ADDINGTON MARKET.

Press, Volume LV, Issue 16583, 24 July 1919, Page 5

ADDINGTON MARKET.

» |i (nr our. cosimekciai, editor j 1 Thcro were moderate catrios of fat .sheep : and fat cattle, mid the offcrmsc in other de- i partmonts wera small. ' Fat cattlo v/erc oemewhat irregular, but ou tie whole prices | wero a little firmer. This was also the caso ] with fat sheep, but values increased to a ; proportionately greater extent. The busiuees j done in atcre sheep and storo cattlo v/an i unimportant. Fat pigs wore in short sup- . ply, and stores mot with little demand. J lie , attendance at tho salo was much below tho average. STORE SHEEP. From tho etoro sheep salo it was impossible to get much of an idea of the general . •tone or tho market. There was only a very < small on try, and tho sheep—meetly dealers lines—were, ou tho whole, a moderate lot. . No wethers were sold at auction, and on '/ or.o uen of hogge'.G. Younger ewes brought > fair priws. ono lino of 119 two-tooths, whio-i was passed at 33e 3d, being disposed of privately for 33a lOd. Tho range of prices was:— _ . ~ Two-tooth- ewes, 80s 3d to 3oa 10d. Two end fov.r-tooth owes, 1 228 Four six, and cighfc-tootli 1 ;s 9a »o 309 6d.' Ewe hoggeia, 21a. Among tho principul ealoe were:—lso twotooth ewce 30s 3d, 90 two and four-tooth 3 22s 9d 107 two, Biz, and eight-tooths 2ls 4d. 110 two, four, si:;, and eight-tooths 22s 9d, 41 fear six, and eight-tooths 17s 9d, 37 at lSu 10d,' 50 at 800 Gd, 100 six and flight-tooths , 26a Bd, 12 failing-mouths &= 9d, la owe hoggets £la. FAT SHEEP. Thcro were about eight rac«3 filled w:l!i fat sheep, and although there were noi ao ; many extra pTirne sheep aa the week before, : the general overage was belter. Tho market opened will, and although it was eomewhat irregular, prices were either on a par or above the previous week's levol. Thcro wore eeveral good lines sent forward by South Canterbury. Tho range of prices waa: — Extra prime wethere to 63a. Prim© wethere, 48s to 655. Alodium wethers, 3Ss to 47a. Lighter wethers, 32b 6d to 37s 61. Extra prime ewes to 55a. Prime ewes, 42a to 50s 3d. . Medium ewes, 35s to 41a. Lighter ewes, 26s to 345. Prime hogget®, 38s to 435. Lighter hoggets, 253 to 2Cg lid. The principal sales were: — Wethers —For J. and P. Clinton (Darfield), 55 at 47s 9d to 635; W. Hood (Cherteey), 119 at 50s to GOa 6d; South Canterbury eliont, 17G at 51a to o7a 6d; H. A. lc Cren , (Fairlie), 56 at 55a to 57a Cd; A. Duthio (Aylesbury), 60 at 40a 3d to 5E3-, Henderson ; Bros. (Balraizie), 57 at 48s to 555; J. Ken- j ncdy (Methver.),, GO at 44s to 54a; J. Irwin (Kakaie). 9 at 539 3d; J. J. Earl (Geruldine), 122 at 4ls 3d to 50s 9fl; T. Kearney (Akaroa) ICC at 87a 6d t<f 50s 6d; A. Lysaght I (Pleasant Valley), 61 at 38a Cd to 4Ss 9d; J. McLachlan (Leestcn), 61 at 41s 9d 'to 17s; clients, 70 at 37a 6d to 47a; I*. J. Low (Highbank), 85 at 40s Id to 45s &d; H. Kennedy (Aohbarton), CI at 39s to 41a 3d; A. Jones (Wecdone), 28 at 42s Gd: J. P. McEvedy (Southbridgt), 13 at 425; Dr. Fox (Balmoral), 130 at 35s to 403 3d; W. Pascoe (Sproydon), 82 at 35s to 41s; clients, G5 at 32a Gd to 40s 6:1, 131 at 30a. 16 at 35a to S3s Gd, 27 at 34a 3d; K. L. Jameson (Rotherham), 59 at Ho 7d to 39s Gd; 11. Craw (Chorlton), 6-3 at Ms 0d to J. Parkin (Parcmutu), 41 at 37s 6d to 325; Riccarton Estate, 30 at 350 Cd to 3&a 9d; Johnson Bros. (Kinveo), 77 at lid to 3Ga Gd; Inchbonnio Estato (Weotland), 47 at 33a Gd.to 35s> 3d. Ewes —Fcr J. Lrv.-in (liakaia), 43 at Site 3d to 555; H. A. lc Cren (Fairlie), GS at 31s to 53a 3d; P. Chamberlain (Loostoa), 119 ai 45a 7d to 52s 3d; F. McCormack (Lakeside), 22 at 23s to 48s; clients, SB at 30s Gd to 455, 231 at 30s to OS9 3d, (31 at GSa, 7 2i) at 2di to 38a Sd, 17 at. 34j 2d, 61 at 32s to 35s lid; It. J. Low (Highback), 39 at 41s to 43a; J. Kearney (xvkaroo.), i'J at 32a to 42s 'id; \V. Gabbio (Southbridge). IS at 29s Cd to 3r-3 Sd; Johnson Bros. (Airwce), 43 at 263 Cd to 3te; Inchbonnio Estate, 23 at I 29a io 32ss 9d; \V. J, iTorland (Hakaia), 29 at 25a id to 32s Cd. Hoggeta—Lor Mis 3 E. Mcrland (Ilakaia), 20 at 33s to 435; J. Havc3 (Wexri; Melton), G1 at 25s to 29s lid; J. Geddos (Mcthren), 131 at 25a; client, 33 at 25e. | FAT CATTLE. There was an entry of 291 head of fat cattle, ranging in quaiitv from very prime to rough aurl unfinished, thero being 'a fairlv largo proportion of tho former. Tho beet liuea camo from Mcsars Sharp Bros. (Ladbiooks), F. \ViUianl3 (Eobinson's Bay). J. O. Coop (Springiield), G. Humphreys (Willeaden), S. Andrew (Kaikoura)," W. Leonardo (Hickory), E. Hay (Pigeon Bay). VJ. J. Al- ! lau iKotherham), and Hon. R. Hcaton ! Itliodea (Olahuna). Th-s market opened j quietly, but gradually improved, and last ' week's ra.tes were maintains, a.nd in eosno 1 cuecs eicev.dcd. Thero was very little bnsi- 1 n<a dono lor csport, afld tliis was only in ; •tho lighter weights. The range of prices was:— Extra prime steers lo £29. Primo eteera £10 to'.£23 7a Cd. Ordinary steers £11 7s Gd to £1S 17a Cd. Prime heifera £12 17c Gd to £17. Ordinary heifera £9 to £12 sb. Extra primo cow 3 to £20 2s Gd. Primo co\V3 £11 12s Gd to £11 17s 6d. Ordiaary cowo £9 5s lo £11. Among tho principal sales woro:—For E. Hay (Pigeon liay), 8 6tcer3 at £21 £s to £23 , IO3; R. Mugford (Spreydon), 1 cow at £3 ■ 15a; client, 2 heiferß at £9 2s Gd to £9 17s ' Gd, 1 cow at £11; client. G steers at £15 Ifra to £18 23 Gd; W. Turner (Waikari), 2 heifers at £14 5s to £1C; j: A. Maxwell (Wcikari), 1 heifer at £12 se; J. O. Coop (Sprmrvale), 9 steers at £14 to £20 2b Gd; W. J. Allan (Rotherham), 25 heifera at £11 78 Gd to £14. 2 stcer3 at £15 7a Gd; client, 2 steers . at £17 15s, 11 heifera at £10 10s to £13; F. I Williams (Robinson's Boy), 7 steers at -19 1 10s to £24 10s; F. Birdlic? (Birdling*s FlaO. 2 cows at £14 to £16 ss; client, 6 covrs ut | £12 10s to £13 15s; F. Bailey (Litt:o Akaloa), 5 steers at £1G 10s to £16 170 6d, 1 cow at . £16 10s, H heifere at £15 10s to £16 l.s 6a; • J. R. Pariah (Cashmere), 4 cows at £S -s Gd to £10 15a; client, 2 cows a. *11 I 5s ' * heifera at £11 15s to £13 10s; E. Koone> (Papanui), 2 steers at £lo is 6d ; L cow a. ( £3 12a Gd; clients, 4 cows at £U. 17s Gd i<o £16 17a 6d, 2 steers at £16 lis Gd,lo at £10 to £12 17s Gd; T. Biaman (Barwood), 1 ™ at ni H. Newton (Akaroa) 2 at' iil to £15 15.: gents « con « o, (j In ra 17s 6d, 3 cows at £1 !«■ to £10 6a; j7 O. Coop (SpringvaW), . at £12 10s to £17; B- H. Rlwdef (Tai Tapu)> 6 eteera at £17 15s vO £13 10e, J

G. Humphreys (Willesden), G steers at £-23 to | £ii« 10s (averogo £24 8s 4d), cow at £20 2a 6d;' S. Andrew (Kaikoura), 16 steers at £14 to £19 17a 6d; D. Cunningham (Cheviot), 6 stocra at £10 5s to £15 2a 'od. 3 cows at £11 123 6d to £14 17s Gd; Cheviot client, G heifers at £10 12s Gd.to £13 ss; Sharp Bros. ; (Ladbrooks), 12 steers at £22 i7a Cd to £29 (averu£o £25 143 8d); client, 12 steers at £14 la-s to £16 sh; W. Leonardo (Hickory), 17 steers at £1S 17s 6d to £19 2b 6d, 8 hesfors at £16 5c to £17, 2 cows at £14 15s to £10. ; VEALERS. There r.-r.s a small vaTding of vealers, a. largo proportion being large calves, up to a vcar old 'and over. A lino i:f runners irom Hr A. E. Birdling (Birdling's Flat) waa tho best for quality. Thero war. a very keen ; salo at tho following rango of prices : — Eunners £5 lis to £7 10s. | Good vealers £3 10a to £5. J Fair vealera £2 17a to £3 ss. Small and inferior 3s to 40b. STORJ2 CATTLE. There was a very poor entry of etotfc cattle, tho best being a pen of 25-year steers, which sold at £0 2s; drv cows made £5 to £12 17a Gd, and bulls £10 to £19, the latter prico being paid for a heavy and well-bred. Shorthorn. DAIRY COWS. Thero was a small entry of dairy cowa of very moderate quality. Tho demand was not koon, as the enquiry for spring oalvera has not yet eet in. Heifers made £9 to £12 10a, second and third culvers £10 to £17 12s 6a, and older cows from £7 to £15 10s., PIGS. Thero was an under-supply of fat pigs, so bidding was keen. Tho entry waa of fair quality, and cold at tho following Extrn. heavy baconera to £8 7s. Heavy baconora £7 to £7 IC3, Medium £3 5i to .*6 10a. Equal to 9d to 9Jd per lb. Heavy porkers £1 5s to £4 15s. Medium £3 to £3 153. v Equal to lid to Hid per lb. Choppers £5 to £9. The entry of fitoro pi?s waa a small one, and there was littlo demand. Quotations Best stores 51s 6d. , Medium stores 40s to 4Ss. Small stores 16s to 245. Good T<"oaners 34s to C2a.