BANNOCKBURN.

Dunstan Times, Issue 955, 6 August 1880, Page 2

BANNOCKBURN.

(PROW OUR OWN CORRESPOND EXT.) Last week wc had a visit from Mr B. Short, life assurrnco agent. This gentleman gave us a very interesting lecture on the subject of assurance, and how to make happy homes. On the following day, the ■2Sth, a good number took the opportunity of assuring their lives, which I think is a step in the right direction. The next thing wo have on hand is a co-operative store. A public meeting was held at Mr D. Jones’, Bannockburn, on Friday evening last, to consider the advisability of establishing a co-operative store. Mr J. L. Moore occupied the chair. Mr Janies Smith made a very able speech on the subject of the advantages to bo derived from co-operation, and referred to the high prices being paid for bread and meat in the district, and strongly urging the formation of a company. Several other gentlemen also spoke to the same effect. It was agreed to start a company of LIOOO in LI shares, with power to increase the capital. A Committee was formed to draft prospectus, itc., consisting of Messrs J. L. Moore, Jas. Smith, W. Griffiths, John Pryde, J. Lindsay, David Steward, and Jas. Hancock. After some unimportant business the meeting broke up. Another meeting will he held shortly, when the Committee will report. I may state that COO shares have already been applied for. In mining matters'.things are very quiet. The miners on the Garrick aro doing but little, as they have no water to work with. Griffiths and Grenfell have been busy setting their iron pipes which they received a short time ago from Mr Prescott, of St. Bathans. I may hero state that I had a look at the piping, and in my mind f think the maker deserves great credit, for the workmanship is really good. Another share in the Perseverance Company has changed hands, Mr \V. Griffiths being the seller, and Mr 11. Morris the buyer, and the price L3OO. All the reefers arc busy getting out

stone ready for spring. 1 hear that Mr W. Radford is getting out as much as 15 tons a week single handed. S. Williams and Co. are pushing ahead, and are getting out a fair quantity of stone. On the Bannockburn there is not much to report. I hear that some good ground has been found by some Chinamen on Slaughteryard Hill. The new lessees of the Bannockburn Race

arc Messrs O’Neil ands*Company, 5 *Company, and 1 think if the Garrick Water Race Company would only follow Mr Goodger’s example, the Bannockburn people would bo better off for water. This winter has been almost like summer weather here.