Becroft, in the semi-finals. She won 6–4, 1–6, 6–4, but was down 1–4 in the last set. It was a remarkable recovery under such tense circumstances. In the final, Ruia met the English international, Miss Rosemary Bulleid, who had conquered Miss Cox in the other semi-final. The English girl was constantly troubled by Ruia's pace and outed dozens of her opponent's shots which zipped off the court like bullets. The score was 6–4, 6–3. This winter, Ruia will be playing basketball—she was an Auckland senior representative last year while still at Queen Victoria College—but she really can't wait for next tennis season. She is not entirely devoted to sport and is extremely fond of music, particularly operatic pieces. She also likes modern music and can play a ukelele, “but I'm not very flash at it!” And how long will Ruia keep playing tennis? “All my life,” she says quickly. “All my life!” Three Maori people received New Year honours from the Queen. They are Mr Pateriki Hura, a chief of Ngati Tuwharetoa, who was awarded the O.B.E.; Mrs Lucy Atareti Jacob, of Levin; and Flight-Lieutenant Albert L. Tauwhare, formerly of Masterton, both of whom have been awarded the M.B.E. (Member of the British Empire). Flight-Lieutenant Tauwhare received his award in Britain where he is now a member of the Royal Air Force.

A HOLIDAY STORY (Continued from page 21) struck the gunwales of their craft … this was Koroki's Royal salute, Te Puea's farewell from the spirit world:— “All's well, all's well! Speed on Oh Gracious Queen, Your stalwart canoes, Farewell, farewell . . haere ra.” My poi twirls, Farewell Elizabeth, Depart to a faraway land To be New Zealand's Monarch crowned one. . P. T. Walsh, South Auckland, was awarded the Tom French Cup for the best Maori Rugby player of the year. * * * Four Maori University Scholarships have been awarded for 1956. They go to Peter John Gordon, Richard Taylor Pomana, Pehi Wanoa Stainton and Vance Lloyd Whiley. Peter Gordon is from Gisborne. Formerly a pupil of Gisborne High School, he has since been training for the Presbyterian ministry. Richard Pomana, Wairoa, was formerly a pupil of Te Aute College. Pehi Stainton, Hicks Bay, attended Te Araroa District High School and Te Aute College. Vance Whiley, of Ohau, Horo-whenua, attended Horowhenua College.

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