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Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, Volume VI, Issue 586, 24 February 1882, Page 4

JVVJM. a ltd M. Company ' GRAIISL GRAIN. GRAIN. IMPORTANT TO FARMERS. THE NEW ZKALANI) LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITED), •CAPITAL £3,000,000, Having Offices in London Wnneanni Melbourne Invereargill Sydney Oamarii San Francisco Timnrii Fiji Waiinnte Duncdin Ashburton Auckland Southbiidge Wellington Leeston Napier l'nten filetilisim Masteiton Gisborne Lyttelton AND CIIKISTOIIUIiCII, BEGS to announce to its numerous Farming Constituents and others that it. is prepared to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES, Free of Commission and Interest, on all descriptions of G R A. I N Entrusted to its care, for SHIPMENT and SALE in tlie European, Australian, and New Zealand markets. rpilE Company haw confidence in directJL ing the attention of its Friends to the following Leading Features of its •administration of this Department of its •Business: — It does not purchase on its own account, but acts solely as agent, ho that it has no speculative interest in the produce which it handles. It employs an expert and trustworthy staff to supervise and control sales in London and elsewhere, a most important element, which the grower would do well to note. It supplies shippers with particulars of the prices obtained immediately sales are effected, promptly followed by ORIGINAL account sales .tnd remittances. The volume of the Company's business in London, and its well-assured position, has enabled it to conclude most advantageous arrangements involving considerable reductions in Landing-. Granary, and Sale Charges. OF WHICH SHIPPERS RECEIVE THE FULL BENEFIT. Recognising that Growers naturally desire, to receive returns of their own produce, tlm utmost precautions are taken, and have hitherto been eminently successful, in keeping every internet distinct, and in bulking and classifying the grain, with proper regard to quality, condition, and demand. SHIPPING' AND FREIGHTS. Arrangements have been concluded with the New Zealand Shipping Company for a supply of first-class iron ships, at Fifty Shillings per ton of 22401b, to London and the United Kingdom, and our friends are confidently referred to the list of high•class vessels now advertised in the (papers under their flair. Where desired, arrangements can also be made for tonnage : ; or 'Continental ports. STORAGE FACILITIES. In response to the expressed wish of numerous valued constituents, spacious nnd well-constructed warehouses are being provided (it ASIIBUIITON and CHERTSKY, With a view to obviate the delays and extinguish the serious risk of damnge by exposure at these important points. The above Stores will shortly be ready for the reception of Grain, and in order that our friends may avail themselves of the facilities thus afforded, a low .scale of charges has been adopted. Only nominal Storage Bates will be charged on Grain intended for shipment or local sale through the Company. Perceiving the importance of the ASHBURTON AND ELLESMERE DISTRICTS, And the claims constituents have upon the Company for proper representation there, it has this season opened up Agencies at ASHBURTON, under the management of MR WALTER B. Mf/SS, And at SOUTHBRIDGE and LEESTON, under direction of MR E. G. STAVELKY, Who will supply detailed information to farmers unci others desirous of entrusting their business to the Company. The Company further desires to draw the attention of FARMERS, MILLERS, AND BROKERS TO TIIIO AUCTION S A L E S OF GRAIN, &€., Which it intends to conduct THIS SEASON at its CHRISTCHUECH WAREHOUSES, thus affording growers an opportunity of securing by competition th« Fullest Market Rates for their CROPS. Its COMMISSION on this Business will be 2* PERCENT on ALL SALES EFFECTED, but No Charge will be made on lots not reaching owners' reserves. For the convenience of Clients, the Com - ■pnny keeps a Large Stock of WOO LPACKS, OORNSACKS, AND TWINE on hand, which it supplies at the Lowest Market Rate.-!. THE COMPANY HOLDS WEEKLY SALES OF WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, HIDES, & FA'l for which Highest Market Rates are invariably secured, and account sales rendered with promptitude. LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES effected on Freeholds, on Stntions and Stock, and on Growing Crops and Clips of Wool. INDENTS undertaken of British. Continental, Eastern, and American Goods and Commissions executed in all Branches of Mercantile Business. JOHN COOKE, Manager. E. a HA RLE V, Produce Manager and Auctioneer.