I interviewed Ned and Lillian Kennedy at their home near the airport. Ned has a remarkable memory for a man 90 years of age. Though he was often at sea as a Merchant Marine, when he was home he took an active part in the life of Salt Cay.

Ned played in the cricket matches and loved the entertainment and immediately brought up Miss Mabel and her sister. Salt Cay had the best musicians and band in the whole area. Cricket matches lasted for days and they competed against the other islands. The team was mixed race as there were not enough white’s to compete alone.

Miss Mabel had described Ned as a good boy when they grew up, though he had no mother and father to raise him.

When he worked in the salt, he made 2 shilling, 6 pence a day...56 cents.

Ned’s message to the future is to be decent and obedient, especially the youngsters. To be dutiful to your family and your elders. Respect.

Miss Lillian told me how she went to private school. Her parents were very strict and she was not allowed to watch the filming of "Bahama Passage" or be in the movie as an extra. Ned was in some scenes and hung around a lot.
Miss Lillian said the girls played basketball. They all loved it and played all they could.

Ned said I had to meet Georgie Selver as he was a "talker". I had used 1 ½ tapes and most of two batteries with Ned. Ned said I should be sure to take more tape for Georgie.