THE LATE THOMAS BECKHAM.

Waikato Times, Volume IX, Issue 502, 7 August 1875, Page 2

THE LATE THOMAS BECKHAM.

The funeral of the late Thos. Beekhara was a private one, but about 100 persons attended, most of whom were colonists of twenty years standing and over. Amongst those who acted as chief mourners were Mr Whitaker, Judge Fenton, Mr Barstow, (R. M.), Dr Campbell, Mr T. Macffarlane, •Sergeant Hinde, and the Rev. Mr Ashwell. The General Government was represented by Major Green, the Resident Agent. The Constabulary by Inspectors Thomson and Broham. these were followed by Judge Monro, Major Tisdall, Messrs George Harflington, S. Browning, Haliday, and Captain Thomas. After these came the representatives of legal and business firms. The rear of the procession was brought up by carriages occupied by the immediate frwuds of the family. Dr. Cowie officiated at the funeral ob sequies, assisted by the Yen. ArchdeaconMaunsell, and the Rev. T. B. Dudley. The "Echo" gives the following account of his death : — When he started for Hamilton less than a fortnight ago he was labouring under an attack of cold or catarrh, but he determined on fulfiling his During the night journey along the banks of the Waikato he received a further chill, which, it is said, was aggravated by subsequently sleeping in damp sheets.

Mr Andrew Barton has beea appointed po*txqaster at Whata Wk ita.