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SOLICITORS' APPRENTICES' DEBATING SOCIETY OF IRELAND
The closing meeting of the 58th Session took place on Tuesday 19th
May 1942 in the Solicitors' Buildings, Four Courts, Dublin. The Auditor
Mr. O'Sullivan presided.
The Minutes of the previous meeting having been read by the Record
Secretary were signed without alteration.
The Balance Sheet was-'read by the Treasurer Mr. Russell. It showed
that almost £400 had passed through his hands, leaving it in a sound
financial position, all debts owing by and to the Society having been dis–
charged. On the proposal of Mr. Dowling seconded by Mr. Collins the
Balance Sheet was adopted.
The Auditor then read his report on the affairs of the Society.
On his own behalf and on behalf of the members he paid tribute to the
late Secretary of the Incorporated Law Society, Mr. F.G. Wakely, whom, he
said, was one of the greatest friends of the Debating Society. He con–
gratulated the new Secretary, Mr. E.J. Plunkett and wished him many happy
years in his important office. He also expressed his warm appreciation
of the practical interest which Mr. G.^. Overend, President of the
Incorporated Law Society of Ireland, took in the affairs of the Society.
Mr. OVSullivan then went on to thank his hardworking Committee and the
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members of the House for their loyal co-operation during the session.
On the proposal of Mr. O'Byrne, seconded by Mr. Boyd, the Report was
adopted unanimously.
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list of names of members who had received and returned the Ballot
papers was read by the Record Secretary. The results of the elections
of Officers and Committee for the session 1942-43 was then declared as
follows :-
Hon. Auditor',- -__-__ Mr. Louis V. Nolan.
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Hon. Rec. Secretary - - - Mr. Liam M. Collins.
Hon. Corr. Secretary - - - Mr. George A. Russell.
Hon. Treasurer ------ Mr. Rory 0'Connor.