Sporting Life – 9 September 1885 © The British Library Board, BNA
11. What does the document reveal about the relationship between Alexander Munroe and Ching Hook?
12. What was the Professional Boxing Association opinion of Alexander?
13. How would you describe Alexander’s funeral from the document?
14. What does this reveal about his life in Whitechapel?
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PROFESSIONAL BOXING ASSOCIATION
Death of Alec Munro – Last evening (Tuesday) a meeting was convened at their headquarters, Mr W. Richardson’s the Blue Anchor, Church-street, Shoreditch, under the impression that poor Alec was friendless. Mr J Kinfton occupied the chair, and was faced by Mr W Goode and amongst those who attended were most of the prominent members. In opening proceedings the chairman stated this was one of the emergencies which the association had been formed to provide for. Since the announcement had appeared in the Sporting Life he had been informed that the deceased’s friend and pupil “Ching Ghook” had already taken the matter in hand, and had commenced a subscription to defray the funeral expenses. He need not say this reflected the highest credit on that boxer, who would now state his views. “Ching Ghook” who was much affected, stated the deceased had been the means of making him a boxer, and as they had always been fast friends, he should take it as a favour if they would allow him to carry out the funeral arrangements as a mark of respect and gratitude to his benefactor. This was at once acceeded to, and it was announced that subscriptions would be received by Mr Richardson, the Blue Anchor, Church-street, Shoreditch and Mr Neary, of the Griffin, High-street, Shoreditch. It being understood that if there was any deficiency it should be defrayed out of the funds of the association. The funeral will take place at the Ilford Cemetary on Sunday afternoon next, starting from Mr Neary’s, the Griffin, as above, at two o’clock.