Estate, who took over the management after Mr. Arnold's breakdown {in health, has been in charge throughout the year and is gradually succeeding in establishing a resident Tamil labour force, a feat that has hitherto been deemed impossible in this district, Speaking generally the estate is gradually being restored to a normal condition and it is hoped that for the current year the cost of upkeep There being no questions, the following resolutions were passed:—
'That the directors' report and state ment of accounts for the year ended December 31, 1835, a8 presented be accepted and pissed: proposed by Mr. A. 3. Welch and seconded by Mr.
Canning.
That Mr. L. &. Canning be re-elected a director of the company: proposed by Mr. Quincey Wu and seconded Mr. M. KO Dong.
That Messrs.
Lowe, Matthews be re-elected
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