ADDINGTON MARKET

Press, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22371, 7 April 1938, Page 15

ADDINGTON MARKET

FAT STOCK SELLS WELL SMALLER STORE EWE YARDING Values for fat stock were generally firmer at the Addington market yesterday when all sections sold well. The store sheep and lamb offering was reduced, and there was less Interest In the sales than has been the case recently. Fat lambs met a particularly good sale with butchers and exporters in animated competition. Prices were Is 6d a head better than those of last week, in spite of the generally unattractive quality of the yarding. Good quality fat ewes and wethers met keen competition, ewes being fully Is 6d a head better, and wethers up to Is. The best cattle were slightly firmer. STORE SHEEP The store sheep yarding was considerably smaller than that forward last week, the total being about 15,000 as against 20.000. The proportion of wethers was again small, but the supply was rather more than the market could absorb, and prices were easier. -The quality of the ewes offered was very patchy, with little really good stuff included. The best line was one of about 1250 four, six and eighttooth Romneys from Chudleigh’s Estate, Chatham Islands. They were excellent sheep, and attracted keen attention. The first lot sold, most of them fairly fine In the fleece, made to 30s 3d, and the rest made from 25s 6d to 295. Throughout the sale there was an excellent demand for coarser woolled sheep, and several good sales were made of crossbreds and threequarterbreds from the Peninsula. Few good lines of fine wools were included, and the demand for any but the best was Inclined to be erratic and far from determined. Values for old halfbreds were from 3s to about 12s 6d for the best. Representative sales were:— Wethers—One hundred and seventy-two two-tooth at 13s sd, 88 at 15s 2d, 128 at 19s Id. 69 aged at 17s 3d. Ewes—Three hundred and twenty-five four, six and eight-tooth Romney at 30s 3d, 201 at 19s, 264 at 17s Id, 130 at 26s Id. 178 at 25s 6d. 135 six and eight-tooth Romney at 24s 9d, 72 two-tooth at 275, 118 fouryear at 22s 3d, 356 s.m. merino at 5s 6d, 71 s.m. halfbred at 16s, 70 two-tooth at 245, 92 at 19s 9d, 140 at 12s 2d, 58 aged halfbred at 3s 6d, 132 at 6s, 103 at Hs. 80 at 12s 6d. 77 at 7s 4d. 113 at 9s Bd, 221 at 7s 3d, 161 f.m. at 10s 9d. FAT LAMBS The fat lamb sale was again very keen, and all sorts showed an improvement of Is to Is 6d a head under strong competition from both butchers and exporters, one export firm being particularly active. For prime butchers’ sorts, 8d was consistently exceeded, and the rise for this class was Is 6d a head. The quality of the offering was patchy, with very few pens of really first-class lambs. The entry was 1550, compared with 1300 last week, but would have been considerably smaller had it not been built up by the inclusion of a number of lines shut out of last week’s sale by the railway accident at Aylesbury. These lines were mainly from the West Coast. Top price was 33s 7d for two sold on account of A. McCormick (Lauriston).

Dalgety and Company, Ltd., sold;—On account of Miss M. McGrath (Little River), 4 at 29s 4d; Mrs E. A. Kingsbury (Southbridge), 8 at 25s lOd to 26s 7d; J. J. McGrath (Little River), 38 at 17s Id to 25s Id; A. E. C. Chapman (Hororata), 76 at 19s 4d to 22s lOd; H. Reesby (Lyndhurst), 34 at 19s lOd to 21s 7d.

H. Matson and Company sold:—On account of C. Shuttle worth (Southbridge), 4 at 29s Id to 30s Id; client. 10 at 22s to 25s Id; E. P. Spencer (Ouruhla), 16 at 18s 4d to 23s 10d; West Coast client, 78 at 15s 4d to 22s 4d; A. H. Clark (Greenpark), 21 at 17s 4d to 21s Id; W. Durey (Harewood). 16 at 17s lOd to 19s 7d; Chatham Islands client, 19 at 17s Id; H. and A. Jennings (Port Levy), 25 at 16s lOd.

New Zealand J,oan and Mercantile Agency Company. Ltd., sold:—On account of Ensor Bros. (Domett), 47 at 18s 7d to 22s Id; client, 16 at 17s 4d to 18s 7d; J. S. Tollerton (Springfield). 11 at 17s 7d to 18s Id.

National Mortgage and Agency Company. Ltd., sold:—On account of W. Vallance (Rotomanu), 25 at 26s lOd to 29s Id; M. Coulston (Koiterangi), 77 at 16s 4d to 22s lOd; Norman Rutherford (Mendip Hills), 25 at 22s 4d; estate D. Bates (Whitecliffs), 234 at 16s 4d to 21s lOd.

New Zealand Farmers’ Co-operative Association of Canterbury, Ltd., sold:—On account of Miss M. Pearce (Brookside), 2 at 33s 7d; A. McCormick (Lauriston), 77 at 23s Id to 28s 4d; G. K. Nicholas (Winchmore), 96 at 23s 4d to 25s lOd; W. Fraser (Ashley). 13 at 22s 7d to 25s 10d; P. Clinton (Greendale), 17 at 21s 4d to 23s 10d; D. W. Hunter (Balcairn), 33 at 22s 7d to 23s Id: W. Smart (Kowhai Bush). 42 at 16s 4d to 18s 4d.

Pyne, Gould, Guinness, Ltd., sold;—On account of J. Hanrahan (Dromore), 70 at 23s Id to 27s Id; L. Campion (Gust), 50 at 20s lOd to 265; Willesden Estate (Little River), 25 at 22s Id to 25s 7d; A. Fairbairn (Scargill), 22 at 24s 10d; T. Vaughan (Kirwee), 57 at 22s Id to 23s 10d; D. Curry (Little River), 16 at 17s lOd to 23s 10d; J Russell (Leithfield), 51 at 19s lOd to 23s Id; George Fine (Sockburn), 36 at 21s Id to 22s lOd; Fowlers Estate (Halkett). 16 at 19s Id to 22s lOd; J. Low (Ranglora), 13 at 22s Id to 22s lOd; A. B. Truscott (Ladbrooks), 20 at 20s Id to 22s Id; client. 40 at 18s lOd; C. K. Elliott (Little River). 18 at 18s lOd. STORE LAMBS The store lamb yarding was smaller than last week, and Included few good pens. The offering was mostly of culls and carry-over lambs, but these sold up to late rates, except for the tail, which sold weakly. Best rape lambs made up to 235, this price being paid for a small line from North Otago. Carry-over lambs made between 12s 6d to 15s, with others from 3s. Sales were;— Seventy-eight at 9s lid, 88 at 11s 9d, 43 at 9s lOd, 90 at 9s Id, 77 at 16s 4d. 240 at 9s sd, 17 at 4s lOd, 23 at 14s 3d. 48 at 3s 9d, 78 at 3s 9d, 51 at 10s lid, 175 at 12s 7d, 54 at Bs. 105 at 4s Bd, 80 at 235, 74 at 5s Id. 90 at 12s 6d. 12 at 3s 9d, 82 at 6s 2d, 63 at 17s 3d. 49 at 12s 9d. 94 at 14s 3d, 81 at; 13s 7d, 103 at 10s Id 87 at 6s 9d; 73 at 8s Id. 53 at 4s 3d. 62 at 9s 9d, 57 at 8s 6d. 45 at 11s 3d. 69 at 9s 4d, 174 at 13s 9d. FAT SHEEP The fat sheep entry was slightly smaller than that forward last week, and comprised about 4300 head against 4600. In general, quality was not good, though there were some lines of first-class ewes included, specially from Southland and the Peninsula. The market throughout was very firm, with a markedly keen demand for the better class ewes. Butchers dominated the market, and freezing buyers were able to secure only limited numbers. The best ewes were Is 6d a head better, and more in cases, and wethers were from 6d to Is better. Inferior quality sheep sold steadily at only freezing rates. Butchers bought freely all the time, many taking a portion of their next week s requirements. The best price for wethers was 33s 4d for five sold on account of J. C. Smellie (Ha war den). Ewes made up to 28s 4d, that price being paid for an exceptional Pen of 12 sold on account of W. D. Munro (Waihaorunga). Values were:—

Extra prime heavy wethers to 33s 4d. Prime heavy wethers. 30s to 32s 6d. medium-weight wethers, 2Ss 3d to 39s 6d.

Ordinary wethers, 20s 6d to 24s 6d. Light wethers to 20s. Extra prime heavy ewes to 28s 4d Prime heavy ewes, 20s to 24s 6d. medium-weight ewes. 16s 9d to 19s 9d.

Ordinary ewes. 14s to 16s 3d. Light ewes to 13s 6d. New Zealand Farmers’ Co-operative Association of Canterbury, Ltd., sold:— Wethers—On account of P. Clinton (Greendale), 8 at 28s Id to 31s lOd; Bruce ( Ji°rS rata)> 67 at 25s 10d to 31s 10d; T- Maidens (Lauriston). 62 at 24s lOd o° J - Cooper (Charing Cross), 8 at 26s 7d; Somerton Estate (Rakaia) 17 at 23s lOd: W. Wright (Kaiapoi), ll' at 20s 4d to 23s 4d; C. F. Long (Pendarvesl 12 at 23s Id: G. H. Nicholas (Wlnchmorl): 33 B at 2 14 s J 4d ’ W ’ Smart (Kowhai Bush).

Ewes—On account of H. E. Brown (Morven), 61 at 17s lOd to 24s Id: HI J £° O EST. Cross), 51 at 12s 7d to 33s l°d. estate J. Stevenson (Flaxton). 60 at 15s Id to 23s 4d; W. Power (Rangiora) 18 at 13s lOd to 21s 7d; cliek It 20s lOd to 21s Id; P. Clinton (Greendale) 98 at 11s lOd to 20s lOd; S. G Robertson (Little River), 15 at IBs 8d- J BiVhSS (Tinwald). 109 at 12s 4d to 18s 4d; Bruc? Bros. (Hororata), 6 at 18s Id - G H Nicholas (Winchmore). 16 at 13s lOd; d' l£s 4d tCr (Balcalrn >» 38 10s lOd to

Pyne, Gould, Guinness, Ltd* sold:— Wethers—On account of J. G. Smellie (Hawarden). 14 at 28s lOd to 33s 4d J H. Ridgen (Greendale), 71 at 24s id to 3 J S Iff; Milliken’s Estate (Darfield) 120 at Ms lOd to 30s Id; Mount Mason Estate (Hawarden). 39 at 22s lOd to 26s 7d; W Adams (Greendale). 33 at 21s Id to 25s ’+o d «>is?’AJ' an A fChathams), 19 at 24s Id tS A. Falrbalrn (Scarglll), 22 at 24s 4d: client, 15 at 24s Id: H. R Wilkinson (Chertsey), 62 at 22s 4d; estate G to ha 2ls*ld (West Eyreton), 124 at its 4d

Ewes—pn account of w. j. Cresswell ' « 4 3t 21s 7d to 26s 7d: j. G 13 ?tvT (H , aw 5 r^en) * 10 at 24s lOd; S Cross <Newlands). 24 at 21s 7d to 23s lOd WciH. S (Amberley). 49 at 19s 7d to _2s 4d, estate G. Chapman (West Evreto?)’ 25 a * IBs Id to 21s 7d; estate J Fm-I A ell *i M T a r ronan) - 66 at 15s 4d to 21s Idf9s J®. Akaroa). 4 1 at 16s 10d to uis id, F. Helps (Akaroa), 23 at 17s IdC. Fine (Socfcburn), 22 at 14s 10d- t’ Vaughan (Kirwee), 69 at 11s 7d to 14s’l0d : Macdonald <Loisoar, ■>*

13s'id - Fairbairn (Scargill), 45 at 11s 7d

New Zealand Loan and Mercantile A fency Company, Ltd., sold:— Wethers—-On account of G. A. Ridgen i? r ll n ini e), T?l U 4 24s t 0 27s 4d: client, 10 25s lef 10d ’ S- Roper (Halkett), 4 at

Ewes—On account of G. A. Ridgen (Greendale), 29 at 18s 4d to 21s Id; 1? Coop (Ataahua), 30 at 18s Id to 20s;- F. (Governor's Bay), 3 at 10s to 19s 4d; R. Lamble (Pendarves), 29 at 17s Id to 17s 7d; client. 37 at 10s 4d to 17s 4d; R. S Roper (Halkett). 13 at 16s 4d; J. S. Tolerton (Springfield), 38 at 11s lOd to 15s National Mortgage and Agency Company of New Zealand, Ltd., sold:— Wethers—On account of P. McNeill (Lauriston), 57 at 27s Id to 32s 4d; Cheviot client, 21 at 24s 4d to 26s 7d; R. J. Turner Sound), 3 at 26s 7d; E. H. Day (Waltangi), 50 at 22s 7d to 25s 7d; F. H Symons (Orton). 6 at 25s Id; N. Rutherford (Parnassus), 140 at 17s Id to 24s Id; J- Ludeman (Southbrldge), 16 at 20s at d l7s*id lS 7d ’ J * Holmes (Riccarton), 5

Ewes—On account of W. D. Munro (Walhaorunga), 54 at 18s lOd to 28s 4d; J. T. Wightman (Mount Somers), 40 at 16s Id 23 at is=’7rt E '+ Do ?? a^ J (M^ unt Somers), 23 at 15s 7d to 19s 4d; C. A. Ridgen (Greendale), 10 at 18s 10d; Mrs A V Richards (Mitcham), 64 at 16s lOd to 18s Jod, Cheviot client, 42 at 16s 7d to 18s 10d; P. McNeill (Lauriston). 7 at 17s 10d; J- Smith (Prebbleton), 10 at 16s Id; N ?5s t inri? Or T <^? I ? i SV ssus >* 65 at 113 10d to 16 at d i2s J 7d ChrlStie ’ 3Xm ’ (Southbrldge),

Dalgety and Company, Ltd., sold:— , Wethers—On account of R. L. AnderT on r <Bermetts). 20 at 26s Id to 32s Id; River), 12 at 27s Ipd to 31s 7d; W. O, Rutherford fMarhlp Point), 83 at 21s 7d to 26s 7d; A W K J. I ?w n R ( i W ! i o? ri l’ J 36 at 23s 10d to 25s Id; client, 61 at 20s 4d to 22s 7d; W. O Ruth--10d Ol to ( Ms a 4d. 0 Polnt) ’ 45 m erlno'at 17s .Ewes—On account of C. H Watson (Methven), 12 at 24s lOd to 26s 10d- J j mS? r a^i hj (Ll » le River), 17 at 21s 4d’to - 25s tS d 22^7d“ S A B T OS W (S T e ? ield) ’/ 60 at 123 4d ™ W. Inkson (Waikari). 29 trrin^ S io d 40 20s7d : W. H. Brown (Scargill), 12 at 18s Id to 18s lOd; R. L. Anderson (Bennetts), 44 at Hs lOd to 17s Id- ? R - sb y (Lyndhurst), 36 at 14s 7d to ind- 10 R’ «?'mP eans (D arfield). aat 13s i?? , 7(l to S i3?M mp ” n ‘"““'I®)- IS at

H. Matson and Company sold:— Wethers—On account of F. Mcllraith &n« esl ,n e) ’ 10 , at 27s Id to 32s 7d; Cooper Sw? s 'in onadun )’ 29 at 15s lOd to 31s T -Sr (° rari ). 64 at 26s lOd to 122 ’ th ® rford (Montrose), }22 at 21s 6d to 27s 7d; G. H. Hassali (Clarkville), 28 at 22s lOd to 26s Id; E. P Spencer /Ouruhla) 60 at 20s Id to 24s 7d; R vSSU^ cFaddGn s . road )- 19 at 22s Gd. Ewes—On account of J. H. Pannett (Sprmgston) 12 at 21s id; R. W. H Ben?ri“«s(3hSt^ Ey f et 2 n) ' 20 at 20s 7d to 21s to' of*4*} 1 Canterbury client, 65 at 16s 7d It in ’w' 5-. HassaU (Clarkville), 10 fi I 6 ® 4d - W- Hobson (Springfield), 15 at lilt 10°s ld S to od i2s A io® aird (Mldcfleton >' FAT CATTLE The entry of fat cattle was 580 head, compared with 418 last week. The quality of the offering was again very mixed, with a large proportion of old and rough cows. The supply of good steer beef was not large enough for the demand, and heifer beef of the best quality was scarce. Values all round were fully firm on last week, heifers showing an improvement of 10s a head. Steer beef sold very well. Old and unattractive cows met some demand and remained firm, but there was no keenness in the competition for these, many of which were no better than boners. One or two excellent lines were included.

Top price for steers was £l6 17s 6d, which was paid for three from a line of 21 sold on account of Sharp Bros. (Halswell). The best heifer price was £l3 17s 6d for an exceptionally attractive Shorthorn sold on account of A. A. Narbey (Akaroa). Cows made to £l2 2s 6d, that price being received for one sold on account of a client.

Best beef made to 35s per 1001 b, with a shilling more in cases. Ordinary beef made from 31s to 345, and cow beef down to 21s. Values were;— Extra prime heavy steers to £l6 17s 6d. Prime heavy steers, £l3 10s to £ls ss. Prime medium-weight steers. £l2 5s to £l3 10s.

Ordinary steers. £9 5s to £ll 10s. Light steers to £9. Extra prime heavy heifers to £l3 17s 6d Prime heifers, £8 10s to £lO. Medium heifers, £6 5s to £B. Light heifers to £6. Extra prime heavy cows to £l2 2s 6d. Prime cows, £6 15s to £9. Medium cows, £5 10s to £6 IQs. Light cows to £5 ss. 1

M. Matson and Company sold:— On account of Te Kinga Timber Company (West Coast), 8 steers at £ll 7s 6d to £l3 12s 6d; client. 6 steers at £7 2s 6d to £l3 2s 6d; H. . Dampier-Crossley (Rotherham), 5 heifers at £7 2s 6d, cow at £lO 17s 6d: W. Jamieson (Koiterangi, West Coast), 10 steers at £l3 17s 6d. 4 heifers at £7 12s 6d; clients, 2 steers at £8 2s 6d to £9.7s 6d. 3 cows at £6 2s 6d to £l2 2s 6d, 17 cows at £4 12s 6d/to £lO 17s 6d; J. T. Prosser (Leeston), 7 heifers at £9 12s 6d to £9 17s 6d; clients, heifer at £ll 12s 6d, 9 cows at £5 7s 6d to £ll 17s 6d, 41 at £4 12s 6d to £lO 12s 6d; J. H. Diedrlch (Hari Hari), 15 cows at £4 7s 6d to £8 17s 6d; A. Griffin (Wainahinihi), 5 cows at £4 7s 6d to £5 17s 6d.

National Mortgage and Agency Company of New Zealand, Ltd., sold: — On account of G. Steele (Port Levy), 8 steers at £ls 7s 6d to £ls 12s 6d; client, 7 cows at £6 12s 6d to £8 2s 6d, 5 steers at £9 12s 6d to £lO 17s 6d; A. S. and H. A. Cunningham (Jackson’s). 2 cows at £5 12s 6d; client, 25 cows at £5 10s to £8 7s 6d; P. Prendergast (Ikamatua), cow at £4 2s 6d, 7 steers at £5 17s 6d to £8 7s Gd; R. Tonks (Ashburton), 2 steers at £6 17s 6d.

New Zealand Farmers’ Co-operative Association of Canterbury, Ltd. .sold: — On account of Sharp Bros. (Halswell), 21 steers at £l4 17s 6d to £l6 17s 6d; Southland client, 18 steers at £ll 12s 6d to £ls 2s 6d, 5 heifers at £8 2s 6d to £8 12s 6d, 11 cows at £7 17s 6d to £lO 7s 6d; Te Kaawa Estate (Port Levy), 3 baby beef at £l2 12s 6d to £l4 7s 6d; Guildford Estate (Port Levy). 10 baby beef at £l2 12s 6d to £l4 7s 6d; S. Cox (Lyndhurst), 2 cows at £7 2s 6d; Mrs C. M. McLachlan (Omihi). 9 steers at £lO 7s 6d to £l2 7s 6d; A. McLachlan (Halswell), 3 cows at £5 12s Gd to £8 17s 6d; Peninsula clients, 28 cows at £5 7s 6d to £lO 12s 6d; Cashmere client, 14 cows at £6 2s 6d to £lO 17s 6d; G. Gibb (Motunau), 3 steers at £6 12s 6d to £7 12s 6d, heifer at £7 12s 6d. New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Ltd., sold:— On account of Beckenham Hills Estate, 7 steers at £7 7s 6dto£ls 7s6d, 2 cows at £8 12s 6d to £9 17s 6d, 8 heifers at £5 12s 6d to £9 12s 6d; Little River client, 13 steers at £9 7s 6d to £l2 7s 6d, 2 heifers at £8 2s 6d; J. Hargreaves (Withell’s road), cow at £8 12s 6d; Peninsula client, 8 cows at £5 7s 6d to £6 2s 6d: client. 3 steers at £ll 7s 6d to £l2 12s 6d, 5 heifers at £7 12s 6d to £9 2s 6d, cow at £8 7s 6d.

Dalgety and Company, Ltd., sold:— On account of J. Boag (Middlerigg), 7 steers at £lO 17s 6d to £ll 2s 6d; client, 9 steers at £lO 12s 6d to £ll 17s 6d; H. W. Menzles (Menzies Bay), steer at £ll 7s 6d; M. McDonald (Waiau), 2 steers at £8 2s 6d to £lO 17s 6d, 3 cows at £8 2s 6d to £9 12s 6d'; D. Gallagher (West Coast), 9 cows at £4 10s to £6 17s 6d; F. M. Robinson (Benmore), 3 cows at £9 17s 6d to £ll 12s 6d; F. H. Coueage (Amberley), cow at £9 12s 6d; clients, 14 cows at £6 7s 6d to £7 17s 6d, 8 heifers at £7 12s 6d to £9 7s 6d, 10 steers at £lO 2s 6d to £l3 7s 6d.

Pyne, Gould, Guinness, Ltd., sold:— On account of F. G. Blrdling (Birdling’s Flat), 8 steers at £ll 17s 6d to £l6 7s 6d; A. A. Narbey (Akaroa). 7 heifers at £8 2s 6d to £l3 17s 6d; Narbey’s Estate (Akaroa), 15 steers at £lO 7s 6d to £l3 12s 6d; Peninsula client, 5 steers at £ll 17s 6d to £l2 12s 6d, 8 cows at £5 17s 6d to £8 17s 6d. 3 heifers at £9 2s 6d to £ll 17s 6d; E. Woodill (Akaroa), 4 steers at £8 17s 6d to £ll 7s 6d, 10 heifers at £7 12s 6d to £l2 12s 6d, 3 cows at £5 17s 6d to £9 7s 6d; estate A. Rogatski (Sprlngburn), 18 cows at £4 12s 6d to £9 17s 6d; North Canterbury client. 6 cows at £4 17s 6d to £6 12s 6d; D. C. Dolan (Rakaia), 2 cows at £6 17s Gd to £8 17s 6d; W. Giddings (Ealing), cow at £8 7s 6d. 2 heifers at' £9 17s 6d: T. H. Patterson (Motunau), 2 cows at £5 17s 6d to £8 2s 6d: M. McCarthy (Ladbrooks), 2 cows at £7 12s 6d to £8 17s 6d: J. Keith (Templeton). 3 cows at £4 12s 6d to £8 17s 6d; client, 8 cows at £5 Js 6d to £8 7s 6d. VEALERS The veal entry constituted an oversupply. and although the quality was good, the sale started out 3s to 4s below last week’s rates. Toward the end sales were very hard to make, and the market was back 10s to 20s a head. Values were:— Extra heavy runners to £8 8s 6d. Heavy runners, £3 3s 6d to £4 8s 6d. Medium runners. £2 to £2 19s 6d. P«me vealers, £2 15s to £4 12s 6d. Medium calves, 24s to 435. Small calves, 10s to 21s. STORE CATTLE There was a full yarding of store cattle, but no yearlings were included. The *| at ure S f j he offering was the draft of 187 Hereford and Polled Angus steers and heifers from St. James Station, Hanmer. They were two and three year-olds, and came forward in excellent order, with signs showing of the 10 days* travelling they had done to reach Addington. The sale was a sound one throughout with ® ?^ rtlcul sr 1 y good demand for the station cattle, which were about £1 a head dearer than the firm prices ruling for cattle of similar ages bred locally. A line of 44 of the St. James Polled Angus steers made from £8 5s to £8 10s, 33 Hereford steers made from £7 12s 6d to £7 15$ 72 Hereford heifers from £5 15s to £6 and cows from £5 13s 6d to £6 Bs. cows made from £2 to £3 11s, and bulls from £3 to £ls 12s 6d, that price being paid for a tremendous HereM&»b W « C eq j , WoUld kiU out at

DAIRY CATTLE The dairy cattle entry was a medium one of about 65 head. Few good cattle were included, and practically no flrstclass heifers. The sale was very dull and values were back from £1 to £1 10s a head. The best heifer price was £l2 and cows made to £ll 10s. FAT PIGS The entry of pork was hardly sufficient to supply butchers’ requirements, and good quality sorts fully maintained last week’s rates. Baconers were forwarded in medium numbers and prices showed very little alteration on values ruling last week. Values were;— Light porkers, 36s 6d to 42s 6d. Medium porkers, 43s 6d to 51s 6d. Heavy porkers, 52s 6d to 58s 6d. Average price per lb. 6Jd to 6Jd. Light baconers, 55s 6d to £3 3s 6d. Medium to heavy baconers. £3 4s Ed to £3 9s 6d. Extra heavy baconers, £3 13s 6d to £4 10s. Average price per lb, 6d to 6Jd. STORE PIGS There was a medium entry in the store pig section the sale was again dull, with small and large stores showing an easing of 3s to 5s a head. Weaners were a shade better than last week. Values were:— Weaners, 6s to 10s. Extra good weaners. 11s to 13s. Slips, 13s 6d to 17s 6d. Small stores, 18s to 225. Large stores, 25s to 295. BURNSIDE (PBKSS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM.) DUNEDIN. April 6. Both cattle and sheep were firmer at the Burnside stock sale to-day, the former by about 10s a head and the latter by Is. Pigs sold firm at late rates. The quality of the 350 fat cattle offered was good, a greater proportion of prime sorts being forward than has been the case recently. Prime heavy bullocks made to £lB 2s 6d, heavy £l4 12s 6d to £l6 7s (id, medium £ll 7s 6d to £l3 7s 6d, light down to £9 17s 6d; prime heavy cows and heifers to £ll 12s 6d, heavy £lB 17s 6d to £lO 2s 6d, medium £7 2s 6d to £8 2s Cd, and light down to £5 Ss. The average price per 1001 b was 38s for extra prime bullocks, 35s for prime bullocks. 35s for prime cows and heifers, and 28s for poorer sorts. In the dairy section, good prices were obtained for young cows close to profit, these making £8 to £l2. The entry of fat sheep numbered 1670, the bulk of the offering consisting of medium to light weights. Prime and medium ewes and wethers were firm to Is dearer, and exporters took all suitable sorts. Prime heavy wethers made to £1 13s, heavy £1 5s to £1 7s 6d, medium £ 1 2s 6d to £ 1 4s, prime heavy ewes to £1 3s 6d, heavy 19s to £1 Is 6d. medium 18s to 18s 6d, and light down to 11s. The offering of fat lambs totalled 757 head, and included only a few pens of prime heavy-weights. Prime heavy lambs realised £1 5s to £1 10s, medium to £1 3s 6d, and light 16s 6d to £l. There was good quality in the penning of 197 fat pigs, and values were easily maintained. Best baconers made £4 to £4 10s, and lighter sorts £3 5s to £3 15s, medium porkers brought £2 10s to £3. and light £2 to £2 10s; good stores brought 15s to 18s, and suckers 6s to Bs. STORTFORD LODGE (PRESS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM.) _ HASTINGS, April 6. The yarding at Stortford Lodge to-day was one of the smallest for some months, but no increase in price was recorded as quality m all sections was below normal. Fat cattle were again very firm with best cow beef making up to 30s per 1001 b. Best cows made to £lO 2s 6d, medium heavy cows from £6 10s to £8 ss, and light to £5 15s. Store cattle improved in tone. The best heavy forward Hereford two and a half year l^ e^ rs . rr i ac^e to 6s, forward 18-months Foiled Angus steers to £7 Is. and cows and calves to £7 17s 6d. Only 4000 store sheep were forward, and the entry was composed of wethers and lambs. Lambs sold well. Very forward shorn wether Komney lambs made to 18s 4d. forward wether lambs from 15s 6d to 17s 6d, small wether lambs from 11s 6d. There were few quotable lines of ewe lambs forward. Best wethers made to 255, forward store wethers from 20s to 22s 6d. One line of five-year-old ewes made 20s. A larger proportion of medium quality ewes in the smaller store sheep entry resulted in prices remaining at the lower level estabhshed a week ago. Several lines of old bought by farmers to lamb down. Best fat ewes made to 21s, medium , 113 to 19s, plain from 15s to 16s 6d, best wethers to 255, and light wethers to 22s 6d. e