Some genius has hit upon a new way to get rid of rats and mice without killing them. The new contrivance —it can scarcely be called a traphas a wide entrance. As soon as tha small pet is safely within a rubber band,, to which are fixed bells and fantastic plumes,, and tufts of cotton j coated with phosphorescent paint is clasped about its body. The rat scampers through the door, which is left open, and careers wildly through the corridors under the floor and through the walls. The lights and tinkling bells strike terror to the hearts of its • friends, and they 'pack their clos' an 1 g-o 7 of their own accord. This scheme is a little unpleasant for one's next door neighbour, but he has the privilege of using it also. This is all very; nice and ingenious, but what we should like to know is what comes over the terrified rat with its phosphorescent coat and jingling" bells? One mad rat with a bell about the house might be a greater nuisance than a large family of sane, well-be-haved rats.
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Auckland Star, Volume XXX, Issue 29, 4 February 1899, Page 6 (Supplement)
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