WEEKLY MARKET REPORT.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 19107, 28 February 1924, Page 12

WEEKLY MARKET REPORT.

Burnside, Wednesday, February 27. Fat Cattle. —Two hundred and fifty-five head of good cattle came forward, including a lew pens of prime heavy bullocks. Prices for prime cattle improved by 10s to 15s, while plain ox and cow beef sold at prices on a par with those of last week. Prime heavy prime. £lO to £l2 7s 6d : plain, from £6 12s fid. Cows and heifers sold at from £4. i^algety and Co. sold; For G. P. Philip irtunback), 4 bullocks £ls 17s 6d, 3 £l4 17s fid, 3 £l4 ss, 4 £l4 2a fidj 1 £11; James Wilson (Stcney Peak!, 2 bullocks £l2 12s fid, 2 £ll 55,. ,2 £IU ss, 4' £lO, 3 £8 17s fid. 1 £6 12s fid;' A. J. Sheat Park), 8 cattle to £ll 15s; clients, 6 cattle to £0 10s. New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Companv sold: For Walter Blackie (Mosgiel), 2 bullocks £l3; Jas. Renton (Moagiel), 2 bullocks £lO 10s; 1 \Vm. Lindsay, jun. (Allnnton), 1 bullock £9 10s, 1 heifer £5 10a; ffm. Kirk (MoameJ), 1 bullock £8 10s. 3 £8 ss; Geo. Grey (Clarendon), 2 bullocks £6 £s.— ——Uonald Reid and Co. sold; For Geo. Patrick (Balclutha), 1 bullock £lO 12s fid, 2 £9 10s, 5 £9; Thos. Landeis (Mataura), 1 cow £8 ss, 1 £7 2s fid, 3 £7 ss; John Smith (Ilomefield), 1 bullock £ls 12s fid, 2 £l4 10s, 3 £ls, 2 £l4 ss; James Hill (Mayfield), 3 bullocks £l4 7s fid, 3 £l3 ss, 2 £lO, 3 £6 15s, 1 £6 12s fid; Walter Blackie (Lochend, Mosgiel), 2 bullocks £ll 17s fid; Executors in estate of the late W. Kirk (Mosgiel), 2 bullocks £9, 2 £8 7s fid; Wm. .Lindsay, jun. (Allanton), 2 bullocks £9 ss, 1 £lO 10s, 1 heifer £5 10s; Fleming and Co. (Titiroa Estate), 3 bullocks £l2 7s fid, 3 £l2 £s, 3 £ll, 3 £9 15s. Stronach, Morris, and Co. sold: For J. S. Fleming and Co. (Titiroa, J. E. Watson and Co., Invercargill, as agents), 3 bullocks £l3 os, 3 £ll 17s fij ■ 3 £lO 12s fid, 3 £10; Executors late Wm. Kirk (Mosgiel), 1 bullock £S ss, 1 £7 17s fid; J. C. Renton, jun. (Mosgiel), 1 bullock £l2; W. Lindsay (Allanton), I heifer £8 7s fid, l cow £5 10s, 1 £5; J. J. Buddy (Flag Swamp), 1 heifer £7 7s (id; W. M'Hattie (Allanton), 1 cow £5; Mrs A. C. Cockerell (Sutton), 1 he’for £6 12s fid.— —-Wright, Stephenson, and Co. sold: For Mrs W. Kirk (Mosgiel), 1 bullock £ls 12s fid, 2 £ll 2a fid: James Kenton 'Mosgiel), 2 bullocks £l3 10s; J. A. Shennan (Berwick), 2 bullocks £l2 10s, 1 heifer £7; Walter Blackie (Mosgiel), 1 bullock £lO lOs; W. Lindsay, jun. ''Allanton)? 2 bullocks £lO 2s fid, 1 heifer £G 15s, 1 £6 12s fid ; a client, 7 heifers at quotations; W. Blackie (Glenomani), 1 cow £3 10s. -The National Mortgage and Agency Company sold: For Thos. Nevill (Moa Creek), 7 bullocks to £ll 7s fid; Angus Cousfon (Clinton), 16 bullocks at. quotations; E. Carey (Kokonga), 1 heifer £7 10a, 1 cow £7 2a fid, 1 heifer £4 17s fid, 1 £3 2s fid, 3 bullocks at market rates. Todd Bros, sold: For Executors Wm. Kirk (Mosgiol), 3 bullocks £S; Walter Blackie (Moagiel), 1 bullock £l2; J. C. Renton (Mosgiel), 1 , bullock £6 17s fid; Thos. A’exandcr (Longvale), 1 heifer £4 10s, 2 £3 10s, 2 £2 15s, 2 £2 10s: Wm. Lindsay (Allanton), 1 heifer £7 ss, 1 £7, 1 £6 12s fid, 1 £5 7s fid, 1 £2 7s 6d_, 1 £2, lan Lindsay (Allanton).l heifer £5 10s. Otago Farmers’ Co-operative Association sold: For Waller Blackie (East Ta'cn), 1 bullock £ll, 10s. 1 £10; Mrs W. Kirk 'Mosgiel), 2 bullocks £11; Wm. Lindsay (Allanton), 1 bullock £9 12s fid, 1 heifer £7 10s, 1 £7, 1 £6; John Porterfield (Portobello), 4 bullocks £S 15s; J. C. Renton 'McsgieD, 2 bullocks £9 ss; client, 3 bullocks £9 7s fid, 3 £7 17s fid, 1 £8 7s fid. 1 heifer £8 5s • Hugh Thompson (Riverside Outra-m), 2 heifers £6, 1 £5 Rs.

Stope Cattle.—There was a large yarding of indifferent quality, prices being a shade easier than last week.——Dalgetv and Co. sold: For clients, 10 at quotations. ■ Wright, Stephenson, and Co. sold: For F. Smith (Portobello) , I COW £5, 1 heifer £3 15s, 1 £2 10s, 1 steer £2 as; a client, 5 hulls £4 15s, R. ilatheson "Tomahawk). 1 bull £4 10s. 1 cow £1 Is Gd ; J. Brown (Henlev), 2 bulls £4 10s. 1 £3 13s ; Mrs C. Reid (Henley), 2 cows £4 7s 6d, 1 £t ss. 1 bull £2 15s; a client, 2 cows £4 2s 6d. 3 £3 2s; lan Undsav 'Alhm+on). 3 cows £3 18s; H. Dunn (North-East Valley). 1 cow £3 17s Gd. 1 bull £3 ICs, 1 cow £2 10s; M. Davis fSend'-mount). 1 bull £3 7s Gd: a client. .1 bull £3 15s: R. Wilson (Shie! Hill), 6 cows £3 12s 6d; J. Ferguson (Waitsti). 9 cows £3 10s; a client, 7 cows to £3 Vs Gd. 6 heifers £2 7s; J. C. Stewart (Sandvmount), 1 bull £3 7s 6d ; a client, 7 cows .£3 ss; a client, 1 bull £2 12s Gel; J, Meehan and Sons (Waimate). 12 vealors to 38s; R. Jury (Highcliff), 1 cow £1 Is; W. Cadzow (Anderson’s Bav). 1 cow 19s. The National Mortgage and Agencv Co. sold: For Anderson and Bovett rVuhroke). 2 steers £3 11s, 2 cows £2 ss, 2 heifers £2 3s. 2 bulls £1 8s: D. M’Laren. 1 cow £3 ss, 1 £2; R. Agnew (Sawyers’ Bay), 1 cow £2 17s Gd, 1 £2 7s: a elicit. 3 cows £1 10s, 1 £2 2s Gd. 3 £1 7«. Stronsch, Morris, and Co. gold; Eo’ - H. B'and (Waitati). 1 cow £3 12s Gd; E. Jovoe (Mosgiel Junction). 1 cow £2 ss; a client, I cow £2 17s Gd, 1 £2 15s. 1 £3 12s. 3 £2,. 4 bulls to £4 15s; J. Brockbank 'N.E. Valiev), 1 bull £4; J. Toomev (Waikouaiti). 1 cow £2 10s. 1 vealcr 225, 2 bulls at quotations; W. M'Hallie (Allanton). 1 cow £3 Vs Gd; H. Gamnbell (Sutton). 2 cows £2 ss. 3 nt quotations; P. Toomev (Waikouaiti), 3 vealers to 30s, 1 cow 13s: T. Law (Green Island), 1 cow £1 11s: J. J. Purdy (Flog Swamp), 1 cow £2 2s Gd. 4 vealers to 395; Mrs A. C. Cockerell (Sutton). 1 bull £3; J. T. Nvhon (Ssndvmount). 1 bull £3 10s.— Todd Bros, sold: For executors Williamson's Estate (Milton), 1 vealer 395, 2 375. 1 31s; R. Rodgers (Park Hill). 1 cow £2 17s Gd. 1 heifer £2 4s; a client, 1 cow £3 10s, 2 stags co pvu The OL'-o Farmers’ Co-nnorat'v'-Asenciation sold; For a client, 6 cows £4 7a Gd, 9 COWS £3 10s; Jas, Edgar 'Taps mu). 4 cows £3 12s Gd. 3 £2 12s Gd, 1 bull £4 17s 6d; a Tananui client.. 2 cows £3 17s. 2 £1 10s; J. O’Connell (Morningtqn), 1 cow £5 10s 1 £1 15s; H. Thomson (Riverside), 1 cow £4; Walker'and Clancv (Wnitahuna). 2 steers £2 15s, 1 heifer £3; W. Bateman (Waitahnna), 1 heifer £2 7s Gd. 1 vealer £1 Gs 1 bull £1 17s Gd; Jas. M'Noe (Mount Stuart), 1 cow £2 ?s Gd; W. D. Stewart, (Sandvmount), pen steers £3 7s Gd ; G. Dick (Pukehiki) 3 cows 19s Gd; K. Cameron (Sandvmount), 1 cow 18s Gd; R. Rutherford (Caversham). 1 calf 13s; a Central client. II vealers to £t 8s; W. J. Noble (Waitahuna), X vealer £1 6s; a client. 4 bulls £3 15s; a client, 3 bulls £3; a client, 1 bull £4 iss 1 £3 2s Gd ; J. S, Blair (East Taieri), 1 bull £2 7s Gd; W. D. Stewart 'SendymounD. 1 bull .£2 13s; a client, 1 bull £4 ss. 1 £4 2s Gd, 1 £3 17s Gd, 1 £2 17s Gd.- Donald Reid and Co. sold; For a client, 6 cows £4 15s, 1 heifer £1 12a Gd; J. B. Thomson (N.E. Vailey), 1 heifer £3 10s, 6 vealers £1 ss. 1 cow £1 10s; W. H. Trevoning (Waipiata), 5 cows £3 14s, 4 vealers £4 Is; A. Kennedy (Deborah Bav), 5 heifers £2 17s; T. Landells (Mataura). 14 cows to £4 ss, 10 sleeps £3 15s, 5 vealors to 18s; Fahov Bros. (Evans Flat), 10 vealers to £1; R. White (Green Island). 6 he’’lets £?. 1 bull £1 15s; Gen. Carey (Lower Harbour). 1 cow £2 11s, 1 vealer 9s; H. Baxter (Otokia), 1 cow 19s Gd, 1 vealer 19?: H. M’Csffis 'Lower Harbour), 1 heifer £3 .3s Gd; David Russell (Milton), 3 cows to £4 7s Gd; Butler Bros., 1 vealer 17s; Geo, Edwards (N.E. Harbour), 3 cows to £3: a client 4 cows to £3 2s, 2 vealers to £1 10s. 1 bull £4; H. Baxter (Otokia), 1 bull £3 10b. : Dairy Cows. —There wns a medium yarding. Todd Bros, oold: For R. Cullen (East Taieri), 1 cow £l4, Wright, Stephenson, and Co. (Ltd.) sold: For a client, 1 cow £9 ss; J. L. Mathieaon (Hi'/hcliff), 1 heifer £9 sa. 1 £8 2s Gd, 1 £7 15s, 1 £7; A. Mafheson (Tomahawk), 1 cow £7 15s; a client, 1 cow £4 17s Gd.- —Donald Reid and Co. sold: For W. J. Bennett, 1 heifer £4 ss; G. C. Pouller, 1 heifer £3 3s; a northern client, 1 heifer £6 10s,' 1 £3, 1 £4 ss; M'Ara Bros. (Pine Hill), 1 cow £G ss; H. Johnston, 1 cow £6; T. A. Walker. 1 cow £6 2s Gd; A. M'Millan, 1 cow £6 12s Gd; a client, 1 heifer £5 ss. Otago Farmers’ Co-operative Association sdd : For S. M’Coll (Outram), 1 eow £l2 7a Gd; a client, 2 cows £3 12s Gd, I£3 15s, 1 £1 12s Gd. 1 £7, 1 £3 10s, 1 £3 2s Gd; Walker and Clancy 'Waitahnna), 1 heifer £2 10s, 1 £2. 12s 6:1 : Edward Green (Abbotsford), 1 cow £2 10s; W. Wilson (Riverside), 1 cow £2 ss; J. Prentice .'Moss’d), 1 row £2 7s Gd, 1 £2; A. E. (Anderson’s Bay), 1 cow £1 15s.

Calves. —Donald Reid and Co. sold: For F. Tonner (Fairfield), 1 calf ss, 1 4s; A. Lindsay (Ravonnbonrne), 1 calf 14s. 1 8s; Gib‘•on Bros. (Xorili Taierii, 1 calf sa. -Todd Bros, sold: For Win. Lindsay (Allanton), 1 naif 12s: n client. 1 calf 2s fid. Oiasro Farmers' Co-oner,vtive Association sold; For a client, 1. calf IGs Gd, 1 14 S) I4 R Gd: Mrs •T. .Tohnsfori (Green Island), 1 calf ss; 11. M’Laren (Caversham), 1 calf ss, 1 2s Gd- S. Walls (Caversham). I calf 2s fid Stromch! Morris, and Co. sold : For Holy Cross College (Mosgiel). 1 calf 7s. ’

Fat Sheep—The yarding consisted of 241.0 head, comprising- a fair proportion of good quality wethers and ewes. Prime heavy wethers sold at alxmt Is advance on last, week’s prices, while light wethers and ewes were firm at last week’s rates. Prime heavy wethers made 38s to 42e fid; prime, 34s Gd to 36s 3d; light, from 2-°e; prime heavy ewes, 27s 6d in 30s; extra, to 345; prime. 23s Gd to 265; light from IGs 9d.— —T)al°'etv and Co sold: For .1. P. Herlihv (Patearoa). 25 ewes 2Ps. 21 24s 3d. 8 235; clients. 13 19e, 4 IGs Gd. Donald Reid and Co. sold: For A. M’Donald ("Willow-burn”), G2 wethers 41s. I t 33s 9d. 12 38s Gd. 20 37s fid, 11 22s Gd : Jas. France (Milton), 7 3Gs 3d ; Thos. Handels (Maianra), 10 335. 2G ewes 24s 9d, 28 22s Gd: H. R. Finch fMilburn). 1 wether 3Gs 3-d, G ewes 27s Gd: Hills and Rudkin (Milton). II ew-cs at quotations; J G. Pearce (Waipiala), 9 wethers 31s 9d, 17 ewes 295. 6 225; a client. 11 22s 9d; Win. Gardiner (Peebles). 32 20s 3d, 20 2fis, 17 21s Gd, 28 25s Gd, 14 07s Gd: ,Tss. M’Lennan (Gleraven), 20 wethers 35s 3d, 17 3 ts 3d, IS 32s Gd. 10 ewes 28s Gd; Blair Bros. (Otara), 23 ewes 27s 3d. 35 255; A. G. Finch (Milton), 12 eww 24s 3d; S. Thomson (Milton), 19 295; P, Weipers (Sanclymount), 16 at quotations. Stronach. Morris, and Co. sold: For W. W Reid and Sons (Outvamh 15 wethers 38s, 28 35s Gd, 17 31e; A.- M’KinnnE (Middlemarch), 18 ewes 24s 9d, 13 19s: A. Scott (Burnside), 19 ewes 28s: a client, 24 ewes 21s Gd, 30 IGs, 21 12s; Bochfort Ens. (Evansdalel. 5 owes at quotations; S. Townley (Middle-marci). 10 «we.s 16s Sd; a eiieat, i ewet 13s 9d.- "I'Le Otago

Farmers’ Co-operative Association sold: For Central Otago client, 1 pen wethers 395; a client, 25 ewes 19s, 19 ISs; H. M'Ned (Milburn), G wethers 32s 9d. 7 ewes 21s 3d; Ewen Cameron (Middlemarch'). 37 wethers 30s, 225s 3d; J. Kirkland (Middlemarch), 12 ewes 29s 9d, 14 25s 9d; A! - -in Bros. (Clarksville', 19 25s 3d, 1 pen 25s id; trustees late VV. Sutherland (Stirling), 20 ewes 24s 9d, 25 -£» 3d; Win. Glenn (RanfurlyL 12 wethers 28s, 24 ewes 11s, 17 12s 3d; D Falconer ton), 4 wethers 27a; A. and T. Locxhart (Moneymore), 13 ewes 25s 9d, 10 client. 24 22s 6d; J. P. Gardiner (Green Island), 7 19s 9d; J. and D. Peat (Middlemarch), 221 s 3d; D. 13. Lindsay (Wedderhurn), 19 18s, 87s 3d. Wright, ~tephenson, and Co. sold; For Robert Md-er tMi - ton), 25 wethers 39a, 17 38s 3d; Alex. Batngate (Outram). 23 wethers 37s 6d, 17 36a, pen 335; John Miller (Maungatua). 11 ewes 345, b 30s; John Dennis (Waikaia), 21 wethers 345, 13 33s 9d, 16 33s 3d, 11 335; W. Murcott (Hampden). 9 wethers 31s. 24 ewes to 295: Mrs C. Reid (Henley), 8 ewes 31a; Wm. Ward (Kyeburn), 34 ewes to 28s 3d. Todd Dr s. sold: Fcr E. R. Dillon (Hcriof), W wethers 39s 9d. 25 39s 3d, 17 35s 3d, 8 345; R. Mitchell (Outram), 19 ewes 23s- New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Co. sold: hor a client, 45 wethers 41s, 13 39s 9d: J. A. Mothewfion (Dunedin), 18 40s, 22 335; Tiros. Landels (Gore), 20 38s. 2 355, 15 ewes 24s 3d, ii , Alex. Movnihan (Momona). 30 wethers oos, Arch. M’Kechnie (Milton). 15 wethers 31s od, 23 ewes 20s 9d; W Doig (Oamaru), 10 ewes 25s 9d; Tovrr.ley Bros. (Stirling), oo ewes 2)a fid; LV +. Murray (Clarksville), 19 ev.'es 20s 6d; Mrs F Walrnslev (Wylie’s Crossing), pen wethers SOs. pen ewes 20s; a client ,' 2b ewes, 235, 29 22s 3d. The Rational Mortgage, and Agency Co. sold; For Thos. Nevi 1 (Moo Crook), pen wethers 42s Gd, -a ewes oOs td- H D Elliott (Moa Creek), pen wethers 42s Gd pen 335, 69 ewes 255, P. Dunn c- apakaio). pen ewes 34s 6d, 20 28s Gd; lljncan Cameron (Papakaio), 24 evres 325; W • K. Andrew (Maheno), 26 ewes 29s Gd. 32 26= 3d . W J. Clark (Lowburn), 11 withers 33s 6d, W. R. Revill (Moa Creek). 28 ewes -7s Gd; a client, 19 ewes 27s Gd. 19 wethersi 19a W. J. Reid (Wedderburn), 38 ewes 21s 3d, Jl 14s; J. Davidson and Sons (Poolburn), 140 ewes to 33s Gd; a client. 107 wethers at marke Fa 4 t Lamhs.—One thousand four hundred and thirty-eight head were yarded, the a maud for good qua.ity being keen ■< week’s rates. Best lambs made 30s to 343 ju , extra, to 38s; good. 27,s Gd to 295; others from 21s. Dalgety and Co. sold: For client 62 lambs 30s, 14 28s; J. • HerdM (Patearoa), 9 lambs 28s 3d; clients, 24 lambs 295, 15 22s Gd, 55 21s. Donald Reid and Co. sold; For r ßaitt Bros. l Milburn), 5 lambs 32s 9d; Jas. France (Milton), 8 lambs 395; A. B. Andrews (Kuri Busn), 2 lambs 30s; Geo. Murray (Portobello), 4- lamb® ->Bs Gd; J. Tluapson (Mayfield),. 30 lambs 28 s , 24 23s 9d: J. G-. Pearce (\Vaipmta), lambs 23s Gd; Rudkin and Hills (Milton) 7 lambs at quotations; P. Weipers (bandymount), 23 lambs at quotations. New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company sold: For Townlev Bros, (Stirling), 10 larnbs 32s 9d; Mrs E. Walmsley (Wylie’s Crossing), pen lambs 31s 3d; Alex. Movnihan (Momona), 9 lambs 29s 3d, 22 25s 3d; Arch, M’Kechme (Milton), pen lambs 21s. Wright, Stephenson, and Co. sold: For Mrs C. Reid (Henley). 26 lambs 38s, 39 35s 3d; W. H. Murcott (Hampden), 21 lambs 2"s Gd; 7. client, 41 lambs 27s 3d; Wm. Ward (Kyeburn). 25 lambs 26s Gd; J. P. Gardiner (Burnside). 26 lambs 295. Gd.——Stronach. Morris, and Co', sold: For A. MTvinuon-(Robcrtslee, Middlemarch), 40 lambs 31a 9d; Rochfort Bits. (Evansdale), 4 lambs 30s; clients. 34 lambs 27s Gd, 4G 225. 14 26s Gd, 19 27s 3d; n Tnien client, 22 lambs 24s 3d, 58 20s Gd; W. Gardiner (Wurringten), 3 lambs 25s Gd; S. Townley (Middlemarch b 12 lambs 24s 3d. 7 20a Gd. —’—The Otago Farmers’ Co-onerativo Association sold: For J. Kn-kland (Middlemarch), G lambs 34s 3d; D. B. Lindsav (Wedderburn i, 15 lambs 33s 3d, 29 2Gs 3d; Jas. Riddle (Portobello), 9 lambs 30s; Wm. Glenn (Hanfurlv), 11 lambs 31s 3d; a client, nen lambs 325,' 59 265. 34 24s Gd. 11 22s 3d, 16 225. J. and D. Peat (Middlemarch), 21 lambs 29s Gd. 13 24= 3d; n client. 13. lambs 26s 3d. 55 29s Gd; H. R. Finch (Milton). 5 lambs 275, J. P. Gardiner (Green Island), 8 lambs 21s Gd ; a client, 4 lambs 17s. The Rational Mortgage and Agency Company sold: For W. R. Nevill (Mon. Creek), 36 lambs 37s 3d; W. J. Clark (Lowburn), 46 lambs 31s Gd. 9 235; Chfts. Paterson, 40 lambs 2 c s ; a client, 39 lambs to 23s 3d; R. Kidd (Middlemarch), 81 lambs at market rates; J. W. Reid (Wedderburn), 18 lambs at quotations.

Fat Pigs.—There was a fair yarding, prices being easier by 5s per head.— —Todd Bros. so'.d: For a client, 2 pigs £2 10a. The National Mortgage and Agency Company sold: For \V. D. Smith (Waimea), 2 pigs £4 2s, 1 £3 18s, ‘2 £3 7s; F. J. Smith (Bushey), 1' pig £5 2s, 5 £2 15s, 4 £2 7s.——Wright,.,' Stephonsolt, and Co. sold: For Orokonui Home - (Waitati;, 2 pigs £4 ss, 2 £4 3s, 2 £4 Is, 2 £3 17s; John Miller Maungatua), 2 pigs £4 4s, 2 £3 7s; A. Roger (Saiidymount), 2 pigs £4 4s; A. K. Miller (North Taicri), 2 pigs £3 ss; a client, o pigs £3 ss; John Taylor (Otokia), 2 pigs £2 Gs; •!). M’Laren (Caversham). 3 pigs £2. Stronach, Morns, and Co. sold: For C. Harris (Mau.ngatua), 1 pig £4 14s, 1 £4 4s; W. M’Hattio (Allantoid, 2 pigs £3 11s, 2 £3 7s; Mrs A. C. Cockerell (Sutton), 3 pigs £4 10s; W. Egan (Sutton), 3 pigs £4 14s, 1 £3 18s; T. Ward (Waikou’aiti), 1 pig £4 10s, 1 £3 2s, 1 £2; C. VV. Hallum (Waikouaiti), 1 pig £4 10s;, Mrs Law (Green Island), 2 pigs £3 Bs. Donald Held and Co. sold: For a client, 2 pigs £2 10s Atkinson and Son (Middlemarch), 3 pigs £s' 11s, 1 £2 10s, 4 £2 Bs, 2 £2; J. Maloney (Burkes), 1 pig £3; client, 1 pig £2; client, 3 pigs £2 13s; D. Cameron (Sandymount), 1 pig £2 16s; J. Christie, jun. (N.E. Valley), 1 pig £3. The Otago Farmers’ Co-operative Association sold; For C. H. Hall (Portobello), 3 pigs £4 8s; R. B. Fowler (Middlemarch), 1 pig £3 10s, 2 £3 4s; J. Black (Middlemarch), 1 pig £3, 2 £2 ICa; J. Kirkland (Middlemarch), 1 pig £2 14s, 1 £2 13s, 2 £2 12s, 1 £2 2s; D. Haggart (Mcsgiel), 1 pig 6 £2 Bs. 3 £2 4s, 2 £2 3s, 3 £1 13s; a Taieri client, 3 pigs £3 17s, 2 £2 6s. Store Pigs.—There was a medium yarding, all stock being sold at low prices. Stronach, Morris, and Co. sold: For a client, - 13 pigs to 17s; Wallace Bruce (Momona), 7 slips £l. The Otago Fanners’ Co-opera-tive Association sold; For a Peninsula client, 61 pigs 18s, 212 s; a client (Leith Valley), 4 pigs 10s, 2 ss. Wright, Stephenson, . and Co. sold: For P. L. Brown (Mosgiol), 5 pigs 265; Brcnssfli Bros. (Outran), 6 pigs to 9s : a client, 4 pigs 9s. Donald Reid and Co. sold: For J. Waugh (Momona), 1 nig 15s; A. M’MHlan (Momona), 3 pigs 12a; Gibson Bros. (North Taicri), 3 pigs 10s; J. Caldwell (Hampden), 4 pigs 6s, 9 4s 6d. BACON PIGS, : Farmers, consign your pigs direct to us. Highest ruling price paid. Our sugar-cured bacon and hams cannot be equalled. Order your Christmas hams now. —Salisbury Butchery, Stuart street, and branch shops.— Advt. FARMERS. Have you written or inquired for particulars of the Rates of the Otago Farmers’ Union Mutual Fire and Accident Insurance. It is “ worth while.” The Association has proved itself in its 19 years’ existence. YOU ONLY GAIN tho advantage of the immense reduction in rates.—S. J?. Cameron, 111 Stuart street, is the secretary.— Advt. ADDINGTON MARKETS. (Pit* l-Kinen )’«.■;» • WsociAriON.; CHRISTCHURCH, February 27. At the Addington market the yardings were smaller to-day. Fat sheep were a shade better, and fat lambs sold firmly at last week’s rates. Store sheep were back in price, and tat cattle were practically unaltered. Store Sheep.—There were smaller yarding to-day than during the last two weeks. There were much smaller entries from Kaikouia and Otago, the casing market at Addington on account of tho continued dry weather no doubt being the cause. Mail- - Sounds and the North. Island were heavily represented. In all classes except a few local lines ewes were easier than lambs by Is to 2s, even forward sorts being affected. Good two-toothed three-quarterbred ewes realised 37s 6d; good three-quarterbred four, six, and eight-toothed ewes, 30s to 32s 10d; low-conditioned and inferior three-quarterbred owes, four. six. and eight-tooth, 3-le to 275; four and five-year-old three-quarterbred ewes, low condition, 19s 6d to 235; fair four, six. and eight-toothed hulfbred ewes, 26s 6d to 30s; failing-mouthed ewes, 16s to 235; aged ewes, 3s 9d to 14s 6d; good forward four, and six-tooth crossbred wethers, 27s Gd; good four and six-tooth halfbred wetb* rs, 34s 3d to 25s Gd; ordinary, 20s Id to 22a 3d; forward rape lambs, 20s to 235; ordinary, 17s to 19s; medium. 13s to 16s 6d; cull, 8s 6d to 9s 6d. Fat Lambs.—The yarding was slightly over 5000, and there was a keen sale at fully 101 d for firsts. Extra prime lambs realised up to 40s; prime, 82s to 35= ; medium. 28s to 31s: inferior, 25a to 27s Cd. Fat Sheep.—There was an average yarding, ewes predominating. The demand improved by Is to 2s per head. Extra prim© ivethers realised from 37s Gd to 40s; prime. 32s 6d to 35s Gd; medium, 28,s to 325; light, 24s to 27s Gd; extra prime owes, 355; a few special to 395; prime ewee, 26s Gd to 30s: medium, 23s to 265; light, 20s Gd to 22s 9d; aged and ■ inferior, 16s to 20.5. Fat Cattle. —439 head were penned. They were a very poor lot, the bulk being cevu. The market was irregular, with good beef showing little alteration, and secondary eva/T being easier. Extra prime steers realised £ls 17s 3d; prime, £l2 to £ll ss; medium, £9 to j £U It's; light, £5 16s to £8 ss; extra prime I

heifers, to £11; prime, £6 10s to £B'l7s Gd; ordinary, £3 17s Gd to £6; extra prime cows, £lO 2s Gd; prime, £6 to £8; ordinary, £3 15s to £5 10s.

Yealers.—There was no alteration in the market. Runners realised up to £4 12s Gd; yealers, £2 15s to £3 10s; good-calves, £1 5s to £2 Ss; small calves, £8 to £ls. Store Cattle.—A poor lot was offered. Three and four-year-old steers realised £5 Is; yearling to two-year steer's, £l‘ss to £2 2s Gd; yearling to 18-month heifers, £1 5s to £1 12s Gd ; good cows, £2 to £2 ss; medium. 355. Dairy Cows.—There was a dull sale, only the best selling well. Springing heifers realised from £7 10s to £9 ss; medium spring ing heifers, £1 10s to £6: others, £2 ICo to £3; best second and third calvcrs, £7 IGs to £lO 10s; medium sorts, £4 10s to £G; others, £1 10s to £2. Pat Pigs.—There was a medium entry, and the sale was firmer than it was last . week. Choppers realised from £3 to £5; light baconers, £3 10s to £4; heavy, £4 5s to £4 15s Id; extra heavy, £5 to £5 7s Id—average price per lb, Gd‘ to 6|d; light -porkers, £2 8s to £2 14s; heavy, £2 17s Gd to £3' 5s —average price per lb, Sd to 9d. Store Pigs.—The demand was. easier. SmajJ weanere realised from 7s to 12s; good, 16s to 20s Gd; small stores. 18s to 235; medium, 26s to 34s Gd; large, 4Gs to 50s.