MAORI CHIEFS BURIAL.
(By Association.) i NEW; PLYMOUTH., this day. The .'.'■ buria- of Taare "VVaitara took place at Parihaka yesterday, in the presence of Ya. large- gathering of natives. He: was - buried alongside' Te Whiti, Ms father-in-laW The service was conducted by fflfDr.H. ID.: Bates, ■ deceased's halfJjrdther.'Tvno.gaTe an eloquent address, and paid. a-: high, tribute to Waitara's noble qualities. He also -advised the Maoris to v wbrk. their., lands and avoid intoxicating drinks.' It ;is understood that Mr Bates, who inherits Waitara's rich estate, has appointed Mre Waitara and her, brother,, WiUie. Te Whiti, *« succeed Waiiara. /heads ~"ofthe Nga- ; tiawa tribe.;
At a large gathering of natives on Tuesday night, Dr. Pomare was present, and paid an, eloquent tribute to Waitara.. . "" , . .
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Auckland Star, Volume XLI, Issue 165, 14 July 1910, Page 5
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