It was therefore hoped that members would give their ce-operation in as generous a degree as was individually possible, firstly in sending in their annual subscriptions promptly to the hon. treasurer, and secondly in adding such contributions to the benevolent fund as they could afford. Subscriptions for life membership would also be welcomed.
Officers for the ensuing year were elected as follows:—president, Mr. F. R. Smith; vice-presidents, Messrs. J Paterson, Dr. W. E. O'Hara, and A. L. Nutt; committee, Messrs. C. S, J. Conroy, J. A. king-Peach, E. Lester Arnold, and B. Connor, and Mrs, E~ic Davies and Mrs. R, E, Philips. A vote of thanks was proposed by Mr. Smith to the retiring president, Mr. Bowden, for this services during the year, and the members of the society present at the meeting wished him bon voyage on his forthcoming visit to Austrélia on leave, Mr Bowden leaves on January 18, and expects to [be back towards the middle of the year,
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