Williams

Death Of Dr. W. J.

Was British Consul at Papeete For 20 Years

From Our Own Correspondent

Papeete, July 9.

THE death occurred on June 20 of Dr.

Walter Johnstone Williams, who retired early last year after being H.B.

Majesty’s Consul at Papeete for 20 years.

A Canadian, he was 63 years of age.

Dr. Williams passed away at his home in the little group of islands called Teti aroa—a place of rare beauty whence can be seen the impressive mountains of Ta hiti and Moorea on the southern horizon.

He had other homes—on Tahiti and in the United States —but he loved Tetiaroa most of all, and it was there he wished to have his last resting place.

One would like to record the history of achievement and distinguished service which established Dr. Williams in the esteem of his fellow men. But to those who were honoured with his friendship during nearly 30 years, it seems more fitting to remember those fine qualities of mind and heart which won for him the affection of those who knew him best— the charm and sparkle of his conversa tion, the refinement of his taste, and the true soundness of his character.

Their association with him will remain always a cherished memory; for he was a delightful companion and an abiding friend.

Professor Isao Enya, of the Kyushu

Imperial University, arrived in Sydney

from Noumea on August 5 by the Pierre Loti, en route to Japan, after inspecting the mineral resources of New Caledonia.

In Hanuabada village, Port Moresby, (which is near the golf-course) lightly-dressed native boys, with a bit of bent piping on a straight stick, and “found" balls, play a standard of golf that would drive the average Sydney suburbanite to frenzy, or drink, or both.