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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume V, Issue 259, 4 November 1870, Page 2

THE COMPETITION -for RIFLE PRIZES to be Given by tbe PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT of NELSON, for the Year 1870, will commence on TUESDAY, the Twentyninth day of November, instant. On this occasion TEN DOUBLE-ACTION CENTRAL FIRE BREECH LOADING RE* VOL VERS will be Given to be competed for by the undermentioned Volunteers, viz : — No. 1 City Rifles 2 Revolvers Waimea Rifles „, ... 2 „ Nelson Artillery 2 „ 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, Cft. by 6ft. The Cadets will fire at ranges of 100, 150, and 200 yards; targets, 6ft by 4ft. Any position, without artificial rest. The Rules and Regulations adopted for the last General Government prize competition in other respects to be strictly adhered to. No prize will be given to any person who does not score thirty points. No person will be allowed to compete for these prizes whose name is not now on the present roll. No person "will be entitled to one of these prizes who has already won a Provincial Government Prize Revolver. The Firing for the Revolvers will take pluce on the respective Practice Grounds of each Company, commencing at Nine o'clock a.m. ONE of HENRY'S REPEATING RTFLES will be Given a* a CHAMPION PRIZE, and may be Shoe for by THRKE from EACH COMPANY who Score the highest number of points when competing for thePrize Revolvers, and by the Winners of previous Prizos Given by the Provincial Government, whose na ; es are on the present roll. The FIRING for the CHAMPIONSHIP will take place on the CITY SHOOTING GR'. >UND. on THURSDAY, the 15th diy of December, under the superintendence of the Adjuraufc. Ranges, 300, -100, and 500 yards; target, 6ft. by 6ft. 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 times and places as that officer shall appoint. ALFRED GREENFIELD, 2106 Provincial Secretary. TO-MORROW, SATURDAY, At 12 o'clock. At the Nelson Auction Rooms. A Quantity of Metal Coffee and Teapots, and Pannikans — Brushes — Combs — Pomades — Eau de Cologne — Escences — Work Boxes — Albums — Cricket and other Balls— Glass Marbles — Cribbage Boards — Dolls — Toys— &c, &c. JOHN R. MABIN, 2085 Auctioneer. ON ACCOUNT OF WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. TO-MORROW, at 12 o'clock. At the Nelson Auction Rooms — Part of Cask marked E. B. & Co , in diamond, No. 452, containing about J_CWT. TTORSE-SHOE TRAILS, In a slightly damaged condition, ex Ship Challenger, from London. After which, to Close Consignments— C Qr -chests Superior CONGO TEA. 25 Kegs BUTTER. JOHN R. MABIN, 2104 Auctioneer. TO-MORROW, at 12 o'clock. At the Nelson Auction Rooms, A Quantity of QURPLUS QjTORES, Ex Challenger, consisting of— Wine — Bottled Ale and Porter— Lime Juice — Tea— Sugar — Oatmeal— Flour— Pearl Barley — Raisins — Peas — Butter (in jars) — Preserved Meats and Soups— Beef— Pork — Biscuits, &c. JOHN R. MABIN, 2105 Auctioneer. MR. JOHN T> "jyTABIN has re *J JXm -JrJL ceived instructions from Mr. Middlemiss, to Sell by Public AUCTION, at his Residence, Alton-street, on TUESDAY, the Sth instant, at 11 o'clock, his— HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Comprising, Mahogany Loo Table, with carved legs — Morocco Covered Sofa — Parlor ChairsIron Bedsteads — Palliasses and Bedroom Furniture — Pictures — Curtains — Kitchen Table — Kitchen Utensils — Carpets, &c, &c. Also, a Very Superior SEWING MACHINE By Wheeler & Wilson*, With Plated arms and fittings. The Commodious Dwelling-house is JTO LET. 2103