Page 16 Advertisements Column 1

Press, Volume LIX, Issue 17742, 19 April 1923, Page 16

AUCTIONS, H. MATSON AND 00. AND CO. ADDINGTON MARKET REPORT. FAT CATTLE. There was an entry of fit cattle of 480 head, and a good many unfinished steers and cows of all denominations helped to swell the cntrv. but on the other hand there was a greater proportion of prime beef, some reallv excellent cattle coming forward. In our opinion we quote best steer beeu as follows: ~„,„, , 500's to G3o's from Cos Gd to 31s 6d, making an averago of 28s Gd. 700's to 750'f from 23s to 31s 6d, making l average of 58s fid. SOo'i to 850'3 from 2G3 to 31s, making an average of 283 Gd. 000's and over sold from 27s 6d to 323 6d, making an average oi 3':s. Heifers sold from i'l Us Gd to 28s, making an average of 2Gs. Cow beef sold from ]2s 6d to 255, making an average of 193. It is really wonderful where the cattle come from, but they arrive from all parts, including many scratch consignments, and the marvellous thing 2s that they Eeem to find buyers. If the recent cables in respect to chilled beef are anywhere near authentic, our beef market is still well ahead of a shipping basis. STORE-CATTLE. There was a medium entry of store cattlo, Mid competition was' irregular. Good cows sold from £1 10s to £2 os. fair cowa sold from £1 5s to £1 15s, and inferior, aged, and pondescript cows from 50s to £l, yearling heifers sold from 15s to 30s, two and three-year-old heifers sold from £'2 to £3 10s, two and three-year-old steers sold from £2 to £3 10s, four-year-old steers from £4 to £5 5s calves from 7s 6d to 12s 6d, and hulls from £2 10s to £t 10s. DAIRY CATTLE. The entry of dairy cattle was much smaller, | r prising- 55 head, of which our entry was The competition throughout was irreguw but thore was good 'competition for good quality cows close to calving, with reliable warranties, and there was a fair number of this particular class of cow Bent forward. The demand for springing heifers showing milking- qualifications showed a marked improvement, and was a feature of to-day's niarswti. Very few cowa were passed, all being sold at auction. We quote good 2nd 3rd, and 4th calvers close to calving or just calved, from £7 10s to £ll, with afew extra £°l 1, ?m t0 *¥ ™?> B » rin ß ia S l»"e» from */ to ±lO, and a few extra good up to £l6 ft™ » OWS I" ? Uk and snmU nondescript heifers were hard to sell. Most of these were relegated to tho store pens. PAT SHEEP, wtuch mostly comprised ewes, and some really excellent consignments came forward. At the same time there were also a numour opimon remained steady at last week's ■EJxport buyers ope also had outside a of this competi- . for the most pe-* le best heavy wethe butchers. The lighter wethers wad the medium ewes fell to the competition of the export buyer. • FAT LAMBS. The entry of fat lambs was a shade KnaJler than that of the previous week, and WJule for the most part it comprised un- — "w"oiH"^"S" , ' a » mere wore many pens of woll finished consign! ments. The prices realised were practically was not that eagerness to buy, and competition was slower. STORE SHEEP. ! "While nearly every pen was occupied thay -atootly- containing small lines. The sale opened, with a very small attendance, which became greater as the sale proceeded. Throughout the whole market we are of opinion, that good fresh young and reliable sheep fully maintained the best of last week's prices. Wethers of all grades, in, our opinion,, were easier, especially. some lines that were well grown with plenty of condition, Ijut were late shorn. Store lambs were also easier. Even with lambs, such as half bred lambs for holding over, the competition of- tha fatteners was lacking, as fattenexs for the most part ceased to exist owing to the failure of the rape and turnip crops! Ewea of uncertain, age were selling irregularly from last week's prices to a shade easier. One or two lines of southern sheep and also lines of back country Bfotion sheep oamo forward, and in our opinion, these sold at full market rates. Taking ,the sale of the entry ohanged hands as there was very_little outside competition, and Hough sales were liard to make for most lines, nevertheless, prices compared quite favourably wii}i th* previous ,weekV figures. There are always a few irregularities in respect to sales that were passed at a heavy market or a "previous market, and where increases were forthcoming on these particular lines, it does not necessarily follow that a sharp rise has taken place, certainly jn>_our opinion such was not the case. , There was a fair yarding of baoomers and prices hardened as the sale proceeded. Porkers—There was. an, average yarding of porkers and prices were slightly better according to quality. Light baconers sold from £3 to £3 7s 6d. Heavy caconars sold from £3 12s 6d to £4 6s. Light porkers sold from 82s to 44a. Heavy porkers sold from 50a to 58a. STORE PlGS—There was ajKaEer entry of store pigs, and prices were considerably firmer. Weaners sold from 7s to 15s. Small stores sold from 18s 6d to 235. Medium stores sold from 25s to 28s. largo stores sold from 82s to 425. WEHAVE SCORES OP REASONS i WHY YOU SHOULD BO YOUR BUSINESS WITH US RIGHT NOW. RIGHT NOW. DO NOT NEGLECT ANY MEANS OP IMPROVING YOUR POSITION. Price* are good now, but you wijnt the last penny always, as, who knows, it may be needed in the near future. It is oil very well to oblige a friend in eozob small matter, but when it comes to SELLING LIVE STOCK H.-MATSON and CO. H. MATSON and CO. IT IS NOW that the producers of the country require to entrust their consignments of WOOL, LIVESTOCK, and PRODUCE to PROVED AND TRIED BUSINESS MEN. H. MATSON and CO., PRINCIPALS, associated with a reliable staff of officers havo been through good and bad times. They have sources oMnformation of the various world's markets and the prospects. You cannot find anyone more able to handle your consignmenta, to assess their worth, and to advise you how to deal with them to the best advantage. EXTRAORDINARY STOCK PRICES, HEAVY TAXATION, HIGH COST OF LABOUR AND A THOUSAND AND ONE OTHER DIFFICULTIES TO BE FACED AT PRESENT. If ever you wanted someone reliable to execute your commission business. IT IS NOW. H. MATSON and CO.