Bulominski’S Friend Is

Dead

THE picturesque old native chief Laban gus, who was the paramount luluai of Bagail village Kavieng District, New Guinea, died at his village in New Ireland during April, after a short illness.

Labangus was a highly respected chief of the district, and his authority among the natives was second only to the District Officer. The famous German Adminis trator of New Ireland, Count Bulominski, was a friend of his in the old days and conferred the official authority of luluai upon him when he presented him with his cap. This badge of authority was Labangus’ proudest possession and he wore it on all occasions.

Labangus at Bulominski’s grave, New Ireland.