MAORI LIFE.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 19066, 11 January 1924, Page 4

MAORI LIFE.

SALVATION ARMY ENTERTAINMENT. The New Zealand Native is ever an interesting study, and the opportunity of gaining an insight into his habits no doubt accounted in a large measure ior the highly satisfactory attendance at the Salvation Army Citadel last night, when “A Day in a Maori Pail” was presented by a number of “patella. Maoris”—members of the Salvation Army. The proceeds of the performance will be added to the funds oi the local corps. Ensign Charker gave a brief outline.of the proceedings to follow, saying that the performers would endeavour, as far as possible, to give a correct portrayal of a day in the life of a Maori household. The picture was certainly a life-like one, and the “day” began as every day should begin: A twittering of countless birds in the treedops, and a faint glow behind the distant hills, heralding a fine day. Then followed a scene of sudden activity, emanating from a sturdily built pah in the foreground, and enter the chief, with the tribe behind him. The performance met with ready favour, and among the selections contributed were a number of hakas, Maori action songs, poi drill, and a tangi (in honour of several visiting chiefs). The lighting effects, which were under the direction of Mr W. E. F. Simpson, were quit© a feature also, and they certainly added a realistic touch. The part of the chief was taken by Ensign Fraser, who gave a really faithful representation of on old Native. Mrs C. Brown played the accompaniments.