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THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE.
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Rank of Officer to be examined, &c.
Books recommended, and Sources from which Information may be obtained.

Captains and Subalterns: Cavalry,—

1. Drill: Squad, troop, and *squadron, including dismounted service
   Parts 1, 2, and 3, Cavalry Regulations.

2. Exercises—
   Short-rifle or carbine exercises
   Sword exercise ..
   Supplement to Rifle Exercises and Musketry Instructions. Part 1, Cavalry Regulations.

3. Duties and formation of advanced and rear guards, and reconnoitring an enemy
   Imperial Cavalry Regulations, 1885, section 13, pages 375 to 379 inclusive; Instructions for Use of Auxiliary Cavalry.

4. Musketry instruction
   N.Z. Volunteer Drill Manual, 1883, part 4, pages 90 to 111.

5. Discipline ..
   Volunteer Regulations and Defence Act.

6. Practical drill examination.

Captains and Lieutenants: Naval Artillery,—

1. Drill: Squad and company drill in close and extended order
   Field Exercise.

2. Drills of the guns in use in the corps
   Text Book to be prepared by Council.

3. Duties of commander of a guard, and mode of marching reliefs and posting sentries
   Field Exercise.

4. Exercises—
   Carbine exercises ..
   N.Z. Volunteer Drill Manual, 1883.

Cutlass exercises ..
Gunnery Drill Book for H.M. Fleet, 1883.

5. General knowledge of the ammunition, stores, and carriages for guns in use in the corps, and elementary principles of gunnery
   Text Book to be prepared by Council.

6. Musketry instruction
   N.Z. Volunteer Drill Manual, 1883, part 4, pages 90 to 111.

7. Discipline ..
   Volunteer Regulations and Defence Act.

8. Practical drill examination.

Captains and Subalterns: Artillery,—

1. Drill: Squad and company drill in close and extended order
   Field Exercise.

2. Drill of the guns in use in the corps
   Text Book to be prepared by Council.

3. Duties of commander of a guard, and mode of marching reliefs and posting sentries
   Field Exercise.

4. Exercises—
   Carbine exercises ..
   N.Z. Volunteer Drill Manual, 1883.

Sword exercises ..
Cavalry Sword Exercise, 1885.

5. General knowledge of the ammunition, stores, and carriages for guns in use in the corps, and elementary principles of gunnery
   Text Book to be prepared by Council.

6. Musketry instruction
   N.Z. Volunteer Drill Manual, 1883, part 4, pages 90 to 111.

7. Discipline ..
   Volunteer Regulations and Defence Act.

8. Practical drill examination.

Captains and Subalterns: Engineer Volunteers,—

1. Drill: Squad and company drill in close and extended order
   Field Exercise.

Rank of Officer to be examined, &c.
Books recommended, and Sources from which Information may be obtained.

2. Duties of commander of a guard, and mode of marching reliefs and posting sentries
   Field Exercise.

3. Exercises—
   Rifle exercises ..
   N.Z. Volunteer Drill Manual, 1883.

Infantry sword exercise.

4. Elementary field engineering
   Manual of Elementary Field Engineering, sections 1 to 11, 15 to 20.

5. Musketry instruction
   N.Z. Volunteer Drill Manual, 1883, part 4, pages 90 to 111.

6. Discipline ..
   Volunteer Regulations and Defence Act.

7. Practical drill examination.

Captains and Subalterns of Rifle and Cadet Volunteers,—

1. Drills:
   Squad and company drill in close and extended order
   Field Exercise.

The command of a company in battalion*
Field Exercise.

2. Duties of commander of a guard or outpost, and mode of marching reliefs and posting sentries
   Field Exercise.

3. Exercises—
   Rifle exercises ..
   N.Z. Volunteer Drill Manual, 1883, part 3, pages 45 to 85.

Sword exercise ..
N.Z. Volunteer Drill Manual, 1883.

4. Musketry instruction
   N.Z. Volunteer Drill Manual, 1883, part 4, pages 90 to 111.

5. Discipline ..
   Volunteer Regulations and Defence Act.

6. Practical drill examination.

• Not compulsory for subalterns; but if not examined then, they must be so before promotion to the rank of captain.

• Not compulsory for subalterns; but if not examined then, they must be so before promotion to the rank of captain.

Notice to Mariners, No. 37 of 1886.
GISBORNE, POVERTY BAY.
Marine Department,
Wellington, N.Z., 5th October, 1886.

NOTICE is hereby given that a square red beacon has been erected on Waikanae Beach, seaward of the flagstaff, on which, on and after the 1st November next, a red light will be shown, which, kept in one with the present red harbour light, will lead 200 yards clear to the westward of the rock near the red buoy.

Jos. A. TOLE,
(For the Minister having charge of the Marine Department.)

Tenders received for Repairs to s.s. "Stella."
Marine Department,
Wellington, 4th October, 1886.

THE following tenders for repairs to the s.s. "Stella" have been received:—

Accepted. £ s. d.
W. Cable and Co., Wellington .. .. 1,150 0 0

Declined.
S. Luke and Sons, Wellington .. .. 1,254 0 0

Jos. A. TOLE,
(For the Minister having Charge of the Marine Department.)