Caroline

On South Seas Cruise

Douglas Fairbanks in Yacht Caroline

From Our Own Correspondent.

Suva, May 12.

ON an extensive cruise of the Pacific Islands, the motor yacht Caroline, owned by Mr. Johnson, of New York, ar rived in Suva Harbour, Fiji, on May 6.

On board was Mr. Douglas Fairbanks, the famous film actor, who has made and directed several motion pictures in con nection with the South Seas. His last visit to the Islands was to French Oceania to take part in the production of “Robin son Crusoe,” in which he played a lead ing role. On the present occasion, how ever, he devoted his time to fishing and the enjoyment of Islands sports.

Two women, the owner’s wife and Lady Ashley, were also passengers. When the latter’s husband sued her for divorce in London recently, Douglas Fairbanks was named as co-respondent.

Before reaching Fiji, the yacht voyaged through French Oceania, landing several screen stars at Papeete in mid-April.

From Tahiti the party cruised among the Society Islands, then sailed across to Pago Pago, American Samoa, where they spent several days.

After three days at Suva, the Caroline sailed for the Solomon Islands, Japan, China, and the East Indies, and finally will go to Southhampton, England.

Lance-Corporal J. H. M. Bower, of the Samoan Constabulary, was in New Zea land on furlough at the end of April.