Bluff Notes.

Southern Cross, Volume 15, Issue 41, 1 February 1908, Page 12

Bluff Notes.

A TRIP TO TE WAIS POINT. The Peter Blue was flying, And the launch got under way. When Johnson and his party Went to Te Wats for the day. The run across was splendid. And paddling—that was line ! 'And everyone was willing when News came, ’twas time to dine. When all this sport was over A ramble was proposed. And everyone consented — So off the party goes. But little did the party think Or anticipate a change — The wind came up—’twas cloudy It bad every chance to rain. When they returned to their launch at her moorings. They saw that , their hope was small. For in sight of their homes nice a n d cosy, They had to sleep in quarantine hall. At last by naught but dogg'edness Some men cried, “All aboard! - ’ And the engine she was started. And the launch once more moved. Butterfield he gripped the wheel. And Johnson took the lever. “Pull steam ahead !” the Captain cried, ••• “We can’t stop hero for ever.” Ernie Bigwood, he looked splendid ; So did Spencer (poor old chap !). But the bravest of that little crew Was the captain (minus hat). They had to leave the ladies. So Prank and Bob stayed, too,' In case of any trouble Prank and Bob would see them through. '“Don't moor your launch,” Fred Bailey cried, ■“My’’daughter’s on the other side.” But Mr McQuarrie, with a smile, replied, “You’ll get her. Prod, maybe next tide.” .With morning light the launch set out To try her luck once more ; With doubts on deck and doubts below. They tried, but never scored. The day wore on, the wind still high. As if to think ; “I’m cunning.” But all their hopes were lifted high When the Tug took up the running. And now they’re home, no need to worry, I’m sure they won’t bo sorry ; For another trip to To Wais Point They won’t bo in a hurry. ir THE BAND. The annual general mooting Q f the Bluff Naval Band was held in the Athenaeum Hall on ’ Friday, 24th inst., and in the unavoidable absence of tho President Mr W. Ilinchey occupied the chair. The committee’s fourteen annual report and balance-sheet showed the receipts for the year to be £l3B 14a 4d, and expenditure £122 la lid. The liabilities were set down at ’£36o 15s Bd, and the assets valued at £497 19s lid. The committee congratulated the band on their still maintaining their musical reputation, they having tied for highest aggregate musical points in tho recent contest at W 7 yndham, showing what can be done by regular attendance at practice- Tho committee hoped the bandsmen would sacrifice a good deal of their time in

view of the forthcoming operatic fair and had no hesitation in saying that if sufficient attention is given to outdoor music there would be no difficulty in reducing the liabilities.

At the beginning of the year 1907 the membership of the band stood at 20, and during the year eight new members joined. * Since then seven members have apparently given up the band by their non-attendance at practice, so that the membership now stands at 21. This is much to be regretted, as there are 34 instruments, and an efforts should be made to induce new members to join. Your committee trust that the incoming year will show even a greater improvement in band matters, and hope that bandsmen will continue to foster that peace and harmony which is ever to be found among those engaged in cultivation of music. The chairman, in moving the adoption of the report and balancesheet, explained that the committee had placed the lowest estimate on the assets, so that the financial position was probably better than it appeared. He also expressed regret that more of the public were not present, and he noticed that one or two prominent bandsmen wore conspicuous by their absence. Tho election of officers for the ensuing year had the following result President —Dr. Torrance.

Vice-presidents—Messrs J. 'Valentine, G. Steel. W. Hinchey, J. W. King, A. J. Taster, C. Tulloch. R. H. Dixon, J, Weir, H. Ivingsland, G. A. Wheal lev, C, A. Tipping, P. C. M. Andersen, and Geo. Preston. Committee —Messrs C. Burtenshaw, H. J. Norris, W. Dixon, R. Rose, and J. Dale.

Trustees —Messrs G. R. George. G. A. Whealler, Dr. Torrance, J. Walker. H. J. Norris, and A. McNish. Auditors —H. J. Norris and J. Walker. Bandmaster —Mr C. E. Hanson’. Drum Major—Mr T. Lynch. Deputy-Bandmaster—Mr F. Wilson. Sec. and Trcas. —Mr A. McNish. Sergeant—Mr John Dale. Corporal—Mr John Keinan. Lance Corpl—-Mr H. Giles, librarians —Messrs IT. Burtenshaw and A. Crocket. * IN MEMORTAM.

When nows was announced on Monday morning of the death of Mr Walter Rouse, it came as a great shook to the community, especially among his fellow workmen.. When last seen in the town Air Rouse appeared to be good for many years of life, and at the age of 65 years it is sad that lie should meet his death through accident .

Tlie funeral on Wednesday was largely attended, and would have been more so only for the s.s. Wanaka being in port. On Tuesday an impiest was held, when tho jury returned a verdict of death through internal injuries caused by an accident whilst working in the N.Zi. Loan Co.’s store. The bereaved family have the sympathy of a large circle of friends. * JTJVENILE ODDFELLOWS. At the meeting of the Loyal Awarua Juvenile Lodge on Monday evening a recitatian competition was held, five juveniles taking part- The first prize, a book of Shakespeare’s plays, donated by Bro. Charleston, was won by D. A. Valentine : 2nd, Frank Roderique : 3rd, E. White. This is the second competition of the kind that has been held, and the management committee intend to continue to hold them at suitable opportunities. The membership now stands at 34, and the lodge is still making members. Tho committee held their annual meeting at the close of the lodge, when Bro. A. V. Valentino was elected President, and Bro, C. I’. Horne Vice-President for the ensuing year. A vote of thanks to the retiring President, Bro. D. McKenzie, terminated the meeting. * SHOOTING. Thursday morning saw the term in‘ation of the shooting competition of the Coast Guards for tho Champion Cup (presented by Mr G. A. Whealler) and Medal, and the Champion Belt and Medal, besides a number of trophies. The /Belt is won by the highest scorer from scratch, and the Cup by the highest scorer with tho handicaps. Appended are the scores :

AMUSEMENTS

A meeting of the stall-holders was held on Thursday afternoon in connection with the forthcoming Operatic Fair and Art Union, when the following ladies agreed to lake charge of stalls :

Gondoliers Stall—Mrs Tipping and Mrs Torrance.

Mikado Stall—Mrs Nichol and Mrs A. H. King. Blue Bell in Fairyland Stall — Mrs Walker and Miss Walker. French Maid Stall—Mrs Valentine. Toreador Stall —Mrs Rose, Miss Francis Rose, and -Miss Woods.

H.M.S. Pinafore Stall—Misses M and A. Erasmussen.

Tea Kiosk —Mrs Finnerty. The ladies hawing charge oi stalls select their own assistants, so that a number of ladies have yet to be appointed.

Yds Yds Yds Yds Hp. T’l Priv Murray 26 21 19 25 28 119 8ergt Moss 33 29 30 26 sc. 118 Priv Bouse 34 26 25 26 5 116 Priv Norris 26 27 25 32 5 115 Priv Preston 22 24 23 19 26 114 Sergt Valentine 30 25 19 17 22 113 Priv Pox 23 25 20 10 28 . 106 Priv Beaton 22 23 27 15 15 102