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Organised to raise money for two hostels, this Catholic Queen's Carnival held last winter, was one of the greatest social events among the Auckland Maoris so far. The function, organised by Mrs Whina Cooper, Dominion President of the Maori Women's Welfare League, was distinguished by the attractive dresses worn by all those associated with the “Queen's” coronation and by the splendid decoration of the Auckland Community Centre. (Weekly News.) This Anglican Church at Ohaeawai, now one hundred years old, arouses many memories for the Ngapuhi Tribe. (J. Ashton). PRESENTED TO THE GOVERNORGENERAL: Miss Myra Love, daughter of the late Lt./Col. E. T. W. Love and the late Takau Makea Rio Love, who was Ariki Nui of Rarotonga, is a direct descendant of Te Wharepouri Te Puni and Wi Tako Ngatata, and also of Te Whiti, the paramount chief of Te Atiawa. Miss Love, formerly head girl at the Hutt Valley High School, is studying for B.A. at Canterbury University College. (W. H. Love.)