best. He was looking forward to a much
better time next season. The state of the
Club financially was excellent.
Mr. W. R. Clayton commented on the
management of the Club & Mr. C. Wright also spoke.
A question having been asked re amount
shown as owing by Sundry Debtors, the Chairman
gave particulars of the various items.
On the motion of the Chairman seconded
by Mr. E. Green the balance sheet and report
were unanimously adopted.
Directorate The Chairman stated that since the
notices had been sent out, a notice of motion
had been handed in by Messrs W. A. Brunton &
W. Crank calling upon the whole of the Board
to resign. He said he was quite prepared
to accept the motion and asked the Shareholders
if they were agreeable and on a shew of hands
it was overwhelmingly agreed to. Mr. W. R.
Clayton however on a point of order questioned
the legality of the proposition as it referred to
special business, the Chairman thereupon stated
that under these circumstances, the notice would
be withdrawn.
Dividend On the proposition of Mr. W. J. Sawyer seconded
by Mr. A. Coffey it was unanimously agreed to
pay a dividend of 7½% on the paid up capital
of the Company for the year ending 2nd May 1925,
less Income Tax.
Election of Directors It was decided that the election be by
ballot and the following gentlemen were
appointed scrutineers viz. Messrs R. Nelson, H. S. Jones,
T. W. Lake, J. Lawson, J. Taylor & W. R. Williams.
The election resulted as follows:-
