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pany on the 31st December, 1914; and I make this solemn declaration conscientiously believing the same to be true, and by virtue of the Justices of the Peace Act, 1882.

L. W. PETCHELL,
Secretary.

Declared at Riverton this 12th day of January, 1915, before me—George Robertson, J.P.
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STATEMENT OF THE AFFAIRS OF A COMPANY.

Name of company: Montezuma Limited.

When formed, and date of registration: 26th January, 1914.

Whether in active operation or not: In active operation.

Where business is conducted, and name of Secretary: 153–155 Featherston Street, Wellington; Sidney Rowland Hornabrook.

Nominal capital: £6,000.

Amount of capital subscribed: £5,525.

Amount of capital actually paid up in cash: £2,348 2s. 6d.

Paid-up value of scrip given to shareholders, and amount of cash received for same (if any): £3,176 17s. 6d.; £2,348 2s. 6d.

Paid-up value of scrip given to shareholders on which no cash has been paid: Nil.

Number of shares into which capital is divided: 6,000.

Number of shares allotted: 5,525.

Amount paid per share: £1.

Amount called up per share: 8s. 6d.

Number and amount of calls in arrear: Nil.

Number of shares forfeited: Nil.

Number of forfeited shares sold, and money received for same: 50; £3 15s.

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

Present number of shareholders: 62.

Number of men employed by company: 8.

Quantity and value of gold or silver produced since last statement: 113 oz. 15 dwt. 7 gr.; £430 6s. 5d.

Total quantity and value produced since registration: 113 oz. 15 dwt. 7 gr.; £430 6s. 5d.

Amount expended in connection with carrying on operations since last statement: £3,622 9s. 4d.

Total expenditure since registration: £3,622 9s. 4d.

Total amount of dividends declared: Nil.

Total amount of dividends paid: Nil.

Total amount of unclaimed dividends: Nil.

Amount of cash in bank: £175 11s. 11d.

Amount of cash in hand: £2 11s. 8d.

Amount of debts directly due to company: £3 15s.

Amount of debts considered good: £3 15s.

Amount of debts owing by company: On debentures, £1,000; and sundry accounts, £551 7s. 10d.

Amount of contingent liabilities of company (if any): Nil.

I, Sidney Rowland Hornabrook, the Secretary of Montezuma (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, 1914; and I make this solemn declaration conscientiously believing the same to be true, and by virtue of the Justices of the Peace Act, 1908.

S. ROWLAND HORNABROOK,
Secretary.

Declared at Wellington this 14th day of January, 1915, before me—Jas. B. Speed, J.P.
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SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF, NEAR SUMNER, CHRISTCHURCH.

UNDER THE CONTROL AND SUPERVISION OF THE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT.

Director: Mr. J. E. STEVENS.

FOR Deaf Children of sound intellect. The pupils are taught to understand and use ordinary speech. The full charge for board and education is £40 a year, but less is accepted from parents who cannot afford to pay this amount. In case of necessity admission is free.

By the Education Act it is compulsory for deaf children to come under instruction at the age of six, and to continue until the age of twenty-one unless the Education Department previously grants exemption. Though a child is, as a rule, best fitted to begin the school course at the age of six, advice should be obtained as soon as any sign of deafness is observed.

The following classes of deaf children are admitted to the School for the Deaf (sound intellect being always a necessity):

1. Children born deaf, or who have lost their hearing before learning to speak.

2. Children who can hear a little, but are too deaf to be taught in a public school.

3. Children who have lost their hearing after having learned to speak.

The Act imposes upon every parent, teacher of a school (either public or private), constable, or officer of a charitable or kindred institution who is aware of the place of residence (either temporary or permanent) of a deaf child, and the householder in whose house any such child resides, an obligation to send notification of the fact to the Minister of Education, giving the name, age, and address of the child; and any neglect or failure to comply with this provision involves liability to a fine.

Information and advice may be obtained from the Director, or from

THE SECRETARY FOR EDUCATION,
Wellington.