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Gisborne Times, Volume XXVIII, Issue 2740, 19 February 1910, Page 3

An instance of pluck and resourcefulness has been brought under the notice of the Temuka “Leader.” A Avornan, whose age qualifies her for a pension, and Avlio-j through . the death of her husband, has to manage a small Government section on her oavh account, had about half an acre of oats ready for cutting. Not liking to incur more expense than necessary, and declining to ask assistance, she tackled the scythe herself and cut the half-acre in very good style. “Bees by post”‘‘ is the latest. Mr Marnier, chairman •of the Wanagnm Bee-keepers’ Association, lias received information that perforated hags are being made for the carriage of live becs by post, and that these bags will he kept in Wellington and issued as required. The secretary of the Post Office requests that apiarists should be acquainted Avith these arrangements, and asked to give a feAV days’ notice of_ their intention to' send queen bees through the post, as otherwise bags might not always he immediately available. • ■ • 'T‘-