ADDINGTON MARKET

Press, Volume LXXV, Issue 22767, 20 July 1939, Page 9

ADDINGTON MARKET

♦ FAT SHEEP VALUES EASIER PRIME CATTLE SELL WELL Weather conditions at Addington yards yesterday were very unpleasant. A cold wind prevailed most of the day, but the rain, fortunately, held oil in the afternoon. The attendance of farmers was smaller than usual. With a larger entry of fat sheep, the sequence of weekly advances in price was interrupted, values generally easing by 2s a head on the advance of last week, with lighter ewes down by up to 2s 6d. Some exceptionally good truck lots were forward from South Canterbury and South Otago. Fat cattle opened at easier values, but firmed to last week’s rates when the sale was about a third of the way through. A small penning in the store sheep pens maintained the brighter markets of the last few weeks, attractive pens of ewe lambs and two-tooth ewes making firmer prices than for some time. Porkers sold at an advance, but there was little change in other sections of the market. STORE SHEEP There was a better selection of sheep in the store sheep pens, and considering the day and the appearance of the sheep, and also the small attendance of farmers, the sale was a good one. There was a steady demand for all classes. A truck lot of well-conditioned three-quarterbred ewe hoggets realised 17s, with other pens at 12s. and poor conditioned down to 7s Bd. Few wethers were penned, but the best of these—a truck lot in fairly forward condition—made 13s 9d. A pen of 94 four and six-tooth halfbred ewes sold at 21s, and other pens of four, six, and eight-tooth halfbreds at 20s 7d and 18s 6d, with others down to 12s. Several pens of sound-mouthed ewes sold at from 8s to 10s 4d. Representative sales were:— Hoggets—Sixty-three at Us. 102 at 12s, 69 at 17s, 85 at 9s lid, 77 at 7s Bd. 165 at 9s sd, 20 at 8s 4d, 35 at 12s 4d, 40 at 10s. Wethers—Eighty-two at 11s Id, 12 at 8s 9d, 66 at 10s 3d, 27 at 13s 9d, 76 at 13s 6d. 62 at 12s sd. Ewes—Sixty-eight at 11s Id, 12 at 5s Bd, 17 at 3s 6d, 73 at 16s 3d, 21 at 12s 6d. 66 at 18s 6d, 75 at 12s Id, 73 at 10s 4d, 37 at 20s 7d 50 at Bs, 48 at 12s, 94 at 21s. 39 at 17s. 148 at 14s 3d.

FAT LAMBS A small penning of 115 head was offered in the lamb pens, but only a few pens of decently finished .were included. These sold at up to 8d per lb, but the other sorts sold at values which have been ruling lately. Top price was 29s lOd. Dalgety and Company, Ltd., sold:—On account of J. Ballagh (Hororata). 17 at 13s 4d to 14s 7d; John Deans (Coalgate). 6 at 12s Id. New Zealand Farmers’ Co-operative Association of Canterbury, Ltd., sold: —On account of South Canterbury client, 39 at 14s 4d to 29s 4d; C. H, Tallott (Cust), 4 at 10s lOd. National Mortgage and Agency Company of New Zealand, Ltd., sold:—On account of H. G. Stevens (Ethelton). 9 at 16s Id. New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Ltd., sold:—On account of S. A. Stockdill. (Methven). 16 at 12s 4d to 22s lOd. Pyne, Gould, Guinness, Ltd., sold;—On account of a client. 24 at 12s lOd to 15s Id. H. Matson and Company sold:—On account of' H. C. Washbourne (Selwyn), 5 at 29s lOd.

FAT SHEEP The succession of rising markets for fat sheep was arrested to-day, when there was a larger entry. The total penning was about 5000 head, compared with 4000 last week. There were a few truck lots from South Canterbury and South Otago, and quality on an average was good. The sale, though very irregular, was easier from the outset, and on an average values were down on those of last week by about 2s a head. This decline applied to most classes. Medium and lighter ewes'showed a slightly bigger drop than this in the later stages of the sale. The general quality of this section, however, was not so attractive as that at last week’s sale, and with the larger entry butchers had a better opportunity of selection. Prime ewes, on the other hand, eased less than the average of 2s a head. A line of outstanding wethers from W. Atkinson (Ohoka) sold at from 36s 7d to 39s 4d, with five at the top price. A truck lot of 53 ewes from J. Chapman (Pleasant Point) sold at an average of 27s 6d, and another truck lot of 51 from Eastern Southland at 275. Values were as follows: Extra prime heavy wethers, to 39s 4d. Prime heavy wethers, 29s 6d to 345. Prime medium-weight wethers, 25s to 28s. Ordinary wethers. 20s to 245. Light wethers, to 19s. Extra prime heavy ewes, to 30s 7d. Prime heavy ewes. 22s 6d to 265. Prime medium-weight ewes, 18s to 225. Ordinary ewes, 14s 6d to 17s. Light ewes, to 14s. National Mortgage and Agency Company of New Zealand, Ltd., sold:— Wethers—On account of a client. 54 at 23s lOd to 33s Id; F. Bebblngton (Winchmore), 57 at 27s Id to 34s Id; S. Upritchard (Rangitata), 46 at 18s 7d to 30s 7d; client. 23 at 25s 4d to 28s 7d; client, 42 at 24s 9d to 27s lOd; estate G. Ncwland (Maheno), 60 at 19s Id to 25s 7d; client. 30 at 19s 4d to 21s 4d; H. G. Stevens (Ethelton), 4 at 16s 7d.. Ewes—On account ■of F. Bebbington (Wlnchmore), 51 at 19s 4d to 27s lOd; client, 62 at 23s lOd to 27s Id; client, 25 at 22s 4d to 26s Id; client, 27 at 17s 4d to 22s 7d; client, 42 at 15s lOd to 21s 7d; A. Bebbington (Winchmore), 20 at 14s lOd to 19s lOd: T. Habberjam (Southbridge). 23 at 12s lOd to 18s lOd; S. Upritchard {Rangitata). 9 at 17s Id; M. Malloy (Lyndhurst),, 9 at 14s lOd to 16s 7d; J. Legg (Leeston), 19 at 12s lOd to 15s 4d. Dalgety and Company, Ltd., sold:— Wethers—On account of J. A. Mullins (Pleasant Point). 56 at 29s 7d to 37s lOd; J. J. Mulligan (Hinds), 34 at 28s 4d to 36s Id; Fighting Hills Estate (Coalgate), 117 at 16s lOd to 34s 4d; J. Campbell (Methven), 100 at 20s Id to 28s 4d; S. Jones (Ruapuna), 5 at 28s Id; J. S. Belcher (Amberley), 11 at 25s Id; G. W. Ross (Ruapuna), 30 at 19s 7d to 23s lOd; John Deans (Coalgate), 39 at 15s 7d to 19s 4d; F. D. Childs (Domett). 3 at 19s Id; L. Revelly (Hinds), 34 at 16s lOd to 18s 10d; client, 40 at 14s lOd to 16s lOd.

Ewes—On account of R. Hannah (Papanui), 1 at 25s Id; client, 30 at 21s lOd to 24s 10d; estate M. J. Jackman (Cheviot), 60 at 20s lOd to 23s lOd F. D. Childs (Domett), 39 at 13s 7d to 19s 4d; L. D. Adams (Sheffield). 15 at 11s 7d to 18s 4d; John I)eans (Coalgate), 22 at 17s 4d to 18s Id: J. J. Mulligan (Hinds), 11 at 14s 7d to 16s 7d; client, 25 at 12s 7d to 15s lOd; J. Ballagh (Hororata). 40 at 11s 7d to 15s lOd; J. Campbell (Methven), 51 at 11s 7d to 14s 7d. New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Ltd., sold:— Wethers —On account of T. S. Harrison (Methven), 74 at 30s 7d to 38s 4d; G. Thompson 'Motukarara), 32 at 16s lOd to 37s 7d; J. B. Ferguson (Winchmore), 38 at 18s 4d to 33s 4d; client, 31 at 18s 10d to 26s 4d; F. A. Wagner (Doyleston), 24 at 22s 7d to 24s 4d; client, 5 at 18s 4d. Ewes—On account of Scarlett’s Estate (Glenroy), 70 at 15s lOd to 20s 4d; J. B. Ferguson (Winchmore), 69 at 11s 7d to 18s lOd; C. Chamberlain (Winchmore), 45 at 12s 4d to 17s 4d; client, 36 at 13s Id to 17s Id; client, 24 at 12s 4d to 14s 7d; S A. Stockdill (Methven), 21 at 10s Id to 14s 7d; J. W. Ferguson (Winchmore), 22 at 11s 7d to 14s 4d. H. Matson and Company sold;— Wethers—On account of E. H. Galpin (Southbridge), 11 at 32s 7d to 35s 4d; C. Ashworth (Leithfield), 28 at 24s Id to 29s 4d; R. J. Mulligan (Lismore), 30 at 17s 7d to 27s lOd; south client, 42 at 18s Id to 25s Id; W. Blank (Yaldhurst), 20 at 20s lOd to 23s Id; J. and F. Cogan (Darfield), 22 at 21s 7d to 22s lOd: A. C. Greenwood (Southbridge), 5 at 19s lOd; client, 22 at 16s Id to 18s lOd; H. C. Washbourne (Selwyn), 63 at 15s Id to 18s Id. Ewes—On account of J. Chapman (Pleasant Point), 53 at 25s Id to 29s Id; R. Chamberlain (Ellesmere), 8 at 16s Id; A. C. Greenwood (Southbridge), 9 at 10s 4d to 14s lOd; W. E. Harris (Greenpark), 9 at 11s 7d. Pyne, Gould, Guinness, Ltd., sold;— Wethers—On account of W. Atkinson (Ohoka), 22 at 36s 7d to 39s 4d; J. Muckle (Bakaia), 15 at 32s 7d to 37s Id; T. Mulligan (Maronan), 31 at 24s 4d to 33s lOd; client, 30 at 25s lOd to 31s 10d; G. Thompson (Racecourse Hill), 24 at 29s Id to 30s lOd: F.' G. Blrdllng (Poranui), 66 at 23s Id to 27s lOd: H. C. Townshend (Waddington). 8 at 21s lOd to 27s 4d; J. Bruce (Willowbridge), 23 at 24s lOd to 27s 4d; S. Cross (Newlands), 4 at 19s 4d to 27s Id; G. Hall (Hororata), 58 at 20s Id to 25s 7d; T. F. Hlght (Hororata). 5 at 25s 4d; Mrs O. Blackler (Pleasant Point), 14 at 20s Id to 23s 7d; L. H. Adams (Greendale), 15 at 21s Id to 21s 4d; R. Fleming (Winchmore), 26 at 19s , lOd to 21s Id; Ashburton client, 34 at 18s 4d to 20s Id; T, R. 8., Mulligan v(Marpnan), 30 at 18s lOd to 19s 7<J; T. S. Fer'guson (Walay), 16 at 14s 7d. ‘ • £sy:es£?Qn acebunt dC a South client, 51 at to 30s 71a; MCGulldch Bros. (Olenavy). 11? at ‘l7s -lOd t6' 27s’ iOd:’J. Bruco (Wlllowbrfdfee); 7 %t ,T 24s ! ld!‘ J. Mucklfe (Bakaia)’. ?9 at 184 4d to 23s 7d: t.- HAdante 1 (Greendale); 6 at 21s Ipd'; Mrs p. Blackler (Pleasant Point), 8 at 20s 7d; G. Hail (Hororata), 15 at 20s 4d; T. S. Ferguson (Waiau), 19 at 18s 10d; R. Lowe (Te Pirita), 9 at 18s 10d; S. Cross (Newlands), 20 at 14s Id to 18s 10d; J. McFarlane (Morven), 33 at ,16s 7d to 13s 4cl; T. S. Hight (Hororata), 14 at 17s 4d; Galla-

gher Bros. (Kirwee), 23 at 13s lOd to 15s 7d; J. E.' McCulloch (Glenavy), 54 at 12s lOd to 15s 4d; H. C. Townshend (Waddington), 3 at 14s lOd. New Zealand Farmers’ Co-operative Association of Canterbury, Ltd., sold;— Wethers—On account of a south client. 27 at 25s lOd to 33s 10d; J. Petrie, sen (Swannanoa), 25 at 25s 7d to 30s 7d; W. E. Walker (Dunsandel), 24 at 24s 4d to 26s 4d; B. V. Pearce (Winchmore), 44 at 22s 4d to 24s 4d; W. Prebble (Winchmore), 9 at 21s Id to 23s lOd; J. Donaldson (West Melton), 12 at 20s 7d to 21s 10d. Ewes—On account of a south client, 53 at 26s Id to 27s 10d; south client, 72 at 20s Id to 26s 10d; W. H. Gillespie (Bennetts), 44 at 16s Id to 25s lOd; C. Leech (Rangiora), 17 at 22s lOd to 24s 4d; Leeston client, 20 at 21s Id to 23s 10d; A. G. Hurley (Horrelville), 16 at 20s lOd to 22s 7d; B. V. Pearce (Winchmore), 17 at 2ls 7d to 21s 10d; W. J. Early (Mayfield), 60 at 11s lOd to 21s 4d; C. H. Tallott (Cust), 22 at 11s. FAT CATTLE The entry in the fat cattle section comprised about 420 head, compared with 475 last week. There was a good showing of quality steers, the standard in this respect being quite up to the level of recent sales. Several truck lots of exceptionally good cattle came from southern provinces, and there were prime truck lots from local fattening districts, the Peninsula, and the West Coast. The market opened at from 10s to 20s a head lower than the improved rates of a week ago, but after the first two to three races there was a firming and values until the conclusion of the market were up to the best of last week’s prices. The best cattle ranged just on 40s per 1001 b. The best cattle made from £l6 to £l7, with tops to £lB 12s 6d. A truck lot of eight from W. Jamieson (Koiterangi) averaged £l6 3s 9d. A surprising feature of the market the. last few weeks is the keenness of the demand for lightly fleshed cows round about £5 10s to £6 10s. Values were as under:— Extra prime, heavy steers to £lB 12s 6d. Prime heavy steers, £ls to £l6 ss. Prime medium-weight steers, £l3 5s to £l4 15s. Ordinary steers, £lO 5s to £l2 15s. Light steers to £lO. Extra prime heifers to £l3 12s 6d. • Prime heifers, £lO to £ll 10s. Medium heifers, £8 to £9 10s. Light heifers to £7 ss, Extra prime cows to £l3 17s 6d. Prime cows, £8 10s to £lO 10s. Medium cows, £6 10s to £B. Light cows to £6. H. Matson and Company sold;—On account of Topliss and Son (Inchbonnie), i steers at £ll 7s 6d to £l2 7s 6d, 4 heifers at £lO 7s 6d to £l2 7s 6d; P. Robinson (Waikuku), 4 cows at £ll 17s 6d; client. 4 steers at £ll 17s 6d, 4 cows at £6 7s 6d to £7 7s 6d; J. F. Gilmour (Weedons), cow at £l3 7s 6d; clients, 38 cows at £4 12s 6d to £l2 7s 6d, 2 heifers at £5 12s 6d; H. E. Chamberlain (Ellesmere), steer at £lO 17s 6d, heifer at £7 7s 6d; A. Beck (Marshland), 11 cows at £5 2s 6d to £7 7s 6d. heifer at £9 17s 6d; W. Jamieson (Kolterangi), 8 steers at £l3 17s 6d to £ls 2s 6d; A. Goodwin (Pigeon Bay), 4 heifers at £7 7s 6d to £9 17s 6d, 4 cows at £4 17s 6d to £lO 2s 6d; F. McCormick (Lakeside), 2 cows at £4 7s 6d to £7 17s 6d; client, 2 heifers at £6 2s 6d to £7 7s 6d, H cows at £5 7s 6d to £7 17s 6d. New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Ltd., sold:—On account of T. Fitzsimmons (Omihi), 5 steers at £lO 17s 6d to £l3 12s 6d; client, 5 steers at £lO 17s 6d to £l2 12s 6d, 2 heifers at £lO 17s 6d; D. Jones (Dunsandel), cow at £8 7s 6d; client. 3 steers at £ll 2s 6d to £l4 2s Gd, 2 cows at £7 7s 6d to £8 2s 6d, 5 heifers at £8 7s 6d to £lO 2s 6d. Pyne, Gould, Guinness, Ltd., sold:—On account of W. A. Douglas (Cheviot), 15 steers at £lO 7s 6d to £l7 7s 6d. cow at £ll 7s 6d; Willesden Estate (Kaituna), 8 steers at £lO 7s 6d to £l2 7s 6d: E. J. Grimsey (Bennetts), 4 steers at £9 2s 6d to £lO 7s 6d, heifer at £9 7s 6d; George Gould (Coutts Island), 7 steers at £8 7s 6d to £ls 12s 6d; W. Shadbolt (Halswell), 2 cows at £7 7s 6d to £7 12s 6d; Lincoln client, 5 cows at £4 17s 6d to £8 12s 6d; 2 heifers at £4 17s 6d to £9 17s 6d; H. Lang (Amberley), cow at £lO 17s 6d; M. C. Mowat (Waipara), cow at £lO 17s 6d; client, 5 cows at £3 17s 6d to £6 17s 6d.

Dalgety and Company, Ltd., sold: —On account of C. B. Thacker (Okain’s Bay), 5 steers at £l4 17s 6d to £lB 12s 6d; G. O. Rutherford (Lochlel), 8 steers at £l2 2s 6d to £l6 7s 6d, 5 cows at £7 2s 6d to £ll 2s 6d; H. j. Kearns (Halswell), 7 steers at £lO 17s 6d to £l7 17s 6d; estate Dr. H. T. J. Thacker (Okain’s Bay), 11 cows at £6 12s 6d to £lO 17s 6d; H. Simmons (Omihi), 2 steers at £l2 7s 6d to £ls 12s 6d; C. Stewart (Belfast), cow at £6 2s 6d; E. R. Little (Omihi), cow at £lO 12s Gd, heifer at £7 12s Gd; clients, 6 cows at £7 2s Gd to £9 17s Gd, 4 heifers at £3 2s Gd to £lO 12s Gd. New Zealand Farmers’ Co-operative Association of Canterbury, Ltd., sold;—On account of J. E. Thacker (Okain’s Bay), 4 steers at £l3 17s Gd to £l4 17s 6d, 2 cows at £l2 12s 6d to £l3 17s Gd. 11 heifers at £7 17s Gd to £l3 12s Gd; J. Doyle (Tai Tapu), 12 steers at £lO 7s Gd to £l3 17s Gd; J. Plascett (Fernslde), steer at £lO, 2 cows at £ll 2s 6d, 5 heifers at £9 7s Gd to £9 17s Gd; Guildford Estate (Port Levy), 3 cows at £8 2s Gd; W. H. Mul'■'.gan (Maronan), 9 steers at £7 to £11; R. Euick (Wlnchmore), 3 cows at £7 7s Gd to £l2 12s Gd; A. J. Blakeley (Amberley), 3 steers at £6 7s 6d to £7 7s Gd, heifer at £6 12s Gd; H. Watson (Kaipara), heifer at £9 7s Gd, 2 cows at £9 7s Gd to £9 12s Gd; Mrs J. A. Duxbury (Pigeon Bay), 10 steers at £lO 12s Gd to £l4 7s Gd, 8 heifers at £lO 2s Gd to £l2 2s 6d;-G. H. Sheat (Horrelville), 8 heifers at £5 7s Gd to £G 7s Gd; D. Robinson (Waikuku), 5 cows at £6 2S Gd to £8 7s Gd: clients. 8 steers at £9 7s Gd to £l2 12s Gd, 9 heifers at £9 17s Gd to £lO 17s Gd, 38 cows at £8 17s Gd to £l2 2s Gd National Mortgage.and Agency Company of New Zealand. Ltd., sold:—On account of W. A. Jamieson (Koiterangi), 8 steers at £ls 17s Gd to £l6 12s Gd (average £l6 3s 9d); H. Elworthy (Craigmore), 16 steers at £l2 2s Gd to £l7 17s Gd; client, 5 cows at £6 7s Gd to £7 17s Gd; estate J. P. MeQuilkin (Eiffelton), 5 steers at £6 12s Gd to £l4 12s 6d: client. 2 steers at £l3 17s Gd, 6 heifers at £9 7s Gd to £lO 12s Gd; client, 5 heifers at £4 17s Gd to £7 7s Gd; clients, 2 heifers at £lO 17s Gd to £l3 2s Gd, 14 cows at £3 17s Gd to £9 12s Gd, VEALERS There was a small entry in the vealer section, comprising about 100 head, compared with 135 last week. There was a shortage of good runners, and these met with a free sale. Generally, however, there was a firm sale at last week’s rates for all classes, with a shade of improvement for small calves. A line of 15 runners from the West Coast averaged £5 Is. Values were as under:— Best runners, to £7 6s. Good runners. £3 12s Gd to £4 16s. Extra good vealers, £4 10s to £5 2s Gd. Good vealers, 38s to 455. Large calves, 27s Gd to 40s. Small calves, 8s to 31s Gd. STORE CATTLE There was not a single line of young cattle in the store section, the pens being lightly filled with odd cows and a bull or two. Little Interest was taken in the market and the few sales made were at recent levels. DAIRY CATTLE There was another good-sized yarding of dairy cattle, and a few outstanding sorts were included. For these, and also for other better types at the drop, there was a keen demand. A Friesian cow sold at £l9, and a Friesian heifer at £l7. There was no change in the market for secondary sorts and average spring calvers. which sold slowly. Medium cows near calving sold at from £9 to £lO 10s. and backward springers from £4 10s to £6. FAT PIGS The entry in the porker section was the smallest of the season, and as a result prices from the outset showed a sharp rise of from 3s to 4s a head. These values Were maintained throughout the sale. Had it not been for a few late arrivals butchers’ requirements would not have been fulfilled. Choppers were in small supply and showed an advance in price of 10s to 15s a head. Baconers were again forward in small numbers and recovered the drop of last week. Values wei-e:— Light porkers, 43s Gd to 48s Gd. Medium porkers, 49s Gd to 55s Gd. Heavy porkers, 55s Gd to £3 2s Gd. Average price per lb. 7d to 7id. Light baconers, 57s Gd to £3 9s Gd. Medium baconers, £3 10s Gd to £3 17s Gd. Heavy baconers, £4 0s 6d to £4 10s Gd. Extra heavy baconers, £4 12s Gd to £5 Is Gd. Average price per lb, 6Jd to 7d. : STORE PIGS The entry in the store pig section was small, and quite a satisfactory sale resulted. Although the bidding was by no means spirited, any pens of good-condi-tloned pigs sold exceptionally well, except large stores, the demand for which was not as good as last week. Values for these were down by about 2s a head. Only, four pens of weaners .wore offered, and' these sold out of all comparison with other classes, making up to 17s 6d. Values vfererar Weepers. 14s to 17s Gd. sups, ’l7s tq 195. Small stores, sgs to 235. Medium stores. 24s Gd' tp 27s Bd. Large stores, to 31S. ’ STUDHOLME There were only a few pens of fat and store sheep forward at the Studholme sale. Owing to the bad weather the attendance was poor. However, prices for store sheep

were firmer by about Is a head, and fat sheep were firm ■at late rates. Failingmouth ewes in lamb made 11s to 13s, sound-mouth three-quarterbred ewes 14s 6d, aged ewes 6s 3d, prime ewes to 17s 7d, medium 13s to 15s. BURNSIDE (PRESS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM.) . DUNEDIN, July 19. There was a smaller entry of 263 fat cattle at Burnside to-day, with more heavy grades than usual forward. All good quality cattle were firmer by 10s a head, but poor cows and heifers only maintained late rates. Extra prime heavy bullocks made to £22 2s 6d, prime £l6 2s 6d to £lB 2s 6d, medium £l2 2s 6d to £l4 2s 6d, light from £9 7s 6d, prime heifers to £l4 2s 6d, prime cows £lO 17s 6d to £l2 2s 6d, medium £7 7s Gd to £9 2s Gd, and light from £4 12s 6d. Nearly 2000 fat sheep were offered, ewes being in the majority. There was good competition throughout, and the sale for wethers saw a slight advance in values of Is a head, while heavy ewes were dearer by Is to Is 6d. Hoggets made full late rates. Extra prime heavy wethers made to 345, prime 28s 9d to 31s 6d, medium 25s 3d to 27s 9d, light from 225, extra prime ewes to 295, prime 23s to 27s 3d, medium 18s to 20s 3d, light from 15s 6d. With 143 fat pigs forward both porkers and baconers were easier by 3s to 5s a head. STORTFORD LODGE (PRESS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM.) HASTINGS, July 19. Fat sheep sold to a rising market at Stortford, Lodge to-day, marked increases being seen for good quality lines. For prime cattle there was also keen competition, rates being fully firm, and in some cases up on recent sales. A few inferior quality store cattle offered attracted little attention. Hoggets sold best in the store sheep section. There was also inquiry for sound quality breeding eWes. Values w6re:—, Fat Cattlg—Polled Angus .heifers, top? to £9 lßs, lighter finished lines £6 5s to £g 10s, bullocks to £ll '7s Sd.PollCd. An 1 ffUs cows, toss '£B 11$, Epedidm quality £6 id £7 10s, very light cow* £4 to £4 10*. Store Sheep—Ewe hoggets,.. 16s. to " 80s, wittier hbgk'ets in medium order, mi?ed and light' condition, 106 6d to 12s, scuntffnouthed five-year breeding ewes to 19s fid, aged breeding ewe? in' poor condition to 9s, aged store ewes 3s Id. Fat Sheep—Prime heavy guaranteed empty ewes 16s to 17s, two-tooth wethers 16s lOd, wethers in good condition generally 16s to 18s, lambs 14s to 17s Id. top* 23s to 25s fid.