JOURNAL OF THE WEEK.

Lyttelton Times, Volume I, Issue 31, 9 August 1851, Page 5

JOURNAL OF THE WEEK.

Our columns contain this week the minutes of an important case which came before the Eesident Magistrate on Monday, materially affecting those who are shipping goods to the plains. It is far from improbable, that much of the loss of property ascribed to the Sumner bar might have been prevented, if, in all cases of accident, a fair degree of exertion had been made. Some excitement prevailed in the early part of the week, from the report that gold had been found close to the Sumner Road. As fa r as we are able to learn, something having the appearance of the precious metal was visible in a species of quartz rock found about the locality mentioned, but in such minute proportions as to leave no ground for enthusiastic anticipations. The bakers have tired of the game of competition they were playing last week, and the 4 Ib. loaf has already reached 16d., in its probable return to old prices. We were much pleased some weeks since, to hear that a reduction had been considerately made in the weekly charges of the Church School, on account of the high rates of provisions. We understand that the Cricket. Club at Christchurch is progressing, and that a large field is to be laid out and enclosed at once for its operations. We are delighted to see that the townspeople intend to commemorate the occasion of their first Public Meeting by a Public Dinner. Our readers will find advertised in another column where tickets may be obtained.