NATIVE MESSAGES
LOYAL WELCOME APPRECIATED
The following telegram was 'despatched by the Hon. Sir W. H. Herries,'Native Minister, and the Hon. Dr.. •Po'inare, Minister representing the Native race in the Executive Council, to His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales: —
"On behalf of'your Maori people we •wish you a pleasant voyage .over the Sea of Kiwa. !The short flight: of the Kotukurererigatahi will ;;always be treasured. Tangaroa shall. ;calm the waves and Ta■whirimatea, temper the winds so that you may return to your dear ones in safety. It is the earnest hdpe of your loyal Maori .people that in. the. years: to come you may i'agaih :'visit! Aotearoa. Tatou, Tatou, 1 Haerara." •■•''•'
Following in the reply from Lieut.Colonel Grigg, Secretary to the Prince : ."The Prince of. Wales greatly .appreciates the j touching message of farewell telegraphed by. you on behalf of the Maori people of Aotearoa/ His :Royal Highness *will never forget their. loyal welcome, ;and> will always, have their interests ai heart. He hopes for the day when he may visit' Aotearoa again. Kia Ora." ; '
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Evening Post, Volume XCIX, Issue 122, 24 May 1920, Page 8
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176NATIVE MESSAGES Evening Post, Volume XCIX, Issue 122, 24 May 1920, Page 8
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