Feb. 25.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 689

BANKRUPTCY NOTICES.

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

NOTICE is hereby given that dividends are now payable in the undermentioned estates on all proved claims. Promissory notes (if any) to be produced for indorsement prior to receiving dividend:—

John Black, Contractor, Auckland (composition): First and final, 5s. in the pound.

W. H. Mathews, Draper, Remuera: First and final, 3s. 11½d. in the pound.

Stephen Morgan, Fruiterer, Auckland: First and final, 3s. 1¾d. in the pound.

James J. May, Fruiterer, Waihi: First and final, 11s. 3d. in the pound.

Michael Tobin, Fruit-dealer, Auckland: First and final, 2s. in the pound.

Heber Springall, Surveyor, Opotiki: First and final, 8s. 6d. in the pound.

G. H. Hawk, Clerk, Parnell: Second and final, 2s. 11¼d. in the pound.

Hone Heke, M.H.R., Auckland: Fifth dividend, 2s. in the pound.

J. S. Irvine, Storekeeper, Otahuhu: First dividend, 6s. in the pound.

J. Sutherland, Boot and Shoe Importer, Auckland: First dividend, 4s. 6d. in the pound.

E. GÉRARD,
Official Assignee.

Auckland, 15th February, 1904.

In Bankruptcy.

In the matter of “The Bankruptcy Act, 1892”; and in the matter of JAMES SUTHERLAND, of Queen Street, Auckland, Boot and Shoe Importer, a bankrupt.

I HEREBY give notice that, by order of the Court, the public examination of the above James Sutherland will be held at the Supreme Court House in Auckland on Monday, the 7th day of March, 1904, at 11 a.m.; also that by the same order the above-named bankrupt is directed to attend at the place and time mentioned.

E. GÉRARD,
Official Assignee.

Auckland, 22nd February, 1904.

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

NOTICE is hereby given that GEORGE EDWARD TAYLOR, of Rikiorangi, Waikanae, Farmer, was this day adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors, to be held at my office, on Tuesday, the 1st day of March, 1904, at 2 o’clock p.m.

JAMES ASHCROFT,
Official Assignee.

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

In the matter of “The Administration Act 1879 Amendment Act, 1888”; and in the matter of the estate of GRIFFITH ROBERTS, deceased, late of the Beaumont, Hotelkeeper.

NOTICE is hereby given that a first and interim dividend, of 11s. 6d. in the pound, on all accepted proved claims is now payable at my office.

C. C. GRAHAM,
Official Assignee.

Dunedin, 22nd February, 1904.

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

NOTICE is hereby given that GEORGE WOODLEY PATTERSON, of Invercargill, Labourer, was this day adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors, to be held at my office, on Thursday, the 25th day of February, 1904, at 2.30 o’clock p.m.

CHARLES ROUT,
Deputy Official Assignee.

Invercargill, 15th February, 1904.

MINING NOTICES.

STATEMENT OF THE AFFAIRS OF A COMPANY.

Name of company: Waihi Grand Junction Gold Company (Limited), (being a foreign company as defined by section 2 of “The Mining Companies Acts Amendment Act, 1897”).

When formed, and date of registration of office of company in colony: 22nd December, 1897.

Whether in active operation or not: In active operation.

Where business is conducted, and name of Attorney or Attorneys: Fort Street, Auckland; John Moginie Chambers.

Where mine is situate: Waihi.

Nominal capital: £200,000.

Amount of capital subscribed: £178,500.

Amount of capital actually paid up in cash in colony: £2,259 14s.

Price paid to vendors of mine—
(a.) In fully paid-up shares: Nil.
(b.) In partly paid-up shares, credited as 15s. paid up: £112,500.
(c.) In cash: Nil.

Number of shares into which capital is divided: 200,000.

Number of shares on Colonial Register: 7,504.

Amount paid per share (Colonial Register): £1.

Amount called up per share (Colonial Register): £1.

Number and amount of calls in arrear (Colonial Register): Nil.

Number of shares forfeited (Colonial Register): Nil.

Number of forfeited shares on Colonial Register sold, and money received for same: Nil.

Number of shareholders on Colonial Register: 43.

Number of men employed by company in colony: 25.

Quantity and value of gold or silver produced during period since last statement: Nil.

Total quantity and value of gold or silver produced since registration of office of company in colony: Nil.

Amount expended in connection with carrying on mining operations in colony during period since last statement: £9,601 7s.

Total expenditure since registration of office of company in colony: £79,132 18s. 4d.

Total amount of dividends paid in colony: Nil.

Amount of cash at banker’s in colony: £773.

Amount of cash in hand in colony: Nil.

Amount of debts directly due to company in colony: £4 18s. 6d.

Amount of such debts considered good: £4 18s. 6d.

Amount of liabilities of company (if any) in colony: £149 13s. 6d.

I, John Moginie Chambers, of Auckland, the Attorney of the Waihi Grand Junction Gold Company (Limited), do solemnly and sincerely declare that this is a true and complete statement of the affairs of the said company as on the 31st day of December, 1903 (being the date of the last balance-sheet); and I make this solemn declaration conscientiously believing the same to be true, and by virtue of “The Justices of the Peace Act, 1882.”

J. M. CHAMBERS,
Attorney.

Declared at Auckland, this 12th day of February, 1904, before me—H. Rees George, J.P. 312

STATEMENT OF THE AFFAIRS OF A COMPANY.

Name of company: Wangapeka Gold-dredging Company (Limited).

When formed, and date of registration: 19th September, 1900.

Whether in active operation or not: In active operation (partially).

Where business is conducted, and name of Secretary: Wanganui; William Bell.

Nominal capital: £21,000.

Amount of capital subscribed: £15,000.

Amount of capital actually paid up in cash: £10,041 10s.

Paid-up value of scrip given to shareholders, and amount of cash received for same (if any): £6,000; nil.

Paid-up value of scrip given to shareholders on which no cash has been paid: £6,000.

Number of shares into which capital is divided: 21,000.

Number of shares allotted: 21,000.

Amount paid per share: 14s. (less arrears).

Amount called up per share: 14s.

Number and amount of calls in arrear: —; £303 10s.

Number of shares forfeited: 250.

Number of forfeited shares sold, and money received for same: Nil.

Number of shareholders at time of registration of company: 7.

Present number of shareholders: 221.

Number of men employed by company: 6 at present.

Quantity and value of gold produced during preceding year: 18 oz. 1 dwt. 23 gr.

Total quantity and value of gold produced since registration: 18 oz. 1 dwt. 23 gr.

Amount expended in connection with carrying on operations during preceding year: £2,909 3s. 9d.

Total expenditure since registration: £11,421 15s. 11d.

Total amount of dividends declared: Nil.

Total amount of dividends paid: Nil.