Locksmiths.

Love Laughs at Locksmiths.

Escapades of an Australian Sailor in Samoa.

Prom Our Own Correspondent.

Apia, Feb. 22.

AN Australian sailor from the Swedish steamer “Roxen” has just shown Apia that the old, old saw of love laughing at locksmiths can still apply, even in these modern times.

The young sailor, Clifford Wiles, wanted to marry a Samoan girl, so he deserted his ship a few days before her departure. Arrested by the police, he was taken on board an hour before the sailing time. Shortly after the “Roxen” had steamed out of the harbour it was discovered that he had again dis appeared, having jumped overboard and swum ashore. The vessel continued her voyage. The following day Wiles was arrested in Apia, and charged in Court with being a prohibited immigrant.

He was remanded in custody of the police to be deported by the next vessel.

A couple of days afterwards, while walking in the prison compound at Vaimea, Wiles scaled a 12-ft. wall. He escaped, in spite of shots fired after him by the gaoler, Mr. A. McMillan.

His freedom was short lived, how ever. On February 8 he was arrested by Constable Sullins, and after a few more days in custody was sent to Pago Pago to be placed on board the “Mariposa” bound for Australia.

Rev. N. Gowing, who has been in charge of the Torres Strait Mission for some time, has returned to Australia.