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Ashburton Guardian, Volume VII, Issue 1678, 4 October 1887, Page 1

Stratz and Oo> TESTIMONIALS TO J* F. S TBAIZ " C° PRACTICAL WATCHMAKERS, JEWELLERS, AND MANUFACTURERS, 261 HIGH STREET, CHRISTOHUROH. Ship Hotel, Timaru, Jnne 14th, 1887. DBAR Pibs,— I received Watches, &c, and at present they give every satisfaction. With regard to the 10a overpaid, I wish jon to send something to the value, for inFtance, something of a watch pendant, greenstone, o: anything that would do for a 2nd prize, as I give the watches as prizss to billiard players, &c, so treat me me as libtra'ly as yon can, and it may lead to further transactions. I intend doing myself the honor of waiting on you when I come to Ohxißtchurch. Yours faithfully, Charles Queen. Christchurch, ! July 16th, 1887. Dbae Birß,--Ten years ago I bought a Rotherham 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 thfs watch ever Bince, and it has given me entire satisfaction. I am willing to bark 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 truly, John Hilton, (Address) Post Office, Chrifltchurch, OUR OWN MANUFACIURED ENGLISH HUNTING LLVERF. Specially adapted for colonial use, m extra stout " Hall Marked " sterling silver caaes, capped and jewelled, £4 10 «, warranted 10 years. OUR CHALLENGE ENGLISn 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 Lever at £5 10s, warranted 26 yeareS OUR FIRST QUALITY ENGLISH LEVER In air-tight, dust-proof cases of " Hall Marked" Sterling Silver, beautitully enammelled dials, extra jewelled movemovement with frzee, chain, and maintaining power, and genuine chronometer balance, £6 6s, warranted 25 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 Watches £3 and upwards, with compensation balance £3 15s and upwards. Tiie3e watchea are . carefully examined, regulated, and timed, and warranted from 2to 10 years. LADIES WATCHES. In handsomely engraved "H»U Marked" Silver Cases £1 ss. Warranted 2 years. Handsomely finished Solid Gold HUNTING WATCHES £3 10a. Warranted 3 years. Solid Gold KEYLESS WATCHES, with all latest improvements, £4 10b, Warranted 5 years, BOYS' STRONG WATCHES FROM.II6d. CLOCKS 1 1000 TO CHOOSE FEOM. Nickel Lever Timepieces from 3s 6d. „ „ Alarm Clocks from ss6d Striking Clocks from 10a 6d Marble Clocks £1 15a, warranted 2 years. JEWELLERY. A very larpe and well assorted Stock of Ladies' and Gents* Gold and Silver Jewellery of every description, acd newest designs kept m stock or made to order on the premiees on the shortest notice. SPECTACLES To suit all sights Is a pair. Best Crystals 4s 6d : Guaranteed Pebbles, 7s 6d. Spec- . tacle Cases 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 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 udge for themselves, as cna glance will prove that I am offering New and Genuine Goods and not second hand rubbish. J. F. STRATZ & CO. PRACTICAL WATCHMAKERS, JEWELLERS, AND MANUFACTURERS, 261 High Street, CHRTSTCHURCH.