Carnival in Grenada took place on Monday Feb 26th 1968 and in Carriacou on the following day. Juveau in St George’s began around 5.30am. The streets were packed with bands and we ‘ jumped up’ until breakfast time. In the afternoon I went to Pageant and took photos of the displays and the Beauty Queen line-up. The top calypsos that year were, if I remember, ‘Fire in Your Wire’ sung by Calypso Rose plus ‘Mr Walker’ and ‘Wood in the Fire’ sung by the Mighty Sparrow. I’ve still got Sparrow’s Calypso Carnival LP in my record collection.
On the Tuesday morning I travelled back to Carriacou. There were only four passengers that morning and I spent most of the journey playing dominoes with the crew. When I landed carnival was in full swing. I’ve been told the theme for Mass that year was ‘Tourists ashore.’ I think you can see from the photos people interpreted that in a variety of ways; Bemuda shorts, Bing Crosby pipes or Red Indian outfits. The Carnival Queen for the year was Shirley McLawrence and she would have the pleasure of being in attendance at the formal opening of the airport a few weeks later.
Anyway, to the photos. I shall put up those I have already scanned. I also have some coloured photos which I will add, when I find them. Once again, can I ask if you have any names, comments or corrections please send them using the ‘Comments’ box. If anyone would like to write their memories of that Carnival Day that would be even better. Thank you.
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- Grenada Pageant
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- Evelyn Greaseley and Chico Archibald on stage.
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- Grenada Carnival Queen, Gail Renwick. Runner-up Patty Willaims.
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- Granada Carnival Queen
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- Grenada Pageant
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- Grenada Pageant
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- Stephanie (Joseph or Baptiste?) from Brunswick & Frankie Adams from L’Esterre.
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- Father Fitton & Jean? from Madonna House.
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- Sybil David (in hat), Tyo (with towel) & pals.
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- Sybil David (centre) with Nerissa Scott & Palmira Augustine (now Alexis); Martin Raymond (with hat)
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- Astor Andrew + who else?
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- Rodge Gay and ‘Goot’ Alleyne.
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- Zita Compton, Bridget Compton, Georgina McQuilkin, Val Compton, Nuala (Nola) Compton.
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- Barnabus and friends.
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- Poco and me.
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- R-L ??, Verna Noel, John Baptiste, ??,??
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- Melvina Noel (L), Carol Stewart (centre), Therese Pollydore (R), Celestine Emmons (behind)
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- Velma McQuilkin (L),Daphne Roberts (now Steill), Laurel Martineau (R)
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- Leo and Rodge.
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- Cathy and George Touchton
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- Martin’s Indians. Vincent (Yankee) Bullen on right.
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- Six Roads Indians
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- Martin’s Indians
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- Declyn (Nolly), ‘Uncle’ Leroy Noel & Poco.
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- Bishop’s College students.
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- Sybil and friends.
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- Sybil with hat, Tyo with towel. Who else.
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- Sybil David (centre) + Nerissa Scott, Palmyre Augustine (now Scott). Who else?
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- Rodge Gay & ‘Goot’ Alleyne play Mass.
Who is Bill Cameron? I am Laurel’s little sister, Margaret.
Hi Margaret,
I taught at Bishop’s College 1967-68. Laurel was in Form 5A in my Geography class, as I recall. Mr Alleyne was headmaster. Other teachers were Rodge, Paddy and Uthan. Say hi to Laurel. Best Wishes, Bill Cameron
Bill were you on Carriacou for the 1971 carnival?
I’m afraid not.
Hi there,
I was at my uncle’s up in Huddersfield on the weekend talking about home (Carriacou) usual recurrence i must add, but on this occasion the name McQuilkin popped in to conversation and stuck in my head.
i like to ask questions about the older generations, and he mentioned his father, Casper (suit) Nelson, was the son of
Asa/Asay McQuilkin from Windward, ”well before your time” i know, just wondered what info you might have on that if any.
thanks
Original comment posted on 30.01.2014