COMMERCIAL NEWS.

Waikato Times, Volume 96, Issue 15360, 8 October 1923, Page 6

COMMERCIAL NEWS.

HAMILTON PEDIGREE BTOOK SALE

The Farmers', Auctioneering Company report as "follows: At Claudelands on Wednesday and Thursday, in association- with the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Company, and Dalgety and Company Ltd., we conducted under the auspices of the Combined Breeders' Association, its annual sale. The catalogue totalled 385 lots, comprising 246 Jerseys 77 Holsteins, 15 Ayr shires and 47 Shorthorn. As usual the fixture attracted a large number of visitors, all of the surrounding districts being strongly represented. The condition in which the animals came forward t reflected great credit on the breeders, although no doubt a portion of this credit is due to the supervision exercised by the Breeders' Inspection Committee in previous years. As regards quality, the reception accorded by buyers must ever be accepted as the testimonial of greatest worth. The results as evidenced in the list of values realised, clearly indicates the prevailing opinion. This must be read in reference to the Jersey and Shorthorn sections, as unfortunately the Friesian and Ayrshire sections did not participate in the popularity which was heaped upon the sister breeds.

Our portion of the catalogue contained many noteworthy animals, and we had the satisfaction of registering the highest figure that has yet been obtained for a male animal at the annual Breeders' sale. This was 200 guineas for Lot 23 Yearling Jersey Bull "Alfalfa Masterpiece" bred by Mr F. J. Saxby the offspring of his great cow Twylish Darkie C.O.R. 714.14 lbs. fat and a second record of 808 lbs fat (twice a day milking), by the herd sire Waipiko Masterpiece. The purchaser was.Mr J. B. Aicken, Puni Pukekohe. Mr Saxby also realised 155 guineas for Lot 25, "Alfalfa Goldflnder" purchased by Mr Jos .Mathers. This animal was also by the herd > sire from the untested Yankee Sweet cow "Yankee Queen. Messrs Wm. Dunn and Sons, Waihou once more exhibited a very attractive draft of yearlings which were very generously received. An average of 62 guineas was reached for the 8 head. Lot 43 Premier Golden King a grandson of Viola's Golden Laddie from the prize winning heifer Premier Pretty Queen

was disposed of at 80 guineas to Mr "W G. Macky, Paterangi. Lot 47 a 3year-old by Maiden's Glory Lad from the Majesty's Fox descendant, Fox's Choice also sold at 80 guineas to Mr A. Darragh, Matamata. The draft from Mr Thos Church, whilst not up to the standard of the previous two lots in point of condition, proved nevertheless that their reputation for quality had not abated. 110 guineas was registered for Lot 100 Chelsea Flower's Dignity by Meadowbrook's Dignity from the famous Te Rapa bred cow which the descendant derived his name from. This price was paid by Mr Crowther, Matamata. . . Other figures realised were: — Lot 83 "Desire's Golden Laddie" R. RDean, Te Kuiti, to C. W. Morton, Wai Kuku, 85 guineas; Lot 3 "Tormentor". Farrow Bros, Waitoa to H. Gothorp, 79 guineas; Lot 66 Motumaoho Lad" C. S. Leggett to Jos Mathers, 65 guineas; Lot 34 "Ensley Senor", D. J. Wright, to Brocklesby anu Co., 57 guineas; Lot 29 "Pentegram" Jas. Malcolm to Jason Lake, 52 guineas; Lot 10 "Silver Hero, A McFarlanc Jnr., 45 guineas; Lot i '"Young Victor", H. Lewis, Waharoa 40 guineas; Lot 8 "Royton Algernon", H. Moreland, 38 guineas; Lot 40 "Distinction's Income", H, W. M ers, 35 guineas; Lot 60 "Kuranui Pat , O. Glvnn 44 guineas; Lot 63 "Waipuna Ivanhoe", 11. 0. Wallace, 40 guineas; Lot 97 "Marshland's Renown , W. J. Chynoweth, 35 guineas; Lot ill -Uangollen Starlight", J. T. Ent-

wistle, 42 guineas. Bidding on the second day was not quite so brisk,- nevertheless some very satisfactory results were obtained. A draught of four 2 year-olds from Dr. F. J. Watson, Bulls, averaged just on 65 guineas, the highest price of 85 guineas being paid by M. Finley, Pukctaha, for Lot 64 Gay Boy of Bulls"; For Lot 174 "Orange Dale's Battalion" a descendant of Battersea, from the CO R cow Olga s Butterman Chase, Mr W J. Hal received 67 guineas; Mr E. Gnffiths of Fcncourt, for an uncatalogucd Bull "Viola's Perfect .Noble", submitted at the conclusion of the sale received 50 guineas, a figure which assuredly would have been doubled had the entry been advertised. A few females were submitted and met with satisfactory competition. A draft of four yearlings from Mr A. Hazelton s Waihou herd averaged 39 guineas; 2 from Mr J. Karl, Paterangi averaged. 49 j guineas, and a cow from ..Mr C. Parker 25 guineas. In the Friesian ring competition proved very disappointing at. the commencement, although a little enthusiasm was apparent at intervals. a s the sale proceeded. In general the various entries were creditably presented, and it is to be regretted that their reception did not come up

to expectation. Mr A. W. Chapman,Gordonton, received 61 guineas for Lot 297 Alcartra Waldorf of Monavale; by 'the Monavale bred sire Waldorf Paxton from Clothilde Alcartra Fayne, a half sister of the famous Alcartra Clothilde Pietje (N.Z. Champion). Other sales included Lot 271 from Messrs Whewell Bros., Bracken Duke Alcartra, 32 guineas; Lot 283 from J. H. Wilson, Jullp de Kol of Peria, 28 guineas. Lot 304 from Mrs L. E. Allen, Oakland de Kol of Monavale, 27i guineas; Lot 322 a heifer from Messrs Whewell Bros. Bracken Springhill Madge was disposed of at 50 guineas.

The entry of the Ayrshire Bulls was small and competition under the hammer was dull. A few sales were made.privately afterwards. The return to prominence of the Shorthorn must have been very, gratifying to those few supporters who have resolutely remained constant to the breed, notwithstanding the years of adversity through which it has passed. Although no high values were realised a good standard was maintained throughout. Mr T. C. Blackett secured the top figure of 44 guineas for Lot 368 Ryedale Cantator 50th. Lot 362 Pumerimu Gold Bud from the Hon. John Fisher's draft was a close second realising S 3 guineas. Many other lots registered between 20 and 30 guineas, and the ( whole entry with the exception of two j females was disposed of, leaving th** • / demand unsatisfied.

LINSEED MARKET. By Telegraph—Press Association. , - Saturday. £ The Department of Agriculture has received "the following advice from Calcutta concerning the market for linseed: —Linseed 342/6 per ton of 22401b', October shipments'; 385/- per ton April-May shipments, cost and freight Sydney.