WEEKLY STOCK AND PRODUCE REPORT.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 11949, 24 January 1901, Page 3

WEEKLY STOCK AND PRODUCE REPORT.

Wednesday, January 23. Cattle.—l 24 head yarded; a moderate supply, but sufficient for demand. Bidding was< lifeless, except for anything really .prime, and lastweek's rates wero not maintained. Byt bullocks sold at £8 15s to £9 15s; good, £7 10s to £3 10s; best cows and heifers. £6 10s to £7 15s; good, £5 5s to £6 ss.—Matheson, Prain, and Co. yarded 47 head of all classes, and sold: For Messrs Webster and Callander (Allanton), 6 bullocks at £8 10s to £7 6s; Mr A. Douglas (East Taieri), 2 bullocks at £717s 6d; Mr W. Townley (Higheliff), 8 cows and heifers at up to £5 7s Gd; Messrs Townley, M'Kay, M'Gill, Waldie, Fotd, Curie, and others, 2G head at current rates, and 5 calves at-15s to 365. Donald Reid and Co. (Limit3d) yarded 18, and sold: For Mr R.-Gawn (Deer Park), 1 bullock at £S 7s Gd, 3 heifers at £G 12s 6d to £6 10s; Mr John Kirk (Mosgiel), 2 heifers at £7 15s; and turned 12 head out unsold.—Tho New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company (Limited) sold:' For various clients, bullocks to £810s.—— Dalgety and Colnpany (Limited) yarded seven head, and sold: For Mr William Kirk (East Taieri), 3 cows and steers at £7 7s Gd to £7 103;. Mt John Charles (Kainawa), 4 heifers at £7 15s. —Stronach Bros, and Morris yarded and sold: For Mr A. Douglas (East Taieri), bullocks at £8 ss; Mr W. Kfrk (Mayfield), heifeis at £6 15s to £5 15s; and for other vendors, heifers at- £6 12s 6d. Wright, Stephenson, and Co. sold 20 head as follows:—For Mr Andrew M'Donald (Tho Pines), 8 bullocks at from £9 10s to £0 15s; Mr Andrew Mathewson (Kokonga), 6 steers and heifers, the latter at from £G 2s 6c] to £7 2s Gd, the former at £7,12s 6d;-Messrs Webster and Callander (Auchtertyre), 4 bullocks at from £7 10s to £8,1 heifer at £7 2s Gd; Mr William Fftulds (Green Island),' 2 cows at £4 10s and £5 10s. Otago Farmers' Co-operative Association (Limited) yarded 48, and sold as follows:—For Mr James Harrison, 15 bullocks at £7 173 fid to £9155; Mr K. G-. M'Kenzie, 7 cows at £G Gs; Mr A. Douglas, 2 bullocks at £8; Mr W. Lindsay, G heifers at £4 17s 6d to £7 10s; Mr John Fahey, 7 heifers at £4 12s Gd to £6 6s, Mr John Kirk, 5 bullocks at £7 ss, 1 heifer at£s Ids, Mr W. Kirk. 4 bullocks at £9,1 cow at £7 15s; and privatoly outside, bullocks at £8 10s, cows at £5 15s.

Fat Calves.—Otngo Farmers' Co-operative Association (Limited) sold: For Mr Christopher O'Neill (M&kikihi, a draft ivt up to 41s cacli.

' Fat Sheep.—l93s forward, and although not by any means a largo entry, bidding was very slow, and prices fell away badly. Wethers show a drop of Is to Is 6d, and ewes 2s to 3s. The decline would probably have been worse had not a lew pens been turned .out unßold. Best wethers sold at 18s to 19s, a few extra up to 10s Dd; bcßt ewes, 15s to 17s; oxtra, iip to 18s. Matheson, Prain, and Co. penned 21, and sold: For Mr James Wyllie (Outram), 20 ewes at 17s to 15s, 60 wethers and ewes up to 18s 9d; Messrs Ford Bros. (Allantoil), 17 ewes at 15s 9d, 8 wethers at 18s 3d; a southern client, 60 wethers and ewes at to 17s 9d; Mr William Grant (Clareinch), 19 owes at 10s 3d; a client, 60 wethers and ewes at to 18s 9d.— Wright, Stephenson, and Co. sold 169 as' follows: For Mr John M, Price (Athol), GO crossbred wethers at from 18s to 19s (top price of the day); Mr John Waddell (Mataura), 67 crossbred wethers and owes at from 17s 6d to 19s; a client, 52 crossbred wethers and ewes at from -17s to 17s 6d. Stronach, Bros., and Morris ponned and'sold: For Mr H. Tolmio (Waipahi), wethers at 17s to 103 3d; a client, 2 pens wethers at 19s 9d to

19s 6d. The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company (Limited) Mr George Smith (Glctnnore), 70 crossbred wethers at 19s 6d to 19s 3d; Mr Godfrey Foster (Milburn), 26 crossbred ewes at 153 9a; Mr C. Bathgate (Crookston), 62 crossbred wethers and ewes (mixed) at 12s 9d to 17s 6d, 10 crossbred ewes at 16s 3d; Mr Peter Williamson (Milburn), 18 crossbrcd ewes at 16s 9d.-—Otago Farmers' Co-operative Association (Limited) penned 251, and sold as follows: For a northern client, $9 Down ewes at 15s to 17s, 48 crossbred ewes at 15s 9d to 17s 3d; Mr D. Murray, 43 crossbred ewes at 14s to 16s; Mr M'Ritchie, 23 crossbred ewes at 15s. 12 do at 13s Gd; Mr J. J. Lewis, 10 .crossbred ewes at 16s; Mr W, Kirkland, 20 crossbred ewes at 17s.—Dalgety ana Co. (Limited) .yarded 421, ana sold:' For Mr Cameron (Palmerston), GO prime crossbred wethers at 18s 6d; Mr James Cunningham (Pleasant Grove), 70 crossbred wethers at 18s Gd; Mr R. J. Sparks (Mauiigatua), 24 crossed ewes at 15s; Mr Robert Johnstone (The Cliffs),* 27 crossbred ewes at 17s 9d; and turned out 240 unsold.—D. Reid and Co. (Limited) yarded 5,11 and sold: For Messrs R. Craigie and Sons (Craigielco), 61 wethers at 18s to 17s 6d, 40 GWGS at 16s; Mr J. H. Wilson (Allanton), 24 ewes at 14s 3d; Mr John Heads (Milburn), 5 ewes at 13s Gd; Mr R. Smcllie (North Taieri), 23 ewes nt 16s; Mr R. Gawn (Deer Park). 6 ewes at 14s; Mr J. D. Shaud (Centre Park), 54 ewes at 18s; Mr Walter Blackie (Glasgow Farm), 26 ewes at 15s 9d; Mr S. Young (Outram), 33 wethers at 18s; Mr D. Strnin (Milburn), 13 ewes at lGs lo 14s; Mr A. Robertson (Circle Hill). 10 wethers and ewes at 18s; Mr H. RouMon (Milburn), 8 wethers and ewes at 17s; Mr John Grey (Milbum), 17 wether 3 and ewes at 37s 9a; Mr H. M'Ne<ll (Milburn), 11 wethers at 17s 3d; and turned out 180 ewes unsold. ' Fat Lambs.—749 nenned, and. under keen bidding, sold at an advance on last week's rates, for which we have to thank a northern buyers. Rest brought 13s to 15s. extra to 15s Gd. Matheson, Prain. and Co. sold: For Mr J. Wyllie (Outram). 16 at 12s Gd to lis 9d; Messrs Vord Bros. (Allanton), 20 at 14s 9d; Mr J. Heads (Milburn), 5 at 13s 3d.—Donald Reid and Co.' (Limited) yarded 16, and sold: For }Fr A. Stewart (Wyllie's Crossing), 5 at 29s Gd to 225; Mr W. Thomson (Banks), 8 at 2Gs to lis; Mr John Gamble (Wyllie's Crossing). 3 at 23s Id.-—Wright, Stephenson, and Co. sold: For a client, 18 at from 13s 3d to 14s 6d; and for Mes6rs Ford Bro3. (Allanton), a d'nft at 13s 9d.—Dalgety end Comoiwy (Limited) yarded and sold: For Mr R. Gillies (Georgetown),'l22 at 15s Gd. Donald Reid and Co. (Limited) yarded 118, and sold: For Mr W, Grant (Clareinch), 22 at 13s 9d to 13s 3d: Mr D. Strain (Milburn), 20 at lis 3d: Mr H. Roulston (Milbum), 7 at 13s 6d; Mr Walter Blackie (Glasgow Farm), 30 at 14s-3d to 14s; Mr John Heads (Milburn); 30 at 13s Gd; Mr R. Marshal! (Pino Hill), 9at lis 9d. The New Zc.nand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company (I/m----ited) sold: For Mr William Souter (Flss Swamp), 37 at 14s, 33 at 13s 9d; Mr Peter Williamson .(Milburn), 18 at lis. Otago Farmers' Co-operative Association (Limited) penned 4G2, and sold as-followa:— For Mr J. ,T. Lewis, !5G at 10s to 12s; a northern client, 280 at lis 3d to Ms 6d;„:Mv D. Murray, 20 at 12s. pewned. and sold under good competition itf'fifraur of vendors. Suckcrsffold at Is Gd to 10s 6d; porkers, 23s to 30s j'b'acon^rs. .123 to 455. Wright, Stephenson, and Co. fold 26 at quotations.

Country Sales.—The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile . Agency Company report having held their usual fortnightly sale, at Clinton on Thursday ' last, when 'they offered a good yarding of sheep to ft very large gathering of formers andltothers. Bidding was very brisk, and nearly all lines were disposed of at prices very satisfactory to vendors. They sold two-tooths to 16s lOd and four-tooths from 15s to 16s 3d. Prices were extremely good; in fact, it can be safely said that records were established all round in this respect, privately and publicly. They disposed of about 4500 sheep at top prices. On the following day at Balclutha they also held their fortnightly sale. Prices, as at Clinton, were satisfactory; but very few sheep were forward. Good cattle met with ready sale—bullocks to f:7 17s 6d; fat cows'to £6 10s; and others in proportion. Pigs, as usual, were somewhat hard to quit. Wool.—Advices indicate a continuance of the firmer tone recently established, and prospects are, if anything, a little brighter. Next sales take place on Thursday, 31st inst. Sheepskins.—Large catalogues were offered on Tuesday, and under good competition were cleared at satisfactory prices. Merino and finewoolled skins, if well saved, 4d to did per lb. Babbitskins.—Small lots offering, which are readily taken at full rates. Hides—Market is Elightly easier again. Best ox, 4d to <Jd per lb. Tallow and Fat.—All lots coming to hand are soon placed at recent rates. Grain.—Market is quiet, and very little business is being transacted. AYlieat: There is a fair demand for prime quality at 2s 5d to 2s GJd; medium is slow ot sale at 2s 2d to 2s 4d; fowl feed 'has a little better inquiry at un to 2s Id. Oats: Market fairly steady at. for best lines, Is 6d to Is GJd ; medium. Is 3d to Is sd; ■inferior, Is to Is" 2d. Barley; Quotations purely nominal,

Potatoes.—Heavier supplies have caused a. jUbstantinl Recline in prices and an uncertain market. Best kidneys up to £4 10s. _ Chafl— Prime quality scarce, and is in good demand at £2 12s 6d to £-2 15s; medium and inferior difficult to place.

WEEKLY MARKET REPORT. Messrs A. Moiitzson and Co. report for week ending January 23:—

Wheat.—The demand is not very active, buyers in the meantime holding off the market. "We quote: Best velvet, 2s 6d to 2s 7d; medium, 2s 3d to 2s sd; best Tuscan, 2s 6d to 2s 7d; medium, 2s 3d to 2s 5(1; fowl wheat is readily placed from Is lid to 2s Id. Oats: There has been a good demand during the week at quotations. _We quote - Best feed, Is 6d; medium, and inferior, Is 2d' to Is 5Jd; Suthorlands, Is 6d to Is GJd per bushel. ley: Thero is .little business passing.* Peed sorts arc quoted at Is 3d to Is 63; milling, la 6d to Is lOd; prime malting, 2s 3d to 2s 6d; Lakes., lis Gd to 3s for primest samples, but medium qualities are only saleable at low prices. Ryecom is readily placed from Ds 3d to 2s 4d. Maize,'2s 9d to 2s lOd per bushel. Prussian blue peas, 4s 6d per bushel.' Scotch and English tares. 5s 6d per -bushel. Flour: We quote £6 10s. Oatmeal in 25's, £9 10s. Pearl barley, £10 10s. Bran, £3 10s. Mlard, £4. Ne.'son tops are quoted at lOd to lid (f.0.b.). Chaff- Prime quality .is wanted from £2 7s 6d to £2 10?; extra heavy, £2 12s 6d; medium, £2 to £2 ss. Ryegrass: Buyers' ideas of values are: For farmers' dreSßed, Is 2d to Is sd; extra, to Is 9d; machined. 2s to 2s 3d; extra, 2s 6d to 3s per bushel. We have a good inquiry. Cocksfoot, 2|d to 3d for farmers' lots, and 3Jd to 4d for machined. Linseed, £10 *to £12. Pressed straw. 27s Cd. Clover hay, £3 to £3 6s. Nitrate of soda, £15. Clovers, rape, etc., all fresh. Potatoes—Soiling at 4s to 5s per cwt. Supplies not coming to hand so plentifully, prices havo a tendency to firm. Hides, 3Jd to 4id, according to weight and condition. Tallow.—Rough fat, lis 6d to 12s Gd; rendered. 15s to 18s. Horsehair, Is 2d to Is 4d. Sheepskins.—Crossbreds, 3s 3d to 4s; extra, to 4s 6d, PeltS, 6d to Is. We held our usual sale of skins on Tuesday, when thero was a fair demand. ' Rabbitskins.—Only small quantities are now coming forward. Competition, however, is keen, and prices satisfactory. Summer, from Gd to 8d; small, 3d to sd; autumns, 9d to lid; early winters, llsd to 14d; winters, 14d to lGd; selected, lGld to 17d per lb. Wool.—Our next sale will on January 31. We have now erected a complete clover-clean-iig plant, and all our other machinery up-to-date is the finest plant in the Southern Hemisphere. Farmers are invited to inspect. Please consign to our siding.' We' are agents for Newton's patent wool press, which wo offer at £13 each; can be inspected in our store. ' Gibson's cattle brand, 9s for small and 15s for large tins.