THE FUNERAL.
A special train left Balolutha at 11.15 with about 200 persons, and joined fhe special from Dnnedin, Milton and other stations. About 500 people were present from Kaitangata and surrounding district, Shortly after noon, sixteen bodies were removed from the Bridge Hotel to the graveyard in eight drays. From the drays, to the graves they were carried shoulder high.. The drays then returned for the other 12 bodies, and after arrival the whole funeral service commenced. The religions of the deceased were Presbyterians, 13 ; Church of England, 11 ; Roman Catholic, 4. It had been arranged previously that the Revd. W. Ronaldson of Tokomairiro should first conduct a combined service, Presbyterian and English, to be followed by the Roman Catholic service by Father Larkins. Farther Larkins made this arrangement, but when the bodies arrived, he broke it. and proceeded with his service first. This breach of faith gave some offence and annoyance.
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Poverty Bay Herald, Volume VI, Issue 636, 26 February 1879, Page 2
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153THE FUNERAL. Poverty Bay Herald, Volume VI, Issue 636, 26 February 1879, Page 2
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