The “Matua” In Tongan Ports

THE new Union Co. liner Matua was warmly wel comed in Tongan ports. In thi. c photograph, taken beside tht vessel as she lay in Nukualofa are (from left) Rev. R. C. G Page, Mr. J. Grimwood, and Mr H. Turner.

Mr. Grimwood is traffic man ager for the U.S.S. Co., and Mr Turner represents Messrs. Tur ner and Growers Ltd., of Auck land. They both came by tht Matua on a business visit.

On arrival Mr. Grimwood hac a busy day, meeting member; of the Tongan Government anc arranging with them the run ning of the new vessel.

A deputation from the Tongr Chamber of Commerce put be fore Mr. Grimwood suggestion: as to the route the Matua migh follow after December, when the banana contract expires—

although, no doubt, a fresh contract will be entered into. Mr. Grimwood listened with keen and sympathetic interest to the Chamber’s suggestions. Mr. Turner also attended the meeting.

It is hoped that a great deal of good will result —mainly the inclusion of Vavau as a port of call.

—Photo by A. Hettig.