OBITUARY.

Taranaki Daily News, 3 May 1920, Page 4

OBITUARY.

A COUNTY CLERK'S DEATH. By Telegraph.—Press Association. Mastertou, Last Night. Frederick George Moore, for t'hirtyI seven years clerk to ■ the Mastertou County Council, died early this morning from heart failure, at the age, of 7(i years. The deceased, who was born in India, came to New Zealand in 1860, and was in the Native Department with his brother-in-law (the late Sir John Qorst), at Te Awanaitu. He was afterwards 011 tho staff of Sir George Grey when the latter was Governor of New Zealand. He purchased an interest in the Glenbuni estate in the Wairarapa, but sold out and came, to reside at Mastertou, .In his younger days deceased was a keen cricketer and musician. He was recognised as one of the most efficient county clerks in New Zealand. WELL-KNOWN RAILWAY OFFICER. Napier, Last Night. The death occurred suddenly this morning, whilst in his bath, of Mr. Alfred Luther Beattie, J.P., at one time chief ' mechanical engineer for the New Zealand Railways. The deceased had the honor ( of arranging the tour of the Duke of , York, now King George. He was a member of various local foodies. 1

NEW PLYMOUTH PLANS. ONE FUNCTION AT THE PARK. '. THE OFFICIAL PROGRAMME. 1 The news of the end of the railway ■ strike and the resumption of the Royal | tour reached New Plymouth late on .Saturday 'light, and though the notice 1 was necessarily short, everything has ■ been done to ensure a splendid welcome • to the Kcval visitor. The stationi master (Mr. O'Shea) notified all the s ministers, and the news was announced ' in all the churches yesterday morning, : and before the day progressed far everyi one in town knew the Prince was ) coming. The principal difficulty was to I spread the welcome tidings through the ■ country districts, font good news travels ; swiftly, ■ and to-day the sign posts on • the country roads will mean nothing ; —all roads will lead to New Plymouth. > Many' hard and fast rules disappear > when Royalty has to bo considered, and • those responsible for the New Plymouth welcome were c6mpelled to forget that it is laid down that they shall not work on the Sabbath. The Mayor and the borough officials were early at work, and everything was soon set'in motion to , complete the arrangements. Mr R. Day (the borough .inspector) and his band of workers set about completing \ the decorations of the streets, business people got out their flags, the programme was drawn up to the minutest detail, asd by nightfall everything was ready. People worked with a light heart—there was an atmosphere of joyfulness everywhere—for they had gone to bed on Saturday night thinking the railway strike still far from settlement, and the prospect of seeing the Prince uad practically disappeared. Following is the official programme for to-day:— 10 a.m.—Royal train arrives at railway station. 10.5.—H.R.H. proceeds by motor to Pukekura Park, via St. Aiibyn, Queen, Devon, Liardet, and Gilbert Streets. 10.15.—H.R.H. arrives at oflicial stand in the Park. Band plays six bars of the National Anthem immediately the Prince faces the people. (The public are requested not to sing the National Anthem). The choir and public sing the anthem, "God Bless the Prince of Wales." 10.20 a.m.—Official welcome by Mayor and Councillors, and presentation of address from citizens. 10.25 a.m.—Reply by H.R.H. Inspection of veterans, returned soldiers, returned nurses, South African veterans, etc Presentation of war honors. Choir and public sing "Land of Hope and Glory." Inspection of school children. If time permits H.R.H. walks through the Park. 10.45 am.—H.R.H. returns to railway station, via Gilbert, Liardet, Devon, Queen and St. Aubyn Streets. 11 a.m.—Royal train leaves New Plymouth. INSTRUCTIONS TO THE PUBLIC. The following instructions to the public are issued:— No vehicular traffic will be allowed over the route of the Royal procession I between the hours of 0 a.m. and 10.30 | a.m. Streets in whiah motor cars may I be parked are set out in our advertising columns. Vogeltown and Carrington Road entrances to Pukekura Park will be closed at 9.45 a m., and will not be re-opened until after the ceremony in the Park. Those holding cards for admittance to the official stand, to the stand for parents of deceased soldiers, and also the choir are requested to bo in their seats not later than 0.45 a.m. Depots for lost children, under the superintendence of the W.C.T.U., are established at Whiteley Hall and at the entrance to the Park. Parents are requested to see that each young child has attached to its dress a badge containing its name and address. Pupils of the Girls' High School and Technical School will assemble in their places on the terraces in the Park not later than 9 a.m. Children in Standard II- assemble at Technical College at 9 a.m-, where Mrs. Hugh Baily will take charge. Men to control traffic to report to Inspector Day at the "Melbourne" corner at 7.30 a.m. WET DAY ARRANGEMENTS. Wet day arrangements are as follow, and will only come into operation if very wet (notices will then be posted in the park and outside each picture theatre): Coronation Hall—Open to general public. Presentation of addresses. H-R.H. replies. Everybody's Theatre.—Presentation of decorations. Returned soldiers, veterans, returned nurses, South African veterans, cadets, parents of deceased soliders, holders of tickets for official stand. (Owing to limited accommodation, this function will not be open to

Cliililron.—Devon Street from Egmont Street to Brougham Street will be roped off. Children will be formed up under shelter of verandahs leaving passageway along centre of footpath. The Prince will walk through tho way thus left.

j NO CEREMONY AT STATION. Late last evening the Mayor of New Plymouth was advised by telegram irom * Sir William Fraser that there would be no ceremony at the railway station. 'lnstead of being met there by the Mayor and Councillors, His Royal Highness will proceed straight from the station on arrival to Pukekura Park, and will be officially received at the Royal pavilion, r It lias also been intimated that the 1 Prince is travelling in civilian clothesi Ho also desires that those whom he wtll ; met filial] appear in civilian clothes. No s military uniforms will therefore be re- ; quired by returned soldiers, nurses, or - veterans. > It is evident a large portion of the I Prince's personal staff is accompanying , him to New Plymouth, as word haR been . received to provide seventeen motor cars i for the party. j The honor 6f providing the car for the j Prince has fallen to Messrs. Snelling ; and Andrews, and Mr. Andrew*, who is i a returned soldier, will have the honor r of driving the Royal visitor. The arrangements originally made by r Mrs. C, 11. Burgess and her committee* I of helpers for catering for the children , after the departure of the Prince have t been somewhat disorganised by the post- : ponement. The children may rely, how- . ever, upon being well looked after. There 1 will be provisions and tea, and dona- , tions of fruit and sweets have made possible a free distribution of these, as ; well as ginger beer for the children. r There will probably also be some games • nnd races arranged in the Recreation . Ground in the afternoon. Children arc asked to bring with ; them a pocket lunch, which will be supplemented by the committee. They , were also asked to bring a mug. Mem- , bers of School Committees and teachers , are also asked to assist in the enter-" tainment of the children. THE MAORI VETERANS. ' The veterans of the Maori War, now not very large numerically, will as- • semble at the Park at 9 a.m., and after the arrival of the Royal party will be > inspected by tho Prince. After the , proceedings the men will adjourn to May and Arrowsmith's, where they will | be the guests at dinner of the younger men of the town. At 12.30, a .short' > toast list will be discussed ,and at 1.30 i the veterans will be taken for a motor jaunt into the country. Owners of motor cars who hare promised to take part are asked to have their cars parked in the vicinity of the dining rooms by (1.30 p.m. COMPLETION OF TOUR. ARRANGEMENTS IN BRIEF. Following are the amended details of the balance of the Taranaki tour:— Stratford.—Arrive 12.8 p.m. The Prince will proceed to a special platform, where he will bo received by the Mayor, Councillors, and the County chairman. The presentation of the civic address will take place and then the Prince will visit the Council Chambers to meet mothers of fallen soldiers. An inspection of veterans and school children will follow, and the Prince depart* ( at 12.23 p.m. \ Hawera.—Arrive 12.55 pm. The | Prince will drive to the Show Grounds, and will be met at the gate by two V.C.'s. Then H.R.H, will be received by the Mayor and County chairman, after which the presentation of the civic address will take place. An inspection of veterans and school children will follow. He departs at 1.28 p.m. Patea.—Arrive at 1.58 p.m., and depart at 2.8 p.m., filling the interval In the same manner as above. At Hawera the country school children will assemble at 11 a.m. at tile Winter Show buildings, and the town children will gather at the same place at 11.30 am- The procession will be formed at W. 45 a.m., and will more off at noon to the park, via High Street, and take up the position previously, arranged. A holiday will be observed In Hawera from 11 a.m.