MR TOM SULLIVAN.

Auckland Star, Volume XXI, Issue 156, 4 July 1890, Page 3

MR TOM SULLIVAN.

PRESENTATION TO BE MADE, The arrival of Mr Tom Sullivan in Auckland on his way to Sydney has stirred up our rowing and sporting men to do something to show the appreciation in which his prowess is held in this city. Mr Sullivan, as is well-known, is Amateur Champion Sculler of New Zealand, and is about to proceed to Australia to join the professional ranks under tho guidance of Neil Mattorson. On Tuesday evening a meeting was held, and ib was decided to entertain the amateur champion ab a smoko concerb on Saburday evening:. A strong opinion was, however, expressed bhab ib would be a far bebber way of showing respect and ab bhe same time of doing some practical .good bo make a presenbabion of some kind. Another meeting of the Rowing Association was held laßt evening, and after some discussion itwas decided thab bhe smoke concerb should be abandoned. Ib was decided to start subscription lists and make a presentation to Sullivan, to which of course ib is expected that oaramen and others will give their besb help. Sullfvnn is going to Sydney on Wednesday afternoon, so the presentation could bo made to him say midday in some public place. Delegates and others have lists, and all rowing and sporting men will be asked to contribute to help the young Aucklander along in his new career.