The CHAIRMAN regretted the interruption. However, as the meeting wished
to enter into the subject of finance--(_cheers and cries of_ "We
do")--he might say, that no dividend would be declared this half-year,
but----
At this point of the proceedings there was a rush for the platform, and,
shortly afterwards, the meeting noisily separated.
We are informed, that the inquest upon the bodies of the Chairman and
his co-Directors, will be held early next week.
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[Illustration: SYMPATHETIC ANSWERS TO KIND INQUIRIES.
_Young Masham (leaving Cards)._ "IS ANYONE ILL HERE NOW?"
_Footman (fresh from the Country)._ "I'M DOING PRETTY WELL AT PRESENT,
THANK YOU; BUT 'ER LADYSHIP HASN'T YET SHOOK OFF HER GRIP."]
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