The funeral took place at Lokawei Cemetery yesterday morning of the late M. Francis Perrin, a member of the crew of the French Cruiser Lamotte-Picquet, whose death occur: red at St. Marie's Hospital on Monday morning at the age of 23 years. Re-quiet Mass was celebrated at the Church of St. Pierre in Avenue Dubail by Father Escaliére, chaplain of the ship. There was a large attendance of mourners including Commandant Gublin. of the Lamotte-Picquet, representatives from He French Consulate, members of the French Community and shipmates of the deceased. The coffin which} wes draped with the French Flag and on which rested deceased's cap was borne to the grave by six of his comrades with Father Escaliére again. officiating. Among those sending wreaths were:
Lo Consul General de France, Lex Officiers clu Lamotte-Picquet, L'Equipage clu Lamotte-Picquet, Lo "Comite clu Foyer clu Marin et clu Soldat Francais, 5 et Chauffeu Les clu Lamotte-Picquet sonnel di A. Notre Services de Police Camarade Regretté, etc.
Messrs. Thomas Macdonald and Ca. were in charge of the funeral ar. rangements.
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