A very amusing incident is reported at *oxton. A Maori borrowed a trap horse from his friend Hamuera. Before setting out on his journey Hone had several drinks. When nearing Purutawhia lie fell asleep in the trap, and the horse wandered to the side of the road. Two persons passing decided to take the horse out for safety and left .4t standing near the train-' and. Hone slept peacefully. Tlie horse made back to Foxton. Hone awoke-, got out of. the trap, and walked back •i °«^i?r n- He met Hamuera, who said: "What up, Hone?" "I dunno, i rai/» "'erra< where te horse, anyhow? queried Hamuera. "Look here, Sam. you'll tell me if I Hone, because if \ Hone, T lose your horse ,- it I not Hone, py korry, I find a trap!" ] "Express" Wanted* nre -eat? bj ' every da^ |
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Marlborough Express, Volume XLIX, Issue 29, 4 February 1915, Page 8
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