10 NOVEMBER 1906, Page 3

The career of Mr. George Herring, who died on Friday

week at the age of seventy-three, was one of the most romantic episodes in the annals of modern philanthropy. Of obscure origin, he amassed a small fortune as a commission agent on the turf, went into la haute finance, and died a millionaire. He inspired cordial liking as well as confidence in all who met him, yet he never courted publicity or sought for recognition. By the terms of his will, made public on Thursday, the Metropolitan Hospital Sunday Fund benefits to the extent of upwards of half-a-million.