Papuan News.

Tourist Vessels’ Visits.

From Our Own Correspondent.

Pt. Moresby, March 2.

THE Matson liner “Lurline” and the “Stella Polaris,” arrived in Pt. Mores by on February 25 and February 27 respectively. The weather was uninvit ing and heavy clouds and sudden squalls robbed Port Moresby of much of its charm, which relies, to a great extent, upon the lights and shades of the vivid waters of the harbour and the varying landscapes of the hills. Native dances were arranged for their entertainment, and excursions to the neighbouring vil lages.

It is evident that Papua’s attractions are recognised; in addition to the three world-cruise vessels visiting here, this and last month, three British liners will call on tours from Australia. The P. and O. liner “Maloja” will make an 11 days’ cruise to Samarai in June, and two Orient liners, the “Otranto” and the “Or onsay” will call on their special cruises in June and August of this year.

The “Lurline’s” huge dimensions, as she lay in the harbour, dwarfed into in significance the small craft, and trading vessels of the territory, and Port Moresby itself, seemed to shrink in its size when compared to this vast floating palace at its door. The “Stella Polaris,”

with its beautiful lines, though not so big and impressive, was more pleasing to the eye and toned in with the land scape.

Personal.

Mr. Norman Calcutt, until recently manager of the Port Moresby branch of the bank of New South Wales, left by the “Montoro” on February 9 for Aus tralia where, after four months’ leave, he will take up an appointment as a branch manager.

He was entertained by the President of the Golf Club, the Hon. G. W. Gut tridge, and members, and presented with a memento in recognition of his play in the first club championship. While com menting on the good sportsmanship of Mr. Calcutt, the president wished him success in the future and regretted that the links would see him no more. A din ner in his honour was also given in the Papua Hotel by a number of his friends.

Mr. A. L. Grant has taken over the management of the New South Wales Bank in Port Moresby.

His Honor, Mr. Justice Gore, leaves for Australia by the “Macdhui” on March 2. He expects to return to the Terri tory in three months’ time.

Mrs. Giblin, the wife of Dr, Giblin, of the Papuan Government, was a passen ger to the New Guinea Goldfields re cently, by the Guinea Airways’ plane.

She is visiting the goldfields to inspect the mining lease she drew in a New Guinea ballot, and to make arrangements for the management of the mine.