McSWINEY’S FUNERAL

Wanganui Herald, Volume LIII, Issue 160795, 1 November 1920, Page 5

McSWINEY’S FUNERAL

EXCELLENT OEjDER MAINTAINED. Received (November 1, 9.20 a.m LONDON, Oct. 31. McSwiney’s body was transferred to the Cathedral. The Bishop of Cork received the remains, and Mass was solemnised at noon in the presence of a representative congregation. Excellent order was maintained in the streets, despite the enormous- crowds, volunteers regulating the traffic. The military took up positions indicated in,.the earlier message, .and the police were stationed at various points along the route, which was thickly lined with people as far as St. Finbar’s Cemetery. The procession, was simple but impressive, and complied with the military regulations. Aeroplanes hovered overhead on observation duty, and armoured cars were in attendance for the military. The chief mourners were McSwiney’s brothers find Mr Griffith. The volunteers in civilian dress lining the route wore mourning badges.