WEEKLY MARKET REPORTS.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 13079, 15 September 1904, Page 9

WEEKLY MARKET REPORTS.

THE AUSTRALIAN MARKETS,

SYDNEY, September 14. , ; Wheat: Chick, 29 lOd to 3s Old; milling, Ss 4Jd. Flour, £7'lss to £8. Oats; Algerian, Is Gd to Is 8d; New Zealand, 2s 4d; Tartarian, 2s Gd. Barley: Cape, 2s to 2s Id; malting, 3s 3d to 3s 4d. Maize, 2s to 2s 2d. Peas: Prussian blue, 4s to 49 3d. Bian, 61d. Pollard, -7d. Potatoes: Tasmanians, £2 5s to £3; New Zealand Early Hose, £3 to £3 10s, Onions, £1 to £4 ss, Butter, 9d. Bacon, 5d to Bd. MELBOURNE, September 14. Wheat, 3s 4d to 3s sd. Flour, £S 5s to £3 10s. Oats: Algerian, Is 2d to la 3d. Barley: Malting (prime), 3s 9d. Maize, Is 9d. Pollard and bran; GJd to 7d. Potatoes, £3. Onions, £3 10s to £4.

ADELAIDE, September 14. Wheat, 3s 3d to 3s 4d. Flour, £8 ss. Oats: Algerian, Is 4d; white, Is 10id, Bran and pollard, 7£d.

ADDINGTON STOCK MARKET. (Pep. U.nitkd Press Association.*

CHRISTCHUHCH, September 14. At the Addington markot thero was n moderate yarding of all kinds of stock, with a good attendance of buyers. y Fat Catt'.c.—One hundred and seventy-six head were yarded, mostly useful sorts. Prices for prime were equal to last week's rales, but unfinished beasts were easier. Extra prime, beet realised 25s per 1001b; prime, 22s to 235; cow and secondary, 19s to 21s. Extra prime steers made £11 to £12 17s Gd; prime, £8 17s Gd to £10 15s; others, £0 17s 6t) to £7 10s; prime heifers, ..-CS 5s to £10; others, from £G; oovvs, £5.17s Gd to £7 15s.

Fat Sheep.—The entry was small, and the market opened with a further rise on last week's prices. Extra prime wethers brought •Us to 355; prime, 22s Gd to 23s Gd; others, 19s to 225; prime heavy ewes, 21s to 25s Gd; ethers, ]8s to 20s Gd; merino wethers, ISs 8d to 22s 4'l,

■ La.mbs.—An entry of 3G new season's lambs sold readily at 14s to 225.

Pigs.—The yarding was large, and the demand improved all round. Jiaconers made 45s to 47s—eqiial to /idi to 4Jd per lb; porkers, 28s to 3Gs—equal to 41d to 5d per lb; large stores, 25s to 325; medium, 18s to 245; suckers and weaners, 8s to 15s.

WEEKLY LIVE STOCK AND PRODUCE

REPORT. Wednesday, September IJ, 1901. . Fat Cattle.—Thcro was a fairly large yardm« this week, 174 head altogether being penned, quality ranging from medium to good, and a. few prime, in both bullocks and cows. Competition was fairly brisk at the commencement of tho sale, and continued so throughout, though prices were, perhaps, 10s a head lower than those obtaining last week. Best bullocks sold at £10 to £11 12s (id; medium (o jjootl, £8 lOn to £9 15s; light, £6 10s to £8; best cows and heifers,'£7 10s to £8 ss; medium, £6 to £7 ss; light, £4 10s to £5 15s. Donald Itcid and C'o. ynvdotl "41, and sold; For Mr William Quinn (Jlakikihi), G bullocks at £10 17s Cd to & 7s Od; Mr John Bruce (The Firs), 3 bullocks, at £11 2s Gd; Messrs Murray, Roberts, uud Co. (Gladbrook), 9 lieifers at £8 2s Cd to £5 10s; Mr. J. T. Gibson (Otokia), H bullocks at £10 7s Gd to £8, 1 heifer at £7 15s; Mr W. A. Robertson (Momona), 2 heifors at £G 2s. Gd and £5 17s 6d; Messrs Lobb Bro3. (Kuri Bush), .1 bullocks at £i) 7s 6d to £7 15s, 1 heifer at £7 12s Gd, and turned out 2 unsold. The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company (Limited) sold it r Mr John Smith (Glenaladale), 3 bullocks at £8

S7s Gd, G do at £S 7s Gd, 3 do at £8 2s Gd, 3 do ot £7170 Cd, 9do tit £7 15s, 3do at £712s Cd, 10 do ut £0 12s Gd. l —Wright, Stephenson, and Co. sold 27 head as follows:—For Mr John Bruce (Tho Firs), 3 prime bullocks at £11 12s Gd; Mr Robert Charters (Ury Park), 3 bullocks at £10 2s,Cd; Mr William Shand (Keith Hall), 3 bullocks at £8 15s; Mr James Hore (KyeIjurn), 1 cow and 11 light steers, and for Mr Richard Mitchell and others G head at quota-tiens.—-Mgety and Co. (Limited) yarded ;.nd sold: For Mr A. M'Kenzic (Almriri), 8 bullocks to £10; Mr John Bruco,(Tho Firs), 3 'bullocks at £10 '7s Gd; Mr John Lefevro (Hampden), 14 bullocks to £S 15s; Mr H. B. Crawford (Oamaru), 1 steer at £G 10s; Mr F. Matthews, 5 cattle at market rates. The National Mortgago land Agency Company (Limited) yarded 23 head and sold: For Mr D. Calder (Woodlands), 3 cows at £7 los, 3 do at £7 2s Gd, H do at £G los, 3 do at £5 ss, 2 do at £4 ss, 2 do at £4 2s Gd; Mr John Bruce (Allanton), 1 bullock at £10' 17s Cd, 2 do at £D 15s; Mr . Shand (East Taieri), 1 bullock at £9 10s, 1 do at £8 ss; Mr James Thomson, 3 bullocks at £3 15s, 3 do at £3 10s, 2 heifers at £8?-; —Tho Otngo Farmers' Co-operativo Association of Now Zealand (Limited) yarded 4'i head, and sold: For Mr Robert Charters (Ury Park), 3 bullocks at £11, 3 do at £10 15s, 2 do at £9 15s, 1 do at £8 15s, 1 heifer at £8; Mr William Kirkland (Poplar Grove), 3 bullocks at £9, 3 do at £S 7s Gd, 2 do at £8 15s; Messrs Anderson and Boyd (Stirling), 2 bullocks at £9, Idoat£7 7a (id, 1 do'at £7 2s Gd,' 1 do at £G 10s. 1 do at £G, 1 do at £5 12s Gd; Mr William.Lindsay' (Aiiunton), 1 bullock at £9 7s Gd, 1 do at £7 17s Gd, 2 heiferß at £0 10s, 1. do (light-weight), at f.o os; Mr Alexander Sominsss (Otokia), 2 bullocks at £8 17s Cd, 2 do at, £7 12s Gd, 2 do (light-weights) at £5 7s Gd; Mr William Shand (Keith Hall), 2 bullocks at 7.

Store Cattle.—The Otogo Farmers' Cooperative ' Association of Now Zealand (Limited! yarded 61 liead, and sold for Messrs P. J. Wright, William Gom-lcy, William Townley, AY. T. Forrester, Joo Williams, W. B. Anderson, John Gardiner, and others, cows from £3 5s to £4 10a. heifers from £3 to £1, steers up to £4, yearlings (steers and heifers) at un to £2, hulls from £3 5s to £1 3s Gd, calves from £1 9s to £1 13s Gd.

Daily Cows.—The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company (Limited) sold: For Mr David AVilson and others, 11 at up to £0 10s. The Otago Farmers' Co-operativo Association of New Zealand (Limited) yarded 12 liejd. and sold: For Messrs ,AV.B. Anderson, William Townley, John Gardiner, James Birtlcs, John Kirk, Richard Mitchell, and Mrs. L:\verty cows from £5 to £3 10s; heifers from •£t to £1 7s Gd.

Calves.—Donald Reid and Co. (Limited) sold 3 (it 23n to 19s.—-Tlio Wow Zcalnntii Loan and 'Mercantile Agency Company (Limited) sold 2 at 2-ls Cd and 20s respectively.—The Otago Farmers' Co-operative Association of New Zealand (Limited) yarded and sold: For Messrs William Kedzlic, T. Goodwin, William Townley, and others calves from 3s up to ISs. Fat Sheep.—To-day's yarding, numbering ISI3, consisted chiefly of v,'ethers of good cnality, with a. few pens extra- prime. The demand for finished wethers was good, and prices firmer than last week, but medium quality sold at about last week's rates. Best welhers sold at 2os to 2Gs 9d; medium, 22s to 21s; light, 19s Gd to 21s; best ewes, 20s lo 21s; medium, 18s Gd to 19s Gd.-— Donald lteid and Co. (Limited) yarded 412, and sold: For Mr It. Moflatt (To Iloukn), 56 wethers at 2Hs to 255; Mr R. Paterson (Hillentl), 112 wethers at 2-ls Gdi to 23s Gd; Mr D. Strain (Milburn), 27 wethers at 2js; Mr AY. Johnston (Snowy River), 193 wethers at- 22a 9d to 21s; Mr R. Mitchell (Portobello), 23 wethers at 215.-—Tlio New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company (Limited) sold: For Mr Ewcn Cameron (G'lenore), 40 crossbred wethers at 23s ad, IS do to 22s Gd; Mr David Morgan (To Houka), 41 crossbred wethers at 2?s Gd, 21 do at 21s 9d; Mr J. O'Conncll (M'Rno's), 141 merino wethers at quotations. —Wright, Stephenson, and Co. sold 2G2 as fellows: For Mr James Iloro (ICyoburn), 140 light crossbred and lialfbred wethens at to 2(is; Mr Robort Beattio (Middlcmasch), 35 merino wethers at 16s 3d, 17 lambs at 17s Gd, and 3 light wc-thers at 19s Gd; for a client, 73 wethers ot from 20s 9d to 22s 9d.——Dalgcty and Co. (Limited) yarded 529, aad sold as follows; For Mr James Willocks (Stirling), 37 very prime wethers at 2Gs 3d, 41 at 2Gs, 2G at 25s 3d, 11. at 23s 9d; Mr W. F. Dundas 'Ida Valley), 1G wethers at 22s 6(1, 48 hioggets from ISs to 18s 3d; Mr AV. J. AVn<Jworth (Tapar.ui), GO wethers at 20s 9d; a client, 84 wethers at 21s Gd to 22s 6d; Mr A. M'Kenzie (Glenlfidi), 51 nt 2'2s; Mr Jameß Robertson (Waiiotara), G1 wethers; Mr J!. Mitchell (Po'.rtobt'llo), 29 wethers at 19s (Id; and titrned put C2 unsold. —The National Mortgage nml Agency Company of Now Zealand (Liinitid) yarded and sold: For Messrs A. and J. liroiyn, 30 wethers at 225, 27 do at 21s; Mr D. Murrr.y, 21 wethers at 21s Gd; Mr R. Mitchell, '22 wethers at 21s; Mr James Kerr, 35 owesi at 20s Sdi, 30 ewes at 20s 3d, 14 do at 19s Gd. Hie Otago Farmers Co-operativo Association of New Zealand (Limited) yarded 405, r>\nd sold: For Mr John Dougherty (Gimmerbum), 23 wethers ot 20s Gd, 1 pen wethers nt 25s ',}d, 1. pen do at 24s fld, 1' pen do, halfbrcds, at 23s 9d; Messrs M'Clov Lros. (Gimvuerburn), 29 wethers at 245, 17 wethers at 235, 1 pirn ewes at 21s; Mr David Scott (Milton), 1 pen wethers at 23s 3(1, 1 pen wethers nt 22s 9d; Mr AVillism Bennett (AVinfield, Rock and Pilar), 1 pen wethers, lightweights, at 20s, 40 wethers (small)' at 19a Gd, 1 pen morino wethcrsi at IGs Go; Mr Richard Mitchell (Portobello),, 31 wethers at 21s; a- client, 1 pen wetliws at' ins-

Fat Lambs.—Tho first of the season came in this _ week, all nice quality. They were keenly competed for, and brought record prices.—Donald lieid nnd Co. yarded 4, ami sold: For Mr Mark Finch (Milburn), 2 at 22s to 10s Gd; Mr John Heads (Milburn),-1 at 20s 3d.' The Otago Farmers' Co-o|ierative Association of Mew Zealand (Limited) yarded and sold: For Mr Mark Finch (Milburn), 1 pen of this Season's lambs at—l at 21s and 2at IC3 Gd; Mr Robert Law (Lawfield). 13 lambs at 18s 9d; Mr J. H. Jafifray (East Taicri), 23 lambs at 19s 3d, 7 do at 18s 3d.

Pigs—ls3 yarded, the larger proportion being suckers and slips. -These sorts met a brisk demand, last week's prices being well maintained. Porkers were in fair supply, but tho demand was somewhat slack, and prices were easier. Baconers met a good sale, and all forward were quitted at satisfactory prices. Slickers Eold nt 8s Gd to 13s Gd; slips, 14s to ISs; Btores, 19s to 21s; porkers, 24 Gd to 31s: light baconers, 38s to 153; heavy baconers, 48a to Gls; choppers, to GSs.——Donald Reid and Co. yarded 23. and Eold: For Mr AValter Blackie, jun. (Waieti), 6 at 45s Cd to 40s Gd; Mr James Colunib (Momorfa), 2 at 27s Gd, \ at Sis to 133; Mrs Walker (Sawyers' Bay). 3 at 45s to 395; Mr T. Richards, 2 at 403; Mr A. P. Gibson (ICeinton). 4 at ISs; and nassed out 1 nen uusold. Tho New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company (Limited) sold for Mr Thomas Richards, Jobs Meijslejohn, and

others, baconeis to 41s, tnd'&uekws at Gs'Gd to 13s.——Wright, Stephenson, and Co. sold for Messrs Young and Parkins, R. Whitty, James Birttus, John Eobb, Jacob Graham, Sonntag Bros;, and others,; 23 at quotations.— The National Mortgage and Agency Company of New Zealand (Limited) yarded 86, and sold: For Messrs James Smith and Sons (GreenHeld), 1 pig at 61s, 2 at 47s Gd, 4 at 38s Gd, 4 at 355, 4 at 325, 4 at 30s 6dJ 4 at 295, 3 at 265, 3 at 235; Mr James B. Johnston, 1 pig .at 565, 3 nt 52s Cd, 4 at 603. —ffho Otngo Farmers' Cooperative Association of New Zealand (Limited) yarded 61, and sold: For Mr James "Wylie (ltosebery Farm), 3 pigs at £2 13s; Messrs P. and A. Robertson (Huntley, Oiifram), 1 pig at £2118,1 do at £2 9s, 2do at £114s 6d, Idoat £1 2s, Ido at 10s; Mr Win. Kirkland (Poplar Grove), 3 pigs at 12s, 7 do at lis, 2 do at 10s 6d; Mr William Lindsay (Allanton), 1 pig at £2 8", Ido at'£l lis; Mr Archibald Rutherford (Kaikorai), 2 pigs at £2, 3 do at £2 is; Mr C. Sonntag (Brochville), 2 pigs at £114s; Mr S. Maxwell (Lcith Valley), 1 pig at Cs; Mr T, Goodwin (Wakari), 10 pigs at 8s Gd; a client, 5 pigs at 18s, 4do at 13s Gd. Clearing Sales.—Dalgety and Co. (Limited) report having held a clearing sale of stock and implements on account of Mr C. F. Watkius, Ilillend, on Thursday, Bth inst. Although the day was rough, there was a largo attendance of farmers und others, interested from the surrounding districts, and they bid with spirit for everything offered, with the consequence that a very satisfactory sale resulted. Seventyone head of 18-months to two-year-old steers and heifers brought £3 lGs; dairy cows, £7 15s. The horses, although not young, wero nevertheless active sorts, and one nine-year-o!d niaro realised £35, a six-year-old gelding £33, while aged horses brought £14 10s. The implements, harness, etc., had their share of attention, and realised splendid prices. The samo firm also reports having held a clearing sale on account of Mr John Siuclair, Gieuomaru, on Saturday, 10th inst. There was a large attendance, and a very satisfactory salo resulted. Dairy cows, although very low in condition, realised as high ss £5 10s, calves £1 19s, and yearling heifers £3; while sundries and furniture brought full market rates. The Otago Farmers' Co-operative Association of New Zealand (Limited) report:—We held our usual fortnightly sale at our yards, Owaka, on Friday, the 9th inst. There was a good attendance of local farmers and others from the Cluthn, Wnrepn, and Clinton, and a good muster of cattle. Wc yarded 70 head cows, steers, heifers, and young cattle—the former realising from £G to £7 17s Gd, heifers £s'to £G 2s Gd, steers £4 10s to £5 17s Gd, yearlings (mixed sexes) £2 to £3 15s.

Habbitskins,—'The offerings at auction are still large, although the mild winter has bad its effect on the skins, and very few aro coming to hand now better than medium to good winters. All the buyers were present at the sales on Monday, and. the sale was one of the briskest of the season. Although prime winters canno l , be quoted any higher, medium quality skins showed a slight advance. Quotas tions: Best winter, IGSd to 17Jd; medium to good, 14Jd to lGld; autumn, 12d to 14d; summer, G£d to 8Acl; small, 3d to GJd; winter black and silver grey, 20d to 2 Id; mixed do, 1501 to 18d per lb. r

Sheepskins.—All tho local buyers were represented at Tuesday's sales, when fairly large catalogues were submitted. The demand for descriptions was very strong, several lots suitable for shipment realising very high prices. Quotations: fees!, merino, GJd to GJd; medium to good, 5d to lid; best halfbred, GJd to 7d; medium to good, 5d to Cd; best crossbred, OJd to 7d; medium to good, 4Jd to 6d per lh; butchers' green crossbrcds. 4s Gd to 6s Gd; do halfbreds, 5s to Cs 8d each. Hides.—There was an excellent demand for all classes of hides at the sales held on Thursday last. Fairly large catalogues were submitted to a 'full attendance ot the trade, and prices all round showed a slight advance on those lately ruling. Quotations: Extra stout OX, 5d to 6Jd; good heavy ox, 4Jd to 4Jd; medium, 4d to 4i]d; best cows', 4jjd to 4£d; good medium weight do, Bjd to' 4Jd; light, 4Jd to 4}d; inferior, 31d to 3Jd; stag and bulls', 2>d to 33d per lb; yearlings, 5s to 7s 3d; calfskins, 2s Gd to 3s; horse hides, 7s Gd to 10s each.

Tailow and Fat—Supplies have been smaller than usual, and ell reaching market is at ones secured by local manufacturers at the following values:—Best tallow, 18s to 19s per cwtmedium, lGs to 17s Cd; bast fat, 15s to 16s Cd: mixed. 12s to lis.

Grain —Oats-The market lias boon quiet during the past- week, with a, very limited inquiry for good export lines, SJtccks on hand are not large at this season of the year, and anything like steady export business "would readily absorb tho bulk of tho prime "A" and "B'' oats on offer locally. For medium quality there is not much inquirv. Quotations: Primo inil.ing, 3s 7d to Is Sd per bushel (sacks extra); good to best feed, Is 5d to Is Gd; inferior to medium, Is Id to Is 4d. Wheatv-No sales of any importance have been passing, buyers of all sorts preferring to keep out of the market. Late reports from London, indicating that values aro likely to remain firm, have had asteadying cffect on the market, and buyers are more disposed to operate, though no sales ot any importance caii he reported. Prime milling is the only quality in favour with nul.crs, medium sorts being scarcely saleable except as fowl wheat. Jor the latter there is better demand «t quotations, which are: — Priiuo milling, 3s 7d to 3s Od per bushel (sacks extra); medium, 3s 4d to 3s Gd; best whole fowl wheat. 3s 2d to 3s 3d; medium and broken, 2s lOd to 3s id. Barley.—The market remains quiet at late quotations.

Potatoes—Steady supplies of all soils have been coming forward. Best Derwcnts aro in moderate demand, and continue to move off at quotations, White potatoes are considerably ill over-supply, andi have little attention fiom bttvers. Quotations: Best Dorwcnts, £1 15s to £2 per ton (sacks ill); other sorts, Si 10b to £1 15sseed lines, £2 to £3. Chaff.—Small supplies cf prime quality have come forward, and.thesa arc readily taken on arrival. For all such tJiero is a good demand, which will doubtless be filled shortly now that better weather prevails. Medium and inferior sorts are not readily quitted. Quotations: Best oaten ahcaf, £3 5s to~£J 10s ner ton (sacks extra); extra heavy and bright-, to £3 liis; medium to good, £2 to £3; inferior, £2 to £2 ss.

Turnips.—Best swedes, 14s per ton (loose, ox truck).

WEEKLY MARKET REPORT.

Messrs A. 'Moritzson and Co. report for week ending Seplebiher 14:—

Wheat.—Unchanged. A r elvet- and Tuscan, 3s 7d to 3s 9d; red chaff, 3s Gd to 3s 7d; good whole fowl wheat, 3s 3d to 3s Gd (cx stores). Oats: A grade, Is 7d to Is Sd; B grade, is Gd to Is 7(1; inferior, Is Id to Is od. Barley, 2s; milling, 2s 3d; malting, 3s to 3s 3d; Lakes, 3s 2d to 3s 3d. Potatoes, £117s Cd to £2 2s Gd. Prime oaten sheaf chart, £3 10s to £3 17s Gd; medium to good, f-2 15s to £3 7s Gd;. medium (neglected), £2 to £2 10s. Ryegrass: Farmers' dressed, 3s to 3s. Gd; machined, 4s to 5s per bushel. Cocksfoot, 3Jd to 41(1; machined, 5Jd to fid,

Hides.—AVe quote: Prime ox, 5Jd to G|d; cows, -ljd.

Tallow.—Rough fat, 13s to 14s Gd; rendered— in tins IGs to 20s. casks 20s Gd (o 225. Sheepskins.—Best, 7s Gd to 8s 3d; pelts, Is 9d lo 2s. Rabbit-skins.—Autumns, lOld to Is; winters, 15d to 173 d; winter blacks, un to Is lid; others in proportion. PRODUCE HErORT. Poultry.—Local: Hens, 3s, 3s Gd; roosters, 3s Gd, 4s Gd; ducks, 4s Gd, ss; geese, ss, 5s Gd; turkey hens 5d per lb, cocks 7d per lb (live weight).

Butter.—Fresh and salt, in good demand, £(1 to 9(1.' Ovo gold medal egg preservative. Particulars on application.

DDiS'EDIN MARKET REPORT. Messrs Nimmo and Blair, grain and produce agents, Dunedin, report for week ending September 13: —

Wheat.— I Tho market is still firm, prime milling and whole fowl wheat having most attention. Wo quote; Prime milling, 3s 7d to 3s 9d; best whole fowl wheat, 3s Id to 3s 3d per bushel (sacks extrn).

Oats.—Tho oat market is. very unsatisfactory; the demand for all grades being extremely quiet. AVe quote: Prime milling, Is 7d to Is Kd; good to best feed, Is 5d lo Is Cd per bushel (sacks extra).

Chaff.—Since our last report values for prime quality have been ru'ing high, but with settled weather prices will come back. AVe quote: Prime oaten sheaf, £3 5s to £3 10?; extra quality, up to £3 15s per ton (sacks extra).

Potatoes.—There is 110 appreciable change to report. We quote 355-to 37s 6d; extra choice, 40s per ton (sacks in). DAIRY PRODUCE RETORT. Butter—Salt, to Bfd; dairy print?, 7d to 8d per lb.' ' Pigs.—Good inquiry; 1201b to 1701b weight, 3{d to -Id per lb. Poultry^—Roosters, 3s Gd to 4s 3d; liens, 2s \9dto 3s 3d; ducks, 3s Gd to 5s per pair. FRUIT AND,PRODUCE REPORT. . Messrs Thos. Paterson and Co., auctioneers, fruit and produce agents, report for the week ending September IS.:— 1 Fruit.—Market is barely supplied with all Ifuits. Wo quote:—Apples: Christchurch, Lord Volseley, Gs to 7s per case; Stunners, Sb to 83; Tasmanian cookers, 7s to 8s Gd; dpssert, Gs to 83 6d; extra choice scarlets, up to lis. Oranges: Sydney, Gs to 8s Gd; mnndari ps, 5s Gd to 8s Gd. Lemons: Mildura, 8s Gd: Sydney, 5s to Gs. Scvilles, 4s Gd to 5s C-d. Pxiasion, Gs to 7s per half gin-case. Pines: Quoins. 4s Gd to Gs; rough, G3 6d to, 8s Gd. Bananas: In short.supply. Potatoes; Derwenty, £1 15s to, £2 2s Gd. Cabbages. 2s Gd to 5s par eack; cauliflowers, 3s Gd to 63 Gd per sack j\ very strong demand. Onions: Melbourne. *5 to £5 10a; rising. Butter: Fresh dairy, \7d to 8d; salt, 7Jd to 8J<1; separator, ?d to 9!d| Cheese: Farmers', 4id; factory, 4!d to 3d.| Bacon:- Rolls. 6Jd; ham, 7d to 71d; pigi. 3|id <0 4d for good baconers. with good inquiry! Poultry:' Supplies wanted. Roosters, 3s to 41r/ hens, 2s Od to 3s Gd; ducks, 4s to 5s Gd. IHVe' receive consignments any day, and sell daily. Eggs; We can place several thousand dbr.en immediately, u" sent forward. Agen\s for Otago Diamond Concentrated Lime, tlalt, arid Sulphur Wstsh, for /•>-' trees, Price oil application.