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Dunstan Times, Issue 594, 5 September 1873, Page 3

Science and art. — A striking instance of the immense value a small piece of steel may acquire by the groat power of skilled mechanical labor is the balance spring of a watch. From its extreme fineness and delicacy four thousand weigh not more than one ounce, and exceed in value £I,OOO. A most interesting little work, describing the rise and progr ess of watchmaking, has been published by J. W. Benson, of 25, Old Bond-street, and the City Steam Factory, 58 and 00. Ludgate hill, London. The book, which is profusely illustrated, gives a full description of the various kinds of watches and clocks, with their prices. Mr. Benson, who holds the appointment to the Prince of Wales, has also published a pamphlet on Artistic Gold Jewellery, illustrated with beautiful designs of Bracelets, Broaches, Ear-rings, Lockets, &c., suitable for wedding,birthday and other presents. The phamplets are sent post free for two stamps each, and they cannot be too strongly recommended to those contemplating a purchase, especially to residents in the country or abroad, who are thus enabled to select any article they may require, and have it forwarded with perfect safety. T)r. Bright’s Piiospiiodyne - Multitudes of people are hopelessly suffering from Debility, Nervous and Liver Complaints, Depression of Spirits, Delusions, Unfitness for Business or Study, Failure of Herrin/, Sight, and Memory, Lassitude, Want of Power, Ac., whose ca-es admit of a penrrai cut cure by the new remedy—Phosphodyne (Ozotric Oxygen) — which at once allays all irritation ar.d excitement, imparts new energy arrd life to tiro enfeebled constitution, and rapidly cures every stage of these hitherto incurable ami distressing mala lies. Sold by all chemists and storekeepers throughout the Colonies from whom Pamphle's, containing testimonials, may ho obtained. Caution. —Be particular to ask for Dr. Bright’s Phosphodyup, as imitations are abroad ; and avoid purchasing single bottles, the genuine article being sold in cases only.