EXECUTION OF HIROKI.
[by telegraph.—m Ess association.]
New Plymouth, June S. Hikoki, for the murder of McLean at Moonatiaki, was executed in New Plymouth Gaol this morning at 8 o'elock. Last night tho prisoner enjoyed a quiet, natural f'eep, but on waking this morning, the recollection of the solemn proceedings distressed him, and lie wept somewhat freely. He, however, recovered his composure shortly afterwards, and a cheerful disposition. Archdeacon Govett attended, and was engaged for some time in administering spiritual consolation to the condemned man, previous to his being taken to the gaolers. The scaffolding was erected m the norm. | east corner of the prison in front or the cells where To Whiti and Tohu were confinSl!ortly after S o'clock the prisoner was brought out from his cell, awl Phoned m the usual manner. lie ascended -the sc iffold with a firm step, and, although his countenance was pallid, he betrayed no other si<ms of emotion. Ho stepped forward to tho 'spst indicated by the executioner, and stood firmly. The drop having been adjusted, and the cap put on, tho last words of the burial service had scarcely been spoken when the drop fell, and Hirckl disappeared out of sight. Death was instantaneous, as scarcely a muscle was mc-Tea.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume XIX, Issue 6423, 19 June 1882, Page 3
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