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.

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Course on Maori Life Over 25 teachers from Mokau to Opunake attended a week-long course on Maori life conducted at the Taranaki Museum. Wood carving, stick and string games, action songs and poi-making were some of the topics covered, and several field trips were made to Maori pas in the area. Mr Rigby Allan, the museum director, said that the course had been so successful it was hoped it could be continued next year.

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