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Feilding Star, Volume V, Issue 52, 3 May 1884, Page 2

COMMERCIAL.

FROZEN ME lT TRADE. The N.Z L. and M.A.C report under date April 24 : — The more satisfactory tenor of advices recently received from Home regarding the development of this trade, and the enhanced value of our New Zealand mutton in London, must be a source of gratification to all engaged in pastoral pursuits. Then* is now every prospect that the few who have persevered in the trade will receive substantial reward for their enterprise. Prices have reached 6|d per lb for mutton, and 9d for lamb, which will doubtless show good returns on shipments afloat. Dunedin. — The works at Rurnside continue in full operation. A cargo for the s.s. Tongariro is now ready, so that this steamer will experience no delay here. Chbistchubch. — The works at Belfast have been worked to (heir utmost capacity in supplying carcases to the vessels loaded or loading at Lyttelton. Since our last, the following clearances have been made : the s.s. lonic with 7945 carcases ; the ship Oamaru with 9871 carcases, on account of Mr John Grigg ; : and the ship Opawa with 5608 carcases, 'on account of Mr A. M. Clarke. The meat by these vessels is of prime quality, and will doubtless uphold the fame of New Zealand .mutton in' the English market. The sailing ships Wellington and Invercargi'l are now fast filling up, and will clear shortly. Wellington.— Since our last report the Lady Jocelyn has cleared with 7479 carcases, mutton and lamb. The Refrigerating Companies are now busily engaged preparing carcases for the s.s. British King and the sailing ship Northumberland.