Te Pipiwharauroa 148

Te Pipiwharauroa 148

No. 148

1910/08

(Maori Version at NZETC.)

[1] Te Pipiwharauroa, He Kupu Whakamarama, Number 148, Gisborne, August 1910

‘As clouds deck the heavens, so feathers enable the bird to fly.’ [cf. Nga Pepeha 352 but also He Konae Aronui p.13]

THE SPEECH OF THE BISHOP OF WAIAPU TO THE HUI OF THE MAORI CHURCH.

My brothers, clergy and lay representatives: This occasion gives me great joy – my first time as President of the Hui of the Maori Church. For many years I have thought much about the Maori People and have desired the best for you. I praise God for the efforts of the first missionaries who came here to turn your ancestors from darkness to light, from the power of Satan to God. It is wonderful that the people so quickly listened to the Gospel when it was proclaimed in this country.

Te Pipiwharauroa 121

Te Pipiwharauroa 121

No. 121

1908/04

(Maori Version at NZETC.)

[1] Te Pipiwharauroa, He Kupu Whakamarama, Number 121, Gisborne, April 1908.

‘As clouds deck the heavens, so feathers enable the bird to fly.’ [cf. Nga Pepeha 352]

ALCOHOL

When the Editor of Te Pipiwharauroa asked my to share my thoughts on the consumption of alcohol by people, I agreed, However I did not want to pick a quarrel with or oppose the thoughts of anyone about this drink. There are two sides to every issue. The two sides in contention in this matter are those who condemn and those who approve. At this time I have no desire to quarrel with either side over this matter. So the supporters of those sides should understand that my words do not apply to one side or the other.