Tofua Welcomed In Api
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From Our Own Correspondent
Apia, Jan. 12.
rE first trip around the Islam of the Union Steamship Co. new motor-vessel Tofua, ws an occasion for parties and cel< brations in most ports.
In Apia—where she arrived ear on New Year’s Day—Captain N. 1 Pearson and his officers entertaim representative citizens at a cockta party and gave them an opportune of inspecting the modern £ millic ship. Greater comfort, spaciousnes attractive fittings and latest ted nical aids to navigation and vent lation distinguish the new ship fro: the Matua which, in peace and i war, has served the needs of Same and neighbouring Groups for tl past 16 years and has thereby gain* a permanent place in the hearts < Islanders.
The High Commissioner of Westei Samoa, Mr. R. G. Powles, and Mi Powles, entertained the Captain Tofua and officers at a cockte party at Vailima on January 3, ar the Apia Turf Club held a ra« meeting in beautiful weather e January 2. The main event, Tofi Handicap, was won by Mr.
Thompson’s Fortune. Other even were appropriately named “Mati Sprint” and “Pearson Sprint”.
Mr. Gordon Clarke, manag PCB, Madang, New Guinea, flew Australia on leave late in Januarj