FARM & COMMERCIAL.

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2339, 22 December 1914, Page 8

The amount of butter-fat made by tho Cambridge Co-oporativo Dairy Company at their Hantapu factory during tho month of November was 165,3141b., for which the suppliers will receive lid. per lb.,- totalling £7576 17s. 9d. In tho corresponding month of last. year tho butter-fat made was 201,0521b., which at the samo price advanced per lb. as this year, made £9214 18s. Id.

Owing to the unfavourable season thero Las been very little growth of cocksfoot oil the roads in tho Kiwitea County, so little that the council received very few tenders for tho right to cut grass seed. Stock on the farina, however, are 6tatedJ)v tho Feilding "Star" to be doing well throughout tho county.

Having been approached regarding the exact position in connection with the Government guarantee for fruit exports, Mr. T. A. H. Field, M.P. elect for Nelson, has obtained the, following information from Wellington:— '.'The Government has docided to again offer for the coming season, a guarantee of one penny per 10. net return oil all apples and pears exported from New Zealand to new markets, and to renew the offer of one penny per lb. net return, with a maximum of £150 payable thereunder,-on peaches shipped to North America, there is no limit in connection with the guarantee on apples and pears. Both guarantees are offered on the same terms as applied last season."

The Patea, Farmers' Co-operative Freezing Company, Ltd., are at present working at liigh pressure, and the season promises to be a very successful one. The completed portion of the new building is being used daily, and when the whole of the new works are finished tho handling of stock will be still further facilitated (says the "Press").

We are buyers of Separator Bntter, Eggs, and Honey in almost any quantity, and can give'tho best market values for any of these lines. Our local demand in Wanganui is increasing every year,, and it is well worth while, for the producers to write us for further particulars, if they have any for sale. We are spot cash buyers. Write us at once. Wanganui Fresh Food and r CB Coy.—Advt.

Study your comfort and convenience this Summer by fitting up vour Bathroom in the best manner.' In this respect let A. J. Parton bo your guide. Perfect plumbing and up-to-date equipment at eoonomy prices are assured you. Write for particulars now, I'll send them by return. A. J. Parton, Plumber, Carterton. —Advt.