RAM FAIR.

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXIII, 19 March 1926, Page 10

RAM FAIR.

FLOCK RAMS IN POOR DEMAND. By Teleirrapli—Press Association CHRISTCHURCH, March 18. Tho annual rum fair of the Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Association was commenced to-day, when flock rums were sold. The entry was a. very heavy one, comprising 5181 head, compared with 3714 last year, and 3851 in 193-1.

In practically all sections there was an over-supply. This was particularly so in long wools, and in the final stages of tho market these breeds were very ; hard to sell. The demand for BordeP Leicostors was spiritless throughout, but for English Leicestcrs it was fair until buyers’ wants were supplied. A comparatively small entry of Ropineys mot with a weak demand. Corriedales slackened over the final part, there being an excess entry, but good Corriedales sold really well throughout. The best demand of the day was for Southdowns, which met with a strong market until near the conclusion. Half-breds also sold well until purchasers’ wants were supplied, but Merinos and Sliropsbircs met with meagre competition. Passings were heavy in longwool breeds, but most of the entry was sold subsequently. All breeds showed a distinct drop in value on last year. Prices in guineas ranged as follows: — English Leicester, 2gns. to 9Jgns. Romney, 2gns. to lOgns. Corriedale, 2gns to 15gns. Border Leicester, 2gns. to 6gns. Shropshire, 2gns. to 7.lgns. Southdown, ojgns. to 15}gns. Half bred, 4gns. to 83gns. Merino, 2gns. to 2igns. Ryoiand, sgns to 7gns.