FUNERAL OF THE LATE J. T. DAVIS.

Taranaki Herald, Volume XL, Issue 9192, 21 September 1891, Page 2

FUNERAL OF THE LATE J. T. DAVIS.

Evidence of the esteem and respect with which the late Mr J. T. Davis was held in the community was amply given on Sunday when so many friends followed his mortal remains to the grave. About 1 o'clock the fire bolls throughout the town were tolled out of respect for the deceased, who was for many years Inspector of the Fire Brigade. The cortege, which was one of the longest ever seen here, gradually began to form at 1.30, and at about 2 p.m. it started. The Band preceded the hearse, and played the Dead March at intervals on the way to the cemetery. Immediately following the hearse were the members of the Fire Brigade, under Captain Maher, then came members of the Order of Foresters of which deceased was a prominent member, marshalled by P.D.C.R. King ; then members of kindred lodges, finally relatives and a long line of friends on foot, driving, and riding. In the line were the most prominent members of the Jockey Club, of which body the deceased gentleman was a steward. Members of the Fire Brigade and Forestere acted as pall bearers. At the grave the Rev. P. W. Fairclough performed the funeral rites ; and D.C.R. Kivell read the Foresters' service. The Band played the dirge " Garland of Flowers' over the grave. On returning from the cemetery the Band played two marches.

EXPORTS FROM BREAKWATER. The following are the exports from the breakwater for the four weeks , ended September 12 :— Butter, 58,7271bs ; flax, 480 tons ; fungus, 67 bales ; wool, 6 bales; leather, 4 bales ; sheepskins, 13 bundles ; eggs, 14 cases; cheese, 33 cases; potatoes, 544 sacks ; grass seed, 450 sacks ; sharps, 30 sacks ; bran, 70 sacks ; grass plants, 6 sacks ; plants, 2 cases ; bacon, 10 cases ; jam, 1 case ; tallow, 12 casks ; honey, 1 cask ; lead, 2 tons ; cheese, 45 boxes ; cattle, 334 ; sheep, 196 ; horses, 2 ; pigs, 40 ; hides, 829 ; iron, 16 tons ; sundries, 13 tons 4 feet.— Total, ,555 tons 1 foot. The imports for the same period amounted to 987 tons. Twenty-seven vessels were worked at the breakwater for the same period.