Display Of Samoan
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Handicrafts
From Our Own Correspondent.
APIA, Sept. 27. local branch of Messrs. Burns, Philp (S.S.) Co., Ltd., which recently exhibited interesting features of the local soap-making industry, shows at present in its windows displays of two more branches of local industries.
One is an exhibition of drawings of landscapes and scenery of Samoa, Hono lulu, Easter Island, etc., drawn on Tapa cloth, made by the Samoans from the bark of the mulberry tree. The work is by a w r ell-known local artist, Mr. Charles
Reed, and should prove very attractive to tourists who desire characteristic souv enirs of Samoa.
There is also a display of various trin kets, pieces of furniture, bowls, wireless cabinets, wardrobes and utensils, made In Samoa, by Mr. C. Hall and an assistant, of Samoan bush trees, especially the Talie tree, the Fau tree, the Mamala tree, and other local timbers. There are also walk ing sticks, ash trays and various articles suitable for sale as souvenirs and curios.
Mr. Hall has already received orders from overseas firms for his products, Mr. H. Thew has been appointed sec retary of Day Dawn South (New Guinea) Limited.