Death Of Old Fiji Planter

A WELL-KNOWN resident of Savu Savu district, Fiji, Mr. E. T. Francis, died at his home, Ono Estate, Cen tral Savu Savu, on November 30, at the age of 89. Mr. Francis arrived in Fiji 35 years ago, to take up planting. He came from Ontario, Canada, and was a son of Dr. Francis. He had been ill for a considerable time. He leaves a widow.

Among those who visited Tonga for the recent centenary celebrations (they commenced- on December 4) were the Governor of Fiji, Sir Alexander Grantham, and Lady Grantham, and a Fijian chiefly party, headed by Ratu Sukuna.