MANAIA.

Hawera Star, Volume XLVIII, 5 September 1924, Page 10

MANAIA.

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

LATE MR J. D. MITCHELL. One of the largest and most representative funerals was held at Manaia on Wednesday afternoon, when ' the mortal remains of the late Mr J. D. Mitchell were laid to rest in ~ the Manaia Cemetery. Visitors and old friends of the deceased were present p ™ parts of Taranaki and outside or iaranaki, who came long distances to snow their last respect to an old friend and a popular citizen. There were in the cortege just on 50 cars, the funeral left his late residence at 4 P- m -> the Manaia Municipal Brass Band, under Conductor Cosgrove, plaving Handel’s “Dead March in Saul” to the cemetery. The late Mr Mitchell was a good supporter of the band. lhe pall-bearers were old identities of the Riains or their descendents who were residents of Manaia over 43 years ago when the deceased came to settle ln iwu anala The following were the palkbearers: Messrs A. Alexander, Sid. Mcßae, G. Glenn, Jos. McCarty, R. McLean, aiid. E. Long. Wreaths' were sent from all parts of the district, lhe _burial service was conducted by the Rev. J. D. Smith, and at the conclusion of the service at the grave the mI 1 ” P T{ ed 3 the hymn “Abide with f le \ n ~” e , deepest sympathy is extended to the family by the citizens of Manaia and. district in their sad bereavement.