HATCHET BURIED BY MAORI RACE.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 18545, 20 August 1928, Page 1

HATCHET BURIED BY MAORI RACE.

RUGBY GAME BRINGS RIVAL TRIBES INTO BOND OF FRIENDSHIP. JTer Press Association.. GISBORNE, August 20. The Maori pa at Awapuni w as the scene of a representative gathering of natives yesterday, when a hui was held to indicate the burying of the hatchet, the end of inter-tribal jealousy and the cementing of a new friendship brought about by common sacrifice in the Great War. The was the immediate outcome of the visit of the northern Maori football representatives. Delegates from five different sections of the North Island were present. After a church service, addresses of welcome were delivered by Sir Apirina Ngata and other Ngatiporou chiefs, references being made to bygone days when the Ngapuhi tribes had raided the East Coast. The loss of the Prince of Wales trophy was regarded as an advantage, for it would afford the East Coast tribes an incentive to visit the northern district next. year, and it was hoped that friendly contests for the Cup would finally complete the unification of £he native race. The visitors cordially replied. It was mentioned that friends of the late Sir James Carroll had pledged themselves to raise £3OOO for a memorial to their late chief, and had approached the Government for a subsidy.' The Prime Minister had intimated that he would give the matter consideration. The northern representatives left for Whakaki, where they will attend celebrations in connection with Sir James Carroll's birthday.