There is to be erected over the remains ; of the late Maori chief Te Whit i a beau- • tiful monument in Scotch gray granite, ■ standing about 15ft high, and mounted 011/6. a series of concrete steps extending 12ft : fquaiv, enclosed by an iron railing, eon-" ; crete piers, and moulded caps. Designed : " by Mr. A. Handley, of New Plymouth, the . monument is to be of modern form. I*' S will have a. circular die and; rod granite:,;columns at each corner, with heavy cap I showing the late chief's emblem*, the J three white fe«ithers, and vase on top t ; ,11 standing on two granite bases. The exceptionally dry weather has been a real boon to the settlers from Urenui J 1 :; northwards, and in the newly-oponed lands* The settlors have secured excellent burn* 2l% The feed, too, is looking fresh and green, ' the stiff papa soil holding the moisture. l,t better than tho more friable soil. ";2' CI.EAKLINT.SS IS NEXT TO GODLINESS. 1 \i • But at what cost is this " cleanliness pre* : duoed by many people? Often at. tli<> o*i :f« of a bad and uncomfortable slum the Jf' 1 - suit of tho use of inferior soap 3. To ensure m & good healthful Feabs 5 Soap should' ;•'■ always bo used , r^
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New Zealand Herald, Volume XLV, Issue 13672, 13 February 1908, Page 6
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