Governor Lord Waddington and Lady Waddington this week opened a new archaeological exhibit in St. George's -- and also rededicated a cedar balcony at historic Verdmont Museum.

At St. George's the Governor opened the new archaeological exhibit at the Tucker House Museum.

The exhibit, which will be visited by the Queen next month, displays 18th and 19th Century artifacts found under the existing floors of the house.

The artifacts include 200-year-old pieces of china, bottles, thimbles, tobacco pipes, beads, buttons and even children's marbles.

Special tribute was paid to Mrs. Collins Outerbridge for her generosity in funding the new exhibit. The Governor commented he was "very pleased to thank her on behalf of all the people of Bermuda, and those visiting our Island''.

At Verdmont the Governor re-opened a Bermuda cedar balcony destroyed by Hurricane Emily in 1987. Funding for the new balcony -- a $10,000 cost -- was largely raised by the Bermuda Bar Association with additional support from the legal firm of Appleby, Spurling & Kempe and D&J Construction. Contractors Burland, Conyers & Marirea replaced the balcony at cost.

The new balcony was an exact replica of the one that was originally designed by architect Mr. Will Onions 40 years ago.

Bermuda National Trust president Mr. David L. White acknowledged the contribution from the legal profession and invited Lord Waddington to dedicate the new balcony.

Lord Waddington told visitors that Bermuda was fortunate to have dedicated people willing to maintain the "lovely properties''.

Bar Association President Mr. John Cooper assisted Lord Waddington in cutting the ribbon.

GRAND OPENING -- Chairman of the Archeological Trust's committee Mrs. Susan Kessaram points out to the Governor, Lord Waddington and benefactor Mrs.

Collins Outerbridge (at right) on how artifacts are dated. REPLACED AT LAST -- (from left to right) the Governor, Lord Waddington, National Trust president Mr. David L. White, Bermuda Bar Association president Mr. John Cooper and Lady Waddington were on hand to rededicate the replacing of a cedar balcony at the Verdmont Museum.