Mr. Edward Herbert proposed The mining interest." He said the mining interest had brought them here, had kept them here, and to ifc they were indebted for all they possessed. Somewere inclined to look with distrust at the future, but he took a sanguine view. They had heard lately of the -discovery of reefs, and it seemed that the hills were gradually yielding up their treasure. He thought the Europsans might take a lesson from tho Chinese. If they went to work with the indomitable perseverance of that race, they would overcome much. He would couple with the toast the names of Mr. W. D. Morrison, Mr. Wong On, and Mr. Chin Ah Sum. Tuapeka Times, Volume III, Issue 214, 7 March 1872, Page 5