COMMERCIAL.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XVIII, Issue 6255, 3 December 1881, Page 4

COMMERCIAL.

New Zealand Hebald Office, Friday evening. Mr. Gabriel Lewis reportß that at the clearingoufc sale of boots and shoes at Mr. Erownhill's store, on November 29th, there was fair competition, and, considering the nature of the lines offered, the goods sold well. At the sale of drapery on the 30th, there was a full attendance of buyers. The whole of the goods ■were disposed of at reasonable prices. Oa December Ist a sale of boots and shoes was held, at which the trade was well represented. The goods being all new and seasonable, the prices realised were satisfactory to the vendors. Mr. W. Dowdcn's weekly sale was well attended, and a brisk business was done. New potatoes realised from 4t to Cs Cd.

Mn. It. Arthur's Wkekly Kkport. — There has been a good demand for produce generally. Potatoes liavo maintained last week's prices, all sold out at auction to-day. Good new cheese moves off pretty freely, but prices continue low. Butter is not in great demand, it is difficult to get over Cd forthe best. Good bacon is in fair demand. But little doing in grain or flour. Gooseberries are bringing a good price, jyomiture has brought fair prices at auction, not much doing in new. Tuesday: Sale of furniture at mart. The attendance was pretty good, and satisfactory prices were obtained. Wednesday: Sale of furniture, pianos, &c., at Mrs. Irewis', Epsom Houre. There was a very largo and respectable audience present. Bidding was fairly J>risk, and the pnccs realised wero satisfactory. A x&uUled kauri toilet-table, with glas3, sold at £0. Xiauos, £15 10s to £32 10s. Thursday: Sale of furniture, fancy goods, toys, &c., at the mart. There was a fair attendance. Furniture did not sell so high as usual; other goods brought fair prices. Friday : Market day salo of poultry, produce, Arc., at the mart. Xhc attendance was very large. The advantages Of the increased accommodation afforded by the lato addition and alteration was much appreciated. W as smart competition for many of the v'ii.cs offered. There was „ good supply nf Prices ruled higher than last week's. S'' ~ *-i*~ r. ( i tn 2s 8d; chicks, lid to h- 1(1; Spanish i 0 ./Vs 7d to 5s ; torkevs, 3s :M to U Id ; duck*. Ik Vrt • voung ducks, Is Id ; ceese, 4s to r,s :;.l; /,' n ,i * J <j7 S ; pigeons, Is 2d; old potatoes, 2s to pigs, oS ' ' . 7 ~, 4s gd to 7s Ud ; onions, Id 10 1 Jd ; 30 • n sr fi ?, 0 to 3s -'maize, 4s Od; sharps, 5s fld; hran, oats, 2s 6d to A ■. 25 per sack ; flour, £S to £11 6s 3d per sack , cimi , * ch eesc, 2d to Old; bacon 10s; oatmeal, buttcr , ] 1( 1 to 7d; goosebcrand hams, i>u 1 -Hcrrv plums, aid to Sid; oranges, ries, 4J<l toG3<l. c ' lcr g P (1 ' dozcn ; .sugar, a{<l ii 4S ga to 5S ; tea (half-chcste), Is 7M per

lb; tea (box), 181 to 245: starch, 4Jd : coffcc. Is 3d; rice, 255; candles, BJd to 10d ; confectionery, l(Hd to lid ; biscuits, 6d to 6.M; white lead, 4}d ; beef, 2d; lemons, 2s: honey, 5d to 5Jd. M&aKKrf. Cahciny.% ajcd Taylor held their usnal Friday's sale of poultry, producs &c., which was well attended, and a quantity of goods changed bands They reportPonltry : Fowls, ordinary, fron. Is 9a to 2a Od ; Brahma, 3s 9d ; Spanish, 4s; ducks. 2s to 3s 6d; geese,4s 6d; yonng pig*. 6s 6d t~> 14s; dogs, 20s. Producer Hams and bacon, l£d to Bjd per lb; onions, 2d ; new potatoes, 5s to 6s ; kidneys, 3a 4d to 6s ; carrots, *»s ; cabbages, per bag, 2* 6d ; green peas, Is 5d per peck ; old potatoes 2s per cwt; salt beef, Id to 2d per lb ; mutton. lAd ; cabbage plants. Is per 100 ; fresh butter, ■ijd; salt butter, 5d ; oats, 2s to 3s; maize, 4s 6d; bran, 5s per bag; sharps, 5s 6d ; barley, 3s ; turnip seed, 4d per lb; oatmeal, 125 6d ; flour. £0 to £13. Groceries: Tei, ls4d to 2s per lb, boxes 20s to 245; sugar, 3Jd to 4\d ; starch, 4jd per lb; cornflour, 6\d ; lemon peel, lid per lb; salt, 5s per cwt; candles, Qd per lb; kerosene, 2s; paint, 233 per cwt. The furniture, clothing, andjsundiies fetched very good prices. Musical box sold for £7 ; watches. 34s to £2 Gj each.