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Lyttelton Times, Volume CXVIII, Issue 18570, 24 November 1920, Page 8

A GENUINE SNTP—It costs only 2s 6d and will save 12s fid. When the contents of tho Royle’s bottle are mixed with mi gar and water you have a pint of pleasant phosphorus and quinmo tomo that will build un the systems of the whole family. Sold and highly recommended at all chemists. 13 For weeks past there has been ft steady stream of Maoris from the To Kuiti district leaving to hear a new Maori “ prophet,” who has arisen m the Native world, and whose headquarters are near Turakina, between Marton and Wanganui, states the Auckland “Star.” It is stated that the number who have visited the new Rua from the Te Kuiti district alone is nearly 1000. When these # are the figures for only one district it will bo seen that tho new "prophet” is exorcising a big influence on the Native mind. The name of this interesting personage is Wirimu Rntana, and his methods are quite modern, containing no suggestion of the old-time Tohungaism. He is a faith healer, and has somo remarkable and attested cures to his credit. There .are no ceremonies and no ritual. He tells the Natives to do away with the old Maori beliefs and abide by the documents contained in the New Testament. Ho adopts the principles of psycho-suggestion, and lias applied them with remarkablv successful results. A well-known Native of this district, John Hetet, went away on crutches that he had used continuously for Ihe last twelve months. Ratana, purely by suggestion, it is asserted. effected a wonderful cure, nnd now tho man is walking about tho streets of Te Kuiti in perfect health for one of his age. Another locnl example is that of n Native, named Hami Puni, 1 a very well-known locnl identity, who lias been on crutches for years. He visited the new “ prophet,” and the following was said to have taken place:—The “Prophet”: “What! A man with four legs! Throw them away nnd run to the house there!” And Hami Puni ran, and is now walking the streets of Te Kuiti in quite good health. The “prophet” is 'nbo said to have cured hundreds of minor ailments and Complaints. Ho certainly has been a good source of revenue to the Railway Department. A j umblo oale will b# held in Knox Church Schoolroom to-morrow, at 2.50 p.m. The rose show in connection with St John's, Lyttelton, will bo, opened by the Mayor (Mr W. T. Loster) at 2.30 p.m. tomorrow. Booking plans for the Davis Cup match at Auckland on December 28 to 31 aro now open at tho office of Messrs 11. E. Partridge and 00., Queen Street, Auokland. Rooking for season concession tickets closes on December 4. Other particulars axe advertised.