HOKITIKA.

Press, Volume XIV, Issue 1884, 29 April 1869, Page 2

HOKITIKA.

We have to reoord an exceedingly dull every branch of business; indeed, the .week jaat ended is looked npon by most trading houses aa the dullest they have had fpg a long time. There baa not been, howef cr t r any marked change in prices. Flour, gerbLaps, may be an exception, as it certainly baa not quite maintained last week's quotations, though we have not heard of any sales of Hart's at less than £17 10s. A feeling seems, however, to prevail that it will go towtfrv Our qvm impression is, that our pre* sent quotations of £17 10s for Adelaide will be 1 iostained. Provincial flour, is selling at Iron. £j_4 to £17. Oats are scarce, but 4s 6d tintihe highest quotation sat present. There have, .beep jmno offering at auction this week. Chaff-lias OomW to hand rather freely this week,-and was sold under the hammer at £15 Ser ton. This was a lot ex Glencoe, from Melbourne, and evinces a much lower tone market. Bran remains at 2a per bushel. Potatoes are firm at from £7 to £8 i they were sold by auotion on the wharf this week at £7 _5 a per ton. Stocks of prime thing but heavy ; and unless aayjarge additions, we may look for iugber pnoea. Butter remains aa inactive as ■ 166 , £* th * laßt few »•*•* sales are exceedingly limited, but sellers will not yield mprice,W-ach is Is 2d for prime qualities There is no change whatever in any article in groceries. Teas are well supplied, and the demand is but moderate. Sugars are still telling at the old prices, though we scarce think that can continue long. Provisions generally are dull of sale. Spirits are largely held, bttt prices remain tho same.—« yfeZt Coast Bxnee" April 26.