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AUCTIONS. H. MATSON AND CO. ALL RECORDS BROKEN. ALL RECORDS BROKEN. ALL RECORDS BROKtN. SIXTEEN Thousand Two Hundred and Pisty-ninc Head of Cattle, SIXTEEN" Thonssnd Seven Hundred and Nine Pigs SOLD AT ALDINGTON MARKET 32 MONTHS Ending June 30th, 1025, bMATSON AND C 0., auctioneers. H. EXCEPTIONAL GROWTH OF ADDINGTON BUSINESS. Summary of Oof Yard Soles for 5 Years. Cattle. Pi£s--1920-21 „. 11,305 14,9 72 1921-22 12,333 14,644 1022-23 .. 14,909 18,350 1923-24 .. 16,164 1G ' 1 1024-25 1(5,269 16,/09 1925 Figures: PAT CATTLE .. 62 3 3 STORE CATTLE DAIRY CATTLE »« 2126 VEALERS Owing to the large numbers of farmers dealing direct with the Factories, our lat Sheep and Fat Lamb Departments have suffered. However, our percentages of the total yarding are very satisfactory, being as follows: — 1925—Fat Lambs .. 27 per cent. 1925 —Fat Sheep .. 17 per cent. These percentages conclusively prove that our salesmen and the efficient method of handling consignments are popular with many of the leading Canterbury fatteners. STORE SHEEP DEPARTMENT. H. MATSON AND CO. are slowly but surety gaining ground in this section of Addington. By close personal attention to business we hopu to maintain the present position we jjow hold as Store Sheep Salesmen. Our figures below for th» past five years Wiow that the keen interest displayed by our Principals who are in charge of this Department is appreciated by Vendors. Furthermore, oversea clients are realising that our system of accommodation—small paddocks, xecure fences, plenty of water—is most reliable, and responsible for a minimum of mortality and losses. STORE SHEEP SOLD BY US: 1920-21 .. 68,539 1921-23 ... ». 50,572 1922-23 « .. 55,320 3 923-24 ... .. 57,832 1924-25 .. .. 59,795 it MATSON AND CO. .SELECT YOUiC SELLING AGENT, By results this is the only way to choose far tho coming season. The producer cannot afford to overlook any means of improving his income, and we foel we have a olaim. on your favours, on tho following grounds 1. Wo are a Private Firm, and the Oldest Stock and Station House in Canterbury. 2. We have stood the test of time, and are no fair weather birds, but have carried on business over a long period of years, dating from the pioneer daya. 3. Wo have to-day a splendid team o£ auctioneers. who aro keen to do their best by everyone. 4. Our business is not unwieldy, and is under control of one Principal, supported by a capable and efficient staff, who have practically all spent a lifetime in tho service. 5. Wo will give advice or our opinion ori markets on application. We keep our clients, at considerable expense to our-' selves, in close touch with values by publishing weekly Addingtou Market reports. G. And always pay promptly to our clients for whom we sell. H. MATSON AND CO. solicit your business, and feel sure that the above figures and facts merit your confidence and consideration. Send us a trial 'consignment. We think we can satisfy yon, and we know wo will try hard. H. MATSON AND CO. RAMS. RAMS. RAMS. We can quote Bams en behalf of all the leading breeders in Canterbury; in fact, in the Sonth Island. Our agents stationed in various main districts enable us to .range inspections at shortest notice. Oall on us, and wo can show you all breeds. Arrangements made to SUIT YOU. H. MATSON AND CO., Stud Stock Salesmen. BULLS. BULLS. BULLS. Annually, at ear If or. Weekly Ball Sale, ire dispose of over 100 bulla fry Motion, also our firm have bean associated with ail the important Stud Cattle Sale* In Canterbury for the past 60 years. Our knowledge and advice in selecting the heat blood is at your disposal.. 1 , H. MATSON ISP 00. DRAUGHTS. COLTS. STALLIONS. DRAUGHTS. OOLTS. STALLIONS. MARES AND GELDINGS. MARES AND GELDINGS, Being Proprietors of the Fnr-famed TATTERSALLB HORSE BAZA Alt keeps us in close touch with all breeders and owners of horses, hence our list inoludes food farm draughts with reliable warranties, highlybred colts, fillies, and stallions at prices which represent market value. Intending purchasers, wo invito your enquiries. H. MATSON AMD CO* Auctioneers. H. KATSON and 00, FAT STOCK SALESMEN. A few of our Outstanding Satai at the Grand National Market: — SHSSP SALES. Account Leslie Hills Est, 60 wethers, average 47s 4d. Account Montrose Est., SB wethers, averse* 62s 9d. Account Mr W. Stone, .100 owes, overage 40s 7d. Account Mr W. Abbott, 37 wethers, average 53s Bd. Account Mr W. Swale, 28 wethers, average 65s 74. Account Mr P. F. Clinton. 50 wethers, average 46s 9d. Account Mr W. Sanson, 122 wothers, averftge 469* Account Mr A Cowie, 5 wethers, average 03a 6d; 6 ewes, average 53s 4d, Account Mr Jos. Brooks, 4 wethers, averago 635. Account Mr J. Brown, 6 wethers, average £>6s 9d. Account <Hr W. Allan, 4 wethers, average C6s 9d. FAT CATTLE. Acoouat Mr W. Gabbie, 4 cows and heifers, average £lB 15s. Account Montrose Eat, 12 steers, average ~ Account Kinloeh Est, 6 steers, average £3B is 3d. Account Chatham Island Clients, 29 steers, average £lB 17s 6d; 10 cows, average £ls '"Account Mr J. Michael, 1 heifer, average £l6 17s 6d. Account Messrs Stone and McCrostie, 8 steers,' average £2l 8s 6d. Account Mr W. Parnham, 2 cows, average £l7 3s 6d. Account Mr Geo. Edgar, -8 cows, average 'Mr Jas. Qrawford, 8 two-year-old steers, average £l4 2s 6d. H. MATSON AND 00. SATISFACTION IS " OTO SUCCESS. WBQERE. 3EKVICE is all one has to sell, its qjjUity must be superior if the patron's business is to -be retained. That is our -WtMioa. We must rely on live stock shipliving—not alone on initial husi--1 "but on continuous patronage. ■j" P®bH<Sity draws trade, hat performance To this end wo maintain a high•f*" of help, effl«SßSy; Wj e*pnrlenee of salesmen, accuracy of remitting. Wo *. XATfIOS AXD 00.