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Pelorus Guardian and Miners' Advocate., Volume 1, Issue 57, 12 August 1890, Page 2

A. new paper, called the Whirl wind was to make its appearance in London on June 17. The prospectus contains many gems, e g., “There has hitherto been no periodical professing absolutely sound »iews on all the topics of the day in politics, history, religion, art, literature, philosophy, and the ethics of society. This long-felt want we propose to supply.”. .., . “ Wo shall oppose vaccination and vivisection, as well as female and childhood suffrage, i•• O 1 hypocrisy, wluggery, and waste.” . “Our style will be breezy and terse our audacity unprecedented. No abuse will be too high .or mighty to escape our censure. All great men will be either interviewed or lampooned by members of our staff. Above all things we mean to be eccentric, original, and indiscreet. 1 A London contemporary says that one of the richest women of Australia arrived in London lately. She is a v widow with a fortune, it is £25,000 a year, and her story rates what a “gold mine ” is the B tauten Hill Silver Mine in New, South Wales. The lady’s husband paid £l2O for certain shares in this mine. When he-s died, a short time ago, the shares , .were comparatively valueless, and, he thought he was leaving his wife and family in destitution. Shortly after his death the shares rose suddenly to a price so marvellous that the widow sold a half of her shares for £lO ),000, and is now receiving £25,00) a yeir. Must Make a Difference. —Harry; And, dearest, do yon think of me all the day long?” Dearest: “T did, -Harry; • but the days are getting long now, and of course—well, you know, dear, that that must make some difference.”-