CANTERBURY IN 1861.
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CANTERBURY IN 1861
THOUGH the history of Canterbury for the past year is unmarked by events of striking importance deeply affecting the interests of its people for good or evil, the period cannot be regarded without interest, for in it the Province has resumed the same steady rate of progress which, with one short exception, has hitherto characterised its career from the day of its first settlement. While our neighbours in the North Island have been alternating between the hope of peace and the dread of war--a position hardly less fatal to the interests of a colony than the state of war itself--and those to the South have been experiencing a complete social revolution from the effects of the gold discoveries, and the rush of thousands of new comers, the people of Canterbury have found full occupation in the ordinary business of a thriving settlement, in the various ways by which in this nineteenth century, the desert is made to rejoice and the wilderness to blossom as a rose.
At the close of the previous year the Provincial Council was still sitting, and did not bring its labours to a conclusion till the second week in January. The business got through was not of a very important character. At one time during the session it appeared probable that a dissolution would take place, a difference having arisen between the Executive and the Council upon the question whether the railway works were to be continued under the supervision of the Provincial Engineer till other contractors wore obtained in the room of Messrs. Smith and Knight, who had thrown up their contract. The Council objected to the proposal of the Executive to continue the works on a larger scale than had hitherto been carried out, while the Government proposed to open out the headings under their own supervision, at an outlay of about £50,000. In the end the Government gave way to the expressed opinion of the Council, and decided not to enlarge the number of men on the works during the time necessary to find another contractor, the Council consenting to allow contractors to be engaged in
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Australia, provided competent men could be found willing to undertake the work. Early in the year the Superintendendent visited Melbourne and Sydney, for the purpose of procuring a contractor and negotiating the loan. Though he failed in the latter, he succeeded in contracting for the construction of the tunnel and railway with the firm of Messrs. G. Holmes and Co., the principal member of which returned with him in the month of April, and after taking a hasty view of the works, signed a preliminary agreement to execute a contract for their construction. In the month of June Mr. Richardson, another partner in the same firm, came down from Melbourne with a few hands to superintend the works as engineer, and in the early part of the following month the ceremony of turning the first sod was performed by the Superintendent in the presence of a large, concourse of people, who were hospitably entertained on the ground by the contractors. Since that time the works have quietly and steadily progressed. For a time the attraction of the Otago gold-fields threatened to withdraw all the available labour from the province and impede the progress of the work, but this was speedily rectified by the influx of labour from Australia, as many of those who visited the gold-fields were disappointed, and came up to Canterbury looking for work. From this source it is probable that the contractors will obtain an ample supply of experienced hands. Unless any further extraordinary "finds" occur in the gold districts, there is little doubt that what at one time was thought by many as likely to hinder the progress of the railway very seriously, will prove the most fortunate accident that could have happened to the contractors, by opening up a closer and more frequent intercourse with Melbourne and supplying a constant stream of labour. It is too soon to speak of the progress of the works, which are, as yet, more audible than visible, in the continued blastings which are heard at regular intervals throughout the twenty-four hours.
In connection with the Railway must be noticed the geological survey of the Port Hills, by Mr. Haast, the report of which, accompanied with thirty-six specimens of the different strata of rock and a plan exhibiting a vertical section of the hill, was laid before the Provincial Council early in January. In this report, which is most minute, Mr. Haast gives a description of the different strata which will be found in the tunnel, and which he declares will not contain
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so much hard rock as was anticipated. It is a highly satisfactory proof of the correctness of Mr. Haast's views that, up to the present time, the underground workings entirely corroborate his predictions. There is little doubt also that the survey was instrumental in enabling the Superintendent to obtain the contract on satisfactory terms.
We have been led on by the Railway to forget the Provincial Council and its doings. The chief results of its labours were an amended "Cattle Trespass Ordinance," which was much needed, and a "Municipal Councils Ordinance," to enable towns to form themselves into municipalities, which it is the purpose of Government to endow to a certain extent. The rapid growth of our principal towns renders the establishment of a power enabling the majority to levy rates for repairing the roads and draining the streets absolutely necessary. Already signs are not wanting that if the drainage of the chief towns is neglected much longer, the health of the people will seriously suffer. In the speech of the Superintendent, on the occasion of opening the recent session of the Provincial Council, he declared that it was the opinion of all who were qualified to judge, that there would soon be no choice between taxation and typhus fever. It is therefore probable that both Christchurch and Lyttelton will soon form themselves into municipalities, in accordance with the provisions of the Ordinance. The rest of the session was mainly occupied with matters of finance. A great deal was said about economy, but very little done. The Superintendent's salary was raised to £1000 a year, and among the estimates a sum of £15,000 granted for immigration.
Among the principal items of general interest during the year an important discovery of coal takes a prominent place. The field, which is very extensive, was discovered by Mr. Haast on the banks of the Kowai, about 40 miles from Christchurch, between which city and the site of the coal no impediment of any kind is presented to the construction of a tramway at a moderate cost. The coal is of a superior quality to any yet discovered in these islands or in the neighbouring colonies, being of a true anthracitic kind, suitable for steam and manufacturing purposes. A trial has been made of it at Mr. Anderson's foundry in Christchurch, in the presence of several persons, when it was proved capable of raising steam satisfactorily, and welding iron with perfect success. Should the anticipations as
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to its extent and quality now entertained turn out correct on the further examination which is now being carried out by the Government, it is not too much to say that it will exercise a greater influence upon the future of Canterbury than any discovery that has yet or is likely at any future time to be made within its borders. Its immediate value will be realized more as a steam coal than as one fitted for manufacturing purposes, as, from the daily increasing demand for good coal for the use of steam vessels in the Southern hemispere, it is certain that very large quantities could be exported at a price which would return a handsome profit to any company undertaking the working.
The immigration of the Province has always been remarkable for a want of system. At one time we are left almost without any addition to our population for a period of a year or two, and anon labour is poured in at a rate which renders it difficult for the new comers to find employment. During the past year immigration has been almost at a stand-still, only three vessels having arrived during the first ten months, bringing about 550 adult immigrants. For the next year we are promised a more regular supply, it being arranged that a shipment should arrive during each of the summer months when labour is in the greatest demand. It is probable also that the news of the gold discoveries in Otago will give an impetus to emigration from England to New Zealand generally.
The general trade of the Province has been in a healthy improving state during the past year. There has been little or no speculation of any sort; but the position of the business classes generally is sounder than at any time during the past few years, and the prospects for the future are undoubtedly brighter than for some time past. An increased amount of banking accommodation has been afforded by the establishment of the Bank of New South Wales, which has opened offices in Christchurch and Lyttelton. The Bank of New Zealand, a colonial institution, first initiated in Auckland, also promises to commence business in this province, but as yet has made no immediate indication of doing so. An addition has also been made to our insurance companies by the establishment of a company under the title of the New Zealand Insurance Company--also an Auckland institution, having been working there successfully for some time past. As this company undertakes marine business, it is likely to do
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well here, as, hitherto, the owners of vessels have had no opportunity of effecting insurances on their properties.
Two new publications have appeared in the Province during the past year, a newspaper and a Church Quarterly Magazine. The 'Press' appeared first in the month of May, and may be considered the organ of a party opposed to the present head of the Executive. It is published in the form of some of the more modern weekly papers in England, and purports to be more of a political pamphlet than a newspaper. The magazine is established for the very necessary purpose of keeping Churchmen in Canterbury alive to the actual position and wants of the establishment. The first number contains several articles interesting in the highest degree to members of the Church of England in this settlement.
From a variety of statistics which have been published in the local papers, we infer that the general condition of the Province is most satisfactory. Imports, exports, and Customs' revenue all show a considerable increase. The land revenue has largely increased during the past year, the number of acres sold during the first ten months of 1861 being 29,465 realising the sum of £58,830, as against 20,713 of the value of £41,406 sold during the same period of 1860. The census, which will not be taken in time for the present publication, will no doubt show a considerable increase in the numbers of our population. In a recent statement made by the Provincial Secretary, on the occasion of introducing a bill for enlarged representation in the Provincial Council, the estimated amount of the population was taken at 17, 300, shewing an increase of 2, 200 during the last eighteen months.
As a natural consequence of the general state of prosperity in the province, prices have ruled high. Property, especially connected with the pastoral interest, has realised higher prices than at any time during the history of the settlement. Fabulous prices have been given for stations that a year or two ago would have been thought perfectly useless for sheep farming, and stock has changed hands at higher figures than have yet been known. Whether this is speculative or founded on sound calculation, we are unwilling to hazard an opinion; but the sure result will be, that with ewes selling here at from 30s. to 35s., and wethers after shearing at 23s., large importations will speedily find their way from Australia, and the
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price of sheep before long be materially reduced, especially as the greater part of available country has been taken up, and is becoming gradually stocked from our own natural increase.
The chief sitting of the Council commenced on the 22nd of October, and promises to be more lengthy than usual. Several measures have been introduced by the Government; among them are a Bill for the Extension of the Provincial Council, by which it is proposed to add 7 members to the number at present existing; an Education Bill, which proposes an annual endowment of £5,300 for educational purposes during the next five years ending 31st March, 1867; a Roads Diversion Bill, and a Bill for the Suppression of the Dog Nuisance; other measures are also promised. In introducing the Provincial Council Extension Bill, the Provincial Secretary gave the following estimate of the present population of the Province, compiled from official papers, and divided according to the proposed electoral districts:--
| 1. Christchurch
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3500
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| 2. Lyttelton
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2000
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| 3. Kaiapoi Town
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800
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| 4. Avon
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2500
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| 5. Heathcote
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2700
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| 6. Kaiapoi Country
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1400
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| 7. Port Victoria
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550
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| 8. Town of Akaroa
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500
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| 9. Akaroa Country
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350
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| 10. Bays District
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350
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| 11. Oxford
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300
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| 12. Sefton
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500
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| 13. Rakaia
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550
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| 14. Ashburton
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250
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| 15. Orari
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300
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| 16. Waitangi
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200
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| 17. Mackenzie
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150
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| 18. Town of Timaru
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300
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| Total
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17,100
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At the same time he gave the following estimate of the land sold in the different districts of the Province:--
ACRES.
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Land purchased at£2 an acre.
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Land purchased at 10s. an acre.
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| Kaiapoi
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28,122
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| Avon
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26,988
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|
| Heathcote
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32,532
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| Port Victoria
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10,562
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| Akaroa
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5,958
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| Bays
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4,373
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|
| Oxford
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3,940
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|
| Sefton
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17,904
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53,836
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| Rakaia
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16,200
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|
| Ashburton
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1,020
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987
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| Orari
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3,878
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9,447
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| Waitangi
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5,095
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7,975
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| Mackenzie
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140
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|
| Total Acreage
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156,712
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72,245
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The limited nature of this publication does not allow us space to enter into the minute details connected with the various interests of the Province. It is sufficient to say that a spirit of life and activity breathes through them all, indicating a healthy condition among all classes. Whether it be the lot of this Province to discover gold within its borders or not, it cannot fail to be influenced very considerably by the important discoveries of that metal so close to its borders. The news from Otago continues more and more favourable every month, and it can no longer be doubted that New Zealand will take a high position among the gold-producing countries of the world. The natural consequence is, that the eyes of the world will be turned to it as a field for emigration, and instead of a few hundreds arriving from Europe with assisted passages, thousands will flock to it from all parts. When this is the case, the merits of this Province as a suitable field for the emigrant will ensure it a large share of the new comers, and there is little doubt that from the present time a far more rapid rate of advance will occur than at any previous period in the history of the South Island of New Zealand.
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CANTERBURY DIRECTORY.
PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT.
Superintendent, William Sefton Moorhouse.
Executive Council: T. W. Maude, T. S. Duncan, R. Wilkin, H. A. Scott.
Provincial Secretary, T. W. Maude; Chief Clerk, G. Turner: Assistant Clerk, A. Ambrose.
Provincial Treasurer, C. C. Bowen (absent); Acting Provincial Treasurer, A. Back; Clerk, G. M. Bainbridge.
Provincial Solicitor, T. S. Duncan.
Provincial Auditor, W. Thomson; Deputy, H. E. Alport.
Waste Lands Board: Chief Commissioner, W. G. Brittan; Commissioners, T. Cass, R. Packer, C. C. Bowen (absent), and R. J. S. Harman; Clerk, C. P. Soulsby; Receiver of Land Revenue, R. J. S. Harman.
Chief Surveyor, T. Cass; District Surveyors, C. Davie, J. C. Boys, C. R. Shaw; Assistant Surveyors, C. F. Pemberton, R. Townshend, J. S. Browning; Occasional (Contract) Surveyors, S. Hewlings, A. Beetham, H. J. Cridland; Draughtsman, J. Purvis (invalided), J. Williams, J. Boys, and H. S. May.
Provincial Engineer, E. Dobson; Assistant Engineer, W. Williamson; Clerk of Works (Christchurch District), J. Henwood; Clerk of Works (Northern District), ----; Clerk of Works (Timaru District), R. Simpson; District Engineer (Akaroa District), --; Draughtsman, J. R. Fussell; Storekeeper, B. B. Leathwick; Copying Clerk, ----.
Provincial Geologist, J. F. J. Haast.
Registrar of Deeds, G. Bowron; Clerks, G. Denham and A. Pinwell.
Inspector of Schools, J. P. Restell.
Provincial Surgeons: Lyttelton, W. Donald; Christchurch, B. Parkerson.
Pilot and Harbor Master, Lyttelton, A. Sproul; Beach Master, Timaru, B. Woollcombe.
Immigration Officer, W. Donald; Deputy, T. W. Maude; Assistant, E. W. Seager.
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Provincial Architects, Messrs. Mountfort and Luck.
Police: Commissioner, W. J. W. Hamilton; Sub-Inspector, Lyttelton and Christchurch, E. W. Seager; Kaiapoi, W. H. Revell.
Gaoler, James Reston.
Inspector of Sheep, P. B. Boulton.
Registrar of Brands, G. Turner.
Returning Officers for the electoral districts of Canterbury except Akaroa and Timaru, W. Donald; Akaroa, J. Watson; Timaru, B. Woollcombe.
Inspector of Slaughterhouses, E. W. Seager.
Poundkeepers: Christchurch, J. Cotton; Kaiapoi, C. Hollier. Messengers, R. Whish, J. B. Stansell.
Housekeeper, Government Buildings, W. Potten.
Provincial Council.
Christchurch: J. Brittan, I. T. Cookson, F. Thompson, R. Westenra.
Lyttelton: A. T. W. Bradwell, R. Davis, E. A. Hargreaves, J. T. Peacock.
Kaiapoi: J. Rickman, J. Wylde.
Akaroa: G. Armstrong, J. E. Fitzgerald, R. J. S. Harman.
Avon: C. Bowen, T. S. Duncan, E. M. Templer, and J. Shand.
Heathcote: E. F. B. Harston, J. Murray, J. Ollivier, W. B. Tosswill.
Port Victoria: J. G. Fyfe, R. H. Rhodes.
Ashley: T. W. Maude.
Rakaia: J. Studholme.
Timaru: R. Wilkin.
Speaker, C. Bowen; Clerk of the Council, H. B. Quin; Messenger, R. Whish.
OFFICERS OF THE GENERAL GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS IN THE PROVINCE.
Customs.
Collector, Comptroller, and Deputy-Commissioner of Customs, and Registrar of Shipping, W. J. W. Hamilton; First Landing Waiter and Emigration Officer, H. S. McKellar; First Clerk and Warehouse Keeper, E. Patten; Second Landing Waiter, H. R. Bell; Second Clerk, W. R. Carver (acting); Landing Waiter and Locker
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at the Heathcote, C. E. Cooper; Third ditto, R. Bannister; First Locker, C. J. Hodge (acting); Second ditto, W. D. Buddle (acting); Boarding Officer and Weigher, R. J. La Nauze (acting); Extra Clerks, W. S. Munday, --; Sub-Collector, Akaroa, R, Greaves; ditto, Timaru, A. Rose (acting); Sub-Treasurer for Canterbury, W. J. W. Hamilton; Licensing Officer under Arms Act, ditto.
Post Office.
Chief Postmaster, Lyttelton, F. E. Wright; Clerk, J. W. Wilkin. Christchurch, Frederick LeCren; Clerk, Thomas Turrell. Kaiapoi, G. C. Black. Papanui, F. T. Haskins. Rangiora, G. C. Black. Oxford, Thomas Woodfield. Ashburton, W. Turton. Rangitata, Joseph Ward. Orari, W. K. Macdonald. Arowenua, Archibald McKinlay. Timaru, John Beswick. Pareora, James Fitch. Waitangi, Henry Wilson. Saltwater Creek, Donald Cameron. Hurunui, John Hastie. Woodend, Rev. John Raven. Akaroa, Joseph Deighton. Pigeon Bay, Thomas Kay. Okain's Bay, Rev. H. Torlesse. Port Levy, James Harris. Receiving Houses: Christchurch, Messrs. Turnbull and Hilson's Dispensary, near the Town Hall; Herbert Lowther's Store, near the Royal Hotel; John Leith, Kowai; Joseph Ward, Weka Pass. Persons licensed to sell Postage Stamps: A. Bayfield and E. Mills, Lyttelton; Turnbull and Hilson, J. Younghusband, and H. Lowther, Christchurch.
Supreme Court.
Puisne Judge, H. B. Gresson; Registrar, C. A. Calvert; Sheriff, J. Hall; Deputy Sheriff, A. Back.
Electoral.
Registration and Returning Officers for the Election of Members of the House of Representatives: Kaiapoi, Avon, Heathcote, Ellesmere, City of Christchurch, Town of Lyttelton, W. Donald. Akaroa, J. Watson. Cheviot, G. L. Lee. Timaru, B. Woollcombe.
Revising Officer: H. B. Quin.
Resident Magistrate's Court.
Resident Magistrates: Christchurch and Kaiapoi, J. Hall. Lyttelton, W. Donald. Akaroa, J. Watson. Timaru, B. Woollcombe.
Clerks to the Bench: Lyttelton, J. Townsend. Christchurch, T. B. Bain. Kaiapoi, W. H. Revell.
Bailiff, Wm. Richardson (acting).
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Other Offices.
Coroners: Lyttelton, W. Donald. Christchurch, W. Coward. Timaru, T. Rayner.
Colonial Sub-Treasurer, W. J. W. Hamilton.
Commissioners of Native Reserves, T. Cass, W. J. W. Hamilton, J. Hall, C. C. Bowen (absent).
Registrars of Births, Marriages and Deaths.
[Under the provisions of the 'Registration Act,' 1858, and the 'Marriage Act,' 1854 and 1858.]
Mount Grey District: From the south bank of the Hurunui to the north bank of the Ashley, T. U. Wilson.
Kaiapoi District: From the south bank of the Ashley to the north bank of the Hurunui, J. A. Day.
Christchurch District: From the south bank of the Waimakariri to the north bank of the Rakaia, except Lyttelton and Akaroa districts, A. C. Barker; deputy, T. W. Maude.
Ashburton District: From the north bank of the Rakaia, including the Islands, to the north bank of the Rangitata, E. Chapman.
Timaru District: From the south bank of the Rangitata to the north bank of the Waitangi, B. Woollcombe; deputy, H. Belfield.
Akaroa District: Identical with the Electoral District, D. Watkins.
Lyttelton District: Between the Akaroa District and a line drawn from the Heathcote Ferry to Mount Pleasant, thence along the ridge to Cooper's Knobs, thence by the River Halswell to Lake Ellesmere, W. Donald.
JUSTICES OF THE PEACE RESIDENT IN THE PROVINCE.
A. B. J. Acland, H. P. M. Aynsley, J. Bealey, S. Bealey, W. C. Beswick, J. Birch, C. R. Blakiston, C. Bowen, J. Brittan, W. G. Britton, W. J. Carew, T. Cass, E. Chapman, I. T. Cookson, A. Cox, W. Donald, R. M., C. Dudley, J. E. FitzGerald, H. G. Gouland, E. Gray, G. W. Hall, R. Greaves, W. J. W. Hamilton, J. Hall, R. M., T. W. Hall, R.. T. S. Harman, D. Innes, F. Jollie, E. Jollie, R. Latter, E. Lee, H. P. Lance, J. Dupre Lance, W. K. Macdonald, J. Marshman, His Honor William S. Moorhouse, T. W. Maude, F. J. Moss, H. Phillips, T. H. Potts, J. Palmer, J. W. Parker, W. K. Purnell, R. H. Rhodes, G. A. E. Ross, G. Rhodes, Hon. J. C. Watte Russell, H. A. Scott, M. P. Stoddart, J. Studholme, M. Studholme, E. G. Stericker, C. O. Torlesse, Hon. C. Ward, L. Walker
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S. L. Worsley, J. Watson, R. M., A. E. White, T. W. White, J. C. Wilson, C. B., and B. Woollcombe, R. M.
OFFICIATING MINISTERS.
Church of England: Right Rev. H. J. C. Harper, D. D., Bishop of Christchurch; Ven. 0. Mathias, Archdeacon of Akaroa; Revds. H. Jacobs, C. Alabaster, G. Cotterill, J. Wilson, and G. Cholmondeley, Christchurch; C. Mackie, Avonside; F. Knowles, Lyttelton and Governor's Bay; C. Bowen, Riccarton and Upper Heathcote; W. Aylmer, Akaroa; H. Fendall, Lower Heathcote and Sumner; W. W. Willock, Kaiapoi; H. Harper, Rakaia; B. W. Dudley, Rangiora; H. Torlesse, Okain's Bay; G. Foster, Timaru; J. Raven, Woodend; J. W. Stack, Maori Mission.
Church of Scotland: Rev. Charles Fraser, Christchurch; J. D. Ferguson, Catechist, Lyttelton.
Wesleyan Congregation: Rev. J. Buller, Superintendent, Christchurch; Rev. L. Vicars, Lyttelton.
Roman Catholic: Revds. J. Seon and J. Chattanier.
SOCIETIES, ASSOCIATIONS, AND COMPANIES.
Assurance Societies.--The Liverpool and London: Agents, Lyttelton and Christchurch, Messrs. Cookson, Bowler and Co. The Northern: Lyttelton, F. Moss; Christchurch, F. Thompson.
Cricket Clubs--Albion: President, J. Ollivier; Hon. Secretary, G. Turner; Hon. Treasurer, J. Bailey. Avonside: President, W. G. Brittan; Hon. Secretary, C. Veel. Canterbury: President, Archdeacon Mathias; Hon. Secretaries, C. P. Soulsby and J. H. Bennett; Treasurer, G. Miles.
Christchurch Mechanics' Institute--President, His Honor the Superintendent; Treasurer, G. Miles; Librarian, Dr. Prins; Hon. Secretary, Dr. Prins; Clerk, C. J. Reader.
Chamber of Commerce--Chairman, G. Buckley; Deputy-Chairman, H. P. M. Aynsley; Secretary, A. Louisson; Committee, Messrs. Aynsley, Alport, Bowler, jun., Beeby, Campbell, Dalgety, Gould, Hargreaves, F. J. Moss, Peacock, and Ward; Auditors, A. E. White, J. M. Heywood; Bankers, Union Bank of Australia, Lyttelton.
Lyttelton Colonists' Society--President, F. E. Wright; Vice-President, J. G. Fyfe; Secretary, E. Mills; Committee, Messrs. Allwright, Bradwell, Balestiee, Carver, Craig, Donald, Dunsford,,
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Godfrey, Graham, Moss, Mayo, McPherson, McKellar, Rowse, Ward, Willcox, and Reeves.
Canterbury Jockey Club--President, I. T. Cookson; Hon. Secretary and Treasurer, A. R. Creyke.
Canterbury Farmers' Club--President, J. Ollivier; Secretary, R. Brunsden; Treasurer, T. Wilkinson.
College Library, in connection with Christ's College, and under control of its governing body. Librarian, Rev. G. Cotterill. Subscriptions entirely devoted to the purchase of books. Open on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, from 12 to 1 p. m.; on Saturdays, from 12 to 4 p. m.
Land, Building and Investment Societies--Christchurch: Trustees, Messrs. W. S. Moorhouse, R. Westenra, G. Miles, W. Thomson, and R. J. S. Harman; Treasurer, W. G. Brittan; Secretary, E. C. J. Stevens; Solicitor, C. W. Wyatt; Bankers, Union Bank of Australia. Working Mens': Trustees, William Sefton Moorhouse, Richard Westenra, and John Ollivier; Treasurer, C. W. Bishop; Solicitor, F. Slater; Bankers, Union Bank of Australia; Secretary, G. Furby. Lyttelton: President, A. J. Alport; Treasurer, F. E. Wright; Secretary, J. M. Heywood.
Music--Christchurch Saint Cecilia Harmonic Society: President, R. Packer; Hon. Treasurer, H. W. Packer; Hon. Secretary, C. W. Bishop; Conductor, H. W. Packer. Canterbury Musical Union: President, W. Stringer; Secretary, J. B. Stansell; Conductor, Vocal, J. F. McCardell; Instrumental. C. Bonnington.
Freemasonry--Provincial Grand Lodge of Canterbury: Hon. J. C. Watts Russell, P. G. M.; Ven. Oct. Matthias, D. P. G. M.; H. E. Alport, P. G. S. W.; A. J. Alport, P. G. S. W.; W. Donald, P. G. S. W.; . T. Hawkes, P. G. J. W.; C. E. Fooks, P. G. J. W.; C. Davie, P. G. Treasurer; W. G. Brittan, P. G. Treasurer; C. W. Bishop, F. G. Registrar; John Ollivier, P. G. Secretary; C. G. Hodgson, P. G. S. D.; T. Gee, P. G. J. D.; -- Brandon, P. G. J. D.; Crosbie Ward, P. G. Superintendent Works; C. W. Wyatt, P. G. D. C.; T. Cass, P. G. D. C.; W. S. Moorhouse, P. G. Sword Bearer; G. A. Mallock, P. G. Sword Bearer; J. Wylde, P. G. Org.; -- Grant, P. G. Pourst.; P. G. Stewards, Thos. Cass, F. Strouts, -- Craig, S. Steadman. Lodge of St. Augustine, Christchurch--The regular annual changes in this Lodge taking place between the time of our publication and the end of the year,
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prevents our being able to give a correct list of the officers who would represent the Lodge for the year 1862.
Ancient Order of Foresters--Court, "Star of Canterbury," No. 2309, Foresters' Hall, Oxford Terrace West, Christchurch. C. R., W. Ness; S. C. R., T. Wadsworth; Treasurer, H. Crooks; S. W., W. Sharp; I. W., W. Sinclair; S. B., I. Lucas; J. B., A. Webb; Secretary, John Foley.
Odd-Fellows--Canterbury District-I. O. O. F., M. U.: City of Norwich Lodge, Lyttelton, held at the Odd-Fellows' Hall, Sumner-road, every alternate Wednesday. City of Christchurch Lodge, Christchurch, held at the Odd-Fellows' Hall, Lichfield-street, every alternate Monday. Kaiapoi Lodge, Kaiapoi, held at the Northern Hotel every alternate Wednesday. Good Intent Lodge, Akaroa, held at Bruce's Hotel, every alternate Saturday. Rangiora Lodge, Rangiora, held at a private room, every alternate Monday. District Officers: G. Kerridge, Grand Master; J. Ashby, Deputy Grand Master; -- Corresponding Secretary; W. Donald, District Treasurer.
Christchurch Volunteer Fire Brigades--Superintendent, J. Bailey; Assistant Superintendent, T. Anderson; Officers No. 1 Engine (the Liverpool and London): Captain, W. Blyth; Assistant ditto, J. Hart; Branchman, D. Anderson; Assistant ditto, J. Suckling. No. 2. Engine (the Provincial): Captain, A. Hamilton; Assistant ditto, J. Piper; Branchman, J. Coe; Assistant ditto, Samuels; Treasurer, J. C. Angus; Secretary, J. Johnstone. The Brigade consists of 50 men to work the two engines.
Tradesmen's and Mechanics' Loan Society, Foresters' Hall, Oxford Terrace East--Manager and Secretary, C. Allison, Manchester Street North; Treasurer, J. Mills, Oxford Terrace.
Christchurch Coal and Firewood Society--Treasurer, vC. W. Bishop; Secretary, J. Piper; Stewards, J. Rowley, -- Cooper.
Lyttelton Savings' Bank--President, His Excellency the Governor; Vice-President, I. T. Cookson.; Trustees, A. J. Alport, J. F. Ballard, C. F. Beeby, W. Bowler, jun., C. Buckley, F. N. Campbell, I. T. Cookson, Rev. G. Cotterill, Dr. Donald, J. G. Fyfe, W. J. W. Hamilton, E. A. Hargeaves, J. M. Heywood, Rev. F. Knowles, R. Latter, H. S. M'Kellar, F. J. Moss, J. Palmer, J. Shrimpton, Hon. C. Ward, A. E. White; Trustees of the Christchurch District
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Branch, Messrs. H. E. Alport, J. Bealey, G. Gould, C. W. Bishop, E. C. Latter, G. Miles, R. Packer, F. Thompson; Solicitor, T. S. Duncan; Accountant, F. E. Wright; Hon. Secretary, Grosvenor Miles.
TRADES AND CALLINGS.
CHRISTCHURCH.
Architects and Surveyors--A. Beetham, Hereford street; R. J. S. Harman, C. E., Hereford street; G. Mallinson, Colombo street; Mountfort and Luck, Gloucester street; F. Strouts, Hereford street; W. Kitson, Hereford street; C. E. Fooks, Litchfield street; H. P. Blanchard, Cashel street.
Auctioneers and Commission Agents--[Those marked thus * are Auctioneers]--* Aikman and Wilson, High street; * H. E. Alport, Market place; * W. D. Barnard, Cashel street; Burnell and Bennett, Hereford street; * F. N. Campbell and Co., Sumner road; Frederick Thompson, Cashel street; * John Ollivier, Cashel and High streets; * J. T. Parkinson, Cashel street; W. Thomson, Cashel street; * E. B. Pearce, Colombo street; H. Renshaw, Sumner road.
Bakers and Confectioners--Walter Gee, Market place; D. Inwood, Cashel street; James Mummery, North road; John Mummery, Colombo street; H. Phillips, Oxford terrace; A. Ritchie, Gloucester street; Thomas Wilson, Colombo street; J. G. Rudenklau High street; Ruddenklau and Hawley, Colombo street; G. Clements, Colombo street; Thiele and Johnstone, High street; - Matthews, Sumner road.
Bankers--Union Bank of Australia, Cashel street; Manager, J. Palmer, Accountant, D. C. McDonald. Bank of New South Wales, Hereford street; Manager, W. Turner.
Blacksmiths and Horse Shoers -- John Anderson, Cashel street, Canterbury Foundry; W. Gosling, Market place; N. E. Griffin, Sumner road; J. Hossack, Colombo street;) J. Johnston, Montreal street; A. Hamilton, Whately road.
Bookbinder--J. Younghusband, Colombo street.
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Booksellers and Stationers--Mrs. Whincop, Colombo street; J. Willis, Oxford Terrace West; J. Younghusband, Colombo street; J. Hughes, Cashel Street; A. T. Bradwell, Colombo street.
Boot and Shoe Makers--W. J. Adams, High street; John Atkinson, Colombo street; W. Atwood, Colombo street; W. Clark, Armagh street; J. W. Fuller, Colombo street; S. Goodman, Colombo street; W. Haines, High street; E. Jones, Cashel street; W. Middleweek, Hereford street; H. Nichol, Cashel street; H. Pring, Tuam street; J. Suckling, Cashel street; J. Wadsworth, Kilmore street; -- Brighting, Ferry road; -- Pain, Durham street; -- Pearce, Oxford Terrace.
Brewers--Croft and Ward, Canterbury Brewery, Town Bolt East, River Avon; Manning and Son, Town Belt, S. E. corner; John May and Co., Antigua street; G. Willmer, Albion Brewery, Cashel street; R. Taylor, Phoenix Brewery, North road, and Reliance Brewery, Sumner road; J. Mummery, North road.
Brick and Tile Makers--Aldwin and Co., Ferry Road; Darton and Co., Ferry road; Jackson and Bishop, Ferry road.
Bricklayers and Plasterers--Joseph Betts, Colombo street North; James Fawcett, Hereford street; J. Foley, Hereford street East; John Hepworth, Chester street; John Turner, Stanmore road; Thomas Weavers, Cambridge terrace; C. F. Worth, Kilmore street; - Cooper, Durham street.
Butchers--J. H. Bailey, Durham street; Coker & Ell, Colombo street; T. Cook, Cashel street; M. L. Joyce, Tuam street; Hart and Lodge, Colombo street; E. Hearing, Whately Road.
Cordial and Syrup Manufacturers--T. Raine, Gloucester Street; H. G. Milsom, St. Asaph street.
Carpenters and Builders--W. Corbett, Market place; J. Jenkins, Ferry road; B. Ward, Kilmore street; J. Sharp, Kilmore street; G. Cliffe, Kilmore street; J. Dobson, Kilmore street; W. Dartnell, Market Place; E. Coxhead, Market place; James Johnston, Armagh street; J. Tombs, Hereford street; J. Bailey, Colombo street; J. Ferguson, Windmill road: -- Marley, Hereford street; J. Marshall, Durham street; J. Rutland, Papanui road; T. Cresswell, North road; Painter and Stephenson, Kilmore street West: -- Harrington, Montreal street.
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Candle Makers--J. King, Cashel Street; T. R. Fisher and Co., High Street; W. L. Matthews, Salisbury street.
Carriers--Wheeler and Nurse, Tuam and Montreal streets; Bruce and Coe, Gloucester street.
Carters--Barrett Brothers, Sumner road; M. Higgins, Sumner road; John Little, Peterboro' street; John Mills, Oxford Terrace East; W. Reese, Durham street; Sutcliffe and Sons, Cashel street: -- Brown, Ferry road; W. Brooks, Windmill road.
Chemists and Druggists--Turnbull and Hilson, Market place and Ferry road.
Coal and Firewood Dealers--T. and E. Pavitt, Gloucester st.
Coopers--James Daymond, St. Asaph street; G. Pepper, Tuam street.
Dentists--D. C. Anderson, Colombo street; Turnbull and Hilson, Colombo street.
Drapers and Clothiers--W. Cuddon, Tuam Street; A. Abrahams, High street; J. Harris, Colombo street;-- Byron, Bradford House, High street; L. E. Nathan and Co., Cashel street; Stringer and Co., Cashel street; Bethel Ware, Tuam street and Sumner road; N. Edgar, Cashel street; D. Clarkson, Dunstable House, Cashel street; Miss Skillicorn, Colombo street; Mrs. Williams, Colombo street; G. Gould, Colombo street.
Engineers--J. Anderson, Cashel street; J. Hadley, Hereford street; --Wagstaff, Trolloway Works, Whately road; C. Paddock, Manchester street North.
Founder--J. Anderson, Cashel street.
Gardeners--W. Wilson, Lichfield street; W. Hislop, Antigua street; T. Abbott, St. Alban's; John Tunmer, Colombo street North; W. Swale, South Christchurch road: -- Dew, Kilmore street East.
General Storekeepers--T. R. Fisher and Co., High Street; Gould and Allies, Colombo street; Alfred Holland, Market place; H. Fielder, Colombo street; James Kerr, Cashel street; J. King, Cashel street; Charles Kiver, Cashel street; H. Lowther, Tuam street; A. Matthews, High street: -- De La Mare, Marketplace;
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C. Swinbourne, Ferry road;--Fairhurst, Gloucester street; John Rutland, North road; T. Tompkins, Colombo street; T. Wilson, Colombo street.
Ginger Beer and Aerated Water Manufacturers--Writer Gee, Market place; Thomas Raine, Gloucester street; J. and G. Milsom, St. Asaph street.
Hotels and Public Houses--White Hart, Newton and Barnard, Sumner road; British, J. Birdsey, Sumner road; Stringer's, Tribe, Colombo Street; Royal, J. Cuff, Oxford Terrace West; Lyttelton, R. Davis, Oxford Terrace West; Golden Fleece, J. P. Oakes, Colombo street; Royal Oak, J. Banks, Market place; Barrett's, Barrett Brothers, Sumner road; A 1, James Mann, Cashel street; The City Wine Vaults, J. Ruddenklau, High street; J. Mummery, Whately road: -- Alfrey, Tweed House, Cashel street; The Shearers' Arms, King and Binley, Antigua street; Railway Chop House, Charles Green, Colombo street; J. Collins, Durham street.
Hair Dressers-- A.Ayers and Co., Colombo street; C. Prebble, High street.
Ironmongers--Hawkes and Strouts, Hereford Street; W. Neeve, Colombo street; E. Reece and Co., Colombo street.
Livery Stable Keepers- T. Bruce and Coe, Gloucester street; Wheeler and Nurse, Golden Fleece Stables, Colombo street; W. Edds and Co., Horse Repository, Hereford street; J. W. Ladbrooke, Cashel street; A. W. Money, Market place; W. Page, Sumner road; H. W. Read, Armagh street; C. Turner, Oxford Terrace; King and Binley, Royal Hotel Stables, Tuam street.
Lodging-House Keepers--Mrs. Alfrey, Tweed House, Cashel street East; Mrs. Barnett, Gloucester House, Colombo street North; Mrs. O'Hara, Manchester street and Sumner road; H. Elderton, Clontarf House, Cashel street East; H. Bennetts, Temperance Eating House, Sumner road; Airs. Hadley, Oxford House, Colombo street North; King and Binley, Antigua street; D. Alain, Armagh street; F. Rossiter, Sulyard House, Cashel street; Airs. Barnard, Lichfield street; Mrs. Redman, Kilmore street.
Ladies Schools--Mrs. C. Thompson, Oxford Terrace West; Miss Wilson, Colombo street North.
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Medical--J. A. Chapman, Homeopathist, Manchester street; Fisher and Coward, Oxford Terrace; H. H. Prins, Lichfield street; Turnbull and Hilson, Market place; Parkerson and Stedman, Oxford Terrace; J. Murphy.
Merchants--F. N. Campbell and Co., Sumner road; Cookson, Bowler and Co., Sumner road; Dalgety, Buckley and Co., Sumner road; Gould and Miles, Colombo street; Miles and Co., Colombo street; Burnell and Bennett, Hereford street.
Millers--D. Inwood, Christchurch Mill, Oxford Terrace West; W. Stephens, Avon Mill, Hagley Park; W. D. Wood, Windmill, Antigua street, and Canterbury Mills, Hagley Park.
Milliners and Dressmakers--Mrs. Clarkson, Cashel street; Mrs. Coe, Gloucester street; Misses Hawley, Sumner road; Misses Lowther, Cathedral square; Mrs. Machin, Hereford street; Mrs. Sawtell, Cashel street; Mrs. Wadsworth, Durham street; Mrs. Butler, Ferry road; Miss Neeve, Colombo street.
Millwrights--John Beatley, Manchester street; D. Slater, Tuam street; C. Paddock, Manchester street North.
Newspapers--The 'Lyttelton Times,' Gloucester street, published by Messrs. Ward and Reeves every Wednesday and Saturday. The 'Canterbury Standard,' Oxford Terrace, published by J. Willis every Thursday. The 'Press,' Montreal street, published for the proprietors by H. F. Seager every Saturday.
News Agent--A. T. Bradwell, Colombo street.
Notaries Public--H. B. Johnstone and W. H. W. Williams, Hereford street; C. W. Wyatt, Gloucester street; E. F. B. Harston, Colombo street.
Painters, Glaziers, and Paperhangers--W. Bush, Armagh street; B. Button, Colombo street South; W. G. Dorsett, Cashel street; J. C. Flowers, Colombo street; C. Merson, Salisbury street; W. Samuels, Gloucester street; A. Whincop, Colombo street.
Photographic Artist--C. Swinbourne, Sumner road.
Pianoforte Tuners--W. H. Phillips, Tuam Street; C. Bonnington, Manchester street.
Printers--Charles Lucas, Union Printing Office, Gloucester
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street; James Willis, 'Standard' Office, Oxford Terrace West; H. F. Seager, 'Press' Office, Montreal street.
Solicitors--T. S. Duncan, Lichfield street; F. Slater, Lichfield street; C. G. Hodgson, Oxford Terrace; Wyatt and Travers Gloucester street; Johnstone and Williams, Hereford street; E. F. B. Harston, Colombo street; F. Helmore, Cashel street; 0. W Oakes, Hereford street; J. C. Porter, Hereford street.
Slone Masons--W. Blythe, Chester street; Isaac Butterfield, Lincoln road; J. McCosker, Chester street West; E. Hayton, Selwyn street.
Skinners--G. McHarg, Ferry road; R. Wallis, Lincoln road.
Saddlers and Harness Makers--J. C. Angus, Cashel street;
G. Boggis, Tuam street; J. S. Buxton, Marketplace; G. Hollingworth, Sumner road; W. Kissel, Cashel street.
Schools--Christ's College Grammar School, Warden, the Lord Bishop. of Christchurch; Sub-Warden and Head Master, Rev. H. Jacobs, M. A.; Second Master, Rev. G. Cotterill, B. A.; Mathematical and Assistant Master, Mr. W. DeTroy; Drawing Master, Mr. B. W. Mountfort; Singing Master, Mr. J. B. Stansell; Drilling Master, --. Church of England Commercial Schools, Tuam and Durham streets, Master, G. Hawley. Church of Scotland Day School, Oxford Terrace West, Master, D. Scott; Wesleyan Day School, High street, Master, J. Saunders. Commercial Academy, Colombo street, Master, C. Prince.
Timber Dealers--T. Tombs, Hereford street; T. and E. Pavitt, Gloucester street; F. Jenkins, Sumner road.
Tailors and Drapers--N. Edgar, Cashel street; G. Fletcher, Colombo street; J. Hill, Oxford Terrace; Hobbs and Sons, Colombo street; R. Holdham, Hereford street; A. Mills, Cashel street; J. Papprill, Gloucester-street; W. Pengelly, High street; R. Warner; Ferry road; R. Watson, Sumner road.
Teachers of Music--C. Bonnington, Manchester street; Airs. Clark, Oxford Terrace; J. Bilton, Montreal street; Airs. Furby, Gloucester street; Miss Wilson, Colombo street.
Tinsmiths--G. Furby, High street; W. Neeve, Colombo street; J. Rowley, High street; J. H. Thompkins, Colombo street - Calvert, High street.
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Turner--Thomas Pye, Sumner road.
Upholsterers and Cabinet Makers--W. Baldwin, Gloucester street; G. Clark, Oxford Terrace; Thomas Hemmings, High street; Thomas Townshend, Oxford Terrace; E. Willis, Hereford street: -- Osborne, Cambridge Terrace; W. Cawkwell, Ferry road; R. W. Walters, Kilmore street East.
Veterinary Surgeons--E. Knapman. Durham street; James Rule, Sumner.
Watch and Clock Makers and Jewellers--D. C. Anderson, Colombo street; Carl Asmussen, Colombo street; G. Coates, Colombo street; J. Joyce, Gloucester street.
Wharfingers-- J. C. Aikman and Co., Heathcote Wharf, Ferry road; W. Dale, Ferry Wharf; E. W. Tippetts and Co., Heathcote Steam Wharf, Ferry road; W. N. Millton, Union Wharf, Ferry road; W. Montgomery, Christchurch Quay, Ferry road.
Wheelwrights--W. Harrington, jun., Montreal street; J. Hossack, Colombo street; W. Watts, Salisbury street.
Wine and Spirit Merchants--G. Willmer, Cashel street; Burnell and Bennett, Hereford street; J. Grant, High street; Dunn and Bishop, Colombo street.
LYTTELTON.
Auctioneers--F. Noble Campbell and Co., Oxford street; E. A. Hargreaves, Norwich Quay.
Bakers and Confectioners--T. Gee, Canterbury street; S. Gibbons, London street; F. Mason, London street.
Bankers--Union Bank of Australia, Norwich Quay: Manager, J. Bridges; Bank of New South Wales, London street: Manager, C. W. Turner.
Blacksmiths--J. Childs, Oxford street; Corderey and Mather, Canterbury street.
Bookseller and Stationer--E. Mills, London street.
Boot and Shoe Makers--T. Bennington, Norwich Quay; R. Holmes, London street; W. Walker, London street; S. Webb,
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London street; T. Yates, London street: -- Harrison, Norwich Quay.
Bricklayers--T. Abrahams. Winchester street; Salt and Hynett, Ticehurst road.
Butchers--R. Armitage, London street; E. Bennett, Norwich Quay; P. Pox and Co., London street; R. Reddington, Canterbury street.
Cabinet Makers--W. Godfrey, Exeter street; T. Hester, Oxford street; C. Shepherd, London street; J. B. Wilcox, Canterbury street.
Carpenters and Builders--T. Buist, Sumner road; R. England, Oxford street; T. Hester, Oxford street; E. Morey, Hawkhurst road; T. Mutton, Oxford street; C. Riddle, London street; J. Stone, Hawkhurst road; J. B. Stout, London street; J. Carter, Winchester street; H. Salkild, Dampier's Bay; J. Olliver, Oxford street.
Carters--J. Carroll, Exeter street; G. Clark, Exeter street; D. Dimond, Winchester street; S. Dimond, Winchester street; B. Gahagan, junior, Ripon street; G. May, Dublin street;. T. Merson, Dampier's Bay; C. Nurse, London street; S. Pearson, Winchester street; G. Scott, Dublin street; W. Graham, Brenchley Farm.
Chemists and Druggists--Bayfeild and Watkins, Canterbury street.
Custom House Agents--E. Banks, Norwich Quay; I. T. Cookson, Oxford street; F. Noble Campbell, Oxford street; J. M. Heywood and Co., Norwich Quay; R. Latter, Norwich Quay.
Drapers and Clothiers--G. Heslop, Canterbury street; H. Moss, London street; Clarkson and Preece, London street.
Gardeners--W. Arthur, Jackson road; J. Carroll, Jackson road; T. Dale, Hawkhurst road; W. Taylor, College Land; W. Wishart, Jackson road.
General Storekeepers--Cameron Brothers, Norwich Quay; J. G. Fyfe, London street; T. Gee, Canterbury street; S. Gibbons, London street; T. Hester, Oxford street; F. Mason, London street; G. Taylor, London street; T. Merson, London street; A. Chillingworth. Canterbury street.
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Hairdresser--J. Denman, London street.
Hotels--Albion, J. Collier, London street; Canterbury, F. Olson, Norwich Quay; Mitre, J. W. Julian, Norwich Quay; Robin Hood, P. Cameron, Norwich Quay; Universal, T. Atkinson, London street; Railway Hotel, Lumley and Jones, London street; Victoria Wine Vaults, W. Gosnell, London street.
Ironmongers--S. Gundry, Canterbury street; E. Reece and Co., Oxford street.
Livery Stable Keepers--T. Bruce, Canterbury street; E. Nurse, Norwich Quay.
Lodging House Keepers--J. Beazley, London street; G. Whitley, Oxford street; Airs. Card, Norwich Quay; E. Nurse, Norwich Quay; Mrs. Twining, London street.
Medical--J. T. Rouse, Hawkhurst road: -- Williams, London street; T. Gregson, Canterbury street.
Merchants--C. Brown and Co., Norwich Quay; F. Noble Campbell and Co., Oxford street; Cookson, Bowler and Co., Oxford street; Dalgety, Buckley and Co., Norwich Quay; E. A. Hargreaves, Norwich Quay; J. M. Heywood and Co., Norwich Quay; R. Latter, Norwich Quay; 1 Miles and Co., Norwich Quay; F. J. Moss, Oxford street; J. T. Peacock and Co., Norwich Quay; Taylor and Co., Norwich Quay.
Milliners and Dressmakers--Miss Hodgson, London Street; Mrs. Jones, Exeter street; Mrs. T. Yates, London street.
Newspaper--The 'Lyttelton Times,' Oxford street, published every Wednesday and Saturday mornings.
Painters, Glaziers, and Paperhangers--Allwright and Co., Canterbury street; J. Balestiee, Norwich Quay.
Schools--Church of England Commercial School, Oxford street, Master, G. Herbert; Church of Scotland Day School, Dublin street, Master, J. D. Ferguson.
Solicitors--J. D. Bamford, London street; R. W. C. D'Oyley, London street; M. V. Hodge, London street.
Shipchandler--H. Dunsford, Norwich Quay.
Shipwrights and Boat Builders--Grubb and Allen, the Beach; J. Jenkins, London street.
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Tailors--R. Brooke, London street; G. Kellaway, Norwich Quay.
Tinsmiths--R. Billens, London street; J. Williams, London street.
Watermen--T. Clarkson, the Beach; J. Cochrane. Oxford street; J. Durham, London street; J. O'Neill, London street; J. Roberts, Oxford street; D. Strickland, Oxford street; A. Taylor, Winchester street; T. Snoswell, Oxford street; J. Whyman, Oxford street; T. Messiter.
PAPANUI.
Hotels--Papanui Hotel, W. Meddings; Sawyers' Arms, H. Tankard.
School--Church of England, A. Bell.
Storekeepers--E. T. Haskins, C. Orchard.
Tailor--H. Nichols.
Wheelwrights--H. Tankard, H. Yale, A. Harris.
KAIAPOI.
Architect--James Wylde, Charles street.
Auctioneers--A. G. Rich, Charles street.
Brewers--Rickman Brothers, Sidey Quay.
Bakers--Robert Wilson, Charles street.
Blacksmiths--Jas. Anderson, Charles street; Joseph Keetley, Peraki street; -- Thomas, Bridge street.
Boot and Shoe Makers--John Moore, Charles street; George Buckman, Peraki street; -- Edmonds, Keel; W. Wright, Raven street.
Bricklayers--W. Ayres, North road; J. Henwood, Peraki street.
Brickmakers--Belcher and Co., North road; W. Garlick, Peraki street.
Butchers--W. K. Mein, Charles street; E. Hurry, Peraki street; J. Hosie, Peraki street.
Carpenters and Builders--G, Hancock, Charles street; R. W.
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Smith, Jones street; J. Parnham, Cookson street; R. Pourie, Inland; S. Veville, Sewell street; T. Pearce, Sewell street; G. Pearce, Sewell street.
Carters--Belcher & Co., North road; J. Innis, Charles street; J. Burridge, Charles street.
Cooper --M. Hall, Raven street.
Commission Agents--Cookson, Bowler, and Co., River Cam; J. Wylde, Charles street; J. Fuller, Meadow road; Rickman Brothers, Sidey Quay.
Ferryman--A. Baxter, Ferry.
Fisherman--W. Booth.
General Storekeepers--G. C. Black, Charles street; C. Bell and Co., Charles street; A. Weston, Black street.
Horsebreaker--W. Jannaway.
Hotels--Kaiapoi Hotel, G. F. Bay, Charles street; Northern Hotel, H. Boddington, Charles street; Exchange Hotel, D. Everest, Jones street; Ferrymans' Arms, G. Jackson, North road; Kaikainui Hotel, W. White, Peraki street; Sneyds' Arms, B. Jeffs, Peraki street; Mundeville Hotel, W. Hammett, Raven street.
Lodging-house--Cheltenham House, R. Hamlett, North road.
Medical--S. Beswick, Cookson street; C. Dudley, Ohoka road.
Milliners and Dressmakers--Mrs. Elliott, Charles street; Mrs. Dale, Charles street; Mrs. Eaton, Ohoko road.
Millers--R. Woodford, Ohoko Mill; Lorrimer and Trail, Island Mill.
Painters and Glaziers--A. Street, Sewell street; J. Jones, Peraki street.
Poundkeeper--G. Hollier, Cass street.
Surveyor--J. Wylde, Charles street.
Sadler--P. Neilson, Peraki street.
Schools--Ladies', Miss Andrews, Sewell street. Church of England, -- Clark, Island. Presbyterian, D. Ferguson, Sewell street. Wesleyan, -- Vesey, Island.
Solicitors--J. Hodgson, Charles street; G. P. Wood, Cookson street.
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Tailors--J. Harrison; T. Watson, Peraki street.
Turner--J. Winterbourne, Peraki street.
Wheeelwrights--J. Perrin, Charles street; Stratton and Kidd, Peraki street.
RICCARTON.
Blacksmith and Wheelwright--G. Drayton.
Inn--Plough, J. Dilloway.
Tailor--J. Ashby.
Schools--Church of England, W. Cox. Wesleyan, -- Manu.
RANGIORA.
Bakers--S. H. Chapman, W. Sansorn.
Blacksmiths--T. Cusdin, F. Kettenburg, J. King.
Boot and Shoe Makers--G. Nicholas, J. Pring.
Brickmakers--J. Evans, A. Morey.
Bricklayers--R. Evans, J. Evans, S. Golding, J. Golding.
Butchers--G. Hessell, Lilly and Deal.
Carpenters--J. Barker, Bramley and Robinson, G. Dale, C. Jennings, R. Schmidt, H. Waters, J. Frost.
Carrier--F. Bean.
Chemist and Druggist--C. Bourke.
Commission Agents and Surveyors--Elmer and Wilson.
Gardener--W. E. Ivory.
General Storekeepers--G. C. Black, H. Blackett, E. Good, H. Waters.
Hotels--Lion Hotel, T. W. Foster; Rangiora Arms, J. W. Papprill.
Wine and Beer Seller--S. Stevens.
Medical Practitioner--W. B. Tripe.
Millers--E. Steggall, Cam Mill.
Milliner and Dressmaker--Mrs. Waters.
Painter--W. Watkins.
Registrar of Births, Deaths, and Marriages--W. B. Tripe.
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Schools--Church of England School, C. Merton.
Tailor--W. Sansom.
Wheelwright and Machinist--J. Horniblow.
TIMARU.
Baker and Confectioner--Webster.
Butcher--Walden.
Blacksmiths--Reid and Duncan, Timouka; --Kirby, Arowenua.
Hotels--Allen, Royal Hotel; Williams, Timaru Hotel; G. T. W. Mason, Washdyke Creek.
Storekeepers--Beswick, Le Cren, and Samuels.
Surgeons--Dr. Butler and Dr. Rayner, Arowenua.
MILITIA.
CANTERBURY REGIMENT.
Captain and Adjutant--June 4, 1860, G. Armstrong. Surgeon--T. Fisher, M. D.
CANTERBURY RIFLE VOLUNTEERS.
Major-Commandant--September 2, 1861, T. W. White. Adjutant--Captain G. Armstrong.
FIRST COMPANY. --Christchurch.
Captain--F. Guinness. Lieutenant--W. de Troy. Ensign --E. W. Tippetts.
SECOND COMPANY. --Christchurch.
Captain--F. Guinness. Lieutenant--October 19, I860. George Turner. Ensign--C. M. Ollivier.
THIRD COMPANY. --Lyttelton.
Captain--October 20, 1860, Frederick J. Moss. Lieutenant --October 20, 1860, H. P. M. Aynsley. Ensign--October 20, 1860, J. Martin Heywood. Surgeon--Oct. 22. 1860, W. Donald.
FOURTH COMPANY. --Lyttelton.
Captain--October 22, 1860, Crosbie Ward. Lieutenant-- October 22, 1860, William Bowler, Jun. Ensign--October 22, 1860, Thomas Maberly Hassal.
FIFTH COMPANY. --Kaiapoi.
Captain--October 23, 1860, John Fuller. Lieutenant-- October 23, 1860, William Smart. Ensign--October 23, 1860, Augustus F. N. Blakiston. Surgeon--September 4, 1861, S. Beswick.
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LIST OF VESSELS
Registered in or trading from the Port of Lyttelton and other Ports in the Province of Canterbury.
| NAME.
|
DESCRIPTION.
|
official
NUMBER.
|
Registered TONNAGE.
|
| Federation
|
Hulk
|
31,584
|
187
|
| Gratitude
|
Hulk
|
32,490
|
154
|
| Corsair
|
Whaling Brig
|
30,988
|
134
|
| * Mariquita
|
Brigantine
|
31,198
|
75
|
| Lyttelton
|
Paddle Steamer 25 horse power
|
27,791
|
50
|
| Juno
|
Barge
|
32,008
|
47
|
| Wellington
|
Schooner
|
40,302
|
46
|
| Mullogh
|
Screw Steamer 15 horse power
|
8,191
|
46
|
| * Planet
|
Paddle Steamer 24 horse power
|
32,275
|
45
|
| Isabella Jackson
|
Schooner
|
40,335
|
42
|
| Canterbury
|
Schooner
|
40,329
|
37
|
| * Lucy James
|
Schooner
|
31,816
|
33
|
| Julia
|
Barge
|
32,078
|
30
|
| Fantome
|
Schooner
|
--
|
30
|
| * Dove
|
Schooner
|
32,433
|
29
|
| Emu
|
Ketch
|
31,840
|
27
|
| Thetis
|
Schooner
|
40,336
|
27
|
| Avon
|
Paddle Steamer 14 horse power
|
--
|
26
|
| Industry
|
Ketch
|
--
|
26
|
| * Uira
|
Schooner
|
40,160
|
26
|
| Margaret
|
Ketch
|
40,333
|
21
|
| Fanny
|
Cutter
|
40,268
|
20
|
| Matilda Hayes
|
Schooner
|
--
|
20
|
| Ocean Queen
|
Schooner
|
40,327
|
18
|
| Mary Louisa
|
Schooner
|
40,329
|
18
|
| Midge
|
Cutter
|
40,176
|
17
|
| * Challenge
|
Ketch
|
32,647
|
17
|
| Julia Ann
|
Cutter
|
40,205
|
16
|
| Midlothian
|
Ketch
|
40,328
|
16
|
| Caledonia
|
Ketch
|
40,337
|
15
|
| Sea Bird
|
Schooner
|
40,321
|
15
|
| Sarah
|
Schooner
|
--
|
15
|
| Ada
|
Schooner
|
--
|
15
|
| Cordelia
|
Cutter
|
--
|
15
|
| Eagle
|
Ketch
|
--
|
15
|
| Maria Elizabeth
|
Schooner
|
--
|
15
|
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List of Vessels, &c. (Continued).
| NAME.
|
DESCRIPTION.
|
OFFICIAL NUMBER.
|
Registered TONNAGE.
|
| City of London
|
Ketch
|
|
15
|
| Palinurus
|
Schooner
|
40,334
|
14
|
| Elizabeth
|
Schooner
|
--
|
12
|
| Water Lily
|
Ketch
|
--
|
12
|
| Flirt
|
Ketch
|
--
|
12
|
| Auckland
|
Cutter
|
--
|
12
|
| Gipsy
|
Schooner
|
--
|
10
|
| Emerald
|
Schooner
|
--
|
10
|
| Ebenezer
|
Schooner
|
--
|
10
|
| Sons of the Thames
|
Cutter
|
--
|
10
|
Those marked * are registered in some port other than Lytttelton. Those without an official number are as yet unregistered.
FEES IN RESIDENT MAGISTRATES' COURTS.
(Came into operation Nov. 1, 1860.)
|
|
Under £5.
|
£5 and under £10.
|
£10 and over
|
| Summons
|
1s.
|
2s.
|
3s.
|
| Summons to Witness
|
1
|
2
|
3
|
| Service of Summons (if within one mile from the Court House)
|
3
|
3
|
3
|
| For every extra mile one way
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
| Hearing
|
2
|
4
|
6
|
| Adjournment of Hearing, when made on the application of Plaintiff or Defendant
|
1
|
2
|
3
|
| Swearing Witness, exceeding three witnesses on either side
|
2
|
2
|
2
|
| Entering up Judgment
|
i
|
2
|
3
|
| Writ of Execution against Goods
|
2
|
4
|
6
|
| Writ of Execution against the Person
|
2
|
4
|
6
|
| Executing any Writ of Execution, beyond one mile from the Court House, for every extra mile one way
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
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FEES IN RESIDENT MAGISTRATES' COURTS (Continued).
|
|
Under £5.
|
£5 and under £10.
|
£10 and over
|
| Poundage on the sum levied or received or for which the body is taken in execution, for every pound.
|
1s.
|
1s.
|
1s.
|
| For keeping possession, per diem, any sum not exceeding
|
8
|
8
|
8
|
| For every extra mile one way Auctioneer's Commission on goods sold, not exceeding 5 per cent.
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
| Advertizing (for three lines of space) not exceeding 3s., and 3d. for each additional line
Bailiff's Fee for Executing Writ against the Goods, if satisfied within two hours of the levy
|
4
|
4
|
4
|
| For every Search
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
| For any document required in proceedings and not enumerated in the Schedule
|
2
|
2
|
2
|
| For every complete folio of 90 words above one
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
| Copy of any proceedings
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
| And for every complete folio of 90 words above one
|
8d.
|
8d.
|
8d.
|
| Cartage of Goods seized in execution to auction room or place of security, reasonable expenses actually paid, not exceeding 20s. a day
|
|
|
|
FEES IN RESIDENT MAGISTRATES' COURTS WITHIN "GOLD FIELD DISTRICTS."
|
|
£
|
S.
|
D.
|
| Summons and all proceedings to and including adjudication and order
|
1
|
10
|
0
|
| Adjudication by consent, and order, without previous summons
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
| For every mile above ten miles which the Resident Magistrate may be required to travel for the purpose of hearing any case
|
1
|
2
|
0
|
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SCALE OF MERCANTILE CHARGES
ADOPTED BY THE
NELSON AND LYTTELTON CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE.
| HEADS OF CHARGES.
|
NELSON.
|
LYTTELTON.
|
| SALES AND PURCHASES.
|
|
|
| On Private Sales of Merchandise, Houses, Land, or Produce
|
--
|
5 per cent.
|
| Ships, Stock, and Stations
|
5 per cent.
|
5 " "
|
| On Sales of Government Securities, or Shares in Public Companies
|
2 1/2 " "
|
1 " "
|
| On Sales of Bills of Exchange
|
1 " "
|
1 " "
|
| On all Goods withdrawn, re-shipped, or delivered to order (on invoice)
|
2 1/2 " "
|
2 1/2 " "
|
| On Goods consigned for conditional delivery
|
2 1/2 " "
|
2 1/2 " "
|
| On Goods received and forwarded
|
1 " "
|
1 " "
|
| On guaranteeing Sales, Bills or Bonds, by endorsement or otherwise
|
2 1/2 " "
|
2 1/2 " "
|
| On Purchase of Merchandise, Ships, Houses, Land, or Produce
|
5 " "
|
funds 2 1/2 " " not 5 " "
|
| On Purchase of Government Securities, or Shares in Public Companies
|
2 1/2 " "
|
1 " "
|
| On Purchase and Remitting Bills of Exchange
|
1 " "
|
1 " "
|
| On Purchase of Gold
|
1 " "
|
--
|
| When Goods are Sold by Auction, Auctioneer's Commission to be charged in addition to the above.
|
|
|
SHIPPING AGENCY.
| On procuring Money on Bottomry or Respondentia
|
5 " "
|
5 " "
|
| On procuring Freight or Charter for Vessels, and collecting inwards freight and passage money
|
5 " "
|
5 " "
|
| On Ships' Disbursements and Outfits, including amounts paid to captains when in port-
|
|
|
| If in Funds
|
2 1/2 " "
|
2 1/2 " "
|
| If not in Funds
|
5
|
5
|
| On procuring Vessels for Charter
|
2 1/2 " "
|
2 1/2 " "
|
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| HEADS OF CHARGES.
|
NELSON.
|
LYTTELTON.
|
| On entering Vessels from England or elsewhere, the Australian Colonies only excepted
|
£3 3 0
|
£3 3 0
|
| On clearing ditto
|
3 3 0
|
3 3 0
|
| On entering or clearing Vessels from the Australian Colonies
|
1 11 6
|
1 11 6
|
| On entering or clearing Vessels in ballast
|
1 11 6
|
1 11 6
|
| On entering or clearing Coasting Vessels, not exceeding 20 tons burden
|
0 10 6
|
0 10 6
|
| Above 20 tons burden
|
1 1 0
|
1 1 0
|
| Fee for Survey of Hatches or Stowage (each Surveyor)
|
1 1 0
|
1 1 0
|
| Clerk's attendance discharging vessel, per day
|
--
|
0 10 0
|
| Fee for Survey of Damaged Goods (each Surveyor), according to circumstances
|
21s. upwds.
|
21s. upwds.
|
| On Insurance effected, or orders written for Insurance (of ships or cargo)
|
1/2 per cent.
|
1/2 per cent.
|
| On settling Insurance Losses, total or partial, and on procuring return of premium (on amount recovered), including brokerage
|
5 " "
|
5 " "
|
COMMISSION FOR GENERAL AGENCY.
| On Management of Estates as agent, attorney, executor or administrator, on amounts received and disbursed
|
5 " "
|
5 " "
|
| On leasing or letting Lands or Houses, on one year's rent
|
5 " "
|
5 " "
|
| On collecting [Lytt. and remitting] rents
|
5 " "
|
10 " "
|
| On collecting and remitting interests
|
--
|
5 " "
|
| On investing Money on Mortgage
|
2 1/2 " "
|
1 " "
|
| On recovering Debts and other Accounts
|
5 " "
|
5 " "
|
| On Cash Payments: if in Funds
|
2 1/2 " "
|
2 1/2 " "
|
| if not in Funds.
|
5 " "
|
5 " "
|
| On Advances on Produce for shipment
|
5 " "
|
2 1/2 " "
|
| On Advances and current Accounts not liquidated at the end of the season, say March 31st, the balance to be charged as a fresh advance, subject to a commission of
|
5 " "
|
5 " "
|
| On becoming Guarantee or Security for Contracts (on amount of penalty)
|
1 " "
|
2 1/2 " "
|
| On acting as Trustee under Assignments (on amount collected and disbursed)
|
5 " "
|
5 " "
|
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| HEADS OF CHARGES.
|
NELSON.
|
LYTTELTON.
|
| On granting Letters of Credit
|
1 per cent.
|
1 per cent.
|
| INTEREST.
|
|
|
| On Advances, including disbursements for freight, duty, or lighterage, per annum
|
10 " "
|
10 " "
|
| On Accounts Current, per annum
|
10 " "
|
10 " "
|
| RE-EXCHANGE.
|
|
|
| On Inter-provincial Bills dishonored [Nelson, exclusive of-Lyttelton, including-notarial charges]
|
5 " "
|
5 " "
|
| On Bills on any of the Australian Colonies, with notarial charges
|
7 1/2 " "
|
10 " "
|
| On English and Foreign Bills, with notarial charges, postages, &c.
|
25 " "
|
25 " "
|
| CHARGES.
On Local Bills dishonored or renewed
|
2 1/2 " "
|
2 1/2 " "
|
| Receiving and stowing General Merchandize and Produce, excepting Wool, per ton
|
£0 2 6
|
£0 1 6
|
| Delivering ditto
|
0 2 6
|
0 1 6
|
| Receiving, weighing, marking, and delivering Wool, per bale
|
0 2 6
|
0 2 0
|
| Storage on Goods and Liquids, by weight or measurement, per ton per week
|
0 1 6
|
0 1 0
|
| Storage on Wool, full-sized bales, per week, each
|
0 1 0
|
0 0 6
|
| Smaller ditto
|
--
|
0 0 4
|
| Commission on receiving and forwarding Wool, per Bale
|
--
|
0 2 6
|
| Yard Storage, per ton, per week
|
0 0 6
|
0 0 6
|
N. B. --Draft to be allowed on Wool at the rate of 1 lb per cwt., and tare 10 lbs. per bale.
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POST OFFICE ARRANGEMENTS.
WE give the arrangements as they at present exist for the conveyance of the sea-borne Mails, but in all probability other arrangements will very shortly be entered into:--
Mails from Europe and the Australian colonies are at present forwarded from Sydney to the Southern Ports of New Zealand by the monthly mail steamer of the Intercolonial Royal Mail Steam Company, leaving Sydney on or about the 15th of each month; arriving in Nelson about the 22nd, in Wellington about the 24th, in Lyttelton about the 27th, and in Port Chalmers, Otago, about the 30th of each month. The same boat leaves Port Chalmers on the 4th of the next month, and on her backward route to Sydney calls at the same ports as above in reverse order, leaving Lyttelton on the 7th, Wellington on the 9th, Nelson about the 12th, and arriving in Sydney about the 18th of that month.
It is contemplated to establish a line of steamers from Melbourne to Otago and Canterbury, leaving Melbourne about the 12th of each month, if the English mail has arrived by that date, arriving in Port Chalmers on the 19th,, and in Lyttelton on the 21st of the same month. After remaining about four days in Lyttelton, the same boat will return by way of Otago to Melbourne. The return mail for England will be made up finally by the boat to Sydney, as hitherto.
In addition to the postal communication between the various provinces afforded by the above line of steamers, the regular Inter-provincial route is arranged as follows:-- One of the Inter-colonial Royal Mail Company's steamers leaves Manukau (Auckland) about the 5th of each month, calling at Taranaki on the 6th, and arriving in Nelson early on the 7th; leaves Nelson about the 9th, arriving at Wellington on the 10th, at Lyttelton on the 12th, and at Port Chalmers on the 14th. Leaves Port Chalmers again on the 18th, reaching Lyttelton on the 19th, Wellington on the 21st, and Nelson on the 23rd. Leaves Nelson on the 28th with the English and Australian mails for Taranaki, and arrives in Manukau about the 30th of each month.
INLAND SERVICE.
The Postal Service of the Province (inland) is at present arranged as follows, but it is contemplated to make various alterations in the
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service after the completion of the present contract, which terminates on the 31st of March, 1862:--
To and from Christchurch: daily, at 8. 30 a. m. from both ends; delivery in the towns at noon.
To Kaiapoi: daily, at 8. 30 a. m. from Lyttelton; 11.30 a. m. from Christchurch. From Kaiapoi: daily, at noon.
Papanui (Kaiapoi service): arrives about 1 p. m., and leaves about 2 p. m.
Rangiora (branch from Kaiapoi): on Mondays and Thursdays, at 3 p. m. From Rangiora: Tuesdays and Fridays, at 9 a. m.
Saltwater Creek and Woodend (branch from Kaiapoi): Tuesdays at 9 a. m. From Saltwater Creek 3 p. m., arriving at Kaiapoi at 5 p. m.
Oxford from Rangiora at 10 a. m. every Friday, and arriving at Rangiora at 4 p. m. every Saturday.
Akaroa: The Akaroa mail leaves Lyttelton at 8. 30 a. m. every Wednesday, and is forwarded by boat to Pigeon Bay, reaching Akaroa the same evening.
The mail for Lyttelton leaves Akaroa also on Wednesday morning, and is forwarded from Pigeon Bay by the return boat.
A fortnightly service is maintained between Akaroa and Okain's Bay on every alternate Thursday.
Mails for Pigeon and Okain's Bays are forwarded with the Akaroa mail.
Southern Line of Posts (fortnightly). It is proposed to alter this to a weekly service almost immediately, as far as Timaru, and to reduce the time to two days on the road to and from Timaru. The mail closes at Lyttelton at 8. 30 a. m. on every alternate Wednesday leaves Christchurch at noon on the same day, and arrives at the appointed Post Offices at the undermentioned times:--
Rakaia: Wednesday evening.
Ashburton: Thursday noon.
Rangitata: Thursday evening.
Orari: Friday morning.
Arowenua: Friday noon.
Timaru: Friday evening.
Pareora: Sunday morning.
Waitangi: Monday morning.
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Leaves--Waitangi: Monday afternoon.
Pareora: Tuesday morning.
Timaru: Wednesday noon.
Arowenua: Wednesday afternoon.
Orari: Thursday morning.
Rangitata: Thursday noon.
Ashburton: Thursday afternoon.
Rakaia: Friday morning, and arrives in Christchurch on Saturday.
Northern Line of Posts leave Lyttelton at 8. 30 a. m. on the 29th and 15th of each month; arriving at the River Hurunui on the 3rd and 18th of each month; leaving the Hurunui on the same days and arriving at Lyttelton on the 28th and 20th of each month.
TIME FOR POSTING LETTERS.
Letters pre-paid by stamps, unpaid letters, and free and stamped newspapers can be posted at the letter boxes of all Post Offices and Receiving Houses at any hour of the day or night, Sundays included. Letters posted at the Receiving Houses in Christchurch are collected at 8 a. m. daily, and also half an hour prior to the closing of any mail at the Post Office, Christchurch. Late Letters requiring an extra stamp must, as heretofore, be posted at the Post Offices, and not at the Receiving Houses.
DELIVERY OF LETTERS.
There is a daily delivery of letters in the towns of Lyttelton and Christchurch. New residents in any postal district would facilitate the delivery of their letters by leaving their addresses at the Post Offices.
ADDRESS OF LETTERS.
Letters occasionally remain a considerable time in the Post Offices, in consequence of their being vaguely addressed, as Canterbury, N. Z., &c., and not bearing the name of the district in which the person addressed resides.
POSTAGE STAMPS.
Much time and trouble would be saved to the public and the Postmasters by the more general use of postage stamps for the prepayment of letters.
REGISTERED LETTERS.
Letters for England, the Colonies, or Foreign Countries, can only be registered up to one hour prior to the time that may be announced for closing the respective mails.
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RATES OF POSTAGE.
Letters for any part of New Zealand may be prepaid or not at option. The charge is--for not exceeding 1/2 oz., 2d.; exceeding 1/2 oz. and under 1 oz., 4d.; and so on, at the rate of 4d. for each additional ounce or fraction of an ounce.
Letters for England, Australia, or any place out of New Zealand must be prepaid. The charge is--not exceeding 1/2 oz., 6d.; exceeding 1/2 oz. and under 1 oz.. 1s.; and so on at the rate of 1s. for each ounce. If letters for England are sent via Marseilles (by which route they reach their destination several days sooner) there is an extra charge of 3d. per 1/2 oz.
Registered letters, 1s. in addition to the postage.
Newspapers for any part, of New Zealand, if posted within seven days after publication, go free; if otherwise, 1d. each prepaid.
Newspapers for England, via Marseilles, 3d. each.
Book packages (open at the ends), to any part, under 4 oz.. 4d.; and so on, at the rate of 8d. for every additional half-pound.
PUBLICANS' LICENSES FOR THE PROVINCE.
General Licenses--Lyttelton: Robin Hood, P. Cameron; Albion, J. Collier; Universal, T. Atkinson; Mitre, J. W. Julian; Canterbury, F. Olson. Sumner: Canterbury Arms, G. Day. Akaroa: Commercial, J. Anderson; Bruce's, G. Scarborough; French Hotel, C. J. Waeckerle. Christchurch: Barrett's Hotel, T. C. Barrett; Birdsey's British Hotel, J. Birdsey; The Royal, J. Cuff; The Lyttelton, R. Davis: The White Hart. C. Newton; The Golden Fleece, J. P. Oakes; Stringer's, G. H. Tribe; The Royal Oak, J. Banks; Christchurch Club House. G. B. Woodman. Kaiapoi: The Northern, H. Boddington; Kaiapoi Hotel, G. F. Day; The Courtenay Arms, J. Felton; The Ferryman's Arms, G. Jackson; The Kaikainui, W. White. Timaru: Royal Hotel, W. Allen; Timaru Hotel, S. Williams; Washdyke Creek, G. T. W. Mason. Country Districts: Plough Inn, Riccarton, J. Dilloway; Papanui Hotel, Papanui, W. Meddings; City of Canterbury, Woodend, H. Hinge; Heathcote Arras, Ferry, E. Pearce; Sawyer's Arms, Papanui, H. Tankard: Bridge Inn, Great North road, S. Trealeaven.
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Rangiora: The Lion, T. W. Foster; Rangiora Hotel, J. W Papprill.
Wine and Beer Licenses--Lyttelton: The Victoria, W. Gosnell; The Railway, G. Lumley and T. B. Thompkins. Christchurch Boarding house, T. Atkinson; Family Hotel, J. Collins; The Railway Chop House, C. Green; Shearers' Arms, J. B. Binley; A 1, J. Mann; The Britannia, J. Mummery; The City Wine Vaults, J. G. Ruddenklau. Country Districts, Kaiapoi: Exchange, D. Everest; The Mandeville, W. Hammet; Sneyd's Arms, B. Jeffs. Heathcote: Wharf Hotel, A. Silk. Rangiora: S. Solomon.
Conditional Licenses--Banks' Peninsula: Purau, T. Wood; Traveller's Rest, head of Akaroa Harbour, B. Shadbolt. Between the Hurunui and Ashburton Rivers: Half-way House, Great South road, W. Weeden; the Halswell River, E. Shakspere; Clareinch Accommodation. House, Coal-pit road, J. J. Buchanan; The Selwyn Hotel, River Selwyn, G. H. Giggs; White's Accommodation House, the Waimakariri, C. White; Dunford's Accommodation House, the Rakaia, R. Newton and W. Vincent; the Ashburton Accommodation House, W. Turton; Redfern's Accommodation House; Oxford, S. Redfern; the Saltwater Creek, D. and D. Cameron; Accommodation House, Brown's Bridge, Saltwater Creek, J. Leggett; Accommodation House, south bunk of the Kowai, J. Leith; the Weka Pass, J. Ward; Accommodation House, south bank of the Hurunui J. Hastie. Between the Ashburton and Waitangi, Timaru district: Pareora Accommodation House, River Pareora, J. S. Fitch; Accommodation House, the Point, G. Gibbs; River Rangitata, south bank, R. Marshall; Stranks's Accommodation House, River Orari, W. Stranks; Smith's Accommodation House, Waituna Creek, D. Smith; Ward's Rangitata Accommodation House, Rangitata or Alford River, J Ward; Wilson's Waitangi Accommodation House, River Waitangi, H. Wilson; Young's Accommodation House, Arowenua, J. A. Young; North Bank of Temuka, Arowenua, J. H. Dean; Oparwa River, W. Butterworth; Markiki, W. B. Jones.
