ADDINGTON MARKET.

Sun (Christchurch), Volume V, Issue 1340, 30 May 1918, Page 10

ADDINGTON MARKET.

THE CONCLUSION. Buoyant values and fair entries, particularly of fat stock, distinguished tlic weekly sale at the Addlngton salcyards yesterday. A healthy activity by exporters in the heel section was rather ill contradistinction to the state of- affairs ruling lately, whilst a much hetter inquiry characterised the previously neglected store sheen market, 'ihe attendance was a good one. FAT SHEEP. Some very prime lots were offered in the fat sheep section, where the entry was extremely large, filling twelve races. Ewes •were more in evidence than wethers. The demand was a brisk one, and values were very firm, ruling an a par with last week's. The range of prices was: — ' Extra prime wethers to IS,'-. Prime 40/- to 44/-. Lighter 31/9 to 39 '-. ' Merino wethers 25 - to 32/-. Prime ewes 37'- to 40/6. Medium ewes 32'- to 36/6. Lighter ewes 24 9 to 31/-. Sales included the following:— H. Matsoit and Co. sold: On account J. Baxter (Omihi), 11 ewes 31/2; \V. and T. McHale (Chorlton), 19 wethers 33/7; Earshirian and Co. (Hurunui), 38 wethers 34/3 to 38/10; A. Baxter, jun. (Oxford), 71 ewes 28/10 to 31/5; P. Chamberlain (Ellesmere), 43 ewes 28/4 to 33/10; E; Chamberlain (Ellesmere), 10 ewes 28 2; Peter Chamberlain (Lee.ston), 00 ewes 33/9 to 39/11; W. H. Turner (Waikari), 75 wethers 38- to 39/10, 55 ewes 32/7 to 35/6; Brackendale Estate, 11 ewes 32/3 to 35/3, 75 wethers 34/to 30/3; A. G. Gardner (Scargill*, 65 ewes 38/- to 39/9; J. Doyle (Tai Tapu), 50 •wethers 41/9 to 44/-; J. and P. Ryan (Wcedons), 61 wethers 36/4 to 39'-; J. Moore, 32 wethers, 38/7 to 40/-, 11 ewes 35/3; Mrs Smith (Clarkvitie), 17 ewes 30/3. Pync and Co. sold: On account W. Brookes (Brookside), 42 ewes 31/4 to 32 1; A. Todd (Waipawa), 62 wethers 32/9 to 43/3; A. Duthic (Aylesbury), 26 wethers 34/1, 32 ewes 29/2 to 30/11; E. Rutherford (Parnassus), 21 wethers 32'11 to 35/-, 45 ewes 30/10 to 32 1; D. Spence (Rakaia), 24 wethers 34/4 to 308; J. T. Denton (Motunau), 80 wethers 37/1 to 39/1; client, 39 wethers 35/7 to 37/3; H. Mahenkc (Greenpark), 5 wethers 40/1; J. Smith (Rakaial, 29 wethers 40'5; J. Whiting (Doric), 28 wethers 35/1; J. Jones (Templeton), 51 wethers 30/7 to 32/10; P. Tully (Rakaia), 25 ewes S7/4; B. L. Biunden (Waikarit, 60 wethers 32/4 to .35/6; W. Earl, jun. (W'aikari), 60 wethers 41 7 to 44/3; F. Mason (Woodgrove), 60' wethers 38/2 to 40/2; D. W. Westenra. 60 wethers 39/1 to 44/7; E. A. Adams (Woodgrove), 60 wethers 43/10 to 41/-; F. Birdling (Birdling's Flat), 60 wethers 38/4 to 45'-; G. G. Newton (Hawarden), 256 ewes 29 1 to 36/2; client, 47 ewes 28/10 to 32/3; J. H. Jones (.Scargill), 31 wethers 31/3 to 38/9, 41 ewes 28/10; J. L. Gibb (Motunau), 43 wethers 31/9; F. Schaffer (Lincoln), 100 ewes 27/4 to 32 1; J. Boyd, 70 wethers 30/- to 42/-, 12 ewes 31/-; R.. McClclland (Kirwee), 61 wethers 35 7 to 38/3; T. Kennedy (Kirwee), 37 ewes 28 10. Dalgety and Co., Ltd., sold: On account clients, 74 wethers 30/3 to 37/2; C. Rudd (Grcendale), 7 ewes 30/4; C. McDonald (Culverden), 20 wethers 33/8, 7 ewes 28/11; J. O. Redfern (Darfleld), 130 wethers 36/10 to 39/5; Q. C. Manson (Teddington), 133 ■wethers 36/5 to 39/7, 13 ewes 32/3; Graham Bros. (Balcairn), 32 wethers 38/-; J. Duncan (Hawkins), 68 wethers 38/7 to 39/6; J. S. Zuppiclch (Culverden), 12 wethers 35/1; F. Lec.nar (Spotswood), 68 wethers 33/5 to 35/5; J. Auld (Cheviot), 48 wethers 32/10 to 34/10; Jackman Bros., 12 ewes 27/1; Mrs A. Geesou (Domett), 8 ewes 28/8; C. P. Murray-Aynsley, 57 ewes 32/- to 35/5; McEvedy Bros. (Scargill), 15 wethers 38/9, 51 merino wethers 25/- to 31/3; E. A. Broughton (Southbridge), 361 ewes 21/9 to 34/1; Lowry Peaks Estate, 170 wethers 34/-' to 39/9; K. Mcintosh (Kaiapoi), 70 ewes 20/1 to 28/-; J. J. Dolan (Rakaia), 46 wethers 37/7 to 41/1. 3 ewes 33/6; W. Harrison (Rakaia), 115 ewes 28/11 to 31/10; client, 5 ewes 33/6; C. G. Osborne (Rakaia), 70 ewes 32/- to 35/3; client, 70 *wcs 26/2 to 37/7. The New Zealand Loan & Mercantile Agency Co., Ltd., sold: On account Jas. Seymour (Springfield), 239 wethers 37/6 to ii',1 1 1 K OY- Co °P (Fcrnsidc), 200 wethers 34/8 to 42/6; F. G. Horrell, (Horrclvillc), 15 ewes 42/0; J. Moreland (Amberley), 60 ewes 30/4 to 37/1; D. Anderson (Prebble;cn)'. C I ??' es 25 / 3 ,0 29 / G ; W. Dorman (Springfield), 40 wethers 39/5, 26 ewes 30/9; \\. Manson (Kimberley), 35 ewes 36/8; G. Manson (Kimberley), 21 merino wethers 32/-; W. J. Campbell (Culverden). 141 wethers 33/5 to 35/9. The New Zealand Farmers' Co-operative Association. Ltd., sold: On account W. G. Busch (Rollcston), 11 ewes 28/-; W. W Mulholland (Darftcld), 60 ewes 33/6 to 37/7! 2 wethers 35/9; I). Gillanders (Greta), 13 wethers 29/3; H. Hamilton (Springston), 62 wethers 37/1 to 39/7; W. J. Thompson (Horrelville), 64 ewes 36/- to 40/-; R. Baxter (Doric), 70 wethers 33/4 to 34/3; R. Oakley (Overdale), 35 ewes 32/9 to 31/9; South Canterbury client, 38 wethers 39/8 to 42/7 20 ewes 38/- to 40/6; J. Skurr (Hawarden>; 53 wethers 34/2 to 36/6, 63 ewes 27/8 to 34/-; A. G. Harrison (Spotswood), 05 wethers 33/7 to 34/-; J. Upritchard (Domett), 56 ewes 25/6 to 29/4; R. Phillips (Templeton), 65 wethers 36/8 to 37/11; E. Ridgen (Greendale), 31 ewes 30/6, 11 wethers 32/1; A. D. Anderson (Mina), 33 ewes 32/-; Mrs E. Taylor (Cheviot), 21 wethers 3.1/5; S. Humphreys (Tai Tapu), 73 wethers 34/- to 34/9; L. Waghorn (Little Akaloa), 18 wethers 38/4. FAT CATTLE. A moderate entry of fat cattle met a strong demand, and values were particularly firm, advancing towards the close of the sale. Exporters operated very freely for all classes of beef. There were few passings. Quotations arc:— Extra prime steers to £22 10/-. Prime steers, £lO 10/ to £!9. Ordinary steers, £l2 12/6 to £lO. Prime heifers, £ls to £ls 10/-. Ordinary heifers, £9 to £l4 15/-. Prime cows, to £l7 17/6. Ordinary cows, £8 12/6 to £l3. In addition to sales published yesterday, the following were made:— H. Matson & Co. sold: On account Mont rose Estate (Culverden), 5 steers £l6 5/to £lB, 10 heifers £l3 12/0 to £ls; H. Piercv (Hawarden), 6 steers £l2 12/6 to £l7; W. Grazier (H.cathcotc), 2 cows £lO 17/0; Piper's Estate (Perakl), 7 steers £l9 5/- to £2O 10/-; J. F. Buchanan (Kinloell), 7 steers £2l to £22 10/-j client, 16 heifers £l2 12/0 to £ls; H. Bliss, junr. (Cashmere), 1 cow £ll 7/6; client. 1 heifer £ls 10/-; D. Gillanders (Greta), 11 steers £l2 15/- to £lB 7/6; G. L. Rutherford (Conncmara), 5 cows £9

10/- to £ll 17/G; T. Foster (Ladbrooks), 1 heifer £lO 15/-; J. Juilson (Amberlcv), 0 heifers £8 12/0 to £10; Peninsula client, lfi steers £1(1; Mrs Mitchell (Shirley), 1 cow £ll 10/-. STORE CATTLE. The bulk or the store cattle entry consisted of indifferent sorts, a few lines of steers being the only exception to this state of affairs. The yarding was a moderate one. The demand was on a par with the indifferent quality represented, the poorer sorts being comparatively neglected. Eightccn-nionths to two year-old steers made to £7 17/(1, same age; heifers £0 17/0, two-and-a-half to three-year-old steers £ll, and dry cows £0 !>/- to £7 10/-. DAIRY COWS. A splendid penning of dairy cows sold veil. The entry was exceptionally good, some high-class springers being included. Heifers sold from £7 5/- to £l9 15/-, whilst dairy cows brought from £7 10/- to £22. VEALERS. A fair entry of vealcrs comprised some VCry good sorts. The demand was good, values ruling as follow: Runners, £0 1/- io £8 7/0. Good vealers, £3 9/- to £5 18/-. Fair vealers, £2 1/- to £3 1/-. •* Small and inferior sorts, 4/- tcs £1 10/-. STORE PIGS. A really good demand distinguished the stoic pig section, in striking contrast to the state of affairs which characterised last week. The entry was only a medium one, and was disposed of at the following figures:— Rest stores, £.l to £:•, 0/-. Medium stores, £2 8/- to £2 18/-. Small stores, £1 5/- to £1 11/-. Weaners, 10/- to 22/-. Sows in pig, £5 to £0 15/-. BURNSIDE. Presi Association. DUNEDIX, May 20. Fat Cattle —127 were penned. Quality was medium to good. Owing to the short supply, prices advanced 15/-. Extra prime bullocks £25 5/-, prime £l9 19/- to £22 10/-, medium £l7 to £lB 10/-, light £ll to £lO, prime cows and heifers £ls 10/- to £l7 10/-, medium £ll 15/- to £l3 15/-. light and inferior £8 10/- to £ll 5/-. Fat Sheep.—363s were penned. There ■were some pens of very prime wethers and ewes, but a large numbr of medium quality. Prime sheep realised late rates. Butchers arid exporters were bidding freely for suitable Hues. Inferior was inclined to be a shade firmer. Extra prime wethers 03/-, prime 40/- to 55/-, medium .'(7/0 to 39/-, light and unfinished 28/0 to 33/9, extra prime ewes 50/6, prime 28/- to 40/-, medium 30/- to 3S/-6, inferior and light 2:!/- to 28/-. Lambs.—l7l were penned. Quality was very fair, and exporters competed freely at prices fully equal to late rates. Prime 30/- to 35/G, medium 20/9 to 28/0, light and Inferior 18/- to 25/-. Pigs.—There was n medium yarding of Stores and fats. Competition for the latter was less keen, and prices declined 5/- to JO/-. Stores sold at late rates.