*** "I'm thinking of calling him Rip Van Woolridge, because he has been asleep for 20 years'' -- Mr. Allen having a go at Tourism Minister the Hon. C.V.

(Jim) Woolridge.

*** "Out of the hottest fire comes the best steel'' -- Mr. Allen, urging Government to make the most of Bermuda's self-examination brought on by the recession.

*** "We are investigating reaching the Japanese community in the US'' -- Mr.

Woolridge after highlighting the expense of promoting Bermuda in Japan.

*** "Even Moscow airport has it (advertising)'' -- Mr. Allen, calling for Government to allow advertisements inside the Civil Air Terminal.