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Hawke's Bay Times, Volume 14, Issue 732, 4 November 1869, Page 4

The Nelson Colonist of the 15th Oct. says :—A fire took place last Saturda) week on the station of Messrs Horsey and Evans, about fourteen miies from Taipo wherebv the homestead, a fine six rootne i building, was burnt to the ground, along with every tiling contained therein. The origin of thefbeis n r known, the proonetors being out mustering ca f tle. Goldsmiths' Wohk.—The progress of fine srfc m nufacluro in this branch of trade is strikingly exemplified in a little work jutt published by J. W. Benson, ol id Ol'i Bo id st, itnil of the City Steam Factory, 58 and GO, 1-udgufe Hill. It is enriched and embellished vyith designs (b.. Italian, Fi'enc., and English, artistes) of Br..ociu-3 8,-;ce ets, barrings, and otlw ■irticlps suitable for personal wear, or Wedding, Birthday, or otber present*, with their price.-. Mr Benson (who holds the appointment to H.R.iL the Prince of Wal» j s) has also published a very interesting p -mphh-'t on the Jlisc and Progress of Watch and Cluck-making. These pamph are sent post, free for twos' imps each, and they cannot be too strongly recommended to those contemplating a pir chase, especially to residents in the country ur abroad, who are thus enabled to select an) article they may require, and have it forwarded wiih perfect safety. 1/7/9 SCIENCE and Akt —A striking instance of the immense value a small piece of steel may acq lire by tne great power of skilled mechanical labor is the balance-spring of a watch. From its extreme fineness and delicacy 4,00 i not more than an ounce, and exceed in value £I,OOO. A most interesting little work, describing the rise and orogress of watchmaking, lias been published by J W. Benson, 25 Old B.ndst, and the City Steam Factory, 58 ana Bo udgatp bill. The bock, which is profusely illustrated, gives a full description of tin various kids of watches and clocks, with their prie.es. Mr Benson (who holds the ippoint nent to the Prince of Wales) has ;dso published a pamphlet on Gold Jewellery, illustrated with the most beau ciful designs of Bracelets, Brooches, Ear rings, Lockets, &c, &c, sub able for Wedding, Birthday, and other presents. Thesi pamphlets are sent post free for two stamps each, and they c-innot be too strongly re commended to those contemplating a pur chase, especially to residents in the country or abroad, who are thus enabled to select any article they may i\ quire,and ha*t it forwarded with perfect gaiety. 24/6/9 ,