appear. Where sovereigns have ruled for their own interests first, where the needs of the people are forgotten and where conquest has been put before the peaceful government of the land, the monarchies have been swept away. ‘History has taught us how nations were united. Many kings rose and failed. There is only one king whom we know conquered the world and is still regarded as “King of Kings”, Jesus Christ. His simple symbol was that of a servant with a basin of water and a towel. In all his greatness there was this wonderful humility. ‘Queenship is a heavy burden. Monarchy today is no longer the symbol of might, conquest, grandeur and victory. The Queen must become the first servant of the land. It must be a ministry to the people. She must be among her people as one who serves. ‘She is honoured when she is honourable. She is respected when her life and character win obedience and respect naturally from her people. National greatness does not consist in economic wealth or powerful armies, but upon the strength and ability of character which is rooted in God, and we believe in Christian faith. ‘It is appropriate that your people celebrate the centennial of the Maori Bible, and that it coincides with the anniversary of your coronation. We believe in the influence of the Bible on a nation and a race like Polynesia. It is therefore our wish and prayer that during your reign among your people you will be able to lead them to a complete trust in God and in the reading of the Bible daily. ‘Fifty years ago one of your Polynesian cousins started to reign over a small nation. Through her daily reading of the word of God she was able to lead her people faithfully and wisely. She knew that she came to her kingdom for such a time.’ After the service, Dr Havea presented a Tongan Bible to Queen Te Atairangikaahu, and Rev. E. H. Moody, General Secretary of the Bible Society, followed with the presentation of a specially inscribed Maori Bible. An unexpected presentation of gifts to Queen Te Atairangikaahu and her husband from a group of 32 East Coast people, led by Mr Tame Te Maro and Mrs Ngaropi White, followed. These were as a reminder Beautifully carved gifts are presented by the East Coast visitors. of her visit last January to the East Coast. The twin nephews of Lt. Ngarimu presented a large framed picture—‘Hikurangi the Mountain, Waiapu the river and Ngati Porou the people’—and other gifts were symbolic of the desire for unity and association with the Maori King Movement. Replying on behalf of the Queen, Mr Henry Te Whangai said the suggestions were welcome, but asked the tribes to further consider the proposals on their own maraes, and come forward again with their suggestions. Results of the cultural competitions were:—Senior, Waihirere 193, Ohau 190, Waioeka 188, Ruatoki 187. Intermediate, St. Margarets 173, Poutaihi 167, Green-meadows 151. Junior, Ohau 176, Waihirere 172. The choral cup was won by Queen Victoria Girls' College and St. Stephen's School. Discussions, speeches and a variety of entertainment, including a service on Saturday evening by a 300-strong group from Auckland, occupied the rest of the time over the four days of the hui.