ADDINGTON MARKET.

Press, Volume LV, Issue 16547, 12 June 1919, Page 4

ADDINGTON MARKET.

FAT STOCK .FIRMER. (nr ocr commercial nniioß.) There were fair yarding® of stock and a good attendance. Prices generally for all classes of sheep and prime cattle were firmer, und there '.v;u> a better demand for store sheep aj:d for 3tore pigs. There was lair enquiry for dairy cove's, but trio quality of the best was only .medium. Vealera were easier owing to thy re being a large entry of large calvets. STORE SHEEP. There was nbout the same numbor of ehicp offered na lost' week, but. 1110 qu:ility wks Jiot ■so god. T!io siievp were Canterbury-bred, and all showed more or leas the effects of a shortage of feed. There were. a. few good two-tooths araonp the wstbers, and tho Jntnbs Aero a mixed lot. Ther<> was i> better demand shown, and prkw, especially for good lambs -uid gc<*t wethers, advanced Is to 2s per he id. Rougher quality sheep sold at previous week's rates. The range 6{ pric-ea was: — Two-tooth ewes, to 24s Id. Two and four-tooth owes, to 22s Od. . Four and six-tooth ewes, to 27s lOd. Four, cix, and eight-tooth owes, 11-* Cd to 28s. Sound and failing-mouth eves, 7a lid to 19a 6d. Two-tooth we the re, 21s to -Is VJ. Two and four-tooth wethers, 19a 9d to Cos 3d. Foair and ais-tootli wethers, 22s 10d to ■27s S.-1. FiV.'o lambs. IGs to 22# 3d. Wether lambs, 12s to 183 tid. llixed sex lambs, ;lls Id to !!>«. Among the principal Bales were:—l 4 twotooth ewes at 24s Id, 3o two and four-tooth 22a 9d, 01 four and six-tooth 27a 6d, 473 at 13a 6d, 30-1 at 27a XOd, 134 four, six, and eight-tooth 13s, 79 at 28s, 75 at 21s, 75 at 20a lOd, 75 at 21s 3d, 62 at 20a 4d, 150 at 20s 3d, 105 six and eight-tooth 14s 3d, 70 ot 24s JOd, 63 at 24a lOd, 100 lit 20?, 274 at 20a, 76 sound-mouth 193 Gd, 112 at IGs 9d, 81 at IGs, 83 at 10ri, 24 sound and failing-mouth 134 3d; 89 at 12s sd, 89 at 13s 3d, 10 failingmonth 13s, 74 at 8s I\l, 25' at 7s Cd, 71 at Ca 7d. 40 at 93 7d, 5'2 at 16s sd, 83 ewe hoggets 175, 87 at 15s, 76 two-tooth wethers 24s Id, 77 at 21a, 47 at 2(a Id, 74 at' 23s Gd, 24 two and four-tooth 253 .3d, 03 four and eix-tooth 24s 3d, 109 at 223 lOd, 7G at 255, 18 sixtooth 27s Bd, 241 ewe lambs 23s 3d, 44 wethA r lambs: 15s, 59 at ißa 6d, 222 at 12s, 70 at 13s 3d, 32 at 16s 9d, 35 at 14s, 22 at 17s 9d, IG6 at 16a Bd, '30 at 12s 2d, 3C mixed sex lambs 15s, 50 at 12s 6d, 58 at 15s Id, 43 at 13s 3d, 82 at 19s, 122 at 18s, 200 at lie sd, 60 at 153 &J; 36 at IGs 3d., FAT LAMBS: • . There was an entry of 1675 fit lambs, as compared with ' 4131 tho week before. There were-a few prime lots, but the bulk of.'the lambs were light and unfinished. Thero was a. , keen demand, and export buyers were giving BJd per lb over ail. . The. range of prices was:— Extra, prime lambs, to 33s Gd. Prime lambs, 27s to 30s. Medium, 223 6d to 26s Gd. Lighter lambs, 16a 3d to 225. Tho following were the principal etuet.: — For Brookt'Jale Estate (Hawarden), 140 at 29s 4d to 33s 6d; A. Orr (Methven), 172 at 27s 6d to 335; J. McCrrath (Oxford), 6i at 24s 4d to 32s 6d: J. D. Wyllie (Sefton), 40 at 31a 3d; Leslie Hills Estate, 69 at 233 to 30s; D. Hampton, jtin. (Chertacy), 130 nt 26s 4d to 80s; R. J. Fleming (Port Levy). 157 at 25s Cd to 30s; J. McLean (Cdirnbrael. 61 at 24s to 29a Id; W. Roberts (Sprcj'don), 87 at 28s 3d to ,295: J. H. Detd (Ro'.leston), 12 at 21s to 28s 9d; J. Mehrtcji3 (L>unsandel), 50 at 24s to 28s 6d: Jas. Pa ton (Domett). 50 at 24s lOd to 28s 6d: T. Semrnerville (TcrapleUra). 42 at 27s 7d; O. E. Newton (Lyndluust), 121 at 243 lOd to 27s 9d; J. C. Gebbie (Motukarara), 70 at 2Gs 7d to 27s 7d; D. J. Xtawke (Hawkins), GO at 25s ]Ol to 27a 7d; Estate jato "W. Rose (Lyndhnret - ). 21 at 26s 6d to 27s 7d; A. Birdling (Hakwel!), 2.1 at 27s fid; Y. England {Uororai-u), 19 at 21s Gd to 27-s; F. E. Barrett (Woodgrove), 59 at 25s to 2Cs 10:1: Kermodc Bros. (Lyndhurst), 63 at 243 Gd to 26s 11*1; AV. If. Montgomery (Little River), 82 at 24s Gd to 26s 7d: .T. H. Hepburn (Buroham), 63 at 2?« 9d to 26s 6d; client. 67 it 23s lid to 25s lOd: Mib'A. Gecson (Domett), 20 ut 24e to 25s 6d, W. Dm mm end (Lyndhurst), 62 at 23s 9d to 25s Gd; client, 215 at 22s 3d to 25s M; "\V. Townlcy (Amberloy). 109 at 18s to 253; C. Hale (LyndlvursD, 38 at 24s 6d; D. O'Connor (Cheviot). 42 at 21s 2d to 233 sd; 3. Watson (Amberley), SO at 22s Cd to 235; A. V. Ironside (Hororata), 46 at 22s 4\l to 22=; J. A. McLean (Ambcrley), 106 at 20s to 21s 4d: R. Mercer (Waiau). 44 at 21s; W. Lake (Kirwee), 28 at 21s; Scarr Bros. (Mina), 32 at 18s 9d to 19a 6d. FAT SHEEP. T.hero v.we between ten and cloven raccs filled with fat sheep, including a number of lines of prime quality wethers and ewee, a much better lot than has been offered of late. On the other hand tliero was a considerab'.o proportion of unfinished sorts, mostly ewes, owners being anxious to get xid of anything saleable baforo bad winter weather seta in. There was a keen demand, and everything sold well, the market generally showing an advance ot Is to 2s par head, and even more in tho case of some of the prime heavy weight wethers.

The of prices was: — Extra prime wethers . to 19?. Prime wethers ;16s to 45s 3d. Medium wethers 30s to 35s &3. Lighter wethers 2Ss 7d to 203 6d. Estra prime eu-c? to 453 9d. Prima owes 32s Gd to 3Ss. Meditim ewes '26s 'o "2s. .Lighter ewes 20s to 25a 6d. TTic principal sales ivere: — "Wethers.—For F. G. Horroll (Horrolvillei, 12 at 4Sa 3d to 495; J. McGrath (Oxford), 14 at- 47s sd; T. Somerville (Templcton), 23 at 17s; clients, 94 at 37s 6<l to 47e, 137 at iVTs Id to 435, 8 at SGs 6d, G3 at 3So lid to 13s 3d: G. Cook (Springston), 168 at 3Ss to 45s 3d: Hillyer Broe. (EiffeJton), 190 at 36s 7d to 43s 3d"; Gibbs Bros. (Darfield), 40 at 35e 3d to 42s Cd; C. Stewart (Chertsey), 43 at 3lis ea to 42s 6d;. A. Fisher (Culverden), 37 at 3iwi 3d to 41s; J. I>. Wyllio (Sefton), 49 »t 55s 6d to 41s; L. (Little Aba-loa), 122 at 26s 9d to 40s; W. Eddy (Dnnsandel),' 7 at 38a 9d; J. £>. Anderson (Templeton),' 122 at 35s to 38s 4d; Graham. Bros* (Balmoral), 66 31s 3d to 36a Id) D. Gillanders (Darfield), 66 at 35s Cd to 383; Mrs A. Geesori (Cheviot), 51 at 33s to 37s 6d: Leslie Hills Estate, 64 at 37s Id; W. C. Smith (Chertsey), 48 at 33s 9d to 37e; A. Bird ling (Halswell), 13 at 375"3d-; A. Orr (Methven). 23 at 3Gs 3d; J. Jones (Templeto i>), 56 at 33s to 35s 3d ; P. Gordon (Hawarden) 56 at 32s 4d to 34s 6d; Cunneen Bros. (Templeton), 40 at 34s 3d; E. Holmea (Kirwee) 34 at 32s lid to 34s 2d; Major Campbell (Davaar), 62 at 31« 3d to 34b Id; G. R. ilcßae (Island Hills), 6i at 23a to 32s lid; C W. Furae (Culverden), 134 at 30s 6d to 32a- \f J Webb (DunsandeD, 37 at 30s Id to 32s 3d; J. McLean (Eakaia), 70 at 26a 7d to 295. • Ewes —F. G. • Horrell (Horrelvillel, ,77 at *3s to 4Ss 9d; J. O'Bovle (Southbridpe), 140 at 33s 3d to 41s; Brooksdale Eetato (Hawarden), 93 at 30s to 40s; H. Hamilton (Sprinjbton) 59 at 35s 4d to 39s 6d; clients, 102 at Xi 7d to 38s 4d; 51 at 27s lOd to 37a 9d; 24 at 32s Id; 64 ** ® 8 33 3Ca ; 56 at SSa Cd to 32s 6d; 31 at 23s 7d; 11 at 30s; A. Birdlinp (Halswell). €0 at 34s Id to 37s Sd- "ft*. McCausland (Southbridge), 65 at 33s to 3Gs lOd: F. W. Rnddonklau JStaveley;. T.Ti ,it ?.{* Sd to 35s 4d; "VS. an.'T J. Ivor.--i-rl(vi iii 3. T -» 4d-:. 12. ilc^vsjsaj*

ai ■Cm Id "to 34s- Id; T*. jj orris (Lauxiston), 62 at 27b to 33s Gd '■ (Soargill), 203 ai 26a to 30s od; G. Stoddart (I/uiooltt), 114 at 29s 2d to 30s; Kennedy Bros. (Glentunnel), 68 at 22s to 30a: IE. Kicholls (Domett), 35. at da to 23s 6d; D Finlay (Halkett), SO at 96a sd; J. D. Wylie (Sefton), 50 at SMs 10d. to 38a; Cunneon Bros. (Templeton). 3o at 27s Id; J. It. CnUen fWaddington), 65 at 25a Id to 27s Id; Gibb Bros. (Darfi«ld), 24 at 2Ss 6d; E. Harrison (Scar gill), 71 at 24e. 7d to 26a .d; MdiieSEsSto<Waiau\« f •vi- -E A. Pavne (Amber ley), 2o at 24s .id j 'o-,'qa. p.'Hvan (Bioadfield), 43 at 22s to -2Sa Id' T Pearce (EoUostom),. 33 at Cl« E G. S«d (Little Bivert, 6S at 21s to Scaxr Bros, (Mina , 23 at 23s 10d; F. E Barrett <Vood f ove>, 43 at 21s , o S* fid- E. Hare - (Culrerden), 23 at 23s Id. m! Murphy (Cheviot), 28 at- ~* la: Lake (Kirwee), « a* 21a*. berley', 4i at 20s; J. Lowrv -j at 2 ° S ' TAT CATTLE. There vrafl an entry of 252 head of 'at cattle a smaller y«din 3 than lut.week, but tho qualitv was uiost.y prime. There wae a keen demand for the heavier bullocks ar.a pood cows, and prices .or this class v-cre firmer Medium and inferior quality sold at about late rates. Tho best lines were «t. fn by Captain I- K. C. . Macfarlane■ (Ka. : „_f -xfeasre S. E. Rutherford (Kowai Bueh)', Ales. Henderson (° £: /Urt.- J. 0. Coop rtaUle I\i»ct) % tJ. fcSVaj Tapu> ?• r- ?"*=» (Kinloch). S. (Ataamia . T Ca..ler ((lreonpark\ Mr? Fitzaunmons (Melh.cn), and Tlawkswood Estate. Tho rnnpo of prices vra?: — Extra prime steers to £21 IT* Prime stcere. £14 2s Cd to j~'\ Ordinary steers. £S 10s to _11. _ TVimc heifers'. JK) 15s to ±'14 2s Co. Ordinarr heifers, XT 2s Cd to i". l 10s. Prime cots, i.'lo 2s Cd to £15 6d. Ordinary cows. £% I=3 to £!) 13s. Among the principal sales were: —ror .*• Henderson (Eaet Oxford*, 7 steers at £17 to £21 17s 6d: S. E. Ru'lnertord (Ko-.vai Bueli). 8 steers £1» to A'l* ■ client, 4 cowa £7 to ST, 17s Cd: Captain L. R. C. Macfarlane (Kuiwara), 10 sfeerg £14 15s to £23 15s; W. Howe 3 6teer3 £15 So 6d to £1S 10s: clients. 3 cows £10 103 to £11: AV. B. Austin (Sheffield' 1 , 2 cows £8 103 to £9 7s 6d . clients. 7 cows £6 10s to £14 10s. 1 steer £7 15s, 7 heifers £3 12s 6d to £13 ss. 4 cow« £j 15a to £11 -2s 6d; AY. Cudworth (Innes road), 1 cow £10 3s 6d; G. Harris (Hoon Hay), 16 steers £19 to £23 10s (average £21 Is); T. Carter (Grcenpark). 16 steers £12 lCs to £17 be, 2 cows £13 5s and £15; client. 8 steers £16 10s to £18 153. 4 heifers £14; J. Perks (St. Martina), heifer £8 7s Gd; C. M. Smith (Lincoln). -2 cows £7 and £10 15s; K, Mugford (Spreydon). cow £10 17s 6d: Jamca Cr/!e«. (Lincoln), 3 steers £11 17s 6(1: S. \v. Kim'ner (Sprinselon). cow £10; S. Nutt (Ataabuft.), 9 steers 'at £13 io .>?. liei.€r ill'* 2s f'/J ;Mr 3 (Methvpn), 5 steers at £16 15s to £-21 3s: W. (Sprinpston), 4 heifers »t £7 29 6d; Hii.wkswood Estate fi stePTf Rt £14 to £19 l."s: clients. 8 steers ai £11. 7s Gd to £13 2.« Cd. 1 heifer £10 15s 7 st'.>ers at £13 17s. <"d to £15 os, 2 heifer,s at £11 17s 6d; John Heinr.mann (T:ii Ta'pu;, 3 steers at £14 to £18 7s >!d. ] cow .';ls -2i Cd; J- F. Buchanan (tvinloch). £1S 15s to A. Mfeyers (Oxford). S steers ».t £14 '2s Gd; S. i'axquhar (Styx). 1 heifer £9: c!icnt, 7 steers at £15 17s 6d to £16 2s Oi; A. Millcst (Papanui), 1 cow £11 17s Cd: 1). GrefTski (Papanui), 1 cow £10 ".2s fd; client, 14 steeis o.t £11 2s Gd to £17 10a, 2 cows £11 2s lid; ,T. Boloeki (Marshland) 1 cow £12 53 : H. Alexander (Shirley), 1 cow £9 10s; J. J. McCarthy (Ladbroota), 1 heifer £3 15s, 3 cows at £-3 l-'s to £9; J. Donald (Burwood). 1 cow £9 12s «d: client, 4 stcars at £12 12s 6d, 30 heifers at £11 7s Gd to £13 103, 1 row £U £* Cd. VEALERS. There was n Targe entry of vealers, tho offerings consisting chiefly of well-prown calves from flix tnonlha old to yearlings, most, of which wero of good quality and condition. The sale opened well, but fell awa.v almost immediately, and finished very weakly. > The ranse of prices was: — Runners, £5 7s Od io £6 32.' 6d. Good voalers. £3 to £5. Fair. £2 to £2 13s. . Small and inferior, 3s to 36». STORE CATTLE. Tic entrj- of store, cattl© was made up chiefly of dry oowp, of which tliore was a good number "offered. The remainder consisted of 'bulls and a few odd lotw of young 1 stock. There was ■» fair demand for cows, which sold at £4 to £8; a pen of coming' two-year steirs made £3 10a, and bulls realised £9 to £3.3 10b for heavy,- and £3 to £7 for emaller. ' DAIRY COW'S. There was a entry of dairy cows, including: a pood many just coming to calving. Although there was nothing of exceptional merit, tho general quality was fair. The demand was good, and most wero sold. Tho l>«st first and second calvers made £11 to. £17 lCs, with third and fourth, calvers from £10 to £H. Others sold down to £5 or lower for old cows. PIGS. A medium entry of fat piga came forward and met a, better demaud. Porkers were not in over-supply, and there was an. improved sale. The range of prices was: — Choppers, £t 30s tr> £S 12s. Extra prime baconcrs to £7 10s. Prime baconsra. £5 lCs to £6 10s. Ordinary baconere, £4 7s to £o. Equal to BJd per lb. Hctivy porker?, £3 5s to £3 355. Ordinary porkoxs, £2 10s to £3. Equal to !)td to per lbThero was a very small entry of store pigs, and prices advanced by several shillings per head, in some cases, the two being more lioticeablo in the smaller pigs. Quotations: — Medium aforce. 35s to 40b. Small, 20a to 25?. "Wennor 3, 8s to ISs.