Quintal
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The Passing Of Archie
MR. Marc. T. Greene, American journalist, on his way from Tahiti to Europe, sends the following note:— I learn with deep regret of the passing of my old friend, Archie Quintal, of Norfolk Island, a great great-great-grandson of Matthew Quintal, of the “Bounty”.
A number of years ago, when both Archie’s father and his uncle, Cor nish Quintal, were alive, I spent some time at their place in a pretty corner of Norfolk.
When I first encountered Archie he was reading the Bible, and I dis covered presently that it was his favorite literature. That sufficiently declares the character of as kindly, hospitable and God-fearing a man as I have ever known.
A large part of the charm of Nor folk Island lies in the nature and manners of the posterity of the former Pitcairners, and of these there was no finer soul than Archie Quintal.
Father Joseph Bender, M.S.C., who had spent 27 years in the service of the Roman Catholic Mission in New Guinea, died in February, aged 52. For many years he was stationed at Tavui-liu, New Britain, and later was superior of the Vunapope Mission for six years. He took charge of the Takabur Mission Station (Kokono) three years ago.