THE LATE WILLIAM WALLACE.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Volume II, Issue 97, 2 June 1892, Page 4

THE LATE WILLIAM WALLACE.

Among numerous expressions of sympathy for the family of the late Mr. Wm. Wallace we have received the following telegram and letter:— To Sporting Review Office. Sincerely regret hear death Mr. Wallace, Deeply sympathise with his family. F. N. Jones, The Port, Nelson.

[To the Editor Sporting Review.]

Dear Sir, —In common with a large circle of friends I was much shocked to hear of the sudden death of your late esteemed sub-editor, Mr. Wallace. It seems but yesterday that he was busy amongst us, working in the interest of true sport; a hard working man—a genial friend—a gentleman. Whilst never neglecting his own work he was always ready to lend a hand where he could be of use, and I venture to say no man in Auckland was more respected amongst sportsmen than he, and I now ask them to express their- respect in the most practical form by showing their sympathy for those who were dependent on him, by subscribing to a fund for their benefit, and I ask you, sir, to take the matter in hand. Herewith I hand you my mite, and I am much mistaken in Auckland’s sportsmen if they do not liberally respond to so good an object. I should be pleased to afford practical help and sympathy in other form you or any of your numerous readers may suggest.—l am, dear sir, yours truly, G. Mcßride. May 20th, 1892.

We have already opened subscription lists in aid of this deserving object, and beg to acknowledge the following subscriptions :—

H. H. Hayr, £1 ; R. A. Bodie, £1 ; Adams and Andrews, £1 ; T. D. Halstead, 10s ; R. Garrett, 10s ; J. Davidson, 5s ; C. Philpot, 5s ; J. F. Cruickshank, 5s ; H. Ellison, 5s ; D. Tonks, 5s ; J. Geddes, 5s ; J. R. Martin, ss; A. Gorrie, ss; Subscriber, ss; J. Marshall, ss; Donald McLeod, ss; T. Beale, 2s 6d; G. Ivil, 2s 6d ; T. C., 2s 6d ; H. D., 2s 6d ; J. D., 2s 6d , A. D., 2s 6d; A Friend, 2s 6d; J. O’Meagher, 2s 6d ; W. J. Lee, 2s 6d ; M. D. M., 2s 6d ; C. Godwin, 2s 6d ; D. W., 2s; A. McMillan, 2s 6d; J. T. Hardy, 2s 6d ; R. Cleland, 2s 6d; B. L., 2s (id; Scott Printing Co. Staff, £2; A. D. & Co., 2s 6d ; Friend, 2s 6d; A Friend, 2s 6d ; Capt. Handley, £1 ; S. Brooking, 10s; J. F. Leighton, 2s 6d; Alfred Kidd, ss; M. Quad, 7s 6d ; W. McC., 5s ; Pica, 5s 6d; A. C., 5s ; J. McE., 5s ; A Friend, 2s ; D. S. C., ss; R. Duder, 10s 6d ; G. N., 10s; W. E. Outhwaite, £1 ; R. J. S., 2s.

Severe measures are recommended by the Melbourne Sportsman with regard ro the ringing-in of pedestrian competitors by causing each one when entering for any event to make a declaration before a J.P. If this plan be adopted some of the runners may expect to be “ dropped on ” one of these fine days.