CHAMBER OF MINES.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XV, Issue XX, 16 November 1895, Page 620

CHAMBER OF MINES.

At a meeting of the Chamber of Mines held this week the following new members were elected Messrs J. H. Smith, A. Ewen, Jas. Heron, Jas. Baber, H. M. Shepherd, C. J. Parr, W, T. J. Bell, C. L. N. Arnold, S. W. Baker, Dr. Orpen, Hon. W. McCullough, J. M. Brigham, jun , R. C. Carr, A. H. Taylor, J. Wiseman, W. C. Daldv jun., A. M. Kelly, F. H. Maalen, P. A. Young, Geo. Robson, Harry Connell, Cecil Hartridge, J. M. Lennox. V. J. Larner, Porter and Hampson. The report submitted to the Finance Committee showed that up to the present 170 members and 67 companies had joined. Subscriptions had been received totalling £173 2s, and the balance in the bank was £295 18s 2d. If the present condition of the mining industry continued, it was estimated that the Chamber would receive 300 subscribing members and 200 subscribing companies, which would provide an income of abuut £765 per annum. It was agreed that the Chamber should keep a register of mine managers, fee to be charged 2s 6 I, each ap plicant for registration to show qualification. Mr J. M. Lennox was elected a member of the Council vice Mr R. Spratt, decea-ed.