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Evening Post, Volume LXXVIII, Issue 19, 22 July 1909, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL, Ml ■ I Mining continues to catch most of the ,• attention on the Stock Exchange. The sales at the first call to-day comprised Waihi Consolidated at 5s 6d, Watchman at 2s, Maoriland at lOd. In addition, i brokers reported the following transfers : Warhi Grand Junction, £2 9s, £2 9s 4d ; Waiotahi, 8s 3d, 8s Id ; Waihi Consolidated, 5s 4d ; Waitangi, 4s 3d, 4s 4d, 4s 4gd, 4s s£d ; Kuranui-Caledonian, 2s 4d ; New Zealand Crown, 7s 2d, Ts j l^d ; Maoi-iland, lid ; Phoenix, 8d ; Westport-Stockkm Coal, 6s 6d ; D.1.0. ! (preference), £1 Is 9d. Waihi G.M."s j were quoted at £9 4s 6d (b), £2 9s 3d i (s); Talismans, £2 16s 3d (b), £2 17s 3d (s). A telegram received by the Exchange to-day from the Talisman Consolidated stated that a quarterly dividend of Is 6d, with a bonus of Is per share, ha,d "been declared, to be payable on 25th August. The transfer books would be closed one day, 11th August. The four pedigree rams which arrived from Sydney by the Moana yesterday consigned to Messrs. Wright, Stephenson and Co., Ltd., were purchased in Sydney recently for a client of that firm who resides in Patagonia. The animals will be sent to Monte Video by the Turakina, leaving Wellington next Thursday, 29th inst. At the afternoon ceremony of treeplantine; afc Brooklyn yesterday, the Mayor (Dr. Newman) remarked that he had 3iiove than fulfilled his eleotion pledge to spend £300 or arboriculture. About £500 had been spent to date. He felt sure the expenditure was justified. Brooklyn benefited to the extent of 440 trees by the Arbor Day operations. The Seddonville State coalmine is now paying, states the Minister of Mines. An excellent quality of coal is being produced, the inspecting engineer (Mr. Reed) reports that there is a good supply in sight, and the condition of the mine appears to be very satisfactory. Afc Point Elizabeth mine three miles of railway, to cost £75,000, are being constructed, and a second mine is being opened up, so that the supply can be doubled. Ladies' Cashmere Hose, with fancy circular and bracelet stripes, in various colours, at 3s 6d a pair.— lvirkcaldie and -Staw, LimitedT— Advt.