SALE OF STUD SHEEP.

Otago Witness, Issue 1679, 26 January 1884, Page 7

SALE OF STUD S HEEP.

(BY OUR OWN EKPOMEH.) j One of the largest and moat important salesj of stud sheep ever held in the Colony took place on Friday at the Oarterhope Estate, near Waiwera, when Messrs Wright, Stephenson } and Co. submitted at auctiofl the whole of the magnificent flock of merino sheep known as the Waiwera stud flock of Messrs Murray, Roberts, and Co. This celebrated flock— numberiug some 2900 ewes and about 1000 rams— was established over a quarter of a century ago by tho late Mr Borthwick and Mr Telford. Twelve years ago it wad purchased by the late W. A. Tolmie, and after his daath in 1576 the whole of the flock was sold at public auction. Messrß Murray, Roberts, and Co., the present I owners of the stud, were the principal purchasers at the sale. The competition and tho prices obtained on that occasion were a sufficient guarantee of the excellence of the sheep ; indeed, we understand, the prices all round at that sale v/ere the highest ever realised for merinos in New Zealand. The pick of the stock fell to the lot of Messrs Murray, Roberts, and Co., and they having purchased the unexpired lease of tho Carter- j hope Estate, established the present stud which, in consequence of the expiry of tho lease, came undtsr the hammer of the auctioneers on Friday. Such, then, is a brief history ot the stud. A good deal might be written about the sires ot this flock, but the numerous prizes taken at the metropolitan shows by the sheep since they passed into the hands of their late owners is a sufficient guarantee of the excellence of their ancesters. If any other proof were required, it could bo found in the fact that the Carterhope clip has for the last few years commanded the highest prices in the London market. The following list of prices obtained on the 19th May 1882, in the London wool sales room, will prove conclusively that the clip was much thought of by the Home connoibseurs : — 11 bales first combing greasy, 16& d ; 8 do do do do, lGd ; 11 do do do do, 15|d ; D do clothing do, 14d ; 4 do mixed do, 13d ; 16 do pieces do, 12Ad. Then, again, the London agent, reporting on the clip which averaged 14id, Bays :—": — " This was again a most excellent shipment, in quality differing little from last year. Like most New Zealand clips, it was decidedly heavier in condition, but for general excellence and ' get-up ' it is difficult to equal. It was sound in staple, and was one of the showiest and most taking lots of wool we have seen from New Zealand," [t may also be mentioned en jmssant that ono of the sires — Sir Thomas — when six years old was sold in Melboune for no less a sum than 680 guineas, his male progeny alone having up to that date realised for his owner, Jas. Gibbon, E-q., Tasmania, a I return of more than 5000 guineas. Another j feature of the stud is that some of the sires j have yielded for one ynar's growth as high as 171b 12oz of wool, which, considering the light nature of the wool geuerally on the Carterhope Estate, must be regarded as somewhat extraordinary. It is almost needless to say that the well-known firm which went to so much trouble and expense in securing this valuable stud, kept up by careful management and judicious breeding the high standard maintained in the past The majority of the sheep sold on Friday were in excellent condition, considering the recent very lengthy spell of wet weather ; and the length, density, and quality of the wool, together with the symmetry and general appearance of tho animals, pleased even the most fastidious critics. Under these circumstances it is rather surprising that higher prices were not secwed for the special stud sheep. Though there were some in attendance who no doubt were determined to buy, there were evidently not a few present who were pimply on the look-out for bargains. ludeed, the latter class, it may be said, predominated, and they must have been well satisfied with their expedition, for " bargains" they could certainly secure to their hearts' content. It was really disheartening to see rams purchased not so very long since for 200 guineas, selling as low as 39 guineas, as was the case with Tasman. Other rams of splendid quality — sheep that would have sold in the Melbourne market at hundreds of guineas — were disposed of for 30, 40, and 50 guineas. Later on, however, matters improved somewhat, and good prices were obtained for most of the other sheep, so that the result of the sale taken all round may be regarded as satisfactory to the owners ; while the buyers in nearly every case expressed themselves as thoroughly satisfied with their purchases. The first of the special stud rams brought under the hammer was tbe celebrated Sir Thomas. He was knocked down at 00 guineas, after a spirited competition, to a local man, Mr J. Watt, the result being greeted with cheering. Another fine animai — Nugget — was bought by Mr R. Turnbull for 70 guineas. The highest price, however, was fetched by a young ram (Mimosa 3rd) by Mimosa 2nd. This animal was a perfect model in symmetry, aud true in overy characteristic of the meiino breed. With the Mimosa blood in his veins, it was only to be expected that he would be a general favourite. He was started amid a perfect storm of bidding, and advanced rapidly to 110 guineas, at which figure be was sold to Mr Johnston, of Hawke's Bay. Mr J. F. Kitching was one of the roost spirited bidders for this animal, which, it must be regretted, is purchased for a Northern district. Among the other principal purchasers may be mentioned the names of Messrs Laidlaw and Crawfoid (Matakanui), R. Turnbull (Linbuvn Station), Watson Shennan (Conical KilU), A. J). Bell (Shag Valley Station), -Dalgoty and Cu., M -T. S- Mackenzie (Ivyeburn Station), and the IN. Z. and A. L. Co. (Clydevale). The arrangements in connection with the sale were of tho most complete nature, and reflect the greatest credit on all concerned. A special train left Dunedin at 7 a.m., aud returned a'ter the sale with a goodly number of passengers, reaching Duuedin at 11 p.m. The trains from the South al&o conveyed their quota of purchasers to the couviucingground, and punctually at 1 o'clock Mr Stephenson commenced operations. Catalogues giving the list of the various animals for sale, together with their pedigrees and other information, were distributed amongst those present. These were elaborately got up, and one edition, containing photojrvaphH of the more valuable

stud sheep, was greatly admired. The sheep"-* pens were numbered in accordance with the catalogue, and arranged in so thoroughly systematic a manner that any one class could be found almost in an inatant. Under such favourable chcumstancea, the auctioneer got rapidly through hia work, and by 5, o'clock the whole of the sheep had passed under his hammer. Appended iff a detailed account of the salOj, the prices after each lot, as will be noticed, being the value of each' obeep, and not of the whole.

It is estimated that the total amount realised as the result of the sale will be about £10 t ZQO. Petf Sheep. Lot 1. Three ewes— Ono by Champion, out of a selected ewe. This ewo took tbu iitst prize and Champion do at Dunedin show, 1883. One by Biamarck, oif; of a selected ewe by Torn, i* nd which owe wita eb&mpiOH at Vim din 'n JB3l. Took second in tame 1" a 9 above In 1283, Dunodin ehov?. of.? by Bfamsrolc, out of a setected eweN Z and At Co tfW^ 'a O ut of Lot 2. t'ivo ewes-Two by S.'awarck OU* Of selected owes: three by ChatfyWn-J-iaia-law and Crawford (M&takanui) /; ligß Lot 3 Five ewes— 'lhree by Ta&iaan, One by Champion, one by Mimosa »»m*— Laicu»w aud Crawford (Matakauui) •■ •• 6 " B Lot 4 i H ive ewes— One by Mimosa 2nd, ono &v Tiisman, 6ns selected out of clasa A, two selected out oi <Aas« C— L&idlaw and Crawford (Matakanui) .. .. •• "8 8 Lot 6. Kltsven ewes, by Mimosa ;hw, out of selected ewea— N Z and AL Co .. ; °Z a Lot 6 Nine ewes, by Bismarck— M J S Mac- _. kenzie(Kyeburn) .. .. •• »S a Lot 7. Tun ewea, by Tasman— Laidlaw and Crawford .. ■• " r K& Lot 8. Ten ewes, by Tom— Mackenzie .. *gs uot 9 Ten eweS, by Champion— Mackenzie •• °iS s Lot 10 lhirty-eighb <!>wee, selected out of classes A and O ewes— Macftenjie . . oJSS Lot 11. Two ewes-No. 50, by Mirtrm 2nd 5 No. 51, by Tom — W Shennan . . -■ «gs Lot 12. Five ewes— three by The t'arl, out Oi selected ewes ; ono by Mimosa 2ud, out of pp|pct< d ewe ; one by a selected ram — W Shennan.. .. .. •• u igs Lot 16. ten ewes -six by Mimosa 2nd, out of selected ewes ; two by The Ear), out of selected ewes ; one by Bismarck, out of a tolected ewe by Mimo.-a 2nd ; one by Bismarck, out of a •■ elected ewe -W bheunan 9£B Lot 14 Eighteen ewes by Mimosa 2nd. Bismarck, The Earl, and Champion, and oxit selected ewes -W Bhennan . . . . 7^gs Lot 14J. Seven owed, specially felccted out of sections A and C ewes- W Shennan . . 66 agB a g8 Lot 15. Korty ewe-, selected out of classes A and C ewes— ll Turnbull (Linbum Station) .. .. .. •• 6V.J3 Lot 10. Fifty-four special stud ewe=, put to Ohimpion last season— Laidlaw and Crawford .. .. •• •• 2igs Lot 17. Twenty-seven lamb rams, out of the above— X Turnbull . . . . • • %i 585 8 Lot jB. Twenty-seven ewelamb3, out of above ewes-Luidlaw and Crawford .. .. 2gs Lot 19 FiHv-three special stud owes, put to Bismarck Übt season— R Turnbull .. l.jg Lot 20. .Nineteen ram lambs, out of above— Laidlaw and Crawford .. •• 2gß Lot /I. Thkty ewe lambs, out of above—Laullaw a> d Crawford . . . . . • 2Ags Lot 22. Filtv-aeven ewes, special stud ewes, put to Nugget last season— R'lumbull .. 21* a Lot 23. Twenty-nine ram lambs, out of the atiove— R turnbull .. .. -- 4gs Lot 2i. Twenty-five ewe lambs, out of the above— Laidlaw and Crawford.. .. 4is*s Lot 25. Fifty-four special stud ewes, put to Trtsraan lost seaßon— R Turnbull .. 2gs Lot 26. Thirty-Iwo ram lambs, out of the above— Laidlaw and Crawford.. .. 22gs Lot 27. Twenty-one ewe lambs, out of the above -Laidlaw and Crawford.. .. 2Jgs Lot 27£ Six broktn-mouthed special ewea— J Davidson.. •• -• lig Lot z8 FtiD.v-nine special stud ewes, put to Sir Thomas* last season — Laidlaw and Crawford .. .. -. •• 7gs Lot 29. Thirty-three ram lambs, out of the abovo— Laidlaw and Crawford.. .. BJsrs Lot 30. Twenty-nine ewe lambs, out of the above — W Shennan • . . - - . 6;}gs Lot 31 Three hundred and fourteen ewes, selected rams 50, Mackenzie, £2; 60, Hon lambed to The Eari and fourother specially- I X Oliver, £1 14s ; the rest, A 1> Bell, £1 83 ! Lot 32. Ninety-four ram lambs, out of the above— 6o, J Wait (Kaikiku), 30b ; 34, Alex Robettdon (Waitepeka), 3 s Lot 33. One hundred and three ewo lamb 3, out of the above— J D Bitchie, Mount Royal ljg Lot 34. Eight hundred and seventy-eight ewes, lambed to Tom, Champion "2nd, The Duke -AD B«ll .. .. .. £1 Is Lot 35. Ihree hundred a >d thirty -three ram lamba, progeny of ewes class C— X Johnston • .. •• •• •• £16s I Lot 3(5. Three hundred and fifty-three ewe lambs, progeny of ewes class C— J D Ritchie .. .. .. :. £1 2s Lot 37 'I hreo hundred and forty-three fourtooth maiden ewes, by selected Btud rams, not sla-aed, the progeny of tho foregoing flocks -U Basstian iDuurobin), 100 .. £2 6s Dalgefcy and Co., 74, .N Z and A L Co., 173, at same figure. Lot 38 Three hundred and ninety-four twotooth ewes, not classed, the progeny of ♦he foregoing flocks- Dalprety and Co., 75 .-61 13s T Johnston, 100, N Z and A L Co, 119, sime price Lot 39. {>ir Thomas— J Watt, Kaihiku . . 60ga Lot 40 Tasman MJ S Mackenzie .. b9#3 Lot4L. Tartar- RTurnoull .. .. 25^* Lot 42. Champion II— H Turnbull.. .. 8-gs Lot 43. 'WuirKe«-R Turnbull .. „ 70«s Lot 44 Duke— MJ S Mackenzie .. .. 14gs .ot 45. Marquis— U Tolmie .. .. is^s Lot 46. Champion— Laidlaw and Crawford . . 4g6 Lot 47. Earl— Watßon Shennan .. .. lOV^s Lot 48 Uismarck-ADBell .. .. 2igd Lot 49. Ham, same pedigree as Mimosa 2nd,oufc of a selec ed ewe, latnbed 1879 -AD Bell . . 7gs Lot 50. Ram, tame pedigree as lot 49, lambed 1879 AD Bell .. .. .. lSga Lot 51. One Born, by Champion out of a selected ewe, lambed 1880— P Ayuoa . . 21g8 Lot 52. Grand-011 of Mimosa, out of a selected ewe, lambed 1879 A Robe tson . . lO^gs Lot 53. Ram, by Mimosa 2nd, out of a selected ewe, lambed 1879-Uudlaw and Crawford 9gs Lot 54. Haua, by Mimosa, out of a, selected ewe, lambed 1879— Laidlaw and Crawford . . Sgs Lot 55. Ram, by Mimosa, out of a selected ewe, lambed 1880— H Tolmie . . . . 13ga Lot 50. Ram, by selected stud ram, out of tv class C ewe — P Aysou . . . . 12% a Lot 57 Ram, by Champion, out of a selected ewe - Laidlaw aud Crawford . . . . SJgs Lot 58. Ex class C ewe, by selected ram—-Laid-law and Crawford . . . . „ 12g3 Lot 59. Mimosa 3rd, by Mimosa 2nd — R Johnston (Hawkt's Bay> . . . . . . UCgi Lot GO. Ram, by Mimosa. 2nd— A D Bell . 20ga liOt 61. Ram, by Mimosa and— Laidlaw and Crawford.. .. .. .. slgs Lot 62. Ram, by Mimosa 2nd, lambed ISSI— Laidlaw and Crawford .. .. lOgs Lot 63 Little Wonder, by Champion, lambed ISBl— C Basslian .. .. .. 2Cgs Lot tii. Ram, by 'ihe Earl, lambed 1881—Laidlaw and Crawford . . . . . . (igs Lot 65. Clasa A ram, by selected stud rain, lambed 1881— W XolforU .. .. Ugs LotC6. Cass C ram, by selected stud ram, lambed ISBl— Laidlaw and Crawfmd . . 2?ga Lot 67. Ram, by B-amarek, lambocl 18S1 — Laidlaw and Ci'ttwfotd .. .. •• l^fl Lot 68. Ram. by The Karl, out of Champion owe, lambed 1881— A 1) 801 1.. .. lfc\'S Lot (59. Ram, by Bismarck, lambed 1881— Mr Scrirngcour .. .. .. logs Lot7o 14am, by Bismarck, laiubucl 1281—11 Turn -Hill .. *.. .. .. Sfigs Lot 71. Ram, by Bismarck, lambed 18S1—Laiillaw and Crawlord . . . . . . 3Cgs Lot 72 I'wo rams — ono by Bismarck, one class Oram, lambedlSSl— SM'Gowan(Glenard.v) llga Lot 73. Two rams by Minioaa 2nd, lambed ISSi -AD Bell .. .. .. 12g3 Lot 74. Two ram?— ono by The Ear), one by Bismarck, lambed 1881— Laidlaw and Crawford -- .. , .•• ll&s Lot 75 Three rams— ono by Mimosa. 2nd, two do ex class A, lambed 1881— Daigety aud Co •- .. •- -- 12 ga Lofc 76. Three rania ex class A— Sciimgeour „ logs Lot 77. Three rams by Mimosa 2nd, lumber! 1881— Dftlgoty nnd Co •• •• ll K'a

U* 78 One ram (Matchless) by Champion out of » grauddauihtier of Mliuoaa— Laidlaw add Crawford .. -- •• * 6 & a Lot 79. Ons ram (Wool King) out a! selected ewe by Champion RJonnstoa •• B»£* Lot 80. One ram by Chacnpi m, out of sOiccted ewe— aidlaw and Crawford .. " 8 8 a Lot 81. One rain by Champion, out of selected ewe Laidlaw and Crawford .. ... "8* Lot 82 One r»m by Champion, out of selected ewe -LftidlftW and Crawford .. .. 8g& ' Lot 83. Ono ram by Champion, out of selected ewe-NZandAliOo .. .. 13gs" Lot &2 One ram by Champion, from selected ewe, kmbed October 1882- PAy son .. 10£gs Lot 85 On-, tn.ni (Mimosa 4th) by Mimosa 2nd, from selected/ ewe, lambed October 1882WZandALCo .. • - - 10gB Lot 86 One ram by Bwmark, out of selected ' ewe, Jambed August 188Z -Laidlaw and tirawford... •• _ •• , .•• 8 & a Lot 87. Two rains -one by Taßtoan, lambed October 1-82; one by Champion, lambed August 1882 5 out of selected ewes—Laidlaw and Cratffmrd -• •; , .■ ; 8 2 S Lot 83. Two rams, wi claes A ewes ly selected ramß, lambed Octo ber 1882 -N Z and AL. Lot fcft Three'rams - two by Champion, lambed AugUBJ Ib 82; one by "aaman lambed October 18&2 ; out of selected eweß - Laidlaw and C awford . . „ , V ' g8 Lot 90. Six stud rams— two five y* <!ft * B ° a > three four years old, and one three _ v ' )arß . J klah (Bingw.»y) .. .. .;; s &* Lot $L ii'ght stud rams, aged-J Hall (Ri^»" -, way) •• •• •• •• • Lot 9-* #ig llfc yams— three by Champion, out of soecial ewe; two by Bhmarck, out of suc'cia.l ewe; twu by Mimosa 2nd, out of special owe ; one by Tasman, Out of specul ewe; c <J by bejected ram, out of tot 33. fliue rams, by Champion, out of soWcted cwes-Lnidlaw and Crawford .. BjgS Lot 94 Five raing, by Bismarck, out ot selected , ewes-BM'Kinnon .. - •- W LofcOS. Seven rams,- by Mimosa, oufc of selected OWOT -Lai.Jlav and Crawford .. .. sjga Lot 90 Four rams, by Tasman, out of selected ewes— Laidlaw aud Cawfwd .. ■- ftfg<« Lot 97. Five rams, by Tom, out of Selected eweS--W Telford .. - •• B-iS* Lot 98. Seven rams, selected, oufi of class A Loteo'TT/Lty-tix ewes,' selected, out o* «IaBB C ewes ;10 with option X Turnbull . . 4ige. Lot 300. 338 two-tocth rams, the progeny oS tho forejioinff fLck3-50, B Turnbu I, «gW. lUO, Lmllaw and Crawford, fW; 50, (7 . BasaUan, 4sgs; 50, Mosnt Ida Co, ijgs; 120, Laidlaw aud Crawford, 3fes Lot 101. Twenty-five four-tootß xanis-C BassLot 102! One four-tooth 'ram-A D^U (Shag Valley) .. •• - " 6gß