Death of Mile. L. A. E. Adams

From Our Own Correspondent

Papeete, Dec. 10.

rpHE death occurred on October 7, 1939, A at Papeete, of Mademoiselle Louisa Ann Elizabeth Adams, in her 79th year She was the daughter of the late Thomas Stratford Adams, who came from Eng land to Tahiti in 1841.

It is difficult, in cold print, adequately to pay just tribute to a long life of un selfish service and give expression to the gratitude of the many on whom that service has been bestowed. The physi cians of yesterday, while Mile. Adams still had her health and strength, were at ease of mind when she was there to direct the nursing of their patients.

A multitude ' of us—including the

writer—have been brought from the Valley of the Shadow because Miss Nany (as we affectionately named her) was be side us night and day through the critical periods of our illness. The memory of her, and of her loving kind ness, will be a precious possession of all who knew and loved her.

She is survived by a sister, Madame Brunaud, and a brother, Mr. Charles Adams.

On December 7, at the Church of Our Lady of the Rosary, Port Moresby, Rev.

Father McEncroe officiating, Mr. Ernest George Foreshew married Miss Agnes Gilbert (Pat) Russell, of Belmont, N.S.W The bride was given away by Warrant Officer C. H. Derbidge. Mrs. N. B McLaughlin was Matron of Honour.