ADDINGTON MARKET

Press, Volume LXXI, Issue 21363, 4 January 1935, Page 11

ADDINGTON MARKET

FIRST AUCTION OF NEW YEAR DRY WEATHER CHECKS FATTENING (EX OTTR COMMERCIAL EDITJE ) The first weekly metropolitan market at Addington for 1935 held yesterday was not auspicious for vendors. The unusually prolonged period of dry weather through November and December has checked fattening and this was sharply reflected in the generally poor quality of much of the offerings in the fat stock sections. Store sheep were penned in very small numbers, but there was quite a steady demand for those offered, especially for wethers. Values were on a par with late rates. Fat cattle sold erratically, with a general decline of up to £1 a head. Export buyers dominated the sale for fat lambs, which was steady, with values on a par with the export schedule. Ewes were not in demand in the fat sheep pens and eased by Is to Is 3d a head, but wethers advanced Is a head over late rates.

STORE SHEEP Tho yarding of storo sheep totalled under a dozen pens, and consisted chiefly of wethers and lambs, of mixed appearance. Fair interest was shown in the sale, and the whole entry changed hands at what looked to bo very satisfactory prices. Wethers were wanted, and the few pens on offer sold readily at very flrin prices. Among the sales were:— Wethers —222 four, six, and eight-tooth halfbred at 16s 3d, 70 at 17s 2d, 181 twotooth at 13s oM, 02 at 12s lOd. Lambs —225 m.s. three-quarterbred at 15s, G3 at lis 7d, 80 three-quarterbred wether lambs at 14s Id. Ewes—sG two, four, and six-tooth ewes at 20s. FAT LAMBS The yarding of fat lambs included a heavy proportion of light sorts showing the effects of the long ppell of dry weather. In view of the lightness of the lambs, buyers were cautious, and the sale lacked animation except in tho case of a few pons of prime stuff for the butchery trade. Butchers were not buying to any great extent, and the bulk of the yarding went to export buyers. The basis of values was about on a par witli that ruling at tho sale a fortnight ago. The yarding totalled 2 300 head, as against close on 4000 at Iho double market a fortnight ago. Top price of 21s lOd was secured for two of six sold on behalf of T. Lyuskey (Kaiapoi).

Values were:— Prime heavy lambs, to 24s 3 od. Ordinary lambs, 10s fid to 21s 6(1. Light and unfinished lambs, 15s 6d to IDs. The following were the principal sales: — H. Matson and Company sold:—On account of T. Lvnskev (Kainpoi), 0 at 20s JOd to 24s lOd; G. P. Wright (Fendalton), 10 at 21s 4d to 23s lOd; A. and J. i\ Nicklaus (Fendalton), 12 at 22s 1 0d to 2:!s 7d; Shepherd Bros. (Southbrook). 53 at 21s 7d to 22s lOd; K. 11. C. Plimmer (Templeton), GO at 17s lOd to 10s 4i\; J. Allison (Wcedons), 15 at 19s 4d; W. J. Bishop (Southbridge), 21 at 10s 4d; 11. A. Jonninss (Port Levy), GO at 15s lOd to 10s Id- .T. Henley (Halkett), 31 at l(ss 7d to 18s Id; G. Greaves (Lincoln), 12 at 15s Id to ltis 7d; G. Coleman (Weedons), 7 at IGs 4d. The K"\v Zealand Loan and Mercantile" Airency Companv, Ltd., sold: —On account of R S. Roper (HnlkeU). 86 at 20s 7d to 22s Id; K. Johnstone (Templeton), C at 21s lOd; Canterbury Chicory Works (Sproydon), 23 at l.Ss 10(1 lo 21s 7d; J. W. Warren (Fendalton), 10 at 17s lOd to 19s Pvno Gould Guinness, Ltd., sold: —On account of \V. Shcllock (Itnkaia), 38 at 19s H)d to 22s lOd; «J. McCoy (Rnkain), 31 at 20s Id to 22s Id; R. Dawson (Conrtenay), (>0 at 21s 7d; 11. Hamilton (Sprmgston). 4(i at 20s 7d to 21s 4d; V. F. Ryan (Weedons), 33 at 10s 7d to 21s 4(1: 0. Calder (llalkett), 20 at 20s 10(1; K. Jones (Little River), HO at 17s 7(1 to 20s 7.1: O. Fine (Templeton), 32 at 20s 4d; R. J. McCoy (Rakaia), 77 »t 10s 7d to 20s 4d; I. a'porham 7R nt IHs 10,1 ... 20s 4d: H. McCarthy (I-rchMcton). j.2, nt 10s 10(1 to 20s 4d; S. Bread.n? (Raknia). M atlo, 4(1 to 20s 4d : J. I<\ Scolt (Opwwa), 100 nt 18s 3 0(1 to 20s Id; W. J. Ilille (West Melton), 44 at 17s 4,1 to ISs lOd: 11. Findlay (Conrtenay). 11 at 18s 10(1; I. h. Fetrie (Rprir.Kst.on), 22 at 18s 4,1; L. Blackmore ffipr.Wtnn). 18 at 18s 4d: G. Fi slier (Belfast) 13 at 17s 7(1; 11. Wallace (Port Lew),' 27 at 17s 4(1; A. Hichfield (Port Tovv 47 at 10s 10,1; (J. Richfield (Tor Levy) 46 nt 15s 4(1 to 10s 7d; C. Richfield (Port Levy), 10 nt 16s Id. The New Zealand Fanners' Co-operative Association, Ltd., sold:—On account of A. L. Barnett (Leeston), 55 at 18s 1,1 to 20s 4d; E. J. Voice ( Wacldington), U at IHs 4,1 to 19s I0d; T. 0. McLachlan (Lakeside), 30 at 18s lOd to 19s 7.1; Leeston client 15 at 18s 4<i to 18s 7,1; K. Jackman (Lees'ton), 20 at 17s 10(1. Dalgetv and Company, Ltd.. sold :-Un account of'll. Vigors (Waddinston 11 at 21s Id to 24s 1(1; Kinloch Estate (Little River), 40 at 18s 4(1 to 22s Id; G. A Lassen (Greenpark), 11 at 21s 7d to 22s Id; client, 89 at 17s lOd to 21s 7,1; C. G. Holmes (Knocklyn), 18 at 21s Id; D. Groer Riccarton), 11 at 18s 7d; T. Snmmerfi»ld (West Melton), 24 at 10s 3 0(1. The National Mortgage and Agency Companv, Ltd., sold:—On account of A. (, Wei.b (Rakaia), 34 at 17s 4d to 22s Od; 11. Phillips (Harewood), 8 at 18s Id to 21s 1,1; J. Russell (Southbridge), 33 at 18s 7d to 21s Id; Alexander Bros. (Southbridge), 48 at 18s 7d to 20s lOd; J. T. Parkin (Sedgemere), 29 at 17s 7d-to 20s 7d; M Dugan (Southbridge), 26 at 17s 7d to 19s Id Hannaford Bros. (Southbridge). 17 at 16s 6d to 18s 4d; J. K. Dugan (Southbridge), 15 at 17s Id.

FAT SHEEP There was a yarding of 4100 head of fat sheep, compared with 5000 at the double market a fortnight ago. The entry included many poor-quality ewes. The sale for wethers in which export buyers competed with butchers, was very keen and values rose by an average of Is a head on the previous sale. Kwos weru easier by from Is to Is Gd a head. Tho top price for wethers was .27s id, for nine of 110 sold on behalf of J. 11. Muirhead (Lagmhor). They were extra prime Corriedales bred from Hui Hui rams, •ind averaged 25s 6d. Ewes made to 21s 4d, which price was obtained for seven of 11 sold on account of T. W. Brooks (Brookside).

Values were: —- , „„ ~ Fxtra prime heavy wethers, to 2 7s la. Prime heavy wethers, 23s Od to _ 255. Prime medium-weight wethers, 21s 0d to 235. Ordinary wethers, 19s to 21s. Light wethers, to 18s. Extra prime heavy ewes, to 21s 4d. Prime heavy ewes, 17s to 18s 6d Prime medium-weight ewes, 15s to lbs 6d. Ordinary ewes, 13s to 14b 6d. Light ewes, to 12s 6d. The following were the principal sales:— The Now Zealand Loan and Mercantile Atrency Company, Ltd., sold: — Wethers—On account of Canterbury Chicory Works (Spreydon). 10 at 20s Id (hoggets); client, 27 at 17s lOd; client, 29 "'ew^s—On account of Hector Mcintosh (Kaiapoi), 24 at 12s lOd to 14s 7d. The National Mortgage and Agency Company, Ltd., sold: — Wethers—On account of client, 70 at 20s lOd to 21s Id. Ewes—On account of R. and J. burin (Darfield), 64 at 13s 6d to 17s Id; T. McIlraith (Kakaia), 33 at. 13s, 4d to lo* 7d H T. Stephens (Balrazie, 1.8 at !)s lOd to 14s lOd; Reese Bros (*£"»thbrid"e) 30 at 13s 4d to 14s 7d; L. b. Hamilton (Rolleston), 16 at lis lOd to 13s lOd: client, 13 at 12s 7d. Tho New Zealand Farmers' Co-operative Association, Ltd., sold: — ~., , Wethers—On account of E. J. Low (H.ghbank), 43 at 16s 4d to 26s 10d: L B Coe (Irwell), 56 (hoggets) at 20s 4d to 21s 4d; V. Craw (Chorlton) 9 at 22s id, L Harris (Motukarara), 29 (hoggets) ; at 18^^- 0 On 20 a S ocl«nt of T. A. Walker (Selwvn) 17 at 16s 7d to 17s 6d; Thompson Bros. (Ilorrelville). 65 at 12s 10d to 16s 4d; client, 66 at 13s lOd to 15s 10 d; Fstate M J. Dixon (West Eyreton), 68 n't i2s ind to 15s Id; W. Wilkie (Waipara . 53 at 13s 7d to 15s Id; R. J. Low (Higl - hink) 16 at 13s 4d to 15s Id; G. J. Giddhgs(Greendale), 51 at 12s lOd to 14s lOd; A. A. McLachlan (Dunsnndel) 204 nt 12s lOd to 14s lOd; R. T. Lambie (Leeston), 41 at 13s lOd to 14s 10d: V. Craw Chorlton). 31 at 13s 7,1 to 1,1, 7d; O Harper (Clnrkville), 19 at 12s lOd to 14s Id- L Harris (Motukarara), 25 at 12s 4d to'l4s In; T. C. MeLtiehlan (Lakeside). 51 at" 12s 7d to 13s 7d. H. Matson and Company sold:— Wethers—On account of G. F Wright (Fendalton), 28 at 22s 7d to 25s 4d _ Ewe» —On account of Paparus Prison Farm, 42 at 14s 7d to 16s Id; J. A Forrester (HawardenV 61 at 12s Id to 16s IrL R. McClel'.and (Brookside), 64 at 13s Id to 15s 7d; Daniel Clinton (Greendale), 40 at 14s 4d to 15s 4d; H. T. Vaughn* (Woodend), 17 at 13s Id to 15s Id; J. Dovle (Tai Tapu), 40 at 13s 10d to 14s 7d; C P. Clark (Lincoln). 26 at 13s Id to 14s 4d- F. J. Andrews (Te Pirita). 53 at lis 7d fo 14s 4d: David Clinton (Darfield), 16

at 13s lOd to 14s; client, 101 »t 1?» 4 . d to 13s 10d; M. ilclnnes and Son (Hinds;, 70 at 10a 4d to 13s 4d. Pyne. Gould, Guinness, Ltd., sold.— Wethers—On account of R. Macdonald (Waikuku), 16 at 22s lOd to 24a 4d; Richmond Hill Estate (Sumner), 81 at 20s Id to 23s 4d; Mrs E. S. Allan (Rotherham), 200 at 17s 7d to 22s Id; Rev. H. T. Jork (Riccarton), 18 at 18s 7d; J. F. Scott Opawa), 11 at 18s Id; Gray Bros (Knwei), 12 at 17s lOd; P, L. Petrie (Springston), 23 at 15s 7d to 16s Id. Ewes—On account of J. P. Scott (Opawa), 13 at 14s 4d to 20s 4d; W. G. HiUe (West Melton), 44 at 12s 4d to 19s 7d: H Banks (Ooutts Island), 21 at 13s; 7d tc, 17s! 4d E. W. Webster (Rakaia), 24 at 14s Id to lGs lOd; S. H. Gardiner (Amberley) 67 at 13s lOd to 16s Id; Kirwee client, 04 at 13s 4d to 16s Id; James Muckle (Done . 81 at lis 7d to 15s lOd; R -Dawson (Weft Melton), 15 at 14s Id to 14s 10d; irsEBenbow (Dorie), 25 at 12s lOd to 14s 4d J. C. Irwin (Rakaia). 69 at 12s 4d to 14s 4d; G. Fine (Sockburn), 33 at 12s Id to 14s Id; P. P. Ryan (Spruigston), 43 at 12s Id to 14s Id; E. McCarthy (Prebbleton), 75 at 12s lOd to 13s lOd; J. A. Scott (Burnham), 50 at 10s 4d to 13s lOd; Major G. F. Hntton (Bangor), 83 at lis 7d to 13s 7d; C. J. Richfield (Port Levy), 16 at 12s 4d; P. L. Petrie (Springston), 5o at 10s fid to lis 4d. Dalgety and Company, Ltd., sold:— We thew—On account o£ J. H. Mmrhead (Lagmhor), 110 at 24s 4d to 27s id; John Brooks (Brookside), 27 at 21s 3d to ios ?d; client, 55 at 20s to 23s Id; Fulton and Garrett (Scargill), 50 at 19s lOd to 20r 4d , client, 20 at 17s lOd; client. 37 at 16s to "Ewe's—On account o£ T. W. Brooks (Brookside), 31 nt 14s 7d to 21. 4dj Pnparua Prison Farm, 20 at 16s Id to 1(S lOd, .1. P. Duncan (Hawkins), 67 at J<!s /d to 17s 4d; Kinloch Estate (Little River) -0 nt 15s lOd to 16s lOd; G. O. Holmci (Knocklyn), 36 at 13s 4d to 16s Id; 1. G D.'ilgetv (Tai Tapu). 113 at 12s 4(1 to 15s 4d; client, 22 at 13s Id to 14s lOd; ,T. 0. Irwin (Rakaia). 70 at 12s lOd to 14s Id; Fulton and Garrett (Rc-argill , 16 nt 13s 4d- T Kummerficld (West Melton 1. 14 at'l2s 4d; W. R. Early (Springston), la at lis 4d.

FAT CATTLE

The entry o£ 475 fat cattle was chiefly conspicuous because of the large number et aged and inferior cows that it included. If anything was required to depress the market they provided it, and prices for the wortt types were extraordinarily low. The best beef showed an easing of up to £1 a head as compared with tho "double market, which was the last of last year. \ cry lew cattlo came from outside the province. The top price for steers was £lO 12s (»d, paid for the pick of a line of seven that were sold on account of F. J. Edwards (Rotherham), and for the pick of three sold on account of G. Gibb (Motunau). The top price for heifers was X 8 17s 6d, paid for seven purebred Shorthorns owned and bred by (f. JlcHean (Springston). They were outstandingly good. Tim best price- for cows was £7 17s 6d, secured on account ol » . A. Gray (Kaituna) for two. Rest beef sold at from 22s to 24s per Xooib —very little at the latter figure, good from 10s to 21s 6d, heavy from 16s to 18s 6d, medium 14s to 16s, and rough down to 10s.

Values ranged ns follows: — Kxtra prime heavy steers, to £lO 12s Oil. Prime heavy steers, £8 to £9. Prime mediuni-weißht steers, £7 5s to .! s. Ordinary quality steers, £3 15s to £0 10s. Light steers, to £3 ss. Kxtra prime heifers, to £8 1/s bu. Prime heifers, £4 10s to £O. Ordinary heifers, £2 10s to £4. Lijiht heifers, to £2 10s. Kxtra prime cows, to £7 17s bd. Prime cows, £3 10s to £3. Medium cows, £2 to £3 fts. Light cows, to £2. The principal sales were:—On account oi F. J. Edwards (Rotherham), 7 steers at £8 7s fid to £lO 12s 6d: J. I-. Macfarlane (Lyndon), 8 steers at £4 2s 6rt to £8 2s 6d; Cheviot Hills Estate, 3 heifers at £-» 2s fid to £5 17s 6d; A. 11. Clark (Croonpark), 3 steers at £fi 7s Gd to £7 7s lid; T. Brankin (Little Kiver). (5 steers at £0 Cs fid to £lO 7s fid, 1 cow at i(> 1-s Oil. K. H. Parkinson (Ataahua), 8 steers at £'. 7s tid to £9 2s lid; Sharp Bros. (Ha swe ]), 20 steers at £7 7s Cd to £lO 2s 0d; h. Hay (Pigeon Bay), 8 heifers at £6 2s Gd to £7 7s (id, 4 cows at £3 7s (id to £4 17s fad, Mrs G. J. Craw (Chorlton), 6 steers at £7 7s Cd, 1 heifer at £5 7s fad, 4 cows at £4 7s 6d to £5 7s (id; V. Craw Chorlton), 4 heifers at £4 17s Cd to £0 12s (>d ; Thompson's Estate (Little River), 7 steers at £8 123 6d to £9 17s Gd; G. Gibb U««nau), 3 steers at £8 17s Od to £lO 12s Gd, 1 heifer at £4 2s Gd; Knight » rsta (Lavericks Bay), 22 steers at £7 17s <,d « £9 3 heifers at £7 12a fid to £7 lis <>d . W. A. fir.iv (Kaituna), 10 steers at £!J 7s (id to £9 17s Gd, 3 heifers at £7 12s tid to £7 17s fid, 8 heifers at £fi 12s lid to £7 12s lid- Simon MeKenzie (Otomarama), 7 steers at'£7 2s Cd to £8 12s fid; G. M<--Bean (Springston), 2 steers at £7 17s 0(1 to £lO 2s Gd, 9 heifers at £7 12s Gd to eg 17s Cd- D. W. J. Gould (Mount (ass), a cows at £5 2s lid; J. A. Holmes (Kic<»rton), 7 cows nt £3 7s 6d to £1 17s (id. VEALERS The entrv in this section was a InrKe one, but most of it was composed of late arrivals, which, in view of the difficulties in killing, were not in keen demand. I'-xcept for the best quality, th" sale was consequently a draygin- one. The best price was £5 Is. STOKE CATTLE There was a small and unimpressive offering in the store cattle section, and the sale was not a brisk one. Two-year-old Here ford heifers made to 495, yearling to 1..months mixed sex Shorthorn cross to ~.)s (id, fresh cows to £3, and old cows from 10s. There were no steers penned. DAIRY CATTLE Quality in this section was as usual mixed, and over a dull sale values or all classes were easier. The entry totalled .jo head. Local dairymen were m the market at rigid limits. Values.were: — Extra good second and third calvcis, to £ Good second and third culvers, £3 Ids ° Medium seconjl and third calvers, £2 to ' E3 Ag ß c'd and inferior second and third calvers, Extra good heifers, to £6 ss. Good heifers, £3 to Medium heifers, £2 to £2 los. Others, 25s to 37s Cd. FAT PIGS There was n fair demand for the largeentry' of fat pigs, and the yarding included IL best collection of baconers seen in the yards for the last two years. Ninety were bought for export. Values were: — Choppers, 30s to £4 (is. Baconers, 45s to 53s fidHeavy baconers, 57s 6d to -o ..a l> . Extra heavy baconers. to £J lis fail. Average price per lb, s}d to s:[d. Porkers, 2Gs 6d to 32s 6d. Heavy porkers, 35s Cd to 39s Cd. Average prico per lb, 5Jd to 53a. STORE PIGS There was a medium entry, and the sale was irregular, with inferior sorts hard to dispose of. Medium stores were in good demand. Values on the whole- were easier. Values were: — Weaners, 10s to 12s fid. Klips, 13s to ICs 6d. Small stores, 15s to 17s. Medium stores, 18s 6d to 23s fid. Large stores, 24s to 275. Extra large, to 30s.

BURNSIDE STOCK SALE (PRES3 AKSOCIATIOH TELEGBAU.) BUNEDIN, January 3. There were • small yardings in the major sections at the Burnside sale to-day. The fat cattle entry, which numbered 224 head, was comprised principally of medium quality bullocks, with an add consignment of heavy cattle and only a sprinkling o'f good heifers. The sale opened with prices barely reaching previous market rates, but values receded as the sale progressed, and over the final races prices declined from 10s to 15s a head. Extra prime heavy bullocks sold to £ll 12s 6d, prime heavy £8 lis (id to £lO 2s Cd, medium £7 2-s 6d to £8 7s 6d, light down to £5 17s Cd, extra prime cows to £5 17s Gd, and prime heifers to £5 12s 6d. There was an exeeptiewally small entry of store cattle, comprised wholly o£ vealers and culls. Values remained unchanged. There- were 07-1 fat sheep penned, the bulk of the entry being ewes. The market opened under keen competition, values for ail heavy sheep appreciating by Is a head. The opening rise was not maintained, and runs derably lower prices had to be accepted in the final sales. Prime heavy wethers sold firmly throughout. Kxtra prime heavywethers sold to 20s Cd, prime heavy 24s to 25s 9d, medium 22s to 23s 6d, light down to 20s, extra prime heavy ewes to 21s 9d. prime heavy 18s to 20s od, medium 15s 6d to 17s Gd, light down to 12s. The lamb section attracted an entry of 354. Butchers purchased sparingly, a large percentage of the offering being taken by exporters. Prices may be quoted Is a head lower than the previous sale. Prime heavy lambs sold to 235, medium 19s Gd to 21s 6d, light down to 18s. The entry of fat pigs numbered 81, consisting principally of baeoners. All classes met with a good demand, best baconers selling to £3 10s and good quality porkers to £2 9s. A small entry of 41 store pigs sold at satisfactory prices. i