MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS, An extraordinary general mooting of the shareholders of this Corporation was held on Saturday afternoon (80th ult.) at the City Hall, for the purpose of considering certain propositions with regard to incraasing the cubital. There was a large mooting, present being Mr. a. 7 chairman), the Hon. F. B.
Messra, W. Reiners, H. Hopplus, D, Sassoon, M. E. Sassoon, W. 8, Young (Directors) Hon, E. L. and Moss 'AM. Fleming, Nelson, E.
p, Dr. Adams, V. 0. Rocha, 0. P. Chater, A. Coxon, J. R. Anton, M, Rozario, A. F. Smith, E. 0. Ray, 8. Hughes, Maokeau, Douglas Jones, A. Garfit, J. da Roza, B. J. Hughes, J. 'l. Chater, H.N. Mody, W. Legge, Dr. Young. W.N. Bain, A. Smith, J. Pestonjoo, D. Moe loch, J. ¥. V. Vernon, T. G. Williamson, A. Rozario, 'f, Henderson, W. Kerfoot Hughes, A. MoVonsohie, W. Watton, W.
Ray, I, Madar, D. Remedios, Dr. Fisher, R.G. Alford, 4.'0'D. Gourdin.
"The Cuamauax said—Gentlemen, the object for whi tendance here today has been fully sot forth in the circular letter which was addi you in September last, and but little remains for me to say in connection therewith: The question of an increase of offered to the Shareholders in tion of one New Sh 7 f which on the 30th day of De-1882, they respectively be the Registered Holders, and that hares not accepted by the within the time limited by the Directors for that purpose be di posed of and allotted by the Direotoi in such manner and at such price a8 i it discretion they shall think best interests of the Company."
In moving this resolution I wish to state that it is the intention of the Board to offer all the shares, not taken up by shareholders, on the market, them at the best possi whole of the surplus to b credit of the Corpora cludes the business of the m thanking you for your att support I lake this opportunity to into you that having now arrived at the close of the half year, the Directors have pleasure in stating thit the position of the accounts gives promise of a very satisfaotory report for presentation at the annual meeting in February next. (Applai I beg to inform you, gentlemen, that further meeting will' be required to con fiom the resolutions passed to-day.
On the motion of Mr, Nzxsox, a vote of
siding, and the meeting terminated.—thanks was scoorded the Chairman for pre-
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