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Ashburton Guardian, Volume VII, Issue 1662, 14 September 1887, Page 1

Stratz and 00. TESTIMONIALS TO J. F. S TEATZ * C°PRACTICAL WATCHMAKERS, JEWEL LERS, AKD MANUFACTURERS, ; 261 HIGH STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. Ship Hutel, Tiraaru, Jnne 14th, 1887. Dear Sirs,— I received Watches. &c, and at present they give every satisfaction. With regard to the 10a overpaid, I wish you to send something to the value, for instance, something of a watch pendant, greenstone, o 1 anything that would do for a 2nd prize, as I give the watches as prizes to billiard players, dtc., so treat me me as Hbera'ly as yon can, and it may lead to further transactions. I intend doing myself the honor of waiting on yon when I come to Chiistchurch. Yonra faithfully, Charlks Green. Ohristchurch, July 16th, 1887. Dear Birb,— Ten yeora ago I bought a Rotherham Watch from yon. Ii never gave me satisfaction. I returned it to you and on yonr recommendation I took a watch of yonr own manufacture. I have worn thiß watehever since, and it has given me entire satisfaction. I am willing to ba^k it for timekeeping against any watch m New Zealand, and I would tot part with it now for donble the amount what I paid for it. Yours truly, John Hilton, (Address) Post Office, Chrietchurcht OUR OWN MANUFAOI'URED ENGLISH HUNTING LtVERP. Specially adapted for colonial use, m extra stout " Hall Marked " Btorling silver caeeß, capped and jewelled, £4 10a, warranted 10 years. OUK CHALLENGE ENGLIStt LEVER. £26 will he paid to anyone who can* bring me a better finished or more serviceable watch for a working man than our Challenge Englieh Lever at £6 10a, warranted 26 yearsi OUR FIRST QUALITY ENGLISH LEVEB In air-tight, dust-proof cases of "Hall Marked" Sterling Silver, beaut itully enammelled dialß, extra jewelled movemovement with frzee, chain, and maintaining power, and genuine chronometer balance, £6 6s, warxanted 26 years. J. F. STRATZ & CO. Besides Watches of their own manufacture, have the Largest Stock of Watches m the Colony by all well-known Makers to choose from; Lever Watcheß £8 and upwards, with compensation balance £3 16s and upwards. These watches are carefully examined, regulated, and timed, and warranted from 2 to 10 years. LADIES' WATCHES. In handeomply engraved "Hn 11 Marked" Silver Caßes £1 6a. Warranted 2 years. Handßomely finished Solid Gold HUNTING WATCHES £3 10a. Warranted 3 years. Bolid Gold KEYLEBS WATCHES, with all latest improvsments, £4 10s, Warranted 6 years. BOYS' STRONG WATCHES FBOMII6d. CLOCKS I 1000 TO CHOOSE FBOM, Nickel Lever Timepieces from 3s 6d. „ „ Alarm Clocks from si6d Striking Clocks from 10a 6d Marble Clocks £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 thefyemiEes on the shortest notice. SPEOTACLES To suit all sights Is a pair. Best Crystals 4s 6d ; Guaranteed Pebbles, 7s 6d. Spec? tecle Cases from 6d. v' 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, ob cna glance will prove that I am offering New and Genuine Goods and not Becond-hand rubbish, J. F. STMTZ & CO. PRACTICAL WATCHMAKERS, JEWELI.ERB, AND MANUFACTURERS, 261 High Street, CHEISTCHUECH.