A MAORI " PROPEETESS."
STRANGE METHODS.
[BY TELEGRAPH. —OWN' CORRESPONDENT.]
Of shorn ft, Monday. Although the visit of'the Maori "prophetess " to this district lasted only a week she seems to have made quite a number of converts. As usual, a number of miraculous cures are reported. Hikapuhi s methods are rather strange, and last Monday week there was quite an uproar at Pohou. At the word of command the ■ patents with real or imaginary complaints got upon their feet and 'began jumping about, dancing lukas, while the prophetess did the cakewalk. Near by was a dying old man, who expired after the party had left for Muiiwiii. At- the latter place "the veilding ceremony" took place. About 20 women, all dressed in bridal costumes, with the orthodox veil, were married,' or consecrated, to the healing service by the prophetess, who was also dressed in & similar fashion. After the consecration service two large wedding cakes were distributed.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume XLIII, Issue 13285, 18 September 1906, Page 5
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