WANGANUI.

Wellington Independent, Volume XVII, Issue 1796, 25 November 1862, Page 3

WANGANUI.

[From the fyaHganui Chronicle.]

Thb Tows Board. — Nothing particularly interesting has been done by the Board since our last notice of its business until last Monday, when the j tenders were to be considered for the forming and I metalling of Taupo Quay road. It was found that the tenders — which ranged from £7 lOs. to £8 15s. per chain— were above the estimated cost, and therefore none of them were accepted. Two tenders were received for the formation of the diverts on the same road, the one of which amounted to £250, and the other to .£173 I7e The latter, made by Messrs. D. Richardson and John Bason, was accepted. These culverts are to be made of bricks, in the form of barrel- drains. There are two crossing the road at the end of each street parallel with the Victoria Avenue ; they are to be laid at suoh a depth as ultimately to form the sewerage drains. It was at one time proposed to make these culverts of Totara ; but it was found that those made ot brick would be nearly as cheap, and they are expected to be much more efficient and durable. We believe that about 30,000 bricks will be required, and that they will be made at Mr. S. Henson's brick-work. j Oob Exports. — The outward cargo of the Tyne this trip merits notice. She takes the first of this season's wool, a larger shipment of tallow than has before been made from this place and a considerable quantity of butter. Altogether the cargo is worth here fully £9 JO. Balls.— Tho inhabitants gave a ball to the Garrison officers on Friday evening last, in Howe's rooms. The attendance /iras not so numerous as might have been expected, but the enjoyment was none the less, as the rooms were neither overcrowded nor overheated — the usual disagreeables attending such assemblies, lhe ball-room was tastefully ornamented with drapery, evergreens and flowers; the music went with great precision and good taste ; and tho arrangements generally were much to the credit of those who had the management. The supper was of a very superior kind, some of the jellies especially being exquisite, and naving a flavour wbich evinced thu skill of a superior artiste ; indeed Mr. Howe excelled himself in the supper room. Dancing was kept up with great spirit till some time after day-light, when the gay eotnpany separated with much regret. This ball was preceded by a few days by one given by others of the inhabitants to the noncommissioned officers of the garrison, whioh was also a great success. It took place in the Victoria Hotel ; and the decorations of the fine airy ballroom, and the general arrangements made by Mr. Hackett were admirable, and conduced greatly to the pleasure and comfort of those present, all of whom seemed to enjoy themselves to the top of their bent. The good feeling which such reunions manifest, and are calculated to maintain and strengthen between the inhabitants and the gallant 57th, is pleading, and will no doubt ba productive of much good in makiug the garrison feel more at home, and in leading them to identify themselves more thoroughly with tho settlers.