Sergeant Metua Passes
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From O'ur Own Correspondent
Mangaia, Nov. 15.
THE death in Rarotonga recently of Matua Samuela, top sergeant of Cook Island Police, has saddened relations and friends on this island.
"The late Sgt. Metua was a very plea sant man. and an old friend of the writer. He had served some 30 years in the Cl Police Force, and was particu larly esteemed for his courtesy, and total lack of officiousness, although at times he had difficult duties to perform.
A big man in every way, Metua will be greatly missed in his district, and those who have enjoyed his hospitality and remembered his genial personality, mourn the passing of this popular officer.