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Manawatu Standard, Volume XLI, Issue 8541, 23 March 1908, Page 5

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AUCTION SALES. ! Twelve, thousand first-class sheep and* 350 head of cattle are advertised by Dalgety and Company, Ltd., to be sold on account of Mr J. R. McDonald, at their Levin saleyards on Friday, April 10th, This is Mr McDonald's annual sale of surplus stock, and the auctioneers have every confidence in rcccmme r ding' them to intending purchasers" The sheep have all been dipped, and will be sold in lots to suit purchasers Abraham and Williams, Ltd., advertise a sale of horses on behalf of J. Keir at Wellington on March 28th. The sale will be held at Keir's stables, Abel Smith Street, and as the horses are a first-class-lot r they should command high; r rices. LONDON QUOTATIONS.. (Bv Eleetrin Teleeraoh —Copyright.) Per Press Association. (Received. March 23rd, 7.50 a.m.), LONDON, March 22 Copper, spot £58. 17s 6d, three rnontha £59 ss; tin,, spot £140, three months £137 15s; lead,. £14; silver, 25£ d; antimony, £10. Hemp is firmer. February-April shipment, £23 10s. Linseed oil, £23 15s. Wool is slow of sale, and there have been "heavy withdrawals of lots. Shabby crossbreds aro slightly easier. Good wools aro firm To date 46,045 bales have been offered and 38,910sold. Sales included Poporangi 7|d, Titi Bd, Puketoi 9|d, Eklerslie Is o|d. Mutton. —North Island 3|d, best brands 4£d, others unchanged. Lambs, Canterbury sgd, others unchanged. Beef, foresunchanged, hinds- River Plate sheep, heavy 3fd, light 3fd; beef, foresunchanged, hinds 3&dHIGH COMMISSIONER'S CABLE. IMPROVEMENT IN THE HEMP MARKET. . A BETTER DEMAND. Per Press Association WELLINGTON, March 23. The High Commissioners cable, dated' London, March 21st, is as. follows: — There is a scarcity of- prime quality •-■' mutton, and holders are firm. Trade is very disappointing,, there being only a very nnnd-to-mouth demand The following are current quotations:—Canterbury 4gd, North Island 3|d,-River Plate3gd, Australian 3*d. The lamb market is firm, with a good demand for all biands, although high prices, are restricting business. Canterblry i-: quoted afc. s|c(, other than Canterbury. sjd. There? v is a better demand- for beef, especially for hindquarters, which are quoted at 3Jd; forequarterg; -2gd. Some holders of butter are forcingsales, and a "bear" movement is reported, but such action ia considered unwarranted. Light shipmerts. of butter

pre expected, and none is held in stock. There is a general and active demand afc a decline ia the market. ( hoicesi 'New Zealand butter, 113s; Australian, IKh; Danish, 120s per cwt. The chejse market; is dull, and complaint is received of immaturity and openness in New Zealand brands. White makes are quote 1 at 595, and coloured at 61.3 per cwt. There aie signs of improvement- in <he hemp market, with a better demand. The following are current quotations:— Good fai" grade, on spot, £24; fair giade, on spot, £21 10s; f&ir Manila. £24. April-May shipments:. Good fair grade, £23 10s, fair grade, £21 10s. The cocksfoot seed market is excitedBuyers are offering freely, and there are light stocks on hand. Bright clean 171bseed, 84s per cwt. The wool market is quiet, and is afc a decline. Bradford tops are quoted a» follows: —36's low crossbreds, lOd; 4Q-3 low crossbreds, 44's medium crossbreds, Is Ogd; 50's halfbreds, Is s£d; 56's quarterbreds, Is B£d; 60's merinos, 2s o^d. HOSIERY DEPARTMENT. -- Trjje! The higfc price of .wool- has f orce'd ~up the price of . woollen goods. However, we were fortunate in placing our orders very' early, before the big advance and extra duty. The advantage of our doing so will bo apparent to you by the low prices quoted for our w«Uknown qualities. Ladies' fine fancy and medium rib cashmere hose, 2 pairs for 2s 3d, 2 pairs for 2s lid; boys' heavy ribbed worsted hose, for liard wearysizes 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, three qualities, from Is 9d, Is 7d, Is 9d, Is lid, Is lid, Is lid. 3, Broad Street. Collinson and Cunninghame, Ltd.

GENUINE STOCKTAKING SALE. Jewellery at unprecedented prices. Electro-plate and silver goods by ;th© world's best makers. Brooches, pendants, etc., in endless variety and artistic design. Easter will soon behere, and weddings numerous, so you should take advantage of. the chance of buying Easter gifts and wedding presents at Richard H. Bright's Stocktaking Sale.—Advt. THE "HARTNETT" MILKER. Five hundred of these -excellent machines have- been sold in the Dominion during the past twelve months. Surely no better proof could be given of how fully its claim, to superiority has been recognised by dairy farmers. The "Hartnett" is no longer "on trial," but is a thoroughly tried and .successful milker—many keen, experienced farmers having used them to their entire satisfaction. Write us for particulars. Read what other farmers say. C. Dahi and Co., Ltd., Palmerston North.—Advt. Arthur De Luen and Co., Gentlemen's and Ladies' Tailors, announce that their cutting department is now under the personal supervision of Mr Arthur De Luen, which should be a sufficient guars antee of the excellence of the work executed -by tho firm. Ladies' costumes are still a speciality. Call and inspect our stock of materials, which is the best assortment in town.—Advt. READ THIS PARAGRAPH. All'the Home steamers that have arrived in Wellington since Christmas las* have brought us new shipments of crockery. These are now open and, coming direct from the potteries, alB selling at unheard of prices. Jugs, 1 pint, 6d; 1£ pints, 9d; 2 pints, Is each. Teapots, fancy, 3 cups. Is; 4 cups, Is 6d; 6 cups, 2s each; Pudding Bowls, 3d, 4d, 6d, 9d, and Is. Mixing Bowls, Is, Is 3d, Is 6d. Is 9d, 2s 6d each, and hundreds of other lines at equally low prices. U.E.C.A. Crockery Department.—Advt.