ADDINGTON MARKET.

Press, Volume LVII, Issue 17227, 18 August 1921, Page 11

ADDINGTON MARKET.

EXCESS MUTTON YARDING. PRONOUNCED DBOP IN VALUES. (bt our commeboial editob.) The weekly market was resumed at Addington after the holiday, tbei» being a very i heavy ya>rding in most aection* of etook; Fat sheep in particular were in. over-»upp]y and a. pronounced drop in values was -iha result. the end of the gale, when "butchers had filled their requirements', mutton was wiling.at prices .lower than anything experienced for a long time at. Addington at this time of year. To some extent the oversupply was du« to the re-entry of passings at previous sales. The fine day was responsible for a large attendance of farmers and others. STOKE SHEEP. . The number of store sheep yarded was somewhat above the average, for thie time of the year. A lot of low-conditioned eheep w«ra iorward. Bidding was -very slack indeed, and sales were much more'difficult to raako thnn has been the case for a, long time past. What were disposed of were-sold at several shillings below the' rates ruling a month ago. Values were as follows: Good four, six, and eight-tooth owes, 20s to 28s ad. | Ordinary four, six, and eight-tooth ewes, t4.i 4d to 17s 4d. Gruod fresh full-mouthed ewes; 17a Od to 19a. Low-conditioned'full-mouthed"owes, 12a 9d to 16s Ud. Cull ewes, 6s to 6» 4d. Sound-mouthed ewes and lamta, all counted, 10s. ' . Four and six-tooth wethers, 12s 3d to lis. bogg<>t», 9s to 0s 9d. HV.fbred wether hoggeta, 7fl 6d. ' Ewe hoggets, lis 9d, The following eales w«to made:— Ewea—l46 four and six-tooth in lamb at 15s 10d, 168 e. and i.m. In lamb at 10s, 77 four, six, and. fdghf-tooth halfbred at 28a 6d, 330 four-year halfbred in lamb at 10i, 161' two, four, eix, and eight-tooth in kinb at 14s lOd, 262 two, four, six. and eight-tooth at Ms 4d, 52 four, six, and eight-tooth and 62 lamb; at 10a 380 nix nnd eight-tooth in lamb at 15a lid, 107 s. and f.m. jn lanib at 10a, 41 four, six, and eight-tooth at j.9s'< 9a, 60 Rg"d in lamb at sn, 95 four and sixttooth in'lamb at 15s 3d, 105 four, six, and eight-, tooth In lamb nt 17s 4d, 64 cull in lamb at 6s, 55 two, four, six, and eaght-tooth. in lamb at 14s, 128 two, four, six, and eight-tooth in. lamb at 12p 9d, 110 two, four, eix, and eighttooth in lamb at 13s 9<3, 77 s. and f.m. in lamb' at lfia. 97 two, four, six, and eigbttooth in lamb at 14s Id; 104 s. and f.m. in lamb at 6s 4d, 81 s. and f.m. in lamb at 10s 6d, 55 t. and f.m. in lamb' at 12a, 181 two, four, and six-tooth in lamb at isa Id, 120 four, six, and eight-tooth in lamb at 20s. •Wethore—94 four and eix-tooth at 14s, 187 four and six-tooth at 18s to 18s 4d, 81 two. and four-tooth at 9s Bd, 237 four and six tooth at 12s Bd, 65 four, fix, and right-tooth at 13« fid, 68 four and six-tooth at 14s. Hoggets—77 m.s at 9s 9d, 80 m.s. at 9s, 294'halfbred at 7a Gd, 79 ewe, at 11a 9d, 1* at 6s 6-J, 77 at 7s sd, 78 at 10a 2d. FAT SHEEP.

An overflow yarding, whioh spread into the lamb pens, and compiised tho oquivnlentof about 14 races, about 50 per cent, more than the weekly requirements of butchers. The market opened about 2a 6d efiiSor than reosnt sales, and as it progressed the bottom fell out of it altogether. It was eaeny the worst sale from a vendors' ■ point of view for a long time, a good deal of excellently finished wether mutton- bringing no wore than threepence per lb towards the- end of the market. The sale continued until about.6 80, at which period there were only two or three buyers operating, and a good section of the final pons was passed en bloa. . It M apparent that the oountvy is full of fat sheep at present, due to the restricted .operations of the freezing woiks during the season. The proposal to relieve the glut by temporarily opening.the works is not, as far ai can /be .judged, likely to be given,effect to-. ' Mtiwt, it seems fairly certain that excess yardwgs will be the rule, with depressed markets. Oh an average the drop yesterday, on preceding markets would Average from •4s to _6s, and'in oases'more, per Head. Outstanding liites comprised a •tnickof• 60- wethore from "Mr Geo. Farquhnr (Bsxr'Hill),/whtch.bronght 255,' and an exceptionally prune lineof 16 hoggtt*,..sent .forward by Mr Jno. Wilson (Ellesmere), which brought 24s 6d; Value's .were as' under;—- . • "« . ; ' ■ Extra prime -wethers, 22s to -296. .. Prime wethers, 16s 6d to 21s 3d. .-,-■..- .; <• Medium wethers, 146-. to 16a,. /•.-<. • Light.and inferior wethera r Ua to..:lßai WJExtra prime ewes, to. iUs. . ... ■ ■ , • . Prima 9d.to 175,-6 a. ••■*■■■■ '•Medina 'ewes, 12s.;to> 14a6d. '';"'..' • Light an* unfinished ewes, -10s to 11a 4Jo> , ( Extra prime hoggets, to 24» 6d.. '• -. r. Prime- hoggefa, Ms-; to 17s .6d - --.-« ■■••■-■;- Ordinary ..hoggets, 9»vto- 18sv 6d. ■:,*,,.. The'following were amongst the prwfljoai, sales::—.. ;' ■„ ...-i...> : . - ;'j.„,.-,. f >,..'.i,.^J , Wethera-rQn >«rant^of.. a «* .- 1 ? !p lOd t<x.29sv.A. W. Adams,(Bheffieldwfif. at 16s lOd to 27b; Goo; FM««te* '(Saw-Balk--60 at '2ss; Jvfi!u*ell -'4 ■ *••<«« I 8d; MhU.' Ruthc-rford (BracKenfieldVy, 1.17. at 17s 6d'to 24a; U. B. Carruthers. U»" e >i 120 at 20s lOd to 24a J. Jno. Wilson (Elleamere), 15- at 23a 8d; John Hutchison .<Methven),lo at 23s Id; C. H. Ridgen (Greendale), 62 it 18a to 235; W. Beck. (Bank Side), 116 at 18s-'to 23«; J. and P. Clinton (Darfield), 60 at i7s 9d to 22s' 7d; J. O. (Darfield), 102 at 20s to 2*' i;.? Richfield and .Son (Port Levy), 64 at lEs to 22s 8d; -. T. Saunders' (Palmereton North), 105 at 19s 4d to 225; T. D. Jarman (Kirwee), 122.at 22a; A. M. Gifford (Mitla),: 6 at 21s' 89 it 21s • 3d; Broonifield Estate (Amberley), 110 at 16s 6d .to 20s. 7d; Ti B. Girrick (Pleasant Point); 60 aflfcVto 20s 7d;' p. W; Weetenra (Bunsandel). ;60-at-17s 6d .to 20s 8d; W. Anderson (Plemington),; 72 at -17s to 20s Id; -G..T-.. Giddens (Greendale), 18.7 at 14s to 19s 8d; W. Conway (Spreydon)/152 at 10s 5d to 19s 2d; client, 61 a* £Bs 2d to 19s; clinet, 24 at 18s ' bridge), 60 at 17a lid, to 18»-8d; A. McKay (Methvin), 60 at 17a to. 18s- 6d; A. F. Marr Methven) 68 at 17s to 18s 6d; E. F. Oroft Mt. Brown), 151 at lfe 6d-to 18s 6d; W. •H, Maclean (Highbank), 66 at 14a far 18? 4d; H. R. Davison (Balmoral); 64 at, 17a. 9d, to 18s 3d; J.W. Harrison (Rakaia), 68 at l'ss 8d to 18s 2d; D. Spence (MethvenV 63 at 17s Id -to 18s Id; G. 0. Jones (West Melton), 36 at 17a to lasldrsc-uthemxlient 88 at 18s; H. B. Shipley'(Greendale), 61, af • 16s ScV'to iSs; J. H." Jaiman (Darfield), 20 at 17a Kid; W: T. Dalzell (Launston),,lQ3 .at 16s 7d' to 17s 8d; J. Lang" k (Rakaia), 43 at;lss 8d to 17e 8d; Geo. flAa (Bussella Flat),'6o at 14s 7d to 17s 7d; F.J. Lemon (Balmoral), 122 at 14s 9d to 17a 6d;-T. J. S. Doherty (Methven), 32 at .16s sd; P. Doig (Chertssy), 62 at 18s .lOd to 17« 8d;. Parish Bros. ,to 17a; Tlios Langley (Rakaia), 32. -at 17b ,- : J Moorehead (Southbridge), "B,at ,15s to 17s; E*tate late T. B. Howson (Sedgemere), ,25 at 15a lid to 17e; C. H. Jones (WinchWe), 60 at 15s. to .16s- 8d; J. Hight (Weedjns), 68 at 14» 2d to 16a sd; H.J.;. Waehburne (Selwyn), 66- at IBs tcv 16s 3d, •W. Giddings (Ealing), 151 at 14s 3d to..l|s 3d; J. Gibson and.Son (Chev.ot), 55 at 16s 4d to 16s 1*;-J. Lowry^(Methven) 66 at 14s Id-to 16a Id; E. Washburne <Selwyn). 108 at 12b to 16* Id; A.Knubley (Kaiapoi), 1 60 at 14b to 1&'. Mulligim Bios. (Lismore), 43 At 14a 6d tonSa 10d; W. Sampson (Darfield), I01"ut lis to 15s. Ewes—On account of a> client, 8 at 16s to •21s; J. J. Warren (Greendale), 124 at. 14s 30d to 17s 4d;'J. O'Boyle (Leeston), 61 at 15a 9d to 16s lOd, Estate late T. B. Howson CSedsemere),-35 at' 15a Id'to 16s 9d; Jno. (Wilson (Elleemere), SO at 14s 6d to 16» 6d; W. Anderson*(Flemingtoh), 91 at 14s to 16s I 6d- J. T. Wbiteman (Mt. Somert), 60 at lis 6d to 16s; T. B. Gariick (Pleasant Point), 40 at lis 3d to 15a 9d; Mrs M. Rutherford ,Br<K*enfield), 120 at Ui 6d to 15? 3d. ; Ho'sets—On account'of Jno. Wi.son (Ellea. mere)! 16 at 24s sd; Jno. Hutchison (Methven). 21 at 18s 3d; P. Gillon (Greenpari), 2 at 18s; A. W. Adams (Sheffield), 3 at 15s 6d to 17s; Mrs A. W. Byrch (Motunau), 40 at 9s 4d «o 16a 2d; J. RuaseU (Leithfield), 13 at' 16s Id; W. Giddinga (Baling), 63 at 13a, 6d to 14s; Mrs Co»an (Waddington), 82 at 12s 3d to 18s 9d; W. Stone (Woodland*). 40 rat 12s to'l3s 7d; D. J. Morrow (Montalto), 130 at lis 7d to 13s Id; F. L. Barron (Bal. raoral). 87 at 12s Id to 12s 7d. I FAT CATTLE.

The- yarding comprised 366 head. The life■less etor* caitle market is causing -vendors to pen everything possible in the fat pens, and the proportion o: light finished best for. ward was bigger than usual. Some of it was very low-conditioned, and. the classifier rejected a number of beasts : to the store pens. The market opened at about the letel of the ore-iMatioi-al -market, but the demand was scarcely maintained, and towards the end sales of anything but good to prime beef were difficult to make. A proportion of the final offerings were passed. Top price was £l9 17s 6i for two steers, three otheis steers from H. McLean.(Waimate) bringing £lß.los. The' 'ollowiig graziers were represented:— Sir Heaton Bhodes (Otahuna). H. McLban (Waimate), I*- <*• &• Acland (Hororata), C. T„„n fScftoni.'M. Bsthell (Patau Pastures), R Hay. (Pigeon Bay), W. A. Nicholls (Belfact), C O. Ruthenord (Lochiel), C. M. En--Bor (White Hock). • '■' The following is the range of values:— " Extra prime 6ieefs to £l9 17s 6d. Prime steers £ll ics.to £l7. 10a. Medium steers £lO 10s.to £l4 6s. Light. and unfinished eWers £7 to £lO. Prime heifers £9.10s to £l2 12s 6d. Ordinary to go-d heifers £6 12s 6d to £9 6«. Extra prime cows £lB to £l4 isb. Prime oows £9 2a 6d to £l2 gs. Inferior to ordinary cows £5 15s to £B. The following' sales were made:—On account of a client, cow at £l3 10s; A. li

Withers (Hawarden), cow at £8 7a 6d; client, 3 cows at £l2 7a 6d to £l2 15a, 8 heifers at £8 oft to £l4 ss; client, cow at £l2 2s Gd; W. S. Strang© (Tinwald), 6 steers at £l3 79 6d to £l6 15s; Thos. Cleave (Highbank), cow at £9; Thos. Gill (Highbank), 2 cows at £9 6s and,£l3 17s 6d; Estate lateT.B.Howson (Sedgemere), 8 steers at £l4 to £l7 17s 6d; client, 5 cows at £7 6s to £7 IDs; client, 2 steers at £l9 17a 6d; Jas. Hae (Culverden), 9 steers at £ll to £l2 17s 6d; John McGee (Chertsey), heifer at £7 17s 6d, cow at £10; Doi s 's Estate (Chertsey), steer at £ll 7s 6d; H. McLean (Wi-imate), 8 steers at £l3 12a 6d to £lB 10s; M. Bethel! (Fahau Pastures), 8 eteers at £l4 17s 63; B, L. Jameson (Culverden), 8 steers at £l4 i7s 6d; H. Chapman (Rotherhnm), steer at £l7 ss; L. G. D. Acland (Hororata), 8 steers at £8 17s 6d W £l3; Southern client. 8 steers at £ll 12s 6" to £l4 15s; Sir Heaton Bhodes (Otahuns), 10 steers at £l2 to £l4 17s 6d. 2 cows at £l3 32s 6d; Chas. Toop (Sefton). 6 steers at £1? IRs.to £U - i2s M. cow at £13..17s ti : "• Buesell (Greenpark), 5 heifers at £G 15s to S3 10a: B-onMal" * I S 17s 61 to £l7 10s; client, 6 steers at £ls. 15s to £l7 10s; Jos. Brooks (Brooknde), 3 steers at £l4 7s 6d to £ls ss; clients. 2 steers at £lO 17s Fd, 13 steers at £8 7s 6d to fl? 7s 6d,■ 4" steers at ,£8 ss; M. Barclay (Little River),s heifers at£9 15a to £l3-10a 6d; J. Chan-mATi 'T,;«'» Biv-'). heifer at £6 l?s 6d: H. C. Washb-ume fflelwynV 8 steers at £l3 to £ls; J. O. Lochhead (Hakaia), steer at £ls 17s 6d, 2 heifers at £7 and £lO 78 64; Alez. Holmes (Rakaia), 2 steers at £l4 12s 6d; J. Wyllie (Omihi), 3 heifers at £9 12s Gd'to £l2; client, cow at £lO 15s; client, 10 steers at £8 2s 6d to £9 2s H; G. "• RutWrfnrd fLochiel), 7 eteers at £l4 12s 6a to £l7 6s, 1 stag at £l3 ss; Lvndon Estate (Waiau, 8 steers at £lO 12s €d. to £l6 173 Gd; C. H. Ensor (White Rock). 16 **«»*?* £lO 17s 6d to £l6 10s; A. H. Giles fOmini), 2 steers at. £7 and £l2. 12s 6d: B. Arm-stromf-(Akaroa). heifer at £l2 12s Gd: *. Travers .Culverden), 7 steers at-£7 2s 6d M £7 12s 6d; A. R. Turnhull (Binglev). 18 steers at £8 5s to £l2-17s-6d; M". Barclay (Little River), 2 cows at £lB and £l4 15s, E. W. Chatterton (Upper Riccarton), cow at £8 17» 6d. "" VEALERS. A email supply of veal calves was forward, and a firm demand was ; experienced. Va'ues were as follows: — Runners to £6 ss. Good vealers, £5 5s to £5 12s 6d. Medium vealers, £3 to £4 2s 6d. " Small vealers, £1 to £2 ss. . STORE CATTLE.

There was a fairly large yarding of store cattle. The market was a dragging one, and., .sales were hard to make. Values were:— ■ Pour and five-year-old eteers, to £7. . Two-year-old steers, £4 13s ,to £5. Springing heifers, to £4. Good oows, £4 15" to £7. Ordinary and inferior oowa, 30s to £4 12* 6d. ■ ■ Bulls, £2 to £5.55. DAIRY COWS; . Th. i yarding was larger;- than usual, and included soma, good dairies. Anything showing quality sold -well,. the.sale bejng a.good one. Valueß were:— Good second and third calvers, £ls to' £2O. Ordinary second and third calvers, £8 to £l4. Good springing heifers, £9' to £l3 10a. Ordinary springing heifers, £6 to £9 10s. Inferior cows, to £3 10s. - FAT PIGS.' , A. full entry of fat pigs was forward, though, the quality was very mixed. J.no demand was irregular. Values were:— ..- Choppers, £4 .-to £B. ,„_ : ■ Light baconers, ,£4 15s to £5 10s. Heavy baconers, £6 to £6 15s. Extra heavy baconers, to £7. Average price per lb, BJQ. uight porkers, £3 to £3 16s. Heavy porkers, £4 5s to £4 10s. Average price per lb, 9id to 10Jd. STORE PIGo.

A big entry of store- pigs met with-rather easier competition than at tue> previous sale. Prices were rather lower. -Values were as fo''ows: — stores, £* 12s to £3. ! ' Small stores, £i 153 .to £2 6s, Weaner.., £1 3s to £1 J 2s. Sows in pig, to ,£7.