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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 4, Issue 1094, 8 June 1882, Page 2

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raiTED>REB3 ASSOCIATION. THE LATE GENERAL GARIBALDI. ■ • Chwsichuroh, thiß day. The Italians in Christ'ohurch propose holding a funeral ceremony at the exhibitian on Sunday next in memory of the late General Garibaldi, , ' ""■] THE CONDEMNED HIROKI. "*4 New Plymouth, June 7. It is said that Hiroki's wife visited him a few days ago, and after showing marked sympathy for her husband, she began to upbraid him for trusting in Te Whiti, and inserted that his'blind trust-had landed him in his present position. He could see now, when too late, that To Whiti could not save him.' It is also stated that Hiroki had a dream about a week ago, in which he imagined he had found mutton fish, but they were only empty sheik He was deeply impressed with this dream, And stated that it wag an ill omen, He said that eight days from that day he would be executed! Archdeacon Govett has attended prisoner, and alministered spiritual consolation to him, and Hiroki appears to be fervent in his devotions. There wiH'only be a few spectatora.present to-morrow at the execution,

DEATH OF HIROKI.' This day. Hiroki, for the murder of McLean at Monahaka, was executed in the New Plymouth Gaol this morning at 8 o'clock. Last night the prisoner enjoyed a quiet natural sleep, but on waking this morning his recollections of the solemn proceedings distressed him, and; he wept somewhat freely. -He, however, recovered composure shortly afterwards and a chsorful disposition. 1 ' Archdeacon Govett attended and was engaged for some lime in spiritual devotions previous to his being taken to the gallows. The scaffold was ereoted in the north-east corner of the prison in front of the cells where Te Whiti and Tohu were, confined.

Shortly after 8 o'clock the prisoner was brought out of his cell and, pinioned in the usual manner, ascended the scaffold with a firm step, and although his countenance was palid, he betrayed no other signs of emotion, He stepped forward to the spot indicated by the executioner and stood firmly. .The rope being adjusted and the black cap put on, the last wordß of the burial service had scarcely been spoken, wheu-t.be drop fell and Hiroki disappeared out of sight. Death was instantaneous as scarcely a muscle moved. .WEECK. GISBORNB. Brigantiue Isabella from Oamsru laden with flour and oats, etc., for this port has gone ashore at Big River, Poverty Bay.