COMMERCIAL.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXVIV, Issue 67, 24 February 1916, Page 2

COMMERCIAL.

HIGH COMMISSIONER’S REPORT. The Department of Agriculture, Industries and Commerce has received the following cablegram from the High Commissioner for New Zealand, dated London, February 19:

Butter.—The market is firm, with a good demand for Colonial butter at higher prices. Danish, market firmer, per cwt., 161 s to 168 s; New Zealand, firm market, a good demand, lots to 1665; unsalted 160 s to 1645, fair to good quality 146 s to 160 s; Australian, market quiet, 148 s to 160 s; Siberian, steady, 124 s to 160 s; Argentine, market closes strong, 142 s to 1445. Cheese.—-The market is quiet. Canadian, market quiet but steady, per cwt., 99s to 100 s; New Zealand, market quiet at the decline, white 96s to 965, colored 96s up to 975, fair to good quality 93s to 945; English Cheddar, firm market, 106 s to 108 s; Cheshire, 114 s to 120 s; United States, market quiet but steady, 96s to 975, jflats 96s to 90s. NEWTON KING’S REPORT. At my Haymarket sale, held on Saturday last, pigs were penned in [moderate numbers only. There was • a keen demand for all classes. Small sorts advanced in price, while large [stores sold up to 535. 1 quote as ifollows:—Slips and weaners from 10s |to 17s, small stores 18s 6d to £1 4s, medium stores £1 7s to £1 13s, good .stores £1 16s to £2 13s. j IMT