ADDINGTON MARKET.

Press, Volume LXVII, Issue 20427, 23 December 1931, Page 15

ADDINGTON MARKET.

LAST SALE OF 1931. HEAVY LAMB ENTRY. (B? OUR COMMERCIAL F.DITOK.) The final market at Addington tor 1931 was hold .yesterday, when the offering was a "double" one to carry butchers over until the next sale, to bo held on January Gth, 1932. Entries in the fat sheep and fat lamb sections were heavy.' In the latter, the total of over 7000 head was the largest at a December market for many years. The demand for the large supply of lambs was quite good, and schedule rates were maintained for the quality sorts with a . slight easing for less attractive types. The fat sheep sale—a large entry—was a steady one, with freezing worKs buyers operating freely. Ewes were slightly easier in price, and wethers were down by Is a head. The fat cattle entry of 215 was one of the smallest of the year, and over a brisk sale there was a general advance or £1 a head. An average sized entry of store sheep was forward. STORE SHEEP. Consisting chiefly of Marlborough merino wethers that had been travelled down, the entry of storo slice]) Avas not an attractive one. , Thero were si few punn of Koninoy wethers offered, and nlso ewos and an r l 'J s - The lattor were ft very nondescript lot. riia salo all through was a dull one, though values did not show any marked difference. Tho bulk of the ofl>rins was cleared at auction, the merinos changing hands at very low figures. Values were:— four and six-tooth Itomney cross wethers, 9s 5d to 30s 7d. Alodium four-tooth halfbrod wethers, to 8s 4«l. , . . Young merino wethers, -s 6d to 4s Jo. Old and shabby sorts, to 2s. Aledinm four and six-tooth Komney cross ewes, lo 31s 11 d. Inferior owes and lambs, lis 9d to Tib. Kcprescnlative Bales wero: — "Wethers —21G four and six-tooth merino wethers at 4s 2d, 245 four and six-tooth merino at 2s 7d, 391 full-mouthed; six. and eight-toothed merino at lid, J 9 four anil bix-tootli Tlomnoy at 9s sd, 01 niorino at lis Jld, 48 four-tooth halfbred at 8s 4d, 216 two and four-tooth merino at 2s 3d to 2s 6d, 05 four and six-tooth Komucy at 10s Gd, 2G3 sound-mouth merino at 8d to Is 2d, 95 four-tooth Komucy at 10s 7d. Kwos and hambfi—3s four and six-tooth Komuey nt ,11s Ild, 54 two, four, and hxtooth merino at 4s Gd, 209 two, four, and pix-tooth merino nt 4s, 'AO ewes and 32 lambs at r»s, 78 threo-quarterbred ewes and 75 lambs at 4s'3d, 84 thrcc-quarterbred ewes and 81 Inmbs at .'is Pd. k FAT LAMBS. Tho entry of fat lambu was a record one for a December khlo. The total was 7000, aH against '1(300 last week, and the accommodation was taxed. Tho quality all over was fair, bdl a lot of lines showed signs of tiufferiws from the. dry fpnll. Thorn were a number of splendid pens offered, eminently suitable for the butchers' Christmas requirements. For tilo better sorts schedule rates wero maintained, lint for the less attractive lambs there was :ni casing of about a shilling a head. liolh butchers and export buyers operated steadily throughout the sale. Top price was .IPs lOd, secured for .seven sold on account of .I' 1 , llenle and two sold oil account of, J. Beai.'ie (Hawkins). Several largo lines were penned, one of 233 bringing up to 14s Id, and another very fin© one (from 3'l. .McCarthy, Prcbbleton) of 18! l, which sold up to 18s 10d. These lines wero tho largest seon at Addington for some time. Values were: — lOxtra primo lambs, to 19s 3 od. Trimo lambs, 16s to 18s. Medium lambs, J 2s Gil to 15s dd. Idght lambs, 9s to J 2s. Tho principal sales were: —On account ot I'\ Boalo (Kvreton), 14 at JISs J Od to ]'Jn JOd; J. Bcattio (Hawkins), - at 10d : .1. I>. Henderson (Halkctt), i:> at 38s 4d lo 19s 7d; W. Dalgety (Jlina), at 10s 7d t3 ]!)s 7d; 11. Donovan (French Farm). 21 at 17s 4d to JOs Id; S. W. Beattie (Hawkins), 58 at 10s 4d to 19s Id; E. McCarthy ( f'rebbleton), IS.'l at 13« Id to 18s lOd; C. Gardiner (Emu Plains), 78 at l(is 4d to 18s 10d; J. St. Cracroft Wilson (Canhmere). 20 at 16s lOd to 18s 7d; E. A. Waslibourna (Selwyn), U'J at 14s 7d to 18s 7d; .1. T. O'lioylo (Ijakesidc), S6 at 16s Id (o 18s 4d; A. Patterson (Kyreton), 25 at 15s 7d to 18s 4d; I'. C.illon (Greenpark), tl at 18s 4d: F. Amor (Riccarton), 18 at 15s 4d to 18s 3d; 13. AV. Chattorlon (Upper Kiccarton), 30 nt 17s 30d; (i. Mcintosh (Southbrook), 25 at 15s 7d to 17b 10(1; S. Bulmer (Waddington), li2 at 15s 7d 10.17s 30d: J. H. Ridge (Broadfield), 15 at 17s lOd; It. I'ctrie (Woodend), 18 at 17s 4d to 17s 7d; F<. Simpson (Springston), 24 at 15s 7d lo 17s 7d; P. li. Kimo (Dunsandel), 12 «l 17s 7d; C. Trounce (Waikari), 80 at I'ts lOd to 17s 4d; 11. Maindonald (llarewood), 21! Nt 17a 4d; Shepherd Ilros. (Southbrook), !(1 at 15s 7d to 17s 4d; Heeso Bros. (Southbridge), 4i at 3(is Id lo 3 7s 4d: N. Nasmith (Papanui), 12 at 17s Id; 11. W. <T. Adams (Ureendnlo), 25 at 14s to 10s lOd: J. llart (Kirwee), 31 at 14s lOd to 30s lOd: 11. 11. Iladler (Amberloy), 72 at 14s 7<l to 16s lOd; Frasor Bros. (Sheffield), Bfl at 12s lOd to 16s lOd; Mental Hospital, 100 at Ills 7d to 16s lOd; Ij. J. Kennedy (Kaikoura), 10 at 16s lOd; C. A. Ridgen (Oreomlule), 2;t at 13s lOd to 16s 3 0d; Wilson Bros. (Seaview), 32 at 14s 30d to 16s 7d; F. O. Banks (Kaiapoi), 3 8 at 15s lOd to 16s 7d: Mrs 3-:. M. Madcley (Clarkvillc), 2 1 at 1 Gs 7d; J. Henley (C'ourtenay), CO ut .1 Is Id to 16s 7d; G. I>. (ireenwood (Toviotdule), 119 at lis lid to His 4d; W. (Sefton), 4 at 10s 4d; F. IJ. Kiibinson (Sproydon), 18 at 1 6r 4d; G. Jacobs (Kntomanu), 62 at 13s 1 Od to 16s Id: D. W. Westem-a (Dunsandel), 101 at 14s 1 d to His Id; .r. 11. Baxter (AVaddington), 77 at i:i« 7d to 16s 3d: K. McOrath (Springbiink), 12 at 16s Id; S. OoS and Son (Lyndhurst), 24 at l is 4d to 16s 3d; R. Harrison (llakaia), 56 at 34s 30d to 36s 3d: Mental Hospital,.so at 12s 7d to 35s lOd; 11. Weir (Ainburiey), 54 at 32s 4d to 15s lUd; W. Guest (Kowai liusti), 22 at 13's .10(1 to 15s 3 0d; G. A. Uidfjcn (Greendale), 16 ut 15s lOd; D. Green (Kiccarton), 3 at 15s lOd; 3. Coe (Irwell), 18 at 15s lOd; W. Mcllraitl) (Tvakoside), 15 at 15s lOd; AVyllie's F.state (Southbridge), 37 at 13s 7d to 15s 3 0d; G. Stanley (Harewood), 21 at 15s 10a; T. H. McGirr (Methven), 61 at 14s 4d to 15s 30(1; Mental Hospital, 47 at 34s 3d to 15s 7d; W. J. Hampton (Southbridge)', 35 at 14s Cd lo 35s 7d; Mrs D. M. Martin (Byrcton), 13 at 35s 7d; J. J. Skurr (Oxford), 24 at 13s lOd lo 15s 7d; 11. Stud holme (Tai Tapu), 48 at 13e 4d to 15s 7d; J. 11. C. Thacker (Kaiapoi), 44 at lis 7d to 15s 7d; W. J. Inch (Ti Pirita), 87 at lis 7il to 15s 7d; Mental Hospital, fto at 13s ■ 10<1 to 15s 7d; R. T. Crawford (Yaldhurst), 48 at 12s lOd to. 153 7d; 11. ljunn (Chartcris Bay), 12 at 15s 7d; | Mrs 0." Bowles (Christchurch), 7 at 15s 4d; I'. G. Birdling (Birdling's Flat), 59 at 12s Id to 15s 4d; A. S. George (Waipara), 80 at 13s ?d to 15r 4d; J. A. Adams (West Eyreton), 7 at 35s 4d; J. Gardiner (Rakaia), 28 at 15s 4d; H. Henderson (Sefton), 10 at 35s 4d; W. A. Coburn (Greymouth), 58 at 10s 4d to 15b 4d; G. Ij. Rutherford (Parnassus), 32 at 13s 7d to 15s 4d; E. G. Smith (Prebbleton), 32 at 13s 4d to 15s 4d; W. Gardiner (Halswell), 19 at 15s Id; E. P. Adams (Greendale), 17 at 15s Id; Terrace Farm (Springfield), 20 at 3 5s Id; Mrs E. Graham (Cust), 316 at 10s lOd to 15s; .1. M. Blackley (Rakaia), 30 at 13s 4d to 14s lOd: F. and J. Pitman (Rotomaim), 20 nt 14s lOd: Mrs M. K. Mcltnc (Waikari), 16 at 14s lOd; W. Shellock (Ti Pirita), 81 at - ! 10s lOd to 14s lOd: O. Ruddy (Halswell), 22 at lis Id to 14s lOd; J. Stibbs's Estate (Rakaia), 32 nt 12s lOd to 14s lOd; A. A. Adams (Greendale), 26 at 13s lOd to 14s 7d; G. Fine (Sockburn), 10 at 14s 7d; J. Woods (Tai Tapu), 13 at 14s 7d; I. Gray (Kaituna), 85 at lis Id to 14s 7d; T. Heney (Rangiora), 33 at lis 7d to 14s 7d; Dr. Pairinan (Governor's Bay), 2 at 14s' 7d; R. 11. Thompson, (Rakaia), 87 at 12s Id to 14s 4d; G. Winter (Oxford), 27 at 13s Id to 14s 4d; B. Wynn-Williams (Waipara), 73 at lis Id to 14s 4d; H. W. Walker (Kirwee), 17 at 14s 4d; W. F. Magson (Rakaia), 60 at 12s Id; W. H. Boyle (Templeton), 30 at 14s Id; Thwaites (Hororata), 233 at 10s 7d to 14s Id; F. and J. Cuilen (Greendale), 52 at 10s lOd to 14s Id; N. Cook (Leithfield). 33 at 12s lOd to 14s Id; S. Bennett (Greenpark), 27 at 14s 4d; W. Coleman (West Melton), 11. at 14s Id; 11. Curragh (Templeton), 12 at 13s lOd; E. L. Beattie (Cust), 30 at lis 7d to 13s 10d; C. H. Skinner (Ohoka), 17 at 13s lOd; G. W. Trott • (Marshland), 16 at 13s lOd; Hannaford Bros 'Southbridge), 36 at 13s 7d; R. Walker (Aylesbury), 13 at 13s 7d; R. J. Bell (Sandy Knolls), 7 at 13s 7d; F. 11. Field (Riccarton), 17 at 13s 7d; E. Skurr (Oxford), 26 at 12s 7d to-13s 7d; S. Ij. Webb (Little River), 83 at 10s lOd to 13s 4d; C. Holton (Cheviot), 30 at lis 7d to 3 3s 4d; J. Payne (Springston), 30 at 3 3s 4d; A. D. Cox (Kowai Bush), 8 at 33s 4d; L. H. Davison (Culverden), 46 at lis Id to 13s 4d: P. Clinton (Greendale), 45 at 32s lOd to 13s 4d; J. J. Dugan (Southbridge), 00 at 13s 4d; R, A. Hight. (Greenpark), 13 at 13s 4d; E. O. Smart (Lincoln). 6 at 13s Id; H. J. Greenwood (Southbridgo), 33 at 13s Id; J. O'Connell (Eurunui). 48 at 12s lod; G. A. Gregg (Motunau), 8 at 12s J Od; Mosman and Howard (Ohoka), 24 at 12s Id to 12s 7d; Anning Bros. (Springston), 11 at 1.2s 7d; J. J. Johnson (Rakaia), 20 at 12s 3d lo 12s 7d; SI. 'Dugan (Southbridge), 16 at 12s 7d; M. .F \Kingsbury (Wakanui), 32 at* 1 '-s 4d; D. J. Creo (Uurnham), 25 at 12s 4d; A. Fairbairn (Stargill), 60 at 12s 4d; Sir Bruco Stewart (Pigeon Bay). 81 at fls 7d to 32s I 4d; 11. Hall (Governor's Bay), 30 at 31s I Od to 12s Id; R. 11. Magson (Rakaia). 20 nt, 12s Id; T. Lynskey (Kaiapoi), 17 at lis lOd; F. J. Phillips (Broadfield), ; 17

at 11» lOd; W. Hayss (West Melton), 96 at 10s lOd to lis lOd; G. Radford (Motukarara), 29 at 9s lOd to lis lOd; Mrs A. Willey (Lakeside), 20 at lis lOd; Hanson Bros. (Kirwee), 88 at 10s Id to lis 7d; J. H. Scott (Opawa), 126 at 8s 6d to lis id; G. Jones (Halswell), 13 at lis id; Mrs E. Kennedy (Glenroy), 55 at 10s lOd; A. McDonald (Akaroa), 12 at 10b 4d to 10s 7d; Lakes Station (Kaikoura), 90 at 10s 7d; R. McDonald (Fendalton), 17 at l"0s 4d; ft. Radford (Motukarara), 18 at 10s Id; J. F. McArtliur (llarewood), 30 at 10s Id: S. P. Gibb (Motuuau), 15 at 10s Id; J. Brosnahan (Rolleston), 10 at 9s lOd; J. C. Hendy (Hari Hari), 25 at 8s 4d; A. F. Clark (Sheffield), 12 at Bs. FAT SHEEP. Tlie entry of fat sheep totalled 6100 head, compared with 5100 last week. Ewes again made up the bulk of the offering. There were many fine drafts penned, thp general quality of the offering, despite th» number of lightly-finished sheep penned, being quite good. The sale throughout was a fairly steady one, though on a slightly lowebasis of values, the easing varying from 6d to Is a head. The ewes sold well. ThJ freezing buyers took a fair number of sheep of suitable weights. The top price for wethers was 22s Id, secured for four sold on account of J. Dowd (Sefton). For tho best of tho ewes 14s 4d was paid, this figure being obtained by D. Spence (Mitcliam) for the tops of his line of 66, while one shorn ewe sold by S. Cox and Sons (Lyndhurst) brought 19s lOd. "Values -were: — Extra prime heavy wethers to 2-s la. Prime heavy wethers 17s to 18s> 6d. Medium-weight prime wethers 14s 6d lo 10s 6d. Ordinary wethers 12s to 14s. Light wethers 8s 6d to lis. Show ewo 19s lOd. Prime ewes to 14s 4d. Medium-weight prime ewes lis to 13s t>a. Ordinary quality ewes 8k 3d to 10s ba. Light ewes 6s to Bs. Tho principal sales were: — Wethers—On account of J. Dowd (Scfton), 4at 22s Id; J. J. McGrath (Little River), 6 at 18s Id; F. S. Bovvron (Wain.il), 0 at 17s Id; client, 62 at 16s Id to 17s Id, H' Huy (Pigeon Bay), 230 at, 1.-.s Id to 16. 100; W. 11. Turner (Waikari), o5 at 14s Id to 16s 7d; Warren and Warren (Darfifld), 72 J®'l4. 4d to 10s Id; J. 0. Lochhead (Rakaia), 17 at' 15s Id toiSslOd, H. l>»y mond (Chatham Islands), 131 at lis id 15s 4d" J. J. Brofherie (French I'arn) 7<> at 13s Id to 14s 4d; Mrs Santos (Chatham l^clH.s^Grcta 3 )', 33* at 14a ld; J- (:and / JSSi'WWW?.vM I>. Cos (Chatham ]"lands). 61 »t IJs v T Crawford (YaldHuTßt), 31 •« V -t o tj's lOd • R. J. Bell (Sandy Knolls). »4 H OHIO 4d; r>. Gillanders (Dai(Motunau). 46 at R , 5 , 101 -1(0 lis Santos (Chatham Is s lands). l' s ™ lo ° 7d; nd; J. R- Cuilen <l )ar » cld 1 ) \ fi :l9 nt , g s iod to ,T McArthur (llarewood). 146 at ■ Bs 3 30s 7d; 0. AV. palgc.y (M™ ■ ,o 9s JOd; Andersons Estate ls Kw d el-On a ac B coun 0 t d R Ot S. Co* and Sons (Lyndhurst) 50 at 8s 7d to 4d , f^^^ri^lswan 0 ali On lo tn 13s* F- Taverner nanoa), M at 12s_ oil to ! 2if 4d fJ- Stewart ('nakaia). 6l' at Os 10<1 to 12a 4d; C. Cant'erbury'sied Co. (Leeston), 39 at 8s 7d to 10s 4d- .T. F. Langley (Rakaia), 6G a. £lOd to 10s 4d; C W SP t r y Mina), 24 at 5s Id to 10s Id; A. E. Cross ynen h 2 23 f ns'lOd- G L. Rutherford (Parnassus), at 8s Id to'o. 10d: estate R. 8. Hay (Pigeon Bnv) 36 at 8s 4d to 9s lOd; client, 82 at 4d to 9s lOd; R J. Candy (C»p M IH7 at 8s 4d to 9s lOd; R. H. Magson (Rakaia) 44 at 8s Id to 9s 10d; J. C. Lochliead (Rakaia), 18 at-9s 4d to 9b lOd; client, ion • 8«Vto 9s lOd; J. 0. Hay (Pigeon Boy) 27 at 8s lOd to 95.7 d; R. 1J- Thomp--son (Rakaia), 26 at 6s 10(1 to 9s 7d; 58 at 9s 7d: 3. Con (Trwell), 51 at 8s 4d lo Os 7d; G. J. Giddings (Greendale), 75 at 8s Id to 9s 7d; P. L. Kime (Dunsandel), JO a? 9s 4d to 9s 7d; estate G. H. Bennett (Lecston), 70 at 8s lOd to 9s 4d; G. H. Harrison (Chevitrt.), 67 at 7s to Os 4d, Oroy Bros (Oxford), 57 at 7s 7d to , I. . M. Sr'"Domett). 15 «t 9s 4d; J. CMy (Southbridgo), 51 at 8s 4d. to 0a ■ ning Bros. (Springston), CO at 8s 4d to 9s 4d- A. Fairburn (Scargill), 19 at_ 8s 7d to !)s 4d; J. Hart (Darfleld). 31 at 8s 10d to 9s 4d; h. H. Ddvison (Oulverden), 53 at Us 4d: 8. Henderson (Chatham Islands), 34 at %V 4d: Canterbury Seed Co. <T*«bton) 54 nt 8s 7d to 9s 4d; W. Cross Oxford), 1at 9s Id; client. 63 at 8s Id to H. B. Douglas (Greta), 11 «t »•' 3d; J. X McGrath (Little River), 17 at 9s Id; G. Royds (Fendalton). 22 at 8s 10d to !)s Id, J. M. Blackley fKakaia), 34 at 8s 7d to 9s_ Id, .T. F. i>unean (Hawkins), 18 at 9s Id; V. O'Connor (Methven), 03 at 7s 30d to 9s Id, ,T. F. Dawson (Fornsidfi), 22 at 9s Id, .T. Syme (Darfleld). 28 at 8s 4d to 9s Id; M. Houston (Darfleld), 34 at 8s lOd to 9s Id, .T. L. Danks (Pigeon Bay), 60 at Os Id, F. G. Banks (Kaiapoi), 21 at 8s lOd; 11. Weir (Ambcrley), 13 at 8s lOd; A. T. Beatty (Hawkins), 71 at 8s Id to 8s lOd; J. Thompson (Mt. Hutt), 29 at 8s 7d to 8s 10d; H. W. J. Adams (Greendale), 7 at 8s lOd; Mental Hospital, 49 at 8s A « Manson (Kirwee), 16 at 8s lOd;C. L Brown (Wost Melton), 41 at 8s lOd; F. A. Wagner (Doyleston), 69 at 8a_lOd; G» A. Greig (Motnnan), 88 at 8s to 8s 10d; E. Hay (Pigeon Bay). 26 at 7s 10d to 8s K. P. Adams (Greendale), 12 at 8s 7d; J. n. Cuilen (Darfleld), 42 at 7s Id to 8s 7d; B. McCarthy (Prebbletou), 32 at 6s lOd to 8s 4d; B. Wynn-Williams (Waipara), 13 at 8s 4d; F. G. Sowden (Aylesbury), 44 at 8S 4d; A. Boulnois (Aylesbury), 64 at 6s 4d to 8s 4d;' A. D. Carroil (Southbrook), 19 at 8s 4d; ,T. Wheatley (Redcli/fs), 31 at Gs 4d to 8s 4d: R. A. Knight (Greenpark) 11 at 8s Id; F. Scrurr (Mina)„26 at 8»; M. Dugan (Southbridgo), 12 at 7s lOd; G. Ij. Hapley (Southbridge), 23 at 7s lOd; E. Odgers (Springfield), 63 at 4p 4d to 4s 30d. FAT CATTLE. Tho entry of 215 head was one of . the t smallest of 1931, and was in marked contrast to that of 626 head at the preceding market. The lines were all of local Origin, and the quality of a high and uniform standard. As far as prices wore concerned there was quite en advance on those ruling at the previous market, but the shortness of the antry for a double market was the cause of this. In individual cases of steers the rise was £1 10s a head, but on an average over tho whole sale was £1 a head. Over the'last race there was extremely keen competition when butchers who had not secured theu requirements bid briskly for handy-weight steer beef offering, mid 27s and 28s per 1001b was secured in some cases. The top X*ric« for steers was £l2 17s 6d, secured for a 1 verv large Hereford sold on account of a South Canterbury client. The largest line wae that of 23 steers which brought from £B' -i Bd to £l2 2s 6d. The most uniform line was that of six steers sold oh account of T, Brankin (Little River), at £ll 17s 6d. They were splendidly finished Shorthorns. The best price for heifers was £9 12s 6d, while the top price for cows was £9 7s 6d secures for one sold on account of G. Benney (Southbridge). „„ Best beef made from 24s to 2is I>oj 1001b. and in a few cases up to 28s; gotfi beef made from 21s to 245; heavy beel 18s to 21s; inferior boot down to 15s. aiic rough down to 10s. Values were: — Extra prime heavy steers to £l2 17s 6d Prime heavy steers, £9 10s to £l2. Prime medium-weight steers, £7 to £9 5s Ordinary steers, £4 10s to £6 15s. Light steers £4 ss. Prime heifers, £7 to £9 12s 6d. Medium heifers, £4 10s to £6 10s. Light heifers to £4. Extra prime cows to £9 7s 6d. Prime cows, £5 10s to £7 15s. Medium cows, £3> 10g to £5 ss. Light cows to £3 ss. The piincrpal sales were; —On account o T. Brankin (Little River), 6 steers at £i: 17s 6d; A. McLachlan (Taumutu), 0 steeri at £8 17s 6d to £9 17s 6d; G. Benne; (Southbridge), 1 cow at £9 7s 6d; Knight' Estate (Laverick's Bay), .7 steers at £' 2s ,6d to £9 12s 6d; 2 heifers at £5 7s fi< to §B, V cows at £5 7s 6d to £7 2s 6d client, 23 steers at £8 2g 6d to £l2 2s 6d 2 heifers at £9 7s 6d to £9 12b 6d, 3 <?owi at £7 2s 6d to £8 7s 6d; client, 3 steer; at £6 2s 6d to £l2 17s 6d, 2 heifers a £0 17s 6d to £8 2s 6d; P. Boulnois (Kir wee), 3 cows at £4 17s 6d to £7 7s 6d;~ Mr , T . Davison (Wcedons), 1 heifer at £5 2s 6d 1 cow at £4 12s <sd; W. Boyle (Templeton) I heifer at £8 7s 6d; Ladbrooks client, J cows at £4 2s 6d to £6 17s 6d, 5 heifers a £B 7s 6d to £7 12s 6d; Orniond and Renni 1 Culvcrden), 12 steers at £6 17s Od to £■ 7s 6d, 3 heifers at £7 2s 6d to £7 12s 6d U. J. Candy (Port Levy), 10 lieifers at £■ 17s 6d to £5 17s 6d; P. Fahey (Littl River), 6 heifers at £4 17s 6d to £6 17 Od; G. (r. Holmes (Knocklyn). 8 steers a cs 7s Od to £9 7s 6d; Mrs W. Menzie (Tai Tapu), 6 steer's at £6 17s 6d to £ 17s 6d; A. F. Leonardo (Le Bon's. Bay) 2 cows at £8 2s 6d to £8 7s 6d, 12 heii f»r| at £8 2s 6d to £9 7s 6d; T. Thomf son (Little River), 8 steers at £lO 2s 6d t £ll 7s 6d; Guildford's Estate (Port Levy] P steers at £9 17s 6d to £ll 7s 6d; I Hay (Pigeon Bay), 5 steers at £8 2s 6d t £lO 12s 6d, 6 cows nt £5 17s 6d to £6 17 6d, 3 heifers at £6 7s 6d to £ 2s 6d; H. Sparks (Halswell), 4 heifer nt £3 7s Od to £6 17s. 6d; South Cariterbur olient, 4 steers at £7 l-2s 6d to £l2 2s 6( S cows ut £5 7s 6d to £7 7s 6d, 2 heifers t £5 2s 6(1 (O £9 7s Od.

VEALERS. There was a very small entry o{ voalers,, totalling less tliau 100 hoad, and over a keen salo values advanced sharply. The top price £cr the sale was £4 18s Cd. Values were:— ■ Extra good, runners to £4, 18s 6a. Good runners, 48g to 60s. Medium vcftlerj, 25s to 40s. Small, rough; and inferior, 3s to 20s. STORE CATTLE. The Bale of stove cattle, was'an unimportant section yesterday, there being very _ lew yarded. Littlo interest was taken m it. There ■were a tew o(Jd cows forward, and they made from 7s to £2 10s a head. Balls made up to £3. DAIRY CATTLE. A fair percentage of heifers was included in the entry of 43 head of dairy cattle. The quality was medium, and the demand f-or most classes was good. Til© enquiry for first grade cows was strong over the whole market, and there was a rise of from i'l to 4.1 10s a head. Values were:—■ . Good second and third calvcrft, £8 to £lO. Medium secc#d and third calvcrg, £5 to X 7. Aged and inferior, £1 12b to £4. Good heifers to £9. Medium, £5 to £7 10s. Others, £2 10s to .<£4, FAT PIGS. There was a srfiall yarding ot fat pigs. The enquiry was a little better for pork, but bacon was dull. Values were:— Choppers, £2 10s to £1 6s. Baconers, 33s 6d to 45e Brt. Average prico a pound, 3d to 4d. Porkers, 29s 6d to S2s Cd. Heavy porkers up to 36s Cd. Average price per lb, 5d to 6d. STORE PIGS. There was a fair yarding of store pigs, but the' demand was chiefly for weaners, of which there were not many forward. Prices firmed a little. Values were:— Weaners, 10a to 16s. Slips, 14s to l€s. 1 Small stores, . 15s to 18s. Large stores to 21s. CROQUET. * —- LINWOOD V. KAIAPOI. A Junior A flag match was played at Kaiapoi. Scores (Linwood names first): — Singles—Mrs Kellaway 18, Mrs Hart 26; Mrs Wilson 20, Mrs Oram 16; Mrs Horton 26, Mrs Batie 17; Mrs Betts 20, Mrs Hassell : 18; Mrs Jones 26, Mrs Clarke 7; Mrs Gilles■oio 20, Mrs Warren 26. Doubles—Mrs Kellaway and Mrs Horton 13, Mrs Hart and Mrs Oram 26; Mrs Wilsofi and Mrs Betts 26, Mrs Batie and 24; Mrs Jones and Mrs Gillespie 26, Mrs Clarke and Mrs Warren 20. FEW BRIGHTON V. CASHMERE. A junior l B flag match, played on New Brighton lawns, between New Brighton and - Cashmere, was won by Cashmere by 7 games to 1. Scores (New Brighton names first):— Doubles—Mrs J. Cook and Mrs W. Cook 22 Mrs Webb and Mrs Casbolt 26; Mrs Smith and Mrs Blunt 11, Miss McMillan and Mrs Brickell 26; Mrs Frost and Mrs Dey 23, Mrs Mason and Mrs Evans 26 Singles—Mrs Cook 26, Mrs Webb 19; Mrs Cook 11, Mrs Casbolt 13 (unfinished); Mrs Smith 21. Mrs Brickell 26; Mrs Blunt 23, Miss McMillan 26; Mrs Frost 8, Mrs Evans 20 (unfinished). SUMNER V CASHMERE. A Junior B flag match, jilayed on Cashmere lawns, between Sumner and Cashmere, was won by Cashmere. Scores (Cashmere names first): — ■ _ „ ■ Doubles —Mrs Webb and Mrs Casbolt 26, Mrs Claydon 3nd Mrs Crosby 17; Miss McMillan and Mrs Brickell 26, Mrs Betd and Mrs Mathews 2; Mrs Evans and Mrs Mason 26, Mrs Gough and Mrs Clark 8. Singles—Mrs Webb 26, Mrs Claydon 16; Mrs Casbolt 26, Mrs Crosby 16; M!m McMillan 26, Mrs Keid 21; Mrs Brickell 26. Mrs Mathews 7; Mrs Evans 26, Mrs Gough 12; Mrs Mason 26, Mrs Clark 5. ELMWOOD V. CASHMERE. A Junior B flag match, played on the Elmwood lawns, between Elmwood and Cashmere, was won by Cashmere by 6 .games- to *5. Scores (Elmwood names first) : Doubles —Mrji Dalrymple and Mrs Allen 18, Mrs Webb and Mrs Casbolt 26;. Mrs Williamson and Mrs Fleming 12, Mrs Prime and ! Miss McMillan 26; Mrs Penman and Mrs Osment 26, Mrs Evans and Mrs Mason 16. Singles—Mrs Dalrymple 22, Mrs Webb 16 (unfinished); Mrs Allen IC, Mrs Casbolt 17 (unfinished); Mrs Williamson 26, Miss McMillan 12; Mrs Fleming 10, Mrs Prime 26; Mrs Penman 16, Mrs Evans 26; Mrs -Oemeut 16, Mrs Mason 23 (unfinished).®