The Gazette 1908-9

THE GAZETTE OF THE 0f . Jrtfanir.

Vol. II, No. 9.]

March, 1909.

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to solicitors examined as witnesses in bank ruptcy cases, and the matter was referred to the Costs Committee. Certificates. Applications by two solicitors for a renewal of their certificates under section 47 were con sidered, and both applications were granted. Preliminary Examination. A memorial from a law clerk, under section 18, for a modified preliminary examination was considered, and it was decided not to oppose the application. Bankruptcy Law. A report from the special Committee of the Council appointed to consider the report of the Departmental Committee of the Board of Trade of April, 1908, on Bankruptcy Law was submitted and adopted ; and it was resolved that the purport of same should be communi cated to the Dublin Chamber of Commerce. February The Council met upon Wednesday, the 24th February. Mr. Orpen (Vice-President) in the I Chair, and twenty-seven other members were i present. Land Commission Regulations. A letter was directed to be written to the Secretary of the Irish Land Commission requesting him to furnish to the Society such departmental regulations of the Land Commis sion as may be made from time to time, so that same may be inserted in the Gazette of the Society. Certificates. Applications by two solicitors for renewal of their certificates, under section 47, were con sidered. One was granted, and the other was refused.

Meetings of the Council.

February loth. THE Council met upon Wednesday, the icth February. The President (Mr. W. J. Shannon) in the Chair, and thirty other members were present. Transfer of Government Securities. Letters acknowledging the receipt of the Re solution of the Council relative to the transfer of Government Securities were read from the Prime Minister, The Chief Secretary, Mr. Long, M.P., Mr. Field, M.P., Mr. Waldron, M.P., the Secretary of the Bank of Ireland, the Secretary Stock Exchange, and from the Secretary of the English Law Society. It was resolved that Mr. Waldron, M.P., be asked to move for a return of the income derived from Stamp Duty on Letters of Attorney for the sale or transfer of Government Stocks. Certificate Duty. A letter was read from the Chancellor of the Exchequer acknowledging the receipt of Reso lution of the Council advocating the abolition or reduction of solicitors' certificate duty. Land Act. A letter was read from the Chief Secretary, asking for a statement of the points which the Council are desirous should be discussed with him by a deputation, as to the pay ment of the Bonus under the Land Act, 1903. A statement, which had been prepared by the Land Act Committee, was submitted; and a further letter was read from the Chief Secre tary, acknowledging its receipt. This state ment will be found in detail in this Gazette. Bankruptcy Practice. A letter was read from a member of the profession, drawing attention to the fees paid

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