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Dunstan Times, Issue 1842, 12 November 1897, Page 6

The truth, though unpalatable.—Servant (to convalescent curate, prop of the Sunday school): “Please, sir, the superintendent wants to know how you are, an’ you are not to bother, ’cos they can do perfectly well without you.” A medical journal says that in the continued use of the eyes in such work as sewing, type-setting, bookkeeping, reading, and studying, the saving point is looking up from the work at short intervals and looking around the room. This practised every ten or fifteen minutes relieves the muscular tension, rests the eyes, and makes the blood supply much better. Her Hope.—“ Dear me !” exclaimed Maud, who had been reading a fashion paper. “ Last year’s engagement ring has gone wholly out of style.” « What has taken its place?” inquired Mamie. “I don t know; but I do hope it’s a bicycle !”