Thanks to Mr. McKenna: Mr. R.A. Pinsent, in moving “That the hearty thanks of the meeting be presented to the chairman for presiding to-day.” said: Ladies and gentlemen, that, I take it, concludes the formal business of the meeting, but before we separate I am quite sure you would like to express to our chairman our gratitude for his attendance here to-day. A very distinguished man, a very busy man, and a man of great experience has thought it worthwhile to come down from London to guide deliberations.” Mr. Howard Heston, F.C.A., seconded the resolution. which was carried unanimously. The Chairman: Mr. Pinsent, Hr. Heaton, ladies, and gentlemen, I am greatly obliged to you for the kindness of your vote. As I stated, my presence here is formal, but you will allow me to say that the emphatic decision disclosed by the vote is extremely satisfactory, in as much as it leaves no room for discussion or doubt hereafter. I thank you again for the kindness with which you have received me. (Applause.) The proceedings then terminated.
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GRO0738 Devonport: Richard Alfred Pinsent: 1852 – 1948