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New Zealand Times, Volume XXXI, Issue 4832, 16 September 1876, Page 2 (Supplement)

Miscellaneous. By hand labor it is impossible for this country to. compete with Switzerland in the watch trade ; and if we would hold our own in Europe in this branch of industry, we must follow the example of the Americans, who have successfully used machinery in the manufacture of watches.’'—Extract from The Tims of December 18, ISGB. rjmE AMERICAN WATCH COMPANY, (Of Waltham, Massachusetts,) Have been Established Twenty Years, and within that time have produced 850,000 WATCHES, Of. all grades and sizes. Why American Waltham Watches are cheaper than English watches of the same grade is explained by Sir Edmund Beckett Gate Mr. E. B. Denison) in his work on clocks, watches, and bells, in which he says, page 322:—“Although, labor is dearer in America than here, this machinery enables them tO ( undersell English watches of the same quality and that the system of making watches by machinery is tlie < only correct one is held forth by this eminent authority in the same work, in which he says : There can be no doubt in the mind of anyone who understands machinery that this is the best as well as the^ cheapest way of making machines which require precision and uniformity.” For particulars apply to ROBBINS AND APPLETON, WALTHAM CIECUS LONDON E.C, /CAUTION.—J. & P. MAETELL’S BEANDY. It having come to our knowledge that spurious imitations are imported, consumers should bo careful to see that they obtain the genuine article with our brand, which is to be had of all respectable dealers. Agents: Matthew Clark and Sous, 72, Great Towerstreet, London. MARTELL & CO. J& P. COATS' BEST SOFT C-CORD SEWING • COTTON, Suitable for all Sewing Machines. EXTRA.GLACE COTTON. This Cotton being greatly improved in quality and finish, will be found unsurpassed for Machine or Hand Sewing. On reels, 100, 200, or 500 Yards. CROTCHET OR TATTING COTTON, Of the finest quality, in Skeins or on Reels. To be had of all Wholesale and Retail Drapers throughout the World. COLT’S NEW GOVERNMENT ARMY .REVOLVER, As recently adopted for the United States Cavalry, takes the '450 central’fire service Boxer Cartridge. It equals a rifle in range and in accuracy of fire, and isunequalled for durability of construction. It can be easily loaded and unloaded when dark, and can be carried with perfect safety when loaded. It far sur passes in efficiency and quality of make the numerous cheap pistols of various makes which now flood the market. COLT’S LARGE BORE BREECH-LOADING DERINGER, for the waistcoat pocket, shoots hard and straight. COLT’S DERINGER REVOLVER, for personal and house defence, fires a larger ball than any other revolver ©f the same weight and size. To be had through any respectable Gunmaker or Dealer* in Arms, or from Colt's Fire Arms Manufacturing Comx?any, T 4 Pall Mall, London, S.W. O W L A N D * S ODONTO Whitens and preserves tho teeth, prevents and arrests their decay, strengthens the gums, and gives a pleasing fragrance to the breath; it polishes and preserves the enamel, to. which it imparts a pearl-like whiteness. ROWLANDS MACASSAR OIL Nourishes and preserves the hair, makes it grow thickly on all bald patches, prevents it falling off or turning grey, cleanses it from scurf and dandruff, and is especially adapted for the hair of children. ROWLAND’S KALYDOR Exerts the most soothing, cooling, and purifying action on the skin, eradicates freckles, tan, pimples, and all cutaneous eruptions, and renders the skin soft, clear and blooming. ROWLAND ESSENCE OP TYRE Never fails to produce a perfect change in red or groy hair, whiskers, eyebrows, &c., to a beautiful glossy and permanent brown or black, which color remains so durable that neither washing or perspiration can remove it. GREAT CARE must be taken to ask for A. ROWLAND and SONS’ Articles, of 20, Hatton Garden London, and avoid cheap imitations. Sold by all Chemists, Perfumers, and Druggists throughout the Colonies