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Hokitika Guardian, 13 November 1919, Page 4

H. MATSON & CO CHRISTCHURCH. PAT CATTLE I 171 AT SHEEP! AT CATTLE! A AT SHEEP! TO OCR WEST COAST FRIENDS—WE DESIRE TO CALL YOUR SPECIAL ATTENTION TO THE EXTRAORDINARY CONDITIONS WHICH HAVE BEEN BROUGHT ABOUT IN THE CANTERBURSHEEP MARKETS BY REASON OF SHORTAGE OF FACTORY SPACE AND CONTINUED DRY WEATHER, ESPECIALLY THE LATTER. Farmers here have in many cases beer, unable to fatten their stock, and there has been no feed. Canterbury has not enjoyed the autumn rriua which were leasonably to be expected and in consequence there is a great deafth of feed. Hard frosts are now prevailing here and it is obvious that it vyill. be a natter of the greatest difficulty to Canterbury farmers to have fat stock to supply, our markets,during wjulpr. CANTERBURY’S MISFORTUNE . , ...is surqly,.., ... YOUR OPPORTUNITY. We have confidence in recommending West Coast producers to consign their fat stock, both Cattle and Sheep, and this market during the coming months. Supplies here will be short and the demand considerable, especially in view of the, fact that the pressure of factory spe.ee lias -now been,relieved. HERE IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY DO NOT MISS T! ! Upon receipt of instructions we shall i>e glad to order trucks to load at Arthur’s Pass, and where 'desired ,we cai arrange to take delivery of sheo or arrival of the train at Otira. Cwing to limited railway facilities it is wise to give as as much notice as possible of your requirements of trucks to load at Artnur'B Pass. Clients may rely upon us insuring that there will be no hitches or misunderstandings.

WOOL. SKINS, HIIDES AND FATI For highest prices and prompt returns' consign these commodities to us either by rail or by boat. Inf 1 ! case please send advice as to the quantity being sent forward, and alien and how consigned—then r Leave the rest to usi YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED MANURES AND SEEDS! We anticipate tv considerable amount it spring sowing may be do'Se on the Coast this year. The War is over,- and a more settled feeling permeates the • min'd 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. We want your business! !’ When we have got it we want to bold if ! • Hence, we cannot afford to do other [ than "render you our best services. We are the oldest private firm in the 1 trade now in existence. Our .principal have served the apprenticeship of 6 1 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 I you to feel disappointed.

H. MATSON & CO CHRISTCHURCH. PYNE, GOULD. GUINNESS, LTD. CHRISTCHURCH. AUCTIONEERS, LIVE STOCK. WOOL, LAND AND GRAIN BROKERS, STUD STOCK SAXES MEN ALL STOCK "CONSIGNED TO OUR CARE WILL HAVE BEST ATTENTION ON ARRIVAL. WE have excellent paddocks FOR ACCOMMODATION FOR CONSIGNMENTS OF LIVE STOCK HANOT 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 ... . ... PYNE and CO., ADDINGTON. Consign WOOD, SKINS, HIDES, ETC.: Pyne and Co., CHRISTCHURCH. NOTE—W. JEFFRIES AND COY are our local Agents, arid all information and assistance may be had on application to them.

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