The Express.
London, England, 1867-08-28 00:00:00

MID-WALES RAILWAY.

The ordinary half-yearly general meeting of the
proprietors of this railway was held yesterday, at the
offices of the company, Ethelburgs.house, Bishopsgate-
street ; Mr. 8. G. SEDISPARD in the chair.
Mr. WADS, the secretary having read the notice con-
vening the meeting, the directors' report said that the
revenue for the hurt half-year an.ounted to 10,381. la. Brl.
which being compared with that of the corresponding rerioci
of 1866, Mx, 10,0001. 17a. 7d., showed an increase o 3801.
4s. Id. A receiver of the earnings of the line had
been appointed by the Court of Chancery, at the instance
of the holders of dAentures, and the directors would shortly
submit to the whole body of debenture holde•s a scheme
by which these proceedings might be terminated to the
advantage of all parties interested in the company.
Appended to report was another from Mr. Broughton,
the general manager, which stated that in consequence of
the smallness of the receipts, the train service and staff
are capable of doing an extended business. The per mintage
of expenses to receipts (exclusive of two items of 164)1.
96.6 d. for altering waggons and 3151. 15s. 6d. for renewal of
permanent ways) was 65.
After some discussion, the adoption of the report and
accounts was agreed to, and a vote of thanks to the
chairman and directors concluded the proceedings.

SITTINGBOURNE AND SHEERNESS RAILWAY.—The
22nd half-yearly meeting of this company was held yes-
terday, at the office, 1, John-street, Bedford-row, Mr. L.
Simpson in the chair. The secretary read the report, which
has been published. The Chairman, in moving its adop-
tion, congratulated the shareholders upon its favourable
character. By the most persevering efforts the present
directors had not only been enabled to secure the under-
taking from the severe financial difficulties, but to place
it in • sound and secure position. The directors of the
London, Chatham, and Dover Company had met them in
the most kind way. As soon as the certificates were
issued from that company, which would be forthwith, the
directors would be in • position to meet all their out.
standing engagements of any importance. Mr. Hartridge
seconded the resolution, which after some complimentary
remarks to the directors from several shareholders, was
agreed to unanimously. Captain Dumerque and Mr. S.
Solely, the retiring directors, and Mr. W. II Head, the
retiring auditor, were then re-elected, and the proceed.
tags terminated with a cordial vote of thanks to the
chairman and board of directors for their exertions in
placing the company in a sound financial condition.
POTTERIES, SHREWSBURY, AND NORTH WALES
RAILWAY.—The ordinary half-yearly general meeting of
this company was held yesterday at the offices, Ethelburga.
house, Mr. Moans in the chair, when the customary for-
mal business wee disposed of, and • resolution passed to
adjourn the consideration of other matters till the next
half-yearly meeting to be held in February next.
NEWPORT PAGNELL RAILWAY.—The seventh
ordinary half-yearly meeting of shareholders, which was
to have taken place yesterday, did not take place,a quorum
of shareholders not being present.
THE RAILWAY OVER MONT CENTS.—The works
on the Mont Canis Summit Railway, which have been
vigorously pushed, are at length finished, and ou Monday
last an engine ran from St. Michel to Susa, the termini of
the line, conveying Captain Tyler, R.E., specially commis-
sioned by the Board of Trade, with a view to new postal
arrangements, the Duke de Vallombrosa, Mr. Breeden,
and Mr. Fell, directors, and Mr. Brunlees, engineer to the
company. There were also present at the opening trip,
which was moat successful, Captain Bement, R.E., Mr.
Beet, resident engineer, Ma. Blake, who has carried out
the works for the reparation of the imperial road for Mr.
Brewery ; Mr. Alexander, ender whine superintendence
the required for the service have been constructed,
and Mr. Barnes, the locomotive superintendent. It is
expected that the railway will shortly be opened for public
traffic.