The Age from Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (2024)

14 THE AGE. SATURDAY, MAT 31, 1902 M1XIXO SHAKES IOnv9. IflYOFXE C0UKT. ST0CES AND SHARES. TRADE AND FINANCE.

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Hiii, a ad. ijk.ii a Keei. k. II Stria Colly, a tV. nr vrhiea will probaL'y ttome notv for tne ipwruor displayed by apeiker.

Price are ia mat cue anart- tici, but mostly anahenvL. Tbe Lo9Con and Kuropeaa wheat markets are rallied Drm, bat quiet. America, is ifArr. Australian wheat is about 3d. per ooartJT kicker, and nesr at hand carcoe are quoted at per 4u lb.

a a. and tbe careo per ijike ha been re at 3. 3. A rouip3r-n oi pnoes ruling at this date in thu and previous years i appended: Lou 1 1 1 and Loral Prirr Fc BaslKi. Pet HjsixL Mw 3.

1W 3 SI JJ JT r-i 3 tn in fium The American visible supply east of the Kockie declined bv 4.67y.l0 bushels Us week, the rate of the riercraiw Ann! SILT EL Rre Jill 1. tut hill 8. I i i. ai rn if B. H.a Fnday Evening.

Tbe asrfd miuea to npe over the fjojUT i-arl is Is retluc.c; mt airvay ock r. 1 Ler-i. 14.iW.UK ts ha sn i iL on lot josses uHi'i have lal.cn ati in these cir-t-aiNv it Id set th lijurs. Tsniini and Western Australia fl rery little mbnonuaBy dry sraatber. and leaving be-- two f-utes o'jt of the the fiink beep at the tad of lJi'l and 19)1 were as fullcas: SHKEP nL Loo.

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Hill B. BUI Jra. rnl Sonh Ortm-lMiis 14 16 H.rvulci Km 'eauaii Vtctoru TIV having been very rapid. A comoamon is cavme been i appended: smtl eat sur appyama susre sac luceptxsi m4 urn inaaiiaj sas aua.ltL tanorads omarea last lae lanay at aay baJ ra a aaird aaaa linn asa 'aJe ta tae aeant as tae bat at efeciaretK. acuta, aas acrvasanly laraca-ae.

aaa aad aaca tae tae esreetaes as tae aad yearly sseeuss. ta dertarc aura aivt-ckaus 1 (fee by tbe orapsay's eaerteted aeuMcua. at tae cwar es eata ezx-eualfey rest, jiacid. Csa the aw sent roaKa IV es (a cacapsaj fcwehs la lac brat as a vil-tl hajesne sbcet aad ie.i-t-JMed in a can Mrs ai iscicr the cHect oi tne wntat fall ia ttr p-- af ewer caioa Ue ivauaatjeai uf tae cuspftaai's crafter; aad la it- af umC aad Ibe eoatuuscd pne at presmt red-lag tor iae aartsJ, tae buard trii that tae laumls el ine tesapaay at tba uy urc croaid be brat eaaaemd by peyisar tae envidrad of 1 arc saarc, wtucm. as ia tbe ease ctf tbe April divi-aead, weeUI be provided iur out af tbe acraaia-laled amass of tAS eocapaoy.

He thea Miaa-ly declared a divides! of 1. per ara. oa 1st Mj, reenarkin? tbat lae results c- ttoe lata halt year eoerauons acre aa strwnaly limw be tbe low pncea of copper, tae chrectun were ia receipt of advieca frem reliable sourtea to caeca last lb itiuok for better pneva is brurbleatng, and last tae deraaad fmmj.7 I -of-wr raOKatos aa uvorured oundiuoa of aflsirs ia tae iocuunal The bkhjoo aw.od by If r. J. Phi) pa, srbo euiogvsrd MAaesarai Tbe snotioa aas car rote of Uiaasa tbe cbsirrosa aad the otmers of tae coenpsae ten tae proceeding.

Broirt Hill Proprietary Block 14 Company. At lue thirtieth ball BBcetma; of this conpsny, held yesterday st the ofbres. 47 Queen-strert, tSe ehai'ticma (Mr Wiikam Bickijrd) had but a fUmy tale to antnid Iron tbe report- The board exceedingly reprrUcd that tl. adverse, clr. unutuus i-susrd then to Strain present sa unfavorable report, but Ifce ehsiraian trusted Out before tne close of the year they would nad that the metal market would improve.

bear.l pio in" 3); 50 casks carina- at 9 10'; ot tartaric and and a parcel of ereca of tartar, tne be Lrte being nrm. iietal. For shipment 50 tons pi 3 plated. In un rLiie a moderate business do-e, covering ooxes It', co*ke: 10 of X. wire wW about 3 10 and a turnover in barbed wire aud wire net'ing: 5 battle of euicksuver, 2 S.

Timber. The market is firm for rvc n. Stocks afloat have been reduced mattnaliy by late gales, at price about 5 17 6 for average specification. First cois oj indicate a considerably higher price than this. i spot 6 paid.

In iloor.cK boards and weatherboard a moderate businew done, but country order are not up to eitpecta-tions. Rates without change. Redwood is firmly hrid at 9 9 the latter rate being manted by the chief holders. In white pine and kauri business has been rather irregular. Laths and rickets are firm.

15rt. of the former sold ariuat. Spruce deals had further small sales. Liquors. Business is rather quiet all round.

In ales, M'Ewan'a tl2tn) ca-es and 4" hhdsO. Lilts. Foster's, and Tennent'i had iairlv good In stouts. Pig Kl cases). Bull Dop.

E. and J. Burkes. Hall Boars Head and Blood's neniioned; rases Hencke's schnapps sold: 160 cae- Danville's whi-ky placed. Good trade in Bullock I.ide at the new prices, and go--: sales of I'sjier's.

Mitchell's. htrathmilL Sanderson's and Galley; 30 quarters Barrias-son's brandy placed, and trade in Hennessey's, Martells and Otard's: 4'" cases Ir-roy's special club champagne quitted, and fair trade in Goulet. Moet and Chandon and Kuicart pere et tils. Wolfe's schnapps mentioned. In Messrs.

Joshua Boomerang brandy a large business done the u.ter-ttate and home demand being good. CUSTOMS RETENTE. The Commonwealth revenue collected at the port of Mflbonrae thi day amounted to State. 41: wharfajre. 455 3 10: contingent, 4.116 9 10; use, ni 13, i.

Total, 0,10. 6. Mi; fc.y.H".. rmets lis rH. l- 1 13UJ Home Na 1 I XJSB.M SO.

1 SrHTH CRAT EASTER JH- CO. UluaA CYMPIE, QrfcKSSLaJia. Tae abr caanaaay pmuly. afck caaaptisn an ana oi torn, it ataated fa th aaaUtesa or Vmxhnd cad tlx gold art. Itm panioa it a cnasaaaatlaa aC lac aitry aar.tcraa belt mrfcrrf ay tax teura Leaaa.

aad traa a-hick apkatdid mana aw oi-tand ia UM ft. Tae Irajc adjaiaa lite Itaaooi aad vell-kaaNra Souta aad afaaiuaad aad tac Sroaua mpit i.id Miaca. Toe company aa formed ia 1(7, aad sack aas cwiiai iid by auaciac tnjaa the surface what ia tow aauva aa tja vcatera Al. A large aiadica; Biant aaa erected, aad cralioaa ace coafaud aihaeut ana mccca auul Juac vaca Na i reef aaa lalersectcil at lot feet level aiicaa a distacc vf tuu fret eaal Uai tbe uuit. 1 lus red vhea dnea ttiroiva aruved ta Im about II Icet aide, -ud aa wale or aacuerat co'iolry.

auiat im aaet u. juin non tkiib ue kide a this gold n. ij to produce gold, bid gone unucrtoiM tome distaste ltk in the drive, it a as found ajcesary to work the reef by meda a aiutr. At a ov. lt) of fe.t the eouciry aas roet with, the rt-el provinc; to tc I ftiaiy tyable aaturc.

Sutticu-nt uistauca aaa Mink to etude tevela ad tloes U) be vperted out- Tue hauunc, fruu heiv a at urst by eiectnciiy, and afterwards ailh air puacr. From the aork.uga ou lot reef aiune uver SO.tAju tons uf oua.u, which yielded ox. gold, ottUined. In ordVr to work the lease in a proper and ecvncimcal manner, after tne value of Note Indirate i laU lots. EAisulcd.

3Jk MAY. LANK V. LA ML, J111 Le fwrt tta cjmoim her mar-riace wii t-t Lam- mm tn frtu. is of dfcilt-T, nway Hr. X.

C. kcilj r-f vi t4 a iitHi-. "i f4r.ir -rr wi-4 ta (--. itskrvf, mmi arvrl yr.M Utrr it tl It ftai ua. y.

fut'fixlH her tnjnr.U, w-ri ftf ftitu MtwtM.hu vr-jL V.h tbe- rem feu tiA h- 4a fee d. btx Tv iKWBieunce order Acuitst him, (kh tftvr ivKre BtukUan fee ar-i moi hrr nmtf, lUorod J. -tf I I hit dent tuci rme to Litd. aaJ ttvm U-ie f-trrign ilia li jv.r ju1 lory to hae exKiroe tnan rputefe-ai'i BV. lin the fvmmd of 10 i ortYt mu ma rnnUtt vim to Live tiat cAvdj of the one cmU ot it- CONSUelNK V.

Desertion irr k.not?- wrre by rtr LUiabetfa Cansitiin, living at V-i v(-t a oi iJi.or -hustaad. lil.m Mr. ir.irmu4 i'r. fL lUn, fb-arel lor petiti-wr. Mr.

Con-SidiDe said (tut it viTstice took plac in J.v. i tie Micvin; ar her humane tu ppoin'ed to tbe peltv a-wi mittn4 1 ac liltairstowm. lit- lietVtvf c. tub-ia and wieii trteMy toarit ber, oa one i.v tli-eateoip; her muh a rarin knife. unk-ennesB heime so bati that in the same rear tie had to tvii I fHYvei'! diFanaL Hi- linn worked oa the tram Uf imo wjr, tut was t'i-charcrd from there She hid money of her own, and twice setit htm to Western AuetraJ.a; tout be wouid n-rt ar n.r.

In he atta-ktd b-r with ao aiiJ she ioiktd herself in rwom. He then hum in the cWr. but the eaped thrr.uxh the w.n iow, wrnt to neichbor'a. Kailinfr to find to he of eood behavior, he wa sent to pioi, but ax her reouest was releafed. The only time the had eB him si ire then he wa drunk, and to ire it Hit.

She replied that she would do so if he ionncd and found her a home. Wkcaon, police consiahlr. who was presfnt when the petition and citation were on respondent while he was workinir on a fnmi at rarrum, said Cut Ccfunine espremed himwlf as "quite preiutred to the wie hae a free Witne? raiJ that it he were divorced hf could marry aain, to which be replied. "Ouce bittec, twice shy." Since the opening of April the decrease compares thus: ism rL Baa. April 3 TS.oss.jo liS 5 41.J.JU) The following SALES axe REPORTED by Mr AC BERS of STOCK EXCHASGE of MEL-BOIRNT: Hr.

1. i. NORTH, Prell'a-boildL-i(n. mraer Col-lira and Qnevn streets (tUephooe No. Sprinf, Hill and Central Leads On.d Hioirc; Company, Smraton, Lilu-ra VaJl-y Consuls Gold Mminf Company.

Hutbersrlen. 3.A Copper Tcp Copper Mining Corupanv Warrina, Suutfa Australia, 1 5f Sooth Gerrun Reff Gold Mivi'i Company. Idaidon. Brueis T' Ijinina; (oiu-- Limito, DerSy. Taoai.ri.

lS'i-rierrr Consols Extenod Gold Mining CMzipanv, Snraton. 41, 4i Mt, Lyell U. and Tis-mania, J. B. WERE and StTwk and fShare Brokers.

lrutec' -buildings, Na 412A Collins-street, Melbourne. Telephone No. 326. JOHN GOODALL. Stock and Share Broker.

Ausi ral chambers, 99 Queen-street. Telephone S91. DONAI.r'SON and Co. (J. C.

Luxtnn), Stock and Share Brokers. S31 Collins-street, Tel. So. 1KB. J.

11. BCTLEK. Stock and Share Broker (Member Stxk Exchange of Melbourne), 57 ijueeo-street, MeV'oume. Tel. 1603.

GFORGP. D. EC DELL, Member Stock Exchanfe of Slelbourm, 54 Ooeen-street. Telephone lu7. WHAE ard Stock and Share Rrokers, Mcirber Stock Exchange of Melbourne, US Queentreet.

Telephone 103L DIVIDENDS. The following dividends have been declared: Belltoppcr, 25, Bth June. Great Boulder, rVI. Great Finmtl, W.A.', 4, lth June. Jubilee, and bonus 13th June.

Metropolitan Bank and Building Society, 1 in pound, 3rd June. Mount Lyell, 1, 1st July. North Woah Hawp, 6th June. Queensland Menzies, 5th June. Scbastopol Plateau No.

1, 2, 9th June. Silverton Tramway, 1, 2nd June. South Birthday, Btrringa (1st), 64, 16th June. TRANSACTIONS IX PROPERTY. Messrs.

tV. F. Vale and Co. report having held an auction sale on Wednesday last, at their rooms, i itiiens'-chambfT, i'ollinft-jjtreet, under instructions from the liquidator of ihe Standard Bjnb of Australia Limit td, and disposed of the following properties: FiUroy, No. 52 Newry-street: brick cottage, four rooms, iand ltt Ascot Vale, St.

U'onanKroad Vacant land, Friday Evening. Inter -Stat mining tLarcs ett acronied ibc bulk of attention, but ia tne larger number of instances both roj f-er and tuver lead k-ttisM in apathy w.th a deel.rie in the metal rate. Victorian Id stock in less active, and closed the principal trade taking place, in the scrip ot iallarat district companies. A dull Change was experienced in connection with debentures, the long dated Metropolitan 3 per cent, securities being worth 98 13, and Bourd of Works 41 per cmt. bonds about 1103 2 6.

Victoria, preference, bank of issue, found turnover in small lota at lower titna-es, and National, preference, had ied trade to 10 2. -Melbourne Tramway steadied at late quotations, but t-ilverton Tr-rnwav fell a point in a sojievvhat market. The decidedly downward trend of Ihe n-etal rates as responsible tor a general weakening in the prices obtainable on account ot liruken hiil shares, the principal retrogressions occurring in connection with Block 10 and liroken Hill interests. Hroten Proprietary had turnover at and 34 6. with an afternoon seller for 35.

A number of stopes in oxidised ore ire being reopened to partly replace the material hitherto taken from the Block 13 cuts. tNitisfactory results continue to be obtained at their treat uent works. fceing the Mount Lyell M. and h. Company possesses a reserve of accumulated protit*, the action of directors in declaring a 1 dividend from this fund will probabiv not arouse any feeling of dissatisfaction in the minds of shareholders; but investors shoulu carefully note neither this distribution nor the April disbursem*nt of 1,6 per share has been provided out of the protit* of the past half year.

In the circ*mstances it is to be earrestly hoped the copper market will substantially improve before directors meet shareholders six men His hence although, according to late cable advices, the metal Change i IrC3ent; a downward tendency. With the exception of matter relating to the declaration of the dividend the bulk of the chairman's speech was a mere reiteration of the facts and ngu; es contained in the recentlv issued olli-cial reports, and it is to be regretted lie had nothing more reassuring to sav with regard to the situation in the mine a't a depth Mount Lyell M. and R. shares found quittance between 59 6 and 5SA North Mount Lyell steadied at 32, but the minor copper interests finished quietly. Xo- 3 winze at the feet level, is down 31 feet, and the water is coming in so stmndy that further is oiicially considered out of the question till the level below is extended south.

The mine manager adds "We were still sinking on the "footwall, all in stone, with no sign whatever of the hanging wall. The quartz was showing gold treely, and is decidedly good pay able stone." this winze is 80 feet south of the face in the 408 feet level, which was over 130 feet last week. The receipt of this news brought about recovery in the buying rate to 22. Star of the East, ex dividend, were worth about 20, while Sebastopol Plateau No. 1 closed on trade at 14, 9.

A somewhat dull market existed for Walhalla gold interests, but New Loch Fyne advanced, and there was fair turnover in Sir John Franklin. Ihe principal business in alluvial stock occurred in Spring Hill and Central Leads, which closed worth 16 9, but there was substantially improved inquiry for Berrv Consols Extended, small lots being taken at 42. After falling to 186, Briseis tin shares were purchased for 18101 late in the afternoon. The Broken Hill Proprietary Co. Limited has received a London telopram, dated 29th which quotes standard silver at 111 1316th per soft Snanish lead, 11 89 per ton; copper, standard brands, 51 15 per ton, and spelter, ordinary brands, at 1S 76 per ton.

Yictorian gold actually received at the Melbourne branch of the Roval Mint during May, 1902, was 53,363.82 gross oz. The following are Friday's elosine prices showing the rises (R) and falls (F) compared with Thursday's: INVESTMENT STOCK. 4 feet. Clifton Hill. No.

2) Aiiken-strtei: If it improved, more the market for lead, there ass every possibility of the tympany being; able to get breach their mining busi-nees more satisfactorily than st tbe present tiaw. Tue leroramendstion of the general manager to reduce miuina; to minimum snd make stncltins; the main fielor of the company's operations, had been All mining had therefore ceased except the raising of 250 tons of carbonate ore required for the smelters weekly, snd t'te fcrwardins: from the laine dump of Ait equal quantity of slimes for smelting in conjunction with purchased material. The stock of about tons of slimes on hand presented con-sulerable value when the metal markets were favorable, but with the low price ruling it was not included in the aroomits. Accumulated sine material oa the mine surface, smounting to sbout 150.000 tons, sre estimated to prove a good asset when a satiFfactory method of treatment is found. The sppltcation to the New SouUt Wales Govern ment for renewal of the lease had been agreed to, at a rental of 10 per annum and a piyment of 1 per cent, per annum on the annual profits when they exceeded 500 per snnura.

The dispute with the Broken Hill municipal council hsd been adjusted. After alluding to certain improverni-nts in the mining and smelting processes, snd to the highway robbery, whereby sbcut 1400 of the company's money had been forcibly "collected" and never recovered, Mr. Bickford stated that the Silver Hill Junction lesses had been dropped, and concluded by expressing the hope that the coming half year would see recovery of the ground the company had lost. The balance which showed net hro of 13.220 odd, snd report were unanimously adopted, and the meeting came to close. S.F.

W.B. cottage, four rooms, bath, land 41 Si feet. Fairfield, Station-street Vacant land, 132 124 feet. Mulirrave, Weliinpton-road: 50 acres, farming land; and, privately, immediately after ihf auction sale: Clifton Hill, Walker -street: Terrace of six two-storied brick houses. Carlton, $6 Herdon-street: Brick cottage, four rooms, bath, land 16 feet 6 inches 7 fet the total proceeds of sales amounting to Uo5 6.

Messrs. John Bix-lian and Co. report the sale of a hlock of land Si the eouth bank of the river having frontage to the City-road of 42 feet 3 inches by a depth along1 Brown-street of 158 feet to tin ir lit -street, to v. men it also has a frontasre. for and at the rate of per fot frontage.

Although on 3rd April this veer the supply was bu; nets greater than a year previous, the latest returns are now" S.970.OU0 buhcls less than at the same date in lsKd. The trustees in the estate of the late ilr. James Craig notify that the business of James and to. will be wound up. In future Mr.

V. li. Crickard, who is wed and known the grain trade, and who wa with the late iir. Cnug lor over Zii years, wih carry on the business under the style of li. LricWard and Co.

Wheat. The market is dull, and rather unsettled, owing to attempts to cry down prices, and the Senate agreeing to "'request'' the cancellation of. this duty of 1,6 per cental, whiih is now partly in operation, and much to the farmers' advantage. In the absence of any business of extent, rates may be given nominally at 4, 3 to 4, 3i for prime, and down to 4 "for inferior. Flour is rather dull and unsettled at 9 10 to 10 for good brands, according to parcel and terms.

duty paid, 13. Oats. The market is steadv, with fairly good sales making, for the back country principally; good feed sorts Algerians are quoted at 31 to 32 for feed qualities, and from 33 to 3.4 for good to prime milling, the latter being scarce. Sales cover 17oo bags. In stout white oats a little business has been done at 33 to 34.

Tartarians to 3. 6. The Bluff market is a trifle weaker, 2 8 to 28J quoted. Tasmanian quotes 3, IK liarley. There is a demand for feed sorts and medium qualities, the latter about 3-10 to 4 and 4 1, and a moderate business has been done.

Prime malting is really nominal at, say, 48 to 4,9, good may be quoted at 4 4 to 4, 6, fair samples 4,1 to 4,3, and medium 39 to 4. Feed sold at 34 to 3, 6, and up to the latter rate is quoted for Cape. llaize is firm, with export inquiries, but supplies are well held. 4, 41 is quoted for firiuie dry flat red, ex store, and 45 free on ward, for export, the latter position entailing additional expense. Medium qualities 4 to 42.

and soft lower. Peas. Hand thrashed duns sold at 4. Machine thrashed 3101, scarce. Yorkshire Heroes, prime 7, others from 6.

White peas 49 to 4 'IOJ. Rye quoted at 39 to 310J. liran is steady at with moderate trade salps. Pollard is also steady, business being done at 15d. and 15d.

Oatmeal. Rranning is firm from at 12V1. to 13d. Barley meal easier, 14Jd. to lod.

Brown rice meal also easier, 13id. to 14d. Onions. Market dull. Medium lots quoted from 5 to good, 6 10; and for prime, 6 15 to 7, are the rates quoted for small lots; but it is questionable whether any great quantity could be picked up at these rates.

Potatoes continue without much alteration. Primest Ballnrnt reds are worth 976 to 100, and G'ippsland 95 to 976; good sorts. 90 to 926: others, down to 60: Tas Messrs. Arthur S. Kimr and Sons reoort havine ELLISON and EVFRED, Stock Brokers, 871 Col-lins-strcct.

Shares bought on terms. Correspondent in all districts. Fullest information investments. leaded by tender, for a terra of years, on accoun: of thr executors of the late John Rice, the Glen-vale Park' Kstate, situated near Whittlewa, consisting of W0 acres of first class land to Messrs. MINING YIELDS.

and F. Carter, of Hunes. Mr. W. J.

O'Halloran, 663 Nicholfton-street, North Carlton, reports having sold houses. Aroess-street, 500; Xorthoote. 6.7); Brooks-street, 105; land. Nicholson-street, 500. Messrs.

Hemly, Leary and Gelong, report having sold during thn paat. few days, by private contract 150 acres, Skee Creek, nrar Apollo Bay. being allot. 7, section 3. Krambnik, 350; W.B.

cottage and land 1:2 75. Swanston -street, Oeelong, on account of Mr. R. Battye, of Queensland. 155; two Normanby -street, East Geelong, on account of Mr.

Hillard, of MeJboums, 76; land, 41) feet frontage to Swanaton-street, Geelong, 155, and Marshall-street, Chil-well, Geelong, at 33. His Honor said the husband seemed to have m'conducted himwlf bv drunkenuem, enjettv, adultery and desertion; hut in such a cue tne evidence should be considered dopely to ascertain whetiwr snme definite eround for divorce which the law recopnisrd was proved. A roan mittht be worthless and diwoliite, bnt 'he law reTiirrd not a little ia one thing snd a little in another, but sufficient proof of one '''finite a-round. In this case adultery was not cruelty co.iM not be rusuini as a srparate irround, snd the man could not be an hahi i-al rrmkard to retain his two positions ao long, lfirrtion, howver, had been established, and an order nisi wou'd be eranted, with osts. MARR V.

MARK, Desertion, drunkenness, cnWty and leaviDtr without means of support were alleged on behaif of a claim by May Alice Marr for divorce frfim Juries Marr. The parties were married in IH76 at Oamaru, New Zealand, aud had six chiMren. Petitioner said that they lived unhappily, and in Sir Robert itout pranted her a jiuli'-ial separation, with 2 10 week alimony. Fayniftita ceased after twelve months, and she came to Victoria, and supported the family by Id 18.f2 Marr, who was a chemist, followed her, and they lived together for about ten months at Albert Park. He then began to treat her cruelly, on one occasion threatening to kill her with a razor, and he wan drunk.

Petitioner left bim and went to iive in Victoria-parade, but respondent followed, and in her absence tit.k hr furniture. Then he met her in street and assaulted her. On proceedings beine taken against him at the Fitiroy court, he went to New Zealand early in 1803, and had not since been herrd of. A order nisi, with costs, was granted. Mr.

W. T. G. Kellv appeared for the petitioner. SWEENEY V.

SWEENY, SELL CO-RESPONDENT. Some interesting features distinguished an application by Ernest Charity Sweeny, of 28 Uourko street, for divorce from his wife ou the gtuuuds of desertion and adultery. Mr. R. C.

T. -Morgan said that the parties were married at Adelaide in 1879, and in 1883 Mrs. Sweeny eloped with a Iriend of petitioner named William Sell. They came to Melbourne, followed by the injured husband, who, however, fell ill, and spent three months in the Alfred Hospital. In the meantime the runaway pair went to New Zealand.

Sweeny was then a hawker, but, his fortune improving, he rose to the position of professional palmist. Nine Months aio he was practising at 28 Bourke-strect under the name of Professor Leonard, and one day two ladies entered his room for consultation. Sweeny immediately recognised his wife as one of the two, and the recognition seemed to be mutual, for slie, looking at a photo, hunp on the wall, murmured loud enough for him to "Not Leonard, Sweeny." Sweeny then discovered that, the respondent and Sell were living at South Melbourne as man and wife. Petitioner said he was a "chi-rologist." His Honor: What's that?" 'Winess: I delineate character by the hands. After his wife cleared out from Adelaide with "Billy" Sell, she wrote him a letter askinsr tor-piveness for that which could never forgive you." He did not see her again till Bhe consulted him nine months aro.

When he had finished with her friend, she presented her palm. "No, madam," he said, "I can do nothing for you." He subsequently went to her house at South Melbourne, and she said Sell had treated her well, and they had several children. She asked why he had "not divorced her before. His Honor said that without t'vidienee beyond that of the petitioner he would not make an order. He would allow the matter to stand over.

Premium Company. Yield. I lie-d. 1 1 oz. I lai u.

BALLARAT. British Queen 292 65i 251 101 Last Chanee lSyji 132J North Woah Hawp 428 2W1 443 23aj New Imperial, Buninyong 71 7i Speedwell 581 75 Star of the Guiding Star shaft, mineral, quartz lodes 1550 614 1350 6164 BKAIKOUT. Sons of Kieedom Central 751 714 I'l HELD. Glenfine F.xtd. (time lost) 125 HSJ BEND1GO.

Specimen Hilt 191 69j 174 54, tutfolk Tribute United 178 33j 751 Unity 175 175 41 Do. tributcrs 68 31 MISCELLANEOUS. Arcall and Mate, Omeo 19 99 Burnt Creek 914 HO Glenline (South 1200 409 1200 426 alluvial, fathoms 6 51 Glenline Estate 894 834 Island Eureka 110 523 400 510 Loddon D. (boxes, 9 days) 1251 131 Lanier's At Swetnani, Omeo 35 IS Queen Mariraret (month) 503 468 White Horse 253 SO White and Graham, Omeo 20 29 The loss in the 'Hriod mentioned in the four drought stritken States has been ST.tHC sheep, clus all the natural increase in numbers occurring eiih year, in the ten years ended ISSI ti flocks of Australia inereast-d by ei- And from then to lSDl iy almost 50 per cent. Had we experienced normal seasons in the la-4 ten yearn there little doubt but that Austral iiocka would have totalled close on ljO.fltn'.OOO at the end of lil, instead of Considerably under Ssnee the close of December last the drought has been very severe, in fait, more acute than ever before exierienced.

It is estimated that there are only about sheen left in Queensland, and in New South Wales, while reductions have also taken place in Victoria and South Australia. Instead of 55,299,000 the flocks probably total about 55 to 08 and there is little doubt that in June and July further heavy losses will be experienced. Turning to cattle the four drought-stricken States at the end of 1891 had herds totaling at the close of 1900 the total was but 8,300,000, and at the end of 1901 it is estimated that the number did not exceed R.000,000. All the natural increase and 2,738,143 head had been lost in the interval, mostly through drought, but partly through pests. Since the end of December the lossrs must have been severe, and with cold Weather at hand and no gra.

to speak of still further reductions must be anticipated. In the House of Representatives yesterday it was stated that the sut.ply of fodder was enormously deficient, that New South Wales alone had crop this season reduced by tons, and that Victoria had exported 420,000 tons to South Africa, all these statements being used as arguments in favor of the cancellation of duties which free-traders with one breath declare are inoperative and of no use to the farmer, and in the next characterise as oppressive to the pnxtcralist and owner of starving stock. The three statements mentioned are really absurdities. First, Australia has never had such a crop of hay of all descriptions as harvested last year. The crop of the last three year? may be given thus: Tons.

ISM-ra I.Mi.ISJ imtk-uhu l.m.ors Of the 1901-1902 figures two returns (for the wmill States) are approximate only. So ninth for the "deficiency" in the hay crop. As regards New South Wales output, the ollii ia! figures are 471,752 tons for 1901-1902, Kgainst 526,200 in 1900-1901, and 546.850 tons for 1S90-1900. Where the reduction of 200,000 tons arises it is difficult to explain. The figures of Victoria's exports to South Africa were evidently obtained by multiplying the correct total by ten.

The whole of Victoria's exports of hay, straw and chaff in 1011 totalled but 110,481 tons, and in 1900 111,100 tons, while so far this year they do not of course reach anything like these quantities. Where the 420,000 tons credited to Victoria is obtained from has yet to be explained, for as a fact in the last four years this State has not shipped that quan. tity in the aggregate. It is to be hoped that farmers will strenuously oppose the effort said to be made on behalf of the pastoralists to remove the much exaggerated duties on fodder, feed grains and wheat, which are of great benefit to the struggling settler. To remove the duties imposed would constitute a serious breach of faith with the agricultural community, for in the hope of their continuance farmers have gone to heavy expense of cultivating in the very dry weather of late experienced; and their removal would be probably more loss to the farmer than gain to the nsstoralist.

The week has marked a considerable increase of gold in the Bank of Kngland, the coin and bullion holdings rising by The reserve in the banking department increased by 382,000. The percentage to liabilities is 46.69, against 48.11 per cent, a week ago. The open market rate is slightly higher, at 2 per cent. Consols are again higher. A comparison of the position as i'ie reel in the a n.

w.jft aas started about tsx) feet east from the original one. A Urge plant of the latest modern design was ertcud, and tne shslt was sunk with three In due time con-iectica made with the winse wo; kings, and from here the whole of the mine is now eing worked. At depth of 1230 feet Na 3 reef was cut, and levels and slopes were opened on same. It is from tl lode that th most part of the quarts is now being obtained. The widtb of the crushing stuff varies from 15 to 40 feet, being of a regular quality, and as the auriferous country is over 200 feet deep, there are inany years of profitable work in sight.

No. 3 reef was intersected st a further distsnce east st fiS0 feet ernsreut, snd averages from 1 to i feet of quartz, which carries good gold throughout. Both these reefs are worked from the 12M) and 1S20 feet levels. The large lodes now operated on by the Scottish G.M. Co.

so successfully are further to the east of the above, and No. 4 reef (being Scottish Oympie Gold Mines No. 2 Reef) hss just been penetrated at the 1320 feet level, snd proves to be 8 feet between the walls, with about 1 toot of solid quarts. This also carries payable gold. The 1320 feet level Is still being continued, and the large, or No.

i Scottish, lode should be cut in about another 70 feet of driving, or in sbout month's time. This work is being carried on by mesns of rock drills, for which purpose a large compressor has been erected. The company was originally ot 48.000 shares of 5 each, but in May, 1001, th? shares were increased to 144.000 fully pai 1 up shares of 4d. each. Previous to the Increase of the number of shares, their market value stood at 3 per share, and on the increased number at present is 3, or a market value of 432.000.

Since the first crushing from No. 1 reef in September, there has been raised snd crushed, to date 58.981 tons of quarts, for yield of ox. of smelted gold, from which dividends amounting to 141.667, or st the rate of 1 14 8 on 43.000 shares, and 82 on 144,000 shares, have been declared. Since the beginning of the present year (1902) the returns have been 7951 tons crushed, for a yield of 10 349 oz. gold, from which dividends amounting to 28,800, or 4 per share, were declared.

The gold averages 3 11 per ox. Sixty head of stampers are, constantly employed on stone from the mine, and it is anticipated that this number will be soon increased. There are over 200 men employed in and about the mine. In addition to their two large and powerful winding plants and air compressor, the electric plant is installed, in which the surface and underground workings are illuminated. The head office of the company is at Mary-street, Gympie.

the directors being Messrs. F. J. Kear-trin (chairman), F.lliott, J. Donovan, E.

'Guinness and W. Suthers. Mr. John Flood in tho secretary, and Mr. John Harris the manager.

In London, where a number of the shares are held, the branch office is situated at 88 Rifhopgate-street, Within, E.C., with Mr. E. Pope as resident director, and Mr. R. B.

B. Clayton as secretary. lAdvt MINING NEWS. CASTLEMAINE. The Loddon Gold Dredging Co.

have ckaned up from an 8 dr.ys' run tor the verv satisfactory yield of 125 oz. 0 dwt. smelted gold. Weather permitting, they will be able to float their barge in a few duys into its new position, from where they expect to get even better returns. The Perseverance rt.M.

Co. applied at the warden's court in order seeking to restrain W. Bolton fon: a residence area on the company's lease. The order was granted, with 3 6 costs against defendant. KALGOORLIE.

The Queen Margaret yield for 761 tons is 55S ox. The following crushings from Murrin are reported: Murrin Perseverance, V0 tons, 150 Princess Alix, 95 tons, 2u2 oz. JI. Weill, a French mining expert, is at present inspecting the Morton's Reward mine, in the interests of the Messrs. Rothschild.

The drive at the 400 feet level at the Ironsides North has followed tiie lode close on 40 feet, and the stone now coming out shows a good deal of free gold. Driving south will probably be commenced next week. Messrs. Birbank, Hoffman and Jowett have received a cable from the secretary of the Mount Margaret Reward Claim Limited, stating that an independent report on the Potossi mine was called for by Mr. Epstein at the reconstruction meeting of the company, and has been received, and is very satisfactory.

In consequence of it the reconstruction scheme is now progressing, and it is advisable that present holders of shares wishing to join the reconstruction should lose no time in forwarding share certificates, accompanied by the first call of 1, to the secretary. COMMERCIAL TELEGRAMS. SYDNEY. Wheat on Friday was auoted at 454 to 4li in the city, and 46 to 49 in the country. Mour, 1) to i for local, ana VZ 10 to 12 15 for Manitoba to arrive.

Fine teas scarce, and wanted; common sorts in large supply, without demand. Twentv-flve chests Cevlon broken pekoe old at 12, and 40 chests do. lid. Candles firmer. Hrd rock salt sold at 55 truck loads.

Condensed milk is in short supply and wanted. Haricot beans, 96. Four hundred packages pp'ra-s currants realised 4jd. 300 boxes Sultanas, 8d. 25 tons linseed were placed to arrive.

25 casks lime-juice brought 10 in bond. Tin plates went at 169. Wire nails are dull at 10 per cent, on list. 40) bales of woolpaeks were taken at 18 and 19 for 114 and 12 lb. Kerosene is unaltered.

Cotton seed oil was placed at 46. 50 barrels of resin sold at 5 5, and 100 barrels N. at 8 15 in hi. Maize is quoted at 49 to 410. Oats, 33 mania quotes about 5, f.o.b.

Devonport. to 35. Barley, 42 to 46. Chick wheat, 42 to 444. Bran, 13T to 13.

Pollard. 13J. Chaff is firm, local being scarce. Quotations, 5 to haft. Deliveries very heavy, ana de Rise Company.

Sales. or tall mand rather quiet. Prices are quotably imported, a to 5 lots ot unchansren. but the tone of the market is a. choice, 6.

Lucerne, soft, new, green, 5 10 to 5 15. Straw. 2 15 to 3. Oaten hay. easier.

Prime. 90; good, 85 to 876; other, Buy. Sell, s. s. 70 0 101) 10, 102 0 133 21 10.1 in from 80.

Straw chaff dull, 45 to 50. to (. Totatoes, medium, 5 15; odd lots, Hav. jilarket tor sheaves quotea at ia 6 Onions, 7 10 to 7 ADELAIDE. The wheat market was extremely to 80; manger, 90 to 100.

un Straw. trussed lasmaman, to to b'v. quiet on Friday, not a single transaction being reported. There is a somewhat easier tone, and value is purely nominal, at 4 to 41. Scarcely Local straw, 40 to 45.

i ss is any flour is selling. While quotations are maintained thev are scarcely more than nominal, at about 0. Bran and pollard are variously quoted. IMPORT MARKETS. Baeeine.

Demand still quiet, and the business reported consists mainly of small but millers maintain 13 for the tomier, ana tnr thp lattfr. Bran ha-rs. in five-bale lots, rea LIVER. PAINTEK'S A Central Cookman's G.M. Maldon The half yearly meeting of the company was held at Equitable-chambers yesterday; Mr.

M. Thomas, chairman cf directors, presiding. The report set forth that in consequence of the Wheeler pan and table, including a targe kiln or calciner, not answering expectations, the directors had equipped the mine wii a cyanide plant. Two crushirgs put through gave a return of 31 02. 10 dwt.

21 gr. from 334 tons, and trial parcel of 42 tons of sand by cyanide gave a return of 6 oz. 8 dwt. of smelted gold. The report was adopted, and Mr.

J. R. Gilflllan re-elected auditor. Tasmania West Extended G.M. Beaconsfield.

The half yearly meeting was held in the manager's oltiee, Queen-street, yesterday, when the chairman of directors (Mr. A. P. Merrill) presided. The chairman stated that a considerable quantity of work had been done on the mine; but now the shares had been called up to 5, making all shares equal, the diieFtors had decided not to burden the shareholders further in the way of contributions.

4'hcy, therefore, had acted on a resolution carried at the last meeting, to place the property under offer in London. That had been done, and he expected that the capital required would be raised. They had cut a lode of 4J feet at the 280 feet level, which appeared to be a true fissure lode. According to expert opinion they should cut the Tasmania Company's lode at 500 feet. The report snd balance sheet were adopted.

Great Northern Copper and Gold Mining Co. of Queensland. The annual general meeting of this company was held at Scott's Hotel yesterday alternoon; Mr. A. Dick, chairman of directors, presiding.

The report stated that the area formerly owned by the company had been reduced from 420 acres to 225 acres, that was to say, 160 acres leasehold and 40 acres freehold, altogether 200 acres for copper, and 25 acres on the Golden Bar Reef. The report and balance sheet were adopted. The chairman announced than on Thursday the directors had received a cablegram, advising them to forward scrip for 50.000 shares, which had been sold there at a satisfactory price. They had cabled to know the terms of the sale. A vote of thanks to the directors concluded the business.

New Stirling Proprietary G.M. Stirling. The half yearly meeting was held last night; Mr. T. Passfield presiding.

The directors reported that the company was in a more satisfactory condition than ever before. Payable stone from the quarry lode was being crushed, but it was intended to purchase more machinery before distributing tbe protit*. A property known as M'Caul's lease had been acquired, from which good returns were anticipated. The chairman said that the first crushing returned an average of 4J dwt. per ton, and word had just been received that 7 oz.

4 dwt. gold and 3 tons concentrates had been won from 95 tons stone. As a return of 2J dwt. per ton paid expenses, and there were thousands of tons available, the prospects were decidedly favorable. Tbe reports were adopted, and the directors were authorised to dispose of 11,000 forfeited shares.

Roval Alluvial Company, Meredith. The first half yearly meeting was held at Mr. G. Ruffle's office yesterday, 30th Mr. Graham, M.L.A., presiding.

The balance sheet was received and adopted. Messrs. G. Graham, S. M'Clean and W.

Wilding were elected directors, and Mr. Wm. Jackson auditor. New Nil Pesperandum G.M. Co.

No Liability, Myrtleford. The first half yearly meeting was held at 314 Collins-street. Mr. Thompson Moore, chairman of directors, presided. The reports and balance sheet were adopted, and power was given to deal with the forfeited shares held in trust for the company, 10.000 of which had already been applied for.

At a meeting of the directors held subsequently, Mr. Graham, M.L.A., and Mr. J. Buckley were elected directors. New White Leads Silver-Lead Co.

No Liability. The ordinary meeting was held at 60 Queen-street yesterday: Mr. V. J. Saddler presiding.

The reports and balance sheet were adopted. The chairman stated that the mine was at present closed down pending an improvement in the metal market. Suspension of the labor conditions had been obtained. Cassilis North G. M.

Cassilfs. The half yearly meeting was held at 31 Queen-street yesterday: Mr. A. W. M.

Chalmers in the chair. The reports and balance sheets were received and adopted. The total length of the drive on the Cassilis line was stated to be 97 feet. Owing to lack of funds, it was reported a suspension of labor covenants had been applied for, to allow the hoard time to dispose of the 8000 reserve shares held by the company. Royal Duke Peep Lead Meredith.

The first half yearly meeting was held at Mr. G. Ruffle's office' yesterday: Mr. Graham. M.L.A., presiding.

The balance sheet was received and adopted. The retiring directors (Messrs. Graham, S. M'Clean and H. P.

M'Kie) and the auditor (Mr. H. O. M'Cut-cheon) were re-elected. lised 40 on snot, and 10 bal" to arrive in about A GOOD LIST OF SYMPTOMS.

lots to meet immediate wants; eornsacKs quoted at 45 for small lots, but parcels would be difficult to nlace at this figure, and the wharf. a fortnight were hooked at 39 on i i speculators would require inducements in THE PUBLIC ACCOUNTS. the way or concessions to cover cost of stor 201202 TO THE EDITOR OF THE AGE. Sir. Bad bookkeenine and no bookkeep age, Woolsacks, for Julv-August, 17, and on spot a tew bales sold at 18; bran bags steady, 49 on spot, and slightly less to arrive.

The forward market has firmed, and business has been done up to August shipment at advances. 48 195. IF 3 Oils. There is a well sunnorted demand BONDS. CUiltegoe, 6 City 34 Metrop.

iioard, 5.. 4i 4 31, 1317 oj, 19il 3, 11:33 3, li)3B Victoria, 4 3 (stock) BANKS. Colonial nref. Commercial pref London, pref. National pref.

N.S.VV Royal Union Victoria pref. DEPOSIT KECTS. Com. Assets Trust K.S.A., pief. stock, 3 do.

do. ter. 4 London Jleib. B. Soc Aietrop.

Modern B. Soc MISCELLANEOUS. A. D. pref.

Aust. Conee B. Hill Water Brighton Gas Cast. Brew Cast. Wood's Brew.

Cast. Gas Colonial Sugar County Bourke Denton Hat Trustees Fed. P. Hotel Fitzgerald Brew. Footseray Gas Geelong Gas Grand Hotel Hydraulic Kauri Timber pd Melb.

Tramway Metrop. Gas Mont de pd. Mutual Store for Serosene, 'and good orders are being booked by the distributing houses at 8id. for American: 7d. paid for tinned Russian, and 6d.

for bulk. Owing to the indifferent reports of the linseed crop the demand for this on has been active, and sales, additional ing frequently presage bankruptcy. Ihere is no more fruitful source of failure oil the part of a trader or business man thau not to know his position from his books. With the individual, so with the State. Our public accounts, as presented by the Treasurer once a year when making his budget statement, after all the money has been spent, often without sanction, are a disorderly jumble of figures without coherence, and lacking order.

Nor do they cjnvey any proper information. National balance sheets should. The estimates of revenue and expenditure and the papers distributed for the information of honorable members of the Legislative Assembly are about to be incubated, and attention is not unduly called to the need for a clear statement of the receipts and expenditure of each public de to already reported business, coyer about 600 drums, various brands, mostly to arrive. On spot, ordinary trade lots quoted at 44 to 45 for raw, and 46 to 47 for boiled-quantities less. Turpentine quoted at 210 8 li So 13 as lb 105 10 SS 5 27 170 175 36 4 OS 96 220 230 60 200 i'Jt''" 800 16 lt6 3W it 100 lav 136 13 1C10 -2u 20 204 119 -10 -13 20 12 14 IS.

8 21 15 9,6 120 750 17 19 15 SO 13'6 3 311 30 35 23 116 120 21 30 32 -16 -8 -176 178 170 76 39 106 139 -3 4 20 11 13 57'6 633 30 46 186 15 3J 20 to a i i-aim tree Brand had sales; castor dull, 281 accented: Chinese oil sells at 28. Sugars. Advices state that the beet, sntrar on the 29ta May is appended Pron. partment. or instance, on page at oi tne last estimates the following, under the heading "XI Minister of Railways," ap-oears: Onen Mar- kct Con-Rate, sols.

p.c. 24 18SJ 21 038 2i 96 Bank Kate. 31 4 3 Coin and to Bullion. Reserve. Liab.

iHy 30. p.c. lS'i'l ..28,050,000.. 19.121.000.. 38.73 1MB 41.22 15)1 50.10 1302 46.69 season in New York State was not as successful as had been anticipated, though the State was called upon to pay about 92,000 dol.

in bounties for the season's sugar manufactures. Owing to the wet weather the crop fell short about 10,000 tons of beets, which were lost after planting. Although during the last season 1,000,000 lb. more of sugar was manufactured than the previous season, the output during last seeson would Workinir expenses of all lineB for year 1901-1902. including salaries as above, 2yS.044: COUNTRY SHARE MARKETS.

BAMjARAT. Spring Hill and Central Leads had a further decline, sales being reported down to W7J, closing more easily upon buyers offering only l'i. As regards the yields, it is stated that up to a fortnight ago 930 feet of drivins had been done frr an aggregate return of 3S5 oz. gold. This information ia not official, as may be surmised from the fact that for a long while particulars as to the quantity of dirt trcawd weekly at the mine has been withheld by order of the directors.

Possibly, if the information now given is 'above or below tlw mark'' as regards the total gold won and the actual amount of driving in wash, he management will make the necessary correction in the interests of shareholders, who are desirous of being enlightened on the matter. The latest news from the mine is that the south-west drive from the No. 1 balance shaft has been for the last 16 feet in strong payable wash. There is 1 ieet of cementy payable wash in the bottom deck. In the east drive from rise the prospect9 are in-egulsir.

Four washdirt parties have been discharged. The No. 2 balance shaft is up 49 in tight reef. Berry Extended were a shade more buoyant, while Berry United declined a point, and West Berry Consols were disposed of down to 4fi, buyers at the finish offering only 4. Among BaMarat interests.

Star of the East weakened to 193 buyers, with sellers seeking 13 above that figure. The manager reports that no unfavorable change 'has occurred in the mine. The yield, however, this fortnight shows a lighter average of 2 and Ihe dividend is off. A slight retrograde movement also occurred in Plateau No. 1.

which closed marketable at 146. In the north drive the stone has been making smaller, but they have still from 18 inches to 24 inches of good crashing material. The stone in the south drive is bigger, but no gold is showing. The east crosscut off No. 1 winze has not yet met with the lode, but is going through favorable country.

North Woah Hawp have declared arrother dividend of while Northern Star, Sebastopol, which recently resumed operations, have made a call of U. Pitlield companies continued dull, while fair demand existed for Sons of Freedom stocks. Moonambel touched 47, fnishing active. The east drive is in 45 feet, in payable stone 18 inches wide. Owing to the rise in the wall they will have 600 feet of backs from here.

The last 15 feet driven in the west drive has disclosed from 18 inches to 2 feet of stone, which the manager describes as very rich. Nice samples of the quartz are on view at the company's office. Nations s. 6d. Ballarat I.M., s.

236. Band and Loch b. 4', 6. 42. Berry Consols b.

41, sales 416. Berry b. lld s. 11. Birthday s.

118, sales 116, 114. Britannia b. s. 1, sales Hid. Burnt b.

3S, s. 41. Chalk's No. 3, b. 544.

Central Plateau, s. 29. Dalzell-Buchanan, b. 7d. Duke I).

s. 20. duch*ess of Cornwall, b. s. 9d.

Duke of Wellington, b. 12, s. 13, sales 12. Duke and Main Leads Consols, s. 26; s.

69. Egerton, b. 9d. Exchange, b. s.

Ud. First Chance, s. 19, sales 18. Glenfine Estate, b. s.

14J, sales 14. Glenfine No. 1, b. sales 54d. Gt.

Glenfine, b. s. 8d. b. s.

1. Glenline Consols, 8. 76, sales Gl. W. Glcr.Sio, b.

4rl. Ud. HepLurn b. 34, sales 34, S5. Imperial Queen, b.

s. Ojd. Lady Parker, b. 12, s. 14.

Llanberris No. 1, b. 28, s. 29. Main Leads, s.

21. Main Leads b. 97J, s. 103, sales 10, 910. Moonambeli b.

46, s. 5, sales 44 47. New Normanby, b. 26, s. 33.

N. Woah Hawp, b. S'10. s. 4, sales 311.

Reef Hill, s. 36. Sebastopol Plateau No. 1, b. 146, s.

153 sales 15. Sons of Freedom, b. 28. Sons of Freedom No. 2, b.

b. 6d. Sons of Freedom Central, b. 73, s. 77J.

Sons of Freedom s. 44d. b. 4d. Sons of Freedom b.

13, s. 1S. Sons of Freedom s. 4d S. Star, b.

13, s. 17, sales 161. S. Star Extd b. 1, s.

16, sales 13. Spring Hill and Central Leads, b. 16, s. 17, sales 169, 167.1. Star of the b.

193, b. 206. Staffordshire Reef, s. sales 8d. Victoria b.

8' s. 4(1. W. Berrv Consols, b. 4, s.

46. Bales 5, 49, 46. Woady Yalloak, b. 2, s. 27.

BENDK10. The market to-day was quiet. Hustler's Heef No. 1 were in good request, and sales were recorded at advancing rates. They will clean off a crushing on Saturday from the new reef at 1329 feet and the workings at 991 feet.

The levels south are getting low down on the reef, and in consequence of the stone becoming smaller a lot of mullock will be included in the crushing. A payable yield is however expected, and in all probability a 6d. dividend will be declared. A start was made this morning to open out north on the east leg of the reef in the 1329 feet croscut. The stone, which is 7 feet in width, shows nice gold.

Clarence United were traded in, but eased somewhat in value towards the close of the market. The stopes above 14S0 feet and 15S0 feet have been showing a little nice gold lately, and satisfactory progress is being made with shaft sinking. New Moon have effected a connection between the second winze below the level south at 1405 feet and (he workings on the extensive formation at 1145 feet. The usual dividend will most likely be forthcoming next week. South New Moon's return on Saturday will be augmented by the proceeds of pyrites and cleaning of plates.

North Shamrock are meeting with stone of better quality in the stopes over 2782 feet. Oolden Pyke expect to finish shaft sinking within the next fortnight, and will then open out at 1360 feet, and crosscut east for the continuation of the reef they have been operating on with highly payable results from the Johnson's Reef Extended workings during the past year or so. They will clean up another crushing of about 78 loads on Saturday. Catherine Reef United are meeting with nice 178 Maintenance and -renewals Locomotive charges iwi-wuz. luuu-imji.

485,500 467,000 763,000 675,000 500,000 566,000 58.000 56,000 TralSc charges General charges nave oeen z.uuu.uuu lb. more than it was had the wet weather not interfered Tripoli- 1,901,500 1,764,000 Northeote Brick Perp. Exec Permewan, Co. Shamrock Rrew Silrerton Tram Opposite the 1,764,000 is un asterisk, re- fair business in China whites afloat; Queensland whites had fair sales; molasses temporarily unprocurable, the demand being large-fresh supplies will be in hand at the end of next week. 536 1 rwaltow and A Trustee Executors f'nion Trusts Vic.

Fire iernng to a iootnote Teaumg mus: inis amount does not include 190,000 provided in supplementary estimates, 1900-1901." The only inference is that the estimates for 1900-1901 were either incorrect or wrongly exceeded by 'somebody. By whom? Why was that somebody not called upon by THE TARCOOLA GOLD FIELD. ADELAIDE. At the half yearly meeting of the Tarcoola Blocks G.M. Co.

to-dav, the chairman said the proftt for the ha if year had been 5009. The water difficulty had to a great extent been overcome. With a few more crushings like those of the past half year the company would be in a good position. Not only the Fabians but the other reefs were turning out well. If more capital were invested the whole field would go ahead.

There was an immense body of stone at Mount Gunson. The directors intended to sell portion of the reserve shares, but would hold 10,000. A special meeting afterwards authorised the directors to acquire other property. INTER-STATE STOCK EXCHANGES. ADELAIDE.

Friday's quotations were: Broken Hill, 34, 839, 34, b. 339, 8. 34. Block 14, b. 61, 8.

64. Block 10, 383, b. 379, 8. 386. 2'9, 210.

b. 29, s. 29. North, b. 12ij, s.

129. South, 27, 273, b. 273; cont, US4, b. 183, 8. 186.

S. Blocks, 61, b. 510, 61: 31, b. 3, s. 3lj.

Jncn 15J. 15, s. 16. Sulphide, ordinary, 103, b. 101J, s.

103. Associated, 239, 236. 239, 233. b. 233, s.

236. Northern, 53. 529, 54. b. o30, s.

643. Chaffer's, 68, 610. Cosmopolitan, 216, 22, b. 22, 8. 223.

Gt. Boulder, 197. 190, b. 3974, s. 199.

Boulder Main Beef, 15, 149, 15, b. 149, 8. 153. Perseverance, b. 0, s.

11 15- Hainault, 77. 78, 77, b. 77, s. 78. Orova, 686, 609, 603, b.

603, 8. 606. Island Eureka, 1010J, 109, b. 1071, s. 10104.

Ivanhoe, b. 72, 9. 74. 210, 20, b. 29, s.

210. Lake Consols, b. 626, s. 05. N.

Kalgurli, 710, 70, 711, b. 710, s. 8. Queen Margaret, 63, 67, 66, b. 65, s.

66. Central, 154. 1S4, 1S, b. 174, s. 18.

Ouernsknd Menzies, 88, 811, b. 811, s. 9. S. Kalgurli, 30, 30,6, 303, b.

30, s. 303. Victory 11, b. 1oi, s. 114.

Tarcoola Blocks, 25, 24, b. 24, s. '246. Glenfine b. 20, s.

21. Chillagoe, 3. Mungana, 254. b. 25, s.

26. Wallaroo, 167J. 140, b. 146, s. 15.

Briseis, b. 186, s. 189. Stannary Hill, 76. 710, b.

79, 8. 7'11. Smith 190, b. 193, s. 199.

SYDNEY. Friday's 6ales were: Bank of New South Wales, 40" 5. A.J.S. Bank, "A'l deposits, l-'C4; 131. New Scuth Wales funded stock, act of 1892.

103 10, 104. City of Ooulburn Gas, 60. Tooth's Brewery, 29. Silverton Tramway, 60. British Broken Hill, old, 9.

Broken Hill 2S. Cosmopolitan 21. N. Long Tunnel, 15. No.

1 N. Columbia, new, 4. Cope's Ck. Dredging, 18. Queen Margaret, 64.

Afternoon Sulphide Corporation, 103. Bonnie Dundee, 177. S. Glan-mire and Monkland, 253. Mt.

Garnet, 119. HOB ART. Friday's quotations were: Barn Bluff, 8. 35. Hercules, b.

510, s. 64. N. Farrell, b. 44, a.

410. Ring Valley, b. a. lOd. King, 8.

6. Comet, b. 3d. N. Lyell, b.

81, a. 33. Oonah, h. s. 8Jd.

LAUNOESTON. Friday's quotations were: Oonah. b. 8. lOd.

Hercules, b. 63, a. 69. N. Farrell, b.

43, s. 410. Blocks, b. 19, 8. 2.

MINING MEETINGS. MIN ING SHARES. Teas. With regard to Ceylons, Colombo reports of the 8th inst. give the following figures of interest: The total export of black tea from 1st January to 5th May, 1902: COAL.

Parliament to explain how was MINING REPORTS. spent, which was perhaps not authorised? Again, tue ilio.obo ot contingencies is lumped at the end of the salaries of each Lb. 32,232.855 12,373,205 12,516,580 44,811,483 To United Kingdom Against same period, 1001 To all other countries, 1902 1901 Total shipments in I902- .7 1901 department, and no details are attorned. Why should loan expenditure be separated from the expenditure out of revenue? If l4ij 4,749,411 154, VI, 14 IF 0lj Zll VI 116 58 a common business person or company bor- Black tea shipments to London during this year are 3,794.037 and to other countries 143,321 126 59 59.596.586 1 110, IO, 1lOj 1UJ I 1104 1li rowea money ana am not include it in a yearly balance sheet, the insolvency judge would make nasty remarks when refusing his certificate. The time has come to alter 32 Just at this date a year ago the bank gained considerably in strength, and on 5th June the official minimum was reduced to 3i per and on 12th June to 3 per cent.

There is now evidence of ease, which may become more marked on any definite announcement regarding peace. Consols at 96 126 stand 76 above last week's quote, and 3 higher than a year ago. Rates ruling for Australian stock show, in the case of New Soulli Wales and South Australia, slight reductions. Quotations in London compare thus, the date taken in each year being 29th May: 1899. 1900.

1901. 1902. s. d. s.

d. s. d. s. d.

4 p.c. ..113 15 0 0..111 10 0 0 p.c. 5 0.. 104 II) 5 0.. 101 10 0 K.S.W., i p.c.

..119 10 0..117 0..115 0 0..116 0 0 ih ..106 0 0..104 10 0..103 0 0 0 3 p.c. 15 0..100 5 0.. 99 0 0.. 93 10 0 6. 3i p.c.

..108 0 0..107 0 0..103 0 0..105 0 0 3 p.c. 95 15 0.. 91 0 0.. 91 0 0.. 95 10 0 The very successful issue of the New South ales 3 per cent, loan, at 94, was accountable for the drop in that State's stock.

We have received the following letter: The Commercial Editor The Age. Sir, I observe a paragraph in your last Monday's issue from your Tatura correspondent to the effect that the Fresh Food and Frozen Storage Co. business has been purchased by Sk'ssrs. Weddel and oi London, through Mr. Jolin Cooke, and in reference thereto I have to advise you that this statement is incorrect, as neither that firm nor Mr.

Cooke has any interest whatever in the purchase. Yours, ice, J. A. M. F.LDEB, Attorney tor Jno.

Cooke. METALS. Copper closed a week ago at 55 776 in London for spot delivery. On the 24th the price was 55 28th, 55, and on the 29th dropped back to 54, the latest cabled rate, lin has remained steady during the week at 137. Pig iron rose 6d.

to 2 143 per ton. Lead is easier at 11 76, against 11 113 on the 27th and 11 126 a week ago. Silver dropped back from 24Jdv the quotation on the 24th, to and is now quoted at 233d. per oz. standard.

Rates ruling on the 29th May in this and previous years compare thus: 32 47 V4 16 03 13 16 19 15 01 these things, for by altering them light will be let into many a dark corner, and the public will clearly understand how much of their money is wasted, how much is given DAILY DREARY REFLECTION'S AND MELANCHOLY THOUGHTS. THE CASE OF MR. W. E. RAIiY.

(By a Special.) Concerning the artistic painting and decorating of houses, Mr. Witlmot Edwin Uaby, oi' No. liw Aigylu-Btiuet, Fitzroy, who has been in that business iur many years, is no less au exptut authority he is on other important matleis, for he lveuiilly remarked to our reporter; "I think I am entitled to apeak on the subject you have mentioned, as I have had aa nach expo rie nee an moat peuple in that respeci, if not more. A tew years ago I used to surfer from continual lanuur. Although 1 rested mystlf much at puniibic wlicu my day's work was aoue, going to bed ciriy, and so on, I uever felt inclined to do my work iu the mornings.

Everything became a ditticulty aud an annoyance to me, for 1 hadn enough energy to walk the street. 1 naturally wondered what was giJintj wrong with me, but iu a little while all douuts were set at rest by the unquestionable symptoms of liver disease appearing, 'ihe most sensations in the small of my built next assailed me, and sometimes, when climbing up a ladder, I have been seized with a kiud of stitcu in my side, which rendered me so helpless that I nearly fill to the ground. From these causes I have had many a narrow escape from meeting au accident, which might have been attended with fatal lesulu, so ou can understand the great difficulties uujer which 1 labored. "You required to exercise great care?" rejoined the writer. "You are right, especially as my strength was running away all the time.

I had uo means of cbecku.g it, because I did not reap any benetit from niy ioou, which caused me an uncomfortable feeling ui tha stomach through being greatly troubled with flatulence, and if I happened to lean agaiubt anything felt a terribly acute pain inside. There wan bumctiiiug in my chest or, rather, 1 though! there wai win- felt like a cold lump of putty, aud at each bieatn it seemed to move about and cause me to imagine that I was going to choice. I tell you, it waa very unpleasant, especially at night, wheu I could yet scarcely any sleep. The reason for being so restlesj was because I got excessively nervous, my uimd being always occupied with thoughts of future adversities, which seemed so awful to contemplate that 1 used to shake with fear. Occasionally 1 would be doaiug ulf wheu a sudden start from some unaccountable cause brought me back to wakefulness again, and 1 tound myself bathed in sweat aud trembling violently.

Tho most excruciating headaches that any mortal could suffer from were part of the tormeuUi that made a wreck of my system, and at times 1 felt so giddy that I could not trust myself to stand up. A tuntalising feeling was constantly at work between my shouldero, where I felt as if I had received several stubs trow, a knife; hut as time wore on. I had very iiuxious forebodings through the fact that I could nut Keep anything on my Etomach. My tongue and mouth were in a very obnoxious state, mid there wt no cli.mcc of an improvement being made, because uiy bowels were conuned. I had recourse to laxatives of all kinds, but they did not succeed iu restoriug a regular action.

The effects of pills were particularly detrimental, Ps they increased my weakness considerably. Eventually I became so feeble that when I walked a little distance 1 rolled from side to side like a man under the influence of drink, and for the life of me I could not read for any length of time, because my eyesight was so dim. Dreary reflections and melancholy thoughts were the only companions I had lite, for I had nothing to give rr.e the slightest hope that I would ever be free from pain. My heart fluttered in a way that made me deeply concerned about the possibility of it being diseased, but, at all events, there was- something seriously amiss in that legiuu. It would have made your heart ache to see such a thin, miserable spectacle as 1 presented, when my friends looked at me they shook their heuus in ominous silence, aa if to iudieate thai they shared with me the belief that I would never over my sickness." "You could not reasonably expect to recover if you took nothing but pills and other laxatives?" "Of course not.

But surely you do not I stopped at those things? i had enough medicine from doctors to cure a dozen people if it been of the right strt, but my luck was right out. Nothing tended to reduce my sufferings in the least degree, and, like many others, I gave myself up as hopelessly incurable. Viators called to see me, but they new made a suggestion that turned out to be any good, until one gentleman asserted, with an air of selt-coundence. that Clements Tonic was the only medione I could expect to be cured by. This remark v.

backed up Dy the statement that he had been cured of similar complaints by Clements Tonic, bo I sent for some right off." "Was the result satisfactory, Mr. Baby 7 "Decidedly ao even exceeding everything I thoiigbt within the range of possibility. A gradu.d building up of the entire system resulted from the vt Clements Tonic, which put life into me i double quick time. Those nasty feelings of languidness weie supplanted by a desire to get up and move about, and the melancholy aspect I took of everything befuru using Clements Tonic gave place to a deiigdttui sense of fresh interest in the world ailairs. I had almost forgotten what the pleasure of catmg ws but wheu I had taken a of bottles ot Clements Tonic my appetite was in full again, and, to my unbounded aslonishinent, tho wind did not generate in my stomach as was formerly the case.

In this way 1 was absolved from the aling pains the chest, and as Clements Tonic had the best possiina effect on my kidneys 1 was soon entirely i.uni the paralysing tortures in my back. Those who has despaired of my recovery could scarcely uaiiae tnai Biicb wonders could be perioimed utter the endless disappointments I had experienced, and as mv utvoiues ceased troubling me --'ie by one I felt full of gratitude to Clements To tie tor bringing the relief, anc aiao to my friend for advising me to take it. 1 could move my shoulders about, without filing ny discomfort between them, and my brain at because the head pains had been cured. The (tieates. of all comforts to the weary came back iu the fonu of calm and refreshing m.

p. There were no ilrcanw or nervous fears to distruct'me. aud in time I leu a yount, and vigorous aa when 1 w.ut twenty jcaia oi age. ClementB Tonic gave my syptem a thorough overhaul, settuig the complicated maeniiiery ot my imcruui organs to work in a most sati-tm-toty ami poi manner, besides completely replenishing my vi N3 man could wish to enjoy better health than i liad since Clements Tonic rid mc of my coii.plJtiiits. and I shall advocate the use of that m-'iuina In preference to all othr treatment, iou ttu welcome to publish these facts in any BT.m'TORYTlTcLARATION.

Willmot Edwin Rahv. of tin. 156 Arfttrcrt. FiUroy, in tho State of Victoria, do solemnly and sincerely declare that I have carefully road the iimj document, consisting of three folios and ci nset.u-tively numbered from one la I i.ee, and that it ton tains, and is a true and faithful ccoiiut of my Mntsj and cure bv Clement- Tonic, aud hImo contains my full permission to publish iu any mumier uiy o-nienta-whlch I gave voluntarily, and teciiv-itig ativ pavment; and 1 make this sulvtnn dnclaratioi conscientiously believing the same to l'j Iriue of the prnvilonR of an act or the Parlun ent tj Victoria rendering persons making a false declriratior pmrttofa. for -ifful E-'Uft RAMY.

Declared Fllzroy, In llio Statu ot Vittcls, I i il wonty.5evcnl.il dny of April, one Uiounaud ulu Uuu-died snd cms. befur. n. A Jiisllr of tho Prow In and for cnu*trtl Bailiwick ot the State of Victoria. Broken Hill 21st.

Four weeks: Underground. Large output sulphide ore required by mills has been readily forthcoming. Ore dressing mills Satisfactory work, as regards tonnage and recovery and cent. Condensor attached to compound engine, circulating mill water, reduced steam consumption materially. Sintering works 8500 tor.s lump slimes despatched to works for heap roasting.

Heaps containing 5000 tone recently fired, still burning. Horizontal pug mill in operation for working up smalls unavoidably made in handling lumps, and answers purpose well. Port Pirie Smelting. Circular furnace blown in, gives satisfactory results. Additional Bteam crane erected to facilitate handling flux.

New Installation iiaaroved fire extinguishing apparatus put in, in order to minimise risk from this source far as possible. Iron Knob Work at iron quarries continued with great regularity, 250 tons daily being taken across to smelting works. Except for few minor details, construction of jetty about finiBhed. New tank being excavated at iron knob, in order to store rain water for use of locomotive. co*ke works interrupted owing scarcity water, pipes being laid to 8.

Bull! collieries, which anticipate will get over this difficulty. Plant and machinery, good working order. Vesuvius. Charters Towers, Queensland, 26th. 920ft.

level: Cut plat and timbered. 1030ft. level: Drive in ljm. qtz. on hanging wall.

away, and how much could be saved. Yours, UWKUK U. MtU-DULL. Melbourne, 29th May. 41, 42 2 61 unuw inose to same date last year, and altogether they show a tout decrease ot 3,937 934 lb.

The export of green tea during the same period has been 415,001 lb. The total quantity on winch bonus was paid by the "Thirty Committee up to 30th April last, however, has b-en indicating that at least 331,123 lb of green tea this year have been shipped as "blacks." Locally a moderate business, 200 chests Ceylons sold to 250 half chests of Pan-yongs about 41d, and 400 quarters of Kaisow buds. General Stores. In rice 10 tons have been sold at 21, for Japan; the market is firm; 10 tons sago placed at 16 10; 50 cases Bidwell axle grease, 641; 200 boxes Duryea's maizeua; 50 case Extras axe handles, 10; No. 1, 250 boxes D.R.J, candles, good sales Goudas; 250 boxes Brightlights, and 2X) boxes Schiedams, 63.

BensdoriVs cocoa distributing at 73 for quarters, 50 cases Hogarth's pint sauce 7, 30 chests fine cocoa-nut 50 bales cloves 50 cases Nestle 8 infants' food and 100 doz. Neaves's 100 doz. isinglass 571, for 1 large sales of W. D. Peaco*ck's and I.X.L.

Tas-manian jams, assorted, 69; 10 cases Protein liquorice, 100 boxes Moir's potted Coal Creek Hetton Jumbunna id Outtrim COPPEB. Copper Top Mungana Mt. Garnet Mt. Lyell Mt. Lyell Blocks Mt.

Lyell Crown Mt. Lyell Mt. Lyell Tharsis N. Mt. Farrell Tas.

Crown Extd. pd West Tharsis GOLD. All Nations 8ccts Band and Loch Bayley's Consols Berry Extd Berry U(l Rirthdiiy Tunnel Black Hone Bristol Iteef Buckeye Burnt Ck Byron Itecf Cardigan Pro. Cassilis Oathcart Pro Chalk's No. 3 Chiltern Valley Cons.

pd Clarence Duke Duke lid Duellos Cornwall Dueheffl of York Duke York Duke Athol Puke Escisior Glenline Con HlenUne 8 Glcntine No. 1 Gt. Eldorado Gt. Southern Gt. Sthn.

Cons Gt. Sthn. No. 1 Gt. Walhalla imperial Queen Dueller's Iteef llustler's Heef No.

1 Jncn. Dredging pd. Jubilee 02 146 n5 24 22 110 171, 18 38 33 PROBATES AND 52 52 2U 211 H6 46 8 55 3 07 07 08 14 31 76 09 06 1399. 1900. s.

d. s. d. tt 2 meats, assorted, 18 per gross: 5U0 boxes of macaroni and vermicelli, 10 tons of whitmg, 75; 25 cases Keiller marmalade. 76:100 doz.

Morton's seidlitz now- now BO1 1901. 1902. a. d. X.

a. d. 69 7 6 54 0 0 13! 0 0 137 0 0 12 10 0 11 7 6 17 15 0 18 8 9 2 13 2 14 3 27J(1. 'Aid. 72 10 0 137 5- 0 17 0 0 21 15 0 3 9 7 27d.

Copper 76 0 0 Tin 12 6 Lend 14 2 6 tipclter 28 10 0 I'is iron 3 4 10 27jd. looking stone in the 2000 feet crosscut, but so far 39 no gold nas neon seen in it. Horwood and Bur-rowes are putting through a crushing from the formation at 1423 feet, and will clean off on Tuesday next. New Prince of Wales have during the week been engaged effecting some repairs to the shaft, but have now resumed breaking stone. South Prince of Wales were easier to-dav.

but no RO6 Compared with a year ago movements are: Declines: Copper, 15 76 per ton; lead, 1 26, and silver 3jd. per oz. Advances: Tin, spelter, 139, and pig iron, 8Jd. per ton. Dradford Tops are cabled dull and unaltered at rates comparing thus: Lord Nelon.

ex 31 62 11 sales were recorded. Specimen Hill continues to 13 31, 3 IV. 206 03 06 283 103, 944 27 45, 19 HOW TO PILE UP THE CENTURIES. This is a feat best knoA to cricketers, and of all cricketers probably those of Australia most frequently perform the trick. But the best centuries are those which represent yeais of Hie.

For a man or woman to become a centenarian is in itself Nature's own certificate of a well sp. nt life, no less than of a sound constitution. Of this, the better kind of century, Australia has also had a ft-w notable examples, and we will hazard the prophecy that she will have yet others. Mrs Elizabeth Fuller, of No. 44 Ryder-street, S'trry Hills, Sydney, N.S.W., now S3 years of age, is still hale and hearty, and, we believe, good for a further indefinite term of life.

Anybody who lives to the age of 71, as Mrs. Fuller did, without knowing what It was to De seriously ill, and then to become ill only as the result of accident, has something substantial to boas.t of. "I was 71," says Mrs. Fuller, "when I lost my footing while ascending the stairs, sustaining fractured arm and broken collar bone. I becan an inmate of the Sydney Hospital for two months, and was discharged as cured.

My worst trouble, however, was now about to begin. In my fall I must have injured the kidneys, for a dull continuous pain set in in that region, which gave me no rest by day or night. Obstinate constipation and urinary dithculties were soon added to my troubles, arising, I believe, from the same cause. I visited the leading hospitals as in out-patient, and was also under treatment at mv own home by a lady doctor; but none of the plasters, liniments, lotions or other medicines they gave me proved of the leaat use. As time passed, the pain in my back Increased so much that the agony was Intolerable, Und I felt as if 1 could have welcomed death.

Such was my condition for two years, when my daughter, Mrs. w. Johnson, of Arden-street, Waverley, gave me three of Mother Seigcl's Soothing Plasters, box of Spigel's Operating Pills and a bottle of Seigel'i Curative Syrup. The plasters, used in conjunction with the Syrup and Pills, at once reduced the backache, and the bowels and other internal organs were soon brought into proper working order. I could eat, sleep and get about again, and In three months was as well as a woman of my years could hope to he." For many years physicians were of opinion that when the human bodv had reached the ago of three score and ten It was no longer responsive to even the most appropriate remedies.

That opinion ia now no longer held, and the case of Mra. Fuller again disproves It. Advt.J FOR ALL CIIRONlbCHKST COill'lAINTS that affect many people In the cold weather, tho remedy Is WiMs' Great Peppermint (ure: Is. fld. Advt.J OHAilBKHLAIN'H COUflH REMEDY.

Cures-Violent Coughing. Pleasant. Prompt. Effectual. All chcinlsta and storekeepers; It, ed.

Advt.J 280 284 149 156' 011 obtain improving yields from the workings at 1436 feet. Unity return was slightly under last week's, but It Is payable. Fair progress is being made with the cast crosscut at 2415 feet. Quotations: Catherine Reef, s. Central Cnnkmnn.

b. a. 5d. Central Ladv Rrsssev. h.

Common PO's. Super. PO's. Per Lb. for LD.

F03 d. d. MOUNT LYELL M. AND R. CO.

DIVIDEND 1 FROM ACCUMULATED PROFITS. The half yearly meeting of shareholders in tho Mount Lyell M. and R. Co, was held at Broken Hill-chambers, Queen-street, yesterday. Bowes Kelly presided, and in moving the adoption of the reports and financial statement for the six months ended 31st March (a summary of which was published on 20th mentioned, inter alia, tint the main ore body bad not as yet been met with in the No, 8 level, but there were indications that the No.

1 crosscut off the north cont'iot drive was proceeding in the ditection of the pyrites. directors regretted that underground developments (except in the matter of the rich ore that had been explored) had added nothing ot moment to the information available respecting the main ore body. The cxient of the rich ore between the Nos. 7 and 8 levels, and also that at the No. 6 level, was being investigated, but the eccentric and irregular formation in which that particular ore existed made operations slow.

A schema for exploring by means of a diamond drill was under consideration, the mine bein opened up sufiiurntly to render that course profitable. Contracts with the North Mount Lyell Co. had terminated, and the furnaces were now running entirely on ore from the M. and mine, the ore being Bmelted'with the metal bearing fluxes from the South and Rnyal Tharsis properties. The gtiieral manager had reported that the quantity of the company's own ore and metal bearing Uuxes could be considerably augmented, and the necessary steps were being itaken to facilitate the transport of the larger output of dux from the company's mine, at that the benefit of the increased output might be bad as early aa possible.

The net proftt for the half year was 53,048, being duction of 70,259 as compared with that of the previous six months. That serious difference was due to the disastrous fall which had occurred In the price of copper and the tow figures that had ruled. Present indications were that prloes had reached tha IowcfI point, and that an Improved demand for the metul had set In, to which prices were responding already, although current values were still at a low level. Since the closa of the 26 96 7" 2t 34, s. 49.

Clarence b. 51, i. 526 (50), sales 531 21 lfW 19i0 Villi Probate has been granted by the Registrar, Mr. Singleton, to the wills of the following: Joseph Oglethorpe, 235; Charles J. Gibson, 376; James Mullens, 462; George Stanley, 225; Florence Payne, 2226; Thomas Barnes, 1559; Sarah S.

Simpton, 690; Margery Burn, 400; Thomas Wethers, 455; William K. Hard-wick, il0; Mary M'Millan, 300; Walter T. Peters, 1350; Sarah A. Plant, 334; Samuel Haywood, 1782; James dlouston, 180; John A. Sheffield, 1850; Jane Spencer, 200; John Crtlick5iiank, 65-'; George Page, 500; Mary A.

Hunt, 170; Alexander ToHie, 75; Robert D. Pinnock, 7192; Elizabeth E. Irvine, 343; Elizabeth Edison, Samuel D. Thomas, 3829; Clara E. 290; Ellen Simpson, 2416; William N.

Longhurst, 1477; Mary Havter, 1130; Fdward Gawlcy, 440; Thomas Ha'nnen, 153: Robert H. 'Kinnear, Thomas Lee, 310; Mary Kennedy, 772; Edward Cooper, 206; Frederick Lyne, 1887; Robert Kellv, 15 077; George Austin, 259; Mary Arbnckle, 163; John Foster, 19; Charles Voisey, 1400; Donald Dcwnie, 773; Thos. Dickie, 1800. Letters of administration has been granted in the estates of the following persons, who died intestate: Isabella Kelly, 415; Henry Buncle, 375; Archibald M'Callum, 40: Edwin Flanne-y, 165; Ellen Egan, 280; Patrick Foran, 300; Surah O'Brien, 314: Margaret Scott, 755; ClaurV H. Luxford, 850; Robert 250; Henry J.

Bnbb, 230; Walker, 82; Henry Gilders, 41; Andrew Dalglrlsh, 65; David Gordon, 711; Thomaa M. Skinner, 29; WIN Ham Rawling, 411; Ada Lee, 111; John P. Bontlcy, 11678; Sarah Vagg, 148; Mary H. Ward, 100; Thomas Hughes, 60; John M. Thomson, 179; Edward Forster, 521; James E.

Clark, 315; Catherine M. O'Keefe, 1127; James Russell, 406; James Slevison, 1043; Annie D. Cruickshank, 238; Alfred A. Harding, 70: George W. Harding, 80; James S.

Ford, Probate has been sealed to tho wills of the following: Matthew Holmes, 140 (proved in New Zealand); Marios Bell, 3F0 (proved in Scotland); Martha Green, 300 (proved In England); Alexander S. Fatcrson, 530 'proved In South Australia). 2101 i Long Tunnel Long Tunnel Extd. I.cng Tunnel N. Long Tunnel Gt.

S. Madame Berry W. Main Lead Main Leads N. Maude and 11. M'lntyre's Mt.

Morgan New Clmm Rails New Dcmpqev pd! New Loch Fyne North Gippnland Phillip's Hirer Op. Quart Hill 0. Mnrr.aret Z2i 1902 2: 72' IB '6' 19 28 96 7 4 26 68 29 176' 17 27 7 10 4T t9 6 as 26 uers, io; iuu cases iviinerva assorted pickles, 5 50 cases C. and pickles, 50 cases Morton's bloater paste, 3 23; 50 tons of Standard line salt, cwt. bags, 55; and sales of Belgian vestas, Heumann's starch and Lloyd's olive oil.

Dried Fruits. Dates are scarce and are distributing at 31d. About 1000 boxes have been sold, in parcels, at including business ex near at hand arrivals. In currants 1000 quarter cases and 350 half cases, provincial fruit, sold at 41d. to 50 boxes Jordan almonds sold "at 2, 250 boxes good quality Sultanas, a large parcel of Mildura lexias has been sold for export to Sydney.

Business also in dried apricots and peaches, for shipment. Fish. Business continues quiet; 150 cases of fresh herrings have been sold about 5 for tall, and 511 for flat tins; distributing rates a trifle higher. In kippers 50 cases Rold at 73; 100 cases of ling have been sold at 4jd. In other salt fish trade is quiet; 25 cases of Trefavenne half sardines placed at 59, and 50 cases quarters at 39; 50 cases cheap quarters near at hand at equal to about 29 placed; 25 cases Overall dried sprats, 10.

In oysters, small sales at 53 for Kensett's and 46 for second brand. Lobsters had sniaJ! trade at 146. Chemicals. Ten tons of caustic have been sold, and 10 tons of Bilicate to arrive; 100 boxes Imperial half pound tins cauntic soda sold at 12; 10 tons of soda ash to arrive placed; 50 Kegs German saltpetre Bold at 2 FO1 58, 52 tool. oio.

coimiann and Taccht, huver. Confidence b. 49, j. 66. Don, b.

sales fljd. Oo'den Pyke, s. 99. Horwood and Bnrtowes, h. 2'T, 211, sales 8, 211.

27 (terms, 8). Hustler's Reef, h. in6, s. 11, sales 11, 109 (ST). Iluatler'8 Reef No.

1, b. 143, 8. 15, sales 1310), 146. Lady Braoncy, b. f.l., 8.

1. New Arena, b. 10, 20. New Chum Consoll. dsted, 8.

8'H. New Chum 3. 88. New Hopeful, s. 14.

New Prince of Wales, s. 11. Shamrock, b. a sale lold. N.

adv Brnmey, B. S'9, a. fl'6. sales 6 (50). N.

Red, White' arid Blue Prospects are considered to be satisfactory. The London sugar market is quiet at a reduction of Id. per cwt. on both relined and raw beet. Quotations, f.o.b.

Continental ports, compare thus: 83 Per Cent. BVet. Re ined Whiter 30th May- Per Cwt. Per Cwt VSr. II' 13' 1900 1071 Mil 86 111J 1102 6S f8 PRODUCE MARKETS.

Business in the produce market has been quiet. The uncertain weather yesterday ivyai Drue ItiuKCII'a Reef Russell's Reef 8. Sr 0W 2H 06 9 136. 149 17 Nuireety, b. 2T.

s. 8'1. New Red, White and Blue 19. WW, b. 48, s.

6. Rail. Prince FO3 It 09 S3 149 Hchatornl Mat. No. II 4, 45, 47, is.

i.erman 8. German V.rli Sir J. Franklin Sinters pd 8. New Moon Sons Freedom Sons Freedom Kxtd 90 of wiles, 12. wa, d.

bu, b. 96, salw 03 (r.0), 9 (Mi). 6. nyron, b. 17, a.

19. S. Devonshire, I. 12 (AO). 8.

New Moon, b. 90, s. 95. 8. Prince of Wales, h.

1, 10. 8. Qtz. Hill. n.

M. Suffolk Trlh. b. 81. Specimen Hill, s.

96. Specimen Reef, b. 18. Spring Gully b. 2, 4lj.

Shcniindonh, b. 0d. 8. Broken Hill, slcs 19. Spring Gully, b.

21, 85. Rnrnt b. 88, 1. 43, Chalk's No. 3 b.

63, 66. tended to influence buyers, while the trade Sons Freedom No. i 9'3 0J 01 160 was aino maturbeu consiil'iriiMy ny tne pro-lonned discussion regnrding the removal of the duties on feed stuffs, wheat, a dis- 17 pn. Spring 11, Lend 8, Htur 17, 173,169 It. 03 141 1811.