Northern Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1860-01-04 00:00:00

NogTHERN DAILY TIMES.

GAS AMID 'WATER COMMITTEE.

At a meeting on the 16th of December last, it was
resolved that the committee.having been informed of
the death of Mr. Verelst, desired to place on record
their deep sense cf the great less-they had sustained by
that unlooked-for event.—The committee had taken the
large warehouse lately occupied by Mr. Davies at a rent
of X;eo a-year, for six years, with.a view to converting
it into workshops.
On the motion of MT. M Giil he proceedings were
confirmed.

The CHAIRMAN said it might be interesting to the
board to know that the Commissioners' Gas and Water
Bonds were mow at a premium. They were selling at
£lO3 each, at 4 per cent. per annum. (Hear, hear.)

LIBRARY COMMIT2'ER.

This committee had agreed to a resolution expressive
of their deep sorrow and .regret at the death of the late
Mr. Verelst, who was one of their earliest and most
zealous workers in the'organisation ,of the Free Public
Library in Birkenhead. -
On the motion of Dr. Bays'the vioceedinis were
confirmed.

RESIGNATION OF THE TREASURER.

The Secretary read a letter from the treasurer, Mr.
Andrew Stewart, who stated that he had held the office
ten years, that the duties had severely affected his
health, and that he was therefore desirous of resigning
his. office.

Dr. BAYLIS said lie could not but help expressing his
regret that the board were about to lose the services of
so faithful and so valuable a servant as Mr. Stewart.
There was no doubt that gentleman's health was being
ruined by the arduous duties that he had to perform.
It should also be called to remembrance that, whilst his
duties had increased three or fourfel4l, the treasurer was
the only officer in the establishment who had never had
his salary increased, and he (Dr. Baylis) therefore hoped
that, on the consideration of the letter, the Finance
Committee would do what was just and handsome.
The letter was referred to the Finance Committee.
THE LATE MR. VEEELST.

The CHAIRMAN said he had received a notice of the
dehth of Mr. Verelst. Amore valuable member of the
Board of Commisioners, he (the Chairman) had never
seen there, and it was with the greatest regret and sur-
prise that he heard of his death, for he met Mr. Verelst
a very short time before in 'London, and thought he had
never seen him look ..better. The sad event must have
been a very sudden-one, and he lipped the whole board
would express their deep regret at losing the services of
the late Mr. Verelst, and that they would communicate
their feelings to his family. (Hear, hear.)
Mr. BRADLEY said—f rise, Mr. Chairman, under
feelings of painful emotion whilst I briefly call the at-
tention of my.brother commissioners to the grievous loss
we have all sustained by ,the sudden and untimely death
of Mr. Verelst, late a member of this board. For many
years he was a friend and near neighbour of mine, and it
affords me a melancholy satisfaction to be enabred to refer to
his admirable qualities both in public and private life. As
regards the furmer, he was invariably influenced by the
purest and noblest motives, and in every relation as respects
the latter he was all but faultless. His amiable disposi-
tion and gentlethanly deportment carried with them
the respect and admiration of all, and he possessed that
rare talent of differing with his opponents without wound-
ing their self-respect----a lesson that it would be well'for
all of us to imitate. In a word, he was a man of the
noblest aspirations, the highest talents, and .of un-
blemished honour. I shall say no more, and in occupy-
ing ymir time I feel no apology is due, for I am sure
that what I have so feebly said will find a response in
every generous mind. I shall, therefore, with the per-
mission of the board, move that Mr. Wahl be directed
to address a suitable letter of condolence to his wife and
family, expressive of our deepest sympathy for the heavy
and irreparable loss they have sustained.
Dr. BAYLIS seconded the motion, which was carried
unanimously.