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Gisborne Times, Volume V, Issue 13, 17 January 1901, Page 1

the olden days, before thefoot white man had trodden the turf of the King Country, it was customary to chant just before going to war. Forgetful of their uniforms, regardless of all encumbrances, with the first few liquid sounding words of the song the stalwart Maoris threw themselves into the spirit of the chant. They clubbed their guns and waved them aloft ; stamped upon the gravel with vigor, bent and swayed their bodies to the rhythmic cadence of the song; threw back their heads and lolled the tongue to an almost alarming extent. One, a huge fellow, 18st in weight, with the jolliest of countenances, enjoyed himself immensely in the brief relaxation. He bounced like a ball, gesticulated excitedly, and shouted with the lungs of a giant. It appeared doubtful as to who enjoyed the performance most, the spectators or the performers themselves.

' a REYNOLDS’ CENTRAL FURNISHING EMPORIUM. JUST OPENED UST OPENED A Choice Assortment of CHINA, TEA SETS, GLASSWARE, TOILET SETS, DINNER SETS, Etc. All Especially Suitable for CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. PICTURE MOULDINGS In Great Variety. PICTURES MOUNTED AND FRAMED, CHEAP. I take this opportunity of wishing all my Customers “A Prosperous New Year.” E. G. A. REYNOLDS. THE COLONIAL MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY, Limited. Head Office for New Zealand: Customhouse Quay, Wellington. New Zealand Directors : J.B. Harcourt (Chairman), Wellington Seymour Thorne George, Auckland The Hon. Geo. McLean, Dunedin The Hon. Sir Jas. Prendergast, Wo Uington PROGRESS OF THE SOCIETY 1873-1899. Policies Issued Assured Amounts Paid to Policyholders Accumulated Funds at 31st Dec., 1899 > The Policies of this Society are ABSO LUTELY UNCONDITIONAL. Claims are Paid Immediately on proof of death. JOHN COLEMAN, Agent for Gisborne. ARTHUR E. GIBBS, Secretary for New Zealand.-

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