In the High Court of Justice (Chancery Division) Companies Court.  No. 5888 of 1998 In the Matter of SMITH & CASSON and in the Matter of the Insolvent Partnerships Order 1994 A Petition to wind up Smith & Casson (a Partnership), whose principal place of business is 6 Old Eldon Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE1 7JG, presented on 16th October 1998 by the Commissioners of Customs and Excise, whose office is situate at Washington VAT Office, Coniston House, Town Centre, Washington, Tyne and Wear NE38 7RN, claiming to be a Creditor of the Partnership, will be heard at the Royal Courts of Justice, Strand, London WC2A 2LL, on 17th March 1999, at 10.30 a.m. (or as soon thereafter as the Petition can be heard). Any person intending to appear on the hearing of the Petition (whether in support or opposition) must give notice of intention to do so to the Petitioner or its Solicitor in accordance with Rule 4.16 by 1600 hours on 16th March 1999. The Petitioner’s Solicitor is Dibb Lupton Alsop, Arndale House, Charles Street, Bradford BD1 1UN.  (Ref. BLY/C..S/411723/43535.) 26th February 1999.