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Ashburton Guardian, Volume VII, Issue 1668, 21 September 1887, Page 1

Stratz and Co. TESTIMONIALS TO J. F. S TBATZ * c° PRACTICAL WATCHMAKERS, JEWEL LERS, AND MANUFACTURERS, 261 HIGH STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. £hip Hotel, Timaru, Juno 14tb, 18S7. Beak Fine,— I received "Watches. &c, and at present they give every satisfaction. With regard to the 10s overpaid, I wish •• ou to send pomething to tbe value, fcr imtiucc, something; cf a watch pendant, jjreenst'.j/e, o> anything tbat would do for a 2nd prizs, as I give the watches ns pr-z^s to billiard players, •fee, b'j tieat rue me as Jibna ly sh yon cau,ai.d it raay lead to further transactiors. I intend doing myself the honor of waiting on yon when I come to Ch.i?tchnrch. Ycni-3 faithfully, Charles Qrken. Christchurch, July lG'.h, 1887. Dear Pxite,— Ten yenrs ago I bought a Rotherham Watch from you. Io nevtr gave me satisfactirn. I returned it to -you and on your recommendation I took a watch of your own manufacture. I have worn this watch ever since, and it has given me entire sati_<f action. I am willing to bark it for timekeeping against any waich m New Zealand, nnd 1 would rot part with it now for double the amount what I paid for it. Yours truly, John Hilton, (Address) Post Office, Christchurch, OUR OWN MANUFACTURED ENGLISH HUNTING LI'.VERF. ' Specially adapted for colonial use, m extra stout " Hall Marked " sterling silver cases, capped and jewelled, £1 1(R war* ranted 10 years. OUR CHALLENGE ENGLISH LEVER. £25 will be paid to anyore who can bring me a better finished or more serviceable watcb for a working man than our Challenge English Lever at £5 10j, war* ranted 25 years; OURSIRST QUALITY ENGLISH LEVER In air-tight, dust-proof cases cf "Hall Marked" Sterling Silver, beauntnlly enammelled riials, extra jewfelled movemovement with fczee, chain, and maintaining power, and genuine chronometer balance, £G 6s, wananted 26 ye^rs. J. P. STEATZ & CO. Besides Watches of their own manufacture, have the Largest Stcck of Watches ln the Colony by all wel'-known Makers to choose from. Lever Watches £& and upwards, with compensation balance £3 15b and upwards. These watches are carefully examined, regulated, and timed, and warranted from 2 to 10 years. •LADIES WATCHES. In handsomely engraved " H»H M arked " Silver Cases £1 53. Warranted 2 years. Handsomely finished Solid Gold HUNTING WATCHES £3 10_u Warranted 3 years. Solid Gold KEYLEBB WATCHES, with all latest improvements, £4 10s. Warranted 5 years, , BOYS' STRONG WATCHES FROM 116 d. ' CLOCKS! 1000 TO CHOOSE PROM Nickel Lever Timepieces from 3s 6d. „ „ Alarm Clocks from siGd Striking Clocks fr:m 10s 6d Marble Clocks £1 15s, warranted 2 years. JEWELLERY. A very larre and well asserted Stock of Ladies' ard Gents' Gold and Silver Jewellery tf cvciy d(hcri;t;on, aid newest disigns kept iv stcck. or made to order on the premi.cs on the shortest notice. SPECTACLES To Euit all Bights Is a pair. Best Crystals 4s fid ; Guaranteed Pebbles, 7s Gd. Spectacle Oases from Gd. Waterbury Watches and Hitchcock's Patent Lamps repaired, dil material for both kept m stock. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC. As my former advert'sements have been copied by unprincipled dealers who have net brains enough to make up one for themselves, I request the Public to inspect my Stock and judge for themselves, os enj glance will prove that I am offering New and Genuine Goods and not second-hand mbbi.h. J. F. STRATZ & CO. PRACTICAL WATCHMAKERS, JEWELLERS, AND MANUFACTURERS, 2GI High Strekt, CHETSTCHTJRCE.