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New Zealand Mail, Issue 662, 31 October 1884, Page 24

THE NEW DAVIS VERTICAL FEED SEWING MACHINE. Proved itself superior to all other machines in the Melbourne Exhibition. Read the following:— COPY OF REPORT. Melbourne International Exhibition, 11th April, 1881 To J. Cosmo Newberry, Esq., Superintendent of Juries and Awards. Sir According to your instructions, we have made’ a practical test and thorough . examinatiou of the following Sewing Machines, viz., the Wheeler and WilsoD, Jones & Co., Wertheim. Standard, of Johnston, Clark, & Co., and the New Davis’ Vertical Feed, and the results of our experiments are set forth in the tabulated statement attached. We find that the Wertheim and Jones, all of the SiDger type and similar in construction, and should be classed in the same order. The Wheeler and Wilson differs In construction, but the results of our experiments are similar to the former named. The Standard, of Messrs Johnson, Clarke, & Co., is the only machine submitted, except the Davis, with a radial shuttle movement, and therefore worthy of the consideration of the regards the New Davis Vertical Feed Machine, we cannot but agree with the Jury that it is very superior to any of the others, and went through every test to our entire satisWe therefore bag to recommend that the Machines be placed in the following order : FAMILY MACHINES. Ist, The Davis ; 3rd, Wheeler & Wilson, Jones & Co., Wertheim. HAND MACHINES.Ist, The Davis; 2ad, Wertheim; 3rd, Wheeler and Wilson, Jones & Co. (Sigaea) BOBAEDT J ExpetU . Read, Make, Leakn, and be Wise in Your Generation. The Davis has the most complete attachments ever applied to a sewing machine, and will do every range of werk, with incomparably greater ease and facility than any other. It is without a rival in simplicity, strength, and durability. . The Machine cannot be put out of time by use, does not have“fits” or “ Bpells ; is the easiest machine to sell and learn to. use ; the surest to give the customer satisfaction. The Davis is the only practical Machine for hemming BIAS Alpaca, PopliD, or other goods of this description WITHOUT BASTING-, and is especially adapted to dressmaking in all its l rushes. It has obtained the highest premiums wherever exhibited in competition with other Machines. It wiil cover the cord and sew tho sleeve in at one operation. THE NEW DAVIS SEWING MACHINES. PRICE LIST ON APPLICATION. No Underworks to clean or keep in order. A trial will convince the most sceptical. The Machine will be shown with great pleasure, whether you desire to purchase or not. The Vertical Feed-Bar involves a new feature, possessing one of the most valuable working principles ever invented. SOLD ON LIBERAL TIME PAYMENTS. C. W. GOODSON, THE LONDON ARCADE Corner of Willis Street and Lambton Quay, WELLINGTON, N.Z. eMfSke <OB G OYEENMENT LIFE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT. ABSOLUTE - SECUBITY Combined WITH LOWEST PREMIUMS. In the N. Z. Government Office EVERY POLICY IS GUARANTEED BY THE STATE. And the premium elsewhere charged for £IOOO, will secure £I2OO from the first. Insurers with the Government, therefore, receive AN ' IMMEDIATE BONUS OF £2OO THE INDUSTRIAL BRANCH provides Insurance for Working Men. Premiums Payable Weekly, for which a Collector will call. SPECIAL TABLES FOR CHILDREN . Separate Section for Total Abstainers. THE REGULATIONS ARE MORE LIBERAL thaa In any other Life Insurance Office. NOTE. The Government not only brings cheap Insurance within the reach or nearly every man, woman and child in the community, but provides the description of policy and mode of payment best- suited to the requirements of each. D. M. LUCRIE Commigsioneer