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Taranaki Herald, Volume XXI, Issue 2107, 14 June 1873, Page 2

Astronomical Notes tor June. — The moon was at fall on the 11th ; last quarter ooonrs on the 18th, and the new moon on the 25th. The moon will be farthest from the earth on the 15th) and again farthest on the 30th. On the 11th, Saturn will be in conjunction with the moon, about 4jdeg. north. On the 21st, Venus will be in conjunction with the moon, nearly 3deg south. On the 28th, Venuß will be at greatest distance from the sun ; and on the 29th, Japiter will bo in conjunction with the moon, nearly 4£deg to the south. The evening sky is interesting to an observer. Japiter on the meridian about 7, and Mars a little before 9 and about 11 o'clock. The milkyway is very brilliant in the zenith. Venus is conspicuous in early morning. " Honesty is the best policy, my boy," said old Jones to young Jones. "How do you know, father?" asked tho anxious sou aud heir. "Becauso I have tried both, Samuel," said the worthy tradesman.