The Sun.
London, England, 1867-05-03 00:00:00

EQUITABLE GAS.

The report of the directors of this company states
that they have reason to hope that so unjust and
impracticable a measure as the bill to amend the
Metropolis Gas Act (1860) would never receive the
sanction of the Legislature. If passed in its present
state it would have the effect of confiscating a large
amount of property invested on the faith of several
Acts of Parliament. The directors had great satis-
faction in stating that since the Metropolis Gas Act
of 1860 had been in operation its requirements had
been strictly fulfilled by this company. They had
never received any official complaint of their gas ;
and they reminded the shareholders that the price
was voluntarily reduced 6d. per 1,000 cubic feet,
nearly two years ago, and previously to the accu-
mulation of any part of the £20,000 reserve fund
the company were authorised to create before mak-
ing any reduction. The net profits during the half
year amounted to £15,063, from which the direc-
tors recommended the payment of a dividend of £2
10s. per share on the old shares, and £1 ss. on the
new shares, less income-ta; payable on and after
the 7th inst.

SINGAPORE GAS (LIMITED.)
The half-yearly meeting of this company, was
held on Tuesday, at tie Lohdon Tavern Mr.
P. Stephenson. in-the chairs - -. .

The report, au abstract.of which has appeared in
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he Siinova.s taken as read.
The CHAIRMAN, in moving the adoption of the
report, congratulated the meeting upon the progress
of the company, and said he was most sanguine as
to the future. The alvantages which gas possessed
over nut oil were being fully appreciated by all
classes in Singapore, and, therefore, there was an
increasing demand for gaslights. The rental was in-
creasing steadily, and altogether he thought their
prospects were most encouraging.
The motion having been seconded, was unani-
mously adopted.
The retiring directors, Messrs. B. Cooke, F. W.
Collard, and R. S. Foreman, were re-elected, as
were also the retiring auditors, Messrs. W. T. Mor-
rison and A. Williams.

Thanks were voted to the local committee at
Singapore, to Mr. Wells, the engineer, and to the
directors.

COUNTRY MARKETS.

BRIS TOL-THuRSDAY.

The quantity of wheat offering at our market to-day WO
limited, and which sold freely at 2s more money. Less
animation in foreign than last week, but values generally
were is to 2s higher. Barley iu good demand at rather
Niue! prices. Oats firm. Maize unaltered.

BIRMINGHAM—THURSDAY.
At to-day's market there was a short supply of
and the trade was firm, at fully late prices. Foreign
slow. Barl©y realized quite as much money as last week•
Oats, beans, and peas 6d to is per qr dearer.

RANCHES TER--TnunsnAv.
At our market this morning is heat and flour met a
limited demand, but prices must nevertheless be quoted 19
per qr higher fur both English and foreign, and 6d to 19
per sack. Oats were Id per 451 b, and oatmeal is per
load dearer. Beans, both English and foreign, brought 19
per qr. advance on the currency of this day 88,„„night.
Indian corn in favour of sellers.

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BTJRY ST. EDMUNDS—WEDNESDAY.
There was a very fair show of wheat at this market to-
day, and the trade was firm at an advance of is to 2s per
qt on previous rates. Grinding barley was in fair request
Oats, beans, and peas Is dearer.
Average prices : Wheat, 63s 5d ; barley, 38s 8d; oats,
22s Ud.

EDINBURGH—WEDNESDA.Y.
Wheat on the top, is 9d up average, Os 3d down.
Barley on the top, Os 6d down average, Os 3d dowp•
Oats on the top, same
Wheat Total supply and al'svvaleeeli:saa.ggee:
993 qrs sold 767
Barley 1023 qrs sold 704
Ls lid3d ddolLin• Beaus on the top, is Od up
Oats 1474 qrs sold 770
Beans l4B qrs sold 87
Average prices.
Wheat, 62s 3d I Oats, 3ls 5d
Barley, 39s 9d 1 Beans 46s 2d
Town-made flour sells as follows :--4Vhite, 55s Od; extra
superfine, 53s Od ; superfine, 51s Od ; fine, 49s Od.

GLASGOW-WEDNESDAY.

To-day's market was well attended. Wheat on the
spot advanced is upon last week's extreme rates, and sold
freely. Flour realized is per sack more money. Barley
dull, and easier to buy. Beans and peas firm. Oats WOO
rather dearer. No Indian corn.

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