MAORI REVERENCE.
In some respects the Maori aboriginal is superior to his civilised He has an intense reverence for his chieftain, and an undying regard for his ancestry. The bump of reverence in him is developed to a higher degree than is the case in many Europeans. During the last few weeks, thousands of loyal Natives have been moving about the country, paying homage to those whose memory ; is esteemed on account of their greatHow many' Europeans ;are there whb revere the memory of tEeir ancestors, and of those pioneers who laid the foundation of this magnificent country? How many statues are unveiled to the gallant white men who endured the vicissitudes of, the early days P Pew indeed. The Maoris are setting an example which might well be followed.
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Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10199, 30 March 1911, Page 4
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130MAORI REVERENCE. Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10199, 30 March 1911, Page 4
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