THE LATE MR. THOMAS G. SIRRIN.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXVIII, Issue 8668, 10 September 1891, Page 3

THE LATE MR. THOMAS G. SIRRIN.

The sad circumstances attending the death of the late Mr. Thomas G. Sibbin have aroused a widespread sympathy, and last evening there was a largely-attended and representative meeting at Devon port to consider what steps should be taken to aid the widow and her family in their sad bereavement. Mr. E. W. Alison, the Mayor of Devonport, presided, and explained that the numerous friends of the late Mr. T. Sibbin felt that ib was incumbent upon them to show some practical sympathy for the family on this sad occasion. After some discussion, ill which Messrs. W. McCullough, J. H. Coates, J. F. Logan, and others took part, ib was resolved to open a subscription list at both North Shore and Auckland. A committee was named to conduct the canvassing, and Mr. J.F.Logan was appointed secretary and treasurer. It was considered that this central committee should communicate with all outside bodies that were aiding in the good work, and should receive and administer all funds that should be collected., At the close ,of the meeting a subscription was taken up, which amounted to £24 10s. The management committee of the Auckland Rugby Union met lasb evening at the Club Room British Hotel, and ratified the proposal to play a match at Potter's Grounds on September 19, as a benefit for the fanr -1 y of the late Mr. Thomas G. Sibbin, accidentally killed while playing ab the Association game on the sth instant. It was agreed that the iwo crack district clubs, Parnell and Suburbs, who had so hard a tight for the district trophies, play against one another. A proposal was made by the old Ponsonby Football Club to play their annual fixture with the Wanderers Club from the Thames on the same day, and this was agreed to subject to the condition that this game began at two p.m. sharp and was finished before the Parnell-Suburbs match began. A similar application for a match on the 19th between the leading junior clubs, Native Rose (Auckland) and Wanderers 11. (Thames) was also assented to. The benefit, there.fore, promises a triple attraction, which should cause a very large attendance, and consequently a good net return. The tickets for the fixture are being sold very rapidly, and numerous offers of assistance are being received by the A.R.U. committee. .

Apart from the above intentions to aid in so deserving a cause, we understand that an outside bodyto wit, the Auckland Orchestral Union —has signified a willingness to give its valuable assistance to the widow and orphans, and will probt jly give a concert at an early date on their behalf. The influence of the Orchestral Union in musical matters is well recognised, and its reputation for excellent concerts so well established, that an effort of this nature conducted by it, ia certain to draw a bumper house.