The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1884-07-26 00:00:00

THE MARKETS.

MARK-LANE.
At Mark-lane on Monday the attendance was scanty, and.
there was but little inquiry for any kind of grain. Itnglish
wheat was in small supply, and best samples supported the
rates of this thy week. These only engaged attention.
For foreim wheats the tendencies were hardly as good as
on Friday. though on the week prices showed in some
instances 6,1 advance for white wheats, including Austra-
lian. Flour remains dull at late value. Barley is the turn
in favour of the buyer, and a very slow sale. Smyrna beans
are is. lower. Peas are unaltered. Maize firmly held on
the spot, and 3d. dearer. Oats opened with a moderate
demand, but on the day's business the commoner qualities
were rather easier. The floating cargo trade has been flat.
Wheats have met few and reduced bids. Barley tends
downwards. Maize opened firm, but closed quiet.

METROPOLITAN CATTLE MARKET.
On
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A good collection of cattle, as regards quality, w_asop ,_t_J?:
market, and met a very slack demand. :slily. aaY
The
prices were hardly obtainable even for first q
From abroad there
from the midland and home counties.
went at 48 /0d to 5s 2d,
were 450, chiefly Canailan, which w
sapp_ _
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sheep
and
assortment comprised 200 from Norfol d suffolk. 1780-
and Danish at 4s 6d to 58 4d. A good. Sheep 1Y °I
lambs, and a slow
without difficulty. Lamt s
supported last
Thu calf trade was dull.
many cases sold for less Trion:v.
h,
dis which barely realised. 5s
The supply included B
Belt Herefords and runts, 5a Ed ,• it
Monday's value, butsalneotofwboth. bh
for first qualitie3. ,-- 55 6d • second quality beasts, 4S lea
shorthorns, 5s 44 to
to 58 21); inferior, to 4„, ad; best Downs and half-lareds.
5, 101) to 6s 2d; best long wools, 5s 6d to 5s Sd ; seoona
qualities and ewes 58 stos4d , • lambs, s 6 4•3 tk•s 7 4d.
4s 8d to s 10d per Slb. sinking t
suppliss—'he oftil. Total
calves, h„„ ' _ 1680 ; sheep, 0020; calves, 110.
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METROPOLITAN MEAT MARKET.
5,
The attendance of buyers was more than usually email
on Monday, and trade very slow. Prices in a great measure
nominal. Beef, prime, 4s Sa to 5s Od; middling, 4s 0d to
as 41); inferior, 38 441t0 3s Bd. Mutton, prime, 503 4d to
5s 10d; middling, 4s 41) to 4s 81); inferior, 3s Od to 3s Bd.
Lamb, 58 81) to 6s ed; foreign, 5s 8d to 68 ed. Veal,
prime, 58 ed to 5s 4d ; middling, 48 4d to 4s 81); inferior.
3s 8d to 4s ed. Pork, prime, 4s 2d to 4s 41); middlings
38 101) to 48 ed ; inferior, 3s Od to 3s 8d per 811).
GAME AND POULTRY.
Goslings, 4s to Gs 61); duckling,s, 2s to 3s ; ca,,P°6w2:
5s fkl to 7s 6d ; fowls, 2s to 4s; pullets, 35 to 3 _
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Chickens, Is Gd to 2s 6d; pigeons, 9d to is; Hordsen..n
ditto, Is 3d to Is 6d; American quails, Is to I ID!',
ditto, is to Is 4d each.
leverets, 38 to 4s 6d; tame rabbits, Is 6d to 28 3d; syn.

FISH.
Good supplies snd fairly good demand. Plaice dearer.
Soles cheaper. Turbot, 4s to 10s; brill. 2s to ss; cod..
2s to 3s; red taullet„ls • grey ditto. Is 6.1 each ; salmon,
Scotch and Irish. 10d grilse. 10(1; trout, 10(1; sturgeon, 6d;
soles, is Id per lb ; eels. 18s per draft; dory, 12s; haddocks.
8s; whiting, 10 6cl ; plaice. 22s 6cl Per box; lobsters. Is&i
to 3s; crabs, is to 2s Od each.
• POTATOES.
There was a good supply of potatoes on sale. The,
demand was quiet as follows: Kent kidneys, 6s to 6s 6d;
' Essex Shams 45 to 4i 6a ; reds. 43 to ss; Pr=ch rounds.,
4.3 6.1 to as oar cwt.
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