225 [Annual Meeting of Shareholders held at Common Hall Hackins Hey July 1st 1918] W. R. Clayton Esq. Presiding The Secretary having read the notice convening the meeting it was resolved that the Press be admitted. Resolved that the Statement of a/cs and Balance Sheet be taken as read. The Secretary having read the Auditor's report to the Shareholders The Chairman reviewed the Season's working and proposed, Mr. Coffey seconded and it was unanimously resolved that The Report Balance Sheet and A/cs be approved and passed. The Chairman declared Messrs W. R. Clayton A. Coffey J. G. Davies re-elected to the Directorate for the ensuing three years. Mr. Banks proposed Mr. Halsall seconded and it was resolved that a Dividend of Five percent per annum free of income tax be declared in paid up capital. Messrs T. T. Rogers Bowler & Co. were re- appointed Auditors to the Co. at a fee of £52.10.0.