Honour Of Queen Salote

Sydney Celebrates In

A RECEPTION was held at the Poly nesian Club on October 11, to com memorate the 20th anniversary of the reign of Queen Salote Tubou, D.8.E., of Tonga.

Queen Salote’s eldest son. Prince Tubouto’a was the guest of honour and was accompanied by Mrs. L. Hahn, of

Tonga, who had entertained the Prince at a dinner party; Dr. L. A. Andrews, late medical officer for many years, in Tonga; Mr. Richard Hahn (who presided at the traditional kava ceremony) and Miss Olita Hahn. Prince Tubouto’a was wel comed by the President of the Club (Mr.

Leonard Moran) and Mrs. Missen-Gar ret, of Rotuma.

After the Prince had addressed the members of the club, entertainment of typical Islands nature was held. Islands folk noticed in the gathering included Mrs. B. Lamacraft (Tonga), Mrs. W.

Lieber (Tonga), Miss M. Lawrence (Tonga), Mrs. Lemcke (Samoa) and other large parties of N.Z. and Islanders.

The King S Message

A message from King George VI. to the Queen of Tonga, conveying his sincere congratulations to her on the twentieth anniversary of her accession, was sent on October 14. The King referred to the steady progress made in her kingdom during her reign. He instanced the exten sion of medical and health services, the increase in educational facilities, and the improvement in communications.

“These achievements”, he added, “of which your Majesty may be justly proud, have been effected without in any way sacrificing the financial stability of your kingdom.” The message concluded by wishing Queen Salote many years of peace, happiness, and prosperity.

Mr. E. J. Wauchope, well-known plan tation owner of Madang, New Guinea, arrived in Sydney from the Mandated Territory by the October “Macdhui”.

Dame Salote Tubou, Queen of Tonga, photo graphed recently in her Coronation robes, at the conclusion of 20 years’ reign.