COMMERCIAL.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLI, Issue 9507, 6 May 1911, Page 5

COMMERCIAL.

C. SMITH, LTD.

C. Smith, Ltd,, are now showing a bargain line of 14,895 yards of silk ribbons which are to be cleared at sale prices. They are also showing something special- in rink caps and Dollar Princess veilings. Their 6tock of winter furs and warm winter clothing is also worthy of inspection, special bargains be. ing offered in all lines, The men's department will also be found stocked with a splendid up-to-date stock of every description. C. Smith are making a. speciality of household furnishings, and aivnow showing a splendid line of English and Colonial blankets, which should bo eagerly sought after now that, the winter i s approaching.

AUCTION SALES. IMPORTANT SALE DAIRY HERD. Mounsey and Co, have .been favoured with instructions from the executor in the estate of William Waugh, deceased, to sel his well-known farm, situated on tho Ashhursfc Road about five miles from PaJniereton North, and containing 310 acres 32 perches, the pick of this district, being all in grass, with substantial dwelling house and outbuildings, Tho property should excite a great amount of attention, as it is seldom if ever such' a valuable farm so conveniently situated is offered, under the hammer," The sale takes place on the 27th May. In the meantime intending purchasers will do well to view tho farm and obtain full particulars from the auctioneers or Messrs Innes and Oakley, solicitors, for the executors.

The sale on account of Mrs Applegartli' should attract the attention of the Ashhurst residents, specially the very suitable ' 20-acro farm, situated on the Napier-Ash-hurst road, and within easy distance of Palmerston, together with tho good dwelling, oiit-buiklings, and nqcessary farm conveniences. The lady is very anxious to sell her farm for' very satisfactory ' reasons, and with the very low reserve ' placed upon it no doubt 'it will find a. purchaser. The detailed list is advertised in this evening's "Standard," and it will be noted that the sale contains sev- ' eral items of interest to farmers; also the whole of the good household furnituro and effects. The sale takes place on Wednesday next, at tho farm, commencing at 1 p.m.

With this issue, Mounsey and Co. advertise an extended list of the chief items contained in Mr Snss' sale which they_ are conducting on Tuesday next at his residence, No. 15 Burko street. It will be noted that the 6alo contains several special items in furniture which willcomo in handy to householders and furnishers. The ownci; who has only recently furnished, is leaving for Australia, 60 that buyers can depend upon getting the furniture at their own prices,

MARKET REPORT. Mounsey and Co. report having held several very largo sales in tho district since their last report, in every instance absolute clearances have been made with very satisfactory results, several town properties have been offered under the hammer, and if not sold at tho time have mostly found purchasers later. Our weekly mart sales have been well attended, and we have had to offer full consignments in every department. Produce is beginning to move, and prices advancing. The only fruit coming forward now is apples and good keepers are selling well. We quoto: Produce, table potatoes £5 to £5 15s, onionse £5, barlcv 3s 3d bushel, o.s. chaff £4 10s to £6, pickling onions 2s bag, marrows 2s 6d to 3s 6d, carrots 4s to ss, parsnips 4s 6d to ss, pumpkins 4s 6d to 5s 6cl, dessert apples stunners 2s 3d bushel, do 6s; Washingtons 2s 6d fcase, other good dessert varieties rule from 2s to 5s per case, cookers, largo cases, 4s to 5s 6d, Tho price for. pigs and poultry remain the same. 'We report at sales:—Mrs Ellison's household furniture and effects, Ferguson Street; shop fittings, etc., on account of the U.F.C.A.; E. L. Howan's household furniture and property at Foxton, together with horses, etc., 2 sections £100; flax milling plant at Wanstead, Hawke's Bav, she<ls each £lO ss, £l9, £20155, £l6 "ss, £l2, £lO, £7 ss, £ll 10s; the remainder of the plant sold equally as well. Mrs Mothcrell's furniture, etc., Alexandra Street; property Princess Street; pianos £35, £25, and £22 10s.