17 JULY 1926, Page 33

-At the recent meeting of Tamplin and Son's Brewery, the

Chairman was able to present a very satisfactory position to the shareholders, the gross profit amounting to £175,000 while a dividend was declared on the Ordinary Shares, making 10 per cent. for the year, together with a 5 per cent. bonus, leaving 136,000 to be carried forward. The Chairman also made the very interesting announcement at the meeting of the acquirement of the business of Kidd and Hotblack, in- con- nexion with which it is proposed to form a subsidiary company which, in its turn, will be making an issue of £200,000 in 0 per cent. Debenture Stock to provide part of the purchase money.