MAKING HIM INVINCIBLE
TRIBAL GIFT TO MR SAVAGE INTERESTING TRADITION SYMBOLISED 1 [Pee United Press - Association.] WELLINGTON, September 19. A picturesque ceremony took place af Parliament Buildings, when the NgatiRuamata people, a sub-tribe of the Arawas in Rotorua, presented Mr Savage (Minister of Native _ Affairs)] with a handsome carved walking stick. The presentation was made by Mr Moncur, M.P. for Rotorua, in association, with the Honourable Rangi Mawhete, M.L.C. There is an interesting tradition associated with the stick, which is carved to represent tuatara lizards. The forefathers of the people responsible for the gift were never beaten in battle. Two lizards in the lake close to their pa always gave warning of the approach of an enemy, thus giving the tribe time to prepare. The inspiration behind the gift was that the two lizards would give warning to the Native Minister, and he would always be victorious. Mr Savage, in expressing heartfelt thanks for the gift, reiterated his affection for the Maori people. He hoped to visit Rotorua shortly,, when he would extend his personal thanks for their generosity.
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Evening Star, Issue 22448, 19 September 1936, Page 11
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179MAKING HIM INVINCIBLE Evening Star, Issue 22448, 19 September 1936, Page 11
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