Notes From Samoa

From Our Own Correspondent APIA, October 27.

A NOTHER ferro-concrete modern bridge is in course of construction by the Public Works Department at Laulii, on the coast, east of Apia. The bridge, similar to the recently completed Leilata bridge, will rest on a central cement pillar and two pillars on the opposite shores. The cost of construction is approximately £2OOO.

The M.V. “Makoa” is expected back shortly from the Tokelaus, Puka Puka, Nassau and Swain’s Island.

The 24th anniversary of the foundation of the Chinese Republic was celebrated on October 10 at the Chinese Consulate, where a large gathering of residents was wel comed by Vice-Consul Pan and the secre tary. Acting-Administrator Turnbull re presented the Administration.

The British motor ship Ardevohr of the Transatlantic Line arrived here on October 24 from Tongan ports. Among Tongan residents who are proceeding to Pago Pago to connect with the Lurline on her way southwards, are Miss M. Peck (for Mel bourne), Mr. J. F. Hutchison (for Auck and), Mrs. and Miss R. Taylor (for Auck land), and Mr. and Mrs. N. Garrick (for JL clllltl).

By the “Maui Pomare” on October 8 a number of new officials arrived here Dr Dempster, formerly of Niue and New Zealand, was a passenger, accompanied by D ?, m P ster is to relieve Dr. at Apia Government Hospital. Dr Mitford is leaving Samoa.

Mother Mary Rose, Mother Superior of the Manst Sisters, arrived on a visit of MotbPr t 0 establish ment in Samoa.

Mother Mary Ehse of the Marist Sisters of r TbP °? her way to take charge Island Slsters establishment at Wallis Cenprnl D Eden ’ recently appointed State. h^f na f 6r ° f the Reparation S New’ze“and. Urned fr ° m his vacation AMkiaid Ck N7 barrister and solicitor, of Auckland, N.Z., was a passenger on the Maui Pomare.’’ He will relieve Mr M! W Burtl° ‘ S returnins to New Zealand!

Mr, Burton, representative of the well Sydnev ° f Messrs - Tooth and Co..

Samoa been ° n a short visit to un^r 8 and Stringer have arrived Reparations. t 0 th ® N ® W Zealand