Military Funeral.

From Our Own Correspondent

Rarotonga, April 24.

MR. Arthur Edward Beaumont died at Rarotonga on April 11 after a painful illness. Deceased was at one time engaged in sea diving work for the Union Steamship Company and first came to Rarotonga to examine the plates of the ill-fated “Maitai” which had grounded on the reef at Rarotonga and which ultimately became a total loss.

As a young man Mr. Beaumont served on the China Station in the old “Iron Duke.” His funeral was largely attended and military honours were paid the deceased at the grave side.

THE K.P.M. steamer “Van Rees” ar rived in Port Moresby from Java on April 28 and discharged 130 tons of general cargo before proceeding on her journey to Samarai, Rabaul and New Hebrides.