The factory on Bukit Toh Along yered and extended and a certain amount of new machinery stalled, which has resulted in a great improvement in the quality of our finished rubber.
A temple was also erected for the Tamils during the year, which fills a long felt want as hitherto we were the only estate in the neighbourhood without one. The cost was borne partly out of the profits of the toddy shop, partly by subscriptions by the coolies, and the balance was contributed by the estate, Kuala Kettil together, we now have very fine property indeed with planted aren of over 2,500 acres, of which 1,300 acres are now in benring and the balance will be in two to three years time.
In conclusion, gentlemen, I would like to say a few words of praise and thanks to Major Jensen, our manager, to Mr. Noble, the' first assistant, to the subordinate staff and to our agents, Messrs. Kennedy, Burkill & Ca., Ltd,, for -the very efficient manner in which they have administered the affairs of the estates and to whose efforts the very. satisfactory result of the year's working is due.
That concludes my remarks, gentlemen, but before formally proposing the adoption of the report and accounts, T shall be pleased to answer any questions that you may wish to ask.
The Resolutions There were no questions and the following resolutions, having for= mally been proposed and seconded, were put to the meeting and carried unanimous 'That the directors' report and statement of accounts for the year fended March 31, 1926, as presented, be adopted and passed—Propesed by Mr. C. J. L. Stewart, and second~ Mr, R. I. Fearon.
That a final Dividend of 20 cane darkens per share, making 47% candareens for the year, be declared, =Propored by Mr. Stewart and seconded by Mr. Fearon, That the appointment of Mr. R. Fearon and Mr, C, J. L, Stewart as directors of the company be confirmed—Proposed by Mr. Re Bassett and seconded by Mr, That Mr, A, J. Welch be reselect= oda director of the company.—Proposed by Mr. Sze Hou-sung and seconded by Mr. Bassett That Messrs, Lowe, Bingham Matthews be elected auditors to the company for the ensuing year Proposed by Mr. Sze Hou.sung and seconded by Mr. Yang Chia-shan, There being no other businers, the meeting terminated, The
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