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Feilding Star, Volume XVIII, Issue 101, 26 October 1896, Page 3

Wellington Markets. ♦ John Holmes and Go. report undei date, Wellington, 23rd October :— Wool. — The closing of the Londot wool sales reached a level of prices wtib the preceding quarter, except in one oi two inferior lines. Reports from Auatra lian colonies show a brisk demand, and in Rome cases at figures corresponding with the Home market. Sheepskins. — There is no change to report on late rates and the demand continues firm. Quotations— Butchers green (early shorn), 4s 6d to 5s 6d ; extra prime, 6s ; medium to good, 3a 9d to 4s 8d; country dry (full wooled), s£d to Bd. Hides. — There is no quotable change in valnes which we repeat. Green ox, (butchers heavy), 16s to 17 ; cow Bs. Tallow.— Home market shows a slight weakness which is reflected locally. We quote prime mutton, £lo to £16 ; medium, jEl3losto £14 10; inferior, ±12 to £13. , , Wheat.— There is an improved demand for whole fowls wheat at last weeks quotation and we hope for a still further improvement. We repeat former price of 3s 5d to 3s 7d ex store, sacks extra. Oats.— Prices coincide with last week s quotations, but a better demand is shown. We quote for prime stout feed, 2s Id to 2s 2d extra wharf, sacks extra. Chaff.— Heavy stocks having arrived during the last week the demand is dull although price is maintained. Prime oatensheaf is worth 60s to 62s 6d ex wharf, sacks returned. Potatoes. — Demand fairly brisk for prime Derwents bnt a number of buyers are holding off for the new season's potatoes. We quote 72s 6d to 77s 6d ex wharf, sacks in. N.Z. Flax.— Enquiry continues for fair and good fair with a tendency to better prices. Fair fibre £9 to £9 15s f.o.b. Wellington. Eggs. —We solicit consignments of fresn eggs which are easily placed at the highest market prices. Public Works Appropnations. The following appropriaiions has been authorised by Cabinet :— North Island Main Trunk Line, Manga weka section, J62000 ; Belgrove-Westport Reefton section, Midland Railway, £2600 ; Avondale Asylum, Auckland, £2000. The Sixtieth Anniversary of the Queen's Reign. [Per Press Association^ London, October 23. It is reported the Queen will invite all the rulers to meet in London to celebrate the sixtieth anniversary of her reign. The Emperor William and the Czar have promised to be present, and President Faure is also likely to take part. — _ - An affidavit— This is to certify that on May lltb, I walked to Melrick's drug store on a pair of crutches and bought a bottle of Chamberlain's Pain Balm for inflammatory rheumatism which had crippled me up. After U9in<? three bottles lam completely cured. I can cheerfully recommend it.— Charles H. Wetzel, Sunbury, Pa. Sworn and subscribed to before me on August 10, 1894.— Walter Shipman, J.P. For sale by Farmers' Go-op Association. Feilding. Advertisements Manawatu and West Coast A. and P. Show. THE BUSINESS PEOPLE of Feilding are invited to close at 10.30 a.m. on THURBDAY, the 29th instant, in place of closing on Wednesday afternoon, as usual. W. A. L. BAILEY, Mayor. TO RESIDENTS OF BIRMINGHAM. A MEETING will be held in Birmingham Town Hall on TUESDAY, 27th, at 4 p.m., to consider the question of the alteration of the name of the township of Birmingham. A. H. TOMPKINS. WELLINGTON EXHIBITION. Becitation, Singing, and Instrumental Contest GRAND CONTEST WEEK. December 21st to December 26th (Inclusive). FULL Particulars, Entry Forms, &c., may be had on application to MR Wm. GARTHEW, Stationer. RANGITIKEI ELECTORATE. Ladies and Gentlemen, — In re- [ sponse to the request of many of my friends in the Electorate, I announce myself as a Candidate for your suffrages at the forthcoming Election. I stand in the Liberal interest, and will take an early opportunity of placing my political views before you. I am, Ladies and Gentlemen, Yours Obedient Servant, WALTER A. L. BAILEY. EANGITIREI ELECTORATE. IN response to requisitions, I declare myself a Candidate for the Rangitikei in the Liberal interest, and will Address the Electors at Feilding, in the ASSEMBLY ROOMS, ON •FRIDAY, 30th OCTOBER. Dates for other centres will be duly announced. J. G. BROWNE. TO THE ELECTORS of the RANGITIKEI EfcECTORAfc DISTRICT. liADjip and Gentlemen,-— /CONSEQUENT on the alteration \J of the boundaries of the Rangitikei Electoral District, and in response to numerous requests, I have decided to oontest the seat for the present Rangitikei Electorate against allcomers. I will take an early opportunity of placing my views before you. lam Yours Obediently, F. Y. LETHBRIDGE. NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS OF THE UNITED FARMERS' COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION, Ltd, OWING to the accounts of the Liquidator of the United Farmers' Alliance not being quite completed, the Balance-sheet of the United Farmers' Co-operative Association will be unavoidobly delayed in distribution, It will probably be issued about the first week in November, and the General. Meeting called as soon as possible thereafter. The net profit for the past yeai available for distribution amounts tc £zm. CHARLES E. DEMPSEY, Secretary