183 Mr. W. R. Clayton " A. Coffey " J. G. Davies " D. Kirkwood The following gentleman were appointed Scrutineers:- Messrs Sandbach, Cumpsty, Blacoe, Wright, McNicol, Gledhill, Griffiths and Francis. The proxies having been allotted by the Auditors (Mr. Bowler) to the various proxy holders, it was resolved that the election be by ballot. The result of the voting was as follows:- Mr. W. R. Clayton 424 " A. Coffey 399 " J. G. Davies 398 " D. Kirkwood 286 The Chairman thereupon declared Messrs W. R. Clayton, A. Coffey, J. G. Davies duly elected to the Directorate. Mr. Kirkwood proposed and Mr. J. C. Turner seconded and it was unanimously resolved that a dividend of 5% free of income tax be declared on paid up capital. Mr. Charles Taylor proposed, Mr. T. H. Jackson seconded and it was unanimously resolved that Messrs T. Theodore Rogers Bowler & Co. be reappointed Auditors to the Company at a fee of Fifty guineas. The Secretary read out the attendances of the Directors as follows:-