NATIVE MEETING.
A large meeting of Natives took place last week at Coromandel. A considerable body of the Hauraki Natives had come across in order to hold a public korero in reference to some of their relatives who had fallen at Taranaki. They were received by the Natives of the place with kind demonstrations, and a large feast was prepared for their entertainment. Roast beef, boiled and roasted pork, potatoes, fowls, plum-pudding, and bread, contributed largely to the bill of fare. Tea was substituted for beer, which was interdicted by common consent. There were about 500 Natives present, and from 100 to 150 European settlers, who had responded to a general invitation to the feast. With alternate feasting and korero, the meeting lasted over a period of five days. We are assured that the utmost good order prevailed, and that mutual confidence and good feeling was expressed on all sides. The Queen's flag was hoisted in token of allegiance, and the principal speakers strongly expressed their determination to stand by it. On the first day of the meeting the Maori flag was hoisted by some one who was present, but on the following day it had disappeared.
The chief speakers were Te Taniwha, Te Karoro, Maihi Mokongohi, Renata, Tu, Pokaia, Ngapaka, Matenga Ngapara, Karihau, Te Hura, Paengahuka, Kahukoti, Te Patara Pouroto, Haora Tipa, Rihari, Wiremu Kingi, Wiremu Hoete, Te Hotenui Taipari, Rawiri, Paora Tipa, Patene, and Karaitiana.
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Maori Messenger : Te Karere Maori, Volume I, Issue 3, 15 April 1861, Page 5
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237NATIVE MEETING. Maori Messenger : Te Karere Maori, Volume I, Issue 3, 15 April 1861, Page 5
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