“Koln” In Suva.
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German Cruisers Pacific Voyage.
THE German cruiser “Koln” arrived at Suva on May 23 and anchored in the harbour. She was met by the “Adi Beti”, carrying Captain M. Godley, A.D.C., and the German Consul at Suva, Mr. W. G. Johnson, who officially wel comed the cruiser to Fiji.
A little later Captain Schniewind, the “Koln’s” commanding- officer, accom panied by his A.D.C. and Mr. Johnson, came ashore to pay an official call on the Governor, Administration and the Mayor.
No definite programme was laid down for the entertainment of the personnel of the “Koln”; but mekes and native dances were held, while 200 officers and men were taken for a drive around Prince’s Road, calling- at Nasinu. The ship’s band held a recital in the Town Hall.