The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1879-06-28 00:00:00

THE MARKETS.

MARK-LANF..-MONDIT.

Quietness still prevailed in the grain trade at Mark-lane.
There was a thin attendance of mitten, and but alight dis-
position to purchase. English wheat was in short supply,
but the quantity offering was equal to requirements. For
fine samples prices were fairly steady, otherwise the tone
was weak. With reference to foreign wheat, a moderate
quantity was on the stands. There was a quiet trade, at
about late rates. Barley, from its scarcity, was tolerably
steady, but the demand was limited. Malt sold at previous
,
prices. The oat trade was dull, and prices had a drooping
tendency. In maize, dealings were restricted at barely late
rates. There was still an inquiry for beans, but peas were
dull of sale. The flour market was inactive and without
change.
METROPOLITAN CATTLE MARKET.-MONDAY.
The cattle trade was quiet, and without fresh feature.
Supplies were not large, but were equal to requirements.
From our own grazing districts there was a moderate supply
of beasta. Some choice stock was offered, but in the condi-
tion of the bulk room for improvement was noticed. Bald-
ness proceeded slowly, and prices remained about the same
as last week. The best Scots and crosses sold at Si. 10d. to
65, per 81b., the top quotation being, however, exceptionaL
From Norfolk and Suffolk we received about 1,500 ; from.
the Midland and home counties about 800; and from
Scotland, 170 head. The foreign side of the market was
fairly supplied with beasts. About SOO American were
offered, about an equal number of Spanish, and some
Swedish. With a quiet trade, prices were unaltered.
The sheep pens were not well supplied. There was a quiet
trade, at previous currencies. The best Downs and nail-
bred.; changed hands at 6s. Bd. to es. 10d. per 81b. Lambs
were offered, at is. to Bs. per Sib. Calves were in moderate
demand, at late rates. Pigs sold at previous quotations.
At Deptford, about 700 beasts and 8,900 sheep and lambs.
Inferior harats, 43 to 45. 6d. : second quality, 4s. 6d to is.;
prime large oxen, Si. Bd. to Es. Sd. ; prime Scots, is. 84. to
SP, ; inferior sheep, 4s. to bs. ; second quality, is. to Cs.;
prime coarse-woolled, 65. to 6s. 81.; prime Southdowns,
6s. 84. to 65.
porkers, 41. 6d. to 6s. ; lambs, 10d. to 43 4d •
small small ditto. Cs. Co 6s. 6d. ; large hogs, 85. 84. •
78. to Bs. per 8113. to sink
ll
the large coarse calves, be. &I. to 65.; prime
weather there was a fair demand for
Owing o the cool
firmer. The supply was
meat this morning and prices were fir
METROPOLITAN MEAT MA
If ri beef, Bs
as follows n e or .
SIKET.-MoIiDAY.
moderate . Quotations were
... 43. to 43. Sd.: prime large ditto,
to Bd. ,' 'middling
64. to 45. 4d. ; middling ditto,
Si. Sd.; inferior mutton, Ss.
Si.Bd. to 6s. 81 • 1 e k
41. 4d. tt. 65. 4d. ; prime ditto, arg pot
EA. to ss. td. prime small ditto, is. 2d. to ss. 8d; veal, 541. to
61. Bd. to
7s. 4d. pt r alb. by the carcass.
POTATO.
Is. 6d. tc ; small ditto. 4s. 44. to 45. ; lamb

The snivels continue moderate, and the trade remains
steady fo: many deiciriptiona, Man :—Kent Regent, 90s.
to 1205. • .sen ditto, 714. to 1005.; Scotch ditto, Ms. to
120..; cintopiona. 90a to 110 s. ; Victoria', to,, to 1704:
Makes, 130 v. 50 1804. per ton.

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