ADDINGTON YARDS.

Star (Christchurch), Volume LXIV, Issue 931, 29 November 1933, Page 8

ADDINGTON YARDS.

Store Sheep Again Keenly Sought. GOOD SALE FOR BEEF. Store sheep were again in keen demand at the Addington stock sale today. Hoggets were dearer than last week, and one price of 18s 4d for a small line of ewes and lambs was the highest for three years. Beef had a firm sale at last week’s rates. The fat lamb market opened easier than last week, but steadily firmed to last week’s level. At least two exporting firms were operating. Store Sheep. Dry sheep again comprised the bulk of a limited store sheep yarding, which was not notable for its quality. The majority of the lines penned were smaller than truck-lots, and in not a few cases “ drafts ” consisted of seven or eight head of nondescript-looking sheep. Keen interest was again shown in the sale, and values were very firm at the improved rates established last week. In some instances, more especially in the hogget pens, the market was dearer. Wethers were again in keen demand, and judging by the demand for the two lines of ewes and lambs I forward, the market could have abI sorbed many more of this class of sheep. One small line sold up to lSs 4d all counted, which is the highest figure reached for three years. Values were:— Ordinary shorn ewe hoggets, to 15s Sd. Good woolled ewe hoggets, to 23s 2d. Half-bred wether hoggets, 13s 4d to 14s 4d. Good cross-bred wethers, 16s Sd- to 17s. Medium half-bred wethers, 14s Sd to 15s Id. Medium ewes (woolled) and lambs, to ISs 4d (all counted). Ordinary ewes (woolled) and lambs, to 14s 6d. The sales included:— Wethers—7o four and six-tooth Romney at 17s: 71 two and four-tooth halfbred at 15s Id; 70 six and eight-tooth Romney at 16s Sd; 75 six and eighttooth half-bred at 14s Sd; 56 four and six-tooth half-bred at 11s. Hoggets—24 half-bred ewe at 15s Sd; 17 three-quarter-bred ewe (woolled) at 23s 2d; 79 half-bred wether at 13s Sd, 40 at 13s 6d, 48 at 14s 2d. 44 at 14s 4d; 16 half-bred ewe at 13s 4d. Ewes—33 s. and f.m. half-bred and 30 lambs at 18s 4d; 22 aged half-bred and 22 lambs at 14s 6d. Tat Sheep. The entry of fat sheep was heavier than that forward last week, and as a result there was a slight easing in ewe values over the opening stages of the sale. Wethers did not show much change. Quality generally was excellent. Fat Lambs. The yarding of 1150 head of fat lambs, compared with 900 last week, included some excellent quality. The market opened easier, but after the first alleyvalues steadily firmed and the lighter lambs were in keen demand, butchers having to go above the 7ld per lb export limit in oi'der to secure their portion. Heavy weights were not wanted, and they suffered more than at any other previous sale. Medium weights were sold at about last week’s level, while light lambs were very firm, with an occasional slight advance on late rates. The representatives of at least two export firms operated on a schedule of 7id per lb, values for the sale going from that figure to 7id. Top price was 265, which was obtained by P. Gillon (Greenpark) for a pen of three. Values were: —Extra prime heavy lambs, to 265. Prime heavy lambs, 20s to 235. Medium lambs, 17s to 19s 6d. Light lambs, 13s to 16s 6c?. The following were the principal sales:—On account of P. Gillon (Greenpark), 3 at 265; F. H. Upston (Cheviot). 9 at 23s lOd to 25s lOd; G. G. M’Don-

aid (Grassy Meadows), 13 at 23s lOd to 25s lOd; Reese Bros. (Southbridge), 8 at 24s 4d to 25s Id; client, 7 at 23s 4d to 24s 7d; W. C. Bewford (Darfield), 7 at 24s 4d; R. Donovan (French Farm), 20 at 22s 4d to 24s Id; Faparua Prison Farm, 25 at 21s lOd to 24s Id; F. Crump (Sprinigston), 25 at 21s 10<? to 24s Id; I. Amberger (Methven), 12 at 2s Id to 23s lOd; S. Smith (Springbank), 10 at 20s 7d to 23s lOd; D. Tod (Doyleston), 32 at 22s Id to 23s lOd; estate of A. Thompson (Springston), 14 at 22s lOd to 23s 7d; Bruce Bros. Hororata), 22 at 21s 4d to 23s 7d; John Payne (Yaldhurst), 13 at 21s Id to 23s 4d; P. F. Ryan (Weedons), 17 at 22s Id to 23s 4d; Paparua Prison Farm, 15 at 22s Id to 23s 4<?; L. Payne (Lincoln). 9 at 23s Id; Bilborough’s estate (Dunsandel), 16 at 21s lOd to 23s Id; W. Wright (SpringstorQ, 15 at 21s lOd to 23s Id; D. L. Wilson (Halkett)., 42 at 21s Id to 23s Id; W. Shellock (Rakaia), 24 at 21s lOd to 235; A. Robertson (Courtenay), 14 at 21s Id to 22s lOd; G. Donnithorne (Weedons), 30 at 20s lOd to 21s lOd; A. Watson (Pandarves), 5 at 22s lOd; E. W. Chatterton (Upper Riccarton), 10s at 22s 4d to 22s lOd; M. Hudfsons (Weedons), 31 at 21s 7d to 22s 7d; Mrs W. Cheeseman (Templeton), 11 at 20s lOd to 22s 7d; Mrs E. Taylor (Cheviot), 17 at 39s 4d to 22s 4d; P. V. Bailey (Springston), 5 at 22s 4d; A. Manson (Courtenay), 12 at 22s 4d; J. F. Vicklans (Yaldhurst). 28 at 22s Id to 22s 4d; Mrs M. Maddison (Waikuku), 5 at 22s 4d; A. G. Webb (Rakaia). 14 at 21s 7d to 22s 4c?; S. Hall (Broadfields), 7 at 20s Id to 22s 4d; J. Jennings (Weedons), 31 at 21s 7d to 22s Id; client. 21 at 21s 4cl to 22s Id; J. Steel (Kimberley), 6 at 22s Id; Mrs M. A. Kaill (Southbridge), 17 at 21s 7d to 22s Id; G| F. Drury (Harewood), 36 at 22s Id; G. Witty (Avonhead), 8 at 23s 3d to 22s 3d: T. A. Richards (Rakaia), 3.5 at 20s 10c? to 21s lOd: M. D. Frizzell (Springbank), 24 at 19s lOd to 21s lOd; S. W. Bulmer ( Waddington), 13 at 20s lOd to 21s lOd; R. F. Lochhead (Rakaia), 10 at 21s 7d to 21s lOd; C. M. Sheat (Dunsandel), 10 at 21s 4d to ?ls lOd; client, 33 at 21s 4d to 21s 10d: Rev York (Riccarton). 10 at 17s 4d to 21s 4d: S. H. Field (Port Levy), 14 at *° 21s 4c?: R- Truscott (Redcllffffs), 14 at 20s Id tn 23s 4d; estate of •ate P. Kavanagh (Fendalton). 19 at -0s lOd to 21s 4d: J. Barnard (Kaiapoi). at 20s 7d to 21s 4d; M. F. Kinpsburv (Wakanui), 32 at 18s 7d to 21s Id: F. R?,*L e (Templeton), 3 3 at 20s 10d; D. M Gregor (Loburn), 13 at 20s Id to -0s lOd; H. Carter (Southbridge). 23 at to 20s lOd: G. Fine (Sackburn). 16 at 19s 10d to 20s 7c?: F. G. Wareing fSpringston), 33 at 19s 7cl to 20s Id; R. G. Humphreys (Templeton). 12 at 19s ' T - Mackle (Kaikoura), 10 at 19s Id; client, 32 at 14s 4d to 16s lOd. Pat Cattle. Although the supply in the fat cattle pens was big enough to meet all requirements, the sale was a very steady one with values showing little change from those that ruled at the last sale. With the exception of one or two pens, the entrv was drawn from local sources. Quality was excellent, and over all weight was more even and attractive than it has been at any recent sale