Wellington Wool Sale. THE EXPERTS’ VIEW

Dominion, Volume 31, Issue 151, 23 March 1938, Page 15

Wellington Wool Sale. THE EXPERTS’ VIEW

Reports Of Selling Brokers PRICES OF WELL-KNOWN CLIPS The reports of the seven selling brokers on yesterday's wool sale, together with their principal realisations, are as follows :— DALGETY AND CO., LTD. Dalgety and Co., Ltd., report:—The fourth Wellington wool sale was held today, when the associated brokers offered 26,000 bales, of which our catalogue comprised 4600. The offering consisted mainly of lateshorn wools and carried more condition than at the previous sales —weatherstained wool* were also much in evidence. -There was the usual full bench of buyers operating and bidding throughout was keen and animated. Growers met the market freely and 90 per cent, of the offering-was sold at auction. Bradford took the bulk of the offering, while Japan gave strong support on crossbreds showing length and style. The Continent were less in evidence than at previous sales, but took the larger portion of the fine wools, and Canada also gave good support. Local mills operated very sparingly, most of their requirements being secjired at earlier sales. The market ruled firm on late rates and compared with the last Wellington sale showed an advance of approximately Id. per lb. for crossbreds, while halfbreds and merinos can be quoted as firm. Skirtings were from par to Id. better, but lambs’ wool, which has been selling particularly well this season, met with less demand and showed a decrease of approximately Id, 'per lb. for best lines, and 2d. per for seedy and inferior grades. Our top price was 15Jd., which was paid for a speciality lot of Lincoln hoggets of the “Surreydale” clip. The following are some of our principal realisations: — ' , Merino: Pyramid, >AA Hid., AAH Hid., A HaKb’red: Ngar’ua, halfbred E 123 d.; halfbred H lljd.; Dunlra, halfbred H 12id.; Papanui/D AAAE 123 d.; BSO, halfbred 12Jd.; Erewhon, All 12id„ AW lid.; Redwood, 4AE 12d.; RMS. halfbred 12d.; DC/W in box, halfbred 123 d. and Hd.; various F, halfbred 12id. and HJd.; FHT, Corriedale X lid.; Kuku, half bred lid.: WD/L In Circle, half bred 113 d.; ST/M, halfbred Hid.; WDT/K, halfbred lid.; JS/W halfbred Hid.; GH/R, halfbred E Hid.; Kalruru A, half bred Hid., H Hid.: Pyramid, halfbred lOld.; GF/Konlnl A, half bred Hid.; Twynham, halfbred -Hid., II lOjd.; TNI, halfbred Hd.; GNB/O, halfbred Hid.; HHH/ (—), AAAH 12id„ AAAE Hid.; Mlewmount, halfbred E lid.; AK/T. half bred Hd.; RMS, halfbred 12d.; Hilltop, halfbred IOJd.; NS/T, halfbred lOid.; Magiebra, halfbred Old Crossbred: JG/Parkvale„ E 13d.; Wharekahu, A 12Jd.; Brooklapds/Tiramea, AE 12d.; Kaiwhaia/Eln, AAAE 12d., AAAW lid.; Flatpoint, AAAE 12id., AAE Hid., BBS Hid.; W’M/K, AFE 12d., A Med. E 12Jd.; HjF, E Hid.; WAL, E Mid.; Kamalii, AW and AE Hd.; Cliftongrove, AE Hd., AW IOJd.; OAB, AE Hid.; HC/Waikuku, AE (LOld., BE Hid.; Tspuhi, AE Hid.: WK/PN, AAE Hd., AE'llid.; PolPo’i Med. Hid.; 48/Lowlands, AAE Hid., AE Hd.: Marua/D, AA, E I Hid., AH 101(1.; HHH/I-). AAE Hid., AH’llid.; T/OP, FE Hid.; Dunlra, A Hd., B lid., C 12d. • MAF/Pukenui, BE ' Hd.; JR/K. E lOid.; TC/GTD, E 10d.; AFB/L, E 10d.; RRC, E 10id.; GWB, E Ibid".; EBKB underlined/M. lOjd.; WA/Ranui, E lOjd.; R(J/A, E ZflOJd.; Tunawal E, lOjd.; RHG, E IOJd.; FG,S, H 10*d.; Gleniffer, AE 103 d.; BE lOld.; Te Hau. AE 103 d., BE 10}d.; WMH/WAI, E lOjd.; GLA, E lOjd,; CFFA. H lOjd.; Battery/Hill, A fleeco 10d.; Tamure, lOid.; Temania/EB. A fleece lOid.: V underlined /Molki A lOjd.; AMB, AE lOid.; DN/M/Tu Raflgl, B Ibid.; JY/Plaln, E 10jfl-; C.BROS /LTN, E lOjd.; HEF, E lOid.; Wharltl, E Ibid.; W.BROS, AE Ibid., BE DJd.; BRAE/ equals Y. AE lOjd.; E sign/M, E.lbid.; Hlroa, AE Ibd., BE OJd. i . Crossbred: JD/R, E Ibid.; Maunga/Raki, E lOid.; R/Kaiuma, crossbred Ibid.; D.Bros., E Ibid.; Papanui/D, ( AA i-bred 103 d., A crossbred Old.; WMW, E lOjd.; RRR, W and E Ibid.; Glencliff, AAE lOjd.; Lea/Linton, EI Wy JCW/hulf-clrcle over 11, E Ibid.; ALA, E Ibd.; FJR, AE Ibid., BE «d.; HOF, E 10d.; KLt/A2, AE Ibd.; DP/Tltoki, AE Ibid.; Line. E, Ibid.; Hlnewaka, BE Ibid.; LFM, E 10d.; Makanul, FE Ibid., Med. E Ibid.; R and HS, F crossbred, Ibid.; HRW FE lOjd., E lOd.; CAM/F, E lOid., FMH E JOd.; EWC, E Ibd.; EKR, FE Ibid.; Tawal, E Ibi.; AHI, AB 10Jd.BE 40}d.; Marapua, AE Mid., BE Bid.; Waterfalls, AB Ibd., BE Ibid.; Te Roto, AE Ibid., Mating!, BE lOid., AJC, E 10d., FS/Falrburn, AE 10d„ BE Did.; AC/A crossbred, Ibd.; R/Maunga, F crossbred Ibjd.; AGL, FE 10d.: Wlt/The Cliffs, Romney, Ibd., ES/T, AAX Ibid., AX 10d.; RMS, F crossbred, lid.; lIC/A, B and H lOid.; Surreydale, E lOid.; DC/W in box,, card. Hd., F crossbred "Ibd., A medium crossbred 10d.; slgn/FW, E Ibd.; RHH, E Did.; WR/P, E Did.; LGT, AE Did., AAE bid • NYL E 9d.; 88/M, crossbred Did.; BP/Nydla Bay, E od.; Ngaumu/B in E and H Bld.; AS/LY crossbred od.: HH conjoined, BE OJd.: Patupatu, B Bid., Wlroklno, AW .Did., AE 00.; MBB/ MGAIO, W Bid., B Did.; MJM/Laudle. K and H Old.; JCH/C, F crossbred Bid., Pureora, E Old.; WL/S, E Did.; TR/P, AL Old.; Paku/X2, E od.; LL/M, Crossbred Btd.: Mount/Erin, E Ojd.; LEH, c™ssbred Sjd.r SW/GV. F crossbred od.; IAK/P, crossbred Oid.; PC/Rlverside, B Old., AMH/U, B Did.; P/Ngama, crossbred Did., Weka/7X, E Oid.; WT/B, Romney E 9d., 8S under bar, E Old.; JAJ/T, E ; sign/ C, E Did.; NS/T, crossbred Did.; COV/WW, fleece Oid.; LB/Owen, crossbred oid.; GH/ two diamonds, E Oi'd.; _JH conjoined in circle M, E.DJd.; AcV/B, E Old.; TOC/ Uralla, BE Sid.; Kantara, E Did.; WJG/ Lake, F crossbred Old. - Hoggets: Surrey dale, Lincoln H Md., H Ibid.; OAB, AH 12d.; Maunga/Rakf All 12d.; Dunlra. AH 12d.; Te Hau, H Mid.; Brooklands/Tlraumea, AH Hid.; Clifton Grove, AH Hid.; Kalwhata/ELM. AAAH Hid.; RRR, H lid.; R aud HS, FH lljd.; EKR, Southdown H Hid.; HHH/(—), AAH IW<l.: FlatpOlnt, AAH Mid., AH lOld.; Ahi, ah mid.; DC/W In oblong, Down crossbred If lid.; DHB/KG, H Ibid.; GWB, H Ibid.; RO/A, II lOid ; Rata, H Ibid • Te Puhi, BBH lOjd.; Glencliff. AH lOjd.; T under sign/OP, a FH 10d.; Marapua, AH Ibid.; FG/Falrbutn, AH lOid., BH lOld.; WB7P, H bid.; C. Bros./LTN, H DJd.; MBB/MGAIO, H Did.; Mount/ Erin, H Old.; Twynham, H Ojd. Lambs: Tutu/Totara, A lambs 12id.; FG/Fairburn, A lambs 12id.; Cinder/Hlll, A lambs 12d.; CFFA, super lambs 12d.; Dunlra, A lambs 12d.; HC/Walkuku, A lambs lljd.; Gleniffer. AA lambs ll{d.; ABK, lambs lid.; AMK, lambs Hd.; C. Bros./LTN, lambs 'Hd.; WK/PN, Down lambs Hid.; FJR, Down lambs lid.; HRW, lambs Hd.; AHI, first lambs H{d.; Eccleston, lambs Hid.; Stockwood, A lambs Ibid.; Wlroklno, first lambs Ibd.; Papanui/D, halfbred lambs lOld. Pieces: HHH/(—), necks Hd., first L pieces Dd.; Erewhon, necks Ibid.; Papanui/ D, necks Ibid., first pieces SJd.; Flatpoint, A flecks Ibjd., first pieces Did.; Cliftongrove, first pieces Od.; DC/W in oblong, necks 10>d.; AHI, first E pieces B}d.; Dunlra, pieces Did.; Wirokino, first pieces Bd.; HC/Waikuku, 73 d. Bellies: HJF, bellies and pieces 81d.; JD/R, bellies and pieces B}d.; Marua/sign, ■bellies 81d.; Flatpoint, E bellies Bd.; Dunlra, bellies Bd.; DC/W in oblong, bellies 71d.; AHI, B bellies 7?d.; TC/GTD, bellies 7}d.; Clifton Grove, 7Jd.; Kalruru, bellies and pieces ,73d.; Wirokino, bellies 7d.; Papanui/D, E bellies Old. Crutchlngs: Flatpoint, first E cigs. Old.; second E etgs. 7Jd.; Dunlra, etgs. Bid.; various, first etgs. B}d., A etgs. Bd. Locks: Braucott, Merino locks 6Jd.; Flatpoint, locks Old.; DC/W in oblong, locks bid.; various, locks 6jd. and DJd. MURRAY ROBERTS & CO., LTD. Murray Roberts and Co., Ltd., report: —Since "our sale last mouth there has been a rise in crossbreds, and we are pleased to record an advance of about Id. per lb. compared with February rates. Finer descriptions, however, have remained more or less stationary. Our offering for this time of the year was a fairly attractive one, and contained a larger proportion of coarse wools than our earlier sales. It elicited keen competition, resulting in the disposal ot 93 per cent, under the hammer.

Although prices are much lower than last”season, it was gratifying to observe a lively desire on the part of buyers to fill their orders, the sale being animated throughout. Bradford and the Continent again bought freely, being well supported by Japan. Compared with the excellent realisations of last year, this season ha.-j been disappointing, but prices are not ruinously low, and with the exception of the

finer sorts, are above the 1935-36 level. With conditions as they are in Europe, combined with the trouble in the Far East, we think growers can count themselves fortunate in receiving prices that, so far as crossbreds are concerned, compare more than favourably wjth those of two years ago. Finer wools, however, appear to be out of favour in t-be meantime, the market for which has been far from encouraging. Fleece in most instances can be quoted a full Id. dearer than Wellington’s February sale. Compared with recent sales, good style wools were firm but somewhat erratic due to several speciality orders being in the'market. Average topmaking wools, of which there was a large weight, were, if anything, slightly firmer and sold most satisfactorily, some clips showing seed selling particularly well. Lambs were rather disappointing, mid compared with our last sale were Id. easier for good style lots, and second and inferior sorts were as much as 2d. lower. Heavy seedy lambs, however, held up well.

Skirtings, which have been fairly steady throughout the Reason, were firm to-day. Some of our realisations are as under: — Fernslde, AE lid., CE lOjd., E Od., necks Hd.. pieces BJd.; Rauahere, AE lOld., BE IOAd., CE 10d., first pieces Dd.; Howbeg, Fn H lOjd., Fn lid., Fu E 103 d., Cse. E 103 d., bls. Bid.; 5/AMS. AH 12d., BH Hid., BE 103 d., BW lOid.. CE 12id., CW Hid., DE Old., E Old., lambs Hid., bls. 71d.; Birch Hill, AE lid., BE 10d., CE o}d., bls. 73d.- CSC, E lOjd.; JP/TE Whitl, Dn H Old., Fn H lOld.; AMcL/Otanga, AH Hid., pieces B}d.; DMR, AE Hid., BE lid., CE Old., first pieces 81<1. Coniston, AE Old.; JFH. AE 10}d„ BE lOld;, CE Hid., lambs Hid.; Manga/GGB, AE lOld.; ATK, AE lOld., BE 10d.; Glenfalloeh, AE lOld.; SL In box, H lOid., E 12id.; Totara Flats, BE 10d.; Totara, E lOid.; Waitiro, AE Hd., BE lOid.; JLH/ Numoi, H lOjd.. AE lOld., BE lOld.; EFG/P, Be Old.; C/Maungaraupi, Dn lambs Hid., Romney lambs 113 d.; Jl-I/Seaview, AE lOld.; BE lOd.; H/Bentwater, H lljd., E Hid.; CAM, H Old., E 10id.; Riverbend, AE Hid.; WR/Tawera, AIS Hd., BE lOld.; LNH/G, E Old.; FSC, BE lOld., CE 10ld„ pieces B}d.; DEW, BE lOld.; Rewa Rewa, lambs lOld.; TK in diamond, BE 10d.; DE 8ld.; E Old., Cots 8ld.; DV/M, H 103 d„ E Hid.; DEA/P, H 10d„ E Old.; Ruawaka/ MR, AH 103 d., BH 103 d.. CH 10d., AE HJ-d., BE Mid., CE 10d., pieces Bld., bls. 7id.; HTE/Te Ata, AH Hid., AE Hid., BE Hid., necks lOd. J in heart, AE lOid., BE lOjd.; S in clrde/Ware Ware, AH 12d„ BH lid., AE Hid, BE Hid., DE 10d., necks H 10Jd„ necks E lOld., first pieces H Old., first pieces E 83d., bis. Bid.; C in triangle/Kawa Kawa, AH Hid., BH Mid., AE Mid., BE led.: Waimapu. AE lOid., BE lOid., CE Old., B Od, bls. "id.; Wakarua, AE 10id.,'BE Mid., CE Hd., lambs A Hid., lambs B Old., necks 10d„ first pieces od., pieces Bid., Iks. bid.; DH/L, AE Old.; PT/A, E 12ir.; PT/M, 13d.; box mark. BE Bd.; Kahinu, Dn X lOld.; H IHd., W lid., E lOd.; S and S, AE Mid.; BE lid.; Taraketl, lambs A 12id.; Elgin, AE lOid., BE Old., lambs lid., first pieces 8ld.; Kiwi, halfbred 13d.; stroke in box S/ParorangL AE 13d., BE Hid., CE Hid., DE lOjd.-, E Old., pieces Od.; W over JJ over W in diamond, E lOjd.; JWB/W, E, Did*; lambs !od.; JES, E Old.; To Horoa, BH OJd., AAE Hid.; AE lOld., E Od.; PC/Edefldahr, halfbred H 10d„ Romney E Did.; HEW, Dn X lOjd., E Did.; Makokomiko, AAH OJd.; AH Bld., AE Did., BE Bid., CE Bid., necks Old., pieces Bd.; Laurieston,. AH Hid., BE lOld. ; Belmont, lambs A 42jd.; BS/Rawhlti, AE lOld., BE Old.; JH/Elms, E Mid.; Rangitawa, BE Hd., CE Mid., C Ojd.; RK/K, AH 10}d.; GA, E Mid.

LEVIN AND CO., LTD. . Levin and Co., Limited, report: The fourth sale of the season was held today when catalogues totalling approximately 25,000 bales were submitted to a full and representative bench of buyers. To the above offering we contributed 5349 bales and sold 90 per cent, under the'hammer. Our offering consisted mainly of average top-making wools, with a few halfbreds from Nelson and Marlborough districts. Generally speaking the offering was disappointing, and below the usual March standard. Super lots were few, and brought very satisfactory prices. A survey of the offering confirms the hard times experienced during the past growing season, and it is now possible to correctly estimate the effect that the bad season has had on the wool sold in the Wellington selling centre. It is safe to say that the shortage in weight brought about by the adverse seasonal conditions is approximately 17 per cent. The greater part of this‘loss in weight is noticeable in the Wairarapa and Marlborough districts. . Despite the disturbing news of the past few days from the Continent,., and the unsettled state of. the world’s markets, there prevailed an optimistic atmosphere throughout the sale to-day, and prices compared with our last sale here in February, showed an increase of Id per lb. on crossbreds and halfbreds. Bidding was keen, animated, and well spread, a noticeable feature being the competition for the first time this season of Japan, who since the opening <ff the sales here hdve Been content to remain inactive. Bradford and the Continent competed freely for their requirements, and again lifted the bulk of the offering. • Merino wool, of which there was very little offering, showed little improvement on our last sale. Competition for lambs’ wool was not so keen as in previous sales when in short supply, and sold, slightly in buyers’ favour. Bellies and pieces showed Jd to Jd advance. !The following range gives a comparison of prices for our February sale and to-

Merino: Kanelagh, 8 bales H, 12d., 9 bales, ll?d.; 8 bales, Hid. Richmond Brook, 18 bales, 12Jd.; 14 bales, Hid.; .18 bales, Hid. Ngaruru. 6 bales, Hid. Down: SM/S, 4 bales H, IOJd. Kaiwarra, 13-bales, Hid. „ Corriedale: SM/S, 6 bales H, Hid. Halfbred: HWF, 10 bales, Hid.; A7/D, 13 bales 12d.; Awapirl, 25 bales lid.; Awaplri. 14 bales 9}d.; Taimate, 5 bales H lOld.; Taimate, 15 bales Did.; Cullingrm, 14 bales Hid.; V sign, 8 bales lid.; WHF, 14 bales 12td.; GH, 8 bales Hid.; Rameka, 4 bales lOd.; AGW, G bales 9Jd.; Speargrass, 4 bales 103 d.; R BROS, 10 bales 12d.; H & S/Downs, 4 bales lOfd.; BG/W, 4 bales 10}d.; TAP, 4 bales Hid.; OF/K, 4 bales Hid.; NGS/T, 7 bales lid.; Piki, 21 bales Hid.; Richmond Brook, 5 bales Hd.; WB/0, 0 bales Hid.; PWP/T, 5 bales Hid.- Various, 14 bales Hd., 25 bales ll|d., 25 bales lOd.; FB/B, 4 bales'lljd.; Pegglob, 4 bales 12d.; Kaiwarra, 13 bales Hid., 11 bales Hid., 10 bales Hid., 8 bales 10Jd„ 5 bales 10id., 15 bales IOJd., 12 bales Hid., 15 bales HJd., 22 bales Hid., 10 bales Hid., 10 bales Hid., 4 bales 10i|d., 20 bales lOjd., 8 bales Hid.; GM/NB. 7 bales Hd. Crossbred: SWI/S, 20 bales Hid.; RAB, 4 bales Sid.i.HDß/ sign, 9 balep 9d.; BUTE, 11 bales 12d., 0 bales Hid.; 9H/ Tarmon, 6 bales lojd.; CC/R2, 15 * bales 10id.; HBD, 4 bales H, 12d.; Glenross, 7 bales lOJil.; BLG/T, 5 bales lid.; TM/N, 17 bales 10d.; t in square, 9 bales Did.; 88/P, 8 bales 9}d.; THE K, 8 bales fld.; IM/Shepherds/Bush, 9 bales 10}d ; AB/K. 4 halos 11, Hid., 18 bales 10Jd.: AM, f> hall's 10jd.; Riverside/C, V bales H lid 20 bales lO'ld.: GE/Waituna, 13 bales 10Jd.; BLW, 4 bales H IOJd., 14 bales IOJd.; EMS, 10 bales 10»d.; RW/O.T, 4 bales 10d.; RED.

•1 bales Old.; ARD, 18 bales Old.; RJG, 15 bales OJd., 11 bales Old.; VMJ/B, (5 bales IM.■ H/TF/A, 8 bales Oid.; AJR/Tawadale, 4 bales lOd.; Tltoki, 0 bales 10Jd„ 15 bales lOd.; WAS/K, ’ 1-1 bales’ Hid.; Mamore, 13 bales 10d.; TB/Waihi, 4 bales H Hid.; Turanganui, 15 bales lOjd.; Omokau, 10 bales Old.; Hazelmere, 4 bales Mid.; R/Tunstall, 7 bales H Od., 27 bales Did.; RS/Ardath, 4 bales 12d., 7 bales 12id., 13 bales 12jd., 4 bales Hid.; JP/Llmley, 7 bales H 12d., 14 bales lOjd.; B diamond/ B, 0 bales H Ojd., 37 bales Od.; SG/W, 5 bales Hd.; Hluakuru, 10 bales lOid., 10 bales 10d., H bales lOd.; 9V/Piues, 7 bales 12d.; Te Kawa, 25 bales 10d.; DCC, 40 bales IHd., 7 bales Oid.; JH/S, 9 bales 103 d.; CC/R2, 9 bales Od.; P-O-D, 5 bales P-O-D, 5 bales H llld., 0 bales 12d., 13 bales Hid.; AMM, 9 bales DSd.- TGR/P, 5 bales lOd.; RWB/Glengarnoek, 4 bales 11 12d., 5 bales Hid. 5 bales Hid., 5 bales 12jd.; MAUD, 0 bales Did.; Taimate, 7 bales lOjd.; WJA/M, 15 bales 10d.; TT inverted/Hlllslde, 14 bales 10.1 d.; JH/P, 4 bales Od.; W * S/F, 8 bales 10d.; HR/P, 12 bales Did.; Houhere, 4 bales H lOld., 21 bales lOd.; Midcalder, 22 .bales Did.; HVK, 8 bales lOd.; AR/A, 5 bales lOd.; EN/Kalkai, 0 bales H lOid., 23 bales Bd.; Rlverlands/M, 7 bales Hid., 14 bales Mid.; Rauieka, 4 bales Bld., 4 bales Bd.; WHR, 4 bales H lOid., 8 bales Hid.; Maugaone, (i bales H 10d., 8 bales Mid., 6 bales Old., 5 bales Od.; Te Kawa, 24 bales Old.; HWD/K, 0 bales lOd.f TWP/A, 5 bales lOjd.; FOB/O, 10 bales lOd.; JAH, 13 bales lOid.; - Waltohl, 5 bales Mid.; Btrathmore/FBB, 8 bales Mid.; JE/VV, 5 bales Did.; Malre/xx, 4 bales lOld., 6 bales lOd.; Speargrass, 0 bales 10d., 0 bales (J bales Od., 7 bales Sid.; Caythorpe, lt> bales 10d., 6 bales Did.; NT, 7 bales 11 Hid.; MM, 4 bales H llid., 12 bales HJd.; Mt. Arthur View, 7 bales Ojd., 5 bales 103 d.; JAB/S, 53 bales lOid.; JGS, 6 bales Old.; WJS/F, 4 bales 10}d.; 2/PP, 8 bales Old.; T, 5” bales Did.; Boxhill, 16 bales Sluld.; 88/B, 5 bales Bid.; TTB, 4 bales Old.; RWL/M, 6 bales Did.; OAW, 6 bales 10fd.; AJ/B, 4 bales 103 d.; Castlehill, lu Flockhouse, 20 bales 10d., 7 bales Ojd., 35 bales lOid.; Ardlui, 13 bales IOAd.; Mounganui, 9 bales 10£d., 16 bales Hd.; SM/S, 4 bales Od.; RRP/R, 6 bales lOjd., 9 bales ojd.; Walkare, 0 bales Hid.; KAH/8, 0 bales lOid.; WAY, 11 bales H Mid., 6 bales H Did., 0 bales Mid., 23 bales Old., 14 bales Did., 12 bales Did.; THK/Pukera, 5 bales H lOld., ID bales IHd.; JM/T, 11 bales Od.; Tiraumea, 6 bales lOd.; SJ/TU, 0 bales lOid.; Hadleigh, 5 bales lOid., 8 bales 101 d.; ILB, 4 bales Oid.; 11H/W, 8 bales Old.; GFR/P, 4 ba cs Ojd.; FP/T, 5 bales Old.; HC/W, 5 bales »d.; WJB In square, 0 bales lOid.; Te Ngalo, 5 bales 83d.; Pukete/JMK, 15 bales Mid., 11 bales lOid., 12 bales IORI., 7 bales Old., 9 bales Old.; Glenroy, 4 bales Old.; Pah Station, 13 bales 103 d., 15 bales 10d., 6 bales Od.; PGT/half circle, 7 bales Hid., 0 bales 10d„ 6 bales Old.; W I, 6 bales Old.; It <fc S/Woodlands, 12 bales lOld.; Ngaruru, 4 bales lid.; GER, 11 balds Mid.; FJB, 0 bales Hd., 4 bales lid.; JGS/A, 7 bales Odd.; Tapuwai, 6 bales II Mid.; AB/Opakl, 4 bales H 103 d., 6 bales Mid.; Paparata, 4 bales H 9sd.; Leedale, 15 bales Oid.; AM/NG & HL, 4 bales lOld.; DW/N 9, 4 bales Did.; WK/1, 5 bales Md.; KCB, 7 bales 10d.; Pirlma, 19 bales llid.; Weka, 35 bales Old.; K, 7 bales Oid.; Paratau, 10 bales Old.; H * CM, 8 bales lOd.; Whare, 5 bales lOjd.; Walhau, 9 bales lOd.; JET, 5 bales Oid.; TM/H, 25 bales Old.; PK/P, 4 bales, lOid., 7 bales Mid., 0 bales Hd.; TTB, 3 bales lOd ; Various, 8 bales H Hid., 8 bales H Mid., 12 bales H 10d., 8 bales Hid.. 15 bales Did., 8 bales Od., 11 bales Ojd.. 17 bales Oid., 17 bales Did., 10 bales B{d.; FB/b, 5 bales 103 d., 5 bales 10d., 4 bales lOd.; Kbhlwai/SL, 4 bales 10d„ 9 bales Od.; Kaiwarra. 6 bales F lljd., 27 bales F 13id., 27 bales F 121 d., 52 bales M Hid., 28 bales M 103 d., 23 bales Cse lOid., 14 bales F lOld., 6 bales FH lOld., 8 bales F Hid., 20 bales Cse. 15id„ 13 bales F bales F 113 d., 13 bales F Hid., 0 bales FH lOld., 19 bales F Hid., 7 bales FH, lid., 25 bales Old.. 26 bales Old., 12 bales Bid., 78 bales 12id., 55 bales lid.’/ 25 bales lid., 100 bales Cse, 12ld„ 52 bales Cse, Hid., 10 bales Hid., 8 bales Cse, Did., 04 bales Ofd., 20 bales Cse. Old. Lambs: Broadlands, 9 bales 131 d., 6 bales lOid.; BT/R, 4 bales Old.; Tltoki, 7 bales Dn. IHd., 5 bales Cor. Old.; Bdlamond/B, 10 bales Did.; RWB/Glengarnock, 5 bales Hid.- WL, 7 bales lid.; MONA, 4 bales lOjd.; NK/Waikanapa, 9 bales 121<1.; Nikau, 4 bales Od.; ’WM/B, 7 bales 121 d.; CR/CTaremoiit, 5 bales Old.; WAY, 5 bales Hd., 3 bales SJd.; okolia/-0-, 4 bales lOld.; Glenroy/FILM, 5 bales lljd.; fetratheden/curled line, 5 bales 121 d.; Y ar ?°! ,B--9 bales 13id., 19 bales Dn. lOjd., 6 bales Dn. Od., 8 bales lOid., 34 bales 10d., 8 bales Dn. 71 d.; Kalwarra, 7 Dn. 12d., 6 bales Old., 7 bales 12id.. 0 bales Old.

N.Z. LOAN AND. MERCANTILE AGENCY.

The New Zealand Loan .and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited, reports: The fourth wool sale in this centre tor the current season was held yesterday when a total catalogue of approximately 26,000 bales was submitted, of which our quota was 3400 bales. There was a lull and representative bench of buyers who, from the outset competed keenly for the various lots as they came under the hummer. Competition was more wiclely spread than at the previous sale in this centre, Japan, Germany, France and Bradford all being- in the market. Comparing prices with those ruling in the South Island, crossbreds can be quoted in sellers’ favour, but halfbreds and merino showed no change, but, comparing prices with the previous sale here on February 16, crossbreds can be quoted a full penny dearer, but lambs’ wool, best sores, were about one penny easier, while inferior and seconds were sometimes twopence cheaper. The wool opened up in a fair condition, but the bulk of it could only be described as top-making sorts. Taken all through, considering the class of wool, yesterday s sale must be considered very satisfactory, and we are pleased to report that we succeeded in disposing of ninety-five per cent, of our catalogue. The following are some of the prices r6 WJA I ’ 10 bales hog. Hid.; Makalra, 18 bales E Md.; Abbotsford, 4 bales Corr Md,; 17 bales AE 103 d.; 2-1 bales BL 103 d.; 9 bales CE Oid.; 4 bales crossbred Od.; 5 bales pieces Bjd.; 8 bales bellies Bid.; Allwood, 12 pales E, 10d.; CCC underline/ Mikimiki, 8 bales AA hog. Hid.; 4 balesl W Hd., 9 bales AAE Hid.; 8 bales AL HH 12\bales A crossbred Did.; Glaudore, a bales big. lOid.; 7 bales E Old ; WEB 0 bales E Od.; WTN/Z 4 bales halfbred lid.,, The Downs, 6 bales AA halfbred hog Hd., 3 bales A halfbred lOjd.; 7 bales B and P. Bid.; AS/J 7 bales E Old.; Seaview underlined, 4 bales crossbred DJd.; WTR, 5 bales 4 bales hog. lOjd.; 6 bales A Mid.; 4 bales B Mid.; JCW, 4 bales E Old.; DJ/MA, 9 bales E Old.; NCS, 9 bales L 9ld ■ SNEYD, 23 bales E 9d.; TEC, 5 bales H 121 d.; JB, 5 bales lambs 12id.; RH underllned/W 4 bales /“L Hid.- 5 bales AE lid.; 5 bales BE Hd.; CJS, 7 bales E 9Jd.; Maklekie, 23 bales AE Old.; 8 bales BE 9Jd.; 5 bales lambs Mid.; GFW, 9 bales E Old.; 9 bales E lOid.;’ P/Tlvldale, 4 bales AAH lOid.; 4 bales AH 10d.; 7 bales AE lOid.; 14 bales BE lid.; 7 bales CE 10d.; 14 bales XB'9id.; 7 bales first pieces Bid.; 7 bales bellies, Bd.; 5 bales first lambs lOid.; CBG, 9 bales H 10JU.; 5 bales E 9i<l.; CH J, " bales E 10d.; Seaview, 5 bales halfbred AE, 5 bales halfbred BE OJd.; 7 bales crossbred AE 91d.. Tearowhenua, u bales Merino hog. Hid,; 12 bales Merino AE 113 d.; 5 bales Merlnq, B Hid.; 10 bales Merino AW Hid.; 8 bales iMcrino BW lOjd.; JB/M, 18 bales E lOld.; Silversprlng, 17 bales E 10d.; KSK, 11 bales E Ojd.;l PC/Rlverside, 71 bales E Did.; KEN/Prace, 13 bales three-quarterbred E lOld.; WB/W, 10 bales XBE lOid.; J.M/M, 6 bales halfbred HJd.; EWR, 10 bales halfbred Hjd.; Nga-puke, 9 bales first halfbred 103 d.; Walpapa, 4 bales E LOd.; MCK/ A 15 bales E lOid.; TK/K, 8 bales A lOjd.; 7 bales B lOjd.; 5 bales R crossbred Od.; 8 bales lambs lid.; POR/Waitohu, 4 bales A 10fd.; 7 bales B 9}d.; 4 bales C 10d.; 5 bales XB Old.; Kholkutu, 4 bales H Hid.; 14 bales E Old. J/B/Llnton, 10 bales AA 12d.; 11 bales A 12id.; 5 bales lambs Hid.; Rivelin, 0 bales A Mid.; 5 bales B Hid.; 8 bales crossbred Old.; FD, 4 bales E Oid.; WCH, a bales crossbred Dili-.; JJR/R, 5 bales A crossbred lOid.; 4 bales B crossbred Hid.; MSK/R, 5 baled" E lOjd.; TW, 4 bales H lOid.; 11 bales E 101<L; EJ/K underlined, 0 bales E lOd.; KKK 5 bales CE lOd.; Ruapuna, 4 bales crossbred lOld.; JI/LTN, 11 bales E Old.; AC/WW, 0 bales halfbred Mid.; WS/Woodlands, 4 bales fine E 113 d.; 4 bales med. E Hid.; 8 bales coarse E 12id.; 4 bales first pieces’ 81d.; LX, 7 bales halfbred B 103 d.; P/Waterfalls, 4 bales AH 10fd.; 7 bales AE lOjd.; 5 bales BE lOjd.; 6 bales crossbred Old.

BPP/Longbush, 12 bales AE IOJd.; 19 bales BE lOfd.; 4 bales CE Did.; 5 bales B and P 73d.; 7 under line/ Rungahiwl, 11, bales E lOd.; Longully, 6 bales halfbred W IOJd.; JL/B, 9 bales E Did.; ROC, 7 bales crossbred B}d.; Moanui, 0 bales hoggets Did.; 5 bales med. crossbred 10d.; 5 bales crossbred Did.; BFT/W, 12 bales Romney E Did.; Crossland, 10 bales E 11 d.; Puklo/CH, 8 bales AE Hd.; GT/R, 7 bales fleece lOd.; AL/A 7 bales E 9}d. NEW ZEALAND FARMERS’ CO-OP. DISTRIBUTING CO. The New Zealand Farmers’ Co-opera-tive Distributing Co., Ltd., reports as follows: At the fourth Wellington sale we again offered a very attractive catalogue comprising 3576 bales to a full and representative bench of buyers.. All sections of the trade were operating freely, Japan and Bradford being particularly strong, and we sold 1)6 per cent, of our catalogue at auction. Well-grown and skirted lots again ex-

pcrieuced keen competition, and growers who classed and skirted their clips to-day received prices to compensate them 101 the additional care they displayed in the get-up of their wool. All fleece w °ol showed an increase on our February rates, but lambs’ wool sold erratically and in most cases at lower prices than realised in February. , o The following are some of our quotations:—■ . FE over bar, hoggets Hid., E aiju., Fours/CCR, BE 123 d.; MAE, A lambs llid.; WJM/X, E Mid.; TMcG, H Mid., E Old., Loehlel, lambs Old.; EliSl. E ■€!?/?! E lOd.; Ngariinu, BE lOd.; JC/L, L Mid.; Highden, E 10. id.; MDC, B crossbred 11 lOjd., A crossbred E Hid., B crossbred B 121 d., first peices 83d.; Pukepai, H lOd-, B lOid., lambs lOjd.; AJI, E Did.; DF 8, B 103 d.; Kaltfiniugi/HVV, BH lOid., AL lid., BW 103(1., BE 103(1., CE lOjd., first pieces Did., bellies Bd.; EGW, E Old.; WJN, B lljld. • paetawa, E Md.. lambs 10fd.; LB/L, E’Old.; Arakoa, crossbred E 12d3.; bb/ Arakoa, A crossbred E Hid.; B and 1, A three-quarterbred E 13d.; A crossbred E 121 d.; Lake Meadows, E 1-id.; Hessett, E Hd., BE 10d., B and P Bid.; 111, E Old.; Walkou, H lOjd., AE Mid.; JG/U, E ibid.; CAJ A/H, E Mid., Southdown lumbs 12d. • HA/Omoana, Romney lambs llid.; U/U, AH 103 d., AE sktd. 13d.: bD. E 03d.; Hazeldene, E 103 d.; WAB/T, L Mid.; OH/B, E Hid.; MH/P, AE Ofd. BE Old.; BMcL/Totafanul, AAH llid., AAL 12id„ AE 123<1., BE 12jd., E pieces Od., AA lambs 13id., A lambs Hid.; Mahoe/JA, Ab 12d., BE lOd.; Hobere/JHD, E Did.; BP/H, AE lOjd. , ~ , NHK, E 10d.; EWC/H, E lOid.; Alrd, ARH Did., ARE Did., RE lOd.; FLT/WT, E 121 d.; LCF, E lOjd.; HAP. E lOld.; REP, E lOjd.; EB/Bauk, Southdown E lOid.. Southdown lambs 9^(1.; Glcnheather, AE sktd. lOid., BE sktd. 9|d.; M 7 over bar, F crossbred and halfbred E crossbred E 9id.; UV/O, H lOjd., E 9}d.; AJn/B, crossbred E DJd.; JMK, E lOid.; Glencrlcff, AH H}d., BH Mid., AE Hid., BL Hid., necks Hid., A pieces Od., bellies 8d„ etgs. 83d., A lambs Hid.; Bush/R, ME lOjd., coarse E 12Jd.; Highden, etgs. 7d.; CBH, crossbred E Mid.; Hinau, E Od.; Burubrae, crossbred E 103 d.; 800, halfbred H MJd., crossbred E Did. TEHAU/A, H Hid., AE lOjd., B and P Bid.; Westend/WE, E lOjd.; JS/F, E 10d.; AS/Akupe, A lOid., B lOld.; Butefarm, lambs Hd.; JHD/Ngatawa, A lambs 131 d.; FW/B, D lambs 12Jd.; IR/W, E Mid.; DMcG, H lOld., E lOjd., A lambs Hd.; AL/K, E Did.; Fairleigh/JJT, AAE Hid., AE 13d., pieces Sid., lambs Hid.; JHD/Te Maire, E lOd.; Arapata, AH Hid., AE lid., BE 10d., CE 10d., lambs 103 d.; AHW, E Mid.; Ngahue, lambs lOjd.; Bankview, AE Mid., BE Did.; GBA, E lOd.; Plpipi, AAH Mid., AH ilOjd.; DK/Wairere, BE sktd. Mid., CE sktd. Ojd., A etgs. 7id.; RB/ Muawhango, AE sktd. lid., AE fold., BE Did. MAC/F, H lid.; FW/BM, E Oid.; AJB/T, E lOd.; Rock, E 103 d., lambs 113 d.; JB/ Uplands, H sktd. lOjd., E sktd. lOid.; Birthday hill, crossbred lOd.; T3S, E lOd.; Highden, E Did.; WVS, E DJd.; Ilt/A,' Southdown lid.; Wavertree, Southdown Hid.; JFN/Otea, E lOid.; Oakendale, H lOjd., E 12id.; Marenui, E lOjd.: 7/JML. E Did.; LG/T, E Did - CS/Llnkfield, E lOld.; HG, E Did.; AAC, E Mid.; Tokaroa, BE lOjd., cots Od., necks and pieces Bjd.; DV/K, crossbred E Mid.; ABR, crossbred E Hd.; MD/Bagshot, crossbred H Mid.; HJR, E 103 d.; Highden, E lOd. JF, crossbred E Old.; DC, E.lOJd.; WH/ Beaumont, crossbred lambs lOjd., Romney lambs lOjd.; WM/Limehurst, E 123 d., crossbred E 103 d.; RHF/F, ABF’ lambs 10d., BF lambs lOd.; FG/M, crossbred DJd.; Beauly, FH D3d„ FE Mid., ME 10d., XE Old.; T3S, lambs Hid.; Turaklna, A lambs lid., lambs lOd.; 3A/Bellview, crossbred E lOld. i Benahie, FE 121 d., ME 12d„ CE 121 d., cots Did.; K/DS, A, E and W Mid., BE lid., BW lOjd., CE 103 d„ CW Mid., dgy. Did., cots Djd., necks Old., bellies Bd.; RA/Clunyhill, E lOd. HJM, FE Hid., ME 13d., CE llid. • Waikaha, FE lOjd., ME 10ld„ BE Oja., CE lOjd.; GLL over bar, AFE Hid., FE Hid., AJIE 123 d., CE 13d., pieces 83d.; Patu, FE lOjd., ME 123 d., cots Old.; Kotuku, BFH Hd., MH 101 d„ BMh lOid., DF 93d., cots Did., pieces Bld., bellies Bd., A etgs. 73d., A lambs 123 d., lambs Old.; PMG, AFE 12id„ AME 12id„ CE 13d., pieces Did.; OBX, FE Hid., AME 12Jd„ BE Hid., CE 123 d., DE Ojd., pieces Bid„ cols 9d. Ali/O, FH 10d., FE DJd.; Epworth, CE lOld.; Pariroa, FE Hid., AME 12ld„ ME Hd., E card. 103 d., CE Hid., E lOjd., crossbred Oid., A pieces 83d., cots 9d.; QL, crossbred E lOd.; PMG, crossbred lambs lljd.;- Stockwood, necks Dd.; Co-op., B halfbred E 12id„ halfbred llid.. halfbred lOld., FH llid., FE Mid., A line carding lid., A fine lOld., B fine Did., medium E Mid., A Medium carding Mid., medium E 103-d., B stg. E 13d., A necks Hid., A crossbro4 pieces 83d., A bellies Bjd., bellies Bd., A locks OJd., F lambs 12d., F lambs lid., A dead Mjd. WAIRARAPA FARMERS' CO-OP. ASSOCIATION. The Wairarapa Farmers’ Co-operative Association, Ltd., reports: Catalogues totalling approximately 24,000 bales were offered to a full bench of buyers. From the outset, bidding was exceptionally keen and well Bradford appeared to dominate the market, closely followed by Japan and th® Continent. We had an excellent sale, having sold more than 98 per cent, of uor offering under the hammer at prices averaging Id. per lb. over'those ruling at our last sale. All types and classes showed an appreciation of values, with the exception Of lambs and down wools, these being somewhat difficult of sale, and many lines were passed in. Taken right through, the sale- may bo described as satisfactory, and it is to be hoped that a higher range of values has now been established for the rest of the season.

The following are some of our principal sales:—

Hoggets: WHM/Lovat, 12d; WTA in block. Hd.; WSS, lOld.; Quay, 103 d., 103<L; TF/D, Hid.; HS/Miro, lljd.; Maheu/IAV, Hd., 103 d.; —K, lOjd.; Carrington, Hid., lOjd., lOjd.; Haotura/D&S, DJd.; Triangle/ TB, 103 d.; various, lOid.

Ewes and wethers: WHM/Lovat, 12jd.. 10fd.; Talpos, IHd., lOjd.; TF/D, 103 d.; HS/Miro, 123 d., ,10ld.; Quay, 13d., 13d., 121 d., 121 d., 12d.,‘ 113 d., Hid., lid., lOid., 03d., 93d.. Old., 9Jd., Did.; Maheu/BW, Hd., lOjd.; TWH/K, lOjd.; WTA in block, 103 d., Old.; ME, lOjd.; Triangle/TB, lid., 10d., Oid., Od.; Haotura/D&S, OJd.; GB, ltd., 124 d„ lOld., Old.; f~K, 10d.; CG/M, 10d.; HW/K, 03d.; WW, Old.; BCR, DJd.; .DU, Od.; W in star, lOjd., lOld.; 08/N. lOjd.; IXI, lOd.; 2N, OJd.; JC/M, &ld.; WHM/L, Did. Southdown: Carrington, Hd., 101<I.; J MH, 10d.; Quay, lid., lOJtl.; various, lid.; NC, lOld.

Lambs: Maheu/EVV, Hid.; Glenview, llid., lOd.; Quay, Hid., 10d.; Tarua, Hid.; WHT/Walnul, llid. Necks. —Quay, Hid., lOjd.; Carrington,; lOjd.; various, lOjd. Bellies and pieces: Maheu/EW, Dd., Bd.; Quay, Bld., Bid., BJd., Bid., Bd., 7Jd., 7id.; WHM/Lovat, 83d., Bd.; Carrington, 73d., 71d.; Haotura/D&S, Bd.; HS/Miro, Bd.; CB/Ngaturi, Bd.; GB, Bd., 7d.; Glenview, 7id., Tid.; TF/D, Bd. Crutchlngs: Quay, 83d., 7d., od.; WTA in block, 83d.; RCE/Mangahula, 83d.; TWJ/ GR, 83d. Locks: Quay, Old.; Carrington, Old.; various, Ota. Dead: Quay, 10d., 83d., sd.

WRIGHT, STEPHENSON AND ABRAHAM AND WILLIAMS,.

Wright, Stpehenson and Co., Ltd., and Abraham and Williams, Ltd., report as follows:—We offered a catalogue of 3801 bales at to-djy’s sale and disposed of 92 per cent, upder the hammer. As in previous sales this season, our offering reflected the effects of the adverse climatic conditions experienced during the period of growth. To-day’s prices, in comparison with the last Wellington sale held on February 16, showed an increase of approximately .’ld. on practically all sorts with the exception of merino, Southdown and lambs’ wool. The market, however, was erratic and it was at times hard to reconcile the difference in realisations. Bradford and ’ the Continent were much in evidence, and Japan bought much more wool than she has done in any previous sale in this centre during the current season.

The unsettled conditions, both political and economic, still existing throughout the world, have ha<7 a most disturbing effect on the wool market. Bradford during ths present season has been operating with caution and restraint, although usually she is the mainstay of our market. The Continent, under difficult conditions, has been a surprisingly good customer.

America has offered little assistance; in fact, she has stood aloof consistently, and it does not appear as if she will be a buyer of any consequence for some time.

Japan has supported the market somewhat spasmodically, but her operations, although curtailed, have helped values over the season as a whole. In"*this connection it is well to keep in mind that Japan buys always in the country of production. It is to be hoped the current selling season will close with comparatively clear decks. The existence of unsold wool is always known to the trade, and a heavy accumulation would be a menace to the successful realisation of next year’s clip. Some of our best realisations are as follows :— .Halfbred.— Challenge, 10 bales at 13id,

10 at 12Jd., 5 at HS(I., 18 at HJd-, 21 at 103 d., Bat 10d., 5 at Old., 4at 03d.; Mirza, 8 at Hid.; EBUX/JGQ, 8 at llid.; E'BUX/W J 8 at Hid.; EBUK/JiWJ, 7at Hid. ’, ©BOX/ BAT, 6 at llid.; EiBUX/Rockglen, 4 at Hid.; EBUX/FTH, 12 at llid.; EBUX/FL/ 8, 9 at md.; HJ/G, 8 at Hid.; EBUX/ Atua, 0 at lid.; EBUX/JFL, 8 at ltd.; EBUX/FHG, 4 at Hd.; EBUX/D&NAT, (J at 103 d.; SMW/T, 6 at lid.; HH/H, « at 103 d.; EBUX/JCB/W, 4 at 10R1.; EBUX/ DYN, 4 at 103 d.; EVVB/K, 7 at 103 d.; Maoriland, 4 at iOld.; EBUX/Edzell, 6 at 103 d.; EBUX/ZY, 4 at lOjd.; EBUX/TD, 4 at OJd.; DK, 11 at lOd.; BBUX/CW/VV, 11 at Old.; EBUX/IW/P, 9 at Bd.; Glencoe, 5 at OJd. Southdown. —.Challenge, 22 at lOld. Hoggets.—Challenge, 12 at 113 d., 7 at Hid., 9 at 12 Id., 15 at lid., 18 at 103 d., 11 at lOid., 6 at Old., 10 at OJd., 12 at 9d, 7 at SJd.; Westmere, 4 at Hd.; ONL, 6 at Hd.; JT/S, 4at 103 d.; AMW, 7 at lOjd.; DT/S, 7 at lOld.; BMK, 6 at lOjd.; LH, 5 at lOjd.; AS/S, 5 at lOjd.; GVB/W/Totaras, 6 at lOid.; Makatote, 6 at lOid.; 88/Glenmore. 6 at lOid.; Westcliffe, 4 at 93d.; JAA/T, 4 at-OJd.; JA/C, 7 at OJd.; AML, 4. at Od. f Crossbred..—Challenge, 10 at 13d., 24 at 123 d., 8 at 12id., Ifl at 12d., 7 at Hid., 47 at Hd., 28 at 103 d., 18 at lOid., 4 at Old., 60 at Old., 115 at Did., 30 at Od.; Haumarire, 13 at 123 d., 7 at 12Jd., G at. HJd., G at 93d.; Ngakouka, 5 at 12id., 4 at Did.; Jan, 4 at laid., e at Hd.; Ngahere, 5 at lid., 7 at lOjd., 4 at Did.; HJL, 14 ,at Hd.; Westinere/K, 8 at lOid., 6 at lOid.; 84/PN, 17 at 103 d.; AS/S, 32 at lOld.; Manaaka, 16 at 103 d.; WM/Kaituna, 7 at 103 d., 15 at lOjd., 10 at 10d., o at Did.; EBUX/AJ, 9 at 103 d.; D/Burnlea, 4 at lOjd.; KG, 9 at lOjd.; Montrose, Bat lOjd!; W/P, 14 at lOjd.; CRB, 12 at lOjd.; GVS/w/Totaras, 53 at lOjd.; J Bros/B, 45 at lOld.; MAC, 30 at 10Jd„ o at Oid.; M„ 6 at lOjd.; DT/S, 19 at lOjd.; Mgoriland, 13 at lOjd., 7 at Did., 6 at Du.; SB, 7 at lOid.; AD/li, 10 at 10id.; HWL, 17 at lOid.; JH, 19 at lOid.; Makatote, 8 at IGiZ, 28 at Old., 10 at Did.; MB, 8 at lOid.: HHR/Fairllc, 5 at lOid.; Poplar, 7at 10iu.,’8 at 9 at 91d.; JL/A, 24 at lOid.; FD, 14 at lOid.; AMW, 18 at lud.: AP'RC, 5 at 10d.; DMC, 16 at 10d.; EBUX/Rockglen/GH, 4 at lOd.; EBUX/ FCP, 5 at 10d.; EBUX/HLM, 11 at 10<l.; Burnbank, 4 at lOd.; TAM, 20 at IDd.; GMV, G at Old.; HB/W, 10 at 93d.; HNL, 12 at Old.; JT/S, 4 at Old.; LK/F, 5 at Did.; EBUk/FTH, 4 at Old.; EBUX/WCS, 6 at Oid.; Toitoi/MKU, 7 at Did.; FB, 4 at Old.; EBUX/FS, 11 at 03d.; EBUX/Hillands, 7 at Old.; Ellesmere. 15 at 93d.; Burnbank, 7 at Did., 7 at Did., 7 at Dd.; CTH, 4 at Did., 8 at Oid., 0 at Dd.; Bleakhouse, 10 at Did.; AUH, 4 at Oid.; JOD/T, 20 at OJd.; JC, 5 at OJd.; JAC, 4at DJd.; JAA/T, 29 at DJd. Lambs.—Challenge, 10 at 131 d., 4 at 12d., 12 at Hid., 4 at 12Jd., 4 at HJd., 1G at lOjd., 11 at 12id., 14 at lOid., 12 at 10d., 14 at Did.; E'V/O, 5 at HJd.; ERV, 4 at HJd.; AB/G7, 4 at Hid.; Tynehall, 8 at Hd.; GVB/W/Totaras, 6 at lid.; Kauinarire, 6 at 12i<1.; MP. 6 at lOd.; APM, a at lOd.; Poplar, 0 at'Did. Bellies and Pieces.—Challenge, 32 at SJd., 33 at Sid., 9at Bd.; WM/Kaituna, 4 at BJd., 4 at 71d.; Wainuloru. 9 at BJd.; Ellesmere, 4at SJd.; Summerhill, 9at SJd.; Ngakonul. 8 at BJd.; Haumarire, 5 at B}d.; Maoriland, 5 at Bd.

FINAL AUCKLAND SALE

Late Start To Be Made i By Telegraph—Press Association. Auckland, March 22. In view of the heavy entry for the third and final Auckland wool sale on Saturday, l probably 32,000 bales, buyers have asked that the sale shall not start before 2 pan. to enable them to inspect the offering. Although thia will involve inconvenience to the brokers aud staffs, the request has been agreed to.

(lay's:— | Feb. 16. Mar. 22. d. d. d. d. Merino, 64/70, 60/61 tlf 12} Super to 12 Average Inferior 11 to 12 11 to 12 Fine Half bred, 12} Super nt to — Average 10} to 11. 11 to 12} Inferior -9 to 10} 93 to 11 Medium Halfbred, 50/56 — 11} Super Average 101 to —— 11! 9f to 104 10 to Inferior 8} to 93 to 10 Extra Fine Crossbred,. 48/50133 Super 10} to 11} 11} to Average 9} to 10} to 11 Inferior 7} to 81 8 to 9} Fine Crossbred, 46/48 — 111 12} Super 101 to 12} to Average 9} to 10} 93 to 11} Inferior to 8 ' 8i to 83 Medium Crossbred, 44/46— 11} to 12} Super 10J to 12} 9} to 10} 9} to 11} Inferior —- to 8} Coarse Crossbred, 40/44 — 133 123 Super <• ioi to H3 to Average 9 to 10 9* to 11 Inferior 81 Low Crossbred, 3G/40 — to 83 si to 9} Super 81 to 10} 8} to 114 Average to 83 to 93 Inferior — —— 12 Hoggets. 48/50 . 91 to 11}. 9} to Fine, 46/48 .... 91 to 10} 9} to llj Medium, 44/46 . to 10} —— Coarse. 40/44 —— — Low, 36/40 — — Lambs— Down, 50/56 . - 124. to 133 93 to 12} Fine, 44/50 .... 11} to 14} 10} to 13} Medium, 40/44 .. — — Seedy and Inferior 73 to HI 51 to 9} Bellies and Pieces— Merino —good to '»} 83 super Merino—low to to to 93 medium to 6} — Halfbred —good super .... fli to 93 to 8 Halfbred—low to medium .. 7} to 8} -— Crossbred—good to super ... 7} to 9 73 to 9} Crossbred —low 6} to medium . . 4 to 63 to 7} The following are ! some or our results: —