ADDINGTON MARKET.

Press, Volume LIV, Issue 16148, 28 February 1918, Page 4

ADDINGTON MARKET.

I.OIII) .\VI-:n.\(iK DI^fAXD. (IIY OI"r; roMMEItCIAI. KDITOH.) A showery morning probably sccounted for the fact that the attendance at the Addington yards yesterday was below the average. -Freezing buyers as well as butchers were operating fairly freely in the fat lamb pens, but butchers did most of the buying in the fat sheep section. The yardings of cattle of all classes and pigs wore about 'the same as last week. STORE SHEEP. The entry of Store sheep was again a large one aiifl representative, including lines from as far north as Nelson. The predominating feature were ewes and lambs, chiefly of fair quality. Similar to last week, the demand was keen right through the sale, lambs being quitted at prices on a par with last sale rates, and possibly a iitfle better. Values were easier for aged and poor quality ewes, but for .'.nything good the price was well maintained. The range of prices was:— Two-tooth ewes, 22s 9d to 345. Four and six-tooth ewes, to 36s od. Six and eight-tooth ewes, to 33s lOd. Sound-mouth ewes, to 33s 9d. Two-tooth wethers, to 26s 6d. Four and six-tooth wethers,- to ols 2d. Six and eight-tooth wethers, to 30s Gd. Rape lambs. 20s to 2os Bd. Medium lambs, 17s Id to 19s lOd. Lighter and cull lambs, to 17s. Among the sales were the following: Wethers—ss full-mouth at 24s 3d, 72 two-tooth at 2Gs Gd, 165 eight-tooth at 30s 6d, 49G four and six-tooth at 31s Id to 3ls 2d. Ewes —479 four, six, and eight-tooth at 31s 9d, 142 sound and full-mouth at 13s 6d, 9 sound-mouth at 22s 5..d, 191 sound and full-mouth at 26s 7d, 100 sound-mouth at 33s 9d, 281 fourtooth at 36s 3d. 40 two-tooth at S-'9s 7d, 60 sound-mouth at 28s 3d, 152 sound-mouth at 31s 4d, 105 full-mouth at 24s 9d, 100 sound-mouth at 29s 4d, 192 sound-mouth at 275. 100 two-tooth at 335, 148 full-mouth at 24s lid, 300 four, six, and eight-tooth at 31s 9d; 263 sound-mouth at 30s Bd, 100 at 27s 4d, 180 at 22s Bd. 200 at 30s 9d, 111 at 22s !)d, 283 at 20s, 304 at 2»s, 135 at 33s '2d, 203 sound and full-mouth at 25s 6d and 59 full-mouth at 26s 6d, 79 two-tooth at 22s 9d, 120 at 345, 70 at 28s 4d, 168 at 325, 210 at 33s 2d, 59 four and six-tooth at 35s 9d, -36 four, six, and eight-tooth at 23s 6d, 91 eight-tooth at 255, 135 six ind eight-tooth at 33s lOd. Lambs—236 wethers at 17s Id. '119 at 21s 2d, 160 ewes at 25s Sd, 70 f.t 24s 4d, 251 at 24s 6d, 170 mixed at 21s, 194 at 21s Id. 23S at2os 2d, .139 at 23s 7d, 145 at 19s 7d, 126 at 21s Bd, 200 at 21s Id. Wethers—l7S at 1G S Bd, 155 at 20s, 285 at 18s, 247 at 17s Id. Ewes—l 94 at 24s 7d. -Mixed sox—.")o at 22s 2d, 1.31 at 235. 330 r*t 21s 2d. FAT LAMBS. .There was a yardiug of 3139 fut lambs, as conipard with 2210 at la-st week's sale and 5797 at th» previous market. There was a good proportion of good quality Avell-fiuisli-cd lambs, but the actual value remained about steady. Lighter sorts were quitted a shade better than at lust week's market. The following is the range of prices: Extra prime lambs to 34s 2d. Prime 26s' Id to 29s lOd. Lighter 22s Sd to 265.

The following saies wore made: — Client, 47 at 29s to 34s '2d; T. Loes (Ahaura). 11 at 27s 3d to 30s; A. Roborston (Courtonay), 45 at 3ls 3d to 32s Hd: 'I'. AV. Mee (Aylesbury),. S2 at 25s Sd to 30s; client, 55 at 29s 7d to 32s 2d; H. S. Pratt, 140 at 25s 2d to 29s 3d: M. Hightam (Balcairn). 54 at 26s lid to 29s Id; T. James (Leithfield), 140 at 27s 6d to 29s sd; J. H. Williams (Ellcsmcrc), 262 at 25s lOd to 20s 3d: J. Bedford (Courtenay), 12 at 295: J. -Tebson (Sheffield), 70 at 27s Sd to 29s 6d; J. J. Giddens (Greendale), 17 at 29s lOd; J. McLean (Rakaia), 42 at 28s 3d to 29s id; J. Biakemore (Springston). 35 at 2Ss od to 29s lid; C. 0. Sullivan (Mitcham), 50 at 27s 7d to 29s lOd ; W. H. Blakemore (Springston). 37 at 27s lOd to 23s 9d; \V. S. Busch (Rolleston), 74 at 27s Id to 28s 3d; A. Jones (Weedonsh 46 at 26s 4d to 28s 7d; client, 121 at 25s 7d to 28s 4d; J. W. Streeter (Greendale), 14 at 28s Id; J. Stackhouse (Amberley), 164 at 26s 7d to 2Ss 6d; Pcraki Estate, 640 at 23s Cd to 27s 9d:_ AY. Russell (Southbridge), ]9 at 27s 7d; W. Stackhouse (Omihi). 31 at 27s 3d: J. I". Buchanan (Littie River). 11l at 24s lOd to 275; F. Morriii (AWst ICyifton). ,*<7 at 24s lOd to 275; A. (Solwyn), 64 at i6s Sd to 27s : A. Darnloy (Springston). 5 at 275: A. l - airhairn (Papanui), 1 -.it 275: P._ Ivorach (Waiau). 135 at 2t',s Sri to 27s 5d : A. Sloan ( West. Mo!ton). 69 at 24s Id to 2is id; A. Co 100 (Kirwoe). 13 at 26s |(Jd; client. l'J(i :it 24s 8d to 26s 3d; 1,. Hreitmovcr (LitHo River). 47 at 23> to 26s Id ;'Mrs Henderson (.M'ltunau), 13 at 255; M. Barclay (Little River). 35 at 24s lid; G. Haro (Waipara). 84 at 25s to 265; J. J. Hunt (Waifiara). 82 at 24b 3dj, W.

H. Anderson (Charteris Bay). 49 at 24s lid; H. A. Anderson (Charteris Bay). 5 at '24s yd: client. 77 at 2-">s 4d: F. W. Bullcn (Waiaui. 55 at -2 s 3d to 2,3s Id. FAT SHEEP. • Tile yarding of fat sheep «as approximately liie same a.-- last weeks, about seven races being fairly "wed filled. The quality was uneven, but there was a good demand by butchers for prime stuff, and at the opening of the -ale prices were above the level at which operations were attractive to free/.iim buyers. On the whole, there was little difference noticeable in the values compared with the previous week's market, ewes possibly being slightly cheaper. The following was the .range, of prices: Extra prime wethers to 10-. Prime wetheis, 34s io ciijs Sd. Lighter, 2!)s to 33s 3d. .Merino wethers, ll.'d to 22s GdExtra prime ewes to 35s V)d_. » Prime ewes, 32s 3d to 33s <d. .Medium, 2/s lOd to 30s yd. Lighter, 24s to 275. Among the principal sales were: I'tui.is: i>. 01....UUC1S (.i/.ii utud), 01 ai ocs io W>; v.-. .ucuoun iuii i, ijt at '3-is liu io oos j i. -i-i* WiiMiison 0/ at ivos 'to Jos til: J. u. Warren (Orccnualo), at ;>js liu to 3Ss Sd: J. ana J'. Clinton | 11 >;uiieii.i.i, <3 at b4s io 3>s; -Mi's \\ inter (..Mot.uiua), at 3d to 3oe lid; 111. liittie O oocigiove;, A3 at 32s 3<i io 33s in: i.N. Mce (.Aylesbury), 1--vt 3.'>s to 34s 'Jit; J. It. Henley tLmcojn), -■> at 3Gs; i. C. WitUcli (Pnpaliuii, 101 at -J's 1 Oil lo 3os 'Jii; .M----iituiierlorU (.Mount Ueevori,* Ol at 31s to 3ls: \\ . Johnson (.Uceaons), ob at 3Ui> to 335; (i. f;. I{uthcnurd (Kowai Hush), U6 at 31s to 3ls ltd: i'-- ■ l-'J" wood (Southbridgej. 10 at : Anderson (Charteris Bay) 17 at ;}ob Jd ; client, 02 at 32s !Jd to :.43s Ciii; J. 13oag (Hrookside), 01 at 325; A. (Hecdonsj, IS at 31s Wd : client, a 3d: .\lr s 1'". Barber (Uakaia), 1 < at .'{()?: A. fcloanc l\S'est -Melton), 28 at 28s !)d to 29s (id; J. Stackhouse (Amberley), 21 at 2i)s> !.)d; I'. C. Wuhell (Papanui), 02 merino wethers at lo 225: (i. Giddens (Greenciale), 23 merino wethers at 22s (3d. Ewes: J. 11. L. Hyatt 21 at 3i6 !kl: .J. and J.'. Clinion <.Uarlield), oi. at 33s (3d to 35s <3d; C. Giddens (G'rccndaie), lo at 33s ir'dj D. Mclvendrv (J.vnuhurst), (34 at 32s lid to 33s 9ci'; J.'C. C. Gebbie (Toddington), 31 at 335; D. Gillanders 3 jZ'J at iios 3cl ; Casnniere Estate, 2G at 3ls id to J3s 3d; W. T. J-owe, (31 at 27s to 33s 4d; A. J. McLean (Kakaia), 30 at 32s 3d to 32s 9d; A. M . Colce (Greendale), 4.5 at 2os 9d to 32s 9d; J. H. Bedford (Courtenav), 14 at 30s 9d; G. "\V. Watson (Ashburton), 14 at 30s 9d; J. Corrigal (Pigeon liay), 11 at 31s 9d; H. Jameson (Bajcairn), 1G at 295; Jarman Bros. (Kinveo), 67 at 28s 6d to 29s Id: Mrs Winter (Motunau), 3G at 2Ss Id to 29s 3d; A. Black OYaikari), Gj.at 26s Id to 28s 9d; Mrs F. R. Barber (Uaikaia), 40 at 27s lOd to 28s 8d ; Ryan Bros, (ltangiora), 62 at 2os 4d to 28s 2d: W. Bussell (Southbridge), 49 at 2os to 275; J. "NY. Streeter (Greendale), 49 at 24s od to 275: client, 32 jvt 26s 111 to 26s 9d ; P. lverach (Waiau), lo at 26s 3tl; W. Stackhousc (Omihi), 33 at 24s Id to 2os 2d; J. Stackhouse (Amberley), 101 at 23s to 24s 9d. FAT CATTLE. -The yarding of fat cattle t\as rather smaller" than that at the previous week's sale, there being a large proportion of cow beef. Tho quality was fair all through, but there was not much extra prime stuff. Prices were firm for all "good quality beef, cows being a trifle easier. The range of prices was: — Extra prime steers to £22 17s 6d. Prime steers, £17 to £19. Ordinary steers, £11 17s 6d to £16 10s. Prime Jieifers, £11 Is to £1o 12s Gd. Ordinary heifers, £9 to £11. Prime, cows. £12 10s to £17 2s 6d. Ordinary cows. £9 to £12. The following among the sales: — The following were among the sales:— For U. Locknead (Cneviot), 3 bullocks at £19 7s Gd to £22 17s Gd; J. Boag, jun. (Brookside), t) steers at £14 to £i' os, 1 cow at £14 los: client. 2 cows at £9 2s Gd and £12 10s; W. Blackmore (Springston), 1 cow at £12 17s Gd; A. M. Hvde (Domett), 1 cows at £13 to £lo 12s Gd; B. Revelly (Kmiberley), 2 cows at £13 to £17 2s Od; client, 4 cows at £*11 to £15; C. Purtrjdgo (Lndbrooks), 2 heifers at £13 os; James Haughev (Marshland), 4 heifers at £10 to £13 os, 3 cows at' £11 2s 6d to £15 12s 6d; client, 1 cow at £10 7s (id; A. Halston (Ataahua), 1 cow at £11 12s 6d, 1 cow at £11 los; Stanbury Bros. (Little. River), 1 heifer at £13 os, 2 cows at £11 17s Gd and £12 17s 6d. 2 steers at £16 los; Ashburton cliont, 4 cows at £10 17s 6d to £14 2s 6d : and Bennett. 2 heifers at £14 2s (kl and £13 los, 2 cows at £11 os and £15; F. Redmond (Halswell), 8 heifers at £11 ]2s to £13 10s, 2 cows at £11 2s 6d and £13 10s: client, 6 steers at £10 10s to £13 os; C. Leeeh (Rockford), 1 steer at £11 17s 6d; D. Nicholson (Harewood), ft steers at £14 17s 6d to £20, 1 heifer at £10 10s; F. Dowdlc (Clarkville), 6 steers at £9 17s 6d to £14 17s Gd; client, 11 heifers at. £9 to £14, 2 cows at £10 17s 6d and £12 2s 6d : client. 1 steer at £16. 2 cows at £9 and £10: F. Fairbairn (Teddington), 2 cows at £11 10s: J. art,in (Opawa), I cow at £13 lo.,: client, 9 heifers at £12 2s (3d to £L 5 12s Gd, 7 cotvs ixt £9 10s to £10 2s Gd, 1 "cow at. £lo 2s 6d; A. Breitmeyer (Tjittle River), 2 steers at £13 7s Gd, 2 heifers at £12 2s 6d and £12 los, 3 cows at £10 os to £13 los; F. Leonardo (Le Bons Bay), 10 steers at £18 to £19 17s 6d, 3 cows at £12 los lo £14 7s fid ; W. H. Montgomery (Little River). 7 cows I at £10 1.7s Gd to £lo 2s 6d : client, 20 steers at £lo os to £17 los: A. J. Birdling tßirdling's Flat), 8 steers at £17 7s 6d to £18: H. J. Macartney (Tai Tapu). 4 heifers at £12 12s fid to £13 15s; S. Sparks (Halswell). 6 cows at £11 to £14 12s 6d: W. Xieholls (Belfast). 4 cows at £12 7s fid to £14 17s 6d : A. Finch, 1 cows at £9 to £10 7s 6d. YICALKRS. The sale was one of the keenest ".\- p?rienced, graziers operating freely, and sweeping the market of (.he larger"j-orts. The entry was moderate only. Prices ran high. Runners made to £2 10s, good vealers £3 2> 6d to £5 10>. fair quality £2 6s to £2 Bs. Small and inferior sorts brought from 6s to 335. .STORE CATTLE. for store cattle remainedvery much the same as at the previous sale, slight improvement boinc noticed here and there. A line of good three-year-old bullocks made up to £13 10s. The entry was a good one. DAIRY COWS. There was a large entry of dairy eows, the yarding very uneven. The passing- were rather heavy, but really good stuff was not hard to quit, a few sales going up to £11, £1.5. and £17 Moderate sorts made from £7 10s to £9 10s; inferior kinds from Lo 12 s 6d to £7. PIGS. There was a small entry of store pigs, but a good demand, a Temuka buyer operating largely. Weaners were in good demand and sold well. Prices were as follows : — Best stores, 55s to 69s 6d. Medium stores, 45s to 545. Small stores, 23s to 40s. Weaners. 22s to 275. There was a medium entry of fat pigs and not too keen a demand, in view'of the new Government regulations in fixing tho price of bacon. Prices were somewhat easier, and values as follows : Choppers. £4 10s to £6. J'Mra heavv baconers, £o os to £5 l->. Heavy bamners to £•> 10's. Lighter baconers, £3 !o.; to -1 10s. Equal to 8d pcr_ m'. Heavy "jiorkf-rs, ois lo <(.'s. • Lighter porket's, 50., to oss. Eoma.to Sid to 'Jd per It-