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Hokitika Guardian, 20 January 1920, Page 4

TT MATSON & CO FAT CATTLE! AT CATTLE! 17*AT SHEEP! . AT SHEEP! TO OUR WEST COAST FRIENDS—WE DESIRE TO CALL YOUR SPECIAL ATTENTION TO TEE EXTRAORDINARY CONDITIONS WHICH HAVE BEEN nBOUGH* ABOUT IN THE CANTERBURY, SHEEP MARKETS BY REASON OF SHORTAGE OF FACTORY SPACE AND CONTINUED DRY WEATHER, ESPECIALLY THE

LATTER. Farmers bore have in many eases been unable to fatten their stock, and there has been no feed. Canterbury has not enjoyed the autumn runs which were leasouably to be expected and in consequence there is a great dearth of feed. , Hard froßts 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...

YOUR OPPORTUNITY. We have confidence in recommending West Coast producers to consign their fat stock, both Cattle and Sheep, and t'us market during the coming winter months. Supplies here will be short und the demand considerable, especially in view of the fact that the pressure of factory space has now been relieved. HERE 9S YOUiR OPPORTUNITY DO NOT MISS STII Upon receipt of instructions wo shaU be glad to order trucks to load an Arthur’s Pass, and where we ca:i arrange to fake delivery of s-iee on 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 Arthur’s Pass. Clients may rely upon us insuring that there will be no hitches or misunderstandings.

WOOL. SKINS, HJOES AND FAT! For highest prices and prompt returns consign these commodities to us either by rail or by boat. In all case please send advice as to the quantity being sent forward, and when and howconsigned—then leave the rest -SO usi YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED

MANURES AND SEEDS! We anticipate a considerable amount c' spring sowing may be done on the Coast lliis year. The War is over, and a more settled deling permeates the mind of the settler. For all supplies of this description you cannot do better than communicate with us. hor first class quality and lowest market prices you cannot do better. We want your business 1 1 When we have got it we want to hold it I Hence, we cannot afford to do other than render you our best services. We are the oldest private firm in the trade uow 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 bandied in such a manner as will not caus you to feel disappointed.

H. MATSON & CO CHRISTCHURCH. PYNE, GOULD, GUINNESS, LTD OHEISTOHURCHAUCTIONEERS, LIVE STOCK, WOO 7 LAND AND GRAIN 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 HAND]? TO ADDINGTON MARKET.

OUR WOOL SCORES 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 WOOL, SKINS, HIDES, ETC.: Pyne and Co., CHRISTCHURCH. NOTE—W. JEFFRIES AND COY are our local Agents, and all information and assistance may had on apolication to them.

* LITTLE BOOT AND SHOE MAKER AND IMPORTER. TNVITES the public to com® and inspect hia large and varied stock of:—• high-grade boots and shoes FIRST CLASS WORKMANSHIP AND BEST OF MATERIALS! REPAIRS A SPECIALITY. A; LITTLE.

JAMES KING, BOOKSELLER AND STATIONER. REYELL 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 stooked > Birthday and Reward Books, Cards and Illuminated Texts, Bibles, Prayers and Hymns. The latest Books and Magazines arriving by every mail. Agent for Madam Weigel’s paper -patterns; Gramaphone and Zonophono machines, and Records. Agent for BRISTOL PIANOS. .‘ ' *