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Alexandra Herald and Central Otago Gazette, Issue 383, 10 September 1903, Page 2

When Brother Bledso was pastor of a coloured congregation in IVsas, he eo far forgot tbe dignity of ' the clotb,' as to * jme in a game of keerda' one night, and Lat ail the Sunday-school funds at uaonte For this he was duly tried before a court of deacons and elders, and the verdict of the tribunal was: 'Da Kav Amindab Bledeo am fccqaitted ob de &in of gamblm' pervided Le pays de money back by next Saturday night. In de mean time de members of the congregashun is warned ajfin playing keerda wid Brudder Bledeo.' The effect of perfumes oa the human character has been tried by an Italian pnfsssor, who is said to have educa'.ed seventy-eight giih under the influence of yarit us scents. The rose produced unamiable and prudish damsels, those brought up in an odour of vklets were gentle and religiose; geranium produced decision of character, musk amiability, languor, and a taste for dress, and patchouli had the worst effect oa the moia] character.