German Cruiser In Samoa
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From our own Correspondent APIA, January 20.
PREPARATIONS for the visit of the German cruiser Karlsruhe to Apia on February 1 are now in full swing and a full citizens’ committee has been elected to take the occasion in hand and organise the various functions, especially the citi zens’ dance on Monday, February 5, at Tipaga Playhouse, which promises to be a monster function.
Mr. A. G. Smythe is the active chair man of the committee. The German resi dents, including the German Club “Con cordia,” are also preparing dances, par ties, smoke concerts, etc., to welcome their countrymen in the best fashion.
The warship will remain in Apia from February Ist to 7th, and will then pro ceed on her voyage to Honolulu.