Two Talented Daughters
p. 39 · Read in the full issue
Of Tahiti
HERE are photographs of the two talented daughters of Mr. Oscar Nordman, of Papeete, Tahiti, well known to Pacific shipping men.
Ethel Nordman, seen dancing in the pareu (Jon Hall was her partner) went to Hollywood a couple of years ago, and now appears to be embarked on a film career. She, of course, specialises on Polynesian dances. She is known as “Namure,” and she is beautiful and vivacious.
Anatila Nordman, only 16 years old, has just been appointed as instructor in Papeete’s famous I’Ecole Centrale —she is an outstanding scholar and probably is the youngest school-teacher in the South Pacific. She got her name in a curious way. In 1927, the old four-masted schooner, “Anatila,” formerly the “Annie
M. Campbell,” ran ashore on Nukuhiva (Marquesas). On October 27, Mr. Nord man received a laconic message from the captain, “Anatila grounded.” That same day, in his home, a baby daughter arrived —and just naturally took over the euphonic name of the lost schooner.
A son of Mr. Nordman is serving in the forces of Fighting France.
Miss Anatila Nordman.
Miss Ethel Nordman.