ADDINGTON LIVESTOCK MARKET.

Press, Volume LXII, Issue 12531, 28 June 1906, Page 9

ADDINGTON LIVESTOCK MARKET.

(BT OVH COMJIKRCIAL EDITOK.) There were, fairly largo entries of fat shtv?p, cattle and pigs, and moderate entries of other classes of stock. There was a good attendance. Store sheep showed an improvement in demand and prices, end fat lambs wero hardly so brisk of sale as tho week before. Fat sheep again sold well, and there was a rise in tho prices of owes. There was a hotter demand for beef, and prices all round were better. Fat pigs sold very well, nnd best dairy cows were in fairly good demand. Thoro was practically no sale for store cattle. STORE SHEEP.

Tho yarding of store sheep was mado up principally of hoggets and ewes, the latter being mostly aged sorts. There was a keen demand for all classes, hoggets selling briskly at advanced prices. The principal r.alos were:— 201 two-tooth halfbred wethers, from Motonau, at 20s; 70 two-tooth ewes at 22s 2d, 48 at 19s 4d. 36t four, six, and eight-tooth at 18a od, 95 sound-mouth at 15s sd, smaller lots of aged ewes at 103 3d to 13s 9d, 75 hocgots at los 6d, 08 at 14s Bd, 238 at 1-is 7d, 157 nt 14s 4d, 43 nt 13s lOd. 130 at 13s 6d. 230 at 13s 7d, 130 at 13s, and 185 at 12s. FAT LAMBS.

There wero 3330 fat lambs penned, t-Lo bulk being of very moderate quality. Though competition was not so keen tho prices wore well up to tho previous week's rates. Best lots mado 17s fkl to 20s, a few extra pens to 23s lid, lighter los to 17s. Tho following wero tho principal sales: —Canterbury Agricultural College (Lincoln), 51 at 22s 9d to 23s lid : McCrorie Bros. (Kyle), 11', at 22s Cd; A. Jane (Greendaio), at 21s lid: J. D. Anderson CYaldlmrst), 51 at 2fts Id: J. Hanrahan (Dromoro). 31 at 20s Id: \V. Walker (Selwyn), 70 nt 18s to 20s; J. Henderson (Dunsandol), f) at 19s lid; ft. Newton (Hnwarden), 103 at 19s IOd; W. Rcx'd (Darficld). 10 at 19s 9d; A. W. Steele (Methvon), 71 at 19s Jd; S. Harris (Styx), 17 at 19s Id; D. Buddo (Fcrnside), 72 at 19s; J. Spooncr (Kirwee), MO nt 18s 7d to 19s; R. Johnson (Kirwee), 2(i at 18s lid : (i. Judd (Waddington), 39 at 18,s lid; C. Dohorty («Mothven), 70 at 18s IOd; E. Fowler (Aylesbury), 40 at 17s 3d to 18s 7d; O'Brien's*E.#ato (Killinchy), 93 at 16s lid to 18s 7fl; H. J. Harrison (Rakaia), 198 at 18s 6tl; Balmoral Estate (Huninui), 33 at 18s 4d; S. J. Ryan (Broadfields), 108 at 17s to 18s 3d; R. Manson (Sedpemcre), 20 at 18s 2d; J. A. Henley (Lincoln), 19 at 18s: D. I). MacfaVlano (Lyndon), 219 at lfis 10d to 18s; Client, 100 at 17s lOdj O. W. Wripht (iSwannanoa). 65 at 17s 8d: Cr. A. Win to (Yaldhurst). 28 at 17s Gd ; F. G. Frampton (Brooksido), 50 at 17s Od; E. Butcher (Waikari). 204 at los Id to 17s Gd; W. H. Millikon (Culvorden), 79 at 15s 10d to 17s Gd ; T. Mc Gill fScdgemoTc), 31 at 17s Id; A. H. Turnbull (Balcairn), 111 at 16s Id to 17s; J. Cunningham (Brooksido), 35 ot 17s; J. G. Ronnie (Dovlestorf), 68 at Kis lid; J. Sugar (Omihl). 30 at lfo IOd: G. W. Hungerford (Cheviot), IS6 at los 8d to 16s 9d: W. Heybourne (Leoston), 24 nt 16s 9d; Wright Bros. (Kirwee), 32 nt 10s 7d; Gebbio Bros. (Teddington), 103 at lGs 6d; Alex. MoLachlan (Doykston), 71 at 16s Id; J. Cameron dScarpll), 39 at 16s; Ryan Bros. (Wecdous), 48 nt lGs; R. Gebbio (Teddington), 21 at 16s. FAT SHEEP.

There was a fairly largo yarding of fat sheep, but the quality was not so s;ood as tho previous week, there not being such a larjre proportion of halfbred wethers. There were, however, some nrinie lines of wethers and ewes offered, and a keen demand was maintained throughout tho sale, prime ewes showing o- considerable improvement in prices. The rnngo of prices was: — Prime wethera 22s to 2os. extra to 28<. lighter 10s to 21s 6cl: primo ewes 20s to 235, extra, to 2cs 3d, medium 17s to 19s 6d, aged 12s to lf« fxl. Tho principal sales wero :—Wot liars—W. Reed (Darfickl), 12 at 28e; A. D. Mcllraitli (R-akaia), 23 at 2os lid to 20s Gd: McClelland Bros. (Kirwec). -50 at 22s (3d to 2(5*; J. Pysart (Coirrtenay). CI sit 23s 10d to 25s 9tl: X. M. Pnnlop (Kirwpo), 121 at 23.s to 2.1s 3d; Cuneen Bro«. (Braadfields), 10(5 at 22s 8d to 25s 2d; G S-uidry 60 at 23s to 24s scl, and fi2 at 22s <>d to 23s 6d; J. Henderson CPiinsandcl). 4f> at 22s 2d to 24r sd; G. J. Farr (Bennetts). 58 at 23s Gd to 24« 3d; R-. Johnson (Kirwoo), 30 at 21s (id to 23s 0d: fi. Richnrrls (Wailiao Downs). 30 at 22s Id to 23s M: P. Jones (Templotcr\ 117 at 23s ">d to 23-s 8d; H. Symo.nds (Omrlii), 49 at 23« 3d; G. F. Wripht Annat), 99 at Balmoral Estate rHnniniii), 30 at 2,l=i; Cotnv-igc Estate (Amborloy), fiO at 2ts 5d to 235; McCrorie Bros. (Kyle), 20 at 23s 6d; P. BudfJo (Fernside). 5G at 22s lid; G. W. Hungerford (C'hevict). 20"at !9s to 22? 9d; Orocv leve (Ston>Toyd). 128 at 21s lid to 22s 10d ; T. T. Bowling (Oak!ei<dO, Go nt 22e 4d; G. Xoxton (Ha.vardon), 77 at 20s 4d to 22s 3d; J. A. Henley (Lincoln), 23 at 21s 0d; A. H. TurnI.till (Bajß-iirn). 23 zt 21s 8d; G. B. Sanson 23 r.t 4<l: 11. Acton-Adans (Tipapn), at 21s 3d; P.. Campbell. .Tun. at 19s 3d. Ewes—A. D. McT'.ivvth (Rikai-n). 8,1 at 23s lid to 23e 3:1: T. A. Stephens (Irw=11), oo ni 22s to 24s ,>d: W. Rood fDariiekl), 100 at 21' Gd to 24s 1 tl: 1.. Hartnel! (Lcciton), 30 at 21s: AgncuStrral ColloE? (Lintxlis). 0 «t IS* (xl to lid; c!i?nt, CO at L in 23, 9i: J. Baker (Mrthven). 55 at 21s to 22s 9d; J. Camffon (.Scartji , ' , .). 25 at 225: J G Ronnie (Pcylrfito: , .). 48 at 17s 4<l to 21s 2d: —. Hkimr...r l d {ftik-iia>,H" jit 1-1$ 3d to 20- 9u. 1" nsorinoi at lie nd: McCrorie 13rc-=. (Kyle), 19 at 2(>s <i;l • J. SttMviijWi (Flaxte.n), I*J(5 at l-vs 3d to 2Cs Id; J. A. Henley (Lincoln).

129 at IoG 7d to 19s 7d; T. Ricbards (Overdale), 69 at los Gd to 19e sd; G. Judd (Wflddington). 99 at los Id to 18s 4d; F. C. Candy (Darfr?!d). <>5 at 16s 7d to 18s 4d;* McClelland Uros. (Kirwoe), 112 et 18s 3d; Mt. Thomas Estate, 539 at 16s 7d to 18s 3d; F. (?. Frampton (Brookeide), 18 at 18s; O'Brion's Estate (lvillinchy), 71 at 14e ICkl to 17s IOd; R. Campbell, jun. (Chertsey), oo at loe Id to 17<s 8d; H. Acton-Adams (Tipapa). 45 at 15s 8d to IG-i Sd; A. Jamicson (Dromore), CO at los t-d to 16s 8d; J. Watson (Greendale)," 61 at 16s 7d ; P. White (Balkett). 21 at 16s 3d; G. F. Wri.-ht (Annat), 21 at 1-je 9d; J. Lockhead (I>«;ton), 100 at 1.5s 9d; AY. Wilkinson (Cberteey), 00 at 12s 3d los; J. Cunningham, itin. (Brookside), 15 «t 15s; A. H. TurnLuil (Bslcairn). 61 at 13s 6d to 14s 7d; S. Harris (Stys), 25 at 14s 2d. FAT CATTLE.

Tlic <=ntry of fat cattle totalled 218 head of In'ticr all round quality than of late. Tlierc was a Rood demand and better competition resulted in a general advance in prices. Three steers from A. Orr (Methven) sold at £10 to £12 12? Rd, 1 cow at £9 10>; 12 steers from "VV. F. M. Buckioy (Hoon Hay) at £'8 l-3s to £10 17s 6(1: 6 stcors for D. Comeron (Springfield) at £9 l()s to £10 17s v>6, 9 etoers for 11. H. Rhcdes (Otahuna), £7 12s Gd to £0 17.s fid; 4 r-tcers for t!io Christchurch Drainago I'oard, at £7 os, and 4 lioifera at £0 lL's 6d to £9, "> steers for n client nt £7 12s (3d to £]0, 7 steers for W. and C. Pamhain (Kaiapoi) £3 2» 6d to £8 17s 6:1, and 2 heifers £4 2s (3d. Other steers brought £G 6« to £11 Ids, heifers £•> 5e to .€9 los, flnd co«-s £1 los to £9 10s. or|U:il to 2& (3d to 2o#> for prime, ft ml 17s 1o 22s for inferior to medium, per TOOllx?; veal calves sold at 7s 6d to £2 1-ls. STORE AND DAIRY CATTLE. A ?mnll n;ixo:l eiitn,' of *toro cattle bran slit low prico.s, tlicre being practically no demand. The best sorts of dairy cows, met, with a rather hotter enquiry, saks being inado up to £3 ss. PIGS. There was a large yarding of fat pigs, but few stores., and tht>ro was a good ,<i:i!o for bacontra and porkers at nbout' the previous week's rates. Baconers made 135s to 51s 6d, extra heavy to <50s, equal to 3Jd to 3Jd iier lb. porkois 22s to 33.5, equal to 4d to 4Jd per lb. A lino of 23 Ixieoners from Canterbury Agricultural Collego sold at 4os to and cne at 60s. Stores were dull of sale at low rates.