OUR LONDON LETTER.

Otago Witness, Issue 1851, 17 August 1893, Page 11

OUR LONDON LETTER.

(Fbom Oub Special Cobbespondent.) 30 and 31 Fleet stbeet, London, July 8. ANGLO-COLONIAL NOTES.

A silver medal has been awarded by the Society of Arts to Mr W. B. Perceval, Agentgeneral for New Zealand, in recognition of the excellence of his paper on " Imperial Federation," read before the society last month. Considerable surprise is felt in London at the very meagre accounts which have been received of Mr Cadman's resignation of his seat in the New Zealand Ministry and of the circumstances causing and attending his resignation. People are curious to know what attitude MrCadmau's colleagues assumed on the occasion. Did they favour or oppose his retirement? .Did they believe or disbelieve the accusations made against him by Mr Rees ? It is deemed very, strange thab more explicit information has not bsen cabled as to this somewhat important matter. . Reference is made by the Morning Post to a reported determination on the part of the temperance party of New Zealand to enter upon a new "plan of campaign" in view of the coming general election, with the object of securing the return of a majority pledged to a temperance policy. A report was current yesterday that Bishop Selwyn had received some fresh titular honour. The rumour went further and designated him as the new prelate of the Order of St. Michael and St George. I find on personal inquiry at the Colonial Office that there is no foundation for this report. The office of prelate to the Order long vacant, was conferred some time ago on the Bishop of Rupertsland, who still holds the office. . The new process of electric marking of meat does not at present seem likely to havo much practical value so far aB I can gather from the expressed opinions of experts. It is found that unless U3ed with- extreme care, in fact, with much more care and delicacy than is likely to be found on the part of ordinary operators, ib perforates the skin, and this means spoiling the saleableness of the meat. Mr Ryan, a New Zealand arb student, formerly of Auckland, has returned to New Zealand by the Ruahine. Mr Ryan came Home to study art, and spent a year in Paris for this purpose. His vivid illustrations of New Zealand scenery did not find favour in London among the art students, who deemed them over highly coloured. So he has gone back to ' his adopted country, where, I hear, he intends devoting himself mainly to the depiction or Maori subjects. He has presented to the Agentgeneral a very clever and striking painting of Milford Sound, which is much admired by all visitors. . , The Leeds Mercury mentions that New Zealand mutton is selling at 3^d per pound in that town, the supply being excessive. Ten more cases of timber exhibits have arrived in London for the New Zealand court of the Imperial Institute, sent by the Government. The exhibits were in the last Dunedin Exhibition, and made a very fine show. They will enhance the attractiveness of the already splendid display of New Zealand timber at South Kensington. Among recent London arrivals from New Zealand are Messrs F. de C. Malet, W. D. Wood, Mrs R. J. Loughnan, and Miss Lough-

nan. Miss Loughnan haa come Home for special medical advice as to a weakness of the throat from which she has long Suffered. ,1 learn that the report and diagnosis'of the specialist whom she had consulted/is very favourable. Mr Gilbert Carson, who contested the Wanganui seat while still in England, is not at all disheartened— although disappointed— by his recent defeat, but. intends leaving for New Zealand towards the end of this month) so as to arrive in good time to begin his electoral cam: paign for the coming general election. He attributes his defeat to his absence from the spot, and to the certainty that he would not, if elected, reach the colony in time for the current session of Parliament. He was prepared, however, had the cable message been favourable, to start on the same evening and catch the San Francisco mail at Queenstown, so as to arrive in New Zealand within five weeks. This did not come off. Nevertheless he remains cheerful, and resolved to do battle again with undiminished energy and confidence in the result. His pluck and perseverance certainly deserve success.

Dr and Mrs Findlay, of Otago, who have recently arrived in London, .travelled by way of Egypt, the European Continent, and Paris. They will remain five weeks in London and then go to the North -of. England to stay with some old friends. They intend subsequently visiting Scotland, Ireland, and America. Dr Findlay (who, by the way, is a doctor of laws and .nof; of medicine) is devoting a good deal of time and attention to the London law courts, and is watching with much intelligent interest their methods of conducting business and the manners and customs of the famous English practitioners. Mr -W. B. Cobham, of Christchurch, is among the latest arrivals in London. The Agent-general has consented to deliver a lecture at the University College,' Nottingham, in October next, on subjects relating to the colonies.

Mr and Mrs Leonard Harper are still in England. I understand that the) recently consulted a former friend from Christchurch as to the advisableness of their returning to the colony, but that their friend's advice was decidedly adverse to such a step, in their' own interests.

Dr Jeffries, of the Naseby Hospital, Otago, has arrived in London with Mrs Jeffries. They will probably remain hi England permanently. Mr Gerald Baldwin, a son of Captain Baldwin, of Wellington (formerly of Dunedin), has been further distinguishing himself in his profession. He has won two medical prizes of £40 and £30 respectively, and has received the appointment of house surgeon to the St. George's Hospital. He is regarded here as a youDg doctor of exceptional brilliancy and promise. , , Favourable reference is made briefly by the Echo to the new movement started at Auckland to introduce cheaper labour on the gnmfields With the object of developing the kauri gum industry. Very severe indeed is the Whitehall Review pn the proposals of the New Zealand Ministry in the direct'on of increasing the number of salaried Ministers and the amount of their pay. It remarks that the proposals raise an important point. The Ministry with their large majority may be able to "oar'ry the repeal of the Atkinson Act, but it holds that this " would constitute a grave and serious encroachment upon the liberties of the subject." It contends that however much the financial position of the polony may have improved of late there is no justification for thjs needless increase of expenditure, which it accordingly condemns in trenohaht -. Mr yaile and bis many friends and admirers rejoice to learn that the zone »yatem— one

somewhat similar to his— is stated to be proving an immense success on the Hungarian railways. According to the Railway News it has "yielded extraordinary results. The number of travelling passengers has quadrupled, and the receipts have doubled." This, however, seems to imply only a qualified degree of success if it takes four passengers to yield twice as much revenue as one did before. Still Baron Yon Tzedik (please don't ask me how that is pronounced for nothing shall induce me to say) who has written a paper on the matter, and who is a prominent expert and railway official, says railway communication is such an important factor in national and commercial prosperity, that it is patriotic to afford every possibly facility in this respect. In the opinion of the Hull Morning News the recent taxation of land in New Zealand has produced good results, for it has checked land speculation, and so has saved the New Zealand banks from the disasters which have befallen their Australian brethren ; while it has also relieved a congested labour market by causing the distribution and settlement of the large estates. Can it really have done all this in so short a time ? or is the Hull News " drawing a (long) bow at a venture ? " That bib about the banks is very interesting— not to say amusing. According to the Pall Mall Gazette, the result of the new proposals of the New Zealand Government in connection with the establish-

ment of eight hours as a legal day's labour will be awaited with great interest in England. It remarks that "Greater" is always endeavouring to be in advance of "Great" Britain in social reforms. Mr John Studholme and Mis 3 Bowen, both of Christchurch, left by the 8.8. Ruahine on their return to New Zealand.

The Rev. Thomas Flavell, well-known^ in Christchuroh, was among the guests invited " as a distinguished New Zealand clergyman" by the Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress to their dinner last Wednesday, to meet the archbishop and bishops. Me Flavell continues indefatigable alike in clerical and in literary work. One meets with his contributions almost everywhere, and they are always readable and interesting. Ib appears that Messrs Glyn, Mills, and Co. object to the form in which their name is connected with the issue of the Midland Railway, Company of Western Australia debentures, j They state that they do not "offer " the bonds ; ' they merely, as bankers for_ the company,) "receive" subscriptions on its behalf, the company being the "offerer." The Standard says in reference to this matter : "We have j often heard of such objections before, and , suppose they are meant as a sort of disclaimer . by bankers of any moral responsibility in con- < nection with the particular issue. But in the : popular understanding this is a distinction without a difference. An ineradicable superstition treats issuing houses as in some sort; guaranteeing the quality of the securities they are the medium for putting before investors, and, on the whole, it is one of those wholesome superstitions which deserve encouragement." The Bishop of Christchuroh, with Mrs Julius and the Misses Julius, left England last week by the Ruahins on their return to New Zealand. A large crowd of friends assembled at Fenchurch street station to see them off by the" special train which conveyed the passengers to the Tilbury Docks for embarkation. Many indeed accompanied them to the ship itself and remained on board until the last moment.

At the request of the Bishop of London Bishop Julius held a confirmation at Stepney, the Sunday before he left. His last sermons were preached respectively at Kensington, Islington, and Qravesend. Daring the earlier part of his English visit the bishop evaded as much as possible the requests that he should preach, as he felt that he needed rest. Latterly, however, he has been so much stronger that he has felt "equal to "anything," and has been preaching in many different places. When I bade him farewell it struck me that he was looking particularly well and bright and vigorous. He has been greatly admired here as a preacher and lecturer. I should not be at all surprised to hear of his receiving, one of these days, an offer similar to those made to Bishops Selwyn and Moorhouse, and accepted by them, of translation to an English diocese. Among the Ruahine's passengers is a lady who goes pub nnder Bishop Julius's auspices to found a new order of church workers in New Zealand. She is a member of the St. Andrew's House of London Deaconesses, and a much valued member too. The Bishop of London was very reluctant to spare her at Bishop Julius's request, but on the latter prelate representing urgently that she was needed to assist in establishing a' like order in the colony, Bishop Temple consented. The name by which the lady prefers to be known is simply her " official" one as Sister Edith. Dr Maunsell, with Mrs Maunsell and their family, will probably return to New Zealand by the end of the current year. I understand that Dr Maunsell has abandoned the idea of setting in London and founding a practice among colonists at Home.

THE SAD CASE OF MRS JIDBHAY-AYNSLBY. A new light has been thrown on the sad case of Mrs Murray-Aynsley, wife of Admiral Murray-Aynsley, who died on the voyage from New Zealand to London, and who was said to have committed suioide. There was no doubt; that the unfortunate lady expired in consequence of loss of blood caused by her selfpuncture of her arm. It was feared that.it was due to some mental depression caused by her knowledge of pecuniary losses sustained by her husband while in New Zealand, and this view of the case has come to be almost invariably accepted. The case, however, is presented in a different light by a letter which I have just received from Admiral Murray-Aynsley expressly for explanatory publication. The letter is as follows:—

6 The Gables, Derby, June 28, 1893. Since reaching England, consultation with two medical men and information which has just come to my knowledge place me in a position to more fully contradict the false reports which have been circulated in the papers. In laying these details before you, the number of my wife's friends compels me to ask you to excuse my not writing tbe letter with my own hand, which I should have wished to do under ordinary circumstances. We had a good deal of trouble in New Zealand regarding certain debts not incurred by me For part of these I found I was legally liable, but for another part, being private bills of my brother who had the management of the run, I was not. The long protracted delay and worry of these legal proceedings had inevitably had an injurious effect on my wife's bodily health. She, however, always disliked seeking medical advice, and had consequently not consulted the medical officer on board. XTp to that'night we had always occupied the same cabin, but that night she complained of being unwell, and as I objected to her being in the ladies' cabin I left her alone at her request. It is, however, absolutely clear that on the bight in question she wished to be alone simply in order to carry gut a long-believed-in idea of obtaining relief by bleeding! With this objject Bhe held her arm over a basin while starting the operation, but fainted and fell through loss of blood. 'So far from any intention of taking her life, her pbjept was to rendey her life -endurable by lessening the. sense of fulness which she always felt at pertain times in her arms. In this way she attempted an operation which her bodily condition rendered her specially unfit to carry out. There are also many private circumstances even

up to a very few minutes before her death which I cannot well mention in a letter, but all of them alike refute the common report. I may also add that while naturally far from cheerful during the voyage, there was nothing approaching the mental depression alluded to in the public prints.— Believe me, yours very sin cerely.

(Signed) T. Murray- Aynsley.

ROYALTY AND NEW ZEALAND FROZEN MEAT.

The frozen mutton kiosk in the New Zealand court of the Imperial Institute is already showing gocd results. His Majesty bhe King of Denmark, with his suite, visited the Imperial Institute by appointment on Friday last, and was received by Sir Frederick Abel, who escorted his Majesty through the galleries and called his attention to the more striking exhibits. The King seemed much, pleased with everything, and complimented the chief director op the manner in which the whole undertaking had been carried oub. When, however, he reached the New Zealand court and was escorted to the mutton kiosk in the gardens adjoining, his Majesty appeared amazed and delighted. The whole thing, he said, was a revelation to him. Passing through the kiosk and back again, he made Sir Frederick explain the whole system of refrigeration to him with the utmost care, and then declared that he had never seen anything more interesting, adding that he would do everything in his power bo promote bhe introduction and consumption of frozen mubton in Denmark ; the four carcases which were hanging in the glass chambers ab the time of his Majesty's visib being particularly fresh and sweet in appearance. The Ngaruawahia fresh butter and other dairy produce 'from' Auckland also elicited expressions of surprise and approval on the King's parb. WOMEN'S EMIGBATION TO NEW ZEALAND.

In the proceedings at the annual meeting of the United British Women's Emigration Association, which was held yesterday at bhe

Imperial Institute building, several New Zealand names and subjects arose. The chair was taken by the Earl of Meath, who recently visited the colony, and with his countess won much popularity there. The Earl moved the adoption of the . annual, report which was seconded by Mrs Stuart-Wortley, the lady president of bhe association.- Mr Malcolm Eraser testified to the valuable assistance given by the society in selecting suitable women emigrants, , for Western Australia. Then Sir William Jeryois made one of his pleasant, genial- speeches' in general support of the association's object. Lady Jervois, by the way, is one of its patronesses. Next Mr W. B. Perceval, who had been specially asked to attend and speak, took the opportunity of defending the colonies against the accusation thab they did not desire emigrants. He drew a very strong distinction between indiscriminate emigration and the judicious selection of people of thrift, knowledge, and industry suited to colonial requirements. The latter, he said, would be gladly welcomed -in bhe colony. But it was* unfair to expect the colonies to bear the whole burden and cost of emigration, which should be an Imperial work, carried out for the due expansion of the empire. The benefit was mutual alike to bhe colonies and to Great Britain. He advised the association to endeavour to increase its loan fund for the purpose of assisting deserving cases of suitable persons desiring to emigrate to the colonies. Mr Perceval's speech created a very favourable impression, and seemed to throw a new light on the position so far as many present were concerned.

THE BLUE SPUB MINING COMPANY, NBW ZEALAND.

As a rule, meetings of shareholders who assemble to hear that there is nothing in the shape of dividend for them are restive and unruly, but this was not the case with, the annual meeting of the Blue Spur Gold Mining Company at Winchester House on Friday last. The meeting was attended by the Hon. R. H. Meade, Under - secretary of State for the Colonies, and the other large shareholder^, and was presided over by Lieutenant - general Sir John ' Stokes, the chairman of the company. Those present listened with marked attention to what the directors had to say. A full report of the proceedings appears in the Mining World of Saturday last. • ■ • After a few introductory remarks on the position and > prospects of the company, the chairman .moved the adoption of. the report, and called upon his colleague, Sir -Walter Buller, to second it, taking occasion when doing so to say: "The company owes him a debt of gratitude for the very great ability and "attention to its interests which he has shown during his sfcay in New Zealand. We should have been really shut up by this time if we had not had the arrangement with the banks which Sir Walter Buller carried through with such' great intelligence." Rising to second the report, Sir Walter had an opportunity of giving the meeting a rapid outline of what had been accomplished at the mine during the last three years, and spoke very hopefully of the future of this company. He explained that under the arrangement he had made with the two banks in December 1891 a good many thousands of pounds had been wiped out entirely, all creditors paid off, and the company's indebtedness reduced to £18,000, for which the two banks had accepted, panpassu, a consolidated mortgage over the whole of the company's property. Since that time their debt had been reduced by nearly £5000, interest thereon at 8 per cent, per annum paid with regularity, besides a similar rate of interest on 8000 preference shares, 150 miles of water races put into efficient repair, and the whole of the company's working plant kept in order, to say nothing of the payment of ordinary working expenses, amounting to between £400 and £500 a month. He paid a high tribute to the capacity and zeal of the general manager, Mr Howard Jackson, and declared that the company was. within measurable distance of paying a dividend on $he ordinary shares, a,na he appealed to the Shareholders to exercise their patience yet a little longer. He admitted that their disappointment was only natural, but that the directors had done their best to meet this by consenting to waive altogether their own fees for the past year, amounting to £1100. At the conclusion of Sir Walter Buller's speech numerous questions were asked by shareholders as to the nature of the workings, &c, and answered Y*ry fully. The meeting was evidently satMed, for a resolution irom the chair tbankiDg Sir Walter Buller for his valuable services was carried by acclamation. Sir John Stokes stated that Sir Walter was anxious to retire from all directorships, but at the earnest request of the board he had- consented to stand again, his seatnpw becoming vacant by rotation. The y,ote in his favour was urmnimous, and Sir Walter thanked the meeting for the good feeling manifested throughout the proceedings. Such a meeting at a time when gold mining companies are generally in a very bad way, and shareholders aa a rule angry and scoffing, is very significant, and" speaks well for New Zealand, whose public men can always look for a respectful hearing in the oity.

LONDON PKODUCE MAEKBTS.

Wool.— Messrs W. Weddel and Co, report that the sales have continued now for two weeks

at about opening rates for good light-conditioned merino wool, bub a rather easier tone has lately been developed for heavy and inferior parcels in the grease, so that these must now be quoted a little easier than at the opening. Several large lots of New Zealand merino have been offered, and these have all sold ab a good £d reduction on last sales' prices. The bulk of the New Zealand produce, however, has been crossbred. The finest descriptions, which at bhe outset were quoted about equal bo closing April rates, in bbc meantime have experienced a fall of id to Id per Ib. The coarser grades of good lustre and light in condition sell freely at about 5 per cent, less money than last rates, while inferior and heavy wasty sorbs are quite |d per Ib lower.

Hemp. — There has been no public auction held since last mail, and only about 100 bales of fair quality have been sold at £20 10s to £21 per ton on spot. Preserved Meats. — Beef and mutton are exceedingly dull at the present time. Large arrivals have recently come to hand, and holders of well-known brands are pressing sales at what must be unremunerative prices. Dealers are not fully supplied, and there is practically no consumptive demand. Fresh meat being abnormally low priced, consumers neglect the preserved goods. In rabbits transactions are mostly of a retail character, and there is no quotable change in values. The following are latest nominal quotations : — Boiled mutton : 21b tins, 4d to 4£d per 1b; 61b tins, 3|d to 3£d per lb. Boiled beef: 21b tins, 2fd to 3d ; 61b tins, 2fd to 3^d. Australian boiled rabbits: 21b tins, 3£d to 4£d. New Zealand boiled rabbits : 21b tins, 3M to 3M.

Tallow. — Since the last mail the market has remained steady, and at the sales held on the 30th ult. there was a good demand. Dark mutton of good body sold freely, but fine sorts met a rather slow sale. Beef of all sorts was in fairly large supply, and was generally about 3d per owt. lower. Sweet edible beef, however, was sold up to 30s 6d per cwt., which is a very long price in comparison with other qualities. The arrivals from Australia and New Zealand during the past month amount to over 14,000 casks, and the stock iv warehouse and in course of landing is about 13,500 casks. No material change in prices is anticipated in the near future. Following are latest quotations per cwt. :— Mutton : Good to fine, 28s 6d to 30a 6d ; dull to fair, 27s 6d to 28s 3d ; inferior, 26s 6d to 27s 6d. Beef : Good to fine, 28s to 30s 6d ; dull to fair, 27s to 27s 9d ; inferior, 26s to 275.

Hides. — Public sales will be held on the 13th inst., and the prospects are favourable ; but it is nob expected thab any increase in price will take place. Grain. — During the pasb fortnight more favourable weather for the crops has been experienced, and the much needed rain has fallen in fairly copious showers. The market ab the beginning of this week was firm, and feeding stuffs had a stronger tendency, bub toward the close prices are generally weaker. There are large quantities of grain off-coast, and this has accentuated bhe feeling of depression. Arrivals of wheab are largely in exees3 of present requirements, and there is no immediate prospect of a return to a higler level of prices. The provincial markets are dull. English wheat : The supply of English wheat is limited, and late rains are barely maintained. The average price of 26a 9d per Imperial quarter for last week marks a. decline of 2d per ' quarter from the previous fortnight. Owing to the heavy arrivals referred to above the market for foreign cargoes is decidedly quiet. Holders are asking previous rates, but buyers' ideas are rather lower, and business is only on a restricted scale. Californian cargoes off-coast have changed hands at 28s 7£d and 28s 9d per 5001b. For prompt shipment 303 6d is asked. For Australian there is no alteration, and 30s 6d is asked for July shipment. In New Zealand wheat no transactions have been reported. The few parcels of New Zealand wheat (old crop) which have been! .marketed were by.no means of good quality, and moved off very slowly ab rates showing a decline of about Is per quarter. Latest quotations are :— Sound long-berrie3, fair to good (old, crop), 27s to 29s per 4931b ; round short-berried, fair to good (old crop), 26) to 28s per 4951b; inferior and sprouted parcels, 24s to 26s per ,4961b. New Zealand oats: During the early partof this ,week the market was firmer, but is now rather easier. A cargo of 13,000 quarters, per Indian Empire, JaueJuly bill of lading, has been sold at 22s per 320 ib, c.i.f. United Kingdom, rye terms. Fine heavy samples are quoted at 29a to 304, while heated and discoloured lots are worth 25s 6d to 26s 6d per 3841b. New Zealand barley : Stocks are exhausted. English descriptions fully maintain their strong position. New Zealand Beans.— There is no business passing, and prices remain firm at 37s to 38s per 5041b. Frozen Meats. — There ha? been some rain in most parts of the country, but not sufficient to affect materially the enforced realuations of English beef* mutton, and lamb. Large quantities of inferior quality continue to reach the provincial and London markets; and as the retail demand throughout the country is unusually slack, prices have as a rule given way appreciably during the past fortnight. The current week's trade at Smithfield is of the slowest description. Frozen mubton: New Zealand— The general depression and the weakness of some holders have sufficed to cause a further reduction in values of £d to id per Ib for all grades. The great balk of the mutton now being marketed consists of big carcases, full of fab and short of lean, quite uusuited to the requirements of this market, and just now unusually difficulb of sale. Even the better grades of mutton aro now being depressed by the low value of lamb?, and although in light supply have lost ground to the extent of nearly id per Ib. Ewes havo been sold as low as 2ld per Ib, while merino wethers realise only 3d to 3^d per Ib. Frozen lamb : Supplies continue to be in excess of bhe demand, bub instead of being reasonably firm some holders have forced sales in anticipation of the fall in values which their action, bp.s caused. North Canterbury lambs, as a rule, continue to show a lack of the excellent qualities which characterised last season's import, while from some parts of New Z.ealand very poor carcases have been shipped. The fall in prices during the fortnight has been over id per Ib on the better grades an,d about £>i per Ib. on secondary— the depreciation being most matked in the case of Southland shipments, which have been sold as low as 3£J per Ib. A few Australian lambs have " been marketed at 3-^d and 44 per Ib, accoidiDg to quality. Frozen beef : Although supplies of American chilled beef have been fairly light, its yalue has nob been maintained, owiug to the depression in the retail trade. Frczcn beef has been sparingly offered for sale, bub Jawer prices have frequently had to be accepted in order to effect clearances. Australian stocks are practically exhausted. Only a few sales of New Zealand parcels have been made. Some of the shipments per Kaikoura were found to be damaged by " bone stink." The market closes dull. Provincial markets show some irregularity, bub on the whole have shown results fully as good as London for mutton and lamb. Current; quotations oa Smithfield markeb are as follow :— ' ' •

Prime Scotch mutton (per stone s. d. ■ s. d. of 81b) 4 4 to 5 0 Prime English mutton 4 0 v 4 6 Prime foreign 3 4 h 3 8 Prime New Zealand mutton ... 2 7 m 2 9 Secondary. v 2 3 ,n 2 5 Inferior v 2 0 n 2 2 Prime New Zealand lamb 3 4 h 3 6 Secondary v v 3 0 ■■ 3 2 Australian lamb 2 4 » 2 8 River Plate n none Prime River Plate mutton (selected) 2 1 Secondary n n (nom.) 2 0 Prime New South Wales mutton 2 On 2 2 11 Queensland mutton 111 n 2 0 11 Melbourne v 11l h 2 0 11 New Zealand beef, hind qr. ' 3 4 11 11 11 fore n 2 4 11 Queensland v hind n 3 0 11 3 2 11 n 11 fore 11 2 0 11 American .1 hind n 310 n 4 2 11 11 11 fore n 2 4 11 2 8 Butter and Cheese.— Messrs S. Page and Son report: — That owing to. the long continuance of the drought, the make of butter in many districts has greatly decreased, and the consequent falling off in supplies has hardened the market, prices of all descriptions being much higher than they were a month ago. States and Canadian cheese are in good consumptive request, and finest are worth 48s to 50a per cwt. Since last mail about 4000 caseß of New Zealand have been landed. These are now practically all sold, and have realised prices ranging from 44s to 52s per cwt. for full cream cheese. Latest quotations are : — Normandy butter per cwt.... 100s to 124s Danish n » n ... 100s n 112s Eriesland n h v ... 102s n 108s Brittany v n .1 ... , 963 ■■ 106s Irish .1 ,i 11 ... Bte .1 108s ' Canadian cheese, fine tofinest 463 » 60s States n n ... 44s 11 49s New Zealand do." good to • finest 48s 11 52s