PROGRESS IN CIVILISATION.
Nature never makes a mistake. Whatever material is sit hand is turned to tho bsst use. Man, tho creation of Nature, follows in her footsteps., and eteadily seeks a higher plane by rejecting the less worthy, and selecting that a<: his command which ia tho most practical. This progress in civilisation is marked in all details of life, and particularly in I'ihe different apparatus or mechanical contrivances for every-day contingencies, Ones by ono tho less fitting drop out, or aro literally crowded aeido by those offering superior advantages. Steam had superseded sail. The old time horological contrivances are pushed to tho rear by tho newer, lees costly, and move reliable appliances of today. To-day the public demand economy, combined with quality, honestly, and accuracy, and in all these particulars the Waterbury watches "fill the bill," and thereby have gained respsct and admiration in every quarter oi tho earth as honest, reliable, and faithful timekeepers, produced at as low a cc3t as is compatible with good material, skilful -workmanship, and their undoubtedly excellent qualifications. The faithful and trustworthy Waterbury watches may be procured from any respect able storekeeper or dealer throughout) the colony. Prico : Series "E" (the old favourite) 13s Sd, series " J " or "L " (tho new rmirvela) enamelled dials, 22s 6d each. If you require a reliable timekeeper demand the Watkrbuby.
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Auckland Star, Volume XXI, Issue 279, 26 November 1890, Page 3
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