A FAITHFUL FRIEND.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXVIII, Issue 8683, 28 September 1891, Page 6

A FAITHFUL FRIEND.

Mr. J. Pearson, of King street Arcade, the well-known cycling tourist, when riding over to Melbourne with his friend, Mr. A." G. Chapman, * relates several adventures they met with on their long journey. • For four days after leaving Sydney terrible wet weather was experienced, and many of the water-courses, which in the summer time are nearly dry, were swollen 00 much that they had great difficulty in crossing them. • • On one occasion they were compelled to strip and carry their machines across, the current being so strong that they were | n imminent danger, of being swept away. Although they were for several days riding" in wet clothes, no dire results accrued, as on each evening after retiring they took the precaution to rub themselves down with St. Jacobs ; Oil, ; which Mr. Pearson always carries with, him on his tours, finding it a capital remedy for stiffness and soreness of the muscles, as well as a preventative and cure for painful ailments induced by cold. " Numerous snakes were met with on the journey.' One monster, over 6ft long I caused them some trouble, as in trying to avoid it the two cyclists collided, the result of which was a bruised wrist and a swollen ankle, but the application of the ever ready St. Jacobs' Oil prevented any bad effects. '