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Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, Volume VI, Issue 599, 11 April 1882, Page 4

X.X.I', mid MT. Company GRAIN. GRAIN. GRAIN. IMPORTANT TO FARMERS. THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITED), CAPITAL £3,000,000, Helving Offices in London Wangamii Melbourne Invereargill Sydney Oaniaru San Francisco Timnru Fiji Waimate Dunedin Ashburton Auckland Southbridgo Wellington Leeston Napier Ptitea Blenloim Masterton Gisborne Lyttultou AND CHRISTCHUUCII, BEGS to announce to its numerous Farming Constituents and others tliat il. in prepared to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES, Free of Conimitißion and Interest, on all descriptions of GRAIN Entrusted to its care for SHIPMENT and SALE in the European, Australian, and New Zealand markets. rjIHE Company has confidence in directI, 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 it» own account, hut acts solely as agent, so that it has no 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 element, which the grower would do well to note. It supplies drippers 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 arrangement", involving considerable reductions in Landing, Granary, and Sale Charges. OF WHICH SHIPPERS RECEIVE THE FULL BENEFIT. Recognising that Growers naturally desiro 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 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 tpapers under their flag , . Where desired, airangements 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 hue been adopted. Only nominal Storage Hates 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. MOSS, And at SOUTHBRIDGE and LEESTON, k under direction of MR E. G. STAVBLRY, Who will supply detailed information to farmers and others desirous of entrusting their business to the Company. The Company further desires 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, thus affording growers an opportunity 'of securing by competition the 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 Company keeps a Large Stock of WOOLPACKS, ■CORNSACKS, AND TWINE on hand, which it supplies at the Market Hates. THE COMPANY HOLDS WEEKLY SALES ■OF WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, HIDES, & FAT For which Higheet Market Rates are invariably secured, and account salea 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. Continontal, Eastern, and American Goods, and Commissions executed in all Brandies •of Mercantile Business. JOHN COOKE, Manager. K. S HARLEY, Produce Manager and Auctioneer.