PRODUCE

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXXV, Issue 39, 26 September 1907, Page 17

PRODUCE

Wellington, September 23.— The following is the High Commissioner's cablegram, dated London, Septem--ber 21 :— Mutton. — The market is firm', but the demand is only moderate. The arrivals are very light. There is no alteration in price since last week. Lanrib. — Market very firm, with a good demand. For heavy carcases Canterbury lamß is quoted at s£d ; other than Canterbury, s£d. Beef. — The market closed weak, and lower prices prevail," the quotations being 3fd and 2|d per Va for hinds and fores respectively. Butter. — The market is very firm. There is a large demand for better grades. Lower quality is dull of sale. Choicest New Zealand is nominally 109s ; Danish,- 117s ; Irish, loßs ; Siberian, 98s. The cheese market is firm. There are only small supplies on hand. Canadian white, 60s ; colored, 61s. The hemp market has lost its improvement in price, and closed weak on account of the decline reported from Manila. Good fair grade, on spot, is quoted at £32 5s ; fair grade, £29 5s ; failcurrent Manila, £33.