COMMERCIAL.

Taihape Daily Times, Volume 7, Issue 238, 29 June 1915, Page 4

COMMERCIAL.

—*aft»-- —— ■— - L■ ■■ HIGH COMMISSIONER'S EEPOBTt' : '" MARKET QUOTATIONS. . LONDON, Juno 26. -. ■ (Note: Quotations, unless otherwise specified, are average market prices on spot.) Mutton.—A poorer demand exists foi" frozen mutton, partly owing to a largo supply of home-killed,, and on account of dry weather, but there is no changein prices. Canterbury 71d for lightweight, North Island 7 for lightweight, ewes G 5-Sd. Lamb.—The market is quiet, and the demand is chiefly for lightweight, even of ordinary quality. Canterbury,. 8 3-Sd for lightweight; heavyweights, fours S-]d; other than Canterbury 8 3-Sd for best quality lightweight. Beef. —Prime New Zealand beef isnot quoted, as the quantity available is Small. New Zealand sides are selling: at 7d, chilled hinds 9 3-Sd, fores Bd. Butter.—The market remains firm. ; Danish is 150/- to. 152/- and up to 154/-; New Zealand offerings are in? small stock, 14V- and up to. 146/-; Australian, in good demand, but small stock, 138/- to 140/-, and 142/-; Siberian, in good demand, to 132/-; Irish creamerj 7 , in steady demand, 140/- to 142/- and up to 144/-; Argentine, 136/-. Cheese..—Market is steady, with aa improved demand. Canadian, quiet, white 92/- and up to 94/- coloured* 90/- to 92/-; New Zealand, market quiet but steady, white 94/- to 96/-, coloured 92/- to 94/-; United States, quiet, 86/- to 94/-, according to quality; and size. Hemp.—Market quiet but steady. New Zealand good-fair grade £32 10/> . fair £3O 10/-; fair current Manila £3B 10/-; for forward shipment New Zea». : land good-fair £3l 15/-, fair £29 9/-f Manila £3B. The output from Manila for the week was 17,000 bales. Hops.—Market is firm.. English 190/to 115/.; Californiau 75/-. Wool.—Market is quiet, with a.good demand. ■Wheat.—Market steady. Canadian Jun-July shipment .52/3 American July-August 44/9; Argentine is not quoted. ~ If. Oats. —Market is quiet. Asggntia© June-July 25/-. : :' Seheelite 32/- to 33/-. . /Cjfev Antimony ore, £ls por ton. ":.:—%''