N.Z. TELEGRAMS.

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume I, Issue 92, 31 March 1911, Page 7

N.Z. TELEGRAMS.

SCARCITY OF WORKERS.

Timaru, Mar. 30.

Several employers here say that there is a notable shortage of hands for factory work. A clothing manufacturer says he cannot get good hands, and good shop assistants are also said to be difficult to find.

PIONEERS AND VETERANS.

MEMORIAL OBELISK

New Plymouth, Mar. 30.

The unveiling of an obelisk to commemorate the landing of the pioneer settlers of Taranaki at Moturoa in 1841 and 1842 took place to-day in the presence of a great gathering, including many pioneers and veterans. Speeches were made by the Hon. Thomas Mackenzie, Mr. Okey (M.P. for Taranaki), Mr. Carncross. M.L.C., <*nd Mr. Tisch (Mayor of New Plymouth). The actual unveiling was performed by Mesdames Wood and Smith, lady passengers by the William Bryan, who arrived in Taranaki on March 3lst, 1841. Prior to the ceremony the pioneers and veterans were entertained at luncheon at the freezing works. In the evening the veterans held a smoke concert. The whole proceedings were most successful.

SUPPOSED INCENDIARISM.

Eltham, Mar. 30.

An enquiry was held to-day be-' fore Mr. Kenrick, S.M., touching! the fire that occurred at 2 a.m. on 1 February 12th in a building owned! by John Routley, of Wellington, which was so damaged that it will have to be rebuilt. The evidence showed that the fire started in a| shop occupied by Mr. P. L. Sanko, j who had an insurance of £2OO in the * New Zealand office on his stationer}-! and fancy goods stock. A bundle of kindling wood was discovered in the debris under where the counter had been. A verdict was returned that the shop was wilfully set on fire by some person unknown.

ACCIDENTS AND DEATHS.

ROAD FATALITY.

Masterton, Mar. 30.

News reached Masterton to-night that a fatal accident occurred near Te Wharau this afternoon. Two men named Albert Nicholson and R. T. Douglas were driving in a brake with a load of wire when the vehicle went over a precipice. Nicholson was killed outright, and Douglas seriously injured.

Dr. Cook and a constable have gone out to the scene of the accident.

HONOURING THE DEAD.

A GREAT MAORI CHIEF.

NATIVE GATHERING AT PAPAWAI.

Carterton, Mar. 30.

At Papawai to-day the unveiling ceremony of a handsome memorial to the late Maori chief Tamahau Mahupuku was celebrated. There was a huge concourse, including 2000 Natives and about as many Europeans.

The Hon. James Carroll performed the act of unveiling, and the service was conducted by the Rev. O. H. Williams (Superintendent of the Maori Ministers at Wanganui), assisted by the Revs. F. H. Spencer (British Bible Association), Eruera Te Ngara (87 years of age) and Teri Pearata. A welcome haka was danced, 50 warriors assisted by their women folk taking part. This sight was easily the best performance seen in Wairarapa for many years, and was greatly applauded.

Gathered round the foot of the handsome monument were the immediate relatives of the departed chief.

A Maori choir sang hymns in Maori and English and after the unveiling by Mr. Carroll speeches were delivered from the Aotea Roa (the large house facing the road) by Mr. H. T. Whasahoro (Mangakahia). Mr. W. C. Buchanan, M.P., Mr. H. S. Wardell, Mr. J. T. M. Hornsby and Mr. Carroll, one and all paying highest tribute to the departed chief. At the close of the speeches the Ministerial party were handsomely entertained at a luncheon in the huge meeting house, and later in the afternoon speeches were made by the leading chiefs and chieftainesses. In the evening dancing and singing were carried ori with great vigor till a late hour. Mr. Carroll signified his intention of remaining in the district tomorrow, when he will talk over Maori wants with the chiefs. The decision was hailed with delight. To-morrow and the day following a Maori Council meeting will be held, and on Monday the gathering breaks up with sports.