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Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, Volume VI, Issue 591, 14 March 1882, Page 4

S.Z.T. and M. Company GRAIN. GRAIN. GRAIN. IMPORTANT TO FARMERS. THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITED), ■CAPITAL £3,000,000, Having Offices in London Wanpatmi Melbourne Invercargill Sydney Oamaru San Francisco Timaru Fiji Waiinate Punedin Ashburton Auckland Southbridge Wellington Leeston Napier I'nten Blenheim Mastertoii Gfsborne Lyttelton AND CHRISTCHURCH, BEGS to announce to its numerous Farming Constituents and others that it is prepared to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES, $Vee of Commission and Interest, on all 'deh-criptione of GRAIN Entrnsted to its cure for SHIPMENT and SALE in the European, Australian, and New Zealand markets. TTIHE Company has confidence in directJ_ 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 ngent. so that it has no speculative interest in the produce which it handles. It employs an expert nnd trustworthy staff to Bupervise and control sales in London and elsewhere, n most important element, which the grower would do well to note. It supplies shippers with particulars of the prices obtained immediately saleß are effected, promptly followed by ORIGINAL account sales and remittances. The volume of the Company's business in London, and its well-assuied 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 pro■duce, the utmost precautions are taken, and have hitherto been eminently successful, in keeping every interest 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 highclass vessels now advertised in the daily papers under their flag. Where desired, arrangements can also be made for tonnage for Continental ports. STORAGE FACILITIES. In response to the expressed wish of ■numerous valued constituents, spacious and well-constructed warehouses are being provided at ASHBURTON nnd CHERTSEY, With ft view to obviate the delays and extinguish the serious risk of damage by exposure at these important points. The above Stores will shortly be ready for the Teception of Grain, and in order that our friends may avail themselves of the facilities thus afforded, a low scale of charges bus been adopted. Only nominal Storage Rates will he 'charged on Grain intended for shipment or local sale through (he 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. MftSS, And at SOUTHBRIDGE and LEESTON, under direction of MR E. G. STAVELEY, Who will supply detailed information to fanners and others desirous of entrusting ■their business to the Company. The Company further desires to draw the attention of iFARMEHS, MILLERS, AND BROKERS To THK ■AlKlf lON SALES OF •GRAIN, &c, Which -it intends to conduct THIS SEASON at its CHRISTCHURCH WAREHOUSES, thus affording growers an opportunity of securing by competition the Fullest Market Hates for their CROPS. Its COMMISSION on this Business will be 2 J PER CENT on ALL SALES EFFECTED, but No Charge will be made on lots not reaching owners' reserves. For the convenience of Clients, the Com - panykeepsa Large Stock of WOOLPAOKS, CORNSACKS, AND TWINE on hand, which it supplies at the Lowest Market Rates. THE COMPANY HOLDS WEEKLY SALES OK WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, HIDES, & FAT for which Highest Market Rates are invariably secured, and account sales rendered with promptitude. LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES effected on Freeholds, on Stations and Stock, and on Growing Crops and Clips of Wool. INDENTS -undertaken of iJrfcish, Continental, Eastern, and American Goods, and Cotnmis&ioiis executed in all 'Branches •of Mercantile Business. JOHN COOKE. Manager. E. ii HARLEV, Produce Manager and Auctioneer.