THE INANGAHUA DISTRICT.

Tuapeka Times, Volume VI, Issue 264, 20 February 1873, Page 6

THE INANGAHUA DISTRICT.

Jndje Harve/s rosaris -wlieii proposAJVg tde to&xt of " The Pimperky of the luangah.ua District," at the christening of che Energetic machine, are th\\s reported in the "-Herald": — He stated that after more than thirty years' experience, in Australia and elsewhere, he had witnessed no district in which the difficulties in the way of developing the mineral resources were of a more formidable character. It afforded him therefore extreme pleasure to find that in the youngest cfettict of all these difficulties, surmounted.. The fact of a work suph as they witnessed was, to his> mind, very wonderful indeed ; and he waa, thoroughly impressed that it; only lequired all people in the district to join and work,- with a will to make Inangahui the most prosperous district in N;ew Zealand. It could not be said that the reefs were extraordinarily rich, nor that they had even fulfilled general expectation.. They had not had yields., six, eight, or terf ounces to the ton ; b»J> a return of two ounces, orone ounce, or even half an ounce from good, solid qfiartz. was ample to ensure the future success of the district. Everything depended upon economic working, anjl to such, a state of perfection had this been brought elsewhere that there was a notable instance of three penny weights to the ton being made to yield satisfactory dividends. .) Thp following is from a late •• Grey Eiver A^rgus " :—": — " The magnificent cake of gold, weighing 1115ozs. lOdwts obtained from a crushing of 683 tons scwt, of quartz from, the Golden Fleece (Paddy Hunt's) claim, Inangahua, was brought to town- by Ashton.& Cassidy'., coach on Thursday night. Yesterday forenoon it was exhibited at the Bank of New Zealand, and was inspected and much admired by a large number of the . residents. The correct return was yesterday proved to be 1120oz. Bdwt. of retortedgold.fvom 683.t0n5. The cake was broken up yesterday, and tbe melted gold gave 1114oz. ldwt. 22gr., of the value of £4344 17s. 10d. There is now available for dividend amongst the shareholders the sum. of £2600, for 4;he appropriation, of which a meeting; 'will no doubt soon be called."

On the 27th the Invercargill Grammar School was formally opened. In addition to the scholars, despite the stormy weather, there was a large as? semblage of persons interested in the cause of education, and addresses were delivered by a number of gentlemen. The schoolhouse is a very neat brick building with slated roof, and is in- ' tended to accomodate about 380 scholars. The building cost £1492 10s, but a further outlay will be necessary for fittings, fencing, &c. mi, BRIGHrS PHOSPffODYNE.— Multitudes of people are hopelessly suffering from Debility, Nervous and Liver complaints, Depression cf Spirits, Delusions, Unfitaess for Business or Study, Failure of Hearing, Sight and Memory, Lassitude, Want of Power, &c., whose case admit of a dermenant cure by the new - remedy PHOSPHODYNE. (Ozonic Oxygen), which at once allays all irritation and excitement,, imparts new energy and life to the enfeeHed constitution, and readily cures every stage of these hitherto and distressing maladies. Sold by all Chemists and Storekeepers throughout the Colonies, from whom Pamphlets containing testimonials may be obtained. CAUTION.— Be particular to ask for Dr. Bright's Phosphodyne as imitations are abroad, and avoid purchasing single bottles, the genuine article being gold; in case* only. /