TE AROHA.

Waikato Times, Volume XV, Issue 1319, 11 December 1880, Page 2

TE AROHA.

The correspondent of the Thames Star writes from Te Aroha on Tuesday : — "It is just reported hero that White and Christie, in the Golden Anchor claim, jii3t below the Prospectors', have struck payable gold. A trial crushing from the Prince of Wales claim yielded apparently profitably, viz., at the rate of Uoz. per ton. Catran's find is said to be very good. The reef is about 6 feet wid?, and thought to be worth 3oz. to the ton. I have not seen it as yet, but intend paying them a visit. Buildings are going up very r?pidly, and all parties here appear very sanguine about the field. Little work, however, is expected to be done before Christmas." The Te Aroah correspondent of the Thames Star has the following, under date Morgan town, Wednesday: — At a meeting of shareholders in the Te Aroah No. 1 South claim it was decided to form a company, to consist of 15,000 shares of 20s each, nil paid up, and that the orignal number be retained. It was decided to reserve 3000 shares for issue at some future time. The last dispute in connection with Bonanza ground has been settled in a manner satisfactory to all parties.lt has been squared by the amalgamation of the Victorian claim, owned by the claimants, with the Rangiriri, the adjoining piece of ground. Vigorous work is going on in the Golden Eagle Claim. I have not heard anything more anent the rush to the locality four miles behind the township, further than that a large area has been marked off, and that the prospectors, who are principally Muoris, have decided to name their claim the Te Aroha-Tai. The'ground is situated due nerth of the prospectors'. Mr H. H. Adams, of the Bright Smile, situate behind Mr George Lipsey's house, informs me that tha parcel of Icwt. of quartz from the reef outcropping on the surface in that claim, tested by him at Grahamstown, on Monday yielded 4dwts. of pure gold, or at the rate of an ounce to the ton. It is believed here that the Warden will grant protection for the claims for the Christmas holidays from to-morrow fortnight. The Star's correspondent telegraphs f rom G.iahamstown, Thursday : — " Claims have been pegged out on each side of the new find which is situated at Oraahu creek, about two miles N. W. of the Prospectors'. Gold is to be seen in the stone. A party of natives report finding a gold bearing reef at the north side of the Propectors range.

TVi.IKA.TO GOLDMINIXO COMPANY. A meeting of the Shareholders of the Waikato Goldmining Company (late Victoria) was held at O'Halloran's Hotel on Wednesday evening, Capt Steele in the chair, for the purpose ot electing directors. The following: were elected directors : Capt. Steele, Messrs. N. It. Cox, R. Williamson, Ridler and Quinn. Col. Fraser was appointed legal manager, and Mr C. McNeal Mine manager.

Full particulars of the Whatawhata Races appear in another column.

A notice appears in our Gazette columns that the rolls of real and personal property for the Auckland Property and Assessment District are completed, .md all objections must be sent in on or before the -jrd January, 1881.

The monthly meeting of the Sons of Ulster, L.0.L.. will be held in the Victoria Hall on Tuesday, 14th inst., at half past 7.

Messrs W. J. Hunter and Co. will dispose of a choice lot of steers at the Ohaupo sale-yards on the 16th inst., and hold their next cattle sale at Okete yards on the 2ist.

Mr George E. Clark notifies in our advertising columns that he has arranged a. partnership with Mr Joseph Gane, who, in order to facilitate and extend their operations, have opened premises in Auckland.

Mr Isaac Coates is expecting another shipment about the end of the month of the Victoria Company's boncdust. Mr William Rattray offers important Christmas bargains to country visitors at his well-known establishment — the New Zealand House, Auckland.

! The new pure cash system now being initiated by G. and C. will certainly prove a benefit to the public. It has been a great success in Sydney and Melbourne, and when strictly carried out the customer who buys at an establishment where the goods arc marked low to ensure a rapid sale must be a great gainer. G. and C. sell their drapery millinary, and clothing at such prices for cash as gives the buyer the advantages of a shareholder in a co-operative society, without the risk of being called upon to boar a portion of the loss should the year's business prove unsatisfactory. Garlick and Cranwell will aim to retain the confidence which the public have hitherto shown them, and are determined to give the pure cash system a fair trial ; whether they gain or lose the first year. Country buyers on remitting cash with order will be supplied with goods at co-operative prices ; just the same as though they made a personal selection. Furnishing goods, such as carpets, floor cloths, bedsteads, bedding, and general house furniture, the largest portion of which is turned out at our own factory, will be marked at the lowest remunerative prices, and a discount of five per cent, will be allowed to those who pay at the time of purchase. G. &C. having realised the entire value of their stock during their late cash sale, the present stock is nhw and cheaply bought. An inspect! is oninvtted. — Garlick and Cranwkll, City Hall Furnishing Arradc Queenstreet, Auckland.