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accomplish the purpose to which it is devoted. The firm have 

 done for fish-packing what some ingenious mechanics say they 

 have accomplished for locks, made them unpickable. We will 

 not discuss the question of locks that is a matter we must 

 leave to experts and rivals ; but Messrs. Stacy- Watson & Co.'s 

 invention is perfect. It consists of a wedge-shaped instead of 

 a square box. Here is the great departure from the old 

 practice. An iron band is made to slide from the thinner to 

 the thicker part, when it is nailed to the box, and the lid thus 

 securely fastened. In order, however, to render the box a 

 tell-tale should violence be attempted, the label is placed over 

 the iron, and as the lid must either be broken or the iron band 

 be disturbed, the evidence would be complete of some one's 

 guilt, and inquiry would in all probability lead to detection. 

 But supposing the genius of thievery overcame the obstacle, it 

 would occupy so much time, that the result would not only be 

 dangerous, but annoying and profitless ; so that in every way 

 this simple invention is a great improvement, and a perfect 

 security against that petty crime, pilfering. This firm charge 

 no more for the new package than they did for the old, thus 

 showing their desire to meet the wants of the public, and to 

 secure them the full quantity of articles they order and pay for. 

 Much vexation is avoided, disputes rendered almost impossible, 

 and a vast amount of temptation prevented. This invention is 

 little to look at, but its value has been found in practice, and its 

 increased usefulness and demand are the best test of success." 

 Norwich Argus, Special, April 2 7th, 1881. 



" The herring-curing process is a most important industry, but 

 there are, of course, different methods employed. The Ham- 

 cured Herrings, as they are styled, are undoubtedly a choice 

 breakfast delicacy, and of the excellence of those prepared by 

 Messrs. C. Stacy- Watson & Co., of the Yare Fishery Works, 

 Yarmouth, we can speak in terms of unqualified praise. Caught 

 between October and December last, these delicious fish are 

 now in splendid form, but they will retain their good qualities for 

 twice as long a period as has elapsed since they came ashore. 

 This firm, we understand, treat a vast number of barrels a year, 

 and the novel recipes they give for cooking the fish should be 



