Monument To Renowned Author Unveiled At

Tahiti

The monument in memory of Pierre Loti, the famous novelist, which has been erected near the bathing pool in the Fautaua River, Tahiti, was unveiled on July 16, in the presence of a large gathering of residents.

The president of the “Comite Loti,’” M.

Andre Ropiteau, who has been largely responsible for the successful accomplishment of the project, formally presented the memorial to the Papeete Municipality.

Mr. George Bambridge, Mayor of Papeete, received the monument on behalf of the town. Prior to the unveiling ceremony, speeches were delivered by His Excel lency Governor Montagne, Mr. Bambridge, M. Ropiteau and Teriierooiterai, chief of the Papenoo district.

A young Tahitian girl is shown in the above picture placing a garland of “Tiaro Tahiti” blossoms on the statue during the ceremony.

Photo, by Dupont, Papeete.