Celebrations.

N.l.’s 150th Anniversary Celebrations.

From a Special Correspondent.

Norfolk Island, Mar. 14.

SUNDAY, March 6, was the 150th anniversary of the landing of the first settlers at Norfolk Island from the Armed Tender “Supply”, under the command of Lieutenant Phillip Gidley King, R.N. It was observed by a united service in All Saints’ Church, Kingston, Monday, the 7th, was a holiday. In the morning the Administrator (Sir Charles Rosenthal) and Lady Rosenthal entertained the children in Government House grounds, overlooking the spot where Lieutenant King landed. During the afternoon a sports meeting was held, and at night there was a ball in Rawson Hall. The proceeds of the day will be devoted to the new hospital building fund.

Interest was added to the occasion by the fact that two residents of Norfolk Island, Mr. Essington George King and Mrs. Brancker Nobbs, who are great grandchildren of Lieutenant King, took part in the proceedings.

Rev. Godfrey Gilbert, who served for four years as rector of Coraki (N.S.W.), has now taken up duties as prlest-in charge of the Torres Strait Mission, with headquarters on Moa Island.

Major and Mrs. W. E. Willoughby Tottenham, of Suva, arrived in New Zealand on a holiday visit by the February “Niagara”.

Rev. William Weidemann, of the Melanesian Mission, who is stationed at Sag Sag, New Britain, reached Sydney from Rabaul by the “Macdhui” in early March.

Ratu G. W. Lalabalavu, Roko Tui Cakaudrove, has been appointed a member of the Legislative Council of Fiji in place of Ratu Deve Tonganivalu, who recently resigned.

Mr. William Holland married Miss Jessie Stewart at St. Augustine’s Church, Wau, New Guinea, on February 12. Mrs. F. S. Stewart, sister-in-law of the bride, held a reception at the Hotel Bulolo in honour of the couple.