ADDINGTON MARKET.

Press, Volume LIV, Issue 16160, 14 March 1918, Page 4

ADDINGTON MARKET.

LARGER ENTRIES. (RT OCR COMMERCIAL EDITOR.) There were larger .entries of stock in almost all departments, but the attendance was not quite so numerous as last week. There was a firm sale for all useful classes of store sheep, but the demand was not kegn for backward sorts. The yarding included drafts from the North Island and Marlborough- Fat lambs -were very firm, exporters' prices averaging Bld per lb over ail. There was also a good sale for fat sheep, exporters operating freely. There was a more even sale for fat cattle, and prices were generally above export level, only a few head being aeeured by freezing buyers. There was a good sa!o for the mouei ate class of store cattle offered. Fat pigs sold well, but stores were easier on accountof tlie large entry. fsTOR i*. SHEEP. There was a heavy yarding of store sheep, the bulk of which were ewes, and 'included consignments the Xonli Island and Marlborough. There na" practically 110 changc in prices fiom the previous week's rates, all useful lines selling well, but backward sorts were slacker in demand. The range of prices was: — Two-tooth ewes, 3!)s to 40s 9d. Four-tooth ewes, 30s to 31s 3d. Six and eight-tooth ewes, 21s 9d to 3!s. Sound-mouth ewes, 25s -VI to 335. Two and four-tooth wet-here, 2is 9d to 30s !)d. Ewe lambs. 20» to 26s sd. Wether lambs, 13s 3d to 20s 9d. Mixed sex lambs, 15s 3d to 24s idAmong the sales were: — Ewes—lß4 six and eight-tooths, 15s 6d : 174 two-tooths, 40s Ud; 149 at 31s 7d, 60 at 20s, 1-18 sound-mouth 27s 7d, Kit two-tooth's 3'Js. 160 lour, six, and eight-tooths 34s 3d, 60 sound-mouth 28s oil, 28 at 25s 6d, 100 at 31s Id, 75 at 34s 61 j'ull-mouth at 21s JOd, 1100 lour and six-tooths at 30s 3d, 77 two and four-tooths at 31s 6d, 79 sound-mouth 27s 6d. 70 at 245, 130 two-tooths at 335, 80 six and eighttooths at 24s 9d, 83 sound-mouth 34s 6d, 70 at 27s 3d, 200 two-tooths at Wis 6d, IDS at 365, 177 sound-mouth. 21s Gd. , Wethers - 42 two and four-tooths at 27s lid, 167 at 2Ss 3d, 69 at 28s. 273 at 30s Od.

Lambs —357 mixed sex at 24s 2d to 21s 7d; 289 at 16s sd, .108 ewes at 26s sd. 148 at 235, 95 wethers at 15s :1c!, 80 at iss Gd, <10 at 20s 9d, "50 at 21s, 67 at 21s 4d, 50 ewes at 25s 2d_, 22 mixed sex 13s 3d. 38 at 17s Bd, 45 at 18s 9d, 123 at 18s 6d. 123 at 22s Id, 169 at 20s Id, 57 ab 20s 6d, 80 at 20s. FAT LAMBS. There was a yarding of 33-34, or 1000 more than last week. The quality was generally prime, several pens being extra good. The demand for export was firm, and prices wore equal to B£d per lb over all. The range of prices was: — J'lxtra prime lambs to 33s 3d. A few special, 40s 6d. Prime lambs, 27s to 30s Gd. I Medium lambs, 24s 6d to 26s 6d. Lighter lambs, 22s Id to 245. The principal sales were : —l'or Colin Stewart (Sockburn), 3 at -10s 6d; _ C. Kelly (Rollcston), 9 at 33s 3d ; E. Yarr (Greenpark), 66 at 29s < d to 325; WJ. McMillan (.Grecnpark), 20 at 325: M. W. Johns'ton (Dunsandcl), '40 at. 29s Id to 31s lid; Pearson Bros. (Lincoln), 64 at 28s Id to 31s 6d; J. Higgins (Waiau), 24 at 28s lid to 31s 2d; clients, 79 at 29s Id-to 31s lid, 6at 29s 3d, 22 at 26s to 28s 7d, 72 at 24s 5d to 28s 4d, 209 at 26s 1121 to 27s lid, 80 at 26s Id, 97 at 25s Id; C. R. McLachIsn (Doyleston), 40 at 28s lOd to 30s 7d; J. Garland (Bennetts), .48 at 29s 6d to 30s 6d; J. Kelly (ltolleston), 23 at 30s; J. Hcnlev (Kirwee), 20 at 29s to 30s; R. Hayward (Clarkville), 144 at 25s to 30s; R. Fullerton (Mitcham), 72 at 29s 9d; Ballagh Bros. (Hororata), 70 at 29s 4d; Smith Bros. (Clarkville), - 70 at 26s lOd to 29s 4d; J. O'Connor, 57 al 29s 2d; H. G. Butcher (Broadfields), 17 at 25s Id to 28s lOd, 6 (shorn) at 19s Id; C. Leach (Swannanoa), 74 at 27s 7d to 295 : G. B. Sansom (Parnassus), 80 at 24s 5d to 28s lid; F. Eder (Aylesbury), 121 at 26s 3d to 28s 10d; L. 'McVinnie (W r eedons), 73 at 28s "8d; 0 Anderson (AVaipara), 63 at 26s 9d to 28s 7d; J. F. Buchanan (Little River), 66 at 28s 7d; G. Smith (Broadfields), 109 at 25s lOd to 28s sd; D. McMullcn (Kirwee). 11 at 28s sd; Clifton Estate (Waikari), 453 at 233 9d to 28s 3d; Sv. S. Busch (Rolleston), 76 at 27s to 28s Id: H. Dmmmond (Lyndhurst), 17 at 2Ss-. J. H. AVatson (Amberley), 127 at 26s 4d to 27s 7d; Cashmere Estate, 81 at 27s 9d: MeechcJ* Bros. (Sandy Knolls), 141 at 24s to 8d • AV. Stackhouse (Omihi). 152 at 2os to 26s 9d; J. Dalv (Cheviot) 83 at 24s to 26s 9d: F v l/ove (Dunsandol), 60 at 23s to 26s 6d : R. Cooper (Waipara), 34 at 26s 4d; J. AVhytc (AVaipara), 34 at 26s 4d ; I>. Archibald (Spotswood), 38 tit 25s 7d.

FAT SHEEP. There was a large yarding of fat sheep, the offerings filling nine races. There were some pens of extra prime qualitv, and the general run was good to prime. Wethers formed the bulk of the offerings. There was a keen demand, exporters operating and prices were firm throughout, lna range of priccs was:— / Extra prime wethers, to '43s 3d. Prime wethers, 35s 6d to 395. Lighter wethers. 27s 6d to 355. Merino wethers, 23s to 26s 4d. Extra prime ewes, to_3Bs 10d. Prime ewes, 33s to 3is 3d. Medium ewes, 20s 6d to 32s 6d. Lighter ewes, 23s lOd to 295. The principal sales were:— "Wethers: For client, 50 at 40s 7d to 43s 3d; C. E. McLaclilau (Doyleston), 19 at 36s to 42s 9d; Lady. Campbell (Cheviot). 55 at 39s 3d to 42s lOd; E. W. Pearce (Weedons). 60 at 37s Gd ■to 42s 2d; J. Garland (Bennetts), S2 at 38s Id to 41s 6d: J. Bell (Rangitata), 58 at 33s Id to 41s 6d; J. A. Henlev (Lincoln). 63 at 36s 2d to 41s 3d; TV. ~J. McMillan (Greenpark), 42 at '39s 6d to 4ls: H. Drtimmond (Lyndhurst), 106 at 30s to 40s; 16 merinos at 26s 4d; T. Blackley (Rakaia). 35 at 36s '3d to 39s 8d: E. Wishart (Waikari). 67 at 35s 9d to 38s 4d; Cunneen Bros. (Broadfields), 68 at 35s 3d to 38s'3d: J. McMullen (Kirwee), 54 at 32s lOd to 38s: G. H. Hassell (Eyretop), 10 at 38s; D. Archibald (Spotswood), 31 at 35s 4d to 38s: H. Smith (View Hill). 64 at 33s 6d to-38s: W. Dorm an (Sprimrfield). 130 at 5?5s 6d to 38s 3d: J. H. Watsoit (Amberley), 22 at 37s Id: J. O'Connell (Waipara). 48 at 34s 5d to 36s 9d: J. Henley (Kirwee), 44 at 33s 6d to 35s lOd; clients. 23 at 34s lOd to 35s lOd, 35 at 32s 6d to 35s 6d, 36 at 33s to 35s 4d; D. W. Westenra (Dunsandel), 60 at- 35s 4d: W. C. Bedford (Kirwee). 58 at 30s lOd to 35s 4d; Millen Bros. (Dunsandel), 36 at 31s 7d to 355: J. Rae (St. Martin's), 90 at 33s to 355; F. Parnham (Kaiapoi), 22 at 34s 10d; M. Menzies (Menzdes Bay), 54 at 32s Id to 34s 7d; ?C. D. Campbell (Greta), 29 at 34s 9d; A. Robinson (West Coast), 93 at 31s 8d to 34s 4d; J. White (Waipara), 36 at 34s lid; A. .W. Rutherford, jun. (Brookdale). 59 at 30s to 33s lid; S: Blatchford (Teddingtofi),' 13 at 33s 3d; J. H. B. Oliver (Ealing). 142 at 30s 3d to 33s 3d; D. Clark (Oxford). 66 at x 3ls 7d to 33s Id; E. W. Johnson (Weedons) 128 at 30s 9d to 32s lid; Cashmere Estate, •44 at 31s 2d to 31s sd: Inch Bonnie ■fcstat-e (Lake B runner). 60 at 29s ( : d to 31s; R. Cooper (Waipara). 59 at '27s to 30s' 4d; J. E. King (Domett), 22 at 30s. l

Ewes: R. (J. "Wolfe (llorrellville). 64 at 35s Id to 38s lOd : client. 10 at 37s 3d; A. \V. Rutherford, jun. dale), 5 at 36s 3d: F. Parnham (Kaiapoi). 36 at 325. Id to 35s 9d: M. Monzies (Menzies Uav). 45 at 33s 3d to 35-. 9d-; W. P. Byar (Kinloeh). 11 ;<t 36s 3d; A. Robinson (West Coasjp. 14 at 355: — De Thier (Richmond Hii 1). 30 at 31s to 34s ; clients. "25 at 2Ss ;">d to 32s 9d. 54 at 33s 3d: 61 at 26s 3d to 32s fid: .7. H. Watson (Amberlcy), 60 at 31a to 32s Id: H. Fitzsimraons (Cheviot). 7'2 at £65 lid to 31s <d; F. Lonsdale" (West Melton). 33 at 26s 'Jd to 31s (>d: Smith Bros. (Clarkvillc), 92 at 27s 6d to 31s 2d: W. H. Marsh (Kinvee). 40 at 2Ss 6d to 30s Id; H. A. MeKenzie (Wai para). 34 at 30s 3d; J. White (Waipara). 59 at 27s 2d to 30s 3d: Page Uros. (Kirwee). at 2Ss 3d to 30»: T. (billies (Cheviot). -ij at 24s 6d to 2'».s 7d : X. D. Campbell (Greta), 37 at 3Us : .la.-. Cooper (Kyivton). 5S at 26s 4d to 28s '.)d; 0. H. Hassell (Kyreton), 48 at 27s 6d to 28s sd: Milieu Bros. (Dun.-andel.). 31 at 27s lid: H. G. Huteher (B.roadfields), 3S at 21s 6d to 2Ss; F. Edcr (Aylesbury). 3o at 24s 3d to 27s 6d: Meochen Bros. (Sandv Knolls). 20 at 275, D. J. Dunk (Oniihi). 22 at 26s_ lOd : C H Sauhdereock (Waipara), 50 ao 23s ]od.

FAT CATTLE. The yarding of l'at cattle was larger than the previous ivoek, and alt hough the major portion was cows and heifers, there was a better proportion of steers than at the previous sale, fho quality was generally good, and a lew lines "were very prime. The market was firm and more even than last wook, and exporters were able; to do very little business, as prices generally were beyond their limits. The range oi' prices was: — Extra prime steers to £21 10s. Prime steers, £17 to £'19 10s. Ordinary steers, £12 5s to .£l6 15s. Prime heifers, £11 5s to £18 ss.' Ordinary heifers, £i) 2s 6d to £13. Prime cow.-, £12 7s 6d to £16 150. 'Ordinary cows, £10 lo £-11 17s Od.

Amoug the sales were: —l<or Sir Geo. Clillord i.Sumyhuist), 0 steers at £21 to iI'JL 10s: G. G. Holmes (lvnocklyn), 12 steers at £13 los to £20 15s; A. Hendorson (Oxford), -1 steers a I £18 12s Gfl to £18 los, -I cows at ';Ul2 7s 6d to £11 2s 6(1 : client, (5 cows at - £10 1.2s 6d to £15 J2s 6d: Miss G. Knight (Haceconrse I nil.), 1 .steer at £12 12s 6d, 5 cows at £9 17s (3d to £13 12s_6d, 2 heifers at £9 2s 6d.: T. are (Okain's Bay). 14 cows at £13 to £15, 1] heifers at £12 12s Gd to £11 : A. •). Birdling (Halsweil), S steers at £19 7s 6d to £19 10s; M. W. Holmes (Chortse.v), 2 cows at £10 12s 6d and £11 10s; AV. Crcnn .(Hnwarden), 1 cow at Lls J T. Hodgson (Waddington), 1 heifer at £9 7s 6 f l; Mrs Dunphy (Tormorc), 2 heifers at £10 12s 6d; clients, 1 cow »W£l3 7s (id, 16"hcifers at £11 12s Gd to £14 7s 6d, 1 cow at £13 10s; G. Shipley (Harcwood), 1 cow ;it £1 5 ]ss; AVhitc Bros. (Kaituna), 7 heifers at £11 12s 6d to-£l3; T\ Morton (Styx), 1 heifer at £11 10s; AV. "'Crawford (isotfast). 3 heifers at £10 2s (id. 1 cow at £13 2s Gd; client, 2 cows at £10 17s 6d: T. K. Harris fMotuknrara), I heil'er at £10 10s; client, 15 heifers at £11. 7s 6d to £14; J. D. Butler (Opawa). 1 cow at £14 12s 6d; "J. Power (Governor's Bay), 2 cows at £9 17s 6d; H. Newton (Cust), 1 cow at £11 los: J. Parkinson (Kaituna), 4 cows at £9 15s to £12 12s 6d; W. Wilkinson (Chertsey), 6 heifers at £11 17s (id to £13 ss: W. Burrows (Pap.mui), 1 heifer at £11 10s; AV. Bates (Papain ii). 1 ppw at £16 2s 6d : L.vudon Instate (AVaiau), 16 steers at £17 12s 6(1 ] to £19 5s : E. Buckley (Styx), 2 ' cows at £11 T7s 6d to £14 JOs; Gehbie j Bros. (Tcddington), 10 steers at £14 i 17s 6d t0.£16 17s 6d; AV. Anderson, j jun. (Cliarteris Bav), 2 cows at £11 to £1 2 ss; AV. HNinnro (Spreydon), 1 cow , at £13 10s.; client,.3 cows at £S 7s 6d, I 3 heifers at £15 2s 6d to £1S ss; I?. W. Todhtinter (Marshland) 2 cows afc | £12 5s to £12 10s; R. A?. .T. Stevens (Marshland), 2 steers at £13 15s; W. Clark (Dallington), 1 cow at £12 15s; T. Jcal (Harewood), 1 cow at £10.

VEALERg. j ' There was a small entry of voal calves, and the quality was genorally , good. There was a keen demand, I and runners made £-6 3s 6d to £7 19s, 1 good yealers £4 3s to £5, fair £2 to £2 15s. small and inferior 3s 6d to 38s. ; STORE CATTLE. ! The yarding of store cattle was a ' moderate one, and the quality was genorally inferior. There were seve- ' ral pens of young stock, ranging from f this season's calves to two-year-old. and the balance consisted of mixed

and odd lots. There w;us -a fair sale, a line of calves making £3 16Sj throe and three-and-a-half-year £12 17s Gd, and dry cows £7 to £9 15s. ' DAIRY COWS. There was a good entry of dairy cows, including a large proportion of hoifers. TIIO sale was not quite equal to that of last week, the top price for springers boing £18 10s. PIGS. There was a medium entry of pigs, chiefly chojjpers and baconers, porkers being' scarce. There was no change in prices. There was a large entry of store pigs, the offerings being more j numerous than for some time past. Prices were consequently easier. The range of prices was re follows: — Choppers, £3 to £r. Extra heavy baconers to £6 12s. Heavy baconers, £5 10s to £6. Lighter baconers, £4 10s to £5 ss. Equal to 7Jd to 8d per lb. Heavy porkers, £3 los to £4. Lighter porkers, £2 17s to £3 10s. Equal to to IOJd per lb. Large stores, £2 15s to £3. Medium stores, £2 8s to £2 12s. Smaller, 27s to 355. ' Weaners, 16s 6d to 255.