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Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LII, Issue 17142, 18 September 1926, Page 4

Four hundred Maoris from all parts of tho district assembled on Sunday for tho official opening of the Raetihi Ratana church. The opening service was conducted by Ratana, who was assisted by two local followers, Mr. A. 1.. Eastman and Rangi Taurerewa. Ratana gave an impressive address. Mr. Eastman is the first European to be appointed an apostle of Ratana. He was ordained a. few months ago.

For tho term of his natural life was obviously the impression gained by ft young man, a new arrival in the country, Who appeared as defendant in a paternity case at' the Timara Magistrate’s Court (says the Herald). 110 stated that ho was employed as a farm lalwror for £1 a week and his keep, and the prospect of having to pay an order towards maternity expenses,, amounting to approximately £l4, was naturally not pleasing. Contemplating tiie situation with a very despondent, nir, he inquired in a broad accent how. long he would have to continue paying tho IQs. * “ Sixteen years,” remarked his Worship. The voune man made’ ho comment, but there* are limes when, silence is more eloquent than speech.