SUMMARY JUSTICE.
. ♦ • A few days ago, five Maori lads were ' accused of the heinous offence of steal- ! ing fruit from the orchard of Mr John Newman, at Awahuri. The suspected culprits were brought before a Maori tribunal, .wlr'ch was presided over by Hoeta, a native Uangitira- The proceedings were conducted in the most regular manner, witnesses being called and evidence heard with all the formalities customary in European Courts. After a patient hearing, which lasted for ' upwards of an hour, the culprits were found guilty of the charge, and sentenced to be chastised with the rod. The fiat of the court went forth, and the victims to justice were triced up and flogged in a manner that reflected great credit on the executioners, and elicited yells of appreciation from the thieves. We venture to opine that Mr Newmans fruit will not be touched illegally again. We also think our Maori friends have shown an example that might be followed with advantage by their white neighbors.
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Feilding Star, Volume III, Issue 63, 24 January 1883, Page 3
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