from returning Progressive Labour Party representatives Mr. David Allen and Mr. Stanley Morton in overwhelming fashion.

Political veteran Mr. Morton, a self-employed businessman, topped the poll with 715 votes, while his running mate Mr. Allen finished second with 690. Mr.

Morton, who was Shadow Minister for Delegated Affairs and a representative of Pembroke East Central since 1968, said he was impressed with the constant enthusiasm shown by the voters even during the downpour.

"I've never seen it like that before -- even when the rain was at its heaviest.

"I feel very gratified. I got wet from head to toe but it means nothing to me,'' he said.

An elated Mr. Allen could not contain his enthusiasm after the count at Dellwood School.

"We're really pleased with the support and the much improved result,'' he said. "I want to express my gratitude to the people for making Pembroke East Central a PLP stronghold.

"We hope to work harder for our constituents and give them even better representation this time.

"I am very reassured and upbeat by the vote. It was uncomfortable standing up in the pouring rain but I am happy with the outcome.'' Mr. Morton's cousin, sign-writer Mr. Lawson Mapp, who received 484 votes and came third overall, was philosophical about his defeat.

"The people have spoken,'' he said ruefully. "I'm sorry we don't have the opportunity to serve the people once again.'' His partner, accountant Mr. David Lines, who was dubbed the Ross Perot of Bermuda politics because of his high-profile campaign, said he was heartened by the turn-out.

Mr. Lines received 449 votes to finish fourth in this, his first campaign. "I am very encouraged and delighted by the turn-out,'' Mr. Lines said.

"The people will have had their say.'' The constituency, which includes Government House, most of the city and the Pembroke Dump, is filled with contrasts. Condominiums sit side by side with sub-standard houses.

The electorate has expanded by nearly 100 since the last election in 1989. The constituency is a traditional PLP stronghold, though voters had a brief flirtation with the UBP in 1985 when they elected Mr. Robert Barritt and Mr.

Mapp.

There were 1,205 ballots cast out of an eligible 1,692.

RESULTS Stanley Morton (PLP) 715 David Allen (PLP) 690 Lawson Mapp (UBP) 484 David Lines (UBP) 449 Rejected ballots 10.

OCTOBER 1993 ELECTION