Commercial.

Horowhenua Chronicle, 25 March 1914, Page 3

Commercial.

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GA.ISX.Li/ J MERUIT. Mutton.— I'Jie market, is weaker though not actually lower. North Island 4Ad per lb. The demand Imp been chiefly for light-weight at as high as 4£d per lb. , Heavy •weights, 4£d. Lamb.—The market is weaker and tndency downward on account of the large supplies coming forward. The weather lately has b't-n -.-try unfavourable for the sale o{ ; amb. There is little demuricl for Canterbury as buyers picior North Island at lower prices. Canterbury twos per lb Gtjd; heavy weights fi|d. Other than Canterbury Ojd per lb for light weights. Beef. —The market is very dull. Supplies of American chilled beef ai'!j large. New Zealand hinds per lb -Ud.; fores 3£d ; chilled hinds 4|d: fores -Ifd. Butter.—-The market is dull I and prices irregular. New Zealand stocks have accumulated here lately, and holders are disposed to meet buyers at lower prices, as present supplies exceed the. requirements. Danish, in fair de- ' mand, per cwt., 122s to 1245: New Zealand, slow, 109s to 112s: unsalted llGs to 118s; Australian, market quiet, 106s to 1.10s; Argentine, market dull, 104s to 108s; Siberian, market steadv, 108s to 110s.

Cheese. —The market is steady with a fair business doing. Canadian supply is running' short, but holders are firm. There is a fair demand for INTew Zealand anil the market is steady. Canadian white per cwt 68s to 70s; coloured 70s to 71s; New Zealand, finest white, 60s to 62s 6d; exceptionally fine 635; fine 61s to 61s 6d: finest •coloured 64s 6d to 655; fine 63s to 63s 6d; Australian white 62s to 62s 6d; coloured !)3s to 655. Hemp.—The market is quiet but steady. Tvew Zealand: good fair per ton £25 10s: fair £22 10s April to Tune shipments, good fair £25 15s per ton : fair. £23. Manih' : Fair curi'iit i-""-ton £27: April to .Tune shipments fair current £26 10s. The output from Manila for the week was 18,000 bales. Peas.—The market is firmer and the stock is moderate. Ooeksf oof.-There is in bettor demand for cocksfoot seed. Hops.—The market is steady, with a moderate demand. I