COMMERCE AND MINING

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXVII, Issue 8358, 19 February 1913, Page 4

COMMERCE AND MINING

WELLINGTON BTOCK EXCHANGE. YESTERDAY’S QUOTATIONS. MINING. Murray Creek {new issue}—ll.3o a.m,, b 6s 9d (premj; 5.15, b 7s 3d (prem). Murray Cre-ck {old lssuoj—ll.so a.m. b 5s 9d {prem;; 3.15, b 58 9d (prem.). Boss Becoastrucocd-r11.50 a.m., b 5s 6d, s 5s 10d; 3.15, b os 6d, s 5s 9d. Talisman Consolidated—ll.3o a.m., b £1 19a 9d, a £2 0s 3d; 3.15, b £1 19s 6d, e £2 Os 3d. W'aibi —11.30 a.m., b £1 13s 3d, s £1 14s; 3.15, b £1 15s 3d. ■\7ailil Grand Junction—ll.3o a.m.. s £1 2a: 5.15, 6 £1 2s. Waiotahi —11.30 a.m., B 2 s Id. Note. —The letter “b” signifies buyers and ”s" sellers. INVESTMENT STOCKS. Buyers, Sellers. Sales. £ e. d. £ s. d, £ s. d. FINANCIAL— N.Z. Loan and Her* cautile, 10s ... 0 9 3 N.Z. and 11. Fiat© Land, Ltd. ... —2 0 0 WeTn. Invest T.A. Co., Ltd. ... 0 11 0 Wellington Trust Loan, Ltd, ... XNSUB. AN CB — New Zealand ... 5 2 0 SHIPPING— N.Z„ Shipping 00. 15 17 6 16 10 0 *- Union Steamship 2 9 3 2 11 0 Manufacturing— Kaiapoi Woollen COAL— Taupdri Miscellaneous— Golden Bay Cement Co, QUOTATIONS ELSEWHERE. Press Association. AUCKLAND. February 18. Sales at this morning's call on the Stock Exchange: Waitangi, 6d. Watchman, 2s 6d. Ross, 5s 9d. Waihi, 33s 9d. Union Steam, 50s 3d. Afternoon call: Gisbomo Gas, 455. New Waitaia, la 6d. DUNEDIN, February 18. Stock Exchange sales; Waihi, S3s 6d. Rise and Shine, 80s. Union Steam, fils 0d (two parcels). E. W. E. Hornabrook, 163, Eeatherston street, Wellington, member Stock Exchange bpecialising in Mining Scrip. TrustwortUy Correspondence Irom aU Mining Centres. Telegraphic address: ‘‘Romabiook. Wellington. COMMERCIAL CABLES By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright LONDON, February 17. SILVEiR. Bar silver is quoted at 28jd per ounce standard. WHEAT. . (Received February 18. 10.50 p.m.) LONDON, February 18. Tho wheat market is quiet and firm owing to the less favourable political outlook. SOUTHERN GRAIN MARKETS Press Association. CHRISTCHURCH, February 18. Wheat is selling fairly freely, millers taking advantage of tho offers of early tliresued wheat, as it is in l such excellent condition. The general range of prices is:—'Tuscan 3s Su, Hunters 3s 5Jd, and Pearl 3s 6d at country stations. Hunters is unusually scarce, as, owing to the weather, littie winter Wheat was sown* \ Oats are somewhat difficult to procure, as growers are not satisfied with the ruling prioes, and merchants, in the absence of an outlet, are unable to advance their: limits. Though not in any active demand, prim© malting barley is saleable and up to 4s will be paid for really prime samples, which dro somewhat scarce. There is no change to report in. other lines, FRUIT AND PRODUCE WELLINGTON MARKETS. Continued frbquent and heavy supplies ol apples, pears, peaches, plums, and nectarines are reaching the market, with the result that values are still ruling at nominal levels; at the moment Chore is no immediate prospect of an improvement showing, but of course this must take place immediately there is. any failing off in tha volume coming forward of any particular variety ol fruit. .In the ordinary course plums and peaches as well as nectarines, should CJiow a distinct advance. Auckland is sending large quantities of several descriptions of dessert apples, but no doubt these will ease off in supply owing to the low rates obtaining in this city. Householders would find the present time a very opportune one for securing their requirements for jam purposes. The usual weekly shipment of fruits from Sydney is due to-day, and will no doubt comprise a small quantity of pears, passion fruit and grapes. . as well as Messina lemons. No Australian lemons nor Auckland-grown are yet on the market, and with the hot weather prevailing a good demand is. being experienced; at the fame time fairly large quantities of Mediterranean lemons nave been available. Apples, choice dessert 6s 6d to 7s case, prime fis 6d to 6s; cookers, choice 4s to 4s 6d case, prime 3s to 3s 6d; grapes. 7d to lOd lb; pears, choice dessert 4s 6d to 5s 6d case, prime 3s to 4s> stewing 3s -6d to 4s; nectarines, choice Ss 6d to 4s half case, prime 2s 6d to 3s; plums, choice dessert 3s to 3s 6d half case, prime 2s to 2s 6d; tomatoes, choice 3s 6d to 4s fid half cose, prime 2s fid to 3s; Cape gooseberries. 4{d to 5d lb. POTATOES AND ONIONS. The local market is still being supplied from the Auckland district as weil as from other parts of tho North Island, as South Island tubers are not yet ready to come on the market. The crop in the south is reported to be good this season, and forward contracts have been made, so it is reported, at 90s to lOOs per ton, f.o.b. The future of the market greatly depends upon what action the Commonwealth will take in regard to New Zealand potatoes. If • it should require to import, it will result in a hardening tendency here. Present values are to £8 per ton. During the past few days there has been some excitement in the onion market, as Australian merchants have been operating for delivery up to the end of April. At the moment there are no onions to be had in the South Island, as ail stocks have been bought up. There is a good demand also for pickling onions at Al2 to .113 per ton; table onions are quoted at £7 to £S per ton. ' OTHER VEGETABLES. For choice cauliflowers, parsnips, swedes, pumpkins, green peas and pie melons there is an excellent inquiry in . the local market, other lines are in supply practically sufficient for requirements. Cauliflowers, choice 7a to 8s sack, prime 5s to 6s; cabbages, choice 3s 6d to 4s. prime fis to 3s; parsnips. 5s to 6s sack; pie melons. 7s 6d to 8s 6d sack: pumpkins, 8s to 10s sack; beetroot, 4s Gd to 5s 6d sack; turnips, 4s to 5s sack; swedes, 60s to 70s ton; carrots, 4s 6d to 5o 6d sack; green peas 6s to 8s part

sack; spinach, 4s 6d to 5s 6d case; lettuce, Is to Is 6d case; French beans. Is to 2a. part sack. EGGS. Fresh eggs are arriving freely, and the market has shown a considerable drop during the past few days, Is 4d per dozen, now ruling. LIVE STOCK SALES AUCTIONEERS’ REPORTS. New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co.. Ltd. At Raingiotu on Monday wo had a good yarding of cattle and a small entry of sheep. A good clearance was effected at the following prices; Cull lambs 5s Id, small weaner calves Sss fid, weaner steers 365, mixed weaners 23s 6d to 35s (id, weaner heifers 3ls 6d, yearling steers Jt2 16s, 18-month steers A 3 lie, etore cows 25a 9d to SBs 6d, forward cowa A 3 17e, fat cows At Ba to At 15s, bulls M. Abraham and Williams, Ltd. At Pahautanui a full yarding of sheep came forward, over 28W) being pennon. Bidding was not keen during the sale, but before the day was over we cleared all the pens except a couple of email lines of ewes. Prices were as follow: On behalf of Messrs Abbott Bros., a line ryp gA() Kreedinß: owes at lie, 360 * and otooth wethers 15s 6d, and 180 fat wethers at 17s Cd. Other prices were: F.iJ.M. ewes 12s. small 2-tooth owes 12s Id, f.m. ewes 9s 6d to 10s, aged ewes ;s to Bs, 2-tooth wethers 13s, small do 12s, good woolly lambs 9s 3d to 109, others 8s td to 8s SKi, culls 4s 6d to 5s Id. 1 WELLINGTON CUSTOMS The Customs revenue collected at Wellington yesterday totalled A 6924 18s lid.