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Hawke's Bay Herald, Volume 13, Issue 1109, 14 December 1869, Page 2

Of all the specimens of quartz that, from time to time, have been brought to Napier for examination, by far the most likely are those sent down from Mr. Lyon's run, Kereru, aud which came to hand yesterday. In almost every piece gold is distinctly visible with the naked eye, so that its auriferous character is placed beyond all question. Mr. Tiffen leaves town this morning; accompanied by Mr. Koch, for the spot where this stone was obtainod, and it is, we believe, the intentiou of the directors of the Hawke's Bay Gold Mining coinpany at once to send a prospecting party to the locality indicated. It is not supposed that the reef will be found there, or indeed, other than detached auriferous stone, but it is believed that the latter has been washed from the contiguous Ruahine range, and that there, without doulst, rune the "reef." It is a mere question of time and trouble whether it will be found now or years hence ; but tbe party about to be organised will doubtless do their best to effect a discovery. I I j |