258 Mr. D. Richardson and duly carried. Election of The Chairman reported that there Directors were three candidates for three vacancies, and in the absence of any other nominations it was agreed that these be taken on bloc, without dissent. Mr. Searle then proposed that the two retiring Directors, Messrs R. E. Searle and F. Micklesfield be re-elected to the Board for a further period of these years, and that Mr. J. Taylor be elected to the Board for a period of three years. This was seconded by Mr. G. H. Bridson and duly carried. Thanks to the Shareholders for their confidence in them were expressed by each in turn. Reports Reports on the workings of the Company were given by Messrs T. C. Nuttall, F. Micklesfield, C. H. Askham & J. C. Sharps, the Chairman of the various Sub-Committees, and by Mr. E. Green on the American Tour. The Meeting closed with a vote of thanks to the Chairman & Directors proposed by Mr. W. H. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. J. H. Hinton, and a vote of thanks to Mr. E. Green for his past services, proposed by Mr. D. Richardson and seconded by Mr. F. K. Smith. Confirmed as correct R. E. Searle Chairman