BURNING THE BOAT.
SUPERSTITION DIES HARD. (By Telegraph.—Special Correspondent.) Waiiganui, August 11. That the Maori superstition of "tapu" dies hard in spite of advancing civilisa-' tion is shown b.v an incident which occurred at Kai Iwi- Beacli'. on Tuesday evening, when the big whaleboat, belonging to the late Chief Tiopcra ("Tho General"), who died suddenly some days ago, was burntd with much' oeremony. The boat; which cost JE4O, was built of kauri;' but, in 6pito of the; fact, that it was good for many years yet, its timbers wore ruthlessly chopped up with, axes. Tar and kerosene were then pou> ed over the wreck,, and a match applied. Not only that, but all ropes and other gear belonging to the boat wort afco given to": the flames, while the iron keel, anchor, rowlocks, and other metal work were buried. Altogether some .£3o,worth' of property ■ went up in smoke.
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Dominion, Volume 3, Issue 893, 12 August 1910, Page 4
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