THE S.S. RARAWA.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XL, Issue 12401, 14 October 1903, Page 5

THE S.S. RARAWA.

\ [by -telegraph.— KErORTEE.]^ Rawene, Tuesday. _ The Northern Company's new steamer Rarawa left Whangaroa at half-past five p.m. on Monday, and had bad weather until passing Cape Maria Van Diemen, shortly after eleven p.m.,' when smooth water continued until arrival off Hokianga bar shortly before eight a.m. to-day; but she had to wait until nine o'clock for the tide to make. At Oponoui the steamer was met by a large crowd of residents, including Mr. John Webster, at whose invitation the whole of the party by the steamer visited his residence and were hospitably entertained by Mr., Mrs., and Miss Webster. The steamer then proceeded on to Koutu, a new settlement on the river, and thence on to Rawene, where she remains for the night. A dinner to Mr. Webster and residents will ua held on the Rarawa to-night, followed by a dance on shore,' given to the Rarawa visitors by the resi- | ients. The steamer leaves for Onehunga at noon to-morrow, and arrives at Onehunga on Thursday morning. The new steamer and the visitors have been accorded a most enthusiastic reception. During the stay at Hokianga and Rawene the vessel was met by a large number of the Rarawa tribe, who danced a haka on the wharf and cheered the northern Company.