ADDINGTON MARKET.

Press, Volume LI, Issue 15289, 27 May 1915, Page 3

ADDINGTON MARKET.

SMALLER ENTRIES A>"D

FIRMER PRICES.

(BT OUR COMMTHCIAL EDITOE.)

There were smaller entries of fat ■stock than last week, especially of fat sheep and fat iambs. There was a fair attendance. Fat cattle, except prime heavy steer--, were easier. There was an improvement in fat lambs and fat sheep, and thfre was a fair demand for store sheep, of which there was a better class offerin-j. Pigs wore easier, and there was a poor sale for store cattle. STORE SHEEP. There was a modoralely good entry of store sheep, practically conlined to lambs and wethers. There were -several especially good lines of wethers, and competition was rather keener than was the case last week. Prices for Jambs showed a slight improvement. Wether-, especially forward sorts, wero in -ood request, and sold at a slight improvement on recent figures. Quotations are:— Good ewe lambs, 9s 9<l to 10s. Good lamb-.,. 8s '2d to l) s S*d. Medium lambs, 5s 6d to 7s 7d Cull lambs, 2s Id to 5s 6d. Good two-tooth wethers, 12 s 6d to Ms 3d. Medium two-tooth wethers lis lid to 12 s 3d. Forward four and six-tooth wethers. 15s lid to 18s 3d. Good four and six-tooth wethers, 13s -Id to 14s 3d. Aged forward ewes. 10s. Cull ewes. 4s to 5s 2d. Two-tooth ewes. Sales were as follow:—Lambs: 87 at ,9_ 9d, 72 at 8s 9d. 50 „t 8, Id. 178 at 9 S 4d, 110 at 8s 3d. 86 at 6s 2d. 41 at 5s 6d, 200 at 8s lid, 17G at 7s sd; 31 at 8* 2d.' 42 ewe lambs !)_ 9d. 100 at 9s lOd, 196 ewes at 9s 9d, 53 ewes at 10s Id, 82 at 7 S 7d. 10 at 2s Id, 30 at 7 S 9d. Wethers: 44 four-tooth at 10s. 302 four and six-tooth at 13* 4d. 140 four and six-tooth at 3d, 140 do at Ms Id, 183 do. at 13 s J Id. 131 do. at 15s lid. 24 at 14s 2d. 115 two-tooth at Ms 3d, 104 four and six-tooth at 14s 3d. 62 two-tooth at lis 4d, 44 two-tooth at Ms. 27 two-tooth at hU 9d. S9 four and six-tooth at 18s 3d. 12G two-tooth at 12s Gd to 13s. 317 four and six-tooth at 14s 6d to Ms Sd. Ewes: 22 a-red --it 10s 3d, 70 cull two-tooth at 5s 2d, 16 two-tooth at 12s. S"2 aged at 4s. FAT LAMBS. Thero was a much smaller yarding of fat lambs than last week, totalling 17b'2, and except for a few lines, the quality was very moderate. There was a brisker demand, several graziers operating besides tho butchers, and prices improved Is to Is Gd per head. The range of prices was:— Pi-kne lambs. 16s to 20s lOd. Others, 10s Gd to 15« Gd. The principal sales were:—For Fenwick Bios. (East Oxford), 209 at 17s 9d to 20s lOd; F. C. Smith (Cheviot), u J at ]7s 10d to 19s Gd ; AY. Davie (Woodgrove), 72 at i7s 7d to IS).-, sd; J. W. Thompson (Motukarara). 49 at 15s 9d

to 19s; D. Mcßeath (Kimberlcv). 15 at 17s 2d to 18s; Boycc Bros (Rakaia). 3-5 nt 17s Od to 17s lid; D. McLenehan (Killinchy). 32 at 17s Id to 17s lid; R. Furze (Balmoral), 54 at 10s od to 17s ■Jld; J. McYerraii (Fendalton), 13 at 19s Id; W. R. Turtou (Mount Somcrs), 10(3 at 17s 2d to 17s JOd; E. Roberts (Culvcrden). 39 at 15s Id to 17s lOd : W. T. Karl (Waikari), 123 at 15s lOd to 17s lOd; R. J. Fleming (Port Levy), 106 at 15s Gd to 17s Gd; G. D. Shroeder (Kaikoura), 37 at 14s to 17s sd: T. Harland (Rotherham), 24 at 16s 7d to 17s 3d; clients, 62 at 15s 3d to 17s Id, 16 at. 16s lOd, 178 at 10s Gd; J. W. Rcilly (Mount Somers). 39 at 15s Gd to' 16s lid; J. AY. Prebblo (Balmoral), To "at 14s 7d to 16s; T. S. Hanna (West Fvieton). 52 at 15s 9d'to 16s; C. M. Babies (Ohoka). 15 at 15s 9d: W. J. Gregory (Templeton), 44 at 15s 3d to 15s 7d; P. -Murp.lv (Cheviot). 42 at 12s 3d to 15s; F. W. C. Lukey (Waikari). 74 at 12s Id to 14s Kid;, A. Quiglev (Dovleston), 78 at 12s 9,1 to 14s; A. Craighead (Cheviot), 39 at 12s 9d to 13s 2d; Ryan Bros. (Papaiiui), 12 at 13s. FAT SHEEP. There were only eight and a half races of fat sheep, as against eleven filled last week, ewes again forming the bulk of the offerings. The market opened at about last week's rates, but prices soon improved about Is per head, and in tome cases more. Tho competition was almost entirely confined to butchers, there being little business done by graziers.

The range of prices was:— Prime wethers, 20s to 24s 4d. Others, los 5d to 19s 6d. Merino wethers, 12s Gd to los. F.xtra prime 'ewes, to 2os 6d. Prime ewes, 16s Gd to 20s. Medium ewes, 13s 6d to lGs. Inferior ewes, 10s to 13s. The principal sales were:— Wethers—-J. Stevenson (Fiaxton), 43 at: 15s od to 24s 4d; R. Bovd (Horrclville), 28 at 20s Sd t0.22s 9d: Hayes Bros. (Halkett), 61 at 17s 9d to 21s; clients, 65 at 18s 9d to 20s 9d, 19 at 16s 9d; R. R. Furze (Balmoral), L>7 (ewes and wethers) at 19s 5d to 20s 3d* C. J. Johnston (Ruapuna). 120 at

17s 5d to ISXs lOd; Johnston and Co. (Hossack), 25 lit 19s 3d, merinos 12s 6d; J. T. Denton (Motunau), 70 at

17s to 18s 9d ; F. Peter (Mount Somers). 131 at 17s to 18s 2d; J. Marsden (Riccarton), 24 (wethers and ewes) at 16s •Id to 17s lid; W. A. Monk (Conway Flat). 56 at 17s 3d to 17s lOd; R. J. Fleming (Port Levy), 20 at 17s 6d: G. D. Shraeder (Kaikoura), 14 at 16s; T. Hanna (West Eyreton), 22 merinos at 13s to los.

Ewes—A. Orr (Methven). 116 at 19s to 25s 6d; H. Mathews (Waikari), 120 at 14s 6d to 245; E. A. Ruddock (Southbridge), 167 at 18s 4d to 235; W. It. Turton (Mount Somcrs), 39 at 18s 5d to 21s Id; P. Hughes (Cheviot), 33 at 15s to 19s .'3d; W. H. Mulligan (Lismoro\ GO at Iks 10d to 19s; T. C. Home (Oxford), 64 at 16s to 18s lid: Boyce Bros. (Rakaia). 30 at 16s 5d to 18s fid; J. Stevenson (Fiaxton). 12 at lis to 18s; A. Thomiisou (Motukarara), 74 at Us 6d to 17s lOd: Smart Bros. (Rangitata). 140 at 16s 4<l to 17s Gd ; .1. McAnultv (Methven). 69 at, 14s 7d

to 17s sd; clients. 68 at 12s lid to 17s I 3d. 70 at 14s to 15s lOd: J. Marsdcn (Riccarton). 32 .it, 14s to 17s Id: Geo. Cook (Springston). 60 sit 14s Od to 17-s; H. McLenehan (Killinchv). 39 at 15s to 16s lid: F. J. Andrew (Tiparitii), 62 at los io 16s Gd: M. Moran (Methven), 64 at 13s 6d to 15s lid ; T. Van* (Grncnpark), 50 at 14s 9d to 15s lOd; J F. Beck (Bank-side), 120 at 13s 2d to 15s 8d; AY. J. Thompson (Korrel. ville), 70 at 13s 9d to 15s 6d : A. Snndrey (AVaddirgton). 40 at 15s 6d: Groonslade (Ai-ama). 66 at 14s id to 15s od: AA'areim* Bros. (Fairlie). 154 at 13s 6d to 15s 3d: T. Ha Hand (Roth-ei-hami. 40 at 13s 9d to los Id : Mrs R. Campbell (Cairnbnio). 54 at 13s 4<i to 15s; E. Roberts (Culveiden). 31 at lis 9d to los; G. AA'. Forbes (Cheviot). 67 at 12s Gd to 74s 9d: J. Scales fLow-r-liffs), 130 at lies Gd to 14-s Sd; T. N. Gardner (Scargill). 45 at 13s 4d to lis Gd: G. D. Shraftder (Kaikoura), 19 at 14s- H. F. Hiatt (Glenroy.. 63 -it 10s 9d to 13s lOd: D. Mcßeath (Kimberlev), 32 at lis 7d to 13s Sd ; Lowe Bros. (Bcxlev). "74 at lis Gd to 13s 3d: A. Black (AA'aikari). 64 at 12s Id to 12s lOd; -L Cripps (Anama), 66 at 10s 3tl to 12s sd.

Sales were as follows: —P. H. Johnston (Mt. Torlcsse). 0 cows at £4 7s 6d to £6 7s (id; W. Carter (Spreydon), £11 os to £11 10s; client. 8 steers at £9 5s to £11 ss; client, 3 heifers at £7 2s Gd. 4 steers at £9 10s; G. Sparks (Halswell), 3 eo\vs at £8; A. J. Birdling (Birdling's Flat), 8 steers at £13 17s Gd, ."J at £15s ss, 4 cows at £10 7s Gd to £12 12s 6d: Knudscn Bros. (Pigeon Bay). 1 heifer at £7 12s Gd. 3 at £7 7s (3d. 4 heifers at £6; a-iattery's Estate (Darfiqld), 3 cows at £7 7s (3d to £11 2s 6d: clients, 3 steers at £5 15s, 3 heifers at £6, 3 cows at £5 7s Gd to £6 12s 6d. 16 cows at £6 7s Gd to £7. 1 steer £11; L. M. Wilson (Port Levy). 6 steers at £12 to £17; B. Ware (Port Levy). 13 steers at £9 15s to £15; J. F. Buchanan, (Kinloch), 8 steers at £9 12s Gd to £13 15s; client, 11 cows at £4 10s to" £8 2s 6d; Chatham Islands client, 7 steers £6 5s to £13; client. I cows at £5 10s to £10 10s; A. E. Harris (Motukarara) 3 heifers at £7 5s to £9. 1 cow £5: JM. Beale (West Eyreton). 1 steer at £6 17s Gd, 2 cows at £.5 10s: client, 4 steers at £11, 2 heifers at £6 10s; F. Parnham (Kaiapoi), 7 steers at £6 17s to £8 15s; St. Helens Station, 7 steers at £10 us to £20 15s, '/ heifers -it £10 os to £13 2s 6d; P. Fahey (Little River), 16 steers at £8 12s Gd to £12 2s Gd; J. O. Coop (Little River). 3 rows at £7 2s 6d to £7 7s 6d; D. Mcintosh (Sprevdon), 1 cow at £7 7s Gd; Sir G. Clifford (Stonvhnrst), 6 steers at £11 17s 6d to £17 ss; Pratt Bros. 'St. James's), 8 cattle at £8 10s to £11 15s: client,; 4 steers at £9 5s to £9 15s: G. Ronnie (Lincoln), 6 cows at £5 12s Gd to £9 2s 6d; R. W. Loch head (Hororata), 1 cow £4 10s; AY. G. Muioock (AA'eedons). 4 cows at £6: C. W. Moore (Papanui), 1 cow at £5 15s. VEALERS. There was a moderate entry of vealers, aud prices ranged from 8s to °J " \ STORE CATTLE. There was a very small yarding of store cattle, and animals of a poor class predominated. There was little demand. Ouotation.s arp:— Fifteen to eighteen months, £2 17s 6d. Dry cows, £2 5s to £2 12s 6d. DAIRY COWaS. The yarding of dairy cows was poor i both as regards number and ouiilitv. ; Prices ranged from £3 10s to £10. * | PIGaS. | There was n large yarding of fat niirs. inelu'.hirr •_ jrood proportion of badly- finished sorts. The market all round was easier. The range of prices wn« : — Choppers, £2 to £5 10s. Heavy h.ieoners, £3 2s Gd to £3 12*. Light baconers. £2 ]0 S to £2 17s Gd. Equal io s id t'- s?d per lb. Lnr_o -ririacrs .?'> to £2. Li'iht norket-s. 28s to 325. • i Equal to s id to s]d ir-r lb! Tin-re was a -mall vntry of store ni_;s, ' including .-o nig stores. There -.-?« si . poor demand. • ; Small stores made 72s to 7% 7d. i A"cry small woaners made 3s 3d. i Good weaners up to Bs.