MAORI RUGBY TEAM.
FRENCH OFFICIALS’ TRIBUTES , r PRESENTS EXCHANGED. Paris, Dec. 22. Air Coates visited the offices of the Rugby Union, to which he presented, on behalf of the Maori people, a present of a beautifully carved shield commemorating the Maoris’ tour. A!. Brennus, the Rugby Unioil president, welcomed Mr Coates and eulogised the Maoris. Mr Coates, replying, emphasised the esteem in which the New Zealanders held the Maori race. M. Mu hr handed over a book relating to French discoveries in the South Seas, printed in 1774, which the Due de Eazes is presenting to the New Zealand archives. M. Painleve paid a. tribute to the Maoris’ services in war time, after - which Rika and Haupana led a war dance.
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Manawatu Herald, Volume XLVIII, Issue 3580, 28 December 1926, Page 2
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121MAORI RUGBY TEAM. Manawatu Herald, Volume XLVIII, Issue 3580, 28 December 1926, Page 2
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