MAORI PATRIOTIC WORK

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 9, Issue 548, 13 July 1920, Page 2

MAORI PATRIOTIC WORK

LADY LIVERPOOL'S APPRECIATION. A PARTING GIFT. The following appreciation of the patriotic services of the Ngatikiriahi (Waikato) tribfc has been received from Her Excellency Lady Liverpool, in a letter addressed to the secretary (Mrs. Waipaera T. Hopi):"I am writing to say good-bye, and at the same time I want to tell you all how much I appreciate the help you gave to the Lady Liverpool and Mrs Pomare Maori Fund during the great wac It was chiefly owing to the co-operation of all the committees, and th 3 wholehearted work, that so much was accomplished, and I congratulate and thank you all. "I thank you, too, for the gifts and good wishes you have sent to me through Mis. Pomare. Wc all owe her a debt of gratitude for her organisation and untiring efforts. Kia Ora! I shall never forget you.—Annette Liverpool." The secretary of the Lady Liverpool's and Mrs. Pomare Maori Soldiers' Fund (Miiia Woodbine Pomare? has advised that a framed photo of the committee would be a graceful gift to Ladv Liverpool on the eve of her departure from the Dominion, the framework to be of Maori carved design, with the badge of the Maori Pioneer Battalion in the centre. This suggestion is being heartily support ed, and the gift, when presented, will no doubt be treasured by Her Excellency.