American Club Formed

In Tahiti

From Our Own Correspondent

Papeete, June 10

ON May 9, prominent businessmen of Papeete, inaugurated the American Club of Tahiti. The need for such an organisation, to form a rallying point for American nationals, has long been recog nised and discussed. Prime mover on the present occasion—and, indeed, founder of the Club—was Mr. Alexander Taran, landowner and exporter, who was elected President. Other officials appointed were Captain C. A. Williams (owner of the yacht Seaward) vice-president; and Messrs M. D. Shields and A. L. Bougerie, secretary and treasurer respectively.

Eligible for membership in the Club are all US Citizens and their spouses.

It is not intended that the Club shall develop into a social organisation but that it shall afford opportunity for camaraderie among its members. A Plan ning Committee was appointed to make Independence Day, July 4, the occasion for a grand Annual picnic for the Club.

Among those who helped to inaugurate the Club are Mr. and Mrs. Dave Cave, Mr. and Mrs. Brooks, Mr. and Mrs.

Schultz, and Messrs. John Farnham, Edgar Leeteg, G. DeFlesselle, C. Might, Ed. Norman, W. McCall, I. Allen, R.

White, Mike Fogle, Max Dupont, J. M.

Clemens, Oscar G. Nordman, L. G. Black man, Reg. Chambers, A. Morgan, Murray Gilderbloom. ♦ * ♦ On June 2, Mr. Oscar Nordman was introduced to a brand-new grandson, Oscar Georges Heiaroha Nordman, son

of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Nordman. At the grand tamaaraa, or native feast, held in honour of the event, Mr. S. Durkin, of Sydney was announced as godfather of the infant, and Mrs. Eliza Persegaele, of Papeete, godmother. * • • It is officially announced that the Administration has been notified tele graphically of the intention of the Compagnie Air France to inaugurate a monthly air service to Tahiti by D.C. 4 plane, landing at Bora Bora on July 18.

The information has been received with satisfaction by the business com

munity. Our long isolation from a frequent mail service has been a source of embarrassment and loss. * * * Mr. Ernest Marchal, for many years in the employ of The Banque De LTndo- Chine, at Papeete, passed away after a long illness. He is survived by his wife and family. ♦ * ♦ The Waihemo arrived in Papeete on May 31, bringing a Perris Wheel and Merry-go-round, to be erected in the new Amusement Park in Papeete, under the direction of Mr. Oscar Nordman.