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The last part of the evaluation session was open to observers In a quieter moment, Canon Taepa and Philip Cook demonstrated the similarity of Maori and Indian ancient waiata. Both groups spoke of the strange feeling of affinity they had experienced with those they visited, and of the warm and friendly hospitality they had been shown. Another day of evaluation and a renewal of friendship with a busload from Taumarunui Raymond Kane says goodbye to Mr Henning. At left is Mrs Jean Puketapu Passing a sea of hands, Roger Tsabatsaye is about to farewell Kara Puketapu who had come to say goodbye, was climaxed by a crowded evening at Aroha ki te Tangata, during which the ten New Zealanders presented Myron Jones with a carved stick, in thanks for his help. The last goodbyes were said at Wellington Airport, where a large crowd gathered for hugs and kisses, songs and haka. So a memorable trip came to an end, with all the participants hoping that it will be only the first of many. In our next issue we hope to have more detailed comment on the evaluation session, and an account of the New Zealanders' trip through America.