MEETINGS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXVII, Issue 8355, 8 September 1890, Page 9

MEETINGS.

THAMES GAS COMPANY. . The eighteenth annual meeting of tho Thames Gas Company was held on the 30th August, at Mr. F. A. White's office, No. S3, Queen-street, Mr. J. L. Wilson presiding. The advertisement convening tho meeting having been read, the minutes of last meeting were confirmed. DIRECTORS' REFOKT. The directors' report was as follows : The directors have much pleasure in presenting sliai eholders with the balance-sheet ami profit anil loss account for tho year ended ol*t July last, from which it will bo seen that, after making; provision for depreciation on plant and buildings, there remain;; a stun of i.'770 7s Sd available for division, which they recommend being appropriated as follows:—To payment of a dividend of Is 2d per share, which, with the interim dividend paid in March last is equal to li per cent, per annum on the paid-up capital of the company, leaving a balance of .HISS •2s to be carried forward to new account. In accordance with the company's articles of association your chairman retires from the directory, and, being eligible, offers himself for re-election. It is also the duly of this meeting to elect an auditor for the current year. Mr. (ieorge Klaser again offers his services to the shareholders. —For the .Board of Directors, C. B. Stone, Chairman.

BALANCE SHEET. Working Account for Year ending 31st .Tilly, ls;V>. Pit.—Coals and shale, £Sl!) ISs Sil; stokers' wages. £.*9l 4s ; wear and tear. £197 (is 7d ; salaries, a'4;''o : general expenses—honorarium, £100 ; auditor, jCS Ss ; property lax, £S5 9s ;«l; license lee 1- 10s ; v.it and taxes, xllM l.is 4.1 ; miscellaneous, JCIOS t'.s lii—£4l9 Ss lOil; balance on year's working, £l'27ti 18s lil: total, t'MM lis 2d. Ck.—(i:us. £'29£t 2s ; residual products, £315 "s Od; interest, £200 IsSd : total, £3i.;4 lis 2d. Profit and Loss Account for Year ending 31st July, IS9O. On.—Dividend paid Bth September, 1889, £582 Ss Sd ; dividend paid Sth March, 1890, £.'>B2 5s Sd ; depreciation, .£175 ; bad debts, £10 10s Gil; balance, £770 7s Sd : total, £2120 !)■> (id. Cu..—Balance, ;>lst July, ISSS), £843 16s 5d ; working account as above, £1270 13s Id : total, £2120 9s I'd. Balance-sheet for Year ending 31st July, ISM. Pu.—Capital — amount of calls on 9982 shares at Sis each, £IS,SWS Ids ; reserve fund, £891 2s lOtl; insurance fund, £312 f»s lid ; dividends unpaid, £45 Is sd : creditors, £42 7s ; profit and loss, £770 7s Sd : total, £21,027 OsSil. Cu. —Kieeliold land, £450 ; plant, £11,907 15s 9d ; buildings, £4350 Is 3d ; stock of coal and shale. £321 5s ; residua! products. £10S 14s; cas, £150; investments, £2731 l>s 3d ; office furniture, £75 ; debts duo to company, £3SO 13s ; cash in bank and in hand, £54(5 lis 5d : total, £21,027 0s Sd. The Chairman said they had now the report and balance-sheet before them, and they did not call for many remarks. Mr. J. Taixb asked if the directors' honorarium was not high, considering the small dividends they were receiving? The Chairman said there was the same routine work to do and the same meetings to attend. Their manager informed them that there was likely to be an improvement in the consumption in consequence of the improved prospects of the gold fields. Ho moved the adoption of the report and balance-sheet. Mr. Beck seconded the motion, and it was carried. ELECTION of DIRECTOR. Mr. C. B. Stone retired by rotation, but was eligible, and offered himself for reelection. On the motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Mr. Beck, Mr. Stone was reelected. auditor. On the motion of Mr. Taine, seconded by Mr. Walker, Mr. G. Eraser was reelected. The Chairman* announced that the dividend would be payable on the oth proximo. ' MINING COMPANIES. Nelson G.M. Association, Kuaotunu. —A meeting of shareholders in this association was held at the otiice of Mr. J. M. Cameron, NeW Zealand Insurance Buildings, on August 13. It was decided to form the association into a registered company under the Companies Act, 1882, of 30,000 shares of 5s each, nil paid up. The following gentlemen were appointed as the first directorate: —Messrs. H. Rees, George J. Glenv, J. M. Sharpe, 11. J. Johnston, G. S. Crahame, C. F. Reid, and Dr. Walker. Mr. J. M. Cameron was appointed secretary of the company. Wairoa G. M. Co.—A meeting of those interested in the Wairoa No. '2 and No. 3 claims, Kuaotunu, was held on the 18th of August, at Mr. S. T. George's otiice, Shortland-strcet, in order to establish a company for working the claims. Mr. James Russell was the chairman. It was resolved " That a company be formed with a capital of £10,000, subdivided into 40,000 shares of 5s each. Messrs. Russell, Young, Wright, Fernandez, and Morrin were appointed directors, and Mr. S. T. George, legal manager. Perseverance (Kuaotunu). —A meeting of shareholders in the Perseverance Goldmine Claim, situated at the Waitai, Kuaotunu, was held on Monday, tho 18th of August, in the offices of Messrs. Cook and Grey, Australian Mutual Provident Buildings, Queen-street, Auckland, when it was resolved to • form tho company under the Joint Stock Companies Act of 1882, into 36,000 shares at os, 30,000 allotted to shareholders and 0000 reserved in trust for the company. Messrs. W. it. Bridgtnan, G. Robson, C. G. Walker, F. D. Wood t o(Te, and W. J. Young were elected directors, and Mr. William R. Cook legal manager. Excelsior Licensed Holding, Tararu.— At a meeting of shareholders, held on August J.B, at the otiice of Mr. 1). G. MacDonnell, Mr. William Gorrie in the chair, it was resolved that a company be formed and registered under the Mining Companies Act, 1882, with a nominal capital of £12,500, in 50,000 share of 5s each, nil paid up. Messrs. William Gorrio. William Carew, John Buckland, .lames Macky, and R. C. Speer were elected directors, and Mr. I). G. MacDonnell was appointed secretary. Memorandum and articles of association were adopted, and the Bank of .New South Wales appointed the company's bankers. Stanley G. M. Co. —A meeting of the shareholders of the Caledonia licensed holding, Kuaotunu, was held on the ISth of August, at the Now Zealand Insurance Buildings, for the purpose of forming a company. Mr. H. R. George presided. It was decided to form a company for tho working of the claim, to be called the Stanley Gold Mining Company, in 30,000 shares of 5s each. The following gentlemen were appointed directors : —Messrs. R. J. Hill, F. J. Hammond, Colonel Burton, Messrs. 11. R. George, Weston, J. Glenny, and G. S. Graham. Messrs. F. A. White and J. M. Cameron were nominated for the position of legal manager, and a ballot being taken, Mr. Cameron was elected. Mr. Menzies was appointed auditor. Red Mercury.—On Aug. 21 the first ordinary general meeting of the shareholders of the Red Mercury G.M. Co. was held at the office of the company, Mr. H. R. George occupying the chair. In opening the meeting the chairman made a few remarks on the prospects ol the company, pointing out the success of their operations in the past, and stating that tho average crushings by the wet process was 3oz and by the dry soz to the ton. With regard to the finances of the company, he said that there was a credit balance of £250 after paying all liabilities to date. The report of the mine manager, Mr. Peebles, was then read. A vote of thanks was passed to the mine manager for his efficient management of the company's works, after which the retiring directors were then re-elected, and the meeting dispersed. Shotover Claim (Kuaotunu). -- A numerously-attended meeting of shareholders in the Shotover claim, Kuaobunu, was held on Aug. 21 at the office of Mr. D. G. MacDonnell, Mr. Keesing in the chairsIt was .resolved, " That a company he formed and registered under the Companies Act, 1882, with a nominal capital of £10,125, in 40,500 shares of 5s each, nil paid up, the name of the company to be the Shotover Gold Mining Company (Limited)." The following shareholders were elected directors :—Messrs. J. Campbell, B. H. Keesing, A. J. Tapper, R. Z. Garrett, J. Leydon, and W. H. Young. Memorandum and articles of association were adopted, and Mr. D. G. MacDonnell was appointed secretary. Arizona Claim.—A meeting of the shareholders in the Arizona claim, situated on the Waitai block, adjoining the Bo*

nnnza mine, Kuaotunu, was hold on Tuesday, August 26, at the olliees of Messrs. Cook and Gray, Australian Mutual Provident Society's Buildings, Queen-street. Mr. C. G. Walker presided. It was rosolved to form a company under the Companies Act of 1882 to work tho mine, with 30,000 shares of 5s each, nil paid up, 5000 shares to be reserved in trust for the company. Messrs. G. H. Wilson, G. Robson, Geddis, Shackelford, and Fenton were appointed directors, and Air. W. 11. Cook legal manager. PiNFiHK G.M. Company.—A meeting of shareholders in this mine was held on Tuesday, Aug. 20, in the brokers' room, Exchange Buildings. The area is ten acrcs, situated between the Lone Hand and the Dives, on the face of tho Karaka Hill. There was a large attendance of shareholders, and Mr. C. C. McMillan was called to tho chair. Mr. 1). G. MaeDonnoll explained the purpose of the meeting, and it was agreed, on a series of resolutions, that, the company be formed with a capital stock of 50,000 shares of 5s each, nil paid up, or a total capital of £12,500. lb was agreed that the number of directors should be not more than seven or less than five, but that the number at present bo five, and that three form a quorum. A largo number of shareholders were proposed as directors, but the result of tho voting was that Messrs. C. C. McMillan, Edwards, Buckland, W. Caron, and Sandiman wore elected. Mr. 1). G. Macdonald was appointed secretary at £1 a week and transfer fees.

Trenton.—Tho annual general meeting of shareholders of tho Trenton Gold Mining Company, Limited, was held on August 20 in the largo room of tho Now Zealand Insurance Buildings, Auckland. Mr. James liussoll, chairman of directors, presided. The directors' report, balancesheet, and mine manager's report wore read. The Chairman moved, and Mr. T. Morrin seconded, the adoption of the report, that tho balance-sheet be passed, and that the mine manager's report bo approved. The motion was carried. The Chairman remarked that owing to tho energy of their worthy secretary, Mr. Scott, the shareholders were kept well informed of the operations in the mine, and of those in the other mines under his charge, and therefore there was no need that he should say very much. lie believed, however, and he thought he might say that all the other directors believed— that there was a good future before tho Trenton, and that the course they had taken, in driving in the direction in which operations were now proceeding, would result in benefit. On the motion of Colonel H. Burton, seconded by Mr. Fricke, Messrs. W. S. Wilson andC. A. Harris, the retiring directors, was re-elected. Mr. T. A. Menzies was re-appointed auditor. A vote of thanks to tho chairman closed the proceedings. Subjoined is tho directors' report : — Your directors have the honour to submit their annual report and balauee-shect for the year now ended. The following is the summary from the balance-sheet : — Receipts : Calls received, £'2360 Is 3d; gold from 4.~>G loads quartz, 3420z l-klwts, sold for £9.7.) 2s Ttl ; bank overdraft, £6-11) 14s Oil ; total, £39.77 1-Ss 4d. Disbursements: Bank debit balance last year, £460 lis Gtl ; wages, £2115 lis Hid ; general charges, £1301 ; rock borer to account, £50; Hand of Friendship Licensed Holding purchased, £25; total, £3957 ISs 4d. 'file mine manager's report will be read. It deals with the operations at the mine since Mr. Vivian took charge, and he is very hopeful as to the prospects in the future. The company is owing £250, the balance of the cost of the rock-borer, but the almost immediate sale of certain pumping machinery which the company owns, and which is not required by this company, will enable this debt to be liquidated. The company will thus be in possession of a valuable asset, paid for entirely out of the proceeds of surplus plant. Although the balance of calls owing will scarcely defray the overdraft, still, considering the up-hill work borne by the company, the position is favourable, as a very slight improvement in the gold returns would square everything, and at any moment that result may be reasonably expected. Two directors (Messrs. W. S. Wilson and C. A. Harris) retire; they are eligible, and offer themselves for re-election. Diamond G.M. Company.—A meeting of the shareholders of the Diamond and Golden Point licensed holdings, Kuaotunu was held on Saturday, 80th of August, at the Now Zealand Insurance Buildings. It was resolved to form a company for the working of both properties, to be called the Diamond G.M. Co., with a capital of £10,000, in 50,000 shares of 4s each, nil paid-up. Tho following gentlemen were appointed directors :— Messrs. Ryan, Andrews, Hellaby, Barnes, and Brooklield. Mr. S. T. George was appointed legal manager. Maori Pah.—A meeting of shareholders in the Maori Pali Association was held on Tuesday, September 2, in tho office of Mr. J. M. Cameron. It was decided to form into a company of 42,000 shares of 5s each, nil paid up. Messrs. H. R. George, J. Glenny, J. M. Sharp, J. Kndean, Arthur Wright, E. White, Colonel Burton, and Dr. Walker were appointed directors. Mr. J. M. Cameron was appointed secretary. Pinafore Licensed Holding.—A largo meeting of shareholders in the above was held in tho Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, September 2, Mr. A. Porter occupying tho chair. It was resolved "That a company be formed and registered under the Companies' Act, 18S2, under the name of the. Golden Age Gold Mining Company, Limited." The nominal capital of the company is to be £0250 in 25,000 shares of 5s each, Is paid up. The following directors were elected :—Messrs. S. T. George, James Prater, Thomas Morrin, J. H. Smith and Adam Porter, and Mr. 1). G. MacDonnell was appointed secretary. The memorandum and articles of association were adopted as submitted. Tho company starts with a credit balance of £700 in hand. Victoria G.M. Company.—A meeting of those interested in forming a company as above was held on Thursday, '28th of August, in the Insurance Buildings. Mr. G. S. Kissling occupied the chair. Resolutions wero passed as follows : —" That a company be formed and incorporated under the provisions of the Mining Companies Act, 1880, under the no liability section, such company to be called the Victoria Goldmining Company (no liability), with a capital of £20,000 in 100,000 shares of 4s each, Is per share being paid up." This resolution was proposed by the chairman and seconded by Mr. D. B. Macdonald, and after a short discussion as to the amount per share to be paid up was agreed to. It was then proposed by the chairman, and seconded by Mr. D. B. Macdonald, "That the rules as submitted by the provisional directors be adopted." This was carried with the exception that the clause demanding seven days' notice for the election of a director was struck out. The following directors were then elected :—Messrs. W. S. Wilson, G. S. Kissling, Spratt, Kidd, A. Porter, Dickey, and Batger.

Monowai G.M. Association. —A meeting of shareholders in the above Association was held on Friday, 29th August, at the office of Mr. J. M. Cameron, Insurance Buildings. Mr. F. J. Hammond occupied the chair. It was resolved, " That the Association be formed into a company to be called the Monowai G.M. Co. (Limited)." It was further resolved, "That the company consist of 42,000 shares of 5s each, nil paid up." The following gentlemen were then elected as directors :— Messrs. A. Wright, J. Kndean, F. J. Hammond, J. Mays, Thomas McEwin, and Robert Comer. Mr. J. M. Cameron was elected secretary. Calliope Licensed Holding. — The shareholders in the Calliope licensed holding, Thames, met on September 1, at the Brokers' Association's Room, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. Mr. J. M. Sharp in the chair. It was resolved, " That a company bo formed and registered under the Mining Companies Act, 1882, with a nominal capital of £12,500, in 50,000 shares of 5s each, nil paid - up. Directors were elected as follows Messrs. .Tames Frater, J. H. Smith, J. M. Sharp, G. Basley, J. Graham. Mr. D. G. MacDonnell was chosen secretary. The appointment of an auditor was deferred. The memorandum and articles of Association were adopted. John Bull Licensed Holding.— meeting of the shareholders in the John Bull licensed holding, Kuaotunu, was held on September 2, at the office of the Brokers' Association, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. There was a large attendance. Mr. H. R. George presided. It was decided to form a company to work the claim, to be registered under the Mining Companies Act, 1882, and to be called the John Bull Gold Mining Company, Limited, with a nominal capital of £12,500, in 50,000 shares of 5s each, nil, t paid up. The following gentlemen were o' "ted directors

Colonel "Burton, Messrs. H. R. George, J. M. Sharp, John Lynch, W. Gorrio, and Johnston. Mr. D. G. Mac Don noli was appointed secretary, and Mr. Menzies auditor. The memorandum and articles of association were Adopted. Victory (Kuaotunu). —An influential meeting of shareholders in the "V ictory goldmining claim was hold on August the 30th, at the offices of Messrs. Cook and Gray, A.M.P. Buildings, Mr. W. R. Bridgman presiding. It was resolved to form the same into a company, under the Companies Act, ISB2, into 50,000 shares of 5s each, nil paid up—45,000 allotted to shareholders, and 5000 reserved for the company. Messrs. J. Macky, J. Buckland, R. C. Speer, W. R. Bridgman, and J. Sollgreor wero elected 'directors, and Mr. Wm. R. Cook legal manager.

Scott and Kelly's Claim (Kuaotunu). —A meeting of shareholders in this claim was held on August the 28th, in Lorain Hotel (Kuaotunu), when it was resolved to form the same into a company under the styleof the Keystone Gold Mining Company (Limited), with a capital of 50,000, of 5s each, nil paid up. An influential director.'.;, was formed, and Mr. William R. Cook elected legal manager, tho office of _ tho company to bo at the A.M.P. Buildings, Queen-street. Mount Edward G.M. Com van Y. — A meeting of shareholders in tho Mount Edward mining lease was held on Aug. 29 in Mr. D. G. MacDonnell's office for tho purpose of forming a company to work tho mine. The property consists of 20 acres I rood 30 perches, situated in the Waiotahi Creek, and includes the Shamrock, Little Maggie, and other gold-producing claims. There was a large attendance of shareholders, and Mr. Adam Porter was called to tho chair. It was decided that a company be formed to work tho mine, to be registered under tho Mining Act of 1882, and to be called tho Mount Edward G.M. Co. The nominal capital stock was fixed at £11,250, iti a capital stock of 45,000 shares at 5s each, nil paid up. Messrs. Matthew Clark, S. T. George, H. Gorrie, A. _ Porter, and George Crocker were elected directors. Mr. 1). G. MaeDonnoll was elected secretary of tho company. Articles of association wero adopted, and tho Bank of New Zealand was appointed the bank of the com-

puny. Adeline Amalgamated G.M. Co. — ihe annual general meeting of shareholders of the Adeline Amalgamated G.M. Co. (Ltd.), Karangahake, was hold on Aug. 29 in the largo room, New Zealand Insurance Buildings, Auckland. Mr. L. I). Nathan, chairman of directors, presided. The directors' report, balance sheet, and mine manager's report were also read. On the motion of tho Chairman, seconded by Mr. E. W. Hancock, they were adopted, passed, and approved. Tho Chairman remarked that the mine was a most valuable one. Ho stud so advisedly but from its inaccessibility the directors had thought it advisable to place it on tho London market. As it was requisite to properly win tho gold, grinding machinery and Cassells' pans wero wanted. Mr. Heron moved, and Mr. Bailey seconded, " That Messrs. L. 1). Nathan and E. Bell, the retiring directors, bo re-elected," which was carried. Mr. T. A. Menzies was reappointed auditor. A vote of thanks to tne chairman closed the proceedings. Subjoined is tho directors' report : — Your directors have the honour to submit their report and balance-sheet lor tho year now ended. The summary from the balance-sheet is as follows : — Receipts : Credit balance from last year, £34 17s lOd ; calls received, £.".(i0 l;is lld ; gold tribute percentile, £'J IDs; ;;old tribute perivntajje, £1S is 4d : gold (t'omp my's) won from "25 loads, S'ioz fnlwt, sold tor £175 ISs": total, £MK> Ss Id. Disbursements : Wastes, £-Jf>'J lis ; general charge*, £'243 17s 3d ; cash balance in bank, £'.»:') ISs Hid : total, £51>'J as Id. The mine manager's report gives ample details of the operations carried on in the mine since Mr. Tiozise took charge. The prospects are, to say the least, encouraging. There are three tributes let in the Diamond section, which had been previously worked by the company. Cassell's process of treating the ore is not yet available for the public, and therefore the company's crushing took place at >lcC'linbie's battery, the only place in the district. The company has therefore been making fair progiess, but your directors have thought : .t proper to give an opportunity of placing the mine on the Home market. No answer, favourable or otherwise, has vet been received. Two directors, Messrs. 1. I). .Nathan and K. Hell, retire, but they are eligible and offer themselves for re-election. Pkos'.'Kkity Licensed Holding.—A meeting of shareholders was hold on Wednesday, the 3rd September, at tho otiice of Mr. H. Gilfillan, jun. It was resolved to form a company under tho Companies' Act, ISS'-i, with a capital of £8750 in 35,000 shares of 5s each. Of these 15,000 are to be allotted to tho vendors, 'is paid up ; 5000 are to bo reserved for the Company, a:iu the remaining 15,000 having been applied for are to bo allotted. Tho following gentlemen were elected directors : — Messrs. James Macky, W. Caron, R. C. Speer, J. Lusk, James Macky, jun., W. J. Evans, and Captain Smith. Mr. H. Gilfillan was appointed secretary, and tho Bank of New Zealand bankers. The memorandum and articles of association wero adopted as submitted. Mr. R. G. Macky | was elected auditor. Little Nell Licensed Holding.—Tho shareholders met at the ollico of Mr. H. Gilfillan on Sept. 3, when the following resolution was agreed to :—" That a company be formed under the Companies Act, ISB2, under tho name of tho Little Noll Goldminirig Company, and that the capital of such company consist of £10,000, divided into 40,000 shares of 5s each." It was furtheragreed that 24,000 of tho shares bo allotted to the vendors, '2s paid up, and that 4000 be reserved for the company. The remaining 12,000 had been all applied for. The following directors wero then elected : — Messrs. James Macky, J. M. Alexander, R. C. Speer, W. Caron, James Macky, juu., W. J. Evans, and Captain Smith. The memorandum and articles of association were submitted and adopted. Mr. H. Gilfillan was appointed secretary, Mr. R. G. Macky auditor, and tho Bank of New Zealand bankers for tho company. The Souvenir Syndicate.-—On Sept. 3 a meeting was hold at the otlico of Air. Chambers, Queon-street, when it was resolved to form it into a company of 10,000 shares at ss, nil paid up. Having locomotors shares in hand it was resolved to sell them at £15 each and devote tho proceeds to opening up tho ground. It is situated at tho Kuaotunu Goldfield, close to tho Try Fluko and Great Mercury Batteries, and has two good reefs already discovered. Tho following gentlemen were elected directors, with threo to form a quorum : — Messrs. Thornes, Buckland, Frood, Featon, and Margotts. Flying Cloud.—A well-attended meeting of the shareholders was held on the 27th August in the rooms of the Brokers' Association, Mr. Adam Porter occupying tho chair. It was resolved, " That a company bo formed and registered under the Companies Act, ISS'2, with a nominal capital of £12,500 in 50,000 shares of 5s each ; and that the name of such company be the Flying Cloud Gold Mining Company (Limited)." The following directors wore then elected from among the shareholders : —Colonel Burton, Messrs. S. T. George, Thomas Morrin, Adam Porter, and William Caron. Mr. D. G. MacDonnell was appointed secretary. The memorandum and articles of Association were adopted as submitted, and a report on tho mine was read by the chairman, which was considered to be most satisfactory. At a meeting of directors held subsequently, Mr. Jobe was appointed mine manager, and received instructions to commence operations forthwith. Orient.—Tho first general meeting of shareholders of the Orient Company was held on Aug. 27 at the offices of the managor, Mr. J. M. Cameron, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. Mr. E. W. Alison, chairman of tho Board of directors, presided. The directors' report showed a caedit balance of £151 12s 4d. Messrs. J. Mays and H. R. George were re-elected directorss and Mr. R. Wynyard auditor. Owera.—At a meeting of shareholders in this company, Whangapoua, hold on September 5, Mr. John Brown being in the chair, it was resolved, " That trie Company be registered under the Companies Act, 1882, under the name and style of the Owera Goldmining Company, (Limited), with a nominal capital of £12,500 in 50,000 shares of 5s each, 3s per share paid up. The Memorandum and Articles of Association were adopted, and Messrs. John Brown, E. T. Dufaur, A. R. Watson, D. B. McDonald, Jrhn Barrett, and Tapu Manihera were elected directors. Mr, D. G. Mac Donald was appointed secretary, and Mr. B. Gilmer, ; uditor. The Colonial Bank was appointed the Company's bankers.

for tho year were £427 15s, and the expenditure £371 16s 2d. The falling-ofF in the ordinary revenue of the Society had been very perceptible, and was, probably, due to the trade depression, and the difficulty of obtaining the assistance of ladies in collecting. Extreme care had, therefore, to be usod in dealing with the 119 cases per month which were relieved. The Society assisted cases of sickness, accident, temporary destitution, and women forsaken by their husbands. Some of the latter eases were very sad. The Society did not fail to holp any case of destitution which came under their notice. The report acknowledged the assistance received from the Auckland Art Society's entertainment at the Choral Hall; from Messrs. Newcombe and Ewington, through the gift of a picture ; from Messrs. Wirbh Bros., through their circus entertainment; from Mr. Miln, through a lecture at the Choral Hall, and from the continued efforts of the ladies of Remuera, in making clothing for the poor. The report and balance-sheet wore adopted. The following officers wero re-elected : — President, Colonel Haultain; vice-presi-dents, Revs. C. M. Nelson and W. Tebbs. Mention was made of the valued sorvices of the president and Mr. and Mrs. Nelson. Mr. C. C. McMillan was appointed treasurer, and Mr. Newcombe secretary of the gentlemen's committee. The following were the two committees : — Ladies: Mcsdames Nelson, Tebbs, MossDavios, Haines, Hamilton, Best, Goodall, Rake, Cowio, Ashwoll, Cawkwell, Pritt, Lindsay, Stone, and Misses Stephenson, L. Barstow, and Ashton. Gentlemen : Drs. Kenderdino and Beale, Messrs. Newcombe, 11. B. Morton, Ewington, P.. Keesing, McMillan, A. Thompson. W. Thorne, and T. Peacock.

A meeting attended by 70 ladies, at Christchurch on Wednesday, August 20, passed a resolution demanding the exten sion of the franchise to women as com moti justice, and requesting the local M.H.lt.'s. to support Sir John Hall's Bill. Those present pledged themselves to strive to awaken intelligent interest in the question. Tho annual meeting of the Pakuranga Racing Club was held in the Auckland Racing Club Rooms on the 22nd August, Mr. C. Roberts occupying the chair. The balance sheet which was presented to the meeting and adopted, showed that tho total receipts had been £244 Is, and the expenditure £233 13s 3d, leaving a balance in hand of £10 7s 9d. There are also some accounts owing to the Club, which beingadiled to the above balance, makes tho finance! of tho Club some £30 to the good. The outgoing committee were re-elected, anc'. a vote of thanks to the chairman termini',ted the proceedings. The annual meeting of the New Zealand District, No. 84, Independent Order of Rechabites was held in the Foresters' Hall, Karangahape Road, on Aug. 12. Previous to the opening of tho meeting proper the officers and brethren from tho different parts of the province sat down to dinner, provided by tho members of tho Hope of Auckland Tout. The dinner meeting having l been duly disposed of, an adjournment was made to the Council-room, where the meeting was called to order by D.C.R. Brother E. J. Carr. The trustees' report showed that the securities hold by thorn were in a good position, and had improved since last meeting. The report of tho district by the secretary showed a slight decrease in membership, the present membership being 397. At the close of the half-year the district funeral and contingent funds amounted to £2008 13s Id, and the Tent sick funds amounted to £3612 3s Od, making a total of £0220 16s 7d, an average of over £15 per member. The following officers were elected: —D.C.R., Brother R. French; 1). D.R., Brother J. M. Barr ; D. Secretary, Brother J. G. Carr ; D. Treasurer, Brother Crowe ; D.G., Brother Kent; P.D.C.R., Brother E. J. Carr; auditors, Brothers J. M. Barr and Bartley. Several other matters were discussed and disposed of, and the meeting closed at two a.m. next morning. The annual meeting of tho Thames Building Society was held at the Thames on Tuesday evening, the 19th August. Tho balance-sheet showed a credit balance for the year of £1288 19s 4d, which, added to the balance brought forward from last year of 1*73 19s lid, gives a total of £1362 19s 3d, which it is proposed to appropriate as follows:lnterest at rate of Of percent, per annum to credit of investing shareholders and depositors, £549 17s 7d ; dividend at rate of 5 per cent per annum, £420 15s 2d ; bonus to secretary, £10 10s ; written off for depreciation on building, £20 16s; goneral expenses, £199 13s ; and balance of £101 7s 5d to bo carried forward to tho credit of the profit and loss fund. Messrs. Walton and Danby were re-elected upon the Committee, also Mr. li. A. Heald in the place of Mr. McGowan, who has resigned his soat upon the Committee, and accepted tho position of trustee vico Dr. Kilgour, resigned. A meeting . > Christchurch on Thursday night, September 4, agreed upon a platform for the People's Political Association, tho principal planks of which are the stoppage of the sale of Crown lands, cancellation of power to change perpetual leaseholders into freeholders, seamen representation, eight ; hours to bo a legal day s work, taxation of i-Osentee owners, uniform school books to bo published by the Government, radical reform in railway management, security to rights of labour, progressive taxation of land held for speculative purposes. The half-yearly mooting of the Hibernian A.C.B. Society was held in the Catholic Inetituto on the 27th August. Mr. S. Fairweather, D. P., was in the chair, and in addition to the district delegates, representatives were present from Southern branches. Tho chairman congratulated those present on the success of the Society during tho past six months. The balancesheet showed that the Funeral Fund amounted to £2099. At tho conclusion of the meeting thoso present partook of a banquet provided at the Oxford Hotel by Mr. W. If. Pohlen and the other officers of tho Auckland branch, where an enjoyable evening was spent. The annual meeting of the South Auckland Racing Club was held at Hamilton on the 23rd August, when some 25 members were present. Mr. George Edgecumbe was in the chair. The balance-sheet and report for the year were read and adopted, showing a credit balance on the year's racing operations of about £-10. Six new members were elected, bringing the roll of members up to 120, and tending to show the increasing popularity of the club. A committee of fifteen for the coming year was elected.