carry on by the Olde Towne's electorate last night.

Mr. Hayward starts his third term in office today having beaten Mr. Gladstone Trott for the third time.

Outspoken beach house operator Mr. Kenny Bascome was the unlucky man in the election for common councillors. Mr. Bascome finished sixth in the race for the five seats, by just two votes.

Mr. Louis DeSilva and Mr. David Raine join re-elected incumbents Mr. Terry Roberts, Mr. Leon (Jimmy) Williams and Mr. E. Michael Jones as common councillors.

Mr. Hayward's 149-65 victory was convincing, not as big as in 1991, but the turnout yesterday was a disappointing 69 percent.

The Mayor was gracious about his opponent's challenge, saying: "As I said yesterday, you cannot take anything for granted.

"It is another three years and the Corporation can now follow through on quite a few things that we have already started. We should now see a lot of plans coming to fruition.'' Mr. Hayward said it was proof that he had the electorate's backing in the work he has overseen, especially with the roads and sidewalks.

He said: "It will be good to start with the arrival of the new cruise ship on Monday. Hopefully business will increase as a result.'' Retired contractor Mr. Trott, now aged 75, vowed to stand again. He said: "I can take defeat, I have broad shoulders.

It is good that I am around to keep the Mayor on his toes.

"I will stand again. I keep fit by exercising and fishing. I am not one of these people who can sit in front of a TV all day.'' The election for the posts of common councillor were a lot closer, especially at the lower end of the voting. Author and historian Mr. David Raine pipped Mr. Bascome by just two votes.

A popular figure with locals and visitors to Tobacco Bay, Mr. Bascome was consoled by his family in King's Square. He said: "I am disappointed but I will be back.

"I guess they did not want me this time, but I will continue to speak at town meetings and on the radio talk shows. I will still do my best for my Island.

One of Mr. Bascome's supporters asked if had asked for a recount because of the close vote. He said: "It did not need a recount. I kept count of the votes.'' Owner of the Bridge House Art Gallery, Mr. Raine looked relieved at winning in such a tight finish. He said: "It was very close.

"It is difficult to say what I will add to the Corporation. I suppose I will bring an outside opinion,'' he said, adding he has strong views on the preservation of St. George's.

Mr. Terry Roberts topped the voting with 153, followed by Mr. DeSilva and Mr.

Williams, the St. George's North MP.

Mr. Williams has served 12 years on the Corporation but it was his first election as a standing MP. He said: "I think I am able to provide a strong communication link between the Corporation and Parliament. Through my role in the PLP I am able to talk directly to Ministers in Government about St.

George's.'' The 69 percent turnout was described as "disappointing''.

POLL RESULTS Mayor J. Henry Hayward 149 Gladstone Trott 65 Common Councillor (Five seats) Terence R. Roberts 153 Louis R. DeSilva 140 Leon C. Williams 139 E. Michael Jones 128 David F. Raine 114 Kenneth L. Bascome 112 Total votes cast 217 (69 percent)