Samoans Mourn Death Of
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Mau Leader’S Daughter
From Our Own Correspondent
Apia, Mar. 11.
TIfHEN the Limerick arrived at Apia from Fiji on March 1, a large con course of Samoans were on the wharf to pay homage to the remains of Mrs. E. J.
Grey, eldest daughter of Mr. O. F. Nel son, the well-known Mau leader. Mrs.
Grey died in Suva hospital in February, and the body was embalmed for burial in Samoa, where the funeral took place on March 9 at Mr. Nelson’s property at Tuaefu.
A large gathering of Europeans at tended the ceremony. It is estimated that about 5,000 Samoans came to Apia to show their respect and sympathy to Mr. Nelson.