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Dunstan Times, Issue 683, 21 May 1875, Page 1

CAUTION. THE high reputation of the Singer Manufacturing Company’s Sewing Machines has led to numerous attempts to make, and sell spurious imitations. The Public are warned against parties advertising or offering for sale imitation Machines as “ The American Singer,” “on the Singer principle,” or, “ on the Singer system,” in violation of the Company’s legal rights. The only “ Singer ” Machines are those made by the Singer Manufacturing Company. Machines sold on deferred payments. G. M. ALDRICH, Agent, Corner of Princes and Dowlino Sts., DUNEDIN.

Science and Aet.—A striking instance of the immense value a small piece of steel may acquire hy the great power of skilled mechanical labor, is the balance spring of a watch. From its extreme fineness and delicacy four thousand weigh not innro than one ounce, and exceed iu value £IOOO. A most interesting little work, describing the rise and progress of watchmaking, has been published by J. W. Benson, of 25, Old Bond street, and the City Steam Factory, 58 and 60, 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 published a pamphlet on Artistic Gold Jewellery, illustrated with beautiful designs of Bracelets, Brooches, Ear-rings, Lockets, &c., suitable for wedding, birthday, and other presents. Illustrated catalogues sent post free for two stamps each, and they cannot bo too strongly recommended to those contemplating a purchase, especially to residents iu the country or abroad, who are thus cn aided to select any article they may require, and have it forwarded with perfect safety.