Death Of Noted N.G.

Missionary.

Prom Our Own Correspondent.

Rabaul, Jan. 12.

THERE was much regret expressed in Rabaul last month at the passing of Father Otto Meyer, of the Sacred Heart Mission, who died on board the “Nellore” on his way back to the Terri tory after receiving medical attention in Australia.

Anthropology lost one of its keenest followers with his death. Rev. Meyer >was well-known in Europe where his scientific articles on native culture, bird life, and fish had won him recognition as an authority on New Guinea matters.

Visiting scientists, research workers, and students seldom missed the opportunity of meeting him at his station on Watom Island.

A German, Father Meyer was born in 1877 and came to New Britain after he was ordained in 1902. His 36 years of missionary endeavour were spent on the North Coast and at Watom.