Fisherman Killed In
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Explosion
Prom Our Own Correspondent.
Apia, Mar. 12.
A SAMOAN native, Sufia, of Manase, Savaii Island, went out recently to the reef to fish, using gelignite. When holding a strong charge in his hand ready to throw it, a premature explosion took place which shattered his hand and tore part of his face away. In spite of the efforts of the Native Medical Prac titioners, he died a few hours later.
Rev. C. G. Stallan, who has served six years in American and Western Samoa for the London Missionary Society, arrived in Sydney in March to tour Australia on deputation.
Mr. James H. D. Waterhouse married Miss Iliganoa Schuster at Apia Pro testant Church, Western Samoa, in March. Rev. H. S. Perkins performed the ceremony.
Mr. R. J. Lotze, of Tulagi, has been appointed a member of the British Solo mon Islands Advisory Committee, vice Mr. J. S. Spiers, deceased.