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Hokitika Guardian, 24 November 1919, Page 4

H. MATSON & CO CHRISTCHURCH. FAT CATTLE! -J^ AT SHEEP! AT CATTLE! J- AT SHEEP! TO DOR WEST COAST FRIENDS—WE DESIRE TO fcALL YOUB. GPECIAL ATTENTION TO THE EXTRAORDINARY CONDITIONS WHICH HAVE BEEN BROUGHT ABOUT IN THE CANTERBUR. SHEEP MARKETS BY REASON OF SHORTAGE OF FACTORY SPACE AND CONTINUED DRY WEATHER, ESPECIALLY THE LATTER. Farmers here have in many cases been unable to fatten their stock, and there has been no feed. Canterbury has not enjoyed the autumn rvins which were leasouably 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 be a matter Of the greatest difficulty to Canterbury farmers to have fat stock to supply our markets during winter. CANTERBURY’S MISFORTUNE ...is surely... YOIJR OPPORTUNITY. We have confidence in recommending West Coast producers to consign their fat stock, both Cattle and Sheep, and ; tins marked durihg the coming winter months. Supplies .here will be short and the demand considerable. especially in view of the fact that the pressure of factory space has now been relieved. HERE IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY DO NOT MISS ITU Upon receipt of instructions we shall he glad to order trucks to load at Arthur’s Pass, and where desired we ca 1 arrange to take delivery of shee or'arrival of the train at Otira. Owing to limited railway facilities it is wise to give as as touch notice as possible of your requirements of trucks to load at Anhur's Pass. Clients may rely upon us insuring that there will be no hitches or misunderstandings. WOOL. SKINS, HSIDES AND FATI For highest prices and prompt Ve turns consign these commodities to us either by rail or by boat. Ini"*! case please send advice as to the quantity being sent forward, and whin and how consigned—then LEAVE THE REST TO USI VOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED MANURES AND SEEDS! Wo anticipate ft considerable amount ;f spring sowing may be done on the Coast this year. The War is over, and a more settled feeling permeates the mind of the settlor. For all supplies of this description you cannot do better than communicate with us. For first class quality and lowest market prices you cannot no better. We want your business! ! When we have got it we want to hold it! Hence, we cannot afford to do other than render you bur 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 ns will be handled in such a manner aB will not cause you to feel disappointed.

H. MATSON & CO CHRISTCHURCH, PINE, GOULD, GUINNESS, LTD. CHRIST OH UR OH. AUCTIONEERS, LIVE STOCK. WOO ', LAND and GRAIN BROKERS, STUD STOCK SALES MEN ALL STOCK "CONSIGNED TO OUR CARE WILL HAVE BEST ATTENTION ON ARRIVAL. tVE HAVE EXCELLENT PADDOCKS FOR ACCOMMODATION FOR . CONSIGNMENTS OF LIVE STOCK HANDTT TO ADDINGTON MARKET. OUR WOOL STORES ARE CONSIDERED TO BE THE LARGEST AND MOST UP-TO-DATE IN THE DOMINION, AND THE F>'CT THAT WE HAVE HEAPED 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 WOOL, SKINS. HIDES, ETC.: Pyno and Co., CHRISTCHURCH. NOTE—W. JEFFRIES AND 1 00 Y are our local Agents, and all information and assistance may be had on apnlication to them. JAMES KING, BOOKSELLER AND STATIONER.' REVELL STREET, HOKITIKA. TMPORTER 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 Tests, Bibles, Prayers and Hymns. The latest Books and 'Magazines arriving by , every mail, . Agent for Madam Weigel's paper patterns; Gramophone and Zonophone machines, and Records. Agent f"»- BRISTOL PIANOS. MARBLE HEADSTONES. YMHOIOEI SELECTION of WREATHS v!>i and SHADES, and WREATH FRAMES. INSPECTION INVITED! ! H. A. THOMPSON, ' UNDERTAKER. & MONUMENTAL MASON. GTB&ON's QUAY, HOKITIKA.