ADDINGTON MARKET.

Press, Volume LXIV, Issue 19212, 19 January 1928, Page 8

ADDINGTON MARKET.

HEAVIER ENTRIES.

A SOUND SALE,

(3V OUR COMMEHCIAL EDITOS.) Entries at Addington yesterday iu nearly all classes of stock, were larger, with the exception of fat cattle. Store lambs came forward in very heavy numbers, some vendors, apparently, regarding the current prices as relatively better than those ruling for the fattened article, and are quitting their lambs accordingly. Their judgment is undoubtedly sound, as there will have to be an advance in export prices to provide on yesterday's values 3 margin of profit for fatteners. Though the market opened easier for all but the most forward lambs, it firmed up to last week's values by the end of the sale. Fat sheep comprised a very mediocre lot, and prices eased for all but the priraest sheep. However, values are still ahead of the exporters' schedule of prices, and most of the entry went to the retail trade. Fat lambs sold at practically last week's rates. The fat cattle entry was an unusually small one, and a good advance was recorded. No doubt with the high values ruling for hides and hardening prices for cattle, beef is likely .to be a more profitable branch . of farming than at any time since the slump. A straight line of three-year store steers sold at prices that indicate the general scarcity of feeder cattle. Bacon pigs again sold draggiugly, particularly lor heavy• weights.

STORE SHEEP,

A big increase iu the offering of store sheep took place, tho sale being something in the nature of a store lamb fair. There was a big proportion of halt'breil lambs that had been weaned too young, but several big forward drafts from the Peninsula were good. The West Coast contributed several thousand. At the commencement the sale lacked the vim of last week, but values were only 6d to a shilling a head below those of Wednesday last. When the sale had been going an hour there was a revival. The best of the forward lambs made from 22s 6d_ to 24s 6d. The medium lambs made very high prices, selling from 17s to 19s, and several pens of very plain culls brought 15s to IGs. Ewes and wethers comprised a comparatively small section of the store yarding. There were some exceptionally good pens of two-tooth ewes offered, and these met with a keen demand and a Teady sale at prices that • appear on paper to be dearer than last week. This, however, is accounted for by the fact that yesterday they were particularly classy stuff. Though the balance of the ewe draft attracted a good deal of attention, prices were just a shade easier, if anything, than .last week. Wethers were in short supply, and the offering consisted of uneven sheep which did not meet with a very brisk demand. Passings in all sections were very few, and generally the sale was a very satisfactory one. The range of values was:— Good mixed sex crossbred lambs to 25s 2d. Forward rape lambs, 23s to 24s sd. Medium rape lambs, 20s 5d to 22b lOd. Backward sorts, 15s to 19s 9d. Good four, six, and eight-tooth ewes, 26s 10s to 29s sd. Medium four, six, and eight-tooth ewes, 22s Id to 24s lid. Extra good two-tooth halfbred ewes, 31s 3d to 33s Id. Medium to good two-tooth halfbred ewes, 26s to 29s Bd. Inferior ewes, 14s to 16s 4d. Cull ewes. 7s to 10s 6d. Forward four, six, and eight-tooth wethers to 24s lOd. Medium four, six, and eight-tooth wethers, 10s to 225. Two-tooth wethers, 19s 8d to 20s 9d.. Backward wethers to 14s 9d. The following were the principal sales:— Lambs —Fifty-five m.s. crossbred at • 21s, 75 Down cross at 21s Id, 63 m.s. crossbred at 17s 4d, 99 halfbred wether at 16b 6d, 268 m.s. halfbred at 20s 9d to 21s 7d, 85 m.s. crossbred at 21s lid, 107 m.B. halfbred at 18s, 403 m.s. crossbred at 235, 150 m.s. crosßbred at 16s lOd, 80 m.s. crossbred at 22b 9d, 232 m.s. crossbred at 17s lOd, 128 m.s. crossbred at 19s 6d, *44 m.s. crossbred at 22s Id, 178 halfbred wether at 19s 6d, 103 m.s. crossbred at 28s 3d, 148 m.s. crossbred at 23s 3d, 34 small m.s. halfbred at 15s, 107 halfbred wether at 20s 4d, 85 m.s. crosßbred at 21s 3d, 300 m.s. crossbred at 23s to 23s 2d, 87 halfbred wether at 21s Sd, 81 m.B. crossbred at 21b 3d, 35 m.s. crossbred at 24s 4d, 184 crossbred wether at 19s 4d, 67 crossbred wether at 21s 7d, 78 m.s. crossbred at 24b, 35 m.s. crossbred at 21s lOd, 160 m.s. crossbred at 25s 2d, 99 halfbred wether at 18s 7d, 91 m.s. cTak'-bred at 21s lid, 76 m.s. halfbred at 21b Id, 238 m.s. crosßbred at 20s Id to 20s 4d;'117 m.s. crossbred at 24s sd, 75 m.s. crossbred at 22s lid, 152 m.s. halfbred at 23s 1d,v43 m.s. crossbred at 225, 100 halfbred wether at 15s sd, 177 m.s. crossbred at 20s 6d to 20s 7d, 90 m.s. halfbred at 16s lid, 43 m.s. crossbred at 23s Bd, 150 halfbred wether at 23s 2d, 86 m.s. crossbred at 22s 3d, 79 m.s. crossbred at 18s, 157 m.s. crossbred at 21s 6d, 147 m.s. crossbred at 245. 67 m.s. crossbred at 22s 6d, 228 m.s. halfbred at 20s Id, 39 m.s. crossbred at 20s. 172 m.s. crossbred at 23s 6d, 267 m.s. halfbred at 18s 3d, 150 m.s. crossbred at 22s lOd, 162 m.s. crossbred at 22s lOd, 79 m.s. crossbred at 20s 3d, 125 m.s. crossbred at 20s 6d, 85 m.s. crossbred at 23s 2d, 114 m.s. crossbred at 23s 4d, 182 m.s. crossbred at 22s sd, 267 m.s. halfbred at 21s lOd, 108 m.s. crossbred at 18s sd, 247 m.s. crossbred at 235, 49 m.s. crossbred at 21s 3d, 167 m.s. crossbred at 17s 9d to 18s, 92 m.s. halfbred at 16s Id, 333 m.s. crossbred at 20s 9d, 166 m.s. crossbred at 21s 4d, 237 m.s. crossbred at 17s 6d to 17s lOd, 77 m.s. halfbred at 24s sd, 228 m.s. crossbred at 21b sd, 180 m.s. halfbred at 21s lOd to 225, 50 small m.s. halfbred at 16s, 182 m.s. crossbred at 22s 7d, 72 m.s. halfbred at 19s 9d, 82 m.B. crossbred at 23s 9d, 89 : m.s. crossbred at 22s'2d, 299 m.s. crossbred at 20s 7d, 310 m.s. crossbrod at 21s, 54 m.s. crossbred at 225, 62 m.s. crossbred at 22b 9d, 238 m.s. crossbred at) 20s, 40 m.B. -crossbred at 23s Id, 150 m.s..crossbred at 21s Id, 80 m.s. crossbred at 23s 4d, 82 halfbred wethers at 15s 2d, 52 shorn m.s. at 17s 4d, 128 m.B. halfbred at 25s Id, 196 m.s. halfbred at 21s Id, 232 m.s. crossbred at 24s 2d, 170 m.s. halfbred at 24s to 24s Id. Ewes —93 two-tooth at 29s Bd, 190 four, six, and eight-tooth at 26s lOd, 71 four, six, and. eight-tooth at 225, 39s two-tooth at 265, 61 aged at 7s, 72 eight-tooth at 24s 4d, 62 failing-mouthed at 10s, 25 two-tooth halfbred at 335, 25 six and eight-tooth halfbred at 22s Id, 66 two-tooth halfbred at 31s Bd, 43 two-tooth halfbred at 295, 26 two, four, six, and eight-tooth halfbred at 20s 4d, 49 failingmouthed crossbred at 17s, 61 four, six, and eight-tooth halfbred at 24s lid, 87 four, six, and eight-tooth halfbred at 29s sd, 50 four, six and eight-tooth crossbred at 26s 9d, 84 six and eight-tooth at 23s 9d, 60 four, Bix, and eight ; tooth at 245, 87 s.m. halfbred at 18s 4d, 79 two-tooth halfbred at 295, 53 fullmouthed halfbred and three-quarterbred at 16s 4d, 200 aged halfbred at 8s 7d, 72 twotooth halfbred at 31s 3d, 35 four, six, and eight-tooth halfbred at 18s 6d. Wethers—44 two-tooth at 19s 3d, 65 at 14s 9d, 400 four, six, and eight-tooth halfbred at 24s 10d, 313 six and eight-tooth halfbred at 19s, 29 two-tooth halfbred at 20a 9d, 68 four, six, and eight-tooth at 225, 125 four, six, and eight-tooth halfbred at 24s lOd.

FAT LAMBS. The entry showed a considerable increase on last week, totalling 3150 head, compared with 1850 last week. Some particularly good lines were forward, but the "tail" was prominent. There were several lines from tlie West Coast, one of 222 coming from Murchison (Nelson), a substantial mileage from the railhead at Inangahua. The market showed practically no difference from last week, though the larger entry was reflected in less animation in the bidding. The heavier lambs, however, sold briskly and freely. However, the export trade took most of the average weights. Top price of the sale was for an exceptionally prime" truck lot from W. Hood (Ohertsey), 67 making from 32s Id to 34s lOd. The Murchison - line referred to, sent forward by C. O'Brien, made for the top price 32s Id. Values were:— Extra prime heavy lambs 32s 6d to 34s lOd. Prime lambs 28s to 325. Medium lambs 25s 6d to 27s 6d. Light lambs 23s to 255.

The following were the principal sales: —• On account of Wm. Hood (Chertsey), 67 at 32s Id to 34s lOd; M. Beale (Eyreton), 6 at 33s 4d; Master L. Hutton (Yaldhurst), 3 at 32s lOd; 0. and G. Gardiner (Clyde road), 33 at 31s Id to 328 9d; Chas. Addington (Kirwee), 52 at 30s lOd to 32s 7d; 0. O'Brien (Murchison), 222 at 25s 4d to 32s Id; Jas. Cromie (Rakaia), 18 at 30s lOd to 32s Id; C. Sargent (Domett), 4 at 325; client, 83 at 29s 4d to 31s lOd; A. J. Palmer (Rotomanu), 67 at 29s 4d to 31s lOd; Kobt. Little (Conobolio), 151 at 27s 7d to 316 7d; J. F. Dougall (Yaldhurst), 22 at 30s 7d to 31s 6d; H. Candy (Brookside), 60 at 29s Id to 31s 4d; P. E. Guiney (Courtenay), 13 at 30s 4d to 31s 4d; Cooper Bros. (Annat), 80 at 28s lOd to 31s Id; Geo. Hutton (Yaldhurst), 6 at 31s Id; client, 78 at 26s to 30s lOd; West Coast client, 78 at 27s Id to 30s lOd; Jno. Woods (Tai Tapu), 44 at 29s 7d to 30s lOd; client, 180 at 27s Id to 30s 7d; A. Tanner (Tai Tapu). 11 at 30s 4d; S. P. Askin (Tai Tapu), 65 >at 29s lOd to 30s 4d; W. J. Gallagher (Hornby), 12 at 30s Id; Jno. Davis (Hornby), 19 at 29s lOd; J. &■ Giddings (Greendale). 29 at 27s lOd to 29s 7d: Gleninore Farm (Halswell), 54 at 25s 4d to 29s 7d; R. Kildare (Port Levy), 40 at 26s to 29s 4d; M. Houston (Brookside), 18 at 28s 7d to 29s 4d; J. Leslie (Broadfield), 40 at 25s 7d to 29s Id; Eobt. Wallis (Povt Levy), 109 at 25s lOd to 29s Id; K. Twiss (Sonthbridge), 6 at 29s ld;.R. J. Robinson (Waikuku), 40 at 28s 4d to 29s Id; H. S. IToore (Kaiapoi), 5 at 29s Id; R. flight (Greenpark), 8 at'2Bs 10d;"R. L. Anderson (Bennetts). 71 at 28s lOd; Thoß. McHale (Chorlton), 73 at 23s lOd to 28s lOd; Jas. Forsy" (Domett), 85 at 26s lOd to 28s lOd; client, 52 at 25s 4d to 28s lOd: W. T. Franks (Upper Fendalton), 10 at 27s 7d to 28s lOd; Thos. Carter (Greenpark), 352 at 26s Id to 28s 7d;West Coast clients, 23 at 26s 4d to 28s 4d, and 37 at 2Ss 4d; Master Flaherty (Cheviot), 51 at 25s lOd to Id; West Coast clients, 69 at 25s Id to -ss

Id, 16 at 28s Id; 1. A. Tate (Parnassus), 44 at 25s 6d to «7s lOd; J. W, Barker (Greenpark), 13 at 24s 7d to 27s lOd; W. Spencer (Chaneys), 24 at 25s Id to 27s 7d; G H. Stanley (Harewood), 11 at 23s to 27s Id; W. J. Sly (Springston), 14 at 26s lOd; client, 58 at 24s 4d to 26s Id; J. p. Reid (Lake road), 7 at 26s Id; client, 5S at 24s 4d to 26s Id; Evans Bros. (Greenpark), 27 at 25s 10d; G. A. Lassen (Greenpark), 71 at 24s Id to 25b lOd; H. H. Barnard (Diamond Harbour), 14 at 25s lOd; Flaxton Farm (Rangiora), 14 at 25s 7d; J. K. Macf3rlane (Parnassus), _ 92 at 24s lOd to 25s 4d; client. 42 at 25s 4d; Ensor and lieCracken (Pendle Hill), 53 at 23s 4d to 24s 10d- W. L. Cunningham (View Hill), 12 at 24s 7d.

FAT SHEEP. A larger entry, consisting of 11 races, compared with eight last week. The bulk were ewes, and there were not many attractive drafts of either ewes or wethers forward, though, on the other hand, the "tail" end was scarcely so pronounced as at some recent markets. The market showed a slight easing for good sheep, but all other classes were about Is to Is 6d per head down. Exporters, however, except in the case of odd lines of the lighter sheep, found values somewhat ahead of their schedule. The better ewes and wethers were definitely above the export basis, and where the weights conformed with this basis the sheep were not of export quality. The clearance was. a good one. A big line of 121 wethers sold by A. A. Narbey (Long Bay) made from 30s to 35s 4d, and Dalgleish Bros. (Le Bon's Bay) sold a pen of eight ewes at 34s Id.

Values were: — Extra prime wethers, to 35s 4d. Prime wethers, 30a to 32s 6d. Medium wethers, 27s to 29s 6d. Light wethers, 24s 6d to 26s 6d. Extra prime ewes, 29s to 34s id. ■ Prime owes, 24s to 27s 6d. Medium ewes, 19s to 235. Light ewes, 14s 6d to 18s 6d. The following were the principal sales:--Wethers —On account of A. A. Narbey (Long Bay), 121 at 30s to 35s 4d; Dalgleish Bros. (Lo Bon's Bay), 6 at 35s Id; K. and M. Graham (Motukarara), 61 at 29s Id .to 33s Id; (r. R. Mcßae (Island Hills), 65 at 28s lOd to 32s 7d; D. McLachlan (Waipara), 7 at 30s lOd to 32s 7d; Geo. McCullough (Cashmere), 82 at 27s lOd to 31s 7d; J. C. Lochhead (Rakaia), 22 at 28s lOd to 31s 4d; M. Lynskey (Yaldhurst), 40 at 30s Id to 30s 10d; C. Addington (Kirwoe), 30 at 28s 4d to 80s 10d; Richmond. Hill Estate, 25 at 30s lOd; Geo Arres (Waikari), 66 at 27s lOd to 30s 7d; W. J. Sly (Springston), 22 at 30s 6d; Kiccarton Estato, 21 at 28s to 30s 4d; E. Hay (Pigeon Bay), 65 at 27s Id to 30s Id; J. 0. Hay (Pigeon Bay), 51 at 27s lOd to 30s; A. V. Hutchison (Little River), 10 at 30bJ. Doyle (Tai Tapu), 68 at 26s lOd. to 29s lOd; Halswell client, 82 at. 27s lOd to 26s 7d; F. A. Tate (Parnassus), 28 at 26b lOd to 29s Id; client, 20 at 29s Id; client, 91 at 2Gs 7d to 28s 7d; Te Kinga Land and Timber Co. (West Coast), 99 at 26s 4d to 28b 7d; C. A. Mowat (Cheviot), 65 at 26s 4d to 28s 4d; client, 44 at 24s Id to 28s Id; R. Jamieson (Dromore), 57 at 26s 7d to 27s lOd; Wyllie's Estate (Southbridge), 10 at 27s lOd; Hunt and Langdale (Sumner), 150 at 25s 7d to 27s 7d; Jno. Giddings (Greendale), 77 at 26s Id to 27s 7d; J. F. Scott (Opawa), 67 at 25s lOd to 27s 4d; Glenmore Farm (Halswell), 27 at 27s Id; J). Holmes (Upper Riccarton), 130 at 25a 4d to 27s Id; Moeraki Estate (Hampden), 25 at 26s lOd; A. Banks (Coutts Island), 15 at 25s to 26s 7d; client, 20 at 25s 7d; client, 48 at 23s 3d to 24s lOd; Templeton client, 54 at 23s lOd; client, 23 at 23s lOd. Ewes —On account of Dalgleish Bros. (Le Bon's Bay), 51 at 28s lOd to 34s Id; Somerton Estate (Rakaia), 42 .at 23s . to3os 4d; J. F. Dawson (Fernside), 61 at 25s 7d to 29s 4d; W. Leslie (Yaldhurst), 25 at 25s 4d to 28s lOd; S. G. Holmeß ( M othven) 6J af 2«Sr Id to 28s Id; J, R. Belcher (Kirwoe), 70 at 22s 4d to 27b lOd; 0. Sargent (Done), 27 at 22s 4d to 27s 7d; J. 0. Hay (Pigeon Bay), 39 at 23s Id to 26s lOd; J. F. Langley (Rakaia), 110 at 18s 4d to 26b 7d;^ client, 38 at 16s 4d to 26s 4d; J. Ballagh (Southbridge), 30 at 18s Id to 26s 4d; M. Beale (Eyreton), 12 at 26s 4d; D. McLachlan (Waipara), 66 at 16s lOd to 25s 10d; R. R. fSt Martins), 64 at 22s lOd to 25b | , rua PHson Farm, 15 at 25. 4d; R L. Auder/"RiiTtnAHO 9 at 22s lOd to «5s 4d, O# Addington (KirVee), 42 at 18s 4d tci J. O. Lochhead (Rakaia), 12 at 23s lOd to 24s 7d; client, 63 at .16s. lOd to 24s Id, noa to 23s Id; client, 76, at client 41 at 2-s to (Hawkinß ), i" vfß lit"' < K HKWFivim ? 10» 7 d-F A Tate (Parnassus), 31 at 16s at 198 <a, is. a. j-ui. v (Coutts 1 Island), Mm 83 at-16s-Id-to -los Hight (Green* 20 at 15s 4d to 18s 4d, . X ut \ 6B a t lick (Sura'ier) lG at l 6 , ICs 7d; to 18. iod.

fat cattle. fact, was the em cona ; g niuente were Most of tte n&ned .. composed °ftruck 1 few truckß cally to CanterDury A big proporoniy wming omprißo d fair quality tlo ° l:„ Bie «8 being in smaller proportion* iSSasT: bullocks 35s to 38s, medium cowa 34 * S 7 J made froal £l7 „ M to £l9 7s 6d. Values were as follows: — _ „, Prime heavy steers, £l6 J 3B " Medium-weight steers, £l4 to £l6 108. Light steers, £9 10a to il3_ 10 b. Extra prime heifers, to_il4 17a 6d. Prime heifers, £l2 to £l3 15sMedium heifers, £9 10s to £ll los. Light heifers, £6 15s to £9. Extra prime cows, to £ll 7s 6d. Prim© cows, £ll to £l3. Medium cows, £8 to £lO 30s. Light cows, £5 10a to £7 10s. The principal Bales were:— • West Coast client, 16 steers at £l-2 2s 6d to £l4 173 6d; L. C. Latter (Eotherham), 8 heifers at £lO 17s 6d to £l3 7s 6d, cow at £lO 12e 6d; clients, 8 oows at £7 2s 6d to £8 12s 6d, heifer at £l2 12s 6d, 4 eteers at £l4 7s 6d; J. C. Hay (Pigeon Bay), 7 steers at'£l7 17b 6d to £l9 7s 6d, 3 cows at £8 17s 6d to £l3 2a 6d; Mrs Martin (Culverden), 8 steers at £9 7s 6d to £l2; client. 10 steers at £9 12e 6d to £ll 17a 6d* client, 8 cows at £4 : 17s 6d to £8 17s 6d' E. M. Morten (Tai Tapu), 5 Bteers at £l4 12s 6d to £ls 7a 6d; A. E. Birdling (Halswell), 6 cowa at £lO 17a 6d to £l4 12s 6d, 4 heifers at £l3 7s Gd to £l4 ,7s 6d (average price £l3 2s); A. Pv. Fleming (Port Levy), 3 cowa at £9 17s Gd to £l2 2s 6d; Hall and Uren (Southbrook), 3 cows at £8 17s 6d to £lO 7s 6d; estate W. E. Parnham (Kaiapoi), 7 cows at £8 12s 6d to £ll 2s 6d; M. Houston (Brookside), 2 cows at £8 7s'6d to £8 12s 6d; clients, 2 steers at £ls 12s Gd, 20 cows at £8 23 6d to £l2 7s 6d, 3 heifers at £7 12s 6d; A. Jennings (Port Levy), 7 steers at £ls 7s 6d to £ls 15s; Kinloch Estate, 4 steers at £l4 12a 6d to £ls 12s 6d, heifer at £l2 12s 6d, cow at £ll 7s 6d; Jos. Brooks • (Brookside), 2 eteers at £l4 2s 6d; Mould Bros. (Duvauchelle Bay), 7 steers at £l4 2s 6d to £ls 17s 6d, 9 heifera at £lO 2s 6d to £l3 7s fid, cow at £lO 2s 6d; A. Anderson (Teddington), 2 steers at £ls 2s 6d, cow at £9 2s (id; client, 5 steers at £8 2s 6d to £ll 2s 6d; client, 17 cows at £8 12a 6d to £9 17s Gd: Halswell client, 5 cows at £5 23 6d to £3 178 6d; B. Greonan (Doyleston), cow at £l2 17s 6d; Miss M. Greenan (Doyleston), cow at £l3 17a 6d; J. H. Hampton (Leeston), 7 steers at £lO 7s 6d to £ls 12s 6d, 2 cows at £4 2s 6d to £6 7s'6d; R. and M. Graham (Motukarara), 4 eteers at £ll 2s 6d to £l3 7s Gd; 5 cows at £9 2s 6d to £l2 12s 6d;" client, 8 heifers at £lO 17s Gd to £l3 7s Gd: "Wm. Leonardo (Hickory), 16 eteers at £ls 17s Gd to £l9 2s Gd. 8 cows at £9 17s 6d to £l3 7s Gd; H. Mould (Wainui), 16 Bteers at £ls 12s fid to £lB 12s 6d: client, 21 cows at £7 7s fid to £8 2a 6d; R. G. Vfesienra (Cheviot), 8 steers at £l6 7a 6d to £lB 7s 6d; L. Ruddock (Amberley), 3 cows at £lO 12a 6d to £l3 2s 6d; clients, 8 cows at £5 17s Gd <o £lO 123 Gd, 2 heifers at £9 17a 6d to £lO 2s 6d:' Culverden client, 5 steers at £l4 12s Gd to £l6 2s 6d, 3 heifers at r- 7s Gd to £l2" 2s 6d. cow at £3 12s 6d: F. Leonardo (Le Son's Bay), 7 steers at £ls 7s 6d to £lo 17s Cd: H. C. Bain fPunha). 3 rows at £s.?s Gd to £7 12s .Gd, l-ei:er at £8 ss; Mrs R. Stewart (Barry's Birl. 1 bahv steer nt 23 6d. VEALERS.

The entry of vealers was again a. small one and was not sufficient to supply all requirements. Prices were • firm at last week's improved rates. The quality of the yarding was mixed. Values were;— Twelve to eighteen-months sorts, to £3. Good vealers,' £i 17s 6d to £5 10s. Medium vealers, £3 10s to £4 15s. ' Offcers, 21b to £2 10s. . Small calves, 5s to 15s.

STORE CATTLE. There was a fair-sized entry of store cattle. It included a large line of steers from Mr J. F. Scott (Opawa). They mads from £S 7s 6d to £lO 12s 6d, according to ago and quality. Cowa and bulls sold firmly at late rates. Values were:— I'our-year-old steers, £lO 12s 6d. Two and a hulf to three-year-old steei-3, £9 to £9 10s. Two-year-old steers, £3 7s Cd. Best cows, £3 to £5 10s. ■ Others, £1 10s to £2 10s. Bulls, £3 10s to £S.

DAIRY CATTLE. The yarding of dairy cattlo was a very Email one, only 36 being penned. The demand was good throughout and a complete clearance was made. Values were: — Best second, third, and fourth calvers, £3 10s to £ll 10s. Medium sorts, £6 10s to £B. Inferior sorts, £i to £6. Best heifers, £7 10s to £lO 10s. Medium heifers, £5 10s to £7. Cows in profit, £1 5s to £5 103. FAT PIGS. A good entry of porkers .but a Bma.ll one of baconers. Prices were on a par with last week for porkers. Big pigs were again unsaleable, but there were fewer forward of tbis class this week. There were no buyers of porkers for export. Values were: — Choppers, 30s to £4 8a 6d. Baconers, £2 108 to £2 15s. Heavy baconers, £2 17s 6d to £3 3s 6d. Extra heavy, to £3 ss. Average price per lb, 3Jd to s£d. Porkers, 32s to 40s. Heavy porkers, 42s to 47s 6d. Average price per lb, 51d to "d. STORE PIGS.

There was a medium entry of store pigs and a large attendance of buyers. The demand was keen throughout and prices for large stores in particular showed a marked improvement on late rates, while weaners also sold much better. .Values were:Small weaners, 10s to 15s. Good weaners, 16s to 19s. Slips, 14s to lSs. Small stores, 193 to 245. Medium stores, 25s to 28s. Large 6toreß, 30s to 3-ls.

BURNSIDE MARKET,

(press association telegram.) ■ DUKEDIN, January IS. Price.B for heavy wethers receded frcm 2s 6d to 8s at the Burnside stock sales today, and there was. an easing tendency for pigs. Fat Cattle—A yarding of 280. Tha large entry showed only medium quality. Not a great many pens of prime heavy btillocks v/ere forward, but there was a nice consignment of prime hullocli3 from the south. Prices: Prime, heavy bullocks i'ls to £l7 sb, prime £l4 to £ls ss, medium £ll 10s to £l3; best heifers £8 5s to' £9 ss, light £6 10s to £7 15s; best cowb £8 5s to ±9 15s; medium £7 to £8; extra prime ox beef 37s 6d to 40s per 1001b; medium-weight prime 355; prime heifers, 355; light heifers and cows, 22s 6d to 27s 6d.

Store Cattle—There was a large entry of 270 forward, comprising well-conditioned cows. Included in the yarding were about 90' three and four-yeaT-old station bullocks, including a consignment from tho Greenstone Station, the Lakes District. The Palo was keen. Fat cows were easier, but olher sorts wero unchanged. Three and four-year-old bullocks brought from £7 8s to £ll.

Pat Sheep—l9s3 fat sheep were penned. The quality was considerably better than last week's but the number forward appeared to be in excess of requirements and values for heavy wethers receded from 2a 6d to 3a belo-v last rates. Tho same depreciation was not shown in ewes as freezing buyers were operating for all ewes, especially the light-weight sorts and light wethers. Prices: Extra prime wethera, 5Jd per lb, prime ewes 4sd, aged ewes 4d, lambs 9sd. Lambs—There was a small entry, all exporters operating keenly at late rates. The quality on the whole was good but barely up to the standard shown Tast week. Pigs—22o fats and SO stores wero penned. Prices wero about Ss easier all round. GOLD. (AUSTRALIA* AND N.Z. AND SOS CABLE.) LONDON, January 18. < Tlio price of gold is £4 4s IOJd a fine ounce. . . . ,