(Secretary) and others.
cares work inthe fa'u The Chairman, after regretting the en-settlement nies forced absence of Captain Arthur, the the starved un third director, said that they were sorry have bee Frssed on to the French ide, they could not produce a better report Wut with th ni assistance of the C sceounts for the half-year ending and the Fre ist Murch, 100. They were in hopes auxcil however, that they had put the during this y on a better and that and the outly-were improving, They would find rouds of the settlement must b- watched an item for debts out. more ch hight, as we know that some standing in the accounts, but since that of the are brought in from was put down 3300 had been received the oursicints of the settiens work ently and ste sent back for night from one of the debtors, and they were in hopes that shortly the balance would be He referrd to the fact of Mr. of sh this pert, which at p Cameron, the late manager, leaving the cnnpa finally, as no questions were asked, proposed the passing of the report and accounts.
Mr. J. W. Gande seconded, and it was carried.
The Chairman said they would see that Mr. Gande and himself retired from the directorate. They had done their best, and he felt sure that the next six months would show a far better result.
Mr. W. M, Harvie proposed the re-election of those two gentlemen.
Mr. F. J. Maitland seconded this, saying he thought the experience these two gentlemen find. gained would stand them in good stead. He referred also to the question of outstanding debts.
The Chairman thanked the proposer and seconder, and went om to spank in terms of greater hope of the appointment of Mr, Frank Dallas as manager.
The motion was carried with applause, and the Chairman went on to express his and Mr. Gande's determination to do their utmost for the Association, If things did not improve it would not be the fault of the Directors. He urged next the appointment of an additional director, which would frequently prevent delay and lighten, the labours of the other directors. He proposed Mr. F, J. Maitland.
Mr. Quick seconded with pleasure, but Me. F. J. Maitland said he was compelled to decline the honour, His time was already fully occupied.
The mame of Me. W. M. Harvie was then mentioned, but he also declined, and the question dropped.
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