Thursday, October 17th

Calm had prevailed during the night with some heavy rain. The ship is only going a couple of knots through the water. Some talk of rifle sweepstakes, entrance being a bottle of beer. After luncheon these were set on foot. Thirteen shot three shots each. Only six hit well and they shot off again for five prizes of six, four, three & one bottle respect tively. I did not hit once. Wortley and FitzGerald divided the first two, Chas. Mountfort the third, and Mr Bowen the fourth. Henry saved his stakes. Great talk at dinner on the subject. After tea some pleasant dancing by moonlight. Lat. 17.25 S., Long. 25 W.