FEILDING RAM FAIR.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLV, Issue 58, 7 February 1925, Page 3

FEILDING RAM FAIR.

HIGH PRICES FOR STUD SHEEP. GOOD DEMAND FOR FLOCK SOUXHDOWNS. The Feilding ram fair was conclude* yesterday when tho flock and stud South downs and etud Romneys wore submittec to auction by the associated auctioneers. Tho sheep came forward in very good con dition, and as before, everything went through liko clockwork. There was a very large attendance oi buyers, especially in the afternoon when the stud sheep were offered, tho seating accommodation, being insufficient. The first high-priced sheop to be offered was a one-shear Roniney ram on account of Mr A. E. Sandilands, a densely woolled sheep of medium quality wool and good bono. It was passed in at lOOgns. Mr A. E. Hardi:ig, of Mangawhero, secured a compaot close woolled ram bred by Mr W. C. Small at 48gns. One of the prizetakers at the show, bred and offered by Mr 11. Bowon, of Bulls, went to Mr F. \V. Dlatchfield, of Taihape, at 60gns. Mr 11. A. Matthew?, Featherßton, had only three rams on offer; the first, a very well woolled sheep, except the head, and with splendid bone, went to Mr Henderson, of Fern Flats, at 60gns; the second, of good body and head but lighter woolled, was bought by Mr H. White, Takapau, for 56gns, and the third by Mr Rowbottom, Otane. Mr R. Tanntfr, Longburn. made the very satisfactory average of 46gns for his contribution of. 10. Mr J. H. Jordan, Nelson, paid 82gns for a good boned ram, being particularly good in the front. Mr F. Douglas, Eltham. paid 80gns for a similar sheep, while 'Mr J. W. Ormond, Waipukurau, 6eoured a very compact but small fair woolled ram at 75gns. Mr J. E. Hewitt, Mangamaire, topped the sale with a descendant of Lord Roberts, a heavy boned ram carrying a heavy dense wool of good lustre, and with a splendid head. Mr J. If. Sloan, Whangarei. purchasing it at 130gns. Another of the same breeding, but finer in the Svool, went to Mr A. E. Harding, and the reserve champicn at the Royal Show to Mr 11. Smith, Coiyton. Mr* A. W. Adams, of Sheffield, Canterbury, sent two stud Southdown rams, one being passed at 18gns and the other being sold to Mr R. BevanjManakau f° r 33gns. Mr Jas. Knight sold two of his etud sheep — one at 35gns, the first prize taken at Masterton as a ram lamb, to Mr D. Henderson, Sanson, and the other to Mr J. Verry, Wailotara. at 48gns. Messrs Ellis Bros., of Bulls, submitted three Southdowns from tho Royal flock at Sandringham. Two were passed at 32 and 33gns, the third going to Mr Job Harris. Sanson, at 60gns. This was a ram with a splendid saddle and hams, and a magnificent neck and head. Details of the sale were as follow: FLOCK SOUTHDOWNS.

On account J. A. Russell, Palmerston North, 5 at lligns to J. Collis, Kairanga; 5 at 13igns to J. McKelvio. Account W. S. Page, Halcombe, 5 at 9gns to J. Devine. Mataroa. Account G. U. Hare, 5 at 7igns to Geo. Lowe, Hastings; 5 at 9gns to 11. Denton, Levin; 5 at B£gns to J. Darragh. Account R. Brcmner, Waverloy, 5 at 12igns to R. Port. Pohangina. Account Booth Bros., Feilding. 5 at Bgns to G. Lowe. Hastings. Account S. R. Lancaster, 5 at lOigns to D. W. Dunford, Kumeroa; 2 at tigns to A. Honore; 3 at Signs to B. Burnett. Fordell ; 5 at BJgns to T. Kearns, Kiokio; 5 at 9.}gns to W. 1. Hunt. Account 0. T. Keebie. 1 at 13gns to J. McKelvio; 4 at 12gns to J. Collis. Account Jas. Knight, Feilding, 1 at 19gns to T. Mann, Taihape; 5 at lligns to A. Gust, Rongotoa. and one donated to the show funds which, on re-sales, made 22gns, Messrs Boddy, Swainson, Turnbull, Collis, Port, Darragh. Shdrtall, Rutherford, Fraser, Walsh and Maxwell being the respective buyers; 1 at 12igns, 1 at 12gns, 1 at llgns and 1 at llgns to T. Coker, Coiyton ; 2 at 10 gns to A. P. Watt, Waverley. Account T. Roulston, Coiyton. 5 at 9gns to P. Simcox, Otaki; 5 at 9Jgns to W. I. Hunt, To Kuiti; 5 at 9gns to T. Kearins, Kairanga; 6 at Bignß to T. Pratt, Fitzherbort. Account D. Munro, 6 at 12gns to W. T. Power, Manganaoho; 5 at lOgns to W. 1. Hunt; 10 at lOgns to W. 11. Perry, Highden. Account A. E. Anderson. Bunnythorpe, 1 at lOgns and 1 at 9Jgns to T. Mann; 1 at 7gns and 1 at B|gns to G. Lowe; 1 at 9gns to O. Callaghan, Mangaweka. Account A. Burgess, Rongotea, 1 at llgns, 4 at 19igns to R. Shortall, Coiyton ; 5 at 9gns to J. Darragh; 4 at Bgns to Geo. Lowe. Account W. E. Baker, 3 nt 9gns to A. H. McEwen, Tiakitahuna; 2 at 83gna (o J. Darragh. Account R. Mcßeth. Feilding, 5 at Bjgns to W. H. Perry, Highden. Account B. N. Sandilands, 5 at 9gn.j to S. Parsons, Taihape; 5 at 9Jgns to 11. Bland, Utiku. Account W. Knight, Feilding, 1 at lSgns to Mrs Pearson; 1 at 14igns aid 1 at 12gns to E. H. Adkin, Taihape; 2 at 11 i gns to W. I. Hunt. Account D. Henderson, Sanson, 5 at 7igns to Geo, Lowe; 5 at 7igns to W. Gloyn. Rongotea; 4 at 7£ gns to W. I. Hunt. Account H. Stewart, Waiata, 5 at 9igus to A. Farr, Utiku; 3 at Bigns to 0. Callaghan's estate. Account Ellis Bros.. Bulls, 1 at 17gns to Ennnett Bros., Autku; 1 at 13gns, 1 at 15gns to H. Best; 1 ut 15Jgns to 11. Lewjs, Wanganui; 1 at lligns to J. Nairn; 1 at 14i gns to T. Kearins, Kairanga; 1 at 13gns to H. Stewart; 3 at 12igns to J. Montgomerie, Raumai; 2 at lligns to H. Y. Lethbridge; 3 at lligns to Dalrymple estate; 5 at lOgns to W. I. Hunt. Account G. C. Dermer, 5 at Bjgns to Jeffrey Bros., Taonui; 5 at 10 gns to L. T. McLean t Rewa; 2 at 9gns to R. Ireland, Hunterville. Account Henson Bros., 5 at 9gn« to W. Howell, Raumai; 5 at 9gns to A. Thompson, Kimbolton. Account W. Devine, 1 at IsJgns, 1 at l3gns, 1 at llgns to T. E. Craine; 1 at 15igns, 1 at lOgns to A. Thompson, Kopane; 1 at lligns to G. Stewart, Waiata; 1 at 12gns to E. A. Price, Rata; 1 at lOigns to W. I. Hunt; 1 at 14igns, 5 at Bigns 5 at I3gns, 5 at lligns to L. T. McLean. STUD ROMNEYS. ! Account A. E. Sandilands 1 at 16gns, 1 at 18gns to S. G. Perry; 1 'at 16gns to J. W. Weightman, Awahuri; 1 at 22gns, 1 at 30gns to Distributing Coy., Ltd., Feilding; 1 at 22gns to C. Malcolm, Apiti; 1 at 16gns to C. T. Vennill, Rewa. Account N. C. Small, Feilding, 1 at 48gns to A. E. Harding, Mangawharo; 1 at 32gns to F. Whitehead, Cunninghams; 1 at 30gns to A, Wheeler, Morton; 1 at 20gns to J. McKclvie. Account B. N. Sandilands, 1 at 16gns to \V. Jackson, Linton; 1 .at 15gns to J. McKelvie; 1 at 25gns to F. Richardson, Cunninghams. Aecount W. Rayner, Masterton, 1 at 15gns to A. E. Harding; 1 at ] sgna to T. White, Takapau ; 1 at 15gnsto F. Boddy, Kopono. Account H. Bowen, Bulls, 1 at 20gns to Best Bros.; 1 at 60gns to F. W. Blatchfield, Taihape; 1 at 18gns to W. Jackson. Account H. A. Matthews, 1 at 60gna to J. Henderson, Fern Flats; 1 at 31gns to A. Rowbottom, Otane; 1 at 56gns to H. White, Takapau. Account G. E. Corpe, Cunninghams, 1 at 12gns, 1 at 17gns, 1 at 15gns, 1 at 19gns, 1 at 12gns to W. E. Broderick. Makirikin. Account A. R. Fannin, Taihape, 1 at 17 gns. to W. E. Baker; 1 at 14gns to R. Franklin, Wanganui; 1 at 13gns and 1 at llgns to F. J. Boddy; 1 at 17gna to W. G. Pearce; 1 at 22gns to F. Gornngo, Mangaweka; 2 at 30gns to C. F. Johnston, Feilding; 1 at 28gns to J. Palmer, Raumai; 1 at 21gns to M. A. Conway; 1 at 20gns to W. Jackson, Linton. Account R. Tanner Longburn, 1 at 82gr.s to J. 11. Jordan, Nelson; 1 at 22gns, 1 at 60gns to Best Bros.; 1 at 75gnB to J. D. Ormond ; 1 at 80gns to F. Douglas, Eltham; 1 at 30gns to H. St. Hill, Takapau; 1 at 37gns to L. S. Smith; 1 at 25gns to W. G. Pearce; 1 at 24gns to G. 11. Carter, Pohongina; 1 aw 32gns to Voss Bros., Karero. Account W. F. Jacob and Son, 1 at 55gns to W. Fergusson; 1 at 40gns to W. Mitchell, Pahiatua; 1 at llgns to Allen, Ohinewai. Account W. G. Pearce, 2 at llgns to F. J. Boddy. Account J. I']. Hewitt, Mangamaire, 1 at 130gns to J. 11. Sloano, Whangarei; 1 at 75gns to A. E. Harding, Mangawharo; 1 at 63gns to 11. Smith Coiyton. Account W. H. Gibson and Son i at 15gns to W. Jackson; 1 at 13gns to'F. J. Eilis; 1 at 25gna to O'Neill

Bros., Wanganui; 1 at 33gns to J. H. Sloane; 1 at 24gns to G. L. Marshall; 1 at 27gns to J. Henderson, Marton. STUD SOUTHDOWN RAMS. Account A. W. Adams, Canterbury, 1 at 33gns to R. Bevan, Manakau. Account J. Knight, 1 at 35gns to D. Henderson; lat 48gns to J. Verry. Account C T. Keebie, 1 at 15gns to P. Simcox; 1 at 15gns to M. McLennan; 1 at 16gns 2 at 15gns, 2 at 15gns t<s R. D'Ath, Otaki. Account W. E. Baker, 1 at 18gns to E. W. Reid; 1 at 18gns to Palmer Bros. Account Ellis Bros., 1 at 60gns to Job Harris, Sanson. CHRISTCIIURCH WOOL SALE. Par Preis Annotation. CHRISTCHURCH, Feb. 6. Tho wool sale was continued this morning and terminated this afternoon. In the earlier stages of the market to-day there was. a tendency to a brighter tone, but this was; short-lived. The sale was "dragging and as on the first day tho limits were sharply defined. The passings maintained the proportion of tho previous night, and comprised for the whole of the catalogue of 20,000 bales a total of 4284 bales, or about 21 par cent. Tho easing has to be taken into account with the heavier condition of the catalogue compared with previous sales. With allowance made for this fact, the market for medium halfbred wools and crossbreds was down on the last sale by 3d a lb. Fellmongery lots and merino fleeces showed, if anything, a more pronounced easing, whilst good, class halfbreed eased to tho extent of 2id a lb. On the prices at the end of tho November sale the easing was equal to 7d per lb. The top figures of 32id for fleece wool reported yesterday were not altered, and the early activity of the local mills was not maintained. A satisfactory feature was that a fair weight of wool appeared to be taken by America. Local scouring firms bought piece lots very cautiously. The following is the range of values: Merino.—Super: 27id to 29id; medium, 26d to 27id; inferior, 22d to 25|d. Corriedale.—Super, 263 dto oOid; medium, 25d to 26id : inferior, 21d to 24id. Halfbred —Extra super to 32id ; super, 27id to 31(1; medium, 24id to 26Jd; inferior, 19id to 24d.

Three-quarter-bred.—Extra super to 26d ; super. 21d to 23d; medium 19id to 20Jd; inferior, 17id to 19d. Medium crossbred.—Super, 20d to 22d; medium, 18d to 19i'd; inferior, 164 dto 17Jd. Coarse crossbred. —Super, 18d to 19id; medium, 16d to 172 d; inferior, 142 d to 15Jd. Pieces.—Fine. 15d to 25A; pieces crossbred, 12d to 18id; locks, fine, 12d to 13id; locks, coarse, Bid to lid; bellies, fine, 14d to 16id; bellies, coarse. 12d to 13id. Crutchings.—Good, 13d to 17id; low to medium, 9d to 12d. LONDON WOOL SALES. The Department of Agriculture has roleivod tho following cablegram, dated 4th instant, from the High Commissioner for N'cw Zealand, London: —Wool. Sales closed 70sterday. Total offerings 114,000 bales of ill descriptions of which 74,000 were sold lbout 38,000 to Homo trade, 35,000 to Continent, and 1,000 to America. Business in manufacturing districts very quiet since December series and sales open easier, which caused lack of confidence; price dev ;lining gradually though competition improved towards close. About forty per ient. Merino offerings withdrawn. Compared with closing rates of last series, Merino fine and medium ten per cent ower, heavy inferior fifteen per cent. ower, crossbred seven and a half per :ont to ten per cent lower. Average closng rates:—6o/64's (Merino) 2/5 to 2/10; i6's (super halfbred) 2/5 to 2/8; 48's (tine :rossbrod) 1/11 to 2/2; 44's (medium crossed) 1/10 to 2/1; 36/40's (coarse erossircd) 1/7 to 1/11. Improved demand not : ceable at lower rates and it is hoped that juying will bo more active in tho near uture.

The New Zealand Farmers' Co-operative >istributing Co., Ltd., have just received he following cable from their London ■ iffice : —Wool sales closed to-day and prices i ompared with last London scries are: ilerinos 7i to 10 per cent, down, fine ciossircds, medium crossbreds 10 per cent, down, coarse crossbreds 7i per cent. down. NEXT WOOL SALES. DOWNWARD TENDENCY IN PRICES. According to a woll-known Napier woolI roker, the prices at the forthcoming Na--1 ier wool sale, to bo held on February 18, \ ill have a decided downward tendency. '. he broker in question states that he has received a cable from his agents to the (ffect that wool is prevalent in such quant ties in London that it cannot be oisposed (f satisfactorily in tho Old Country, and i, being shipped away to America, where i, is being sold at a cheaper rate than the New Zealand figure. WHEAT MARKETS. LONDON, Feb. 4. Wheat cargoes are steady with more incuiry. especially for La. Platas and Indians, despite the American decline. Parcels are r uiet, with prices slightly firmer. Livertool futures: March, 14s lid; May, 14s eld; July, 14s lid—A. and N.Z. cable. NEW YORK, Feb. 5. Chicago wheat are: May, 192| cents rer bushel; July, 162 J cents; Septeniler, 149 J cents. —A. and N.Z. cable. LINSEED MARKET. Tho Department of Agriculturo has rec uved tho following cabled advice from C alcutta, dated 4th instant, regarding the linseed market. Immediate shipments q loted at £23 2s 6d per ton, c. and f. Sydney. April/May shipments quoted at i 22 17s 6d per ton c. and f. Sydney. The n arket is steady, STOCK MARKET. Dolgcty and Co., Ltd., Palmerston North, report having a good yarding of s leep and a small entry of cattle at their Hunterville salo on Tuesday, which sold as below:—Low conditioned 4 and 5y:ar ewes, 25/-; cull ewes, 10/- to 15/-; n odium 5-yr ewes, 30/-; good wether limbs, 23/2, 25/-; medium wether lambs, 11/8; medium mixed lambs, 18/6 to 22/9; c ill lambs, 11/1 to 12/6; 2-th wethere, 3/9; old rams, 9/-; 2-yr dairy heifers, £3; cows with calves, £4 15s; empty o iws, £2 10s; medium 2-yr steers, £4 ss. Dalgety and Co., Ltd., report having h aid their usual fortnightly salo at Taihape 0 i Wednesday, 4th February, when a good y irding of sheep and cattle came to hand. 'I hero was a keen enquiry for all classes of s ock and bidding was spirited for all lines s ibmitted to auction. Prices were decidelly in favour of sellers with a tendency I I harden. We quote: —Good 2-tooth ewes, i2; 4-th ewes, £2; 6-th ewes, 39s lOd; 4 year ewes, 32s 3d • 5-year ewes, 28s 2d to 2is 6d ; fat ewes, 34s 9d ; cull ewes, 225; h ilf and three-quarter-bred mixed aged e ves, 28s 6d; merino wethers, aged. 24s to 3 .s; m.s. lambs to 2s 9d ; aged B.L. rams, 1 rgns, aged S.D. rams, 3gns; Romnoy r,.ms, 3gns. Cattle: Fat bullocks, £lO to i 12; forward 3i to 4-year bullocks, £9 2s 61 to £10; store bullocks, £7 10s, £8 6s, £3 13s to £8 18s; 3-year steers, £6 5s to £6; 18 to 20 months steers. £4, £4 16s to £5; fat cows, £5 15s to £6 10s; cows and c. ,lves, £4 12s to £5 7s; empty cows, £3 Is to £5; 18 to 20-months heifers, £2 to £2 13s; Jersey weaners, 10s to 15s; bulls i.% 17s 6d to £5 : stags, £5. A correspondent from Wanganui states that there is an unsatisfied demand in that d strict for two-tooth wethors, and prices p lid have been from 32s 6d to 35s for eaily shorn lines, and up to 40s for two-tooth (evea. . ,',