Welcome.—Owing to a breakage at the battery m the early part of last week the stam pers have been since hung up. The repairs are now in progress, but it is not known when crushing will be commenced. There is, however ample stone ready. _ Chicago.—The prospectus of this new venture is issued. The ground as mentioned yesterday is situated between the Hopeful and Lone Star. The shares nte to be placed on the market at Is. Lone Star.—Nothing has come to haud to-day from the mine, but the shares continue in strong favour, numerous sales having been effected up to 4s 9d.
Globe.—A verbal message sent in by the manager is to the effect that everything looks well, and the works are progressing very satis factorily.
Reform.—Nothing further has been heard regarding the reported find of stono in the crosscut from tho winze, and no importance is attached to the rumour.
Just-in-Time.—The battery starts to-night on the company's stone.
The returns from the Walhalla Tribute are not yet to hand.
Venus Extended.—The contractors for driving the low level having thrown up their work, fresh tenders are called to-day to close on Thursday next.
=, The town has been quiet to-day, the principal business being the settlement over the Globe sales. Everything has gone off satisfactorily so far.
(By Telegraph.) Naseby, November 1 The Progress Company is still crushing at the five-head stamper battery, Rough Ridge. Mr Glass states that about 40 tons has been put through. The tables are looking well; 13 OZ of amalgam was obtained from off the blankets in I the amalgamating barrel in 12 hours The stone struck in the adit level is equal to that being crushed. °

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