ADDINGTON MARKET.

Press, Volume L, Issue 14978, 21 May 1914, Page 3

ADDINGTON MARKET.

LARGE ENTRIES.

FAT LAMBS A LITTLE EASIER

FAT SHEEP FIRMER

(BT OCB. COiniEKCIAi EDITOR..I There were again large entries of fat stock and a good attendance. Fat cattiO .■■old at.late rates, prime beef being very Qrro- Fat lambs were rather easio<\ and store sheep sold a. little betterFat sheep showed a further hardening in value." Fat pigs sold at late rates, except porker's, which somewhat weaker. There was only a moderate demand for store pigs. STOKE SHEEP; • The yarding.of store sheep showed n further d&ereuse.. but. was a fairly goo-.l one, considering the.season.of tho year. A considerable proportion of tho yarding consisted of wethers, principally of a better class than at recent eales, and one or two "pens of merinos were inciudod. The bulk of the remainder were lambs, also of a good class,-the balance being made up of eves, ranging from four, sis. and eight-tooth to aged sorts. The tone of tue" market throughout showed an improvement, compareu with recent sa.as. This wai, most noticeable in the case of lambs, and tor the bei.t masses of-ewes. VV.hers sold at lato jates, the bef-t-eorts snowing an advance. Quotations are:— Two-tooth wetuers, 14s yd to los &a. Four and sji-tooth we mors, 16s 4d Four and. six-tooth half bred wethers (sEoail), 15s. _ ft lwo,-four, and six-tooth, wethers, los 3d to, 17s 7d. ■ Two-tooth wethers (very small), Us 4d to 11s 7d. „ ,', ' Merino wethers. 11s 2d to Us 3d. Two four, sis and eight-tooth ewes, 19s lOd. 1' Ewes (mixed ages and claetes), los ; lid. '< Aged ewes. 9s 6d to 10s 6d. ! Cull ewes, 6s 10d. ! Lambs (good), 13s 9d to 14s Id. i Fairly good lambs, 12s 6d to 13s 3d. 1 Medium to fair lambs, 10s 6d to 11s ! 6d. I Ewe lambs (fair), 14s 9d to l&s 3d. Small ewe lambs, 13s od. ■ The sales inoiuded the . following I lines: — .

• Lambs—2l- at 10s 4d, 73 (ewes) at 15s Id. 65 (ewes) at los, 75 (wethers) at 12s 7d, 81 at 11s 6d, 134 (wethei-s) at 13s 3d, 46 at i2s 9d. 51 (ewes) at 13s sd, 30 at l-'rS Id, 61 at 14s- lOd, 24 at 11s 5d 22 at 10s Bd, 100 at 14s lid.

Ewes—l 4 aged at 6s 10d, -69 afe 19s 10-1. 40 at 9s 9d-

Wethers —217 two. four and sixtooth "at-l'6s 3d, 42 four and six tooth at. 17s 9d, 141 two-tooth a£ 11s 4d to 11s 7d, 93 four and sis-tooth at 18s 9d. 200 two. four and six-tooth at 17s 7d -173 halfbred at 1.55, 394 at 16s 6d, .548 at 105,.280 at IGs 6dj 76 at 15s sd. - ■ -■■■- ■ ■ •■••■■■.■•.

' FAT LAMBS. . . There was -an entry of. 6697 fat lambs' as compared wth 7981 last week. The quality was,of fair average, and .many of the lots, though not on the large 6ide, were very well finished. The com-, petition was uot. qnite. 60 keen, as last week, and. prices were- somewhat, easier, though they firmed towards'the; endrof the sale.. The.average value,vras.about 6Jd per lb over all, as compared with 6sd, last week. The. range of prices was;.— "; ■ -

Tegs,- ps 6d to 23s lOd. Average weights, 17s 6d to-19s. Ligatand - uMnished; 14s 3d to. l«s. Tne principal ; sales were:-—ror southern client, 133 at 23s Id. to 23s IOd; W. Young (Irweil), 4? at 20s to 2Ss IOd ; McCleiland Bros. (Kimber ley), 16 at 22s to 23s 6d; J. Dysart (Kirweo), 34 at 19s 4d to>2os-9d; T. iiailey (Yaldhurst), 152 at 19s id to 20s: J. Moorhead (Ashburton), 70 at 18s lOd to 20s; A. G. Gardner (&cargill), 77 at 18s od to 19s IOd; J. O. Davies (Waiau), 159 at 17s lOd to 19s 8d; Jbt. C. Wells (Greendale). 31 at 19s 7d to 19s 9d; B. Heal' (Rolleston), 70 at 183 10d to' 19s 9d: E. McCarthy (Prebbleton), 232 at 18s 7d to lite 9d; Mrs 3fcC6rmack (Lakeside), 24 ,ai 19s 3d to 19s 7d; J: Rudd (Greendale), 59 at 17s'4d to 19s od' , ; N.Clinton (Greendale), 80 at 17s- 9d to 19s 2d; W , . J. Lemon (Doyleston), 69 at 17s'4d to 19s 2d; Parnham Bros. (Kaiapoi), 170 at 18s lid to 19s; J. AshWrth (Sefton)..- 440 at 17b 5d 'to 19s Id; W. F. Clinton (Darfield), 49 at 19s 7d; G. and. A. W. Baiter (Aylesbury),l7 at 17s 3d to,ISs lid: J.'Boag, junr. (Brookside),!37 at 17s 2d to 18s 10d; R. L. "Williams, <lrwell), 19 at 18s IOd; H. Malmanche (Greenpark), 10' at 18s 2d to, 18s. IOd; J. A, Henley (Lincoln), 44G at" 17s 4d to 18s 9d; E. Gardner (Scargill), 78 at 18s 7d to 18s 9d; G. Cooper (Lakeside) 42 at 17s 9d to 18s 8d; client, 413 at 16: 8d to 18s 7a ;< D. Bruce (Hbrorata), 116.at 18s od; J. Langdaie (West Melton), 69 at 18s 6d; J. :W. Kitne (Spriugsfcon). 45 at 18s 6d; Mrs Winter (Brookside), 83 at,lSs 7d; C. W. R«id (Balmoral). 79 at 18e - 4d; clients, 61 at 18s 3d, 54 at 16s 3d to 18s 2d;. J. McLaughlin (Doylesfcon), 67 at 18s 2d; Cowan Bros. (Cust), 25 at" 18s Id; C. Bailey (Tetnpleton), 30 at 18s Id; J. H. L. Hiatt (Cheviot).. 161 at 17s 10d to ISs; A. "Wells (Cheviot): 81 at 17s 3d £olßs Id; E. l>. Giles (Parnassu'). S3 atlSs: G. Sbeat (DunKsndel). 80,' at 17s to 78s; G. Linibrick (Cheviot), 72 at ISs Id; client,.24 at 18s; W. Mson (Killinchy). 154 at ISs; J. Zupr>icTcH (BaliTioral). 32 at 18s; E. Richards (Rakaia), 50 at 17s Sd to 18s; Frizzell Bros. (Eyreton), 78 at 17s lid; Boae; Bros. (Lvndhurst), SO at 17s 10d; V. J/-ach 12i "t U"H: E. Coss.-»r (T.itt-lo River), s>t 75s Sd to 17s 7d; F. CarDonter' (Prebbleton), 86 at 17s 7d ; G. "CHiorue (Dovleston), 46 at 17s 6c!; A. Mapon fCTei'iot). 42 at 17s to 77s 6d: A. McLachla'i fDwlest/M. lnO ".*■ 17s M - W. Fill (W-st 73 at,l7s 6<i; S. TT. Afid"Tey (K'n'orh). at. 16s to 17s M;-C.'J. Wetland (CHpriot); 160 at 17 6 sd: J. Avid (CnevioO. 40 at 17s *d: J. Deans (Coal<rate). 39 afc 17s 2d; A. V. L°' ; /nernian 24 nt 17s 2d: W. H:'Foster (Ornihi). 140 at 17s; J Lanolin (West Molton), 71 at 17s; 31. O'Neill (Lincoln), 30 at 16s 10d: A. Binrie 40 itf 16s 9d to 16s lid; C-Enves (Racecourse Hill). 117 at 16s 10d: T. Carter 82 ait 16s 9d: T. "H. Williamson (Cheviot), 316 at 16s 6d; Grahara Bros. CBahnbral). 112 at los 6d to 16s 3d: (RakaiaV 27 *i 15s 6d; W. G. Polhill (Culverdcn). ?9 at 15s 2d; J. W. Williams, 19 at 14s 3d. .

FAT SHEEP. There was a large entry of fat sheep, eleven races being filled, as against ten last week. There was an improvement w tut average quaut.v, ue«c Doing a number of well finished lines of wethers and ewes offered. Tiie market opened well, there being good- competition both on the part of exporters and butchers. Prices for both wethers and ewes showed a still further improvement, and the large yarding met with, good clearance. The range of prices -was:— Extra,-prime wethers to 29s 6dPnme wethers 21s 6d t0.2&. Other u-ethers 15s to ale. Extra prime merino wethers to 2os 3d. j Extra prime ewes to 24s 4d. Prime ewes 18s to 235. Medium ewes 1.5s to iYs 6d. Aged and light ewes 12s 6d to lis ?<*•

The principal eales were:— "Wethers —ror \V. t. Clinton (Darfield), 73 at *ZX& lOd to 2l's tjd; W. O. R uonerford (.uontrese), 43 at 24s to 14.mer.nos 25s od; F. Morrin tCoutt s island*. So at its to 2os I'd; J. Grigg (Longbeach), ICO at 23s 2d to 34s 7d; f. Baiiey tlaidhurst), 29 at. 23i 4d to 24s 6dj \V. Brooks (iirookside), 37 at 19s to 245; client, 60 at 23s 3d to 2Ss 6d; J. and P. Ryan (Weedons), 40 at 21s 9d to 23s 6d; Jr. Johnston (nanniey), 55.at 20s Id w> 22s Gd; James Littlo (Dalmeiiy), 6-5 at ISs to 22s Gd; E. D- Giles (Mount Parnassus.}. Is 6at 20s' ~d to 22s 5d ; J. S. Zuppicich (Bnljnoral), —at 225; J. Deans (Coalgate), 20; at. 19s o<l to 22s Id: McClelland Bros. fKimberley), 46 at 20s »3d to 21s lid; Mrs-E. Green (Dariield). 36 at 19s 93 to 21s lOd; C. Leach (SwannanoaV 76 at 21s 10d: J. C. Loehhead (Rakai'a), 67 at 20s Sd to 21s Sd: A. Gunn•• (Racecourse Hill'i, 60 at 21s"io 21s 6d; W. Eddy (Duusandel). 102 at ISs 7d to 21s 2d . George* Giddings (Greendale), 23 at 21*; ~ Stackhouso Bros. (Oncpungn). 261 at 1 0d to •20s- lid; L. Lelicvro, (Akarca), 20 at IBs 3d to -JCi 7(1; J B. Gosb (Ng.i«> Downs), 61 at -IPs 7d to 20s 7d; W. Nixon (Kinindiy), 30 Az 2Q S tid; W. •>. Hill (West Mojton), \o at 20s sd; f. IT. Joh'-.ion (Mount Torless-oVSO at- It's 4d to 20s Jd; Grahanv Bros. (Balmoral), 33 at 20s 3d ; Estat-o lato D. D. Macfarlane- (Lyndon).' 119 at ISs Id to l'Js 9d; 11. Allan (Allaudalo), 129 at 17s 9d .to 10s 7d; J. Ashworth (Sefton), 25 at 17s -td to 10s; G. Linibrick (Cheviot), 36 at-ISs IOd ; client, 67 at los to 16s.

Ewes —Millar Bros. -(Methven). 37 at ! 21s 2d to 24s Id: H. Rmgsburv(Kyle), j 120 at 20s to 23s 7d; clients, 50 at 21s Gd to 23s 2d, 9 at ISs 6d, 29 at 17s 9d, 61 at 1";. 60 18s. 49 at 16s 10d to 19s: G. .I. Anderson (\Vesterficld), 62 at 20s Id to 22s Od; \\. "Williamson (Chertsey), 60 at 10* 6d to'22s; J. Spenco (Killinchv), 122 at * ISs 4d to 21s lid; P. I>oig (Chertsey), 60 at ISs. 6d to 20s Sd ;■ P. G. Horrell (Hor-rellvillo),-60-at 19s Gd to 21s Cd; >v. F. Clinton (Darfield), 25 at 21s; J. Dysart, junr. (Kirwee), 32 at 18e 9d to 20s 6d • C. A-. Wright (Dunsandel), 60 at 17s' 6d to 20s od; "\V. Hall (Hororata), 60 at 19s 3d to 20s 4d; W. Harfc (Highbank), uG at 17s lOd to 20s Id; J.. Henley (Kirwee), 31 at 16s Hd to If* 9d; R, Oakley (Overdale), 64 at 17s 9d to 19s'Td; J. Baxter (Omihi), 61 at 175.4 dto 19s. 6d; Mr 3 Abbott (Southbiidge), 32- at 19s Id; W. J. Skurr (Bennetts), 30 at 19s Id; W. M. Gabbie (Southbridge}, 96 at 16s 9d to 18s lid; Kennedy Bros. (Gleutunnel), 70 at 17s 3d io-ISs" IOd; A. G. Gardner (Scargill), 68 at 17s to 18s 9a; 1 Georgo Giddings (Tinwald), 48 at 16s Id to ISs 3d; E. fiidgen (Greehdale), 13 at co ITs 3d; E. Pidgon (Greendale), 13 at ISs Id; F. Forsyth (Dunsandel), 69 at Ids to 18s; J. arid E. Ryan ("Weedons), 25 at 17s to Ifcs; Cowan Bros. (Oiist), il.at 16s 9d to ,17s IOd; A. fccott (Southbndge), 20 at 17s 9d;H. Acton- . Adams (Tipapa), 139 at . los lid to 17s Sd ; G. ,H.. Uidgen. (Greendale). 81 at, 15s 4d to ,17s'Sd; \t. Earl, • junr. (Waikari), 65 at 17s 4d <o 17s 6d; J. Sponce (Rakaia), r 6oat 16s-to 17s 3d.; D: McLaren (Cheviot), 62 at 14s Qj3 to 16s «d; J. H. Williams (Ellesmere), 21 at 16s sd; G. and A. W: Baxter (Aylesbury), 38 at l-5s 7d to 16s. 4d; ,3JLre E. Green (Darfield), 34 at 16s 3d; \V. .Mormw ,(Dtir.io)'i 29 at. 16s-.2d; D. G. Newton (Hawarden),/ 200 Z$ Jo 16s; .A. Binnie 30 at 15s 10d;'C. Gills (Cheriot), 26. at 15s ,7d; W. Brooks (Broekside); 17 at 15e 6d; J. W,. Warren (Greendale), 56 at-14s 7d to 15s i6d; '■ J . S. Zuppicich (Balmoral), 28 at,-l3s 9d to 15s- 8d; C Bailey (Tombietoii), 26. at 15s od; J . Nep (Greendale), -14 'at 15s 4d:: A. ATaccn (Cneviot). 43 at 14s lOdj' client, 25 at-13s 6d ;J to'l4s.6d.

FAT .CATTLE. Tat cattle were represented by, a yardinoc totalling 27S head, compared with 387 at the , previous sale, 557 on Slay 6th, 307 on April 29th, 345 m April-o22nd, and r 271 on April :; 15th. YVifchthe usual exceptions, the quality was' satisfactory,- and- the yarding in-cluded-some very* fine' animals * offered in,prime'condition." ■■' These Realised exceif&ni prices, 'as will bo seen from the sales recorded-- below. There was no change in:quotations, beef making 25s to 28s 6d per 1001b. Quotations are:— Steers,. £7 17s 6d. to £11 10s. .' Extra good steers, to £16. - Hoifers, £5 17s 6d\to £8. — Extra good heifers, •to £10 7s 6d. •Cows, £5 to £7. . j -Extra' e'ood cows, to £12 15s. : The sales included the following:— For W. McSweeney'(Darfiold), 1 cow ■it £8 55,-1 steer at £6 17s6d; W. F. Parkinson' (Kaiiuna); 7 steers at £9 5s to £12; J..D. Henderson (Cust), 2 cows at £7 os and: £7. 12s 6d; A. J. Birdling (Halswoll), 10 steers at- £14 fco £15' ss; J. M. Verran '(Fendalton), I,'cow at £7 7s 6d;W. A.'Sheate (Upper Rjccarton),. 1 cow at £6 10s; R. a. Rhodes (Otahuna), 4 cows at £< to '£7 IDs, 2 heifers at £8 10s; G. Rhodes (Meadowbank), 2 cows at £11 2s 6'd and £11 los; client, 10 steers at Ul2i W. A. Simpson (Papanui), o steers at £6 15s to £10 10s; cliente, 2 cows at £o'l7s'6d, 6 cows at £o lJs 6d to £7. Los; Coleman and Co. (Annat), 4 steers at £5 2s -6d• to ■■£& 10s; 2 heifers at £5 17s 6d and £6 7s >d:G. Bailey (Templeton), 1 cow at ' Fiirbairn (Papanui),.2 cows at £6 and £6 5s 5 Lyndon Estate, 4 at £12 -5s to £16, 1 heifer at £10 2 cowe at £9 12s 6d and £10 2s 6d; Clienis, 0 heifors and cows at £7 lCs to £8 12s 6d. 2 steers at £10 10s, 2 steers at £9 12s 6d, 1 heifer-at £8 ss. 2,steers at £9 2e-6d,-2 cows at £6 2s 6d and £8, 1 steer at £9 10s, 6 cows and heifers at £6 to £8 10s; North Canterbury clients, 13 steers at-£l2 to £15 2s 6d, 2 cows at £9 10s and £9 15s. 11 steers:at £11 lOe, 3 feeife-s at £6 10s to I£6 17s 6d. 4 cows at £6 lOsto £9 2s 6d; A. Sennedy, Stonyrood Estate (Hawarden). lcow at £9 15s. 11 steere at £10 los to £12 2s 6d. 9 heifers at *9 Ss to £10 7s 6d; J. F. Buchanan (KinlocH, 7 steers at £13 5s to £15 ss; A. "W. Emmott, 2 cows at £6 S. ■\\"lsoti, 2 cows at £5 los and £6 I0s; Peninsula client; I heifer at £8 2s bd.

VEALERS. . Fat calves were penned in about the castomary numbers, and, -is usual, represented all classes, ranging from small and immature animals to well grown sorts, some of which were too old to come within the term "vealer. The demand was unchanged compared with recent sales, prices ranging from 8s to £4. according to age, condition, and quality. STORE CATTLE.

Only a small number of store cattle -were penned, principally of a very poor class, and the demand for all descriptions was weak, few buyers being present- '.Prices were:— Fifteen to cightoen-months sorts, £2 15s.

Two-year steers, £3 Os to £4. Two-year beiiers, £3 5s to £3 17s 6d. Three-year steors. £5 17s 6d. Cows, £1 to £5 ios. DAIRY COWS. Dairy . cows. were by a. fairly large entry, some of which were particularly good. As usual at this time of the year, there was 'free competition, and all good cows made full prires, ranging from £3 10s to £5 for ordinary sorts, extra good animals making up to £13 10s. PI&S. Fat pigs were in lull supply, and in point of quality the yarding was of z better c\a.-s than at several re-cent sales. The demand for choppers and baconexs was unchanged, bat 'porkors were slightly easior. Quotations: — Ordinary ohoppers, £3 lOs to £o iOs. Ordinary baconexs, 48s to 555. Heavy baconers, 57s (3d to 655. Extra heavy baconers to 6Ss. Price per lb. od to 5Jd. Ordinary porkers, 3Ss to i2s. Heavy porkers. 44s to 475. Price per lb, 6d. Stores were veil represented, but the demand "was far from brisk, and prices

for all descriptions were easier. Quotations: — Best stores, 30s to 38s. Medium stores, 22s to 235. Small stores. ISs to 21s. Weaners, Ss 6d to 14s. Sows in pig to £'4 os.