Taranaki herald. SATURDAY, JULY 27, 1907. PRODUCE PROSPECTS.

Taranaki Herald, Volume LIV, Issue 13485, 27 July 1907, Page 4

Taranaki herald. SATURDAY, JULY 27, 1907. PRODUCE PROSPECTS.

Eor several years New Zealand has enjoyed good markets for its staple products 1 , and these, combined with favourable seasons, have maintained a condition of remarkable prosperity throughout the colony. Experience teaches us that periods of prosperity alternate with periods of depression and that we must be prepared for "downs" as well as "ups.," There is, however, no indication at present of any marked reversal being "near at hand. Commencing with wool, by tar -the most valuable and important of guV ports, notwithstanding the marvellous 1 Recovery Australia « haa made from the effects of the long drought which, reduced the flocks by.-somethißghiifce a half , the r results of the recent sales in London have falsified tie prediction that the great . increase in supplies would bring abqut.a heavy fall, especially in the cross-bred wools which New Zealand chiefly exports. The fall in prices Was only small, and the sales closed with firm values and keen demand for nearly all classes except the coarsest cross-breds. The fact is that stocks field in the manufacturing districts are small and that the mills afe %e,pt btt^y by the growing demand for woollen goods. Messrs. Dalgety & Co., in a review of the situation, remark that there is likely to Jie a continuance of American demand for the best Australian wools, and that altnough may not be prepared to; pay the extreme prices of last season there should be little, if any, slapkening of either demand 8r Values. The comparatively new demand for wool in Japan and the activity of general trade in the United Kingdom and Continental countries are factors conducing to a, maintenance . of good prices for another year at any rate. Passing on to frozen meat, prices continue on a satisfactory level at Home with a steady and growing demand, while the good lambing sfeason last year has enabled New Zealand growers to increase their output materially, and at the same time to add to the numbers of sheep in the colony. Good trade in the United Kingdom, even more than in the case of wool, means a good market for meat. The same may be said of butter and cheese, the consumption of which has grown enormously. Pessimists and people interested in keeping values in the colony down have predicted a serious slump in the butter mar-, ket, but indications do not yet point to a great drop. That the high prices realised last season, will be obtained in the season soon to open is not to be expected, but .persons in a position to judge are cif opinion that the market will open at a good remunerative price. It was feared that there would be a

great accumulation qf stored butter in the colony to he disposed of nt the commencement of next season, but the stocks are being steadily worked down, and it does not appear likely that finest qualiiios will have any competition of this nature to meet. A warning note has been sounded against the tendency of New Zealand tmtter last season to relapse from, the high quality of previous seasons. Some of the complaints may be due to the fact that dealers have lost on the butter, and are thus inclined to be unusually critical. But it is evident, unfortunately, that some makers have left more moisture in the butter than formerly, with results harmful to the industry as a whole. It cannot be impressed too strongly upon the dairymen of Kew Zealand that iheir only chance of holding their' own Siberia, the Argen-; tine, and other countries which! can produce more and. cheaper btit-j ter than we can, is in maintaining* the very highest quality. Cheese' is likely to give excellent returns*' for at least another season. Pork, which dairymen might produce in very much larger quantities than they do, also promises veTy high returns. The agriculturist may look for ii high level of prices for wheat and other cereals. Flax has established itself in consuming countries, and is also returning, high prices. Hides and skins and other minor products are sharing, in the good times. In fact, look where we will, there are evidences of a continuance, for another year at any rate, of high average values for the principal products of New ; Zealand.

At the Court this morning .Jack, Lowry, a half-caste, was lined 5s and costs for drunkenness.

Sydney O'Neill, of the buck-jumping combination (says an Auckland wire), was fined £3 yesterday for blacking the eye of Sydney Luella, the clown.

Mr. N. Higgie (Wanganui) won the clock presented by the local Poultry. Society for the best bird exhibited bya visiting delegate of the N.I.P.A. The Poultry Show is being continued to-day, ' and will remain open until 10 p.m.

The Southland Education Board yesterday discussed the Health Department's scheme for the medical inspection of school children. The Board doubted whether the work could, be effectually done by teachers. It is arranging a conference with a medical man to discuss the matter. - The general' opinion was that legislation would he necessary j

Court Pride of "New Plymouth held its annual social' in the Foresters' EJall, Gill Street ,on Thursday evening. 'There was a record attendance: Capital music was supplied by Mies L; Loyeridge, and extras were played by the Misses Pearce, Wells, Joseph, and Gdddard. M> Courtney gave a 'song. Th« duties'Of M.C. were performed by' Messrs. W. Butler and C. Matheson. ■ The supper was provided by the ladies, and arranged by the Misses Pearce j Wells, and Butler.

It will be remembered tliat early in July * cablegram appeared in our columns hea,ded "Xon^onj" giving an account of l an interview with the Hon. Oliver Samuel, M.L.C., with reference to Japan. As Mr. Samuel was known to be on his way- baek> to -New Zealand,, and as he had not visited England, it was assumed that it must have been another M.L.C. of one of the Australian States who had been interviewed, , and we added a paragraph to the Press Association news accordingly- W,e, now, however, learn , from , Mr. Samuel that he was the..Berson ..interviewed, but that it was at Brisbane, on his arrival there, and not in London,, sDoubtless the news was cabled td -London from Brisbane, and then reached New Zealand as if emanating originally from London.

The third monthly concert of the South Road Band of Hope was held in the church last. Wednesday night. The Rev- *W. H. E.' Abbey, of Manaia, presided over a large' audience. The following was the. programme: — Recitations : Ida Mills, Maud Burgess, May Christensen, Kathleen Mander, Mabel Mills, Nellie Tickner, Trissie Busby, Rene Thomson, Ida Russell, Nita Ya.tes, Elsie White, Gladys Gilbert, Rita Hobson,. Jessie Mclsaac, Hazel Brokenshire, Royce Hooker, Ken. Brokenshire, Jack Burgess, Albert Busby, and Albert Howell. Duets: Ivy ancj.Veta Gilbert, Rene Thomson and. Minnie, Tiplady, Jessie Mclsaac and. Veta Gilbert, Reg. Brokenshire and Ken. Bobin, Allan Mills and Ken. Bqbin. Song: Douglas Cottier. An alphabet dialogue was,performed by twenty-six girls; a trio by Claude Bobin, Norman Brokenshire, and Laurie Gilbert ; a .quartette by Mrs. Crazier, Miss Howell, Messrs. Morshead and Keck; and a dialogue, entitled., " Curing a Toper," by: ]&is.ses B. Brokenshire, L. Howell, ajid M, McWMnney, and Messrs. C. Morshead, P. Gilbert, A. Mclsaac, and.X. McJsaac . The children also sang three ohoruses in splendid style. Many of the items were encored. The whole entertainment reflected very much credit on .the. workers. Messrs. Morey & Son advertise some of their special sale prices/ Baptist Church," July "ggfcn. Rev. H. J. Lewis. Morning; and Peace"; evening-, "The' Conversion of Paul " : a -special -sermon 4a young men. / The Rev; W: S. Potter- will preach to-morrow morning at Fftzroy on " An Investment that- Yields over One Hundred per Cent." In -the, evening he will preach a sgedial serinpn to yoiing men and women on '" LifeV Anchors," postponed from last Sunday night on account v of: the . rain^ ' ' „ - ■ d 37 At Whitelejr Memorial Church to-mor-row the services 'wilt be conducted by the BeVi T. O. Brooke. The morning service will be attended by the volunteers, and' tne preiicher's, subject will be " A Good Soldier." At the evening service the subject will be, " A Woman's Estimate of Jesus."— Advt.

In spite of the mountain wind, Neu Plymouth was at 9 o'clock this morning the warmest place in the colony outside the Auckland province.

Captain Edwin wired tho following forecast at 1.12 to-day : —Moderate to strong south-easterly winds, glass rise, tides moderate.

The Garrison Band will play at the band rotunda, Esplanade, to-morrow afternoon, commencing at 3 o'clock. The following will comprise the programme : March, "Punchinello" (Rimmcr) ; overture, ''Latona" (Lewis Ham); cornet solo, "Sing Me to Sleep" (Edwin Greene) ; selection, "I Lombardi" (Verdi); waltz, "Blue Danube" (Johann Strauss); selection, "Gems of Haydn" (arranged by W. Rimmer); trombone solo, "Pilgrims of Love" (arranged by W. Rimmer); fantasia, "Memories of England" (T. E. Bulch) ; "God Save the King." A collection will be taken up. Mr. J. Jones invites tenders for the erection of & church at Waitara. Messrs." Wilson & Nolan advertise the arrival of 3000 packets of Button's seeds. Attention is directed to the display of, women's ward shoes and men's Balmorals at tlie Melbourne. We woul^ remind poultry fanciers ojefthe sale\of prize poultry %o h& held. i^Hhe Drill, Hall, on Monday morning niakt, at 9.30. /Ladies willing to assist with the arrangements \f or &he. Garrison^Jsaj*d^annt^al ball, are asked to meet at the bahdroom, Molesworth Street, on Wednesday next at 2.30 p.m. : The second of the series of men's services being conducted by the Rev. J. B. Brocklehurst will be held in- St., Mary's Church to-morrow afternoon at tbJree o'clock. " • . ' The concert in aid of the Taranaki Rinds orderly room funds , takes place on Thursday night. The programme is reported to be a very good one. There are indications that the Theatre Royal will be crowded on this' occasion. ;.The Taranaln Rifles will, hold their usual fortnightly assembly on Wednesday night. It will be the third of the series of "long nights." Non-dancers will have gardes, etc., provided for their amusement. 4 Morey. «fe Mooref cash drapers and manufacturers*' agents,' King Street, New Plymouth, commence their half*' yearly fair on Friday, August. 2nd.-, Drapery buyers will do well to bear t^is in mind. The big -crowds that flock to this store during- Fair time are a sight to be remembered. Hundreds of delighted customer^ are to be seen with big parcels for very little money. We should ■parcels for very little money. Millions of aching heads every year obtain quick a.nd nappy relief from Steams' Headache Cure. Many millions more could if they would take it. Do you make use of this «reat remedy ? i To cure rheumatism, gout, sciatica, and lumbago the excess poisonous uric acid must be removed. "Rheumo" will quickly and permanently do this. All chemists And stores, 2s 6d and 4s 6d per bottle. J» wt *** it. 10