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have just vacated. (Cheers.) At al] events j r ou may i*est assured that the best efforts of the staff will be directed to produce such a result ; and, though it would be most unreasonable to expect the course of the business of the Bank to Ibe one of unbroken sunshine, I have too great faith in the elasticity of the colony to believe that any depression from which we are at present suffering; can be more than temporary, and all the more as it can be distinctly traced to causes as pointed to in the Chairman's speech, which it may reasonably be expected, will soon pass away. The business of the head office during the last six months has been conducted under very great discomfort, both to the public and to the staff, but I trust that long before we meet again the alterations will be completed,' and that we will acknowledge that the mth gements are convenient, and that v,> hnvo a Ranking-house second to none • <lu> rolo'riies. (Hear, hear). I have a— mi very much pleasure in thanking you for your vote. (Cheers.) The rough minutes were then read, and the meeting separated.