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Manawatu Herald, Volume III, Issue III, 15 September 1891, Page 4

of every description, all farm and station produf.n «ri«l requisites, im-pleru<-nts, nv-V'ray, chattels, and. effects of al< !.:adn. upon such f 9rm9 and conditions as tbe directors may from time to time appoint 3.— To afford facilities to the shareholders and constituents of the Association for, or to undertake for them the ehipment of their produce to tho various markets of the world, ana to appoint agents in Great Britain, the other colonies, and foreign countries for the furtherance of this object. 4. — To make advances to the members of the Association or an\ other person or persons upon real personal securities, as may from time to time be approved of by the directors, and to receive money on deposit at interfst or otherwise. s.— To sell, exchange, improve, manage, lease, mortgage,- dispose of, or otherwise deal with all or any part of the property of the Association, ADVANTAGES OF THE ASSOCIATION. To secure to the farmers, graziers, and producers of the West Coast, by co-operatson, the benefits of interchange, which have hitherto gone to :he agents or distributors a'ona. . By adr-pting the principle ofco. operation in the formation of tho Acfociatioi--, farmers, graziers, flaxmillers, and all other producers who are tharebolders and constituents, may sell their products and buy what farm and station requisites they severally require in the most favourable markets, and at the same time share in the profits ot the Association, which, after payment of nil expenaea, will belong lo and be distributed amongst the shareholders. The Association will collect and supply to the shareholders agricultural and other statistics, prompt, disinterested, and reiable information as to the state of and advantages offered by the various markets throughout the world. Tne Association will seek totally itself with other kindred institutions, and so, by sharing the cost of agency in British and foreign markets, reduce such co.>:ts, while increasing correspondingly the advantages to shareholders. The profits of the Association, afterpayment to shareholders of a dividend not esceediug seven and a half per cent, per annum, and after making provision for writing oft" so much of the assets of the Association as may be deemed advisable and providing for a reserve fund, will be divided amongst the shareholders, according to the amount of business done by each with the Association, may from time to time be approved of by a majority of shareholders at a general meeting of the Association. The annual reports of other mmilar Associations show the satisfactory financial results which inny be aitairied by such enterprises, au'd induces the belief in the minds of tht promoters that equully satisfactory results may be achieved in this part of the co:ony, and while offering « safe investment for capital, that the West Coast Fanners' Co-Operative Association may become, not only a source of profit to its shareholders and constituents, but also a great aud permanent benefit 10 th(? luyrne?'B, graziers, and producers of Uio West Coast generally. . . JOHN STJiVENS, Baoker, Bulls. LOUTH NURSERY, NORBITON ROAD, FOXTON. I HAVE great pleacure in again thanking my numerous customers for their support in the past, and look forward to a continuance of the same in the future, as I have this year to offer SPECIAL INDUCEMENTS IN SHE LT E R TREES. The great question being what shall we have for shelter for our orchards and cattle? viz., Pines of sor t B—Cupresses,8 — Cupresses, Macrocarpa and other sorts ; Gums, &c Also Ornamental Trees and Shrubs, viz., Abies Excelsa, Abies Alba, Crytomeria Elegans, Hollies, Laurels (aEsorted), Escalonias (assorted), Wellingtonia Gigantea, Magnolias, Camelias, Azaleas, Eoses, &c. FRUIT TREES., CONSISTING OP Quinces Medlars Mulberries Figj Walnuts Filberts AJUes Pears Plums p^Bjes Nectarines Cherries Hazels. SMALL FRUITS — Gooseberries, Raspberries, Strawberries, Mud Rhubarb. Grape Vinos, Asparagus, and Seakale. ESTIMATES GIVEN for planting either fruit or forest trees by the acre, also plans and estimates made for Laudscape Work. I plant and guarantee forest trees for lii months or 2 years according to agreement. Ordeis left with Messrs McMillau, Rhodes & Co. will receive prompt attention. BIOHAHf) GRAY.