, this impression was
further strengthened over the next 2 or 3 years as I realized the competence,
encouragement and enthusiasm of this human dynamo who served as bursar, sports
master and counsellor.
As a young boy from
a “sports mad” family, “Bruhvince” was almost a hero, playing volleyball in his
monastic robe, table tennis, football and cricket- always a little pidgin toed
and laughing with delight at some of his successful efforts, swapping
‘fatigue’, posting match fixtures and arranging transport. I saw him grow
irritated on a few occasions but generally he had the most cheerful of
dispositions under trying circumstances.
He related
completely to the boys and was respected and liked by all; we all knew the
school surely would have been different and far less exciting without him.
I do not remember
the year he left but at the time I simply could not imagine the school
surviving.
As we reached the
higher forms, we became less reliant on the staff (and more rebellious/
disconnected) but somehow I always hoped that one day we would suddenly see the
return of “Bruhvince” to his cherished position at our institution
That was the mark of
the man
(Submitted by Stuart
Henderson)
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From:
"Roger Henderson" <rhenderson@tstt.net.tt>
Date: 24 May 09:22 (PDT)
Ladislao,
I do not know how
you tracked down Lionel Roberts, aka Br.Vincent, but it was very nice to learn
about his whereabouts.
During my years at
the Mount he was an institution and everything to do with sports centred around
him.
Ably supported by
the great Mr. Tom, father of 6 or 7 daughters.
I recall so many
instances of our involvement in sport together but one of my favourite was a
tour to Guyana when I was one of the youngest boys there. (I think Jeffrey
Gransaull was the youngest to go).
Bro. V and I used to
play the card game Peedra as partners and we developed an intricate system of
illegal signs which made us winners against the older boys on tour and they
couldn't fathom out how we did it.
We had so many
laughs at their expense - but imagine a man of the cloth cheating at cards.
Good to hear from
him.
Roger
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WhatsApp:
15-02-2017 Cantore Oscar: Suerte ma帽ana sal estamos
pendientes
15-02-2017 Coscarart Salvador: am still in the hospital. Tomorrow i have
the surgery. Thank you Oscar
15-02-2017 Ramsahai Winston 99: Believe that the Lord is faithful and good
to you. He will carry you through every trouble.
15-02-2017 Kenny Azizul: Good luck with everything tomorrow and my
prayers with u
15-02-2017 Ramsahai Winston 99: Garth call me 774-4999
15-02-2017 Dornellas Michael: Thanks Salvador. Virginia sends her
best wishes and we both will cover you tomorrow in prayer for a
successful surgery and speedy recovery. Have a good night.
15-02-2017 Coscarart Salvador: Thank you very much.
16-02-2017 Alfredo Montiel Bezara: Salvador, today you are going to be fine
after all !! God bless you !! 馃檹馃尀馃嚮馃嚜
16-02-2017 Coscarart Salvador: Gracias alfredo.
un
abrazo
16-02-2017 Dornellas Michael: Good morning Salvador, all will be well my
friend. Trust in HIM. take care and blessings on you.
16-02-2017 Coscarart Salvador: Amen. Thank you . And you are? All i ser is
the number.
16-02-2017 Dornellas Michael: Specs
16-02-2017 Coscarart Salvador: Thank you my dear Specs
16-02-2017 Cantore Oscar: suerte
16-02-2017 Coscarart Salvador: Gracias oscar.
16-02-2017 Cantore Oscar: tas cagado?
16-02-2017 Moffie Edgar: Hermano y fe y confianza en el
Senor.....todo va a estar de acuerdo a su voluntad....Dios te bendiga.....los
Abbey Boys estamos contigo...
16-02-2017 Allen Keith: Get well soon Sal May Jesus healing power be
with you
16-02-2017 Zanelli Victor: Salvador que todo salga bien y que
est茅s con Dios. Fair winds and following seas.
16-02-2017 Cantore Oscar: Dicho como buen marinero que eres
amigo Victor
16-02-2017 Zanelli Victor: Un abrazo Oscar y aprovecho de
mandar un recuerdo de mi visita a TT en la "Esmeralda", para darle
谩nimo a Salvador a trav茅s de Brother Rupert.
16-02-2017 Coscarart Salvador: Gracias Victor
16-02-2017 Gomes Ian: Hi Victor. I have a copy of this photo and remember the
visit of the "Esmeralda" to trinidad. It was a most memorable
ocassion and the abbey boys in t & t were very grateful for the invitation.
Ian Gomes. You still the commander of Esmeralda?
16-02-2017 Zanelli Victor: No Sir. I'm already retired with the rank of Rear
Admiral. Still in Chile.
16-02-2017 Gomes Ian: Lucky you. Im also retired. Now you can
enjoy life like me. I do only what pleases me now. Fishing, tending to plants
and attending functions, watching football etc.
16-02-2017 Ibarra Frank: Hola Salvador, que todo salga bien
con la ayuda de Dios 馃檹馃徎 get well soon !
16-02-2017 Fr. Imash: Wait nah, like everybody retired , it look
like like I am the only young boy in this chat, nobody else born after 1979?馃槀馃槀馃槏馃槏
16-02-2017 Coscarart Salvador: jajajaja.
Gracias Frank. Estoy con Enrique que vino a visitar.
16-02-2017 Kenny Azizul: I am at that age but I am not retired and I
am not ready to retire
16-02-2017 Gomes Ian: Salvador as you go through this trying
period remember the entire group of MSB alumni are praying for your speedy
recovery and we all wish that you can continue to share your exploits with us.
God's blessing on this trying day for you. May he protect you and cover you in
his blood to protect you against all evil. when you were born i was already
working for 5 years and completed 2 years abroad at school. ??
16-02-2017 Coscarart Salvador: You are a young grass hopper
16-02-2017 Charles Neil: Salvador,what time is your surgery?
16-02-2017 Coscarart Salvador: 2pm
16-02-2017 Ibarra Frank: Hola Enrique, lo cuidas bien y nos
tienes al tanto please!
16-02-2017 Charles Neil: Ok, everything will e fine,
16-02-2017 Coscarart Salvador: Thanks Neil.
16-02-2017 Charles Neil: U are a old battle ax
16-02-2017 Zanelli Enrique: Seguro, aqu铆 lo estamos
cuidando.... Ill keep
you guys posted and thank you guys.... Salvador really appreciates it....
16-02-2017 Charles Neil: Thanks for being with him Enrique
16-02-2017 Zanelli Enrique: Guys.... Salvador's surgery has been.
Postponed.... the Doctors decided to transfer him to a Hospital in the medical
center which is better equipped for his procedure....
As soon as I know more I will let
everyone know.... thanks for your 馃檹
16-02-2017 Fr. Imash: Keep the faith Salvador, Go is great
,everything will be fine. God
16-02-2017 Coscarart Salvador: Thank you Ron.
17-02-2017 Berment Joseph: Good Ron!
17-02-2017 Ramsahai Winston 99: Keep up the good work Enrique keep us
posted. Jimmy back in town add to chat. Dr ken Austin and Jimmy. do you have
Kazim contact in Canada. Joe do you have Sammy contact. Renne Villafana RIP.
Gabe is ken on what's app
17-02-2017 Ibarra Frank: Buenos d铆as Enrique, c贸mo sali贸
Salvador de la operaci贸n?
17-02-2017 12:43:02: A 40 inch water main at sealots burst
causing the west bound lanes to cave in. Traffic heading into POS at a
standstill. Traffic into POS backed up all the way from chaguanas
17-02-2017 Zanelli Enrique: Buenos d铆as Frank.....ayer su
doctor decidido suspender la operaci贸n por que el hospital donde esta no tiene
el back up team adecuado.... lo van a trasladar a un hospital en el medical
center, que a prop贸sito es uno de los mejores del mundo, para operarlo.....
estamos a la espera de que avisen cuando lo transfieren.... los mantendr茅 informados.... slds
17-02-2017 Ibarra Frank: Gracias!
17-02-2017 Berment Joseph: Thanks Winston.
17-02-2017 Farias Gabriel: Winston, I don't think so I have not seen
him on it
18-02-2017 Coscarart Salvador: Prayers for Healing of Cancer
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