cestor whose name he bore. On behalf of the Government and the people, Mr Hanan sent a message of sympathy to Mrs Rankin, members of the family and the Maori people of North Auckland. Mr Rankin lay in state for one night at the Otiria marae. On the next day he lay in state at Ngawha for half an hour before being taken to Te Kotahitanga marae, his own marae. The tangi was attended by a great many people from both Northland and other districts. The funeral was held at the Aperihama Anglican Church and was conducted by the Rev. Frank Harris. Mr Rankin was buried in the Aperihama churchyard. He is survived by a wife and ten children.

Mr Hohepa Heperi One of the oldest kaumatua of the Ngapuhi tribe, Mr Hohepa Heperi, has died at Hamilton, aged 94. Mr Heperi lived most of his life at Kaikohe, but came to Temple View, Hamilton, about two years ago to live with a son. He was a high priest in the Mormon Church. Before he retired he was a dairy farmer. Mr Heperi was twice married. His second wife died 42 years ago. His descendants number 127. Six of his 11 children are still alive.

Mr Taituha Takao Mr Taituha Takao, an elder of the Tuhoe tribe, has died at his home in Waimana, aged 64. He was a grandson of Te Maikoha, who was decorated for his work as a Government scout at the time of the Hau Hau. Mr Takao took a leading role in tribal and executive committee work and was widely known in the Bay of Plenty as a Rugby and tennis player. He designed and built the Tamakaimoana meetinghouse opened in Waimana about two years ago.

We are always grateful to those readers who sent to the Editor, ‘Te Ao Hou’, Box 2390, send us obituary notices. They should be Wellington.

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