JUNE 20.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 1333

Bankruptcy Notices.

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

NOTICE is hereby given that WILLIAM HENRY COOPER,
of Napier, Salesman, was this day adjudged bank-
rupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors, to be
helden at the Courthouse, Napier, on Tuesday, the 25th day
of June, 1901, at 11.30 o’clock.

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

Napier, 13th June, 1901.

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

NOTICE is hereby given that AXEL GUTHORM MOR-
TENSEN, of Ormondville, Dealer, was this day ad-
judged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of
creditors, to be helden at the Courthouse, Waipawa, on
Wednesday, the 26th day of June, 1901, at 10.40 o’clock.

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

Napier, 13th June, 1901.

In Bankruptcy.

NOTICE is hereby given that the following dividends
have been declared in the following estates on all
proved accepted claims, viz. :—
Estate of James Pope, of Peep-o’-Day : First dividend, of
1s. 10d. in the pound.
Estate of E. H. Donkin, of Feilding, Bookseller : Second
and final dividend, of 1s. 4d. in the pound.
Charles McKenzie, of Pohangina, Farmer : First dividend,
of 15s. 6d. in the pound.

G. J. SCOTT,
Deputy Official Assignee.

Palmerston North, 8th June, 1901.

In Bankruptcy.

Estate of M. S. BRUNETTE, Watchmaker, of Palmerston
North.

NOTICE is hereby given that a first and final dividend,
of 3s. in the pound, is now payable at my office on all
proved accepted claims.

G. J. SCOTT,
Deputy Official Assignee.

Palmerston North, 13th June, 1901.

In Bankruptcy.

Estate of WILLIAM KETTLE, of Port Chalmers, Storekeeper.

A FIRST and final dividend, of 4s. 4d. in the pound, on
all accepted proved claims is now payable at my
office.

C. C. GRAHAM,
Official Assignee.

Dunedin, 11th June, 1901.

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

NOTICE is hereby given that HENRY TAYLOR BAIN, of
Balclutha, Blacksmith, was this day adjudged bank-
rupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors, to be
helden at my office, on Tuesday, the 18th day of June,
1901, at 2.30 o’clock.

C. C. GRAHAM,
Official Assignee.

Dunedin, 11th June, 1901.

In the Supreme Court of New Zealand, Northern District.

In the matter of the Estate of GEORGE SAMUEL GRAHAM, late
of Auckland, Agent, deceased, and in the matter of “The
Administration Act 1879 Amendment Act, 1888.”

NOTICE is hereby given that by an order of this Court,
made herein on the 14th day of June, 1901, it is
ordered that Elizabeth Armstrong Graham, the executrix
under the will of the said deceased, shall cease to administer
the estate of the said deceased, and that the same shall be
administered by the Official Assignee in Bankruptcy for the
Auckland District under the provisions of the said Act.
The first general meeting of creditors will be held at my
office, Customhouse Buildings, Customs Street West, Auck-
land, on Tuesday, the 25th day of June, 1901, at 2.30 p.m.
Proofs of debt must be furnished prior to the meeting.
Proxy forms can be obtained at my office. Accounts sent in
unsupported by proof of debt as prescribed by law cannot
be recognised. Persons holding securities or property of
any description belonging to the estate are requested forth-
with to disclose the same.

Dated this 17th day of June, 1901.

JOHN LAWSON,
Official Assignee in Bankruptcy.

Mining Notices.

UNDER “THE MINING ACT, 1898.”

APPLICATION FOR LICENSE FOR EXTENSION
OF A WATER-RACE.

To the Warden of the Otago Mining District, at Rox-
burgh.

PURSUANT to “The Mining Act, 1898,” the under-
signed Gunton’s Beach Amalgamated Gold-dredging
Company (Limited) hereby applies for a license for an
extension of a water-race held under license, last renewal
being No. 609, of 28/4/00, as specified in the Schedule
hereto, the course whereof has been duly marked out for
the purpose.

Date and number of miner’s right : 18/12/00 ; 18274.
Address for service : R. Gilkison, Solicitor, Clyde.
Dated at Dunedin, this 10th day of May, 1901.

SCHEDULE.

Locality of the race, and of its starting and terminal
points : East Clutha, commencing at Horseshoe Bend, the
terminal point of Race No. 609, of 28/4/00, and terminating
at Special Claim No. 281r.

Length and intended course of race : 80 chains ; 43 chains
through Crown lands, then through John Cullen’s and
Lundy’s property.

Points of intake : Termination of Race 609, 28/4/00.

Estimated time and cost of construction : Six months ;
£170.

Mean depth and breadth : 2 ft. deep ; 6 ft. broad.

Purpose for which water is to be used : Sluicing.

Proposed term of license : Forty-two years.

GUNTON’S BEACH AMALGAMATED GOLD-
DREDGING COMPANY (LIMITED)
(By its Solicitor, FRED. CALVERT),
Applicant.

Precise time of filing of the foregoing application : 4 p.m.
on 14th May, 1901.

Time and place appointed for the hearing of the applica-
tion, and all objections thereto : Thursday, 13th June, 1901,
at 11 a.m., at the Warden’s Court, Roxburgh ; adjourned to
Thursday, 11th July, 1901, at 10 a.m., at same place.

Objections thereto must be filed in the Registrar’s Office,
and notified to applicant, at least two days before the day
so appointed.

FREDERICK JEFFERY,
Mining Registrar.

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STATEMENT OF THE AFFAIRS OF A COMPANY.

Name of company : Waiho Gold-dredging Company (Limited).
When formed, and date of registration : 26th June, 1900.
Whether in active operation or not : Not.
Where business is conducted, and name of Legal Manager :
Christchurch ; Charles Graham Lamb.

Nominal capital : £9,000.
Amount of capital subscribed : £4,555.
Amount of capital actually paid up in cash : £253 15s.
Paid-up value of scrip given to shareholders, and amount of
cash received for order (if any) : Nil.
Paid-up value of scrip given to shareholders on which no
cash has been paid : £2,000.
Number of shares into which capital is divided : 9,000.
Number of shares allotted : 4,555.
Amount paid per share : 3s. (2,555) ; £1 (2,000).
Amount called up per share : 3s.
Number and amount of calls in arrear : 75 ; £129 10s.
Number of shares forfeited : Nil.
Number of forfeited shares sold, and money received for
same : Nil.
Number of shareholders at time of registration of com-
pany : 68.
Present number of shareholders : 68.
Number of men employed by company : Nil.
Quantity and value of gold or silver produced during pre-
ceeding year : Nil.
Total quantity and value of gold or silver produced since
registration : Nil.
Amount expended in connection with carrying on operations
during preceding year : Nil.
Total expenditure since registration : £237 13s. 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 : £16 1s. 6d.
Amount of cash in hand : Nil.
Amount of debts directly due to company : Nil.
Amount of debts considered good : Nil.
Amount of contingent liabilities of company (if any) :
Nil.