Years In Islands.
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W. F. Bonar's Death.
From Our Own Correspondent
Rarotonga, March 25.
WITH the death of Mr. W. F. Bonar on March 19, at Rarotonga, a link has been snapped with the early settle ment of the island.
Mr. Bonar first came to Rarotonga about fifty years ago, when the chief product of the Group was cotton. When a young man he ventured his future at other islands in the Pacific—Raiatea, New Caledonia, and Thursday Island; but eventually he returned to Rarotonga about 1891. He established the store keeping business which later became known as Bonar and Shearman.
About eighteen months ago Mr. Bonar retired from business and lived quietly, continuing as treasurer of the Sports Association and patron of the European Cricket Club. He was 68 years of age.