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Ashburton Guardian, Volume VII, Issue 1652, 2 September 1887, Page 1

Stratz and 00. TESTIMONIALS TO J. F. g TRATZ * o* PBACTICAL WATCHMAKERS, JEWELLERS, AND MANUFACTURERS, 261 HIGH STREET, CHRISTCHUBOH. Ship Motel, Timarn, Jnne 14th, 1887. Dear Birb,— , I received Watcheß, &c, and at present they give every satisfaction. With regard to the 10s overpaid, I wish yon to send something to the valne, for inptance, something of a watch pendant, greenstone, or anything that would do for a 2nd prize, as I give the watches as prizss to billiard players, &c, bo treat me me as Hbera'ly as yon can, and it may lead to fnrtber transactions. I intend I doing myself the honor of waiting on yon when I come to Ohiistchnrch. Yonra faithfully, Charles Greek. Christchnrch. Jnly 16th, 1887. Dear Sirs,— Ten years ago I bought a Rotherham Watch from yon. I. never gave me satisfaction. I returned it to yon. and on yonr recommendation I took a watch of yonr own manufacture. I have worn this watch ever Bince, and it has given me entire satisfaction. I am willing to back it for timekeeping against any watch m New Zealand, and 1 would not part with it now for double the amount what I paid for it. Yours fcrnly, John Hilton, (Addxcsß) Post Office, ChriatchurcW OUR OWN MANUFACTURED ENGLISH HUNTING LEVERP. Specially adapted for colonial use, m extra Btout " Hall Marked " sterling Bilver cases, capped and jewelled, £i 10a, warranted 10 years. OUR CHALLENGE ENGLISH LEVER. £25 will be paid to anyone who can bring me a better finished or more serviceable watch for a working man than our Challenge English Lover at £5 10a, war* ranted 26 years; OUR FIRST QUALITY ENGLISH LEVER In air-tight, dust-proof cases of "Hall Marked" Sterling Silver, beaut it ully onammelled dials, extra jewelled movemovement with frzee, chain, and main* taining power, and genuine chronomette balance, £6 6s, warranted 25 yenrs. J. F. STEATZ & CO. Besides Watchre of their own manufacture, have the Largest Stock of Watches In the Colony by all well-known Makers to choose from. Lever Watcheß £3 and upwards, with compensation balance £3 15s and upwards. Tbeae watches are carefully examined, regulated, and timed, and warranted from 2to 10 yeara. LADIES' WATCHES. In handsomely engraved " Hall Marked " Silver Oaeea £1 6a. Warranted 2 years. Handsomely finished Solid Gold HUNTING WATCHES £3 10*.. Warranted 8 years. Solid Gold KEYLBBS WATCHES, with all latest improvement*, £4 10s. Warranted 6 years. BOYS' STRONG WATCHES FROM 11* 6d CLOCKS » 1000 TO CHOOSE FEOM. Nickel Lever Timepieces from 3s 6d. „ „ Alarm Clocks from 6s6d Striking Clocks fr?m 10s 6d Marble Clockt £1 16s, warranted 2 years, JEWELLERY. A very larpe and well-assorted Stock of Ladies' and Gents' Gold and Silver Jewellery of every deecription, and newest designs kept m stock, or made to order on the premises on the shortest notice. BPECTACLES To suit all Bights Is a pair. Best Crystals 4s 6d ; Guaranteed Pebbles, 7a 6d. Spectacle Ooaea from (3d. Waterbury Watches and Hitchcock's Patent Lamps repaired. All material for both kept m stock. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC. As my former advertisements have been copied by unprincipled dealers who have not brains enough to make up one for themselves, I request the Public to inspect my Stock and judge for themselves, as ene glance will prove ! that I am offering New and Genuine Goodß \ and not secondhand rubbieh. J. F. STRATZ & CO. PBACTICAL WATCHMAKERS, JEWELLERS, AND MANUFACTURERS, 261 High Street, CHBISTCHUECH.