Engagement.

Tongan Girl and Swedish Officer.

From Our Own Correspondent

Nukualofa, Oct. 19.

THE home of Mr. Grahame (Nukualofa manager for Burns, Philp (S.S.) Co., Ltd.) and Mrs. Grahame, was the scene of a most cheery and entertaining dance given by them recently.

Mrs. Grahame had spared no pains to

make the verandahs attractive, and, in a setting of palm leaves and graceful tropical ferns, the gay frocks of the ladies were seen to advantage. A large marquee was erected off the verandahs, and this, artistically furnished with light chairs and tables, provided a delightful resting place between dances, as well as an ideal spot for those refreshing

drinks, which the host knows so well how to provide. The m.s. “Boren” was in port, and several of the officers were among the guests.

Soon after supper commenced, Mr.

Grahame rose and proposed the com bined healths of Miss Lena Boyer and Mr. Brusewich, the second officer of the “Boren”. He said it was his privilege and pleasure to announce their engage ment, and he wished them every happi ness. The toast was honoured with great enthusiasm, Mr. Brusewich, in a few simple, direct and sincere sentences, thanked Mr. and Mrs. Grahame for their wonderful hos pitality, and the company for their good wishes.

Miss Boyer is a daughter of Mr. A.

Boyer, who for many years has been resident in Tonga. She was born in Tonga, and is deservedly popular and esteemed. Mr. Brusewich is an officer in the Swedish mercantile marine, and has paid several visits to Nukualofa, where he met his fiancee. His parents live in Sweden.

The Host.

The Hostess.

The newly-engaged couple.