MAORI TRADITIONS

Sun (Auckland), Volume 1, Issue 48, 19 May 1927, Page 7

MAORI TRADITIONS

IS IT TOO LATE? OLD MAORIS PASSING (Special to THE SUN. > WANGANUI, To-day. Regarding the formation of the Maori Ethnological Society in Wanganui, it is stated as a fact that another of the elders of the Wanganui tribes, Kaiwhaika, has just passed away at a great age. A fear is already expressed that it is almost too late to undertake the work, as only a few old Maoris are left who can speak authoritatively. An old Maori remarked to-day: “We are losing our traditions. I am very pleased to know the work is being taken in hand. I, myself, am an old man, and my tale is all but told, and there are others like me. I shall give my remaining years to assist the society to the best of my ability mainly on the account that traditions may be preserved and that the young Maoris here are anxious to push ahead the work of the society.” Miss Bessie Dorrington, Broadcasters’ fashion expert, broadcast from the ball room of the Ambassadors; 8.22 p.m., Sid and Molly Owen and Jack Nethersole (novelty entertainers); 8.42 p.m., Mdlle. Jessica (contralto); 8.49 p.m., Mr. Phil Mountain. TO-MORROW The following are to-morrow’s programmes:— 2BL Sydney:— Early Evening Session 5.45 p.m., G.P.O. clock and chimes; 5.46 p.m., Uncle George and the kiddies; 6.40 p.m., musical programme from the studio. Special Country Session 7 p.m., G.P.O. clock and chimes; Australian Mercantile Land and Finance Co.’s report; weather report and forecast by courtesy of Government meteorologist; Producers’ Distributing Society’s fruit and vegetable market report; Stock Exchange reports; grain and fodder report (“Sun”); dairy produce report (“Sun”); 7.15 p.m., country news from the “Sun;” 7.30 p.m., talk on “Gardening Science” by Mr. George Cooper, park superintendent City Council; 8 p.m., G.P.O. Clock and chimes; Broadcasters’ topical chorus; 5.3 p.m., Broadcasters’ Trio, 8.13 n.m., Miss Eileen Gilbert, comedienne; 8.20, Miss Heather Kinnaird, contralto; 8.27, Broadcasters’ sports expert will talk on “Football ’; 8.42, Mr. Reg. Harrison, comedian; 8.49, Miss Mab Fotheringhame, soubrette; 8.56, resume of following day’s programme; weather report and forecast by courtesy of Mr. C. J. Mares, Government Meteorologist; 9,0, G.P.O. clock and chimes; 9.1, Broadcasters’ Trio; 9.11, Messrs. Stan. Hudson and Alf. J. Lawrence; 9.21, The sporting editor of the “Sun” will talk on the prospects of Saturday’s racing; 9.51, Mr. Leonard Mars, baritone: 9.58, Miss Eileen Gilbert; 10.5, Broadcasters’ Trio; 10.15, Miss Heather Kinnaird; 10.22, news items by courtesy of the “Sun” newspapers; 10.30, Mr. Res. Harrison; 10.37, Miss Mab Fotheringhame; 10.44, news items; 10.52, Air. Leonard Mars; 11.0, G.P.O. clock and chimes; i .National Anthem. / - —_