ADDINGTON LIVE STOCK MARKET.

Press, Volume L, Issue 14887, 29 January 1914, Page 5

ADDINGTON LIVE STOCK MARKET.

BEEF UNCHANGED. FAT LAMBS A SHADE EASIER. ; PRIME FAT~SHEEP FIRM. • IBY OCE COMMERCIAL EDITOR.) i There were fairly large envries oi stock, the yarding of fat sheep showing an increase. Fat cattlo -were rathei • duller of sale, but prices were unchanged. Store sheep sold quito up tc last week's rates, the supply not being equal to the- demand. Fat lambs showed a drop in values, and the fat sheep sale opened well, and only medium and inferior ewes showed a decline. Store cattlo did not sell as well as of late, and there was no change in pigs. STORE SHEEP. The yarding oi store sheep was sligntiy smaller tnan tuo previous weeK, lainus again representing tno larger part or' mc yaruing, tno ualanco being made up or a fair number oi ewes ana a lew pens ot wethers. The sale opened at prices s-lightly beiow the previous wees's level, buc tins weakness soon wore oft, prices advancing to ttio level or" a week earlier, and continuing unchanged until the end, everything being sold. Rather n\oro ewes were on otter than of late, but the supply was inadequate for requirements, and all sorts sold freely. iSwes from two-tooths to full-mouth, were in very keen demand. Wethers were unchanged, the supply being inadequate. On the whole, the level of prices was quite up to the previous week, with a bettor demand for medium claes ewes. Quotations are:— Forward rape lambs, los to los 9d. Extra, 16s 3d to 17s (id. Medium, 13s to 14s 9d. Small sorts, 10s 10d to 12s 6d. Inferior culls, 10s to 10s 9d. Two-tooth wethers, 14s 6d to 15s lid. Two and four-tooths, los to los 6d. Two., four and six-tcoths, 16s 6d. Small two-tooth ewes, 16s to 17s 6d. Two-tooth halfbreds, 17s to ISs 6d. Four, six atd eight-tooths, los 3d to 18s 2d. Sound-mouth linos, los to lGs 6d. Six and eight-tooths, 17s to 17s 9d. Full nnd failing-mouth, 12s 9d. The following wore the principal sales:---Lambs: 49 at 13s 4d, 68 at los, 139 at 13s 9d, 31 (small) at 11s Id. 255 at 14s 10d to 15s, 49 at los, 17 (small) at 12s 6d, 134 at 17s 6d, 288 at los, 81 at 14s lid, 80 at 16s Sd, 57 at 16s, 116 at 16s 2d, 149 (culls) at 10s 10d, 30.3 at 13s Id, 70 at 14s 6d, 123 at 14s 10d. 23 at Its 6d, 122 at 16s, 590 at 15s Id to 15s 2d, 103 at 16s, 40 at 16s 3d, 43 at lCs 3d, 200 at 14s, 262 at 14s Id, 15 (culls) at 10s, 51 at 135.10 d, 150 at 14s sd, 178 at 14s 2d, 201 at 13s 2d, 5G at 16s fid, 205 at 13s 2d, 151 at 14s 4d, 60 (culls) at 10s 9d, 160 at 14s, 123 at 13s lid. Wethers: 71 two-tooth (small) at 14s lOd, 138 two-tooth (inferior) at 14s 6d, 31 at ISs, 223 .it los 6d, 53 four and six-tooth at 17s Id, 69 two, four and six-tooth at 17s 6d, 62 two-tooth at 15s, 4,53 halfbred at ss. Ewes: 42 two, four and six-tooth at 17s, 200 four, six and eight-tooth at 17s 7d. 120 four, six and eight-tooth at 18s 2d, 63 sound-mouth at 15s 10d, 26 sound-mouth halfbrede at 16s, 55 sound, and fniiincc-rr.oiith at 12s 9d. 277 sound-mouth halfbreds at 16s lid to 17s 3d. 91 two-tooth crossbreds at 18s Bd. 161 four, six and eight-tooth (inferior) at los 3d. 82 two-tooth ha'tV breds (small) at 16s 4d, 542 two. four and six-tooth (small) at 18s 6d, .38 merinos at 9s 3d, 188 two-tooth at 17s 3d. FAT LAMBS, The yarding of fat lambs totalled 3796, as compared with 4432 last week. The quality showed a falling-off, and a number of lots were only forward stores. There was good competition from exporters, though they* were endeavouring to operate on lower limits. The Australian buyer was operating for the first time, and the competition was too keen to allow mucfr of a drop, tho range of values being 6d to 6£d per lb, as against 6id per lb last week. The lower price per head was mainly due to the poorer quality of tho lambs, tho yarding in this respect showing tho lowest average for the season. Tegs made" 20s to 21s lid,. Average freezing weights, 16s 6d to 19s 6d. Lighter and unfinished, 15s 2d to 16s. Tho principal sales were: —For Frizzell Bros. (Eyreton), 209 at 19s Id to 21s lid; W. Manson (Darfield), 27 at 21s; clients, 7 at 20s 7d\ 44 at 20s Id, 45 at 18s 2d to 19s 9d, 39 -at 18e; Giles Bros. (East Eyreton), 68 at Ifis 7d to 20s 6d; R. Holland (Methven), 77 at IRs 3d to 20s ."sd: P. Dillon (Rolleston), 147 at l&s 7d to 20s 3d: W. E. Goodwin (Prebbleton). 10 at 20s Id: V. F. Pannett (Scargill), 80 at 20s; J. Bailey (Templcton), 15 at 20s: W. Kelly (Swannanoa), 70 at 18s 8d to 19s lid; R. Austin (Mayfield), 49 at 19s 9d: F. Townond (Swannanoa), 50 at 18s 5d to 19s'8d; C. W. Dalgety (Cheviot) 6 I J at 19s 7d; J. Halkctt (— —), 40 at 19s 6d ; G. S. Blaokmore (Kaianoi), 23 at 19s sd: J. F. S<-ott (Opnwa), 202 nt 16s 8d to 19s sd: J. GillandersCWaoVlingtoj!), 50 at Ifls 3d; Foster Bro«. (Ellesmere), 62 at. 17s 0d to 19s Id: J. H. Davison CSt. Leonards}, 34 at 17<? 8d to 19s; J). T,ott. (Cheviot), 80 at 18s to 19s; T. Voice (Temnleton), 13 at 19s; Miss do Troy (Cheviot). 79 at 16s l<l to 18s 8d: Miss Cordy (Horomtn), 107 at lGs Gd to 18s fid; A. and J. Hodden (Motnkarara), 73 at IPs 7d; E. D. Gil*>s O.lount Parnassus), 44 at 16s to 18s 7d; Cunneen Bros. (Broadfields), SS at lGs 6d ; T). Hampton (Culverder.). 150 at 16s 8d to 18s Gd; G. Gudsell (Darfhld), 77 at 17s to lite 6d: .3. Mcllne (Halkett), 70 at 18s 3d; T. Manion (Waiau), 160 at Kss 3d to 18s 2d; T. E. L. Roberts (Scnrtrill), 43 at lGs Rd to 18s M: Kellv's Estate (Cheviot), 60 at 17s lid to ISs 2d: P. McT>rury (Hnlswo.ll), 17 at IBs 2d: H. C. Towiimvl (Waddingt«n), 31 at 17s 7d to 18s Id; W. Bailey (ToiTinletor,); 33 at 18s: D. Donls fOniihi). 192 at 16s 7d to 17s Ud; Mrs Currauh (Tpmpleton), 23 nt 17s l(kl; A. Harvov (Went 3fplton), 40 at 17s 4cl; f4(?bbn> Bros. (Todding+on), 21 at 17s M- W. F. Blaz-kwoirVKirwpo), 69 nt 17s 4d; P. RpiMop (Spriin:stou), 34 at 17s U 17s sf'; H. Butt. 91 nt. 15* 3d to !"<« Id: L. n. Bell CWeal MHton). 44 at lfis lid: G. M. (WaikanV 32 16«; A. TrKlfl CAVnin.nrn), 138 ft 16s +O Ids PA: C. WynnWilliams (Wa : knri). 81 at Iβ-? 8d: D. Pptri» (Kowni Bush). A 5 fit 15-, 3d +o 16s Rd: Lady Campbell (Cheviot), 85 at 16s 6d. FAT SHEEP. The yarding of fat sheep occupied about nine and a half races, as compared with only six races last week. The quality was well up to the average of late sales, and there was a good demand both for export and local consumption. The market opened well, without change in prices for wethers and prime ewes, but as the yarding was mainly composed of oires, there were more of these than the butchers required, and medium and inferior sorts were easier. A few lines of ewes were purchased for export, ami several lots of young ewes were taken by a grazier. The range of prices was:— Prime wethers. 21s to 23s lid. Others, los 6d to 20s 6d. Merino wethers, 15e lid. Prime ewes, 19s to 235. , Others, 14s to 18* 6d. "" The princinal sales were:—Wethers: For R. Holland (Methven). 31 at 21s fid to 23s lid; H. MuckJe (Doric). 126 :at 21s 6d +o 23s 9d; Parnham Bros. i (Kniapoi), 66 a 1 21s lid to 22s 7d; G. IS. Blackmore (Kaiapoi), 32 at 21e to I 22s 6d; H. J. Harrison (Rakaia). 34 at j 20s 9d to 225; Cunneen Bros. (Broadfields), 64 at 21 S 6d; A. McLnrhlan < Doyieston). 97 at 20s M to 21s 6d: F. Townend (Swannanoa). 32 at 21s IOd : E. D. Giles (Mount Parnassus), 25 at 21s 3d; C. Loach (Swannanoa). 64 at 20s to 21e 3d; G. G. Holmes (Knockijn)* 30 at 18s to 21s; T. C. Robinson

(Cheviot), 88 at 19s 6d to 21s; H Drummond (Lvndhurst), 37 at 19s Id t* 21s, 29 merinos at los lid; Ladi Campbell (Cheviot), 111 at 19s to 20: IOd; Stackhouse Bros. (Amberley), 9i at 20s 9d; client, 33 at 19s 6d to 20: 7d; Mrs Byrch (Motunau), 77 at IS 10d to 20s 4d; E. Harper (Waiau), 45 at 20s to 20s 3d; J. M. Deed (Rolles ton), 43 at 19s 7d to 20s; W. Mc Sweeney (DarSeld), 5S at 18s lOd; 4 G H. Wright (Waikari). 33 at los 6d t( 18s 9d; A. Keeso (Woodgrove), 21 ai 16s 9d. Ewes: Client, 29 at 21s to 235; Shan Bros. (Lndbrooks), 72 at 20s 6d to 21s 9d; Canterbury Agricultural College 173 at, 15s 9d to 21s 6d; W. Chamber lain (Ellesmere), 63 at 19s 6d to 21s 3d W. Manson (Kimberley), 59 at 17s 10c to 21s; W. Wilkinson (Chertsey). 60 a 1 19s to 21s; H. Kingsburv (Rakaia), 61 at 18s 9d to 20s Id; Kennedy Bros (Glentunnel), 67 at 17s 5d to 20s; F Butterick (Wakamii). 43 at 17s Id t< 20s ; W. Butterick (Wakanui), 14 at 1& 5d to 20s; It. Holland (Methven), 2-! at l"7s 9d to 20s; A. McLachlan (Doylo ston), S9 at 16s 5d to 20s; J. Drat (Waikartt. 66 at 17s Id to 20s; F. Farquhar (Lauriston), 10 at 19s 6d; W Buchan, jun. (Lyndhurst), 55 at 17? to 19s 4d; E. Stone (Island Farm). 9£ at 14s to 19s 3d; W.J. A. Clay (Methvon), 57 at 15s 4d to 19s; G. Arref (Waikari), 120 at 17s Id to 19s; T. C. Robinson (Cheviot). -14 at 16s 4d to 18s lid; Miss Cordy (Gler.dor), 33 nt 17s 3d to 18s Sd : G.*G. Holmes (Knocklyn), 4G at T7s 3d to ISs 8d; client. S3 at 14s 7d to 18s 9d: J. O. Coop (Sorimvale), 21 at 16s 6d to 18s 7d: R. Rustin (Mayfield), 70 at 17s Gd to 18s 6d; W. Abbott (Ponthbridge), 60 at 17s 7<l to ISs <>d: W. Brideon (Woodgrove), 60 at 15s 6d to 18s 4d; S. H. Amyes (Prebbloton). 23 nt 18s 3d; D. Doak (Omibi), 26 at 18s Id; W. Manson (Kimberley), 31 at 16s 10d to'lßs Id; G. Ironside (Horrellvillc), 16 at 18s; Gill Bros. (Ashburton). 55 at 16s lid to ISs; J. 0. Coop (Kaituna), 52 at 17s Sd to IRs; T." Voice (Templeton). 49 at 16s lOd'to ISs: J. nnd P. Ryan (Weedons), 66 at 17s lid; F. Townend (Swannanoa). 29 at 17s to 17s lid; H. ActonAdnms <Tinapa), r,6 at. 16s to 17s 7d; Anderson Bros. VPrebhl«ton). 39 at 14« 10d to 17k: A. TJepse AVood<rrovf>), 32 at 16s lid: l<. R. Barnett (Southhridce). Hfi nt los Id to 16s lid; E. 'fJndseU m-nrnrld). 39 nt !•<<! 3d to !<"><! 10(1: E. TT?rn«r (WaiaiO. 39 nt 16s Id to 16s 7d: ST D-ividson (T»™plrto'o. <~f> at Ifr? fid: J. MoAdam (Waikari , ). 47 at Its -Id to lfis; J. LancdnV AMtoO. 70 nt 15s 3d to To* 9d: l>. R. Bel' (West Melton V 30 .•>*■ 14<s to 15-j; T. E. L. Roberts 31 at Ms Bd. FAT CATTLE. The yarding of fat cattle was of moderate dimensions, totalling 248 head, compared with 223 at the previous sale, and 242 on January 14th. As regards quality, little fault could be found with tho bulk of the cntryi, although, of course, there were the customary exceptions. However, good beef largely predominated. Probably as a result of tbo continual warm weather and the consequent waste,the demand in point of briskness compared unfavourably with the sale held a week earlier, and there was no quotable change in values, beef making 29s to 325, extra to 33s per 1001b. Steers, £8 to £11 10s. Extra to £14 ss. Heifeis, £6 to £10 7s Cd. Cows, £6 15s to £10. The sales included the following: — For clients, 6 steers at £11 10s to £12 2s 6d, 5 heifers at £7 15s to £10 7s 6d; W. Carter (Spreydon), 10 steers at £11 5s to £12 12s 6d; F. and J. Northcote (Hklifield, Waiau), 1 eteor at £14 cs; 6 heifers at £8 17s 6d to £10; J. Wickliff (Southbridgo), 2 cows at £6 and £6 17s 6d. 1 heifer at £0 12s 6d; P. Morrison (Darfield), 1 cow at £7; H. Wood (Greendale), 1 cow at £8; E. Miller (Belfast), 1 cow at £9 15s; Rangiora client, 7 steers at £10 5s to £12 2s 6d, 6 cows at £7 5s to £8 10s; Southbrook client, 10 steers at £10 to £11, "2 cows at £6 12s Pd and £6 17s 6d; Peninsula client, 17 f-teers at £11 los to £13 2s 6d, 6 cows at £8 10s to £10; R. W. Lochhead (Lincoln), 2 eteers at £11. 4 cows .ot £3. to £9 10s; W. L. Parkinson .(Saltwater Creek), 2 heifers at £C 10s and £7 7s 6d. 2 cows at £6 7s 6d % and £6 10s; T. B. Howeon (Scdgemere), 2 steers at £10; A.Williams (Port Levy), 4 steers at £8 to £8 7s 6d, 2 cows at £6 7s 6d and £7 7s 6d; Papamii client, 3 steers at £10 7s 6d to £10 15s; H. Alexander (Shirley), 2 eteers at £6 17s 6d and £8: ' B. Ware (Port Levy). 16 heifers at £6 17s 6d to £9 7s 6d; clients. 13 steers at £1.1. to £11 17s 6d, 2 eteers at £9 15s, 10 heifers at £7 5.s to £7 12s 6d, 4 re-frrs nt £6 15s to £7 ss, 5 cows at £6 17s 6d to £9, 4 cows at £6 to £8. 4 steers at £10 7s 6d; C. Brice (Shirley), 2 cows at £5 15s and £6 13s 6d. • VEALERS. . The yarding of fat calves -was an average one, and the demand showed no change from recent markets, representative prices ranging from 8s to 60s, according to size and condition. STORE CATTLE. The yarding of store cattlo was a comparatively small one, principally of fair quality, but the demand showed an absence of briskr.«ss, and many lines not reaching owners , reserves were passed at auction. Yearlings,. £1 17s 6d. Fifteen to eighteeii months' sorts, £3 Is to £3 14s. Two-year steers, £4 10s to £4 16s (passed). Two-year heifere, £4 6s to £4 7s. Two-and-a-half-year .steers, £5 los. ■ Three-year steers, £7. Three-year heifers, £6. Four-year steers, £8. Dry cows, £2 Sβ to £4 los. DAIRY COWS. Only a small number cf dairy cow* came forward, and the demand was unchanged, good sorts eliciting fair competition. Prices ranged from £3 5s to £11 ss. four lots of nice quality realising £10 and upwards. ' PIGS. There was a medium entry of fat pigs, and tho demand showed nochango from the previous week. Choppers, 55s to 755. Heavy baccners, 58s to 665. Extra to 70s. Lighter sorts, 47s 6d to 555. These prices representing 5Jd per lb. Heavy porkers. 42s to 455. liighter sorts, 35s to 40s. Equivalent to 6Jd per ib. Store piss were represented by a fair yarding, and all sorts met with a good demand, there being no alteration in values. Medium classes, 30s to 38s. Small sorts, 22s to 28s. Weaners, 14s to 19s.