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Dominion, Volume 3, Issue 841, 13 June 1910, Page 8

An interesting theory was advanced by Mi 1 . Bowles, president of the Church of the Latter Day Saints in New Zealand, when speaking at Waahi (Waikato), on tbo occasion, of ■ the v departure of Tamihana To Aweawc; a chief of the Ngati Rangitano (Manawatu), for Salt Lake City, to fit himself for work among the Maoris, as a recognised elder of the Mormon Church. Mr. Bowles said he believed America was the original home of the Maori, and in support of this theory instanced striking resemblances between Maori legends and the Book of the Mormon. Mr. Bowles also expressed an opinion that the Maoris belonged to the lost tribes of Israel. Tamihaua, addressing the congregation, stated that the reason he and his wifo wero leaving New Zealand was their lovo of tlio Maori people, and not for any pecuniary benefit. He believed that the Maoris are of tbo House of Israel, and that the time is near at hard when they are to be gathered back to Zion, as well as the rest of the House of Israel. He quoted sovcral passages in support of his contention. As an instance of the work dono by the Mormon Church in New Zealand, it was stated that they had over 5000 professing native converts to the faith in the Dominion.

Mr. W. L. Robertson, of Manners Street Auction Eaoms, will submit, republic auction to-morrow, at 2 o'clock, a list of superior household furniture, being part contents of a gentleman's residence. New furniture, to the amount of £200 will also be offered, which is the finished and unfinished work made by one of the best cabinetmakers in tho citv. Buyers should not fail to peruse the detailed list, which will appear in to-morrow's Dominion, and also to make an inspection of the furniture at the raonia.