PROJECTED MEMORIAL.

Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume LXII, Issue LXII, 31 July 1911, Page 5

PROJECTED MEMORIAL.

CHRISTCHURCH, July 31. # A meeting, attended by representatives of all sections of the community, was held to consider the question of starting a memorial fund to the late Mr T. E. Taylor. Mr H. W. Bishop presided, and stated, on the authority of the late Mr Taylor's solicitor (Mr C. E. Salter) that Mr Taylor's mother was practically penniless, and his wife, five daughters and one son were not sufficiently well-off to raise them above the worry of educational and other considerations. It was decided that a memorial funH should be initiated to the late Mayor of Christchurch, Mr T E. Taylor, M.P., for the benefit of those dependent upon him. It is in-

tended to vest the sum raised in trustees to be appointed. Subsequently a numerous committee, consisting not only of prominent public men in Christchurch, but also in other parts ,of the Dominion, was set up. Subscriptions to the fund will be received by the town clerk of Christchurch (Mr H. R. Smith), by the treasurer of the fund (Mr C E. Salter), and by the secretary (Mr J. McCombs). There was collected in the room the sum of £267. The Labor representatives present stated that they intended contributing through their unions. The Farmers' Union also intend to subscribe through their various branches.