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WILLIAMS AND KETTLE, LIMITED.

The nnnn.il general meeting of shareholders in Williams r_ d Kettle, Limited, was held in the Athemi'um Hall ati2.?o p.m. yesterday. Mr F, W. WiiH-ma presided, and the following were present or represented by proxy : — Messrs A. M'Hardy, A. S. G. Carlyon, N. Kettle, G. H. Saxby, C. E. Beetham, J. S. Giblin, F. M. Gregorie, L, Von Haast, G. Kelly, L. de Pelichet, G. E. Sainsbnry, K. Wood, O. S. Wigan, A. W. M'Donald, H. M. Brathwaite, S. M'Greevy, J. D. Kamsden, W. Busby, J. K. Lanauze, W. R. Russell. F. Naall. VV. Conper, W. O. Skeeti, H. F. Loisel. T. M. Ferguson, F. E. Gadflnm. H. W. William?, A. F. Kennedy, F. Parker, F. W. Skeet, E. F. Harris, C. P. Davis, I) M. Gollan, J. M. Brown, P. Brndy, F. W. William*, J. Lincoln, J. B. Obnmbers, G. K. Beamish, R. Smith, G. Heslnp. S. T. D. PatlisoD, E, GUbertson, and John Mackenzie : Hon. Captain W. K. Kueaell, M.H.R., and Captain R. Todd. The annnal report and balance-sheet were adopted, on the motion of the Chairman, seconded by Mr J. S. Giblin. The report read as follows : —

In submitting tho balance-sheet to the 31st March, 1894, the directors congratulate tho shareholders on tho result of tho company's operations.

Owing to tho date of the annual balance hnvinK been changed from the 30th June Jo the 31st March, tho accounts prc-icnicd arc for a period of nino months, and show a profit of £5IM!) -2s fid (after proviiiiiiK for depreciation. &c), which tho directors propose should bp dispijsou op as follows :— ln payment of n (iiv^enu ot 8 per cent on capital, in nccordanco with articles of association, a bonus of

11 per cent on Roods purchased by shacohqlders, 7J per cent on commissions contributed by shareholders, a bonus at the rnlo of l\ percent, per annum, on wipttal, and tho balance, !> t ftpr paynu;n\s a.ye made, be carried fpewafd. The general business of tho company continues to increase, and, tho uorvipos ot Mr Alfred Reid having boon ocoured for the manwjeinont of tho live stock department, this. Ityuiioh, of the company's business has been largely oxtended.

In accordance with tho articles o! association two or iho directors, the Hon. Captain W. 11. Russell, M.H.It., nnd Mr J. 11. Colonmn, rctiro by rotation, and being olijjiUo offer themselves for reelection. Tho auditors. Messrs RoAn« D<i>i3on and Co., retire, but being ell-ib,|o nlao oiler themselves for ro-oleoilpvi-

The retiring directors, Captain W. li. ttufaell a n d Mr J. H. Coleman, were reelected, The auditors, Messrs Robert Dobson and Co., were also re-elected. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to the manages! directors and stall tor the Kucpesstijl ruaaner in which they had conducted the company's business during the year,

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Hawke's Bay Herald, Volume XXIX, Issue 9680, 15 May 1894, Page 3

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WILLIAMS AND KETTLE, LIMITED. Hawke's Bay Herald, Volume XXIX, Issue 9680, 15 May 1894, Page 3

WILLIAMS AND KETTLE, LIMITED. Hawke's Bay Herald, Volume XXIX, Issue 9680, 15 May 1894, Page 3

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