LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

Lyttelton Times, Volume VI, Issue 332, 5 January 1856, Page 5

LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

We have been requested to publish the following reply to a petition addressed to His Honor the Superintendent on the condition of the North road : — Provincial Secretary's Office, Christchurch, Dec. 22. 1855. Sir, —I am directed by his Honor the Superintendent to acknowledge the receipt of a memorial signed by yourself and fiftytwo other gentlemen, requesting his Honor to take, such measures as shall secure an uninterrupted communication between Christchurch arid Kaiapoi at all seasons of the year. In reply, I have the honour to inform you that the money voted by the Provincial Council for the construction of the North road has already been considerably overexpended ; but his Honor entertains no doubt that the Government will be prepared to propose to the Provincial Council at its next meeting a vote sufficient to complete the road, and that the money will be provi- | ded in sufficient time to put the road into | good order before the ensuing winter. I I have the honour to be, ( Sir, your very obedient servant, [ C"-.. Joseph Brittan. I Provincial Secretary. j " Concert at Lyttelton.—The concert | given by the Lyttelton Choral Society in ; honour of his Excellency the Governor took place on Tuesday evening. We are happy to say that it was veiy successful, the only drawback to it being the state of the weather, which prevented many attending who otherwise would have been present. The hall was tastefully arranged, the general appearance being much improved by several paintings hung around the walls. Punctually at 7 o'clock his Excellency and Mrs.Browne arrived, and were conducted to their seats by the Stewards in attendance, the choir immediately commencing .with "God save the Queen." The conceit, the programme of which was selected with taste and judgment, then proceeded, and evidently gave great pleasure to all present. We cannot but notice here the evident pains that had been taken by the singers to perfect their parts, and the great improvement manifested in their nicer discrimination of " light and r shade" in the pieces performed. Of these, notice particularly, Weber's spirited •'Lutzow's Wild Chase;" Steven's wellknown glee, "Ye Spotted Snakes;" Winter's senn-chorus, "Paries long their

wings have folded ;" Glover's duett, "We parted ;" Storace's " Lullaby ;" Attwood's glee, "Hark the Curfew's solemn sound." We need hardly mention that the "Roast Beef of Old England," amongst others, met with a deserved encore ; it was performed very spiritedly, and we will add in the words of this Englishman's chorus, May our new home long be— ' "The land where good music with eating they mix." His Excellency and Mrs. Browne on retiring amidst the cheers of those assembled, requested Mr. Steward to convey to the Choral Society their expression of the pleasure the concert had given them, and their sensejof theattentionfthey had received. We must not forget to say that by an" opportune arrival His Excellency and Mrs. Browne we:e conveyed to the Town Hall in the first " Hansom" cab that has run in our streets, and they were thus r%rtunately able to attend the concert with' much greater comfort than would we fear have been otherwise possible, in consequence of the unpropitious weather. The Second Show of the Lyttelton and Port Victoria Horticultural vSociety was held in the Towrf Hail, Lyttelton, on Thursday last. The character of the first show was fully maintained, the large collection of fruits, flowers, and vegetables affording a gratifying "astonishment to the inhabitants of the Port as well as to several visitors. The following prizes were awarded by the judges;— Fro it. Cherries—lst prize, Rev. B. W. Dudley ; 2nd do., A. J. Alport; 3rd do., W. Olufield. Gooseberries, Red —lstfdo., W. Wilson ; 2nd do., W. Oldfield ; ... While~\s\. prize, J. Josling ; 2nd do., J. F. Balkird; 3rd do., D. Dimond ; ... Yellow~lst prize, Dr. Donald: 2ud d 0.," W. Wilson; 3rd do., «T. Abrahams ; ... Green— Prize, W. Oldfield. Currai.ts, Black —lst prize, D. Dimond ; 2nd do., J. Josling ; 3rd do., J. F. Bailard ;... .Resist prize, H. Munus; 2nd do., J. F. Bailard ; 3rd do., W. Oldfield; ... White— Ist prize, W. Oldfield ; 2nd do, \V. Wilson. Raspberries—lst prize. H. Munns ; 2nd do., A. J. Alport ; 3rd do., J. F. Bailard. " Apples—No prize.Ballard hijjhiv commended. Strawberries—lst prize, J. F. Bailard ; 2nd do.,W. Wilson. Vegetables. Cabbages—lst prize, W. Wilson; 2nd do., M. Cryer ; 3rd do., D Dimond. Carrots—lst prize, W. Oldfield; 2nd do., D. Dimond. Parsnips—lst prize, J. Whiunore ; 2iid do., W. Oldiield. Tuvnips—lst prize, A. Bayfeild ; 2nd do., W. Oldfield. Onions —Ist prize, H. Mimus; 2nd do., J Stout; 3rd do., H. Alhvright. Potatoes —Ist prize. D. Dimond ; 2nd do., J. Stout; 3rd do., W. Oidfield. Brouoli—W. Wilson. Nu competition. Artichokes—lst prize, I, Luck ; 2nd do.. I. Shiinipton. Broad Beans —Ist prize, Mr. Hilbourne ; 2nd do., I. Shrimpton; 3rd do., A. Biiyfeild. Peas—lst prize, Mr. Hilhonrne ; 2nd do., H. AUwright ; 3rd do., J. Joslin<r. Extra prize for skinless podded peas—Dr. Donald. Srhaloties —Ist prize, W. Wilson ; 2nd do., W- Graham. Rhubarb —Ist prize, A. J. Alport ; 2nd do., A. Bayfeild ;'3rd. do., W. Oldfield. Potherbs —Ist Prize, J. Jos'iug; 2nd do., W.Wilson. Lettuce—Prize, J. Josling. Flowers. I Collection of Picotees—lst prize, J. F. TkilInrd ; 2nd do.. XV. Wilson ; 3rd <!.>., J. Joslinsj. Extra Prize, Rev. B. W. Dudley. Pinks—Prize, W. Wilson. (ientniums—lst prize, J. Josliujj, 2nd do., H. Alln-right. Veronica—Extra prize, J. Josling. Fuschins, Collection of—lst prize, J, F, Balliird ; 2nd do., .J. Spowers ; 3rd do., S. Guiuiry. D. Dinioud, highly commended. 1 Holy hocks—lst prize, W. Wilson; 2nd do., Rev. B. W. Dudley.

Callia Ethiopica, Agapanthus, Flowering Bulbs, collection of—Prize, J. F. Bailard. ° Verbinas—lst prize, J. Spowers. Sweet Williams—ist prize, R«r. B. W. Dudley ; 2nd do., H. M turns. Passion Fiovver—Prize, J. F. M'Cardell. Cut Flowers—lst prize, J. F. M'CardeU ; 2nd do.,U. J. Alport; 3rd do., Rer. B. W. Dudley. Specimen Plants in pots... Hyderan^ia— J. F. Baliard.

On Thursday week last, the children of the Lyttelton District Schools were invited to a tea party at the Town Hall, which was tastefully decorated with flowers and flags for the occasion. After an ample tea the children sang several songs. They were afterwards amused with dancing, the ladies present playing to them on the pianoforte. We have much pleasure in bearing testimony to the improved behaviour and general bearing of the children, which reflects great credit upon their master and mistress, Mr. and Mrs. Mayo. About 120 children were present and all of them appeared to enjoy themselves exceedingly.