THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS AND
ing done in the best, most durable, and econo- way, and on a plan by which the quartz nld be raised after the preparatory work was flushed at a minimum of cost.
I said, Mr. Willmott's opinion is that the general belief that the Eureka and the Queens Reef were one is wrong; that there are two distinct lines of reef, each running its own course."
He said, "I used to share the general opinion, and considered the Eureka an extension of the Queens thrown to the East, but on hearing Mi Willmott's reasons I felt sure he was right, and I have just made a careful inspection of the ground and would say without hesitation that there are three lines of reef running through the property, which has led to the con- alusion that the Queens' when it pinched out had thrown eastward when payable reef was discovered further south to the east of the old line."
I said, "What makes you think there is a third line of roof ?" He said, About twelve years ago, when I came here, rich quartz was found on the surface in the Queens paddock eastern end, just about underneath where your office stands, and specimens showing plenty of the gold were shown me which had been picked up on the surface." I asked, "Had any work been done ?" He said, "No; only a little scratch- ing on the surface; there was plenty going on then and miners were attracted elsewhere and it was no doubt forgotten.”
I said, “There is no doubt about the truth of good gold having been got all along the reefs p" He said, "No doubt whatever some of the claims were very rich, and they all paid their way as they went on or would have been abandoned."
I then told him that it was proposed to sell the two properties to the Anglo-Australian Company, but as it was impossible to get any of the mines in a sufficiently advanced state for inspection, I felt confident that no sale would be effected. There was really nothing to in- spect, nothing but the new shaft and the mul- look at the Olivers', and nothing sufficiently advanced at the Queens' and Grant.
JNO. D. HUMPHREYS.
THE DAIRY FARM COMPANY, LIMITED.
The statutory meeting of the Dairy Farm Company, Limited, was held on Saturday, at noon, in the Company's depôt, Wyndham Street. Dr. Noble presided and there were also present Captain Tillet, Messrs. G. Sharp, W. H. Potts, (Secretary), J. Walker (Manager), GC Cox,
Les Poon, and Wong Ping Ui.
The SECRETARY read the notice convening the meeting.
The CHAIRMAN-I think there is no busi- mess to transact at this meeting. It is merely a formal one held in accordance with the law on
THE PUNJOM MINING CO.,~
LIMITED
The Secretary of the Punjom Mining Co., HONGKONG CRIC Limited, advises us that he has received the following progress report on the work carried on at Punjom during the month of October from the mines —
Mining-All work coming under this head has had the usual attention and fair progress again made.
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August Shaft 200 ft. Level-The usual quantity of ore has been got from the stopes over this level on both the east and west and the north and south reefs, but the quality so far is rather low. This should certainly im- prove directly. The drive on the course of Gillies' reef has been discontinued and the men brought back to open on the ore passed through in driving about two months ago, and which showed visible gold and large quantities of pyrites. The reef here looks fairly well, is about 10 inches wide, and is enclosed in good looking
(black slate). I am pleased to tell you that in following up the course of a patch of ore seen near our new shaft we have come on to a reef, about 4 ft. wide, of highly mineralized ore, showing free gold and letting out water very freely. Its course is nearly N. and S. with a low easterly underlie and its position is to the west of any thing seen hitherto at this level. We have not yet had time to fully open it, but shall do so during the coming month. It looks very encouraging, to say the least. Of course my regular weekly letters will keep you advised as
we go on.
Intermediate Level -The various points at work here continue to look fairly well and to maintain their output of ore for the mill. The quality has improved somewhat, as you will see from the better yield of gold for the month as compared with September. The drive we were driving west at date of my last report has reached the reef and men are now engaged driving and stoping on it. This drive has ventilated the stopes and given us greater facilities for working them.
110 feet Level-The winze being sunk at date of my last report has connected with the stopes over the intermediate level. Of course, the object of this winze was ventilation and to allow of the stopes being filled with mullock at less cost. We have discontinued work in the south drive at this level, so as to allow of cer- tain alterations being made preparatory to sinking the August shaft.
New Leader The many points at work here have given their usual quantity of ore for the mill, and from appearances should do so for Drivage. Drivage for the month... 440 feet some months longer.
made up as follows:---
Ore mined
August shaft New leader
....1,219 tons
=
600 tons 619 tons
December 3, 189
FICHES (OF-THE GARRISON This match,
Wes tween the second elevens, wa Cricket Club ground on Sa tunately the best of weather out the game. There had 1 the two previous days, and this would deaden the pitch, balls hung a bit the wicket played true match was over
the
elected to bat first. Crawford and Mackenzie The Club captain, having won the toss
were sent in to open the innings to the owlings of Lient, Byall, WY.R., and Davies, RA Four wickets were down for 39, Grimble and Rawson, however, put on 41 runs for the wicket. Mounsey (18) and Atkinson (30) figures. The innings, which had lasted for were the other two who obtained double
an hour and a half, closed at a quarter to one,
for 125 runs. Davies was the most successful bowler, taking four wickets for 26 runs.
Lieut. Gordon and Capt. Langhorne, R.A., started the batting for the Garrison, while the bowling was entrusted to Mac kenzie and Lammert. With the score, at:
Gordon was dismissed, at 17 Logan was caught off Lammert's bowling, hile out. l.b.w. to Mackenzie. Langhorne was
Lieuts. Davies and Isacke now became asso- ciated and succeeded in greatly improving mat ters. After several changes in the bowling Lieut. Rawson, R.N., was put on and with his first ball bowled Isacke. The score by this time had reached 84 runs. Lieut. Davies was caught, at the second attempt by Grimble off. Cr bowling, this player having made 46 runs, spirited fashion. Lieut. Thompson, unfortunately run out at 103, but wita 1 Buzzard and Captain Loveband it seemed as if the last wicket win the match; however, at 115 Bussard was luckily caught by square leg off ford's bowling, the Club winning by the na row margin of nine runs on the first inning Had it not been for the many mistakes in the fielding this result might have been reversed, Lieut. Rawson bowled remarkably well, hi analysis being 5 overs, 1 maiden, 18 runs, and 4 wickets, his first three wickets being obtained without a run.
To fill up the time the Club went in again and in their second innings made 202 for nine. wickets, Rawson, Grimble, and Mounsey being the chief contributors.
The following is the score and analysis :
2nd Innings.
THE CLUB.
1st Innings. L. 8. Crawford, b P. G.
Davies
8 b Davies A. Mackenzie, o Ryall, b
P. G. Davies....
Milling. This was carried on during 274 days, crushing 1,200 tons, yielding of melted F. H. Kew, b Ryall..... 4 Crowley, b. Gordon. 18 gold 621 ozs. 4 dwts.
the subject of Companies, and we are gathered here for that purpose. I may state, now we are
Calcining Works.-This ran 27 days, treat. here, that I am very glad to inform you that ninety-nine per cent. of the ten thousanding 45 tons, yielding of melted gold 80 ozs.
Cyanide Works.--This ran 20 days, tresting shares of the Company have already been applied for, and we hope that those 620 tons, yielding of melted bullion 307 ozs. 16 shareholders in the old Company who dwts., valued at per ounce £1 68. 1d. have not already applied will do so at once before they are deprived of their opportunity. I also wish to state for your information, which we hope will be gratifying, that all our produce is at present being disposed of and meets with s ready sale. We have ordered an additional number of cows, which we hope will soon arrive, so that we shall have a larger supply than we have now. I think, taking All things into consideration, we
can con Tratulate the new Company on the progress has made I thank you for your attend ance. The meeting is adjourned sine die,
The Zolus, British cruiser, and the ship Holley Hall were in collision at Yokohama on the 15th November, says the Advertiser, the sailing vessel winging more slowly than the other ships in ha our and the sterns of the two-
consequence; Boats from the
wat were manned and eight or ten of on lowed the sailing ship clear. The
Guban. A house for the use of the overseer has been built and both blacksmith's and car- penter's shops are now being erected. A large site of the new shaft to be sunk and I hope soon piece of ground has been excavated here for the to see sinking commenced. The necessary pump and boiler, together with the required pipes, etc., have been ordered and men are now making & track to bring them on the ground.
General. All work coming under this head has had our best attention. The water-wheel has been completed and we are now waiting the arrival of the belt pulleys for connecting the machinery. Water has been turned on to it, and I am pleased to say it seems to be all one could wish for. That this will effect a great saving there can be no doubt; in fact, it should save fully $1,200 per month in firewood and oil alone.
Labour. The supply of this now much more plentiful.
Health. This may be said to be fairly good. Rainfall.The total rainfall for the month
if any, must have been quite trifling, 1' is 117 inches,
K. W. Mounssy, o Buzzard,
b P. G. Davies ...
H. S. Rawson, R.N., o
Crowley, b Gordon
G. Grimble, o and b Lang-
horne
G. M. T. Thomsón, b Lang-
horne
R. F. Lammert, c Gordon,
b. Ryall
6 b Logan
-
18
b Langhorne
29
o Isacks, b Buzi
20
run out.
g
st. Loveband, b Bur
zard
not bat J. M. Atkinson, not out 30 not out J. S. Ezekiel, b Ryall.... 2 b Lan orne J. Hooper, b P. G. Davies 3 b Ryall
Extras
Ryall Davies
124
BOWLING ANALYSIS. First Innings.
Overs. Mdis. Runs:
Anderson Langhrone Goruon
Second Innings.
Gordon Davies Ryall
Langhorne Ander
Logan
Buzzard