Guelph 12 February 1850

Board Meeting

At a public meeting, held at the "British Hotel," on Tuesday, the 12th February, 1950, to meet Messrs Barber and Clay, a deputation from the "Toronto and Guelph Road Company," for the purpose of explaining the advantages of the proposed direct line to Toronto, and of affording an opportunity of taking Shares in the Company.

It was moved by Mr. Barber, and seconded by Mr. John Thorp, -- That A.J. Fergusson, Esq.,M.P.P. take the Chair.

Moved by Thomas Sandilands, Esq., and seconded by Mr. John Harrison, -- That A. Macdonald act as Secretary.

Moved by Mr. John Harrison, and seconded by Mr. Richard Ainlay, -- That Thomas Sandilands, Esq., Benjamin Thurbell, Esq., Dr. Orton, Sheriff Grange and A.J. Fergusson, Esq., M.P.P. be appointed a Committee for the purpose of conferring with the "Toronto and Guelph Road Company" on the subject of extending their line of Road to Guelph.

Moved by Thomas Sandilands, Esq., and seconded by Mr. John Harrison, -- That the thanks of the meeting be given to Messrs Barber, Clay and Young, for the interest they manifest in the advancement of this Road.

Moved by Mr. Sheriff Grange, and seconded by Mr. John ..., -- That the Guelph Herald, Guelph Advertiser, be ... to publish the proceedings of this meeting.

Moved by Mr. John Harrison and seconded by Mr. H.H. Oliver,-- That the thanks of this Meeting are due to Mr. Fergusson for his impartial conduct in the Chair.

A.J. Fergusson, Chairman
A. Macdonald, Secretary

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