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auctions. H. MATSON AND CO. AT,Ti RECORD 8 BROKEN. YSI RECORDS BROKEN. ALL RECORDS BROKEN. SIXTEEN Thousand Two Hundred and Sixty-nine Bead el Cattle, SIXTEEN Thousand Seven Hundred and Nine Pis® SOLD AT ADDINGTON MARKET 12 MONTHS Ending June 30th, 1925, by HM ATS 0 N AND CO., AUCTIONEERS. EXCEPTIONAL GROWTH OF ADDINGTON BUSINESS. Summary of Oar Yard Sales ior 5 Years: Cattle. Pigs. 1020-21 ~ 11,305 14,972 1921-23 ~ 12,3.1:; 14,644 1922-23 ♦. 14,90!) 18,385 1923-24 10,104 16,173 1924-25 .. 1G.2C9 16,709 1925 Figures : FAT CATTLE 6233 STORE CATTLE 3466 DAIRY CATTLE 2126 YEALERS 4444 Owing to the large numbers of farmers dealing direct with the Factories, our Fat Sheep and Fat Lamb Departments have suffered. However, our percentages o£ the total yarding are very satisfactory, being as follows: 1925—Fat Lambs 27 per cent. 192 D—Fat Shoep ~ 17 per tent. Those percentages conclusively prove that our' salesmen and the efficient method of handling consignments are popular with many of the leadins Canterbury fattencrs. STOKE SHEEP DEPARTMENT, H. MATSON AND 00. are slowly but surely gaining ground in this section of Addington. By close personal attention to business wo hope to maintain the present position we now hold as Storo Sheep Salesmen. Our figures below for the past five years show thut tho 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, secure fenceß, plenty of water—is most reliable, and responsible for a minimum of mortality and losses. STORE SHEEP SOLD BY tJS: 1920-21 „» .. 63,539 J 1)21-22 50,572 1922-23 ». .i, 55,620 1923-24 .» .. 57,832 1924-25 .. 59,795 H. MATSON AND 00. SELECT YOUR SELLING AGENT. By results this is the only way to choose for the coming seasou. 'i'he producer cannot afford to overlook nny means of improving his income, and wo feel we have a-ftlaim on your favours, on the following grounds:— 1. We are a Private Firm, and the Oldest Stock and Station House in Canterbury. 2. We have stood the test oE time, and ar<) no fair weather birds, but have carried on business over a long period Of years, dating from the pioneer days. 8. We have to-day a splendid team of auctioneers. who are keen to do their best by everyone* 4. Our business is not nflwieldy, and is under control of one Principal, supported by a capable and efficient staff, who have practically all spent a lifetime in the service. 5. We will give advice or our opinion on markets on application. We keOp our clients, at considerable expense to oUrBelves, in close touch with values by publishing weekly AddingtOn* Market reports. 6. And always pay promptly to our clients for ivhoin we sell. H. MATSON AND 00. solicit jfotitf 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 you, and we know we will try hard. H. MATSON AND CO. RAMS. RAMS. RAMS. We can qtioto Rams on behalf of all the leading breeders in Canterbury; in fact, in the South Island. Our agents stationed in various main districts enable us to arrango inspections at shortost notice. Call on us, and we can ehow you all breeds. Arrangements made to SUIT YOU. H. MATSON AND CO., Stud Stock Salesmen. BUIJ.S. HULLS. BU LLs. Annuallv, nt our Nov. "Worldly Tnl! Sale, wo dispose of over 100 bulls by auction, aIBO our Arm have been associated with all the important Stud Cattle Sales in Canterbury for tho paßt 00 years. Our knowledge and advice in selecting the best blood ia at your disposal. H. MATSON AND CO. DRAUGHTS. COLTS. STALLIONS DRAUGHTS. COLTS. STALLIONS! MARES AND GELDINGS. MARES AND GELDINGS. Being Proprietors of the Far-famed TATTERSALLS %tORSE BAZAAR keeps us in close touch with all breeders and owners of horses, hence our list includes good farm draughts with reliable warranties, hiehlv bred colts, Allies, and stallions at prices which represent market value. Intending purchasers, wo invite your enquiries. H. MATSON AND CO., Auctioneers. ARE WE TOO BIG FOR YOU? ARE WE TOO SMALL FOR YOU? The report seems to be about that n;, firm is either "too big" or "too small " is something like Banquo's Ghost, it wt "GO DOWN." This is Fiction; Our Addington Yards tallies show: . Six months ending June, 1925, £Q 25 per cent, total entry of cattle• 47 per cent, total entry 0 f pjgg. 17 per cent, total entry of sheep This is positive proof that we s e )i large share of the total yardings at ti,® Metropolitan market and it i s w .i] xne nised that H. MATSON and CO. sell u° e ~ greater number of Vendors than any a hrm, and we appreciate the fact that wb this confidence and are grateful that we re rs and as the e have deal to all. Successful people~ln <> ata nlw&Tg made a target fo? "do tain the goodwill of so many prod-no^. 6 re i followers in Canterbury. ns an d Pay no attention to such rumours «. «_ above. If we are big it is became wov grown so through SERVICE and a 6 deal to all. Successful people in _ "Ware are always made a target for i £ well these words, watch our work. 8 member that no consignment Is ton or too big for us to record it the -- - 1 handling. Tary be *t H 664* ... . S. JUTfiOS u4 qq