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THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE.

Comparison with the previous Month. The death rates for December were higher at Auckland, Wellington, Nelson, and
Christchurch than for November, but at Thames and Dunedin they were lower. There were no deaths at Hokitika. The
increased mortality at Wellington for December, which is remarkable, is chiefly owing to the prevalence of Whooping Cough,
Dysentery, and Diarrhea, and to the large number (15) of deaths of children, from Inanition, Mesenteric Disease, Premature
Births, Teething, and Debility. There were also, at the same town, 3 deaths from Alcoholism, and 1 violent death.
Zymotic Diseases. The number of deaths in the boroughs was 45, and bore the large proportion to the total mortality of
34.88 per cent. Of a total of 16 deaths from Whooping Cough, 15 occurred at Wellington and 1 at Dunedin. The 19 deaths
from Dysentery and Diarrhea were distributed as follows: Auckland, 4; Wellington, 7; Nelson, 1; Christchurch, 7. Croup
caused 2 deaths at Nelson. The death from Scarlatina was at Auckland, this complaint causing no deaths at Dunedin, which is
satisfactory to notice, as it has proved more or less fatal during each of the preceding 18 months at that town.
Diseases of the Respiratory System. From Pneumonia and Bronchitis deaths were registered at Wellington (3), at Christ-
church (2), and at Dunedin (2).
Violent Death.-A child died from concussion of the brain, but the cause of concussion is not stated.
Comparison with the previous Year. The total number of deaths in the boroughs in December, 1876, was 138, or 9 in
excess of the number for December, 1877. There were 50 deaths from Zymotic Diseases against 45 in December, 1877, and 48
from Local Diseases against 44 in December, 1877. Scarlatina and Diphtheria were more prevalent in December, 1876, than in
December, 1877; Whooping Cough less so. The mortality from Dysentery and Diarrhea was the same in the boroughs for
December of each year. Diseases of the Respiratory Organs and Phthisis caused 26 deaths in December, 1876, but only 17 in
December, 1877. At Wellington the deaths for December, 1876, were only 34, against 59 in December, 1877; but at Dunedin
there were 44 deaths in December, 1876, against 17 in December last.
Registrar-General's Office,
Wellington, 17th January, 1878.
WM. R. E. BROWN,
Registrar-General.

PROVISIONAL METEOROLOGICAL RETURN FOR DECEMBER, 1877.

| | | AUCKLAND. | WELLINGTON. | NELSON. | CHRIST-
CHURCH. | HOKITIKA. | DUNEDIN. |
|:---|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|
| Mean Temperature in Shade | ... | 64.3 | 60.1 | 62.9 | 61.0 | 57.3 | 56.9 |
| Average for same month previous years | ... | 65.5 | 61.0 | 62.2 | 61.1 | 58.5 | 56.6 |
| Maximum Temperature in Shade, and date | | 80.8 on 20th | 74.0 on 21st | 83.0 on 17th | 85.6 on 16th | 69.1 on 26th | 81.0 on 6th |
| Minimum Temperature in Shade, and date | | 50.3 on 30th | 44.0 on 2nd | 43.0 on 30th | 41.3 on 18th | 42.9 on 2nd | 42.0 on 30th |
| Maximum Temperature in Sun, and date | | 152.0 on 23rd | 139.0 on 21st | 150.0 on 29th | 156.3 on 12th | 145.0 on 27th | 125.0 on 8th |
| Minimum Temperature on Grass, and date | | 39.0 on 10th | 40.0 | ... | 29.6 on 18th | 39.5 on 2nd | 34.0 on 11th |
| Mean Humidity (Saturation=100) | ... | 70 | 76 | 65 | 67 | 87 | 71 |
| Average for same month previous years | ... | 76 | 73 | 74 | 74 | 85 | 73 |
| Total Rainfall in inches | ... | 2.945 | 4.401 | 1.860 | 2.090 | 11.900 | 2.773 |
| Average for same month previous years | ... | 3.278 | 3.513 | 4.336 | 1.453 | 11.035 | 3.049 |
| Number of Days on which Rain fell | ... | 10 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 20 | 13 |
| Average for same month previous years | ... | 13 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 17 | 14 |

NOTE. This table is prepared from unchecked averages, transmitted by telegraph in anticipation of the full returns, and must not be entirely
relied on for compiling Meteorological Statistics.
January, 1878.
J. HECTOR, Inspector.

N
OTICE is hereby given that the Partnership be-
tween the undersigned JOHN SMYLIE MCDEWELL
THOMPSON, GEORGE VANCE SHANNON, and RICHARD
ROSSITER PALMER, in the trade or business of Ware-
housemen, at Wellington and elsewhere in New
Zealand, under the firm of "Thompson, Shannon,
and Co.," was this day dissolved by mutual consent;
and in future the business will be carried on by the
said John Smylie McDewell Thompson and George
Vance Shannon on their separate account, under the
old firm of "Thompson, Shannon, and Co.," who will
pay and receive all debts owing from and to the said
partnership in the regular course of business.
As witness our hands this 12th day of January,
1878.
J. S. M. THOMPSON.
G. V. SHANNON.
R. R. PALMER.
Witnesses-P. A. Buckley, Solicitor, Wellington;
Robert Orr, Articled Clerk, Wellington.
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THE LOAN AND INVESTMENT COMPANY OF NEW
ZEALAND (LIMITED), IN LIQUIDATION.

N
OTICE is hereby given that a General Meeting
of the Company will be held at the late regis-
tered office of the Company, Joynt's Buildings,
Hereford Street, on Wednesday, the 27th day of
February, 1878, at 3 p.m.
Business : To consider the Statement of Accounts
of the Liquidation, and to pass the following Resolu-
tion:---
"That the meeting is of opinion that the Company
has been fairly wound up."
By order of the Liquidators.
FRED. ED. GRAHAM.
Christchurch, 15th January, 1878.
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S
TATEMENT of the Affairs of the Scandinavian
Water-race Company (Registered), for the half-
year ended 1st December, 1877, in accordance with
section 135 of "The Mining Companies Act, 1872."
Name of Company: The Scandinavian Water-race Company
(Registered).
When formed, and date of registration: 1865 ; 6th May, 1868.
Where business is conducted, and name of Legal Manager :
St. Bathans, Otago; George Purton.
Nominal capital: £12,000.
Amount of paid-up scrip given to shareholders: £50.
Number of shares taken: 240.
Amount of calls made: Nil.
Total amount of subscribed capital paid up: £12,000.
Number of shareholders at time of registration of Company : 28.
Amount of cash in hand: Nil.
Whether in operation or not: In operation.
Total amount of dividends declared: Nil.
Number of shares unallotted: Nil.
GEORGE PURTON,
Manager.
St. Bathans, 7th January, 1878.
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