MAORI WAR MEMORIAL.

CEREMONY OF UNVEILfNG.

MONSTER GATHERING HELD [UX TEIJEGRAr-n. — PRKSSI ASSOCIATION.] WAIItOA (H. 8.). Thursday. A monster hui-has been in progress here tluring the whole 'of the week, Maoris from all parts of the North Island being in attendance. Yesterday the unveiling of a beautiful largo monument to tho late Chaplain-Major Wepiha Wainohu and returned Maori soldiers took place. A fine, impressive ceremony was held, Archdeacon Williams and Maori Anglican clergy officiating. . The monument -was unveiled by Dr. Buck, the others speaking including Sir James Carroll, Chief Jones,- and the Hon. A .T. Ngata. Pakehas and Maoris were aftrwards entertained at a feast, and hakas, poi dances, etc., were performed. SCENES AT THE GATHERING. • TRIBUTE TO NATIVE RACE.

"BY TEUtORAPn.— OWN CORRESPONDENT.] . " . GISBORNE, Thursday.

The monument which has been unveiled at Wairoa is looked upon as an emblem of respect to the effort of Chaplain-Major* Wainohou's race in the great war. As the spiritual leader of the first Maori contingent, the deceased was revered by the Maoris everywhere, and the unveiling of his monument will probably prove to be one of the final acts of general homage to the fallen' soldiers of the native race. Among the Maori elders present at t'ho ceremony were Nuka Taupopoki, a well-known chieftain from VVhakarewarewa, and another chief of high descent from Ohinemutu. The arrangements for the accommodation of the assembled natives were excellent and pains were taken by the organisers to ensure absolute cleanliness and sanitation in the camp. The North Clyde football ground was one large sea of tents and marquees and the dining arrangements were well planned. A large dance floor was laid down and lighted by electricity, and throughout the hui was well patronised. Considerably over 100 natives of the Ngatiporou tribe alone journeyed to the. hui and strong detachments came from all parts of the district and from Wanganui, Taranaki, Waikato, Rotorua, and Manawatu. -Each party brought its own supplies df food, which were added to the common supply, and free meals -were available for all. ■

In unveiling the monument,. Dr, P. Buck expressed pride that the Maori race bad been associated with the pakehas in the war, and that the shedding of blood had proved once again that the martial and manly spirit of the race had not declined. ■ ■'