PRESENTATION OF A SILVER CUP TO E PUNI. From the New Zealand Spectator, July 24.
On Thursday last, a numerous party met at Pitone, upon the presentation to the chief E Puni, of a Silver Cup, the gift of Alex, Currie, Esq., of London, in commemoratioa of the services rendered by him, in assembling his people in defence of the Hutt dis* trict in 1846. After M. le Comte, the Catholic Minister* had read the letter to E Puhi, in the midst of his people, the Hon. Mrs. Petre presented the Cup 10 him, with a recommendation to receive it as a maik of approbation of his con«% duct on the occasion referred to, and of Jiis uniform upright conduct towards the colonists since the establishment of the settlement. The old gentleman expressed his gratification with the present, and a perfect appre* ciation of its object. The native party then regaled themseivea with a copious repast provided for them o,n the occasion.
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New Zealander, Volume 3, Issue 133, 8 September 1847, Page 2
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162PRESENTATION OF A SILVER CUP TO E PUNI. From the New Zealand Spectator, July 24. New Zealander, Volume 3, Issue 133, 8 September 1847, Page 2
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