COMMERCIIL.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 8793, 1 May 1890, Page 2

COMMERCIIL.

Daily limes Office, Wedii' sday^eveuing. The amount of customs rovimuo collected to-day on goods cloared for consumption w;is £531 13s 10J; primage.£7 Mb6.l j—total, ISiU Ss 4d. The revenue collected at the custom house during tho past month on goods cleared for consumption amounted to £:1J,112 18s BJ. including the primage duty of £Si>7 Sj 4d. 'Ihu gold duty tor tho mouth amoui-.^d to £001 Is Id, and the teorduty to£iaa» 3s 3d. . • The number of b.igs of grain and produce received at the Dunedin railway stations to-day was aa follows: —

Oats. Wheat. Barley. Potatoos. Flour,bran. Total. 2871 -17S 17 411 142 Will

WEEKLY LIVE STOCK AND PRODUCE REPORT.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30. Fat Cattle.—A moiionitti Bupply of 203 head, principally medium quality, came forward for tills week's market, but prices showed no improvement, caused no doubt by many of the trade having supiMes on hniid. Lost bullocks brought from £7 10s to £6 15s; meilimu, £5 10a to £7 53; light and inferior quality, £3 to £s.—Quoiiau Todd (on behalf of the Mutual Agency Company of New Zealand, Limited) Bold oil ao-oimt of Mr K. Charters (Ury Park), 10 prime quality heifers from £8 to £1 sa; on account of Mr G- Steel, (i lieifers from £5 7s tid to £4 7a lid ; and on Recount of otliois, 10 head from £3 to JCi )2a Gel. —Do.viu) Stronacii and Sox sold n draltof (libellers from tbe Now Zealand and Australian Land Company's Kdoodnlo estate at £110s to £5"; find offered on account of other vendors further !0 lie.id, of which .only 1 found buyers, the remainder being withdrawn by the owners.— Wkioiit, STbi'KKXSON, Axu Co. sold 07 head as follows:-On account of Messrs Ullis Bros (Five Bivors estate), 12 bullocks at from £■) lUs to £S; on accouut of Hit! New ZeaUud and Australian Land Corapnny (Edßi'ilalo estate), 13 bullocks fit from £7 to £i; on aceuuiit of Mr F. Brnrtlleld (Oatliu's Hivei). 7 bullocks at up to £j 15s; on account of Mr J.U. Blair (Abbotsfonl estate), IB bullocks at up to £o 17s lid ; on account Mr John Smith (Langle-t), 5 lmllcckj ut £!j 17a tid ; on acennnt of Mr Jas. Frieud (Citliu'a lilrer). 7 bullocks at up to £ti 7s 0(1; on account Mr W. I'iilmer (Olakla). 9 Imllucks at quotations; iiud on accouut of Messrs Tho«. Fiuuie (Saddle Hill), Jno. Holmes (Higlicliff), T; N. Morris (Highcliff), Jas. Wilson (Fortobello), *J. J. MAuley (Portobello). and others 21 head at current rates.—John Ghi.vdi.ky (on behalf of the Farmers' Agency Company, Limited) Bold as f Hows:—For the Henley Company (Limited), 10 bullocks at £112s 6d to £5,10 heifers at £3 7s 6d to £1 10s ; for Mr Louis Meyer (Ota .ia), 3 bullocks at £l7s Cd, 2 heifers at £3; for Mr J. Jenkins (Purakanui), 2 cows at £3; for the Meat Company (Limited), 7 bullocks at £i to £6 12s Od; for Mr J. P. M'lutyre (Thon.bury), 7 cows at £3 2s Cd to £1 15s ; for Air W. Shaud, 10 bullocks at £7 7s 6d to £8. Reid, Maclean, and Co., yarded and disposed of 28 head 'as under: -On account of Mr James Liddle (Taieri Beaoul. 31 bullocks at £6 7s 6d, 3 at £5 7s Od, 2 at £4 17s tid, 2 at £115s; for Messrs Ellis Brothers (Five Hivers estate), 2 heifers at £4 12s 6d, 1 at £5 ss, 2 f.t £4 10s, 3 at £4 ss; on account of various owners, 10 head at quotations.—Donald Ebid and Co. sold on account of Mr Robert Marshall (Henley), 2 heifers at £i ss; on account of Mr James Held (Henley), 12 bullocks at £6 12s 6d to £5 17s tid; on accouut of Mrs Leyden (Mosgiel), 1 cow ,at £2 7s 6d; on account of Sirs X Stoddart (Green Island), 1 cow at £4 12s (id ; on account of Messrs J. O'Connell nnd J. M'lntosh, 4 bullocks and cons at market rates.

Fat Sheep.—A large supply came forward, 4187 boing penned. 160 were merino wetherj, and the balanoe crosßbreds of all qualities. The demand was ialrly good at-the start, but fell off considerably towards tho end, and had it not been that a large number were bought for export a heavy declinewould have takoa place. Best crossbred wetherß brought 12s0dto 14s M; medium, 9s to 12s; best ewes, 11s to 12s 3d; medium,7s to 10s; merino wethers up to6s 3d — GitoitttE Todd (on behalf of the Mutual Agency Company of New Zealand, Limited) sold on account Mr G. Scott, 75 light-weight ewes and wethers at 10a 6d to 10s 9d; and on account Mr James Fyfe, 62 medium quality ewes r.t 9i to 8s 9d.—Donald Strosaoh asd Sox sold 122 tit crossbred ewes, on account of Mr John Henderson (Bulyondalo, Stirling), at 11s 3d to 12s 3d.—Tint Hew Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agkscy Company (Limited) Bold on account of Messrs Todd Bros, (lsliugtou) and others, crossbred ewes at quotations.—Wkiuiit, Stephskson, and Co. sold 20JI as follows:—On account Mr Watson Sheunan (Conical Hills), 33 prime crossbred wethera at 14b, 23 crossbred owes at 10j 9d ; on account Mr Jas. Matheson (Southland), 63 very prime crossbred wethers at Ms 3d, 47 prime crossbred ewes at Us 9d; on accouut Mr James Wyllie (We.t Taieri), 135 prlmo crossbred wethers at 13s 9d; on account Mr Malcolm M'lntvro, 186 crossbred wethers and maiden ewes at 12's 9d ; on account Mr James Chisholm (Fernlea), 83 crossbred wethers at from 14s to 12s 3d; on account air Robert Grieve (Waianiwa), 30 croS3bred ewes at 9s 9d ; on account, Messrs W. aud T. Kell (Waltahuna), 72 halfbred wethers at from 12s to 11s, and 71 halfbred ewes at from 10s 3d t» 9s 3d ; on account Mr John M'lntyre (Thornbnry), 70 prime crossbred wethers at 14s, and 60 prime crossbred ewes at 12j ; on account Mrs C. Miller (Braemore). 57 crossbred ewes at from 9a 9d lo 9s; on account Mr D. T. Snand (Broadacres), 174 lip.lfbred wethers at from 12s 8d to 11s ; on account Mr George Chiak (Otara1, 0J prime crossbred ewes at from lls 9d to 1 Is 6d ; on account Mr J. Cunningham, 290 halfbred and quarter-bred wethers at up to 10» 4d; on account Mr A. C. Thompson (Mosgiel), 143 half "red ewes at quotations; on account Mr Alex Campbell (Campbelltowu), 140 haltbred wethers and maiden ewes at from 13s 6d to lls 6d ; on account Mr James Bell (Waikouaiti), 200 halfbred wethers at up to lls; and on accuunt Mr Peter Grant (Gowrie), 107 crossbred ew«s at 11b 3d.— John Gkindlkv (on bohalf of tho Farmers' Agency Company, Limited) sold for Messrs A. and A. Souness (Otakia), 148 halfbred wethers at lis to 13s 6il; for air John Stephensou (Henley), 100 halfbred wethers at lls Od ; for Mr J. B. Blair(AbbotsfordJ, 81 two-tooth halfbred wetbm at 13s 6d; for Messrs J. A. Duthie nnd Co. (as agents). 350 two-tooth wethers at 13s 6d ; for Mr John Bullin (Tuapekal, 25 two-tooth uethe s and ewej at 12s 3d; for Mr A. M'Laren (Tokornairlro), 120 four and Bix-tooth ewes and wethers at 13s 9d to 14s ; for Mr W. Davidßon (Herbert), 128 halfbred ewes and welhers at 9s 6d to 8s 3d; for Mr W. Haiker (Matoura), 9-' crosßbred wethers at 12s 6d, 70 crossbred full-mouthed ewes at 9s, 19 merino wethers at ss; for Mr Godfrey Foster (Milburn), 35 balfbred ewes at 8s 6d; for Mr H. Tidmer (Otakia), 22 two-tooth crossbreds at 9s 9(1; for Mr W. Audemn (Hillgrado). 112 halfbred wethers at 13j 3d to lls; for Mr William Todd (Mosgiel), 77 halibred ewes at lls; total, 1341.— Reid, Maclean, and Co. yarded and sold 582 as follows:—On account Mr H. C. Cameron (Balclutha), 263 m'xed two-toothed crossbred* at quotations ; on account Mr K. H. Rhodes (Bluecliffs), 35 crossbred ewes at 9s 3d, 25 at 9s 3d; on account Mr J. B. Blair (Abbotsford est3te), 31 crossbred wethers at 143,31 at 14s, 31 at 14s, 42 at 12j 6d, 30 at 13s v)d, 27 at 123, 02 light weight two-tool h wethers at 10s 6d.— Donald Keid and Co. sold for Mr J. Gibson (Gore), 31 crossbred welhers at 14s, 20 crossbred ewes at 11s 3d; for Mr K. Bagrio (Hartford farm). 40 orossbred wethers and ewes at 11b 6d, 23 crossbred ewes at 9s; for Mr 11. Murray (Clarkesvllle), 61 crossbred wethers and ewei at 12s 9d to lls Hi ; for Mr P. Law (fftueuy), 78 crossbred wethers at lils to 10s, 203 crossbred ewes at 9s 3d to 8s 9d; for Mr John Finch (Milburn), 156 cros>bred ewes at lls to 9s 6d ; for Mr John All in (Tiiiirima), 111 crossbred ewes at 8s 9d to 8s 6;1; for Mr W. Grey (Milburn), 2 crossbred wetheis nt 13s 3d. 20 crossbred ewes at 6s, 62 merino at 3s; fur .".ir A. Todd (Mosniel). 32 crossbred ewes at 9s Cd ; for Mr John Smth. (Tuapeka West), 72 crossbred wothfra and ewei at lla 9d to Ils6d.

Fat Linn-*.—olß were p?nned, among3t which there wprc suine p£us of firsu-c!a3s Quality, for which the competiliuii was good, selling at from 9s 6d to 12s (id; medium quality was dull of sale, at from 4s to Ss.—Weight, Stephenson. akd Co. sold 317 as follows:—On account of Mr Ge:irge Chick (Otara), 8 extra prime at 12s 61, 30 at lls. and 41 at 10s; on acconntof Mr Robert Grieve iWaianiwa), 30 at 10s 3d; on account of Mr F. Grimes (Middleton), 34 at 10s 3d ; on account of Mr Oimdei Williamson (Willow Bank firm), 33 at 10a 9d, aud 19 at 10s; on account of Mr Peter Grant (Gowrie), 88 at 6s 6d; on account of Mr James Patrick, 10 at 6s 6d ; and on account of Mr F. Brown (Broom Hill), 18 at 9a, and 6 at Os 6d.—John Gbisdley (on behalf of the Farmers' Agency Company, Limited) sold for John Bulfin 43 at 10s; for a South client, 78 at 8s to 10s. —Reid, Maclean, and Co. sold 42 on account of Mr 11. C. Cameron at quotations.- Donald Ebid and Co. sold on account of Mr J. Gibson (Gore), 10 at 7s ; on account of Mr John Allan (Taurima), 20 at 7s 9d to 7b 6d jssat4s9d to 6s 3d; on account of Messrs J. and J. A. Callendar (East Taieri), 65 stores at 3s 9d.

Pigs.—The hsavy supply of 426 came forward, mostly prime porkers and bacon pigs, and as the trade have had large Bupplies during the past fortnight competition was dull and a further decline in prices had to be submitted to. Suckers sold at from 5s to 8s; Btores, 17s to 21s; poikers, 27a to 31b; baconers, 34s to 44b, and a few extra heavy up to 49a. George Todd (on bohalf of the Mutual Agency Company of New Zealand, Limited) sold on account nf Mr George M'Donald (Stirling), 50 at from 40s to 355; and on account of Mrs Clark and others, 6 at from 49b to 40s, and 10 suckers from 5s to 10s.— Donalk Stronach axd Son Bold one Bmall lot ol suckers at Bs, from Mr T. Y. Cook.—Wright, Stepheison, and Co. sold 230 as follows: Bacon pigs, heavy weights, 40s to 465; do ordinary, 31s to 40i; porkers, 21s to 275.- John Ghindley (on beha'f of the Farmers' Agency Company, Limited) sold 30 at 10s to 46s each.— Heid, Maclean, and Co. sold 81 as below Account Mr John Wright (Hoon Hay), 7 at 325. 7 at 33s 6d, 7 at 295, 6 at 28s, 4 at 2Ss • account Mr Johnston (Ellosmere), 6 at 375, 8 at 325, 9 at 325, 9 at 31s, 9 at 235, 5 at 275, 4 at 26j ; account the Otago Benevolent Institution, 3 at 40s. Store Cattle.—The business doing in these at the moment is only on a limited scale. There are no transactions of any consequence as yet come under our notice. Small lot 3, when nge and condition are suitable, dad purchasers; but buyers are not operatins freely, mainiy owing to the fact that the supply nf fat stock for a considerable period has exceeded the demand, very often resulting in sales being made at price 3 hardly covering those paid when purchased as stores. A good many graziers are turning their attention to sheep, and this doubtless is tending in the meantime to lessen the demand for store cattle. A little further on, however, it is anticipated that a slight improvement may be expected.

Store Sheep.—The demand for aged sheep has considerably toned down lately, but there is still a good deal of inquiry for young merino wethers and ewes, also for good crossbred wethers and lambs; but there are so very few of either offering that transactions are within a very, small compass. Privately there are very lew aged sheep being sold, while at public auctions we notice considerable numbers being disposed of, but at prices more in favour of buyers, and generally in small lots.—The N.Z.L. and M. A. Company, Limited) sold during tho week 1400 full mouth merino owes at current rates.—John Grindlet (on behalf of the Farmera' Agenoy Company, Limited) held a large sale at Clinton on Tueßday, April 29. Buyers were in large att.ndance, and came from Tapanui, Kurow, Inch-Olutha, and other partß. The sheep offered were on tho whole a grand lot, and aB prioeß below will Bhow, were all in favour of sellers. Taking the sale all round, it was considered one of the moßt successful ever held in the district. We Bold as follows :—For Mr John Clark (The Gorge), 284 four-tooth crostbred wethers at 10s 7d, 448 two-tooth do at 7s 3d, 131 four-tooth ewes at 0s sd, 137 full and broken crossbred ewes at 4s; for Mr Watton Rhodes (Cairn), 345 four-tooth wethers at 9s 7d. 213 two-tooth do at 8a 4d • for Mr A. Cummings (Walruna), 58 broken-mouth ewes at 4s; for Mr A. Youngson (Clinton), 34 halfbred wethers at Ids. 49 do ewes (broken-moutb) at 4s 3d • for Mr R. M'Kinnon, 78 halfbred lambs at 8s 6d 71 four-tooth wethers at 9s 9d ; for Mr William Blaekie (Hill Foot, Waiwera), 60 crossbred owes and wethers at 13s 3d; for Mr J. Henderson, 140 crossbred wethers st 9b ; for Messrs Ealtray and Co. (Wairuna) 619 full-mouth halfbred ewes at 7s; for Mr m' Fleming, 600 full-mouth crossbred ewes at 7s lid • for Mr rf. M-Kinnon, 32 crossbred wethers at 10s Id: for Mr W. Turnbull, 18 crossbred wethers at lls 9d • total, 3374.

Country Sales.—Donald Heid and Co. held a clearing sale on behalf of Messrs Fleming Bros., on their farm at Kuri Bush, on Thursday, the 21th inst. Thw^ was a good attendance of farraciß from Kuri and surrounding districts, aad under moderate competition everything was cleared. Jlorses sold at up to £15 10s, dairy cows at up to £1 10s, young cattle at up tn £1 103, implements and sundries making fairly tatiefactory prices. On Friday, tho 25th inst., the same firm held a olearlng sale on account of W. J. Watt, on the Crescent /arm, Stirling. Mr Watt was fortunate In being favoured with Queen's weather, nnd Micro was a very large gathering of farmer*, dairrirn-n, hr'—t'f*, nuil others interested in fir.t.-c:a!.i btoclc, many uf thr-m having come very long distances to bco and if possible to obtain some members of the large and really grandjherd of cattle which had been gathered at the

Ore3cent. The cittlo, which were in lip-top condition, reflected great credit on Mr Watt's judgment an n breeder In having ttock showing good points as hoavy milkers, and uf a breed easily fattened for the butcher wl^ii nut longer wanted for dairy purposes; and the lino orcor in which they were brought to talo did credit to Mr Watt's management, and proved the care and attention bestowed on them. Fifty head were submitted to the hammer, and under very spirited bidding the whole were cleared at, prices up to £11; for dairy oows and for vomig c:>l.tle to £3 Ids. The following

really ennui'nueuiineiiß were secured as under: — Dairy cows : Young Uuehoss £11. Mr T. Marwiok ; one at £10, Mr T. Munvick ; Young Daisy £10 5., Mr Jams Bell; Young Princess £8 Ills, Mr William 8011. Draught horses sold up to £21 10s ; young horses. £9 ss; farming implements, &0.. all realising fairly satisfactory priceß. Wool.—Latest cables since opening of the sales are not bo encouraging, a decliiiH of };i po- lb having taken place on combing, washed, scoured, and greasy merino, while other descriptions remain unchanged. Market slightly weaker. Total quantity catalogued to'date, 131,000 tales. Total quantity withdrawn, 15,000 bales. Sheepskins,—There was a largo attendance at the usual auction sale on Tuesday. Competition was very active for the large number of lots offered, and prices realised wero quite on a level with those previously obtaining; but doubtless owing to the slightly adverse reports of tho progress of tho London wool sales we are unable to record any material advance in value 3. It may bo noted, however, that prices were moro oven than for Borne time past. Town and country butchers' green crossbreds had the usual attention, a good number of which eamo to baud, but hardly up to last week's quality. Country dry orossbreds, inferior to medium, brought Is 5d to Is | 2d • do do merino, Is 3d to 3s 9d ; full-woolled crossbreds, -Is 3d to Us 9d; do do merino, 4b to 6s 2d; dry pelts, 3d to Is 2d; butchers' green orossbreda—best, 4s, 3s lid, 3s lOd, 3s Sid, 3s 7d. ?.t tid ; good to medium and info'ior, 3s sd, 3s Id, 3s 3d, .Ss {M, 3s Id. 3s, 2s ltd 2s (id- green merim.s, 3s, 2s lOd, 2(8(1, 2s (Jd; lambskins, 3a lid, 3a 9d, 3s Od, 3s 4d, 3s 2d, 3s Id, 2s 11d,259d, 2sßd. JUnhbitskhtß.—The market still continues quiot, owing to tho paucity of supplies, and even those coming for.vanl are not up to much, only summer ikins, which do not realise very much at any time, and a few autumn skins, which are now beginning to be of a little moro value. All offered, however, meet with good competition at the hands of tho local buyers. The tone of tho mxrket is satisfactory, and Irom the evident deßire on tho part of buyers to operate freely so far tho prospeotß for tho Incoming season are highly encouraging. It Is anticipated thnt full prices wiilbeobtainedright through. Late rates continue firm, andadvancingasthequality improves. Hides.—There is no change in the market. Lato rites are well maintained, especially for heavy weights, which seem to be in short supply, while tho market is moro than fully supplied with inferior and light hides. There ib no demand lor shipment, but the prices at present paid by tho local tanners precludes very much business being done in this direction. Hearly all coming forward are taken upby the latter at rates according to conditional^ weight, which we givo as follows: -Fit best heavy weights, free from soars and offal, 2?d to 3d; medium, 2£d to 2Jd ; light, 2d to 2Jd ; inferior, 1 Jd to lyd per lb. Tallow—Late telegrams to hand report the Home market slightly firmer and prices a shadohigher, but we hardly expect that these adviceß will materially alter prices lately current in the local market. Tho demand continues fairly active and no difficulty experienced in'disDOßlng of consignments immediately on arrival at tho following quotations—viz. : For medium to good, 15s to 17s ; inferior and mixed, 12s to 14s 6d; rough fat-best, 11s Od to 12s 6d, inferior to medium, 8s 6d to 10s 6d per cwt. Grain.—Wheat is in steady d?mand.and continues firm. The quality of really prime offering is limited, and in conjequence slightly higher prices are being asked and obtained. Medium is moro difficult to place, except at prices which holders hardly feel iustiried in accepting. Fowls' wheat is Bcarce, and, with a good demand existing, prices show an upward tendency. Quotations are: For prime Tuscan. 3s 2d to 3j 3£d; prime hard velvet, 3s to 3s 2d; best red wheat, 2s lOd to 3s; medium togood,2sßd to 2310 d; broken and inferior to medium.^s to 2s 7d (ex store, sacks weighed in, terms).—Oats: The arrivals during the week have been large, and mostlyeoing into store. A slightly better demand has lien experienced during the past week, but the quantity disposed ofiainslgnifieantconsideri gthehcavyconsignments coming forward. There is nothing like the demand for export experienced this season that existed at the same time during the past few seasons, and with so many growers anxious to quit, tho market quickly gave way, sellers finding it impossible to effect sales exeppt at reduced prices ; but we think the bottom has bean reached, and scarcely think that any further reductions need be submitted to. We quote prime milling at Is 4jd to Is sd; best short bright feed, Is 3£d to is 4d; medium, Is 2d to Is 3d (ex store, sacks extra).—Barley: The market for this cereal continues very quiet. A few sales are still being effected, but only of the very beet offering, at from 3s to 3s 3d, any other having little or no attention. Grasß Seed.—The demand for ryegrass seed has fallen off considerably, and sales difficult to effect at late current rates. Stocks, however, are light, and it is considered that no more than sufficient for the spring requirements remain on hand. In that case, provided importations are not heavy, full prices should be obtained. Meantime we quote best dressed 4s 3d to 4s 9d ; undressed, 2s Gd to 3s 6d (ex store). Cocksfoot, moderate demand, at 3d to 4|d per lb. Potatoes.-A moderately fair demand continues to be experienced, but prices do not seem to alter very materially, Really prime Northern Derwents are easily placed at from 70s to 72a 6d; Southern, from 50s to 62s 6d per ton. Chaff .—The market this week has not bean so fully supplied, and any lots offering were eaßily placed ; but, owing to oats being so low, buyers of chaff are not disposed to give over late rates, which may be quoted as follows: —For best screened heavy chaff, 47a 6d to 52s 6d ; medium to good, 30s to 45s per ton. Diiry Produce—The demand for prime salt butter continues moderately fair at from 7d to 8d per lb, but there are no buyers for medium or inferior; while for cheese there is very little business passing locally, and holders are seeking an outlet by Bhipment to Australia and Home.

\The indiiaual reports of wool, raK4tskin,orgralnbroken can be uiserted in the Daily Times and Otaao Witness at special rates.]

GRAIN AND SEED REPORT.

Mr Samuel Orr reports (on behalf of Cameron, Reynolds, aud Co.) for the week ending April 30 as follows :—

Very nice weather has been experienced since last reporting, and in all districts is tho work of threshing and cwting being carried on most vigorously. Wheat.—The market remains in much the same position bs last week, prices and competition being about the same. It is quite possible, however, a change may soon take place, but meantime we quote prime milling Tuscan, 3s 3s; velvet and red straw, 2s Ud to 3s 2d ; ordinary, 23 6d to 2s 9d ; fowls' feed in demand up to 2s 6d. Oats.—Still at astandstill, speculators not caring to go in and hold as Sydney has collapsed a bit, while no animation Is being exhibited by the Victorian markets, and as the market is being kept going by sales at auction, prices are lower than last weeks quotations.—prime milling being wortli Is 4Jd though we sold at Is sd; ordinary bright heavy feed, Is 3jd to Is 4d ; inferior and long oats, Is 2£d to Is 3d. all sacks paid for. Barley is without change as maltsters aro pretty well stocked; milling quality is also quiet. We quote nominally up to 3s Id tor prime malting. Chaff.—Market fully supplied and pricOß showing signs of breaking. Prime, well cut, screened oaten Bheaf,£2 7s Cd to £2 12s 6d; ordinary quality, £2 to £2 ss.

Potatoes.—Tbe market is in much the Bame condition as last week. We quote, for prime Derwents, £3 10s to £3 12s 6d; medium quality, £3 to £3 ss.

Seeds.—Ryo^rass: In consequence of prices being good, large quantities are being brought from Home, which will check prices during the coming seaaon. Cockefoot is in good demand at up to 4jd for very fine heavy Beed; during the week we sold about 2000 Backs. Timothy is also being inquired for.

WEEKLY MARKET REPORT,

Moritzson and Hopkin, grain, produce, and commission agents, Manse street, Dunedin. report (wholesale) for the week ending April 23 as follows :-

Wheat: Market firmer. First-class Northern Tuscans, 3s 3d to 3s sd; velvets and red straw, 3s Id to 3s 2d; Southern samples, Id per bushel less ; any not very prime, 2s lOd to 2s lid. Fowls' wheat-. Good whole in fair demand, 2s 5d to 2s 6d ; broken and inferior, 2» to 2i 2d. Barley: Good malting, 2s lOd to 3s 2d; milling, 2s (id to 2a Sd; feed, 2s to 2s 3d. OatB: Market very flat. We are placing bright milling, Is 4Jd to la sd; brightplump feed, Is 3Jdtols •Id; off colour, Is 2d to Is 3d-all sacks extra. Flour: Timaru roller, £B ICs ; Oamaru and town brands, £7 Ifls. Oatmeal: Long ton bu k, £8 10s; long ton in 25's, £8 15s, Pearly barley, £16 10s. Bran, £3. Sharps, £4. Potatoes: Oamaru Derwents, £3 12s 6d to £3 15s. Onionß, £5 to £5 10s. Pigs, hard to sell. 2|d to 3£d. Chafi: Bright heavy oaten, £2 7s (id to £2 12s Cd. Tnrnips,3os. Carrots, 355. Straw, oaten and wheaten, 30s to 355. Hay, oaten, £3. Clover and ryegrass hay, £3 ss. Eutter: Prime salt, nominal, 8d Eggs, scarce. Houey, od per lb. Cheese: Factory, id to (Jd; Akaroa, 3M to 4d; second quality, 3d. Hams and bacon : Hams, 8d; rolls and flitches, 6d. Graßs seeds: Rvegrasß, 3s to 53 6d ; Cocksfoot, 3Jd to 4jd.

MARKET REPORT.

Messrs Loeie and Roy, auctioneers and produce agents, High street, Dunedin, report for the week ending April 30 as follows :—

At our weekly Bale of produce there was a large attendance, and very iair prices ruled. With tho exception of two lines of Sydney oranges, which came to hand rather green, everything offered was sold. Poultry were in good demand. Well grown young cocks brought 2s 6d to 3s; henß (old), Is lOd r.n 2s 3d ; ducks, 3s 6d to 4s; geese, tis. Kidney potatoes, 40s ; Derwents, 60s to 70s; onions, £4 10s. S^lfc butter, 6d to 8d; inquiries for prime at latter price but very little offering, most in the market biing storekeepers' lota; fresh butter, 8d to lOd; cheese, 3Jd to 4d; eggs, 1b lOd. Local fruit: Cooking apples, l?d; eating, 2d to2Jd; pears, 2Jd to 2£d; plums, 2§d to 3d. Hobart apples : Cooking, 5s case; eating, 7s; Sydney orangei, 5s to 6j ; Fiji, tis; Tahiti, 7s.

RABBITSKIN MARKET,

Messrs Abthub M'Donald and Co. report as follows:—

During the rjast week we have noticed a considerable iucreaae in the supply; the quality of those now coming to hind also shows a marked improvement. We quote for summers (Id to 7d] aud autumns 8d to lOd, according to quality. We have large orders fur the coming season, and can guarantee full market rates for all consigned to (.uroare. Account sales renderud promptly free of all charges.

RABBITSKIN MARKET.

Messrs Rkmskakdt and Co., manufacturers' agents, report for the woek ending April 29 as follows:—

The tone of the market continues strong, and last week's prices are well maintained. The recent mild weather has somewhat checked the growth of tho lur, for the quality of the skius killed this time laßt year was perceptibly Buperior to that of the present calch, except of Bkins from high country. With the advent of May we must, however, expect colder weather and therefore a speedier improving of coat, consequently enhanced values. We have orders permitting us to pay top prices throughout the season for any quantity obtainable.