Splendid Record.

Where Tonga’s Rulers Were Taught.

Prince Uilliame Tugi, Prince

Consort to Queen Salote and Premier of Tonga, was given a rousing recep tion by the old boys of Newington Col lege at their annual meeting on Febru ary 15 Prince Tujri , who to his contempor aries is "Billy Toubou," made a witty speech, in which he recalled many me mories to members whose period at Newington coincided with his own. speaking of the seven Tongans who be gan their school career him, he said that with the exception of two who were dead all were occupying prominent positions. One was Minister for Lands and Deputy Premier; another, Finau, was a representative in the House of Assembly; and "a boy called John: was one of Tonga's Governors. There was an Old Newingtonians' Union in Tonga.

Enthusiastic applause greeted the statement of the Headmaster, Mr. P. R. le Couteur, that Prince Taufa-ahau, the 14 years' old son of Prince Tugi, who is attending the college, weighed 15 stone and could putt the shot 42ft. 6in. A son of Dave Finau is also at Newington.