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PROMINENT SCULLER.

DEATH OF MR. M. RUSH.

The death occurred early on Sunday morn- ng at Shelta, Croydon-road, Hurstville, of Michael Rush, a prominent sculling enthusiast, at the age ot 79 years. As far back as 1877 deceased took an active interest in sculling, and in that year he was beaten by the late Edward Trickett for the world's championship on the Parramatta River, Trickett covering the 3 miles and 330 yards in 23m 27½s. On that occasion Rush had not become accus- tomed to the sliding seat, which was used by Trickett. Despite his advance in years, deceased continued his athletic exercises, and on Saturday he spent several hours ploughing on a small selection at Hurstville. He was in good health when he retired, but died sud-

denly on Sunday morning. Deceased was

well known on the Clarence River, and he was in that district during the time the late Edward Hanlan paid a visit there. Deceased pointed out the then great sculler, the late H. E. Searle, and remarked: "How would you like to have him on?" Hanlan replied, "No, I don't want any Searle in mine. " The late   Mr. Rush maintained his interest in sculling, and he was present at the welcomes to A. D. Felton and E. Barry prior to their race for the world's championship on the Parramatta

River.

The interment took place in the family vault at the Waverley Cemetery yesterday after- noon, the chief mourners being his sons, Messrs J. T. and T. Rush and his grandson Mr. J. M'Guren. Among others present   were:—His Honor Judge Edmunds, Messrs. John M'Lean (ex-champion sculler), R.     Coombes, W. T. Corbett, J. Alcock, T. J. Houghton, F. Ross Hellmrich, D. Gard, ex- Inspector Cowie, D. G. Garvan, D. M'Goldrick,   T. B. Rice, D. H. Elsmore and J. J. Giltinan.

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