holden at the Courthouse, Hastings, on Thursday, the 25th day of February, 1909, at 11 o'clock a.m.
K. N. H. BROWNE,
Deputy Official Assignee.
Napier, 17th February, 1909.
In Bankruptcy.—In the Supreme Court, holden at Napier.
NOTICE is hereby given that DAVID TAYLOR, of Kaikoura North, Blacksmith; was this day adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors, to be holden at the Waipawa Courthouse, on Tuesday, the 2nd day of March, 1909, at 11 o'clock a.m.
K. N. H. BROWNE,
Deputy Official Assignee.
Napier, 20th February, 1909.
In Bankruptcy.—In the District Court, holden at Wanganui.
NOTICE is hereby given that ALBERT JOHN SAYWELL TARRANT, of Wanganui, Carpenter, was this day adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors, to be holden at my office, on Monday, the 8th day of March, 1909, at 2.30 o'clock p.m.
W. RODWELL,
Deputy Official Assignee.
26th February, 1909.
In Bankruptcy.—In the District Court of Wanganui, holden at Palmerston North.
NOTICE is hereby given that NORMAN CAMPBELL, of Waikanae, Sawmiller, was this day adjudged bankrupt on creditors’ petition ; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors, to be holden at my office, on Monday, the 8th day of March, 1909, at 2.30 o'clock.
G. J. SCOTT,
Deputy Official Assignee.
Palmerston North, 25th February, 1909.
In Bankruptcy.—In the District Court of Wanganui, holden at Palmerston North.
NOTICE is hereby given that WILLIAM MUNRO WISHAW, of Feilding, Land Agent, was this day adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors, to be holden at the Courthouse, Feilding, on Tuesday, the 9th day of March, 1909, at 2 o'clock.
G. J. SCOTT,
Deputy Official Assignee.
Palmerston North, 26th February, 1909.
In Bankruptcy.
NOTICE is hereby given that JOSEPH McKIGHT and EUNICE McKIGHT, of Carterton, Tobacconists, were this day adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors, to be holden at the Courthouse, Carterton, on Tuesday, the 9th day of March, 1909, at 11.30 o'clock a.m.
W. B. CHENNILLS,
Deputy Official Assignee.
Masterton, 27th February, 1909.
In Bankruptcy.—In the Supreme Court, holden at Wellington.
NOTICE is hereby given that CONRAD CHRISTIAN AUGUST WILKINING, of Island Bay, Builder, was this day adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors, to be holden at Customhouse Building, on Monday, the 8th day of March, 1909, at 11 o'clock a.m.
ALEXR. SIMPSON,
Official Assignee.
Wellington, 25th February, 1909.
In Bankruptcy.—In the Supreme Court, holden at Wellington.
NOTICE is hereby given that OCTAVE DESNEUX, of Wellington, Restauranteur, was this day adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors, to be holden at my office, Customhouse Building, on Tuesday, the 9th day of March, 1909, at 11 o'clock a.m.
ALEX. SIMPSON,
Official Assignee.
Wellington, 1st March, 1909.
In Bankruptcy.

In the estate of JOHN McMASTER, of Reefton, Mine-manager.
NOTICE is hereby given that a dividend (the first and final), of 1s. 5d. in the pound, on all accepted proved claims is now payable at my office, Bridge Street, Reefton.
HENRY COOPER,
Deputy Official Assignee.
Reefton, 20th February, 1909.
In Bankruptcy.—In the District Court, holden at Greymouth.
NOTICE is hereby given that ARTHUR WOODHOUSE, of Runanga, Miner, was this day adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors, to be holden at my office, on Wednesday, the 3rd day of March, 1909, at 2.30 o'clock p.m.
J. E. ALLEN,
Deputy Official Assignee.
22nd February, 1909.
In Bankruptcy.—In the District Court, holden at Ashburton.
NOTICE is hereby given that EMMA ELIZABETH HUGHES, of Ashburton, Widow, was this day adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors, to be holden at my office, on Monday, the 1st day of March, 1909, at 11 o'clock a.m.
JOHN DAVISON,
Deputy Official Assignee.
23rd February, 1909.
In Bankruptcy.

Estate of DAVID ROSS, Jun.
A FIRST and final dividend, of 1s. 6d. in pound, on all proved admitted claims is now payable at my office, Tyne Street, Oamaru.
C. W. COOKE,
Deputy Official Assignee.
Oamaru, 24th February, 1909.
MINING NOTICES.
STATEMENT OF THE AFFAIRS OF A COMPANY.
Name of company: Waihi Beach Gold-mining Company (No Liability).
When formed, and date of registration: 7th April, 1905.
Whether in active operation or not: Protected.
Where business is conducted, and name of Secretary: 5 Hobson Buildings, Shortland Street, Auckland; Henry James Lee.
Nominal capital: £14,000.
Amount of capital subscribed: £14,000.
Amount of capital actually paid up in cash: £12,816 1s. 8d.
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: Nil.
Number of shares into which capital is divided: 140,000.
Number of shares allotted: 140,000.
Amount paid per share: 1s. 10d., less unpaid on shares forfeited.
Amount called up per share: 1s. 10d.
Number and amount of calls in arrear: Nil.
Number of shares forfeited: 2,015.
Number of forfeited shares sold, and money received for same: 2,015; £19 8s. 9d.
Number of shareholders at time of registration of company: 197.
Present number of shareholders: 205.
Number of men employed by company: 2.
Quantity and value of gold or silver produced since last statement: Nil.
Total quantity and value produced since registration: Nil.
Amount expended in connection with carrying on operations since last statement: £2,898 8s. 1d.
Total expenditure since registration: £12,773 19s. 4d.
Total amount of dividends declared: Nil.
Total amount of dividends paid: Nil.
Total amount of unclaimed dividends: Nil.
Amount of cash at banker’s: £61 11s. 1d.
Amount of cash in hand: Nil.
Amount of debts directly due to company: Nil.