COMMERCIAL.

Waikato Times, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 3078, 7 April 1892, Page 2

COMMERCIAL.

The Waikato . r i:nf.i Office, Wednesday. MARKET REPORTS. Thk Now Zealand Loan and Mercantile Aiißiicy Company report under dato :— Wki.mngton, March tfl.—O.its: A sm:ill bimness h:n been pussins diirinpr the week, U St\ t.i In 10(1 for ordinary, and Is lid tu 2s for prime lita-vy fwd.—Whe;it: Vory little doing, nwiiiß t<. paucity of supplies. Wn quote '.U 10.1 t" -I^.—Grass Seeds : The demand continues brink, especially for ryur'ihs, and wo have placed considerable rpiuntities during tho week at (is Gd for Poverty Hay seed ; and 4s Gd to Us for good Southern seed ; cocksfoot, 3d to 3.|d par 11», ex store. —Hemp : There has been rithor mure enquiry lately, but very little business is reported, owing to low prices olforing. Good fair average is worth, at tho m..ment, .£ls; fine, £15 10s. The quantity coming , forward is almost nil, tho balk of tho mills not being at work.—Frozen Meat : Our London manager cablo? that tho market is weaker. Price of beef has declined Jd per lb sinco last cablegram. Quotations, nominal. Tho price of mutton and hmb has declined £-d since our last cablegram. Chiustchuroh, March IS.—Wheat: A gind deal has been on offer during the week, much of it with sign* cf having been weathered. Uuyors are chary of this description but any prime lots are readily saleable at full current values. To-day's quotations are—Tuscan 3s 9d, Pearl 3a Bfi, Hunter's 3s Gd to 3i 7d, f.0.b., sacks extra, for prime wheat. For lots out of condition prices range from 3s 3d to 3t Gd, f.0.b., according to description.—Oats : This market continues dull, and there is little business doing beyond small orders for local consumption. Present quotations are as follows:—Prime milling Is 8d to Is od, heavy feed Is 7d to Is 7£d, other varieties Is fid to Iβ 7d per bushel f.0.b., sacks extra. —Dairy Produce : Butter in kegs GJd to 7Jd per lb, cheeso 3id to 4d per lb. Adelaide March 10—Wheat: A fair business waa done in the early part of the week at about Id per bushel less than prices quoted in nnr last circular, several thousand bags Wimmera wheat boingsoldat 4s 3d per bushel on trucks Port Adelaide, gross weight, bags included. Northern wheat is still in short supply, and is worth 4s 4jd to 4sod per bushel.—Oats (duty 2s per cental) —The enquiry for New Zealand oats continues, and in consequence of tho roduced stocks, holders are firm at 2s Gd per bushel in bond Port Adelaide.

CHRISTCHURCH LIVE STOCK MARKETS. The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company report under date, CHRiaTOHUUCH, March 18. —Store sheep : The capacity of the apace allotted to this class was again taxed. The entry w>l3 vary mixed, and, as a rule, in small lines. The attendance was good, but bidding was leas spirited than of late, although there is still a Rood demand for young sheep. Values for all classes were somewhat easier, and especially so for lambs and aged crossbred ewes. Sound-mouthed crossbred ewes brought up to 12s Id, crossbred lambs 83 to 10s, two and four-tooth crossbreds 11s to lls.—Fat sheep : The effects of a good season were apparent in this class yesterday, botli as regards the size and quality of the supply, A number of lines of really prime freozers were noticeable, and attracted good competition from exporters. For these full rates may be quoted, but for smaller and less conspicuous lots bidding was inclined to be apathetic, and a number fell to the bids of graziers. Heavy crossbred wethers brought lo's to 17s Bd, medium Hs to 15s Gd, heavy crossbred ewes 13s to 15s Gd, medium lls Cd to 12s Gd, light ditto, 9s to lls. Fat lambs : One of the heaviest entries of the season was offered, with a large pn.portion of firstclass quality. At the beginning of the sale the demand seemed almost dead, and prices not equal to store values had to be accepted. For the larger line of freezers, however, bidding improved, but later on in the sale a decided drop in prices all round took place, and one or two of the mnre wily farmers, who bought here instead of among the atores, did a very good morning's work. Prime sorts brought lls to 13s 6d ; well grown (but qpt prime) 9j to 10* 7d ; inferior 89 to 9a. Fiit cattle : The beef market was well supplied, brth as regards quantity and quality, there being an unusually large number of prime steers of handy weights. Competition was lively for all sorts, and a good clearance was effected. Prime steers brought £6 10a to £9 15s, ditto cows and heifers, £5 to £7 10*. Store cattle: A small market, consisting of dry cows, a few yearlings, and several bulls constituted the day's business hore. A good demand met all lots, and the entry was easily quitted. Dairy cows: This class was largely supplied, but good sorts wero scarce. For these competition was keen, and prices good. Wa sold several young springers at ,t7 to £7 2s (id.