AUCKLAND NEWS.

Waikato Argus, Volume I, Issue 45, 22 October 1896, Page 2

AUCKLAND NEWS.

(}i\ TELEGEAnt.—OWN CORRESPONDENT). Auckland, Las'; Night The Executive of the Agricultural Show anticipate that the en trie i will exceed those of last year. It is intended to hold a meeting of delegates of the Unions and Agricultural Societies after the show to discuss matters affecting the farming interest. Professor Brown will deliver a lecture in the evening" On milk and milk testing." Mr Frank Lawry arrived from Wellington this morning, and wi 1 shortly address the electors of l'arncll. Mr C.Tuwtlier announces that he will be a candidate f>r Auckland city at the forthcoming election, ami will address the e'ectors shortly. Transactions on the Exchange to-day were limited, but nevertheless there were buyers of a number of stocks. An offer of 40s (id for Crowns failed to meet with a re*pon>e. Pirn Consolidatcds were firm at lis, and Nhcridans weak at Is Gd, with no buyers. Bunkets Hills were slightly firmer, and sales were recorded at os Od. Eour-in-Hands and Ilauraki Souths maintained their values. Manraki Assoeiateds were transferred at Is 7d. A good number of Zcalatidias changed hands at Is Ud. There were buyers of National Built shares at and Na'ional Insurance at 17s 3d. €7 15s was offered for Auckland G.is (new is<ue). A s-d: of Moliowais at 5s 3d was recorded. Bunkers Hills so dat 5s 4d to "is (i.l.