Page 4 Advertisements Column 1

Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, Volume VI, Issue 595, 28 March 1882, Page 4

5.V..J.. unci M. t'oniprtii.v < GRAIN. GRAIN. GRAIN. IMPORTANT TO FARMERS. THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN ( ASP MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITED), CAPITAL £3,000,000, : Having Oftiees in > London Wanganui Melbourne Invercargill Sydney Oamaru ( San Francisco Tirnnru Fiji Waimnte Dunedin Ashburton Aurkbmd Southbridge Wellington Leeston ' Nnpier Paten Blenheim Masterton ; Gisborne Lyttelton AND CIIRISTCHURCII, BEGS to announce 10 its numerous Fanning Constituents and others that it is prepared to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES, Free of Commission and Interest, on all descriptions of GRAIN Entrusted to its enre for SHIPMENT ami SALE in tlio European, Australian, and New Zealand markets. rpilE Company has confidence in directJL me the attention of its Friends to tlio following Leading Features of its iulministration of this Department of its Business :— It does not purchase on its own account, lmt acts solely as agent, so that it has po speculative interest in the produce which it handles. It employs an expert and trustworthy stall to supervise and control _ sales in London and elsewhere, a most important clement, 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 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 produce, the utmost precautions are taken, and have, hitherto been eminently successful, in keeping every intercut 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. Tn response to the expressed wish of -numerous valued constituents, spacious and well-constructed warehouses tire being provided at ASHBURTON and CIIERTSEY, With n 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 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 nomin-al Storage Rales will he charged an Grain intended for shipment or locix'l n(de through the, Company. Perceiving the importance of the ASIIBUIITON AND ELLESMERE DISTRICTS, And the claims constituents have upon the Company for proper representation there, it has this se.'ison opened up Agencies at ASHI'URTON. under the management of MR WALTER B. MOSS, <\nd at SOUTH BRIDGE and LEESTON, under direction of MR E. G. STAVELEY, Who will supply detailed information to farmers nnd others desirous of entrusting their business to the Company. The Company further desires to draw the attention of FARMERS, MILLERS, AND BROKERS To THK A U C T lON 8 A L E 8 OF GRAIN, &<!.., Which it intends 1o conduct THIS SEASON nt its CHIUSTCIIURCH WAREHOUSKS, tliuß affording growers an opportunity of scouring by ecupclition the Fullest Market Rates for their CROPS. Its COMMISSION on tins Business will bo 2£ PER CENT on ALL SALES EFFECTED, but No Charge will be made on lots not reaching owners' reserves, For the convenience of Clients, the 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 OP WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, HIDES, & FAT t (1 or which Highest Market Rates are invariably secured, and account sales rendered with promptitude. LIB ICRAL CASIT \ DVANCES efloe(e<l 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 COOIvE. Maunder. E. S IIARLEY, Produce Manager and Auctioneer. |