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Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, Volume VI, Issue 603, 25 April 1882, Page 4

5.&.M.. and Iff. C'oai»i»« n >' GRAIN. GRA]N. GRAIN, IMPORTANT TO FARMERS. THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITED), CAPITAL £3,000,000, Having Offices in London Wancamii Melbourne Invertar^ill Sydney Oamaru San Francisco Timnru Fiji Waimate Dunedin Ashburton Auckland Southluidge Wellington Leewton Napier Patea Blenhsim Masterton Gisborne Lyttelwm AND CHRISTCHUUCII, BEGS to announce to its numerous Farming Constituents and others that it is piepnred to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES, Freu of CotiiniHwion and Interest, on all descriptions of GRAIN Entrusted to its enre for SHIPMENT and SALE in the European, Australian, and New Zealand markets. nnilE Company has confidence in directJL irifj the attention of its Friends to tho following Leading Features or' its administration of this Department oi its Business: — It does not purchase on its own account, 1 ut 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 (lenient, which the grower would do well to note. It supplies shippers with particulars of 'the prices obtained immediately sales are effected, promptly followed liy ORIGINAL account sales and remittances. The volume of the Company's business in Lordon, and its well-assi ie I position, has enabled it to conclude m>Bt advantageous arrangements involving considerable reductions in Landing. Granary, and Hale Charges, OF WHICH SHIPPERS KKCEIVE THE FULL BENEFIT. Iti'cognis-ing that Growers naturally deFire to receive returns of their own produce, the utmost precautions are taken, and have hitherto been eminently successful, In keeping ever)' 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 Niilling.s per ton of 22401b, to London and the United Kingdom, and our friends are confidently rcfeired to lbs list of highclass vessels now advertised in the daily papers under their flair. 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 CHERTSKY, With a view to obviate the delays and extinguish the serious rink of damage by exposure at these important points. The above Stores will shortly be ready for the reception of Grain, and in order thiit our friends may avail themselves of the facilities thus afforded, a low scale of charges nuß been adopted. Only nominal Storage Rates will he ■charged on Grain intended for shipment or lociil 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 senson opened up Agencies at ASHBURTON, under the management of MR WALTER B. Mf/SS, And at SOUTH BRIDGE and LEESTON, under direction of MR E. G. STAVELKY, 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 THE AUCTION SALES OF GRAIN, &c, Which it intends to conduct THIS SEASON at its CHRISTCHURCH VVAHEIIOUSKS, thus affording growers an opportunity of securing by competition th« Fullest Market Rates for their CROPS. Its COMMISSION on this Business will be 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 ut the Lowest Market Rates. THE COMPANY HOLDS WEEKLY SALES OF WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, HIDES, & FAT For which Highest Market Hates 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. Contiiifjitiil, Eastern, and American Goods, and Commissions executed in all Branches <jf Mercantile Business. JOHN COOKE. Manager. k E. S lIARLEY, Produce Manager and Auctioneer.