DEATHS.
Timoti Ngawaka, son of Hone Te Whata and Ripeka, at Putiki Wharanui, on the 28th of May, 1875. Rakera, a daughter of the Ngatirangitihi Tribe, at Matata, on the 30th April, 1875. Aged 12 years. Raimapaha, daughter of Matene Te Huaki, at Rotoiti, on tlie 23rd of April, 1875. Aged 21 years. Rotohiko Nihotahi, a chief of the Arawa Tribe, at Parekarangi, on the 30th. May, 1575. Topixe Te Waiattta, grandson of Paora Te Amohau, at Ohinemutu, Rotorua, on the 23rd April, 1875. Wikehtj Patihaka Takuhua, at Waimana, on the 12th of May, 1875 ; brother to Etna Ivapu Te Tipitipi, who died at Ohiwa, on the 28Lh of November, 1874. The two thus taken away were Hoani Ngamu's, only son and daughter. He thus
realises the words of Scripture, " The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away: blessed be the name of the Lord." All the hapus of the Arawa tribe grieve at the early death of the two persons of rank. The hand of death bears heavily upon their father, who is now bereaved of his children.
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Waka Maori, Volume 11, Issue 12, 22 June 1875, Page 131
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180DEATHS. Waka Maori, Volume 11, Issue 12, 22 June 1875, Page 131
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