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Evening Post, Volume LIX, Issue 30, 5 February 1900, Page 2

ing tho ground SPLENDID RESULTS WILL BE OBTAINED." He estimates the cost of a firet-class dredging plant of exceptional strength" and power, and including an electric lighting plant, at £9250; although a very good plant, capable of doing good work, could be installed for £7500. -„ • , The depth of the' ground is . estimated at from 30ft to 35ft, 'the ' bottom w'a°h being about 6ft or 7ft thick, and' the bottom easy to clean -up, being of a soft, slaty formation. Disregarding the extremely rich returns which the various managers of "Tho Kohinoor" concur in. stating have been obtained from the Claim in the early days, the vendors have been fortunate enough to obtain the bank pass book of tho p-^rty who originally owned "The Kohincor," which gives the actual- returns from August, 1871, to May, 1875, when operations •ceased. The entries show that, ' although the working was not continuous during the above period, THE TO'Ml' GOLD SO' D TO THE UNION BANK OF AUSTRALIA AMOu., J.ED IN VALUE TO ,£7757 19s od. The Company WBs then re-organised, a targe water-wheel built, a new ehafl bunk, and four additional 15in pumps plpced in it, and another attempt was made lo overcome the water. From 21st October, 1876, t° 24th June, 1877, ANOTHER 563 OUNCES OF GOLD VALUED AT £2191 was obtained, 1 , although during that time the ground was in a 'semi-flooded stale. ihere 16, therefore^ authentic information that from comparatively a small area of ground, stated to be about ONE ACRE, gold to the value of nearly £10,000 was extracted under exceptional difficulties. There is also a water-race li miles in length, with a first right to thirty Government heads of water from the Mikonui River. A careful. perusal of the reports, and a consideration of the above facts, should convince anyone that "The Kohinoor" promises to be a HIGHLY PAYABLE ON^THE^SsI' SEOOND T0 NONE The expenses of and incidental to the flotation and incorporation will be borne oy the Company. Dividends will be paid per share, irrespective of amount paid up. Priority of application will be considered in allotting the shares. It is proposed to incorporate the Com?£?J , P roceed to allotment as soon a? 7500 shares have been applied for. The vendors' agreement, dated 29th August, 1899, is made between Mr. Joseph [ brnmmond of the one part, and Mr. A T Bate, aoting on behalf of the Company* °L otner Part, and may be seen at tho office of the Interim Secretary. ANNUAL 'CLEARING SALE. AT THE GREAT BOOT EMPORIUM, Lambton-qtjay and Cuba..street. HUNDREDS OP PAIRS AT HALFPRICE. BH IN TIMH FOB THE PIEST PICK. OVERSTOCKED with American goods all of which will be sold at 3a and 4s in the £ discount. All the lines are good goods being slaughtered. This applies to Ladies' and Gent.'s Boots afld Shoes, including the famous Jennes Millar make as w«ll. Infants' Boots and Shoes at big reductions, Gins' and Boys' Boots and Shoes at sweeping reductions. Every line in stook subject to 3s and 4s in the £ discount for cash,, Be sure and inspect the Bargains before buying elsewhere. First comes secures the prize. Remember for Cash only. All goods booked oharged usual prices at A. LINDSAY'S GREAT BOOT EMPORIUM, LAMBTOI^ C.TJ if AND CtTBA-feTKICST. PARTNERSHIP NOTICE. I BEG to intimate to my customers and the general public that I ha^e this day taken into partnership Mr.' J. S. Keith, late of Timaru. The business of Shipchandlers, Riggers, and Sailmakefs will be conducted in tho present premises, I, Victoria-street, under the title of Keith and Hutcheson, where we hope, by our capacity and jconduct to secure and retain a fair share of support. Yours faithfully, JOHN HUTCHESON. KEITH AND HUTCHESON, Shipchandlers, Riggers, and Sailmakers, Have in stock Tents, Tarpaulins, and Horse-covers. 4, Victoria-street, Wellington. HOLLIS BTCYOLES ! 1900 PATTERN. LARGE CHAIN WHEELS NEW ADJUSTMENT ROLLER CHAIN DUNLOP TYRES INSPECT STOOK AT 48, WILLrS-ST. "ORITTAIN'S ~~ ANTI-GKIPPK MIXTURE Immediate Relief. A*sts like a oharm. Hundreds who have tried it pronounoeit the most wonderful and effective remedy yet ! discovered. ~ Price, 2s 6d. BRITTAIN 'S WHOOPING COUGH SPKCIPIC. Why let the poor ohildren suffer when relief it at hand to ease and cure the terrible paroxysms they ha\ eto endure ? Price, Is 6d and 2a 6d. H. BRITTAIN, Chemist, 35, Manners-street. TT I-NNISS AND SO N, Carriage and Express Proprietors, City Parcel Delivery Company, Railway "Cartage Contractors, etc., etc., Have decided to add to their business a Suburban Parcel Delivery, and will deliver at Wadestown, Brooklyn, Kilbirnie, and Rosenoath every Monday and- Thursday morning, commencing on Monday sth, collecting goods, from all parts of tho town. All communications addressed to the offioe, 92, Couvtenay-place" (telephone 381), \fill reoeive prompt attention. "BUBONIC" RA'JL'S., PREVENTION Is better than CUBE I • Bny a "BUBONIC" Rafc Trap at onoc from CAMERON & CHRISTIE.