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Hokitika Guardian, 17 October 1919, Page 4

H. MATSON & CO CHRI3TCHURCH. FAT CATTLE! 17IAT SHEEP! AT CATTLE! A AT SHEEP! TO OUR WEST COAST FRIENDS—WE DESIRE TO CALL YODR « special Attention to the EXTRAORDINARY 'CONDITIONS WHICH HAVE BEEN DROUGHT ABOUT 'IN THE'CANTERBURY SHEEP MARKETS BY REASON OF SHORTAGE OF FACTORY . SPACE AND "CONTINUED DRY f WEATHER, ESPECIALLY THE Darter. ‘Farmers here have ‘in riihhy cases been unable to fatten their ‘atbck, 'and there has been no feed. Canterbury has ’not enjoyed ‘the autumn runs which were Teasonably to bo expected; and in consequence there is a great dearth of feed. Harci 'frosts are how prevailing here and it is obvibiis ‘that it 'Will be a matter of the greatest ‘difficulty to Canterbury farmers to have fat stock to .supply oUr ‘markets during whiter, i MISFORTUNE i I . ...is surely... i i Ydijß OPPORTUNITY. i We have confidence ; in recommending; West Coast producers to consign their; fat stock, both Cattle ’ahd Sheep, And! tins market during the coming wintermonths. Supplies here will be 'short and the demand considerable, ospecial-i ly in view of the fact that the pressure of factory, space lias now been relieved; Here is Your opportunity t 00 NOT MISS T! I Upon receipt of instructions we shall be glad to order trucks to load atArthur’s Pass, and where desired wes cai arrange to take delivery of shee or arrival of the train at Otira. ‘Curing to limited railway facilities it is wise to give as as much notice as possible 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, HIDES AND FAT* For highest prices and prompt returns consign these commodities to us either by tail or by boat. In all caso please send advice as to the quantity being sent forward, and when and how consigned—then LEAVE THE REST TO IISI YOU “WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED ‘manures And seeds: We anticipate a considerable amount j-f spring sowing may be done on the Coast thi3 year. The War is over, and 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 market prices you cannot do better. i We want your business 1 I When we havo got it we want to hold it! Hence, wo cannot afford to do other than render you our best services. We-are the oldest private firm in the trade now in existence. Our principal have served the apprenticeship of a lifetime. Our staff in all department consists of experts. We confidently assure you that an business entrusted to us will be handled in such a manner as will not cause you to feel disappointed. IT. MATSON & 00 CHRISTCHURCH.

PYHE, GOULD, GUINNESS, LTD. CHEISTOHURCa. 1 AUCTIONEERS, LIVE STOCK. 1 'WOOL, LAND xND GRAIN BROKERS, STUD STOCK SALES • i ‘-MEN - ■ : \ ; ALT, - STOCK "CONSIGNED TO OUR CARE WILL HAVE BEST ATTENTION ON ARRIVAL. WE ■ HA VE i EXCELLENT PADLOCKS i FOR ACCOMMODATION >FOR 5 CONSIGNMENTS OF : LIVE STOCK HANDY TO ADDINGTON -MARKET. OUR ’WOOL 'STORES ARE t CONSIDERED TO BE -THE LARGEST AND'MOST UP-TO-DATE IN 'THE DOMINION, AND I THE FACT THAT WE HAVE ■ HEADF.D THE CHRISTCHURCH i WOOL SALES FOR MANY = YEARS PAST IS SUFFICIENT t GUARANTEE THAT ALL WOOL CONSIGNED TO US WILL-RE-CEIVE THE BEST OF HANDLING. SKINS, HIDES, AND FAT SALES WE HOLD EVERY THURSDAY ACCOUNT SALES NETT. PROCEEDS ARE RENDERED PROMPTLY. Consign STOCK: PYNE and CO., ADDINGTON, WOOL, SKINS. HIDES, ETC.: Pyne and Co., CHRISTCHURCH. . NOTE—W. JEFFRIES AND COY arc our local Agents, and all information and assistance may be ■ had on apolication to them. MARBLE HEABST6NES. Choice selection o. wreaths nun SHAPE,;, and- WReATH MI AMES. INSPECnON INVITED 1 I H. A. THOMPSON, UNDERTAKER * & ' MONUMENT AI “MASON. GIBSON’ QUAY, HOKITIKA. JAMES KING, BOOKSELLER AND STATIONER. REVELL STREET, HOKITIKA. I MPORTER OF MERCANTILE STATIONERY. of every, description, Account Books all sizes,. Typewriting Ribbons, paper and sundries, Fancy and Ornamental Stationery, Drawing Paper, School Bags, and requisites stocked Birthday and Reward Books, Cards and Illuminated’Texts, Bibles, Prayers and Hymns. Tho latest Books’ and Magazines arriving by every mail. Agent for Madam Weigel’s paper patterns ; Gramaphone’ and• Zonophone machines, and Records. Agent for BRISTOL PIANOS.