CLYDE.

Otago Witness, Issue 2497, 22 January 1902, Page 35

CLYDE.

January 18. — Yesterday (Friday) the members ol the Clyde Rifle Club held their first practice with the- Martini-Enfield rifle at distances of 300 yds and 400 yds. The range was duly opened by Mrs Pitches, of Clyde, who succeeded in scoring a bull'e-eyf at the 300 yds distance, an achievement which won for that lady the applause of the clubmen, many of whom failed in following such an excellent example. The shooting was fairly good ajl round. Mr H. SaunSers securing top score with 32 points out of a possible 40, the conditions being five shots at each of the two 'distances, without a sighter. Mr Barry secured second place with 31 points, .Mr Welsford being a good third with 30. The range was favourably commented on by those present, and but foi a prevailing tricky wind the scores would have been beyond creditable. Mr Thompson had charge of the firing party. V.C.C. — The Vincent County Council meets at Clyde on Wednesday next, when the resolution to levy a special water rate on property within the town of Clyde will come up for confirmation. Concillor M'Whirter is to move — "That the amounts of successful tenders for contracts from the council be published immediately the contracts are signed." Gr Laid law is to move — "That a sum be voted for the erection of a suitable bridge over Lsuder Creek." Cr M'Whirter to move— "That the time has arrived for the council to consider the question of providing ways and means for the erection of bridges to replace some of the punts on the ferries within tbe County of Vincent.'' •

Official Drtios. — It is pleasing tc noi> thai the Inspector of Stock — dead, and a.ive — .s insisting upon a compliance with the act wherp it refers to slaughtering yards and dairies. Our local butchers are readily complying with the conditions of the act.