Pembroke resident Ms Joyce Hall wrote in Wednesday's issue that: ".. . the attraction of the Town of St. George's is the preservation of its historic appearance. This does not include `window boxes' or `hanging baskets.''' In answering Mrs. Hall, Mr. Jones said he was speaking as a St. Georgian and not as Common Councillor.

"Speaking as a St. Georgian,'' he said, "I am not talking about changing the look of St. George's, but I think that planting a few gardens and flowers might actually beautify the Town.'' Many of the concerns raised by Ms Hall such as pavements and street signs fall under the responsibility of the Preservation Authority.

"I recognise and agree with what the letter said,'' Mr. Jones stated, "But most of Ms Hall's concerns are the domain of the Preservation Society. We have been waiting for a number of years for their response in this matter.'' But as far as flower planting is concerned, Mr. Jones felt that it will not detract from the Town's historical significance.

"We have to do something to make the place beautiful and attractive,'' he said. "You have to remember that asphalt and brick streets did not exist in the 17th century either.'' The Corporation of St. George's will sponsor plant and flower planting at Tiger Bay Gardens on Saturday between 10 and 11 a.m., and Mr. Jones would like to encourage everyone to come out and take part in this beautification programme.