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Ashburton Guardian, Volume VII, Issue 1673, 27 September 1887, Page 1

Stratz and Co. TESTIMONIALS TO J. F. : .S TBATZ \ Q°PBACTIOAL WATOHMAKERS, JEWELLBBS, AND MANUFAOTURERS, 261 HIGH STREET, CHRIBT OHUROH. !" . . Ship Hotel, TimaTU, . June 14th, 1887. Dear Sirs,-. : . ' . . I received Watchffs, «fee, and at present they give every satisfaction. With regard to the 10a overpaid, I wi9h jon to send eotnething to the value, for instance,* Bornething of a watch pendant, greenstope, or anything that wonld do for a- 2nd prize, aB I give the watches as prizss to billiard players, dtd, so treat me me as Jibera'ly as you can, and it may lead to farther transactions. I intend doing myself the honor of waiting on yon when I come to Chri&tchurch. Youra faithfully, Charles gbbbn. Ohristchnrch, „ • July 16th, 1887. Dear Birs,-^ ' Tenyeara ago I bought a Rotherhani Watch from you. Ii never gave me satisfaction. I returned it to you. and on your recommendation I took a watch of your own manufacture. I have worn this watch ever dnce, and it has given me entire satisfaction. I am willing to back it for timekeeping against i my watch m New Zealand, and 1; would not part with it now for donble the amount what I paid for it. Yourfl truly, • John Hilton, (..ddress) Post Office, ■ ■ . ; ? . Ohristchurch. i OUR OWN MANUFACTURED ENGLISH HUNTING LEYERP. Bpecially adapted for colonial use, m extra stout " Hall Marked " sterling silver coeee, capped and .jewelled, £4 10.*, war- ; ranted 10 years. : .-- '■■ - OUK CHALLENGE ENGLISFI LEVER. £25 will be paid to anyone who can bring me a batter finished or more servicdable watch for a working man than gut Challenge Englißh Lever at. £6 103, war- - ranted 26 years; , -• [)UR FIRST QUALITY ENGLISH LEVER In air-tight, dust-proof cases of "Hall : . Majied ": - fite^li»s— -^l-t^^i—iifianlitolly^-J enammelled dials, extra jewelled movemovement with frzee, chain, and maintaining power, and genuine chronometer balance, £6 6b, wananted 25 years. J. F. STEATZ & CO. Besideß Watchps of their own manufacture, have the Largest Stock of Watches In the Colony by all well-known Makers to choose from. Lever Watches £3 and upwards, with compensation balance £8 16a and upwards. These watcheß are carefully examined, regulated, and timed, and -warranted from 2to 10 years. LADIES WATCHES. In handeomely engraved "Hull Marked" Silver Cases £1 ss. Warranted 2 years. Handsomely finished Solid Gold HUNTING WATCHES £3 10a. Warranted 3 years. Solid Gold KEYLEBS WATCHES, with all latest improvements, £i 10s, Wananted 6 yeare. BOYS 1 STRONG WATCHES FROMII6d. CLOCKS! 1000 TO CHOOSE PROM, Nickel Lever Timepieces from 3a 6d. „ „ Alarm Clocks from sa6d Striking Clocks from 10s 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 the premises on the shortest notice. SPECTACLES To suit all sights Is a pair. Best Crystals 4s 6d ; Guaranteed Pebbleß, 7b 6d. Spectacle Caseß from 6d. i Waterbury Watches and Hitchcock's Patent Lamps repaired. All material for both kept m stock, NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC. As my former advert-'sementa 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 j udge for themselves, as cna glance will prove that I am offering New and Genuine Goods and not second-hand rnbbieh, J. F. STRATZ & CO. PRACTICAL WATCHMAKERS, JEWEL. LERS, AND MANUFACTURERS, 261 High Street, OHEISTCHURCH.