Maori Authorities.

Hon. Sir Apirana Ngata, of Waiomatatini, Waiapu, E.C.

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Rt. Rev. F. A. Bennett, Bishop of Aotearoa, Hastings, H.B.

Rev. Hemi Pititi Huata, of Ramoto, Frasertown, Wai-roa, H.B.

William Cooper, of Hokianga, Bay of Islands.

E. L. Kehoe, of Greymouth.

Rongo-whakaata Halbert, of Gisborne, P.B.

Henare Ruru, of Te Karaka, P.B.

Nutana Te Kawe, of Frasertown, Wai-roa, H.B.

Tiaki Karaitiana, of Te Wai-roa, H.B.

Angiangi Te Hau, of Te Maahia, H.B.

Te Roera Tareha, of Wai-o-Hiki, Taradale, H.B.

Waimarama Hawaikirangi, of Pakipaki, Hastings, H.B.

Paraire H. Tomoana, of Waipatu, Hastings, H.B.

Tuiri Tareha, of Wai-o-Hiki, Taradale, H.B.

Pitiera Te Wainohu, of Mohaka, Te Wai-roa, H.B.

Taare Mete, of Tahaenui, Nuhaka, H.B.

Te Kooti Henare, of Whakaki, Te Wai-roa, H.B.

Peta Hema, of Te Waiau, Frasertown, Te Wai-roa, H.B.

And many others of the old Maoris who have passed away, and come in contact with the writer during his lifetime.