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Lyttelton Times, Volume CIV, Issue 12323, 13 October 1900, Page 4

v ’ PRELIMINARY . u '■ / •_ ■ ‘ . I QSO— Canterbury’s First Half Century. Jubilee of the Province.- —I9OO a SOOYENIR IN HUT HND LITBRHTDRE. The Canterbury Times Jubilee Number TO BE PUBLISHED EARLY IN NOVEMBER. PRICE ONE SHILLING. mO mark the close of tK« first half centuryof Canterbury’s settlement, th© f I I proprietors of the “CANTERBURY TIMES ” have been at great pains I * and expense to produce a 'Jubilee Number that shall he worthy of the I occasion The progress .made by the several provinces in Now Zealand during the half century that will close with 1900 has been unique, and has hardly a parallel in the world’s history. Prom a tangled waste of bush, of swamp, of tussock, of fern and creeping undergrowth, fair fields of waving grain have been produced after a stubborn Wrestle in which the toil of the husbandman has triumphed over tho wilderness of the new land, that for unknown ages had been left to itself. The "force of rougher things ” has been applied by man as against the same force in Nature and the result is what we see around us. Smiling homesteads dot now what fifty years ago was a scene so desolate as might well have given pause to the stoutest heart that had left the “happy homes of England ” in the ■ hope of carving out another home for himself on the new soil of the land of promise. On the site of what were at first Y-hut hamlets, magnificent cities have risen, and, from every corner of the adjacent country around them, roads that bear comparison with many in the Homeland, thread their way from townships and villages, past farm and cottage, past mansion and lowly home, crossing rivers on their way by means of Itnrdy bridges built at great expenditure of means, to pour their traffic into the central towns and cities bn which, like the roads of ancient Rome, they all converge. Railways network a very large area of the colony, and by their operation, fcave made possible a degree of development; in industry and agriculture that would have been impossible in their absence. . . .. . But in no part of New Zealand has the march of progress been more triumphant, cr its track been more'broadly and indelibly marked than in oiir own CaUterlmr.y, and to show the course of the progress of the province during the first fifty years of • its history is the task that has been set those to whose hands have been entrusted 'he production of the ' JUBILEE NUMBER OF THE “CANTERBURY -•■■ ■■■ ' TIMES.” The invention of the process of photogravure, and the rapid strides towards Srfection it has made since, and all within the last decade, have made the task a rht cne for those who have essayed in a series of popular articles, a, historical •ketch of Canterbury ; as a true picture of things as they were, when put before the eye, is always mors effective than the best effort at word painting of the descriptive writer. In the production of the JUBILEE NUMBER OF THE “CANTERBURY TIMES f f the nid of this process has been extensively sought, and the pages of the number will be replete with scenes of long ago. These pictures have been reproduced; . from sketches made by some of the early settlers, before tho camera had found its way to these shores; from photographs taken in primitive fashion after it had reached them, but working under difficulties and great disadvantages; and from the better photographs that were taken in what might be called the “ Middle Ages ” «f our yet short history, when both amateur and professional photographers worked under more pleasing auspices, seeing that with the material progress of the province bad come more frequent communication with the Homeland, the great centre to a Briton of all that is highest in science, art, and literature. - The Jubilee number will thus present to its readers the dual attraction of literature and art combined. THE LITERATURE vrill comprise articles written by experienced journalists and other writers, and cover the whole scope of the directions in which the colony has progressed, and in the way in which every-patriot must be pleased to see progress made. Thesemay, be referred to in brief detail as follows: — A “RETROSPECT,” (Bt Te-Wai-Pounamu.) This is a-poem by a Canterbury poetess whose charming lines have on previous occasions touched her readers* heartstrings, and in this poem she has found a subject fcongenial, The poem is in three parts. Beginning with New Zealand as it was in 1800, she details m beautiful language what the “ Lookera-on,” the “twin-mountain” ef the Kaikouras, saw on the “ lonely land, but sunny fair,” over which their giant peaks cast silent survey. -Her second part is devoted to the halt century that closed’ in 1850, in which year the pilgrim fathers of Canterbury came to these shores. “The twin mount looks' down, on scenes of death and woe; but slowly, surely ; comes the reign of peace.” Her third part—l9oo—sees the century complete, and in glowing lines she tells of what is the state of things to-day as compared with what •he has been dealing with in her previous verses. " Cities have risen and fair towns •tand where once was desert, swamp, and sandy shore.” This poem has had ■ devoted to itself a whole page, and the three half centuries are suitably illustrated. “OUR JUBILEE” Is the editor’s introduction; to the work, and ia also largely retrospective, though a high hope for, and laitli in, the.futurq pervades the article, ; “A SHORT HISTORY OF HEW ZEALAND” Is an able article by a writer well qualified to' deal with such a theme. , It begins with what is known of the origin of the islands of New Zealand and carries their history on in graphic and winning language to the point in New Zealand at which Canterbury’s history begins. Here another writer takes up the tale, and in an article headed , "CANTERBURY ASSOCIATION," Gives the history and work of the body under whose auspices the settlement of , Canterbury was initiated. In the course of this article a most eloquent speech by Rev. Dr. Jackson, the Bishop-Designate of Lyttelton, who arrived in the Castle Eden and stayed but a few weeks, is quoted. In.that address, which was delivered to a crowded public meeting at Exeter on August 1, 1850, the aims and objects of the Canterbury Association,’its hopes and fear, its high faith in a God-guided future, are «ot forth in the magnificent language of a gifted orator. Pausing here, a digression is made to deal with “THE MAORI WARS IN CANTERBURY" In which article the writer, gives a short hut sufficiently full account of both the ancient and more modern tribal wars that were waged by the native tribes in this province against each other. He goes, also, into an interesting account of " OUB WHALING- EBA,” Under which title an article is given descriptive of whaling life as it was on Canterbury shores before the dawn of that higher civilisation which-came with the advent of the Association’s emigrants, concluding with a graphic description of a whale chase from the pen of a writer in the early forties. Returning again to the more immediate subject of the settlement of Canterbury, an article is devoted to the historical “PIBST POUR SHIPS,” And a list of their passengers, followed by another in which attention is devoted to “THE ANTE-PILGRIMS,” The brave pioneers who sought the shores of Canterbury before the scheme of the Canterbury Association had taken form. In this article a short history is given of the French settlement at Akaroa, and the circumstances under which it was undertaken. Then comes an interesting account of f “THE EARLY PUBLIC WORKS OP CANTERBURY.” shxs article has been compiled from authoritative data, and is followed by ah interesting article on “THfe LYTTELTON TUNNEL,” To get which work undertaken was, until its completion, the thoughts by day and the dreams by night of Mr. Sefton Moorhouse, the Superintendent of Canterbury, to ‘whose energy, perseverance, and even ssatesmanship, along with the engineering '•kill of Mr. Edward Dobson, the Provincial engineer, who saw it through from ■tart to finish, the province' owes a work from which the most substantial benefits ifeve been derived, by, opening a door of communication between the port and the plains through an otherwise almost impassable mountain barrier. The scene then lixifts to- ■ , ■ “OLD AKAROAt” ■ ■ And an interesting talk with one of our oldest Ante-Pilgrims, is recounted. -This is followed by a chatty article, reminiscent of Canterbury in the very early days, by one of the “ Pilgrims,” and entitled “HALP A CENTURY.” This article is very interesting indeed. , : ; / “THE MACKENZIE COUNTRY” Is another article in which an old time story is retold, and in it a glimpse is given of how Mackenzie, the man who discovered the country called by his name,, kept his knowledge to himself, and used his discovery as a sort of cache for sheep he .had procured” as the old Australians used to say, “on the cross.” The story of his capture is well told. Articles follow on “EDUCATION IN CANTERBURY” ' In which tho history of our present State system is traced from the beginning to date. “CANTERBURY COLLEGE;” How the pioneers valued education. “CHRIST’S COLLEGE; Consul© planco.” “THE CANTERBURY MUSEUM,” With’a history of the work of its founder and compiler, the late Sir Julius von Haast. A step is then taken across the ranges to “THE WEST COAST,” And on this subject a brilliant writer gives a most interesting description and historical article, “THE ECCLESIASTICAL HISTORY OP CANTERBURY” . Embraces in fairly full detail an account of the rise and progress of the various .. divisions of Christian work carried on in the province “MUSIC AND THE DRAMA” Are specially dealt with, and at considerable length, by one of the very earliest musicians in Canterbury, whose whole life has been spent in the musical and dramatic world. AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL” is not forgotten, and a special article deals with it. “THE EXPANSION OP SETTLEMENT” Includes articles historical of North, South, and Mid-Canterbury, and Ellesmere by Writers specially qualified to deal with the history of those districts. “MEMOIRS" Includes biographical sketches of many leaders of the olden time, and prominent - settlers of to-day,' There are also articles showing the industrial progress made, and the history of many of the business establishments are given, as well as other articles on miscellaneous subjects. . THE. ILLUSTRATIONS, The pictures are the most numerous that have yet appeared in any Colonial illustrated paper, and have been produced in the highest style of the art of the ■ photo-engraver and the lithographer. The number is inclosed in an illuminated cover in seven colours; specially designed and lithographed for the work, by a clever artist, and on the first page is a full plate picture of the Christchurch Cathedral, taken since the completion of the recent beautifying work on the Cathedral grounds. The “ Retrospect ” poem, is . finely illustrated with pictures apropos of the three half-centuries, and the article on the early history of New -Zealand winds among photogravures from old drawings illustrative of old Maori life, and portraits of the earlier leaders. The pages that follow team with pictures of the very old time Canterbury, and.times-moro recent, but still, compared with the Canterbury of to-day, what one may truly call ancient. These have been gathered from all sources, and form a collection most interesting, not only to tho settler whose residence in the province covers.many years, but to the • recent anival who can from these pictures realise, in some measure at least, what like were the city of Christchurch, and the province of Canterbury of which it is the metropolis, when the first settlers came, and note the steps of progress as the old builings were replaced by something better, these again by others that were betterstill, until his eye falls upon the magnificent edifices that meet the view to-day. The reader is taken pictorially to the empty sections that are now the sites of some of our best buildings, and the pictures of these shown in various parts of the number enable him easily to realise the marvellous and rapid strides that have been made, more particularly within the last decade. Scenery has not been neglected, and beauty spots both in Canterbury and on the West Coast have been reproduced in the pages of this Jubilee Number, while a good deal of space has been devoted to portraiture. - ■ Altogether the Jubilee Number of the “ Canterbury Times” is one that should be a welcome guest, in every household in the province, and form a valuable souvenir of the Jubilee for friends across the sea. With the number is also issued two special supplements. One in colours, , “THE ARRIVAL OP THE FIRST POUR SHIPS.” Another, “THE NEW ZEALAND PARLIAMENT OP 1863.” ORDER FORM. To the Manager or Agent of the “ Canterbury Times.” Please forward me copies of the- JUBILEE NUMBER OP THE “CANTERBURY TIMES,” addressed to. Mr. .Please find enclosed £ s. d. in stamps