GENERAL NEWS. A BOON TO DAIRYMEN

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XLVII, Issue 8056, 24 February 1906, Page 4

GENERAL NEWS.

A BOON TO DAIRYMEN

The main object of sleep is thai mrv organ of the body should have perfect rest. The Wain, the lungs, and the heart him been, not inappropriately, called the " tripod of life," as upon them hangs the prosperity of the whole frame. Hence we slightly raise the head to check the flow of blood to the brain, and uio-e or less quickly find out the position of greatest ease for ami heart. This will be found by sleeping foi the greater part of the time on the right, side, (or ncarlr two-thirds of the heart is on tlie left of th'c medial line, and the apex points closely to the smaller left lung; hence the, fullest and freest play possible should be (iveii to ) the left side. A quiet pulse., diminished respiration, and refreshing rest are combined, when op->n windows, moderate warmth and uuchaling heart work togelhei. I It is often best to court sleep on the. left side uid turn to the right before poing off.

As shewing the attractiveness ol shares in the Equitable Building Society of New Plymouth, successful drawers of appropriations at the last ballot in both the lirst and second groups have been able to dispose of same at a prolit of £SO, the owners still rctaiutug original shares, which are eligible for future ballots. The secretary of the Society has a few "shares for disposal, and iuteudiug purchasers wishing to secure same should make early application at the Secretary's office, Curric street.—Advt. There is a " house of call" in Lgmoiil street, quite of the Conliuiutal plan. At the Arcadia Cigar Store, aimau can enjoy his cigarette or pipe n a cosy sitting-room, write a letter or two, play his game of chess or draughts, and then continue his business. Here, the morning paper, the "Daily News," and the Wellington "Times" can be purchased with the early morning smoke, E. Van Delilcn, the proprietor, has a smoke to suit anybody. Call in.—Advt. A sewiug machine, becomes more necessary every day. The beautiful art needlework which is fashionable nowadays would be prohibited in price to most- people, yet with the Singer Sewing .Machine, the most artistic designs arc simply and easily worked, at a very small cost. Mr F. McCarthy and Mr Waught arc conducting a special art needlework exhibition at the Singer Depot here, cordially inviting Singer users and others to frect'iulioirin their graceful and elegant art.—Anvr.

A bail has been patented by a Taranaki linn, which is far in advance of any other contrivance for securing cows while being milked. It is operated from the back of the cow, and she can be bailed up or released with the greatest ease by evtn the smallest milker. Dairymen will find these bails are not only great time-saver.-, but are reliable, easy to hsr, aud never get out of repair; in fact, can be lixed with little alteration in any sited in which old bails are at present in use. The articles supplied are;—2screw pulleys, lift of cord and ring, 1 iron bail; ami the cost is ouly a few shillings. .Messrs Kobertson and Bond, of Liardct-strcct. New Plymouth, are the patentees and vendors. An illustrated leaflet, and all estimates or particulars, mil he provided to emjuirers free. The folio ving letter just received speaks volumes: —Messrs. Kobertson and Bond. New Plymouth. Dear Sirs,—l hare pleasure m stating that the new cow Lais you supplied are giving every salisfaclion. They are easy to fix, and elTiet a great saving of time. 1 lirmlv believe if they were used continually for t«clve mouths they would more than save their first cost. 1 can confidently rccoiumcud them to all dairymen. Wishing you every success, I am, faithfully yours,—Koueut Ci-liMuiv, Ouiuln, Tarauaki.