NORTHLAND TRIBE

Northern Advocate, 4 February 1936, Page 2

NORTHLAND TRIBE

“Advocate” Office, Water St,, Whangarei, Tuesday, February 4, 1936, Dear Northlanders, What would you do if you received a telegram, with no name attached, reading: “Meet Saturday afternoon’s train from Auckland?” I suppose you’d do just what the Tohunga and I did. .You’d be waiting on the platform when the train came in. ■ “I don’t know who sent that wire,” said the Tohunga, a frown puckering his forehead, “I don’t either,” I said, “But I have my suspicions.” “The Princess?” ventured the Tohunga. I nodded. The train tumbled in and our fears were confirmed. .There, as large as life, with a mountain nf luggage around her was Princess Raranga. “Well here I am,” she said, quite unnecessarily. “I’ni back.” “So I noticed,” I remarked, picking up a suitcase in either hand; really I don’t know why ladies need so much baggage. “I hope you two aren’t angry,” said the Princess, in repentant tones. “You see, I missed the young Northlanders dreadfully. I just had to come home.” We softened then, and didn’t growl as we really should have done. But as things turned out the Princess’ return was all for the best. You know what a flood we had on Saturday. Headquarters got its share, and ever since we’ve been collecting merit cards and things from all parts of the office where they were put for safe keeping. 1 j There’s still heaps to do. I must away. Rangatira. Northland Tribe.