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Show GOLD CHAIN AND OPOHONGO CLOSE Word froen Tlntlc this morning was to tho effect that operation at Oold Chain and Opohongo bad been discontinued for the preeent. Thl M lie to the fact that the new hoisting plent la being In -etelled over th OoM Chain ahaft. The shaft le used for operating both properties, proper-ties, thue the neceeettv of closing down Opohongo. Ae nearly aa can h learned It will take from three to four weeks to get thle equipment In place and perattng. When everything la placed In readiness foe regular work both companies expect tp froduc more ore than era done with he lighter equipment. Both are expected to nay dividenda from the ore extracted. |