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Oxford Observer, Volume VIII, Issue VIII, 3 April 1897, Page 2

EXTRAORDINARY OPPORTUNITY. FROM THE FACTOR? DIRECT TO THE CUSIOMER. OUR Company is selling direct- to the customer, thus prbouiiug for the latter a double economy/ namely, this profit of the wholesale dealer, and the more considerable one of the retail dealer, amounting to from ss. ■ o _,10 upon a single watch. Retail watch dealers and jeweller?, usually selling but afew watches daily, are forced to make an extraordinary profit upon each one sold in order to defray expences. We* manufacture as our speciality only sterling silver or gold stemwinders (keylss watches. The keyless mechanism of watches is one of the most importer t and useful inventions of modern times, instead of fumbling in one's pocketa to find the key, which when found is most always filled with du*t— this of course being transferred to the watch — one has )>ut to turn a knurled button fitted to the pendant (or ring), thus winding the watch and regulating the hands by the tame mean!*. Our watches are everywhere recognised to be the best in the market, surpassing all others by the precision of their movements as well as by their accuracy and cheapness. Our factory, since its foundation in 1852, has acquired a world-wide reputation, and obtained the highest awards from all the important Exhibitions. No watch leaves Our factory without having been carefully examined and verified, thus being ready J for immediate use. Each one is put up in an elegant silk-lined esse, and 'accompanied by a warranty for three year3. The buyer may return any of our watches within six months should the latter not afford him the most complete satisfaction. All articles sold are delivered post free, and Customs duty paid to any part of the world, thus* without the slightest trouble or formality to the receiver. All repairs during the three years of guarantee are executed gratituitously, if the watch be forwarded to our London office. The following are cash prices without discount. £ a. A. Stem-winder, sterlingsilver, hall marked, jewelled in 6 actions, crystal glass a strong and durable watch 12 A.A. The same with double silver case (Hunter), elegantly engraved. ... 18 B.Gold stem-winder, hall marked, strong keyless action, jewelled in 13 actions, with gold or steel hands, small second dial, engraved in beautiful designs, - engine turned or plain polished, with monogram, initial, arms &c. ... ... 2 0 8.8. The same as B, with strong doable gold case, an excellent and very elegant timekeeper. ... 3 10 O.Boxal chronograph, 18 carat gold most superior keyless movement, of the most accurate workmanship, and one of the best wear-resisting watches ... 4 0 C.C. The same watch with double and extra strong case, 18-carat gold artistically engraved, engineturned or plain polished; with monograms, initials, &o. ... 6 10 J>. Imperial calendar chronometer, 18-carat gold, indicating the day, the week, the month, and date of month, jewelled in 18---actions, with all the latest improvements and inventions, one of the best and most magnificent watches manufactured such as are never sold by retail dealers for less than £25 10 0 All our watches are manufactured in two different sizes, large and small (for gentlemen and ladies,) without difference of price. Old watches, old gold and silver will be taken in payment at the highest value: if forwarded by parcel post to our address.. Remittances may be made either by Postal Order, Cheque, Bank notes (postage stamps for small amounts,) of any country, in registered letter. It is our aim to give the utmost possible satisfaction to our clients, knowing this to be the best advertisement for our products, and all who have once entered into business relations with us gladly recommend us to their friends and acquaintances. Address for letters and orders . MORSE MANUFACTURING COMPANY 7, Red Lion Court, London E.G. l£__FWanted, at once, in every locality, an intelligent person to act as our Agent. No special knowledge required, and without interfering with present occupation. An excellent occupation for a capable young man or lady. NOTICE. hi jm~-« PERSONS found in the MOUNT PLEASANT ORCHARD after this date, will be PROSECUTED (a card) MESSRS JOHNSTON AND MILLS. SOLICITORS. CHRISTCHURCH, RANGIORA & OXFORD. Mr Johnston will attend Oxford on Court days and Sale dajs and may be consulted at Mr Lee's new Store, Main Street Oxford. , Christchurch Office— Opposite Union Bank, Hereford Street. Rangiora Office— Heat to Mr A l . P. Sutton's Auction Room.