Muslim League Says Farewell To Fiji Governor

ON the Saturday before his departure by air for the United States and England Sir Alexander Grantham, retiring Governor of Fiji, was entertained by the Fiji Muslim League at a garden party at the Grand Pacific Hotel, Suva.

The League is the only representative organisation of the Muslims of Fiji, who number about 13,000. The remainder of Fiji’s Indians are. apart from a relatively small number of Sikhs and Christians, Hindus On his arrival at the function, Sir Alexander was met by Mr. Said Hasan, who

is a barrister-at-law and the President of the Fiji League. Mr. Hasan, after garland ing the guest of honour, introduced him to leading Muslims. Afternoon tea was served to guests in a large marquee which had been erected in the hotel grounds; this gave the Governor space and oppor tunity to mix freely with those who had come to bid him farewell. Over 400 guests—among whom were the Colonial Secretary, Mr. J. F. Nicol; the Chief Justice, Sir Claud Seton, and Lady Seton; and leading European, Indian, Fijian and Chinese citizens—attended the function.

A photograph taken by Stinson Studios at the garden party. Sir Alexander is shown in centre (with garland) with Mr. Said Hasan next, to the right. Other Muslim leaders are also shown.