CREMATED.
By Telegraph.—Press Association. Wellington, Last Night. The funeral of Jlr. John Jack took place at Karori to-day, and was very largely attended. In accordance with Scottish custom, the first part of the ceremony took place at the house where deceased had resided, and was conducted by Rev. J. Kennedy Elliott. I'jie body was then conveyed to the crematorium. It was the first to be there incinerated. The Rev. J. Elliott, when the coffin was before the doors of the chamber, said: "We n«w commit the body to the flames', th» symbol of purification and ardour, and of the ineffable God, for our God is a consuming fire. Dust to dust, ashes to ashes." At that moment the coffin was automatically drawn in between two doors, and disappeared from view. The mourners then left tie chapel. Cremation was the method by which the late Mr. Jack wished his remains to be disposed of, and his wish was' accordingly fulfilled by his sons. The ashes will be forwarded to Dundee for interment in the family grave in that city.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LII, Issue 230, 3 November 1909, Page 3
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178CREMATED. Taranaki Daily News, Volume LII, Issue 230, 3 November 1909, Page 3
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