High Commissioner’s Visit

to Solomon Islands

From Our Own Correspondent

Tulagi, Aug. 4.

VI/ITH the usual punctuality of the British Navy, H.M.B. Leith arrived at Tulagi at 9 a.m. on July 2. Rain cleared away to allow a pleasant landing for the High Commissioner for the West ern Pacific (Sir Arthur Richards). The native constabulary acquitted themselves with their usual excellence as a guard of honour.

The new Memorial Playground, erected to the memory of King George V, was opened by His Excellency on July 3. This recreation ground has been made from the very unsatisfactory playground that has served in the past, and a pavilion provided.

The usual routine of a High Commis sioner’s visit was followed, and Solomon Island residents earnestly hope that now there will be just a little more under standing by and helpfulness from the High Commissioner’s Office in Suva.

The fine new school recently erected by the Seventh Day Mission at Batuna,

near Marovo Lagoon, was opened by

Sir Arthur Richards during his visit.

The school is built from timber cut by the mission sawmill in the Marovo Lagoon.