THE DR STUART MEMORIAL.

Otago Witness, Issue 2258, 10 June 1897, Page 29

THE DR STUART MEMORIAL.

In the course, of a sermon preached on Sunday at Knos Church by the Rev. Mr Howitson, on the subject of " Patriotism," the rer. gentleman took occasion to refer to the long delay that had taken place in providing a public memorial to the late Rev. Dr Stuart. A gentleman well known in Dunedin in tho olden days happening to be in church and hewing the statements mado by Air Hewitson, yesterday forwarded the following letter with a cheque for 10 guineas to Mr Glendiuing :—: — . City Hotel, Dunedin, June 6, 1897. Mr Glendining, secretary to the late Dr Stuart memorial fund. Dear Sir, — A stranger in Dunedin, I went^ to Knox Church this morning, and was surprised' to hear your worthy pastor's remarks re this fund. Three years, and not. sufficient yet subscribed. Allow me to uubscribo \0 guin«>im (order enclosed), and if required will give a furthor subscription. Do not lot it be said thoto was a difficulty in raising a memorial to one of — if not the finest, noblest colonist that ever lived. — I have. Ac, G. F. Bullish. Mr Bullet), it may be mentioned, w&o in business iv Dunediu in tho early goldfielda days, and Bullen'a corner (Princes street and Ratfctay strept) was a recognised iuutitation. We loam from Mr Davie, tbo secretary of I the Stuart Memorial Committse, that the ! plaster catt of the statue ie rapidly approach* i ing completion, and will bo sent to England j shortly tp be cast in bronze. It is expected ] that the statue will be ready for unveiling on | the 23rd Marsh next (Jubilee Anniversary ; Day), A? to funds, Mr Davie estimates that ' in addition to the sum now in the bank another £150 or so will be required, chiefly for tha pedestal for the statno.