Extracts from later meetings--- First Balance Sheet--- Was issued in July 1877,with the new President,James Kellett,in place to Thomas Birch---- Balance Sheet showed that from the foermation of the Society in January to June 30th,that the share capital received was �501 15s,received on mortgage on property �700,borrowed money �700,sales in shop �599 etc. Total Income �i999 1s 3d. The total profit for first half-year of the Society was �43 16s 5d. Meeting,July 17th,1877-- First half-yearly meeting,held at Slack Side School.Paid for the use of the school,1s 6d.James Kellett in the chair. Balance sheet passed,election of new committee men,and other business.It was moved by Maria Jowett,seconded by Alice Nicholl,that we have a public Tea Party as soon as possible.Moved by J.W.Fox,seconded by Mahlon Priestley,that the quality of our tea party be ham and beef sandwiches and sweet meats,without sponge bread. Tickets,one shilling each.Party held Saturday July 28th,1877. Meeting,Nov.14th.1877---- Moved that we buy from Enoch Priestley, 10 firkins of Butter 1s 1d farthing per lb.and 3d.in the � discount. Meeting,Jan.4th.1878--- Bonus declared at 1s 9d in the �. ======================================== [To be continued] Cheers------Derek.