The Sun.
London, England, 1858-02-05 00:00:00

AYES-147.

Akroyd, E. Glyn, G. Paget, C.
Annesley, Hon. llugb Goderich, Viscount Palmerston, Viscennt
Ayrton, A. Gordon, Lachlan D. Pechell, Sir G.
Bagshaw, J. Greene, John Peel, Sir it.
Bagshaw, Robert Gregson, Samuel Perry, Sir E.
Baring, T. G. Grenfell, C. P. Philipps, J.
Barnard, Thomas Grenfell, Charles W. Pritchard, J.
Bethell, Sir R. Grey, Rt. Hon. Sir G. Puller, Christopher
P.otfield, B. Grey, R. Ramsden, Sir J.
Bowyer. G. Griffith, C. Rebow, J.
Brand, Hon. H. Gurdon, Brampton Ricardo, J.
Briscoe, J. Hadfield, George Ridley, George
Bruce, Lord E. Hall, Sir Benjamin Roup.ll, W.
Buckley, Gen. Hankey, T. Russell, 11.
Buxton, C. Hay ter, W. Russell, Sir W.
Byng, G. H. C. Heneage, Geo. F. Schneider, Henry
Campbell, It. J. It. Henniker, Lord Scrope, G.
Cardwell, E Herbert, 11. Seymour, Danby
Cavendish, Lord Hodgson, K.l Shelley, Sir J.
Charlesworth , J. C. D. Howard, C. Slaney, R.
Clay, James Inghain, R. Smith, J. B.
Clifford, C. C. Ingram, H. Smith, M.
Clifford, Lt.-Col. H. M. Jackson, W. Smith, Y.
Give, George Johnstone, Sir J. Smith, A.
Codrington, Gen. Keating, Sir H. Staord, Marquis
Coningham, W. Kershaw, J. Stewffart, Sir M.
Cowper, W. F. Kin lake, A. Stuart Lord J.
Cotterell, Sir 11. G. ‘ Labouchere,Rt.Hon.H Taylor, S.
Craufurd, E. H. J. Langston, J. H. Thompson, General
Crawford, R. W. Langton, H. G. Thornely, T.
Deedes, William Lewis, Sir G. C. Tite, W.
Dent, John Lincoln, Earl Of Townshend, J.
Dodson, J. Locke, J. Trelawny, Sir J.
Drummond, 11. Locke, Jan Turner, J. A.
Duff, M. Lowe, R. Vansittart, W.
Duncombe, Thomas Luce, T. Verney, Sir 11.
Dunlop, A. Mangles, R. D. Vivian, J. C.
Elliott, J. E. Mangles, C. Walter, J.
Elphinstone, Sir J. Marjoribanks, D. Warre, d•ohn
Ewart, W. Marsh, M. Wegaelin, T.
Fitzgerald, J. Martin, C. Whitbread, S.
Foley, J. H. Massey, W. Wickham, 11.
Forde, Colonel Mellor, John Willoughby, J.
Forster, Charles Mills, Arthur Wood, Sir C.
Foster, W. 0. Mills, T. Wrightson, W.
Fox, W. J. Moffat, G. Wyld, James
Garnett, William Napier, Sir C. Young, A.
Gibson, Milner Nisbet, R. P. TELLEZS.
Gifford, Earl of Norris, J. T, Evans, Sir Do Lacy
Gilpin, C. North, F. Roebuck, J. A.

NOES-78.
Adderley, C. B. Gray, Captain Rich, IL
Baillie, H. Hamilton, G. A. Robartes, T.
Baring, F. Hardy, G. Roll, J.
Baring, Sir F. Headlain, T. Russell, F. W.
Baring, T. Henley, J. Sclater, George
Bernard, T. Holford, R. Spooner, R.
Becerolt, G. Hopwood, John Stanhope, J.
Bentinek, G. Horsrnan, E. Stanley, Lord
Bouverie, P. Hume, W. Stapleton, John'
Bridges, Sir B. Ing estre, Viscount Steuart, A.
Bruce, 11. A. Jolliffe, Sir W. Tempest, Lord A. V.
Cecil, Lord R. Knox, Col. B. W. To:lemache J.
Christy, Samuel Laurie, John Trollope, Sir J.
Clive, R. Lennox, Lord H. G. Vane, Lord 11.
Colebrooke, Sir E. Liddell, H. 0. Verner, Sir W.
Col;ins, T. Lowther, Col. IL C. Waddington, 11,
Culiitt, W Lytton, Hon. F. Walpole. S.
Disraeli, B. Macaulay, Kenneth Warren, S.
Du Cane, C. Malins, Richard Welby, W.
Duke, Sir J. Miler, Taverner Whitmore, H.
East, Sir J. Mowbray, J. R. Williams, W.
Estcourt, T. Lyall, George Willoughby, Sir If.
Fitzgerald, W. R. S. Newdegate, C. Woodd, B.
Fitzroy, Henry Backe, C. Wortley, Major
Forester, Col. rakington, Sir J. TELLERS.
Frazer, Sir W. Pesensey, Viscount Russell, Lord J.
French, Colonel Repton, G. Kuatchbull-Huguesse

Annexed is an amended list of the gold ships on
their way from Australia to this country ; the amounts
differ in some cases from the sums announced by
telecraph :—The Marco Polo sailed Oct. 24, with
73,704 ounces ; the Northumberland, 2Stb, 46,881
ounces ; the Oliver Lanz, Nov. 18, 47,442 ounces ;
the Austral, 18th, 10,234 ounces ; the Sea Breeze,
,
23'i, 23,910 ounces ;
111
the Blackwall, 30tb, 68,080
ounces ; and the Donald `Kay, D,o. 6, with 23,218
ounces—value in all 1
174,0761., exclusive of 10•803/.
expected in a few days by the Tamar.

" In presenting their 17th annual report of the affairs
of the association the board have much pleasure in being
able to congratulate the members upon the successful re-
sult of the year's operations, the amount of new assurances
effected during that period having been larger than in any
previous year. This fact is the more satisfactory when it
is remembered that from the severity of the recent com-
mercial crisis the year 1857 has been by no means favour-
able to the extension of the system of life assurance in
general :-638 proposals for 116,665/. have been completed
8 ditto for 1,2001. have been declined; and 89 dittolor
22,330/. have been deferred or withdrawn, or are awaiting
completion ; making 785 proposals for 140,215/. received
during the year. The now annual income arising from
policies completed is 3,152/. ; the actual income of the
year is 23,9101. 40. ; the amount added to the invested
funds of the association, after providing for all known
claims, is 15,2391. 45. lid. ' • the total balance in
favour of the association is 98,161/. Bs. The total
number of policies in force on 31st of December last
was 4,811, for an aggregate sum of 885,810/. The
balance-sheet, duly audited, has been placed in the hands
of the trustees, who have expressed themselves much
pleased with the favourable progress of the association. It
is gratifying to observe that the mortality continues very
favourable, the claims during the past year having been
extremely moderate both in number and amount; 38
policies, amounting, with bonuses, to 6,5331. lls. have
lapsed by death, a proportion smaller tbetbein either_ollhe
two preceding years,- The gresfest flare iv3-exercised by the
board in the selection of lives, and the thanks of the mem-
bers aro due to the medical officers for the skill and caution
exercised by them. The arrangements with the staff of
the Electric Telegraph Company, referred to in last year's
report, have been carried out to a considerable extent, and
are found to work in a manner mutually satisfactory. Spe-
cial general meetings of the members were held on the 24th
June and 28th October last. At the former the rules, as
revised by the board, were adopted, and at the latter Mr.
John S. Leigh was duly elected a director Of this association.
A deputation from the Board visited Bristol on trio 23d
March last, when a public meeting was held, at which the
Mayor of Bristol, John Vinieg, Esq., presided, and which
was numerously attended. In their last report the Board
adverted to a branch office which had been opened at Man-
chester. On the :;oth July last a deputation from the
Board proceeded to Manchester to investigate the condition
of the agency in question, 'and to confer with the local com-
mittee on the best means of advancing the association in
that city. The Board have, however, to report that the
success of the experiment has not been such as to induce a
continuance of the expense, and it has therefore been die-
continued. With reference to the division of profits the
period for which has now arrived, the Board have received
a report from the consulting actuary informing them that
the calculations are in a forward state, and,the result will
be made known to tho members at the earliest possible period.
In conformity with Rule 10, the following directors retire
by rotation, but, being eligible, offer themselves for re-
election : Mr. Samuel Jepps, Mr. Alexander Dawson, and
Mr. James Lintott. The following gentlemen, duly quali
fied, have been proposed, in accordance with rule 12, as
auditors for the ensuing year : Mr. James Richard Lloyd,
Mr. Francis Frederick Toole, and Mr. Charles Woolley.
While the Board are sincerely gratideduaethtahsepfoasysoibulreabblye
report which they are enabled to present speernoxtu toe
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The CHAIRMAN expressed the pleasure lee derived at
presiding over the meeting of the association, and said it
was a matter of deep congratulation to find there was a
continued gradual improvement in the funds and pro-
gress of the association. (Rear.) The best illustration
he could give of that was to read them a summary he
had prepared of the amount of business they had done
in 1856 and 1857, bearing in mind that the latter year
had been one of great commercial distress. In 1856
there were 730 new policies for 106,2801., and in 1857
there were 688, for 116,6661., giving an increase of
a considerable portion of that—about 13,0001.
derived from the Electric Telegraph Company, but
awlfoat,es2ro od/e. ; d
ucting that the remaining amount gave an
average of the past year's new policies of 2301.
whereas in previous years they had never exceeded
1921. (Rear, hear.) The annual income in 1856 was
26,1001., and in 1857 28,9001., giving an increase of
2,8001. (Rear, hear.) The balance added to capital
in 1556 was 12,8001. ; in 1857, 15,2001., giving an
increase of 2,4001. (near, hear.) In 1856 the
claims on the association amounted to 7,3001.,
and in 1857 to 6,6001., showing a decrease of 7001.
They had, however, paid in all for claims and claims
provided for, 54,6701. The expenses in 1856 were
4,8701., and in. 1857 5.4204, ehoaiog An inorease sf
55e0e1t.ings in the which arose in connection with a special meeting
for the alteration of the'rules and law expenses, amount-
ing to 1801. ; the branch office at Manchester and
m
provinces,
2201., making 4001. ; se that
the ordinary expenses had only been increased by 1501.
The branch office at Manchester had been given a fair
trial. was represented that prospects were promising
at Manchester, and that if the experiment were tried of
the establishment of a brar eh office at that elac'p it
would be found advantageous ; but the directors unfor-
tunately had found, after giving it 15 months' trial,
that they ware not warranted in continuing that expense,
and consequently that expease must be taken as a special
one in this year's account, and one that would not be
again incurred. (Hear, bear.) On a former occasion
an increase of salary to the clerks in the office was
suggested, but the directors bad anticipated the wishes
of the members, and notwithstanding that increase, the
actual expenses of an ordinary character were less than
those of former years. (Hear, hear.) The directors, he
could assure them, had nothing whatever to con-
ceal, and would be most happy to give every infer.
(nation required by the members in connection with the
association. So far as he was given to understand the
society was in a very p ro,p_rous position and satisfactory
condition, and as regarded the business of the past year
lee thought they ra;ght vie with many older offices is
that respect. (Rear, hear.) H e should be happy to
furnish any information required in connectiou with the
association, and coucluded by moving
" That the report and balance-sheet now read be received
and adopted, and that tho same be printed and circulated
at the discretion of the board."
Mr. BATRUS called attention to the sure of 6821.
paid for commission to agents. The country agents,
who had a great deal of trouble in completing in-
surances, ought to be paid their 10 per cent. for
the first year, and 5 per cent. afterwards ; bat he
thought it too much to be paid to the London or
metropolitan agents for: the little work they bad to per-
form, often only merely witnesses to the execution of the
proposal. He thought their payments should be com-
muted. He asked to be informed the amount paid to
metropolitan agents.
The SECRETARY was unable to oive the exact sum,
forc commuting
omffiucteisn gt their‘jict a
te to commission.th eir It
agents but it was probably less than one-third of the whole com-
mission.wason a
mission. The association gave agents the option of
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The SECRETARY said the payments per
cent., very moderate cost compared with
which was a
averaged 3
other offices.
Mr. WARWICK asked what had
been the result of the
public meeting held at Bristol I
The CseenuaN said it was very
satisfactory, as it
always was there. A. certain amount of immediate
business was done, and several subscriptionswere added
to the Benevolent Fund. (item.,
hear.)
A. conversation then ensued relative to the hour of
assembling (five o'clock) ; in the course of which Mr.
Warwick, Mr. Cull, Mr. p ieu 1,
-1-ers Mr. Toole, and
others took part, the directors intimating their desire
to meet the convenience of the membere. In making the
alteration from six to five, the Board had been guided
by the prevalence of a general desire to get business
over at an early hour, as evidenced by t4e early closing
led.A considering
convul-
sion on
vul-
sion of that kind was likely to have a peculiar effect on
Mr. WARWICK congratulated the
thatmovement,
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of many membersmeeting) on the
the
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eahssaodciwatititione,B
their body, but it was gratifying to find the business
done during the past year had exceeded that of any
former year—(hear)—aed be thought they might leek
forward,with confidence to the future. It was also satis-
factory to know that they were doing an increased
amount of business without a correspondin_
g increase of
expenditure. They were all much indebted to the
directors for the very able manner in which they con-
ducted the busineseof the association. Theaseociation had
only been in ex,eteace 17 years ; during that period
it had paid two bonuses and, was about to pay another,
whilst others of a more pretending caaracter had been
swept away in that time. (Hear, hear.)
Mr. CULL asked bow the advances 4 ware made on
mortgage, and if they advanced loans on bills ?
.Tee CIL:LEMAN said that in all their mortgages they
had a good margin on their side. They never effected a
mortgage unless tlie property was first valued by their
surveyor, on whose opinion they relied, taking great
care to have a good raergin in their favour in every
instance. (Hear, hear.)
Mr. Curs asked in whose hands were the 9,000/.
deposits ?
The CHAIRMAN said they were in the hands of two
parties—the National discount and the London discount
in equal proportions. They had collateral security as
well in bills for the amount. (Hear, hear.)
The resolution was then put and carried unanimously.
Mr. REED had much pleasure in moving a vote of
thanks to the directors. Last year hehad the satisfaction
in joining in a similar vote, but he then conscientiously
objected to the remuneration allowed to them being in
creased. The institution, he was happy to say, was now
in a far better position, and the result showed the zeal
and attention the directors must have paid to
its progress, and the time and labour it must

The CHAIRMAN said that the suggestion of a former
meeting relative to an increase of salary to the clerks in
the office had been anticipated by the directors, and
attended to, and ho believed to the entire satisfaction
of the staff. (Hear, hear.)
The CHAIRMAN then moved the re-election of the three
retiringldirectors : Mr. Jepps, Mr. Alexander Dawson,
and Mr. James Lintott, which was carried unanimously.
Mr. JEPPS returned thanks for himself and brother
directors. It was a Matter of congratulation to find that
the members were so much satisfied with the conduct of
the direr: ors that on every occasion of their retirement
on their presenting, themselves they were re-elected to
office. (tlear, hear.) Such repeated marks of confidence
only increased the obligation the directors owed to the
member.; and gave them an additional incentive to
devote their time and attention to the interests of the
institution. (Liear,.hear.)
The CHAIRMAN then moved the re-election of the audi-
tors, Metiers. Lloyd, Toole, and Woolley. He had
much pleasure in bearing testimony to their zeal in the
Ex !cutiou of their office. They minutely examined every
item in the accounts and books of the association.
This motion was also carried unanimously.
Mr. WOOLLEY and 3fr. TOOLE returned thanks.
They assured the meeting that they found the business
of the association carried on with great regularity. They
had every assistance given them by the directors and
staff to arrive at a complete audit. The whole of the
books were open for their inspection.
Mr. FILCHER moved that the remuneration of the
auditors should be increased from 20 to 25 guineae.
Mr. REED thought that too little, it should be
made 301.

The latter sum, with but one dissentient, was
agreed to.
Mr. WARWICK moved, and Mr. TOOLE seconded,
a cordial vote of thanks to the Chairman for the
interest he bad ever felt in the welfare of the asso-
ciation. (Hear.)
The CHAIRMAN, in returning thanks, assured them
that the uniform kindness he had at all times received
from the members of the association at their annual
meetings, was a great comfo't to him, which enabled
him to get through the business in so satisfactory
manner. He assured the meeting that in future, to
ensure greater publicity of the day and hour of the
meeting, and to meet the convenience of members, it
should be printed in the prospectuses for circulation.
A cordial vote of thanks was then passed to the Sec-
retary and staff.
Mr. LINFORD returned thanks. He assured them
that every endeavour was made by himself and the
members of the staff to efficiently and satisfactorily
perform the duties entrusted to them, and he was happy
to find them so kindly recognised by the members.
The business of the meeting then terminat d.

PRO VIDENT CLERKS' BENEVOLENT FUND.
The annual meeting of the members of this fund was
held on the same evening and at the same place. Thos.
Baring, Esq., M.P., in the absence of the treasurer—
John Abel Smith, Esq., presided.
The CUAIRMAN said he regretted the absence of their
respected treasurer, not only on account of the ability
and judgment which he ordinarily displayed in presiding
over their meetings, but principally on account of the
severe domestic affliction under which he was now
suffering: No one could come into contact with
Mr. Smith without recognising in him those kind
and benevolent feelings which prompted hi., to
do all in his power for the benefit of his fellow.
men. The members of this society had reason to feel
deeply affected for Mr. Smith's present suffering, for no
one had rendered greater service to the institution than
had their estimable treasurer. (Hear, hear.) He ven-
tured to say that without Mr. Smith's constant efforts,
zeal, and efficient support and advice, they would not
have seen the institution in the independent position it
now holds. (Hear, hear.) However much he might feel
honoured in presiding over their meeting, be assured
them that he deeply regretted, in common with them
all, the absence of their worthy treasurer. ((fear.)
The SECRETARY read the report and balance-sheet

" The report, which was unanimously received and
adopted, stated that the income of the fund during the
year 1.857 had been ;--From donations and subscriptions,
6101. 17s. 9d. ; subscriptions of ss. and upwards from
assurers, being clerks, 644/. 16s. ; interest, dividends, &c.,
617/. 19e. Id.--total, 1,9031. 12s. 10d. Gratuities bad been
awardod amounting to 1171. 18s. ; loans had been granted
amounting to 2,362/: ; the capital of the fund which had
been increased by 334/. 2s. 6d., amounted to 16,444/. Os. Bd.
The following annuitants had been elected on the
29th May, 1857, viz. :--one clerk to an annuity of 301.;
two widows to annuities of 20/. each ; one ditto to an
annuity of 151.--amounting together to 85/. per annum.
One annuity had fallen in during the year, and the num-
ber on the fund at the present time was stated to be 49,
viz., 11 clerks and 38 widows, who aro receiving collec-
tively 885/. per annum. The board recommended that on
the 27th May next one clerk and two widows, or three
widows, should be elected to annuities. The period fir the
division of profits by the Provident Clerks' Mutual Life
Assurance Association had arlived, and a tenth part would
be added to this fund. A special general meeting of the
members had been held on the Sth of July last for recep-
tion and confirmation of the revised rules. The Report
concluded by stating that —` With the view of augmenting
as much as possible the means of the fund and increasing
its utility, the board had decided on a public dinner to be
hold during the present year, and they appealed with
confidence to the members to lend their cordial and ener-
getic support in furtherance of this object.'

The CHAIRMAN then moved the reception and adop-
tion of the report and balance-sheet, and that the same
be printed and circulated at the discretion of the Board.
Although, perhaps, there was perfect justice in the dos-
ing observations of the report, the society bad not
altogther realised the expectations of its promoters or
obtained that extension wh-sh it was deemed des:rit le,
it was, however, very satisfactory to know that it bed
reached a position safe from every loss, danger or acci-
dent. Two thinge had been attained since its establishment,
first its permanence, secondly, its power to relitere distress ;
and he thought it was not going too far to call upon
those clerks who might be beyond the reach of accident
as well as those who were not so fortunately situated, to
come for ward and raise a fend that would afford help
and succour in the time of need and suffering
to distressed clerks or their widows. (Beer, bear.)
This was an institution that was peculiarly
valuable in time of commercial distress by the kindly
aid it afforded to those requiring assistance, and he was
incliued to attribute its comparative small extension, not
83 much on its want of ♦itality, as to the fact
that many large establishments, such as the Bank
of England, had such an association which
their employds were caned upon to support, and
which it was impossible for it to supplant. (Hear,
hear.) It was, however, highly gratifying to find that
since the establishment there had been 53 annuities
granted (bear, bear) with a total amount paid
of 5,070/., showing that the association bad been
recognised, and that it bad been of benefit to those for
whom it was formed. With reference to the contem-
plated public dinner during the present year, he had
no doubt it was a very desirable step, and that the
fund would benefit largely by it, especially if it bad the
active co-operation of the members. (Hear.) Again con-
gratulating them on the position of the association, and the
probability there was of its making groat progress, he
concluded by moving the above resolution.

Mr. R.'ll. JONES seconded the motion. The remarks
of the hon. chairmaa had anticipated much of what he
iiitendei to have said. He congratulated them on the
position of the association which new guaranteed to
those connected with it stability. Ho controverted
the opinion entertained that country members bad not an
adequate chance of success of participating in its benefits,
and repeated the number of annuitants who bad derived
benefit in the provinces and in London is refutation of
such an opinion. (Hear, hear.) There was good
ground for recommending the election of 3 additional
annuitants. By a change of their security, they bad
realised an additional income of something like 351.
o.le annuitant had died, and they would receive a hand-
some sum as bonus from the assurance department.
They also trusted that the proposed public dinner would
bring them accession of funds, and they counted largely
upon the hearty assistance of the members in this mat-
ter. The labour of such an undertaking. was very
great, but they would think themselves well rewarded
by the benefit accruing to the fund. They, there-
fore, were justified in the rcouree proposed. The
directors could conscientiously recommend it without
impairing the funds of the institution. During its
establishment 183 gratuities had been granted to dis-
tressed clerks, taking 1,406/. out of the income, and
1,176 loans had been granted to the extent of 26,3351.,
the whole of which had been repaid except the trifling '
sum of 3411.—(bear, hear)—wbich was a loss of
little more than one per cent. (Hear, hear.) Honly a
e con-
cluded by calling on the members to cc-operate and
assist the directors in extending the benefits of the
institution. (Hear, hear.)
Mr. TOOLE asked how many of the clerks who were
insured in the society were contributors to the benevolent
fund ?
The SECRETARY said he thought the whole, With
the exception of half a dozen or so.
The resolution was carried unanimously.
The CHAIRMAN proposed the next resolution.
`That in accordance with the report, by which it p
peals that the aura of 754, Toted for annuitants the lac

Mr. JEP.P3 seconded the motion. From his long
and intimate connection with Mr. Smith he was able
to assure the meeting that that gentleman's interest in
the welfare of the association was unabated, (Rear,
hear )- The chairman bail already so feelingly alluded
to Mr. Smith's bereavement, that he had only to say be
concurred with him in that expression of sorrow. (Rear,
hear.) Nothing but that, he could positively state,
would have prevented Mr. Smith from attending.
The resolution was carried unanimously.
Mr. WARWICK considered it desirable that the meeting
should express its gratitude for the conduct of the
trustees, treasurer, and directors of the society, and he
had much pleasure in supporting the motion to that
effect. Ile hoped they woulu sincerely thank them for the
attention they paid to the interest of the aociety, and at
the same time express their regret at the cause of Mr.
Smith's absence, and their hope that on future occasions
he would honour them with his presEnce. The gentle-
men referred to wi,-re always ready to promote the
interests of the association. (Bear, hear.)
The resolution, was carried unanimously.
The CHAIRMIN (as one of the trustees) returned
thanks for Kettering mark of approval just ac-
corded. He assured the meeting they would ever
be ready to assist the members in promoting
the objects of the society. It was essential
the members should do a'l they could to make the
objects of the association known, and endeavour to
induce their friends to join it.
Mr. WELCH proposed the re-election of the audi!ors,
Mr. Smeo, Mr. Gilbert, and Mr. Pollard, who were
warm and zealous friends of the institution.

Mr. DAWSON seconded the motion, which was also
carried unanimously.
Mr. REYNOLDS moved a vote of thanks to the
Ciiair-
man for his kindness in presiding over the meeting. Ile
thought they were singularly fortunate in havilg his
c•iuntenance, as well as that of others who stood so high
in the commercial world.

Mr. CULL seconded the resolution, which was carried
unanimously.
The CHAIRMAN, in acknowledging the compiment,
assured them that so far as his humble services were of
any use they might command them. They had not hal
any very difficult business before them, but, such as it
was, they had treated it like men of business and with
conciseness, and without much verbiage. It was well
to consider among themselves whether they might not
greatly extend the influence of the society, and greatly
assist and lighten the labour of the director=, bearing in
mind that they ware all mutually interested in its wet
fare. (Hear, hear.) He had no doubt the proposed
dinner would add to the funds, but what he wanted to
see was the society self.gupparting. (Bear, hear.)
Mr. B. H.Jorucs remarked that on a former occasion
they added 700/. to tha funds through the medium of a
dinner.
The meeting then terminated.

SPO.RriNa INTELLIGENOE.