Mr. Brace then said: Ladies and and Gentlemen, I.have now very much pleasure in proposing Resolution I.—That our estecmed fellow ratepayer, Mr. D. Siffert, be invited to take the Chair at this, our Annual Meeting.
Mr. Wurrs-Coorzn—Ladies and Gentlemen, I have much pleasure lution, and Gentlemen, I think this resolution has your unanimous approval.
Mr. Birrent then took the chair.
Mr. Psance—Ladies and Gentlemen, I have now much pleasure in proposing Resolution I.—That Mr. E
L. Allen be appointed Secretary to the Meeting.
Mr, Wutre-Coorzr—I have much pleasure in seconding this resolution.
The Catrwax—Thove in favour, Ladies and Gentlemen, hold up their hands. And those against. The resolution is adopted. I shall now read the notice convening the annual_mecting (Notice read)
Mr. Peance—Ladies and Gentlemen, I have pleasure in proposing:
Resolution II1.—That the anneed rules of procedure be adopted for use at this meeting and remain in force until the next annual meeting. have pleasure in seconding it.
The Cnairuan—Will those in favour please signify in the usual manner. (Carried.
Mr. Prarce—Mr. Chairman, Ladi ind Gentlemen. 1 have now much pleasure in proposing.
Resolution IV.—That the Report and Accounts for the year ending December 31, 1915, be passed.
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