CHRISTCHURCH.
Early Closing Movement.—We have been requested to state that a movement is on foot amongst some of our principal storekeepers and traders of Christchurch, to introduce this desirable feature into their business operations. T iose who, like ourselves, have witnessed, the beneficial results of the Saturday •half-holiday will require but little argument or persuasion to induce them.to.fall into the views of its pro: moters in this province. The heads of the. printing profession in England could claim for-themselves, and claim wifh truth, that.tne success of the scheme was mainly attributable to the active part taken by themselves in its development: ami should the matter be taken up here in a manner its importance deserves, we do not hesitate, to.say that both by precept ana example we shall feel it our duty to give" it our warmest advocacy.
Canterbury Volunteers.—The Christchurch met for their weekly parade on Wednesday. It is understood that in consequence of the decision recently given by tn e Eesident Magistrate, no further steps will be taken for enrolment or swearing in, pending instructions from AucWeni For similar reasons the election of officers was postponed-
Owing to the roughness of the ground, and other ca" ! fr the trial of Heaph's patent mowing machine was not » tt^ n ", with the results anticipated. As it is to be again &&oru> exhibited, we shall on that occasion give a full description i the machine, and its adaptability to the requirements oi iv - settlement.
about to be made for the relief of the A **m who was recently killed by a bulL widow <w •» wor thy of the consideration of the charitable, fl"! tt ." pntirelv without the means of support, and a painful as she is «". -V engaging in any occupation open to others * Messrs. G. Miles, and moT % iinort have kindly consented to receive subscriptions, jitoSik of New South Wales.
CHRISTCHURCH.
Press, Volume I, Issue 29, 7 December 1861, Page 4
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