Papeete
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‘Old Glory’ Flies Again In Papeete
THIS building is the former American Consulate in Papeete, Tahiti, which was closed on October 31, 1948.
As the Stars and Stripes had waved in front of this building for 116 years, a prominent member of the community, a friend of French, British and American interests, through the Chef de Cabinet, Monsieur Rene Haza, asked the Gover-
nor’s permission to fly the American flag on the same flagstaff as of old, on the American national holiday, George Washington’s Birthday.
This was granted, and on February 22, “Old Glory” was seen again in its ac customed place. As this building is now a private residence, the French flag flew side by side with its American brother, a symbol of the ancient friendship of these two great nations.
Recent additions to the medical men practising in Tahiti include Dr. Andre Tourneux, lately of Paris, who has re sumed practice in association with Dr.
Andrea de Balman, and Dr. Begon, a recent arrival from France.