All unusual incident in connection with t!ie .unveiling of an obelisk to soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice during the war took place at (Horoliauga on An/.ne Day (says the Waitoua “Mail”). The memorial which was unveiled by Mr W. T. Jennings, M.P., had 58 names on it, four being Maori buys belonging to the district. After the unveiling and the firing of three volleys by returned soldiers, and the trooping of the colours by the Waikato llegiinent, a silence of two minutes was observed and then the placing of wreaths by school children and relatives look place. Then from the ranks of the Mauris, a weird lamentation arose, and three women, relatives of the fallen Maori boys, catno forward, showing tile deepest grief, which impressed all and deposited beautiful Maori mats on the obelisk, after which the whole of the Maoris assembled gave a halt a that was thrilling in its intensity. They were led on by an old Maori, who. though over 70 years of age, handled his lialin in a manner that was sin prising.
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Hokitika Guardian, 16 May 1922, Page 4
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278Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 Hokitika Guardian, 16 May 1922, Page 4
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