New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-25
THANKSGIVING DELEGATES.
WHAT The MARKETS ARE OFFERING.
THE DEMAND FOR eAMn AND rRurrs-PMCEs

! THE DEMAND FOR GAMD AND FRUITs-pMCEs
| OF THE DAY-FEATUREs OF TIE HOLIDAY.
The retail poultry markets were well patronized
yesterday the weather cool and favored those
who wanted to buy two days ahead Of the Thanks
giving holiday. to devote to-day to the busy
preparations which usher I'm the Pilgrims welcome
commercial and gasronomlc gift 10 the Nation Poury
! dealers much chagrined the mild weather
which has prevailed and cut of many shipments OF
supplies and also hurt the appearance Of many arrivals
Some OF the veterans sadly recall the days when ska
ing was common and favorte pastime after the
festival dinner Ii seems that consumers
OF poultry will not promptly realize the benet on e
large broods of this year. the birds have not see
obtained the u effect Of the immense corn crop OF uie
season. Farmers had surplus corn last year 10 ieeo
but BY the coming Christmas the offerings will be fat
| plump and handsome. At this time nothing heips
the sale Of poultry so much as the opportunity 10
exhibit II stall hooks. Buyers are likely to be more
less suspicious OF the icebox though 1t would now
be impossible to supply the local wants without the
good refrigerat.ng means used. Western brds which
come ice packed in casks and boxes make poor show
ing against the fresh appearance OF the creamy waxeh
product Of New,Jersey and Pennsylvania. The retail
prices given herewith regarded by leading dis
trbutors to be low they will so to-day.
1t Is early for genuine wild turkeys, but their
absence Is materially felt. fine Bucks County
yearling "tom," q similar well-bred New'Jersey
one, contains richness OF uaVOr 1liiy up " oo o''
| delicacy Of their wild brethren.
II is long since fowls and chickens were In such hght
supply. They usually a drug at this time AS
an evidence Of the temporary rule Of strong prices one
of the live poultry receivers Of West washington
Market sold five carloads Of Thanksgiving turkeys on
Monday at an average Of 10 cents a pound They
came from of the well known Michigan shippers,
and it was the largest consignment ever received in
| this market
Game makes better display than might be ex'
| pected, and prices not extravaGanty high. All
useful fruits abundant. Rasins are cheapened by
a large Pacific production OF fine quality. Apples
were never finer, and with inexpensive sugar. 1t VIII
not be necessary to stint the mnce pie and other
kitchen treasures. Florida oranges have not struck
their most desirable picldngs St, fine sorts can be
had for the upper prices Useful TO fancy apples, In
cudlhg Greetings, can be had at 81 O6S2 so a
| barrel.
Grapes are plentiful Choice Almera white grapes
have advanced. New York received last year "15OOo
kegs this 100000 less This loss mas been oiises
by the great feast of dozen or more varieties rom
California including the famed Tokay, which the Fash
has enjoyed this fall ut cheap prices Pears USED 10
have slow late sale, but the many improved v1eties
now supplied by the Coast and Massachusetts, nurseries
| encourage steady demand. Following are some
| market prices