Mar. 12.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 359

2. The above statement is, to the best of my belief and knowledge, true in every particular; and I make this solemn declaration conscientiously believing the same to be true, and by virtue of an Act of the General Assembly of New Zealand intituled “The Justices of the Peace Act, 1882.”
   T. H. STEADMAN.

Taken before me, this 4th day of March, 1891—James Whitelaw, J.P. 241

STATEMENT OF THE AFFAIRS OF A COMPANY.

Name of company: The Mount Ida Waterworks and Hydraulic Mining Company (Limited).
When formed, and date of registration: 14th September, 1889; 7th October, 1889.
Whether in active operation or not: In active operation.
Where business is conducted, and name of Legal Manager: Dunedin; John Clegg.
Nominal capital: £8,000.
Amount of capital subscribed: £3,000.
Amount of capital actually paid up in cash: £1,643 15s.
Paid-up value of scrip given to shareholders, and amount of cash received for same: Nil.
Paid-up value of scrip given to shareholders on which no cash has been paid: Nil.
Number of shares into which capital is divided: 8,000.
Number of shares allotted: 3,000.
Amount paid up per share: 11s.
Amount called up per share: 11s.
Number and amount of calls in arrear: £6 5s.
Number of shares forfeited: Nil.
Number of forfeited shares sold, and money received for same: Nil.
Number of shareholders at time of registration of company: 12.
Total amount of dividends declared: Nil.
Total amount of dividends paid: Nil.
Total amount of unclaimed dividends: Nil.
Amount of cash at bankers: £19 2s. 6d.
Amount of cash in hand: £1 1s. 10d.
Amount of debts directly due to the company: £23 6s. 8d.
Amount of debts considered good: £23 6s. 8d.
Amount of contingent liabilities of the company: £313 6s. 9d.

I, John Clegg, of Dunedin, the Secretary of the Mount Ida Waterworks and Hydraulic Mining Company (Limited), do solemnly and sincerely declare that this is a true and complete statement of the affairs of the said company at the 31st December, 1890; and I make this solemn declaration conscientiously believing the same to be true, and by virtue of “The Justices of the Peace Act, 1882.”
JOHN CLEGG.

Declared at Dunedin, this 23rd day of February, 1891, before me—R. Chisholm, J.P. 247

Private Advertisements.

THE TIMARU TANNERY AND BOOT FACTORY COMPANY (LIMITED), IN LIQUIDATION.

NOTICE is hereby given that, at an extraordinary general meeting of the above company, held on the 13th day of December, 1890, a resolution was passed that it was advisable to wind up the company voluntarily; and Messrs. EDMUND TIPPING and JOHN WILLIAM SMITH ZIESLER, both of Timaru, were appointed Liquidators, for the purpose of winding-up the affairs of the company and distributing its property; and the remuneration of the Liquidators was fixed at 5 per cent. on the amount collected from accounts, calls, and proceeds of stock and plant.
Dated this 13th day of December, 1890.
E. G. KERR,
Chairman. 237

In the matter of “The Companies Act, 1882,” and in the matter of the Maraitai Land Company (Limited).

NOTICE is hereby given that, at an extraordinary general meeting of the shareholders of the above-named company, held on Friday, the 27th day of February, 1891, a resolution passed at an extraordinary general meeting of the shareholders, held on Tuesday, the 3rd day of February, 1891, “That the company be wound up voluntarily under the provisions of ‘The Companies Act, 1882;’ and that Gerald O’Halloran, of Auckland, Accountant, be and is hereby appointed Liquidator for the purposes of such winding-up,” was confirmed.
W. S. WILSON,
Chairman of Directors. 244
Auckland, 28th February, 1891.

In the matter of “The Foreign Companies Act, 1884,” and of the Mannheim Insurance Company (Limited).

NOTICE is hereby given that the office or place of business of the Mannheim Insurance Company (Limited), at which the business of the said company is to be carried on, and at which all notices may be left or legal proceedings may be served, is—in Auckland, at the office of George S. Graham, 91, Queen Street; in Wellington, at the office of Alfred Boardman, Customhouse Quay; in Dunedin, at the office of Andrew Maxwell, Ratray Street.
G. S. GRAHAM,
Attorney for the Mannheim Insurance Company (Limited) for the Colony of New Zealand. 240

In the matter of “The Companies Act, 1882,” and in the matter of MATTHEWS AND CO. (LIMITED), carrying on business in the City of Christchurch as Vinegar, Pickle, and Sauce Manufacturers.

NOTICE is hereby given that, at an extraordinary general meeting, duly convened, of the shareholders of the above-named Matthews and Co. (Limited), held on the 18th day of February, 1891, an extraordinary resolution was duly proposed, seconded, and carried unanimously, to the effect following, that is to say,—
“That, it having been proved to the satisfaction of the company and its shareholders that this company cannot, by reason of its liabilities, continue its business, it is advisable to wind up the same, and that it be wound up accordingly.”
And notice is hereby further given that at the said meeting Mr. GEORGE HUTCHINSON, of the City of Christchurch, Accountant and Commission Agent, was duly appointed Liquidator of the said company.
Dated this 20th day of February, 1891.
H. MATTHEWS,
Chairman of the said company.

REFERRING to the above, I shall be glad if all creditors of the said company will forthwith send me full particulars of their claims, giving details and value of all securities held by them, to enable me to wind up the company and divide assets without delay.
Dated this 20th day of February, 1891.
GEO. HUTCHINSON,
Liquidator. 236
Address: 282, St. Asaph Street, Christchurch.

BALANCE-SHEET in the estate of the late James Leslie, Parnell, for the year ending the 31st December, 1890.

LIABILITIES.
£ s. d.
To Capital account, 31st December, 1889 .. 3,617 18 11
Balance of income and expenditure account .. £100 3 7
Less amount written off as depreciation of mortgage taken over by Trustees, originally lent by Mr. Leslie.. .. 40 0 0
60 3 7
Amount owing to secretary .. .. 5 10 6
£3,683 13 0

ASSETS.
£ s. d.
By Freehold properties .. .. 1,760 0 0
Loans on mortgage .. .. 1,180 0 0
Post-office Savings-bank deposit.. .. 252 17 0
Auckland Savings-bank deposit .. .. 89 10 9
Sundry debtors, for balance of purchase-money .. .. £96 2 11
Sundry debtors, rents due .. 10 4 0
106 6 11
Bank of New South Wales, balance as per pass-book .. .. .. 21 18 0
Cash awaiting investment, in addition to above-mentioned bank deposits .. 273 0 4
£3,683 13 0

W. FRAZER, Secretary.

We have examined the above balance-sheet and the accompanying income and expenditure account, and compared them with the books, vouchers, and securities, and hereby certify them to be correct.
Auckland, 26th January, 1891.
CHARLES A. JONAS,
C. C. HOUGHTON,
} Auditors. 243