A WARM CORNER.
+ The Hawkes' Bay Herald says that considerable amusemßnt. not unmixed with consternation, wms occ»isioned during tho proceediug3 a' the N itive Lind Court at Hastings last week by the misadventure of an old school Maori, whose tatooerl ftce was m mm keel contrast to his up-to date European outfit. During the Judge's delivry the ancient : warrior essayed to address His Honor, but being promptly anubbad g >fc buck ou to bia seat about the same time as a lively coal from tho fire grate. Atren tion was presently called to the fact by the Judge suddenly culling out. "Look at that man," and a henlihy volume of , smoke was seen to be uprising from the habiliments of the discomfited chieftain. The incipient conflagration was suppressed without the assistance • of tho Fire Brigade, but the em-ll of m,- , cinertited Maori clc thing pervaded the atmosphere for the remainder of the , sitting.
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Marlborough Express, Volume XXXI, Issue 159, 29 June 1895, Page 4
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153A WARM CORNER. Marlborough Express, Volume XXXI, Issue 159, 29 June 1895, Page 4
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