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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume III, Issue 284, 1 December 1868, Page 3

A woman in Wisconsin says that when her husband is a little drunk he kicks her, . and when he is very drunk she kicks him. 4 She congratulates herself that she does the greater part of the kicking, A French wit says that the gibbet is a species of flattery to the human race. Three or four are hung, from time to time, for the purpose of making the rest believe .that they are virtuous. A sailor being asked how he liked his bride, is reported to have remarked, 'Why d'ye see, I took her to be only one half of me, as the parsou says; but dash me if she isn't twice as much as I am. I'm only a tar, and she's a tar-tar.' ' Do you really believe, AJmiral,' said a Washington lady to Admiral Farragut, ' that. the dead walk after death?' 'I have not a doubt of it, madam,' politely replied the gallant Admiral ; ' for I have myself heard the "Dead March in Saul."'

mHE COMPETITION for RIFLE PRIZES JL to be given by the Provincial Government ■ of Nelson, for the year 1868, will commence on TUESDAY, the Bfch day of Decembar next. On this occasion, THIRTEEN RIFLES will be given, viz.: — Rifles. No. 1 City Rifles ... -3 Waimea West Rifles 3 Nelson Artillery 3 "Wakapuaka Artillery 2 Cadets 2 The first four Companies will fire at ranges of 300, 400, and 500 yards, five shots at each range. Target, 6 ft. by 6 ft. The Cadets will fire at ranges of 100, 150, and 200 yards. Targets, 6 ft. by 4 ft. Any position, without artificial rest. ' The Rules and Regulations adopted for the last General Government Prizes, in other respects to be ftrictly adhered to. No prize will be given to any person vrho does not score 30 points. No person will be allowed to compete for these ' prizes whose name is not on the present roli. No person will be entitled to one of these prizes who has already won a Provincial Government Prize Rifle. , CHAMPIONSHIP. A handsome REVOLVER will be given as a Champion Prize, and may be shot for by three from each Company who score the highest number ot points when competing for the Prize Rifles, and by the winners of previous prizes given by the Provincial Government whose names are on the present roll. The firing for the rifles will take place on the respective practice grounds of each Company, commencing at 9 a.m. The firing for the Championship will take place on the (.'ity shooting-ground, on TUESDAY, the 15th day of December, under the superintendence of the Adjutant. Ranges, 30 >, 400, and 500 yards. Target, 6 ft. by 4 ft. All differences as to points will be decided by the Commaridtng Officers, who will superintend the firing of their respective companies. Ammunition for practice caa be obtained from the Adjutant at such times and places as that officer shall appoint. ALFRED GREENFIELD, 2422 Provincial Secretary. STEAM TO PICTON, WELLINGTON", LYTTELTON, DQNEDIN, BLUFF, AND MELBOURNE. i4l Jbi rfIHE Panama Co.'s steamship JL AIREDALE A&k it h?^l||^ is appointed to leave as above on SUN DAY, 6th December, conveying Panama Mails and Passengers to s.s. Rakaia. For freight or passage, apply at the Company's office, Government Wharf. 2536 AUCKLAND GOLDFIELDS. FOR MANUKAU, calling at WANGANUIand TARANAKT, if practicable. i Si rpHE splendid, new, unrivalled &M is iliL twin-screw steamship, MM^. JOHN PENN, "3iyiiiili>*M. Caret, Commander, -will leave for the above ports on TO-MORROW, WEDNESDAY. For freight or passage, apply on board or at the office, Trafalgar-street. 2516 J. JOHNSON. NOTICE TO SHIPPERS TO THE WEST COAST. STEAM TO WESTPORT, GREYMOUTPI, AND HOKITIKA (if Practicable). 8., npHEfast and favorite s.s, fciUfb^aaL MURRAY leave Gibbons' Wharf, for the <^i^|i|fiir above ports, on WEDNESDAY, the 2nd December. For freight or passage, apply to the Agent on board, or to 2524 J. PAUL.