THE MAORIS AND THE THRONE.
SYMPATHETIC RESOLUTIONS
A gathering of natives was held at Taumutu (Southbridge) last week, the assembly including representativea from the kaiangas near Dunedin, Waikouaiti, Temuka, Morven, Kaiapoi, and on Banks Peninsula. On the 18th inst. the assc-mbled natives passed a resolution expressing sorrow at tho death of the late King, and sympathy with the bereaved Royal Family. Several speeches were given, among the speaker- being Mr T. Parata, M.P. ''he eulogy most dwelt on was that King Edward had been a ''King of Peace, ' or in the native language, he. had been a King of the "Mau nga Ptongo." On Friday*, tho day of the funeral, it was ordered that tne day should be- one of rest. From 9 to 9.15 a.m. the village church bell was tolled. In accord- _ ance with native custom a lunch was' spread, at noon, and a memorial forvice was held at 2.30 p.m., the service being read in Maori by Hoani Kahu, of Temuka. At an evening meeting a number of the natives made speeches in appreciation of the late King, and greeted King George as the now ruler of tho race.
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Press, Volume LXVI, Issue 13741, 24 May 1910, Page 5
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