Maori schools. This aspect of the centennial celebrations was well presented and well received; it contained a wealth of information which would have been useful to the student of Maori history and Maori rural life in the early years of this century. It is unfortunate in this respect that the anniversary was not better supported. A variety concert was held on Saturday evening at the Sportsdrome, and each school party or school district was invited to make a contribution to the programme. The procedure was quite informal and ended with a cold supper. The centennial weekend was completed on Sunday with a church service at St. Faith's, Ohinemutu, the Revd Te Hau officiating.

End of an Era The 1967 Centennial celebrations mark the end of an era in the history of New Zealand education. The Minister of Education, acting on the advice of the National Committee on Maori Education announced that Maori schools would be transferred from Education Department control to Board control. The transfer would be complete by the beginning of the 1969 school year. The most important consequence of the School Board take-over, the Minister foresees, is an improvement in the quality of Maori education because existing educational resources administered by the Mr M. Makiha, tribal elder of Tuhourangi, giving the baptismal ring to the memorial bell commemorating 100 years of Maori Schools service. Board will service Maori schools more efficiently than was possible under the Department's control. It is as well, however, to heed the warning continued on page 43 A group of old pupils from Ngati Porou and Whanau-a-Apanui districts pictured with their Arawa host. Haratia Rogers.