MR McNAB’S LECTURE.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXIII, Issue 959, 25 February 1911, Page 3

MR McNAB’S LECTURE.

There was a very fair attendance in the Masonic Hall on Thursday evening last, to hear Mr Me Nab’s interesting lecture on the early history ol Cook St* ait and this coast, from the time of Captain Cook to the stirring times of Te Rauparaba. The lecture was illustrated by reproductions of paintings of early navigators, Maori chiefs, charts, ships, relics, and outlines of the coast. Those dealing with Ship’s Cove being of absorbing interest. Mr McNab’s twelve years of research in all parts of the world, has resulted in his unearthing most important and valuable documents and ship’s logs concerning the early history of intrepid whalers and explorers to these distant shores, hitherto unknown. From the comparatively short one hour and three-quarters at his disposal on Thursday night one could only catch a fleeting glimpse of the result of his arduous and self-imposed task. It is a consolation to know that his researches will be handed down to posterity in book form, and will become the standard authority in this connection. Only in after years will Mr McNab’s great task be appreciated to the full.

The Mayor presided and expressed the hope that Foxton would be afforded a further opportunity of hearing the speaker on this fascinating subject.

The Rev, Mr Aitken moved a vote of thanks to the speaker, which was carried with acclamation.

Mr John Ross was in charge of the lantern. The lecture was held under the auspices ot the Presbyterian Church.