Landing Bond Wanted

Mr. Cyril Andersen, A Part-

Ellice Islander visiting relatives in the Ellice Islands after tour ing North America as a nightclub entertainer, was refused a permit to land at Funafuti in August, until he could deposit a bond of £5O Stg„ which was subscribed by friends and Ellice Islanders at Funafuti.

Born in Auckland, Mr. Andersen was not required to provide a bond when he visited the Ellice Islands in 1947, and he was informed this year that he would not be asked to deposit a bond to cover his present visit. He arrived with about £lOO worth of canned food and gifts for his relations, but did not have the required cash.