MINING ITEMS.

Westport Times, Volume VIII, Issue 1227, 10 November 1874, Page 2

MINING ITEMS.

[nfANGAUUA HERALD.J No. 2 South Larry'?. Nino weeks' crushing lias realised 08007.S Mdvvts melted goM from rather less than 800 tons of quartz. Caledonian.— 1 lie stone is now Uing packed to No, 2 Larry's battery,

and crushing was to commence on Tuesday last. Just in Time.—The half-yearly meeting was held on Monday last. The report and balance sheet were adopted, and Messrs Trennery, Reeves, Jacobson, M'Neece, Wilson, Franklyn, and Ashton, appointed directors. Messrs M'Lean and Brennan were appointed auditors. Golden Fleece. A temporary break down in the Ajax battery has necessitated a temporary stoppage of ciushing of the Golden Fleece stone. GBO tons of the total 1000 had been previously put through. The general clearing up will not take place for a fortnight. Vulcan. Some forfeited shares will be sold by public auction on the 14th instant at Reefton. [LYELL ARGUS.] United Alpine.—The erection of a new machine, with berdans and other accessories is contemplated. The reef is looking very favorable. Maruia. The crushing in the Little Wonder machine is still steadily progressing. Break o' Day,—The paddocks are rapidly rilling up with good stone. Monte Christo.—Driving on the leader continues to look remarkably well. Very good stone is being obtained, and a paddock is in course of construction. Calis. Due 11th November, United Band of Hope, two pence • North British, two pence ; Inangahua, three pence ; Hopeful, three pence; Boatmans, two pence; Vulcan, one penny.