WEEKLY LIVE STOCK AND PRODUCE REPORT.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 8901, 4 September 1890, Page 2

WEEKLY LIVE STOCK AND PRODUCE REPORT.

WKDimaDAT, SEPTEMBKB 3. Fat Cuttle.—Today again there wbb a small supply forward, only 181 being penned. A large proportion ranged from middling to good useful beef, with a few pens of prime. The anle opened with brisk competition, especially tor prime quality, prices showing n rise of iully 10s a bead on last week's, but down towards the close the demand became weaker, and. prices obtaining showed a considerable drop. Beat bullocks sold at £& 10a to £11 12s 6d; medium to good, Hi Ss to £7 U>s ; Hgbt aud inferior, £3 5s to £5 10s ; cows and heilers, £3 2s 6d to £9 12a 6d.The Ninv Zealand Loan and Mbkoantilk Agency Company (Limited) sold on account of clients bullocks at from £5 10s to £6 10s.—DONALD liEID and Co. yarded 51 head and sold on account of Mr William Thomson (Banks), 4 prime bullocks at £7 Us Gil to £13 7b 6d, 3 heifers at £6 10s to £5 10s; on account of Mr John Allan (Taurlma), 7 bullocks at £8 12s 6d to £6, 3 heifers at £6 15s; on account of Mr James Allan (Hopehlll), 11 bullocks at £7 to £8 103, 1 cow at £5 7s Cd; on acconnt of Mr Wm.Ktrklnnd (Elm Srovo). 4 bullocks at £6 10a to£'i, 2 cows at £1; on account of Mr Thomas Hickey (Hyde), 3 bead cattleat £115s to £1 2a 6d; on account of Mr John Graham (Brighton), 6 cows at £2 ; on account ot Messrs 11. Caraweli and Co. (Invercarglll), 3 bullocks at £7,4 heifers at £4 17s 6d to £112s Bd.—Stroxach and Son sold for Messrs Ross liros. (SSuahy Park), 7 bnllocks at £Bto£6 12s6d; and for Mr John Bruce (Henley), 11 head bullocks to £■! arid lioifers to £5 sa.—Wkigut, Stbphenson, and Co. sold 57 head as follows:—On account of Mr James Kodgers (Catlins lllver), 6 very prims bullocks at from £11 to £317s 6d; ou account of Mr J. B. Blair (Abbotsford farm), 11 prime bulloaks at from £9 to £7 2a 6d; on account of Mr James Harrison (Terrace. (arm;,Bprimesteers, light weight, at from £712s fid to £ii 17s 6d; on account of Measrß W. and N. Held (Broom field Mains), 8 Btesra at from £712s Sd to £6 12s 6'J ; ou account of Mr James Crawford (Southlaud), 7 steers at from £7 5s Od to £i ss; on accouut it Messrs James Bain, James Macandrew, K. Dempster, James Little. Alexander Douglas, (Kast Taleri) and others, 17 head at quotations.— George Todd (on behalf of the Mutual Agency Company of Hew Zealand, Limited) sold on account of Mr J. Harrison, a draft at £3 15s to £7 12s 6d.— John Qrlndley (on behalf of the Farmers' Agency Company, Limited) sold as follows:—For Messrs M'Goverin and Hardle(The Hook),3prime bullookß, very heavy, at £H 12a 6d, 2 light heifers £5 7s 6d ; for Mr James Holmes (Walmahaka), 4 pure Hereford helfera, burely three venrsold, at £912s 6d (grand quality, top price); for Mr S.imuel Fletcher (Gore), 10 prime bnllocks at £9 Ss 6d to £10 ; for Mr Wm. Klikland (Elm Grove). 6 prime cows at £6 17a 6d to £7 ss; for Mr Ewing, I sma'l heifer at £3 2s 63; for Sir James Guild (Trevenna) to N. Lane (Oamaru). 21 bullocks at £810s.—Eeid, Maclean, and Co. sold .11 head as under:—On account of Mr John Bruce (Greytown), Sbullooks at £7 2s 6d j on account of a client, 1 cow at £8 17s 6d, 1 at £8 10s, 2 bullocks at £7 sa, 1 cow at £6 103, 2»t £5 7s Bd; on accouut of Mr W. Stewart (Orari). 1 bullock at-£7 15s, 1 at £6 15, 2 cows at £6 7s ed, 3 at £8 7s 6d; on account of n Southern client, 2 bullocks at £7 15s, 2 at £7 7a 6d. 3 at £6 17s 6d; on account of Mr Duplyn, 1 cow at £3 53,1 at £2 17s M; on account of Mr Pagan, 1 cow at £3 7s 6d, 1 at£ll7s6d; 3 hetd light weights on account of auother owner at quotations.

Fat Sheep.—A Urge supply came forward for today's sale, 3224 erossbreds and 400 merinos being penned, making a total of 3031 sheep. The bulk were wethers—several lines of which were exceedingly prime and very heavy weightß. Tho ewes forward ranged from prime to medium, and few pens haingextra heavy weights. Lnder spirited eornp?tition all were sold, bub at prices snowing a decline ol Bbiut Is p*r head on last week's:— Beit crossbred wethers, 17s 6d lo 19s; medium to good, 14a 6d to 16s 9d ; light and Inferior, 11s 6d to 13a ; best crossbred ewes, 16a 6d to 20s; ordinary, 11s 9d to 14s 9d; ineriuo wethers, 12a to 14s 3d. - Donald HMD jlnd Co. yarded 447, and sold on account of Mr John M Queen (Knapdale station) 59 crossbred wethers at 18a 3d tv 17a; on account tha Knapdale estate), 131 linlf-brcd wethers at 18s 3d to 17s 6d; on Recount Mr James Allan (Hopehill), 71 crossbred wethers at 143, 31 crossbred ewes at 12s 6d; on account Mr John Allan (Taurima). 75 halfbred ewes at 12s 9d to 12s 6d; on account Mr George Lindsay (Milburn), 30 prime wethers at 19a tol6s6d; on account Messrs j. and J. Sutherland (Milburn), 59 crossbred ewes up t0203; on account Mr Watson (Riverside), 1 hogget at 16a.— 3D. Stronach and Son sold 113 croiibred ewes at 13s 3d, and Oil merino wethers at 12s 9d. on acount of Watson Shennan. Esq. (Conical Hills).—Wright. StkpheNson, and Co. sold 1525 head as follows:—On account of Mr J. K. S.ilnoond (Milton). 3'J very prime crossbred weihers at from 19i 3a to 18s; on account cf Mr Joseph Clitke (Moi Flat estate), 293 very prim" crossbred wethers at from 19a 3d to 17s, and 105 primi crossbred ewes at from 17s3d to 16s 3d; on account of Mrs R. Somerville (Xlilburn eistate), 44 very prime cros3b-ed wethers-at from 18s to 16s 9d; on account, of Mr George Nlohol(Abbotsford station). 150 crossbred wethers at from I6s 9d to 15s 9d, 44 crossbred ewes at 13i 6d, and 217 merino wethera at from 13s 6d to 12s 3d ; on account of Mr C. 8. Hay (Deepdell). 66 halfbred wethera atl4s 3d; onaocount of Messrs M'Lennan and M'Eae (Macraes Flat), 171 halfbred wethers at from 14s to 13s ; on account of Mr John Dougla3 (Mount Koyal), 140 merino wethera at 12s; on accountof Mr James Peterson (Ashmore), 70 merino wethers at 11 b; on account of Mr Hugh M'Maßter (Saddle Hill), 141 halfbred wethers at 14a 9J; and oa account of Mr Robert Smith {Pernlea), 60 crotabred ewea at from 14s 6d to 13s 9d.— Gbokge Todi) (on behalf of the Mutual Agency Company of New Zealand, Limited) sold on account of Mr D. Murray, 60 crossbred wethers at 16s to 18s ; ana on account of Mr Adam Swan (Herlot), 55 wethero at 17a 3d.- John Ghindlky (on bebalf of the Farmers' Agency Company, Limited) aold bb follows:—For Mr James Logan (Greenvale), 448 three-quarter-bred Eomney wethera at 16a 6d to 19s 3d-top price today; for Mr Cnarle3 SnandCTe Houka), 80 halfbred wethers at 17s 6d, 40 halfbred awes and wethers at 15s 3d: for Messrs W. and T. Kell (Waitahuna), 12 halfbred wethera (light weights) at 153,23 halfbred ewes (light weights) at 12s 3d; for Mr Samuel Hogeraon (Otaraia), 120 quarter-bred wethers at 13s.—Ekid, Maclean, and Co. yarded and Bold 830 as under:—On aocoant the New Zealand Agricultural Company (Walmea). 30 prime halfbred wethers at 17i 9d, 165 at 17s, 35 lighter welghtß at lfia, 30 merino wethers at 14s 6d,30 at 14s 6d, 21 at 13s 6d; on account the New Zealand and Australiau Land Company (Ardgovan estate), 25 crossbred -wethers at 18s 6d, 24 at 18s, 34 at 17a, 34 at 17s, 35 at 17s 6d; on account of Mr John M'Lean (Bedcastle estate;, 70 merino wethers at 14s 3d, 29 at 13s 6d ; on account Mr John Bruca (Greytown), 267 crossbred ewe 3at satisfactory figures. Privately during the week we have sold 1000 prime crossbreda, freezing wethers and ewes, at quotations.

Plga.-301 were penned to-day, consisting of suckers, stores, porkers, and baconers, butprlnclpally the latter. The demand was slack, and a dull sale resulted. Porkers and baconers could only bo sold at a great sacrifice.—Donald Hkid and Co. yarded and iold on account of John Shaw, EBq. (Flnnegand), 3 pigs at 39j ; on aooouut Messrs A. and A. Somera (Otakla), 3 at 17b to lls Gd ; on account Mr Jas. Hoblnson, 6at 8s to 3s; on account Mr James Hneeen (Talerl), 3at 9« Cd; on account Mr John Waldie (Halfway Bush), 2 pigs at 17s 6d to 9s.WEIGIIT, STEPHBSSON, AND Uo. sold 213 B8 follows ; Bacoa pigs,; heavy weights, 36a to 41s; medium, 303 to 355; light weights and porkers, 21s to 28s; stores. 12s Od to 18s; suckers, 5s to lie.— Geokbk Todd (on behalf of the Mutual Agency Company of New Zealand, Limited) sold bacon pige at 32s to 42a; porker», 22s to 255; stores, 14s to 17s; tuckers. 8s 3d.—Heid, Maclean, and Co. submitted and sold 22 as follows :-On account of the BldersUe estate, 5 bncon pigs at 37s 6d, 4 at 375, 3 at 345, 3 at 323. 3at 295; a. pen of stores on account of another owner being passed.

Country Sales.— Geobge Todd (on behalf of the Mutual Agency Company of New Zealand, Limited) reports holding a sale of sheep at Crown Yards, Balclutha, on Tuesday, 2nd lnst., when there was a large quantity of stock forward, principally first quality, The attendance was good and bidding brisk, all being dispoied of at following prices, viz.:— 2092 wethers from 11b 6d to 20s, 1857 hoggets from 9a Cd to 14», and 730 ewes from 8s 6d to 16a 6d.

Store Cattle.—The business done In this claes of Btock during tha last month or two has only been to a very moderate extent, moßt of those changing hands up to the present consisting of the purchase of some of the lighter classes of fat cattle, through the yards, to put on turnips, find replace others being drafted out for market. The Inactivity prevailing at present, however, will no doubt further on assume a livelier aspect. Store Sheep.—There is a considerable amount of inquiry still being madi for certain lines of these, more especially good crossbred hoggets, suitable lines of crossbred wethers,also crossbred and merino ewes in lamb; but there are very few of such offering, consequently the businesß now transacted Is not very extensive.—John Geindley (on behalf of the Farmers' Agency Company, Limited) sold privately over 2000 hoggets and wethers at full rates.—Held, Maclean, and Co. yarded between 500 and 600 on Wednesday, but these failed to reach owners'limits and were withdrawn. Sheepskins. —A good supply came forward for the sales on Tuesday, when there was a large attendance of buyers, who doubtless, owing to the continued dry weather prevailing lately, competed with spirit. Bidding was active throughout, and prices realised were more even and slightly higher (quality compared) than for some time past. Butchera' ureen skins, of good staple and fine, had epeclal attention, and were kesnly run up by all the buyers. For dry skins there was alsoa good demand, eapecially'f jr well-saved fine combing, both crossbred and merino. The followingwere the prices ruling: — Tor eountrydry croasbreds, low to medium,ls 8d to 4s; do do merino, Is 6d to 8s 3d ; full-woolledcrossbreds, 41 9d to 7s 3d ;do do merino, 3a 9d to 6s 3d ; dry pelts, Id to Is 6d; butche.V green cronsbred, best. 6s 4d, 6s 2d. 63 Id. 6s, 5s lOd, 6s 9d, 5s 7d, 8s 4d, 5s 2<i, 5s Id; good to medium and inferior, 6s, 4s lOd, 4s Bd, 4s 6d, 43 4d, 4» 2d. 3s lid, 3s 9d j green merino, 4s 8d 4s 6d, is sd, 43 3d. 4s, 33 lOd, 3s 7d, 3s 4d,. 3s 2d. iiabbitskins.—The local market continues firm at late quotations, with a brisk .demand existing. All sorts comio£ to hand are spiritedly competed for, ] nnd the usual leseu interest continues to be centred in tha proceedings at the auction sales The numerous consignments now earning forward for public sale a-e meeting with very satisfactory attention, especially full-furred winter skins well got up, proparly stretched, and dry. It is (.urmised that sSinDars nre in possession of fresh orders, and in ordurts complete these before the season is much further advanced, prices are.now paid which may possibly not be obtained further on. There was a very full attendance at the auctions on Tuesday, when the proceedings were lively, prices realised, -omparing quality with last week's, being quite on a par with those lately secured. We quote best ylnter irevß bucks and does Is 4Jd to Is sd; selected does, la 5J<2 to Is 6d; ordinary to good, Is 2d to Is 4d; common and low season. 7d to Is; inferior, 4d to 6a; ouckers, 2d to 3d; black and fawn, 6d to Is Id per Ib.

Hides.—ln tho absence of etiitablo markets beyond j fchecolmyl.no depiession prevniMtu hero for tome conslderanldtlmcsellll e-jntlmw*. and oven now the prospect of any immediate Improvement, ".In the tone of the market aecms somewhat rcmoto. We havo no alteration to maka In liut woek's quotations, which wu repeat—vi 2.: For dry salted heary weights, carefully fliiyed, 2id to 3d; medium, 2d to 2jd; Unlit, l^d tol]d; inferior, Id to ljdperlb. Tallow.—There is no material alteration to note in the tone of the market. A very fajr demand continues to exist for both tallow and rough fat by the local manufacturers, who absorb most of the consignments coming to hand. There are no stocks In agents' hands and tho quantity just now offering somewhat limited, so that with a continuation of the hardening tendency of the London market the Indications at the moment are In favour of sellers. We quote prlmo iendere.l mutton, 80s to 21s; medium to good, 16a to 18s; inferior and mixod, 13s to 15s. Rough fat: liest mutton caul, 13s toUsj inferior to medium and good, 9a to 12a 9d per cwt. Grain.—Wheat: Owing to the striko business Is almoßt entirely at a standstill. Millers are unable to ship orders on' band; in consequence their stocks of flour are now increasing, and until they see their way olear out of the present difficulty, and anopportuoity to quit, they will not be disposed to make freßh purchases of wheat, except at prices unfavourable to the seller; neither are shippers in a mood to do very much bußineaa pending a settlement of this unfortunate labour dUpute. The market Is quite bare of prime milling, and the quantity of medium is hot very extensive, but we notice from samples coming to hand that there must be a considerable quantity to come forward from the country yet. Fowls' wheat has a very good demaud for local requirements, but there is very little of this clasa in the market. Quotations for prime velvet and Tuscan, 3s 7d to 3a 9d; medium to good, 3a 3d to 3s 6(1; good red wheat, 3s 3d to 3a sd; inferior to medium, with but little offering, 2s 10d to 3s 2d (ex 6tore, sicks weighed in, terms. — Oata: The Inability to get large orders on hand shipped owing to the disorganised position of the labour market has almost entirely put a stop to any business in this line. Only :or odd lots being disposed of for locU requirementa there would be nothing doing. The prospect at the moment is eminently unsatisfactory, and even if shipping were to be immediately resumed shippers would hardly be disposed to purehaae very freely, preferring to wait results of late purchases. Meantime we quote prime milling (nominally). Is 4d to Is 4Jd ; extra prime, 1b 6d; best short bright feed, Is 3jd to Is 4d; medium to good, Is 3d to Is 3Jd; Inferior and musty, la to Is 2Jd (ex store, sacks weighedin.net).—Barley: The market continues exceedingly quiet, and but little demaod for any- sort. Maltsters at present are careleas about buying unless the quality Is extra good, hardly any of which has been on the market lately; consequently little or no busineiß Is being done. Millers' requirements are not extensive. Small lots are occasionally pieced for feed, but at prices very little above those for oats. Quotations (nominal): For prime malting, 2s 6d to 2a 9d; medium, 2s 3d to 2s 6S; fead and milling. Is 6d to 2s (ex store).

Qrsaß Seeds —The demand for ryegrass seed continues to improve as tho season is advancing, and prices, although no higher, are very firm. We quote:—Beat machine-dresßed perennial, 5s 6d to 5s 9d; medium, 5a to 5a 3d; imported, 5a to 5a 6d (ex store, eaoks extra). Cookfoot hiu a moderately fair demand, but the supply up to the preßent seemfl to be ample for requirements. Quotations: For best dressed, 4Jd to sd; medium, 3}d to 4£d per lb. Potatoes.—The market ia fully supplied for all requirements, but moßtly with very medium Borts. Keally good Derwents are scarce, but few coming to market, and would sell readily. Quotations :for prime Derwenta, 62a 6d to 65a; medium, 60s to 60a ; inferior and kidney. 30s to 40a per ton. Chaff .—The market still continues over supplied, and although a considerable quantity goes into conaumptlon, the demand is limited, rendering it very difficult with ao much coming forward lately to obtain anything like satisfactory prices. Quotations for beat oaten aheaf, well cut, 403 to 43s 6d; extra prime, a shade more ; medium, 27a 6d to 37s 6d per ton.

Dairy Produce.—Local market very dull, and no change in values. Prime salted butter (rathersoarce), 7d to 8d; inferior to medium, over supply and difficult to place. Cheeae: Factory-made, medium alze, in limited parcels, worth only 3,' dto 4d; loaf, 4jd to Jjdperlb.

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