Sad, But True.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 6649, 13 September 1889, Page 1

Sad, But True.

Pessimists generally, and the retailors of "cheap" Continental and English watches in particular, often go considerably out of their way to demonstrate that the " rage for the Walerbury is waning." Such is not the case, however, as the Waterbury Watch Factory is still unable, with all its increased facilities, to keep pace with the demand. Out of the 35,000 Waterbuiys imported into New Zealand during the last two years, there is not a single case in the hands of the Company's representative, who has been obliged during the past week to repurchase a parcel from the New Zealand Hardware Company to temporarily eupply the demand in Christchurch until the next shipment arrives. As an instance of the thirst for the correct time in the Cathedral City, we may mention that a gentleman who had not the necessary thirteen and sixpence to acquire one in the usual way, tried "burgling " as a substitute, and will have an opportunity of reflecting on the success of hiß enterprise during the three months of his "hoard and residence" in the comfortable gaol of that city. The watch is no doubt worth the sentence, but we do not publish this as a premium to buiglary,