Commercial Intelligence. CHRISTCHURCH PRODUCE MARKET.

Timaru Herald, Volume XLII, Issue 3508, 26 December 1885, Page 2

Commercial Intelligence. CHRISTCHURCH PRODUCE MARKET.

The following ia the Christchurch Corn Exchange report for the week ended Thursday, the 24th inst. :— With the prospects of a week's holiday buxiness beyond settling up of existing trans--actions has, been almost entirely neglected. Saks of prime nulling wheat are difficnlt to effect, millers being unwilling to do basiness at prices demanded by holders m face of the low rates ruling for Boar. Holders, however, are firm at 3s 3d to 3s 3d, according to sorts. Second quality parcels find an occasional outlet for Home shipments at 2s to 33 Id whenever a f&Toratle freight ia obtainable. Whole chick wheat has plenty of enquiry up to 7s. Oats have been more m demand during the week, several ontside orders having required attention, bright short feed being most wanted at It 9d to Is lOd, other feed lines make from Is 6d. Malting barley remains depressed, and prices are nominal. Feed lines are saleable only at the very low prices of Is 9d to 2s. Beans are wanted for shipment at 2s 8d to 2s 9d. Dairy produce has a. fair number of buyers at for tub butter up to Od, new season's cheese (loaf shape) sid ; other sizes from 4d to sd, according to quality. The above prices »Te those paid to farmers *nd delivered t.o.b. Lyttelton.