Te Ariki Tavare.
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Old Chief’s Death.
From Our Own Correspondent.
Rarotonga May 22.
THE death has occurred of a respected local native chief, Te Ariki Tavare, a Mataipo, of the Takitumu tribe of Rarotonga.
Te Ariki Tavare had reached the ripe age of 70 years when he was gathered to his ancient fathers at Avarua on May 1, after a short illness.
The late chief is perhaps better known as the consort of Makea Karika Vaine, who resides at Rarotonga.
The funeral took place at Nikao and was conducted by the London Mis sioned the Rev. Mr. Bond-James and his chief native assistant, Vaike.
Amongst those present at the grave side were; His Honor, Judge Ayson (Resident Commissioner), Dr. Ellison (Chief Medical Officer—Cook Group), Mr. S. Savage (Registrar), and several other Administrative officials.
Of late years, the esteemed chief was often to be seen about the village at Avarua. He led a quiet, unobtrusive life, and retained a faithful adherence to the native custom of dress—the Pareu.