THE MURDER OF CONSTABLE McLEOD.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXVII, Issue 8326, 5 August 1890, Page 5

THE MURDER OF CONSTABLE McLEOD.

[BY TELEGRAPH.—OWN CORRESPONDENT.] Dargavillk, Monday. On Sunday evening a memorial service wag J hold in the Wesleyan Chapel, Mangawhare, in memory of the late Constable McLeod. Notwithstanding the very stormy state of tho weather, the chapel was crowded. Tho brethren of Lodgo St. George met in tho ante-room of the lodge, dressed in black, with white gloves and ties, each carrying a piece of acacia, but not wearing regalia. They then proceeded to the chapel, whero seats had been reserved for them. The Rev. T. F.Jones conducted tho service in a very impressive manner. He took for his text Hot. xiv. 13—"And 1 heard a voice from Heaven saying unto me, Write : blessed are tho dead which die in the Lord." Mr. Jones mentioned that the deceased had been one of his most valued helpers. Ho was ready for any social or religious work. He was a genuine man, and a manly Christian. He would be greatly missed as a member of the Church Committee, and as one of the most enthusiastic members of the Mutual Improvement Association. Tho preacher said that he had learned to lovo him as a valued brother. A special appeal wss then made to the young men to till up the place made vacant by death. Prayer was offered for tho bereaved widow and the ta.herless children. The hymns selected were all appropriate for the occasion, and had been special favourites of deceased. During tho collection the choir and congregation sang "In the Sweet By-and-bye" sitting, which was very effectively rendered. After tho blessing the largo con gregation dispersed to the strains of "The Head March" in "Saul."

The prisoner Funcke's condition is much improved. Tho shots have nearly all been extracted from the wounds. Ho has been removed from the Courthouse where he was lying into the lock-up, and is being closely watched, a constable sleeping with him at night and another alongside in tho Courthouse, to which the lock-up is attached. Tho magisterial inquiry takes place tomorrow morning. Captain Rawson, of thes.s. Minnie Casey, lias been pubpivnaed by telegram to appear as a witness for the prosecution. The accused will in all probability bo committed to the Supremo Court, and be brought down by Detective Hughes to Mount Eden Gaol to await trial.