Many Travellers On The

"Sagittaire" From Tahiti

THE departure of the steamship J. “Sagittaire” on- April 17. for France, via Panama, was a gala occasion at Papeete.

Nearly two hundred passengers were booked for the voyage officials whose term of service in the Colonv has ended; teachers of the several Mission schools: civilians with their families: all happy that, at long last, they were to see again their beloved native land.

During the previous week there had been farewell dinners and receptions. To be sure, there were tears when the time came to part from friends and cherished associations. But the general spirit of happiness prevailed.

At the hour of departure, the assem blage at the wharf was the largest seen in many years. ACR.