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„ Stronach, Morris, and Co. (Ltd.) report hay- * ing offered by auction the Bushy Park Estate, c Mataura, comprising 12,753 acres freehold, « stock to be taken at valuation. There was ° only a moderate attendance at the auction, 1 and, there being no offer for the property, it was passed in. The auctioneers are prepared f to treat for it privately. 2 ~ <: AUSTRALIAN PRODUCE. ( SYDNEY, February 6. J Wheat: Chick, 2s 6d to 2s 8d ; milling, 2s I 11 Jd. Flour, £7 to £7 ss. Oats: Algerian, b 2s 3d to 2s sd; Tasmanian white, 2s 9d to 3s. 5 Barley Cape, 2s 9d. Maize, 2s 6d. Bran, S 9d. Pollard, BJd. Potatoes: Tasmanian, £4 a to £4 15s. Onions, £3 to £3 10s. Butter, 893 1 to 90s. Bacon, 6Jd to BJd. S MELBOURNE, February 6. ?! Wheat. 2s ll^d. Flour, £7 to £7 ss. Oats- *' Algerian, Is 9d to 2s. Barley: Prime T Chevalier, 4s 7d ; Cape, 2s 4d. Maize, 2s 4Jd. ' r Bran, 9d. Pollard, 9Jd. Potatoes, £2 to £3 {"• ss. Onions, £2 5s to £3. 3 ADELAIDE, February 6. 1 Wheat, 2s 10|d. Flour, £7. Bran and pol- £ lard, 9*d to lOd. S ■ J ADDINGTOX STOCK MARKET. CHRISTCHURCH, February 6. a _ At Addington stock market to-day there was }. an exceptionally heavy yarding of all classes (] of sheep and fat cattle, and fair entries of a all other stock. The attendance was very (1 large. Store sheep showed a considerable (] drop in price, especially lambs. Prime freez- 2 ing lambs were firm, competition being ren- c dered more keen by the- presence of Mr 8 ( M'Cullotigh, Messrs John Cooke and Co.'s j 1 buyer, from Melbourne, who was here last : 1 year. Fat sheep sold well, ewes being rather •) s firmer. Except for very prime sorts fat cattle ' V vrere easier an consequence of a very heavy 1 yarding. Pigs of all classes «old well, but 4 store and dairy cattle were dull of sale. 1 Store She«p.— The shortage of feed caused c < a heavy entry of store sheep, the bu-lk being lambs and wethers. There was a considerable w deplio* in prices all round, backward lambs d selling at very low rates. The principal sales tl were: 331 aged ewes at 7s 2d, 80 at 7s Id, 61 n at Bs, 70 boilers at 2s 6d, 445 two and four- n tooth wethers at 12s sd, 283 at 12s 2d_ 330 h two-tooths at 10s 9d. 90 art 7s 4d, 179 wethers V and ewes at 9s sd, 181 lambs at 8b 6d to 9s, J 810 at) 8s 6d -to 83 lQd, 92 ftt 7s sd. 216 at 6s J 11

3d 241 at 6s Id, 93 at 5s 3d, 110 at 3s 3d to 5s 3d, 463 at 3s 8d to 3s 9d. Fat Lambs. — There were 9226 fat lambs penned — the largest entry of the season. A fair proportion was of prime quality, but many lots were only in store condition, and were bouglrt by graziers. There was good competition right through the sale, and prices for prime freezers were firmer, while unfinished lots, which were mostly bought by graziera, were easier, in sympathy with the decline in the- store market. Prime freezers made from 15a to 18s, and a few extra lots to 18s sd ; medium, 13s to 14s 6d, and backward 7s 9d to 12s 6d. Fat Sheep. — There was a very large yarding of fat sheep, mostly ewes, with a few good lines of wethers. There was no change in theprice of wethers, but all good ewes, fit for freezing, were- rather firmer. The range of prices was: Prim-e wethers, 17s 6d to 20s 9d ; others, 14s 2d to 17s; prime ewes, 143 6d to 17s 3d ; medium, 12s to 14s ; aged, 8s to lls 6d ; merino wethera, 5s 3d to 9s 9d. Fa-t Ca-ttle. — There was a record yarding of fat cattle, 362 head being penned, whicih was 21 more than at the 'double market before Christmas. There were a number of lines of prime steers, but the bulk of the yarding consisted of light and unfinished sorts. All classes sold well, medium quality showing some improvement. Steers brought £4 12s 6d to £10 17s 6d ; heifers, £4 12s 6d to £7 ; cows, £4 to £6 — equal to 21s to 23s 6d for prime and 18s to 20s for medium per 1001b. Veal oalves made from 3s to 15s for small, and up to 35s for -well-finished sorts. Store and Dairy C»ttle. — There was a- large entry of all classes of store cattle, including two or three lines of two and three-year-old steers. There was a- very poor demand, and most of the lots that changed hands were bought for potting. Calves made 12s 6d; yearlings, 20s to 255; two and a-hoJf year old heifers, from the- south, 35s 6d; forward heifers, £3 to £3 10s; dry cows, 20s to £3 Is. There was a full entry of dairy cows of a poor class, and they met with a dull sale at from £3 to £6 16s. Pigs. — There was a fair entry of all classes of pigs, and there was a good all round demand at late rates. Baconers made from 45s to 54s— equal to 4Jd per lb ; porkers from 30s to 42s— equal to 4Jd to 5d per lb; large stores from 249 to 345 ; medium from 18s to 235 ; suckers and weaners from 8s to 14s. WEEKLY LIVE STOCK AND PRODUCE REPORT. Wednesday, February 6. 1907. Fat Cattle. — 177 came forward for the day's requirements. Values ran about the same as last week's. Best bullocks fetched up to £10 10s ; medium. £7 10s to £9 ; lighter weights, but nice quality, £6 to £7 ; cows and heifers, £4 to £6 10s. The O*ago Farmers' Cooperative Association of New Zealand (Ltd.) yarded 57, and sold : For Mr D. Carruthers (Maungatua), 3 bullocks at £10 10s; Mr R. Charters (Ury Park), 2 bullocks at £10, 2 do at £9, 2 do at £8 17s 6d, 1 do at £6 10s, 2 heifers at £5 7s 6d, 1 do at £4 17s 6d, 2 do at £4 15s. 2do at £4 10s, 3do at £4 ; Mr James W. Blair (Shands), 2 bullocks at £3, 1 cow at £5 179 6d; Mr D. Sutherland (Lochend), 1 cow at £6, 2 do at £5 2s 6d, 2 do at £4 12s 6d ; Mr Alexander Souness (Otokia), 3 bullocks at £6, 2 do at £5 ss, 1 do at £4 7s 6d ; clients, 18 heifers at quotations.— — The National Mortgage and Agency Company (Ltd.) yarded and sold : For Mr J. Anderson (Burnfoot), 2 prime bullocks at £10 sb, 2 do at £9 17s 6d, 3doat £9 ss ; Mr W. Kirk (East Taieri), 3 bullocks at £6 179 6d, 2 cows at £7 15s; Mr A. Souness (Otokia), 2 bullocks at £5 5a 2 do at £4 15s. Stronach, Morris, and Co. (Ltd.) yarded and sold: For Mr S. Kennedy (The Glen), 2 pens bullocks at £10 10s, 1 pen do at £10 ; Mr R. Logan, cows at £3 ss ; Mr Gall (Seacliff), cows at £4 6s; Messrs Murray, Roberts and Co. (G-ladbrook Station), 1 pen bullocks at £10, 1 pen do at £9 17s 6d, 1 pen do at £9 los, 1 pen do at £9, 1 pen heifers at £8, 1 pen do at £6, 1 pen do at £5 17s 6d, 1 pen do at £5. Dalgety and Co. (Ltd.) yarded and sold: For Mr W. Kirk (East Taieri), 2 heifers at £4 12s 6d ; Mr B. C. Quaife (Nga-para), 4 heifers at quotations. Wright, Stephenson. and Co. (Ltd.) sold as follows — For Mr J. Fleming (Craigsford), 8 bullocks at up to £9 10s; Mr W. Kirk (East Ta-ien), 3 bullocks at £6 17s 6d ; Mr WilliamMawson (Mihiwaka), 1 si:eer at £6 7s 6d, 1 heifer at £4 ss ; Mr John Kirk (Mosgoel), 2 steers at £6 sa, 2 heifers at £4 ss ; Mr William Towniey (Highcliff), 1 cow at £4 7s 6d. Donald Reid and Co. (Ltd.) yarded 42, and sold: For Mr J. Scott (Owaka), 8 bullocks and heifers to 48 15s; Mr W. Kirk (Mayfield), 6 bullocks at £5 10s; Mr W. Lindsay (Allanton), 5 bullocks at £5 7s 6d to £4 7s 6d; Messrs Baxter Bros. (Waipiata). 7 bullocks at £8 15s to £6 15s; Mr S. Wright (Balclutha), 12 heifers at quotations; Mr N. M'Fadyen (Middlemarch), 4 cows and heifers at £4 12s 6d. Store Cattle. — 250 yarded, including steers, two and three-year-old heifers (all ages), xild cows, yearlings, bulls, etc. The bulk of the entry we may say was forced in to the market on account of the scarcity of grass, and which, latter is answerable for the low accepted by vendors as under. The Otago Farmers' Co-operative Association of New Zealand (Ltd.) yarded 95. and sold : For Messrs D. Sutherland (Lochend), H A. Turnbull Maheno) J. Meade (Poolburn), G Brittenden ;Hayward's Point). W. Towniey (Highcliff), J. S. Shaw (North-East Harbour), William Hallum (Waikouaiti), William Bowles (Portobello), Samuel Hinkley (North-E*st Harbour), Mrs Rutherford (Kaikorai Valley), Alexander Souness (Otokia), William Hastie (Allanton), ' md clients, bulls from £1 to £4, steers to £3 Us, cows to £3 16s, yearlings to 15s ; Stronach, Moms, and Co. (Ltd.) sold for Messrs R. Logan (Maritonga), C. R. Russell ISeacliff), A. Boyd (Sawyers' Bay), and others, ;ows, heifers, steers, and bulls to £3 15s. Fhe New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company yarded and sold : For Mr M. Crow Morven), 10 steers and heifers a-t £2 7s 6d. i steers at £1 10s, 7 heifers at 20s, 4 calves at L6s; Mr R. Mitchell (Portobello), 8 steers at E2 15s , Mr F. Kropp, 1 calf at 255. Wright Stephenson, and Co. (Ltd.) sold for Messrs F. A. Townsend (Waikouaiti), William Townley (Highcliff), D. Davidson (Saddle Hill), md others, 58 head at quotations Dalgety md Co. (Ltd.) yarded and sold • For Mr M'Donald (Poolburn), Mr B. C Quaife Ngapara), and Mr D. Isbister (Poolburn), 21 it market rates. Donald Reid and Co Ltd.) yarded 61, and sold : For Miss MAuley Hyde), 3 bullocks at £4 14s, 1 cow at £1 3s, ! yearlings at 13s; Mr T Ramsay (Hyde), 3 :ows at £1 13s , Mr Paterson (Herbert), 10 iteere at £3 ; Mr William Hastie (Allanton), bull at £4 10s ; Mr A Liddell (Green Island), L cow at 15s; Mr Dickson (Studholme), 11 iteera and heifers at £1 Bs. 11 do at 16s; Mr W. Blackie (Glasgow Farm), 1 cow at £6 16<*, . heifer at £1 10s ; Mr A. Driver (Purakanui), I cows at 17s; Mr J. Turnbull (Mihiwaki), : steer at £2 10s; Mr P. Porter (Milton), 4 rows at £1 ss; and passed out 7 unsold. Dairy Cattle. — 30 head yarded. The sale vas very dragging except for cows just at the Iropping A few buyers were present for his class, and fair prices were realised — lamely. £4 15s to £7 15s. The Otago Farners' Cooperative Association of New Zealand (Ltd ) yarded 17 and sold for Messrs >Y. Harvey lOutiam). R. Charters (Ury Park). ' M'Cabe (Green Island;. James Curie (MornI'gton), SAmuel Hinkley (North-E*s4 Har-

bour), T. Aitcheson (Upper Junction), W. Towniey (Highcliff), J. S. Shaw (North-East Harbour), cows at from £2 10s to £5 7s 6d.. Stronach, Morria, and Co. (Ltd.) sold: For Mr D. O'Connell. jun. (SeaclifF), cows to £4; Mr R. Logan (Man tang*), heifers to £2 123 6d; a client, cows to £3 10s. Wright, Stephenson, and Co. sold for Messrs R. Mit- . chell (Portcbello), D. Davidson (Saddle Hill), Willi»m Towniey (HighcJiff), Alexander Ross (Highohff), and others, 11 head at up to £6 2s 6d. Donald Reid and Co. (Ltd.) yarded and^eold: For Mr P. Bremner (Hyde), 1 cow at £2 7a 6d; Mr T. R*ma»y (Hyde), 1 at £4 ss, 1 at £2 12s 6d, 1 at £2; Miss C. Si and (Mo&giel), lat £2 sa ; Mr J. Kirk (East Taieri) 1 at £4. Calves.— 4o head penned, and sold at up to 20s. The Otago Farmers' Co-operative Association of New Zealand (Ltd.) yarded 22 and sold for Messrs C. Hamblyn (Mihiwaka), Wm. Harvey (Woodside), D. Sutherland (Lochend), P. M'Gee (Greeu Island), C. R. Brinsden. Wm. Towniey (Highcliff), J. S. Shaw (North-East Harbour), F. Kropp (Normanby), calves at from 2s to 20a 6d. Stronach, Morris, and Co. (Ltd.) sold for Messrs M. Hanlon (Moonlight), William Egan (Middlemarch), and R. Logan (Maritanga), 23 calves to lls.— — Donald Reid and Co. yarded and sold: For Mr J. E. Jones (Brighton), 2 at 2s; Mr J. Columb (Momona), 1 at 9s; Miss M. MAuley (Hyde), 1 at 9s 6d. Fat Sheep. — 2450 penned. About one-third of this number consisted" of good to prime wethers. These sold at an advance on late rates of about Is per head. The balance of the entry was made up of medium Quality wethers and ewes, » considerable number of the latter sex being very ordinary, and for which boiling-down prices had to be accepted. Best wethers brduglit from 17s 6d to £0s ; a few extra weights and quality, up to 24a 9d; best ewes, to 16s 6d; boilers, any price, according to- value of skin and condition. Otago Farmers' Co-operative Association of New Zealand (Ltd.) penned and sold : For Mr R. Hastie (Kokonga), wethers at 12s 9d, do at lls 3d; Messrs Shale Bros. ..Fair. field)r ewes at Ss 9d ; Mr Jas. Wyllie (Roseberry), ewes at 15s 3d; Mr R. Mitchell, ewes and wethers at lls 3d ; MessTS Potts Bros. (Lawrence), ewes at 13s 6d. The New Zealaad Loan and Mercantile Agency Co. (Ltd.) penned and sold : For Messrs Todd Bros, and Co. (Heriot), 1 pen ewes at 13s 9d, 36 do at 13s 6d, 28 do at 10s 6d ; Mr F. G. Harrex (Rough Ridge), 37 wethers at lls 3d, 32 do at 9s 9d ; Messrs J. A. and D. M'Phail (Clinton), 25 wethers at 14s 9d, 15 do at 14s 6d, 23 do at 13<s 3d; Mr George Moore (Pukepho). 6 wethers at 17s 3d, 14 at 13s 6d, 25 ewes at 12s 3d; Mr J. J. Hardfy (Greenfield), 6 wethers at 16s 6d, 19 ewes at 13s 3d. 7 ewes at lls 3d, 16 wethers at current rates. — — Stronach, Morris, and Co. (Ltd.) yarded and sold : For Messrs Cornford and Mavm (Waikouaiti), 1 pen wethers at 20s 6d, 1 pen ewes at 16s 9d, 1 pen do at 16s (both top price of the day), 1 pen do at 14e 9d ; Mr Jas. Fahey (Tuapeka West), 1 pen wethers an I ewes at 16s. 1 pen ewes at 13s 9d, 1 pen wethers antl ewes at 12s 9d - r Mr C. Mullin (Tuapeka West), 1 pen wethers and ewes at 16s, 1 pen do at lls. -The National Mortgage and Agency Co. (Ltd.) penned andsold: For Mr M'Gillvray (Lakeside), 55 prime wethers to 225; the N.Z. and A. Land Co. (Moeraki Estate), 61 ewes to 14s; Mr J. Stewart (MapV Bank), 30 wethers at 15s 3d, 34 ewes 10a 9d. Wright, Stephenson, and Co. (Ltd.) pold : For Mr David Ross (Meadowbank), 63 wethers at up to 255 ; Mr Jas. Taylor (Wairuna), 65 wethers at up to 20s ; a southern client, 65 wethers at up t0 '173 3d; Mr David Andrew (The Grange), 1 pen wethers at 17s, 17 ewes at 14s 6d!; Mr" J. Fleming (Craigsford), 62 wethers at 16s 9d ; Mr Thos. Lochhead (Te Houka). 55 ewes at up to 16s 6d; Mr George Nichol (Taurima), 21 ewes at 13s 3d; Mr J. Hallum (Waikouaiti), 26 ewes at up to lls 3d; Mr W. J. Colquhoun (Lawrence), 21 ewes at lls. — — Dalgety and Co. (Ltd.) yarded 586, and sold: For Mr Peter Williamson (Milton), 5 crossbred wethers at 22s 3d ; Mr D. M. Phillip (Dunback), 72 crossbred wethers at 22s 3d to 16s; Mr Jaa. M'Leod (Milton), 67 crossbred wethers at 20s 3d to 18s; Mt W. Perkins (Waikaka), 95 crossbred 1 wethers at 17s, 20 crossbred ewes at lls; Messrs Stevens and Lean (Evans Flat), 93 crossbred ewes and wethers at 15s 3d to 12s 9d ; Mr James F. Mitchell (Heriot), 61 wethers and maiden ewes to 15s ; a client, 63 ewes to 13s 6d ; Mr W. Cockburn (Milton), 39 wethers and ewes at 13s; Mr A. Anicich (AkatoTe), 26 ewes at 10s 3d ; Mr W. Paskell (Moneymore). 9 ewes and wethers at 13s; Mr J. M'Neill (Circle Hill), 17 ewes and wethers at 12s 6d ; Mrs M'Donald (Poolburn), 19 ewes at quotations. Donald Reid and Co. (Ltd.) yarded 861, and sold: For Mr J. M. Smith (Roseneath), 34 wethers at 16s 3d; Messrs Todd Bros. (Heriot, as agents), 63 wethers an<l ewes at 16s 6d to 15s 3d; Mr D. M'Bride (Kawarau Falls), 121 wethers at 19s 3d to 15e; Mr D. Nicholson (Ida Valley), 100 wethers and ewes to 13s 6d ; Mr M. Isbister (Ophir), 15 do at 10a 6d ; Mr C. Draper (Milton). 27 ewes at 13s 3& ; Mr J. Pringle (Milton), 10 ewes at 12s 6d ; Mrs C. Forsyth (Milton), 66 wethers at 21s to 18s 6d; Mr Jas. Gow (Inverinay), 16 ewes at 17s; Mr S. Wright (Balclutha), 130 wethers I at 17a 9d to 13s 6d ; Mr K. Williamson { (Kokonga), 70 ewes at quotations ; Mt Jas. ! Stewart (Riccarton). 11 ewes at 9s 9d; Mr 1 Geo. Geddea (Georgetown), 24 ewos at Iss i 6d : Mr Thos Clonston (Ophir), 43 ewes at I 11a; Mr C. Matthews (Milburn), 11 ewes \ at 12s 9d, Mt W. T Brabyn (Milburn). 6 wethera and ewes at lls 9d ; Mr R. Marshall (Pine Hill), 9G ewes at quotations; Mr R. Mitchell (Portobello), 18 wethers at 14s 9d. Fat Lamb« — 1349_penned, which number proved to be quite equal to requirement?, export included, and for which only a couple of buyers were in the field, both operating very carefully The market opened on a, basis of last week's values, and continued so to the end, butchers keeping up their end of the stick right throughout the auction. Prices for best quality ran from 12s to 16s 9d (this latter only for an odd pen or so) ; medium, 10s to lls 6d ; unfinished sorts, 7s 6d to 9s. The Otago Farmers' Co-operative Association oif New Zealand (Ltd ) penned and sold : For Messrs Cunningham and Wright (Lake Farm, Wai- i hoTa) lamba at 15s 6d, 13s 9d, 12s 9d ; Messrs Potts Bros. (Lawrence), 13s 6d to 12s 3d; Mr Jas. Wyllie (Riseberry), at quotations; Mr R. Mitchell, 13s 6d to 12s; Messrs Shale Bros. (Fairfield), lls 9d ; Mr A. Cowan (Waitati), 133 to 12s 6d , a c'.ient, 15 at 13s 6d. The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company (Ltd ) penned and sold : For Mr George Moore (Pukepito), 16 at 14s 6d ; Mr J J. Hardy , : (Greenfield), 42 at 10s, 34 at 7s The j National Mortgage and Agency Company (Ltd.) I penned and sold- For Mr C. Knudson (Middlemarch), 10 at 15s 6d, 16 at 13s 6d, 14 at 12s; Air A Kerr, 45 at quotations. Dalgety and Co (Ltd.) yarded 147, and sold. For a client, 1 , 3 at 14s 9d, Mr P Wfliamson (Milburn), 11 < at 14s 3d; Mr W. Paskell (Moneymore), 7 at ( - 13s 6d; Mrs M'Donald (Poolburn), 51 to 13s 6d, 3U J. M'Nei.l (Circle Hill), 14 at 12s; Mr W. Cockburn (El'iotvale), 21 at 12s 9d ; Mr , A. Anicich (Akatore), 7 at 103 3d ; Messrs , Stevens and Leary (E'/an's Flat), 34 at lls — — ' Stronach, Morn°, and Co. (Ltd.) yarded 205, : ' and gold- For Mr W. Blackie, jun. (Middle- ' , march), 1 pen at 14s 3d, 1 pen at 12s 6d ; Mr | E. Cameron (Middlemarch), 72 lambs to 9b 9d; a client, 82 to lls 6d ; Mr Jas. Fahey j (Tuapeka West), 12 at 10s 9d Wright, Stephenson, and Co. (Ltd.) sold as fellows! <

For Mr J. Smith (Stirling), 4»*t up to 16s 9cT;' Mr Duncan M'Rae (Nenthorn), 80 at up tq 15s 9d ; Mr J. Cameron (Leafie'd), 48 at up to 15s 3d ; Mr D. Andrew (The Grange), »at up < to 13s 3d; Mr W. J. ColquEoun (Lawrence), ' 54 at up to 9s; Mr J. Hallum (Waikouaiti), 29 at up to 8s 3d; a client, 50 at quotations. Donald Reid and Co. (Ltd.) penned 403", and so.d : For Mr D. Nioalson (Ida Valley), 56 at 14s 3d to 12s 9d ; Mr J. Smith (Roseneath), 97 at 13s 3d to 9s; Miss M. Scott (Milburn), 3 at 14s 94; Mr C. Matthews (Milburn), 9 at 10s 6d; Mr T. Cloueton (Ophir>, 30 at 11s 9d; Mr W. Brabyn (Milburn), 14 all 123; Messrs J. and H. Campbell (Milburn), 17 at 12s 6d; Mr M. Isbister (Ophir), 57 to 119 3d; Mr J. Pringle (Milton), 15 at 14s; Mr J. Ing.is (Milton), 20 at 11s 6d ; Mr Geo. Geddeff (Georgetown), 16 at 12s 9d ; Mr J. Stewart (Springbank), 7 at 7s; Mr R. Marshall (Pino Hill), 55 at quotations ; a client, 7 at Bs. Pigs. — Yarded 155, principally baconers and) porkers, and a few pens weaners. The former sold at lade values — 40s to 55s and 25s to 35a respectively; weaners, 6s 6d to 10s; slips, 12ato los 6d. The Otago Farmers' Co-operative! Association of New Zealand penned 21 and sold- For Messrs James Wyllie (Roseberry), R. Charters (Ury Park), D. Wilkinson (Green Island), Sonntag Bros. (Brockville), H; Gillett (Opoho), T. Hewitt (Allanton), J. Waldie (Wakari), John Aitken (Sandymounl), M. Pryde (St. Leonards), suckers at from 6a 6d to 12s 6d; slips, at from 13s to 16s; b&coners, 30s to 645; choppers, to 78s. The National Mortgage and Agency Compaay . (Ltd ) penned and sold : For Mt P. Mason, 6 pcrkers at 375 ; Mir Alley, 4 suckers at 6s. Dalgety and Company ((Ltd.) yarded and sold: For Mr F. Robertson (Wakmakaru*), 13 at quotations. Wright, Stephenson, and Co. (Ltd.) sold 49 pigs at quotations. Donald Reid and Co. (I/td.) yarded and sold: For Mr A P Gibson (Keinton), 4 xt 345; Mr J. Colutnb (Momona). 2 *t 41s; Mr C. K. Spear (Otokia), 5 at 59s 6d to 545; Mr J. M'l/eary (Brighton), 2 at 345; Mt J. E. Jones (Brighton). 4at 34s 6d to 345 ; Mr T. Richards (Piae Hill), 1 at 665; Mr C. Milne (North-Easfe Valley) 3 at 345; Mr W. Lindsay (Allan-ton), 3 at 58s; Mr W. Adam (Otokta), 2 ftt 365; Mr F. Kropp (Normanby), 1 art 365; Mr O. Butler (Leith Valley), 1 at 555; Mr D. O'Brien (Wingatui), 10 at 10s to 7a 6d; Mr M. Nolan (Hyde). 7at 7s ; Mr W. Hamilton (Caversham), 9at 9s 9d ; Mr T. Moff&t, 7 art 12s 6d ; Mr G, Adam (Otokia), 4 at 14s to 13s. Country Sale. — Da'gety and Company (Ltd.) report having held their monthly sale at Pal«.raersrton on Monday, 4th inst., when they yarded and sold 441 sheep and 120 head of cattle. The demand for al! classes of stock was exceedingly dull, and sales were difficult to effect. The continued dry weather and! consequent shortness of feed is forcing holders to sell, and as there are practically no graziers buying, young store cattle are saleable only at what they are worth to kill. Sheep were only saleable at a low range of values. The range of prices was as follows: — Two-tooth hill wethers, to 63; two-tooth paddock ewes, 10a 8d; three-year-old steers, £2 10s to £3 15s; two-year-olds, 27s to 40s ; yearlings, 15s to 255 ; calves, 6s to 13s ; dairy cows, £2 10a to £ I 15s ; store cows, 15s to 40s. Rabbitskins — A sale was held on Tuesday of this week, when medium-sized catalogues were submitted by the various brokers. The attendance of buyers was the usual one, and) competition was good at late rates. Horsehair. — Horsehair brought up to 21d pel lb. » Sheepskins. — The demand still continues good, and prices are fully equal to those lately ruling, h&lfbreds and fine crossbreds being; keenly competed for. Quotations : Prime halfbreds, 9£d to lOJd ; medium to good, 7Jd to 9d; prime fine crossbreds, 9Jd to lOJd ; medium to good, 7d to 9d per lb; pelts, 3s 3d to 4a 9d; lambskins, 3s to 4s each. Grain-. — Wheat : The new crop is now being offered. So far the samples to hand are of fine quality and in splendid condition. Millers are buying northern at up to 3s Id on trucks. Higher prices are asked for the Taieri wheat. Good fowl wheat is selling at from 8s 3d to 3s 4d (ex store)- inferior, 3a to 3b 2d (sacks extra). Oats: None of the crop is available here yet, and stocks of late season's are low. There is a, fair local demand. Quotations: Best feed, 2s 5d to 2s 6d; medium, 2s Id to 2s 3d (sacks extra). Chaff.— Chaff is in rather better demand during the last week, Quotations: Prime quality, £5 5s to £5 7s 6d; good, £5 to £5 23 6d; medium, £4 12s 6d to £4 17s 6d (sacka extra). Potatoes. — Supplies ar© about equal to present requirements. Quotations : Prime fresh dug lots, £7 10s to £8; other sorts, £5 10s to £6 10s (sacks in). Straw. — Straw is very scarce. Oaten is worth £2 5s to £2 10s per ton; wheaten 35s • ' to 37s 6d (ex truck). [Th* individual roports of itock agents, I vrrol, rabbilslcin, or grain brokers can b« inserted 111 the Daily Tunes and Ottgo Witneia at special rates.] DTTNEDIN WEEKLY MARKET REPORT. Messrs A. Montzson and Co., auctioneer*, wool, stock, station grain, produce, and commission agents, Dunedin, report (wholesale)! for the week as under. All quotations *übject to market fluctuations. Farmcrs^ar* asked, when sending samples, always to put a price on them, as kuyera do not feel ia» c lined to make offers: — Wheat.— Prime milling, new season's, 3s Id to 3s lid on trucks at country stations; fowl wheat (scarce), 3s 3?, dto 3s 4d. Oats.— Milling, 2s 6d; B. grade, 2s sd; inferior, 2s 3d. Barley. — Good malting inquiied for from 4» 6d to ss; pearling, 3s 6d; feed^barley, 3s. -" Ryecorn, 3s 6d. Maize. 4s 3d to 4s 6d. Prussian Blue peas, from 4a 6d to ss. Partridge peas, 4s 3d to ss. Chaff — Prime bright heavy, £5 ss; medium, £5 ; inferior, £4 ; oaten straw. 40s ; wheaten, 32s 6d. Clover hay, £3 10s. Ryegrass. — Market remains firm. Farmers' dressed, 4s to 4a 6d, none offering; machine dressed, 5s to 5s 6d. Cocksfoot. — Market remains strong. Far-* mers' lots, 3Jd to 4d ; machined, 5d to 5Jd. Linseed, £13. , Chewirg Fescue.— There is a good demand. Farmers' samples, 2d to 3d; machined ««ed. •id to 5c3. Potatoes — Prime, £7 10s ; medium, £6. Onions. — Melbourne brown globe, 6s 6d. We can offer a few tons of pura fish manure rick in ammonia; valuabl* for root or grain crops; can be used with drill, at £7 per ton. Rabbitskins. — We hold our sales every Monday. The market remains firm. We quot* as follows: — Suckers and runners, 4d to sd; light racks, 7d to 8d; summers, full-grown, 8d to 9d; autumns, 14d to 17jd; incomino winters, 13d to 17d; prime winter bucks and does, 18d to 19d; blacks, lid to 18d; fawns, lOd to 13d. We supply ba e s and lab«l». Sheepskins.— Prices are firm, and all goodconditioned skins are readily sold. W« quote:— Extra heavy, from "lOs to 13a;halfbred, from 7s to 9s; quarterbrea", frota 7s to 8s; fine crossbred, .7 a 6d to 8s 6d ;) oroßabred, 6s 6d to 7s 6d; three-quarterbred, 5s 6d to 7s 6d ; merino, 5a to 6s 6d ; fellett pelts, Is 3d to 2s 6d; lambskins, 2a 6d t« 3s; pelts, 2s 8d to 3s 3d. Hides.— We hold fortnightly sales. W« auotc ;.— Extrn stout heavy ox, 7Jd to Bid;

hevry, -6Jd to 7Jd ; medium. 6d to 6»d ; light. Sid to 7d; cows' stout heavy, 6£d to 7id, fc»»vy,-6d to 7d; medium, s|d to 6|d; light, fgd to 6jd; stags and bulls, 4d to sd; yearlings, 4£d to -5Jd ; oalfskins, 2s to 5s 6d ; fcors* hides, 9s to 11s 6d ; cut and slipy hides, id to ljd per 1b less. Sough fat, 13s to 16s; rendered fat, ftnm 14s to 19s; clean white rendered mutton fat, 19s to 31s. Tallow in casks, from 22s to 28s. Storing Grain. — Wo ar« prepared to store, deceive, deliver, »nd insure for three- months fxe* storage at 3d per sack Grass Seed Cleaning. — We advise farmers \o consign *li their seed to tre, as the cleaning will be attended to with up-to-date machinery and the cleaned seed sold or returned free of railage. We supply sew and second-hand ■«cks, also stack and cow covers, and all other farmers' materials. .Farm Produc* and Fruit. — W-e xeceiw* all kinds of consignments, And render account sates promptly. Walnuts, 6d to 7d. Salt Butter.— For export. First grade, 9d ; •eoond grade, 8d; third grade, 7d ; all f.o.b. through freezer. We supply butter boxes •with parchment linings at 18s per doz. Fresh butter (in pats), storekeepers' lots, Eggs, Is 4d. Cheese.— Factory, 6Jd to 7d; Akaroa, s£d io 6d; loaf, 6d to 6Jd. Honey. — In. good demand. — Section honey, ■«w seaaoo's, '6s €d to -9s dozen ; bulk, large ■tins, 4d -to 4§d; small tins, 4*d to 4Jd. JBeeswax, Is 3d to Is 4d. Hams, 7Jd to'Sd. Bacon— Rell, 7id to «d ; sides, 5Jd te 6d {slow of sftl«). Pigs.— Porkers, up to 4Jd; fir»t-class Wonera. up to 1701b, 4Jd to 4Jd; over weights, 2Jd to 3d. Poultry. — Poultry for local consumption is in good demand: Turkey hens, 5d to 6d per lb; cocks, 7d to Bd. Fruit.— ln good demand. Apples: Hobart, 13» to 15»; Cmiterbnry, 10s to 12s; 'Frisco, J6s to IBs. Oczngea: Island, 10s to 13s; Sydney,, 10*. Mandarins, 10s. Lemons, 'Bs. Saaanu, rip*. 2Jd per lb. MABXET HEPOST. Messrs Thomas "Patwson and Co., auctioneers, irnit, and een«T«l pxofluc* •geaits, report for the week .ending February 12: — Apples: Canterbury cooleer«, 4s 6d to 6s 6d; others, 2a 6di to 8s 6d; dessert, 6s; medium, 3s to 4b; local, l£d to 2Jd per lb; windfalls, 14. Oxanges: Californian, 18s. Lemons : ■ Messina halves, 7s 6d to 8s 6d. Ban»n«s: Suva, 8s Gd M landed. Tomatoes : Auckland. Is 6d to. 4s per box ; Christckurch, 3d to 4Jd; local, sd. Cucumbers, Is 6d to 2s per dozen. Gieen peas, lid to Sid. French beans, 8d to 3£d. Plums: Auckland Buxbanks, 3s to 4s 6d per box ; Teviot, 2d to 2ja; choice dessert. 3d to 4d. Peaches, 3d_ to Sd. 'Apricots-, 3Jd to 4id. Grapes^ Is to Is Bd. Produce.— Butter : Fresh dairy, 7Jd to 8d; •eparaijor— pats, 40d to lid; bulk, 9d. Tige, 4Jd; he*vy-weighi9, 2Jd to 3d. Beeswax, Is 3S. Eggs, Is 4d per dozen. Poultry. — Hens, 2s, roosters, 3s to 4s; ducklings, 3s 6d to 4s (according to condition); turkeys, wanted^ — Gobblers, 8d per lb; hens, 4Jd to Sd. .Potatoes : Kidneys (Peninsula), Id ; Oamaru, £8. Onions, £5 15s to £6 10s. Cabbages, la 6d to 2s 6d per sack; cauliflowers, .2s to 3s. Horsehair, Is 4d to Is -ed per lb. ISYERCARGTLL WOOL SALE. (But Uhttxd Puss Association.) INYBRCARGILL, February 12. The third and last wool sale of the season was held to-day, but it did not excite much interest. The total of 1614 bales was all dealt with in an hour, most of the wool being that passed in at the January sale. Competition, -however, was keen, and in maoy casgp advanced prices were realised, though, as no first class -wools were offered, prices generally were not so high. Pieces were slightly higher. The •wool was mostly crossbred. Prices were ac follow:— Fine medium quality, lid io 112 d; strong, lOd to lid ; inferior, BJd io 9|d. H»lf•bred was poor. For medium prices hov«red between lOd and "lOJd, one. lot realising 11 Jd. Tine highest bid of the day was 12Jd for eight bales qf halfbred ewe wool. INVESTMENT -STOCKS. F^Bruary 11. National Insurance — .Buyers £1 5s 3d. Milburn Lime (10a paid)— Buyers 13s. •Kauri Timber (paid) — Buyers 16s 6d. D.I.C. (pref.)— Buyers £1 2s. sellers £1 2s 6d. Kew Zealsiud Paper Mills— Sellers £1 3s