Carey, D, J. Collins. P, A. Cor-ott, E. Heenan, W. J. MacDermott, Murphy. 'R, E, O'Bolger, C. O'Connell, B. K, Wallace, J. F. and C, Reeves. It was then decided to celebrate St. Patriek's Day in the same way as, last year. It was also decided to increase the life membership fee from $60 to $120, effective from February 28, fe, W. G, Clarke's address follows:
before proceeding with the busi ness noted on, the Agenda. T would ask you (0 rise as a mark of respect to. the following members passed away during the year—Dr, Johnston, J. J, Duna, James. Barton, A. Keane.
"A year ago yn were kind enough to do me the honour of electing mo 28 President of the Society for the second year in succession, I thanked you then, and again thank you for this honour. 1 shall now give you an account of the year's activities on behalf of the Committee, As you. will see from the notes accompanying the statement of accounts. no ofciai eeldbration of March 17. was held, due to conditions of which you are well aware, Ceremonies however, were held at the war memorial and. the- cemetery, where wreaths were laid, A teloqvam expressing the loyalty of members was despatches to his Majesty the King. and t toms of greetings were exchanged between our Sister Societies in various outports and also. those Irish Regiments which had been In Shanghai,
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