A LOYAL NATIVE.
DEVOTES HIS PENSION TO PATRIOTIC PURPOSES. The following is a letter, translated from Maori into English, sent by an old Maori war veteran to Colonel T. N. Porter. The wording of the document ia typical of the Maori of the older generation. The letter reads:— ''To Colonel Porter.—(Greetings to you in the.midst of the great war and battles that" threaten to envelop the whole world, now in fare of this I feel much pained and my heart is sad. I know that it is only wealth that can overcome great difficulties and to ensure victory. I have been consuming my pension, why should I '( when all the world is so sull'ering and blood streaming forth from those brave men who are fighting for us and for the general welfare of the world. The cry has gone forth from all the many peoples to collect money to support our soldiers, therefore 1 also am writing to the Pensions Board to devote my pension as a small contribution towards patriotic purposes, that we in all our loyalty should support, whether .Maoris or Euro-, peaus. I feel this a duty upon me as a loyal subject, although I have reached my old age. That's all. From your loving friend and old soldier.—(Signed) Enoka Ruknata."
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Taranaki Daily News, 30 November 1915, Page 2
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214A LOYAL NATIVE. Taranaki Daily News, 30 November 1915, Page 2
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