MAORIS IMPROVING.
Testimony to the improvement, in the condition of the Maoris on the West Coast of the North Island was given by the Rev. T. G. Hammond to the Methodist District Synod held at Wanganui recently. Mr. Hammond stated that their condition, generally speaking, was most hopeful, and that the contrast between their present state and their state a few years ago afforded great reason for thankfulness. It was encouraging to see that there was more disposition to engage in farming and dairying pursuits, and to recognise the importance of education for their children. One of the deaconessesengaged in work among the Maoris gave instances of the baleful influences of tohimgaism, which still prevailed. She had been told by many educated Maori women that the work of uplifting the native race would be very much handicapped until a system of registration of births, deaths, and marriages was in operation.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume XLVI, Issue 14237, 7 December 1909, Page 7
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