MAUKU.
Wr. carried to the grave in our church crinetcry, on Thursday," the remains <if one of t'le few survivors who h;ul a vivid personal recollection nf Kuglaml's great Nelson at the battle of Trafalgar, in which engagement he took part. Jieiug in the navy from early life, in ISL3 he assist..it , in the taking of Quebec in the 11..M.5. Hubris. He was also at the taking of the French frigate For his great aye (53), lie was wonderfully active in body and mind, almost to the last cultivating his garden. He delighted to tell of the exploits of his young days, though boasting never formed a part of his recital. He has gone to his grave, honored and respected, the funeral service being performed very impressively by the liev. Mr. Otw.iv," ami attended by many of his frienda and" neigh-bour-.—[Correspondent.]
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New Zealand Herald, Volume XII, Issue 4217, 20 May 1875, Page 3
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