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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 5, Issue 236, 23 May 1861, Page 1

EXTRACTS FROM* Militia and Volunteer Orders. By Majob I. K. COOPER; TTanganui, May 10, 186 L 2. The daj’S appointed for Ball Practice of fto; I' Company during this ’ month, are Mon-'" days and Fridays at 7 a.m. and 2 p.rrr,' For 7 No. 2 Company Tuesdays Saturdays, at * 7 a.m. and 2 p.m. This leaves W ednesdays and Thursdays for private practice, and Militiamen and Cavalry" Volunteers desirous of contesting for the Prizes are recommended to take advantage of ; these days for practice. A non commissioned 'officer will be in attendance at the Practice!ground on Wednesdays and Thursdays,- with - rifles and ammunition, at 3 o’clock p.m-; 3. Cavalry Volunteers desirous of contest- - ling for the Prizes, are requested to give their names into the Afilitia Office on an early day, , that they may be supplied with ammunition. JV anganui, May 15, 1861.. 1. In reference to Orders of the lOtlriusff.,it is intimated that a day will be set apart for the Militia and Cavalry Volunteers to contest for the Prizes after the Rifle Volunteer Companies have all competed ia the contest. By order, Signed, ALFRED ROSS, Lieutenant and Acting Adjutant; Memo— Members of No. 4Company, desirous of contesting for the Prizes, will be supplied at the Militia Office with rifle ammunition for squad practice, on the application of officers or drill instructors, ofr squads. Signed, L R. COOPER, Major Commanding Wa ngamii Volunteers.. 15th May, 1861. ISTPublic Ball WILL be held at the Rutland Hotel,. On Friday, "the 2Lth May. To Com?nemorate the Anniversary of Her Majesty’s. 3irth Day. Dancing at past. Eight. rickets Qne Guinea each.. To be obtained of the Committee. May 16, 1861.

Wanganui Ferry- 1 TENDERS are invited for Leasing the TFanganui Ferry for one year, dating from* June Ist, IS6I, to 31st May, 1562. Conditions of the Lease, and particulars of the management of the Ferry may be ascertained on application at the Court House. Tenders, will be received until 2 p.m. the 30th inst., and to be addressed to the Bench of Justices. JOHN NIXON, Provincial £ub- Treasurer. - May 15th, 1861.

3 Working Bullocks* FOR SALE, Either in One or Two Lots. Apply to May 9,1861. H. CHURTON, Mataongaonga.Crown Lands Office, Wellington, 29th April, 1861 Kotice. TH E Commissioner cautions the Pul lie that, the Land Orders, issued to iVa al* and Military Settlers, entitling them to select' land free of cost, are Not Transferable .' person therefore purchasing sucb Land Orders will do it at his own risk. WILLIAM FITZHERBPLT, Commissioner of Crown Lands. M&y 2,1861. On Sale, Ex JOHN BUNYAN, from LONDON,. A very Valuable Invoice of Feat's Saddlery-

The Undersigned particularly draw attention to this Shipment. TAYLOR,, WATT & CO. April, 4 1861. Wanted Immediately BY the Undersigned a Man and his Wife; the man to make himself generally useful on a Station; the wife to Cook, take •charge of a Small Dairy, Wash, &c. Apply by letter, stating wages and references, to JOHN JORDAN, Kororomaiwaho, Upper./fangitikek April 25 1 mi. '