ADDINGTON MARKET.

Press, Volume LVII, Issue 17072, 17 February 1921, Page 10

ADDINGTON MARKET.

BIG ENTRY OF STORE SHEEP, j MUTTON AND LAMB EASIER. (BY OCR COMMERCIAL EDITOR.) Large yardings wero again in evidence at the weekly stock market, particularly in store sheep and fat lambs. Easier rates ruled for fat mutton and lamb, but for beef tho rates were about the same as last week 6. There was a large attendance of buyers and others. STORE SHEEP. Thero was an overflowing entry oi store sheep, consisting mainiy of lambs, with a slightly larger proportion of ewes and wethers than at recent sale?. The demand for lambs was firm throughout the sale, and practically a total clearance oi these was effected. There was a slightly better enquiry for grown sheep. Generally prices were unchanged. Values were as follows: — . Extra good halfbred ewe lam.be to 28s Id. Forward lambs 21s to 24s Id. Fairly forward lambs ISs 6d to 203 6d. Medium lambs 16s 6(1 to IS?. Inferior and email luml>s 13e to 16s 6d. Cull lambs Ss to 12s 6d. Good two and four-tooth ewes 23a to 23s lOcl. Four and six-tooth ewes 19s 6d to 22s 9d. Six and eight-tooth ewes 18a 9d to 235. Two-tooth wethers 19s Gd to 21s lid. Two, four, and six-tooth wethers 20s 9d to 21s 9a. Forward four and six-tooth wether 3 25s 7d. The following sales were recorded: Lambs—226 at 248 Id, 209 at 23s to 23s 2d, 201 .(Cornedale) at 19s 9d, 19 at 19s Id, 13 at 20s 6d, 45 at 19s, 63 at 19s 7d, 84 at 16s, 95 halfbred w. at 21s 3d, 160 at 235, 88 forward at 23s id, 60 small at 14s 4d, 48 forward at 235, 50 m.s. at lie 2d, 60 halfbred at lis lid, 213 forward at 24s Id, 72 forward at 22s sd, 53 shorn at 15s 9d, 27 forward at 225, 91 at 163 3d, 107 forward at 225, 115 forward at 23s 4d, 78 at 16s sd, 66 forward at 24s Id, 98 «t 220 6d, 130 at 23s 6d, 968 at 21s 3d to 21s 9d, 320 at 255, 167 halfbred ewe at 28s Id, 263 at 19s 6d to 20s 3d, 69 at 13s 9d, 31 at 15s lOd, 125 at 14s lCd, 161 at 225, 52 at 22s Gd, 160 at 20s 9d to 20s lOd, 53 at 245, 16 black «t 17a 6d, 126 at 225, 169 at 13s Bd, 114 at 15s 9d, 66 at 14s 7d, !)3 6mall at Bs, 22 at 21s, 226 at 12s 7d, 161 at 22s 7d, 315 at 22s lOd to 235, 91 rape at 25s Id, 274 at 18s 3d, 246 at 23» to 23s 7d, 153 email halfbred at 10s 3d, 171 at 22s fid, 200 at 22s 6d, 258 at 13s Id, 285 at 7s, 2G9 halfbred wether at 149 Id to 14s 6d, 299 at 13s 2d, 37 at 7s, 181 rape at 23s to 23s lOd, 100 at 24a Id, 170 at 17s 6d, 118 at 22s id, 158 at 14s lOd, 153 at 19s 70 at 21s 4d, 155 at 13s 9d, 10 at 25s 4d, 80 at 17s, 57 at 14s, 166 at 19s, 93 at 12a. Ewea —16 old at 9s 9d, 145 s. and f.m. at 23s 4d, 100 two and four-tooth at 23s lOd, 15 s.in. et 18s 9d, 17 a.m. at 17a 6d, 40 two and four-tooth at 23s 3d, 175 aged at 13s Id, 62 four and six-tooth «t 23s lOd, 110 s. and f.m. at 13s, 142 six and eight-tooth at 23s 6d, IGS s. and f.m. at 10s 3d, 104 four, six, end eight-tooth at 13s, 152 at 21s id, 25 two and four-tooth at 235, 46 six and eight-tooth at 15s, 42 ewe at lis 6d, 68 B.m. ■ at 19s, 54 two-tooth at 21s lid. Wethers—27 four and six-tooth et 21b, 58

four and «ix-tooth at 21s 9d. 30 four-tooth at 22?, 80 two, four, and six-tooth at 20b 9d, 140 four and air-tooth at 25a 7d, 86 two, four, and eix-tootn at 21s 3d, 78 at 23s lid, 72 at 23e, 81 at 23a 3d. FAT LAMBS." The yarding of fat lanrtjs, wtich totalled about 8500, was the largest seen in the yards this year. It consisted principally of lambs oi medium quality, with a good proportion of primo stuff. From the beginning of the 6alc prices were lower than has been usual lately, and the figures reached were from 2s to 2s 6d a head below those of recent rates. The prices suited the freezing works people, whose buyers got most of the entry. The highest figure, 33s 6d, was obtained for the tops of a nice linn of 121 lambs sent in by a client, while a line of 16 sent forward by Mrs Hastings (Brookside'j realised 339. The range of values was as'follon-s: — Extra, primo lambs, 32s to 33s Od. Prime iambs, 2Ss 3ti to 3ls lu. Medium lambs, 25s 9d to 27s 3d. Light and unfinished lambs, 23s to 25s 6d. The following saies wer© ;ecordf*l: On account of a client, 121 at 28s 10d to 33s 6d: Mre Hastings (Brookside), 16 at 335; T. A. .Stephens (Irvelll, 65 at 29s 9d to 325; C. Leech (Swannanoa), i 52 at 31s lOd; J. O'Connell (Bcrr Hill), 89 at 29s 5d to 31s 4d; Lyndon Estate fWaiau), "671 at 25s 10J to 30s Id; Paparua Prison FaTra, 97 at 2Ss to 31s Id; G. Davison (Sprinjrston), 97 at 2Ss lOd to 31s; A. Jones ("WVedons), 41 tit 2Ca lOd to Sis; "Witte and Schaeffer (Ohoka), 12 at 30s Id; Major Hiitton (Bangor), 81 at ■lifc &J. to 30s lCd; W. A. Gray (.Ataahua), 160 at 29s Id to 30s 7d; T. G. Dawson, jurlr. (Yaldhurst), 20 at 30s Id; R. Kidd (Blackball), 91 a' 2Ss 2d to 30s Id; H. A. McKenzio (Waipara), 178 at C7s to 30s Id: Kennedy Bros. (G'.ontunnel), 62 at 25s -to 30s Id; Eight Eros. (Weedonsl, 70 at 30s; T. Lees (Ahaura), 1&2 at 24s 9i to 29s lOd: Sir John Thompson (Lawrence), 70 at 2-ls 6d to 29s Od; J. Corcoran (Ahaura), 86 at 24s 2d to 29s lid; S. Harris (Styx), 25 at 29s 8d; client, 103 at 26s to 29s Od; client 185 at 25s Sd to 29s 6d; P. Lindstrum (Ahaura), 82 at 24s 3d to 29s sd; ,T. M. Duxburv (Pigeon Bay), 121 at 26s 7d to 29s 4d; R. A. Xettleton (Hororata), 139. at 23s 4d to 29s 4-1; S. Burroughs (Ikamatua), 40 nt 27s Id to 29s 2d; H. O. D. Me ares (Waipara), 84 at 26s to 29s 2d; A. McGregor (Selwyn), 63 at 24s to 29s Id; E. J. Joblin (Little River), 101 at 24s 8d to 29s Id; J. B Steele (Waipara), 201 at 27s 8d to 29s Id; AI McCormick {Leeston), 32 at 27s 9d to 28s lid; H. and W. Plackatsch (Oxford), 60 at 25s lOd to 28s 10d; client, 15 at 28s 8d; Little Bros. (Waiau), 256 at 24s 4d to 28s 7d ; R. A. Kidd (Waiau), 76 at 26s 8d to 28s 6d; L. Parnham (Scargill), 203 at 26s'2d to 28s sd; H. Robinson (Mi. Palm), 44 at 25s lOd to 2Rs 4d; A. Whvte (WaiparA), 68 at 26s 6d to 28s -id; A. Fcary (Ahaura), 37 at 25s lOd to 28s 4d; Gebbie Bros. (Tcddington), 26G at 25s lOd to 28s 3d; clients, 4Q at 28s 3d; Cashmere Estate, 59 at 28s 2d; N. Rutherford (Mendip Hills), 34 at 28s 3d-; F. Stainbury (Little River), 161 at 24s to 28s; A. Hall (Son thb rid gel, 15 at 28s; client, 49 at 23s lid to 28s ,'d; Dennehy Bros. (Barrytown), 61 at 24s 7d to 28s Id; J. Forsyth (Domett), 84 at 27s 7d to 27s lid; A Fairbairn (Scargill), 37 at 27s 3d to 27s lid; 'l'aylor and Henderson (Scargill), 162 at 27s 10d; John Zuppicich (Little River), 88 at 24s l-.l to 27s lOd; client, 36 at 27s lOd; T. H. Harrison (Spotswood), 39 at 26s 2d to 27s lOd; Priston Smith (Ahaura), 39 at 24s 6d to 27s 7d; clients, 14 .at 27s lOd, 38 at 21s Id to 27s sd, 44 at 27s 3d; J. Langley, 10 at 27s 6d; C. Whyte (Sandy Knolls), 12 at 27s 4d; D. Hanson (Kirwee), 120 at 23s to 27s Id; client, 38 at 26s lid; A. V. Joblin (Little River), 84 at 23s 9d to 27b Id; C. Harris (Hoon Hay), 76 at 04s lOd to 275; B. Cow (Southbridge), 22 at 26s lid; client, 029 at 26s lOd; Buckley Bros. (Waiau), 60 at 25s 7vl to 26s 9d; client. 22 at 26s lid; Mrs Henderson (Motunau), 35 at 2Hs 7d; A. Oraig (Tai Tapu), 10 at 26s 7d; W. Habgood (Balcairn), 42 at 25a Id to 26s 4d; T. "Woods (Highbank), 35 at 26s 4d; E. Fantham (Rolleston), 86 at 26s 3d; client, 31 at 26s 9d; client, 46 at 265; James Hepburn (Burnham), 55 at 25s Id to 265; F. H. Simpson (Templeton), 56 at 25s lOd; clients, .161 at 23s Id to 25s Sd,. C6G at 2Gi; client, 18 at 25s lid- J. F. Buchanan (Little River), 73 nt 23s lid to 25s 6d; client, 119 at 2Ss 2d to 25s Od; C. J. Westland (Glewuick). 132 at 22s 4d to 25s 8d; client, 13 at 255; S; Nutt (Ataah.ua), 15 at 24s lOd; L. S. Wells Tcddin'ton), 116 at 24s 9d; events, 12 at 24s l()d, 28 at 24s lid; J. Gill (Spotswood), 31 it 24s od.

FAT SHEEP. There mm nine races oil offer as compared with six fit the previous sale, The luidity. was generally throughout. On •ocoimt of the supply being in excess of 'uitcheis' requirements prices moved back to lie level of a fortnight ago. A line of nice!y finished wethers from S. Davidson. (Tem'iilelon), reached the top figure of 36s 4d. The '.est price for ewes was realised far a draft f 60, from A. B. McEvejy (Sonthhridge),. 'ri"*e fetching 31s 9d. Tlis following were among the sales reoided:— Wethers-J-On account of S. Davison (Temitcton), 83 at 863. 4d; W. B. Clarksan, jtfn., !2 at 34b 7d; F. L. Kearney (Akaroa), 71 at 'Or Gd to 34s 7d; Graham Bros. (Balmoral), '7 at 34s 7d; A. E. Williams (Port Levy), 181 at 28s Gd to 34s 6d; Sir Geo. Clifford (Stonyhnrot), 54 at 29s lOd l to 345; J. Hock*idge (Hororata), 62 at 32s to 33a lOd; A. Grigg (Eiffelton), 84 at Site to 33a lOd; es'ate late T. B. Ilowson (Se&gemeTe), 35 at 31s to 33s 2d; H. A. Mackenzie (Waipara), 12 at 82b 9d; W. A. Gray (Ataahua), 38 at 31s 9d to 325; J. W. Lill (Aylesbury), 10 at 31s lOd; F. Crump (Springeton), 22 at 31a 9d; J. D. Stewart (Dunsandel), 20 at 31e Id to 31s 9d; A. Fairbairn (Scargill), 28 at 29s 9d to 31a 7d; client, 42 at 29s lid to 31s 7d; J. O'Connell (Barr Hfll), 50 at 26s lid to 30s; T. Solomon (Chathams), 181 at 24a 9d to 30a Id; Ngameri Heta (Chathams), 70 at 26s 7d to 30s; J. C. Jowers (West Melton), 30 at 27a lOd to 30s; Alex. Cowie (Woodgrove), 68 at 28s lOd to 30s; client, 26 at 26s Gd to 29s 9d: T. C. Robinson (Mount' Palm), 5 at 29s 9d; client, 90 at 26s to 29s 3d; Iverach Btob. (Wadau), 69 at 26s lOd l to 29s Id; T. W. Sight (Weedons), 17 at 295; client, 1G at 295; client, 89 at 2Gs 8d to 28s lid; T. Ritchie (Chathams), 30 at 28s 4d; J. F. Langley (Rakiiia), 24 at 28s Id; D. and W. E. Hampton (llethven), 66 at 28s; James Bluett (Oxford), 124 at 25s 9d to 27s 9d; W. K. Wilson (Methven), 65 at 26s 6d to 27s sd; Sir R. H. Rhodes (Otahuna), 25 at 275; Chatham Islands client, 93 at 27a 4d; R. Frisby (Willoughby), 106 at 275; Chatham; Islands clients, 124 at 26s 9d, 21 at 26s 6d; T. Skevington (Bankside), 69 at 24e 3d to 25s lid; Mrs O. R. Malcolm (Coalgate), 52"at 24s Id to 25a 7d; client, 94 at 25s 0d; D. Kidd (Blackball), 11 at 23a; A. Feary (Ahaura), 9 at 22a lOd; Laurie Wilson's Estate (Teddington, 12 at 2 6s 5d.Ewes—On account of A. B. McEvedy (Southbridge), 60 at 23a 4d' to 31s 9d; H. Cook (Springston), 61 at 26s 9d to 31s ,4d; W. A. Strachan (Te Pirita), 62 at 24a 3d to

30» 4d; Witte and SchaeSer (Okokß), 91 at 25s 4d to 30s 4tlo. J. Westland (Gicnmuick), 24 ct 24s 9d <o 28s 9d; A. Holpe (Akaroa), 5C at 24s 8d to 28s 7d; J. B. Stevenson (Willowby), 59 at 24s 3d to 27b 6d; D. Barwick (Poramii). 32 lambs at 275: L. Alexander {Rakaia). 2So at 216 to 26s lOd; L. J. Partihatn (Scargill), S6 at 23s 4d to 2% 7d; G. Woods (Harwell*. IS at 26a 3d: C. WTiyte (Sandv KnoDe). 32 at 25s lOd to 26s Id: W. M. "Kearney (Akaroa), 49 at 2o« 6d to 25s 9d: F. L. Kearney (Akaroa), 41 at 20s to 25s 9d; S. Harris (Sty.;i, 33 at 25s lid; W. J. Lemon (Doyleston), 34 at 24s 4d to 24s 9d; R. Chamberlain (Ellesmerol, 44 at 23s 3d to 24s Sd; A. Grigp (Eiffelton). 45 at 23s to 24s lOd; G. 11. Williams (Ellesmere), 61 at 24s Gd: T. C. Robinson (Mt. Palm), 101 at 20s Gd to 24s 3d; W. K. WiUon (Methven), 64 at 23s Id to 24b 3d; W. H. Firmston (Teddington), 22 at 23s 3d; J. "Whyto (Ashburton), 35 at 21s lOd to 23s Sd; Shepherd Bros. (Fernside). 80 at 20s 7d to 23s 4d; J. S. McCartney (Greenpark), 46 at 23a sd: J. F. Langley (Rakaia), 19 at 23s 3d; A. Hall (Winchmore), 45 at 21b 6d to 23« 3d; T. Wood (Higlibank), 91 at 20s 4d to 23s Id; Crozier Bros, (ilaraliland), 23 at 235; Mrs Haetie. 18 at 235: W. A. Gray (Ataahna). 24 at 22s 9d; client, 71 at 20s 3d to 22s 3d; J. D. Stewart (Dunsandel), 46 at 21s 3d to 2'2e 6d; F. Crump (Springston), 23 at 6d; T). Manson "(Kirwee). 16 at 22s 4d; client. 13 at 225; T. G. Dawson (Yaldhurst). 1G at 223 Od; W. and A.. Campion (Hroadneids), 3 6 at 2 4 25 i estate late T. B. Howgon (Sedgemere), 89 at 20a 6d to 22s 6d; client, 17 at 21s 9d; I. McGiH, 62 at 2Ls 7d; W. Habpood (Balcairn), J6 at 21s 6d; 11. Frisby (Willowby), 26 at 21s 7d; client, 51 at 21s 2d to 21s 7d; W. B. Clarkson, jun. (Ham road). 30 at 21s 7d; F. Watts (Willowbv), 62 at 19s 3d to 21s Sd; George Dawson (Springston), 27 at 2ls; C. Whyte (Sandy Knolls), 19 at 20s 2d; 13. Fantham (Rolleston), 9at 20s 3d; A. Fairbairn (Scargill), 13 st 21s; J. W. Lill (Aylesbury), 50 at 18s Id to 20s lOd; F. H. Simpson (Tcmplefrsn), 10 at 20s 6d; R. A. Ridd (Waiau), 16 at 19s 6d; J. B. Steele (Waipara), 18 at 19s 7d; Laurie Wilson's Estate (Teddington), 7 at 21s 9d, 33 at 24a lid. FAT CATTLE. An entry o£ 320 head of fat cattle was in the pens, compared with 260 last week. The majority of the steers and heifers offered were of uniformly good qitSlity. Butchers being short of supplies, bidding opened well, and last week's rates were well maintained, with, if any, a, slight upward tendency. The following graziers were represented:—E. Hay and J. C. Hay (Pigeon Bay), G. G. Holmes (Knoeklynn), H. E. Evans (Eaiapoi), G. O. Rutherford (Lochiel), —. Goodwin (Prebbleton), G. Gould (Hermitage), Steel Hay (Pigeon BayJ, F. Kearney (Akaroa), Roger Gould (Hermitage), Richard Wostenra (Port Levy), and John Chaplain (Grassington). Values were as follows: Extra prime steers to ±'27. Primo steers £2l as to £24 10s. Medium steers £ls 5s to £2O 10s. Light and unfinished steers £8 to £l4 10s. Extra prime cows to £l6 ss. Prime cows £l2 10s to £l3 15s. Medium cows £9 17s 6d to £l2 ss. Light and unfinished cows £6 7s 6d to £9 10s. Prime heifers £l3 to £l7 Gs. Ordinary heifers £8 15s to £l2 15s.

E. Hay (Pigeon Bay), 10 steers £lB Ss to £25 10s; J. C. Hay (Pigeon Bay). 9 steers £lB 5s to £-21 2a 6d; client, 7 cows £lO 10s to £l3, 1 heifer £ll 17b 6d; A.' W. Ironside (Hororata), 1 cow £l2 7s 6d; client, 4 steers £l6 7s 6d to £2l 15s, 2 cows £l2 15s; H. Stnart (Middleton), 1 ciw £lO -17s' 6d;. Bennett (Ashburton), 1 steer £9 15a: J. P. McHugh (Hororata), 1 cow £7 ss; client, 5 cows £9 to £ll 12s Cd; G. 0. Rutherford (Loehiel), 8 steers £2l to £27; G. G. Holmes (Rnocklyn), 9 steers £22 10a to £25 15s; H. ]2. Evans (Ksiapoi), 16 Bteers £ls 17s 6d to £l9 ss; E. W. Coop (Fendaltoh), 4 steers £2l 15s to £23 12s Gd. 1 cow £l2 17s Gd, 1 heifer £lO 15s; E. S. Hay (Pigeon Bay), '7 steers 15 guineas to £lB ss; W. F. Pannett (.Scargill), 2 heifers £l2 and £ls ss, 2 steers £l2 5s and £l6 7s Gd; F. Kearney (Akaroa), 8 steersi £l4 10a to £l7 7a 6d, 3 heifers £ll 2s 6d to £l2 ss; G. Kearney (Akaroa), 5 cows £lO 2s Gd to £ls; Pen well Bros. (Kaiapoi), 1 cow £l2; H. Banks (Coutts Island), 9 cows £G 10s to £8 12p Gd, 1 heifer £5 17s Gd; 1 client, 28 steers £l3 10s to £l7 7s 6d, 16 heifers £l2 5s to £l3 12s 6d, 3 cows £ll 5s to £l4 12s '6d; F. Drury (Harewood), 1 steer £l7 12s 6d, 1 hoifer £ll 12s 6d; J. E. Austin (Christchurch), l cow £9 12s 6d; F. H. Meyers (Ladbrooks), 3 cows £7 to £l2 Ss; F. Smith (Marshland), 1 cow £ll 17b 6d; W. Ponninghaua (Papantii), 1 cow £l2; B. Jaggar (Biccarton), 1 cow £9 2s 6d, 1 steer £7 15s; E. Eden (Sydenham), 1 cow £ll 12s 6d; Timaru client, 16 steers £l2 12s 6d to £l6 15s; Guild Bros. (Temuka), 8 heifere £IG 7a Gd to £lB 10a; Geraldine client, 8 steers £ls 12s 6d to £l9 7s 6d; W. E. Goodwin (Halawell), 7 steers £l2 to £l9 6s; Smith Bros. (Clarkville), 7 steers £ls 10s to £l9 30s; Little River client, 10 steers £lB to £22 2s 6d ; A. W. Emmett (Shirley), 1 cow £lO 12s Gd; Geo. Shent (Dunsandel). 3 cowe £6 17s Gd to £l4 7s Gd; Soger Gould (Hermitage), 7 steers £lB to £53 7s 6d; Rich' and Weatenra (Port Levy). 8 steers £ls 12a 6d to £l7 10a; JoKriTCpa&nan (Grassingtori), 12 Bteers £l6 7s 6d to £l7 15s, 2 cows £l4, 2 lieifers £l3; A. H. Darnley, 1 cow £lO 10s; Geraldine client, 15 steers £l6 2s 6d to £l9 ss, 4 cotaa £7- 5a to £l3 7a 6d;' client, 6 steers £l7 2s 6d to £lB. 8 heifers' £l3 2a 6d to £l3 10s; E. Har-tnell (Woolston), 8 cows £lO 10s to £l2; H. Klewton (Motukarara), 2 cows £7 2s Gd. VEALERS.

A small supply of real calves was submitted to a. faiily spirited demand, and there was an improvement in prices. Values were: — / Runners to £7 ss. Medium calves £2 15s to £3 ss. Small and inferior calves-12s 6d to £2 8s 6d. STORE CATTLE. There was a very poor entry of store cattle, and no good lines were offered. Values were: Three-year bullocks to £9. Two-year steers to £3. Twelve-month mixed sexes £2. Medium store cows to £6 10s. DAIRY CATTLE. A very inferior lot was yarded. Values were:— Good cows to £l7. Heifers £7 to £l3. Ordinary good cows £lO to £l4. Inferior cows £2 to £5 10s. FAT PIGS. A medium entry of fat pigs was submitted to a good demand. Priceis were a alight improvement upon last week's rates. Values were: Choppers £7 to £7 10s. Light baconera £5 6s to £5 15s. Heavy baconers £6 to £6 10b. Extra heavy to £7. Average price per lb 7Jd to Bd. Light porkers £3 15s to £4 10s. Heavy florkere £1 15s to £5. Average price per lb lid to 12d. STQRE PIGS. There was a email entry of store pigs, a keen demand beingr experienced. No large stores were forward. Values were: Medium stores £2 10s to £3 3s. •Small stores £2 2s to £2 10s. Weaners £1 to £1 Bs. v • •