ADDINGTON MARKET.

Press, Volume LVI, Issue 17019, 16 December 1920, Page 10

ADDINGTON MARKET.

* HEAVY YARDINGS. (BY aVT, COUMESCIAL I^KTOH.) Tho rardisgs at the -weekly tnetro-poiitsn market wore than .iist:al iv. :nc>£t eeci;j:".=, particularly in Ix-cl and fat lambs. Tho spproacli of Christmas stimulated the ciemar.d to some extent, but the en'-ry w«s considerably :>.i excess of butchers' requirements for ih<_> wee);, consequently (hero was a gen<?rc.: easing ii , . values. Th-; diy boiusr iir.D, there v;as a jood a'ter.daiie-e.ci farmers hn:! others. * •STORE SHEEP. Tho entry was a !r.rgx! one far this tinio of yenr, comprising for the greai-or part wethers, which inrlucled a pood number o; Chutham Island sheep. Gcod forward !ine3 o'f wethers attracted Healthy competition, :inJ in fome cases brought as good z price as the tops c> the same drafts iu the fat psn3. Thero v.-as no life in the market, hon-c-vor, for anything but good stores. Values v.i-ro as follows:—-. a Forward four . r.d. eix-tooih wethers, 27s to 20s 10d. , Backward and inferior four and six-tooth v.-et.hers, 21s Gd to 235. Fflir iv.-o-io'Ah wethers,' 245. Cull nnd inferior vsvo-tooth wethers, 14* 10d to 17s--. Tnft-rior two-tooth ewes, ]Ts lCd to 22s Id. Inferior fonr and six-tocth ewes, ISs 10d. Good mouthed •■>-.ves and lambs, 17s 5'2 to 10" Id (all counted). The following were the sales : — Withers—loo <v."o-tooth 17s, 390 four-tooth hnh'Krerl 2"=, 3G four and six-inath 21s 6U, 1/5?. 7G two-tooth 245, 143 four nnd six-tooth 24s fid, 356 four and fix-tooth 293 10:1. 54 four and six-tooth 2Ss 7d, 153 two-tooth 355, 72 four and six-tooth 275, 40 four nnd six-tooth 21a 9d. 174 twn-tnofh 143 lud, 72 two-tonth 21a, G2 at 20s, 344 four and nix-tooth !i7s yd. Ewos— Ti sound and f,iiHnp-mou*h and 11-2 inn'txs M* Ty\. f!3 two-tooth "16s 3d. 54 four and six-tooth 18s 10a. 135 two-toot,h 2?a Id, 35 n<r«d and 37 lamb-, 13s Id, 87 two-tooth ewes and wethers 17s 10d. " FAT LAMBS. Tho .entry wa3 tha biggest of the season, Notwithstanding tho bis entry the market was good throughout, and showed a slight ndva-nc-s on the' prcoodin? week's nvtes. The clow approach of Christinas was factor in the keen demand. Top prico was 40« t eecxir.?d for six very prime lambs, forwarded by Mr M. Benle (East- EjTeton). Following :3 the rnngo of values: — ,■ Extra, prime jlambs, 40s. Prim? lambs, 32s to 34a 9d. Medium lambs 28s to 33s 6d. Lieht and inferior, 21s to 275. The following wero recorded:—Oβ account of M. Beale (East Eyreton), 6 at 40s: K. Wall (Sprinßston), 4 at 39a .id; T. Bur Kin (Swannanoa). 13 nt 35» 3d; S. >"<uit 42 jit 2J>3 to 34s' 9d; H. J. McCartnoy Tapn), 0 at 31 to 34s 3d; A. Atkinson (Swannanoa), 4 at 345: T. Sagar (Sirin'ston), 20 at 31s; J. McCormick (Brookside), 30 at 29s 9d to 345; A. Harvey (West Melton),' 1 at 29.#. Id to 345; Dan lTcK"ndrv (Lynrlhnrstl. 50 at 30e to 33s 10d ; F. O. Boyle' (Lal-egirM. 4'2 at 31» 9d to 33b 6d; I-L Edwcrdo fKnisipoil, 37 r.t 31s 9:1 to SS3 6d: V. Grcenwoo-I (fiouthbndtr"), 23 at 31s to 33s <)d'; J. C. Chaml*?rlam (Brook&31o), ?0 at 3Cs to 33s Gd: W. Eder (Saltwnter CreekV 20 nt 31a 3d to 33? M: A. Giles (East Eyveton), 9 at 33s 6d; .T. "Watson fMethvMi), 5 at 335; .T. Onflcnd •23 ai 31s 3d to 32s 9d; Henrn Bros. .-itata). 27 ■ai 28s 9d to 32a 9c3; I. HcGill VPedc;m<!wl, 39 at 3<is 3d to 3?<i 4<\; G. IT. Tilirncit fLeesto" , *, 32 «t 30s 7d to-32s 6d: H. K. Cross '"Weedonsi. IS ot 32s 3d; S. Smith (AraberlpvV, 43 at 08s 9d to 3?8 3d; G. Hnmnton fElle?moTe), 33 at 32?. to "-2a 3d; .T. 'Tfist. Eyreton), 8 nt 325; P. Kavaimsh (Ynldh\iTS=l), 12 at <>9a 6d to 323 3d: T. G. Dawson, junr. (Ta-MKHirstt. R i>t 32«: Ca.phm-f T.Vtate. 59 »t P 9e 7d to 31 s ?d: ,T. P. 14 ot R(Js M to 31s Gel; thiy'p Estate. fF«m2n at COs to 31« Pd H. A. Bennetfc fEa-t Evreton). 9 at 31e to 31e 3d; G. M. Lochrinad" Iβ at 31s to Sle Id; y. Papros (BjiUweU). S3 at 29s to 31s; Fmrfw Bro3. Fendnlteii), 10 nt 31s; H. Tobeck (Ta.l Tumi), 10 a<t 31a 3d; .T. G'ibn-Stanton ■(Vrt-orl»nd) ) 10 at 30e 9d: W. •F. Parkinson (Keitnna). 123 at 26a id to 303 Gd; .T. BanV-9 14 flt 30s Id; J. A. Cae.=or (TcMnleton), 41 at 2ds 6d to 30s; L Harris 1G at 30s; client, 8 at 20« Gd: G. V. Chafterton (T«m9 at 27e 3d to 295: J. F. Wright •Temnl<iton). 9 at 27e rd to OSs 9d; V. W. Merrin (Ohoka). 12 at 2Si 3d; A. B??rdelov rreriiDkton\ 14 at 28* Id: C. S. "Well 3 iTrddinsrton). 60 at Ste 6d to 28s; J. Hnvs CSandy Kjt»Us). 30 sit- S3? 9d to 27a 6d; G. Cγ. Smith 'Broadfield?). 7. at'27s 3d; G. I G. Hockev (Hare.vood road}. Rot 27s 3d; client, 62 nt 21s to 27'?; G. Grievcr (Lincoin), 12 at *>o>9 4di client, 25 at 22a 6d; client, 10 at 223 to 2Gs 6d . T. Bxvrne (Hnrewood road), 10 at 22s 3d: client, & at 225. J FAT SHEEP. .1 ..Tho v entry consisted of ton full ra-cea, a I few pens •Uβ.? than k<rt -week.- The propoTtion of prime miitton \vas riot w la.rs:o as usual, ewe-s forming a considerable portion of ths warding. Tin; fr&i\ hmsiag of lamfev bv butcher' rather restricted their activity in the mutton pens, and the eal_o was somewhat 'ViVH- " a lower standard cf values ihan h:*t ' 'β-to the extent of about 2s per l-.cir , ' r to bo , accepted. However, the eMc irregular throiitjhmii, and towards the finish a considerable proportion was passed in. Values were n3 followe: — Prime wetlwrs, ESs Gd t- 35". Medium wethere, 29s 6d to 353. • Light and unfinished wethers, 2Gs to 28s 9d. ■ ♦ . Prime ewes, 28ft to 35s lOd. , I Medium ewes, 233 3d to'27s 6d. ■ ! L-iqht and iinfiniishcd ewes, 12fl to 235. • 1 The following were the principal ealee: — ' "Wethers—On account of Thompson Mitchell (Laurie-ton), 61 at 33s to 3fis; E. Hay (Pipeon Bay), 120 at 29a 7d to • 37s I!d: T. L«:non (Ashburton), G4 at 30e 13 to 36a 6d: client. S4 at 883 lid to 365; A. E. Williams.(Port Lew), SG a* 30e Sd to SF«; W. F. Parkin Eon (Kaituno), 13 at 36e 3d! K. (Kirwee), 10 at 34e to 35s Gd; S. Huaiplireva (Tai Tupu), 31 trt 33s to 35s 3d; F. G. Early (GreendaJe), 49 at 30a to 85s 3d; H. F. Wri«ht (Dtinsandel), 70 at 30s 8d to 35s Id; H. T. Ayer* (Lyndhuret), 4 at 355; client, 60 at 32s 9a to 34e; J. G. Rennio (Doyleeton), 64 at 30s 6d to 33s 3d; A. O. Grnham (Bennetts), 15 w. and m.e. at 33s 4d; T. Kemcen (Kewlands), 76 at 30s 6d to 335: P. F. Eyan (Weedons), 22 at 33a 9d; W. Streeter. 29 at 31s 7d to 333 7d; P. W. Marrin (Ohoka), 15 at 33s 4d; Cashmere Eeta'to, 1C at 33s Gd; J. A. Thompson (Dunsandel), 36 at 31a to 33e Id; F. Carpenter (Prebbleton), 63 at 31e Id to 33a 9d; W. Cunningham (Rangiora), 28 at 323; W. H.. JacJcman (Letston),' 15 at 27s led to 82a; ■ J. McTa-ssrart (Che\-iot). 56 at 31s to 31s 9d; M. G. Sharp (Hoon Hay), 41 at 31e 9d; T. Cun«en (Broadfields), 2G at 31e 7d; D. G. Wright (OmihiL 3?, at 303 10d to 31s "d; J. Stalker 33 • at 29s 10d to 31e sd: F. G. Oldfield (Lvndhur«t) 7 at Sis- Richfield and Sons (Port Levy), 72 at 29s to 31s 4d; G. D. Greenwood (Tevlotdr-le), 100 at 27e to 31s; J. Wateoß (Methvon). 22 at 283 6d to 30s 10d; T. McCartney (Methveoi), G3 at 29e Id to SOs '9d; J. A. Caesar (Templeton), 15 at 24s ad to 30s Gd; H. Methcrall (Lobiirn). 39 nt 23s 6d to 30s 4d; J. V. r . Green I kins), 21 at 27a Gd to SOs;. M. Johnston (Kirwee), 28 at 80s; W. Scoon (Amberley), 27 at 303; J. Cross (Ellesincre), 50 at 29s fcd; R. H. Hampton (Mitchnm), 70 at 27e Id to 293 4d; L. Atkinson (Templeton), 14 at 29s €d: G. S. , Bkckmore (Wepterfield), 38 at 23s Gd; Hcarn Bros. (Bangitata), 27 at 29s 3d; client, 24 at 2?e 10d; P. V. B-.iiley (Springston), 11 at 23s 10d; L. S WcHs {'ped11 at 26s 9d: Mrs M. K Holm-e (Rakara), 6S at 28s 7d; 'J. 11. Mitchell (Studlibime), £4 at 2G3 10d to 2S'; . w. O. •Rennie (Doyleston), 19 tt 27a 9d; client, 4G at 2Bs Sd to 275; O.'Carroll Bro». (Southbridge), 23 at 27s 4d; H. Wright Johnston (Dunsaudel), 20 m.e. and w. Nt 25s 3d. Kwes—On account of B. McLachlan (Doyleston), 31 at 2Gs to 35s 10d: John Hutoiiinson (Mcthven), CO .it 345;. H. Edwards (Ka'iapoi), 4? at. C4s to 345; A. V. Joblin (Cittle River), 51 at 27s 3d to 32s Cd; McLachlau'e Estate (Doyleston), 33 at 24a 3d to 32s Id: J. G05.3 (Coiitte Island), 50 at -26s to 3-23 ld;,G. M. Lochhead (Leeston), 23 at 31s 10d; A. Cameron (Waipara). 17 woolly ct His Gd; D. McKendry (Lyndhurst), 18 ot 31s: W. Paecoo 35 at 27s 3d to 30s 0d- H. G. Martin (Cifiverden), 60 at 2'2e 9d to 305. S-J; J. McDougall (Spreydon), 19 at 30s Gd: V>. and A. Campbell (Chertsey), IS a«, 253 to 30s 3d: A. E.. Williams (Por-t Les-y), 24 at 26s to 30s-: Hearn Bros. (Rarig-Hata), 2C at*24e 2d to 3Cs; Caehme-re Estate, 27 at 26s . 10d to 29s 9d; J. H. Doie (Clicrtaey), 30 at 24s Gd to 235. Gd; W. 0. Bedfoiri (Kirwee), 45 at 2!s 6d ?.o 29s 3d; T. McCartney (Methven), 53 at ; 26s Gd to '20? 00.: Andrew l3o:g YChertaey), 19 at 39e Id; J. A. Thompson (Dnnaandeli. 10 ct 29s Id; F. G. OldSeH (Lyndturst). 17 at 24s 6d Jo 295; Anderson Bros. (Lee«*on), 11 at 25s to 295; D. G. Wright (Omihi), '21 at 23s 9d; J. C. Chamberlain (Brookaide), 05 at 05s 6d to 03$ Sd; J. Stalker (Hirrfe), 32 at 26s Jd to 2&J; A E.'Langdaio-Hunt (Weet Melton), S2 at °f=- client, 33 at 2Ss; A. O. Grahnm (Ber.- ' netts), 19 at 07s 3d; J. Wat.=on (M»thven), ; 23 at Wβ Gd to 07a Gd: J. P. McEvedy i (Sonthbridgc), 10 at 27s 6d; H. T. Ayers : (Lmdhurst), 22 at 07s 6d; G. H Barr.ett iTx:eston). 11 at 27s 3d: L. Harna (Motukarara). 30 at 07?: F. G. Early (Greendale), 21 at 24s to 275; J. Garland (Bennetts). 13 a--26? e-J; W. Stevens, jnn. (Meth\en). 13 at 2<Vg ' Gel- Esta-ts (Chertsey). 35 at 05s to ' 06s Gd; "client, 43 r.t 21s to 00s- 44; F. W. 1 Me-rin (Ohoka), 15 alt 26s 3d- AW. (Rakaia), 35 at 22s to 063; C. S. Wells (Ted35 at 03s 10d to 06s: J. Cossar (TaiTami), 24 at 01s to 05s .4d; W. J. Allen (Rotherhaml. 50 at ISs to 25?: Guy's Estate (Ferimde). 31 at 23s 4d to 253: T. Cuneer. iB--oadfields). 15 at 03s 9d: K. Murchisor. , (Kirwee). 14 at 23s 4d: A. McLachlan fTau- ' routu), 60 at 023 5d to -2Zs; G. S. Biack- ' more (Weetcrdeld, , . 32 a.t 03s ; J. H. MUchel;

■(Studholme), 2G ?.c 22e Gd; I. McGill (Sedg- , mere), 17 at 22s Gel. FAT CATTLE. A heavy yarding, comprising- 370 - licv.3. Tho proportion ai hoavy beef was smaller than nenal, but there wae a good Tepres«itation of medium to prime eicsr hei fonva-rd. TB-o sa.lo «3pencd at about last week's rates, but competition elackened as it progressed, butchers bidding cons?rvati-«ly in view_ of the bis yarding. However, towards close sake wore much freer, iilthcmgh a fair proportion "of the yardins was p;)E.=ed.' The following wore anions the sraziOT-s reprcsisntcd:—Sir G«j. Clifford (Stonylnivss.t), F. Leonardo (L-β Bon's Bay), T. C. Chapman (CulveTcton), E. Hay and J. C. Hav (Pieeon >r. Barclay (Lit< 'e Biver), G. G Holmes -(Knodilynn), E. A. Harris YOkain's B-iv), J. C Wilron (Coshmore), J. "Wylie (Seftonl. and Peraki Estate. Tho range of vahiee was na fallows: — E.vfra prime et'-Pi-s. to £26 ss. Trimo steers, £20 10a to .C2t ]te. Medium stesrs. .£ls 15s to £-20. Li"-ht and unfinished s'tocrs'. £8 :2s 6d io £15. Tiimo cows, £11 to £1G lSe. Ordinary cows, £10 15a'to £13 ISs. I/i"ht,nnd -unfinished cows, £8 5s to .£lO. - Prjma Wfere. £tt to £14 7s 6d. McHi'im heifers, £10 10? (o JPII 17e ed. Lipht and unfinished stcei-3, £G 17s 6d to £0 15s. . Tho folWin? sales were recorded:—On account of E. "Hav (Pisreo-n Bn-v). 10 etcers ot £20 15s to £22; H. J. McCartney (Tai Taou), 5 steers £1 ! 10s to £17 17s 6d, 2 cows £12 10s; G. Davison (Sprinsiston), eow £11 2a Gd: Mre IC. Clinton • ("Norwood), cow £9 7e Gd; Mra.G. P. Field (Spreydon), cow £12 ss; O-nrdon Stoddart (Lincoln), cow. £12 os: H. (Richmond), cow £12; North client, 5 steers £16 10'; J. Payne (Lincoln), eteor £17 .29 6d: A. -J. Jack«on (Yaldhurst), 3 Rteera £11 lOf< Gd to £16: D', Bncklev (Mothvon), 5 cows £fi 2s Grl to £13 17s Gd: H. Ward (Wno-Jend). cow £0 17s 6d: V. r . G. McCartnev (Tai TaiDti), 8 cows £S 12a Gd to £12) 10s: Kansrinra client, in cows £8 5s to .Gil: E. Pae-o (Cheviot), cow £9 15s; D. Archibald (Cheviot), 3 cowe £10 to £12 lOe; L. -A. Ei'tho-ford (Sumner), cow £14; Jlrs Arniiibald (Cheviot), steer £2-4 7s Gd; Sir G. Clifford 'StonrhiiraU, P -steers «18 5s to £22 2s 6d; E. A.'Harris (Okiin's Bay), '1 st«-s £-12 2-1 ed to £24 15a: G. G. Holme* (Knocklynn), 10 steers £22 '10s; A. St-ocker (Cheviot), cow £1G 15s: client, cow £1-1 10s: S. Clark (Stiotswood), cow £11 7s Gd; J. C. Hay (Pisroon Bav) G steers £21 10? t" £2f. ss: L. S. Welle (Teddinsi;on\ 3 steers £13 2a 6d to £?ir ss, cow £15 ; ; client, 4 cows £15 2s 6d to £17 ss, 6 Steers £17 to £17 10a; client, 0 cows £11' ss; Jas. Mcßride- (Tpiniika), 24 steers £1R 17s Gd to £20 17s 6d; Cflehmere Estate-, 5 steers £15 to £22 10.?; Ash'tnirton client, 8 stoersi £13 to £20. 5 heiWs £12 10s to £14; F. Leonardo (Le Bon's Bay), 10 steers £18 15n in £19 2s 6d, S heifers £14 2s Hi to £14 17.3 6d; V. JlcGitfert 4 steers £11 03 to £22 17* 6d. 1 heifer £11 15s; Hampton Bros. (Leeston). 7 steers £17 10s to £13 2s FA; Geraldine client, S steers £16 103 , to £18; J. D. VTylio (Sefton). 14 steera £19 7e Gd to £20 2a <kl; J. K. Forrester (Hawarden), ' 7 steers £16 12s 6d to £19 10s; F. Baiiay (Haro•wood road), 4 steers £-23; C. Hill 1 (Hillsborough). 1 cow £11 2s Gd; Peraki Estate, 7 steers £22 15s to £25 17s Cd; O. J. Rowe (HalswelH, C steers- £13 to .£l9 sa; J. Cossar (Taf Tapu), 3 ?teers £15, 3 cows £12 17s Gd to £13 ss; Little River client, 7 slecra £21 10s to £24 sb; P. Eden (Sydenham), 1 cow £0 ss; P. JlcFarlane fVVoodsrove). 3 cowa £17 to £18 12s 6d: Akaroa- client,, 13-steers £13 to £21; C. Blatchford (Cashmere), 1 cow £11; C. Gates (Cashni-ere), 1 cow £13 2s 6d: client, 11 eteoi-i £15 to i'lS, 10 cows and heifers £10 to £13 15s: YT. Gardner (Harwell). 1 heifer £10 17s Gd: H. Campion (Halswell). 4 steers £13 7s Gd. 2 heifers £Kl 10s to £15 10s: 7. Brown (Shirley), 1 cov £11 7s Gd: H. Bli?s. sen. (Caehmere), 1 cow £10: B. Ware (Port Leryi. 7 cows £11 73 Gd to £20 ss: "W. Hay (Charteris Bay). 1 cow £11: 1). JoliEston (-S-umner), 1 cow £1U 2s Gd; \V. Hunt (BHgh's road), 1 cow £9; F. Parnharn (Scnrpii!;, 12 Fteers £12 to £15. 1 .cow £12 ss: C. Harris (Harewoodi, 1 cow £16 sa: Guy's Estate (Fernside), • 1 -heifer £G 17s Gd. 1 coir £12 Ids; "\V. Bowney (Probbleton). 2 cows £13 5= to £17: G.' Fisher (Papanui), 1 cow £6 10s f L. Brertmeyer (Little River), a cows £1-2 12s Gd to £13 7s> fid; Industrial School 1 cow £10 2a Gd; W. McCauslard (Snnthbridpe}, V cowfin 7s : A. Ploane 1 eteer £7 7s 0d; J. Lndomar.n (Soi.ithb-ri-J"e.),'2 steers .08 12s ed, 1 heifer £3 10s, 1 cow £10 12s Gd. TEALERS. A big- supply of veal calves was forward, but, owinff to .the holidays er.<l the, consequent inability p; butchers to pet calves slaughtered within the nest few davs, there were very fe—. calves =o!d. The market practically collapsed, and quotations would notbe reliable. STORE CATTLE. An average yarding. The demand was good for fai r .quality .stuff, hut scrub cattlo wore not in domar.d. Values were: — Four-year steers to £12 IO?. * Three-year-old steors to £10 IQs Cd. Good heifers ts> is 0.. tj<iCows to £7 Its.

DAIRY CATTLE. ; \ . Thero was an average yarding.' of dairy oattlo, s,ome nice milking cows represented. For these an active demand existed, but for inferior dairies there was a lifeless market. Top prices,were: — Fourth c&lvcre to £21 ss» Medium cows to £9. Superior to £0. •FAT PIGS. A medium entry of fat pigs came forward, and met with n fair demand. Vajues wcro again lov.-er. Prices v.-ero ae Tollowe: — Choppers £6 to £10Light baconers £5 to £5 15s. Heavy baconera £<y to-£6 15s. Extra heavy baconers- £7 to £~ 10s. Average price-per lb-91d. Light porkers £3 15s to £i 5?. Heavy porkers-£4 10s to £4 13s. Average prico ■ per lb STORE PIGS. A good demand exisfed for etoro pigs, of which there was a medium entry, and an increase of from'five to ten shillings all round v.-a-s realised on la to sales. 'Values were: — Medium stores £3 53 to £4. .Small stores £-2 Us to £3 3s. Weaners £1 5s to £1 ISs.