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Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, Volume VI, Issue 607, 9 May 1882, Page 4

_../._.. ami M. Company GRAIN. GRAIN. GRAIN. IMPORTANT TO FARMERS. THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITED), CAPITAL £3,000,000, Ilnving Offices in London Wanganni Melbourne Invercargill Sydney Oamarn Son Franc-iaco Timurii Fiji Waimnte Dunedin Ashhurton Auckland Sontld>ridge Wellington Lceston Nnpier Patea Blenli.iiii Masterton Gisborne Lyttelton AND CIITUSTCHURCII, BEOS to announce to its numerous Farming Constituents and olber.s that it i« piepared to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES, Fret' of Commission and Interest, on all descriptions of GRAIN Entrusted to its care for SHIPMENT and SALE in tbe European, Australian, and New Zealand markets. rpHE Company has confidence in direct- | ins: the attention of its Friends to the following Leading Features of its nrlministration of this Department of 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 handles. It employs an expert and trustworthy ptalf to supervise and control sales in London and elsewhere, a most important element, which the grower would do well to note. j It supplies tdiippers 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, bas enabled it to conclude most advantageous arrangements involving considerable reductions in Landing. Granary. and Sale Charges. OF WHICH SHIPPERS j RKCEIVB THE FULL BENEFIT. l Recognising that Growers naturally desire to receive returns of tbeir own produce, the utmost precautions aro 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 papers under their fla?. 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 CHBRTSEY, 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 nas been adopted. Only nominal Storage Rates will be ■ charged on Grain intended for shipment or ■ load 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, __nd at SOUTHBRIDGE and LEESTON, •under direction of MR E. G. STAVELEY, Who will supply detailed information to farmers and others desirous cf entrusting itheir 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 tb« -Tullest Market Rates for their CROP S. Its COMMISSION on this Business will be 2J PER CENT on ALL SALES EFFECTED, but No Charge will be made on lots not reaching owners' reserves, For the convenience of Clients, the Com - pany keeps a Large Stock of WOOLPACKS, CORNSA.CKS, AND TWINE on hand, which it supplies at the Lowest Market Rates. THE [COMPANY HOLDS WEEKLY SALES OF 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. Continental, Eastern, and American Goods, and Commissions executed in all Branches of Mercantile Business. JOHN COOKE, Manager. E. S HARLEY, Produce Manager and Auctioneer.