Te Whiti has been publicly presented with a handsome Kaiapoi rug, on which was woven "To Te .Whiti, Parihaka. From John T. Matson, Canterbury, 18i)L" The cheif on receiving it said he appreciated the gift because it wes pleasant for him to think that Mr Matson's and Te Whiti's sudden and short acquaintance and the humble reception he gave to the party who visited Parihaka should be recognised in such a handsome manner. He accepted the present in the spirit in which it was given. The rug was" then put on a young cheiftainess' back with the inscription outward, and she promenaded the settlement with it for the inspection of the natives.
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Opunake Times, Volume I, Issue 36, 2 November 1894, Page 2
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112Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 Opunake Times, Volume I, Issue 36, 2 November 1894, Page 2
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