The two delegates from ‘Te Ao Hou’ Independent Branch after 20 years in Parliament as M.P. for Western Maori. She commended the League members for the changes they had brought about over the years. She agreed with earlier speakers who had urged a concentration on education for young Maoris, but felt that Maoris had to bring about a greater understanding of themselves as people. During the week, under the chairmanship of the president, Mrs Miria Karauria, the delegates discussed the many remits, dealing with health, welfare, crime and the All Black tour, and finally approved the new constitution, Mrs Karauria handing over this session to the immediate past president, Mrs Ruiha Sage, who had first introduced it. All were shocked when the news came of the death of the Minister of Maori Affairs, Mr J. R. Hanan, and after standing in silence, tributes were paid to him, the Southland delegates remembering his encouragement of them in their work. Business concluded, delegates chose Mrs Hine Potaka and Mrs Meri Penfold as first, and second vice-presidents, and all prepared for the ball, which proved a great climax to a great week. The Secretary for Maori and Island Affairs. Mr J. M. McEwen, presents his trophy to Ikaroa, the district with the greatest increase in membership. The Penhryn Island trophy is given to Rangimaire delegates by Mrs M. Luxton of Rotorua