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Waikato Times, Volume 94, Issue 14768, 6 October 1921, Page 7

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PEDIGREE STOCK SALE. Farmers' Co-operative Auctioneering Co., LUi., report: At Claudelands on Tuesday wc held our annual pedigree slock sale, penning of all breeds about 200 lots. Representatives from all parts of the Waikato and surrounding- districts were in attendance, and constituted a large gathering. Interest centred chiefly round the Jersey ring, where competition was brisk for well-grown serviceable animals. In many cases, however, vendor and purchaser were unable to reconcile their opinions, and in consequence a number of lots were passed in. Also many of the smaller yearlings seemed unsuitable for present requirements. Amongst the Shorthorn and Holsteins competition was dull and only in a few cases did values exceed ordinary grade levelSpeaking generally in regard to the stock offered, it is doubtful if in quality it was equal to last year's offering, certainly in point of oon-dition there was room for improvement. The following is a list of some of the breeders, showing the figures realised and the offerings:—• Jerseys: W. K. Hollister, "Violet," 95gns; J. F. Vosper, "Mystery's Renown," 90gns, "Jersey Brae True Blue," 55gns; W. Dunn and Sons, "Jersey Brae's Field Marshal," 88gns; Major's Fox 75gns, Premier Field Marshal 55gns; W. J. Half, Orange Dale's Autumn, 86gns; Mrs Day, Pcncarrow's Gay Lothrio 75gns, Pcncarrow's Triangle King 65gns; A. J. Edwards, Hawklct Gogns; J. H. Townsend, Fairllelds Darby 63gns; R. K. Garland, Master K.G. 53gns; McEldowney Bros. Jersey Brae's Goldmine 50gns; R. Dean, Sunhill Fox 50gns; Owen Glynn, Kuranui Scamp 50gns; Birch Bros., Ruby's Xoble Fox fiOgns. Shorthorns: Hon. J. Fisher, Marquis of Pukerimu 50Jgns, Grown Prince of Pukerimu 36gns; H. Campbell, Dominion Rifleman 20gns; others, 6gns to lGgns. Holsteins: Whewell Bros. .Tulip Groningcr Lad 40gns: G. H. Strieff, Ranganui Wood Crest Prode 28gns; E. F- Peacocke, Westonlea Challenge Grace 18gns; others, 6gns to 15gns. HOME MARKETS. The Department of Agriculture has received the following cablegram, dated Ist instant, from the High Commissioner for New Zealand, London: Meat.—Market very irregular and much weaker owing to, firstly, large quantities of frozen meat in store and discharging, and, secondly, to low price accepted for Argentine meat. Another reason given is that holders were forced to realise by banks. New Zenland mutton, lightweight, 7Jd to 8d; heavyweight, 5Jd (little sale owin? to heavy Argentine wethers available, at s?d). Argentine wethers, lightweight, fijd. New Zealand ewes, 5Jd. Patngonian ewes, 4Jd. New Zealand lamb, lightweight selling at irregular price, lOd to iOJd; heavyweight officially quoted o*d, hut little demand and lowcir price being accepted. Patagonian tegs selling down to 6Jd. New Zealand beef, very little demand, but sales have been made at, prime ox, hinds, 53d; fores, 4Ad; official quotations somewhat hitrher. Argentine chi-llcd beef in plentiful supply, hinds, 7ld; fores, sd. Retail meat prices at present current in London and furnished by Retail Association represent fair average from various London districts. Mutton.—Legs: English, Is M: imported, ts Id: Loins: English, 2s: imported, lid. Shoulders: English, is 8d: imported, Is Lamb.—Legs: English, 2s: N.Z. Canterbury, Is 6d. Loins: English, 2s; N.Z. Canterbury, Is fid. Shoulders: English, Is 10d; N.Z.■"Canterbury, Is fid. Beef. —Sirloin: English, 2s 2d; imported, frozen !oid, chilled Is sd. Ribs: English, 2s 3d;' imported, frozen lOd. chilled Is fid. Rump steak: English, 3s; imported, frozen ts 4d, chilled 2s.

Butter. —Demand continues slow, and position generally unstable, buyers with-holdinc in anticipation of a further fall. Last week's sales Government colonial butter was below exstore price, and from information to hand it appears that sales confined chiefly to stocks purchased at ex-store prices ruling in June and July last. New Zealand realising from 208 s to •->?3s per cwt (is 10d to 2s per lb). Other official quotations are on the basis of revised Government ex-store prices operating from 30th September lo tilth October, as follows: —New Zealand: 205 s (is lOd), 170 s whey (!sf>4d). Australian: ißosto!B4s (is 7}rt to Is 73d). Argentine: 160 s to i(sss (Is 5d to is s'Jd. Australian, free, ir>r>s to 184 s per cwt, (Is Ud to is 7Jd). Cheese. —Market steadier with better inquiry. English, finest, farmers'. 130 s to I'iOs per cwt (is 2d to Is 3d per lb). Canadian: White, 102 sto to6s (iOJd to IHd); coloured, 100 s to 10'is (iOJd to lid. New Zealand: white, 08 s to 100 s (lOJd to iOJd); coloured, Ois to 90s (lOd to IOJd). Hemp.—Manila market, firmer and fair business done iliis week at higher price. "J" jrrnde August-October and September-November shipments sold carlv this week ot £37 10s to £3B per ton, later £3O to £3O 10s per ' ton. July-September and August-October shipments now quoted at £3O per ton buyers. New Zealand hardening tendency in sympathy with Manila, and in absence of offers from shippers. Small business has been done, highpoints September-November shipment selling at £3B 10a per ton. To-day's value spot, £'i2, October December shipment and January-March shipment £3B 10s, fair £3B spot, £36 lo £36 10s shipment. r

Wool. —Bradford market firm for new business for prompt delivery, but future delivery still quiet. Top makers asking higher price in view of Liverpool sales opening at "> per cent In 10 per cent advance on closing rates last London series. Quotations arc:— 6/i's (merino), -is id; sfi's f super half-bred), 2s id; 40's, prepared (coarse crossbred), is o|d.