WEEKLY LIVE STOCK AND PRODUCE REPORT.

Otago Witness, Issue 2650, 28 December 1904, Page 36

WEEKLY LIVE STOCK AND PRODUCE REPORT.

Wednesday, December 21, 1904. Notice. — During the holidays the weekly stock sale will be held on Thursday instead of Wednesday, the dates being 29th December and sth January. Fat Cattle. — For to-day's market at Burnside 162 were yarded. A fair proportion of these were good useful bullocks, but only a, fey pens were prime. A number of the trade h'ld already provided for their holiday requirements as regards beef, and the short supply of choice quality was therefore not felt. The sale opened quietly, and contimied without much animation throughout, prices generally being about on a, level with last week's quotations. Best bullocks sold at .£8 10s to £9 15s ; extra heavy do, £10 to ill 32s 6d; medium to good do, £7 to £b ss ; best cows and heifers, £6 10s to JEB 10s; ordinary, £4 10s to £6. ■ Donald Reid and Co. (Limited) sold : For Mrs James Brown (Arkleston), 4 bullocks at £9 12s 6d to £8 10s ; Mr Walter Blackie (Glasgow Farm), 3 bullocks at £8 10s; Mr William Lindsay (Allanton), 6 bullocks at £8 5s lo £6 15s. Dalgety and Co. (Limited) yarded and sold 30 head as follows: For Mr Jas. Scott (Owaka), 2 bullocks at £10 ss, 3 do at £9 17s 6d 2doat £8 15s ; Mr Alex. M'Kenzie Ahuriri), 2 bullocks at £10 to £10 12s 6d, 8 do at £8 12s Gd to £9 7s 6d, 6 do to £8; a southern client, 3 bullocks at £8 7s 6d to £9; Mr John Askie (Stirling), 3 bullocks at quotations. The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company (Limited) sold: For Mrs Janet Brown (Arkleston), 2 bullocks at £10, 2 do at £9 7s 6d. The National Mortgage and Agency Company (Limited) yarded 19 head, and sold ■ For Messrs W. Kirk, J. Wilson, R. Bremner, and John Kirk, bullocks to £8 7s 6d, cows to £6 12s 6d. Wright, Stephenson, and- Co. yarded 47 head, and sold as follows:— For Mr William M'Bride (Cherry Farm), 2 prime bullocks at £11 10s, 2 do at £10 15s, 2 at £10; Mr John Kirk (Mosgiel), 2 prime bullocks at £11 10s ; Mr Arthur Gordon (Mossbank), 9 bullocks at from £9 10s to £10 10s ; Mr James M'Kernan (Fortrose), 1 prime bullock at £11 ss, 2 at up to £10 7s 6d; Mr Frank Anderson (Elmview), 8 bullocks at from £8 7s 6d to £9 10s; Mr James Gow (Invermay), 4 heifers at £6 10s; and they passed out 15 head unsold. Stronach, Morris, and Co. sold: For Mrs J. Brown (Mosgiel), bullocks at £8 8s 6d. The Otago Parmers' Co-operative Association of New Zealand (Limited) yarded 40, and sold: For Mr A. Harvie (Springs), 2 at £9 10s, 3 at £8. 2at £7' 15s ; Mr W. M'Bride (Cherry Farm), 2 at £10 2s 6d, 2 at £d 17s 6d, 2 at £8 12s 6d ; Mr J. B. Blair (Outram), 1 heifer at £7 7s 6d, •2 do at £6 7s 6d ; Mr J. Kirk (Melville Park), bullocks at £11 2s 6d (these two-year-old shorthorns, very prime quality, took first honours at Tsieri show, and were a credit to their owner); Mr D. Sutherland (Lochend), Q cows at £6 10s. 2 do at £6 2s 6d; Mr R. Charters (ITry Park), 2 bullocks at £9 15s, 3 at £9 12s 6d, 2 at £9 30s, 2 at £9 ss, 1 at £8 17s 6d, 3 at £8 10s; Mr J. Neismith, 2 heifers at £4 ss; Mr J. Curie, 1 at £5 ss; Messrs Kemna, Brown, and Co., 1 cow at £6 10s. Store Cattle.— Donald Reid and Co. (Limited) report having sold: For Mr H. Cameron (Purakanui), 1 cow at £3 4s, 1 h*ifer at £3 8s; Mr F. Driver (Purakanui), I yearling at 355. The Otago Farmers' Cooperative Association of New Zealand (Limited) yarded 56, and sold: For Mr J. Wsrnock (Bxirnside), 9 yearlings at £1 7s, 1 cow at £3 10s, 1 do at £2 ss, 1 do at 14s, 1 do at 10s, 1 do at £3, 1 do at £2 17s: Mr D. Miller (Momona), 1 cow at £1 10s; a client, 1 hedfer at £1 4s; Mr A. Spoor (North-East Valley), 2 cows at £2 lls ; Mr T. Maxwell (Dunedin), 2 cows at £2 16s; Mr D. Young (Sandymount, 2 bu;ls at £2; Mrs Sanderson (Pukehiki), 1 cow at £1 lls ; Mr Joseph Williams (Mount Cargill), 3 steers at £4 12s, 1 bull at £2; Mr J. Curie (Mornington), 1 cow at £2 ss; Mr W. V. Forrester (North-East Valley), 1 bull at £1 12s. Dairy Cows. — The Otago Farmers' Co-opera-tive -Association of New Zealand (Limited) 3'arded 15, and seld: For Mr R. Cuddy (East Taieri), 1 cow at £6 10s; Mr D. Sutherland (Lochend), 1 cow at £5 15s; Mr R. Finnic (East Taieri), 1 cow a.t £6; Mr J. Cure (Moruington), 2 cows at £4 7s 6d ; Mt H. Didham (Hillside), 1 cow at £9, 1 do at £5; Mr D. Young (Sandymount), 1 heifer at £4 12s 6d, Ido at £4. 55. Idoat£4 2s 6d; Mr T. Maxwell (Dxinedin), 1 cow at £4 12s 6d; Mrs Owen (Green Island), 1 cow at £5 12s 6d. Calves. — Donald Reid and Co. (Limited) sold : For Messrs F. Driver, R. Dalziel, William Thomson, and T. Munohy. 15 at 21s to 7s. Dalgety and Co. (Limited) sold: For a northern client, 28 at quotations. Wright, Stephenson, and ' Co. sold: For various vendors, 10 at up to 40s. Stronach, "Morris, and Co. sold: For Mr T. Shale (Fairfield), at market value. The Otago Farmers' Cooperative Association of New Zealand (Limited) yarded 25, and sold: For Mr J. B. Scanlan, Mr J. "Blair, Mr C. Samson, sen., Mr J. Curie, Mr J. Brown, Mr E Hellyer, Mr D. Young, Mr W. Hall. Mr Z. M'Mulen, Mr J. Miller. Mrs H. M'Donald. Mrs Hop-wood, Mrs Chisholm, at from. 20s to 7s. Fat Sheep. — For Christinas traae requirements mutton is never so much in request as lamb, and to-day's entry of 1809 sheep proved fully equal to the demand. Prices for prime ■wethers were fairly well maintained, but for ewes, particular 1 y those in the wool, values were a shade easier. Best wethers (shorn) sod at 21s to 23s 9d; others, 18s to 20s 6d ; best ewes, 19s to -23s 6d ; ordinary, 16s 6d to 18s 6d. Donald Reid and Co. (Limited) penned 316. and sold: For Mr John M'lntyre (Thornbury), 66 wethers (shorn) at 23s 9d to 20s 9d; Mr John Bruce i'he Firs), 50 wethers at 21s 6d; Mr D. Reid (Salisbury). 35 ewes at 33s 9cl ; Mrs Heads (Milburn), 12 ewes at 21s; Ma- James France (Milburn). 12 ewes at 199 3d: Mr R. "B. Paul (Ardgowan), 17 wethers aJid ewes at 19s to 18s 9d ; Mr Mark Finch (Milburn). 25 wethers at 24s to 23s 9d; Mr William Lindsay (Allanton), 24 ewes at 17s; Mr Godfrey Foster (Miiburn), 5 ewes at 17s 9d ; Mr J. W. Finch (Milton), 4 ewes at 21s 9d ; Messrs J. and H. Campbell (Milburn), 5 ewes at 19s; Mr J. H. Allan (Holmes) 7 very prime ewes (shorn) at 24s 3d; Mr John •HenderFan (Wyllie's Crossing), ] 6 ewes at. 19s 3d to 16s 9d ; a client, 10 etves j (Findlayston). 4 ewes at 17s 6d ; Mr D. ! Camubell (Berwick), 1 at 23s 9d. at 17s 6d; Mr Richard Mitchell (Portobello), II ewes at 20s; Mrs Fraser (North Taieri), 22 ewes at 16s 9d ; Messrs C. and J. Find.ay Maitland (Waimoana), 25 ewes at 18s 6d to 19s; Mr R. Mitchell (Portobello). 27 wethers. The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company (Limited) soM: For Mrs E. J. Coulan v^g&para), 46 crossbred wethers at 23s 9d to ISs. 17 do ewes at 15s 9d ; Mr Simon Wright (BalcluHia). 31 crossbred wethers at 20s 6d, 40 at 20s; Mr Peter Williamson (Milburn), 15 ciossbred at 18s; Mr James Taylor (Wairuna). 43 ciossbred wethers at 20s, 27 at 19s 3d; Mr Richard Mitchell (Portobello), 29 crossbred wethers at 38s 6d. The National Mortgage and Agency Company (Limited) penned, 315, ami sold: For Messrs James

Smith and Sons (Greenfield), 45 ewes at 19s 9a, 33 at 19s 6d, 60 at 17s 9d ; Mr S. Wright (Balclutha), 26 wethers at 21s, 5 ewes at 22s 3d, 35 ewes at 19s 9d, 6 at 21s 6d; Mi E. Mitchell (Portobello), 50 wethers at 21s, 33 at 18s 3d. Wright, Stephenson, and Co. sold 446 as follows: For Mr John Gibson (Ashley Downs), 176 shorn wethers at from 21s to 23s and 24 shorn ewes at 20s 9d ; Mr F. R. "Wright (Oka- ■ pua), 64 shorn ewes at from 18s 6d to 19s 9d; I Mr John Martin (Milton), 3 ewes (in wool) at ' 22s 3d; Messrs W. and D. Hamilton (Clarksville), 2 ewes (in wool) at 21s 6d; Mr Watson Shennan (Puketoi), 135 shorn merino wethers; Mr W. Tweedie (Milton), 12 shorn ewes at 20s; Mr Charles Draper (Milton), 22 shorn wethers at 19s; Mr W. H. Salmond (Milton), 8 crossbied ewes (in wool) at 245. Stronach, Morris, and Co. penned 315, and sold: For Messrs Murray, Roberts, and Co. (Gladbrook Station), 40 prime wethers at 23s 3d, 29 wethers pt 21s 9d; Mr Thos. Lean (Port Chalmers), 32 wethers at 225; Mr John Bruce (The Firs), 16 ewes at 16s 3d; a client, 16 wethers at 20s 3d, 20 at 20s 9d, 2 ewes at 23s 3d, and 7 small wethers at 16s 3d , Mr R. Mitchell (Portobello), 25 ewes at 18s 3d, 30 wethers at 19s 6d; and turned out 70 unsold. The Otago Farmers' Co-operative Association of New 'Zealand (Limited) yarded 261, and sold: For Mr A. Allison (Clarksville). 48 wethers at 225, 22 at 19s ; Mr Jas. Newbigging (Moneymore), 49 wethers at 21s 3d, 16 at 19s 3d ; Mr Wm. Kirkland (Poplar Grove), 37 wethers at 18s 9d, 33 at 18s 6d; Mr John Finch (Milburn), 8 ewes at 235; Mr F. J. Wright (Wyllie's Crossing), 1 pen wethers at 22s 9d; Messrs Muir Bros. (Wyllieis Crossing), 17 ewes at 17s 3d. Fat Lambs. — To-day's entry (847) was one of the largest of the season. Despite the fact that several of the leading butchers had already secured their Christmas supply, the sale was one of the best. From the- start the sale went with spirit, and at the close prices were even better than at the beginning. Best lambs sold at 16s 6d to 17s 9d; gocd, 14s 6d to 16s; others, 12s 3d to 14s. Donald Reid and Co. (Limited) penned 417, and sold: For Mrs Heads (Miiburn), 17 at 16s 9d to 16s 6d; Mr James Francs (Milburn), 21 at 17s 3d to 16s 9d; Mr R. B. Paul (Ardgowan), 20 at 17s to 16s ; Mr Wm. Lindsay (Allanton), Bat 17s ; Mr R. Hewitson (Lovell's Flat), 47 at 16s 36! to 12s 3d ; Mr J. W. Finch (Milton). 6at 15s 9d ; Mr D. Campbell (Berwick), 21 at 16s to 15s 9d; Messrs J. and H. Carupbe'l (Milburn), 10 at 14s 9d; Mr J. H. Allan (Holmes), 15 at 17s 3d; Mrs Agnes Strain (Milburn), 23 at 16s to ' 15a; Mr Andrew Todd (Johnston), 12 at 16s 9d; Mr John Finch (Milburn), 12 at 16s 3d; Mr Allan Ms-nn (Woodside), 7at 16s ; a client, 8 at 11s 6d; Mr Godfrey Foster (Milburn), 20 at 15s 3d; Mr D. Reid (Salisbury), 170 at 15a to 13s. The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company (Limited) sold: For Mr Peter Williamson (Miiburn), 10 at 15s 6d; other vendors, 132 at quotations. Wright, Stephenson, and Co. sold 192 as follows: For Mrs Forsyth (Milton), 15 at 17s 9d ; Mr Donald Gunn (Sandymount), 5 at up to 17s 6d; Mr John Martin (Milton), 28 at from 15s 6d to 17s; Mr W. Tweedie (Milton), 21 at from 15s 3d to 16s 9d ; Mr W. H. Salmond (Milton), 16 at from 15s 9d to 16s 6d; Messrs W. and IX Hamilton (Clarksville), 36 at from 15s 6d to 16s 3d ; Mr Peter Ross (Roseneath), 50 at from 15s 9d to 16s; Mr John Finch (Milton), 8 at 15/5 9d; Mr Andrew Todd (Mosgeil), 13 at 16s. Stronach, Morris, and Co. penned and sold: For Mr Thos. Lean (Port Chalmers), lambs at a satisfactory figure. The Otago Farmers' Co-operative Association of New Zealand (Limited) penned 495, and sold: For Mr Russell (Milburn), 7 at 13s 9d, 5 at 14s 3d ; Mr J. Bruce (The Firs), 7 at 17s 3d, 18 at los 9d; Mr J. Finch (Milburn), 8 at 16s; Messrs Milliamson Bros. (Wyllie's Crossing), 23 at 165,, 12 at 16s; Mr A. Aaskoy (Leith Valley), 10 at 15s 3d, 7 at 12s 6d; Mr G. Buchanan (Outram), 8 at 17s 6d ; Mr W. G. Reid (Momona), 7 at 17s; Mr Thos. Finnic (Saddle Hill), 1 at 17s, 5 at 15s 9d; Mr A. Young (East Taieri), 8 at 17s, 7 at 16s 9d; various clients 180 at 15s to 16s. a Pigs.— An exceedingly large entry of 350 pigs the -oig majority of these being 'porkers and baeoners. Several large lines of porkers and baconers came forward by rail, andj the market be:ng practically glutted with these sorts, a large number were passed out unsold. Suckers and slip<i were also largely represented, and were -unsaleable- except for well bred sorta. Prices were much easier for all classes. Suckers sold at 10s to 12s ; slips, 13s to 16s ; stores, 17a to 24p ; porkers, 28s to 325 ; baconers, 34s to 3Ss 6d; heavy do, 41s to 48s; choppers sold up to 525. Donald Reid and Co. (Limited) yarded! 105, and sold: For Mr D. Hewton (Ngapara), 3 at 48s ; Mr Pa.t M'Dona-Id (Momona), Bat 23s 6d; Mr Denis O'Brien (Wingatui), 2 at 35sMr J. P. O'Brien (Wingatui), 1 at 30s Mr Simon Wright (Balclutha), 9 baconors at 34s 6d to 435, 9 porters a.t 30s to 31s; Mr Thomas Lee (Allanton), 2 at 395; Mr James Gcw (Invermay), 1 at 355; Messrs Holl and Dunn (Pino Hill), 5 at 355; Mr James Brown (Hopehill), 2 at 365; Mr John Waldie (Halfway Bush), 6at ISs ; Mr W. Warnock (Momona). 2at 335 ; Mt Robert Baird (Allanton), 3 at -18s; Mr W. Thomson (Ayrshire Park), 6 at 11s; Mr W. Dowling (Middlemarch), 6 at 11s 6d to 12s 6d ; Mrs Morrison (Abbctsford), 6at 295 ; and passed out the balance unsold. The National Mortgage and Agency Company . (Limited) penned; 134, and sold: Foi Messrs James Smith and Sons (Greenfield), 28 porkers to 31s; .a client, 26 baconers to 45s 6d ; Mr J. Preen (Oaxaaru), SO srekers from 10s to 12s 6d. Wright, Stephenson, and Co. sold for Messrs Thomas Meo (Allanton), George Nichol (Allanton), William M'Bnde (Waikonaiti), P. A Vyner (Invercargnl), W. Kirkkud (Elm Grove), Mts Dyson (Opoho), and others, 52 at quotations. Stronach, Moms, and Co. penned 26, and sold for Mr H. North (Omimi), suckers at Bs, and turned out 19 baccners a.nd porkers The Otago Farmers' Co-operative Association of New Zealand (Limited) yarded 80, and sold:! For Mr T. F. Landels (Gore), 12" at 8s- Mr G. Snell (Henley West), 1 at 36s 6d, 2 at 34sMr J. Curie (Mornington), lat £ 2 2s 6d ; Mrs Rilley (Otokia), 3 at 10s; Mr F. H. Perry (Rough Ridge), 10 at 7s; a client, 1 at 355. 1 at 23s 6d ; Mr C. Sonntag. 1 at 30s, 2at 28s 4 at 26s «d, Mr J. Brown, i at 9s 6d ; Mr R. Charters (Ury Park), 8 at 11s 6d, 2 at £2 ; Mr J. Stewart (Wyllie's Crossing), 3 at 35s ■ Mr J. Houlahan (Leith Valley), 3 at 12s. Rabbitskins.— The usual sales were held on Monday at the Agricultural Hall, and were attended by all the buyers in the trade. In most cases the catalogues were made tip chiefly of medium quality. There was spirited competition for all sorts, at prices fully up to late values. Sheepskins.— There was a large attendance at Tuesday's sales, when a considerable number of first-class skins were offered. Bidding was keen, and very satisfactory prices were obtained. Dry merinos realised 5Jd to 7*d, dry halfbreds (fine) 7d to Bd, do (ordinary) 516! to 7|d, dry crossbreds (fine) 5Jd to 7|d, do (other sorts) 5d to 7d per lb, butchers' green pelts Is 7d to 2s lid, do lambskins Is 6d to Is 9d each. Hides. — The usual fortnightly sales were held on Thursday last, as already reported. Grain. — Oats : There has been steady demand for all good sound lines of Gartons coming forward. "A" and "B" grade sparrowbilis also have more attention, and although sales of these are not so readily effected as iv the case of Gartons, there is little difficulty in dealing with any lots oHeiing at quotations. Lower grades, which have been neglected of late, ar«

also in better demand. Quotations: Prime ' milling, -Is 7d to Is 8d ; good to best feed. Is SJd to ' Is 6id medium, ls r 3d to 13 4Jd per t bushel (sacks extra). Wheat: Only the best lines of milling quality find any favour with millers at present, medium grades having been left severely^ alone for some time. Fowl wheat has good demand, both locally and for export. Stocks of this are now in smaller compass, and any good lines are readily quitted on arrival. Quotations: Prime milling, 3s 6d to 3s 8d; medium to good, 3s 2d to 3s sd; whole fowl wheat, 3s to 3s Id ; broken and damaged, 2s 7d to 2s lid per bushel (sacks extra). Potatoes. — With short supplies and a good demand,, prices have again advanced, and to-day best Derwents are worth £i 10s to £4 153 ; medium, £1 to £4 7s 6d ; others, £3 10s to Mi -per ton (bags in). Chaff. — Prime oaten sheaf continues to arrive sparingly, "and for all bright heavy lines there is ready sale. Medium quality, although not so strongly in favour, is also quitted without difficulty. Quotations: Choice bright oaten aheaf, Mto £i ss ; medium to- good, £& 10s to j£4 per ton (baga extra). . Straw.— Quotations : Wheaten and- oaten, 30s to 35s per ton (pressed).

year in succession, the large increase of fund 3 the continued high rate of interest earned by invested funds, the small amount of outstanding interest, the saving m working expenses, and the very favourable position occupied by the association in comparison with British offices. A large surplus is anticipated for the coming division of profits. The retiring directors were re-elected.

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