The Sun.
London, England, 1861-02-07 00:00:00

pleasure in moving the resolution, because he en-
tertained the -very highest opinion of the institution.
tie believed he was the largest insurer in
it himself, and he had been the means of intro-
ducing many others to participate in its bene-
fits, and that arose from the fact that after
close observation he saw there was t great deal of
stability about the society. (Cheers.) his own
connection with it had only been for the last two
years, but in that time he had obse&ed the untiring
industry of the directors--(cheers)—that the funds
of the institution were safely and securely invested,
and that, in fact, it was one of the most solid and
secure in London. He had the happiness of con-
veying a large number of policies to it, and he
should continue to do so, as far as his connection
with another society would permit. (Cheers.) Ile
was highly pleased with the amount of the new
business, with the services of the directors, and
with the unceasing industry and activity of their

able secretary. He was glad to find that, while

the directors or the secretary were wisely spread-
ing the prosperity of the association abroad by
their energetic advocacy, those who remained st
home took care to secure and make safe that which
was obtained. He had the pleasure of knowing
the secretary, and he considered the mem-
bers were deeply indebted to that gentle-
man for his exertions, as well as to the
board. He felt certain they all exerted
themselves to the utmost for the benefit of the
society, and, under these circumstances, he had
great pleasure in moving the resolution placed in
his hands, and which he trusted would be carried
with acclamation. (Loud cheers.)
Mr. PIKE said he had especial satisfaction in
seconding the resolution, because this year the
board had made a change which he had advocated
for many years, namely, that no charge should be
made to the Benevolent Fund beyond the annual
trifling expense of its actual management. He
had urged that measure for years, as it was thought
in season and out of season, and he was glad to
find his views at last adopted. (Cheers.) He, there-
ferelcordially seconded the resolution.
Mr. HOBSON, as the mover of the resolution,
thought he had the best right of performing the
pleasing duty of putting it to the meeting—
(cheers)—and he did so in the heartiest manner.
The resolution was agreed to most enthusias-
tically.
The CHAIRMAN said he sincerely thanked the
meeting for their kind appreciation of their ser-
vices, and also for the gratifying unanimity that
had prevailed during the evening. 'The business to
be transacted was the election of directors. The
retiring directors were Mr. William Jeremiah
Jordan, Mr. Richard Price, and Mr. William
Stanhope Sawtell ; as each of these gentlemen were
eligible for re-election, they offered themselves
accordingly.
No other gentlemen being proposed, the 'retiring,
directors were unanimously re-elected.
Mr. PRICE returned thanks. He felt confident
that the same integrity, energy, and fidelity that
had hitherto been the distinguishing marks of the
directory would be continued by all. But one
feeling animated the board, and that was to increase
the prosperity of their noble institution: