ADDINGTON MARKET.

Press, Volume LXVI, Issue 20036, 18 September 1930, Page 15

ADDINGTON MARKET.

NORMAL ENTRIES. FAT SHEEP CHEAPER. (BY ora COXMZACUt BOITO*.) ' Entries at yesterday's Addjngton market were of normal dimensions, fat sheep being slightly fewer, and fat cattle about 50 head less. In both these sections values were easier. Moderately finished light to medium weight cattle sold remarkably well, ' but weighty prime bodies, eptwithstanding that the number forward was fewer than the average, were definitely easier. However, up till last week the market had Armed sharply, »nd most of the prime, beef made 45s per IOOJb and more. Fat sheep were in over-supply, and values were irregular and lower, 'i'ne More sheep eutry ww again small, with little of attractive quality, but there was a freer tone than last week with a bigger proportion selling at auction. The day was fine, and the attendance of farmers large. STOKE SHJBEP. Entries of store sheep were much the same in «ne as they were last week, but from the point of view of appearance the offoring was a very indifferent one. It consisted chiefly of old and ill-conditioned ewe* showing well in lamb, and a few pens of hoggets, most of which were undersized. Compared with last week, the market was much freer, the promise of finer weather no doubt making farmers a little more op. lunistic and more inclined to buy. There was little change in prices, however. Dry sheep met with a relatively good *ale, but the enquiry for in-lamb ewes was dragging, the shortage of suitable pasture for lambingdown probably being chiefly responsible. Passings were not very frequent. values were:— „ r Q «°? tw °-tootn halrbred ewes, 25a 84 to ios 94. Medium two-tooth oalfbred ewes, to 20s 3d. Good three-quarterbred ewes, to 18s 6d. Ordinary B.m. ewes, 13s 9d to 15s 6d. S. and f.m. ewes, 10s 6d to 13s. Medium ewe hoggets, 14s to 17s 4d. Ordinary ewe hoggets, to J3* 3d. Wether hoggets, Ss 64 to lis 6d. Ordinary ewes and. lambs (aU counted), to 8s 9d. The principal sales were:— Hoggets—72 halfbred wether at 10s sd, 42 crossbred wether at 9s 4d< 70 halfbred wether at lis 6d, 40 mixed sex crossbred at 13s 7d, 91 halfbred ewe At 13s 7d. 80 three-quarterbred ewe at 18g 3d, 25 threequarterbred ewe at 17a 4d, 81 Corriedale ewe at 14s Id, 25 mixed sex crossbred at 16s lid. Ewes—66 failing-mouth halfbred at 10s sd. 120 sound-mouth halfbred at 15s, 54 sound-mouth crossbred at 13s 2d, 158 half and three-quarlerbred mixed aged at 13s 3d to 13s Bd. 192 two-tooth halfbred at 20s 3d, 22 failing-mouth halfbred at 12s 9d, 129 falling-mouth three-quarterbred at 15s 3d, 65 failing-mouth crossbred at 16s 7d, 227 full and failing-mouth halfbred at 12s, 136 failing-mouth halfbred at 14s fld, 34 twotooth halfbred at 25s 9d, 58 mixed-sex threequarterbred at 18s 6d, 81 two-tooth halfbred ct 26s 3d, 75 halfbred ewes and lambs at 8s 9d. SPRING LAMBS, There was a substantial increase is the total of spring lambs yarded, the number being 43, compared with 85 last week. Prices were back on those paid last week by up to 2« a head. A number of small Jambs were entered. These were difficult to sell Top price was »7s Id for one sold by 3. D. Henderson (Halkett). The principal sales were:— On account of J. D. Henderson (Halkett), 4 at 30s 44 to 37* Id; A. Atkinson (Swanhanoa), 4 at 23s lOd to 34s 7d; W. Baxter (JVaipara), 1 at 84s 6d; A. 0. Greenwood (Southbridge), 2 at 34s Sd to 34s 14; H. M. Marshall (Weedons). 3 at 33* 9d; E. G. Wright (Dunaandel), 10 at 26s lOd to 32s Id; H. R. Hadler (Amberley), 1 at 20a Sd; client, 1 at 28s 4d; W. B. Bead and Sons (Bennetts), 1 at 2T« fld; client, 1 at 24s lOd; H. A. Bennett (Bennetts), 7 at 21s lOd to 23* lOd; W. H. Colling* {Templeton), 4 at 21a Sd to 24». 3d; T. Lvnikey (Kaiapot), 2 at 17s 104; 3. #. Horwil (Barrel ville), 2 at lOb.

FAT SHEEP. The entry of fat sheep was about the same as last week. Some good drafts were included, but there was. a substantial proportion of the entry of ordinary class, the pinch in the weather during the recent cold spell' shortening feed. The yarding was' in excess of requirements, and there was a general easing, averaging over the earlier part of die sale from le 6d to 2« a head for *U the heavier classes of sheep. This easing vat store pronounced towards the close «f the sale, the exception being lighter wethers, which had not improved at the earlier markets to the same etxont aa heavy sheep. Top price was 88s 7d for a pes of ten sold on account of J. H. Munro (Omihi), seven sold on account of P. Grant (Tunsru) making 88s Id. Values were:— Extra prime wethers to 88s 74. Prime wethers, 20s to 88s. Medium wethers, 24s to 28*. Light wethers, 20s to 28a. Extra prime ewes to 84s 74. Prime ewes, 24s to 28s. Medium ewes, 18s to 22s fid. i Light ewes, 15s to 17s. The principal sales were:— Wethers—On account of J. H 7 Munro (Omihi), 51 at 35s 4d to 88s 7d; Donald Grant (Timsru), 61 at 26s to 88s Id; J. 0. Lochhesd (Kekaia). 18 at 27a 64; client, 25 at 35s 74 to 88s 14: H. J. Freeman (Mt. Hutt). 77 at 27s 104 to 84s 74; estate 3. Scott (Timaru), S3 at 275. 104 to 24s Id; G. A. Macdonald (Orari), 14 at 26s 104 to 88s 44; W, Lanjley (Valette), 24 at 20s 44 to 82s 104; T. D. Jarmah (Hororata). 54 at 27b 14 to 32s 74; J. P. McQuillan (Eiffelton), 29 at 2»s 104 to 82s 74; J. 3. Earl (Orari). 84 at 31s 44 to 82s 14; J. Campbell (Methven), 61 at 18s 104 to 32s 14; H. Msginness (Methven), 118 at 28s Id to Bis 74; F. Meyer {Temuka), 69 at 28s 4d to 31s 14; estate M. H. XcLeod (Geral4ioe), 64 at 26s 74 to 30s 104; client, 60 at 26s 44 to 80s 7d; client. 67 at 27a 74 to 80s 7d; W. Phillips (Weedons), 8« at 24s 44 to 80s 4d; T. M. Robinson (Geraldine), 57 at 22s 7d to 2Ps lOd; Boss Macdonald (Annat), 54 at 26s 104 to 29s 104; Jas. Scott (Canning-ton), 21 at 28s 14 to29s 10d; T. E. Tarbetton (Ealing), 5 at 29s 104; 3. Woolf (Nomanby), 14 at 26s 104 to 29s 44; 1, Scott (Oave), 66 at 27s 74 to 29s 4d; client, 30 at 26s 4d to 2»s 4d; Miss Macdonald (Orari), 14 at 29s Id; 3. E. P. Cameron (Tlmarn), 56 at 25s lOd to 28s 10d; 3. O'Connor (Pleasant Point), 68 at 24s 10d to 20s 104; B. 3. Tarbotton (Tlnwald), 10 at 26s lOd; W. Black (Weiorunga), «1 ■ .at 25s Id to 28s 74; R. T. Bishop (Southbridgo), 25 at 26s 7d to 28a 4d; J. D. Hall (Cashmere), £4 at 24s lOd to 28s Id; P. W. Scott (Southbridge), 9 at 27s 7d; J. Schaffer (Sefton), 25 at 23s 104 to 27s 4d; J. and P. Clinton (Barfleld), 68 at 25s 44 to 26s 10d; client, 42 at 25s lOd to 26s lOd; southern client, 42 at 25s 14 to 26s 74; ». 3. Morrow (Mayfleld). 98 at 21s 44 to 26s 74; 3 Connolly (Baksta), 02 at 22s 74 to 26s 44; A. T. Maidens (Louriaton), 61 at 24s 74 to 26s 44? M. Wilson (Oourtenay). 40 at 24s 104 to 26s Id; client, 60 at 25s 4d to 26s 14; P. McLeod (Methven), 115 at 22s 7d to 2«a 14;. W. T. Pranks (Yaldhurst). 32 at 28s 104 to 25s lOd; Horsey Bros. (Ashbnrton Porks), 60 at 28s 44 to 25s 104; J. Stevenson (Spots wood), 43 at 22s 104 to 25s lOd; W. <J. Marshall (Winchmore). 82 at 22s 44 to 25s 14; T. Lynskey (Kaiapoi), 25 at 28s 74 to 24s lOd; B. Robertson (Port Levy), 18 at 24s lOd; N. Sherratt (Geraldine), 180 at 21s 44 to 24s 14; A. Atkinson (Swannanoa), 2 at 23s 4d; Kingsbury's Estate (Bakaie), 18 at 22s 44; N. B. Morrow (Montalto), 14 at 21s 44.

Eves —On account of Andrew Grant (Fairlie), 168 at 20i Id to 348 7d; client, 10 at 83s 7d; T. B. Garrick (Pleasant Point), 56 at 25s 10d to 38s 4d; Miss Gebbie {Templeton), 1 at 82s 7d; client, IS at 32« 4d; client, 10 at 31s Id; J. E. P. Cameron (Timaru), 55 at 22a lOd to 30s 7d; V. J. Reed and Bons (Bennetts), 89 at 28s 7d to 30s 4d; southern client, 114 at 28s 4d to SOa Id; Donald Grant (Timara), 66 at 22s 7d to 29a*7d; 3. Evvies (AsMmrton), 54 at 26s 4d to 28s lOd; client, 59 at 24s 4d to 288 4d; O. A. Macdonald (Orari), at 25s Id to 28s Id; Kingsburr's Estate (Bakaia), 62 at 14s 7d to 28s Id; client, 30 at 21s 4d to 27b lOd; T. E. Tarbottont (Ealing), 88 at 22s 7d to 27s 10d; h. J. Grant (Temnka), 61 at ?88 lOd to 27s 4d; 3. Wool* (Nonnanby). 40 at 19s lOd to 26s lOd; M. Wilson (Cour tenar), 12 at"26s lOd; V. W. Wright (Meth▼en), SO a* 18s Id to 26s lOd; J. i. Earl (Orari), 7'at 2«s 7d; A. Priddle (Orari), 56 at 21s 7d to 26s 7d; J. O. Lochhead (Bakaia), 37 at 22s 4d to 26s 7d; J. Schaffer (Sefton), 30 at 21s lOd to 26s 4d; F. W. Scott (Southbridge), 54 at 23s Id to 25s lOd; client, 24 at 24s Id to 25s lOd; Horsey Bros. (Ashburton Forks), 234 at 16s Id to 24s lOd; Stone Bros. (Metnven), 80 at 21s 4d to 24s Id; S.- Robinson (Timarn), 67 at 13s 7d to 23s Id; B. J. Tarbottom (Tinwold), 9 at 23s 7d; W. H. Gillespie (Oxford), 59 at 18e 4d to 22s 7d; N. B. Morrow (Montalto), 44 at 20s Id to 21s 10d| H. Maginntfss (Metnven), 82 at 17s Id to 21b lOd; H. J. Freeman (Mt. Hntt), 13 at 17s 4d to 21s 7d; A. T. Maidens (Lauriston), 1 at 21s 7d,; W. Langley (Valetta), 37 at 17s 4d to 19s 7d; H. P. Thorn (Oxford), 37 at 16* lOd to 19« 7d; S. Bobinson (Timaru), 39 at 12s 7d to 17s 4d; D. McLeod (Meteren), 4at 18s 4d; J. B. Parrish (Oourtenay), 5 at 15s Id; Gillies' Estate (Mayfield), 30 at lis 10d to 14s 7d; H. Maginness (Metnven), 6 at 13s 4d.

FAT CATTLE. The entry of fat cattle comprised 400 head, compared with 445 last week. Some good prime truck lots were forward from the \Vedt Coast, North and South Canterbury, Southland, and South Otago. However,

the bulk of the entry was of very moderate quality, backward steers and cows predominating. A good demand existed over the earlier part of the sale, with prices quite on a part wjth the preceding week. How. ever, a slackening developed later in toe day, and most of the quality beef was down by up to 208 per head on last week. On an average the recession was about 16s. A few pens of medium steer beef made up to 52s per 1001b, but the bulk of the prime quality ranged from 45s to 48s, heavy up to 425, cow to 41s, backward sorts to 375, and rough down to 28s, The best line m the market was from Geo. Humphries (Willcsden), a truck lot of seven averaging £22 16s, the tpp figure being £25 17s 6d for one. 0. Smaill (Moa Flat) sold a truck of steers at an average of £2O 16s, as against £2l lis last week for a truck, and Townley Bros. (Stirling) sold a cow at £lB 12s tid.

Values were;"Kxtra prime heavy steers £23 to £25 17s 6d, Prime heavy steers £lB 10s to £2l 10s. Prime medium weight steers £ls to £lB. Medium quality steers £l2 to £l4. Light steers £lO tt> £ll 15*, Extra prime heifers to £lB 7s 6d. Prime heifers £l3 to £ls ss. Medium heifers £lO JOs to £l2 15a. Light heifers £7 to £lO. Extra prime cows to £lB 12s 64. Prime cows £l2 to £l4 10s. Ordinary cows £lO to £ll 15s. Light and aged cows £6 to £9. The principal sale* were: —On account G. Humphries (Willesden), 10 steers at £l9 7s (id to £25 17s 6d; W. Piedrich (Kokatahi), 8 steers at £lB 2s 6d to £l9 2s 6d; southern Client. 62 steer* at £lB to £lB 17a 6d; D. W. Weatenra (Dunsandel), 1 cow at £l6 17S fid; clients, 8 cows at £6 17s 6d to £l3 17s 6d; Mrs E. M. Fisher (Ashburton), 1 cow at £4 12s 6d, 1 heifer at £5 7s 6d; Jno. Brown (Totara Flat), 4 steers at £l9 17s 6d, 4 heifers at £l3 17s 6d to £l4 7s 6d; R. H. Marshall (Sterling), 8 steers at £ls 17* 6d to £lB 12s 6d; C. 8. Verity (Oave), 18 ateers at £lO 2s 64 to £l4 7a 6d, 3 heifera at £6 12s <>d to £l2 7* 6d; client, 2 «ows at £l4 2s Gd, 8 heifers at £ll 17s 6d, 2 steers at £lO 12s 6d to £l2 7s 6d; W. Baxter (Overdale), 1 cow at £ls 2s fid; 3. M. Blackley (Uakaio), 1 heifer at £8 7s 6d; W. G. Copland (Chertaey), 1 cow at £l3 2s 6d; W, Jack (Wiogfleld), X cow at £l2 7* 6d; Dickhoff Bros. (Southbrook), 1 cow at £l2 12s «d; C Smaill (Moa Flat), 8 steera at £1« 12s «4 to £23 12s 64; Miss I. and A. M. Rutherford, 7 steers at £lB 12s 6d to £2l 7s 04; A. UcXi&ughlin (Tautnutu), 4 steers at £l2 7« ©4 to £l4 12s 6d, 1 heifer at £ll 17s fid; C. D. Blackmore (Horrelville), 2 heifers At £l3 17a 64, 2 eowa »t M» 17a fid to £ls 2a 64; R. A. White (Hoon Hay), I cow at £ll 17* 64; Mrs W. Anderson (Charteru Bay), 1 eow st £l3 7s 64; W. Anderson (Charter!* Bay)* Cateera at £U 12» 6d to £l4 2» «d, 1 cow at £lO 2s 6d; R. A. Anderson fCharteris Bay), 2 steers at £l2 128 6d to £l4 12s 6d; W. Deans (Teddington), 5 cows at £8 12s 6d to £l4 12s 6d; Townley Bro*. (Stirling), 40 cows at £l3 28 6d to £lB 12s «d; Duncan Rutherford (Ohoka), 15 steers at £l3 17s 6d to £l7 12s 6d; Sir Charles Clifford (Stonyhurst), 6 steers at £l6 17s 6d to £l9 7a 6d; Mrs A. R. Little (Mt. Vulcan), 12 steers at £l4 17s 6d to £l7 17s 6d; 3. W. M. Dart (Methven), 1 cow at £l6 12s 6d; J. S. Aickon (Methven), 1 cow at £l4 2» 6d; southern client. 16 hoifer* at £l2 17* 6d to £l4 12s fid; W. V. Diedrleh (Kokatahi), 8 steers st £l6 17s Gd to £lB 17a £4; Southland elient. 7 heifers at £ls 7s 64 te £l7 17s 64, 17 eows at £l4 7s 64 to £lB 7s 64; W. H. Gillespie (Oxford), 6 steers at i 517 2s 6d to £lB 17b fid; client, 7 eows at £8 7c ©d to £l4 2a 64; northern client, 24 cow* at £6 12s 6d to £ll 12s 6d; J. Spence (Killiiiehy), 1 cow at £ll 12s 6d; W. V. Piedrich (liower Kokatahi), 8 steers at £l6 7jb 6d to £l9 17s >6&; K. A. Woodfield (HorrellvTMe), 1 steer at £l3 17s 6d; various clients, 14 cows at £7 7s 64 to £9 2s 64, 7 heifers at £8 2a Sd to £lO 7a 6d.

VEALEBS. The entry of vealers vih » small one, and consisted chiefly «t swell ca)y«s. All.fit for butchers' requirements met with a good sale at late rates. The top price wag JEII Is. STORE CATTLE. The entry of store cattle was a large one, but the quality of it as a whole was very poor. There w«b little spirit about the market which dragged throughout. A pen <of 18menths Holstein-Shorthorn cross heifers sold at £A 6a, yearling Shorthorn heifers made up to £2 13s 6d, 15-month* steers to £8 *s 64, and a pen of mixed sex calves 82s. Good fresh cows realised up to *fl 10s. There were no bulls offeied. ' DAIRY CATTLE. The yarding of dairy cattle showed an increase, there being 97 head offered aa against 46 list week. Quality showed some improvement, bat the market opened a little easier, end toward the end of the sale the enquiry was very weak. There was a fair proportion of heifers, the top price for which was £l2, for one sold by W. Crawford {Belfast). Values were;Good second and third calvers, £lO to £tl lbMedium aorta. SA to 5.% 10s. Aged and inferior. £9 6s to 47. Good heifers. £lO IDs to JEI2. J Medium, £8 10s to £9 l(s. Others. £6 fis to £7FAT PIGS,

There was a small yarding of pork sad bacon is the fat pig pens. All sorts mat with a keen demand, and bacon prices 4me4 a shade.* Pork remained unchanged. Values were;—' Porkers, £4s 64 to 62s 64. Heavy porkers, to 78s 64. Average price per lb, OJd to IOJd. Baconers, £4 Is 64 to £5. Heavy, to £6 18s 64. Average price per lb, 84 to BJ4. ■ Choppers, £3 to £3 8s 64. STORE PIGS. Store pigs were yarded in very heavy numbers, the entry consisting chiefly of weaoers and slips. There was a good attendance of buyers, but the six* of the offering forced toe market down, and the sale closed with prioes about «>• cheaper. Values ware:—• Large sorts, 88s to 60s 64. Medium stores, 81s 64 to 87s 04. fimalL 26s to 80*. Best weaners, 20s to 265. Others, 15s 64 to 19s 64.