THE AWFUL MOA.

Westport Times, Volume V, Issue 833, 4 July 1871, Page 3

THE AWFUL MOA.

Who in the days of ancient fame; Before the Pakeha Maori came, Kicked up his lively little game ? The Moa! Who saw Mount Eden crater's gush ? Who saw the red hot lava rush, And then skedaddled in the bush ? The Moa! Who only laid a single egg ? Who had no wing, but only leg ? Pronounce his fearful name, I beg— The Moa! Who picked up little Maori boys, As hens pick corn, with tapping noise, Closing their little dusky joys ? The Moa! Who stood twelve feet without his boots, Who collared boys and grubbed for roots, Who didn't care, for mild cheroots ? The Moa! Whose bones have puazled Mr Owen, And been discussed by Governor Bowen, Who said, indeed, there was no knowing The Moa! . Whose stomach had a strong digestion, Who'd soon settle the native question ? (A very powerful suggestion)—' The Moa! Then fill the goblets to the name Of that old cock of ancient fame, Who has gone and played his game— The Moa! —"N. Z. Herald." -" .«■ Napoleon is said to be little changed in appearance, except that his hair is very grey and scanty. The Austrian Admiral Tegethoff, the hero of Lissa, is dead. A Bill for the abolition of the game laws was rejected in the House of Commons bj 123 votes.