THE SCIENCE OP HOROLOGY. What vast strides have been made in this interesting science during the present century. Compare the results now obtained from the best chronometers of modern make, with the performances of the old wooden Dutch clocks, familiar, no doubt, to some of us, and themselves a great improvement on Henry the Wick’s clock (1374), the first timepiece driven by a weight, and having a balance; the escapement being similar to that of the verge watches some of which are still in use. By the continual research, and unremitting perseverance of generations of clever artists, the science which gave so little promise at the beginning has been elaborated until practice and theory are so perfected and reconciled that the art of watchmaking now ranks second to no other. Even cheaply constructed watches and good verges, by “ conversion ” can be made to give good results at a moderate outlay by W. Nicol & Son, Watchmakers, Athenaeum Buildings, laveecargill, who are experts in the construction and repairs of all timekeepers. —Advt. . my 19 BLUEF COFFEE PALACE. This house is situated on the Bluff Parade, contains 20 rooms (newly built), garden and outhouses, and is fitted with every convenience. As a private boarding house is urgently required at the Bluff, this affords a splendid opportunity for investment. For particulars apply to J|R THUR OHS WORTH WHOLESALE & RETAIL FRUITERER SEEDSMAN, and CONFECTIONER. Just arrived, New Garden & Flower Seeds of best quality. All kinds of FRUIT in season at Lowes Prices for Cash. Tax Street (near Dee street). VICKERY, in thanking his Customers • for their patronage for the last six years, begs to announce that he has lately made arrangements for the extension of his business. Carts will now visit Woodend, Greenhills, Georgetown, Strathearn and Invercargill three times a week—Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Delivery of orders early in the morning guaranteed. Nothing but the best meat obtainable in the market will be supplied. Notifications per post promptly attended to. FOR SALE NICHOL BROS-. Invercargill or Bluff. CLIFTON BUTCHERY. H. YIOKERY, Butcher, CLIFTON, BLUFF ROAD.
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Southern Cross, Volume 2, Issue 9, 2 June 1894, Page 7
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340Page 7 Advertisements Column 1 Southern Cross, Volume 2, Issue 9, 2 June 1894, Page 7
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