Successful Indian Fair
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At Suva
From a Special Correspondent SUVA, Sept. 29.
TINDER the direction of a committee of well-known men of the Indian Reform League, an all-Indian Mela or Fair was successfully held at Suva in August. Favoured with beautiful weather the attendance was highly satisfactory, particularly as there was quite a number of visiting tourists by the Strathaird.
This event can be written down as one of historical importance because it marks the first appearance of anything of the kind produced in this Colony.
Foremost was the miniature replica of the original, Taj Mahal, a masterpiece of Indian art which is in Agra, India. The model conveyed an accurate idea of the awe-inspiring beauty of this wonderful edifice.
Fascinating displays of Indian arts and crafts, of produce and merchandise were made, whilst entertainments were the order of the day, including Indian music and dancing, sword-stick duelling, fire stick swinging, wrestling, coconut shies, side-shows, and other amusements.
The Indian Reform League was founded in 1924 by a band of Indian enthusiasts supported by several influential Euro peans. The main objects are to promote education, sport and social reform among the Indian community. From its incep tion the directors have been encouraged by the support of the Fiji Government.
Mr. C. H. Karlus, of the Papuan Magis terial Service, departed from Sydney for Samarai with his wife by the Montoro on October 21.