THE LATE KING EDWARD.
' A MAORI TRIBUTE. (By Telegraph.—Press Association.) Christchurch, May 23. A gathering of Natives was held at Taumutu (Southbridge) last week, the assembly including representatives from the Kaiangjvs, near Dunedin, Waikouaiti, Temuka, Morven, Kaiapoi, and on Bank's Peninsula. On May 18 the assembled Natives passed a resolution expressing sorrow ot the death of the late King and sympathy with the bereaved Royal Family. Several speeches were made,' among the speakers being Mr. T, Parata, M.P. The thought most dwelt on was that King Edward had been a "King of Peace," or in the Native language ho had been a king of> the "Mau Nga Rongo." On' Friday, the day of the funeral, it was ordered that the dav should be a day of rest. From 9 to 9.15 a.m. tho village church bell was tolled in accordance witli Native custom. Lunch was spread at noon and a memorial service was held, tho service being read in Maori by Hoani Kahu, of Temuka. At an eyening meeting a number of the Natives mado speeches in appreciation of the late King and greeted King George as the new ruler of the race.
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Dominion, Volume 3, Issue 824, 24 May 1910, Page 5
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193THE LATE KING EDWARD. Dominion, Volume 3, Issue 824, 24 May 1910, Page 5
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