ADDINGTON MARKET.

Press, Volume L, Issue 14979, 28 May 1914, Page 3

ADDINGTON MARKET.

LAfi&B ENTRIES OF FAT STOCK

FAT LAMBS VERY FIRM

(nr WTt COMMERCIAL EDITOR.) There were large entries of -fat, ca «le, sheep, and lambs, but a small f "try of store sheep, and average offerITl gs in other departments. Fat cattle °Pcned at, easier rates. Fat lambs told *'OU. and though there was a heavy yarding, prices firmed towards the close °* the sale. Store sheep sold without change, though tbo demand showed samo improvement. Fat sheop sold ver y firmly throughout, and prices were generally in advance of last week's. * at piga.also sold at Jatt week's rates. There was a poor demand for store cattle, but'dairy cows bold well. STOKE. ftHKEP. -T-lie yarding of .-tore sheop was n v <?--y smati one of the usual varied clause*, the only special features boiDg a rew pens of good forward wethers, a lew small lines of ewe lanib.«, and one °. r two f Pens of owes of a fairly good tla«s. ine balance of the- entry was m ,'- 'JP of the usual varied classes. there, was a medium As was the case the prevfoui week, lambs wero somewhat firmer than they were three or.four weeks ago. and ewe lambs aiso commanded moro 'attention. In e i re f i. c best ' -' ots on otfcr so|d frce 'y at tull rates, while wot here vera unchanged, selling at-price's, on a par with recent rates. Quotations are :— / if °' four, and eight-tooth ewes Tv£ Kr^ Wn aru ? in c °ndition), to 20s. IVo. four, six and eight-tooth ewes (m poorer condition), 15s 7d. Fonr, cix and eight-tooth ewes, 18es * all and failinp-mouth ewes (coed class). 17s lα. Aged and cull ewes (empfyi. 4s M to os 3d. Best lambs. J 4s fo Uα sd. I airly good to good lambs. 12s <o 13s 4d. I Very medium lamhV l]. s ! Small lambs, 9s <xl. Ewo lambs fgooch. Los Od to 17 fr Id. Kwe-lambs (inferior"!.-12s 6d "Wether lambs, 12s Id. Four and eix-tcoth wethers, to ISs M. Tivo, four , and six-tooth half bred wetnors, Mxs 6d. Two and four-tooth wethers., los lid. IWtooth wethers. Ms Id to 15s 7d. Merino wethers, 10s. The principal sales were:—Ewes: 49 full and failing-mouth at 17.s Id, 17 aged and em- 1 - et 8* 3d. 136 at 18s, 23 at 6s lid, 31 sound-mouth at "os, 31 at- los 7d. 48 boilers at 4s 9d. Wethers:'.3l two-tooth at 14s. 3.) at ISs 3d. 696 at 16s Gd. 69 at lm lid, r>l at los 7d. Lambs: 19 at .Us. ewes at 12s 6d, 50 ewes at 16s lid, 3S wethers at 12e Id. 20 at 1.3s 9d, 99 at, 11k Id. 90 at 9s 6d. 19 ewes at 17s Id. 78 at 14« sd, 83 at lO.s 4d, 100 owes at loa 9d. FAT LAMBS. There was a heavy yarding of fat lambs, totalling 7795, and including some lara© lines. The bulk of the offerings consisted of light and untinished lambs, which arc now being got rid of on account of .the scarcity of feed. There was keen competition , throughout tho sale on the part of exporters. The market opened rather easier than last week, but firmed considerably towards tho close, tho averago value ranging from 6id to Old per lb over all. Tho range of prices was:—

.Tegs, 20s fco, 235'6d.. Extra pritae togs to 25s lOd. Ayerago weights, 18s to 19s 6dLight and unfinished, l'-ls to 17s 6d. The following were the principal sales:~-For L., White (Rakaia), 41 at 21s 4d to 25V IOd; C. Hobbs (Methven), 127 at ,22s 9d to 24s 4d; A. Gunn (Racecourse Hill). 34 at 20s to 2&> lOd ; W. Loohhead (Mount Somers), 5 at 23s IOd; T. Vaugban (Kirwee), 16 at 23s 4d; H. Inch (Omihi), 21 at 18s lid to 22s lid;-Ballajjh Bros. (Hororata), 74 at 22s IOd ; H. Matthews (Waikari), 73 at 21e 6d; J. Addincll (Wosfc- Eyreton), 66 at 21s 3d; Mrs Byrch (Motunau), 128 at 18s 7d to 21s Id; H. E. Peryman (Tai Tapn), 45 at 21s Id; R. Wright (Templeton), 72 at 19s lid to 20s !)d; G. .Hensbaw (Culverden). 167 afc lGs - to 20s 7d; Jlanion's Estate (Wocdons). 8 at 20s 6d; R, Phillips (Templeton), 61'at-20s-sd; W. HL Millor (Barr Hill). 61 at 20s 2d; J. Beatty (Coalcate), 70 at 18s 6d to 203 Id; H. H. Busch (Amberley), at 20s Id; J. J. T. Wri«ht (Dunsandol), 60 atlßsßd to 19s lid; CD. Fox (Soargill), 239 at 19s 8d ; A. McGregor' (Solwyu), 42 at 18s 2d to 19s 6d; Wi F. Clinton ■ (Darficld), 75 at 19s 4d; L. Ruddock fCherteey). SS at 16s 3d to 19s Id ; H. T. Little (Hui Hui), 1,54 at Wα ; Cherry Bros; (East Eyreton) 35 at 195.1d;.M. Bethel! (Pabau Pastures), 128 at 1 7k' nd to 18s 10d: GJenmark Estate. 61. at 18s,10d. ooC> at 17s 9d;- K. Wilson (Uankside). 66 at IS3 to 18s 10(f: R. Campbell (Chertsey). 80 at 18s 10d; J. If. Burgess (Clarkrillc), 22. Nt ISs IOd; client,. 75 at 17s to 18s 10d; C. O. T ' Rutherford (The Teaks). 34' at J6s lid to ISs 10,1; n. Recf-iiy 10 at 18s IOd; G. Barclay (Little River), 81 at 18s Pd; J. Doans (K'irkstylc) 140 at ISs to 18s 8d: F. Tbwnend (S.vrannanoa), 70 at l&s.8d; R. Kinpsbury. (Baunettf), 81 at 18s 7d; A. G. Harrison (Cheviot), 9o at 16s 8d to ]8 S W; Cowan Bros. (Cust). 70 at 17s 4d to 183 2d; M. and C. B. ' Edwards (Cheviot). "0 at 17s 2d to 18s 2d ; J. C; Lochhead (Rakaia), 218 at 18s;. W. Thompsou (Ataahua). 35' at 18s; J. G. Rennio (Doyleston); 41 at 17< to 18&; J. Aldridge (Dunsandel). 48 at 18s: J. M c - Lennan.(Cl)eviot), 78 at los to I 85: A. Roinisch (Omihi). <M nt 17s 2d to 18*; A Bovd (Earr ;Hiin, 81 at 18s; W 3are (Culverden), 239 at 18s; H. Taylor (Cheviot). 59' a.t l~s; 3d to 18s; G. H. Hassell (East Evrcton). 90 at 17s to 18s; J. S. Mcßae fHalkett), 06 at ISs; T. Pearce (Rolleston), 36 at ISs: client, 67 at 17s lid: L. B. Co o (Irwell), 188 at los to 17s lid; T. Harland (Waiau). 39 at 16s 9d to 17s lid- J. W. Streetor (Greenoark), 10 at 17s lid; Gillandere Bros. (Greta). 525 at 17s Sd to 17s 10d; P. Dillon (Roflcston), 72 at 17s; Boag Bros. (Rakaia), 41 at 16s 2d to 7s 9d; T. Pearco (Rolleston), 41 at 7s 8d; S. Town end (Rangiora). 17 at 17s 8d: E. A. G. Thompson (Templeton), 115 at>: 17s ■ Sd; H. F. "Wnsrht Dunsandel). 70 at 16s 10d to 17 S 8d; iP. Clinton 114 at 17s 6d; Davis Bros. (Templeton), 211 at 16s lOd to 17s sd; S. Foster (Waiau), 114 at 17s 4d; Mrs Cassidy (Rolleston), 06 at 16s 9d to 17s 3d; E. C. Thomnson (Templeton), 51 ai; 17s to 17s 3d; C. Eaves (Racecourse Hill), 00 at 17s 2d: A. Cusninßham (Dunsandel), 30 at 17s 2d; Mrs J. Brown (Ranciora), 65 at 17s; client, 24 at l.s; J. S. Neo (Greendale), 36 at ,I6s lOd to 17s; Strachan Bros.. (Rakaia) 139 at X7s; J. H. Skinner (Dnnsandel), t0 at 16s lld-'H. Jones (Scarcpll), o2 at 1&, 10d; clients, 38 at I6s Bd, M 16s 6d; A. A. Down (Cheviot), 80 at 16s 4d A. Duncan (Springfield), 149 at los to 16s 4d; J. T. Irwm (Little BbS5. ■90 aTl6?4'd; W. J HiU (West Melton), IQ6 at 16s, sd; W Leaman (Cheviot), 38 at los 7d;- J. ajnd P. Ryan (WeedonsVSS at 15s6d; E. D Giks Dlount Parnassns), S9 at los od; H. Fitzsimmons (Cheviot), 24 at los. - FAT SHEEP. There was a large yarduig of fat sheep, eleven races leing fully occupied. Too bulk of the offerings consisted of f>-es, and of those there were many lines-v of prime heavy-weishte. There were also a few IoU of extra good wetaers; The' market was very ■ firm

throughout, and prices generally showed art improvement. The range of prices was :— Extra primo wethers, to 255. Prime wethers, 21s 6d to 26s Other wethers, los 5d to 21s. Extra prime. ewes, to 31s 9d. Prime owes, 18s 6d to 23s 6d. Medium ewes, 15s to 18s. Aged and light, 11s to 1-Ls 6d. Merino wethers, 21s 3d. Merino ewes, 11s to 12s. The principal sales were:— Wethers: For W. Hood (ChertseT), 127 at 20s 7d to 2Ss; F. G. HorrolJ (Horrellville). 7 at 27s 9d; G. Harris (Methvon), 112 at 23s Sd to 26s 3d, Brown Bros. (Dunsandel), 12 at 255; R Harrison (Rakaia), 10 at 19s to 255; W. Lochhead (Buccleuch), 54 at. 24s 7d to 24s 9d; Manson's Estate (Weedons), 54 at 23s Id to 2-is 6&; J. and P. Ryan (Weedons), 32 at 2is to 24s Sd; T. Vaughan (Kirweo), 14 at 2-is 6d; Trustees C. MeCausland (Kimberley), at 23s 9d; H. Matthews (Waikari), 60 at 22s Id to 23s 8d; MeEvedy Bros. (Southbridge). Go at 21s T'd to 23s Sd ; H Denton (Motunau), 60 at 22s Sd to 23s od; W. 11. Turner (Waikari), 40 at 20s to 22s 3d ; A. V. Richards (Rakaia), at 235; P. J. Ryan (Broadfields), 71 at 20.s 9d to 235: A. Bovd (Barr Hill). 26 at 22s lid; W. H. Blakemore (Springston), 56 at 21s 3d to 22s 10d; Millar Bros. (Methven), 6 at 22s od, 6 merinos at 21s 3d; G. Scott (Dunsandel), 55 at 22s lid: C. Loach (Swannanoa). 66 at 20s 6d to 225; F. Tovrnend (Swannanoa). 73 at i'Os in 225; T. Y. Shand (Riccartou). 33 at '-'Is to 225: AY. Long (C'hertsoy), ;]7 at 21s 3d to 22.5; E. A. Broughtou (Southbridge), 25 at 21s id; L. Barker (Cheviot), oP at 19s 7d to 21s id; Mrs Bvrch (Motunau), 96 at 21s Id; E. .D. "Giles (Mt. Parnassus), 129 at 20s 0d to 21s Id; client. 66 at 20s to 20s 10d; J. C. Lochhead (Rakaia), 33 at'2os id; H. M. Burgin (Amberlev), 120 at 20s 3d; K. Wilson (Rakaia)" at 20s; P. Dillon (Rolleston). faS at 17» 7d to 19s 7d; E. Stone (Harewood road), 129 at 19s s_d; C. O. T. i Rutherford (The Peaks). 14 at 19s 3d. C D. McDonald (Balmoral), 96 at. 17s 6d to 18s 3d. Ewes: L. White (Rakaia), 32 halfbreds at 20s to 31s 9d, 4 three-quarter-"breds at 30s. 34 Shropshires at 22s 3d to 27s 6d; Millar Bros. (Methven), 16 at 22s lid to 24s od; Mallagh Bros. (Hororata), 60 at 20s to 23s Id: A. Druraroond (Laurision), 60 at 20s 2d to 23s Id; If. Cunningham (Dunsandel), 3t at 19s lid to 235; C. McCausland'd Trustees (Kimberley), 17 at 19s 9d to 235; W. lochhead (BurcJeuch), 127 at 18s Id to 22s ixl; D. Mulholland (Darfield), 130 at 18s lid to 225; Parnham Bros. (Kaiapoi). <I<J at 19s to 225; W. J. Skurr (Bennetts), 30 at 21s 3d; Mrs Abbott (Southbriilgo), 60 at 19s Id to 21s Id; J. T. Wright (DunsandeJ), 12 at 21s; Man.<on"s Estate (Weedons), 19 at 21s; F. W. Kimber (Greenpark 1 ), 58 at 16s lOd to 20s lid; It. Oaklov (Overdale). 64 at 19s od to 20s 9d"; Brown Bros. (Dunsandel), 58 at 19s Id to 20s Id: South' Canterbury client. 120 at 18s 10d to 19s lid; A.'V. Richards (Rakaia), 101 at 18s' 10d to 20s Id; J. Gardiner, jun. (Rakaia). 70 at JBs to IDs 10d; E. A. Broughton (Southbridge), 94 at los 10d to 19s 10d; W. Wilkinson (Cbertsoy), GO at 18s lOd to 19s -9d; l< , . G. v Honell (Horrollville), 11 at 19s 9d; E. Ruddock, sen. (Southbridge), 48 at 17s 10d to 19.s IOd; R. Mcllraith (Southbridgo), 60 at ]8s 9d to 19s 10d; W. F. Clinton (Darfield). 20 at ¥.)* 10d; Jarman's Trustees (Darlield), 61 at 19s Id to 19s 9d; Ashburton client, 61 at 18s lOd to 20s; North Canterbury client, 46 at 15s 4d to 19s 7d; .1. Stackhouse. jun. (Halkett), 42 at 16s Gd to 19s 0d; A. Boyd (Ban- Hill). 22 at, 19s- 3d; W. Reed (Chertsoy). 130 at 16s lid to 19s Id; H. Reesby "(Lyndhurst), 53 at 17s 6d to 19s Id"; clieut. 90 at 17s Id to 19s 5d ; H. Oliver (Horarata), 66 at ISs 9d to 19s; F.'Leaman's Trustees (Cheviot), 70 at 15s 6d to 19s; W. J. A. : Clay (Methven).'6o. at 17s lid to 18s lid; H. Inch (Omihi), 48 at 17s 7d to 18s lid; J.F. Duncan (Hawkins), 60 at los 4d to 18s 9d; E. C. Thompson (Terapleton), 18 at 18s 7d; F. C. Murray (Lincoln), 67 at los 8d to 18s 7d; H.F. Wright (Dunsandel), 80 at 12s 9d to 18s 4d: H. H. Busch (Amberlev), 21 at 18s 3d'; C. D. Fox (ScargilJ); 68 at 16s 0d to 18% od; C. Johnston (Alford Forest). 14 at los to 17s lid; R. Harrisou (Rakaia), 24 at 16s 7d to 17s 9d; D. Chapman (West Eyreton), 132 at 16s 6d to 17s lid; O'Brien's (Killinchy), 105 at 16s 4d to 17s IOd; T. Hornby (Styx). 30 at los 2d to 17s IOd; T. Harland (Rotheiham), 33 at 17s Sd; G. G. ' Newton (Hawarden), 61 at 16s to 17s 9d; C. Eaves (Raeecourso Hill), 3S at 17s Qd. Stewart's Estate (Scargill), 36 at 17s 7d; H. Acton-Adams (Tipapa), 140 at 16s 2d to 17s 7d; W. Earl, jun. (Waikari), 65 at 17s 6d; 'W. H. Turner (Waikari), 28 at 17s 2d; Aldridge'K Estate. (Dunsandel). 21 at 17s 2d; T. Milas and Son (Fernsido). 68 at 16s 2d to 16s 9d; J. Borfffeldt (Amberlev). 39 at lCs 2d to 36s Od; H. Taylor (Cheviot), 18 at 16s 4d ; J. Noe (Greendale), 30 at 16s 3d; A. D. Harrison (Cheviot), 22 at 16s 3d; A.-A. Down (Cheviot). 39 at 12s 3d to 16s; E. Stone (Harewood), 101 at 13s lid to-los 6d; Boag Bros. (Rakaia), 31 at 15s 3d; A. Francis (Waipara), 27 at 12s to 15s; Leeston client, 36 at 14s Id; H. Jones (Omihi), 26 at 11s; S. Burrows (Oraihi). 65 merinos at I.ls to 12s; J. G. Rennie (Doylcston), 28 at Us. FAT CATTLE. ■ The- yarding of fat cattle was an exceptionally heavy ono for any season of the year, the entries aggregating 410 head, compsred with 278 at the previous ea!e, ."iS7 on jlnv 13th, 557 on May 6th. 307 on April'29t.h, and 345 ou April 22nd. • The yarding included consignment-, from the North Island, and tho general average of quality was quite on a par with the beef otfered at recent markets, some of the steers being especially well-finished, as clearly shown by some of the prices realised. Owing to the heavy yarding the market opened decidedly below tho rates current at the previous sale-, but later there was a slight improvement, and the general average for beef was about the same as the previous week, namely. 25s- to 28s 0d per 1001b. Quotations: — Steers, £7 17s 6d to £11 ss. Extra steers to. £16 17s 6d. Hcifere. £'6 5s to £8 ss. Extra heifers to £12 2s Cd. Covv.s, £5 los to £9 os. Extra cows to £10 ss. The principal sales were:—For cliente, 4 heifers at £9 osf, 4 heifers at £7 10s, 2 heJfer* at £7 2s Cd. 1 »-ow at £8, 7 cows at £5 2s Cd to £7 ss; J. Bradshaw (Waddington), 1 steer at £10 os; client, 5 steers at £3 5s to £10 ss, 9 heifers at £-6 15s to £S 12e Gd; C. Itudd (Greendale), 1 steer at £8 7s 6d; Q. C; Manson (Teddiugton), 8 steers at £10 5s to £lo 12s <kl, 3 heifers at £8 12s 6d to £8 15s, 3 cows at £7 5s to £12 12s Gd; E. D. Giles (Mount Parnassus). 1 heifer at £8 17s- 6d, 6 cows at £7 5s to £12 ss; G. A. Smith (Lincoln), 2 cows at £5 5s to £9 12s 6d; A. Wilkie (Ashburton), 3 steers at £7 15s to £11, 1 heifer at £8 12s 6d, 4 cows at £7 os to £3 2s 6d; T. D. Boag (Fendalton), 1 cow at £6 Zs, 1 heifer at £o 17s Gd;'client, 3 steers at £8 os. 1 cow at £6 17s 6d; H. Shipley (Greendale) 1 steer at £6 os; Hanmer Atkinson (Woodbank), 11 steers at £10, 9 steers at £S 10s to £9; North Island client, 31 steers at £11 10s to £14 os; Lady Catnnboll (Cheviot), 7 steers at £12' to £14~os; G." L. Stead (Amberley), 3 steers at £8 17s 6d to £12 10s; W. Thwaitee, 4 steers at £9 12e 6d to £12 10s; clients, 7 steers at £10 to £10 12s 6d, 8 heifers at £9 2s 6d, 2 steers at £J) 17s 6d 3 steers at £10 to £10 2e-6d, 3 heifers at £7 15s, 1 heifer at, £9 2s 6d; S. Sparks (Hal&well),' 5 heifers at £6 17s 6d; F. G. Sowden (Aylesbury), 2 cows at £8 os; Pickering Bros. (Hororata), 2 steers at £9 12s 6d and £12 10s; J. F. Buchanan (Little River), 7 steers at £14 los to £16 7e 6d; Hanmer Atkinson (Woodbank). 15 steers at £11 2s 6d to £13 los; D. Rutherford Hills), 17 steers at £10 15s to £13 ss, 14 heifers at £7 12s 6d to £9 10s: Peninsula Clients, 6 heifers at £7 10s to £7 17s

6d 9 cows and Boifers at.£6 J2s 6d to m 7s 6d: J. Pow (Fernihurst), 0 heifers at £8 5s to £10 ss; Rangiora Client, 3 steers at £9 12s Gd to £13 10s; A. Adams (Rakaia), 3 heifers at £6 15s to £7 12b 6d; W. Daffey (Spreydon), 6 cows at £5 15s to £9 15s; Mrs K. Anderson (Teddington), 4 steers at £5 l(te to £8; Cb'cnte, 4 steers at £8 10s to £10 7s 6d, 2 cows at £7 7e 6d and £8 2s 6d, 3 cows at £6 5s to £9 10s, 5 cows at £8 5s to £10; A. M. Carpenter (Flaxton), 4 cows at £6 12s Gd to £0. VEALERS. Veal calves came forward in about the usn«l nnmbere, this section of the sale ehowing much less fluctuation in point of entries tban any other in tho market, and, as customary, there was .1 rrido range, as far as quality was concerned. Prices were nominally unchanged, valued ranging from 8s to £4 ss.

STORE CATTLE. Tho yarding of storo cattlo was a small one, being confined to about 30 head, the majority of which were old cows. Tho demand was weak,, buyers being few .and far between.

Quotations:— Fifteen to' eight-een-months sorts', £2 s.

Two-yoar st«?rs, £4 18e. passed. r lVo-year heifers, £3 9s 6d to £4.

Cows, £'! 3s to £4. DAIRY COWS

Thcs dairy cows offered were a useful lot, and there were a fair number yarded. Tho demand was freo, especially for good sorts, and prices ranged from £3 os to £9 17s 6d, extra making to £12 10s. PIGS. The yarding of fal. pigs was a comparatively small one, but mainly of good quality. Thero was fair competition, and prices were about on a par with those ruling a. week earlier. Quotations were:—

Choppers, £3 to £5 10s. Heavy baconers, 60s to 6->s. Extra heavy baconers, to 7fts Ordinary baconers, 47s to 555. Price per lb, sid. Heavy porkers, 42s to 455. Light porkers, 36s to 40s. Price per lb, 6d. Store pigs cam© forward in comparatively small numbers, and there was a scarcity of well-grown animals. The demand was better than at the proviotts wilo. competition being more free. Quotations :— Best etores, 3Ss to 41s 6d. Medium stores. 30s to 375. Small stores, 20s to 28s. Wcaners, 8s 3d, for very small pigs. to 10s Gd for good animals. Sows with litters, £0 10s to £6 15e.