Death of Miss Lila Palusian

RESIDENTS of Pago Pago (American Samoa) will be sorry to learn of the death, on October 13 in Sydney, of Miss Lila Palusian, daughter of Vaiata. of Pago Pago, and late ward of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Bowen, of Strathfield. Miss Palusian, who had been a vivacious mem ber of the Polynesian Club’s set at the Pageant of Nations in February, was a relation both of the Paatonu Taisi O F Nelson, and of the late Chief Tuimaiea liifano.

The interment, which took place at Manly, was largely attended. The Poly nesian Club of Sydney was represented by the president (Mr. L. Moran), the Chief tainess (Mrs. M. Missen-Garrett, of Rotuma). and thirty members. Before lowering the coffin into the grave, it was covered “faa Samoa” with a fine piece of tapa cloth from Pago Pago. After the final religious service, the Samoan fare well song was sung (Tofa mai feleni).

Miss N. Fagan, of the Melanesian Mis sion, will take temporary charge of the mission station at Torgil, New Hebrides, in the absence of Miss Erima Muir, who is suffering from a serious breakdown.

Miss Fagan, who has recently completed furlough, was to have proceeded to Kum bun, New Britain, but her place will be taken by Miss A. Piggot.