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The vote of thanks was put to the meeting and carried 

 unanimously. 



Mr. Ingpen said he could not withhold an expression of regret 

 that a Society like the South London had ceased to exist, and he 

 felt as if he should like to propose a vote of condolence with those 

 who had been connected with it, when he bore in mind the useful 

 work it had done and the friendly relations which had always 

 existed between it and the Quekett Club, from which it originally 

 sprang. He had in former years been brought into close associa- 

 tion with this Society, and being personally aware of the very 

 friendly relationship which formerly existed, he could only now 

 say how sorry he had been to hear of its demise. 



Mr. Karop said he had another announcement to make which 

 would be received with regret by many members of the Club, and 

 that was the death of their old friend Mr. F. W. Gay, which had 

 occurred since their last meeting. To many who had lately joined 

 the Club Mr. Gay would not be known, as it was now some time 

 since he had been able to attend any meetings, but he was one of 

 its founders and was in office as their treasurer for nearly 16 

 years, resigning at length through failing health. Mr. Gay was 

 one of those quiet men who never put himself forward, but whose 

 work was done with a thoroughness only known to those who 

 were closely associated with him. The Committee had that even- 

 ing passed the following resolution of condolence to be forwarded 

 to the family : — 



" The Committee of the Q.M.C. have heard with great regret 

 of the death of Mr. F. W. Gay, one of its earliest members, 

 who held the responsible post of treasurer for more than 16 years. 

 They beg to tender their most profound sympathy with his widow 

 and family in their loss, a feeling which is shared by every member 

 who knew and valued his long and faithful services to the Club." 

 Mr. Ingpen said he should like to add to what Mr. Karop had 

 said, one or two words of a personal character, since he was 

 mainly instrumental in putting the burden of the treasurership 

 upon his old friend Mr. Gay. He could bear testimony to the 

 admirable way in which he carried out his work as regarded their 

 finances, and to the interest taken in their earlier excursions, and 

 his share in the work connected with them. Everyone who 

 attended on such occasions was sure to find a ready helper in Mr. 

 Gay, as well as a genial friend, for he was one of the most club- 



