“Eridan" At Tahiti
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From Our Own Correspondent
Papeete, Jan. 22.
SINCE the operation of the French bonus has diverted the total exports of copra to France, the Messageries Mari times Company is finding it necessary to send larger vessels to Tahiti.
The Eridan (9928 tons gross and 14,120 tons displacement) arrived early in Jan uary and created considerable interest.
During her three days’ stay in port this
fine vessel, thanks to the kindness of Commandant Pouessel and his officers, and of Monsieur Salzani (local Agent for the Company), was thrown open to the public, and was visited daily by a joyous crowd of Europeans and natives.
The following notable persons were among the large number present at a for mal reception: His Excellency Governor Sautot; Monsieur le President du Tribu nal and Madame Motais de Narbonne: Commandant Vedel; the Princess Tekau Pomare; Mons. Quesnot (President of the Chamber of Commerce); Mons. E. Rou gier (Vice-President of the Tourist Asso ciation) ; M. and Madame Laguesse, M. and Madame Breul, the Viscount de Meu rin, Mr. S. Russell (British Consul), Ma dame Salzani, M. and Madame Ducasse, Lieutenant and Madame Mourral, Ma dame Guilbert, the Misses Brander, Spitz and Herault, Messrs. W. B. Jones, Patrick O’Brien, and Gres.
In addition to her large freight carrying capacity of 5,000 tons, the Eridan has accommodation for 600 third class, 90 second class, and 60 first class passengers.
She is scheduled to leave Papeete for France —on her return from Noumea —on February 13.
The liner Eridan at the Papeete Wharf.