A LESSON IN ASTRONOMY.
How would you like to see the earth turning round? If such a thing were possible you might see the New York boy eating his breakfast, the English boy getting his dinner, and the New Zealand boy fast asleep in his bed, all at the same time. That is because while one part of the earth directly faces the sun (and it is moon in that place), another part only partially faces it (it is either morning or afternoon there), and another part not at all (there it is night). But though the actual time differs, morning, noon, and night come alike to each place as regularly as the hands of a Waterbury watch move around its face. If you were as regular it would be of great advantage to you. A Waterbury will help you, and can be bought from any respectable dealer throughout the Colonies. Series H, the Old Favourite ... 13s 6d Series J or L, the Wonderful New Waterburys, stem-setting shortwinding, and enamelled dial ... 22s Gd Series J or L, same as above, but with patent dial ;.. 20s Od
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Star (Christchurch), Issue 6833, 22 April 1890, Page 1
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186A LESSON IN ASTRONOMY. Star (Christchurch), Issue 6833, 22 April 1890, Page 1
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