SulKKca akd art. —A striking instance of tlio immense value a small piece of steel may acquire by the great 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 progress of watchmaking, has been published by 0. W. Benson, oi 25, Old Bond-street, and the City Steam i. actory, 58 and CO. 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, Ac., suitable for wedding,birthday and other presents. Illustrated catalogues 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.
l)R, Brights Piioshodysf. - Multitudes of people are hopelessly suffering from Debility, Nervous and Liver Complaints, Depression of Spirits, Delusions, Unfitness for Business or Study, Failure of Hearing, Sight, and Memory, Lassitude, Want of Power, Ac., whoso cases admit of a permanent cure by the new' remedy—-I’hosphodyne (Ozonie Oxygen)— which at once allays all irritation and excitement, imparts new energy and life to the enfeebled constitution, and rapidly cures every stage of these hitherto incurable and distressing maladies. Sold by all chemists and storekeepers throughout the Colonies from whom Pamphlets, containing testimonials, may be obtained. Caution.—Be particular to ask for Dr. Bright’s Phospliodyno, as imitations are abroad ; and avoid purchasing single hottls the genuine art icle being sold in cases only.
MUNICIPALITY OF CLYDE. NOTICE. ITUIR Nomination for the 'office of 1. Mayor of Civile for the year ending the Ist, of August, 1875 will take place at noon on Tuesday the 14th day of July. 1874 at the Town Hall, Clyde, and the Poll will be taken on Tuesday the 21st day of July, 1574. B. NAYLOR, Mayor. June 24, 1874 CLYDE CORPORATION. The Citizens’Roll for 1874-5 NOTICE is hereby given, t/iat the above Roll, in manuscript, may bo inspected at the Town Clerk’s Office. All, who, owing to non-payment of their rates in due time, have been excluded from the Roll or who, being entitled to be enrolled, may, from any cause or accident, be omitted, can pay their rates, and lodge with the Town Council written claims for admission to the Roll, on or before the 3rd July. R, POOLE, Town Clerk, June 23, 1874. MUNICIPALITY OF CLYDE REVISION COURT. ri ICE is hereby given that a Court for the Revision of the Citizens’ Roll will he held in the Council Chambers on Friday the 10th day of July 1874 at 11, a.m. All claims for admission to the Roll must bo lodged at my office not later than the 3rd day of July, and all objections to names being retained thereon not later than the sth day of July, in accordance with Schedule L in the Otago Municipal Corporations’ Ordinance, ISGS. R. POOLE, Town Clerk. Council Chambers, June 24, 1874. CORPORATION OF CLYDE. RENDERS are invited for KERB- ! INC and CHANNELLING in South Ward. Particulars to be had from the Town Clerk. The lowest nor any tender not necessarily to be accepted. Tenders to he sent in not later than Wednesday, July I, at 12 a.m. RICHARD POOLE, Town Clerk. NOTICE. I" HAVE appointed Mr. George 1 Fache to collect all monies due to me, whose receipt will be binding. PETER CALDER, Baker, Alexandra. TO SLUICERS. A Small Lot (about 60 feet) of cast iron RIPPLES for Sale. Apply G. FACHE, Auctioneer.
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Dunstan Times, Issue 636, 26 June 1874, Page 3
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