TOHUNGAISM.
The aboriginal Native of New Zealand is almost as susceptible to the charms of the witchcraft as the citizens of Christchurch are to the wiles of the faddist and adventurer. In many districts of the D'oriliniou at the present time, tohungaism is being practised, and the Wairarapa appears'to be receiving attention just now. It is as ■well that the Natives should be made toVuiderstand that while quacks—political and otherwise —may operate ■with impunity in Christchurch, it is a contravention of the law for Natives to practise witchcraft, or tohungaism, in these parts. Now that the matter has been given publicity, it is to be hoped that the* foolish ceremonials ■which are reported to be taking place will be abandoned.
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Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10587, 19 March 1912, Page 4
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120TOHUNGAISM. Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10587, 19 March 1912, Page 4
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