FARMING & COMMERCIAL

Dominion, Volume 14, Issue 123, 17 February 1921, Page 8

FARMING & COMMERCIAL

NEWS AND NOTES

AUCTION SALES

FORTHCOMING FIXTURES. TO-DAY. Solway Show Grounds. Masterton, 9.45 a.m. —Ram and ewe fair. Tinner Hutt, 10.30 a.m. — Furniture sale (H. E. Leighton). 157 Lambton Quay. Wellington, 11 am.— Sale machinery (E. Johnston and Co.). 26 Matai Road. Haitaitai, 11 a.m.—Furniture snlo (Hodgkins, Oarver and Co.). Taper Hutt Yards. 12 noon.—Stock sale. Wanganui, 12 noon. —Sale of leases (John Coull). Wanganui, 12,30 n.m.—Sale of horses and contractors' plant (Freeman Jaclteon). 195 Lambton Quay, Wellington, 2.30 p.m. — Property sale (Harcourt and Go.). TO-MORROW. Ohau, 10.30 a.m.—Sale of stock and itnplo--ments (Joplin, Stallard and Carmichael). Featherston Street, Wellington, 1 p.m.— Sale of Irooks (Bethune and Co.). 137 Lambton Quay, Wellintgon. 2.30 p.m.— Sale of unclaimed cargo (Hodgkins, Carver and Co.). Solway ram and ewe Fair.

MASTERTON SHOW

PEOPLE’S DAY

FINE DISPLAY OF LIGHT HORSES (By Telegraph—Special Reporter.) Masterton February 16. The attendance at "People's Day" of the Mastertou Show gave evidence of the popularity which this fixture has gained, and the good humour of tho well-dressed crowd was a notable feature. Speaking of the show generally, although the quality of tho exhibits was fairly good all round, in a dietrict such as the Wairorapa. the number of exhibitors rhould have been much greater. With the amount of energy put into the exhibition by the committee, it must be disheartening to them to find that their efforts aro not seconded to the extent they ought to be by the farmers in tho district. There aro plenty of gooa sheep and cattle owners who never patronise the show by exhibiting. with the result that tho catalogue contains the same list of names year alter year, and a new exhibitor is almost a rara avis. This is unfortunately the caee at most shows, and tho matter is freely commented on by patrons. The display of draught horses, while including some extremely good animals, which would hold their owu in a-uy showring, was not os representative of the district as it should have been .In aged stallions the only entry was R. and F. Gray’s Surrey, who ia by no means a superior animal for perpetuating the breed, and In tho battle for the chamB ionship he was easily outclassed by the onald Estate three-year-old Prince Regent, and by the same breeder’s two-year-old Royal Favourite, both true Clydesdales. The same exhibitors scored the championship and reserve in the female classes, and also took tho bulk of the awards. In the working draughts tho best teams were shown bv the Wairarapa Training Farm, tho animals coming forward in excellent condition. The light harness horses were by no means a strong section numerically, but tho entry was quite up to standard, including several of tho best animals which have scored at other shows. The hack classes were all large, and competition was keen, and on the whole this Section would be hard to beat at any show in the Dominion. The heavyweight hacks wore all good and sound, and capable of carrying 15 to 16 stone over a long journey. The 13st. class was large and rather mixed as to type, but there was not a bad animal in it. The light-weights were a strong class numerically, and there was an absence of weedy sorts, while the majority were sound and well bred. The mounted infantry section was an excellent one, all tho horses being low-set and capable of carrying a soldier and his kit. The cobs were a very even lot, and included quite a number of useful weight-carriers. The ladies’ hacks were of all shapes and sizes, from'stiffbuilt cobs to animals approaching the thoroughbred, hut it was pleasing to note that nearly every animal was sound, while the majority of them were well educated. The pony stiction was undoubtedly a feature of the show. Entries in all classes were large, and many of the animals showed a considerable amount of breeding. A pleasing feature was the manner in which the youthful riders handled their mounts. As adjuncts to the main show, there wore exhibitions of dogs and poultry, and a horticultural show. A sheep-judging competition for young farmers caused a good deal of interest. The breed selected was Southdowns, and most of the novices produced very good papers on the various points of the sheep, but the paper of the winner. Gordon Lee, of Wereaiti (aged 17) was declared by tho judge to show an excellent grasp of the subject. The ring competitions were keenly contested. The principal feature was the open hunters’ competition. For tills Mr. H. H'lssall. who won the cun in partnership with Mr. 'froutbcck in 1910, and whi> also won on four subsequent occasions with Mickey Free, has -been awarded the Buick Cun. the association having now decided h R was entitled to it. Tho result was that the competition this year was for another eup, which is to be provided, and it wns won by Mrs. D. G. Riddiford’s Dugald, wlio jumped faultlessly, with Mr. F. Laird’s Hailstorm next. Mickey TYpg, who was not jumping aa freely as usual, was unplaced. The high jumn was won hv Mr. W. Watson’s Bayfield, a. horse which won several prizes in Sydney before coming to the Dominion, but who is now ahowing signs of nge. The harneas trotting class brought, out a good field, several of the animals showing good pace. The rest of the event" were well contested. The dog trials brought out some good work. PRIZE LIST. HORSES. Draughts—Stallion. R. and F. Gray’s Surrey Warrior, 1. Three-ycar colt: Donald Estate's Prince Regent, 1; Quentin Donald's Aalloa'e Favourite. 2. Two-year colt: Quentin Donald’s Royal Favourite, 1; G. Shaw's Baron Clyvie, 2. Yearling colt; S. Smith, 1: W. H. Fielding, 2. Threc-year filly: Donald Estate, 1. Two-year filly: Donald Estate, 1; Arthur Tooker, 2. Yearling Ally: Moore Hunter Estate, 1; Arthur Tocker, 2. Working Draughts—Mare, over four years, in regular work: Donald Estate, 1; Wairarapa Training Farm, 2. Three-year gelding: Arthur Tocker, 1 and 2. Foal: Donald Estate, 1; Arthur Tocker. 2. Mare, with two of her progeny: Blatchford Bros., 1. Gelding, in regular work: Bert Kelliher, 1; Wairarapa Training Farm, 2. Mare, not in regular work: Moore Hunter Estate, 1. Pair of mares, not in regular work: Donald Estate, 1. Two plough horses, in regular work; Wairarapa Training Farm, 1 and 2. Three plough horses: Wairarapa Training Farm, 1. Four plough horses: Wairarapa Training Farm, 1 and 2 Two horse plough team: Wairarapa Training Farm. 1 and 2. Pair of horses, in dray: Wairarapa Training Farm, 1 and 2. Three horses, in dray: Wairarapa Training Farm. 1 and 2. Heavy gelding or mare: Bert Kelliher, 1; WairarapaTraining Farm, 2. Hack Classes—Brood mare: H. Pike, 1; L Pike, 2. Mare with foal at foot: Mrs. B*. J. O'Neill, 1. Two-year gelding: J. Tinsley, 1. Harness Horses—Single buggy horse; J. Grey 1; E. Ryan. 2. Gig horse: W. Howard Booth, 1; Miss G. Maher, 2. Horse, 15.2 hands or over: D. W. Watson. 1: J. Johnston, 2. Saddle Horses—Cob, under 15 hands: J. W. Compton, 1: Mrs. A B. Martin, 2. Eleven-stone hack: Ji. Hassall, 1: Jack Tilson 2. Thlrtoen-stone hack: Miss G. Maher, 1; Miss lorna Whale, 2. Fifteenstone hack: W. D. Watson, 1; Frank Armstrong 2. Horse, suitable for mounted infantry: J. Brice, 1; Miss G. Maher, 2. Horse, suitable for artillery: Miss Zona Vallance, 1; O. Nation. 2. Maiden ladies hack: Miss Zona Va Hance. 1; Mins C. Bannister, 2. Ladies’ hack: H. Hassall. 1; Miss G. Maher, 2. Pair ladies and gentleman's hacks; Miss Zona Vallanoe, 1- Miss G. Maher, 2. Best-mannered horse: if Hassall. 1: Miss G. Maher. 2. Ponfes-Stallicns. 13 to 14.2 hands: H W. M’M-ister 1 Stallion, 13 hands or under: T Tinsley 1. Mare with foal (13 to 14.2 hands): Mrs. B. J. O'Neill, 1. Mare with foal (13 hands or under): O. 11. Montromerv 1: -W. J. Bißsett, 2. Brood maro H 3 Hands or under): L Pike, 1; F P. Welch 2 Pony, under 12 hands: JacK nolmwood, 1: Mrs H. R. Bunny, 2 Pony, 12 to 13 hands; Mrs. G. Hastic, 1: Miss Nancy Morrison. 2. Pony. 13 to 13 2 handsMiss Jessie Perry, 1; 'V. J. Blssett, 2. Pony, between 13.2 and 14.2 hands: E. Rvnn 1' W. Iloward Booth, 2. Pair of ponies: Miss Margaret Butler. 1; Miss Shicl Meredith, 2. Pony, 14) hands and under, suitable for polo: F. B. Vallance, 1; F. "ponies' in nnrness-Pony. 12.2 hands nr under: Mrs. Hugh Morrison, 1; Miss Margaret Buller. 2. Pony. 12.2 to 13.2 hands: Mrs G. Hustle. 1: Mrs. Hugh Morrison, ’.. Ponv. 14.2 hands or under: L. R. Wilton, 1; E. Ryan. 2. > Best Burn-out: Miss G. Maher, 1: W. Howard Booth, 2. DAIRY PRODUCE. Two large white Cheddar cheese: Carrimrton Dairy Co.. 1. Two large coloured Cheaaar cheese:

Dalefleld Dairy Co., 1. . Two medium cheese: Carrington Lalry Co., 1. COMPETITIONS. High jump: W. D. Watson’s Bayfield, 1; ■nt Short’s Silver Hair, z. jump: Mrs. D. G. Riddiford’s Dugald. 1; F. Laird’s Hailstorm, 2; James jump: J. Shaw’s Reta, 1; U. M'Kay’s Mainline, 2. . Polo ball race: W. Howard Booth, 1; 3V. H Percy. 2; Capt. Gage Williams. 3. Trotting in harness: J. Grey’s Red Sea), 1- O. J- Percy’s Jack, 2. Turning: W. H. Percy, 1; L. T. Daniels, stalls: W. H. Percy, 1; Miss Vera Macmillan, 2. Best lady rider: Miss Hassall, 1; Miss Vera Macmillan, 2. Best lady rider not having won a prize Previously: Miss Hassall, 1; Miss Vera Macmillan, 2. Boy and girl riders: Girl between 12 and 15 years- Nora M’Kay, 1; Dorothy Dunn, 2 Girl under 12 years: Jessie M’lntosh, 1- Isabelle Bennett. 2. Boy. between 12 and 15 ys-ars: J. Oliver, 1; J. Ford, 2. Bov under 12 years: J. F. Cooper, 1; John M’fcay, 2. WOOL REALISATION THE ASSOCIATION'S SCHEME. London, February 15. At a full meeting of the British-Aus-tralian Wool Realisation Association and the Colonial Wool-merchants’ Association, it was decided to unanimously adopt the gu’b-committee’s proposals as already cabled, except that the Into arrivals by the steamers Ayrshire, Surrey, and City of Edinburgh, aggregating 7085 bales, will not be included. Strong feeling was expressed at tho meeting that it would be unfair to sell the wool of the British-Australian Realisation Association in England only, and confine Australian sales to free wool. It was also contended that in any scheme to regulate the proportion of offerings of association and free wools in future at the London sales, account must be taken of sales of association wool in Liverpool, Hull, Antwerp, and elsewhere.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. CHRISTCHURCH WOOL SALE FIRM MARKET FOR WELL-GROWN MERINO AND HALFBRED. By Tel«4rraph—From ZisodaMes Christehurch, February 18. The fourth Christchurch wool sale of the season commenced this morning with an offering of 21,784 bales, compared with 20,692 at the last sale a month ago. Up to the adjournment to-night at 11 o’clock half of the lots offered were passed in. Tho range of prices so far as the sale

There was a full bench of buyers and competition was keen for all good lines, Merino especially meeting keen competition from Continental buyers and local mills. Best halfbreds were keenly sought after, as also were good light crossbreds, but wasty and inferior wools caused very little animation. Bidding was most irregular all through the sale,- especially for inferior crossbred. Taken all round the sale indicates a firm market for wellgrown Merino and halfbred wool, with a falling tendency of from Id. to 2d. on all inferior lines. The sale will be continued to-morrow. WHAKATANE SHOW By Telegranb—Ptm» A«M>cdation. Whakatane, February 18. The Whakatane A. and P. Show is being held to-dav at Taneattia. The roads are blocked with motor-cars; there is a record attendance. The Parliamentary party arrived at noon. Experts say tho fat-stock exhibits are superior to anything in New Zealand. There are record entries in all classes ADDINGTON MARKET Br Telegraph—Pre«« Association. Christchurch, February 16. At the Addington market to-day there were large yardings in all the principal Store Sheep.—An overflowing entry came forward, principally of lambs. The demand for lambs was firm throughout, practically a total clearance of these being effected at prices generally unchanged. Extra good half-bred ewe lambs realiseel 28s. Id.; forward lambs, 21s. to 245. Id.; fairly forward lambs, jfts. fid. to 20s. Gd.; medium lambs, IGs. fid. to 18s.; inferior and small lambs, 13s. io IGs. Gd.; cull lambs, 8s to 12s Gd.; good two and four-tooth ewes, 235. to 235. 10d.; four and six-tooth ewes, 19s. Gd. to 225. 9d.; six and eight-tooth ewes, 18s. 9d. to 23".; two-tooth wethers, 19s. 6d. to 21s. lid.; two, four, and six-tooth wethers, 20s. 9d. to 21s. 9d.; forward four and six-tooth wethers, 255. 7d. Fat Lambs—About 8500 were sent forward the largest yarding seen this year. The quality was principally medium to prime. Prices dropped 2s. to 2s. Gd. a head, freezing buyers getting most of the entry. Extra prime lambs realised 325. to 38e. Gd.; prime, 28s. 3d. to 31s. 9d.; medium, 25r. 9d. to 275. 9<1.; light and unfinished. 235. to 255. Gd. Fat Sheep—Nine races camo forward against six last week. The quality generally wnfl good, but owing to the excessive supply, so far os butchers were concerned prices receded to the level ot a fortnight ago. Extra prime wethers brought 355. to 365. 4d. : prime wethers, 3(ls. 9d. to 345. Gd.; medium wethers, 2<s. fid. to 305.; light and unfinished wethers, 235. to 265.; prime ewes, 275. 9d. to 31s. 9d.; medium ewes, 235. Gd. t'o 27f1. Gd.; light and unfinished ewes, 18s. to 235. Fat Cattle—32o head were -penned, compared with 260 last week. Uate rates were well maintained. Extra prime steers brought T 27; prime steers, *fi2l 5s to .£24 55.; medium steers, .£l5 5 S to .£2O 10s.; light and unfinished steers, X 8 to JH4 10s.; extra prime cows, .£l6 55.; prime cows, .£l2 10s. to .£l3 155.; medium cows, .£9 17s. Gd. to .£l2 55.; light and unfinished cows, .£(> <s. Gd. to Jl9 10s.; prime heifers, Xl3 to .£l7 55.; ordinary heifers, T 8 155.. io .£l2 Lss. Vealers.—Rfinners realised £7 155.; me- i dium calves, £2. 15s. to Jl3 55.; small and inferior calves, 12s. fid. to Jl2 Bs. 6(1. Store Cattle— Three-year bullocks brought T 9; tw-year steers, .£8; twelvemonth mixed sexes, T2; medium store cows. TG 10s. , ... Dairy Cattle—Good cows, .£!< ; heifers. £7 to Tl 3; inferior rows, -£2 to .£5 10s.; ordinary oowe, .£lO to .£l4. Fat Pigs.—Choppers, T 7 to .£7 10s.; t light bneoners, T 5 ss. to .£5 155.; heavy baoonors. TG to T 6 10s.; extra heavy | bneoners, £7 (average price per lb. rid. to 8d.); light porkers. T 3 15s. to L'4 10".; | heavy porkers, T 4 15s. to .£5 (average price per lb.' lid- to 12d.), Store Pigs.—Medium stores, .£2 10s. to I 35.: small stores. .£2 2s. to T2 10s.: weaners, Tl to T 1 bs.

’ The Waitoa dried milk factory, the erection of which was commenced about eighteen months ago, is now being fitted with the necessary plant and machinery (says tho Te Aroha correspondent of an exchange). It is intends! to have the factory in working order for the next dairying season, and a very large output pf dried milk is practically assured.

COMMERCIAL ITEMS INVESTMENT SHARES. A sale of 4J per cent. Inscribed Stock (due 1938) at £B7, also a sale of Bank of New Zeal-Aid shares at £2 7s. 3d. were made ou ’Qliange yesterday. The quotations were as follow: — Buyers. Belleri.

MINING NEWS WELLINGTON SHARE MARKET. The following quotations were recorded in the mining market yesterday;— Buyer*. Seller*. £ s. d. £ s. d. Waihi (cum.) 1 7 6 1 9 0 CUSTOMS REVENUE. Customs revenue collected at tho port ot Wellington yesterday totalled £5460 Ils. Bd. LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE. Australian-New Zealand Cable Association. (R-ec. February 16, 5.5 p.m.) London, February 15. The following are among the latest;, quotations on the Stock Exchange:—?, and O. Deferred Stock, buyers £315, sellers £335; Dalgety and Co., £9 15s. (ord.Jr and £3l (pref.).

has progressed is: — Super Merino d. d. . 14 to 20 Medium Merino . 12 „ 14 Super halfbred 14 „ 16 J Medium hnlfbred .. 91 „ 13 Inferior lialfbred • B „ 91 Super three-quarter-bred . 9 „ 11 Medium three-quarter-bred .. . 7 „ 81 Inferior three-quarter-bred .. . 4 „ 6J Super crossbred . 7 „ 10 Medium crossbred . 5 „ 7 Inferior crossbred . 3 „ 5 "Best halfbred pieces .... . 9 „ 121 Medium halfbred pieces . 5 „ 8 Crossbred pieces . 31 „ G Locks • 2 „ 4

£ s. d. £ s. d. Inscribed Stock, 1939 87 0 0 87 5 0 Inscribed Stock, 1938 87 0 0 P7 7 j .scribed Stock, 1933 89 17 « SO 6 0 War Bonds, 1933 — z (J War Bonds, 4* p.c., 1925... — 96 0 0 Bank Australasia' 83 0 0 —. Bank N.S.W —— 32 10 0 Bank New Zealand 2 7 4 2 7 9 ViiTon Bank , — 12 5 0 Goldsbrough Mort 1 15 0 — AS ell. Trust and Loan... — 6 2 0 Well. Gas (prqf.) ... 0 17 0 New Zealand Insurance 1 6 0 — South British Insurance 1 13 0 — Standard Insurance — 2 6 6 N.Z. Refrigerating: (10s.) — 1 0 0 Gear Meat — 1 15 9 Meat Export (£5) — 6 0 0 Huddart-Parker (ord.) ... ?. 0 ft — Kaiapoi Woollen (ord.) ... 1 7 0 — Taupiri Goal (ord.) 0 17 3 — Westport Coal 1 7 0 1 8 0 N.Z. Drug 2 19 3 — N.Z. Paner Mills Shari and and Co 1 8 0 1 9 6 Wairarapa Farmers (£5) Wilson’s Cement — 6 5 0 0 16 6 0 17 u