EXHIBITION OF NEW ZEALAND NATIVES IN ENGLAND.

Nelson Examiner and New Zealand Chronicle, Volume XXI, 6 December 1862, Page 3

EXHIBITION OF NEW ZEALAND NATIVES IN ENGLAND.

We have been requested by Mr. Jenkins, Native Interpreter, to publish the following statement re- j garding a scheme he has matured for taking with him ] to England a number of New Zealand chiefs : — I Five of our Nelson settlers, together with Mr. j Jenkins, who for many years has acted as Native j Interpreter, having determined on visiting England for the sake of a change, and foi the purpose of there- = by recruiting their health, and being also desirous, if possible, of enjoying that change without pecuniary sacrifice, have determined on taking with them some few of New Zealand's native chiefs, who also desire to see England, of which they have heard so much. Arrived in England, lectures are to be delivered to g the public, upon the past and present state and future r prospects of New Zealand, illustrated by the presence g of the native chiefs. t Mr. Jenkins, desirous that the whole affair should c be conducted with respectability, and wishing also to t prevent, as far as ia possible, the occurrence of any 1 mishap, recently visited Auckland, and obtained the t sanction of his Excellency the Governor and the heads c of native departments to his scheme. We are informed that the party intend starting from Auckland, in the month of January next, by the Ida Ziegler ; Auckland having been chosen as their port of departure, : because the natives " desire to leave New Zealand in the presence of the Governor." None but chiefs of some note will be selected, and we append a list of those who have already signified their desire to be of the party. In order to benefit these* chiefs, and, through them, , their tribes, they will have afforded to them every means of satisfying themselves on the points of England's greatness and power, which, hitherto, to them < has appeared to be "mere talk." The chiefs will all be treated well by their conductors, their expenses ( will all be paid, and, should any profit remain, they • will all participate therein. The party will be under , the guidance of Mr. Jenkins, and some of the ] natives will be accompanied by their wives and j children. 1 The following are the principal ohiefs at present , selected : — ] Matene te Whiwhi, Native Assessor, Otaki. 1 Tamati Pirimona, Aorere. j Hapimana Mokoera, Motueko. , Wiremu Hapi, Wellington. , Mohi, Waikanae, Paora Tuwhare, Assessor, Auckland, ; Honiara, Assessor, Mahurangi. , Manuka, Kaipara, North of Auckland. Winiata Tomairangi, Assessor, Kaipara. Hori Tauroa, Assessor, Waiuku, South of Auckland. Karoeriara te Wharepapa, North of Auckland. Reihana Taukawau, North of Auckland. Te Rei Nganiho, Motueka. And probably, Wiremu Katene te Puoho, Tamibana Bauparaha, and Hohepa Tamaihengia j also, one from Tarauaki, and another from Wellington. Several of them will be accompanied by tleir wives, and perhaps • child or two.