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Three Killed On A ‘Joyous’

PAPEETE, August 9.

AT 2 a.m. on Sunday, August 7, a taxi, No. 1428, was carrying homewards to Papeete three revellers, Messrs.

Albert Cowan, Camille Marcantoni and Tuanaa Tuare, who had spent a joyous evening at the cabaret, “Lido.”

M. Cowan took the wheel bv force. He had just induced a native woman, on her way to early morning market, to join them in the car.

By the bridge of Hamuta, the vehicle, which was travelling fast, left the high way and crashed into an electric light pole, knocking it down, and then career ing on into a cement post, ending up almost a complete wreck, with the front wheels of the car whirling in the air.

The noise, and cries from the im prisoned passengers, quickly brought aid.

After much trouble, the victims were re leased, and two were found to be dead— M. Cowan and the unfortunate wayside native woman, Madame Teata Tamatoa a Tuino. M. Tuanaa Tuare later died without regaining consciousness. The chauffeur, Temarii Nadeaud, and Mar cantoni, were gravely hurt taut are now out of danger.

A court inquiry is proceeding. Although such accidents are rare in Tahiti, this incident is a warning to all who will drive while inebriated.

In Honiara, BSI on July 12 Miss Mavis Kathleen Wood was married to Mr. J.

Parry, of Yandina, Russell Islands. The ceremony was performed by the acting Resident Commissioner (Mr. J. D. A.

Germond) and the bride was attended by Mrs. W. Gorrie who was herself married only two months ago.