THE FINAL SCENE. (Received This Day at 9.45 a.m.) LONDON, Oct. 31

Hokitika Guardian, 1 November 1920, Page 3

THE FINAL SCENE. (Received This Day at 9.45 a.m.) LONDON, Oct. 31

McSweeney’s body was transferred to the Cathedral. The Bishop of Cork received the remains and mass was solemnized at noon in the presence of a representative congregation. Excellent order was maintained in the streets, despite enormous crowds, volunteers regulating the traffic. The military took up the positions indicated in the earlier message and the police were stationed at various points along th© seven mile route, which was thickly lined with people a§ far at St Findars cemetery. The precession was simple, but impressive, and complied with the military regulations. Aeroplanes hovered overhead on observation duty, and armoured cars were in attendance for the mili-

tary. The chief mourners were McSweeney’s brothers and Griffiths. Volunteers in civilian dress, lining the route wore mourning badges. LONDON, October 31. Sinn Feiners cancelled the postponement of the funeral which will take place on Sunday as arranged. The iid of the coffin was removed, exposing the features with a silver crucifix on the. breast. Revd. Troy, Catholic Chaplain General in the American army of occupatijon fit Coblenz telegraphed MeSweeney died for the things we thought we fought for in the world war.