Sir Alexander Bustamante and Lady Bustamante were the centre of attention at a glittering reception hosted by the Thursday Club of Young Jamaica at the Courtleigh Manor Hotel. Against a backdrop of music, coloured lights, and warm fellowship, the National Hero mingled with guests, greeting women with affectionate embraces and men with hearty handshakes. The evening closed on a high note with cheers and song, marking a memorable celebration.

Published Wednesday, October 17, 1973

Jamaicans pay tribute to Sir Alexander

Jamaica’s only living National Hero, the Rt. Excellent Sir Alexander Bustamante and Lady Bustamante were honoured on Monday night at a reception sponsored by the Thursday Club of Young Jamaica and held on the lawns of the Courtleigh Manor Hotel.

In an atmosphere of gaiety, with background music provided by the Jamaica Military Band under the direction of Mr. Joe Williams and popular local singing star Ernie Smith, a large cross-section of the Jamaican community turned up to pay tribute to Sir Alexander.

Coloured lights flickered across the lawn, and with the attractive colours of the ladies’ dresses, they added a touch of sparkle to the occasion. Guests moved freely around, greeting Sir Alexander and Lady Bustamante.

Sir Alexander, who maintained high spirits throughout the night, greeted guests with affectionate embraces. It was kisses from the women and warm and hearty handshakes for the men.

As the function came to an end, a basket of flowers was presented to Lady Bustamante by Mrs. Peter Rickards, wife of the chairman of the Thursday Club of Young Jamaica. As the honoured guests were leaving, the large gathering sang “For He’s a Jolly Good Fellow” and gave them three cheers.

Among the guests were the Leader of the Opposition, the Rt. Hon. Hugh Shearer; Mr. L. G. Newland; Miss Edith Nelson; Sir Neville Ashenheim and Lady Ashenheim; Dr. and Mrs. Adrian Bonner; Mr. and Mrs. Alva Ross; Dr. and Mrs. Ronald Irvine; Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Golding; the Hon. Ivan Vaz and Mrs. Vaz; Mr. and Mrs. David Smith; Mr. and Mrs. M. T. Forrest; Mr. and Mrs. Pearnel Charles; Mr. and Mrs. St. Clair Shirley; Dr. and Mrs. Karl Wilson James; Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Hart; Mr. and Mrs. John Marr; Miss Evelyn Sangster; Miss Olive Haik; Mr. and Mrs. Fuad Shoucair; Mr. and Mrs. Keith Jones; Mr. and Mrs. Owen Pengelly; Mr. and Mrs. Carlton Alexander; Mr. B. St. J. Hamilton; Mr. and Mrs. Seragh Lakasingh; Mr. and Mrs. Lascelles Tucker; Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Sutherland; Mr. and Mrs. Herman Duncan; Mr. and Mrs. Ruddy Gallant; Mr. and Mrs. Douglas McIntosh; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Henderson-Davis; Mr. and Mrs. Tony DuQuesnay; Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Williams and Roger Williams; Mr. and Mrs. Herb McKenley; Mr. and Mrs. Everrod Williams; Mr. and Mrs. Sammy Henriques; Mr. Frank Hall; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Phipps; Mr. George Walters; Mr. Keith Edwards; Mr. Wilbert Marriott; Mr. Bobby Blount; Dr. and Mrs. A. L. MacFarlane; Mr. C. Ennis; Mrs. E. Mitchell; Mr. Eaton Buckley; Miss Kay Jones; Miss Yvonne Johnson; Miss Aldet Thompson; Miss Cynthia McLean; Miss Icylyn Mullings; Mr. Douglas Henry; Mr. Leonard Jones; Mr. Ivorine Harrison; Miss Cynthia James; Mr. Peter Whittingham; Miss Beverley Willis; Mr. George Headley; Mr. Basil Kenton; Miss Marjorie Cousins; Mr. and Mrs. B. Josephs; Mr. and Mrs. St. John Hutton; Miss Ermeline Gibson; Miss Merline Brown; Miss Joan Ferguson; Mr. and Mrs. Paul Nash; Mr. Franklyn Smith; Miss Joan Parris; Mr. Holden Hammond; Mr. Phillip Waite; Mr. Peter Mullingen; Mr. Andy Mullings; Mr. Nick Aguilar; Mr. and Mrs. Ossie Harding; Mr. Abe Dubdoub; Mr. Eddie Shoucair; Mr. Derek Hamilton; Mr. and Mrs. Roy Lawrence; Mr. and Mrs. Teddy Randall; Mr. Ray Hadeed; Mr. and Mrs. Roy Vickers; Miss Jackie Creary; Mr. and Mrs. Peter Samuel; Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Binns; Mr. and Mrs. Paul Levy; and Mrs. Ruby Levy.

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