Evening Star. PUBLISHED DAILY AT FOUR O'CLOCK P.M. Resurrexi. TUESDAY, JANUARY 5, 1875.

Thames Star, Volume VII, Issue 1874, 5 January 1875, Page 2

Evening Star. PUBLISHED DAILY AT FOUR O'CLOCK P.M. Resurrexi. TUESDAY, JANUARY 5, 1875.

That business should be dull after the great festival - season of the year is only what was expected from previous experience. That the mining industry should show signs of languor is not to be wondered aC'even putting on one side the fact thai a-temporary stoppage for holiday jnaHng has slightly deranged the ordinary routine. It is Satisfactory to note that many of.the. irimes and batteries have recommenced- work; some indeed did not cease work at all, further than they do on Sundays ; but .a dulness is everywhere apparent as usual after a lengthened holiday. It must be remembered that before Christmas every' claim that could raise, a- payable, crushing sent their' ituff fo the mill, the object being to realise.?" Cleaning vp 1 was general, and it is not in the nature of things to expect to •cc any great .signs of animation for a week or two; and it would be equally futile .to look for substantial returns until a like period has elapsed. In the dulness we see no cause for alarm. We have had such times, before, , and unless mining should make very rapid strides, and that Boon, we shall again experience dull times. Putting aside, However, the prospects of the goldfield as at present opened, there is the chance of a great impetus being given to' mining by the opening of Ohinemuri, The extension of the goldfield will necessarily attract additional population, and it is just as' likely that the area of the present JTauraki Goldfield willinduce the investmeat "of capital as the new country to be opened, the auriferous character of which has to be established. Under all circumstances, although we cannot shut our eyes to the fact" that mining has not been resumed under auspicies the most encouraging that could be wished, wo are willing to admit that things might have been worse; and,from the .indications immediately surrounding us we can tee cause for* congratulation; more especially as there is no intemperate speculation going on in our midst. What is being done may be taken as an indication that capital is being expended in reproductive, work, rather than with a view to create an unwholesome excitement to enable holders to get rid of scrip. A gradual .but sure improvement ought to follow such a good beginning in the Year.