Bluff Notes.

Southern Cross, Volume 5, Issue 32, 13 November 1897, Page 9

Bluff Notes.

The inter-club match between Bluff and Dunedin Rifle Clubs was also the final competition for the N.Z.R.A. Bronze Medal. Mr W. Gr. Cato’s aggregate for four competitions was three points over Mr W. B. Montgomery’s, but, as the conditions were that the best three scores should be taken, Mr Montgomery became the winner by three points, thus maintaining his reputation as a steady shot.

The s.s. Indramayo and Hinemoa

arrived on Monday (Bth inst.) The former, after taking on board a quantity of frozen mutton, wool, and tallow, and coaling, sailed for London to day (Thursday, 11th). The Hinemoa landed Capt. Falconet and a detachment of the Torpedo Corps with appliances for removing the mid-channel rock, and is now waiting favourable weather for a visit to the outlaying Islands. Owing to the boisterous weather prevailing, the submarine miners have not yet been able to get to work at the rock. A meeting of the Borough Council was held on Friday (.sth), and was attended by the Mayor (Mr S. Hichol) and Crs. Reed, Metzger, McDougall, Bertrand and Lee. It was resolved to support the Dunedin City Council in opposing the “ Municipal Franchise Enlargement Bill,” and a letter to that effect was ordered to be sent to the Hon. J. G. Ward, M.H.R., for the district. The action taken by the Mayor in connection with the floating of the £SOOO loan was confirmed, and a number of routine matters ordered on. The engineer was instructed to prepare plans and specifications for the works as per schedule, so that tenders may be called at the earliest possible date. Accounts amounting to £146 were passed for payment. The s.s. Ohau arrived from Westport on Tuesday, and after discharging sailed for Dunedin yesterday. She coaled the s.s. Tarawera and Indramayo.

H.R.H. the Prince of Wales does not usually get fine weather for his birthday celebrations, but this year it was exceptionally bad here. Yet, notwithstanding, it was surprising to see the number who visited the port —520 full tickets being sold for the Bluff, the shipping no doubt proving an attraction. The s.s. Waikare arrived from Hobart on Wednesday, and after landing cargo sailed for Dunedin same evening. On Wednesday evening a social was held in connection with the Presbyterian church Sunday school. The gathering was held in the church, and was well attended considering the weather. A very pleasant evening was spent. The s.s. Pareora arrived to-day from Hewcastle, two days overdue. Oapfc. Christian states that he experienced the i oughest weather he has seen on the coast.