Commercial.

Woodville Examiner, Volume XXII, Issue 3666, 22 February 1904, Page 2

Commercial.

STOCK SALES. Abraham & Williams report as follow s:— At the Palmerston sheep fair we had a large entry, including sevei’al lines of good quality sheep. Prices opened well at first, but the apparent strong demand was scavely maintained, and vendors had to accept lower values in many cases. Breeding ewes were in good demand, but wethers* were neglected, the prices expected for most lines being prohibitive. At Dannevirke we had a representative entry of cattle and a large yarding of sheep, fully 3COO of the latter being penned. Sheep were in good demand under the hammer, especially 2-th and straight lines of breeding ewes, which sold quite up to our last sale's rates. Old ewes and breeding ewes of mixed ages were somewhat difficult to quit, vendors in most cases having to reduce reserves to ensure business. Cattle met a fair though dragging sale. We sold the bulk of our entry. Quotations; — Sheep fair—Fat ewes 12s lOd to 13s 3d, Lincoln breeding ewes, 4 and G-th lls lid to 12s 3d, 4yr do 10s 9d to 12s lOd, 9yr do lls to lls 6d, wethers 10s Id to 10s 7d, aged ewea'7s 3d to 7s 6d, forward lambs 7s lOd to 9s Id, store wether lambs 5s 2d, ewe lambs 6s Id, others 5s 8d to 6s, cull do 2s 6d to 3s 7d, 2 and 4th wethers 12s 4d to 12s 7d, pure-bred English Leicester ewes l}gs. Dannevirke —Batchers ewes lls9d to 12s, 2th wethers lls 3d mixed2-ths lls Id, 4yr ewes lls 3d, 4t-h ewes (small) 10s sd, mixed age ewes 9s 10J to 10s, lambs 5s 4d to Gs 6d, springing cows £5 5s to £6 ss, cows and calves .£4 6-’, 2yr steers £4; 15 to lßmos steers £B 7s 6d, store cows £2 15s to £l, yearlings £2 3s 6d weaners 80s to 32s 6J. P AIII AT U A HORSE AND PRODUCE SALE. Mr D. Crewe reports on bis sale on Saturday as follows : The entry of horses was in excess of advertised numbers, and although several were passed in good business resulted. Second hand harness, gigs, tools and sundries sold at bargain prices. The large consignment of fruit came forward in splendid condition. Bidding was brisk and every line sold. Peaches 3s 6d to 4s per case, pears 3s 8d to 4s per case, tomatoes 3s to Is Id per case. Several lines of drapery and other goods found purchasers, but at low prices. My next sale lakes place on Saturday next. 1 have enquiries for onions, potatoes, and poultry.