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Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, Volume VI, Issue 594, 24 March 1882, Page 4

A\3E.J,. ami 3MT. Company < GRAIN. GRA|N. GRAIN. " IMPORTANT TO FARMERS. THE NEW ZKALANI) LOAN ( AND MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITED), • CAPITAL... £3,000,000, Having Offices in London Wanganni Melbourne Invercargill SynVey Oamam San Francisco Timnni y\]\ Waituate Dunedin Ashburtori Auckland Soulhbridge Wellington Lee><toii Napier - Pnten Blenheim Masterton Gisborne Lyttelton AND CHRBTCIIURCH, BEGS to announce to its numerous > Farming 'Constituents and otbers that if is prepared to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES, ■Free of Commission and Interest, on all descriptions of GRAIN •Entrusted to its care for SHIPMENT and SALE in the European, Australian, and New Zealand markets. TTIIIE Company has confidence in directX ins the attention of its Friends to •the following; Lending Features of its -.administration of this Department of its sj'.nsiness :— It does not purchase on its own account, ■but acts solely as agent, so that it has vo 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 ito note. It supplies shippers with particulars of 'the prices obtained immediately sales are effected, promptly followed by ORIGINAL account sales and remittances. The volume of the Company's business in Lordon, and its well-asamed position, has enabled it to conclude most advantageous arrangements involving considerable reductions in Landing. Granary, and Charges. OF WHICH SHIPPERS RECEIVE THE FULL BENEFIT. •Recognising that Growers naturally desire to receive returns of their own produce, 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 ithe 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 tho daily papers -under their flae. Where desired, arrangements can also be made for tonnage for Continental ports. STORAGE FACILITIES. In response to tho expressed wish of •-■numerous -valued constituents, spacious and well-constructed warehouses are being (.provided at .ASHBURTON and OHERTSEF, With a view to obviate the delays and extinguish the-r.erious risk of damage by-ex- ; posnre 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 nas been adopted. 'Only nominal Storage Rates will 'be • charged on 'Grain intended for shipment or ■ local sals/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. MfiSS, And at SOUTHBRIDGE and LEESTON, under direction of MR SE. G. STAVELEY, Who will supply detailed information to farmers and others desirous of entrusting their businesS'to theCornpany. The Company further desires to draw the attention of FARMERS, MILLERS, AND BROKERS ;To THE AUvCTION S A L .E S OF ■GRAIN, &c, Which it intends to conduct THIS "SEASOX at its CHRISTCHURCH WAREHOUSES, thus affording growers an opportunity of -ec'curirig by competition the Fullest Market -Rates for their CROP S.. Its COMMISSION on this Business will be 2£ PBlt CENT on ALL SALESEFFECTED, but No Charge will be made on lots -not reaching owners' reserves, ( FoT'the convenience of Clients.tbe Company keeps a.Large Stock of WOOLPACKS, CORNSACKS, AND TWINE on hand, which it supplies at the Lowest Market : Rates. THE [COMPANY -HOLDS WEEKLY SALES Oif WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, -BIDES, & 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 dips of Wool. INDENTS undertaken of British, Continental, Eastern, and American Goods, and Commissions executed in all Branches -of Mercantile Business., JOHN COOKE, Manager. E. S HARLEY, Produce Manager and Auctioneer.