Auckland Lecture

Te Ao Hou, September 1966, Page 23

Auckland Lecture Mr H. D. B. Dansey spoke to the Tree Society in Auckland recently on “The Maori as a Bushman”. Mr Dansey told how the bush life developed character and ingenuity in the people. Observation was important to the way of life. The fatness of the pigeons would indicate a plentiful supply of berries. Lean birds would indicated a need to declare a closed season. Mr Dansey has spoken previously to the Society, on legends and other subjects. His friendly, interesting and informative talks are enjoyed by members, who come from as far as Hamilton to hear him. Visitors are always welcome at the Tree Society meetings, which are held on the third Wednesday evening of the month at Horticultural Headquarters, 57 Symonds St. The Society has some 400 members throughout New Zealand. Its motto is “the right tree in the right place”. Members have given hundreds of trees to schools, churches and local bodies.