266 Dividend be paid and this was seconded by Mr. J. H. White and duly carried. REMUNERATION On the proposition of Mr. Hughes, seconded OF AUDITORS by Mr. W. H. Sawyer, it was agreed that the Directors should fix the remuneration of the Auditors in consultation with them. ELECTION OF Mr. D. Mc Phail stated that he wished to DIRECTORS withdraw his nomination with the approval of his proposer and seconder and this was agreed to. The Chairman then reported that the nomination of Mr. J. N. Kindop had also been withdrawn in writing. his left the three retiring Directors as candidates for the three vacancies. It was agreed unanimously that a single resolution be put to the Meeting for the re-election of the three retiring Directors. The Chairman then proposed that Messrs N. W. Coffey, C. E. Balmforth, and E. Holland Hughes be re-elected Directors for a period of 3 years. This was seconded by Mr. J. L. White and duly carried. GROUND & Messrs J. C. Sharp & J. Taylor gave reports MAINTENANCE on pitch & ground maintenance including the REPORTS re-introduction of soil warming, new seating at the rear of the Paddock and a new roof to the Bullens Road Stand and appreciation of the work by Contractors and our own staff were expressed, and several questions were answered. MANAGER'S Mr. Catterick in his report gave credit for REPORT the winning of the Championship to the players, and looked forward to another successful season. After several questions had been answered a vote of thanks was passed to the Manager & Players proposed by Mr. W. Maculey. VOTE OF The meeting closed with a vote of THANKS