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Hokitika Guardian, 11 August 1919, Page 4

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H. MATSON & CO CHRISTCHURCH. Fat cattle i xtiat sheep i AT CATTLEI JO A T SHEEP i TO OUR WEST COAST FRIENDS—WE DESIRE TO CALL YOUR SPECIAL ATTENTION TO THE EXTRAORDINARY CONDITIONS WHICH HAVE BEEN BROUGHT ABOUT IN THE CANTERBURY SHEEP MARKETS BY REASON OF SHORTAGE OF FACTORY SPACE AND CONTINUED DRY WEATHER, ESPECIALLY THE LATTER. Farmers hero have in many cas been unable to fatten their stock, there has been no feod. Canter bu

has not enjoyed the autumn rains which were leasonably to be expected, and in consequence there is a great dearth of feed. Hard frosts are now prevailing here and it is obvious that it will bo matter of the greatest difficulty Canterbury farmers to have fat ck to supply our markets during winter. CANTERBURY’S MISFORTUKE ...is surely... YOUR OPPORTUNITY. j We have confidence in recommondiig West Coast producers to consign thai fat stock, both Cattle and Sheep, to this market during the coming wm months. Supplies here will be short and +he demand considerable, especia ly in view of the fact that the pressure of factory space has now been relieved. HERE IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY DO NOT MISS IT! ! Upon receipt of inr, factions we shall be glad to order trucks to load Arthur’s Pass, and where desired ca'.i arrange to take delivery of shee or arrival of the train at Otira. Owing to limited railway facilities it is wise to give as mut.i ipossible of your requirements of trucks to load at Artnur's Pass. Clients may rely upon us insuring that there will be no hitches or misunderstandings.

WOOL. SKINS, HUDES AND FATi For highest prices and prompt re turns consign these commodities to either by rail or by boat. In all case please send advice as to the quantity being sent forward, and when and how consigned—then LEAVE THE REST TO USI YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED

MANURES AND SEEDS! We anticipate a considerable amount of spring sowing may be done on the Coast this year. The War is over, ana a more settled feeling permeates the mind of the settler. For all supplies of this description you cannot do better than communicate with us. For first class quality and lowest m 'rlret prices you cannot do better. AVe want your business! ! When have got it we want to hold it! Hence, we cannot afford to do other than render you our best services. We are the oldest private firm in trade now in existence. Our principal have served the apprenticeship of lifetime. Our staff in all department consists of experts.

We confidently assure \ou that an business entrusted to us will bo handled in such a manner as will not cause you to feel disappointed. H. MATSON & CO CHRISTCHURCH. PYNE, GOULD, GUINNESS, LTD. CHEISTOHURCH. AUCTIONEERS, LIVE STOCK, WOOL, LAND CRAIN BROKERS, STUD STOCK SALES MEN

ALL STOCK CONSIGNED TO OUR CARE WILL HAVE BEST ATTENTION ON ARRIVAL. WE HAVE EXCELLENT PADDOCKS FOR ACCOMMODATION FOR CONSIGNMENTS OF LIVE STOCK HANDY TO ADDINGTON market:

OUR WOOL. STORES ARE CONSIDERED TO BE THE LARGEST AND MOST UP-TO-DATE IN THE DOMINION, AND THE FACT THAT WE HAVE HEADED THE CHRISTCHURCH WOOL SALES FOR MANY YEARS PAST IS SUFFICIENT guarantee that all wool CONSIGNED TO US WILL RECEIVE THE BEST OF HANDLING.

SKINS, HIDES, AND FAT SALES WE HOLD EVERY THURSDAY ACCOUNT SALES NETT. PROCEEDS ARE RENDERED PROMPTLY. Consign STOCK: TYNE and CO., ADDINGTON. Consign WOOL, SKINS. HIDES, ETC.: Pyne and Co.,

CHRISTCHURCH. NOTE—W. JEFFRIES AND COY arc our local Agents, and ail information and assistance may be had on apolication to them.

SOUTH WESTLAND ROYAL MAIL COACH SERVICE kOSS TO WAIHO AND RETURN I JOHN P. Has pleasure in notifying tho Following Timetable: COACHES LEAVE ROSS— Every TUESDAY at 8.30. a.iu., stopping at Hari Hari for tlio night and arriving at Waiho Gorge on Wednesday at 6.30. p.m. COACHES LEAVE WAIHO CORCEuvery FRIDAY at 7 a.in., stopping the night at Hari Hari and ariving at Ross in timo to connect with tho 3.50 p.m. train on Saturday for Hokitika. FARES—£3/17/6 Return. JOHN P. HANSBURV C[t) CITY HOTEL, ROSS.