Jan. 28.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 299

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

NOTICE is hereby given that THOMAS WILLIAM ARTHUR STRINGER, recently of Wellington, but now of whereabouts unknown, Storekeeper, was this day adjudged bankrupt on creditors’ petition; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors, to be held at my office, Customhouse Building, on Wednesday, the 3rd day of February, 1909, at 11 o’clock a.m.

ALEXR. SIMPSON,
Official Assignee.

Wellington, 21st January, 1909.

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

NOTICE is hereby given that JAMES THOMAS, of Sydenham, Plasterer, was this day adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors, to be held at my office, on Friday, the 29th day of January, 1909, at 11 o’clock in the forenoon.

J. EVANS,
Official Assignee.

21st January, 1909.

In Bankruptcy.

In the estate of DAVID SWANEY, of Waitohi, Farmer.

A FIRST and final dividend, of 8d. per pound, on all accepted proved claims is now payable at my office, Arcade, Timaru.

ALEX. MONTGOMERY,
Deputy Official Assignee.

Timaru, 23rd January, 1909.

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

NOTICE is hereby given that statements of accounts and balance-sheets in respect of the undermentioned estates, together with the report of the Audit Office thereon, have been duly filed in the above Court; and I hereby further give notice that at the sitting of the said Court to be held on Monday, the 22nd day of February, 1909, I intend to apply for an order releasing me from the administration of the said estates.

Dated this 23rd day of January, 1909.

382. Bradley, Matthew, Dunedin, Pastrycook.
383. Berry, John, St. Kilda, Salesman.
384. Proud, Albert Berry, Dunedin, Warehouseman.
385. Pearson, William James, Dunedin, Motorman.
386. Wilson, James, Clyde, Storekeeper.
387. Munro, James Jackson, Dunedin, Horse-dealer.
388. Ericson, Charles Edward, Clyde, Engine-driver.
389. Wallen, William, Balclutha, Watchmaker.
390. Moore and Roberts, Dunedin, Butchers.
     415A. Moore, Edward, Dunedin, Butcher.
     415B. Roberts, Robert, Dunedin, Butcher.
391. Dunning, Henry, Dunedin, Butcher.
392. Holt, William James, Dunedin, Labourer.
     417A. Pollock, William (deceased), Gore, Stable-keeper.
393. Boucher, Henry, Dunedin, Builder.
394. Agnew, James Seymour, Dunedin, Carpenter.
395. Brenssell, John, Queensberry, Hotelkeeper.
396. Angell, William George, Dunedin, Carpenter.
397. Graham, James Gordon, Caversham, Labourer.
398. Barnard, Alfred Walter Alexander, Dunedin, Clerk.

W. S. FISHER,
Official Assignee.

MINING NOTICES.

BRANCH CREEK ELEVATING AND SLUICING COMPANY (LIMITED).

AT an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders in the above company, held on 26th December, 1908, in Messrs. Adams Brothers’ office, Princes Street, Dunedin, the following resolution was unanimously passed:—

“ That it has been proved to the company’s satisfaction that it cannot, by reason of its liabilities, continue its business, and that it is advisable to wind up the same, and that the company be wound up accordingly.”

Mr. W. HAMILTON IRVINE, Liverpool Street, was appointed Liquidator.

STATEMENT OF THE AFFAIRS OF A COMPANY.

Name of company: Taihoa Gold-mining Company (Limited).
When formed, and date of registration: 17th September, 1906; 11th October, 1906.
Whether in active operation or not: In active operation.
Where business is conducted, and name of Secretary: 99 Queen Street, Auckland; Alfred Lovell White.
Nominal capital: £2,500.
Amount of capital subscribed: £2,500.
Amount of capital actually paid up in cash: £2,483 6s. 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: 100,000.
Number of shares allotted: 100,000.
Amount paid per share: 6d.
Amount called up per share: 6d.
Number and amount of calls in arrear: 1; £16 13s. 4d.
Number of shares forfeited: 7,400.
Number of forfeited shares sold, and money received for same: 7,400; 12s. 3d.
Number of shareholders at time of registration of company: 7.
Present number of shareholders: 58.
Number of men employed by company: 6.
Quantity and value of gold or silver produced since last statement: Nil.
Total quantity and value of gold or silver produced since registration: Nil.
Amount expended in connection with carrying on operations since last statement: £982 10s. 10d.
Total expenditure since registration: £2,539 14s. 3d.
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: £4 1s.
Amount of debts directly due to company on forfeited shares: £16 13s. 4d.
Amount of debts considered good: Nil.
Amount of debts owing by company: £59 16s. 4d.
Amount of contingent liabilities of company (if any):

I, Alfred Lovell White, of Auckland, the Secretary of the Taihoa Gold-mining Company (Limited), do solemnly and sincerely declare that this is a true and complete statement of the affairs of the said company on the 31st December, 1908; and I make this solemn declaration conscientiously believing the same to be true, and by virtue of “The Justices of the Peace Act, 1908.”

A. L. WHITE,
Secretary.

Declared at Auckland, this 14th day of January, 1909, before me—Frederick L. Prime, J.P.
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STATEMENT OF THE AFFAIRS OF A COMPANY.

Name of company: Havelock Sluicing Company (Limited).
When formed, and date of registration: 3rd March, 1908.
Whether in active operation or not: In active operation.
Where business is conducted, and name of Legal Manager: Lawrence; Alexander McLean.
Nominal capital: £4,000.
Amount of capital subscribed: £4,000.
Amount of capital actually paid up in cash: £3,400.
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: £600.
Number of shares into which capital is divided: 4,000.
Number of shares allotted: 4,000.
Amount paid per share: £1.
Amount called up per share: £1.
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: 8.
Present number of shareholders: 9.
Number of men employed by company: 7.
Quantity and value of gold or silver produced during preceding year: 14 oz. 4 dwt.; £54 13s. 4d.
Total quantity and value of gold or silver produced since registration: 14 oz. 4 dwt.; £54 13s. 4d.
Amount expended in connection with carrying on operations during preceding year: £3,445 4s. 8d.
Total expenditure since registration: £3,445 4s. 8d.
Total amount of dividends declared: Nil,