Feb. 1.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 255

Amount of debts considered good: Nil.
Amount of contingent liabilities of company: Approximately, £6,000.

I, Richard Pilling, jun., of Lawrence, Otago, the Manager of the Majestic Gold-dredging 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 day of December, 1899; and I make this solemn declaration conscientiously believing the same to be true, and by virtue of “The Justices of the Peace Act, 1882.”
R. PILLING, JUN.,
Manager.

Declared at Lawrence, this 20th day of January, 1900 before me—John Thompson, J.P. 136

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: £10,557 16s.
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: £23,750.
Number of shares into which capital is divided: 60,000.
Number of shares allotted: 57,500.
Amount paid per share: 12s. on 10,000 shares, and 2s. on 47,500 shares.
Amount called up per share: 12s. on 10,000 shares, and 2s. on 47,500 shares.
Number and amount of calls in arrear: 14, totalling £192 4s.
Number of shares forfeited during year: Nil.
Number of forfeited shares sold during year, and money received for same: Nil.
Number of shareholders at time of registration of company: 22.
Present number of shareholders: 165.
Number of men employed by company: 24.
Quantity and value of gold or silver produced during preceding year: 790 oz. 2 dwt.; £3,209 8s. 7d.
Total quantity and value of gold or silver produced since registration: 1,067 oz. 2 dwt.; £4,346 7s. 1d.
Total expenditure since registration: £15,671 9s. 5d.
Total amount of dividends declared: Nil.
Total amount of dividends paid:
Total amount of unclaimed dividends:
Amount of cash at banker’s: Nil.
Amount of cash in hand: Nil.
Amount of debts directly due to company:
Amount of debts considered good:
Amount of contingent liabilities of company (if any):

I, George Stephen Cray, the Secretary of the Croesus (Paparoa) Gold-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 present date; and I make this solemn declaration conscientiously believing the same to be true, and by virtue of “The Justices of the Peace Act, 1882.”
GEO. S. CRAY,
Secretary.

Declared at Greymouth, this 18th day of January, 1900, before me—Rich. Nancarrow, J.P. 160

STATEMENT OF THE AFFAIRS OF A COMPANY.

Name of company: Taffy Gold-mining Company (Limited).
When formed, and date of registration: 27th January, 1899.
Whether in active operation or not: In active operation.
Where business is conducted, and name of Secretary: Greymouth; G. S. Cray.
Nominal capital: £8,000.
Amount of capital subscribed: £7,000.
Amount of capital actually paid up in cash: £1,035.
Paid-up value of scrip given to shareholders: Nil.
Number of shares into which capital is divided: 32,000.
Number of shares allotted: 28,000.
Amount paid per share: 9d.
Amount called up per share: 9d.
Number and amount of calls in arrear: 1; £15.
Number of shares forfeited: Nil.
Number of shareholders at time of registration of company: 25.
Present number of shareholders: 36.
Number of men employed by company: 8.

Total quantity and value of gold or silver produced during year: 24 oz. 19 dwt.; £101 12s. 10d.
Total quantity and value of gold produced since registration: 24 oz. 19 dwt.; £101 12s. 10d.
Total expenditure since registration: £1,505 7s. 1d.
Total amount of dividends declared: Nil.
Amount of cash at banker’s: Nil.
Amount of cash in hand: Nil.

I, George Stephen Cray, the Secretary of the Taffy Gold-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 present date; and I make this solemn declaration conscientiously believing the same to be true, and by virtue of “The Justices of the Peace Act, 1882.”
GEO. S. CRAY,
Secretary.

Declared at Greymouth, this 18th day of January, 1900, before me—Rich. Nancarrow, J.P. 162

STATEMENT OF THE AFFAIRS OF A COMPANY.

Name of company: Grey River Dredging Company (Limited).
When formed, and date of registration: 10th March, 1899.
Whether in active operation or not: In active operation (building dredge).
Where business is conducted, and name of Legal Manager: Greymouth; G. S. Cray.
Nominal capital: £10,000.
Amount of capital subscribed: £8,500.
Amount of capital actually paid up in cash:
Paid-up value of scrip given to shareholders on which no cash has been paid: £2,000.
Paid-up value of scrip given to shareholders, and amount of cash received for same (if any): £2,000; nil.
Number of shares into which capital is divided: 10,000.
Number of shares allotted; 8,500.
Amount paid per share: 13s. 6d. on 5,500 contributing shares, “A” issue, and 2s. on 1,000 shares, “B” issue.
Amount called up per share: 13s. 6d. on 5,500 contributing shares, “A” issue, and 2s. on 1,000 shares, “B” issue.
Number and amount of calls in arrear: 2; £144 7s. 6d.
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: 114.
Present number of shareholders: 106.
Number of men employed by company: 1.
Quantity and value of gold or silver produced during preceding year: Nil.
Total quantity and value of gold or silver produced since registration: Nil.
Total expenditure since registration: £2,428 6s. 1d.
Total amount of dividends declared: Nil.
Amount of cash at banker’s: £1,248 9s. 2d.
Amount of cash in hand: Nil.
Amount of contingent liabilities of company (if any): £3,755.

I, George Stephen Cray, the Manager of the Grey River Dredging Company (Limited), do solemnly and sincerely declare that this is a true and complete statement of the affairs of the said company at the present date; and I make this solemn declaration conscientiously believing the same to be true, and by virtue of “The Justices of the Peace Act, 1882.”
GEO. S. CRAY,
Manager.

Declared at Greymouth, this 18th day of January, 1900, before me—Rich. Nancarrow, J.P. 161

STATEMENT OF THE AFFAIRS OF A COMPANY.

Name of company: Minerva Gold-mining Company (Limited).
When formed, and date of registration: 5th February, 1890; 24th February, 1890.
Whether in active operation or not: In active operation.
Where business is conducted, and name of Legal Manager: Greymouth; G. Perotti.
Nominal capital: £12,000.
Amount of capital subscribed: £12,000.
Amount of capital actually paid up in cash: £6,428 1s. 3d.
Paid-up value of scrip given to shareholders, and amount of cash received for same (if any): Nil.
Paid-up value of scrip given to shareholders on which no cash has been paid: £400.
Number of shares into which capital is divided: 24,000.
Number of shares allotted: 17,637.
Amount paid per share: 6s. 1d.
Amount called up per share; 6s. 5d.