ALEXANDRA.

Dunstan Times, Issue 486, 11 August 1871, Page 2

ALEXANDRA.

(from our correspondent. ) A certain change for the be'ter appears to pervade all sections of the community, whether it is the Spring, which is quickly ushering itself into existence is the cause, or that it is produced by auy other influence I trill not venture to say, hut that a more healthy and contented season is dawning is true, let the cause be whatever it will; In no one particular direction is this change to be specially traced; umog merchants, tradesmen, and miners, it is apparent, the face is changed from the lugubrious to the jolly. Of mining matters there are a few to note this week. Michael Kett has again formed a party to test the value of the Half-mile beach, a party of eight, who will be able if there is anr possibility to overcome a’l difficulties that maybe in the way. G’Bricn, Minton, and party have struck some very rich Stuff. One of the party had intended ■to sell out, in fact, ha ha 1 placed his interest in the hands of Mr Chappie, the auctioneer, but I hear has withdrawn it. I will endeavor to ascertain Hie value of the discovery, and duly acquaint you. The crushing muchine at CVnniy’s Gully is all but finished, everything hasappeared to favor this company. They have plenty of stouo ; a first-class battery erected by Kincaid and Co., the best machinists in the province; a , gbod never-failing supply of water as motive power ; and, as far as I cait learn, they have obtained the services of a thoroughly pvac- | ticnl man as manager. The only remaining j

thing is the gold, and of that, bv reports, they have plenty; but time will toll. Lot us hope that this, like the rest, will be true. The Ovens Company have only one stiing on the Molyneuv, whhh is doing very well. The remainder of the party are busily engaged stretching their flume across the Manuherikia, and otherw so preparing to foil w the lead on the Manuherikia sup posed to have been left by Bedford Butler of renown. This party are expending a great deal of time and money, and deserve a rich reward. The Manuhdrikia C nnpany have started work on the terraced hills between the Dunstan road and the Manuherikia. They have discovered g onnd that will pay good wages, but nothing further. Some of the Company arc working at Mut-ton-town Point, and are obtaining prospects sufficiently good to induce them to further perseverance. Kelating to Alexandra proper, “ the >ity” the evening entertainments provided by Mr. Samson for the delectation of his frier, and his own special benefit are looked as savoury morsels, the transports of joy with which the announcement of still another entertainment at the Weatherstone House, is greeted by business people (more especially those who do only a small line in soft goods) and the general public is real y relishable. 1 have not beard ofa testimonial committee having bec-n formed yet. but rhe gratitude of the people of Alexandra will, I suppose, take the shape of a silver tea service, by the bye, lhat would be a very suitable present just at this particular juncture, I will leave some one else to say.