ADDINGTON MARKET.

Sun (Christchurch), Volume V, Issue 1358, 20 June 1918, Page 10

ADDINGTON MARKET.

THE CONCLUSION. Much fat stock for export was purchased fit the Addlngton metropolitan market yesterday, and values in nil but»thc pig sections were well maintained. The attendance was an average one. FAT SHEEP. Although twelve races were filled with fat sheep, the presence of freezing company competition prevented any decline in values. In fact, the sale throughout ■wns keen, and a firm tone resulted. The quality was very good, a good proportion Of extra prime sheep being penned. The range of prices was: — Extra prime wethers, to 51/ G. Prime wethers, 41/- to 46/1. Medium wethers, 36/6 to 40/fi. Lighter wethers, 30/0 to 30/-. Merino welhers, 21/8 to 28/1). Prime ewes, 38/11 to 42/0. Medium ewes, 33/0 to 38/-. < Lighter ewes, 27/3 to 33/-. Merino ewes, 22/9 to 39/-. Sales included: The National Mortgage & Agency Co., Ltd., sold: On account Lowry Peaks Estate, 102 wethers 34/3 to 41/-, 9 merino wethers 28/9; F, Lunt (Dunsandcl), 131 wethers 29/1 to 85/-; \V. H. Ward (Waipara), 73 ewes 32/fo 35/4; B. McEvedy (Southbrldge), 14 ewes 28/5, 00 wethers 30/6 to 37/2. 'file New Zealand Loan & Mercantile Agency Co., Ltd., sold: On account client, 310 wethers 32/7 to 31/0, and 10 wethers

20/-; W. Davison (Culverdcn), 31 wethers 34/(1 to 37/3,; NY. Turner (Rakaia), 05 wethers 85/4 to 42/-; S. Farquhar (Mitcham), 08 Wethers 33/10 to 35/9. Dulgety & Co., Ltd., sold: On account J. Wilson (Methven), 83 ewes 34/1 to 30/5; .1. W. Drummond (Bnrr Hill), 64 ewes 32/9 to 43, fri, Harrison's Fstate (Amberley), 40 wethers 35/3, 21 wethers 21/8; W. F. Jackman (Domett), 130 wethers 38/9 to 40/9; Sir Geo. Clifford (Stonyhurst), 35 ewes 41/6, 15 wethers 48/9; Mrs M. A. Brock (Amberley). 17 ewes 33/1; J. Auld (Cheviot), 20 ewes 30/9; J. Inch (Bennetts), 28 ewes 35/- » to 39/9, 24 wethers 31/9 to 45/0; D. .7. Hawkc " (Hawkins), 58 wethers 38/8 to 39/11; .1. Deans (Kirkstyle), 102 ewes 37/5 to 39/-, 28 wethers 35/9; Hunter Morris (Luuriston), SO ewes 33/1 to 38/9, 25 wethers 42/2; F. Ilecsbv (Lyndhurst), 05 wethers 34/10 to 38/0; Jas. Campbell (Methven). 00 ewes 86/11 to 38/9; Q. C. Manson (Teddington), 93 wethers 37/1 to 40/9; J. J. Duncan (Waiau), ?0 wethers 34/4 to 38/8; E. Shimmins (WaiJcnri), 18 wethers 35/1; Lyndon Estate (Waiau), 111 wethers 38/1 to 41/9; Jas. Tate (Parnassus), 28 ewes 29/1. Pyne & Co. sold: On account J. Grigg (Longbcaeb), 00 ewes 38/9 to 40/2, 52 wethers 35/7 to 42/4; Alexander's Fstate (Rukaia). 02 wethers 35/- to 38/-; R. T. Button (Banksldc), 01 ewes 29/0 to 34/8, 4 wethers 41/3; client. 350 merino wethers 24/- to 28/9; P. Tulicy (Unkaia), 32 ewes 84/3; J. H, L. Hiatt (Tormore), 22 ewes 28/4; .1. H. Watson (Amberley). 23 wethers 31/8, SO ewes 29/3; Elliot's Estate (Cheviot), 35 Wethers 34/7 to 34/8; client, 197 wethers 87/1 to 41/0; P. F. Ryan (Weedons), 50 wethers 40/10 to 45/-, 57 wethers 30/0 to 40/4; A. E. Birdling (Birdllng's Flat), 99 ewes 39/0 to 44/1, 53 wethers 44/11 to 40/9; Courage Estate (Amberley), 57 ewes 39/9 to 45/-; W. Earl, .km. (Waikari), 03 wethers 41/- to 43/3; Tlios. Chooman (Mt. Palm), ,179 wethers 41/- to 40/1; Denis Chapman (West Eyreton). 140 wethers 34/2 to 38/0;

Geo. Breading (Rankside). 28 wethers 34/-; Joseph Gibson & Son (Cheviot), 38 ewes 32/9; E, Clephane (SedKemcre), 40 ewes 28/10 to 32/-; R. McCleiland (Kirwee), 00 Wethers 40/10 to 43/7; Eiiesmcre client, 108 ewes 37/1 to 38/0; Geo. Henshaw (Gulverden). "24 ewes 30/0, 97 wethers 32/7 to 35/10; S. Davidson (Templeton), 05 wethers 30/11 ; J. Davidson (Kaikoura). 31 ewes 30/7; ,1. Eaton (Kaikourn), 03 ewes 24/10 to 28/10; T. Armstrong (Kaikoura), 35 wethers 37/-; Cunncen Bros. (Templeton), 01 owes 28/11 to. 31/9. The New Zealand Farmers' Co-operative Association, Ltd., sold: On account W. J. Inch (Tiparita), 35 ewes 27/3, 33 wethers 35/1; J. Skurr (Haworden), 56 wethers 30/6 to 39/-; W. Shipley (Timvald), 128 ewes 27/10 to 39/8, 112 wethers 39/- to 44/9; P. Gordon (Hnwnrden), 00 wethers 30/3 to 87/0; D. McMillan (Wnddington), 00 wethers . S7/~ to 43/9; R. Lenion (Lnuriston), 72 Wethers 39/- to 39/4; J. MeLaehlan (Leeston), 29 ewes 34/8 to 35/1; McLachlan's Estate ffioylcston), 40 ewes 30/3 to 34/-; Blunden's Estate (Bennetts), 18 ewes 32/0, 10 welhers 82/2; D. McLnui-fclnn (Omihi). 15 ewes 35/7, 94 wethers 42/11; J. H. Graham (Horrelyslle), 24 ewes 30/- to 30/8, 100 wethers 34/10 to 30/9. i H. Mntson and Co., Ltd., sold: On account I C. Leech (Swaimanoa), 94 ewes 20/9 to 29/-; 28 wethers 35/8; G. Bennett's Estate, 51 wethers 40/- to 43/5; A. Seott (Southbrldge), 84 ewes 29/3. to 32/-; 18 wethers 38/3 to 43/1; client, 112 ewes 27/11 to 28/8; W. T. Earl, 29 ewes 37/2; Brown and Sons (Waiau), 39 ewes 32/1 to 33/10; W. Palm (Kaiapoi),. 10 wethers 38/7; J. Moore

(Lauriston), 07 wethers 38/4 to 39/-; J. Fleming (Port Levy), 33 wethers 33/11 to 41/-, 21 ewes 40/0; K. D. Matson (Lakeside), St ewes 32/- to 32/10; F. Siaekhouse (Mount Brown), 140 wethers 30/7 to 37/3; H. Jamieson (Baleairn), 53 ewes 32/7 to 34/9, 53 Wethers 30/10 to 37/5; M. Highani (Baleairn), 11 ewes 30/9: G. T. Mulcock (Sprey<)o:>), 21 ewes 33/1; Mrs Cogan (Waddingion), 30 ewes 28/10 to 32/-; P. McFarlane ' (Woodgrovc), 13 ewes 41/-, 13 merino ewes .22/9 to 39/-, 10 wethers 44/-; J. and P. Clinton (Dnrfiqld), 00 wethers 44/6 to 51/6; G. Edwards (Kaiapoi), 03 wethers 39/- to 41/3.

FAT CATTLE. The yarding of fat cattle was exceptionally large, between 350 and 400 head being fienned. Quality covered a diverse range, lut on the whole was much above the average. Most of the best-known stations were represented by lines. Exporters operated freely, and in consequence, in spite of the large entry, values kept up to last week's rates. Mr A. ,1. Birdling, of Sits well, topped the market with a steer at £22 17/0. Prices ranged:— Extra prime steers to £22 17/0. Prime steers £l7 to £2O 10,'-. Ordinary steers £l3 17/0 to £l6 10/-. Prime, heifers to £lO 17/0. Ordinary heifers £8 7/0 to £l4 10,'-. Prime cows, to £l7 10/-. Ordinary cows £9 to £l3 15/-. Sales, in addition to those published yesterday, were as follow: 11. Matson and Co. sold: For A. W. Ruther-

ford, jun. (BrookdaSr), 10 heifers £lO 10/U £l2 7/0; F. Chambers (Prcbbleton), 1 «ow £10; clients, 2 cows £7 12/0 and £!> !>/-, 2 steers £l7 7/6, 12 heifers £ll to £ls, 9 steers £l(s 2/0 to £l7, 2 cows £ls 2/G; Piraki Estate, 7 steers £l7 17/0 to £2O 5/-; J. F. Buchanan (Little River), 8 steers £1!) 5/- to .£2l; executors W. O. Rutherford (Montrose), Ifi steers £ls to £l9 15/-; IS. Nankivelle (DalJington), 1 cow £ll 15/-; Mrs Newton (Little River), 4 steers £l3 5/- to £lO 17/0, 4 heifers £l.l 15/- to £lO 5/-; Mrs Fisher (New Brighton), 1 cow £l4 5/-j H. Cox (Bromley), 1 cow £10; H. Cnggnn (Marshland), 1' cow £10; U. Mel.nehlnn (Tai Tapu), 2 heifers £lO 12/G; P. .1. Andrew (Hal.swrl!), 2 steers £ls 12/0 to £l7 12/0, 1 cow £ls 10/-; T. Ruthglen (Tni Tapu), ,'! cows £9 15/- to £ls, fi steeus £l4 15/- to £lB 2/G; J. Hcnsman (la! Tapu), 1 cow CM 17/6, 1 heifer £1,3; F. Meyers (Ladbrooks), 2 cows £ll 17/0 and £10; H. Daymond (Chathams), 10 steers £l3 15/- to £ls 7/0, 6 cows £l3 7/6; S. I). Shand (Chathnms), 3 steers £M 5/-, 1 cow £l2 7/0; F. McFvedy (Southbridge), 3 cows £lO 10/- to £ls 2/0; W. Lochhcad (Southbridge) 2 heifers £8 7/6; F. Redmond (HalswMl), 12 cows £9 10/- to £lO 15/-- R Mcllwraith (Southbridge), 4 cows £ll 5/-, 1 Jjejfer £M 5/-, 1 steer £10; W. Abbott (Southbridge), 2 heifers £ls 15/- to £lO 10/2 cows £l3 17/0 and £ls 10/-; T. Smart (St. Aibans), 1 cow £ll 10/-; Peninsula client, 18 steers £l2 15/- to £l4 5/-; S. Wilson (Marshland), 2 cows £9 12/6 and £lO 7/6; \Y. Lowe (Styx), 1 cow £!0 10/-; J. Price (Hornby), 1 cow £ls; T. Johnston (Clyde lioad), 2 cows £8 12/0; Terno (ClWßianis), 2 cows £l3 10/-; R. Shaw (Chathams), 3 steers £9 15'-. Dalgety & Co., Ltd., sold: For Sir Geo. Clifford (Stonyhurst), 7 steers £l9 5/- to £22; C. O. Rutherford (Loehiel), 11 steers £l7 10/- to £l9; W. (). Rutherford (Marble Point), 4 heifers £ls 15/- to £lO 17/0, 1 cow £lO 2/0; Geo. Rutherford (Waitohi Peaks), hj steers £l9 to £2O; R. Dawson (West Eyreton), 1 steer £ll 5/-, 1 heifer £ll 15/-; •client, 12 steers £ls to £l7 15/-; 1,. Myers (Oxford), 8 steers £lO 7/0 to £lO 15/-- C II Ensor (Whiterock), 10 heifers £ll 15/- to £l3 17/0; (1. H. Burton (Cast), 1 steer £2l 7/0, 1 cow £l7 17/0; —. Ngataki (Chathams), 2 steers £ll and £18; —. Kui (Chathams) 1 heifer £ll 5/-.

The New Zealand Fanners' Coop. Association, Ltd., .sold: For .1. If. Fusor (Kydal Downs), 5 heifers £l3 to £lO 2/0; A. Hcott (Swum mi), (i heifers I'll 7/0 to £ls 2/0A. H. Clark (Grcenpark), 2 cows £!) 15/- to £lO 2/0; .(. Marshall (Styx), 1 cow £l2 2/0; 3. VV. Klngan' (Prcbblelon), ) cow £U 2/0E. O. Hubbard (Southbridge), 8 steers £l7 to £lB 5/-; M. Uarclay (Little Hiver), 5 cows £!: i to £2!) 10/-; ,1. Gingnvon (Bennetts), 3 heifers £l3 !>/- to £11; .1. Martin (Bnrwood), 1 row £l2 5/-; E. Heed (Cust), 1 cow £0 :,/-; ](. A. Cox (Chatham Islands), 2 steers £l3 7/0 to £l3 12/0, 3 cows £0 2'C. to £l2 12/6; L. H. Steel (Chatham Islands), 1 cow £ll 10/-. The National Mortgage & Agency Co. sold: For client, 2 cows £l3 12/0, 1 steer £lO 15/-; K. G. McClure (Killincliy >, II cows £lO In £.lO 17/ti, 1 slecr i'!o IT,/-; client, 2 heifers £■6 17/n. The New Zealand Loan & Mercantile .agency Co. sold: For .1. 0. Coop (Spring Vale), 1 heifer £l2. 8 steers £l3 2/0 to £2O. STOHF. CATTLE, Many classes were represented in the (Store cattle section, some nice 18-nionths-oid Silt! yearlings being outstanding uMiu**'*.

penned. The majority lacked condition. Yearlings sold from £5 10/- to £fi 15/-, two-aiuKn-luilf to three-year-old steers to £9 5/-, and dry cows from £0 to £9. The demand was keen for young stock. DAIRY COWS. A useful class of dairy cows came forward, the yarding being slightly larger than usual. Quality "covered a wide range. The demand was for cows close to calving, and fair competition resulted. Cows made from £7 to £2O 10/-, and heifers from £1) 5/- to £ls. VEALERS. ' Yealers were in short supply, there being few large calves penned. Owing to the shortage, many buyers were unable to obtain full supplies, and prices advanced. Prices ranged:— Runners, £6 14/- to £7 10/-. Good vcalers, 00/- to 120/-. Fair vcalers, 51/- to 59/-. Small and inferior sorts, 0/- to 50/-. STORE PSGS. A fair yarding of store pigs resulted, but the demand was slack, and passings heavy. However, weauers sold fairly well. Quotations are:— Best stores, 50/- to 56/-. Medium stores, 21/- to 34/-. Wcaners, 18/- to 24/-. . Sows in pig, to £G. BURNSIDE MARKET. Press Association. DUNEDIN, June 19. '< At Rurnsidc -to day 259 fat cattle were penned, a fair proportion being prime ! heavy. Prices opened at late rates, but towards the finish declined 10/- to 15/- per head. Prime heavy bullocks made £2l to £24-5/-, good £l7 10/- to £2O, medium £l4 10/- to £l6, prime cows and heifers £l7, others £ll 10/- to £l4. Sheep.—2:sss were penned, about onethird being prime heavy wethers and ewes, prices for which advanced 2/- to 2/6 pethead; medium advanced 1/- to 1/0. Prime heavy wethers made 51/- to 57/.'!, a fewshow sheep 80/-, prime wethers 45/- to 50/-, medium 30/- to 42/-. prime heavy ewes 42/to 48/-, extra good 50/3, prime 35/- to 40/-, others 28/- to 32/-. Lambs.—loßs were penned, the quality being fair. Competition was keen at late rates. Pigs.—A moderate yarding realised late rates.