Taumafataga at Falelatai.

Samoanische Zeitung, Volume 19, Issue 18, 3 May 1919, Page 5

Taumafataga at Falelatai.

Arranged in celebration of the marriage of High Chief Tuimalealiifano, the tauinafataga at Falelatai on Wednesda}' of last week was on an elaborate scale, and attracted a large and picturesque gathering of natives to participate in the festivities. His Excellency motored over to witness the proceedings, theparty with him including Consul Mason Mitchell, JudgeRoberts, Captain Cotton, and Mrs. Toleafoa, Asiata being in attendance as Interpreter. Arrived at Samatau the party boarded a handsomely decorated fautasi, and were rowed to Matanofo, Tuiinalealiifano's residence, which was reached at noon. About the same time the Toeaina Club's boat, " Fealofani," also arrived, her passengers including High Chief Malietoa, Toleafoa, Fiame, Tuataga, Tofaeono and about forty other chiefs. The feast was proceeded with without delay followed by delightful sivas, specially arranged by the

Manono, Saniatau, Lefaga and biuuiu people. A ceremonious taalolo came next, and at night there were more sivas, the festivities being prolonged till midnight. Next morniug natives from Siuruu gave a siva, and Tuimalealiifano issued presents of fine mats. His Excellency and party left for Apia at 9 a.m.

Two Local Weddings.

On Friday forenoon, at the Court-house, the marriage took place of Captain Charles O. Anderson with Miss Mary Silva, youngest daughter of Mr. Manuel Silva, Apia. Captain Anderson is the son of Captain Anders Anderson, of the Pilotage Service, Copenhagen. He is a well-known figure in the South Pacific. Until recently first officer on the '' Dawn," he was formerly captain of the " Elfrida," sailing from Fiji, Prior to that he was commissioned to proceed to New Guinea and the Solomon Islands for recruiting purposes. Many of the black boys now in Samoa were brought here by him. The marriage of Mr. C. A. Anunsou, of Aleipata, and Miss Pauline Kohlhase, daughter of Mr. H. Kohlhase, Lufilufi, took place at the Court-house, Apia on Saturday last.

Fatal Motor-Car Accident.

A distressing motor-car accident, resulting in the death of a native child, occurred at Vaimoso on Sunday evening. About half-past five Vili Pansi, an unregistered half-caste living at Pesega, was driving car No. 48 on his way from town to Pesega. When close to Betham's store on the Vai moso road he noticed four children standing in the roadway some distance in front. Thereupon, he states, he blew his horn, and continued sounding it as he passed the crossing. As he approached nearer three of the children ran to the right on the opposite side. The driver edged towards the centre of the road, and when close on the children the one on the left of the road suddenly ran across in front of the car to join her companions. The front of the car knocked her down, and she fell between the wheels. When picked up she was unconscious, her head beiug severely injured. She was removed to the hospital, and died about two hours after the accident occurred. The child's name was Apiseka. She was about six years of age, and lived in Vaimoso village. An inquiry into the circumstances of the tragic occurrence will be held.

Property Sale.

An auction sale ordered by the Court in the bankrupt estate of the late Fred Betham was held in the Court-house on Tuesday morning. Four lots vrere offered and all were withdrawn, the reserve prices not being reached. Lot i

j comprises T \ acres of land, j planted with cocoanut trees situate at Lotopa, The highest j bid was /130. L,,t 2, conj sisting of 9 acres in the samelocality, elicited 110 oner. Lot 3 was offered in two parts, the j one consisting of trading station buildings at Sagafili, for which bids of and £IOO were received. ' For the other part, a copra shed adjoining the store, there was no offer. The reserve on Lot lis i450;0n Lot about /300, the properties being now open for sale by private treaty.

* Terrible Blizzard.

j Scores of persons are dead, j incalculable property dani- ! age has been, done "and all j Hues of communication were j paralyzed in a wind, sleet and j snow storm which swept the Middle West and Mountain States from San Francisco to I Chicago on April 7. Freezing winds accompanied the storm, which apparently centred around Nebraska, Kansas and Texas. Over a hundred persons lost their lives, and many hundreds were injured in the blizzard.

Market Hall Pictures.

The programme this evening will be : i. " Brawn v. Brains." A Corned}?. 2. '' The (Marriage Wager." A sensational drama in two parts. Interval. 3. i ;The Toll." A drama in two parts. 4. A Comedy. Coolie No. 423, by name Ah Kane, employed by J. Netzler, Matafele, pleaded guilty to having iu his possession a bottle of whisky, regarding which he told a contradictory story as to how he came by it. Defendant was fined /5J or one month's imprison incut with labour. About 10.15 on Saturday night last it was reported to one of the Military Police that a drunken man was l} 7 iug near Johnston's store on the Waterfront. The man was combed to Sogi lock-up, where later lie gave his name as Sveu Anderson, a sailor from the schooner " Annie E." Anderson was brought before Captain H. C, Cotton in the Police Court on Monday, and pleading guilty, was fined ten shillings arid fourteen shillings costs, indefault four days' imprisonment. The " Mauua " left this port with passengers and cargo for Pago Pago on the 17th ult. She had not arrived at her destination when the ''Dawn " took her departure on Monday, nor had news of her been received up to yesterday morning. The " Fortune " has been despatched from Pago Pago iu search of her.