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Pelorus Guardian and Miners' Advocate., Volume 30, Issue 17, 1 March 1918, Page 2

economy suggestion. During some excavations in a district of historical interest some workmen came upon a stone which was shaped like a coffin. They thereupon began to discuss coffins, and an Irishman remarked : “Whoy don’t they use stone coffins now ? They’d save a lot o’ money !” “Why ? How would they ? They’d be most difficult to make,’’ said another workman. “Oh, but,” said the Irishman, “you see, a stone coffin would last a dead man all bis life !’ !