Contents Page News in Tokerau 6 From Te Hapua to Invercargill, by Elsdon Craig 7 Marae and college, by Ngata P. Pitcaithly 8 Te Kauwhau a Hamuera Matenga, na Hoterene Keretene 10 Te Rangiatahua Royal, by Pei Te Hurinui Jones 12 Our Literary Competition 15 Winning stories: He Korero Hararei—A Holiday Story, by H. Te M. Wikiriwhi 16 I failed the test of life, by Mason Durie 22 The sky wept at Waitangi, by Stanhope Andrews 24 In the Shadow of Ruapehu, by E. Schwimmer 28 The Kaitaia Lintel, Is it Maori? by Dr Gilbert Archey 32 Achievement of a conference 37 Te Pua a Hinemahanga 45 Tuini Ngawai 46 The home garden, by R. Falconer 51 I shall play tennis all my life, by Michael Lindsay 52 Books for older children, by J. C. Sturm 54 Seasonal work on the farm, by Dixon Wright 56 Crossword puzzle no. 14 57 Women's world—The hand that rocks the cradle, by Lucienne Noblet 58 Making cushions, by Betty Johnston 60 Mothercraft, by Keritapu 61 The Magic Tree (Cartoon) 63 The Minister of Maori Affairs: The Hon. E. B. Corbett. The Secretary for Maori Affairs: T. T. Ropiha, I.S.O. Management Committee: C. J. Stace, LL.B., C. M. Bennett, D.S.O., M.A., DIP.ED., DIP.SOC.SC., W. T. Ngata, LIC.INT., E. G. Schwimmer, M.A., M. J. Taylor. Editor: E. G. Schwimmer, M.A. Sponsored by the Maori Purposes Fund Board. Subscriptions to Te Ao Hou at 7/6 per annum (4 issues) of £1 for three years' subscriptions at all offices of the Maori Affairs Department and P.O. Box 2390, Wellington, New Zealand. Retail Price: 2/-. Registered at the G.P.O., Wellington, for transmission through the post as a magazine. published by the maori affairs department 1 april 1956

Stories Wanted: Te Ao Hou still requires more writers and artists. We want fact and fiction; we want Maori or English writing; we want drawings and photographs. Here is an opportunity for an absorbing pastime, and the chance to earn a little extra as well. Let us know what is happening where you live. News items on happenings throughout the country, sports news and obituary notices are always gratefully received. Renewal of Subscriptions: Almost daily Te Ao Hou meets innocent looking ex-subscribers who vaguely complain they have not seen Te Ao Hou for some time and why did we not tell them their subscription had expired. It is our practice to enclose a renewal form in the copy of every subscriber whose renewal is due. Please have a look whether your copy includes such a form. It it does fill it in and send us your renewal today. Our cover: Two worlds. Cathleen Rangiahua Garlick, of Taupo, is photographed here against a background of some fine wood carvings in the garden of her grandmother, Mrs Lucy Rongoheikuni Reid. Cathleen has worked in Auckland for some years but is back home now with her husband, who is a builder. Northland Issue: In this issue we have published far more stories about the Far North than in the past. Our stories range from ancient culture—the famous carving called the Kaitaia lintel—to modern news stories, e.g., the recent torch relay race to Waitangi, the hui at Waitangi. There is one story by a Tokerau author in Maori: the coming of Samuel Marsden; and an essay by Mr Pitcaithly about the educational progress in the North. Maori Songs: We publish in this issue the final part of the essay by W. W. Bird about Maori songs. This article is largely based on the introductions to Nga Moteatea, Parts I and II, by Sir Apirana Ngata. These have never been translated previously. Purchase of Photographs: It is possible to buy prints of most Te Ao Hou photographs. Those interested should write to the Editor, who can supply further information. Correction: The article “Proverbial and Popular Sayings” in issue 13 was written by the Rev Kingi Ihaka and not by Mr Wikiriwhi as stated.