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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume I, Issue 225, 24 November 1866, Page 4

HJII I1UI«H ■IW.IHII. Mil 111 || „.,, „,.. PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT RIFLE PRIZES. Superintendent's Office, Nelson, 24th October. 1866. THE COMPETITION for RIFLE PRIZES to be given by the Provincial Government of Kelson, for the YEAR 1866, will take place on TUESDAY, the 4th day of December next. On this occasion Five Prizes will be fired for, Viz.: — FOUR RtFLES, one for each Company of Volunteers; and the CHAMPION PRIZE, A HANDSOME REVOLVER. Sets of accoutrements and implements for cleaning, &c, will be given with each Rifle; also, 250 rounds of ammunition. Competitors for these Prizes will fire at ranges of 200, 300, 400, and 500 yards, five shots at each range, ■without artificial rest; any position. Target, 6 feet by 4 feet. The Rules and Regulations adopted for the last General Government Prizes, in other respects, to be strictly adhered to. The fourth clause of the Rifle Prize Act requiring that no prize shall be given unless a certain degree of proficiency be attained, it is to be understood that no prize will be given to any competitor who does not score 40 points. The first FOUR Prizes may be shot for by all Volunteers of the Province on the present Roll who have not already, won a Provincial Government Rifle Prize. The Fifth Prize or Championship may be shot for by two from each Company who score the highest number of points when competing for the first four prizes, and by the winners of previous prizes given by the Provincial Government, whose names are on the Roll. The firing for the first Four Prizes will take place on the respective Practice Grounds of each Company, commencing at 9 o'clock a.m. The firing for the Championship will take place on the City Shooting Grouud, on a day to be fixed for that purpose by the Adjutant, when Ties (if any) for the first Four Prizes will be shot off. •All differences as to points will be decided by the Commanding Officers, who will superintend the firing of their, respective Companies. Ammunition for practice can be obtained from the Adjutant at such time and places as that officer shall appoint. ALFRED GREENFIELD, 1213 Provincial Secretary. ~ NOTICE. SUBURBAN NORTH. OWNERS or OCCUPIERS of LAND or TENEMENTS in the above district are hereby required to make a RETURN of the quantity and nature of all the LANDS or TENEMENTS owned or occupied by them, together with the estimated VALUE of the same to SELL, in accordance with the 10th clause of the " Country Roads Amendment Act, 1858." Such returns to be made in writing, addressed to the Chairman of the Board, on or before the 14th day of December next. Any person as aforesaid neglecting or refusing to make such returns, will not be entitled to appeal against any assessment made by the Board. ROBERT POLLOCK, Chairman. November 8, 1866. 1322 THURSDAY NEXT, NOVEMBER 29, At 11 o'clock. SALE OF HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS, At the Residence of Mrs. Manby, Bronte-street. MR. D. MOORE has received instructions from Mrs. Manby (wh.o is leaving the province) to Sell by Auction, at her residence, Bronte-street, on THURSDAY next, 29th November, at 11 o'clock— Her SURPLUS HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE and EFFECTS, consisting of— Mahogany Dining Chairs, Cane-seated Chairs, Easy Chairs, Mahogany Telescope Dining Table (can be adj usted to four different lengths), Red Pine Dining Table, E.P. Cruet Stand, Engravings, Ornaments, China Tea Service, Carpet, Single and Double Iron and "Wooden Bedsteads, Feather Beds, Bolsters and Pillows, Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Mattresses, Toilet Services, Toilet Glasses, Dinner Service, Kitchen Utensils, Garden Tools, &c, &c. 1 Violin, in case (copy Cremona) 1 Viola, in case (Tenor) A quantity of Carpenters' Tools Sec, Sec Refreshments provided. Without reserve. For particulars, see Catalogues. 135 WANTED, a HOUSEMAID. Apply to Mrs. WRIGHT, Ship Hotel, the Port. 1344 ANTED, a BOY'to attend a Billiard Table. H. BUSH, Steamboat Tavern. 1290 XXJ-ANTED to Rent, a PADDOCK for one horse, V V within a few minutes' walk of Bridge-street. Applyat the Office of this Paper. 1345 WANTED, Mechanics to know that they can be supplied with Early Breakfast, at the Otago Dining Rooms, Bridge-street. Board and residence, 858. per week. - ' 204