On Saturday afternoon, " meeting of the Ichang Local Improvements Committee was held in H.B.M's Consulate, Mr. Holland, Consul, in the Chair. The Accounts for 1893 were laid before -the meeting and approved. The Committee has a good sum still at its disposal for improvements, The Rev. W. Deans was elected Secretary, and Mr. Him Shan (agent for Messrs. Jardine, Matheson & Ca.) was elected! Treasurer, A Committee was appointed to draw up a Constitution for what is to be called the Local Improvements Association.
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