THE WORST "I S M'.

Taranaki Herald, Volume XL, Issue 9087, 20 May 1891, Page 3

THE WORST "I S M.

A certain zealous preacner happened 'to miss a constant anditor from bis congregation. Schism, had s already made some depredations in the fold which caused the minister some anxiety. '• What keep* our friend, Farmer B— , away from ue?" he OBked bis clerk ; " I have not seen him these three weeks, X hope it is not socinianis<n that keeps him away." " No, sir," replied the clerk, "it is something worse than that." " Worse than socinianism ? God forbid it should b 6 deism !" "No, air, its worse than that." ,. i# l trust it is not atheism ?" " No, sir, it is' worse than that." " Worse than atheism ?'• M Yes, sir ;it is bhbomatism." The preacher heaved a deep Bigh of relief, went over to bis secretaire, and produced a bottle. " That," he said to the clerk "is tbe far-famed St. [Jacobs oil. Take it to Farmer B — ,and tell him to use it as directed, and he will s 'on be rid of bis rhcu «utism." St Jacobs p\\ is on sale at all chemists and druggists, and should be used in all cases of sprains, bruises, and nerve con.plaintß such as neuralgia, rheumatism, &v, &c. . " THE WATERBURY WATCHES. have derived their reputation of bting RELIABLE TIMEKEEPERS from the myriads of grateful purchasers who have patisned^heuiselves that they are folly up to the standard of excellence claimed by tbe makers. They are STRONG, HANDSOME, SERVICEABLE WELL FINISHED WATCUE3, and far more reliable thau halt of Iho je'welled-all-tcver-patenl-bair-cock-go-as-yoa please-liaok-uoiion chronographs of tbe day. Genuine testimonials as to thdr wortb can be produced by tbe thousand, Messrs Thcmpson Beos., storekeepere, Cordillera, N.' b. W., write :— "It gives ts great pleasure in stating that oot of 100 watches sold by us, only ooe bos been returned, and this one ' was afterwards proved to have bad uDueually rough Ircat-mi-jt, We can strongly n commend lb« Wf-ieiboiy'sß a cheap and honest watch." John O. Terlawnpy, Eiq v Maidenhead - itatiop, Teot«8«)d, & 8. w., write* |~

" Having had a practical acquaintance with your watches for nearly five years, I beg to testify to their invariable accuracy in recording time* The paucity, of the English language fails to furnish mo with terms adequate to express my bigh approval of them."Lieut. Wm. Waddilove, R. N. R., Commander of tjte R. M. 8. Iberia says :— " I be^ to state that i have carried with me for the pust two years ono of your shortwinding Waterbury Watches. It has proved a most reliable timekeeper, aud I find it most useful at sen, as moving its hands doe 3 not seem to affect its accuracy.' A bettnr proof of the known exoellenoa of the Waterbnry Watches could not be wished for than the face that many unprincipled dealers attempt to palm off on the unwaiy inferior imitations as as uoo 1 as," or " better than the Waterbury." I Purchasers should note that no watch sold as a Waterbury is genuine without it has the w ord Watbrbury printed in fine type upon its dial face, and also the interlaced letters W. W. Co. The genuine articles may be obtained from any leading respectable dealer or storekeepei through out the colony. Prices : Series B, the old long-winding favourite, 13s 6 1 ; Series J, the new short-winding Gentlemen's Waterbury, 22s 6d ; Series L, the Ludicß' Gem, 22s 6d. JOHN AVERY, AGENT Devon Street, New Plymouth.'