HEMP & TOW GRADED

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2327, 8 December 1914, Page 8

HEMP & TOW GRADED

The following return shows the quantities of hemp, tow, and stripper slips graded at the ports of the Dominion during the month of November, 1914. Hemp.—The total number of bales graded was 5679, as compared with 13,294 for the corresponding month of last year, a decrease of 7615 bales. For the twelve months ending November. 30 tile number of bales graded was 106,095, as compared with 165,595 for the previous twelve months, a decrease of 59,500 bales:

Tow. —During the month 1452 bales wero dealt ivith, as compared with 4469 for the corresponding month of last ) year, a decrease of 3017 bales. For the twelve .mouths ending November 30 the ) number of bales graded was 32,885, as compared with 56,945 for the previous ) twelve months, a decrease of 24,060 ) bales. ) 'Stripper Slips.—During the month the ) number of bales graded was 91/ as com- ) pared with' 686 for the corresponding month of last- year, a decrease of 595 bales. For the twelve months ending November 30, the number of bales graded was 2212. We have a groat demand for good S'cpi arator Butter in Wanganu*, and aTe buy- , ers of this class of butt, in any quantity. We buy right out, or handle on consignment. If you have some to spare, please write us, and we will give you an immediate reply. We are also buyers of fresh eggs in any quantity. Write us at ' once. Wanganui Fresh Fcod and Ice i j Company.—Advt. Study your- comfort and convenience i this Summer by fitting up your Bathroom , in the best manner. In this respect let ■ A. J.. Panbon be your guide. Perfect ; plumbing and up-to-date equipment at economy prices are assured you. Write for particulars' now, I'll send' them, by re- i turn. A. J, Parton, Plumber, Carterton. , —Advt. i j