Messrs John Shaw and Sons, of 37 Mark Lane, London, report through their agent, Mr Leonard W. Biako, of Christchurch, that the market, during the month ending January 26th., gradually but surely showed more inclination for business, dealers begin ning to realise that the reports, as to the shortness of crops, were in the main, correct* Every day was bringing an increased de- , maud for all descriptions of clover seeds, and stocks being light, a very firm tone per vaded the market. A considerable business had been transacted in red clovers at full rates : supplies of anything fine in foreign were nearly exhausted. The quality of English was very unsatisfactory, the very choice samples offering at the beginning of the Beason not being now forthcoming, the apparently extravagant prices then paid for them shows now that they were justified. White clover in good demand, at late rates, the choice quality offering attracting buyers. Alsyke quiet but firm. Italian ryegrass still advancing and likely to still more. Holders of stock were for once having things all their own way, which was rather a novel experience for the Seed Trade. Timothy in very short supplies and dearer.
POSTAL NOTICE.
• The next English and European mail, via San Francisco, will close nt this office on Friday, the S 4th infant, at 4.15 p.m. HURLEY. Postmaster. T. 0., Milton, March 20, 1882.
The Bruce Herald. "Nemo me impune lacesset." TOKOMAIRIRO, MARCH 21, 1882.
