WAIORONGOMAI.

Waikato Times, Volume XXXIII, Issue 2700, 31 October 1889, Page 2

WAIORONGOMAI.

Tk Aiioiia Sllveii asp GOI.O Mining Co. —it was quite cheering iu these dull and stupid days and especially so in this place, where just now, '• our very hopes belie our fears," to see the boss man of the famous Broken Hills Proprietary Co. sally forth from Stnardon's Hotel on Monday afternoon iu his shirt sleeves with a somewhat determined and altogether unembarrassed air on his countenance. Gentleman of Mr Patton's stamp should live amongst us he evidently has won more than the guinea stamp and according to all accounts, has earned his spurs. AcI companied by Mr Adams, who is of considerable mining repute, Mr Patton went up the hill, and as far as your Correspondent knows, like ".lack and Gill " they came down again, but unhurt. In this part of the universe our American friends don't boast much. The late Archdeacon Whatelcy's aphorism, " What is hit is history. what, is missed is mystery,'' appears to fit into their present stage. There is not much to report in the way of news from these big works boyond what has from time to time been sent to you. The trannvay is being worked four days a week. About 20 or 25 men are engaged on the hill, and getting out payable stuff. At the battery tlio other day some of the owners of the Mermaid claim at Tararu, pounded a small sample of general dirt, which proved to be worth do/,, to the ton. They had also some valuable picked specimens with them, which they intend having treated at the Thames. From all accounts theclaim appears a most promising one, but of course, that is outside of our reeling district. Some stuff from Karangahake was also being tested, and promises well for the owners. A general exodus of the American talent will take place very shortly now, amongst those about to ieave being Mr John Howell, the superintendent ofjthe works, a gentleman who has by his keen, quiet, and affable demeanour won for j himself the sincerest respect and admiration of all who have had to do with him.

Feugussox Syndicate.—Work is still being actively pushed un in this company's ground, and important contracts for opening up the ground are being vigorously carried 011.