The funeral of "Jim" O'Connell, the veteran Socialist and author of "The Red Flag," took place yesterday. The remains were cremated at Golders Green Crematorium, London, and at the Service "The Red Flag" was sung to the air of the old Jacobite song, "The White Cockade," which was Mr. O'Connell's favourite tune for the song.
The proceedings were directed by Mr. "Tom" Mann, Chairman of the National Minority Movement, and there was a large number of representatives of trade unions present. Addresses were given by Mr. George Hicks, representing the General Council of the Trades Union Congress, and by another old friend, Mr. Henry Noble.
The Irish Times, February 15th, 1929.