271 Dividend Mr. E. Green proposed that a Dividend of 7½, on the paid up Capital of the Company, be paid less Tax. This was seconded by Mr. J. C. Sharp and carried. Auditors Mr. V. G. Winfield proposed that for Fees the ensuring Year, the Auditors, Messrs Rogers, Bowler, Rushworth Smith & Co. receive a fee of One hundred guineas, as last year. Sec. Ald. Clarke & duly carried. Election of There being only three candidates Directors for three vacancies on the Board, the Chairman proposed that they be put up for election on bloc. This was seconded and carried without a dissentient. Mr. E. Green then proposed that Messrs F. Micklesfield, A. N. Donars, & R. E. Searle be elected Directors on bloc. This was seconded by Mr. W. Birch and duly carried. The Chairman declined Messrs Micklesfield, Searle & Donars duly elected to the Board. E. Sagar A gold watch was presented to Edward Sagar from the Club, by the Chairman, suitably inscribed to commemorate his record service with one Club. Ted, in his reply thanked the Directors, and all who had helped him in his record career. W. C. Gibbins The meeting closed with a tribute to Mr. W. C. Gibbins who had been a Director of the Club for 33 years. Confirmed as correct E. Green Chairman 28.7.53