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Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume I, Issue 65, 27 February 1911, Page 7

COMMERCIAL

NELSON APPLES.

! NEXT HOME SHIPMENT.

| An expert grader and packer has i been secured from Tasmania to go I round among the apple-growers in the Nelson district and give demonstrations in packing and grading, in view of the sending of a second shipment to London next month. Photographs of the operations of the grader and those engaged in the work have been sent to Wellington, and from these it would appear, says the “Post,” that the fruit is being well packed on up-to-date lines. The shipment will probably consist of about 10,000 cases. Growers are, however, said to be disappointed in regard to the shipment. They understood that the ship was to have got away by the end of February, but it now | turns out that it was never intended that the vessel should leave before March 16. Growers say it is a pity that earlier despatch could not have been obtained, as the apples would then have caught the top of the market, and the early varieties, which are feaid to be in good condition this year, would j probably have proved very remunerative. I —... FROZEN MEAT TRADE. The following correspondence, I received from the Incorporated ' Society of Meat Importers, London, ! gives the views and observations of snipowners and storekeepers in : lx>ndon on the interview with Dr. ' Chapple published some months ' ago in the Press : — Letter from Messrs. James P. ! Corry and Co. (The Star Line I Limited):—

“We desire to say that Dr. Chapple appears to have been very unfortunate in the selection of the single vessel which he saw discharging New Zealand meat. He appears to base his sweeping charges on one particular case, which we take to be quite exceptional, as it is entirely contrary to our experience of over twenty years in this trade. We carry principally the meal of Messrs. Nelson Bros., and the barges they send are white-washed inside, and scrupulously clean and dry. We have never known a barge to be sent alongside one of our vessels to take meat in the condition described by Dr. Chapple. The various meat companies have inspectors who understand their business, and who are most attentive while meat cargoes are being discharged. The, Board of Trade inspector exercises 1 a general supervision, and would certainly draw the attention of con-*; signees had he found that the conditions were insanitary. We have never noticed men working in the hold in dirty boots. The men’s legs and feet are always wrapped in clean sacking, and we do not be-! lieve that men would under any circumstances omit making use of this sacking, as it is a valuable pro-, tection against cold. We believe it is generally recognised that New Zealand mutton is delivered in at least as good condition as any fro-1 zen meat which comes into the United Kingdom, and we attribute this to the care which is taken bote, in the New Zealand ports and in London.”

CHRISTCHURCH WOOL SALES. The final sale of this season’s ‘ series of Christchurch wool sales was held yesterday in the Alexandra Hall, when there was a fair attendance of buyers. There were 1784 bales catalogued, and as the sale was a clearing-up one there was a mixed offering,, and mostly in mall lots. Merinos were not in very keen demand, but half-bred and crossbred sold very well, and if anything, prices were a shad.; | easier than at the previous sale, | local buyers operating more freely. • A fair amount was passed, especi- ! ally of the larger clips offered. The I range of prices was medium meri-' j no Bjd to lOd, inferior 6|d to Sd. [ | best half-bred 9d to lljd, inferior | to medium 7fd to «id, best cross-1 | bred 8d to lid, inferior to medium 1 '6ld to 7jd, Corriedale B.'d to lid; ‘ merino pieces 4d to Bd, half-bred i pieces Md to 9|d. crossbred pieces | to 7{d, locks 3jd to sd. i . LIVE STOCK. i Williams and Kettle. Ltd., re- • port on their sales during last week I as follows :— On Monday. 20th. we held our I Woodville sale, when we offered a | fair yarding of sheep and cattle, i Sheep were hard to sell, and most 'of our entry was passed in. We Equate: —Forward shorn lambs 7 3, I fat heifers £l/6'-, fat cows £4, £4/4 to £O, bulls £3 11/-, £3/18'-. At Weber on Tuesday we had a good yarding of sheep, and have to report a clearance with the exception of one small pen. Prices were : -4-th wethers 12/4, 2-th wethers 9/6, 2-th ewes 11/6, 4 and 6-th ewes

(small) 9/3, 2-th to f.f.m. ewes (small) 9/-, s.m. ewes 6/8 to 7/9. At Makotuku on Wednesday our entry consisted of horses, when we offered on account of Messrs Beddingfield Bros. 28 horses. The hacks and light horses were good sorts, but we found it hard to quit many. Prices: Unbroken 3-yr-old £B, 5-yr-old gig mare and foal £6, 6-yr-old gig mare £9, spring cart filly £l6/10, shafter £l6, leader £lO. At Dannevirke on Friday we offered a heavy yarding of sheep, but only a few cattle came forward. We have to report a total clearance of both sheep and cattle at satisfactory prices. A nice line of 5-yr ewes from Oringi made 12/6. Other prices were : —S.m. ewes 8s to 4/6. 4-th to f.f.m. ewes 10/1 to 9/11, mixed shorn lambs 2/3, woolly lambs 5/6, f. and f. shorn lambs 8/6, fat ewes 10/3, 15-mos heifers £2/15/-, 15-mos steers Sty®!-, weaners 20/-.

The Hawke’s Bay Farmers’ Coeperative Association, Limited, report having effected the following sales during last week :— At Otane on Thursday, February 23rd—200 2-th ewes at 11/4, 103 2-th ewes at 10/8, 58 2-th ewes at 9/1, 92 ewes at 8/6, 6 fowls at 1/7, 11 fowls at 1/6. 24 sheep at 13/6, 5 ewes at 13/-, 10 wethers at 12/6 ; 9 ewes at 10.9, 4 lambs, at 11/-, 16 ewes at 9'3.

They report having held a very successful clearing sale at Mr. M. McKay’s farm at Ash ley-Cl inton on Thursday, February 23rd. The i stock were yarded in splendid eonI dition, and were eagerly competed for by a large attendance of buyers. Sales : —l3O 4-th wethers at 14/-, 200 2-th ewes at 12/1, 780 4,6, and 8-th ewes at 11/7, 156 2-th ewes at 11/4, 244 2-th wethers at D/2, 18 6-th and f.f.m. Romney rams at 8/-, 44 f. and f. ewes at 7/9, 621 forward lambs 7/3, 5 Lincoln rams at 7/-, 150 woolly lambs at 6/3, 8 f.m. Romney rams at 5/-, 8 English Leicesters at 5/-, 8 Lincoln rams at 4/-, 87 cull lambs at 3/2. At Rissington on Friday. February 24th —10 fat wethers at 13s, 40 fat wethers at 11/-, 55 2-th wethers at 10/5, 92 2-th and f.f.m. ewes at 8/5, 287 4-th to f.f.m. ewes at 6/8, 98 wether lambs at 5/-, 80 4-th and f.f.m. ewes at 3/6, 9L cross sex lambs at 3/-.

Wellington, Feb. 23. The New Zealand Fanners’ Cooperative Distributing Co., Ltd., report as follows Potatoes are weaker since last

report, and tubers of inferior qu?I lity are hard to quit. Vegetablet such as Green Peas and Beans, ar“ > reaching high prices, Peas being I'3 per peck. Beans as high as 21d ! ner lb. Swedes are dull of sale. Marrows have increased in price, ,• and are selling well at 3/6 to 4/6 ’ per sack. Cauliflowers are keenly ! sought after. Fruit of all kinds meets with better demand, except Tomatoes, which have declined in price since last report. Eggs have {advanced in price, and larger supplies are required. Porkers are rather dull of sale. Oats are firm, with small offerings. Potatoes —Prime, £4/10/- to £5 10/-. Onions —Globes, £5 per ton. i Cabbage—4/6 to 6/- per sack. I Green Peas —Hutt, 1/3 per peck. French Beans.—2Ad per lb. Carrots—3/6 per sack. Swedes. —1/6 to 2/- sack. Cauliflowers. —8/- to 10/- sack. Marrows—4/- to 4/6 per sack. Turnips—White, 4d to 5d doz. Lettuce —Choice, 1/- to 1/6 per case. Rhubarb —1/- to 1/6 per doz. Blackberries —2d per lb. Cucumbers —2/6 per |-case. Peaches—3/- to 5/- A-case. Plums —Ogans, 3/-; Burbanks, 3/3 to 4/6; October Purple, 4/- to 15/-; Diamonds, 3/6 to 4/- per 4-case.

■ Cooking Apples—4/- to 4/6 per case. Tomatoes—l/6 to 2/6 per J-case. Dessert Apples—s/6 to 7/6 per case. Raspberries—ln buckets, 7/6 each Pears—Dessert, 6/- to 7/6; cookers, 4/6 to 5/- per case. Grapes.—7d to lOd per lb. Butter —Separator, B|d bulk; 9d to 9|d pats ; dairy, BAd to 9d per lb. Cheese—Best factory mediums, 6d per lb; loaf 7d per lb. Dressed Pork—7o’s to 90’s 4d; 90’s to 100’s 3fd ; baconers, 3|d; choppers (heavy) 2d to 2|d. Eggs—Fresh, 1/6 per doz. Bacon—Factory sides 7d, rolls 9d; hams, 9£d per io. Honey—3|d per lb. Slow of sale. Beeswax—l/6 per lb. Fungus.—4|d to 5d per lb. Walnuts—6d per lb. Tallow —Tins, 28/- cwt. Poultry—Cockerels, 5/6 for good birds ; small, 3/-; table roosters, 5/-; table hens, 3/- to 3/6; ducks, 4/- to 5/- per pair; turkey gobblers, lOd per lb ; hens, 8d per lb live weight. Poor demand. Maize—3/6 per bus. Wheat—4/- per bus. Barley (feed) —3/- per bus. Barley, Cape—3/6 per bus. Dun Peas —4/- per bushel. Pollard—£7 per ton. Oat Pollard—2/6 sack of about 901 b. Bran—£s/10/- per tori. Chaff—Oaten Sheaf, £5/5/- toil. Hay—Prime, £3/10/- to £4 per ton. Straw—Wheaten, £2/7/6 per ton. Linseed Oil Cake —Genuine, £l3 per ton. Cocoanut Oil Cake—B/- per cwt. Oats —Good feed Oats, 2/10; A grade, 3/- per bushel. Oats—Seed, Sparrowbills, Gartons, Duns, Storm King, Black Tartars, Black Excelsiors, 3/-; Algerians, 3/6 per bushel. Oats. —Crushed, 3/- per bushel.