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Pacific Islands Monthly, 1 September 1954Vol. XXV, No. 2

East and West Meet

p. 39 · Read in the full issue

The Governor of Eastern Samoa, Mr. Richard B. Lowe (in centre holding cigar), ad the High Commissioner of Western Samoa, Mr. G. R. Powles, with Judge Morrow right, front row), after the traditional Kava ceremony of welcome when Mr. Powles [?]sited Pago Pago in August as guest of the Governor. Also in the picture are amoan officials and members of the Governor's staff. A taupo—one of the village [?]ergins who play a picturesque part in the Samoan Kava ceremony—stands between their Excellencies. —Photo by Jack Thornton.