LYTTELTON.

Hawke's Bay Times, Volume II, Issue 108, 20 April 1863, Page 3

LYTTELTON.

The sum of £15,000 has now been subscribed for the erection of the Cathedral. The Lyttelton Times of (lie Bth inst says : The general building trade is very active, and both carpenters and timber command high rates. Latterly work has been much hindered by want of hands, and skilled workmen have been readily engaged at 13s to 15s a day. Both public and private works comparative magnitude have occupied the trade to such an extent that builders appear to have been unable to meet the demand for private dwellings, which are very difficult to be obtained in the neighbourhood of Christchurch. Four-roomed flimsy wooden structures, with the most moderate accommodation, command eoual rents with good brick built resiliences double the size near the large towns of the old country. The dawn as a brighter day is already visible, however, and before many years the abundant supply of fine stone which is found all along the range of the Port Hills will come freely into use. With good bricks, and the finest can bo made here, and a fine stone ready' to hand in any quantity, we may reasonably expect before long*to sec Christchurch put on a new dress more worthy of the capital city of a flourishing settlement.