Levuka News.

Air Service Appreciated.

From Our Own Correspondent

Levuka, May 31.

FIJI Airways with their speedy sea planes are giving a much appre ciated service in the Group.

On Easter Tuesday three trips were made between Suva and Levuka. The journey across occupies only from 25 to 35 minutes, the fare being 36/- per head. The same journey per steamer or motor launch cakes from 7 to 12 hours according to weather conditions.

It is hoped that the service will be patronised sufficiently to warrant its continuation.

Captain G. Nasmyth, Harbour Master at Levuka, is expected to be well enough to resume his duties during the month, following an illness that necessitated hospital treatment in New Zealand.

Captain Macdonald has been relieving Harbour Master during Captain Na smyth’s indisposition.

There are hopeful indications of the Pineapple Canning Factory resuming cperaPons in the near future, at Wai dau, Ovalau.

The “Talkies” established here dur ing May were the first seen and heard by the major portion of the local resi dents. For n portable machine, the productions were quite good, and the “Shows” have been well attended.

The introduction of a few improve ments, and the showing of British films, will no doubt turn an experiment into a permanent institution.

Mr. W. R. Brown was elected (un opposed) to the Levuka Municipal Council on May 20. Mr. Brown fills the vacancy caused by the resignation of Mr. A. P. Proctor, who now resides in Suva.

The Royal Hotel is now under the management of Mrs. M. E. Webster, late of Suva, Fiji.