Mar. 16.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 645

1458. Joseph E. Dalton, Surveyor’s Assistant, Auckland.
1459. George J. R. Dormor, Storekeeper, Kaihu.
1460. Henry Foisy, Fruiterer, Coromandel.
1461. John Wm. Mackay, Mining Agent, Auckland.
1462. Matthew Purchase, Coachbuilder, Whangarei.
1463. Edgar S. Winter, Cordial-manufacturer, Auckland.
1464. John A. Paterson, Engineer, Auckland.
1465. Frederick W. Benns, Builder, Coromandel.
1466. Margaret Hitchens, Manufacturer, Auckland.
1467. Patrick J. Dunphy, Miner, Thames.
1468. James Hogan, Baker, Kuaotunu.
1469. Alfred Aldred, Settler, Opauwhanga.
1470. James G. Soppet, Storekeeper, Waiorongomai.
1471. John Heenan, Miner, Opitonui.
1472. William Cowley, Miner, Waihi.
1473. Alexander G. S. Black, Mining Agent, Auckland.
1474. William Webb, Contractor, Auckland.
1475. Abraham J. S. Gibbs, Shipowner, Auckland.
1476. Johan C. Berg, Carpenter, Kuaotunu.
1477. Antonio Sarieh, Miner, Thames.
1478. Henry Lipscombe, Fruit-dealer, Auckland.
1479. Joseph William Kayes, Farm-labourer, Pukekohe.
1480. Charles J. Little, Miner, Opitonui.
1481. Adam Menzies, Agent, Auckland.
1482. Herbert Peake, Clerk, Ponsonby.
1483. David White, Settler, Mount Eden.
1484. Willis Johnson, Contractor, Kamo.
1485. Andrew T. McKnight, Farmer, Tuhikarama.
1486. Thomas Scott, Settler, Whangarei.
1487. James P. Nixon, Miner, Coromandel.
1488. Charles S. MacDuff, Miner, Thames.
1489. Samuel McConnell, Storeman, Auckland.
1490. Robert Avery, Bootmaker, Coromandel.
1491. William Atford, Sailmaker, Penrose.
1492. John Middleton, Storekeeper, Opitonui.
1493. Harry Kneebone, Hairdresser, Paeroa.

JOHN LAWSON,
Official Assignee.

In Bankruptcy.—In the Supreme Court, held at Auckland.

NOTICE is hereby given that Box Mohamed Brian, of Auckland, Manufacturer, was this day adjudged bankrupt on creditor’s petition; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors, to be held at my office, on Tuesday, the 14th day of March, 1899, at 2.30 o’clock.

JOHN LAWSON,
Official Assignee.

Auckland, 7th March, 1899.

In Bankruptcy.—In the Supreme Court, held at Gisborne.

NOTICE is hereby given that James Boniface, of Ormond, Labourer, was this day adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors, to be held at my office, on Monday, the 13th day of March, 1899, at 2.30 o’clock.

JOHN COLEMAN,
Deputy Official Assignee.

Gisborne, 6th March, 1899.

In Bankruptcy.—In the Supreme Court, held at Napier.

NOTICE is hereby given that William Edwards, of Napier, Draper, was this day adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors, to be held at the Courthouse, Napier, on Wednesday, the 15th day of March, 1899, at 11.30 o’clock.

M. W. P. LASCELLES,
Deputy Official Assignee.

Napier, 8th March, 1899.

In Bankruptcy.—In the District Court of Wanganui, held at Palmerston North.

NOTICE is hereby given that Luke Ward, of Palmerston North, Labourer, was this day adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors, to be held at my office, on Thursday, the 16th day of March, 1899, at 2.30 o’clock.

G. J. SCOTT,
Deputy Official Assignee.

Palmerston North, 8th March, 1899.

In Bankruptcy.—In the District Court of Wanganui, held at Palmerston North.

NOTICE is hereby given that Matthew Todd, of Palmerston North, Baker and Grocer, was this day adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors, to be held at my office, on Friday, the 17th day of March, 1899, at 2.30 o’clock.

G. J. SCOTT,
Deputy Official Assignee.

Palmerston North, 7th March, 1899.

In Bankruptcy.—In the District Court, held at Reefton.

NOTICE is hereby given that Francis Whyte, of Reefton, Labourer, was this day adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors, to be held at my office, at Reefton, on Monday, the 20th day of March, 1899, at 3 o’clock.

W. HINDMARSH,
Deputy Official Assignee.

Reefton, 9th March, 1899.

In Bankruptcy.—In the Supreme Court, held at Christchurch.

NOTICE is hereby given that Luke Perham, of Akaroa, Farmer, was this day adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors, to be held at my office, on the 15th day of March, 1899, at 11 o’clock.

G. L. GREENWOOD,
Official Assignee.

8th March, 1899.

In Bankruptcy.—In the District Court, held at Ashburton.

NOTICE is hereby given that William Meaclem, of Ashburton, Engine-driver, was this day adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors, to be held at my office, on the 13th day of March, 1899, at 11 o’clock in the forenoon.

JOHN DAVISON,
Deputy Official Assignee.

8th March, 1899.

In Bankruptcy.

Estate of C. W. Anderson, of London, Exporter.

A FIRST dividend, of 3s. 4d. in the pound, is payable on all accepted proved claims at my office, Government Insurance Buildings.

C. C. GRAHAM,
Official Assignee.

Dunedin, 8th March, 1899.

In Bankruptcy.—In the Supreme Court, held at Dunedin.

NOTICE is hereby given that Henry Davis, of Waihao, South Canterbury, Farmer, was this day adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors, to be held at my office, on Thursday, the 16th day of March, 1899, at 2.30 o’clock.

C. C. GRAHAM,
Official Assignee.

Dunedin, 9th March, 1899.

Mining Notices.

STATEMENT OF THE AFFAIRS OF A COMPANY.

Name of company: Croesus (Paparoa) Gold-mining Company (Limited).

When formed, and date of registration: 18th May, 1897.

Whether in active operation or not: In active operation.

Where business is conducted, and name of Secretary: Greymouth; G. S. Cray.

Nominal capital: £37,500.

Amount of capital subscribed: £35,937 10s.

Amount of capital actually paid up in cash: £5,000.

Paid-up value of scrip given to shareholders, and amount of cash received for same (if any): £23,750; nil.

Paid-up value of scrip given to shareholders on which no cash has been paid: £23,570.

Number of shares into which capital is divided: 60,000.

Number of shares allotted: 57,500.

Amount paid per share: 10s. on 10,000 contributing shares.

Amount called up per share: 10s. on 10,000 contributing shares.

Number and amount of calls in arrear: Nil.

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: 22.

Present number of shareholders: 146.

Number of men employed by company: 32.

Total quantity and value of gold produced: 279 oz.; £1,136 18s. 6d.

Total expenditure since registration: £9,253 7s. 6d.

Total amount of dividends declared: Nil.

Total amount of dividends paid: Nil.

Total amount of unclaimed dividends: Nil.

Amount of cash at banker’s: Nil.

Amount of cash in hand: Nil.

Amount of debts directly due to company: £170 16s. 8d.

Amount of debts considered good: £170 16s. 8d.

Amount of contingent liabilities of company (if any): £4,413 17s