WEEKLY MARKET REPORTS.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 14439, 4 February 1909, Page 9

WEEKLY MARKET REPORTS.

AUSTRALIAN" MARKETS. Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright, SYDNEY, February ',i. Wlicat, 33 lid; flour, .£9 Ills. Oats: Algerian. 2s 3d to 2s Id; white, 2s 7d. Barley. C-npo. 'U :kl. Mai>v. 4s 1(1.1. bran, X's. Pollard, JEG. Potatoes, £4 10s to £5. Onions: Victoria, £'G. Butter, 90s to !)Bs. Cheese. 7il. The above quotations are these ruling between merchant and retailer, and do not represent the slight v lower values obtained by recognised brokers. MEIjBOUBXE. February 3. Wheat, 3s <Jd. Flour, £8 15s. Oats: Algerian milling, 2s; stout wliito, 2s 3d to 2s Id. Barley: Cape, '2s Gd; English, 3s 3d to 4s 3d. Maize, 4s oil. Bran, lOd. Pollard, Is Id. ADELAIDE, February 3. Wheat, 3s B}d. Flour X'S 3s. Pollard, lljd. ADDIXGTOJv STOCK SALES. (Pep. United Press Association.) CHRISTCHUHCII. February 3. At the Addington yards to-day there was a fairly large entry of all classes of stock, and a. large attendance. Fat Civttlo were easier. Store sheep were again in strong demand. Cinotl fat liunbs sold well, anil tho fat. slioop market remained at lyst week's rates. Fat pigs were in fair demand, and stores sold readily. Store cni tie were not iu such kesti demand, and prices unaltered. Dairy cows met with a gooil inquiry at, former rates.

The yarding of store sheep was a vory< large one. about 2000 more than lost week, and a considerable proportion was of a good class. Wethers formed u «owl (Xirtion of the eailry, and there were more ewes offered than at recent sales. There was active competition for all classes, and lust weeks' high rates were lullv maintained. Lambs, of which there was a large number oileicd. were keenly oompeted for, forward sorts niaking 13s to 13s Ud. mid small to medium lis to 12s Gd, culls from' os Gd. Forward wethers sold at 13s 9d -to Us Gd. A line of t)VQ and four-toolh half-bred ewes changed hinds at 20s 3d, crossbred ewes of the same age 18s Gd, aaid six and eigth-tooth ewes ]5s Cd to 15s 7d.

There was an entry of 3170 fat lambs, a iair proportion being oi prime quality, aud those sold well under competition from the export buyers itad butchers. Lighter lambs were rather easier, and two large lines were bought by graziers. There were 1459 taken for export at 13s &l to IGs 7d. 373 wore bought by butchers at 12s Gd to 15s 9d. and one extra good pen at 17s; 821 went- to graziers at 13s lid to Us, and -107 were passed iu.

lhe supply of fat slice]) was only sufficient for the Butchers' requirements, the yarding being a moderate one, and it wns mostly made up of wethers, of which there w.re some of nice quality offered. The sale was somewhat irregular, but on the whole prices were equal to those of last week. The Tango of prices was: Prime wethers IGs Gd to_ JBs. cxlrtv to 20a, others 1-ls ad to 10s prune morino wethers 13s 3d to Ms Gd, prime ewes Us Gd to 17s, others lis 5d to 1-ls merino ewes Ss 2d.

The entry of fat caWle totalled 289 head Of good arerago quality. The demand showed a probably on account Oi tile hot wea-uicr, and- prices declined ftllly Is pet KXIIb. Sleers made X« I7 S 61 to ID 12s Gd, heifers £5 2s Gd to i'B 10s eows £4 17. Gd to a lOs-eqna-1 to 20s (kl to ?2s for prime. 17s Gd to 20s for medium, and 10s to 17s for cow and inferior per 100lb There mis a. [airly large yarding of veal buh",' il . bne of well-grown suckers, and they made 4s Gd to GOs, according to size and quality.There w-as again a large yarding of store cattlo, including a htrge line from Southland of mixed breeding. The demand was not so keen as of late, uud |>rices were easier. Locally-bred la to 18-nwuths made 15s to J9s, S-yea, steers £1 17s, 2-ycar heifers £2 18s, 3-year steers X 5 Gs. 3-year heifers .CI las, 3 and 1-year steers i'G Bs. dry cows 22s H to £3 Gs. The Southland cattle sold as ioIIows; 18-months to 2-vesrs £■' •!= | n £2 10s, 18-months to 2}-years'£2 steers t\ 2J-year heifers X:i i f , jg djj.

There was ». good entry of dairy cows a "f , a J? - Cl ' (,wmild - P™es ranging from £»3 tO i-U i)S.

There wus an average entry of fat p,V s , and they luot with a fair demand, and stores solcl well. Large bacon or s brought 55s to t»s, and smaller -18s to sis—equal to JM l»r lb. Heavy writers made 38s to -Its fid and lighter 30s to 37s—equal !o old .. to Gd per lb. Jjarge stores made 34s to 37s medium -& to 335, small 20s to 26s and weaners 14s to as. '

WEEICLY LIVESTOCK. AND PRODUCE BEPOHTS. Burnsidc. Wednesday, February 3, 11)00. Fat Cattle.—A large yarding, consisting of 200 head; the quality in the majority of cases was good. Prices, in -consequence of lar"e yarding were easier, espeeiallv at the end of Uio sale. Quotations: Best bullocks, £b 5s to £0 ss; 111.odium do £7 7s (id to £7 15s; interior do, £0 to £6 Jss; best cows and heifers, £5 5s to £6 10s; medium do, £-1 IDs to £4 15s; inferior do, £3 JOs to £1. Dalgety and Co. (Ltd.) penned 19 and sold: l 1 or Mr Geo. M'Donald (Stirling), 1 pens at £8 10s; Mr Geo. Anderson (Stirling), '1 do to £8 15s; Mr R. M'lnlosh (Chatto Creek), two do to £7 12s Gd; Mr A. Scott (Silverstream), G do, to £7 7s Gd; Mr W. J. Scott (Waimumu), 8 do, from £5. Strorarh Morris, and Co. (Ltd.) yarded and sold: For Mr 0. 11. Oilrov (Stirling). 1 pen bullocks at £7 12s Od, 1 pen heifers at £5; Messrs Murray, Roberts and Co. (Gladbrtjpk), 2 hu'.locks at £9 10s, 5 at MS 17s Gd, !&at £8, 2at £8 ss. New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co. (Ltd) sold: For Mr W. Kirk (East Ttiieri), 3 bullocks at £) ss; Mr W. Jjindsay (Allantou), 2 heifers at £3 Jss; Mr J. C. Itenton, jun„ 1 cow at £1 17s Cd, 1 heifer at £4 12s Gd; Mr John Kitk (Mosgiel), 1 calf at 14s Gd, 1 at 13s Gd, 1 at IGs Gd,' lat f.i: Wright, Stephenson, and Co. (Ltd.) yarded and sold: For Mr John Tumhull (Waikaka), 12 bullocks at up to £10 15s; Messrs G-eo. Niclrol and Sons (Taurima), p bullocks at up to £8; Mr John Muir (Fortification). 8 heifers at up to £G 15s; a client, 3 bullocks at up to £7. Otago Farmers' Co-operative Association of New Zealand (Ltd.) yarded and sold; For Mr W. Charters iUrv Park, Jfosgiel). 10 bullocks to £8 12s Gd;'Mr Wm. Kirk (East Taieri). 4 heifers at £5; Mr J. C. Kenton, jllll. (Mosgiel), 7 bullocks to £9, 2 heifers at £6 15s; a client (Romahapa), 8 heifers to £G 7s Gdr——The National Mortgage and Agency Co. (Ltd.) yarded arid sold: For Messrs Craigio and Sons (Hen-lev), 2 heifers at £6 12s Gd, 2 at i'G 10s, 2 at £5 17s Gd, 2 at £5 10s; Mr Walter Blackie (Mosgiel), 2 bullocks at. £7 ss; Mr Geo. M'liitosh (Ida Valley), 1 heifer at £G 12s Gd, 2at £5 ss. Don ald lie id and Co. (Ltd.) yarded 61, and sold: For Mr J. T. Gibson (Otokia), 15 bullocks at £8 10a to £7; Mr W. Lindsay (Allanton), 7 bullocks and heifers at £7 as to £4 12s Gd; 'Mr J. Calder (Morton Mains), J3 bullocks and heifers at £8 12s Gd to £7; Mr Win. Waddell (Waikaka), I bullocks and heifers at £8 lfts to £6 12s 6d; a client, 7 bulJocke? and lieifors at £7 17s Gel to £5; and turned out 12 unsold,

Store Cattle.—Wright, Stephenson, and Co. (Ltd.) yarded and sold: For Messrs G. N. M'lntosh .Kaikorsi) and others. 10 head at up .to .£3 155.-—The Otago Farmers' Cooperative Association of New Zealand (Ltd.) yarded find sold: For Messrs G. Ronnie (Xortli-East Valley). K. Brim-ton (Anderson's Bay), A. Itodgcrs (Nc>rth-F,a«.t Ikrbour), Geo. Edwards (North-Bust Harbour), G. N M'lntosh (Knikorai), T. M'Caughan (St. Clair), W. Town by, T. Maxwell, cows from £1 5s to £4, bulls from £2 to £3 15s stoers from £i to £7 8s fid.—Donald Ilcid and Co. (L/td.) yarded 12 and sold*. Fot a client, bid locks at £0 2s Gd to £5 3s; Mr Hugh M'Coll (Brighton), 1 heifer at £1; Mr G N ?r iu i osh < Kuri 2 at £2 10s; Kessrs li. Bell, T. Wishart, W. Townley, and cthere, 11 head to £4 2s.

Dairy Cattle.—Otago Farmers' Co-operative Association of New Zealand (Ltd) yarded and sold: For Mrs Barrowumn;, Messrs Geo lUnnie (Signal Hill), and Albert Kin" (nuvcnsbourr.e). cows from 2s Gd to M ss.—Donald Itcid and Co. (Ltd.) yarded 13 and sold: For Mr K. M'Clclhuid (Winca-/iV-i'i * cow Mr Poter Porter (Milton'), G cows lo i'G; Mr J. Docgue BrockviHc), 3 cows to .£6 10s; Mr T. Wishart (Hcn'oy) i at B 15s, 1 at £4 15s; Mr Jno Alcars (Jlosgiol), 1 cow at £4 7s Gd. Calves.—'l he Otago Fanners' Co-operative Association of \o«- Zealand (Ltd.) yarded Mid so.d: l'or J. Hams, A. M'Giegor (St. Clair) A. Jt-dgar. T. Maxwell (Dunedin), calves from 12s to £1 Ss. The .\ationa! MMtrage and Agency Co. (Lid.) sold: For Mr W. C. Jenkins, calves to Ms. Donald Keid and Co. (Ltd.) yarded 14 and jold: For Mr W. Townley. Gat £1; Mcs™ J. m d A. Itce 3 to 12s Gd; Mr It. M'Kegg. 2 at lat Xli JI " Holbrcol^ Fat .Sheep.— A fair yarding of 1775, the majority oi which were medium weights. Prices at tile commencement of Uie"safe were much the same as last week, but os the sale progressed, and bntc.hc-rs had filled their requirements, prices eased to the e*. tent of from Is to Is Gd per head, and even t>hen buyers wore not keen (o operate, •best wethers 17s to 18s 9d, medium do ]5s to IGs, inferior do. I.la to 14s. beet, ewes Us to 17s, medium do. 12s to Ills, inferior do. &s to 95.--—Dalgetv and Co. (Ltd.) Hold:-For Air J. l'leming (Kniliiku). 2 pens to 15s :id • Messrs U. Campbell and Sons (Wwidiiam)' . pens to Ids 0d; Messrs (i. and J. Smith Uuapuka West). I pan at 15s 3d; clients n !7s 9< '■ ytrounch. .Morris, and Lo. (Ltd.) penned and sold: For Southland r armors Co-operative Association (as aeon Is) 00 wethers at 18s M. 15 at 17s Gd; Mr 11. 1 iUUier (Otokia). 50 wethers at 10s 15 at 14s 9tt; Mr W. P. Knowles (ilea, Flat) 1 pen ewes at 13s. Xew Zealand Lean and Mercantile Agency Co. (Ltd.) sold- For W Cochrane, 39 wethers at 16s 3d. 2) at 13s 9d ; i- (C ? arfavi!!e >- 23 Wethers at loa Jd. li it 16s 9d. 1 eive r.t 12s !)d; J. K. Fleming (Clarksviile), 20 v.'others at lGs 1,1 ewea ,»t 12a 3d; A. It S^i

PoutM, 41 wcthcTs at Hs. 30 at 13a 9d; J. Aimmo (East- Taiori), 37 wethers at 17s; J. Gray. 27 ewes at 11a, 1 wether st Hs Od; Hugii M'Khml (Milton). 8 ewes at lfe Cd, 5 wethers nt Ms ; John Hugliun (Taieri Ucnc.ti). 13 eu-cs nt 15s 3d. Wright. Stc-phen-on, inn] Co. (Ltd.) penned uiid sold: I l or Messrs Goo. Nicliol ami Sons, 20 wethers at. up io KSs; Messrs Taylor Bros. (Wainiiiii) IS ewes and wethers at up to 17s 3d; Mr Joseph Mosley (Stirling), ft) wethers at lip to lo? 'kl. Otago Farmers' Co-operative Association <>[ x 0- Zealand (Ltd.) penned ''I' sod 1: I'cr Southland Farmers' Cooperative Association (Uiversdnle, as clicili-s), I pen wethers at Ife Gd; John Kimnio (Mosgicl), 1 pen wethers at 17s Gel; Jas. Cow 1 (lnveniiay. Mu.-gie!), 1 pen wethers at IBs; iil l p " H '"'' 1 pe " 15a Gd; .ouUi.-.H.d I'armors Co-operative Association ((.ore, as dimtsl. ;i pons ewes to lis;- ' in, V 2 l )ens ewes to 9s. Iho Nation*! Mortgage and Agency Coin- 1 pauy of New Zealand (Ltd.) yarded 310, and sold: J-or the Xew Zealand and Australian l Land Company, Ltd. (Ilakataranioa Station) 30 wethers at 00s (top price 10-day) 3(1 prime ewes at lfe Cd; Mr John Barclay (l'o llouka), 3G u.-frthors at ISs ad, 19 at 17, pen ewes 17s lid (top price); Mr J. Mathewson (Otokia), 2S wethers at 15s Gd, 26 at 13s; .Mr A. M. Mason (Puberaii),' 39 wethers at 17s, 2!) at. Hs fid; Mr ]i. S, Patcrson (Lovell's Flat), 24 at 10s 9d, 28 nt las Oil; 111 at ljs 3d; Mr A. Brown, (Abbntsford), pen wether? at Its 3d; a client 20 wothers at IGs. Donald Itoid and Co. (Ltd.) penned Oil and sold: For Air 1). Beattie (Tapanui), IM wethers at lGs 9d to 10s; Messrs Henderson and Co. (Gore, as agents), -13 wethers at 17s, 2G e wcs at lls 9d; ill- Jus. Forsyth (Milburn). 51 wethers at 17s to Ilis; Messrs I. W. tinymond and Co. (Wyndham, as agents), 39 ewes at 15s Gd to 10s Oil, 21 wethers and ewes at 1-ls to IDs; Messrs C. and ,1. Findlay (Findlayston), H ewgs at 13s; Mr J no. Heads (M ilburn), 27 wethers and ewes at 15s lid to lis 9d; Mr W. Lindsay (Allantou), 0 ewes at 123 3d; Mr Kenneth Williamson (Kokonga), 10 ewes at 13s 9d; Mr Jus. Bruce (Milton), 38 wethers and ewes at 1-ls 9d to 1-ls; Mr Hugh Russell (O'.culeili), 15 wethers and ewes at 17s 6d to 14s 3d; Mr R. Borthwick (Taiori Beach), 73 wothers and ewes at 17s to 14s 3d; Mr W. R. Gawu (Cross Iiill), II ewcs at 7s; Mr R. Patou (Pukeuri), S ewes at 15s 3d; Mr A. Robertson (Circle Ilill), 14 wothers and ewes at Us 9d; Mr S. Hazlett (Milburn), 8 wethers and owes at 15s Cd; Messrs Lobb Bros. (Kuri), 1 pen at 14s; Mr A. Aaskoy (Leith Valley), S -wethers and ewes at 9s 3d to 7s; and turned out 83 unsold.

Fat Lambs—l 436 penned, ike majority of which were good quality. Prices were much the same as last week. The freezing buyers were operating, but (lid not secure many, as prices wero apparently beyond their limits. Quotations: Best lambs, i4s 3d to 15s Gd; medium do, 12s Gd to 13s; inferior do, 9s Gd to 10s Gd. Dalgety and Co. <2,td.) sold: For Messrs C. and J Findlay (North Taieri), lambs to 14s 3d; .Mr a Portal lvnight (Milbmn), lambs to 12s Gd—Slromicli, Morris, and Co. (Ltd.) penned and sold: For Mr W. T. Knowles (Moa Flat), 45 lambs at 13s, II)at lis; MeswsC. jiihl J. Fimlla.y (Findfoysto)i 2G at 14s 3d; a Taieri clittit, 20 from 13s to 13s 3d, G4 iti 13s Gd. Wright, Stepliensou and Co. (Ltd.) penned and sold: For Mr Allied Arthur (Ida Valley), 187 lainbs at lip to Us Dd; Messrs Taylor Bros. (Wairuna), 40 at up to 11s Gd; Messrs Geo. Kichol

and Sons (Taurinia), 44 at up to 14s (Sd. Otago Farmers' Co-operative Association of Xcu- Zealand penned 11X1 and sold: For Mr Mark Finch (Milburn), 1 pen lambs at 14s 3d; Mr It. Robinson (Moneymorc) 1 pen at lis 3d; Mr R. Mitchell (Portoliello), 3 pens to 13s Gd; Jtr A. Cowan (Waitati), 2 pens to 9s !)('.—-The National Mortgage and Agency Go. (Ltd.) yarded ai'.d sold: For Mr Alex. Brown (Abbutsford), 40 lambs to 14s 3d, 33 at 13s, 11 at 12s; Mr A. M. Mason (Pnketau), pen lambs at 13s 9d; Mr J. Matliewsou (Otokia), 12 at 14s 9d. New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co. (Ltd.) sold: For Mr J. Murray, 20 lambs at 14s 3(1; Mr James Gow (Wingatni), 23 at 13s; Messrs C. and J. Findlay (Mosgiel), 20 at 14s C'l; Mr John Hr.ghan (Taieri Beach), 111 at 14s; Mr llngh M'Fatil (Jfliton), 15 at lis 3d: Mr J. Reid (Hillcnd), 10 at 14s Gd; ill* J. Cray. 7 at los Gd, 24 at 14s 3d, 6at 13s Cel. Donald Bcid and Co. (Ltd.) penned 501 and sold: For Mr R. Pa ton (Pukeuri), 58 at 15s to 14s Gd; Mr Jno. Heads (Milburn). Sat 13s 3d; Mr W. Lindsay (Allanton), 22 at 15s Gel; Mr Jas. Bruce Stilton), I at 13s ad; Mr I{. Milcliell (Portobello), 20 at Ms Gd; Mr D. Scott (Milton). 20 at lis to 13s 3d; Mr S. IJazlett (Milburn), 43 at 13s 3d to 12s 9d; Mr J. Forsyth (Mijbnrn), 19 at 14s; Mr W. MerriIces (Taieri Beacli), 2o at 14s; Mr J. Gibson (Taieri Beacb), 13 at 12s Ud; Mr K. Williamsou (Kokonga), GO at. 14s Gd to 14s; Mr A. Roberts/ill (Circle Hill), G at lis 9d; Mr Mark Finch (Milburn), 5 at 13s; Mr T. Agncw (Tai<!ri_ Beach), 9 at 13s Dd; Messrs Lobb Bros. (Kuri), 15 at 15s 3d; Messrs J. and T. Kem;, (Hillgrovc), 05 at 13s to 12s 9d; Mr A. Anskny iLeilli Valley), 28 at lis Od to 9s 3d; Mr R. Borthwiek (Taieri Beacb) 7 at 13s Gd, 47 at 14s Gd,

Pigs.—A small yarding. Priccs were much the same as last week—Stronaeh, Morris, ami Co. (Ltd.) yarded and sold: Fur Messrs Murray, Huberts ami Co. (Gladbrook) 12 stickers from lis to 20s. The Otago Formers' Co-operative Association of Now Zealand (Ltd.) penned and sold: For Mr Jensen (Lookout Point-), 2 pigs at IJ7s; Mr F. Kropp (North-East Va ley), iat £2 12s; clients, 12 suckers and slips from 14s to 225. The National Mortgage and Agency Co. of Xow Zealand (Ltd.) yarded and sold: For a. northern client, 11 pigs at up to lGs Gd.—Wright, Stephenson, and Co. (Ltd.) yarded and sold 20 at quotations. Donald Keid and Co. (Ltd.) yarded 3'J end sold: For-.Mr A. Tomiley (Oamaru), 7 'at lis to Its Gd; Mr D. (Xgnpmj, 5 nt 21 to IDs; Mr Jno. MColl (Brighton), 4 at 17s to IGs Gd; Mr win. Adam (Otokiiv), 5 nt. 20s; Mr Jim Stewart (Springbank), 2 at-535. 4at 10s; Mr Jno. Dow (Newton), (1 at 51s to 4Gs; Mr D. Pollock 3 at 4Ss Gd to 475; Mr Jno. 'Knox (Green Island), 2 at 4Ss to '15s; Mr F. Kropp (Leith Valley), 1 at ;!os. llabbit-skins. V<>rv snntll catalcguea were submitted at ill:- late sale. Quotations: Prime winter does 20tl to 23(1, prime winter bucks to 18d. outgoing does (winter) to 18! d outgoing bucks (winter) to l:ttd, sprin* docs to 12d, spring bucks to 12(1. Sheepskins.—'Thiire was exceptionally keen competition at sales, nnd priccs a«ain showed an advuiwe for alt butcher skius. I'alien skins and : damaged pelts, however commanded pricey hardly equal to late rates, l'itie hulfbiod 7to &id, medium to good Gd to 7d. ; nferior 4Jd to i">?d, best ero.ssbredfi GUI to: 7Jd. medium to good 3d to bjd inferior ,V„; to 7d. best merino Gd to , /d » H l ?™" 1 B°.<t r 'i<l to GJd, inferior 3VI to -Ijd, lambskins 4.', dto GJd Tallow md Fa!-There is good inquiry, Quotations: Prini(. mutton tallow 20s to Ma Bd, medium to gc.xl ] 8s to 10s, host rougl, tat 16s to 18s, lii.-dium to good 14s to 15s, inferior lis to 13s per cwt.

Grain.—Oats: I,>oally stocks are in very small compass, bi|t the business passing is very limited. ll.achim.ts report that they are procuring tlieijf requirements »b cheaper rales from other jioiis. Quotations: Prime miUuig ] S lU\. g< : Ul to test feed Is Mto Is ,d. inferior to medium Is Jd to Is 5d nor bushel (sacks extusa). Wheat: There is a scarcity of offerings in this market especially is this noticeable in velvet suitable for milling, which is in request. Home wheat has fair inquiry in small lots at quotations. Quotations: Prim-, milling 4s 7d to 4s 9d best whole fowl wheat 4s 5(1 to 4s (kl medium 4s to 4s 3J<l, broken and damaged 3s to 3s 9d per bushel (sacks extra). _ lotatoes—The consignments arriving are lnlly equal to requirements. A great miiuoer of these, however, arc in unripe condition, and am very difficult to quit. Quota: Primes), B 10s to £i 15s; medium, Uto £t as; inferior, £2 10s per ton and wards (bags i*). 7 Chaff.—The demand is almost entirely a local one, and as arrivals continue heavy pnees lave had to sutler «, decline in consequence Prime oaten theaf finds preference '.villi buyers, other sorts being more "1 "f « e f ,cc £ i Q'' otalions: Prime oaten sheaf, £S to £3 'is (>:l; medium to good £3 10s to £2 15s; inferior and light, £2 to £<> as per ton (b.igs extra). Straw.—Quotations: Whcaten and oaten, ■10s to 42s bd per ton (pressed). DUNEDIN PKUITBROKKRS' ASSOCIATION'S WEEKLY REPORT. February 3. Supplies of oil fruits are now coming to hajid, and choice fruit meets with an excellent demand; this specially refers to such lines as dessert peaches, apricots, and plums. Kegular shipments of pears from Australia urc coming forward, and ree meeting with satisfactory inquiry. A good inquiry exists still for red and black currants atul yooscbemes, but these seem to be about ixnaustcd. The first monthly shipment of bananas direct from liarotonga to Wellington is due to arrive to-morrow, and if fn good order satisfactory prices should bs obtainable.

Oranges. Very short supply. California and Jlessma, lGs io 18s per case Lemons.—Light stocks. California seedless (halves), 123 lo 13s per case. Bananas—Ripe repacks. 'id to 2j<f per lb.uarotoiignn realised tfs to 5s per case. ' Apples.—Auckland dessert, 3s to 'j s per box; large cases, 8s to 9a; cooking 3 S ( 0 03; windfalls, Gs to Us per cwt. i'ines.-Murliet fully stocked. Choice phrase (r ™ sh) ' 3s to 03; Queens, Ss Choice, 5s lo 7s per cwt. Slow /t; l td" 19ismnei,t5 m plonii,ui . j>ttuce, Gd to Is 3d p„ ] ;ox .. g )ow sa!e Tomotoes.-Local hothouse, 4d to 5d per lb; Nelsons, ,is to a, per we; Ai.oU.nfc from . ,'f.'' er first consignment i itom Ailelii-.de realised Cd per lb. leviot I'Yuits.—Some very line apricots and peaches have come forward this woak to iuj, wit so far very lew dessert plums; extra enweo ilewert apricots, from 3d to -id per lb; jam, 2,1 to «}d. Peaches: Up to ;i£l P' l ' ! " -\ m " e:iok--; extra choice, up to Cd per lu; medium, up to 2J:I. Plums: Large des£<£t, lb; jiwg ys};;t9-^Av.

Grapes.—-Local, Is 3d to Is 4d per lb. Strawberries.—Still somo como forward i> small lots, 3d to Is 2d 13 outside price niling.

Cabbages.—Plentiful supply, from la to 2s Gd per bag. Cauliflowers.—Largo heads, up to 4s Cd per bag; poor, 2s.

Potatoes.—These are too green to hold and forcing sales has caused prices to case; market wilt improve early, and consignments are recommended. Choice Oaniarus, in 1001b bags, from £3 10s to ,£4 10s per ton; poor condition, £1 10s to £1; ltx-.tls, up to £5. Bacon.—Rolls, tkl; skios, 8d; hams, 81d; prime bacon pigs, up to 1001b, Id.

Dairy and Separator Butter.—Large supplies and sales of farmers' fresh are hard to mako at oveor Bid; bulk, up to Bd. Slow sale.

Eggs.—Short supply; market extremely firm at Is 4d.

Cheese.—Consignments oi new season's are recommended, 5Jd to Gd per lb. Honey.—lmprored demand. Choic«, 4d par lb; 101b tins, 3s to 3s fid; choice sections, {-J to 7d.

Beeswax, l s 4d to Is 4Jd. I'oultrj.—Good demand for choics conHens up to 3s Gd, roosters, from 3s Gd to ob; geese, 4s to 53; turkeys— gobblers 8d to Oil, hens 3d; ducks, 4s 6d to as I*l. Oats.—Extra lioavv feed, ls Gil lo ls Sil; discoloured, ls -id U> Is 3d. Fowl W'lieai. —Alarkol. firm. Whole, 4s 6d; medium and sumtted, up to 4s 3d to 4s 4d: broken, 4a; good inquiry. Chai!.—Supplies plentiful. Extra heavy samples, up to £3 ss; lucdiuui, 55s to 60s por ton. Clover liay, £3 for choice. Straw.—Wiieatcu, 40s lo 42s 6d. Foul barley, :is lo Jls 3d. Onions-Choicest, i!) 10s; Canterbury, £3 10s; pickling, Os per cwt. Peanuts.-,lava, 2d; Japanese, 2Jd to Sd, Preserved ginger. 7Jd. Dates-bulk, 2Jd; packets, 3s Gd. Figs, bugs and layers. 3d ta -Sid. Prunes, 4tl.v A. MORITZSOJJ & CO. REILLY, SCOTT, & GILL T. K. SIIIEL & CO. THOS. PATERSON & CO, PRYOPv k CO. WATERS, RITCHIE, & CO,

WEEKLY MARKET REPORT. Messrs A. Moritzsou and Co. report {tt week ending: February 3: — Wheat.—Fowl wheat, Is Gd' to 4s 8(1 (f.ob. s.i.). Oats: Milling, Is 10(1; B grade, la 10(1; inferior, Is 7d to ]s sd. Potatoes: Now potatoes, local Peninsulas, £S to £G, Aucklaaids XI to £5, Oamarus £4 to A' 4 10s. Chaff: Primo bright, heavy Si ss; medium, £3; inferior, £2 15s. Rjegrass: Fajmers' dressed, 2s 6d( tor heavy weights; machined, 3s 6d io 4s. Cocksfoot: Probiubifi price for new season's, sAcf to Gel. Hides.—Wo quote: Prime ox, up to Sd; cw, up to Gd. Tallow: Rough fat, dean, 12a to IGs; tallow in tins, 16s to 18s; 1 prime white mutton in casks, 235; mutton in casks, 20s to 235. Shcopskins, from m to 7d per ]l>. Rabbitskinn: There is a. good! demand. Light rucks, 7id to B*4; suckers 13d rumiCl3 ' 8 1 ,r ' !1 2 6 . lO'd in