THE HAGLEY ROAD.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 142, 26 October 1868, Page 3

THE HAGLEY ROAD.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE BTAR. Sir,— ln Thursday's Star, I noticed a letter signed " A Resident," and on reading it I was sorry to observe that he is opposed to having Armagh street made the direct route to and from the Great tSouth Road, and suggests a bridge over the Avon in Worcester street instead, "so that a short detour in Durham street, to the left or right, would take you over Victoria Bridge." He then states (his own opinion, I hope) that the Council would not think of such an idea as constructing two bn Iges so close together. Now, Sir, allow me to inform " A Resident" that I consider tbe Council would not be doing their duty to the city at large if they opposed Armagh street being made a direct route to Riccarton. It is the shortest and most direct road, and therefore it is a work that ought to be done. And as to constructing two bridges so close together— do not the r quirements of the city need it ? (I mean the North end) and why not then have it done ? Yes, and bridge the Avon when and where the demands of the neighbourhood re quire it. It is the duty of the Council to meet the necessities of the city, and by so doing make it perfect. Ido not think " A Resident" is justified in his remarks on the two gentlemen who moved in the matter because they happen to be City Councillors, and two in the neighbourhood of the proposed bridge. He says " The Mayor has been accused before now of partiality." Now what has the Mayor's conduct to do with the road or bridge ? J )oes be imagine that a man is to shut his eyes and become stupid, because he is a Councillor ? I imagine that it is men with their eyes open that we want for Councillors —men who will look after the city ut large,

and not those who will sacrifice us all for the good of a few. In concluding, Sir, I consider that Councillors Sheppard and Jameson have studied the interest of the whole town in bringiug forward, or helping to bring forward a direct road to Riccarton through Hagley Park, and hope that they will do their utnioit, both in tha Council and out of it, to bring it to a. successful issue. Your obedient servant, TUG. Christchurch, Oct. 23.