FEILDING EWE FAIR.

Manawatu Standard, Volume LIX, Issue 69, 18 February 1939, Page 5

FEILDING EWE FAIR.

VALUES EASIER THAN IN 1938. RESTRICTED LIMITS. The annual ewe fair in Feilding was hold yesterday, when compared with 71s last year, the top price lor 2-th ewes was 45s which two vendors received for small lines. Brown Bros, secured that price early in tho sale, while M. A. McLeod’s pen of 20 reached the same figure later in the afternoon. Taken all round, the market for 2-th’s reflected the tendency for an easing of values experienced at recent sales held on the West and East Coasts, due mainly to the lower prices prevailing for wool and mutton, together with the fact that there is a shortage of feed. Another factor contributing to tlie state of the market is the apparent •uncertain prospects for meat and wool, particularly in regard to the former. The not unexpected, but nevertheless disquietening, news that a 3 per cent restriction had been placed on New Zealand and Australian meat was received during the afternoon, and was freely discussed by those present, who feared that the local market would ease as a result. Bidding did not come freely in the older sheep sections, and at times pennies had to be accepted to advance the price. Considering the poor quality of some of the sheep, the prices obtained were satisfactory, but it was in respect of well-known breeders’ lines that usually sell easily that the cautious tone was noticeable. Several breeders wlio received 26s last year for their five-year-olds secured only 16s yesterday. * In the early aftemon the market was brighter and best quality 5-yr ewes made 19s 6d and 4yrs 26s 6d.

L. N. J. Northcott secured top price for his 4-yr ewes, the price being 25s for a pen of 133. Among the sales effected were the following, which give a good indication of the prices for all classes of ewes offered:— TWO-TOOTHS.

Account V. McGlone,- 197 at 30s Id; account M. Meyrick, 263 at 30s Id; Manawatu A. and P. Association, 160 at 27s 3d ; Barber Estate, 181 at 23s sd; A. Satherley, 178 at 295; G. E. Johnston, 263 at 25s 6d,; H. J. Burrell, 172 at 25s lOd; Brown .Bros., 84 at 3os 6d and 30 at 455; E. ICrull, 105 at 29s Id; W. C. Small, 98 at 31s; M. A. Conway, 116 at 345; J. T. "Walsh, 105 at 28s 6d; W. C. Small. 49 at 31s; L. N. J. Northcott, 102 at 325; Brown Bros., 30 at 455; J. W. Bodd3’, 70 at 27s 3d ; J. L. Camplin, 45 at 31s 6d; C. O’Leary, 87 at 24s 2d; J. Calleson, 50 at- 30s 3d; B. McLeod, 139 at 21s Id; J. L. Camplin, 46 at 325; M. A. Conway, 74 at 32s 9d; Anderson Bros., 76 at 25s Id; A. B. Blixt, 85 at 295; M. A. McLeod, 20 at 255; L. S. Knight, 20 at 275; H. Dittmer, 25 at 19s 8d; J. LiuJeman, 20 at 21s; O. Laughton, 43 at 28s; O. A. Meyrick, 80 at 20s Gd ; J. D. Hocking Est., 40 at 335; T. Laing, 30 at 22s Cd; Est. S. "Williamson, 35 at 34s and 35 at 335; A. P. Langdon, 25 at 24,s Id; Belmont Est., 70 at 28s 9d ; E. Gray, 100 at 275; J. Calleson, 50 at 295; V. McGlone, 200 at 29s 4d ; It. Locke, 150 at 24s Od - M. A. Conway, 73 at 33s 6d; J. B. W. Boddv, 50 at 29s Gd ; .J. Corpe, 30 at 345; E. .Shannon Est., 46 at 275; A. Satherley, 50 at 30s Id; A. It. Bartlett, 150 at 30s lid and B.ls 6d; C. A. Leicester, 300 at 25s 7d am] 265; Bussell Bros., 100 at 275; J. E. Lynch, 155 at 275; E. McGlone, 250 at 30s Id; E. G. "W. Roberts, 100 at 26s 6d; M. and G. Parker, 62 at 24s 4d ; Belmont Est., 306 at 31s; G. E. Gunson, 260 at 27s lOd; It. IT. Farquharson, 136 at 26s lid; TV. B. Faulding, 82 at 295; J. Crook, 60 at 21s 6d; G. F. Vowell, 130 at 23s 7d: "W. Sbortall, 160 at 26s Id; F. S. Mcßetb. 130 at 28s; V. McGlone. 230 at 30s Id; F. G. Gunson, 140 at 275: A. P. L. Langdon, 100 at 295; L. Meads, 80 at 27s Id; M. Sbortall, 80 at 21s 4d; C. O’Leary, 300 at 28s 7d; A. "W. Roberts. 100 at 28s; S. Williamson Est.. 120 at 33s 6d: F. O. Stack, 70 at 23s 6d; D. P. Buchanan, 65 at 30s 6cl; H. G. Campbell. 167 at 23s 3d: Dalrvmple Bros., 506 at 27s 4d and 28s lOd; J. M. Bennett, 100 at 295; D. Eraser. 43 at 295: A. W. Roberts, 50 at 255; G. F. Johnston, 34 (culls') at 13s 9d ; Brown Bros. 31 at 32s 7d: A. L. Saveli,' 47 at 27s Id; ,T. D. Hocking Est.. 40 at 41s; Barber Est., 65 at 14s 3d; J. T. Montgomery. 96 at 28s 3cl: W. B. Faulding, 100 at 28s; W. Laing, 60 at 265. FOUR-YEAR. Account L. Meads, 129 at 22s 6d; E. C. Yowell, 210 at 24s 3d; Romle.v •Tiros., 170. at 21s 9d; N. .T. Short, 500 at 26s 6d ; Lynch Est., 130 at 22s Bdj N. J. Short, 180 at 17s lOd; A. L. Flavell, 156 at 17s 9d; L. N. Northcott. 133 at 255; A. F. Thompson, 180 at 19s; Mrs D’Ath, 247 at 245; W. Davies, 70 at 21s; H. D. Campbell, 170 at 13s 6d : S. J. Strahan, 325 at 22s 6d; R. W. Turton, 150 at 19s 4d. FOUR AND FIVE YEAR. Account Gaulter Est., 105 at 14s 7d; D. A. Campbell, 131 at 15s 3d; F. Grotian, 91 at 16s 4d; F. J. W. G. Roberts, 40 at 10s Id. FIVE-YEAR. Account G. J. Johnston, 486 at 13s 9d; E. Shannon Est., 195 at 14s; E. M. Meyrick, 190 at 17s Id; B. K. Thompson 240 at 15s; D. G. Forlong, 125 at 16s; E. S. Mcßetb, 100 nt 12s 6(1; Romlev Bros., 120 at 18s lOd; M. H. Oram, 200 at 13s; B. McLeod, 250 at 12s 6d ; A. G. Mowbray, 150 at 16s Id; Armstrong and Leicester, 100 at 18s 6d E. R. 'Vautier, 200 at 16s; E. O Higgerinson, 300 at 17s 9cl: W. M. Gray, 380 at L3s 3cl; E.. R. Vautier,' 176'at 14s 3d; B. Short, 400 at 13s 7d; G. R. Mcßetb, 142 at 15s; T. L. Mansell 81 at 16s; J. Sainsbury, 185 at 13s lOd: D. G. Forlong, 125 (culls) at 6s- D. O’Driseoll, 300 at 12s llcl; W. D Marshall, 150 at 11s lOd; I. B. D’Ath. 120 at 19s 6cl; J. B. McFarlane, 175 at 17s 3d; D. P. Buchanan, 130 at 19s 7d; S. Hall, 350 at 13s; K. anti N. Shannon, 310 at 16s 10(1; A. E Wenzel, 152 at 15s; E. J. D. W. Roberts. 140 at 16s 7d; D. P. Kenneclv, 103 at 17s; K. M. Shannon, 220 at 16s Id; A. Kidd, 134 at 16s lOd; H. Smith, 126 at 14s lOd; D. L. Younger, 307 at 16s 6d; J. F. Knight, 500 at 13s- H Gray, 400 at 14s 5d ; A. W. Roberts, 101 at 11s Id; J. N. Leicester 73 at 15s: R. AY. Mcßeth, 300 at 17s’ 10d; R. "McDonald, 540 at 17s 3d and 17s fid ; J. Green, 148 at 10s ; H. Smith, 72 at 14s 2d; C. H. Leicester, 300 at 14s 7d; T. L. Reicl, 150 at Us 3d; R J. Straclian. 290 at 17s 3d ; F. Krull, 100 at 10s 9d; Manson Est., 400 at 14s and 200 at 13s 2d; A. L. Saveli, 99 at 12s; L. N. J. Northcott, 75 at 18s sd; R Harrison, 165 at 12s 9d; W Hastie," 22 at 9s; Barber Est., 310 at 16s‘6d ; Billett Bros., 100 at 15s 3d; W E Hills, 150 at 12s Gd; W. Davies, 150 at 12s Id; E. Pearce 135 at 15s Id; S. Hall, 400 at 13s 3d; B. K. Thompson, 119 at 13s 3d; H. D. Campbell, 497 at 13s lOd; R P Martin, 118 at 11s; R. McDonald, 300 at 14s 7d; K. M. Connell, 112 at 10s 6d; Argyle Farm Co., 45 at 14s; .Barber Est.6o. at 11s. _

. MIXED AGES. Account L. E. Harris, 135 4 and 6-th to 4-yr at 19s Id; account L. Craw, 231 6-yr at 7s 7d; Barber Est., 130 s.m. at 16s 9d; L. Thompson, 180 6-yr at 8s 7d; W. M. Francies, 80 4 and 6-tli to 4-yr at 15s 4d; R. Mex ted, 288 6-yr at 11s; W. Davies, 40 5 and 6-yr at 7s 8d; E. H. Roberts, 140 6-tli to 4-yr at 18s 2d ; Mrs England, 100. 6-yr at 9s; J. J. S. Thoniassen, 24 6-yr at 14s 9d ; Mullins Est., 100 4-6-tli to 4-yr at 16s; W. Granimer, 240 6-vr at 10s 4d; M. J. Burclan, 70 4 and 5-yr at 12s 6d. AUCTIONEERS’ REPORT. Dalgety and Co., Ltd., report that approximately 44,000 owes were submitted to a large attendance of buyers. Tho quality in the main section was hardly up to the standard of recent years, the bulk of the entry comprising medium quality 5 and 6-ycar ewes, with only a small proportion of good straight lines of 4 and 5-ycar owes on offer. Tho sale opened quietly, and passings were' fairly frequent in the early stages. However, once the market was established, vendors were prepared to sell, with tho residt that practically the,, whole of the entry changed bands at realisations in keeping with recent sales. In the 2tooth cwo section approximately 14,000 ewes were penned, which commanded a groat deal of attention. The quality was outstanding, and a very free sale resulted, prices being fully firm on late rates. The following are some of our main sales; - Two-tooth ewes account M. A. Conway, 116 at 54s and 24 at 345; Estate S. Williamson, 30 at 345; J. W. B. Boddy, 54 at 29s 6d, 70 at 27s 6d; D. Fraser. 43 at 295; J. T. Montgomery, 95 at 28s 3d; Manawatu A. and P. Association, 160 at 27s 3d, 98 at 265, 30 at 16s 3d; L. b. Knight, 21 at 275; H. J. Burrell, 115 at 25s 9d; M. and G. Parker, 61 at 24s 4d; H. B. Clapham, 14 at 23s 6d. 6-th ewes: Account I). G. Forlong, 91 at 22s 6d. 4-yr owes: Account Mrs M. D’Ath, 247 at 245, D. G. Forlong, 167 at 235; S. J. Slrahan, 250 at 22s 6d; Romlev Bros., 170 at 21s 9cl; D. P. Kennedy, 42 at 15s. 4 and 5-yr owes; Account C. E. Nairn, 86 at 16s od, H. B. Clapham, 53 at 14s 9d; J. Little, 196 a.t 12s 6d. 5-vr ewes: Account Romlev Bros., 120 at 18s lOd; J. J. &. Thomason, 235 at 18s; S. J. Strahan, 278 at 17s 3d; D. L. Yohnger. 405 at 17s; D. I>. Kennedy, 104 at 17s; R. D. Younger, 303 at 16s 9d; Manson Est. 293 at 14s od; Afrs S. Pearson, 82 at 14s 6d; R. McDonald 330 at 14s 7d; M. H. Oram, 250 at 13s; J. F. Knight, 528. at 13s; J. M -Burdan, 62 at 12s 6d; F. Krull, 117 at 10s 9d. 6-yr ewes: Account Manson Est., 295 at 13s 2d; J. J- S. Thomason, 195 at 14s 7d. : Ma. ewes: Account H. H. Neweombe, 46 at 11s 7d; M. and G. Parker, 176 at 11s 6d.