Te Wananga-continued.

Tomoana, the proprietor of this newspaper, at the printing-office of Te Wananga, at Pakowhai, Napier.)

The place of publication was soon changed to Napier. There were five yearly vols. (pukapuka), extending from the 4th August, 1874, to the 21st December, 1878, but consecutive pagination ran through all, p. 664 being the last, when there appears a notification that the paper will shortly be enlarged and improved. There was, however, no further publication. Much of the matter has an English translation.

This paper is of an interesting character, containing native news of all kinds, numerous letters, reports of native meetings, discussions in Parliament on land and other special subjects, and excellent articles. It opposed the Waka Maori, the Goverament or Sir Donald McLean's organ.

1882.

Te Korimako. | He nupepa whakaatu i nga rongo o te ao katoa, nga tikanga o te Whakapono me era atu mea. | Nama 1. Akarana, Mache, 1882. Те utu, 3d. [The Bell-bird: a newspaper giving the news of the whole world, the reasons for belief, and other things.]

Sm. 4to. Pp. 4, sometimes 8 or 12, with an occasional supplement (apiti) and illustrations. Three columns. In Maori; no translations. Imprint: "He mea ta e Henare Perete [Henry Brett] mo te Rangatira o tenei nupepa i Winamu-tirete, Akarana, i te 17 o nga ra o Aperiri, 1882."

A monthly periodical, containing interesting little paragraphs, letters, important leaders, essays, poetry, and general news. It was founded by Mr. W. P. Snow, a pious and benevolent American gentleman of means, who died of fever in March, 1883, in the Red Sea, whilst on his passage to England. Mr. C. O. Davis was editor and manager.

The first number appeared in March, 1882; the last (probably No. 75) on the 16th May, 1888.

1892.

Te Paki o Matariki. | Ko te mana motuhake o Te Kingitanga o Aotearoa. No. 5.] Te Kauhanganui, Maungakawa, Hune 20th, 1892. [Wh. 23. [The Girdle of the Pleiades. The independent power of the Kingdom of New Zealand.]

Long fep. fol. Pp. 4. No imprint. Oddly printed and translated.

Later numbers were embellished with an extraordinary illustration, on the title-page, of two Maori gods supporting a piece of circular carving, on which rests a distorted human figure on whose head is a cross thrust into a heart, the stars of the Pleiades looking down on the whole-doubtless intended as an analogue of our own Royal Arms.

The paper was the official organ of King Tawhiao; was printed at Cambridge on various-sized paper and issue very irregularly from some time in 1891 to October, 1902. In it are published reports of native meetings, discussions with the Government, Tawhiao's addresses to his council, his laws, Gazette notices, and other similar curious matter.

1898.

He Kupu Whakamarama. | Nelson: Bond, Finney, and Co., printers.

Sm. 4to. Pp. 2. No. 1, March, 1898.

Edited by the Rev. F. A. Bennett.

No. 11 appeared with a zinc-block illustration on the outside pagea Maori whare with native family-and an altered title: "Pipi-wharauroa |

He Kupu Whakamarama-continued.

He Kupu Whakamarama" [Cuckoo: a word of enlightenment]. No. 16 (Nelson, June, 1899) contained pp. 10, and had a supplement of pp. 2, printed by H. W. Williams, Te Rau press, Gisborne. From No. 18 the paper was wholly printed at the Te Rau press, and the editorship passed to Mr. R. T. M. Kohere, a native, doubtless with the supervision of the Rev. Herbert W. Williams, principal of the Maori Training College. No. 27 ("Te Pipiwharauroa," &c.) discarded the illustration.

The publication, which has now (May, 1909) reached its 134th number, is issued monthly, aims at being a newspaper with religious and other improving articles, is occasionally illustrated with portraits of eminent persons, and is conducted by Anglicans.

Te Pipiwharauroa. (Vide the preceding, "He Kupu Whakamarama.")

The Jubilee. | Maori Newspaper. | No. 1, Vol. 1. | Te Tiupiri. | January 4, 1898. Whanganui. Hanuare 4, 1898.

4to. Pp. 8. Double columns. In coloured-paper wrapper, with the above title, a photograph of Queen Victoria, and advertisements. Imprint: He mea perehi na Teoni D. Kuini, ki tona Tari ta pepa i Ritiwe Tiriti o Whanganui, Niu Tireni. Printed by John D. Quin at his registered printing works, Ridgway Street, Whanganui, N.Z."

Issued at first weekly, then fortnightly, and then at irregular intervals. Subscription, 12s. 6d. per annum. The last was No. 80, Vol. iii, 19th July,

1900.

A memento of the Queen's jubilee. An excellent and loyal paper, with varied information, conducted by a Maori committee in the interests of the native race. Contains some legendary history. Written chiefly in Maori. Ceased publication from non-payment of subscriptions and lack of support. In a list of defunct Maori papers the names are given of Te Hioi (The Ground-lark), Te Kotohitanga, and Te Huia tangata Kotahi.

Long fep. fol. Pp. 4, sometimes 8. Triple columns. In Maori. On the first page, below the title, is an illustration of the mythical hill or islet of Hikurangi, surrounded by the canoes of those escaping from the deluge of Ruatapu. Imprint: "Printed and published by T. Renata, under the authority of H. T. Mahupuku, at his registered office, Main Street, Greytown North, Wairarapa." Issued fortnightly, the first number appearing in 1898.

On 7th November, 1904, it appeared in 4to, with paper wrapper, on which was the additional title of "and Maori Record; a Journal devoted to the Advancement of the Maori People. Wellington, N.Z.: ¦ Printed for the proprietors by Blundell Bros. Ltd., at the Evening Post' general printing office."

Vol. 1, No. 1. Pp. 8, 8. First half in Maori, second half in English. In this the co-editor with Renata was Mr. Robert Studholme Thompson, of Normanby, an interpreter, and warm friend of the Maori. The new arrangement not proving satisfactory, the paper reverted to its original title, with the addition on the wrapper of Huihuia mai o koutou whakaaro | ki runga i to tatau Maunga Tapu | te oha a te hunga kua wehe | [Bring your thoughts together on this sacred mountain as a tribute to those who have departed from us]. Greytown North, Wairarapa, N.Z. Printed and published for the proprietors by T. Renata, at their registered printing office." 4to. Pp. 8. Issued weekly nominally. Triple columns. In Maori. Apparently it ceased publication with No. 33, "o te tau tuaono" [vol. 8], 11th September, 1906.

In July, 1905, Mr. R. S. Thompson issued the first number of his monthly paper, entitled The Maori Record a Journal devoted to the Advancement of the Maori People. Normanby, N.Z.: Printed for the proprietor by W. A. Parkinson, at the Hawera Star' general printing office. 1905."

Te-Puke-ki-Hikurangi-continued

4to, in paper wrapper with print of tatued Maori head adorned with feathers. Pp. 8. Triple columns. In English. The last number (24) in June, 1907. Its contents were of a philanthropic and high-class character, vindicating native rights, and dealing with the history, ethnology, &c., of the Polynesian

race.

Wairarapa Matuhi Press | Matuhi.

Sm. 4to. Generally pp. 10.

1903.

A small weekly Maori paper, issued by Arapata Weepu (Albert Webb), of Queen Street, Mahitaone (Masterton). Commenced about September, 1903. Hepetema 27, 1905, completes Vol. ii (No. 104).

Contains general news.

1905.

The Maori Record. (Vide, above, "Te-Puke-ki-Hikurangi.")

ALMANACS.
1840.

He Maramatakahaere : | ara, | he pukapuka | Hei wakakite i nga Ra Tapu, i nga Ra Hakari, i nga Ra e kowiti ai e hua ai te Marama, i nga | aha noa atu, mo nga ra katoa nei o te tau | 1841, o to tatou Ariki o Ihu Karaiti. | "A, mea ana te Atua Kenehi 1, 14. "I te wenua hoki e Kenehi, 8, 22. | No Paihia | he mea ta i te perehi o

toe ana

8vo. Pp. 16.

Verses of Scripture interspersed.

(The moon or month as it goes along (= the calendar), or book showing the Sundays, festivals, changes of the moon, many other things, and all the days of the year of our Lord Jesus Christ 1841.)

The first almanac printed in New Zealand. Was yearly printed, with some variations, until 1845. Numerous others have since been issued from various places under the title Maramataka" (the changes of the moon). Amongst these the one of most undoubted and perhaps unique interest is "Ko te Hikurangi | Tainui Marama Whiti, | 1891. He mea tango mai no ta te Maori whakahaerenga i nga ra o te tau. | E Hoani Nahi, Omahu, Hauraki. Printed at the Advertiser Office, Albert Street, Thames." 8vo. Pp. 35 (n.p.). (The Hikurangi Tainui [Calendar] of the moon's appearances. Something taken from the Macri observations of the days of the year.) Written by an old tohunga, it gives ancient tradition connected with the Tainui migration, the native names of the months and the days of the month, observations on the various changes and appearances of the moon, and the omens drawn therefrom, minutely specifying the auspicious and inauspicious days for various pursuits.

VARIA.

[There are many papers, such as Proclamations, notices, and other documents (some of historical importance, others of a fugitive or temporary character, but all interesting), which are difficult of full record. Some of the chief of these are here noted.]

1813.

A Circular describing the formation of an institution to be called "The New South Wales Society for affording Protection to the Natives of the South Sea Islands, and promoting their Civilization."

Fep. fol. Pp. 3. Dated Sydney, 20th December, 1813.

Fifteen resolutions. Promoted by the Rev. Samuel Marsden, who had taken a keen interest in the subject.

1814.

Government and General Orders. | Government House, Sydney, New South Wales, 9th November, 1814. | Civil Department.

Fep. fol. P. 1. Printed on parchment. Signed by command of His Excellency the Governor (Macquarie), John Thomas Campbell, Secretary. No imprint.

Provides for the vigorous punishment of those traders who offer insult or injury to the natives of New Zealand. Mr. Thomas Kendall, and the chiefs Dewaterra (Ruatara), Shungie (Hongi), and Korra Korra (Korokoro) have authority in the matter.

New South Wales. | Proclamation.

1824.

Roy. 4to. P. 1. Signed by H.E. Sir Thomas Brisbane and F. Goulburn, Colonial Secretary. Imprint: "R. Howe, Government Printer."

The Proclamation states that outrages and crimes committed in New Zealand or other islands in the Indian or Pacific Ocean shall be punished.

1831.

Government Order. | Colonial Secretary's Office, Sydney, April 16, 1831.

Fep. fol. P. 1. By His Excellency's command, Alexander McLeay. The order states that steps are to be taken to prevent the inhuman and disgusting traffic in human heads at New Zealand. His Excellency (Sir Ralph Darling) trusts that those possessing human heads recently brought from New Zealand by the schooner "Prince of Denmark" will immediately deliver them up to be restored to the relatives of the deceased parties to whom those heads belonged.