FAREWELL PARITUTU.
(Now that the rock has been proved suitable for breakwater purposes, the destruction of Paritutu seems «ytain). Then the breakers inward rolling, As they dash upon the shore,« Back will waft the doleful tidings, “Paritutu is no more.” And the Maori broods in silence, He has legends born of you. That will live long ages alter You have disappeared from view. Fathfer Egmont, too, will miss you From the old familiar place, But the memories you awaken Dynamite can not efface. Oh! the thought that you must vanish Grieves me more than tongue can 1 tell, So, “Farewell, old Paritutu! Paritutu, fare thee well!” —W.R.C.
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Taranaki Daily News, 23 April 1921, Page 6
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107FAREWELL PARITUTU. Taranaki Daily News, 23 April 1921, Page 6
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