THE FUNERAL OF BISHOP MORAN.

Timaru Herald, Volume LVIII, Issue 1767, 30 May 1895, Page 3

THE FUNERAL OF BISHOP MORAN.

(By Telegraph.) DUNEDIN, May 29. The remains of the late Bishop Moran were conveyed to their last resting place m the southern cemetery this afternoon. Requiem Mass was celebrated at St. Joseph's Cathedral at 10 a.m. by Bishop Grimes, Archbishop Redwood delivering an eulogiuin of the deceased bishop. The building was crowded to suffocation. By 2.30 large crowds congregated about the cathedral, and the streets were lined with dense masses, and every window and place from which the procession could be seen were lined with people. The tolling of the bell gave the signal to start ; the Citizens' Band was leading, followed by over a hundred girls, pupils of the Dominican nnns. followed by about 100 boys; then came the members of the H.A.C.B.S. and Literary Society ; the male members of the confraternity of the holy family ; acolytes with cross, followed by 30 priests from the various districts ; Bishop Grimes and Archbishop Redwood. The hearse drawn by four horses came next, with four local priests as pall-bearers. The j bishop's medical advisers and members of his household m carriages followed. Then came Bishop Neville and the English Church clergy, members of the City Council, Harbour Board, Charitable Aid Board, Benevolent Trustees, and the clergy of all denominations were largely represented. There was a large turn out of leading citizens, and members of Parliament (Sir P. Buckley and the Hon. Mr Shrimski were m carriages, while Sir Robert Stout was on foot). The time occupied m passing a given point was 25 minutes. Archbishop Redwood conducted the service at the grave. Many wreaths were received from all parts of the colony, and there were delegates from each diocese.