LATE MR. T. CARROLL.

Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume L, Issue 9000, 24 January 1906, Page 8

LATE MR. T. CARROLL.

A MEMORIAL UNVEILED,

[PEBSfI ASSOCIATION.]

WAIROA, January 23. At the unveiling of a memorial to thtlote Mr Thomas Carroll, Sir Wm. Russe'l, Mr A. Dillon. M.H.R., Mr A. L. D. Fraser, M.H.R., and Hon. J. Carroll, Native Minister, were present. There was a irepres*»nta.tiv3 gathering of Europeans and natives. Speeches were made by the leading chiefs and chieftains, and a native service was conducted by Rev. Hemi Huata.

Mr J. Hunter Brown gav-e the history of tlie obelisk. The idea of erecting the memorial originated with the natives after Mr Carroll's death. Pakehas joined the committee, and they met and worked harmoniously together, collecting £135. Karepa Huapehi gave the section of land. Mr Carroll "was a man whom we loved and esteemed when living, and honor now when he is dead."

Sir William Russell said that the Jate Mr Carroll had in him the courtesy of the European and the chivalry of the Maori, He offered his sympathy to his widow and family and his distinguished brother, Hon. James Carroll. Owing to his influence th& differences between the two races were smoothed over. He was a distinguished descendant of the Kaihungunu tribe, of the East Coast. "We are here," said Sir William., "to perpetuate the memory of one who was linked with the progress of the distract." Unveiling the monument, Sir William Russell said, "The noblest work of God is an honest man. Farewell, and long prosperity to you all. May you long remember the good examp'e of Thomas Carroll." Mr A. Dillon endorsed Sir Wm. Russell's remarks. The best thin? one could leave behind him was a good name, such as Thomas Carroll had left.

Mr Fraser said it appeared the meeting was not one of sadness, but to honor one who was dead "lest we forget. We come and go and play our parts and go away." They were met that day in recognition of a cian who was connected with the progress of Wairoa. The people of Wairoa bad done honor to themselves in doing ■honor to their friend. He hoped this day might live long in the memory of Wairoa. The monument is 5n the form of a •marble obelisk, eighteen feet high, on the corner of Frasertown and Ruataniwha roads. Native mats and patu (old relics) of' the Kopu family were wreathed around the' monument, and were aft/erwards presented to Sit- Willaam Russell.