In this there was given a detailed description of the 'claim' at Ahalala, which had already been named Folking.

Much was said of Mick, and much was said of Dick, both of whom were working 'as steady as rocks.' The number of ounces extracted were stated, with the amount of profits which had been divided.

And something was said as to the nature of their life at Ahalala.

They were still living under their original tent, but were meditating the erection of a wooden shanty.

Ahalala, the writer said, was not a place at which a prosperous miner could expect to locate himself for many years; but the prospects were good enough to justify some present attention to personal comforts.