WEEKLY LIVE STOCK AND PRODUCE REPORT.

Otago Witness, Issue 2286, 23 December 1897, Page 8

WEEKLY LIVE STOCK AND PRODUCE REPORT.

Wednesday, Deckmber 15.'

Fat Cattle;— lss head were yarded at Buruside for tha .weekly sale, a few more perhaps than the half of which were really good cattle, the-balance only* very medium. Th- re was a fair attendance of the trade, but competition lacked spirit, and price 3 obtaining would not compare favourably with last week's. B?st bullock* •brought-"^'? 17s 6d to £7 10*; extra, heavy, £8 10s to £9 lOs; '■medium, £5 10s to £(> U>s ; light, £i 15s to £5 5s ; best cows, £0 5} to £7 ; medium, £-1 5< to £5 as ; light and .-geJ, £3 2i til to £i 2a 6d.— Tub New ■Zbalano Loan and Mehcantii.e Agency Company (Limited) sold : For Mr Alexander Douglas (Kast Taieri), Mr Peter KCne ( Beaconsrield), imd .others, 15 head at quotations. — Stronach Brothers and Morris yarded 20 head, and sold : For Mr William Qtiinu (Makikihi), bullocks at £7, £0 7s 61, and £S 12s 6d ; Mr R. i.ib.artors, Ury Park (per Otago Farmers' Oo operative Association), buVocks at £6 17s 6 i, and heifers to £1 5s ; Mr Alexander Douglas (Allanton), light bullocks to £5 si ; for a client, bullnck? at quotations. — Maclean and Co. yarded 30 head and sold : For Mr George Harvey (Stirlins), 7 bullocks (nice quality) to £7; Me-sr3 Motaal and Hulland (Allanton), 1 bullock at £6 17fi fid ; Me.sb?s Kobert To>ld, A. Rutherford, 1). M'Curdy, Glai.-ter, T). M'<SreKor, J. Wilsbn, Early, aud others, cows to £4 2s6d.— I)onat,d Rjcii) and 00. yarded 42 and sold: For MrW. J-'utherland (Dnutroon), ti bullocks at £6 12s; Mr Alfred Bradfield (Tivhatika), 12 bullocks at £7 10s to £6 10', 2 heifers at £5 15s ; Meests J. and T. Kemp (Hillgrove), 9 steers and heifers (small) at £1 18 i; Messrs W Kirk, V. Wither*. Jno. Stewart, and others, 13 head at market rates. — The Farmers' Agency Company (Tjmitbd) yarded 53 and sold as follows :— For Mr W. Granger ! (Rainforth), 17 bullocks at £G 15s to £9 ss ; Mr I W. Sutherland (Duutroon), 6 bullocks at £4 12» 61 to £? 10- ; MvD. SutherUnd (Lochend), 6 bullocks at £6 10* to £7 2s (3d ; Mr W. Kirk (ffa^t Taieri), 2 cows at £5 to £7 ; Mr John Kirk (MoFgiel), '2 bullocks at £7 17s 61, 1 cow at £3 ; Mr A. M'Oill (Green Island), 7 steers (si ores) at £415*: MrW. Lindsay (Allanton), 8 bullock* at ! £6 to £6 10s ; Mr F. "Pernc=ki (Altanton), C bullocks at £7 to £9 15s, 1 cow at £3 17s 6d.— Dalgetyand Co. (Limited) yarded HO and sold : For Mr Alexander (Kokonga), 1 bullock at £9 10s, 1 at £9, 2 at £8 15s, 1 at £7 K>s ; Mr W. M'Phce (The Gl#n), 2 bullocks at £8 7s 6d, 2at £7 &», 2at £6 2s 6d ; Mr D. Sutherland (Otakia), 2 bullocks ! at £7 ; Mr John Kirk (East Taieri). I bullock at £5 53 ; Mr J. Hewitt (Green Island), 2 bullocks at £5 7» (5d ; Mr A. Samuels (Mua.imato), 2 bullocks at £6, 2at£s 2i 6J, 1 heifer at £3 15* ; Messrs D. M'Curdy, Walker, Brinstone, and Sutherland, 9 head at quotations. Fat Sheep.— 242o were 'penned, about half of I which were shorn, representing all qualities — ; very medium to good and prime. C >m- : petition for these was also languid, and sal-s were difficult to effect at a lower range of prices than any obtaining .during the past season. Beat crossbred wethers (in the wool) brought 12s 6d to 13s 6J, a pej^r two 14% medium do 10s 6d to 12j 3J, good to besT do (shorn) 8d 3d to !)s 3d, medium do lis 6d to 7s 9J, crossbred (--horn) ewes— best 7s 6d to 8s 9d, medium 5s 61 to 7s. — The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile i AC3ENCY Company (Limited) sold : For Mr J. O. Gilchrist (Oamaru), 60 crossbred ewea (shorn) at 8a 9J to 7s 9d ; a northern vendor, 71 do wethers and ewes (shoru) at 9s to 7s 01 ; Mr Charles Rowe (Clinton), two pens do a', quotaj tions — Sxronacii Bros, and Morris sold r For Mr David Dickison (Ifainiiolm), civssbred \vether3 from 84 !>d to S3 6d ; Mr William Grey (Mllbutn), ! crossbred wethers at lls Oil to 103 9d ; Mr W. C. Palmer (Otakia), do at 10a 9d ; Mr W. Mitchell (Portobello), crossbred ewes at quotations. — Maclean and Co. penned 182 and sold : For Mr A Mackie (Toiro), 20 crossbred ewes (shorn) at 93 ; Mr A. Smith (Toiro), 45 do at 6s 9d to 6? 6d ; Mr T. Lowry (Lovell's Flat), 30 crossbred wethers (in the wool) at 13s ; Mr Kobert Cullen (Allanton), 1 pen ewe 3at market rates ; a northern client, 63 crossbred wethers at 8s 6d to Bs, 20 do ewes at 0s 6d.— Donald Reid and Co. yarded 237, and sold : For Mr John Shand (Centre Bush), 39 crossbred ; wethers at 9a to 7s 9rl, 22 do-ewes', at 7s 9d ; Mr John AUaH (Bellfield), 13 do wethers and ewes at 8s ; Mr James Service (Palmerston), 19 do at 5s ; Mr M'Gregor(Paliner*ton), 5 crossbred wethers at 5s 9d ; Mr W. Strain (Milburn), 18 do (in the wool) I at Us ; Messrs J. and T. Kemp (Hillgrove), 48 I crossbred ewes at 7s 6d to 63 3d ; Mr D. Strain (Milburn), 6 do wethers and ewes (in the wool) at 10s 9d, 2 do wethers at 6s 9d ; Mr William Thorneou (Myrtle Creek), 14 do ewes at 7s 3d ; Mr W. S. Moaley (Inchclutha), 51 do wethers and ewes (in the wool) at 133 to 12s 6d.— The Farmers' Agenct Company (Limited)

penned 455 and sold : For Messrs James Smith and Sons (Greenfield), 290 crossbred wethers afcv \2s 3d to 13s 6d ; Mr David Murray (Pukerau) 91 do at 12s to 13s 4J ; Mr R. Mitchell (Portobello), 30 do at 10a 6d ; Mr Thomas Allison (Copleydale), 35 shorn ewes at ss ; Messrs A. and J. Brown (Green Island), 9 do at 5j 3d.— Dalgety and Co. (Limited) -yarded 355 and sold: For Mr H. Christie (Balclntha), 114 crossbred wethers at 11s 9d to 10s 3d ; Mr W. Jaffrny. jun. (East Taieri); 71 do (in wool) at 12i to. 11s 6d, 96 do wethers (im wool) at 12s 9d ; Mr A. Samuels (Muariraato), £ do ewes (in" wool) at lls 9d ; Mr R. Fraser (TheCourse), (!S do (shorn) at 8s 6d (o Ss ; Mr F. Malor (Kaikorai), 4 do wethers at 9s 6d.

Fat Lambs.— 923 were penned, coma of which were well grown and prime quality. • The demand being entirely confined to local trade requirements the supply was largely in exces3'of requirements, and tho consequence a big drop in prices all round -say, from 7s 6d to 8s 9d ; a few from 9s to Us';- the bulk from 5s to 6s 3d.— The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company (Limited) sold : For a northern client, 71 at 93 to 7s 3d ; Mr John Thomson (Laugholm), DO at 9.< 9d to 6s 6d ; Messrs J. and A. Sounea* (Otakia), 30 at 7s 9d ; Messrs Cram Bros. (Otakia);. 35 at 7s 9d to 6*.— Stronach Bros, and Morrissold : For Mr Wm Grey (Milburn), 1 pen at lls ; Mr W. Mitchell (Portobello), 1 p?n at Es 9d ; Mr W. C. Palmer (Otakia), 1 pen at 5s Gil.— Maclean and Co. penned 15t and sold : T?or a. southern cl>ent, 55 at 8s 9d to 7e ; Mr T. Lowry (Lovell's Flat), 43 at market rates ; Mr R. Cullen (O whiro), 33 at up to 7s ;Mr Job n Bruce ( Ihe Firs) r 1(> ; and Mr R. Mitchell (Portobello), one pen'air quotations. -Donald Reid and Co. yarded 173 and said : For Mr J. H Allan (HolraesX 22 at 9* ; Mcsrs J. and T. Kemp (Hillgrove), 20 ab 7s 3d- ; Mr: William Strain-(Milburn). IS at 7& 6>i to 7s ; -Mr A. Fleming (Palmerston), 10 at lls to,9s, 10 at; s*' 9,1; Mr M/Gregor fPalmerston), 15 at' 7s 3d; Mr James Service (Palmerston), 21 at ss ; Mr D.-Straia (Milbuin), 26 at 7a ; Messra'P. and A. Robertson. (Himtly). 10 at 8s 3d to 8s; Mr G. Buchanaa (Green Bmk), 12 at 7s to Cs 9i ; Mr William Thomson (Myrtle Bank). 93 at 10s 3d.— The Farmers' Aokncy Company (Limited) sold 171 as follows :— l?or Messr3 A. and J. Brown, 62 at 8; to 10i ;Mr Angus M'Kay, 15 at '9a 3d ;Me * James Sutherland, 40 at 7a 3d to 9i 3d; MrW. Gordon, 12 at 7s; Mr T. Alisod, 36 at 6s 9d.— Dai.gkty and Co (Limited) yarded 133 and sold : ITor Mr N. Culling (Hillgrove), 12 at 9;i ; Me A Samuels (Muarimato), 96 at 9-j to 8s 3d ; Mr J. T. Ceddes (Green Island), 8 at 8s 3d ; Messrs Ford Bros. (Allan ton), 17 at Bs.

Pizs.— 3o7 were penned, comprising all sorts, and met, as usual, with a very good demand, prices realised beiug about on a par with those ..lately ruling. Stickers were fetching 9s (H to 14» 6d ; blipes, 15s to 16s Gi ; stores, 21s to 275 ; porkt>rp, 2Si to 33d ; light baconers, 35s 6d to 475 ; heavy do. 40* to 50i each. — Do.vald Reid and Co. yarded 27 aud suld : For Mr Joseph Smaill (Riversdalc), 11 at 51s to 31s ; Mr Wm. Sharid (Keith Hall), 1 at 39s ; Mr M. Hug'nes (Wingatui). 3 at 29a to 20j fid ; Mr R. Runcimau (Brighton), 9 at 12s 61; Mr J. M'Lca>y (Brighton), 3 at 20j.— •Dalcktv and Co. sold a draft for Mrs Kempshell (Maungatua) at quotation*.

Country Sales. — TMacltjan and Co. report Laving h>Li t'neir usual fortnightly tale at Balqlutha oa ITiiday. Entries were small, but competition was fairly good f r any nice Hues. Of cour.Ee sheatiop op: rations affect the attendance at this time of yeir, and, gcneially speiking, business is a little dull. Wo sold bulloiks to £l Is. cows uud heifers to m Via.

Wool. — The weather ha 3 somewhat improved lat ly ; in consequence more progress is being mndo with shearing, and consignments are coming to linnd more freely, so that the catalogues to bo presented on the 21st inst. will be more fully representative than, was but lately expected. A. large number of bjiyera, both Home and Continental, have intimated their desire to be present, aud if^seUera' reserves are not too high good business will doubtless eventuate. The following is from the .SvdnevWool arid Produce Journal of November 27 :— " The- bystsm of imposing high reserves, or even requiring' hard and fast vajua*tion*, is invariably inimical to the interests b£ owners, even if the latter -merely iusist on the ' viiluation.matte perhaps a fortnight earliet b*in£ realised, which, by the way, is merely arrived at by pickin; a bit off evory here aad llui-ti from the ' bales at random, and on thii insufficient baais a valuation is forwarded, because it I*3 insisted on, by the owner. This is a mi-stake, far the valuation may be too high, or the market may Blicjhtly decline, and the auctioneer will inevitably hesitate to dispose of the wool a fraction cheaper than liis valuati n, even, if he to some extent have the sanction of the owner. He passe 3 the lot io, calls out the next, and the opportunity of selling the wool to advantage ij almost to a cevtainty entirely lost" The sales this season will be UcH in the Agricultural Hall in the following order :— First, t.ho New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency (Limited); second, Farmers* Agency Company (Limited); third, Maclean ami Go. ; foutth, Moritzion and Hopkin; fifth. Donald lleid and Co. ; sixth, Dalgety and Co. ; seventh, Stronach Bio^. and Morris.

Kheopski'l3. — Competition, at the auction sale?, though not quite so keen aa was experienced up till lately, is nevertheless fairly satisfactory, and very little change to note in price* Beat dry crosHbrect skins arc fetching is 3d to 5s 6d; medium to good, 2a 3d to 3s 3d ; iuferior, Is 3d to 2i 2-1 ; bare pelts, 2d to Is Id ; beat morinoa (dry>, 3s9dto4a9d; medium, 2*61 to 3*31 ; inferior. Is 4d to 2-j 4J ; pelts, Id to 9d ; green crossbred skins-best ii 3d to 5s 3d, extra hea-vy a shade more ; medium, 3s 6d to 4s ; green lambskins, 9d to Is 3d each. •Rabbiti-kins. — The season is drawing to a close. Catalogues nosy presented are small i»nd mostly indifferent qmlifcy. A good demand continues to exist, and all offering are keenly competed for. Prim© winter grey (mixed) are worth. Is ljd to Is 2Jd ; selected does. Is 2Jd to Is 3|d : medium, lOd to Is Id ; manner, and off-season, 3Jd to BJd ; suckers and infeiior. Id to 2A.1 per Ib. Hides meefc a ready sale. .Extra heavy, 7ilb to 1001b, fetch 33 d to 4d ; 61115 to 701b, 3d to 3R; 561b to COlb, 2fd ; 4oib to SSIK 2^l ; 381b to 451b, 2}d ; 301b to 38lb, 2d ; inferior, Id to HA per Ib. , Tallow and Fat.— Maikct quiet; sales iilmcat confined to the odd lots coming to hand from the country. Best country rendered fetches 13s 6d to 355; medium. 10a 61 to 13s. Rousb. fat: Best mutton caul, 9t 6d to 10s ; medium, 8* 9d to 9s 3d ; inferior, Ss to 8s 6rt per cwt (ex store, net). Grain.— Wheat: The slight demand existing is confined to extra prime velvet for milling, and a little inquiry for fowls' wheat. Medium quality is unsaleable except at fowls' wheat price. Quotations for prime northern velvet, 4s fd to 4s 8d ; best red wheat and Tuscan, 4s 2d to 4s SJ ; medium (nominally), 3s 9d to 4s 2d ; inferior, 3s to 3s CJd (tx store, sacks weighed in, terms). Oats : 'i he market is very firm, not so much perhaps owing to the demand which is fairly brisk, but rather to the unsatisfactory report* of the condition of I£^ growing crops both north, and south. Sales are daily effected, though sellers are holding for higher prices, which may be secured later on, nevertheless doubtful. Meantime we quote : Prime •milling, Is lid to 2s ; prime stout short feed, Is lOd to Is lOJd ; medium to good, Is BJ<i to Is 9£d ; inferior, Is 4d to Is GJdXex store, sacks extra, net). Barley : There are no stocks now to operate on— only odd lots of inferior, which readily sell at 2s 9d to 3s (ex store, sacks extra, net). Grass — There is ,some inquiry for ryegrass seed, but prices offered iv many instances do not lead to much business. Quotations for best dressed. 3j 8d to 3s 9d ; extra do, 4s to 4a 6d ; large, coarse seed, 2* to 2s fid (ex store, sacks extra, net). Cocksfoot (in retail lots), medium to best-dressed 1 , fetches 4d to 5Jd per bushel. Chaff.— The supply being sufficient for require, ments, prices are unchanged ; best fetching £3 5s to £3 10s ; extra prime, £3 to £3 6s ; medium t» good, £3 10s to £3 per ton (ex truck, «acks extra, net). Potatoes.— Old Derwenta are now almost unsaleable and only at prices ranging from 7u 6d to 15s per ton, newly picked.

Miss E. M. Macgregor, on severing her conf section with the Oamaiu Girls'. High Behoof* , wans presented with * salad bow], suitably inscribed, as a marriage gift; by the pupils.

Nimmo and Blair, Dunedin, will send Seed* ling .Single Dahlias and Verbenas post fr fla foe orders of ss : einiriy, 2s per dozen.