Bayne seconded: ' That the trustees for the ownership of the land acquired be HI. B. M.'s Consul-General and the Chairman of the Municipal Council for the time being."
This was carried.
Mr. Bland mentioned that a proposal was under consideration to get- up a Gymkhana, ar soon as there were sulficlent ships in port. There were also to be some theatricals which would go to wipe off the balance of the purchase price. There would be no difficulty in getting a mortgage for 6,000 taels, and payment for half the land was not due till September in any case.
Mr. Bayne proposed a hearty vote of thanks to Mr. Bland, who had been the moving spirit in the matter, had collected the subscriptions, looked out the site, and in fact done everything, with the assistance of Mr. Billings, the Hon. Secretary, who was also entitled to cordial thanks.
The Chairman seconded the vote of thanks, which was carried unanimously.
Mr. Bland having made his acknowledgment, the meeting ended.
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