THE WOOL TRADE.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXVIII, Issue 18583, 9 December 1920, Page 8

THE WOOL TRADE.

MR MASSEY ON THE CHRISTCHURCH SAJ-lJ£. [I'TIOM Onil t^uiUUiBI’ONDKNT.J WELLINGTON, December 8. " I am very gmcl to notice that prices and indications at tno UnriSlclnuou wool Bam wore bU;, fitly belter than they have been lor Borne tinio past," remained mißVer to jour correspondent-. “It la very satisfactory that our own mills have reached tno point at which their demand for raw material ib abie lo affect tne market. Vie oiignu to do inoro to use tho raw material prouuced in the Dominion.” ~ rtgaiuuig details, of tho Government guarantee, Alir Jliasaey said that until tho marnet was more settled it wou.d be impossible to deal in detail with the Opel'-.t.oir 01 the guarantee. "Wp have arriui b oU," he surd, " with tho banks uiat advances shau be made to woof pioducera, and tnat the amount 01 advance must in each case be decided by tho band winch possesses luo necessary machinery and has Knowledge wu.ch mo uovernment does not enjoy. That is not saying mat tne banns are reueVed of any responsibility— l very far from it; but tho bank must be the judge bt vauio and of tho amount of advance to be maue. '.they will carry out tneso transactions in their usual way, with tho ueuui safeguards.” “ ’To what extent will advances be made?” Mr Massey was asked. “ This is impossible to answer," ho replied, “ until mo market lollies, but the Christchurch -saio brings ua nearer that point. T would like to add, in view of the criticisms of (government proposals, that it is not only UlO wool-growors who aro concerned in the matter. 'The whole community would be seriously prejudiced if, by getting into a state ol panic and sacrificing our wool clip, the Dominion lost ten or twelvo millions sterling of itß aunual national income.”

AN AUSTRALIAN SCHEME. Hy Tolntfiwph—JL'rwso Association —t-op/right Australian and JN.Z. Cabic Association. (Received December 8, 7.20 p.m.) MELBOURNE, December 8. A concern called the British-Australian Wool Realisation Association i 3 to Lb launched, subject to the favourable consideration of the Imperial authorities, with a capital of £25,000,090, representing present Australian interests, partly in cash and partly in wool and other assets. Issues are to be made to Australian growers interested, half in debenture stock and half in shares, but tho actual value of tho shares will depend on the realisation of the wool. Tho directorate will consist of nine members, five in Australia and four in London, with an advisory council for each State; one member of tho directorate in Australia representing British interests and one ou the London directorate representing Australian interests. Both debentures and shares will be negotiable, in order to givo early relief to email growers. It is suggested that all debentures and shares under £lO shall bo bought back as soon as funds are available from the sale of wool. It is estimated that thereby the number of holders of stock will bo reduced by 20 to 30 per cent within a menth or two of the formation of the organisation. It is claimed that the scheme will secure what is most essential at the present time, the restoration of confidence, by stabilising the wool market, and in preventing forced sales of carry-over wools in competition with the auctioning of current clips, which would spoil disaster. It is stated that the intention of the association is not to go 01. to tho market to purchase wool. Its object is to assist tho wool-selling houses financially in order fo enable them to make advances to needy growers. MELBOURNE. December 8. A conference of wool growers of the Commonwealth is considering a scheme for the disposal of carry-over wools amounting approximately to two million bales, appraised through the Central Wool Committee. It was resolved that tho British Government be asked to terminate its wool contracts, on, sajf, December 81, making a division of cash, wool and other assets in a ratio of fifty to fifty, and that the new Realisation Association then take over tho control of its share. The British Government

special evcqutive committee which investigated tho position, recommended tho formation of a British Wool Realisation Association to obtain control, and dispose of all Australian carry over wool in conjunction with tho present clip Tho conference decided to agree to the principle of the scheme. Tho conference to-day will further consider details of tho scheme.

SYDNEY SALES. SYD' EY, December 8. Though the lower classes of wool continue to drag, finer sorts of greasy command keen competition and high prices. Another record was established of 46Jd. PERTH SALES. PERTH, December 8. At tho first Westralian wool sale competition was keen for fino merinoes at about appraisement prices. Medium to good sorts wera 15 to 30 per cent below appraisement price. For wasting and cross-breds there was no demand, and consequently heavy withdrawals.

LONDON SALES. LONDON, December 7. The wool sales opened weak, less than a currier being sold, at Government reservos. Biddings for the remainder wero from 10 to 2u per cent below those for the last sale. LONDON, December 7. At the wool sales 9369 bales wore offered, of which 2037 wore New Zealand. There was a good attendance of Homo, Continental and Amorican buyers. About 2000 bales yere sold at Government reserves, winch were not changed. What was so.fl is considered to be odd lots, bought for urgent requirements. TJIO prices offered for unsold lots were 10 to 20 per cent below thoso ruling at the November sales.

GOVERNMENT’S AUSTRALASIAN WOOL. The Minister of Munitions says that tho value of the Ministry’s Australian and New Zealand wool at coat price is approximately h’GO.O&O.OfX). It comprises 2,500,000 bales, of which about half wero in England or in transit. In tho present extremely difficult position of the wool trade, forced realisation of this ivool would bo impracticable, and would ruin the entiro woollen trade in thin country if attempted, quite apart from tho fact that Australia and New Zealand are interested in the profits realised from the sale of Government wools. Thus complete liquidation of colonial wool cannot be effected for some time to coma.

NEW ZEALAND AND SOUTH AMERICAN WOOLS. Reuter's Telegrams. LONDON. December 6.

In tho House of Commons Mr Alfred Short suggested that British firms rmild have "'•'•d Government-owned New Zealand gTeasy cross-bred wool instead of South American, had the Government been willing to soil New Zealand wool at market prices. Mr J. F. Hope, Financial Secretary to the Ministry of Munitions, replied that In view of the fact that considerable Quantities of South American wool were nlways imported into Britain, and that the imports during the first ten months of 1913 were 50 per cent greater than the corresponding period of 1920, there was no reason to suppose that South American wools were displacing New Zealand to any material extent.

ADDINGTON YARDS. YESTERDAY’S METROPOLITAN MARKET. '--"iatffaL DECREASE IN PRICES. There was a fairly heavy yarding at tho 1-- io.il "• .-..v m «k;t at Addington yesterday. Prices showed a decrease all round on late rates, in sympathy with the general outlook. FAT CATTLE.

Tho entry of fat cattle was' about 800 head, the majority being prime steers. Bidding was slack at the commencement, but improved as the Bale progressed. At no time, however, did prices reach tho level ruling! at late sales. Tho following were among the graziers represented—Sir G. Clifford (Stouyhurst), E. Hay ahd J. C. Hay (Pigeon Dn.v),,A. Birdling (Birdling’s Flat), W. F, Parkinson (Kaituna), G. G. Holmes (Knocklynn), John Dolan (Rakaia), J. Stevenson (F'axton), Norman Rutherford (Mendip Hills). Values wero as under: Primo steers, £2l to £25 12s ; Gd. Medium steers, £l6 to £2O 10s. Light and unfinished Bteers, £0 10s to £ls 10s

Extra primo cows to £2l 10s. Prime cows, £l4 10s to £lB. Ordinary cows, £ll to £l4. Light and unfinished cows, £9 to £lO 15s. Extra prime heifers to £lB 10s. Prime heifers, £l3 15s to £ls 15s. Medium heifers, £ll to £l3.

Light and unfinished heifers, £8 to £lO. The following sales were recorded:—On occount of John Dolan (Rakaia), 5 steers £l9 6s to £24, lieifor £l7; J. Stevenson (Flnxton), heifer £IG 10s, steer £2l 10s; client, 2 steora £l2 12s 6d and £lB 6s, cow £ls 2s 6d, heifer £lO 15s; A. J. Blakeley (Amborlcy), cow £l6 fas, cliont, oow £ll ss; F. Travers (Culverden), 8 steers £ls 10s to £l7 16s; Sir Georgo Clifford (Stonyburst), 6 steers £2O to £25 12s Gd; client, 4 steers £ls 2s 6d ; client, cow £lO 2s Cd; E. Hay (Pigeon Bay), 9 steers £l9 5s to £2l; J. C. Hay (Pigeon Bay), 7 steers £2l 7s Gd to £23 10s: W. Rutherford (Mendip Hills). 4 cows £lO 15s to £l3 15s, 4 heifers £ll 2s 6d to £ls; client, 9 sttfern £9 5s to £18; estate late T. B. Howson (Sedgemere), 7 steorß £l6 15s to £lB 17s Gd; client, 5 steers £l6 17s 6d to £l7 IBs; southern client, 2 cows £ls 5s , 4 heifers £lO fis to £l2 10s, 3 steers £l7 17s Gd to £2l 15a; E. Birdling (Birdling’s Flat), 6 steers £24, cow £2O 10s; W. F. Parkinson (Ataahua), 8 Bteers £7O 7s 6d to £2l 17= Gd; South Canterbury client, 10 steers £22 to £23; -G-. Brand (Ealing), hoifer £9; F. Chap-

man (Rotherham), 18 fiteers £l3 7* Gd to £2O 10a, cow £9 17s Gd. heifer £l4 17s 6d. T. 11. Wilkinson (Spotswood), 6 heifers £‘3 12e Gd to £ll 15s; client, 7 steers to £2O- iT. Ald rid go (Dunsandol), 5 eloers pis 10s to £2O; Bennett (Greenpark), steer £9 3s. heifer £8; W. Wilkinson (Cliertsey) 2 steers £9 5s to £l4 10s, 3 henors £l3; Charles Page (Kirwee), cow £7 10s; C Farra (Kaituna,), oow £l4 Kb; client. 13 steers £l4 17s 6d to £2l 15s, 7 oows £1)1 «s to £l6 10s, 5 heifers £ll 12s 6d to £l3 17s 6d: M Barclay (Little Rivor). 2 steers £2O 15s, 3 cows £l3 17s 6d to £l4 2a 6d. 3 heifers £l3 17s Cd to £ls 2s Gd; T. Davis (Tai lapu), oow £IG 10a; F. Ratgon (iai Tapu), cow £lO 5s- G. Mulcock (Spreydon). cow £9 17s 6d; j.’Barnard (Koi&poi), 2 cows £9 5s to £ll- Stark Bros. (Kaiapoi), cow £>ll 2s 6d. steer •‘•‘O' W. J. Lomon (KillinehV;, 2 cows £ls 12s 6d and £lB 2s Od; E. MDermoU (Halswell), steer £ls, 2 cows £lO 16s and £ll 2s Gd- T. Clarke (Methven), oow £8 7s Gd, Bruco’ Garrick (Pleasant Point), 7 steers £lB Vis to £2l 7o Gd, cow £IS 10s; Brookdale Estate (Parnassus), 6 steers £S 12s Gd to £23 10s, heifer £S ss; client 3 ste.rs £2O 12s Gd. G E. Creswell (Winter s Read), cow £7. W. Lang (Marshland Road), cow £l4: G. Curtis (Marshland Road), oow £8 Ga; W. Rooerts (Lincoln), heifer £l2 10s; J. Gurney (Le Bon’s Bay), heifer £9 7s Gd; S. Jordan I'TTnlawnlll cow £ll 15s; W. A. Low (Styx), KrS'l k’ M l" «•! W Mil IS»«th. bridge), 2 cows £8 2s 6d and £lO 10s. C. Hill (Hillsborough), cow £9 10s; client cow £l2 7s Gd; T. Hall (Waikan), heifer £7 os, fow £ls 12s Gd; J. Rogal (Prebb:ieton) cow £l2 os; J. Norton (Waikan), cow £l2 6s. DAIRY CATTLE. Thero was an overage yarding, including a bettor proportion than usual of cows with dairying qualities. However, with the advance of the season tho demand was somewhat slacker. Values were: Good first-calvers, £ll to £2l. Third and fourth-calvers,' £l6 to £l9 15s. Inferior oows, £4 10s to £9.

STORE CATTLE. Thors was a fair entry, but a somewhat spiritless sale, a proportion of tho entry being passed. Values were : Three-year steers to £lO sa. Two-year steers to £4 10s. Heifers to £8 2s Gd. Yearling heifers to £3 7s Gd. Cows, £6 to £lo 15s. Bulls, £3 15s to £fi 10s. VEALERS. ' Thor„ was an average entry of vealers, and values showed little change from last week. Anything qf good quality met with a satisfactory demand. Values wero:-™ Runners to £8 15s. Good vealers to £7 2s 6a. Medium vealers to £4 15s. Inferior calves, 10s to £2 2s.

FAT SHEEP. Tho yarding comprised betwcon ten and eleven races compared to eight last week, being much in excess of the requirements of butchers for tho week. Tho quality was varied, there being some very prime mutton forward, with a bigger proportmn alao of verv indifferent quality. The market opened a shade easier than last week. Farmers apparently were more disposed to moot tno market, and there was a fairly free sale in U- early part, particularly for prime mut- ««••> Second quality was not sought after, ’rewards the end! of the sale prices receded, particularly for poorer quality. A oonsider abl-. proportion of the final pens were passed. The drop on opening rates would probably represent 2s 6d a head. Three prize winning wethers at the Courtenay show, forwarded by Mr G. T. Robertson, made 455. Values were os follow: Extra primo wethers to 455. Prime wethers, 34s Gd to 40s. , Medium wethers, 29s 9d to 33s M. Light and unfinished wethers, CGs to s9s Extra prime bwbb to 89s 6d. Prime ewes, 28s Gd to S3s 6d. Medium owes. 24s Gd W 28s. Light snd unfinished ewes, 19s to 23s fid The following wero tho principal s* 1 ”: 81 : Wethers —O. T, Robertson (Courtenay). 13 at 40s to 455; Jl and P. Clinton (Parfieldh 90 at 86s 9d to 40s: J. G. Rennie (Doyleston). 66 at 93s 8d to 38s 10d; H. Stringfoilow (Ashburton). C 7 at 35s to 88s Id; F. Hoirell (Horrelville), 53 at 33s to 38s; A. Robertson (Courtenay), 16 at 38s; 4. B Garrick (Pleasant Point), Ul at. 32s 7dto 87s lOd; S. C. Rutherford (Kowai Bush) 65 at 32s Gd to 375; W. Cunningham (Rangiora), 74 at 32s Gd to 36s Id; G. H. .Tudf (Waddin gto”),, 57 at 83s Gd to 365: J. C. Hay (Pigeon Bay), 23 at 34s Id to 85s 3d; W Nixon (Killincliy), 59 at 33s. Id to 85s, anff 54 at S2s 9d to 85s; W. Field (Lytt-lton) 61 at 81s to 955: Noel Cox (Chathams), 240 at S2s to 355: D. Jones (Dunsnndel,, 6 it 355; F. W. Ruddenklau (Methven), 70 at 30* 6d to 365: John Deans (Kirkstyle), 12 n< 34s lOd; olients. 181 at 80s 9d to 34s 9d, 95 at 30s 6d to 345, and 80 at 27s 4d to 29s 3d; W. A. Sheat (Westorfield), 26 a: 34 9d; A. E. Laugdale-Hunt (West Melton), 4 > at 33s 8d to 34s 8d; J. Cossar (Tai I’ftpu, 88 at 34s Gd; P. F. Ryan (Weedons), 61 at 32s 9d to 34s Id: . W. Cnnnin'ghari. (Rangiora), 8G at 33s Gd to 84s Id; Hearn Bros. (Raugitnta). 54 at 32* 3d to 33s lid • Charles Stockdill (Cairnbrae), 62 at 31b Id to 83s lOd: A. Cmvie (Wood°rove) 6b a 1 31s to 33s 8d: W. Wilkinson (Chertse y), 65 at 80s to 83s; L. White (Bairazie), 13 o' 335; S. B. M’Lnohlan (Lismoro), 47 at 2PGd to 395: C. T. Jessop (Methven),, 70 a* 99a to 82s 9d: M. Johnson (Kirwee), 25 at 32s Id; Scargill Hills Estate, 66 at 29' to 325: G. Fulton (Coutt’e Island), 8S n' 99i Id to 82s; client, 18 at 325; E. F Ter.kins (Durisandcl), 28 at 325: M’Clurr Bros. (Killinchv), 10 at 31s 4d: O. R. Mur rav (Karari Downs). 70 at 28s 5d to 80* 9d; T. H. Overton (Lakeside), 10 at 87s 7d: P 'M. Hamilton (Culverden). 7! at 20s 9d to 30a Gd; J. R. Cußen (Waddington), 19 at 80s; Poto Hapun (Chathams), 2G at 97* to 80s: J. Tuts (Hororata), 71 at 28s; W Mussen (Ladbrooks), 25 w. and m.e. 27s 8d Bwes—On account of T. H, Overton (unite side), 15 at 21b 7d to 41s; V 7. Brooks (Brook-

side). 10 at 89b Cd; P. Chamberlain (Lees, ton), 60 at 30s 6d to 87s 4d; Geo. Begff (Swannanoa), 32 at BJg to 86s; W. Nixon (Killinehv), 18 at 33s to 85s Gd; It! Newsome (Waddington), 5 at 29s 6d to 85s 3d; J. Macdonald (Yaldhurpt), 24 at 355; R. O. Dixon (East Eyroton), 123 at 80s to 34s 3d; client, 9 at 34s 3d: J. C. Hay (Pigeon Bay), 99 at 28s Gd to 345; T, B. Garrick (Pleasant Point), 30 at 33s 3d; W. A. Slieat (Westerfieldi, 89 at 80s to 32s 9d; S. B. M’Lachlan (Lismore), 13 at 32s 9d; D. Jones (Dunsandel), 2G at 30s 8d to 31s 9d; E. E. Jenkin (Dunsandel), 16 at 31s Cd; P. G, Hunt (Pitt Island). 120 at '27s Ed to 31s 4d: Pranks Bros. (Fendalton), 7 at 80s 9d; M’Lennan's Estate (West Melton), 90 at 27s 2d to SOs sd; L. White (Belrazie), 107 at 29s Cd to 30s 3d; Scargill Hills Estate, 73 at 25h Id to 30s: client, 25 at 26s 9d to 30s; D. Clinton (Barfield), 20 at 29s lid: Cashmere Estate, 23 at 29s 4d; Doig’s Estate (Chertsev). 70 at 24s to 29s 3d; M’Cluro Broo. (Killinehy), 25 at 25s 6d to 28s 7d: Dr Fox (Ellesmere), 40 at 24s to 28s 4d; John Cuniegham (Brookside), 32 at 27s 7d; F. C. Morrish (Snringrton), 40 at 24s Gd to 27s 4d; F. G. Hcrrcll (Horrclville), 13 at 26s 7d; a Nutt (Ataaliua), 20 at 26s 6d; James Deans (Homebnsh), 78 at 24s 5d to 26s Id; Deans (Knkstyle), 17 at 25s 9d; P. Lindsay (Ha'swell), 15 at 255.7 d; J. R. Cullen (Waddington), 38 at 23s to 25s Id; Hayes ?/ OS v 56 at 22s 3d to 24s 3d; M. Johnson (Kirwee), 14 at 23».

FAT LAMBS. The yarding comprised 675 'head, compared vnth 214 last week. There was a good proportion of well-finished lambs represented. Tho full supply caused a drop from the fancy prices ruling tho previous week to the extent of about 4s per head, and, taking the improved quality into account, the market was similar to that of a fortnight earlier. A good line of 33 from Mr J. M’Cormick (Brookside) made 35s to 40s 6d, tho top price of tho day. Values were as follow; Extra prime lambs, 34s to 40s 6d. Prime lambs, 29s 6d to 335. Medium lambs, 26s to 295. Light inferior lambs, 22s 4d to 95«.

Tho following sales were recorded: —On account of J. M’Cormick (Brookside), 33 at 35s to 40s Gd;. T. Sagar (Springston), 8 at 38s 3d to 395; Mrß N. Martin (East Eyreton), 2 at 36b 6d; C. It. Craythorno (Yaldhurst), 12 at 36s 3d; H. E. Cross fWeedons), 5 at 365; T. Heslop (Flaxton), 8 ’at 31s 9d to 34s Gd; M. Schimanskie (Chaneys), 2 at •27s Gd to 345; J. M’Evedy (Southbridge), 15 at 33s 9d; W. Nixon (Killinehy), 21 at 303 6d to 33s 9d; S. Nutt (Ataahua), 24 at 28a 9d to 335; Robert Wall (Springston), 7 at 335; H. J. Macartney (Tai Tapu), 10 at 32s 9d; V. J. Hill (Lakeside). 13 at 31s 9d to 32s 6d; P. Cavan ah (Yaldhurst), 11 at 31s Gd to 32s Gd; W. Brooks (Brookside), G at 27s to 32s 6d; Hein Bros. (Lyndhur3t), 21 at 29s 3d to 82s Id; George Barnes (Spotswood), 31 at 29s 9d to 31s 9d‘ W. F. Parkinson (Kaituna), 44 at 29s 2d to 81s 8d; John Wilkins (Prebbleton), 10 at 31s; James Banks (Templeton), 14 at 27S| 6d to 31s; D. Jones (Dunsandol), 33 at 29s to 31s; F. L. Wright (Coutt’s Island). 78 at 26s 9d to 30s 9d; V, J. Chatterton (Templeton), 9 at 29s 3d to 30s; Thomas Pearce (Rolleston), 8 at 30s 3d; M M’Cormick (Lakeside), 21 at 27s 9d to 30s 3d; client, 21 at 29s 9d to 30s; T. G. Dawson, jun. (Yaldhurst), 6 at 27s 9d to 80s; George Calder (Halkett), 20 at 28s 2d to 29s 3d; J. R. Cullen (Waddington), 12 at 26s to 29s Gd; James Aldridge (Dunsandel), 40 24s 7d to 29s 7d: H. G-. Butcher (Broadiields), 9 at 24s to 28s lid; J. F. Wright (Templeton), 9 at 28s; Cashmere Estate, 31 at 27s 8d to 28sj E. E. Jenkins (Dunsandel), 23 at 25s to 27s 4d; G. G. Smith (Broadiields), 3 at 263 9d; W. H. Boyle (Temnlotonl, 8 at 26s 9d; Thomas Williams (West Melton), 9 at 265; N. Ramsoy (Halkett), 7 at 22s 4d.

STORE SHEEP. The yarding of store slioop was larger than for some time, the bulk being wethers out of the wool. A number of Chatham Islaaid eweß and wethers were included. Competition at tho start was slack, and became slacker as the sale proceeded, * number of Hnes being passed. At the close of tho day practically the only lines sold were forward adult wethers.

The following is the Tange of values:— Forward four and six-tooth wethers, 28s 9d to 81s 6d. Fairly good four and six-tooth wethers, 26s to 28s. Inferior four and six-tocth wethers, 24s to ’ss Gd. Fair two-tooth wethers, 23s 7d to 24s Id. Cull and inferior two-tooth wethers, 17s 2d to 22a 9d. Four and six-tooth woolly half-bred wethirs, 33s Bd. Good two-tooth ewes, 3Gs 2d. Inferior two-tooth ewes. 20s Gd to 24s Gd. Ordinary four-tooth dry ewes, 26s Id. Sound and failing-mouth' dry ewes, 17s to 19s Id. The following were tho principal sales recorded:—

Wethers—74 two-tooth at 17s 2d; 54 four uid six-tooth 30s 9d; 69 four and six-tooth half-bred 27s 3d; 70 four, six and eight-tooth !sb; 309 four and six-tooth (woolly) 33s 3d; 102 two and four-tooth 22s Id; 89 four and ix-toMh 28s 9d; 146 four and six-tooth 23s sd; 128 two-tooth 23s 7d to 24s Id; 195 four •nd six-tooth 265; 255 four and six-tooth 28s Gd; 20 forward 2Gs 8d; 71 four and six-tooth Us Gd; 186 four and six-tooth 265. Ewes—B4 two-tooth 86s 2d; 66 sound and 'ailing-mouth (dry) 19s Id; 21 two-tooth 24s •d; 43 black two-tooth ewes and wethers 123 9d; 866 two-tooth 20s 6d; 120 four-tooth ‘6s Id; 54 sound and failing-mouth 17s; 76 -ull ewes and wethers 11s; 76 aged ewes 'ls sd. , „ Hoggets—93 wether 18s 3d; GO wether 2ns )d; 49 wether 17s 6d.

PIGS. A medium entry of fat pip:*' came forward. •>nd met with a moderately good demand. Values were as follow: Choppers, £5 10s to £5 17s 6d. Extra heavy baconers, £7 to £7 12s. Heavy baoonors, £6 to £6 15s. Light baooners, £5 10s to £5 17s 6d. Average price per lb, lOd. Heavy porkers, £4 10s to £5. Light porkers, £S 14s to £4. Average price per lb, lljd to 12d. A fair entrv of store pigs was submitted to a very weak demand. Prices were generally lower. Values were:— Medium stores, £3 10s to £3 16s. Small stores, £1 18s to £2 16s. Woaners, £1 2s to £1 16s. Sows (poor sorte), £4 10s to £5.