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Gisborne Times, Volume XXV, Issue 2008, 18 February 1907, Page 1

A skilful young engineer, named Sapper Voisoy, has invented a steerable kite to drop explosives, and a committee at Chatham has pronounced favorably upon the machine. At Tunbridge Wells a firm of electrical engineers is making and fitting for the little daughter of a wealthy client a doll’s house with electric lamps, switches, etc., of mfinitestimal size. Considerable damage lias been done by a lire at Castlewollan Castle, co. Down, the residence of Lord and Lady Annesley, who were away from home on a visit to the JCarl of Kilmorey. As an excuse for shooting his wife, Allan Gridin told the Judge at the Surrey Assizes that the woman had ruined his home by her drinking habits. He was sentenced to three years’ penal servitude. At Lyndhurst (Hants) thousands and thousands of rock pigeons have been seen winging their way towards the interior of the New Forest, a sure sign, say the old inhabitants, of a hard winter. An applicant for advice at Marylebouo — a young man —admitted that he did not understand the meaning of the expression, “Go in l'ear.’' 'The Magistrate: “Well, that beats the record, 1 should think.” 'j’lirco men engaged in constructing a drain through a bed_ of sand at Norton were buried alive through the shoring beams giving way, but were rescued in time to avert a fatal termination of the mishap. Tile Rev. John Young, chairman of tlie Wisbech Board of Guardians, has been married to Mrs. Alikin, of Holme Lea, Stockport. Among tlie wedding presents was one from the inmates of AVisbecli AVorkhouse. The Rev. Prebendary AA’hite, whoso sixty years’ work as vicar of Churchstoke was celebrated in that parish last April, has just celebrated his ninety-fifth birthday. Prebendary AVhite is still able to preach every Sunday.

Advices by the R.M.S. Orient at Sydney give details of the tidal disturbances on the south coast of Ceylon. At Gallo the sea in the harbor at half-past twelve p.m. receded 25ft and 301 t. The whole coast was dry for some distance, and thousands of fish and lobsters were stranded. The water after a short time rushed back in great waves. At intervals extraordinary movements were felt—only at Galle and Hambaintotto, and not at Colombo, Trncomalee, or Jaffa. The cause is attributed to an earthquake somewhere in the south-west of Ceylon, probably an upheaval of the sea bottom. He: “My dear, the bank in which my money was deposited has failed.” She: “What a mercy you’ve got your cheque-book at homj, love.” John: “Was Mabel offended when you called on her with your face unshaven?” Jim: “Yes; she said she felt it very much.” ‘Why in mourning, Wilfred?’ ‘For my sins, old chap.’ ‘I didn’t’ think you had lost any.’ How She Broke it—‘That’s the girl who broke my poor brother’s heart.’ ‘Really! How did she do that?’ ‘Well,' he was engaged to her for three years, and the very day after ho broke the engagement off she had £30,000 left to her.’ STUBBORN AS A MULE. A bad cough is more stubborn than a mule, and, if the right method is not used, it is more difficult to conquer. Dr. Sheldon’s New Discovery for Coughs, Colds, and Consumption conquers the most stubborn cases. It is a safe and certain remedy for coughs, colds, and all lung troubles. Small dose. Pleasant to take. Every bottle guaranteed. For sale by A. W. J. Mann, Agent. Chemist. STOP IT i A neglected cough or cold may lead to serious bronchial or lung troubles. Don’t take chances, for Dr. Sheldon’s Now Discovery for Coughs, Colds and Consumption affords perfect security from serious offects of a cold. Small dose. Pleasant to take. Every bqttle guaranteed. For sale by A. W. J. Mann, Agent, Chemist.

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