NUHAKA NEWS

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LXII, Issue 18858, 8 November 1935, Page 11

NUHAKA NEWS

FUNEIiAIi OF MR. N. HOVI) (Herald Covrespondnnt.) 'the largest funeral yet- known in Wairoa took place on Wednesday, when the mortal remains of the late Mr. Nigel Hoyd were laid to rest in the Wairoa cemetery. A short service was conducted at the iate residence of the deceased iit Nuhaka. The Kev. 11. Hague, Pulolino, olliciatcil, after which the cortege was conveyed to Wairoa with its' retinue of 47 cars" following. A brief halt, was made, at, Whakaki, when the pupil? Ol that school laid a wreath on the casket. Along the whoie 20-milo route to Wairoa settlers could bo' seen standing bareheaded at the roadside, a gesture never known ljefore. On arriving at the cemetery, approximately 150 cars' were following the hearse. An impressive service was conducted at the graveside by the Rev. 11. Hague, after which the ritual of the Ancient Order of Druids was read by Bro. !•:. Ashburn. A.D., the late Mr. Boyd being a member of that lodge. The casket was lowered to its last resting place by Messrs. G. Boyd, R. Boyd, D. Boyd, A. Beckett, T. Hall and R-. Steed. jun., after which the many members of the Druids' Lodge tiled past, The large number of beautiful floral tributes, conveyed by special cars, was a striking tribute to one who not only was widely known but was loved and respected by both pakeha and Maori alike.