Late Earl Beattys Funeral

Manawatu Times, Volume 61, Issue 65, 18 March 1936, Page 5

Late Earl Beattys Funeral

HUGE CROWDS LINE STREETS. United Pres 3 Association—By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright. LONDON, March 16. Spring sunshine marked Earl Beatty’s funeral at St. Paul’s on exactly the same line as Earl Jellicoe’s. The streets were lined with crowds six deep. The Union Jack flown from the If.M.S, Lion at Jutland covered Earl Beatty’s cofliu which was followed by three officers carrying cushions bearing Earl Beatty's great array of dec< ations. Then came the chief mourners, behind whom were the Dukes of York and Kent marching together, followed by representatives of foreign Governments and services, and large contingents from the three British services, Mr, Stanley Bruce and Sir James Parr representing the Governments of Australia and New Zealand respectively, Commander Leitch and RearAdmiral Wells of the Australian and New Zealand Navies. The pall bearers were Lord Trcnchard, Admirals Sir Oliver Debrock, Sir Roger Keyes, Sir Reginald Tyrwhitt, Sir A, E. M. CJhatiield, Sir Wm. Goodenough, Sir Walter. Cowan and l’icld-Marshal Pc Earl of Cavan.