7 MARCH 1931, Page 56

A PROSPEROUS BUILDING SOCIETY.

The Report of the Abbey Road Building Society for the past year shows that the rate of progress noticeable. for some years was increased in 1930. The number of share- holders and depositors increased from 134,819 to 197,471, being an advance of 47 per cent., while the total assets, which now aggregate £31,061,408 show an increase of about 62 per cent. The next annual general meeting takes place in the Queen's Hall on March 6, when Sir Josiah Stamp will preside and Sir Austen Chamberlain will be among the speakers. * * * *