MINING

Otago Witness, Issue 1787, 20 February 1886, Page 14

MINING

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

Arrow, February 17.

At Skippers the Phoenix mine is progressing well with the completion of connecting the crushing gear with the electrical generating works. Mr Fletcher, Mr Prince's partner, is in temporary charge of the works pending the latter gentleman's recovery from his recent severe accident.

The New Keep-it-Dark Company, at Macetown, have got into working order ; but as the season is now advanced, it is questionable whether much practical good will be done before frost season sets in.

Mr R. Edmonds, who is now the sole proprietor of " The Quarry," a short distance down the Advance Peak saddle on the Shotover side, is contemplating making aji early start with further prospecting operations. Water is still very scarce; in fact, recent showers have not affected the supply in any perceptible degree.

—The moderation in drinking practised by their American visitors tells heavily on the profits of the great hotels in London and other cities frequented by them, One proprietor felt that he had good cause for complaint when Mr Mackay engaged an exclusive suit of rooms for six weeks and yet drank only three shillings and sixpence worth of wine during the time.