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Ashburton Guardian, Volume VII, Issue 1651, 1 September 1887, Page 1

Strata and Co. TESTIMONIALS TO T TT QTR AT Z & ri O. PRAOTIOAL WATCHMAKERS, JEWELLERS, AND MANUifACTUBERS, 261 HIGH STREET, CHBIBTOHUSOH. Ship Hotel, Timaru, 1 Jane Hth, 1887. Dear Bibb,— I received, Watches. Ac, and at present they give every satisfaction. With regard to tho 10s overpaid, I wish jon to send something to the value, for instance, some* thine of a watch pendant, greenstone, or anything that wonld do for a 2nd prize, as I give the watches as prizes to billiard players, 4c., so treat me me as libera'ly as you can, and it may lead to further transactions. I intend doing myaelf the honor of waiting on yon when I come to Chiistchnrch. Yonra faithfully, Ohahlbs Green. Christchnrch, July 16th, 1887. I DBAtt Birb,— Ten years ago I bought a Botherham Watch from yon. I* never gave me eiatisfac* tion. I returned it to you. and on your j recommendation- 1 took a watch ofyonrown manufacture, I have worn this watch ever mace, and it has given me entire satisfaction. I am willing to back It for timekeeping against any watch m New Zealand, and 1 wonld not , part with it now for double the amount what I paid for it. Tours truly, John Hilton, • (Addrcee) Post Office, Ghristchurcbj OUR OWN MANUFA.OIURED j ENGLISH HUNTING LEVERP. 9 Specially adapted for colonial use. m extra stout "Hall Marked " sterling silver cases, capped and jewelled, £1 10s, war* ' ranted 10 years. ... ! OUK CHALLENGE ENGLISH LEVER. £26 will be paid to anyone who can bring me a better finished or more service* able watch for a working man than our : Challenge English Lerer at £5 10a, war* laoted 26 years! OUR FIRST QUALITY ENGLISH LBVEB Iv air-tight, dust-proof cases of "Hall Marked" Sterling Silver, beautttolly anammelled dials, extra jewelled move* . 1 movement with razee, cnam, and main* ~ taining power, and gennino chronometer balance, £6 6a, warranted 25 years. J, F. STEATZ & 00. Besides Watohte of their own manufacture, have the Largest Stock of Watches ln the Colony by all well-known Makers to chooßd from. Lever Watches £3 and upwards, with concpeneation balance £8 15i and upwards. These watohes are carefully examined, regulated, and timed. 1 and warranted from 2to 10 yean t I LADIES 1 WATOHES. 1 In handsomely engraved "Ht.ll Marked" fiilver Cases £1 ss. Warranted 2 years. Handsomely finished Bolid Gold HUNTING WATCHES £3 10.. Warranted 3 yetrs. Solid Gold KEYLESS WATOHES, with all latest improvements, £4 10s, Warranted I oyears. BOYS 1 STRONG WATCHES FBOM 116 i CLOCKS I 1000 TO CHOOSE FBOM. ! Nickel Lever Timepieces from 3s 6d. „ „ Alarm Clocks from ss6d Btriking Clocks from 10s 6d Marble Clock* £1 16s, warranted 2 years, JEWELLERY. A very larpe and well-assorted Stock of Ladies' and Gents' Gold and Silver Jewellery of every description, and newest designs kept m stock, or made to order on th« premises on the shortest notice. SPECTACLES To suit all sights Is a pair. Best Crystals 1 4s 6d : Guaranteed Pebbles, 7s 6d. Spec* t«cle Cases from 6i. Waterbnry Watches and Hitchcock's Patent Lamps repaired. All material for both kept m stock. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC. As my former advertis6ments have been copied by un principled dealers who have not brains enough to make up one for themselves, Irequeßt the Public to inspect my Stock and judge for themselves, as ene glance will prove that I am offering New and Genuine Goods and not second- hand rubbish, J. F. STRATZ & CO. PRACTICAL WATCHMAKERS, JEWELLEBS, AND MANUFACTURERS, 261 High Stubet, CHRISTCHUECH.