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Tuapeka Times, Volume VII, Issue 412, 28 November 1874, Page 3

Oatmeal Drink.— Having had the pleasure of serving out many tons of oatmeal duriii" the conversion of the South Wales branch of the G. W. R., May, 1872, 1 hasten to give your correspondent and others of your readers who may take an interest in the sobriety of their workmen some information on this subject. The meal was ground very fine to allow of its mixing thoroughly, and waa prepared in many ways to suit tho tastes of the different gangs, but the most popular mode was stirring it into the water whilst boiling ; then putting it to cool. Making it thin ; and with a little sugar added, it is as palatable as milk. Some of the men preferred salt instead of sngar, I think half a pound per diem would be sufficient for most men, though the allowance by the company was more liberal. Allow me, in conclusion, to add my testimony to the appreciation shown by the men of its cooling and strengtheningqualities, and to the absence of accident and illness during such a trying month, the men working during the time from four a.m. to eight p.m., and sleeping in their clothes on straw. The latest thing out comes from Ballarat. ! Marriage certificates are to be disposed of at a bazaar in Ballarat, now being held in aid of the funds of the local Fire Brigade. Certificates of baptism and vaccination might surely be added to the list. The Evening Post says: — "Another marriage certificate has been presented to- the Ballarat Fire Brigade to be disposed 'of at the Bazaar. This one is from - the Rev. >J^ Albiston, of the I Barkley street Wesley.tnS^'hurch. These certificates entitle the^vinner to the privilege of being joined in Kdljewedlock gratuitously at any time within twelve months, and as there are no JLess than six now to be won comprising Church of England, Presbyterian, and Wesleyan services, there is reason to fear the possessing of these insinuating documents may be the means of entrapping unwary young people and giving the generous donors more to answer for than, they are aware of,