WEEKLY LIVE STOCK AND PRODUCE REPORT.

Otago Witness, Issue 2623, 22 June 1904, Page 36

WEEKLY LIVE STOCK AND PRODUCE REPORT.

Wednesday, June 15, 1901

Fat Cattle. — 172 head were yerded for this week's requirements, principally light-weight bullocks and heifers, with a few extra prime cows and a few pens of good to prime bullocks. The sale throughout was dull, a.nd there was no impio; - cment 011 prices as compared with labt week. Best bullocks brought £10 to £10 10s; medium, £S to £3 ; light, £G to £7 10s: best cows and heiter^, £8 10s to £9 10s; medium, £Q to £6 103 : aged and light, £i to £4 15s. The National Mortgage and Agency Company (Limited) yarded and sold : For Mr J. C. Anderson (Stirling), 2 heifer 3at £6 15«, 2 do at £6 12s 6d, 2 do at £6 10s, 2 do at £5 12s 6d; Mr W. Kirk" (East Tsir-n;, 2 cows at £1 17s 6d, 2 do at £4 15s; Me J. Johnston (Fairview), 5 cows a,t quotations. Donald Reid and Co. (Limited) yaided 33, and sold: For I\[r Angus Steele (Waihola), 5 bullock? at £8 10s to £5 7s Cd; Mis=es M'Master* (Waihola), 4 bullocks at £8 to £7 17s 6d, 1 heifer at £4 ss ; Mr William Kirk (East Taieri), 2 heifers at £6 10s; Mr John Kirk (Mosgiel), 1 heifer at £4 7s 6d ; a client, 12 bullocks at £9 to £8 10=s ; Mr W. Currie (North Taiexi), 3 heifers dt £4 10s; Mr Jamas Roillv (Wngsdni), 1 li°ifer at £3 10s; Mr Joseph M'Neill (Momona), 2 bullocks at £6 10s, 2 heifers at £5 12s 6d. The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company (Limited) sold For Mr Jpnies Ross (Kartigi), 1 bullock at £10 12s 6d, 2 do at £10 ss, 2 do at £9 ]7s 6d, 2 do at £:) 10= ; Mr J<iuies Gray (Linwood), 2 bullocks at £3, 1 do nt £7 12s 6d; Mr J. S. Fleming (Otokia), 3 bullock 5 at X' 6 3s. 1 heifer at £i 17s 6d. DaJjjety and

Co. (Limited) yarded 25, and sold as follows: — For Mr John Blakeley (Gimmerburn), 7 prime heifers at £8 2s 6d to £8 17s 6d; Hon. A. Lee Smith (Dunedin), 7 bullocks to £8 30s; Mr William M'lntyre (Whare-Koa), 3 heifers to £7 ss; a client, 6 heifers (small), £3 10s to £i iss; Mr W. Kirk (East Taieri) v 2v 2 bullocks.— The Otago Farmers' Co-operative Association of New Zealand (Limited) yarded 70, and sold : For Mr Alexander Sounness (Otokia), 2 bullocks at £8 ss; Mr James Robertson (Maheno), 3 bullocks at £8 7s 6d, 3doat £7 los ; Mr James Smellie (Glenavy), 3 heifers at £8 ss, 3 bullocks at £7 17s 6d, 3 do at £7 2s 6d, 2 heifers at £6 2s Gd, 3 do at £5 7s 6d; Mr James Freeman (Abbots-ford), 3 bullocks at £i> 15s, 4 do at £8; Mr William Lindsay (Allanton), 2 bullocks at £9, 2doat£B 7s 6d ; a client, 2 bullocks at £6 ss, 2 heifers at £5 10s; Mr John Kirk (Mosgiel), 1 heifer at £5; Mr James Wyllie (Roseberry), 2 bullocks at £8, 2 do at £7 7s, 2 do at £6 iss;"Mr William Currie (North Taieri), 1 heifer at £2 1 calf at £1' 18s ; 22 head passed out. Wright, Stephenson, and Co. sold 26 head as follows:— For Mr Peter Allan (Fairfield), 8 bullocks at from £8 10s to £10; Mr William Kirk (East Taieri), 3 bullocks at £8 17s 6d; Mr Frank Whyle (Braeside), 8 steers at from £6 12s 6rl to £7 17s 6a ; Messrs W. Lindsay, A. Ewing, and others, 7 head at quotations. Fat Shsep.— 2372 penned, about one-third being medium to inferior ewss, with a few pens of merino wethers, balance good to prime wethers and ewes. For all well-finished lots there was a eood demand, and last week a prices were well maintained ; but medium and inferior ewes were harder to quit at reduced priced Best wethers, 22s 3d to 255, extra, up to 295; medium, 19s Gd to 20s 9d ; others, 16s 6d to ISs ; best ewes, 21s to 225 ; extra heavy, to 255; medium to good, 17s Gd to 19s 6d; others, 14s to 16s. The National Mortgage and Agency Company (.Limited) penned and sold: For Mr William Smith (Waitahuna), 33 prime wethers at 25a, 13 do at 24s 6d, 12 ewes at, 225 ; Mr J. F. Herbert (Armore), wethers to 21s 9d, ewes 18s 3d; Mr John Law (Ranfurly), 44 wethers at 21s 3d, 26 do at 19s; Mr R. Mitchell (Portobello) 20 ewes at 15s, 36 do at 14s 9d; Mr J. Samuels, 81 ewes. to 13s 9d; Mr H. Cameron (Tuapeka West), 32 ewes at 393 6d, 24 do at 19s. Donald Reid and Co. (Limited) penned 525, and sold: For Messrs Murray, Roberts, and Co. (Glaclbrcok), -!3 wethers at 24s 6d to 23s 3d, 11 ewes at 23s -Jd to 19a; a client, 59 wethers at 21s Gd to 19s 6d; Mr John Blakely (Rotherwood), G4 ewes at 18s 3d to 16s 9d; Mr Robert Gawn (Deer Park), 70 wethers at 21s to 18s 6d; Mr Hugh Gibson (North Taieri), 10 wethers at 225; a client, 51 wethers at 17s Gd to 16s 6d ; Mr W. R. G-awn (Mosgiel). 35 wethers at 21s 6d; Messrs C. and J. ij'indlay (Findlayaton), 72 wethers at 22'j 9d to 20s; Messrs Williamson Bros. (Banfaskin), 23 wethers at 21s 9d ; Mr Allan Boyd (North Taieri), 32 wethers at 19s 9d to 17s 6d. The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company (Limited) sold For Mr James Ross (Kartigi), 22 crossbred wethers (very prime) at 29s to 26s 6d— top price, 27 crossbred ewes at 21s 6d to 19s; Mr Jas. Gray (Linwood), 18 crossbred wethers at 21s Gd, 26 do ewes at 225, 12 do at 19s 9d; Messrs D. and W. J. M'Cready (Kyeburn Diggings), 40 crossbred wethers at 20s 9d, 20 do at 19s 3d; a northern client, 40 crossbred ewes at 15s, 26 do at 14s, 14 do at 17s 6d. — - Stronach, Morris, and Co. yarded and sold: For Messrs Sharkey Bros. (Gimmerburn), wethers at 22s 3d, ewes at 17s, and merino v/ethers at full market rates; for Mr Richard Mitchell, wethers at 20s ; and privately during the week, 3CO ewes afc full market value. Dalgety and Co. (Limited) penned and sold 456 as follows : — For Mr James Hardie (Homehead), 39 wether 3at 245 ; Mr T. W. Cunningham (Waikoikoi), 28 wethers at 21s 9d to 23s 3d; Mr W. Stuart (Poolburn) 25 wethers at 17s 6d; Mr James Truesdale (Matakanui). 67 wethers at 193 9d to 22s 6d; Mr W. Hall, jun. (Patearoa), 64 ewes at 14s' to 17s Gd; Mr J. Rosevsare (Waiwern. South), 61 ewes at 13s 9d to 16s 6d ; Mr J. White (Ophir), 40 wethers at 18s Gd to 20s 6d; Mr W. Palmer 33 wethers at 19s to 19s 6d ; Mr James Sjniiih (Naseby), 11 wethers at 19s Gd, 44 merino wethers at 12s to 13s ; Mr D. Murray (Warepa), 3 ewes; a client, 41 wether? at 21s. Otago Farmers' Co-operative Association of New Zealand (Limited) penned 532, and so"d: For Mr Andrew Peat (Clarks), 38 wethers at 2'3s 6d, 17 do at 22s 3d, 26 do at 21s 3d, 25 do at T_ss 9d, 24 ewes at 10s 9d; Mr Andrew Harvie (Springs), 15 ewes at 17s, 21 do at 16s 9d, 24 do at 14s 6d; Mr Godfiey Foster (Park Farm), 1 pen wethers at 20s, 3-3 ewes at 17s 6d; Mr Jas. Real (Tuapeka West), 23 wethers at 20s, 20 do at 18a 9d, 17 do at 18s Gd; Messrs Murlay, Roberts, and Co. (Gladbrook), 12 ewes at 25& 6cl, 23 wethers at 23s 9d, 25 do at 225 ; Mr Jas. Patrick (Lee Creek), 30 wethers at 20s; Mr D. E. Grant (Cray), 50 ewes at 20s 9d, 10 do at 163 6d, 1 pen do at 16s, 13 do at 14s 3d; Messrs C. and J. Findlay (Mosgiel), 37 wethers at 22s 3d. Wright, Stephenson, and Co. sold 437 as fellows: For Mrs M'Meikan (Brockville), 2 heavy ewes at 275; M-v John Spittle (Waiko.koi;, 38 pume crossbred wethers at 245, 22 do at, 22s Gd; Mr W. R. Gawn (Mosgiel), 36 crossbred wethers at 22s 9d ; Mr John Cleghorn (Tapanui), 54 cro&sbred wethers at from 20& to 20s 3d, and 2 ewes at 20s 9d ; Mr Chas. Cooper (Gore), 120 crossbred wethers at from 19s 3d to 20a; Mr Win. Armstrong (Burnside, Lander), 60 halfbred ewes at from ISs 3d to 19s 9d ; Mr Williamson Currie (North Taieiu), 31 crossbred wethers at 39s 3d; Mcs&rs W. and J. Currie (North Taieri), 13 ciosst<rcd wethers at 18s 9d ; Mr Jacob Shearing (Crookston), 59 ciossbied ewes at from 17s to ISs.

Lambs. — 320 penned. Competition was very keen, and prices firmer. Best brought 18s to 20s; medium. 14s Cd to 16s 3d, others, 10s to Us 3d. Dor.ald Reid and Co. (Limited) penned 54, and sold: For Mr Hugh Gibson (Noith Tsaeri), 42 at ISs 3d to 17s 0d; Messis "Williamson Bios. (Bsntaskin), 12 at ISs 3d. The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company (Limited) sold: For Mr John Edwards (Waiwera), 10 at 17s 93, 31 at 16s 3d. and 31 at 14s od. Stronach, Morris, and Co. raided and sold- For a client, lambs at ISs; Messrs Sharif ey Bros, lambs from 18s to IGs; and during the v/eek a line of 390 at a very satisfactory figtu-e. Dainty and Co. (Limited) penned and sold 139 as follows: For Mr J. White (Ophir), 30 at 17a *o 19s 6d; Mr J. Smith (iSaseby), 6 at 20s; Mr W. Hall, jun. (Patenroa) 4at 20s ; Mr G. W. Cunningham (Waikoikoi), 32 to 19a; Mr W. Stewart (Pooiburn), 40 at 16s 3:1; Mr W. Palmer (Wantwood), 37. Wright, Stephenson, and Co. sold: For Messis W. and J. Carrie (North Taieri). 10 prime lambs at the lecoid piice of 20s, 15 do at 17s 6d; a, clieat, 5 at 17s.

Dairy Cows.— The Otago Farmers' Co-opera-tive Association of New Zealand (Limited) varcled 10, and sold : For Messrs E. Cochrane, T. Hamilton, S. M'Clurs, Wm. Townley, John Holmes, and J. E. Jones, cows at tip to £7 179 Gel. Wrighi, Stephenson, and Co. sold: For Messrs A. Ewirg, L. R. Robertson, Young and Parkins, W. J. Currie, and Mrs Hammond, 7 head^at up to £i\

Store Cattle. — The Otago Farmers' Co-opera-tive Association of New v Zealand (Limited) yarc?e<l 32, md solrl : For Me?srs I*. Finnic, W. Townley, Joe Williams, Win. Kirk, W. Currie, W. D. Forrester, T. Hamilton, and a client, cows up to £4, steers up te .£4 ""Ss, Vi t ll<j up to £3 10s, yearlings up to £1 10s. The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company (Limited) sold: For Mr Joseph Crane Mr John Tansey (Saddle Hill), and others,, 13 steers and heifers at £1 7s 6d to £0 la.

Pigs. — 124 penned. Baconers and porkers sold well, but suckers and slips were in oversupply and dull of sale, .baconers brought 43a to 535 ; porkers, 32s to 40s ; stores, 19s to 245 ; siip3, 10s 6d to 16s ; stickers, 7s 6d to 10s. ■ Donald Reid and Co. (Limited) penned 45, and! sold: For Mr L. Edwards (Outram), 2 at 40s; 1 Mr Walter Blackia (Glasgow Farm), 6 at 49a to 475; Mr Jos. M'Neill (Allanton), 3 at 535; a client, 8 at 15s 6d to 8s; Mr David Miller (Henley), 4 at 39s 6d to 355; Mr J. Munro (Anderson's Bay), 2 at 19s 6d; Mr R. Whitty (Leith Valley), 3 at 10s; Mr Robert Gawn (Mosgiel), 3 at 16s; Mr Hugh Gibson (North Taieri), 10 at 10s to 8s 6d; Mr Alex. Blair (East Taieri), 4at 29s to 25s 6d. Stronach, Morris, and Co. yarded and sold : For the Seaclifr Asylum, slips from 18s to 20s, light stores from 21s 6d to 27s 6d. Dalgety and Co. (Limited) penned and sold : For Mr Gr. White (Merton), 6 suckers to 9s 6d. The Otago Farmers' Co-operative Association of New Zealand (Limited) penned 37, and sold: For Mr Wm. Kirkland (Poplar Grovel 8 suckers at 13s ; Mr Geo. Maxwell (Waikouaiti), 3 at £2 10s, 2at £2 Bs, 3at £2 6s ; Mr John Dow (Newton), 3 at £2 6s, 5 at £2 ss; a client, 2 at 323; Mr George Metaal (Allanton), 4 at 38s; Mr Wm. Wright (Bioad Bay), 2 at £2 0s 6d; Mr T. Goodwin (Halfway Bush), 2 suckers at 14s 6d, 3do at 12s. Wright, Stephenson, and Co. sold 5 pens at quotations. Country Sales.— Dalgety and Co. (Limited) report having held their usual fortnightly sale of stock at Balclutha on Friday, the 10th. inst. There was a small yarding of both shesp and cattle, but for all that weie forwaid there was a good demand, and they sold the whole of their yarding at satisfactory prices. They yarded 143 sheep, 28 head cattle, and 11 piga on accou \t of Messrs D. Murray (Warepa), Alex. M'Kenzie (Ahuriri), P Rutherfoid, J. Rutherford (Inchclutha), T. Parker (Stirling). J. B. M'Neil (Balclutha)), and Jno. Flemung (Kaihiku). Quotatioi-s: Fat wethers, 19s 6d to 20s 6d; lambs, 13s 6d to 14s 3d; brokenmouthed ewes, 9s to 10s; fat heifers, £6 5s to SH 2s; three-year-old bitllocks, £6 2s; dahy cows, £1 10s to j£6 Balclutha Stock Sale. — Otago Fanners' Co-operative Association of New Zealand (Limited) report: We held our usual fortnightly sale at the Corporation yards, Balclutha, on Friday, 9th inst. There was a very small yarding all lound, especially of sheep, only a few hundreds being penned, all of which sold freely at late quotations. We yarded 50 head cattle, and cleared our entry at satisfactory prices. Several pens of pigs realised good prices. The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company report holdung a clearing sale on the 9th 111 st. at Kiness Farm on behalf of the outgoing owner (Mr Wm. Moore), who is taking ixp his lesidence in the North Island. A large gathering of the neighbouring farmers was there. The horses, which were a vary useful lot. brought up to market rates. The sheep (ewes) were a good line, and sold accordingly ; the implements, which were an good condition, sold quite up to the aveiage of prices ruling at similar sales. They also he'd a clearing sale on the 14th inst. at Mr John A. Stewait's dairy farm at Saddle Hill. Mr Stewart's lease having expiied by effluxion of time, everything was sold to ths highest bidder. The dahy cows, which were a. serviceable lot, sold from £6 10s to £5, and the implements, of which there were not many, realised satisfactoiy prices.

Sheepskins. — The usual weekly sales wereheld on Tuesday, when small catalogues were offered. There was a gocd attendance o£ buyers, and bidding was very spirited. Quotations: Best dry nisnr.os, 6d to 7d per ib ; medium, 4d to sid ; best dry halfbreds, 6d to 6Jd ; medium, 4d to sd ; best dry crossbreds, 6d to BJd ; medium, 3gd to sd ; green crossbreds, 3s 6d to 4s 9d each ; lambskins, 2s 9d to 3s 6d.

Hides. — No sa-les since last report.

Rabbitskius. — Small catalogues were offered at Monday's sales to a full attendance of buyers. Competition was -very keen, prices showing a slight advance on those obtained st last sale. Quotations : Winter greys, 13Jd to 15Jd ; autumns. j2d to 141 d; springs, 9d +0 12d ; summers, o^d to Sd ; suckers and small, 3d to sid per lb.

Tallow and Fat. — All consignments arriving are readily placed Quotations: Best tallow, 19s to 21s ; medium, 15s to 18s ; inferior, 12s to 14s 6d, best fat, 15s to 163 ; medium, 13s to 14s 6d ; inferior, 103 to 12s 6d per cwt.

Grain. — Oats: During the past week there was a good inquiry for B grade, but little business resulted, holders asking slightly more than merchants are prepared to give for thi3 quality. There is also some inquiry for A grade, but very few lines of this class are offering. Inferior and diFcoioured lines are almost unsaleable. Quotations : Prime milling, Is 4id to Is 5Jd; good to best feed, Is 3d to Is 4d., inferior, lid to Is 2d per bushel (sacks extra). Wheat: In milling quality there is little business passing. Owing to the unsettled state of the flour rna.rket millers confine their purchases to small lines of prime quality. Medium sorts are unasked for, but for fowl wheat tliere is still a, fair demand. Quotations: Prime milling, 2s 9d to 2s lid; medium to gocd, 2s 4d to 2s 8d; whole fowl wheat, 2s 2d to 2s 3d; broken and damaged, Is 9d to 2s Id per bushel.

Potatoes. — The market is still over-suppheci, and sales are very difficult to make even at late rates Quotations- Prime Derv.ents, 3Ss to 37s 6d ; other sorts. 27s 6d to 32s 6d per lon (bagji in). Chaff. — Prime oaten sheaf is scarce, and meets with ready palel Medium and inferior lines have but little attention. Quotations: Prime oaten sheaf, J-2 10s to £2 ISs ; medium to good, £2 to S3. 7s 66 ;, light, £1 103 to £1 17s 6d per ton (bags extra).

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