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and tlie gossip nights, they would agree that those who formed 

 their executive deserved the very warmest thanks which could 

 be given to them. 



Mr. Richard Smith having seconded the motion, it was put 

 to the meeting and carried unanimously. 



Mr. Karop said that it seemed to devolve upon him to return 

 thanks on behalf of himself and his colleagues. He could only 

 say that they felt gratified at this expression of appreciation 

 of their efforts on behalf of the Club, though he believed they 

 had always regarded their work as a very great pleasure. Two 

 of their officers were veterans in the service. Mr. Lewis had 

 held office ever since the formation of the Club, and Mr. 

 Alpheus Smith had done so for 17 years, and he believed he 

 himself came next with 11 years' service. He was sure, how- 

 ever, that so long as any of them held office they would do 

 their best to promote the interest and well being of the Club. 



