The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1871-02-11 00:00:00

DAVID SICIDMORM

BOOKSELLER AND STATIONER.
TA S. begs respectfully to inform the
_L.I • Inhabitants of the Town and its vieinity. that
he has taken to the Business conducted for the last eleven
years by Mr. JOHN at the above address, and in
succeeding to it, he begs to Solicits continuance of the
patronage which lave been ao liberally bestowed on his
predecessor.
The alterations to the Premises being now complete,
D. S. is offering a choice assortment of New Books,
Stationery, and a General Stock of Fancy Goods, Toys,
elcc. .

Nen Works, kf *wines, and Periodicals procured from
London weekly.
Printing and Buoitiodiud On Huebert' et nonce

SAMUEL SALT ds SON,
HA•LEY•STRIXT, HALEBOWIEN,
AGENTS FOR THE "OBSERVER."
Messrs. Salt and Son deliver the Observer to the tol
lowing Townshipc—Haleaewen, Brierley Hill, Quarry
Bank, Cradley Heath, Cradley, Old Hill, Blsekheath,
Orally Hill, Colley Gate, Bartley Green, Quinton, Hun-
nington. I.lc.bury, Oldbury, C•relesa Green. The Lye,
CI eat, elbrou ghton, Fairfield, The Liekey,Bromegrove,
Reddste end the eurrouudingdistriet.

J REGISTERED FOR I
I TRANSMISSION ABROAD. J

W. 0. HINDS,
TOOTH EXTRACTOR.

Po. 37, COVENTRY-STPAET, STOURBBIDGE.
Teeth Sealed and Stopped. Is. each.
Children's Teeth Regulated

TWENTY-FIVE YIi•RS EXPERIENCE.
Attendance Daily.
N.B.—Pstiente attended at tbeir own residences,
required.

TRADESMEN'S ADDRESSES.

BUY OF THE INVENTOR AND MAKER, AND SAVE

ill PER CENT.

" .1 H. EVER'S WATCHES,
11_1
By for eQupaßB those of any other English Manufactu-
rer --VIDE Opinions of the Pre..

SILVER WATCHES .. £1 0 0
GOLD WATCHES .. 18 0

WARRANTED TOWN MADE.
Watches of every description from the plainest to the
finest quality.

VRANCIS HENRY LEVER, the eminent
.1: and Old Established London Watch Maker, in
again calling the attention of the public do his Watches,
which are now known throughout the ofi orld, begs to
return thanks for the patronage he has received during
the put fifty years.

These Watches are well made and finely finished,they
are extremely elegant, are guaranteed to keep correct
time, cannot get out of order, will last a lifetime, and
are quits equal in every respect to Watches that are sold
in the coutry at double the price.
Every Watch warranted, and sent free and safe by Post
(on receipt of a remittance), carefully packed in wood
boxes, made expressly for postal transmission, and regis-
tered at the Post Office to ulnae their safety.
Watcheetf every description at a l'air and Iteasonalde
Price,

FROM 50, ROYAL TERRACE, GROSVENOR PARK
LONDON, B.E.

As the purchase of a Watch may be the act of a life-
time, it is advisable to buy a good article, *hick will be
found the cheapest in the end Mu. LErru's reputation
and his Watalies are alike known all over the World, and
therefore purchasers will consult their own interest in
buying a good article A an eminent London Manufac-
turer.

Of all naisances. a bad watch is perhaps one of the
worst,—it is continually stopping and getting out of
order—costing its owner no end of expense for repairs,
and even then the time it keeps can never be depended
on.

To make this subject thoroughly understood, it is
necessary here to state that a good Watch is made of the
best materials and the workmen employed are those of
superior skill, who have had great experience at the trade,
in addition to which they take their time to finish every
part im correctly and exact as possible; but in a common
article, the price will not admit of much time being de-
voted to its manufacture, inferior workmen also are em-
ployed, who frequently leave those parts out of sight in
a rough any unfinished state; thereby causing a large
amonnt of wear and tear, and an unnecessary amount of
friction, which must in the end prove detrimental to its
timekeeping; this of course is only known to its usher,
for a Watch may be bad and yet look good, and foes few
mouths keep time tolerably well ; winch is especially the
case with many of the Watches that are made iv the
country, and is much to be regretted as it will in the end
lower us in the eyea of the world, who now all look to
England for the best Watches.
The reason there are so few really good and experis
need watchmakers living in country places, is that as
soon as they get n good knowledge of its-in business, they
settle in London, or some ottitr large eity, where they
have a better opportunity of improving tnemselves and
bettering their condition than they scald in obscure
country towns. Many of these in their own native places
have the reputation of being really competent workmen,
but when they arrive in London, they are found to require
many yeses of improvement, before they can even be en-
trusted to repair a good London Watch—a fact that will
show bow much more competent town workmen are,
coni pare el a ith their brethren living in rural districts,
and proi es that 1, ndon Watchmakers really deserve the
world wide reputation they have so honourably earned
far themselves.

Front calculations made, it has been ascertained that
the cost of repairing a common Watch, when it has been
in wear a few yeare, is often more than the price paid
IlDr it in the first instance; besides the trouble and an-
noyance it causes, so that an apparently cheap Watch
may in the end prove a dear one, it it costs as much or
more than its value in • few years for repairs, and even
then the owner has nothing to show for the money, but
is being constantly misled regarding the time.

It frequently happens that the makers of inferior
Watches aware of the difficulty of finding purchasers,
adopt the expedient of putting the names of eminent
manufacturers on them—this practice is unfortunately
very frequently done, and has caused Us several times to
have recourse to law proceedings, in consequence of our
name being need; but to be continually going to law,
oemiaions • great loess, so it may perhaps in some degree
lessen the evil by giving publicity to it, and wc would
advise all persons about to purchase Watchee called
" LEVIRS " to communicate with us, and the number,
grc., can be traced and thus frustrate any attempts of
this description.

If there is one thing more than another, we should be
careful to obtain good, it must be that which we shall
always carry about with us; and bare occasion several
times a day to rely upon for its time-keeping. A good
article by being cleaned occasionally (about once every
two years) will last a lifetime, so that after the first outlay
no further expense will be incurred.

The possession of a good Watch is an emblem of res.
pectability, and denotes the position in life or its owner,
and moreover it will always sell for its value, should the
owner at any time wish to dispose of it.

London has always been celebrated for the superiority
of its Watches, and if we trace back the early history of
Horology, we find that whenever a good Watch was re-
quired it was customary to send to London for one, this
is still done at the present day, and will always continue
while the Londoners keep up the character of their
manufacture.

The confidence the public have in London made
Watches, is not misplace d, their tuperiority is so well
known, and without doubt, uhen a fair and reasonable
price is paid, a watch may be had that can be depended
on for its exact performance.
WATCHES FROM Al to £l,OOO.

These Watches are all that can be desired, both in
taste and design. They are finely finished, elegant, so.
curate, durable, and reasonable in price, and leave no-
thing to be wished for, but the money to buy them with.
Chronometers, Watches, Clocks, Plate and Jewellery
of every description. Illustrated Price Lists free for two
stamps.

These Watches commence in price tit the very lowest
a Watch can possibly be sold at to keep anything like
time, and then gradually advance to the highest quality,
every one of wlxcli will be found for superior to what is
usually sold at the price, owing to the many new and
beautiful improvements introduced into the manufacture
of these watches—improvements of Mr. LEVER'S own
invention, of which he has the sole right. and come.
quentlo are not in use at any other Manufactory.
With regard to the choice of a Watch, it rests entirely
with the purchaser to select that which suits best. Mani
however find it inconvenient to visit London, and where
this is the ease, it is as well to write and describe the kind
of Watch required, and the highest price it is agreeable
to pay, and then Mr. Levee will select the BEST possible
Watch for the money and send it the same day, and
should the Watch not be exactly as expected, it will be
immediately exchanged or the money returned.
Watches for Sporting, Medical, Astronomical, and
Scientific purposes.
• Revolving Watches to form either open face or hunter,
ad libitum,

Astronomical Watches, to indicate the age of the
moon, month, day of the month, day of the week, hoar,
minute, second, and third of a second, &c„ itc. Gold
Cases from 200 Guineas.

Kellen Watches, from 5 Guineas.

FRANCIS HENRY LEVER,

DIAMOND MERCHANT COURT JEWELLER.
Inventor of the Patent Lever Watch. The Binnacle
Chronometer, &c., Stc. EdTABLIBRED OVILR HALF *-
CENTER.

Post Office orders to be made payable to F. 11. LEVER,
at the General Post Office, London.

IMPORTANT NOTICE.
rot the convenience of those residing in the Country,
who are desirous of purchasing • first-class London made
Watch (at a fair end reasonable price), Mr. Lever has
juat issued a new edition of his Illustrated Catalogue of
Watches and Chains. It coutaine seventy engravings of
Gold and Silver Watches, commencing in price at 20a
and with every one a stamped Warranty is'aiven. This
Catalogue fully explains the superiority of London
Watches over those of county make, and contains a large
amount of useful information, whieh will be found of
great assistance to those who intend purchasing a Watch,
for by its aid persons residing in any part can select with
the greatest certainty the Watch that suits then, best,
and have it sent to them free and safe, and should they
not care about keeping it they can send it back, but out
of Mr. Lever's large and elegant stock he is able to
please every one. This Catalogue is& most bandy guide,
and should be read by all before purchasing, as it can be
had gratis on application, or will be sent post paid to any
addreqi for two stamps.

Enclose two stamps to defray postage, and address :
Mr. LEVEE, Watch Manufacturer and Jeweller, 50,
Royal Terrace, Grosvenor Park, London, S.E.

••• Those who intend purchasing a Watch at some
future time should copy the address.

The Large Number tlf these If ;aches its the hands
of the Public attests the value of this Invention.

•ar A visit to London to purchase • Watch, will save
double what the journey costa. See Illustrated Cata-
logue.

Any Watch not approved of, ill be iranediate4
Ewchanged, or the Money Returned.