LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

Lyttelton Times, Volume V, Issue 322, 1 December 1855, Page 7

LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

AKA.EOA. A Confirmation was held in Akaroa Church on Thursday, N-*v. loth, hy the Lord Bishop of New Zealand, when 13 persons were confirmed ; previous to Confirmation they were addressed by His Lordship iv a most eloquent and affectionate manner. His address was listened to wiui the greatest attention, and no doubt made (as it was well calculated io do) a very lasting im [ires-ion. At ti meeting held in Akaroa Church, immediately after the confirmation, at which lbLord Bishop was pre-'Mit, the Rev. W. Aylnmr in the cbnir, the '''-'' -wing* resolutions were una unions' a ' >nfed -— .Mo-ed hy Capt. Greaves, seconded by Mi*. John Parker—"That it is the opinion of this meeting tb*>'. it is expedient that a resident clergyman should he maintained in the parish

of Akaroa. That Capt. Greaves, Mr. J. Parker, Mr. Jas. Fry, and Mr. Thomas Adams be appointed to canvass the inhahitants ol' Akaroa, to ascertain what sums they would be disposed to give for the maintenance of a clergyman, and to report the result to Kevd. Octavius Mathias. " For Okain's Bay, Mr. Mason ; Decanter Bay, Mr. Duncan ; Pigeon Bay, Mr. Si. Clair, A. Macintosh, and Walter Car- w. '"That this meeting is of opinion, that as there is a sufficient income provided for the Bishop of Canterbury, without trenching upon the funds for tbe maintenance of the clergy, that a Bishop should he appointed immediately, and that it is desirable that the Bishopric endowment should be iv lands in preference to Provincial debentures. "That this meeting, from the information laid before it, i« of opinion that it would greatly promote the interests of tbe Church in this Province, if the Rev. Henry Haiper were appointed to the Bishopric ol Christchuich, but if any difficulties should prevent his appointment they will thankfully accept any person who may be nominated by the authorities iv England, acting in communication with the confidential friends of the Bishop of New Zealand." The Rev. — Pattison spoke in the highest terms of the Rev Henry Harper's qualifications for the Bishopric ; having had a very intimate acquaintance wiih him, as did likewise the Lord Bishop.

To the Editor of the Lyttelton Times. Sir, —In your impression of yesterday you draw attention to the advertisement announcing the election of Trustees under the Church' Property Trust Ordinance, and express a hope that unanimity may be restored in the Church. In articulo mortis the Trustees have conceded the point of division of parishes, but their advertisement leaves unexplained whether the plurality of Trustees in Christchurch and Lyttelton is still maintained. Tf these districts are placed on the same footing as the others, it may be as well to elect; if otherwise, if, in fact, more than half the board are to be representatives of the towns, I hope Lyttelton will stiil abstain from taking any part in the matter, however desiiahle unanimity may be. I am, Sir, Your obedient servant, Laicus.

To the. Editor of the Lyttelton Times. Sit., —The inhabitants of the district north of Papanui have of late frequently been accused of speaking and thinking of the Provincial Council iv terms ill b**fitting the dignity of that- body, and their own comparative insignificance. It is a pity such should be the case, though it may perhaps be pardonable in a man who finds himself up to the shoulders in swamp whenever he approaches civilization, to express his views on the question of ways and means in a voice a note or two above concert pitch. All that the "North Countrie" wants, is that (" on this occasion, and for a short time only") the magic letters M.P.C. should be allowed to stand for " More Perfect Communication," instead of '" Much Personal Controversy," and '* Most Peremptory Conceit." I am, Sir, Your obedient servant, MISANTHKOPOS.