Representative Memorial Meeting.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXIX, Issue 135, 31 July 1911, Page 5

Representative Memorial Meeting.

Christchurch, July 30

A meeting attended by representatives of all sections of the community was held this afternoon to consider the question of starting a memorial fund to the late Mr. 'l'. E. Taylor. Mr. H. W. Bishop, S.M., presided, and stated, on tiie authority of the

late Mr. Tavlor’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 fund should he initiated to the late Mayor of Christchurch, Mr. T. E. Taylor, M.P., for the benefit of those dependent on him. It is intended 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 l/o received by the town clerk of Christchurch (Air. 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 £207. The Labour representatives present stated that they intended contributing through their unions. The Farmers’ Union also intend to subscribe through their various branches, A REMARKABLE TRIBUTE. Christchurch, July 31. Mr. Taylor’s funeral yesterday was a remarkable demonstration of sympathy and affection. The whole route from tiio Council Chamber to the cemetery was lined by crowds. In no place were the people less than two deep, and at particular points twenty deep. It is estimated that 50,000 people wore in the streets. People drove in From the country in hundreds. It is doubtful if such another funeral has over been seen in New Zealand; it certainly was unparalleled so far as Christchurch is concerned. ,