Tahiti Notes

Tourist Bureau Re-opened

From Our Own Correspondent

Papeete, Sep. 28.

)N August 5, “Le Syndicat dTnitiative des Etablissements Fraincais de I’Oceanie” (Tourist Bureau) con ened, after being in abeyance since 1939, vhen their building was destroyed by ire.

The Bureau discussed various plans pro osed by the Governor, to further Tourism a the Colony.

Accommodation for the Bureau will be rovided next to the Custom Shed, and member list opened.

[Onours For Papeete, Noumea,

Vila

FT was proposed by Messrs. Henri L Georges Gaignard & Maurice Bichon, Counsellors of the French Union, nd unanimously accepted by the rational Assembly, that the Republic of 'ranee present the Cross of the Legion f Honour to the towns of Noumea, 'apeete and Port Vila for their patriotic ttitude and high devotion to the cause f freedom during World War 11. (The voice of Fighting Prance —that of [enri Sautot—was first heard at Vila in uly, 1940. New Caledonia and Tahiti allied to General de Gaulle shortly fterwards —the first French Colonies to o so officially.)

Tropical Island Available

k N Englishman, Mr. Frank Homes, has \ decided to retire from his beautiful island of Tupai, situated 120 miles rom Papeete, and 8 miles from Bora lora.

With a shimmering blue lagoon (where seaplane could easily alight) a fine iimate, 150,000 coconut trees, tropical :uits, excellent buildings and equipment, ae island has everything necessary for n enjoyable and stimulating existence, ‘here is even a reputed hidden treasure ) which the owner reserves the right to percentage if found within the next 3 year period. Anyone interested should rite to Mr. Oscar Nordman, PIM agent t Papeete.

Troubles Of Tahiti Visitor

i FEW weeks ago, Mr. Paul Wiser, owner TL of the trim little yacht Loafer, took an overdose of sleeping tablets. He as hurried to Papeete Hospital, where e was quickly restored to health.

Now we hear that the Loafer, with the wner and one passenger, Madame Mil red Dupont, aboard, has been wrecked on le reef at the island of Tetiaroa. All ands escaped injury, although the essel is reckoned a total loss, being be ond repair, and uninsured.

A Fine Gesture

CO show their appreciation of the people and Administration of Tahiti, Mr. and Mrs. Gueroro, of Honolulu, ave sent a cheque for 200 dollars to the Governor, to be divided between the 'rench Red Cross, Social Work for 1914-18 'eterans, and Association of the Free 'rench.

Personal Notes

L/fONSIEUR and Madame Guilpan an nounce that on July 23, in Paris, their daughter Yvette was married o Monsieur Claude Allart.

LIONSIEUR and Madame George Hunt ▼1 wish to apologise to their many friends among the officials and üblic of Tahiti because, owing to the hort time available before the departure f the Waitemata, they were unable to ay personal calls, but they leave with lany treasured memories of the kindness nd hospitality of the offiicials and people f these islands, and wish to convey to hem their very cordial appreciation.

laorana, Tahiti. Mr. Hunt, for some months* acted as British Consul here, during the absence on leave of Mr.

Henderson.

Grand Fair

ON Saturday afternoon September 3, the Grand Fair of the Protestant Schools was opened by His Excel lency the Governor. The magnificently decorated stalls, with attractive attend ants, offered to the numerous visitors a splendid array of local products. The fair took place at the Place Albert, in the open air. The bar-buffet was well patronised, while dancing under the stars was a welcome added attraction.

Amenities For Faa’A

ANEW pass has been blasted in the coral reef which encircles the bay at Faa’a. Formerly the fishermen, in order to fish from the outer reef, had to canoe several kilometres in the lagoon in order to find an opening in the coral to reach the reef. The opening was made under the direction of the Office of Public Works. The Office has also announced its intention to instal underground tele phone wires and new water pipes.

ON September 3, the Sporting Society of Faa’a held its annual Ball. By the sea shore, under the twinkling stars and waving palms, a very happy

throng danced to an excellent orchestra.

The Governor and Madame Anziana, with Monsieur Millaud, President of the Assembly, and his wife, were among those present. The ball was given under the efficient direction of Mr. and'Mrs. Mar moyet.

New Arrivals

M. JACQUES CHEGARAY, Secretary- General of the well-known Parisian Catholic Review, Temoignage Chre tein, has arrived by the SS Saggitaire.

He will spend two months in Tahiti and then will return to Prance to continue his excellent worE.

Miss Ethel Nordman also arrived by the same vessel, to visit her family. She will leave on the SS Ville d’Amiens in October for Port Vila.

We welcome the arrival of Captain Blackwood, Cook Islands Medical Officer, who is visiting Tahiti for a few weeks’ rest. He is accompanied by Dr. Tourneux.

American Yachts At Papeete

UNDER sailing master Captain Ralph A. Schrader, accompanied by his student friends, Herman Bosch, James and Jack Land, and Robert Burton,, the 8-tons yacht Hunakai arrived in port 51 days out from San

Francisco, via the Marquesas and the Tuamotus. After a short stay, she set sail for Honolulu.

The fine schooner yacht Seaward, cap tained by Mr. C. A. Williams, sailed into Papeete Harbour after 31 days at sea from Honolulu. The captain’s wife, Helen, with son and daughter, Chance and Charlen, were also aboard.

The much-travelled lady, Miss Jessie T. Horn, signed on as stewardess, while a son of the Skipper by a former marriage, Mr. Charles A. Williams, completed the crew. The two passengers, Mr. and Mrs.

John Healy Lynch, expect tb stay six months in Tahiti. The Seaward is the sister ship of the famous Mariner which won the San Francisco-Tahiti race in 1925. She was owned by Captain L. A.

Norris, who was drowned at Sansalito, California, in 1931.

Death Of Prominent Lawyer

WE regret to announce the death of lawyer Jules Henri Auffray, at the age of 83, on September 13. He had been a resident of Tahiti for 60 years. He was Officer of the Academy, Officer of the Black Star of Benin, and had been at one time secretary to Mayor Francois Cardella. He had been an invalid for several years. His funeral was attended by the lawyers of the Colony, with many officials and friends. He leaves one daughter, Mile. Helene.