JUSTIFIABLE PROVOCATION.
Tub word Watebbury (the name of the city ia the U.S.A. where these celebrated watches are manufactured) haß become a »ynoiij rti throughout those colonies, as elsewhere, for all that ia exact and trustworthy aa regards to pocket timepieces. The Watorbury watches themselves provoke Ihe admiration of all who wear them. The testimony in their favour is overwhelming, and admits of no dispute, whilo their reputation stands absolutely unrivalled. All their portß are made by the most beautiful automatic machinery so wonderfully perfect that it would teem impossible f human ingenaity to accomplish more. Iho Australasian Agents of the Waterbury Watch Company have received thousands of testimonials from grateful wearers of their watches, and every man brings fresh evidence in support of their wonderful popularity. The following nre n few samples of the opinions of those who, having worn these watches have learnol from experience to appreciate their excellent qualities : — Messrs Modie & Co, general storekeepers, Warrumbuneul, write under date, July 30, 1890 : — " We have received the watchus sent t > you, which havo given great satisfaction. As to the one repaired, Ihe owner would not give it for the best Knglish lever. He | says, 'It has been a ri.ht good friend to me, and I mean to stick to it to the last, and have it " doctored " each time it is ill, the earn e as invself and that is not oftfn." 1 Mr Author Tallin, Cobitty, March 3, 1890, writes :—": — " I »tn perfectly satisfied with the Waterbury Watoh I havu in ray possession. I've Been a good many of the watches, and it is the general opinion that they are good, cheap watches." Mr James Buckley, Hanging Rock, February 7, 1890, writes :—"I: — "I consider the Waterbury Watch one of the premier watches of the age, and an invaluable boon to minais and bushmen. Considering the number in use in this district there can bo no two opinioas as to the general satisfaction they give." Mr Geo. Plummer, storekeeper, Dnbbo. July 18, IP9O, writes :— "I am using one of "J" Waterburys with every satisfaction, and have sold scores. In no case havo I htd aay complaints from buyers." Mr Gkorgs Aylwyn, Giirley station, Narrabri, August 22, 1890, writes:— "l have carried one of theoki series Waterbury Watches for over two yoars doing a good deal of rilintr, and havo found it give entire sitisf notion, and it has never yet required repair. I have now been using one of the " J " series for the last year, and find it equal to the bust watch I over had." The faithful Watcrbory Watches may be obtained from any reapoctable storekeeper or dealer throughout Now Ze.iland. Price : Series E, the old favourite, 13s 6J: Series J (Gents' size) and L (Ladies' size), tbe new marvels of American horological ingenuity — shortwinding, stem-setting, and wih enamel dials, 22s 6d each. Caution. — Intending purchasers should note the fact that all waichee manufactured by the Waterbury Watch Company have the word " Waterbnry " printed iv five type upon their <li;il faces, and also tbe interlaced letters W.W.Co., without which no watch sold as a Waterbury is genuine. JOHN AVERY, AGEN V Devon Street, New Plymouth.
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Taranaki Herald, Volume XL, Issue 9063, 22 April 1891, Page 3
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529JUSTIFIABLE PROVOCATION. Taranaki Herald, Volume XL, Issue 9063, 22 April 1891, Page 3
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