I do not wish it to be understood that I have not a high opinion of Sir Robert in many re spects. My prayer, however, is—God save New Zealand from his land, financial"'and. educa tional fads.—l am, &c, May 20

Anti-Humbug,

OTAGO DAILY TIMES, WEDNESDAY, MAY 22, 1889,

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gA D, B UJC TRU B. Pessimists generally, and the retailers of " cheap " Continental and English watches in particular, often go considerably out of their way to demonstrate that the " rage for the Waterbury is waning." Such, is not the case, however, as the Waterbury Watch fac tory is still unable with all its increased facili ties to keep pace with the demand. Out of the 35,000 Waterburys imported into New Zea land during the last two years there is not a single case in the hands of the Company'i representative, who has been obliged during the past week to repurchase a parcel from the New Zealand Hardware Company to temporarily supply the demand in Christ church 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 his enterprise'during the three months of his " board and residence " in the comfortable gaol of that city. The watch is no doubt worth the sentence, but we do jiot publish this as a premium to burglary. ] :j^ REVOLUTION IN--FLAX. The Premier Flax- Dressers, manufactured ] by us under Davidson and Gough's patents, are now ready for delivery, and on view at our works. The fibre passes once only through the rollers, which clean both sides by one operation, leaving it ready for; scutching within 24 hours without washing, bleaching, or any other process. We have added gun metal bearings and a new guide to the feed rollers. The capacity of the "Premier "is about two tons fibre per week, and the yield is greater in proportion to weight of green: stuff than by any other process. Inconse quence of recent improvements we are obliged to quote £36, delivered at Railway; station, Dunedin. - New Zealand Engineering and Implement Company, 18my ■ Castle street, Dunedin. 