doors for hotel guests about 40 years.

During his career as Bellman, Bell Captain, and currently Doorman at the Marriott a t Castle Harbour Mr. Postlethwaite has greeted thousands of tourists with his warm smile.

"I do enjoy greeting our guests! From a young lad I felt I belonged in the hospitality industry,'' he said.

His first job was at the Mid Ocean Club dining room in 1948-49 as a Roll and Butter Boy . He went to the Castle Harbour Hotel at the end of 1949 and worked in the engine room a brief period before his appointment to Bellman.

Mr. Postlethwaite reflected, "I've been here ever since. This is my last job.

My work makes me happy. My work is my life.'' He added, "I like people. Everything else becomes easy as long you like people when you work in the hospitality business.'' The question most tourists ask is about the island's history and origins. "I tell them about the wreck of the Sea Venture in 1609 and refer them to the King's Square in St. George's where they can see the "Deliverance'' on Ordnance Island.

"I'm from St. George's and I know much of the history. Our tourists like walking about those narrow, winding, brick streets and visiting the museums.

Usually, they return to thank me for my suggestions.'' "They can find most of their shopping items on the wharf and around the old town. There are several nice restaurants, too.'' Mr. Postlethwaite believes there is a major component of tourism missing and that is a lack of local entertainment for the tourists.

Small groups play at Marriott four times per week. In some island countries they have bands playing calypso as passengers arrive at the airport and cruise docks.

"Good calypso can bring in the tourists. Look how well the Talbot Brothers did. I send folks to hear George Simmons at Ariel Sands, sometimes Hubert Smith still plays a little and that's about it. Tourism needs to help out the hotels with sponsorship of local musicians.'' ON THE DOOR -- Peter Postlethwaite