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Lyttelton Times, Volume CXVII, Issue 17096, 19 February 1916, Page 10

\ few (lavs ngo a rangatira among the Rao+ihi' natives breathed his last at Manwiimingi village, near tho North 'Hand Main Trunk line. Hakopa he Minima known to pakeha and -'I aon as “ Jacob " was a familiar figure about Kaetibi. bis dignilied bearing, handsome features, genial, smile gold rimmed spectacles, high Hat. and long coat o-ivino him a certain air of distinction. He was nrooorly jt-rangatira- in the Moawhauco. district, where the bulk of Pis preoertv interests were. He was '.son-in-law of the late chief Turehu, and through his late son, Houiti. who died a few years ago at Raetihi a considerable extent of tribal laud passed to Jacob. Tile late chief was a war veteran, having fought with loyal native regiments, and at,public gatherings he proudly bore a. military uniform and the Maori War medal. A tangi, now in progress at Mangamingi, is widely representative, natives _ arriving daily from all parts of the North Island.