THE CONSTABLE GOLDRICK FUND.
[To THE EDITOR or nrs "SrEcrirolc."] SIR,—At the request of Lady Fitzgerald we undertook the administration of the fund, which was so liberally supported by a generous public, in connexion with the cage of the late Constable Goldrick of the Royal Irish Constabulary, who met his death while bravely performing his duty at Craughwell, Co. Galway, on January 22nd last. We were advised by the eminent legal authorities we consulted that it was clearly the intention of donors to the fund to benefit the " family " of the late constable. We ascertained from the family that it was their unanimous wish that the entire amount collected should be handed over to Mr. Michael Goidrick, father of the late constable. After deducting 13s. 8d.. for printing, postage,
a sum of £1,870 7s. 4d. remained, which has been paid to him, and we are confident that he will exercise a prudent and equitable control over the fund which has been placed in his charge.
In view of the kindly and very practical interest you took in the case, we believe you will be glad to learn what has been done in the matter.—We are, Sir, &c.,
KNIGHT OF KERRY,
NEVILLE CHAMBERLAIN, Colonel (Inspector-General Royal Irish Constabulary). Roijal Irish Constabulary Office, Dublin Castle.
[We have received, without any indication of origin beyond the postmark, a postal order for 20s. for the above fund. As the fund has already been closed, we shall be glad to return the contribution if the donor will kindly forward name and address.—En. Spectator.]
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