THE BLUFF

Southern Cross, Volume 18, Issue 8, 11 June 1910, Page 12

THE BLUFF

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HIGH WATER AT PORT OF BLUFF.

CHURCH SERVICES TO-MORROW. St. Matthew’s (Church of England). Holy Communion, 8 a-m. Morning Services and H.C., 11 a.in.. Rev. W. Swinburn.. Evening- 6.30, Mr McClure. Presbyterian : Morning. 11 ; Evening 6.30 —Rev. Mr Laishley. Primitive Methodist ; Morning, 11 ; Evening', 6.30 —Rev. B. Dudley. Mission Service A special mission service is to be conducted in the Presbyterian church, commencing on Wednesday next at 7.30 p.m., and continuing till June 19th at 11 and 6.30 p.m. The mission will be conducted by the Rev. J. T. Burrows, who is a preacher of considerable note and an earnest Christian. All are welcome and ashed to bring Sanhey’s hymns. Presentation After the conclusion of the service at Sh Matthew’s Anglican Church on Saturday evening the Rev.. Mr Swinburn made a presentation to Mr Watson, the organist. This took the form of a handsome easy chair, which had been subscribed for by the members of the choir and congregation. The occasion was in honour, of his recent marriage, and in slight recognition of his services as organist. Mr Swinburn, in a short but happy speech, ashed Mr Watson to accept the gift, not as a return for services rendered, but as a small token of the esteem in which he was held by the members of the, church, Mr Watson briefly thanked the congregation for the gift.

The Coast Guards at Colac Bay , The Coast Guards journeyed to Colac Bay last Friday, 3rd June, to take part in a quadruple match against the' Colac Bay Rifles, Orepuki Rifles, and Invercargill City Guards. The -weather, at Colac Bay proved very moist, hut a warm welcome and a hot dinner awaited them, and both were appreciated. Shooting had started in the morning, when the Orepuki team and, several Colacs fired. The Bluffs and' Tnvercargills made an immediate, start, amidst a steady •downpour of rain which continued with variations right ■t through the

match, which will account for the poor scores made. The range, which is in the midst of a swamp bush clearing, is prettily situated, with convenient sheds at the target mounds, and also at each of the firing points, but of course on a wet day the shelter sheds were better, appreciated than the scenery. The markers had a long and hard day, but the excellence and quickness of the marking on both targets was remarkably good, and our Bluff men say thej r have never seen it equalled. Thanks to the prompt marking and the excellent arrangements made by the Colacs, the match was finished in nice time to catch the 3 p.m. train home. The results are in fav-. our of the City Guards Ist, Orepuki 2nd, Bluff Coast Guards 3rd, and Colac Bay 4th. The firing was at 200 and 500 yards, 7 shots each range. The totals were—City Guards 530, Orepuki Rifles 514, Bluff Coast Guards 495, Colac Bay Rifles 488. Before leaving, an acknowledgment was made by the visitors of the great hospitality of the Colac Bay Rifles, and a desii’e for the four teams to meet at a future occasion ; and three cheers were given for them as the train moved off. The team arrived in town at 5.30 p.m., and as the special train for Bluff did not leave till 11.30 p.m. the team put in a pleasant hour or two at the skating rink and boxing tournament, arriving home shortly after midnight, tired but happy.

Shipping. The s.s. Drayton Grange sailed last Friday for Waitara, after discharging 600 tons general cargo. She took in 6750 carcases lamb, 1884 crates rabbits, 1015 cases frozen runners, 1201 cases preserved meats, and 88 casks tallow. The Tyser freezer Nerehana arrived from Lyttelton on Saturday, and lelt for same port on Tuesday, taking the following : 14,923 carcases frozen mutton and lamb, 500 boxes kidneys, 356 bales wool, 2 bales hair, 112 tallow, 41 casks pelts.

Monday morning broke very foggy, and the fog broke during - the day. The Moana got in in" the afternoon from Dunedin, but there was no sign of the Ulimaroa. The Moana left at 7 p.m. for Hobart and Melbourne, having loaded 150 sacks oysters, 359 of oats, 18 hides, 56 gravel, 75 grass seed, 152 linseed, 6 boxes fish, etc. It was expected that the fog had detained the Ulimaroa, which arrived at 1.30 a.m. on Tuesday from Hobart, but it appears that she had experienced a very heavy southerly gale after leaving Hobart, which increased to a cyclonic gale, the heavy seas doing some little damage to the steamer, and causing her to slow clown to six knots, making - her a day late in reaching here. The passengers were enthusiastic about the splendid manner in which Captain Wyllie handled his ship. Her mails (some 275 bags) were landed immediately on arrival, and were forwarded on to Dunedin by special train, which left shortly after two o'clock. She sailed for Port Chalmers at mid-day on Tuesday, taking 1400 cases cheese 1700 sacks oats, 330 cases preserved milk, 260 sacks oysters, 180 sacks linseed, and a quantity of potatoes, wool, mutton birds, etc. The wharf has been idle for the last three days, but the Koonya sailed from Westport, the Wanaka from Oamaru, and the Waimate from Port Chalmers on Thursday, so that there will lie plenty of wharf work now for a day or tw.o. The s.s. Wanaka arrived on Thursday evening. She has 190 tons cargo to land, including a large quantity of sugar, and is to load 2000 tons of produce for North. The s.s. Warrimoo from Dunedin, and the s.s. from Hobart are expected to arrive on Monday at six a.m. Brevities Crocket’s crafts, with Diver Todd and party aboard, sailed safely away last week, en route for the Waikare wreck in Dusky Sound, from whence word has since been received that they all arrived safely and well, and have started work. We are pleased to welcome Mr Robert Hulton, of the grading department, back to the Bluff.

Mr W. V. Craske, the local manager of the U.S.S. Co., has received promotion to Lyttelton.. Mr-and Mrs Craske, during the twelve months they have been here, have made many friends, who, while congratulating them on the change, are yet very sorry to lose them. Mr Craske has won golden opinions among the mercantile people by the uniform courteous and urbane manner in which he has conducted the Company’s business. We extend our congratulations

to him His place is to be filled by Mr Digby Smith, of the Wellington office.. A large number of the’Masonic fraternity came from Invercargill and other places on Wednesday to take in the annual installation of Master and officers. Mr Herbert Williams, P.G-.M., of Wellington, who was the principal installing officer, was the Brother who laid the foundation stone of the Bluff Masonic Hall in 1903, and this was his first visit to the Bodge since that date. Mr Edward Parker was installed as Master, and at the conclusion of the ceremonv the Brethren adjourned to the Athenaeum for supper, provided under the direction of Bro. Parry. The party returned to town by a special train at midnight. At the weekly parade of the Territorials on Wednesday evening, Bieu-t. Bister was presented with the sixteen years “long and efficient service" medal. The presentation was made by Major Murphy. who congratulated Mr Bister on having earned the coveted distinction, and congratulated the Company on having an officer who served consistently in the service of their country for so long a term. We are pleased to hear of Captain Raymond’s return to his adopted country, having arrived in Byttelton on Wednesday evening per s.s. Mamari. We extend to him a hearty and cordial welcome home. Miss Eri Thompson left by the s.s. Moana on Monday for Melbourne en route for England, where she intends to resume her musical studies. She leaves Melbourne for London by 'the Orient liner Osterley. The mutton bird season is now over, the s.s. Royalty bringing the last of the “birders" to the Bluff last Saturday. As with the other contingents they report a good season, the birds being plentiful and fat. Captain Stewart, of the Club Hotel, made a trip with the Royalty to -make his first acquaintance with the Tili Islands, and was a keen admirer of the masterly manner in which the crew of the Royalty managed the surf boats in taking the natives and supplies off the Islands.

At the annual meeting- of the Awania Incensing - Committee at AA'inton on Monday the following hotel licenses were granted to the Bluff ; R. Stewart (Chib), C. T. Tulloch (Golden Age), P. Bissett ('Bay View) and AY. I-linchey (Eagle Hotel) and wholesale licenses granted to McKarras and Hazlett, Thomson and Co., and AAk .1. Moffett. AAA understand Mr and Mrs G. R. George are expected to return next week, and we are very pleased - indeed to learn that Mr George has benefited immensely by the change. The Mews states that ‘‘The fact that the Post Office clock at Bluff is never lighted at night is being loudly complained of, particularly as it is dark so early during winter nights. It is not possible for passengers by the six o'clock train to see the time by the clock', and it is reported that more than one passenger has missed his train through the absence of a light in the clock." AA'e cordially endorse our contemporary’s remarks. Our City Fathers, however, are somewhat benighted themselves, and they evidently think that everybody should possess luminous watches.

The Presbyterian Church people held a very successful sale of work last Friday and Saturday, despite the numerous counter attractions in town. The sale was opened by the Mayor on Friday evening - , and the Choir members provided , the music. A humorous farce,, dancing, and drill by the children made excellent entertainment. while the stall holders did a good business. We understand that a net result of £75 rewards their efforts. One of the oldest and best known of our seafaring community has resolved to the strenuous life that pertains to the command of a steamer. Captain Anglem, who has for a full half century been engaged in whaling and the fish and oyster industries., has relinquished the command of the s.s. Loyalty, and retired from active service, his place being filled by Captain George West. On Monday evening a large number ol his friends entertained him to a social gathering at the Club Hotel, and presented him with a valuable case of pipes, an appropriate present to an old seadog, who is giving up the sea for a landlubber’s life. Complimentary speeches were made by the chairman, Dr. Sutherland, Captain West, Engineer Smith, Messrs Cooper, T. Gilroy, and Howard, and we regret that space prevents us from publishing all the good things limy said in Captain Anglem’s praise. If Captain Anglem could be persuaded to record his earlier experiences in whaling and sea-life generally it would make very interesting reading.

We trust the gallant skipper will long live to enjoy his pipe of peace.

Borough Council At the usual meeting of the Council on Tuesday the Council's consent was given to the transfer of house property from Chas. Sutherland to Messrs W. Knowles and S. D. Pearce, subject to the road being to their satisfaction.

The following recommendations from Cemetery Committee were adopted ; (1) The building of small tool shed in cemetery. (2) The erecting of a permanent fence of loose stones. (3) The planting of macrocarpa hedge along western boundary. (4) The repairing and painting of Mortuary Chapel and front fence. (3) The removal of rock from allotment in police reserve.

The District Engineer, Dunedin, wrote that the plans, etc., for Ocean Beach Hoad had been forwarded to Wellington for approval. H. Bigwood’s request that a footpath be formed in Shannon St., next to block 8, was referred to Works Committee to report. T. Oates’ tender for excavating and shovelling portion of public area was accepted. Resolved to give notice that the Council intend to fix the general rats at 3Ad in =£ on unimproved value. Messrs Rowley and Gilson were rerequested to lay down a proper footpath crossing opposite their entrance on Point Road, and that a 9in. pipe drain be laid down to take drainage from W. Hinehey’s house, now being erected on block 6.

The Clerk was authorised to offer leases of several sections by auction. Inspector reported that the following' works have received attention : (1) Formation of footpath in front of Tipping’s property. (2) Repairs to footpath in Onslow St. (3) Putting - in sewer connection with W. Todd’s property in Burrows St. (4) Putting down crossing for Kingsland and Fastlake. (5) Repairing various footpath with ashes. (6) Levelling portion of reserve in Campbelltown South. (7) Laying new septic tank.(B)Part formation of road between reserve and block 2, Campbelltown South.

Formation of footpath in front of Tipping’s should be completed this week. Fifty yards rock have already been obtained from the cutting. Govt. Inspector is making arrangements for expenditure of the £IOO Govt, grant on Point Road. ' T. Oates, the successful tenderer for excavating and levelling portion of public area, has made a start to carry out the works.

Inspector of iSTuisances reported : (1) In company with Inspector Cameron I visited Shaw’s. Powley and Gilson’s. Bertrand’s, and Parry’s premises, also the foreshore, next the freezing- works, where it was reported carcases of rabbits were being- deposited, and as suggested, by Mr Cameron I requested Powley and Gilson, Parry, P. McConnell, and the freezing- works to abate the existing nuisances. (2) Many housewives are in the habit of depositing ashes and other rubbish on the streets, instead of having proper receptacles, which could be emptied periodically and contents carted to the depot. I think in these cases prosecution should follow a public warning.

a-in. p.m. Saturday, 11th 4.26 4.53 Sunday, 12th 5.19 5.37 Monday, 13th 6.14 6.38 Tuesday, 11th 7.4 7.30 Wednesday, 15th 7.54 8.18 Thursday, 16th 8.42 9.6 Friday, 17th 9.29 9.50