Personal Notes From

Samoa

From Our Own Correspondent.

APIA, Sept. 26.

After occupying the position of matron of Apia hospital for 8 years, Matron d’Emdon has returned to New Zealand by the “Maui Pomare” on September 21. Matron d’Emdon was very popular in Apia and her many friends sincerely regret her departure.

With her also left Sisters Carmody and McLean, of the Apia hospital staff. The matron and sisters were given a farewell party at the Casino, when many complimentary speeches were delivered.

Numerous changes are announced in the Samoan Administration service.

Miss Lambie, director of the nursing service of the N.Z. Health Department, arrived by last “Maui Pomare” to re organise the nursery department at Apia hospital, on a smaller basis.

Mr. T. R. Brogem, the architect for Messrs. Burns, Philp’s new business premises, was in Apia for several weeks in connection with work on the new building. The stately premises are nearing completion.

Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Liston and sons have returned to Apia from an extended holiday in Ireland. Mr. Liston is the manager of the L.M.S. Printing Office at Malua.

War-time happenings in Samoa are recalled by press reports that Major A.

Loftus Tottenham, once Provost Mar shal of the N.Z. occupying force in Samoa, and a well-known personality in Samoa, has taken up film work in England, and has appeared amongst other star roles in the well-known pic ture “The Flag Lieutenant,” and as Admiral Collingwood in “The Life of Nelson.”

Mr. W. J. Crowther has been appointed treasurer and collector of Customs in place of Mr. Pound, who is to leave shortly.

Mr. and Mrs. Glover left by last “Maui Pomare” for New Zealand. Mr.

Glover was on the office staff of Apia hospital.

Mr. Lownie, receiver of Customs, re turns to New Zealand, and is to be re placed by Mr. Boyd.

Judge A. McCarthy has been appointed Registrar of the Supreme Court at Auckland, N.Z., and will be leaving shortly.