MODERN MAORI CARVING

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXI, Issue 21761, 28 March 1934, Page 14

MODERN MAORI CARVING

MR. SHAW'S KEEN INTEREST VISIT TO CRAFTS SCHOOL [by telegraph—own correspondent"] ROTORUA. Tuesday A visit to the Rotorua Maori Arts and Crafts School was paid by Mr. G. Bernard Shaw and Mrs. Shaw this morning. They were received on their arrival by the director, Mr. H. Hamilton. Mr. Shaw evinced great interest in the native carvings and was surprised to learn how expeditiously the work was done under modern methods. He also inquired as to the values of carvings and referred to the work that was done by the old-time carvers with their stone implements. During his visit Eramiha Moke gave Mr. Shaw an illustration of the singing of an old-time Maori song which was sung more or less in a monotone. Mr. Shaw was much interested. He said he did not like the modern music of the European being introduced into native singing. Mr. Shaw's friendly manner appealed to the Maoris present and they readily entered into conversation with him. This afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Shaw visited Hamurana Springs, after which they travelled round Lake Rotorua, returning by way of the native village of Mourea. They were accompanied by Mr. A. Warbrick, who acted as guide. To-morrow Mr. Shaw will rest and on Thursday morning he will leave for Wairakei, after which he will spend a few days at National Park,