ADDINGTON MARKET.

Press, Volume LII, Issue 15773, 14 December 1916, Page 10

ADDINGTON MARKET.

LAEtrE ENTRIES, (BT OCT COMOTBCIAL EPIIOB.) There were large, entries of almost al] classes of ftock. and a good attendance. Store j-licep. which wero mostly shorn wether.-, and ewes, were not in great, demand, and prices showed no improvement on last week's value?. Fat cattle were somewhat irregular, but on the- whole about equal to last j week's rates. Prime fat. lambs maintained their values, but unfinished sorts were easier. The lambs were not as good as the week before, and are showing tho effects of the continned dry weather. Fat sheep sold somewhat irregularly, but priecs on tho whole were about equal to those of the previous week. Storo cattle were in keen demand at advanced rates, and dairy cons sold well. Fan pigs were easier, but stores showed some improvement. STORE SHEEP. The yarding of store sheep was largo, though hardly as heavy as at last week's sale, comprising mostly shorn wethers and hoggets. The quality generally was good. Ewes, with lambs, filled several pens. Prices wero about on a par with the lower level ruling last, week. Some good wethers were forward from the Chatham Islands. The range of prices was as follows: — 2-tooth ewes, 25s to 325. 2 and 4-tooth ewes, 30s. 4 and 6-tooth ewes, 25s to 2Gs, 2 and 4-tooth ewes aud lambs, all counted, 17s 4d to 235. Failing-mouthed owes and lambs, all counted, 19s 9d. 2-tooth wethers, 20s Hd to 27s 3d. 4 and (i-tooth wethers, 23s 2d to 325. The following were some of the principal sales:—Ewes: 120 2-tooth at 26s 6d, 75 at 27s 7d, 92 at 29s sd. 34 at 255. 102 at 26s 9d, 287 at 325, 14 4 and 6-tooth at 255, 57 at 265, 20 2 and 4-tooth at 30s, 275 2 and 4tooth ewesi and lambs ht 23s (all counted), 143 at 17s 4d, 54 failingmouthed at 19s 9d, 12 2-tooth purebred Southdowns at 30s, 7 4-tooth at 375, 46 2, 4, 6, and 8-tooth Southdown ewes and lambs at 33s Cd. Wethers: 132 2-tooth at lOd, So at 21s Id, 14S at 26s 7d, 105 at 20s 4d, 69 at 27s 3d, 30 at 22s 2d, 42 at 245, 56 at 25s 7d. 204 2 and 4-tooth at 245, 227 4-tooth at 22s Id, 30 at 26s 3d. 64 4 and 6-tooth at 29s lOd, 24 at 265, 50 at 27s 9d, 177 at 31s 6d, 471 at 23s 2d to 23s 4d, 127 at 27s 4d, 109 at 325, 76 2, 4, 6, and 8tooth at 21s. FAT LAMBS. The yarding of fat lambs was larger than last week, the total being 1242, jind thcro was a fallingoff in quality. The lambs are now beginning to show the effects of the continued dry weather and losing the bloom off their skins. Prime lambs maintained their values, and were, if anything, rather firmer, but unfinished lambs were easier. Thcro was a little business done for export at prices ranging from 22s 6d to 275. The general run of prices was : — Extra prime lambs to 325. Prime lambs, 24s to 30s. Medium, 20s to 23s 6d. Lighter 16s 6d to 19s 6d. The following were the principal sales: C Bailey (Tcnipletou), 02 at 28s Id to 325; Mrs "Winter (Brookside), 73 at 2fis to 3.15; W. Atkinson (Ohoka), 5 at 30s: J. C. Chamberlain (Brookside), 69 at 26s 3d to 28s lOd: McKie Bros. (Kyle), 5 at 22s 9d to 2Ss; J. Kearns (Ohoka), 7 at 25s Sd to 27s lOd; E. W. Challerton (Tcmpleton), 8 at 25s to 27s 9d; J. Barnctt (Lceston), 33 at 25s lid to 27s 9d ; P. O'Grady (Springston), 8 at 27s 9d; G. Thompson (Cust), 11 at 29s 3d: A. Atkinson (Swannanoa), 10 at 28s 3--1; C. Bedford (Kirwee), 23 at 27s 3d to 28s 3d; E. Kevcrn (East Eyreton), 70 at 27s 7d; clicnts, 22 at 20s fid to 27«'4d, 11 at 22s 2d, 23 at 22 s 3d to 25s Id, 4.-. at 19s: Plaskett's Estate (Rangiora), 28 at 25s lOd to 27s 4d; J. Cossar (Tai T.vpu), 10 at 27s Id: W. White ("Hawkins), 36 at 23s 3d to 26s lid: J. T. Brice (Kaikoura), 3 7 at 22s 9d to 26s lOd; D. Spenco (Rakaia), 24 at 24s Id to 26s Sd; ,T. Hayes (West Melton), 51 at 22s 6d to 26s Od : J. Jones (Tcmpleton), 15 at 26s 9d; H. Stuart (Middleton), 26 <vt 23s 8d to 26s 8d ; T. B*irns (Harewood road). 7 at 26s fid; J. Chambers (West Molten). 65 at 23s 6d to 25s 9d: J. Caesar (Tcmpleton), 72 at 23g- Id to 26s 2d; W. H. Blakcmoro (Springston), 6 at 25s od to 25s Od; J. Vivian (Sockburn), 9at 22s to 25s fid: X. Clinton (Greendale). 101 at 22s 5d to 25s 4d; H. A 7". Challerton (Tipper Riccarton). 9 at 23e Sd to 255: Baa-well ;Bros. (Loburn), 40 at 23s 4d to 255; A. W. Cole© (Courtenay), 10 at 22s to 24s 7d : I'. McT>ntry (Ladbrooks). 12 at .'2ss Id; P. GilJ (Da.rficld), 45 at 23s to 24s 9d; T. G. Dawson, junr. (Yaldhurst), 5 at 24s 7d; J. "Gibhs Stanton (Woodcnd), 9 at 24s 4d; J. Thompson (Avlesbnry), 30 at 23s to 24s 4d; ,T. Burgess (East Eyreton), 11 tcb 24s Id; J. W. Marshall (Springston), 16 at 245: F. Carpenter (Prelibleton), 6 at 23s 7d ; Ti. W. Tt.ngg (Sockburn). 5 at s£?s Id ; Cashmere Estate, 53 at 21s to 235; .T. McNeill (Weedons), 5 at 21s fid: H. J. Alley (Burnham), 51 at 19s to 21s 3d.

FAT SHEEP. Tho entry of fat sheep showed an increase, there eleven full races. There was a large proportion of verv prime quality, but, as in the case of lambs, the sheep arc beginning; to look very dry in the wool. The safe opened very firm, but was throughout somewhat irregular, views varying as to the general tone of the market, but on tho wholo the. previous week's values were maintained. Several export, buyers competed freely throughout the sale. Tlio range of prices was as follows :— Prime wethers, 31s to 39s 9d. Lighter wethers, 21& to 30s. Prime ewes, 28s to .'l7s Lighter ewes, 20s fJd to 27s M. Principal sales included : — ' Wothers: For McClelland Bros. (Kimberlf y), 65 at 32 s to 39s fld; Sir George Clifford (Stonyhurst), 115 at. 33s 3d to 38s Od: T. H. Wilkinson (Spotswood), 130 at 35 s to 37* 3d; .J. O. Coop (Lit.tlo River), !> at, 37s Od : E. I>. Giles (Parnassus), 66 at 3!s 2d to 375: W. Nicholls (Halswell). 19 at 31s 9d to 37s ; J. O. Redfern (Darfield), 139 at 35s M to 36s 9d ; H. Curragh (Templeton), 12 at. 36s 6d : .J. McGirr (Mcthy."eji), 66 at 34s 3d to 35s 9d ; Bruce Bros. (Greendale), 40 at 33s 7d to 'ias Sd: N. A. Menzics 'Mcuzics Bay), 24 at 35s 7d; W. Menzies (Menzics Bay). 120 at 30s lOd to 35s 6d : J. F. Scott. (Opawa), 210 at 30s to 35s 3d : J. W. Warren (Greendale), 219 at 32s 9d to 36 s 9d ; Cashmere Estate, 9S a.t 30s 7d ; to 34s 9d: Mrs H. Gongh. and Sons (Greendale). 43 at 32s to 34s : W. Fergn- J sou (Barr Hill), 130 at 31s 7d to 345; W. T. Jones (Halkett), 32 at 34s 3d: I W. Scoon (Hawarden). 71 at 32s lOd to 34s Id: R. Judsoa (Glentui), 76 at 31s 9d to 34s 3d; clients, 56 at 33s to 345, 25 at 30s 3d, 23 at 30s 9d, 3S at j 30s; J. A. Adams (Greendale"), 52 at j 32s 6d to 33s lid: J. Spence 'Kil- I liuchy), 51 at. 32s to 33s 6d: W. Bennett ( West Eyreton). 2S at 32s 6d: A. ,T. Birdling (Halswell), 17 at; 34s lid; J. H. Williams ("Ellesmere). 14S at 29s 3d to 335; R. Roper (Halkett), 29 at 32s 9d; C. Addingtou (Kirwee), 60 at 31s 3d to 32s 6d: J. S. (Dnn63 at 2Ss 9d to 32s sd; F. Scarle. senr. (Aitnat), 65 at 31s to 32s 2d ; A. Thitbie (Ayleshnry), 51 at 30s 9cj r-n :32s Id: H. M. Burgin 67 at 20.= 3d to 32s Id: .1. Ma<Anuitv (Rakaia*. .">3 at 20? 3d to 325: C. Bailey (Temnlrron-">2 ni 30a M<i to 3I« 1.1: K. Hinron <To.mpleton). 37 at 31s; W. Gutlirie (Belfast), 69 at 30s

lid; E. C. In wood (Southbridge), at 30 s 3d; J. H. Thompson (Cust), 42 at. 30s: T. E. Hyde (Kirwee), 61 at 24.s to 29s 9d; A. Boulnois (Aylesbury), 32 at 24s 3d to 28s 6d ; H. G. Stitcher 1 Broadfield"). 38 at. 24s 3d to 2Ss; J. Cope land (Chertsey), 19 at 26s 4d; A. G Hnrley (HorreJirille), 62 hoggets at. 22? Hd to 25s 3d. Ewes: Thos. Richards (Rakaia), 66 at 33s 6d to 375; B. Lissaman (Kaiapoi), 30 Shropshire*? at. 32s fid to 355; Courage Estate (Amberley), 6S at, 29s 9d to 33s 6d ; clients, 123 at. 31s to 33s , fid. 39 at 28s; 49 at, 23s to 255: A. J. Birdling (Halswell. 25 at 31s to 33s od: Bruce Bros. (Greendale). 20 at 335; J. O. CV>op (little River"), 37 at 2Ss 2d "to 32s lOd : (' ■ Barclay (Little River), 30 at. 2Ss Sd to 32« ; W. Atkinson , (Ohoka\ 14 at 27s 6d to 32s 6d ; N. A. . Mcnzics (Menzics Bay), 9 at 32s 6d; W. Mcnzies (Menzies Bay), 14.5 at 31s to 32s 2d: .T Couwav (Wainni). 215 at 27s 3d. to '31 s lOd : D. McClelland (Southbridgcl. 64 at, 29s to 31s; E. A. Brotighton (Oakleigh), 36 at 25s fkl to 30s Sd: Jarman Bros. (Kirwee), 40 at 28s lid to 30* 3d: H. Corragh (Tcmpleton), 19 at 30s 3d: J. Copeland (Chertsey). 52 at 22s 3d to 30s; T>. Spence (Rikaia). 44 at 26s 7d to 29s 9d; J. Barnctt (Lecston), 36 at 26s 10d to 29s 9d; G. F. Church (Greendale). 102 at 24 s to 29s 9d: H. T i Whiting (Doric), 36 at 24s 9d to 28s: ]•'. G. Sowden (Aylesbury), 70 at 24> 2d to 2Ss: W. * Kingsbury (Kyle). 24 at 2S.s: H. Mchrtcns (Ohoka), 40 at 25s 3d to 27s 9d : J. .Toucs (Templeton). 30 at 27s 2d: W. F. Conway CSpr'eydon), 73 at 20s lid to 26s 6d: X. Clinton (GrcendaJc). 61 at 25s to 25s lid: R. J. Robinson (Waikuku). 30 at 25s 8d : A. Doig (Chertsey), 70 at 22s fid to 25s 3d: P. Gill (Kirwee), 30 20s Pd to 255: C. Sargent (Mothven), 20 at 24s Id; C. F. Bassett (Oxford), 49 at 22s 9d to 23s lid; H. J. Alley (Burnham), 23 at 23s 9d. FAT CATTLE. The beef market was well supplied, tho entry comprising 3SO head, as" against 365 last week. Tho largo yarding included capital lines of wolltinished steer and cow beef, which sold somewhat irregularly at lato rates. Freezing buyers competed for tho heavy cattle. Tho demand was easier towards the conclusion of the market, with some passings, and the pricc s showed a dccline as compared with last Wednesday's sale. Tho range of priccs was as follows: — Extra prime steers to £21 10s. Prime steers, £14 to £20. Ordinary stoers, £9 17s 6d to £13 15s. Extra prime heifers to £14. Prime heifers, £11 10s to £13 10s. Ordinary heifers, £9 15s to £11 ss. Extra prime cows to £17 10s. Prime cows, £12 to £15 us. Ordinary cows, £9 15s to £11 15s. Principal sales included the followin&: — On account of V. W. Wright (Lagmhor), S steers at £18 to £21 10s; clicnt, 5. heifers at £10 5s to £11, 2 cows at £10 12s 6d and £12 15s; J. Shasky (Styx), 1 cow at £12 15s; J. Conway (Little River), 9 steers at "£l4 12s 6d; B. Sloss (Cheviot), 4 cows at £10 17s 6d to £.14 10s, 2 steers at £16 Pis 6d and £19 ; clicnt, 3 cows at £11 15s to £14 ss; client, 2 heifers at £10, 2 cows at £9 15s and £14; G. Barclay (Little River). 1 heifer at £11 10s; clieut, 4 cows at £11 10s to £13 12s 6d, 3 steers at £9 los to £14, 1 heifer at £9 15s: IT. Hamilton (Springston). 2 steers at £13 17s 6d, 1 cow at £13 17s 6d; H. Lcwington (Greenpark), 1 cow a.t £12 7s 6d; T'. D. Blackmore (Kaiapoi), S cows at £10 Jss to -£13 Ids; T. B. Jlowfon (Leeston), 2 steers at £15 17s fid, 2 heifers at '£11 10s: M. Foley (Little River), ! cow at £11 os; M. Matbeson (Ohoka), 1 cow at £11 5.5, 1 steer at £12; client, 4 cows at £11 os to £14 10s; -I. M. Hampton (Hinds), 6 steers at £13 17s 6d to £16 10s; J. F. Beck (Bankside), 2 cows at £7 15s and £9; Ashburton client, 7 steers at £12 15s to £.13 10s; 1 cow at £10 17s 6d: Sir George Clifford (Stony- . hurst), 7 steers at £17 15s to £20 10s, 1. cow at £15 2s 6d, 4 heifers at £12 12>< (jd to £15 2s 6d : client, 5 steers at £16 10s to £19; E. D. Giles .(Parnassus), 8 steers at. £15 10s to £18 17s 6d: R. 8.. Holdsworth, 1 cow at £10 15s; Miss Gerard (Feudalton). 1 heifer at £13 os; P. R. Webb - (West Eyreton), 2 steers at £9 2s 6d to £10 17s 6d; C. Rudd (Greendale), 4 steers at £10 5s to £14; R. Roper (Halkett), 1 cow at £12 7s 6d; Leonard AV T hite (Rakaia), 11 steers ;at £12 lus to £18 10s, 1 heifer £I|3; P. F. Dolan (Rakaia), 2 steers at £17, 1 heifer £11 los; Mrs Henderson (Halkett), 4 steers at £8 2s 6d to £10 7s 6d, 2 cows at. £11 2s 6d to £11 12s 6d, 5 heifers £8 2s (3d to £9 17s 6d; J,.| Calder (Halkett), ! heifer.£B 2s 6d; GStoddart, 1 steer £12 15s, 3 cows at £.11 15s to £13 12s 6d; Springston client, 5 cows at £11 5s to £12 10s; James Rowc (EUlesmcre) 12 steers at £i» to £1S 10s.. 4 heifers ai." £12 12s 6d to £15; W. Kelly (Doyleston), 1 steer £16 10s, .2 heifers £13 17s (3d to £14 2s 6d; W. Major (West Melton), 1 cow £10 ios; M. Wilson (Halkett), 1 cow £10 10s; Donald Cameron (Lincoln), 1 cow £13 ss; James Brown, 10 steers at £14 15s to £17 15s, 6 steers at £12 15s to £14 10s; H. Carr (Ric-ca-rton), I cow £13 10s; F. Leonards (Lo Don's Bay), 6 cows at £11 to £11 15s, 4 licifers at £10 2s fid to £10 12s 6d; A. McGregor (Selwyn), 2 cows at '£11 15& to £I'J 7s (Jd; G. T. Smith (Doric), 1 stee)- £14 l()s; A. Arnold, 4 steers at £13 76 fid to £16 ss: A. Alex£l4 15s; C'. A. Mowat (Cheviot), 1 ander (Rakaia), 2 cows at £13 7s 6d to heifer ill 0; Halswell client, 10 steers .at, £14 os to £15 17s Od, 6 cow* at £10 las to .£l4 2s fid; W. Wilkinson (Chertsey), 4 cows at £10 los to £13; John Henry (Dunsandel), 7 stoers at £9 17s 6d to £10; clients 2 cows at £12 15s and £13 10s; clicnt, 1 cow at £11 17s 6d; A. W. Rutherford, sen. (Mendip Hills), 7 steers at £11 15s to £16 15s; client, 1" cow "at. £10 10s; T. Brecn (Harewood), 1 cow at £11 10s; W. Cook (Heathcote). 5 heifers '.1 £10 os; J. Campion (Prebblcton), 2 heifers at £10 7s 6d; F. Vale (Christchurch), 1 cow at £11 2s 6J : D. Rutherford (Leslie Hills), 16 heifers at £13 17s 6d •to £16; J. Doyle (Tai T'apu), 8 cows at £11 5s to £13 10s: 6. .Woods (Half-well), 1 f,ow at £13 12s 6d ; client,, 3 cows at £12 12s fid to £14; T. Conway (Wainui), 9 steers at £13 los to

£13 17s 6d; F. McGifferfc (Sefton), 1 ! steer at £20 2s 6d, T cow at £13' 15s, 2 heifers at £11 to £12: A. Johnston (Sefton), 2 heifers ;„t £9 10s; client, 3 cows at, £10 17s 6d to £14 2s' 6d; client._ 2 cows at £13 2s 6d, 1 heifer at £11 17s 6d; S. Mynheer, 2 cows at £10 15s to £11 : client. 2 cows at £11 ; E. S. Parish (Woolston), 1 eow at £11 : J. Barr (St. Albans), 1 cow at £11 7s 6tl ; J. Calvert (Papanui), 1 cow at £11 10s: K. Ball CDallington). 1 eow at £10: J. Morton (Marshland). 3 cows at £10 10s to £11 7s 6d. 1 heifer at £11 10s: M. Twiss (Southbridge), 3 cows at £.10 10s to £12 17s 6d ; W. J. McEvedy 1 cow at £12 VEALERS. V'eaJcrs came forward in average numbers. and the entry comprised the usual mixed sorts, from small calves to prime veal. Prices ranged from 10s to £5 a head. STORE CATTLE. There wis a full yarding of .-tore cattle, chiefly good lines of two to ttjree-year-oids ; of "which the bulk wero heifers. There were also several lots of fifteen to eighteen months, and a number of pens of forward-conditioned cows. The yarding was one of the best for quality and condition offered tliis season. The prices ruled remarkably high, and some c&ises masfc perhaps records for the yards. Young stock from Southland formed Tery even lines, and were well drafted. Prices ranged as iollows: — Yearlings, £-3. 15 to IS-mont'is. £6 and £6. 5?. 2-year steer.-. £7 '2s 6H. 2-year heifers, £7. 3-year £9 Ms to £10 5«. 3-year heifers, £S lis 6d. Drj- cows, £-4 10s to £10 sa.

DAIRY COWS. The entry of dairy cows was about the average, and it -was notice able that the majority of the cows came forward in capital condition. There was a good dem&nd for the better sorts, clct-e to calnng, bnt aged and inferior were neglected. Priccs ranged from JLo to £15 ss. TIGS. There •was a largo, yarding of fat pigs, which sold at lower rates to indifferent competition, owing to tic hotter weather. The range of prices was as follows: — Choppers, £Vi 10s to £5 Is. Extra heavy baconers, £'4 10s to £4 16s. Heavy baconers, £3 15s to £1 sa. Lighter, £3 to £3 10?. Price per lb. Bid to 6Jd. Heavy porkers, 45s to 50?. Lighter, 3Ss to 42?. Price per lb, 7jd to "Jd. There was a. medium entry of store pigs, and a slightly better demand than at the previous sale. The range of prices ran;—> Best stores, 4-5s to 535. Medium, 3Qg to 375. .Smaller, i?'i; to 295. Wcaners, ISs to 235.