BROTHERS UNITED.

Manawatu Standard, Volume LVIII, Issue 240, 8 September 1938, Page 10

BROTHERS UNITED.

VISITOR FROM TANGANYIKA. Per Press Association. I WELLINGTON, Sept. 7. When the liner arrived from Sydney to-day two brothers who had never previously met made each other’s acquaintance. They were Or Alan Tennent, of Wellington, and Mr L. C. Tennent, of Dar-es-Salaam, Tanganyika, who 38 years ago left with the First Contingent for the South African War and did not return to New Zealan. Dr Tennent was born after his departure. In an interview, Mr Tennent said the reports of German agitation so far as Tanganyika was concerned were definitely exaggerated. On the whole a very happy feeling existed between the German and British settlers, although it was true all Germans were compelled to register and were to some extent subject to dictation from outside sources. South Africa was still a country of opportunity, particularly for the right type of man. The Dutch influence in politics was very marked, chiefly because many British settlers were too busy with other concerns to take an active part in politics.' Some aspects of the situation were a little unfortunate, but on the whole the Dutch element did not abuse its power.

Mr Tennent, who is the secretary of a shipping company carrying on the majority of the lightering trade at Dar-es-Salaam, is on six months’ furlough, but as approximately four months are taken up in travelling he will be able to spend only six to eight weeks in New Zealand.

Mr and Mrs R. C. Tennent, of Woodville, are the parents of Mr Tennent and Dr Tennent.