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Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, Volume VI, Issue 611, 23 May 1882, Page 4

JST.aB.Ip. and M. Company GRAhI GRAIN. GRAIN. IMPORTANT TO FARMERS. THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITED), CAPITAL £3,000,000, Having Offices in London Wiiri'tanui Melbourne Invercargiil Sydney Oamarn San Francisco Timaru Y\y Wain into Dnripdjn Ashhurton Auekhmd Southbridge Wellington Leeston Napier Patea Blenheim Masterton Giaborno Lyttelton AND CHRISTCHURCH, BEGS to announce to its numerous Farming 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 care for SHIPMENT and SALE in the European, Australian, and New Zealand markets. THE Company has confidence in directing the attention of its Friends to the following Leading Features of its administration of this Department of its Business: — It does not purchase on its own account, but acts solely as agent, so that it bas no speculative interest in the produce which handles. It employs an expert nnd trustworthy f?taff to supervise and control sales in London and elsewhere, a most important element, which the grower would do well to note. It supplies shippers with particulars of tbe prices obtained-immediately sales are effected, promptly followed by ORIGINAL account sales and remittances. The volume of the Company » usinees in London, and its well-assmed 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 desire 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 tbe 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 tho daily papers under their flag. 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 tbe 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 Mates will be charged on Grain intended for shipment or local sale through the Company. Perceiving tbe importance of tbe 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, 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 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 ot WOOLPACKS, CORNSACKS, AND TWINE on hand, which it Biippiies at the Lowest Market Rates. THE] '.COMPANY HOLDS WEEKLY SALES OP 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. IND-ENTS undertaken of British. Continental, Eastern, and Ameiie.m Goods. and Commissions executed in all Branches of Mercantile Business. JOHN COOKE, Manager. E. S HARLEY, Produce Manager and Auctioneer.