FROM THE LYTTELTON TIMES.

Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, Volume 3, Issue 270, 18 February 1879, Page 2

FROM THE LYTTELTON TIMES.

Christchurch, Friday Evening, GRAIN AND PRODUCE. ,

Psliveries of grain by the railway having become pretty general, fairly marks the commencement of a new season. We oope we shall be able to congratulate the department on fewer blocks this year, and that with the, increased facility at their the causes for grumbling will gradually be reduced to a minimum. The business of the past week has been characterised by a moderate amount of activity. Towards the close, however, it assumed a quieter tone. Wheat.—The aspect of the market does not present much alteration. Sales of good milling are being made at 3s 3d; other kinds at 3s. Old wheat has been sold in small lots at 3s 6d to 3s Bd.

Oats have not altered in value. Most vi she dealers being rather bare, the small lots put in the market are readily taken akps Id to 3s 2d for good feed. Barley.—The enquiry for good malting continues unabated. The average rate ruling is 4a 9d to ss. Potatoes are not yet in the market, and probable rates are uncertain. Flour.—A fair business can be noted at £8 to £9, according to brand.

Grass Seed. — Ryegrass is quoted about the same value as last week. The feeling, however, is not so healthy, and buyers have apparently made a stand as regards prices. Good clean seed is worth 5s to b'i (3d ; inferior and badly dressed seed, 4s tr> it> 9d. Cocksfoot remains about the >;amo, viz., 5s 6d.

Butter is quiet, and may be quoted at 9dtolOd; cheese, 6£d ; hams and bacon unaltered.