The Waka Maori. WELLINGTON, TUESDAY, APRIL 20, 1875. THE DEATH OF MOSES TAWHAI.
It is with feelings of deep regret that we have to record the death of this renowned Chief of Ngapuhi, who met his end suddenly on Sunday, the 14th of March, 1875. He went on that day to service with his people at their usual place of worship at Wanna. After service, when in the act of mounting his horse to return home, he overbalanced himself, and fell over the horse with his head downward. Some of his people immediately sprang forward and lifted him up, and all was done that affection could do to restore consciousness, but without avail. It was evident that he had broken his neck, immediate death being the result, for he never uttered a word or breathed a sigh. The carried home, and great grief fell upon all his people ; and no sooner did the news spread than both Ngapuhi and Rarawa assembled in numbers to bewail their chief, when great was the lamentation and leave-taking which followed. The funeral took place on Thursday, and was largely attended both by Maoris and Europeans. Amongst them were the Hon. Wiremu ICatene, Judges Manning, Munroe, and Wiremu Hikairo, Spencer Yon Stunner, Esq., R.M., Mangonui Kerei, and many others. Such was the end of this Chief of Ngapuhi. He
has disappeared, but his deeds will not be forgotten either by his people or by the Government. Before these islands became civilized he was one of the INgapuhi braves in their ancient wars, and when Hone Helve declared war against the Government, he joined his friend lamati VVaka Nene'in support of the Government. For many years lie was an assessor under the Government, highly respected both by .Europeans and Maoris. From the first of liis embracing Christianity he consistently upheld his religion. He was a firm supporter of the Government, a zealous upholder of the law, and his great anxiety for his ISTgapuhi people was that they might enjoy the privileges of peace, education, and religion. Such was Moses Tawhai. Brave, generous, and consistent through life, he died a true Christian, summoned from the very threshold of his house of prayer.
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Waka Maori, Volume 11, Issue 8, 20 April 1875, Page 82
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365The Waka Maori. WELLINGTON, TUESDAY, APRIL 20, 1875. THE DEATH OF MOSES TAWHAI. Waka Maori, Volume 11, Issue 8, 20 April 1875, Page 82
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