THE LATE MR MACMORRAN

New Zealand Times, Volume XLVI, Issue 10715, 8 October 1920, Page 3

THE LATE MR MACMORRAN

INTERMENT YESTERDAY. A VERY'USEFUL LIFE. The funeral of tihe late Mir George MacMorran, for many years headmaster of the Wellington Terrace. School, and who only vacated the position a few months back, took "place' yesterday. The late Mr MacMorran, after having rendered valuable . 'assistance to the cause of education, taken his full , share in the development and advancement of -the city, and by his very useful life and splendid work had endeared himself to young: and-old. He had hut recently retired to enjoy a rest well earned, and now has passed arajr after giving of his best to the service of the people. As he had lived, so lie was buried—without ostentation, but the expressions of deep regret were general, and it can truly be said that thousands of old and present pupils mourn his death as that of a father.' The lato Mr MacMorran, who had retired from the teaching service, re -placed the-, late Mr- John Yotfrig ai headmaster of the Terrace School, where he had an honoured career for 35 years. Born in Dumfrieshire, Scotland, he received his education at various schools, and finally qualified as a teacher at the Andersonion University, Glasgow. Later, he proceeded to London, where he received an engagement as tutor in the Home Training College, and afterwards accepted tlhe position of junior master in the .Highland Society School, Glasgow, where ho remained for seven years. "When still a young man he came to "New Zealand,. (in 1S81), and a yeat-flater was appointed first assistant master "at" the Mount Cook"Boys' School.''' In May, 1884, he took over the duties of headmaster, vacated by Mr Young, at the Terrace School, and there are many prominent citizens in Wellington and other centres who owe their primarv education to the late gentleman. In addition to the education of his pupils, Mr MacMorran took a great interest in their sport, and was a constant visitor to the playground. During his regime at the Terrace School the cricket and football teams became highly proficient, and were the champions on many occasions in competition with other -public Echool representatives, while in the scholastic world many pupils had gained high, honours. Mr MacMorran was acknowledged to he one of the most successful school masters —from every point of view—of the many eminent men who_ havo accepted service under the Wellington Education Board. During the war neriod he acted as an inspector to the board. Ho took a keen ; interest in bowlinsr. and was a prominent member of the Masonic order. He did his dutv, performed it with conspicuous ability, and his r/nssing- will be. mourned by manv who recognised in him. a lovable friend and a just and upright man. Th° deceased leaves a widow, s daughter, ond three sons.