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8:41AM, 19 October 2025 MalxEllis edited DEATH.

1 beloved son of Patrick and Catherine

beloved son of Patrick and Catherine

8:40AM, 19 October 2025 MalxEllis edited DEATH.

Whitefoorp.—On Ist September, at his

Whitefoord.—On 1st September, at his

Bungalow, Malm Uva, UdapussillaAva,

Bungalow, Maha Uva, Udapussillawa,

Ceylon, John Whitbfookd, the

Ceylon, John Whitefoord, the

8:40AM, 19 October 2025 MalxEllis edited Page 2 Advertisements Column 3

Bbgg.— On Sunday, May 18bh, at

Begg.— On Sunday, May 18th, at

It. L. Begg, and mother of Mrs Dr.

R. L. Begg, and mother of Mrs Dr.

8:39AM, 19 October 2025 MalxEllis edited DEATH.

McMardo Street, Tinwalcl. Joseph,

McMardo Street, Tinwald. Joseph,

8:39AM, 19 October 2025 MalxEllis edited DEATH.

Haedwiok—Ota Tuesday, 14 th Jan., 1890,

Hardwick—On Tuesday, 14th Jan., 1890,

at vhe Hospital, Asuboftou, Charles

at the Hospital, Ashburton, Charles

Hardwiok, 53, of Longbeaob, and

Hardwick, 53, of Longbeach, and

formerly of A»mon Gate, Bedmlnater,

formerly of Ashton Gate, Bedminster,

B'i4lol(filDit).

Bristol (Eng).

8:39AM, 19 October 2025 Wayne Collins edited UP IN THE AIR

Captain White took the macliine to

Captain White took the machine to

Christchurch first and competefl there

Christchurch first and competed there

tbis country.

this country.

Climie) estimated that Letween 17,000

Climie) estimated that between 17,000

numher got into the grounds at various

number got into the grounds at various

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and no fewer tlian 2500 motor-cars were

and no fewer than 2500 motor-cars were

parked inside the grouud.

parked inside the ground.

AN A31USING RACE.

AN AMUSING RACE.

Captain White competod at Christ-

Captain White competed at Christ-

Tlie final was won by Captain George

The final was won by Captain George

run a distance. cyc-le a distance, push

run a distance, cycle a distance, push

a wheelharrow so many chains. then fly

a wheelbarrow so many chains, then fly

bicvcling. running and wheelharrow

bicycling. running and wheelbarrow

Adaptability to unusual oircum-

Adaptability to unusual circum-

necessary for success in this race. and

necessary for success in this race, and

pilots who could not ride a hicycle

pilots who could not ride a bicycle

or run fifty yards wore beaten 'before

or run fifty yards were beaten before

they started. One ooinpetitor had a

they started. One competitor had a

very likely-looking hlue aercplane, and

very likely-looking blue aeroplane, and

was one of the hest over the running

was one of the best over the running

set on his cvcle tlie others were in the

set on his cycle the others were in the

nir. H> carried on well, however,

air. He carried on well, however,

only to find on lnnding after the short

only to find on landing after the short

fliglit that his hicycle was not where

flight that his bicycle was not where

1m had left it, the. first man to land

he had left it, the first man to land

having taken it. as tbe nearest one to

having taken it. as the nearest one to

hand. The next race was rcadv to

hand. The next race was ready to

commenre by this time, so he retired.

commence by this time, so he retired.

A comedv toueh was nrovirkd hv an

A comedy touch was provided by an

"aeroplane" nnmed tlie "Mayflv,"

"aeroplane" named the "Mayfly,"

which was built hyMr J C. 3Ieroer.

which was built by Mr J C. Mercer.

instructor to tlie club. Tlie nmchine

instructor to the club. The machine

consistofl of an old motor-car, on which

consisted of an old motor-car, on which

wings had 'bocii fitted and a tail, tbc

wings had been fitted and a tail, the

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8:37AM, 19 October 2025 MalxEllis edited DEATH.

youngest son of Ja.nes and Emily

youngest son of James and Emily

8:37AM, 19 October 2025 MalxEllis edited DEATH.

Smith.—On the 12fch September, at

Smith.—On the 12th September, at

Alforcl Forest Road, Jane, wife of

Alford Forest Road, Jane, wife of

James Smu-h, butcher, m her 31st year.

James Smith, butcher, in her 31st year.

Very deeply regretted. _____

Very deeply regretted.

8:36AM, 19 October 2025 MalxEllis edited DEATH.

Stalker.— December Ist, afc Timraid,

Stalker.— December 1st, at Timwald,

Nathaniel McCluke, the dearly be-

Nathaniel McClure, the dearly be-

loved son of John and Elk;i June

loved son of John and Eliza Jane

8:36AM, 19 October 2025 MalxEllis edited DEATH.

Denshike.—On November 30th, at

Denshire.—On November 30th, at

.; Erehwon, Aitken street, William

Erehwon, Aitken street, William

Stanley, irfanb twin son ofFahnieL.

Stanley, infant twin son of Fannie L.

and Wi B. Denshire, aged 11 weeks.

and W. B. Denshire, aged 11 weeks.

8:35AM, 19 October 2025 MalxEllis edited DEATH.

Copland.—At Ohertsey, on 15th August,

Copland.—At Chertsey, on 15th August,

8:34AM, 19 October 2025 MalxEllis edited DEATH.

Wilson.—On Tuesday, 28th inst., ab,

Wilson.—On Tuesday, 28th inst., at,

Wakanui, Sarah Jane, tlie beloved

Wakanui, Sarah Jane, the beloved

daughter of Meredith and Mauy

daughter of Meredith and Mary

8:34AM, 19 October 2025 MalxEllis edited DEATH.

Wilson.—At Wakanuf, en F*ld*y, 2lst

Wilson.—At Wakanui, on Friday, 21st

daughter of Metedith and Mary Wileoa.

daughter of Meredith and Mary Wilson.

Agt»d 17 years.

Aged 17 years.

8:33AM, 19 October 2025 MalxEllis edited DEATH.

At Gray street, Maroh 27th, Sidney, the

At Grey street, March 27th, Sidney, the

beloved son of Sidney and Francs^

beloved son of Sidney and Frances

AoqolSs Porter, «2ed 2} years.

Amelia Porter, aged 2½ years.

8:32AM, 19 October 2025 MalxEllis edited DEATH.

Baxtbe.—At Manire, Kakanui, on 27th

Baxter.—At Mamre, Kakanui, on 27th

child of William Baxter, C.E., aged 4£

child of William Baxter, C.E., aged 4½

8:31AM, 19 October 2025 Wayne Collins edited PERSONAL

Mr and Mrs XV. Bond, of Auckland,

Mr and Mrs W. Bond, of Auckland,

Mrs V. Patterson, of XYaipawa, is

Mrs V. Patterson, of Waipawa, is

Mr R. G. Wliibley, of Ormondville,

Mr R. G. Whibley, of Ormondville,

Mr XV. Harvey, of Napier, chair-

Mr W. Harvey, of Napier, chair-

Geueral Smuts states that before go-

General Smuts states that before go-

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Captain T. XXL XVbite, of tbe

Captain T. W White, of the

visiting Christchurch for tlie aero

visiting Christchurch for the aero

pageant tbere. Mr H. Armstrong, of

pageant there. Mr H. Armstrong, of

Dannevirke, wbo is the owner of tbe

Dannevirke, who is the owner of the

plane he flies, is also in Cbristcliurch

plane he flies, is also in Christchurch

Mr F. C. Chicliester, wbo recently

Mr F. C. Chichester, who recently

due to fly to Cbristcliurch this moni-

due to fly to Christchurch this morn-

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8:31AM, 19 October 2025 MalxEllis edited DEATH.

Tucker.—On November 30th, ahj Allen-

Tucker.—On November 30th, at Allen-

loved wife of Joshui Tucker* aged

loved wife of Joshua Tucker, aged

8:31AM, 19 October 2025 MalxEllis edited DEATH.

Fjblton.—At Kermode street on 21st

Felton.—At Kermode street on 21st

hist., Margaret, the wife of Henry W.

inst., Margaret, the wife of Henry W.

8:30AM, 19 October 2025 MalxEllis edited DEATH.

dence, Trcvorton, Mrs Silence Qaldi-

dence, Trevorton, Mrs Silence Caldi-

8:29AM, 19 October 2025 MalxEllis edited DEATH.

Kkeley—On Sunday, August 10th, at

Keeley—On Sunday, August 10th, at

L^his residence, Hampstead, Edward

his residence, Hampstead, Edward

H|Keeley, aged 37.

Keeley, aged 37.

8:29AM, 19 October 2025 MalxEllis edited DEATH.

MoNSOtf—At Wakaani, Edwabd Monson

MONSON—At Wakanui, Edward Monson

8:24AM, 19 October 2025 Wayne Collins edited REFRESHER COURSE

WAR TIME PJ.LOTS AT .W1GRAM.

WAR TIME PILOTS AT WIGRAM.

The refre.sher courses for New Zea-

The refresher courses for New Zea-

land war-tiiue pilot-s ivho.se knowledge

land war-time pilots whose knowledge

is to be brushed up agaiu are at pre-

is to be brushed up again are at pre-

Wigram Aerodvome. Tlie first hatch

Wigram Aerodrome. The first batch

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conunenced their course on Monday last

commenced their course on Monday last

and tlie course extends over ten days.

and the course extends over ten days.

Notificalion was senfc tliis year to

Notification was sent this year to

4(5 accepted. Some of the trainees

46 accepted. Some of the trainees

have been 011 coures at Wigram before,

have been on courses at Wigram before,

and all have had previous ifying cxperi-

and all have had previous flying experi-

ence, being older than the pilots ivho

ence, being older than the pilots who

have just conipleted a montli's re-

have just completed a month's re-

Jresiier course. Tlie officers passed the

fresher course. The officers passed the

usual merlical examination in the morn-

usual medical examination in the morn-

ing of 'tlie first day and went 011 to

ing of the first day and went on to

dual eontrol Hying during tbe after-

dual control flying during the after-

lioon.

noon.

Tlie syllabus, is similar to that car-

The syllabus, is similar to that car-

ried out last montli, but the time, of

ried out last month, but the time, of

course, is mucli sluirtev. Bonibing and

course, is much shorter. Bombing and

lie gone througli later in the week. The

be gone through later in the week. The

Tlie only Hawke's Bay representa-

The only Hawke's Bay representa-

hatch, which coiumences training 011

bhatch, which commences training on

Lieutemuit E. J. Olsen, o'f the Hawke's

Lieutenant E. J. Olsen, of the Hawke's

secretary of tlie Napier Aero Club,

secretary of the Napier Aero Club,

will he one of the third hatch tbah

will be one of the third hatch batch

goes into training 011 March 3.

goes into training on March 3.

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8:17AM, 19 October 2025 Wayne Collins edited FLYING IN HASTINGS

The Hawke's Bay Aero Cluh's Moth

The Hawke's Bay Aero Club's Moth

it has heen undergoing overhaul, has

it has been undergoing overhaul, has

tor, •with his assistant, has been kept

tor, with his assistant, has been kept

bis way. Flying has now defimtely

his way. Flying has now definitely

slielf, waiting for certain structural

shelf, waiting for certain structural

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and ©ngine repairs which cannot be

and engine repairs which cannot be

carried ont until the necessary material

carried out until the necessary material

of the 'plane went down to tho bot-

of the 'plane went down to the bot-

torn of the sea in the wrecked Manuka.

torn of the sea in the wrecked 'Manuka'.

Nevertkeless it is anticipated. that

Nevertheless it is anticipated that

before verv long the Spartan will he

before very long the Spartan will be

in the air again, and it lioped tliat bv

in the air again, and it hoped that by

the end. of this month the club will

the end of this month the club will

stmctors will be better able to cover

structors will be better able to cover

Captain "White has been visiting

Captain White has been visiting

weuld-be aviators in those two centres,

would-be aviators in those two centres,

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8:10AM, 19 October 2025 Wayne Collins edited PERSONAL

represent tho branch at a conference

represent the branch at a conference

7:30AM, 19 October 2025 Wayne Collins edited THE NEW 'PLANE

trafion letters Z.K. — A.A.A"., so the

tration letters Z.K. — A.A.Y., so the

7:24AM, 19 October 2025 Wayne Collins edited Year of Progress

is searching and the Minister of

is searching and the Minister of De-

ss to its suitability for the purpose. It

as to its suitability for the purpose. It

is understood. however, that the offi-

is understood, however, that the offi-

of the soaring planes glidjng over the

of the soaring planes gliding over the

7:23AM, 19 October 2025 Wayne Collins edited Year of Progress

swept maountain heights of nortih-west

swept mountain heights of north-west

authority. once expressed the opinion

authority, once expressed the opinion

Kahul rescues were an example of the

Kabul rescues were an example of the

been imported bv the Government. In

been imported by the Government. In

worthv right through the year, while a

worthy right through the year, while a

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panies have been establislied in differ-

panies have been established in differ-

Auckland harbour, resulting in the uti-

Auckland harbour, resulting in the un-

Eltham, New Plymouth, Waverley.

Eltham, New Plymouth, Waverley,

lon, Mangahao, Palmerston North.

ton, Mangahao, Palmerston North,

Blenheim. Christchurch, and Dunedin.

Blenheim, Christchurch, and Dunedin.

The club also held a highly succes-

The club also held a highly success-

another" in April next. Training has

another in April next. Training has

is searching. and the Minister of

is searching and the Minister of

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1:06AM, 19 October 2025 Wayne Collins edited Year of Progress

most up-to-date airshipship ever built,

most up-to-date airship ever built,

1:05AM, 19 October 2025 Wayne Collins edited Year of Progress

Qualified experts say that tliere were

Qualified experts say that there were

(loiu gi eat aerial acliievements during

four great aerial achievements during

ihe j »a 1 year. 'each marking a big stcp

the past year, each marking a big step

; b-rward^ in the devclo])ment of avia-

forward in the development of avia-

jtiou. Early in the year Engli.Ji sei-

tion. Early in the year English ser-

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! vil'e planes made wonderful rescues

vice planes made wonderful rescues

jot women and children from Kabul

of women and children from Kabul

jsavuig scoi-es 0f refugees from death

saving scores of refugees from death

- by Avonderlul flights over the storm-

by wonderful flights over the storm-

1 swept manutahi lieights of noiih-v.est

swept maountain heights of nortih-west

! India, Janding their passengers Avith a

India, landing their passengers with a

j safety and punctuality Avortliy of the

safety and punctuality worthy of the

j best regulated railwav service.

best regulated railway service.

j Anotlier notewortby achievement was

Another noteworthy achievement was

j the non-stop fliglit of two yoimg scr-

the non-stop flight of two young ser-

i vice officers from Etigland to India —

vice officers from England to India —

j London to Karaehi in 48 hours. Sir

London to Karachi in 48 hours. Sir

| Jolin Salmond, tlie well-known aviation

John Salmond, the well-known aviation

authority. onee expressed tbe opinion

authority. once expressed the opinion

nient- of the year. He said that if the

ment of the year. He said that if the

Kahui rescues were an example of tlie

Kahul rescues were an example of the

cndm'ance of the modern aercplane.

endurance of the modern aeroplane.

Two otber noteworthy developments

Two other noteworthy developments

must be clironieled for 1 929- Within a

must be chronicled for 1929. Within a

few montlis the Schneider Cup team

few months the Schneider Cup team

were flving at six miles a minute and

were flying at six miles a minute and

showing to-tlie world the possibilitv of

showing to the world the possibility of

speeds tliat, a few years ago, lvould

speeds that, a few years ago, would

bave been demed fantastieallv iinpos-

have been deemed fantastically impos-

sible. And now, "in tbe last feiv days

sible. And now, in the last few days

we bave seen R101, tbe greatest and

we have seen R101, the greatest and

most u]i-to-date aivsliip ever built,

most up-to-date airshipship ever built,

jiassing steadily and quietly over tbe

passing steadily and quietly over the

countrv like some giant silver fish of

country like some giant silver fish of

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1:00AM, 19 October 2025 Wayne Collins edited Year of Progress

Tlie Schneider Cup maehines laught

The Schneider Cup machines taught

the lesson of speed. Tbe Tesson of the

the lesson of speed. The lesson of the

airshin is that long distance travel

airship is that long distance travel

should no longer he a prohlera of inter-

should no longer be a problem of inter-

invperial eonimunication, for nirshios

imperial communication, for airships

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can fly steadily day and night in cairn

can fly steadily day and night in calm

or storm and carrv heavy loads of

or storm and carry heavy loads of

eitlier passengers or freight.

either passengers or freight.

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12:58AM, 19 October 2025 Wayne Collins edited Year of Progress

vancecl more rapidl.v during the past

vanced more rapidly during the past

year than in any other aviational vear

year than in any other aviational year

in its history. Eollowing tlie personal

in its history. Following the personal

interesb displayed during his tenu as

interest displayed during his term as

Alinister of Defence. hv the Hon. T.

Minister of Defence. by the Hon. T.

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At YVilford, the Government eom-

M Wilford, the Government com-

meneed to take an increasuigly prac-

menced to take an increasingly prac-

During tlie year the personnel of the

During the year the personnel of the

permanent flying force has heen

permanent flying force has been

strengtliened, while two seaplanes have

strengthened, while two seaplanes have

been iraported bv tlie Government. J u

been imported bv the Government. In

Christchurch, the Government is hoav

Christchurch, the Government is now

construeting a seaplane baso at'Hoh-

constructing a seaplane base at Hob-

time heen investigating with a view to

time been investigating with a view to

cstablisliing anotlier base in some

establishing another base in some

otlier part of the country.

other part of the country.

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12:56AM, 19 October 2025 Wayne Collins edited Year of Progress

'J'lic Governnicnt has also introduced

The Government has also introduced

legislation making it eompetcnt for

legislation making it competent for

local hodics to finaucially assist aoro

local bodies to financially assist aero

chihs aud is itself snbsidising tliese

clubs and is itself subsidising these

bodies in tlieir Avork, Tlie growth of

bodies in their work, The growth of

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tbe aero club movement bas been note-

the aero club movement has been note-

Avortbv right tlirough the vear, while a

worthv right through the year, while a

number of commercial aA'iation com-

number of commercial aviation com-

pauies bave been establislied in differ-

panies have been establislied in differ-

ent parts of tlie country, and are in

ent parts of the country, and are in

various stages of aetivity.

various stages of activity.

Toward tbe eiul of tbe year one of

Toward the end of the year one of

tbese eompanies, Avith lieadquarters in

these companies, with headquarters in

tbe fatal crash ot a seaplane iu the

the fatal crash of a seaplane in the

Auckland harbour, resulting in tlie uti-

Auckland harbour, resulting in the uti-

fortiinate death of the pilot aud tho

fortunate death of the pilot and the

This is the first aviational fatah'ty in

This is the first aviational fatality in

New Zealand for three and a-hnli

New Zealand for three and a-half

years and only tbe ninth in the his-

years and only the ninth in the his-

tory oi" the country. Some i'ear was

tory of the country. Some fear was

expressed tliat the mishap might have

expressed that the mishap might have

scune prej udicial efi'ect upon the ad-

some prejudicial effect upon the ad-

vancement of aviation, but tliis is not

vancement of aviation, but this is not

point out tliat tatai motor aceidents

point out that fatal motor accidents

have had no efi'ect in diminishing the

have had no effect in diminishing the

pbpularity of tlie motor car.

popularity of the motor car.

Tlie opinion of enthusiasts is that

The opinion of enthusiasts is that

avviation will contiuue to progress in

aviation will continue to progress in

New Zealand, with both aero cluhs and

New Zealand, with both aero clubs and

aviation eompanies becoming more

aviation companies becoming more

luimerous and more sueeessful.

numerous and more successful.

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12:50AM, 19 October 2025 Wayne Collins edited Year of Progress

George Bolt, an aviator who has a-

George Bolt, an aviator who has a

the first bov to make a -'plnne to his

the first boy to make a 'plane to his

speeifications to fly 100 yards.

specifications to fly 100 yards.

Tlie science of glider flying is also

The science of glider flying is also

engaging the aitenfion of a number of

engaging the attention of a number of

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enthusiasts. wlio are in communication

enthusiasts, who are in communication

with some of the leading cluhs in Ger-

with some of the leading clubs in Ger-

flymgHias heen developed to a fine art

flying has been developed to a fine art

following peace treaty rpstructions

following peace treaty restrictions

on the nuniher nf power 'planes the

on the number of power 'planes the

Germaus ean huikl per year. Tt is

Germans can build per year. It is

stated to_ he pot out side the bounds

stated to be not outside the bounds

nf possihility thn+ a glider club will

of possibility that a glider club will

be establislied in Napier t and the sight

be established in Napier and the sight

nf tlie snaring planes glidjng over the

of the soaring planes glidjng over the

surroundiug country mav, at soffl«

surrounding country may, at some

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12:47AM, 19 October 2025 Wayne Collins edited Year of Progress

is understood. however, tliat the offi-

is understood. however, that the offi-

cials are of tlie opinion that there is

cials are of the opinion that there is

lagoon for the lancling of seaplanes and

lagoon for the landing of seaplanes and

flying hoats.

flying boats.

Otlier avenues of aviation in Napier

Other avenues of aviation in Napier

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are not in the meantime heing uegler-t-

are not in the meantime being neglect-

ed. _ A number of entluisiasts, with

ed. A number of enthusiasts, with

the idea of encouvagiiig boys to take ait

the idea of encouraging boys to take an

interest in aviation, bave developed a

interest in aviation, have developed a

very creditable model s have been made

very creditable models have been made

Hv the youthful ernftsmen. Captain.

by the youthful craftsmen. Captain.

Hawke's Bay. has donated a prize for

Hawke's Bay, has donated a prize for

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12:41AM, 19 October 2025 Wayne Collins edited Year of Progress

desire to take on flying and AYing-

desire to take on flying and Wing-

Commander Granf-Dalton, Director of

Commander Grant-Dalton, Director of

Aviation, has proniised to visit Na-

Aviation, has promised to visit Na-

pier next mnuth to go into the matter

pier next month to go into the matter

nf grant ing n tpmpornrv ground license

of granting a temporary ground license

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so that Napier nr Hastings owned

so that Napier or Hastings owned

At one tirne it was suggested that

At one time it was suggested that

Napier would be the site of Ihe other

Napier would be the site of the other

flying base for wliieh the Government

flying base for which the Government

is searehing. and the Mmister of

is searching. and the Minister of

fende visited Napier with Afnior Tsitlf .

fence visited Napier with Major Isitt

to inspect tbe lagoon at AVestsbore

to inspect the lagoon at Westshore

ns to its suitnbility for the purpose. It

ss to its suitability for the purpose. It

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12:22AM, 19 October 2025 Wayne Collins edited Year of Progress

Bleiiheini. Christchurch, and Dunedin.

Blenheim. Christchurch, and Dunedin.

The club also heM a hiVbly suc-ces'--

The club also held a highly succes-

ful pagaent in April and plans to liold

ful pageant in April and plans to hold

anotlier" in April next. Trainiiig bas

another" in April next. Training has

been eommeneed in Gisborne and Dan-

been commenced in Gisborne and Dan-

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nevirke, wbcre tlie club iias affiliated

nevirke, where the club has affiliated

branclies, and tbe eoming year is ex-

branches, and the coming year is ex-

necfed to be an even bigger one tban

nected to be an even bigger one than

So far as Napier is eoneerned not a

So far as Napier is concerned not a

great deal of appreciable progress lias

great deal of appreciable progress has

been made toward seouring the estab-

been made toward securing the estab-

Ihe spade work prcparatory to tliat

the spade work preparatory to that

ideal bas been lone. £/

ideal has been done.

A bandful of enthusiasts are work-

A handful of enthusiasts are work-

ing hard to secure permission froin tlie

ing hard to secure permission from the

-meaius nf trainiug young fellows who

means of training young fellows who

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12:20AM, 19 October 2025 Wayne Collins edited Year of Progress

! Qualified experts say tliat tliere were

Qualified experts say that tliere were

Hawke's Bay has periiaps played as

Hawke's Bay has perhaps played as

large a part as any proviuce iu avia-

large a part as any province in avia-

ticml progress in New Zealand this

tion progress in New Zealand this

year, ihe progressive Hawke's Bay

year, the progressive Hawke's Bay

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Aero Club' having made great strides.

Aero Club having made great strides.

The club %s i'ts lieadquarters at

The club has its headquarters at

Longlands. * near Hastings, and now

Longlands, near Hastings, and now

owns two'two-seater planes, while ar-

owns two two-seater planes, while ar-

raugements are now heing made for

rangements are now being made for

tiie sec-uring of a third.

the securing of a third.

Captain T. IVhite is the official pilot-

Captain T. White is the official pilot-

instructor of ihe* club, but its ac-

instructor of the club, but its ac-

niontbs tliat tlie appointment of a

months that the appointment of a

.second- ofl'rcer has been iiec-essary,

second officer has been necessary,

Lieut. E. G. Olseu being engaged.

Lieut. E. G. Olsen being engaged.

Captain AYhite gives instnietiona]

Captain White gives instructional

flying to the cluh pupils and in Octo-

flying to the club pupils and in Octo-

lum secured their flying _ tickets,

him secured their flying tickets,

arnong-st tliein being Alrs V. Richmond,

amongst them being Mrs W. Richmond,

of IHastings, who tlius joined Aliss

of Hastings, who thus joined Miss

Aroha Clifl'onl, of Cliristehureli, aud

Aroha Clifford, of Christchurch, and

Aliss P. Bcnnett, of Blenheim, as the

Miss P. Bennett, of Blenheim, as the

only aviatrices in the Domirjion. In-

only aviatrices in the Dominion. In-

.stiuciion is now iu full swing 011 a

struction is now in full swing on a

second batch of pupils, who aro ex-

second batch of pupils, who are ex-

pected to be tested in Marcb.

pected to be tested in March.

Cajitain Wliite spent nnu-h time up

Captain White spent much time up

aloft during tlie year, and made a

aloft during the year, and made a

number of notable eross-country

number of notable cross-country

fligbi.s, iiidudirig a Doininion tour early

flights, including a Dominion tour early

in November, plaees visited being

in November, places visited being

Auckland, AVaipiro Bay, Gisborne,

Auckland, Waipiro Bay, Gisborne,

AVairoa, Eielding, Rata, AVanganui,

Wairoa, Fielding, Rata, Wanganui,

Eltham, New Plymoutb, AVaverley.

Eltham, New Plymouth, Waverley.

Dannevirke, - Martinborough, Welling-

Dannevirke, Martinborough, Welling-

lon, Alangahao, Palmerston North.

lon, Mangahao, Palmerston North.

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12:14AM, 19 October 2025 Wayne Collins edited Year of Progress

| By many people qualified to speak

By many people qualified to speak

aa ith .some authority ou tbe questiou,

with some authority on the question,

; ihe year now elosing has been the most

the year now closing has been the most

. important there bas been in the de-

important there has been in the de-

| vclopnienb of aviation throughout the

velopment of aviation throughout the

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t Avorld.

world.

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11:39PM, 18 October 2025 Wayne Collins edited THE AERIAL YEAR

'J'lie report stated that at the com-

'The report stated that at the com-

meiKement of tlie year, thanks to the

mencement of the year, thanks to the

helpers, tlie preliininary work of get-

helpers, the preliminary work of get-

ting the aerodrome in a usahle con-

ting the aerodrome in a usable con-

carried out, most of the material he-

carried out, most of the material be-

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nig donated. In January last, tlie

ing donated. In January last, the

executive purchased a K'ijrns M ark

executive purchased a Cirrus Mark

2 Moth aeroplane so that flving could

2 Moth aeroplane so that flying could

he commencod as early as possihle.

be commenced as early as possible.

Captain AA'hite was appointed club

Captain White was appointed club

Direetor of Air Services, attended a

Director of Air Services, attended a

special instructor* s course at Sock-

special instructor's course at Sock-

hurn. On the retiirn of Captain White

burn. On the return of Captain White

instruction of pupils hegan, and not-

instruction of pupils began, and not-

niaohii^e. eJeven pupils had heen

machine, eleven pupils had been

trained on the one machine, and hy

trained on the one machine, and by

the 1/itli October all had secured their

the 15th October all had secured their

"A" pilots' Jioenses, after liaving hper.

"A" pilots' licenses, after having been.

examined hy the Direetor of Air Ser-

examined by the Director of Air Ser-

vices. Tbose secnring licenses are;-- j

vices. Those securing licenses are;--

Mrs M. Bichmond, Alessrs H. R. j

Mrs M. Richmond, Messrs H. R.

Campbell, I). H. Xewbigin, f. S. llc-

Campbell, D. H. Newbigin, I. S. Mc-

Leod, ]{. M. Field. G. L. Xicliolas, G.

Leod, R. M. Field. G. L. Nicholas, G.

P. Barker and R. ,J . Pcllow.

P. Barker and R. J . Pellow.

COXCEXTR A TED TR A 1 XfXG .

CONCENTRATED TRAINING.

borne and Dannevirke, hut o-Gng to

borne and Dannevirke, but owing to

laok of staff and equipment, the cluh

lack of staff and equipment, the club

tricts the arteniton deinnnded. To

tricts the attention demanded. To

overconie this, a neiv macliine was pur-

overcome this, a new machine was pur-

nnt instructor secured. Shortly after-

ent instructor secured. Shortly after-

ci'asiied. and is now in a state of lieing

crashed, and is now in a state of being

repaired, after which -training will he

repaired, after which training will be

concentrated largelv to meet the de-

concentrated largely to meet the de-

mands of both these distriota.

mands of both these districts.

The standard of flving is as good as,

The standard of flying is as good as,

if not hetfer tlian, that of other clubs

if not better than, that of other clubs

in Xew Zealand. The standard was

in New Zealand. The standard was

the subject of favourahle comment

the subject of favourable comment

lrom tlie Direetor of Air Services at

from the Director of Air Services at

the time of examination. It is lioped

the time of examination. It is hoped

to have. anotber large hatcli of pupils

to have another large batch of pupils

readv for examination hefore tlie end

ready for examination before the end

of March. After inspection bv Ihe

of March. After inspection bv the

Direetor of Arr Services, the cluh was

Director of Air Services, the club was

offieially approved hy the Government.

officially approved by the Government.

the new pupils furtlier advanced train-

the new pupils further advanced train-

A nuniber of notable cross-countiy

A number of notable cross-country

llights have b?en undertaken. places

flights have been undertaken, places

visited heiug Auckland, Waipiro Bav,

visited being Auckland, Waipiro Bay,

Gisborne. Wairoa, Feilding. Rata,

Gisborne, Wairoa, Feilding, Rata,

Wanganui, Eltham. Xew PJymouth,

Wanganui, Eltham, New Plymouth,

Wellington, Mangahao. Palmerston

Wellington, Mangahao, Palmerston

Xorth. Blenheim, Christchurch, and

North, Blenheim, Christchurch, and

A very successful pageant. was held

A very successful pageant was held

from Hororata. Christchurch, Blen-

from Hororata, Christchurch, Blen-

hoth machines attended the. AYelling-

both machines attended the Welling-

. EXTREMELY ACTXYE."

EXTREMELY ACTXYE."

Ilie report acknowledged the club's

The report acknowledged the club's

indebtedness to the ladies wlix or-

indebtedness to the ladies who or-

their sujTport, assistance and advice;

their support, assistance and advice;

as well as to sister clubs, for t'lieir

as well as to sister clubs, for their

all who helped iinancinlly and hy

all who helped financially and by

assisting in jTnproving the aerodrome.

assisting in improving the aerodrome.

Tlie club cannot too strongly express

The club cannot too strongly express

their appreciation of tliose club mem-

their appreciation of those club mem-

bers Avho first bandcd as a' syndicate

bers who first banded as a syndicate

to purehase the first machine.

to purchase the first machine.

heen extremely aetive, and the fact

been extremely active, and the fact

that nearly £1600 has been earned iri

that nearly £1600 has been earned in

the inachines to the extent of £270

the machines to the extent of £270

for the year, tlie cluh shows an ac-

for the year, the club shows an ac-

cumulated surplus of assets over lia-'

cumulated surplus of assets over lia-

hilities amounting to £559 9s,

bilities amounting to £559 9s,

011 loan at an early date, which

on loan at an early date, which

should enahle tlie cluh to operate

should enable the club to operate

more satisfactorilv than hitherto over

more satisfactorily than hitherto over

a much wider area than has heen '

a much wider area than has been

this cluh has now been gazetted hy the

this club has now been gazetted by the

Xew Zealand Government as one of

New Zealand Government as one of

to assist the cluh fiuancially in the

to assist the club financially in the

purcliase of land for an aerodrome.

purchase of land for an aerodrome.

The report and balance-sbeet were

The report and balance-sheet were

he tlianked for his services.

he thanked for his services.

Jn accordance with his notiee of

In accordance with his notice of

name of the cluh be altered from "The

name of the club be altered from "The

Hawke's Bay Aero Cluh 1 ncorporated"

Hawke's Bay Aero Club Incorporated"

to "The Hawke's Bav and East Coasj.

to "The Hawke's Bay and East Coast.

Aero Club Incorporated." This alter

Aero Club Incorporated." This alter-

ation beonme necessarv owing to ihe

ation became necessary owing to the

Governnienfc allowing onl.v one club be-

Government allowing only one club be-

ELECTIOX OF OFFICERS.

ELECTION OF OFFICERS.

president, Sir Andj-ew Russell ; vice-

president, Sir Andrew Russell ; vice-

presidents, the Mavor of Hastings

presidents, the Mayor of Hastings

Lvsnar. M.P.. W. E. Barnard. M.P..

Lysnar. M.P.. W. E. Barnard. M.P..

K S. Williams. M.P.. G. A. Maddi-

K. S. Williams. M.P.. G. A. Maddi-

son. W. ('. Whitlock, T. Ma sun Chani-

son. W. C. Whitlock, T. Mason Cham-

hers, J. S. MoLeod, and the Minister

bers, J. S. McLeod, and the Minister

tive, Messrs H. ('. Chainbers. G. ('.

tive, Messrs H. C. Chambers. G. C.

H -Xewbigiin, ('. E. X. Smith. P.

H Newbigin, C. E. N. Smith. P.

Kowler. T. W. White, G. A. Madclison.

Fowler. T. W. White, G. A. Maddison.

C. Cliamhers: pilot instructor. Cap-

C. Chambers: pilot instructor. Cap-

tain T. W. White; assistant pilot .in-

tain T. W. White; assistant pilot in-

secretarv and treasurer. Mr R. 1).

secretary and treasurer. Mr R. D.

BroAvn ; auditor. Mr J. S. Buxler.

Brown ; auditor. Mr J. S. Butler.

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9:31PM, 18 October 2025 BernadetteS edited MARRIAGES. and marked it as complete

years.- Deeply regretted,

years.- Deeply regretted.

McELROY.—On Jutie 20,1892, at Ms residence,;

McELROY.—On June 20, 1892, at his residence,

Kburawhero. Mahurangi, James McElroy;

Kourawhero. Mahurangi, James McElroy;

agod 87 years.

aged 87 years.

Vincent-street, John William., beloved hus- ;.,-

Vincent-street, John William., beloved hus-

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band of Alico Melton. Deeply regretted.

band of Alice Melton. Deeply regretted.

MOVERLEY.—On June 19, at the residenco of

MOVERLEY.—On June 19, at the residence of

her parents. Chelsea. Frances (Fanny), the ;;

her parents. Chelsea. Frances (Fanny), the

beloved daughter of Richard and Susannah-

beloved daughter of Richard and Susannah

please copy. ■ -'"'■'

please copy.

NICHOLLS.—On Juno 28, at Paeroa, James ;

NICHOLLS.—On June 28, at Paeroa, James

Henry Nieholls (postmaster), youngest sou of |«

Henry Nicholls (postmaster), youngest sou of

the lato William Nieholls; aged 35 years., ; '$:;.

the late William Nicholls; aged 35 years.

Jane.-the.beloved wife of John O'Connor; .?.-

Jane the beloved wife of John O'Connor;

aged 36 years.. R.I.P.

aged 36 years. R.I.P.

O'MEARA.—On Juno 16.1832, at the residence

O'MEARA.—On June 16. 1892, at the residence

of-her parents, Union-street. Auckland.,

of her parents, Union-street. Auckland.

Catherine, tho beloved daughter of William

Catherine, the beloved daughter of William

and Catherine O'Meara; aged 21 years. ILI.P.

and Catherine O'Meara; aged 21 years. R.I.P.

the beloved husband of Elizabeth Pitt; aged/

the beloved husband of Elizabeth Pitt; aged

; 63 years.

63 years.

few days of painful illness, of croup,.Ada

few days of painful illness, of croup, Ada

Isabel, youngest and beloved daughter of£

Isabel, youngest and beloved daughter of

Her last lisping words were : " Mamma, looK j

Her last lisping words were : " Mamma, look

at Jesus looking at me." 7' 7 '-

at Jesus looking at me."

RICHMOND. — On June 22, Henry Corning i

RICHMOND. — On June 22, Henry Corning

Richmond. . .-''••)

Richmond.

dence. Remuera (suddenly, of croup), Ethel',

dence. Remuera (suddenly, of croup), Ethel

. and 7months. . ,' '

and 7months.

WATKIN.-On June 16. at Devonport,^Auck-

WATKIN.-On June 16. at Devonport, Auck-

Islands ; aged 61 years. _

Islands ; aged 61 years.

WEBB.—On June 2C. 1892. at Mercury Bay,

WEBB.—On June 20 1892. at Mercury Bay,

Chelsea; aged 25 yeara. r ._

Chelsea; aged 25 years.

WHISKER.—On July 10. at his residence, ><ew-

WHISKER.—On July 10. at his residence, New-

34tb year, after a long and painful illness,

34th year, after a long and painful illness,

papers please copy. v • , .

papers please copy.

WISH ART.—At his residence, Mount-street,

WISHART.—At his residence, Mount-street,

WOOD.-On June 28. at 2.30 p.m.. at Sherwood,

WOOD.-On June 28. at 2.30 p.m. at Sherwood,

Ellerslie, Marianne (Annie), secondand dearly-

Ellerslie, Marianne (Annie), second and dearly-

beloved daughter of Ebeiyjzer and JEmma

beloved daughter of Ebenezer and Emma

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9:27PM, 18 October 2025 BernadetteS edited MARRIAGES.

wife of James Eggenton; aged 39 years, f

wife of James Eggenton; aged 39 years,

FIRTH;—On July 4, at Clifton. Mount Eden, : :

FIRTH;—On July 4, at Clifton. Mount Eden,

Samuel B. Firth, engineer, eldest son of J. C, f

Samuel B. Firth, engineer, eldest son of J. C,

Firth; aged3s years. '7 7

Firth; aged 35 years.

FOX;—On June 23. at her residence. Symonds- -

FOX;—On June 23. at her residence. Symonds-

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street, Auckland (suddenly, of la grippe), :

street, Auckland (suddenly, of la grippe),

William Fox, M.A., K.C.M.G.; aged 78 yeara. |

William Fox, M.A., K.C.M.G.; aged 78 years.

GREENWOOD.—On July 1, at the residence of 1

GREENWOOD.—On July 1, at the residence of

her brother-in-law (Robertßobertson), Albert-:,

her brother-in-law (Robert Robertson), Albert-

street, Ada Jane, the youngest dautjhtor of :

street, Ada Jane, the youngest daughter of :

William Greenwood, Dunedin, in ber 22nd,

William Greenwood, Dunedin, in her 22nd,

year. <)

year.

HANDLEY.-On June 24. at Church-street, r

HANDLEY.-On June 24. at Church-street,

Devonport, CaptainHenryEdwardsHandley,

Devonport, Captain Henry Edwards Handley,

late of H.M." 2nd Royal Dragoons (Scots

late of H.M. 2nd Royal Dragoons (Scots

Greys); aged 56 years. ■ •

Greys); aged 56 years.

HARP.—On June 25, at Sunnyßide, Devonport,

HARP.—On June 25, at Sunnyside, Devonport,

: Mary Hamilton, the eldest and dearly beloved

Mary Hamilton, the eldest and dearly beloved

HAY.—On July 6, at hia parents' residence,

HAY.—On July 6, at his parents' residence,

acoident while playing football, Albert Henry

accident while playing football, Albert Henry

endjwas peace.—Thames papers please ropy.

end was peace.—Thames papers please copy.

Manukau Road, Parnell, Isabel, wife ot :

Manukau Road, Parnell, Isabel, wife of

_ Georgo L. Heard; aged 60 years.—"At rest1 *

George L. Heard; aged 60 years.—"At rest

' with the Lord."

with the Lord."

HERAPATH.-On June 29, at hia residence,

HERAPATH.-On June 29, at his residence,

Pilton View. Karangahape Road, .Philip 1 1

Pilton View. Karangahape Road, Philip

Herapath, F.R.1.8.A.; aged 70 years. - _ -;■ |

Herapath, F.R.I.B.A.; aged 70 years.

KEW.—On July 1, at his residence, Albert-. .

KEW.—On July 1, at his residence, Albert-

street. Onehunga, William Zew; aged 84..

street. Onehunga, William Kew; aged 84.

years. ■ "V

years.

MACK.—On June 27. at her parents' residence. :

MACK.—On June 27. at her parents' residence.

East-street. Newton, Amy Irene, the beloved '-f

East-street. Newton, Amy Irene, the beloved

child of James and Annie Mack; aged sfe

child of James and Annie Mack; aged 5

months. Jesus called her. (|

months. Jesus called her.

MA.RLIN.-0n June 11. at Melbourne (aeei- m

MARLIN.-0n June 11. at Melbourne (acci-

dentally killed), Henry. Edward, son of tbe;)j

dentally killed), Henry. Edward, son of the

late Edward Mnrlin. of Auckland; aged:34ff-

late Edward Marlin. of Auckland; aged:34

yeare. R.I P.—Napier papers please copy. '■"/'-1

years. R.I P.—Napier papers please copy.

MCCARTHY.—On June 27, at the residence of V

MCCARTHY.—On June 27, at the residence of

her aoHrin-S&w (Mr Mv Doyle). Weatfield, ; Ota* V

her son-in-law (Mr M. Doyle). Westfield, Ota-

huhu, Mary, the beloved wife of Jeremiah y

huhu, Mary, the beloved wife of Jeremiah

McCarthy; aged 61 years. R.I.R

McCarthy; aged 61 years. R.I.P

relict of the late John McCrory; aged 76,;

relict of the late John McCrory; aged 76,

< years.- Deeply regretted,- x-

years.- Deeply regretted,

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9:24PM, 18 October 2025 Merryn edited WEDDING BELLS.

Harold BuJden’s residence Te

Harold Budden’s residence Te

daughtet of Mr and Mrs B. Bud-

daughter of Mr and Mrs B. Bud-

and Mrs W. G. Syder of Fox-hiil,

and Mrs W. G. Syder of Fox-hill,

ing a pale blue dress effectively-

ing a pale blue dress effectively

-1 ally decorated with white cos-

fully decorated with white cos-

9:22PM, 18 October 2025 BernadetteS edited MARRIAGES.

after many years of terrible affliction; borne <m

after many years of terrible affliction; borne

Shelly Beach Road, in her 84th year. Mary, '

Shelly Beach Road, in her 84th year. Mary,

Helensburgh, Scotland. %

Helensburgh, Scotland.

COATES.—On Junel7,atherresidence,MontegOi«

COATES.—On June l7,at the residence, Montego

Villa, Parnell, Auckland, Sarah Anne,' relict I

Villa, Parnell, Auckland, Sarah Anne, relict

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of the late James Coates, Hsq.; aged 73 years. 1

of the late James Coates, Esq. aged 73 years.

COOPER.—On June 22, at his son s residence, j;

COOPER.—On June 22, at his son's residence,

Esplanade, Road, Mount Eien, Tkeophilua£;

Esplanade, Road, Mount Eden, Theophilus

Cooper, sen.; aged 79 years. ' V

Cooper, sen.; aged 79 years.

CLAPSON.—On June 21.1892. at Sussex-street. *

CLAPSON.—On June 21. 1892. at Sussex-street.

Albert Charles, eldest son of Alfred. and ft

Albert Charles, eldest son of Alfred. and

Elizabeth Glapson ; asred 10 years. •' .-;.•' :1 f4

Elizabeth Clapson ; agred 10 years.

CRAWFORD. —At Hamilton Hospital. 0-1

CRAWFORD. —At Hamilton Hospital. of

typhoid fever, Luke Robin Crawford, eldest m

typhoid fever, Luke Robin Crawford, eldest

son of John and Caroline Crawford, Arney- m

son of John and Caroline Crawford, Arney-

street, Auckland; aged22years. ■.-■ iSa

street, Auckland; aged22years.

DANES—On July 7, at the residence of her J

DANES—On July 7, at the residence of her

son-in-law (William W. Lepine). Oliphant-1

son-in-law (William W. Lepine). Oliphant-

street; Ponsonby. Ann, the beloved wife of F.!

street; Ponsonby. Ann, the beloved wife of F.

W. Danks; aged 64 years. '■-' -f

W. Danks; aged 64 years.

DEAN,—On June. 28. at Sussex-street. Surrey 1

DEAN,—On June. 28. at Sussex-street. Surrey

Hills, Hugh Dean, engineer,; aged 66 years. ...f

Hills, Hugh Dean, engineer, aged 66 years.

PEWES.-^-On. Jhiy 5, ■at Caldecote, Claybrook ft

DEWES.-^-On. July 5, at Caldecote, Claybrook

Road,Parhell, AlbertEvelyh Doweg, solicitors |J

Road, Parnell, Albert Evelyn Dowes, solicitor;

qged 32 years. -. .-i ; '■','•■ ■.■■■ •' ■ -;[i

aged 32 years.

DUEEUS.—On July 2, at the residence of Mr R, li

DUFFUS.—On July 2, at the residence of Mr R,

C. Taylor, Mount Albert, Anhie Eliza', second §

C. Taylor, Mount Albert, Annie Eliza, second

.daughter of the late Rev. John Duffiis, M.A.; I

daughter of the late Rev. John Duffiis, M.A.

--aeed'6Byears.■■■'■ " ' ,■,>:' • f

aged 58 years.

DUNN.—On July 5, at the Avondale i Asylum, w

DUNN.—On July 5, at the Avondale Asylum,

Isabella Dunn ; aged 72 years. , ,;|

Isabella Dunn ; aged 72 years.

ECKISNBEKG.-On June 24. at the District :

ECKENNBERG.-On June 24. at the District :

Hospital. Auguate. the dearly beloved hus-'

Hospital. Auguste. the dearly beloved hus-

band of Ellen Mary Eckenberg; aged 55 years, g

band of Ellen Mary Eckenberg; aged 55 years,

May his soul rest in peace. v <

May his soul rest in peace.

■ her son-in-law (George Harper), Mount Eden,.

her son-in-law (George Harper), Mount Eden,

EGGENTON.—On June 27. at her lato residence.

EGGENTON.—On June 27. at her late residence.

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Mr Robert MoVeagh of Cambridge, Waikato,

Mr Robert McVeagh of Cambridge, Waikato,

Renrdon, Anglesea-street. Ponsonby.

Reardon, Anglesea-street. Ponsonby.

Writjht Tait

Wright Tait.

residence of tho bride's mother. Warnford

residence of the bride's mother. Warnford

Jainca Guy, George Edward, second son of

James Guy, George Edward, second son of

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REIDY—McKENZIE.-On June 13,1892, at the

REIDY—McKENZIE. -On June 13, 1892, at the

3COTT—ELLIS.—On June 21, by the Rev..C. H.

SCOTT—ELLIS.—On June 21, by the Rev. C. H.

3IMMONDS—SHALES.—On June 4, at the

SIMMONDS—SHALES.—On June 4, at the

.Toaiah Shales ; both of Onehunga.

Josiah Shales ; both of Onehunga.

riBBUTT-RUSSELL.-On Wednesday, June

TIBBUTT-RUSSELL.-On Wednesday, June

8, at tho Congregational Church, Onehunga,

8, at the Congregational Church, Onehunga,

by the Rev. Mr Miller, Alfred George, eldcat

by the Rev. Mr Miller, Alfred George, eldest

son of George Tibbutt, Ponsonby, to-Alice,

son of George Tibbutt, Ponsonby, to Alice,

second daughter of John Rus3ell, of One-

second daughter of John Russell, of One-

I'OPPS-GRANGER.-On Jnne 19. at Pitt and

TOPPS-GRANGER.-On June 19. at Pitt and

schoolmaster, Yorkshire, Encland, to Fanny

schoolmaster, Yorkshire, England, to Fanny

fVADE—GIi.BERT— On June 6, at the resi-

WADE—GILBERT— On June 6, at the resi-

dence of the bride's parents, Cracroft-strcet,

dence of the bride's parents, Cracroft-street,

Parnell. .

Parnell.

DEATHS. , .

DEATHS.

Blake; ageds6years» - - ■* I

Blake; aged 56 years.

ALEXANDER.—, n July 9, at the residence oClj

ALEXANDER.—, On July 9, at the residence of

her brother-in-law (Mr Thomas Maoky),*i

her brother-in-law (Mr Thomas Macky),

Owen's Road, Mount Eden, Ann. relict of thegl

Owen's Road, Mount Eden, Ann. relict of the

late Joseph Alexander,"of Belfast, Ireland;|i

late Joseph Alexander, of Belfast, Ireland;

Mount Roskill. David Beattie, late of Liver-}

Mount Roskill. David Beattie, late of Liver-

; pool; aged 34 years. <ij

pool; aged 34 years.

BRIZZELL.—On July 12, at hia parents' resi-

BRIZZELL.—On July 12, at his parents' resi-

.) dence. Union-street (suddenly, ot'oioup). John

dence. Union-street (suddenly, of croup). John

Oruikahank. the beloved child of Robert and

Cruikshank. the beloved child of Robert and

Annie Brizzell; aged 2 years and 6 montha. ■

Annie Brizzell; aged 2 years and 6 months.

Of such ia the kingdom of heaven. ' ■ .;■'■ if,

Of such is the kingdom of heaven.

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_.TKINSON-ROWE.-On M^y 14. by the Rev.

ATKINSON-ROWE.-On May 14. by the Rev.

C. Worboys, John Frederick, third son of F. (

C. Worboys, John Frederick, third son of F.

Atkinson, of Waimate, Bay ot Islands, to

Atkinson, of Waimate, Bay of Islands, to

Annie, second daughter of Charles. Rowe, of (

Annie, second daughter of Charles. Rowe, of

H.M. Customs, Auokland.

H.M. Customs, Auckland.

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3AROLAN—REID. —On July 6, at Christ's

CAROLAN—REID. —On July 6, at Christ's

Bombay, Auckland, Dr. James Fred. Carolan, i

Bombay, Auckland, Dr. James Fred. Carolan,

of Bombay; Hon. Surgeon Waiuku Cavalry,

of Bombay, Hon. Surgeon Waiuku Cavalry,

son of the lato James Ward Carolan, Esq.,

son of the late James Ward Carolan, Esq.

lo te Captain Fred. Wm. Wilson, R.N., to Eliza •

late Captain Fred. Wm. Wilson, R.N., to Eliza

iTibbie). daughter of Smollett Henderson '

(Tibbie), daughter of Smollett Henderson

Reid, Esq.. and niece of tho late Rev. Alex-

Reid, Esq.. and niece of the late Rev. Alex-

Auckland.—London and Dublin papers please ■

Auckland.—London and Dublin papers please

copy. :■'' ' - '

copy.

DHATFIELD-COSSAR.-On June.22, at the

CHATFIELD-COSSAR.-On June.22, at the

It. T. Chatfleld. of Samoa, to Isa, eldest

R. T. Chatfleld. of Samoa, to Isa, eldest

3URKIE-SBYMOUR.-On Juno 8. by the

CURRIE-SEYMOUR.-On June 8. by the

Rev. J. Berry.WilliamDavid.secondsonof the

Rev. J. Berry. WilliamDavid, second son of the

Emily, eldest daughter of Felix Seymour,

Emily, eldest daughter of Felix Seymour, Waitakerei.

of tho bride's parents, by the Rev. Mr Steele.

of the bride's parents, by the Rev. Mr Steele.

3UNTER-BRO WN-HUNTER.-On July 6, at

HUNTER-BROWN-HUNTER.-On July 6, at

St. Mark's Church, Romuera, by the Rev.

St. Mark's Church, Remuera, by the Rev.

Isaao Richards, John Hunter-Brown, of Wha-

Isaac Richards, John Hunter-Brown, of Wha-

Rem ncra. Auckland.

Remuera. Auckland.

June 5,189 L, also by V.R. Father Lenihan at

June 5, 1891, also by V.R. Father Lenihan at

Robert JenkiiYsbn.

Robert Jenkinson.

MCCONNELL CIJMMTNGS;—On Jane 1, at

MCCONNELL CUMMINGS;—On June 1, at

St. John the Baptist's Chnrch, Parnell. by the

St. John the Baptist's Church, Parnell. by the

se'vmdjon of the late Thomas McConnell,: to,

second of the late Thomas McConnell, to,

.Tv) ia C inn mifigs, eldest' daughter,'.of, Joseph

Julia Cummings, eldest daughter of, Joseph

Cummings; both of this City. ' '

Cummings; both of this City.

McVEAGH—RKARDON.-On,June 22,1892, at

McVEAGH—REARDON.-On June 22, 1892, at

the Church of the Sacred Heart. Ponsonby, by*

the Church of the Sacred Heart. Ponsonby, by

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Native Lands Court.— This court will

Native Lands Court. — This court will

next the sth of February for the hearing of

next the 5th of February for the hearing of

claims, a list of which appears in a Pro

claims, a list of which appears in a Pro-

Accident. —An accident occasioned

Accident. — An accident occasioned

ganui militia—who were practising prior to

ganui militia — who were practising prior to

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the firing fcr district prizes. It appears

the firing for district prizes. It appears

having beep fired, Kelly proceeded to take

having been fired, Kelly proceeded to take

ing favourably towards recovery..

ing favourably towards recovery.

Suez Mail. —The last Suez mail failed to

Suez Mail. — The last Suez mail failed to

Fire.— A fire broke out in one of tlm

Fire. — A fire broke out in one of the

outhouses at Newtonlees Farm—Mr John

outhouses at Newtonlees Farm — Mr John

Morgan’s —about nine o’clock on Thursday

Morgan’s — about nine o’clock on Thursday

The Tornado and Earthquake.—ln

The Tornado and Earthquake. — In

written by one wlio was there, de-

written by one who was there, de-

P.N.Z. & A.R.M. Company. —ln a re-

P.N.Z. & A.R.M. Company. — In a re-

Visit oe the Duke op Edinburgh.—

Visit of the Duke of Edinburgh. —

making all the preparations was l-ather pre-

making all the preparations was rather pre-

mature, and the announcement that iheße-

mature, and the announcement that the Re-

colony? Yet it is not beyond the bounds of

colony. Yet it is not beyond the bounds of

on the subject —and to do this rests with

on the subject — and to do this rests with

The Reception to Mr Fox. —At the

The Reception to Mr Fox. — At the

England for the Colony—this is a matter for

England for the Colony — this is a matter for

whfch the whole colony as much as Wanganui

which the whole colony as much as Wanganui

Mr Fox’s'appearance there, his feelings, and

Mr Fox’s appearance there, his feelings, and

welcoming Mr Fox as a settler or apolitidan.

welcoming Mr Fox as a settler or a polititian.

styling some of the colonial minister s

styling some of the colonial minister’s

moves' as imprudent and requiring all the

moves as imprudent and requiring all the

to be °a Free Banquet, or a five shilling

to be a Free Banquet, or a five shilling

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■pRIDAY, AUGUST 1 r-TH.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 16TH.

Admission, 2s and is.

Admission, 2s and 1s.

. j. McAllister,

J. McAllister,

i 6/8 Secretary.

6/8 Secretary.

mENDERS are invited for Felling

TENDERS are invited for Felling

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-*- 200 Acres of Bush (in areas to

200 Acres of Bush (in areas to

16/8 Maticrc.

16/8 Matiere.

Fencing- Tenders.

Fencing Tenders.

HPENDERS will be received up to

TENDERS will be received up to

-*- August 20th next for about 150

August 20th next for about 150

chains of fencing, near Te Kuili.

chains of fencing, near Te Kuiti.

appi)- to

apply to

TER. ORMSBY,

JER. ORMSBY,

-£*- Hall, Te Kuiti, on Thursday

Hall, Te Kuiti, on Thursday

consider the advisability of forming" a

consider the advisability of forming a

168 Convener.

16 8 Convener.

. B. BUDDEN,

B. BUDDEN,

16 S Convener.

16 8 Convener.

■pOUND,—Two Dogs (one black and

FOUND,—Two Dogs (one black and

-*- 1 white and one black and tan).--

white and one black and tan).--

XjHDR SALE,- New Century Grand

FOR SALE,- New Century Grand

-*- Camera (5 x 4) and whole outfit.

Camera (5 x 4) and whole outfit.

TOR SALE,- -Six Good Dairy Cows.

FOR SALE,- -Six Good Dairy Cows.

-*- —Apply A. Savill, Mangakohai

—Apply A. Savill, Mangakohai

Road, Piopie. 30 8

Road, Piopio. 30 8

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The Crops in Canterbury. —The Lyttel-

The Crops in Canterbury. — The Lyttel-

ton Times says :—At the close of last week

ton Times says :— At the close of last week

though Ave have not yet received detailed

though we have not yet received detailed

reports, Ave are able to say that in the

reports, we are able to say that in the

the yield over the Avhole Northern district

the yield over the whole Northern district

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Avill be at least one-third more than it Avas

will be at least one-third more than it was

described as “ really magnificent.” Our

described as “really magnificent.” Our

f> last year.

to last year.

New Postal Arrangements. The

New Postal Arrangements. — The

contract via Suez ;—it will surely not be

contract via Suez ;— it will surely not be

becoming |less experimental and more

becoming less experimental and more

Earthquake.—A severe shock of earth-

Earthquake. — A severe shock of earth-

seconds. The course was from east to Avest

seconds. The course was from east to west

Death of Mr Curran. —ln mentioning,

Death of Mr Curran. — In mentioning,

lift!animation set it, and he rapidly sank

inflammation set it, and he rapidly sank

who knew him, —a fact which was testified

who knew him, — a fact which was testified

Acclimatisation Society. —Mr Buller

Acclimatisation Society. — Mr Buller

ing what prospect there Avks of the sum of

ing what prospect there was of the sum of

£IOO promised to the Acclimatisation

£100 promised to the Acclimatisation

Society in 1866 being paid in 1868 Rely-

Society in 1866 being paid in 1868. Rely-

otherwise incurred liabilities, Avhich if its

otherwise incurred liabilities, which if its

siim mentioned is not forthcoming, may

sum mentioned is not forthcoming, may

prove exceedingly inconvenient. This A’ieAV

prove exceedingly inconvenient. This view

the Superintendent could do Avas to grant a

the Superintendent could do was to grant a

ferable to no fish—the smallest prize being

ferable to no fish — the smallest prize being

better than a blank—the deputation Avere

better than a blank — the deputation were

The Customs Revenue. —From a com-

The Customs Revenue. — From a com-

the colony vve find that at the Port of Wel-

the colony we find that at the Port of Wel-

in. this branch of the revenue to the extent

in this branch of the revenue to the extent

of nearly £IOOO ; the revenue for December

of nearly £1000 ; the revenue for December

same quai’ter last year only £17,729. There

same quarter last year only £17,729. There

Avas a falling off in the importation of ale,

was a falling off in the importation of ale,

beer, Ac., to the extent of nearly 10,000

beer, &c., to the extent of nearly 10,000

more than half the total loss, andean be ex-

more than half the total loss, and can be ex-

made up by an increase of upwards of £IOOO

made up by an increase of upwards of £1000

pared Avith the corresponding quarter of the

pared with the corresponding quarter of the

preceding year. The fact speaks favourab’y

preceding year. The fact speaks favourably

for the steady pi*ogress of this place and of

for the steady progress of this place and of

lias risen from £4,600 to £4,700, not-

has risen from £4,600 to £4,700, not-

Avitiistanding the removal of the troops, and

withstanding the removal of the troops, and

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• •

m -THE ORIGINS OF THE

III -THE ORIGINS OF THE

(UrCULLT WRITTEN FOR "iHE PRESS.")

(SPECIALLY WRITTEN FOR "THE PRESS.")

, R _ professor J. Macuiixax Brow*,

By Professor J. Macmillan Brown,

(BtA LL.D.)

LL.D.)

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islands is always an intcrcst.ng prob-

islands is always an interesting prob-

m because it is wrapped as a rule in

lem because it is wrapped as a rule in

i vsterv Whence tho Gilbertese came

mystery. Whence tho Gilbertese came

£. the' additional stimulus of excep-

has the additional stimulus of excep-

tional difficulty. As has been "Seated

tional difficulty. As has been indicated

Xv are strongly reminiscent of the

they are strongly reminiscent of the

Persians in physique. So are they

Polynesians in physique. So are they

- . ■ lturo Like them they arc patri-

in culture. Like them they are patri-

fethrr as wo do. and base the whole

father, as we do. and base the whole

alric of society and faith on this,

fabric of society and faith on this,

, v |,il,r the Marshall Islander* and tho

whilst the Marshall Islanders and the

r-roline Islanders, their immediate

Caroline Islanders, their immediate

nc Vhbours to the north and the north-

neighbours to the north and the north-

"cT: are matrilineal, and count

west, are matrilineal, and count

through the mother. _Tt is a

ancestry through the mother. It is a

difficulty which thoso who bring the

difficulty which those who bring the

Polvnesians from or through the Malay

Polynesians from or through the Malay

Vrchipclago havo never faced, that all

Archipelago havo never faced, that all

the inlanders that occupy the six or

the islanders that occupy the six or

ceven thousand miles of ocean between

seven thousand miles of ocean between

tho west border of Polynesia and tho

the west border of Polynesia and the

cast coast of India count descent

east coast of India count descent

com in-r through this greatest series of

coming through this greatest series of

of tho trade winds, could havo landed

of the trade winds, could have landed

sides manv other as difficult questions

sides many other as difficult questions

bo solidly based. None have attempted

be solidly based. None have attempted

to the' 31 arskalls, only two days' canoe-

to the Marshalls, only two days' canoe-

tho evidence of physique for the Poly-

the evidence of physique for the Poly-

nesian affinity of their people. Tho

nesian affinity of their people. The

same affinity is 6ecn in other and less

same affinity is seen in other and less

vital features of their culture; tho

vital features of their culture; the

mechanical drill, which would havo re-

mechanical drill, which would have re-

minimum, tattooing, tho absence of the

minimum, tattooing, the absence of the

loom, of tho spindlo and of pottery, the

loom, of the spindle and of pottery, the

not vital, importance as revealing tho

not vital, importance as revealing the

settlement camo from, an. island to tho

settlement came from an island to the

speaking a different languago; after a

speaking a different language; after a

generation or two tho men were killed

generation or two the men were killed

other race. Tho Wilkes report inclines

other race. The Wilkes report inclines

to think that Amoi was Samoa.- But

to think that Amoi was Samoa. But

thero are difficulties in the phonology;

there are difficulties in the phonology;

the Gilborteso nover used the "s" or.

the Gilbortese never used the "s" or

"1" of the Samoans, and never omit

"I" of the Samoans, and never omit

the "k" as tho Samoans univer-

the "k" as the Samoans univer-

sally do; whilst they uso "b" for "p"

sally do; whilst they use "b" for "p"

like tho Tongans, and turn "ti" and

like the Tongans, and turn "ti" and

"to" into "chi" and "che," like the

"te" into "chi" and "che," like the

Tongans. and tho Moriori of tho Chat-

Tongans. and the Moriori of the Chat-

language, especially whero warlike in-

language, especially where warlike in-

truders have becomer tho aristocracy;

truders have become the aristocracy;

for they wipo out all preceding tradi-

for they wipe out all preceding tradi-

tions, and start tho beginning of tho

tions, and start the beginning of the

FRQLM POLYNESIAN.

FROM POLYNESIAN.

And thero is a considerable gap in

And there is a considerable gap in

tho Polyncsianism of tho Guborts.

the Polynesianism of the Gilberts.

kuri, tho ancient tattooing of the

kuri, the ancient tattooing of the

namentation of New Zetland or tho

namentation of New Zealand or the

floral ornamentation ;of Eastern Poly-

floral ornamentation of Eastern Poly-

fined to their own or tho neighbouring

fined to their own or the neighbouring

groups; in spito of their having no

groups; in spite of their having no

on driftwood, they had largo canoes,

on driftwood, they had large canoes,

Jsixty feet long, ten feet broad, and

sixty feet long, ten feet broad, and

rigger beam strotched somo twenty feet

rigger beam stretched some twenty feet

theso clumsy craft is under cover at

these clumsy craft is under cover at

anil seaworthy double canoo of Poly-

and seaworthy double canoe of Poly-

nesia; they lacked somo of the more

nesia; they lacked some of the more

important food-plants of Polynesia, tho

important food-plants of Polynesia, the

arrowroot, and the sweet potato; tho

arrowroot, and the sweet potato; the

not to be seen in tho South, and is but

not to be seen in the South, and is but

slightly cultivated in the rainy "North;

slightly cultivated in the rainy North;

"and their taro is an extremely coarse

and their taro is an extremely coarse

kind", used in Polynesia only as a last

kind, used in Polynesia only as a last

resort; it is still grown in pits somo

resort; it is still grown in pits some

rain that has soaked through tho soil

rain that has soaked through the soil

tho more compact corallino limestone;

the more compact coralline limestone;

.was the fruit of the pandanus, which,

was the fruit of the pandanus, which,

and taro. which kept so long, and was

and taro which kept so long, and was

lines to tho north-west, although the

lines to the north-west, although the

TJhe : .greatest gap is the absence of the

The greatest gap is the absence of the

Polynesian (tappa), and the

Polynesian bark-cloth (tappa), and the

and .both had been N introduced into

and both had been introduced into

Ponape to tho north-east. Instead of

Ponape to the north-east. Instead of

of the Pacific east of the _ Malay

of the Pacific east of the Malay

toddy made by fermentation of tho

toddy made by fermentation of the

themselves amongst 5 Pacific Ocean

themselves amongst Pacific Ocean

Peoples. .But nothing shows so

Peoples. But nothing shows so

mitive their .Polvnesianism was-as their

mitive their Polynesianism was as their

' godj and their mythology. The Poly-

gods and their mythology. The Poly-

amongst the richest'.- in the" world,

amongst the richest in the world,

N worthy to be nlaced.beside the Greeks

worthy to be placed beside the Greek,

the'.Vedic the Scandinavian, and the

the Vedic, the Scandinavian, and the

.. bases, ancestor-worship, and the deifica-

bases, ancestor-worship, and the deifica-

tion of nature powers; every"' family

tion of nature powers; every family

bad a god, to whom offerings were

had a god, to whom offerings were

•acestor. But there was a god com-;

ancestor. But there was a god com-

storms, and generally the clerk of tho

storms, and generally the clerk of the

tho holy ruler or aristocrat, reveals his

the holy ruler or aristocrat, reveals his

old native in Maiana. an island still

old native in Maiana, an island still

from him and tho risht of close inter-

from him and the right of close inter-

to be undertaken he has to bo consult-

to be undertaken he has to be consult-

ed, and for a fee ho falls into a trance

ed, and for a fee he falls into a trance

ho arranges tho weather with him,

he arranges tho weather with him,

ancestor. No ono can realise the value

ancestor. No one can realise the value

maniap or council house they vcro

maniap or council house they were

The lond from which these great

The land from which these great

to tlio north-west, and is called Naba-

to the north-west, and is called Naba-

naba. Now, the source of tho other

naba. Now, the source of the other

canoes came.from that island with fugi-

canoes came from that island with fugi-

but Baneba lay to tho south-west;

but Baneba lay to the south-west;

where Kirby, tho narrator of the tradi-

where Kirby, the narrator of the tradi-

when wo remember that thero axe pecu-

when we remember that there axe pecu-

like the Chineso and Japanese rain hat.

like the Chinese and Japanese rain hat.

According to tho Wilkes report the tril-

According to tho Wilkes report the Gil-

tho air, is carried by the winds,; hut

the air, is carried by the winds; but

cepts all others. From Mprik, a native

cepts all others. From Merik, a native

called Rutiperu, and that ho pecked

called Rutiperu, and that he pecked

out the eyes of thoso who arrived with-

out the eyes of those who arrived with-

out the proper tattoo marks of. recog-

out the proper tattoo marks of recog-

blindly about and lose their way. Tho

blindly about and lose their way. The

in Gilberts Island, which is usually

in Gilbert's Island, which is usually

west, but' is called Tavaira in tho

west, but is called Tavaira in the

Merik told mo that none of their spirits

Merik told me that none of their spirits

(perhaps to bo explained by tho Poly-

(perhaps to be explained by the Poly-

which is also called Nabanaba, tho

which is also called Nabanaba, the

worshippers are generally in tho direc-

worshippers are generally in the direc-

It looks -as if tho Gilbertese camo

It looks as if tho Gilbertese came

from tho north-west, probably as part

from the north-west, probably as part

into tho Central Pacific; for they are

into the Central Pacific; for they are

ference," and their Polyncsianism i s

ference," and their Polynesianism i s

it was completely evolved in tho Paci-

it was completely evolved in the Paci-

nesia such as carried kava into Ponapo

nesia such as carried kava into Ponape

and patrilineal descent into tho chiefs'

and patrilineal descent into the chiefs'

Some thirty per cent, of tho words are

Some thirty per cent, of the words are

pure Polynesian; of tho rest about a.

pure Polynesian; of the rest about a

or no formal.grammar, though tho use

or no formal grammar, though the use

of a pronominal suffix and, of special

of a pronominal suffix and of special

words to defino the application of the

words to define the application of the

trencL though it has much in common

trend, though it has much in common

with, Tongan.

with Tongan.

THE LANT> DISTRIBUTION OF THE

THE LAND DISTRIBUTION OF THE

DIFFERENT WJtLEN THE

DIFFERENT WHEN THE

GILBERTS- WERE FIRST PEOPLED.

GILBERTS WERE FIRST PEOPLED.

(element or the mongoloid that is ap-

element or the mongoloid that is ap-

parent in the physique of tho. peoples

parent in the physique of the peoples

of the Marshalls tho Carolines and

of the Marshalls and the Carolines and

tho Mariannes intruded upon tho prime-

the Mariannes intruded upon the prime-

tained its full development in tho Cen-

tained its full development in the Cen-

part of tho great movement which, in

part of the great movement which, in

in a previous article, "Tho Unpacific

in a previous article, "The Unpacific

stones for man; oven palaeolithic man

stones for man; even palaeolithic man

of what must havo been high, if not

of what must have been high, if not

mountainous islands, so little • distant

mountainous islands, so little distant

from each other as to bo sees on tho

from each other as to be seen on the

Pacific one can sail for and in

Pacific one can sail for days, and in

any land but two islets. And Blign

any land but two islets. And Bligh

when sot adrift in his long-boat away

when set adrift in his long-boat away

single island. Such wide-interyalled

single island. Such wide-intervalled

land was not .likely to be populated from

land was not likely to be populated from

dug-outs and his dread of the.unknown,

dug-outs and his dread of the unknown,

would shrink from venturing • l - ITona

would shrink from venturing beyond

what he knew to "be solid land. That

what he knew to be solid land. That

into tho Pacific is proof enough that

into the Pacific is proof enough that

than there are now; for -woman was as

than there are now; for woman was as

her. To the -west and eouth-west or

her. To the west and south-west or

tho Gilberts there is not an islet, not

the Gilberts there is not an islet, not

sands of miles; to the north-west tho

sands of miles; to the north-west the

whole ocean is stippled -with volcanic

whole ocean is stippled with volcanic

still unfilled, the -whole curve must have

still unfilled, the whole curve must have

been lit with vulcanism. and closely

been lit with vulcanism and closely

the dog. as they go with Pacific Ocean

the dog, as they go with Pacific Ocean

in the group till the -whalers came, al-

in the group till the whalers came, al-

word, kamea. which is said to bo the

word, kamea, which is said to be the

the natives to its filthy habi.ts; but this

the natives to its filthy habits; but this

seems unlikely in tho Pacific islands,

seems unlikely in the Pacific islands,

where there (s a wide range for their

where there is a wide range for their

of tho word "mVi" or "api" in the

of tho word "abi" or "api" in the

to tho commonest word for fire in the

to the commonest word for fire in the

mountainous torches -that lit a greater

mountainous torches that lit a greater

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AXXUAL MEETIXG HEL1).

ANNUAL MEETING HELD.

The atnuial general nieetuig of the

The annual general meeting of the

Hawke's Bay Aero Club was helcl in j

Hawke's Bay Aero Club was held in

the Y.M.C.A. Lounge, Market street. j

the Y.M.C.A. Lounge, Market street.

Hastings, last eveumg, when tlie lirst J

Hastings, last evening, when the first

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annual report was subinitted. Sir j

annual report was submitted. Sir

Andrew ltussell presided. j

Andrew Russell presided.

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The Price of Wool. —London wool mar-

The Price of Wool. — London wool mar-

ket, Nov. 23 : —By the mail received yes-

ket, Nov. 23 :— By the mail received yes-

Is sd, scoured Is 9d. Victoria wool in

1s 5d, scoured 1s 9d. Victoria wool in

grease 9£d, Cape in grease 6d.

grease 9½d, Cape in grease 6d.

Painful Accident. —We are sorry to

Painful Accident. — We are sorry to

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injured by being thrown from his cart, (bis

injured by being thrown from his cart, (his

a kind to excite serious fear for Air Curran’s

a kind to excite serious fear for Mr Curran’s

life, but yesterday lie was reported as better

life, but yesterday he was reported as better

Insurance and Matches. —We observe,

Insurance and Matches. — We observe,

the company lose £IO,OOO a year. It lias

the company lose £10,000 a year. It has

lieen remarked that strict economy in the

been remarked that strict economy in the

use of bread in e i r ery house would keep

use of bread in every house would keep

the Waikato. —The N.Z. Herald learns

the Waikato. — The N.Z. Herald learns

by its correspondent’s letter, that MrH. C.

by its correspondent’s letter, that Mr H. C.

oung has completed his arrangement with

Young has completed his arrangement with

rent is we understand, to be about per

rent is we understand, to be about 2½d per

once no put 8000 head of sheep upon the

once to put 8000 head of sheep upon the

Town Board Accounts. —And so, we

Town Board Accounts. — And so, we

now, if it lias not reached the worst—tlie

now, if it has not reached the worst — the

Tlie hot-water meeting takes places to-

The hot-water meeting takes places to-

heap the thorns oil the lire, as far as we

heap the thorns oil the fire, as far as we

hear, are Air William Watt, Mr Hackett,

hear, are Mr William Watt, Mr Hackett,

and Mr Toole, —what they will make of it

and Mr Toole, — what they will make of it

Building Society.—A point in connec-

Building Society. — A point in connec-

the directors, so that the lule will stand

the directors, so that the rule will stand

as it w'as originally drawn and the money

as it was originally drawn and the money

Sleeping in Church.- It is not plea-

Sleeping in Church. — It is not plea-

bis audience, asleep. It is not pleasant

his audience, asleep. It is not pleasant

even for the audience, but they cannoi

even for the audience, but they cannot

well avoid it. WIIS do people sleep, of

well avoid it. Why do people sleep, of

Guthrie himself lias no reason to complain.,

Guthrie himself has no reason to complain

lie asked the reason why. His reply is

he asked the reason why. His reply is

we are sinners above others iu these

we are sinners above others in these

we might wefl be excused in this warmtr

we might well be excused in this warmer

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8:24PM, 18 October 2025 Wayne Collins edited HAWKE'S BAY JOTTINGS

At last m'ght's meeting of the Wai-

At last night's meeting of the Wai-

Bay Aero Cluh, asking that body to

Bay Aero Club, asking that body to

the Hawke's Bay Aero Cluh at Wai-

the Hawke's Bay Aero Club at Wai-

8:23PM, 18 October 2025 Merryn edited N.Z. FARMERS' UNION.

Saturday, March Tjth. There were

Saturday, March 11th. There were

chair), Messrs Ranhy, Budden, A. J.

chair), Messrs Ranby, Budden, A. J.

Res?, Roberts, Cumpstone, Mandeno,

Ross, Roberts, Cumpstone, Mandeno,

(Hangatiki), and J. B. j;Cooper (Kio

(Hangatiki), and J. B. Cooper (Kio

by moved that the present' system of

by moved that the present system of

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tem be again introeuced in conjunc-

tem be again introduced in conjunc-

amendment was carried" Mr Gregg

amendment was carried Mr Gregg

much higher rate tharf that at which

much higher rate than that at which

pay for carttge, whereas those living

pay for cartage, whereas those living

a great distance away along" the rail-

a great distance away along the rail-

It was 'generally felt by the Union

It was generally felt by the Union

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8:21PM, 18 October 2025 Wayne Collins edited Untitled

Lieut. D. M. Allan, recentiy of the

Lieut. D. M. Allan, recently of the

who has been appomted to the positioo

who has been appointed to the position

of chief instruetor to the Auckland

of chief instructor to the Auckland

Aero Club, has had an interestins

Aero Club, has had an interesting

career. Born in Waipukurau, Mc

career. Born in Waipukurau, Mr

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years, although later Ihe went to Eng

years, although later he went to Eng-

ary education. When the Great Wai'

ary education. When the Great War

broke out he was living m Tierra del

broke out he was living in Tierra del

and qualified as a pilot with the Poyal

and qualified as a pilot with the Royal

time after • this he was employed in

time after this he was employed in

struetor at both Eastchurch and

structor at both Eastchurch and

Cassels were the favourite macbines

Cassels were the favourite machines

about '300 hours dual instruction, while

about 300 hours dual instruction, while

his record to-day covers appvoximatcfy

his record to-day covers approximately

600 hours in tlie air. In 1919, when

600 hours in the air. In 1919, when

was engaged at sheep farming in tlie

was engaged at sheep farming in the

Hawke's Bay distriet and was a pro-

Hawke's Bay district and was a pro-

sent appointment. Becently he went

sent appointment. Recently he went

He lias been highly recommended by

He has been highly recommended by

tlie Defence Department for club

the Defence Department for club

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8:19PM, 18 October 2025 L M Wilson edited WEDDING

B LAC KADDER—BEGG.

BLACKADDER—BEGG.

.'bella dona lilies, begonias, gerani-

bella dona lilies, begonias, gerani-

Miss Joan Hannah, of Reeftpn,- was

Miss Joan Hannah, of Reefton, was

bodices with square yokes'of matching

bodices with square yokes of matching

and edged with a frill of pink. Valen-

and edged with a frill of pink, Valen-

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shoulder veils of green' tulle, and

shoulder veils of green tulle, and

lilies, begonias, geraniums - and maid-

lilies, begonias, geraniums and maid-

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—The arrangements for the accomodation

— The arrangements for the accomodation

attached to it. It does not seem to be vere

attached to it. It does not seem to be very

Hall or revert to the old Court House oncy

Hall or revert to the old Court House once

cases to be tried on this occasion—a gratify-

cases to be tried on this occasion — a gratify-

■Resident Magistrate’s Court.—Hume

Resident Magistrate’s Court. — Hume

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v. Neville.— On Thursday, this case, which

v. Neville. — On Thursday, this case, which

was an action of damages for £lO for in-

was an action of damages for £10 for in-

jury dons to a horse lent by Mr Hume of

jury done to a horse lent by Mr Hume of

£lO and 17s costs. We refer to this case

£10 and 17s costs. We refer to this case

for a moment because.our remarks when it

for a moment because our remarks when it

was first before the Bench, —remarks to

was first before the Bench, — remarks to

which we emphatically adhere, —have been

which we emphatically adhere, — have been

the opposite of this—it was the not holding

the opposite of this — it was the not holding

if need be, but giving a decision —settling

if need be, but giving a decision — settling

the question —and then unsettling it again

the question — and then unsettling it again

reiterate is this—Don’t give decisions

reiterate is this — Don’t give decisions

Ivaitoke School District. —The follow-

Kaitoke School District. — The follow-

tee for the present year : —Messrs. J. King,

tee for the present year :— Messrs. J. King,

Warrengate Line.— A Provincial Go-

Warrengate Line. — A Provincial Go-

The Special Auditors’ Bill.— The

The Special Auditors’ Bill. — The

equivalent from the treasury,—a course

equivalent from the treasury, — a course

lent—making probably £IOO of which the

lent — making probably £100 of which the

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A Shepherd King. The Delinquin

A Shepherd King. — The Delinquin

Cricket. —To-morrow the first eleven of

Cricket. — To-morrow the first eleven of

arena is Mr Lethbridgess paddock at Tura-

arena is Mr Lethbridge’s paddock at Tura-

fen o’clock.

ten o’clock.

The Superintendent. —His Honor Dr

The Superintendent. — His Honor Dr

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Wellington. —We have Wellington

Wellington. — We have Wellington

papers by the s. s. Rangatira, but they con-

papers by the s.s. Rangatira, but they con-

Neville v. Reid.— ln reporting this case

Neville v. Reid. — In reporting this case

the cost of 2 pairs of slippers and 5s m

the cost of 2 pairs of slippers and 5s in

The Prince’s Visit. —We ( Haivlce’s Bay

The Prince’s Visit. — We (Hawke’s Bay

gatherings or demonstrations tliat may be

gatherings or demonstrations that may be

made by°tbe different tribes.

made by the different tribes.

Cheap Beef.— Cattle are cheap now—-

Cheap Beef. — Cattle are cheap now —

taking; so that beef and mutton may be

taking ; so that beef and mutton may be

As a first indication —one in which others

As a first indication — one in which others

must not be behind hand—is the announce-

must not be behind hand — is the announce-

r 3-. -these staple articles of

[illegible] to supply these staple articles of

food at from 3£d to 5d per lb.

food at from 3½d to 5d per lb.

Flour and Bread—The flour mark. o * at,

Flour and Bread — The flour market at

present rules Ri s i »—» ——- <*»*»*■-

present rules high and [illegible]

raised the price of bread to 6d the 21b loaf.

raised the price of bread to 6d the 2lb loaf.

from Melbourne. —His Royal Highness

from Melbourne. — His Royal Highness

away for Ho bait Town.

away for Hobart Town.

Australian Wool. —The London Times

Australian Wool. — The London Times

statement :—“At the exhibition of colonial

statement :— “At the exhibition of colonial

ordinary price of 4s lOd per lb. When it

ordinary price of 4s 10d per lb. When it

Boating. —On Friday evening last a

Boating. — On Friday evening last a

gig, to cost not over £6O; the committee in

gig, to cost not over £60 ; the committee in

lecting that amount —a task there does not

lecting that amount — a task there does not

do tlieir duty, they should be sold by public

do their duty, they should be sold by public

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8:09PM, 18 October 2025 Wayne Collins edited PERSONAL

Lient. R. D. Allan has been ap-

Lieut. R. D. Allan has been ap-

pointed hy the Auckland Aero .Club to

pointed by the Auckland Aero Club to

the position of its instruetoy in plac-e

the position of its instructor in place

Lieutcnant Allan has heen recently

Lieutenant Allan has been recently

tlie Hawke's Bay Aero Club and tlie

the Hawke's Bay Aero Club and the

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ing one so experienced in tlie instruc-t-

ing one so experienced in the instruct-

ing of pujiils. Born in New Zealand,

ing of pupils. Born in New Zealand,

Lieutenant Allan left for Englanrl

Lieutenant Allan left for England

when quite a lad and at the outhreak

when quite a lad and at the outbreak

flying (scliool.s at Home for the purpose

flying schools at Home for the purpose

of prepnring recruits for the front, and

of preparing recruits for the front, and

in this enpacitv was more than 50»1

in this capacity was more than 500

hours in tbe air. He commenced liis

hours in the air. He commenced his

duties at tlie Mangere Airdrome on

duties at the Mangere Airdrome on

Saturday and yesterdav left for Dar-

Saturday and yesterday left for Dar-

gaville in oue of tlie Moth planes witli

gaville in one of the Moth planes with

Dr. Kenneth IMackenssie, wjio was

Dr. Kenneth Mackenssie, who was

going nortli to attend a patient.

going north to attend a patient.

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8:02PM, 18 October 2025 Wayne Collins edited A SLIGHT MISHAP

AERO CLTJB'S SPARTAN 'PLANE.

AERO CLUB'S SPARTAN 'PLANE.

ACCIDENT IN LAXDING.

ACCIDENT IN LANDING.

drome earlv last evening, and as a re-

drome early last evening, and as a re-

for two or tbree weeks, and the pilot

for two or three weeks, and the pilot

clul). had indulged in a solo flight. and

club, had indulged in a solo flight, and

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macliine hit the gronnd, foreing the

machine hit the ground, forcing the

'plane to push its nose into the gronnd

'plane to push its nose into the ground

The inipact severelv dealt with the

The impact severely dealt with the

propeller and the wings. wliilst the

propeller and the wings, whilst the

pilot was hadly bumped, and sustained

pilot was badly bumped, and sustained

was really little the worse for liis ex-

was really little the worse for his ex-

The macliine itself suffered niost and

The machine itself suffered most and

repairs will liecessitate it being kept

repairs will necessitate it being kept

in dock until well on in next montli.

in dock until well on in next month.

Fortunatelv the mishap was not hy

Fortunately the mishap was not by

any means as serious as it might havc

any means as serious as it might have

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7:58PM, 18 October 2025 Wayne Collins edited THE HASTINGS 'PLANES

HEI.D UP BY WEATHER.

HELD UP BY WEATHER.

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Brunswick Highway District. The

Brunswick Highway District. — The

gazetted thus : Phillip Mussen (collec-

gazetted thus :— Phillip Mussen (collec-

The Slauohter House. —The lease of

The Slaughter House. — The lease of

John Pawson for another year This place

John Pawson for another year. This place

lias often been complained of as a great

has often been complained of as a great

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i.uisance, and the Magistrates fully recog-

nuisance, and the Magistrates fully recog-

fihau there has been in past years, has led

than there has been in past years, has led

The Holidays. —The long holiday may

The Holidays. — The long holiday may

The Mail Services. —The tenders sent

The Mail Services. — The tenders sent

ing services .--From Manukau to Welling-

ing services :— From Manukau to Welling-

Auckland.— lndependent.

Auckland. — Independent.

Too Good to be True. —The Melbourne

Too Good to be True. — The Melbourne

story ; —“ Colonial statesmen must look to

story :— “Colonial statesmen must look to

Gold at Wellington. —The Independent

Gold at Wellington. — The Independent

says—Mr Grove has returned to town from

says — Mr Grove has returned to town from

Horowlienua, and has sent in a report to

Horowhenua, and has sent in a report to

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7:55PM, 18 October 2025 Wayne Collins edited CAPTAIN WHITE IN ROUGH WEATHER.

SPA11TAN 'PLANE AT MANGAHAO.

SPARTAN 'PLANE AT MANGAHAO.

PAHIATUA, Tliis day.

PAHIATUA, This day.

Martinborough tliis morning, eneoun-

Martinborough this morning, encoun-

visibility made a forc'ed landing 011 tlie

visibility made a forced landing on the

property of Air J. D. Matliexys, Man-

property of Mr J. D. Mathews, Man-

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gahao, ahout five miles from Pahiatua.

gahao, about five miles from Pahiatua.

A' good landing was effeeted. He will

A good landing was effected. He will

Captain White is necompanied by

Captain White is accompanied by

Alrs Richmond, the lady xidot of the

Mrs Richmond, the lady pilot of the

sliortly after njne o'clock, witli a good

shortly after nine o'clock, with a good

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Presbyterian Church, Tutaenut.

Presbyterian Church, Tutaenui. —

in the building of the new church is £4OO.

in the building of the new church is £400.

Wanganui Building Society. —At a

Wanganui Building Society. — At a

Mr. Fox at Tutaenui. —This gentleman,

Mr. Fox at Tutaenui. — This gentleman,

Cobb’s Coach. —Twice within a fortnight

Cobb’s Coach. — Twice within a fortnight

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been long behind time —a very unusual oc-

been long behind time — a very unusual oc-

not make its appearance until yestei-day

not make its appearance until yesterday

pany.—The balance-sheet of this company

pany. — The balance-sheet of this company

a net profit of £243 8s Id, The freight and

a net profit of £243 8s 1d. The freight and

£3,876 5s 9d, and the interest onjhe money

£3,876 5s 9d, and the interest on the money

of the company lent out, was £95 13s lOd,

of the company lent out, was £95 13s 10d,

of £3,562 Os lOd and expenses of manage-

of £3,562 0s 10d and expenses of manage-

ment £166 Is 9d, which with the amount of

ment £166 1s 9d, which with the amount of

sage amount to £315 14s— a larger sum one

sage amount to £315 14s — a larger sum one

would think than it should be—and a debt

would think than it should be — and a debt

dend was £sol 5s ; on this occasion it is

dend was £551 5s ; on this occasion it is

£243 Bs, or less than half ; while the

£243 8s, or less than half ; while the

balance in April last was £1,716 11s Id

balance in April last was £1,716 11s 1d

against £1,409 3s Id, showing a deficiency

against £1,409 3s 1d, showing a deficiency

of £307 Bs. Receipt of the large amount of

of £307 8s. Receipt of the large amount of

I The Late Mr. Crosbie Ward—Thesub-

The Late Mr. Crosbie Ward — The sub-

: jectof a memorial to the late Mr Crosbie Ward

ject of a memorial to the late Mr Crosbie Ward

i this is a memorial in which newspaper

this is a memorial in which newspaper

Newmarket Yards —Among the archi-

Newmarket Yards — Among the archi-

for the “ woolly people.”

for the “woolly people.”

Prize Cup. —The Independent says that

Prize Cup. — The Independent says that

which, in accordance with a promise lie gave

which, in accordance with a promise he gave

Rural Affairs. —In these warm days

Rural Affairs. — In these warm days

price leaveslittleor no margin to the growers,

price leaves little or no margin to the growers,

thistles—these pests of the district—are

thistles — these pests of the district — are

two. three, or four hundred acres looks

two, three, or four hundred acres looks

fication of the old adage under new .circum-

fication of the old adage under new circum-

He that by the plough woulcPtimve

He that by the plough would thrive

a prize be given for the best kept and btst

a prize be given for the best kept and best

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7:48PM, 18 October 2025 Wayne Collins edited Narrow Escape

Wliile flying to Wellington early this

While flying to Wellington early this

pageant, Lieutenant Alleu, assistant j

pageant, Lieutenant Allen, assistant

ilistructor to the Hawke's Bay Aero

instructor to the Hawke's Bay Aero

Nortlr. had to make a i'orced landing

North. had to make a forced landing

at Tiratu, 011 the outskirts of Danne-

at Tiratu,on the outskirts of Danne-

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The 'plane left Hastings at 6.20. a.111.

The 'plane left Hastings at 6.20. a.m.

and had a bunipy flight against a head

and had a bumpy flight against a head

At ahout seven o'clock/ when over

At about seven o'clock when over

carburettor burst, and it beeame urg-

carburettor burst, and it became urg-

eutly uecessary to descend.

ently necessary to descend.

Lieut. Allen eircled round in search

Lieut. Allen circled round in search

ed in a paddoclc, 12 chains in length,

ed in a paddock, 12 chains in length,

The 'plane is being lirought to Dan-

The 'plane is being brought to Dan-

reniain liere to-day.

remain here to-day.

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Wounded in New Zealand. The Lon-

Wounded in New Zealand. — The Lon-

tion of tlie funeral ot Lieutenant David

tion of the funeral of Lieutenant David

The baud of the Highland Depot Battalion,

The band of the Highland Depot Battalion,

C. 8., Lieut.-Colonel Pitcairn and others.

C. B., Lieut.-Colonel Pitcairn and others.

—This lodge was consecrated last night in

— This lodge was consecrated last night in

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Price of Sheep. —There have been three

Price of Sheep. — There have been three

12s fid and 8s fid. And Mr Lewis on the

12s 6d and 8s 6d. And Mr Lewis on the

Taranaki. —From Taranaki we learn of

Taranaki. — From Taranaki we learn of

Herald says —We fear that the electors will

Herald says — We fear that the electors will

Boating.—A meeting was held in the Ex-

Boating. — A meeting was held in the Ex-

op Friday next in the same place to report

on Friday next in the same place to report

Dinner to Mr Fox at Rangitikei.—

Dinner to Mr Fox at Rangitikei. —

where he i 3 highly esteemed not more as a

where he is highly esteemed not more as a

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7:44PM, 18 October 2025 Wayne Collins edited PERSONAL

Mr E. Turfey. an ohl identity of the

Mr E. Turfey. an old identity of the

Whakarara distriet, in wiiicli he con-

Whakarara district, in which he con-

trolled ihe post oflice and siore, iiassetl

trolled the post office and store, passed

jilace 011 (Mmday afternoon at Waipawa,

place on Monday afternoon at Waipawa,

the Rer. J, Pigott condueting the ser-

the Rev. J, Pigott conducting the ser-

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vice and members of tlie- Oddfellows'

vice and members of the- Oddfellows'

!Mrs W. Riclimond, of Hastings, will

Mrs W. Richmond, of Hastings, will

attend ihe Wellington Aero Club's

attend the Wellington Aero Club's

papeant during the eoming week-end

pageant during the coming week-end

in oue of the Hawke's Bay Aero Club's

in one of the Hawke's Bay Aero Club's

of Christchurch, and Miss P. Beimett,

of Christchurch, and Miss P. Bennett,

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7:40PM, 18 October 2025 Wayne Collins edited FLYING "NO-HANDED"

make up lost time, tme committee had

make up lost time, the committee had

to be on tme grounds not later than 6

to be on the grounds not later than 6

a.m. In spite of tme early hour and

a.m. In spite of the early hour and

tme fact that it was a holiday and

the fact that it was a holiday and

After tfe committee had gone care-

After the committee had gone care-

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fully into tfe new features embodied

fully into the new features embodied

rected itself and resumed its flght on

rected itself and resumed its flight on

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Brunswick District. —We have much

Brunswick District. — We have much

under the Education Act of the Proviuce,

under the Education Act of the Province,

ol Mr John Bryce and Dr. Mussen.

of Mr John Bryce and Dr. Mussen.

The Governor. —His Excellency has not

The Governor. — His Excellency has not

kina. —The following cases were tried at

kina. — The following cases were tried at

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this Court on Tuesday :—Edward Lewis v.

this Court on Tuesday :— Edward Lewis v.

confessed ; the- same v. Aperahama £6,

confessed ; the same v. Aperahama £6,

Cricket Match. —A match—the first,

Cricket Match. — A match — the first,

properly speaking, that r has been played

properly speaking, that has been played

this season in Wanganui —is to take

this season in Wanganui — is to take

casion Much interest is naturally excited

casion. Much interest is naturally excited

ManaWatu. —A correspondent writes to a

Manawatu. — A correspondent writes to a

Wellington contemporai'y : —We are getting

Wellington contemporary :— We are getting

The North. —We have Auckland and

The North. — We have Auckland and

was nothingto report on thathead, beyond the

was nothing to report on that head, beyond the

sufficient t» stimulate and pay for the re-

sufficient to stimulate and pay for the re-

From Wellington.— By the s.s. Storm

From Wellington. — By the s.s. Storm

watu.—Mr Howard Kennard, who has

watu. — Mr Howard Kennard, who has

Highland .dress to Governor Hunia, by Mr

Highland dress to Governor Hunia, by Mr

Gold Prospecting. —On this subject,

Gold Prospecting. — On this subject,

says —Intelligence was received from Mr

says — Intelligence was received from Mr

Post writes —Mr Grove’s messenger brought

Post writes — Mr Grove’s messenger brought

success, and pleased with che prospects ob-

success, and pleased with the prospects ob-

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7:36PM, 18 October 2025 Wayne Collins edited FLYING "NO-HANDED"

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0n his present tour of the eountry

On his present tour of the country

in tlie Sinunonds Spartan two-seater

in the Simmonds Spartan two-seater

were there and had tbe "smudge" and

were there and had the "smudge" and

ties was tlien postponed until tbe next

ties was then postponed until the next

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morning, since rain was falling lieavily

morning, since rain was falling heavily

and evervone was very damp.

and everyone was very damp.

Since Capt. TTbite was desirous of

Since Capt. White was desirous of

leaving fortBlenheini as early as pos-

leaving for Blenheim as early as pos-

make up lost time, tlie committee had

make up lost time, tme committee had

to be on tbe grounds not later than 6

to be on tme grounds not later than 6

a.m. In spite of tlie early hour and

a.m. In spite of tme early hour and

tlie fact thnt it was a holiday and

tme fact that it was a holiday and

slnmbering late, tlie committee all ar-

slumbering late, the committee all ar-

rived 011 time, and after the engine

rived on time, and after the engine

had been sufficiently warmed tlie cler

had been sufficiently warmed the de-

monstration conunenced.

monstration commenced.

After tlie committee had gone care-

After tfe committee had gone care-

fully into tlie new ieatures embodied

fully into tfe new features embodied

111 the "Spartan," Messrs Franklyn,

in the "Spartan," Messrs Franklyn,

Browne, and Goodey tlien took a trip

Browne, and Goodey then took a trip

in turn and experienced tbe plane' s

in turn and experienced the plane' s

tbese fliglits, Capt. White, irt order to

these flights, Capt. White, in order to

demoiislrate tbe plane' s inherent sta-

demonstrate the plane' s inherent sta-

bility, removed bis hands from the

bility, removed his hands from the

tlie air in full view.

the air in full view.

pilot's hands were not 011 tlie "joy

pilot's hands were not on the "joy

stick," flew 011 steadily. During one

stick," flew on steadily. During one

(light the plane' s left wing dipped a

flight the plane' s left wing dipped a

Virginia Lake, hut the pilot made no

Virginia Lake, but the pilot made no

attempt to grasp the control eblumu

attempt to grasp the control column

visible in lu's passenger's face apd

visible in his passenger's face and

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7:28PM, 18 October 2025 Wayne Collins edited A FORCED LANDING

Further information to liand con-

Further information to hand con-

cerning the forcod landing made neai

cerning the forced landing made near

tlie 31atahoura Gorge. by Captain

the Matahoura Gorge, by Captain

White, in tlie Hawke's Bay Aero

White, in the Hawke's Bay Aero

Cluhs Spartan 'plaue on Wednesday,

Club's Spartan 'plane on Wednesday,

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fthows that Sir Andrew Russell was a

shows that Sir Andrew Russell was a

passengor in tho 'planc nt the tinie.

passenger in the 'plane at the time.

stormy weather oonditions were

stormy weather conditions were

countered with the result tliat Cap-

countered with the result that Cap-

The country was not hy any means

The country was not by any means

euitahle for this on account of its

suitable for this on account of its

somewhat hilly nature, but tlie pilot

somewhat hilly nature, but the pilot

flew rerv low and after ^ a Jen^tny

flew very low and after a lengthy

search, found a "possie" in one of 3tr

search, found a "possie" in one of Mr

Harrv Young's paddocks, just above

Harry Young's paddocks, just above

the Matalioura Gorge. Despite the

the Matahoura Gorge. Despite the

oonditions Captain White made quite

conditions Captain White made quite

borne bv car, but Captain Wbito re-

borne bv car, but Captain White re-

mained for some timo with his 'plane

mained for some time with his 'plane

in tlie hope of the weather clearing

in the hope of the weather clearing

sufficiently to enablo him to returu

sufficiently to enable him to return

with tlie 'iilane to Hastings.

with the 'plane to Hastings.

This, however, was not possihlo and

This, however, was not possible and

aiul protected where it landed.

and protected where it landed.

th rough by car to tlie sccno of tlie

through by car to the scene of the

The 'plane was not damnged in any

The 'plane was not damaged in any

way hy its forced landing and will be

way by its forced landing and will be

used hy Captain AYhite in his tour of

used by Captain White in his tour of

the Dominion. This was to liave com-

the Dominion. This was to have com-

menceil this morning, but on account

menced this morning, but on account

sarv to postpone the trip.

sary to postpone the trip.

Captain White hones to get awav to-

Captain White hopes to get away to-

morrow and all heing well will leave

morrow and all being well will leave

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7:24PM, 18 October 2025 Wayne Collins edited A FORCED LANDING

P0STP0NE3IENT OF D03HNI0N

P0STP0NEMENT OF DOMINION

7:22PM, 18 October 2025 Wayne Collins edited A FLYING TOUR

Mr McMaster, of the Canndian

Mr McMaster, of the Canadian

7:22PM, 18 October 2025 Wayne Collins edited A FLYING TOUR

Knight and Whippet Com))any, will be

Knight and Whippet Company, will be

7:22PM, 18 October 2025 Wayne Collins edited A FLYING TOUR

CAPTAIN WH1TJC TO MAKE ROUXD

CAPTAIN WHITE TO MAKE ROUND

LEAVING ON FRJDAY.

LEAVING ON FRIDAY.

Captain While, of tlie Hawke's Bay'

Captain White, of the Hawke's Bay'

Aero Club, leavcs on Eriday on a fly-

Aero Club, leaves on Friday on a fly-

ing tour which will ombrace tho lower

ing tour which will embrace the lower

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half of the North Eland and also the

half of the North Island and also the

Soutli Jsland. He will use the new

South Island. He will use the new

Sinimonds Sparian 'plane.

Simmonds Spartan 'plane.

The itiuerarv, subject to weatlier

The itinerary, subject to weather

Octobcr 2.3. — Leave Hastings, 3 n.m. ;

October 2.3. — Leave Hastings, 5 a.m. ;

arrive New PJymouth 8 a.m., leave 10

arrive New Plymouth 8 a.m., leave 10

October 26. — Leave Wellington 3

October 26. — Leave Wellington 5

a.m. ; arrive Blenheim 6 a.m.. leave

a.m. ; arrive Blenheim 6 a.m., leave

0 a.m.; arrive Christchurch 11.30 a.m;.

9 a.m.; arrive Christchurch 11.30 a.m;.

leave 3 p.m. ; arrive Dunedin 6 ]i.m.

leave 3 p.m. ; arrive Dunedin 6 p.m.

arrive Ohristchrucli 2 p.m., leave 3

arrive Christchurch 2 p.m., leave 3

arrive Masterton 10.13 a.m., leave 1.30

arrive Masterton 10.15 a.m., leave 1.30

p.m.; arrive Hastings 3.13 p.m.

p.m.; arrive Hastings 3.15 p.m.

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7:17PM, 18 October 2025 Wayne Collins edited Untitled

liibition will open to-morrow at 2.30

hibition will open to-morrow at 2.30

clisplay of pictures and various forms of

display of pictures and various forms of

craftwork, aud also juvenile competi-

craftwork, and also juvenile competi-

The endeavour s of the Gisborne -

The endeavours of the Gisborne -

tboritieS Empowering (Aviation En-

tborities Empowering (Aviation En-

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the local bodies of the PoVerty Bay

the local bodies of the Poverty Bay

disti-ict to purchase land for an aero-

district to purchase land for an aero-

bill has now pasSed both Houses and

bill has now passed both Houses and

in additiori to tlie power given the

in addition to the power given the

Gisborne Borough Couneil, Cook,

Gisborne Borough Council, Cook,

County Couneil, and Waikohu County

County Council, and Waikohu County

Couneil jointly to borrow up to £5000

Council jointly to borrow up to £5000

for tlie establishment of an airport for

for the establishment of an airport for

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6:54PM, 18 October 2025 Wayne Collins edited Untitled

loss. Deceased, who was a Freemasou

loss. Deceased, who was a Freemason

accorded a. Masonic funeral at ai-

accorded a Masonic funeral at Wai-

6:54PM, 18 October 2025 Wayne Collins edited Untitled

Bohrd office to-morrow evening there

Board office to-morrow evening there

wijl be a meeting to consider the

will be a meeting to consider the

formation of a golf oluh. Arrangements

formation of a golf club. Arrangements

ers, and the meeting will hegin at 7.30

ers, and the meeting will begin at 7.30

o'clock. i

o'clock.

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The Hawke's Bay Countv Council

The Hawke's Bay County Council

Maraekakaho road. Tlie ucav structure,

Maraekakaho road. The new structure,

tdiich is about half completed, is ex-

which is about half completed, is ex-

pected to be a big iraprovement on the

pected to be a big improvement on the

old narrow ivooden bridge.

old narrow wooden bridge.

drome at Longlands is a popular boh-

drome at Longlands is a popular holi--

dav spot for Hastings residents on

day spot for Hastings residents on

Sundays, and manv people motor out

Sundays, and many people motor out

to tlie grounds to see the 'planes m

to the grounds to see the 'planes in

action. The fascination of seemg the

action. The fascination of seeing the

machines perlorm is also drawmg

machines perform is also drawing

people from even further afiekl and

people from even further afield and

the ground vesterday to see the newly-

the ground yesterday to see the newly-

qualihed p'ilots stunt were severn!

qualified pilots stunt were several

people from Napier and a car loacl irom

people from Napier and a car load from

the Simmonds Spartan, was^under-

the Simmonds Spartan, was under-

coing overhaul and only the D.H.

going overhaul and only the D.H. Moth

rvas in action. Nevertheelss in fhis

was in action. Nevertheless in this

machine tlie pilots wbo gamed their

machine the pilots who gained their

Waipukurau, of Mr Henrv Duncumb

Waipukurau, of Mr Henry Duncumb

away. Tlie late Mr Price, who was

away. The late Mr Price, who was

born in Victoria, came to New Zea^

born in Victoria, came to New Zea-

ber of vears ago. Deceased Avas very

ber of years ago. Deceased was very

esteeme'd in the district, where he car-

esteemed in the district, where he car-

ried out manv important contract

ried out many important contract

works for local hodies, inchuhng the

works for local bodies, including the

laying in of the first sectibn of the

laying in of the first section of the

Waipukurau borougli draiuage scheme.

Waipukurau borough drainage scheme.

His Avord was ahvays his. bond. A

His word was always his bond. A

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6:44PM, 18 October 2025 Deez edited THE MOUSE THAT ROARED IN THE PACIFIC

oid leader of the Banabans,

old leader of the Banabans,

6:06PM, 18 October 2025 ALilley edited MARRIAGE. and marked it as complete

Walker — Franklin. — On the-24tk

Walker — Franklin. — On the 24th

October, at Sfr. John's Cfttfftb W'el-

October, at St. John's Church Wel-

lington r by the fitev; Raines Paterson,

lington, by the Rev. James Paterson,

Thomas, mlk^r, of Nelson, to Emily

Thomas Walker of Nelson, to Emily

Ad^f> lllird daughter of Sir W. Frank-

Ada, third daughter of Mr W. Frank-

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lin, of Epuni-street, Wellington. »

lin, of Epuni-street, Wellington.

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5:39PM, 18 October 2025 Huttite edited DEATH. and marked it as complete

TIROUAX.—At Gisborne. on March 4th,

GROGAN.—At Gisborne, on March 4th,

James Vincent, only .son of P. and A.

James Vincent, only son of P. and A.

Uiogan, aged 2 years and 4 months.

Grogan, aged 2 years and 4 months.

r:i.i

R.I.P.

5:23PM, 18 October 2025 Merryn edited HONIKIWI.

and Padd.v's lantern shone brightly to

and Paddy's lantern shone brightly to

5:20PM, 18 October 2025 Merryn edited HONIKIWI.

a large attendance, and a

May 25th, when a fine day and night ensured a large attendance, and a

enjoyable evening was spent.

most enjoyable evening was spent.

Th the absence of singers, Mr Forbes'

In the absence of singers, Mr Forbes'

graphaphonc was well appreciated.

graphaphone was well appreciated.

den, and by Master D. West._ __ The

den, and by Master D. West. The

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Kobe and Purhanton (accordion and

Kohe and Purhamon (accordion and

ever, is the sight of the timber 011 the

ever, is the sight of the timber on the

the main road to Otoro'nanga.

the main road to Otorohanga.

-.lost of the settlers have been busy

Most of the settlers have been busy

sowing -grass seed on the extensive

sowing grass seed on the extensive

. poses. It must have been a most

poses. It must have been a most

is a credit to all concerned, and all

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5:12PM, 18 October 2025 Merryn edited HONIKIWI.

The usual monthly social vA held

The usual monthly social was held

here on Saturday night. De|Be the

here on Saturday night. Despite the

unfavourable weather and we bad

unfavourable weather and the bad

Mr McLean, of Hawlce's Bay, has

Mr McLean, of Hawke's Bay, has

5:09PM, 18 October 2025 Merryn edited HONIKIWI.

and Euvahau. Miss Budden contrib-

was kept up with until 11 p.m. the music being furnished by Coe, Roke and Puruhau. Miss Budden contrib-

5:06PM, 18 October 2025 Merryn edited HONIKIWI.

(Own Correspondent) The October **** took place in the

(Own Correspondent) The October social took place in the

school on Saturday

school on Saturday night last. There was a fair attendance of and their friends, and a very enjoyable time was spent

A -cod deal of hush is being, felled j

A good deal of hush is being felled

in the district this year, and more land |

in the district this year, and more land

is making a fair show and crops look

is making a fair show and crops look well.

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When all the contracts zor road wor.*

When all the contracts for road work

are ilnished a very material improve-'

are finished a very material improve-

rner.t will have been made in the

rnent will have been made in the

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5:01PM, 18 October 2025 Deez edited THE MOUSE THAT ROARED IN THE PACIFIC and marked it as complete

were offered £BO,OOO “in

were offered £80,000 “in

consideration of the effects .

consideration of the effects

as “derisory” and the epi- ■

as “derisory” and the epi-

At this point Tebuke had j

At this point Tebuke had

one of his highly useful vi- i

one of his highly useful vi-

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him not to sign the docu- i

him not to sign the docu-

ment. He took the docu- 1

ment. He took the docu-

ment back home, where an- =

ment back home, where an-

other adviser, an Indian,

told him: “If you sign this, i

told him: “If you sign this,

you will throw away your ;

you will throw away your

From this point the is- i

From this point the is-

landers decided to trust no ;

landers decided to trust no

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5:00PM, 18 October 2025 Merryn edited HONIKIWI.

of November.vomber, the Saturday before

of November, the Saturday before

Kin~'s Birthday, when it is to be hoped

King's Birthday, when it is to be hoped

there will be a ]ro:ger attendance. .

there will be a larger attendance.

Mr Hows' sawmill is new in full

Mr Hows' sawmill is now in full

swine:, and should prove of great bene-

swing and should prove of great bene-

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fit to --euk-r?, enabling them',as it will

fit to settlers, enabling them, as it will

to free building material without having

to get building material without having

to or.rt it all the way from Otorohanga. i

to cart it all the way from Otorohanga.

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5:00PM, 18 October 2025 aeninness edited Page 3 Advertisements Column 5

TEACHER OF 1 MUSIC, PIANO

TEACHER OF MUSIC, PIANO

PI PILS FOR FRENCH, GERMAN,

PUPILS FOR FRENCH, GERMAN,

CATIN, AND GREEK.

LATIN, AND GREEK.

For terms, etc., apply to 73, Wanpon-

For terms, etc., apply to 73, Waripori-

itreet, W.S. *

Street, W.S.

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MR. 7. G. TURNER, M.1.U.M.,

MR. F. G. TURNER, M.I.U.M.,

■vith pupil. ;

with pupil. ;

it charge for practice at home.

of charge for practice at home.

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4:59PM, 18 October 2025 Merryn edited HONIKIWI.

(Own Corr;?vendor.;.';.

(Own Correspondent) The October **** took place in the

school ci: c-aturday riyv- ban., 'i '■-'■■'■ •

school on Saturday

and Euvahau. Mis- Sudden contrib-

and Euvahau. Miss Budden contrib-

Wide" : ?lie- A. I'vvden sang'Juanvta';

Wife" A. Budden sang 'Juanita';

too Maori elvk'viVi a song in Maori and

the Maori children a song in Maori and

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next Loci:.: is to take place on the 7th

next social is to take place on the 7th

of Iv.vomber, the Saturday before

of November.vomber, the Saturday before

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4:58PM, 18 October 2025 aeninness edited Page 3 Advertisements Column 5

LtX 66, Willis-st.' 'Phone 1800. Sepa-

66, Willis-st.' 'Phone 1800. Sepa-

rate classes for ladies,, girls, and_ boys.

rate classes for ladies, girls, and boys.

Special class for study of Dramatio Art.

Special class for study of Dramatic Art.

,us on application. Mrs. Culford Bell

us on application. Mrs. Culford Bell

lolds classes at 101, Apu-crescent, Lyall

holds classes at 101, Apu-crescent, Lyall

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Bay. . '.■■.,■•

Bay.

3LOCUTION AND DRAMATIC. ART.

ELOCUTION AND DRAMATIC ART.

jlflSS ' FLORENCE R. GEORGE re-

MlSS ' FLORENCE R. GEORGE re-

"■■•. 6umes Teaching on 9th February.

sumes Teaching on 9th February.

jr George and George, Hataitai.

or George and George, Hataitai.

HI MULLER

H. MULLER

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4:57PM, 18 October 2025 aeninness edited Page 3 Advertisements Column 5

Madamo's system is identical with

Madame's system is identical with

;hat of the noted Singers. Speakers, and

that of the noted Singers, Speakers, and

Actora of thq day.

Actors of the day.

;ite Shortt's). 'Phone 4167. •■

site Shortt's). 'Phone 4167.

CD. MACKINTOSH,

C. D. MACKINTOSH,

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• No. 26, KENT-TERRACE,

No. 36, KENT-TERRACE,

. Teacher of the

Teacher of the

klso Violin, Flute, Clarinet, Oboe, and

Also Violin, Flute, Clarinet, Oboe, and

Resumes FRIDAY, Ist FEBRUARY,

Resumes FRIDAY, 1st FEBRUARY,

-l/fISS N. A. GILES Resumes Teach-

MISS N. A. GILES Resumes Teach-

ltJL ing 4th February.

ing 4th February.

3ence, Stonar, corner Rimu-road, Kel-

dence, Stonar, corner Rimu-road, Kel-

Durn.

burn.

~ SINGING.

SINGING.

WT OOB.N W A L L,

K CORN W A L L,

"■•OLD ITALIAN METHOD,

OLD ITALIAN METHOD,

a taught by the great Milan Master—

As taught by the great Milan Master—

Signor Morotti.

Signor Moretti.

Opp. Evening Post. !

Opp. Evening Post.

SJIGNOR A. P. TRUDA, School of

SIGNOR A. P. TRUDA, School of

3 Music and Artistis Flute Playing.

Music and Artistic Flute Playing.

idvanced Flute-playing.

advanced Flute-playing.

HARCH. ■''..•

MARCH.

STUDIO-220, LAMBTON-QUAY.

STUDIO-220, LAMBTON QUAY.

VJISS PHOEBE PARSONS, A.R.C.M.,

MSS PHOEBE PARSONS, A.R.C.M.,

WiJJ

Will

1/fR. CULFORD BELL, Trevor Studios,

MR. CULFORD BELL, Trevor Studios,

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4:56PM, 18 October 2025 Deez edited THE MOUSE THAT ROARED IN THE PACIFIC

: iquidating her colonies.

liquidating her colonies.

they cal! for “an act of

they call for “an act of

4:51PM, 18 October 2025 Merryn edited HONIKIWI. and marked it as complete

—. o

— o

There is some talk of- the veteran

There is some talk of the veteran

The machinery having been set tip

The machinery having been set up

4:27PM, 18 October 2025 Deez edited A Tale of the Pacific Isles. and marked it as complete

and which are now nwde public : —

and which are now nwde public :—

' From the British Eesident dated

From the British Resident dated

a few months ago of the am

a few months ago of the arri-

W. Lawrence has. kindly let me have

W. Lawrence has kindly let me have

the* translation herewith.

the translation herewith.

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Taupc's case seems to me interest-

Taupe's case seems to me interest-

cpunt of this quarrel, in which oppo-

count of this quarrel, in which oppo-

children) — namely Taupe and his

children)—namely Taupe and his

was this : Jese was staying at

was this: Jese was staying at

His fine was §50, and to be expelled

His fine was $50, and to be expelled

go away to sea, but to v, T ait until the

go away to sea, but to wait until the

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4:20PM, 18 October 2025 aeninness edited MUSIC EXAMINATIONS

Ives, .Evelyn F. (Miss E. Dawson).

Ives, Evelyn F. (Miss E. Dawson).

Johnston. Helen Al. (St. Mary s Convent).

Johnston. Helen M. (St. Mary's Convent).

4:19PM, 18 October 2025 aeninness edited MUSIC EXAMINATIONS

Koval Academy aud Royal College of

Royal Academy and Royal College of

Beaumont, Horace (Mr. L. F. IVatkins).

Beaumont, Horace (Mr. L. F. Watkins).

Black, Lorna W. (Miss B. C. Moncrtcil).

Black, Lorna W. (Miss B. C. Moncrieff).

Craig Jane C. (Mrs. A. 11. Fredrick).

Craig Jane C. (Mrs. A. H. Fredrick).

Dunbar Sloan, Betty (St. Jlary’s Convent).

Dunbar Sloan, Betty (St. Mary’s Convent).

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Gieseit, Judith Y. (Miss B. G. G. Harte).

Giesein, Judith Y. (Miss B. G. G. Harte).

Jlunro, Eleanor (St. .Mary’s Convent).

Munro, Eleanor (St. Mary’s Convent).

Tolan, Mavis (St. Alary’s Convent).

Tolan, Mavis (St. Mary’s Convent).

Rudiments of Jlusic.

Rudiments of Music.

Aarons, Anita (St. Stary’s Convent).

Aarons, Anita (St. Mary’s Convent).

Astrldge. I’hyllis (Miss D. Green sh).

Astrldge. Phyllis (Miss D. Greenish).

Banks, Joyce (Sirs. E. Stackay).

Banks, Joyce (Mrs. E. Mackay).

Bladin, Dorothy I. (.Miss Hoare).

Bladin, Dorothy I. (Miss Hoare).

Brooker. Marjorie E. (Miss Hart).

Brooker, Marjorie E. (Miss Hart).

Cairns, David (Sliss B. G; G. Harte).

Cairns, David (Miss B. G. G. Harte).

Cashman, Nancy (Miss B. C. Moncncff .

Cashman, Nancy (Miss B. C. Moncrieff .

Clayton. Grace E. (St. Mary s Convent).

Clayton, Grace E. (St. Mary s Convent).

Cocksedge. Agnes M. (Miss L- p ee f e L

Cocksedge. Agnes M. (Miss L- Beere)

Connor, Ena 11. (Mrs. K. Mackay).

Connor, Ena H. (Mrs. E. Mackay).

Cresswell. Miriam B. (Miss V. Boeslcj).

Cresswell. Miriam B. (Miss V. Boesley).

Gaudin, Grace A. (Miss B. C. Moncncff).

Gaudin, Grace A. (Miss B. C. Moncrieff).

Haines. Roy 11. J. (Airs. 11. Muller).

Haines. Roy H. J. (Mrs. H. Muller).

Hooper. Alaurice G. (Airs. H. Muller).

Hooper. Maurice G. (Mrs. H. Muller).

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4:16PM, 18 October 2025 Deez edited Islanders Want Bigger Phosphate Share

Oeean Island was occupied

Ocean Island was occupied

4:15PM, 18 October 2025 Deez edited Islanders Want Bigger Phosphate Share

Brltairi offered last year to

Britain offered last year to

4:09PM, 18 October 2025 Deez edited Islanders Want Bigger Phosphate Share

last vear.

last year.

4:07PM, 18 October 2025 Deez edited Islanders Want Bigger Phosphate Share

But th- principal aim of

But the principal aim of

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