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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume II, Issue 60, 13 March 1867, Page 2

We are indebted to the officers of the Storm Bird, for several copies of the Hokitika Eveniug Star, addressed to the proprietors of this journal. Oue copy of the West Coast Times has been handed to us from the same quarter, the only copy that has reached us by ship for several mouths. The following is the result of the competitive firing, which took place this morning, by part of No. 1 Company uuder the superintendence of Captain and Adjutant Lockett, Militia and Volunteers, Captain Wigzell, Cadet Corps, and Ensign Sinclair, No.'l Company. The remainder of No. 1 company have competed to day, but the score is to late for publication : —

The following is a description of the colonial prizes for rifle shooting: — The champion prize will consist of a gold medal, presented by the New Zealand Government, a purse of 100 sovereigns, and the use of the champion belt until the next colonial prizes are shot for; 2nd prize, the silver medal presented by the Council of the Natioual Eifie Association, and a purse of £75 ; 3rd prize, a silver medal, and £50 ; 4th prize, a silver medal, and £30 ; oth prize, a silver medal, and £20. The 'Avinner of the first prize in each district will receive, and be entitled to wear, a medal presented by the Government. In districts where two or more sets of prizes are given, the winners of the first prize in each set will fire three shots each at the 400 yards range, and the highest scorer will receive the medal for the district. The following appears in. a New Zealand Gazette published on the 11th ult.: — In exercise of the power in me vested by the Customs Tariff Act, 1866, I, Sir George Grey, the Governor of the Colony of New Zealand, do hereby direct that auy articles imported into the colony for the service of any of the Provincial Governments of New Zealand, and at the public charge, shall be admitted to entry oil importation without any duty being charged thereon : Provided that a requisition uuder the hand of the Superintendent of the province, setting forth the particulars of such goods, and stating that they are for the public uses of the province, and are imported at the. public charge, shall, on every occasion of making entry thereof at the Custom-house, be delivered to the Collector or other principal officer of Customs.

The West Coast Times informs us that the two members for Hokitika in the Provincial Council lately met their constituents at the Supreme Court House, the use of which had been granted by Mr. Sale, whose courtesy was acknowledged by Mr. Bright on behalf of Mr. Cassius and himself. The meeting was presided over by his Worship the Mayor, aud was one of the most crowded and influential that has ever been held in Hokitika. Both members for the town were exceedingly well received, and entered at length into an explanation of the course they had taken during the session of Council. A vote of confidence and thanks was passed unanimously ou the motion of Mr. Knox, seconded by Mr. ShaAV, and duly acknowledged.

We (Daily Southern Cross) are glad to be able to state that three gentleman made their way through the interior from Wanganui to Taupo and Maketu, since his Excellency's journey. The party consisted of Captain Holt, Under-Secretary ; Mr. Donovan, telegraph engineer, who laid the submarine cable across Cook's Straits; and Mr. Hector a surveyor. They made the journey on foot. It occupied a month but could be performed under ordinary circumstances in twelve days. No opposition was met until between the boundary of the Taupo aud Waikato country. The natives have leased Captain Holt a favorable sheep run.

The New Zealand Herald says that the Electric which arrived safely in harbour from Eugland a few Aveeks ago, had, as it now appears, a narrow and providential escape from destruction, which was passed through unknown to her officers and passengers during the voyage, and which has only come to light within the last few days. It appears that a case was shipped from London to a party in Auckland, as part of a shipment of drysaltry, which really contained muriatic and nitric acids. When got up from the hold the outside even of the case was quite soft, saturated with the acid, and which, on examination, proved to be nitric and muriatic. In all probability the acid has damaged a considerable portion of the cargo, and the only wonder is that it did not set the ship on fire, as was the case with the John Duthie. The penalty for shipping dangerous goods under s wrong designation is £500, and we think that this case should be further investigated, and an example be made to prevent the repetition of an occurrence, the results of which might be so disastrous to life, and property. We understand that the agents here intend referring the matter home, with a view of prosecuting the shippers.

Some young cochineal insects have been reared in the Melbourne Botanical Gardens from ova sent from New Zealand by Sir George Grey. The Age says that the insects are progressing well.

Holloway's Ointment and Pills. — Rheumatism and Pains in the Limbs. — Muscular pains are sometimes insufferably distressing. Though they may not impair the general health at first, ultimately such must be their effect if permitted to continue unrelieved. It should be generally known that, after fomentation with warm salt and water, HolloAvay's Ointment, AveU rubbed upon the afflicted part twice a day, gives infinite ease and secures ultimate recovery. Holloway's Pills should also be taken to assist in the cure. They prevent weak and numb feelings so apt to prevail after neuralgic and rheumatic attacks. Many, after suffering martyrdom from severe attacks of rheumatism, and obtaining no relief, •were quickly cured by these medicines. 2019

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400 500 600 yds. yds. yds. Total. Private Gully 15 18 7 40 Private Morrison ... 14 11 15 40 Sergeant Butt 11 16 6 33 Private G. Batchelor... 12 11 11 34 Captain A. Pitt (Artil.) 5 9 14 28 Private G. Elliott ... 11 11 3 28 Private W. Skeet ... 10 10 8 28 Ensign Sinclair ... 11 9 6 26 Private H. Batchelor... lfi 4 5 25 Private M'Shane ... 7 12 5 24 Corporal Bond ... 8 7 8 23 Private kurrell ... 13 8 0 21