PRINCE IMPERIAL.
The operations in the winzes at the bottom level were suspended to-day ia consequent of the gas, which, with an easterly wind, invariably accumulates in these winzes. They have both been connected by a drive,, but there is not sufficient draught to keep them clear. Driving west oil the bottom level on the JSTo. 2 lode is ia progress, and the reef is looking about the same. Colors of {jold are frequently seen in the quartz, which also contains a good deal of mineral. The winze on the Mariner's reef is down about 50 feet with a good stvong reef showing colors, gold. (Specimens are not unfrequently obtained from here. The Btopes are turning out their quota of stuff* apparently of the average value. Crushing will not be resumed for a week or so yet.
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Thames Star, Volume VIII, Issue 2917, 21 June 1878, Page 2
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137PRINCE IMPERIAL. Thames Star, Volume VIII, Issue 2917, 21 June 1878, Page 2
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