Who were some of the best story tellers among the old timers in Treasure Beach?
I can think of a few, but would love to hear from others first.

Frederick Sanderson?

The comedian himself Mr.Joe Bowl???

Frederick Sanderson.

yes frederick sanderson story like mango must eat at night

yes frederick sanderson story like mango must eat at night

Miss Ma Vie (DeLeon) from Great Bay. She could tell the most interesting old time stories.Not to mention Bible stories.
When it was time for the children's story in church,she was our favorite.
She would also told us stories of her school days with Teacher Henry as the headmaster.
I remember one of her stories was about Mr Glen Leg who was a classmate of hers.He was late for class one morning and came in running to the room, with goardy full of water strung across his shoulder,only to come face to face with Teacher Henry.He was worried that he was going to get a taste of teacher's strap for being late that morning so he flashed him a great big old smile and said, " mornin teacher." Teacher gave him the all over,only to see that he had a brand new hair cut.His hair was peeled off with only the weather peak/tonisee remaining.Teacher chuckled to himself then said to him,'who gave you that haircut and forgot to trim the lice veranda off?" Now we all know that teacher was wrong for that. The youngster was humiliated (unintentionally I guess) so he did not receive a spanking after all.

Hartwell Moxam and his good friend, Jasil Parchment, were among the very best!
By the time they were finished spinning a yarn their listeners would be on the ground, tears streaming down their cheeks, unable to hold back the belly laughs!
Missa Morrie (Hartwell) is still around. Those lucky enough to spend a few minutes with him might still get a few chuckles out of the old man!
Ask him about Jasil and the woman who had flour but no water with which to make the dumplings!

Yes Will,
I Agree with you, Mr Joe Bowl,he was matchless I listen him one night at a setup,and i wish the night never come to an end, but one lady in treasure beach meddle age name Teresa James will be joker of all time to come.

Seaford Ebanks!

joe bowl under two whites by far

Joe Bowl under one whites broke up a church meeting in the square of Great Bay. The Devil sure was busy that night. RIP Maas Bowl, there will never be another like you. I loved you too.

Sorry for the grammatical error in my post.Should have been, 'she would also tell us stories', not ' she would also told us stories'.

White H,
That's a wicked story abot Maas Joe Bowl breaking up the Salvation Army meeting in Great Bay Square.Too bad it's not appropriate enough to be posted.

[Edited by TB.Net] Maas Joe Bowl would'nt do any thing like that he was a nice queit person,whether he had white Rum are black caffie,he is just a cool man, should'post that.

WhiteH can you explain in what way my grandfather broke
up a church meeting (if TB.Net will allow it) I think that was very cruel way to speak of the dead.
If it was with dirty jokes maybe, but you made it sound as if it was done violently. That old man was the most peaceful soul that ever lived in TB.
Here is a joke between him and Glen Leg. Pa Joe (as
I use to call him) met Maas Glen down by Astly's
one day and said to him "Glen a long time me and you eyes don't make three". The joke is that Glen had only one eye.
Jasil was very good. He said that there was a hurricane once. He was walking with a flashlight
and the wind was so strong that it blew the beam
of light backwards.

I suggest the webmaster close this topic because treasure beach is a close nit community and everyone know or they are related to someone who some these stories are told about and may be offensive to some people, depending on its content ,for example i remember Mr Glen Leg being tease about his one eye .

Bowl, Maas Joe was indeed a peaceful and sweet old man. A man I really loved. I did not say anything cruel about him. He cracked a colorful joke that I don't wish to share, one that caused the meeting to cease, so be assured he did nothing violently. Violence was not in his character. Apologies for the stress this posting must have caused you.

That's true because TB is like a Gungo Tree - everyone is connected some how. We are all one blood. Unless you are going to speak good of the dead - don't say anything - especially when we write i.e. it is more permanent. God Bless.

That's true because TB is like a gungu tree - everyone is related so mind you mash someone's corn!

and likewise mass glen leg family getting offended also. If u know wat i mean.

Just I Jah Say, if it was my Grand dad no one talk like that about him, we should respect the elders that is gone on before us.any way here is a joke about Glen Leg, he was in England, every morning the clock alarm go off to wake him for work, one morning the clock wake up and he look at the clock and say every moring you wake me and looking a me with 12 eyes and i only have one so he so he mashup the clock.he he he ha ha ha

Yes ,I agree with Raspect.Please close this thread because we are indeed a close knit community but not everyone has the same sense of humor, or tolerance for some of our old folks being talked about.We all see things in a different light.No more old time jokes please ! White Head you did a good job of explaining yourself and I hope the people who are offended will accept your apology.I knew Maas Joe too and he was certainly not a violent old man.He was sweet and full of jokes.He would not even harm a fly.REST IN PEACE OLE SOUL!

There's really no need to close the thread!
The word has now gone out - handle the topic with respect and restraint.
But there's no reason why we cannot say who, in our opinion, was a good story teller. We can do that without repeating any of those stories or jokes which might offend someone.
Many great stories were told by the ole timers which did not relate to anyone in real life. We don't always have to be so literal!

This thread is amazing. Treasure Beach is a land of jokes and story tellers. Long before the internet, before TV, and likely before radio, there were story tellers. These stories were often about each other ; and "each other" meant friends and family. When we made jokes about each other, they were understood to be JOKES, just that: JOKES.

I read WhiteH and saw nothing outside of the traditional mode of storytelling. Evidently, the congregation was not upset since the meeting ceased because of all the laughter (isn't laughter a blessing?). I'm sure he/she meant no harm to Maas Joe (an explanation and apology was offered). Just because we have a new mode of communication shouldn't mean that we are to nibble away at our traditions and stifle our sense of humour.

Yes, Carry On. When I talk to some of the older Ja heads here in Canada and when I come a Yard, I wish I walked with a camcorder to pass on the history.

The tales and characters are another portion of the Treasure. That real dry, subltle, teasing humour that comes along with it is a medicine well appreciated now with anxiety on all channels.

Turey the days of fishermen assisted by the entire community as they hauled their seines are gone. The sailboats and the oars have disappeared, and we no longer hew canoes from cotton trees. Daily sightings of gators, and teels and coots, by the pond side are gone. But we still have a few old timers with their tales of yesterdays. My grandmother Ma Vie, mentioned above by Pedro Peeps, was one of them.

Your camcorder idea sounds like a great one; perhaps a good project for a student(s) to undertake.

I certainly miss the duppy stories the ole folks told as we sat around in the moonlight. For sure everyone was afraid to wash foot or go to bed after a night of duppy stories.

Pedro Peeps, your Ma Vie was a clown, a smart woman who would have gone far in life if she was given the opportunities. I never met anybody who could tell a good joke or who was so well read. RIP Ma Vie, looks like Pedro Peeps will carry on your legacy of history and jokes. One thing is missing, the moonlight because that's how we gathered around as children and listened to stories of Bra Anancy, Bra Tookima (sp), Bra Mongoose and all the duppy jokes.

Pedro Peeps, did Ma Vie tell the story of the church service at Pedro Plains Church and of a female member who made a grand entrance every week?
Wish I could call names or even tell the story but .............

I'm sure such projects would be supported Carry On.

I'm in line for the first CD.

How about Mike<asley>.He was very hilarious.Once there was a ice shortage in Santa Cruz and he tell his neighbor son that went ice come he is to corn it with salt so it last longer.another time a child ask him to go in the sea for a swim,he said yes but dont wet your skin.Rest in Peace dear mike.

Serious ting turey: I'm definitely putting that on my To Do List. There's another thread (about those old brick ovens), where someone suggested taking pics. Would be a fantastic combo.

I saw another angle on this Carry On.

Schoolers were given digital cameras to use and the works published.

We have so much in TB that endless beautiful pictures could be made.

I want to look for those brick ovens when I come to visit TB in December. Forgive me for reading your posts because they seem so personal, but I have to tell you that I have tears streaming down my face as I read. I think your remembrances of your ancestors only show how much you love and miss them. My dad (RIP) was in the Army so I have no community because we always travelled. I've always longed for what you have so I hope you will allow yourselves to keep talking about all these special old folks who you've had the fortune to know and love, who've given you such pleasure. What wonderful models to have! I have only the highest respect for what you have and look forward to my visit.

You're welcome antime two dogs. All you need to bring is love in your heart.

How about Herbert Moxam? I believe he is known to tell quite a few rib tickling stories as well!

It would be so nice if we had pictures of these older people. To put the jokes with the faces would be awesome.

How about Ken Trenchfield (Ken dog)a comedian all by himself. Big up ken from your cousin,

Great idea, love to see pics. If anyone has pictures that they are not able to post here, contact us at webmaster@treasurebeach.net and we'll try to get them posted. Please make sure you have the person's permission first.

-TBNet

I suspect TBNet already has photos of Ken Dawg elsewhere on this website, so perhaps a link could be established.

I guess the funny business isn't too bright these days! Oops! I said funny! I mean the comedy business! Words can be so funn ohoh, comical. [edited by TBNet}