THE FUNERAL OF THE LATE MR MOORHOUSE.

Globe, Volume XXIII, Issue 2326, 17 September 1881, Page 3

THE FUNERAL OF THE LATE MR MOORHOUSE.

Tho funeral of the late Mr W. S. Moorhouse took place to-day at tho Kicoarton Cemetery. As already stated, tho Govern, meat Lad placed the steamer Stella at the disposal of the relatives of the deceased, so that tlie last wishes of Mr Moorhouse as to his resting place being in P'ccarton Cemetery might be carried out. Tho Stella arrived from Wellington this forenoon, bringing the body of tbe late Mr Moorhouse. The following relatives and friends wore pejsengera by tho steamer—Mr Moorhouse (the brother of tho deceased gentleman) and the two Misses Moorhouse, Hon. Mr Wigley, and Messrs Studholme and Fitz Gerald. A number of gentlemen were on the wharf when the Stella ar.lved, specially to meet at Port those who came down by her. Among them were noticed the Hon. Edward Richardson, Mr John Ollivier, Mr T. H. Potts, Mr Joseph Bee wick. Agreeably to arrangement a special tram was deaf atohed from Lyttelton for here at half-past one o’clock this afternoon,-convoying the corpse and the friends of Mr Moorhouse. On ar.ivel at tho station the coffin wes pheed in a hearse furnished by Mr Fuhrmann. The coffin having been placed ; n the hearse, the corps of Yeomanry Cavalry acting as escort, the procession was formed leading up Manchester street. Tho bourse was immediately followed by the mourning coaches containing the relatives of the deceased gentleman—Mr J. E. Fitzgerald, the representative of the Assembly and the Government, Mr John Ollivier, and other intimate friends of the deceased who were connected with him in public affairs. The Yeomanry Cav&hy, of which Mr Moorhouse was at one time captain, followed, and then a detachment of police under Mr Superintendent Broham. Amongst tho public bodies represented in the cortege which followed, were tho City Council, Sydenham Borough Council, and the Healhcote Road Board. The procession, which was almost exclusively composed of vehicles was an exceedingly lengthy one, and thoroughly representative of the whole of the settlers of tho province. The shoes along tho line of route were all closed, and on the various places of business fligs were hoisted at half-mast. The route taken was along Manchester street, High street, and up Oxford terrace west to the Riccarton road. Passing St. Michael’s tho bell tilled, and from tho Cathedral came the notes of the “Dead March in Saul,” played by the chimes. The streets were crowded to excess by people anxious to testify in some way their respect for the departed, and at the station every corner was filled. The service at the grave was performed by the Primate, and thus ended tho last tribute" of respect paid by a community to one who had spent bis strength in their service.