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Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, Volume VI, Issue 598, 7 April 1882, Page 4

iV.K.IL. and M.. Company GRAI?. GRAIN. GRAIN. IMPORTANT TO FARMFJIS. THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITED), v -CAPITAL £3,000,000, Having Offices in London Wanganui Melbourne Invereargill Sydney Oamaru San Francisco Timnru Fiji Waimate Dnnedin Ashburton Auckland Southlmdge Wellington Leeston Napier Patea Rlenlmm Masterton Gisborne Lyttelton AND CHRISTCHURCII, BEGS to announce to its numerous Fanning Constituents and others that it is prepnred 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. rpHE Company has confidence in directJL ing the attention of its Friends to the following Leading Features of its administration of this Department oi its Business :— It does not purchase on its own account, but acts solely as agent, so 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 phippere with particulars of the prices obtained immediately saies 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, Grannry, and Sale Charges, OF WHICH SHIPPERS RKCEIVE THE FULL BENEFIT. Recognising that Growers naturally depire to receive returns of their own produce, the utmost precautions are taken, and have hitherto been eminently successful, in keeping every interept distinct, and in bulking and classifying the grain, with proper regard to quality, condition, and demand. SHIPPING AND FREIGHTS. Arrangements have been concluded with tbe 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 flasr. 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 and CHERTSEY, With a 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 nominal Storage Rates will he charged on Grain intended for shipment or loc\xl 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. MOSS, And at ROUTHBRIDGE and LEESTON, under direction of MR E. -G. STAVELEY, Who will supply detailed information to farmers and others desirous of entrusting their business to the Company. The Company further desiree to draw the attention of FARMERS, MILLERS, AND BROKERS TO THE AUCTION SALES OF GRAIN, &c, Which it intends to conduct THIS SEASON at its CHRISTCHURCH WAREHOUSES, time affording growers an opportunity of securing by competition tbe Fullest Market Rates for their CROP S. 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 Company keeps a Large Stock of WOOLPACKS, CORNS ACKS, 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 British, Concinoiitul, Eastern, and American Goods, and Commissions executed in all Brandies of Mercantile Business. JOHN COOKE. Manager. E. a HARLEY, Produce Manager and Auctioneer.