ADDINGTON MARKET.

Press, Volume LVI, Issue 16726, 8 January 1920, Page 4

ADDINGTON MARKET.

! MUTTON PRICES ADVANCED. I (BT OTTO COMUXRCUI. EDITOR.) | There was .m average yarding of botf it the woekiy rr:»ko;, whilst eheep were renned :n :ct.'o- ru.-r.bc-s than -ueual. Lambs wera si9o :n insuu'i-jerrt supply for local conanjaptior, :;cd vr:ccs advanced for Loih mutton ;m<k Vam l >. A from Chatham Inlands arr;vo»l during the holidays containing about i '(>*r sheep. faU; and stores, and with h--id o\er :rom this eotrrcc from !asi salo C1..!..i;.tm liiar.d fci-.Lxp formed a fair proportion of ;iio ertrv in sheep. Thoy topped, the ;nirKet in stort-s. Beef quite firm ai rwit r;.:c6. ana in Ftoro cattUs ihe indifferr:;t mot with good competition. T!;ere was a L>ig yarding of store sheo:» und pigs. , VAT LAMBS. There «os a small yarding of lamb®, TOO l>o;nc' penned, to 3400 ai the "do 1 .Mo" sale prior to Christmas aad K3 nt lust sule, whon the entry Wis "umißaxUy snrui on aoccrujit of the prc«ocding- glut. Tho entry be in™ somewhat less than butchers' -.eqnircmenta, tho demand ma feeeo, and a iharn rise, ajual to about 3a per head, was experienced. Tho opening of the fraezins; season irost wes no doubt had a militating effect on Lbo mrmbcr yajdra. FAT LAiIBS. The of prices was as follows; — Kxtrj. prime lambs to 34a. Primo lamua 29s Cd to 33s 2d. Mwlium htrr.be 'Ms 7d to 28s GdL Lighter lambs 16s to 249 6dThe. following sales were recorded: —For J. Cac»3ax (Tcmplcton), 52 at 306 to 34»; Geo. Bull (Sydenham), 17 at 34a; cliento k 0 at 31 to 3.1s 3d; J. M. Taggart (Cheviot), H at- lis to 32a 7d; clietit, 47 at 23a Od to T2s Cd; P. O'Grady (Spriufpton), 7 at 31s I 3d; .las. Banks (TtompJeton), 11 ,-t± 30s to 131s 3d; E. Limbrick (Mitcham), 77 at 29s to 30s 0:1; G. Brucc (Ffendalton). 3 at 30s Od; < T. Healo 16 at 28a 6d to 30s 3d; G. G. Smith fLacbroote), 5 at 30s Gd; i -T. "W. Douxie (Kaiapoi), 10 at 30b 3d; J. Forsyth (Domett), 32 ai 23s 6d to 300 3d: n. McLennan (Brookaide), 18 r.t r*ta 3d: T. Lynskey (Kaiapoy, 22 at 30s; T. G. t>awson. .ranr. ;Y%ldhurnt), 5 at 30s; Franks Bros. (Fondalion), 20 at 3CS; R. D. Bobcrtsoo (Ilalswcll), 2 at 3Ca; M. Moir 40 pt 25s 9d to 20a Cd; McJTa'.e Bros. (ChorllonV •">7 at 24s 7d to 27a 3d; B. WaUs (Spriivretor.l. 7 at 27a: Jas. Black (Culvorden). 76 at 2t« ?A to 275: clicnt, 46 ai 22ft 3d to 2G« fd; F. Weslaway {Kirwoe), 5 at 28» Id; H. G. Btitcher (Broadtwlds), 21 at 2i» Gd to ?fis Id; "W. J. McEvrxlv (SfnithbridtFc), 43 at 25s -t to 2os lOd; F. S. CHnoerr (Rolle*ton). 3S at 23s 4d to 25» Od; W. Pneono ('Halswolll, 9 at 24a 9d; client. 4 nt 'At* 3d: R. M. Morten (Tai Tapu), 35 at 24«; H. McCartney (Tai Tapn), 34 st 23d 3d to 21s; I .T. W. Grey (Tort Levy), 18 at Cts Gd to 23« ivi; Joseph Hippi (Sydenham), 7 at 93s I 3d; It. M. Cramplon (Chariot). 10 Iflu Id: Dr. Pairroan (Governor's Bav), 15 at 22n fid: A. Tb wsoi> (Hornby), fl at 21s Ssd ; J. Rovrntreo (Hornby), 6 at 18e. STORE SHEEP. The advent of tho etore sheep eeacon was ro3nonciblo for a very lafgo yardinjr. a fairly large proportion hein™ Chatham Island sheep. These sheep consisted chiefly of wethras with a few lines of good owes. Tho local dealers' sheep forwa rd bore a travelled appearance. Bid dint: was alack at tho ontaot mud sales were made on % ]ow<\r basis than late rates. Several lineß of lambe met with good oompclition and forward wethers eold •welL Prices cortorally showed a dcdinc of Tip to 2s a head on Tales rulin.fr a month ago. The ranpe of prices vn as foUwn: — Forward four, eix, and eight-tooth wnthoßß, 23s Gd to 31s 9d. Ordinary f° ur « an< l eight-tooth wethCH\ 26i 6d to 28s 6d. Inferior four, sir, and eight-toolh wethers, 25a. Good two-tooth wethers, 24a 4dOrdiiELry two-tooth wot hers, 168 64 to 22s Gd. Inferior two-tooth wethors, las &1 to 17a lOd. Lambs, 21a to 23«. Cull lambs, 12a Woolly m.e. hoggets, "Is. _ Sound-monthod ewes and laniW (low condition), 14a id to l&t. Cull ewes and lambs, lis. Two-tooth ewee, SQ» Gd to 2E« €dGood four, eix, and eighUtooth ew«, cfis to 31s Od. Sales included the follawwfr: —300 twotooth cww» at 20s Gd. 202 at 24« Gd. 315 n.t 23s 4d 52 at 22b Od, G3 (small) ai 32a 6d. +1 eix and oiffhUtooth at 23a id, 132 four-tooth at 31s 9d. 3G four, six, .and eifrht-iooth at 395. 27 eound-mouthed at 27s lOd. 237 and 05 lambs at 14s 4d, 103 ewe lamba *t 235, 70 af 21s. G2 iLgod and 54 lambs at Il«f, 29 and 22 at Via Id. 116 ow« and 123 lamb* at 16*. 71 mixed ee* hoggets at w 3la, 104 two-lo<rth wethers at 23« Jd, 119 at 238. 315 at 18* Gd. 181 at 18s Bd ,175 at 15a 9d, 80 two ond fourtooth at inn Id, 320 four-tooth at 17» lftl. 150 fonr and six-tooth at 2Se Gd. ftl at 25s 9d. 53 at 2fi«. 29S two-tooth wethers at 19s 7d "to 20s. 22S at 18» 3d, 95 at 18s Gd, 775 at 22s lOd. 112 four and «ix-tooth wwtbera at 255, 49G fuli-mouthed oves at l 5» Gd. FAT SHEEP. Thcro was a yarding 1 of between five and nix raccn, practacally lbo samo eft that at tho last sale. There were a few pens nf exceptional quality. Prices opened at an increase on thofio ruling at the Chrifltmae nolo, the enhanced prioce being maintained About four to five nhillings would represent the incroaao, alUioogh a few extra prime pens moxo than • that difference. One exceptionally Rood pen of wethers, offered by Mr Jno, Brooks (Trwoll), realuvcd (Vli. The Tancro of priocs wss a» follows: — Extra prime wtlwm to 53su Primo wethers 4'2* to 48*. Medium wethers 37s fid to fls 3d. lii(jhler withers 27s to 375. Prime eweo 30s €d to 40s. Tifodhim owes 31a lOd to TSe 4<L I.irhter ewes 23s 9d to 31s. Sale* were recorded as follows; — Wctheri»--For John Brooks (Irwolll, 15 at 40a Cd to 53a: D. Archibald (Spolewooa), Ct at. 43s 3d to 4Sft: clicnt, G at 48s; G. Harris (Hoon Hav), 1W at 3ta 8d to 4Sf» Od; W. Schafer (Springoton). 18 at 41c 3d to 45s Gd; Mjs "W. Bennett (West Eyrcton), fß> at ."Cte to 4<s; Hawkawood Estate (Parnuasus), 72 at 3fte 3d to 44a; Mrs J. 1L 'Pooklingtou (DaxScld), 60 at 42s to 43s lid; B. O'Shangh(Springfield), GO at 39s 9d to 43s t«d: Jamen Heeeltino (AshbuTton), .>S at 41a Id to 43s Ud; F. Laroomb© (Tenjpleton), 11 at 45fc 3d to 4-23 9d; IV. S. Sharp (xioon Hay*. 70 at 37« to 4.1s Gd; R» M. Morten (Tai Tapu), 235 at 30a to 42s Cd; H. A. Hunt (Chatham Islands) 201 at 34s Cd to 41s; A. E. Williams (Port Levy), 102 at 35s Gd to lis; A. E. L. Hunt (U'osl Melton), 00 at 34s lid to 40s 3d; J. S. Hunt (Chatham*), COO nt 32s IPd to 3Ss Od; client. 48 at 39s Id; client, 110 at 33e 6d to 37s 8d; H. J. Crowtbers (Lauriston), Gl ot 359 7d to 38a 3d: Campbell Bros. (Geruldinc), 128 at 3£4s 9d to 373 Gd; E. H. Bromghton (Sonthbridpe). 85 ot 32s Gd' to 375; "W. J- Carpenter (Flsixton). 23 wethers and maiden ewes at 33a 3d: clicnt. 16 nt 32s Od; R- McClelland (Brookaido), 47 at 32s 7d: H. Sparks (Halswell), 8 ot 355; \Y. H. McLean (Methven), 21 at 29s 6d: T. H. Barnott (I>ecotor.l, S wothers and maiden rw's at 27s 6d; H. G. Butchor (Broodfields), 25 at 275. Ewes—F. Lareorabo (Tcnrpleton). 24 at 40s; E. Fanthom (Bolleston), 11 at 21s 7d to 37« 6d; L. "\V. Storrio (Southbridge). 64 at 2f« ;!d to 37s Id: G. Clephanc (Southbridge), 57 at 20s to .Its Gd; Mrs V>\ Bennett (West Evreton), 19 at 35s 3d: "VS*. Paacoo (Hatewell). 34 v.t 34s 3d to 3&i: R. Limbrick (Mitrham). 13 at S6O 6d: McHaJe Btos. (Chorlton), 31 at 3Cs: J. Ceesar (Terapleton), 13 at 35s tod: client. 39 ot 31s to 35s 4d; H. Sparks (Hals'.rell) 7 at 3»s; client, 6 ut 3cs: It. McClellaik! (Brookaide), S at 34»; R Shellrnk fSonthbridgc). 30 at 33s Bd to 33» M; H. -T. CrowtheT6 3 at. 345; H. A. Hunt (Chathams), OS at S4« 3d; .1. Gregorr Hunt (Cnathams), 20 at JMs Id; A. E. L. Hunt (Wcot Melton), 11 at 325., 6d; T. Lvnskcrv (Kaiapoi), 17 at 31s;. M.' 3fl>ir (Stvj) '10 at 33a; G. H. Bamctt (Lceaton), 31 "at' 2«» Gd to 32» 9d; H. G. Butcher (Broadfields), 12 at 3Ci: S. F. Chinnery (Rollastor), 27 iit 31«. lOd: J. Black (Culverdon), 60 nt 2>» 3d to ;V5: W. J. Jenkins (Port Levy I *. 65 ot 27s 3d to 31s Id; J. Foreyth (Domett). 8 at 31s: D. KelJeher tSouthhrjdge), 8 at 2J-S 3d; client," 34 ot 28a 6d; Thom.v* Heal ib'prlngston). 10 at 26» 3d; D. J. (Omiai), 22 at '23a 3d to 2Sa 6d. FAT CATTLE. There was a yarding of 350 head ai the commencement of tho sale, which iccreased to li>s us tho sale prooecdod. There wao a larce proportion oi cows and heifers, with eomo irood liaea of stcera. The was somewhat uneven, more moderate animals lj-'iu;.' forward than usual. A few lines from tlio Chathams were included ia the cntrv. The following grariera were represented:—F. G. Birdling iPcror.ui.', G. Edwards (Kaiapoi), E. Hav (Pigron Bay), F. Frampton (Brookside), G. Muxray-Ayr.?k-y (Pamaosus) H. E. Kvans (Kaiapoi!, G. Starkey ("Whitecliffs), G. Humphicvs (Willesden;, and L. Harris (Motukarara). I'rioes wt*ro on a pa r with recent rat<«. Tho m the ranpe of jrriccs; — Extra prime steers, to £33 oS. Primo 6t«?rs, i'2'l to £2K. Medium £17 to £22. Lighter steers, if to £16. Prin:c hoife:s. £l; 5 Ifts to £21 lu^. L:,'fcter beirer?. £7 7s ti.i to £12 17s C-i. Estra primv cows £12 15a *o £23 10s. , Lic:;t ami inferior, £6 J7s Gd to £11 15?. Air.vns *h*> tales the following:—On uccount ot H. Campion tKals-»-e:l>, 1 «* s,;

£U 2s 6J; O. J. !Heat!;cotc>, 1 cow at £13 15a; J. O'Xeill (Harwell), 1 cow at £11; client, 2 steers at £25 10s, 3 cowe at £13 5»; G. Edwards (WoodcnaV, G su-ers at £22 to £"24 sa: fcmi'.h Bros. iClarkviik), ' 1 steer at £20 2* 6i. 1 heifer at £11 17g Gd, 2 cows it £14 12s 6i tv> £1C 355; G. Anseli (Clarkviiic >, 2 cows at £13 to £Is, 1 Ixifer at £7 15s: H. Henderson vSpreyjon), 1 cov at £15; 11. O. J)ick*or. (East Eyrctor.\ 1 cow at £20; "W. Roberts ;Sprcydon>, 8 hclfers at £10 15s to £15 10s; C. Hewlett (Spicydon), 1 cow at £12 325 tVI; client, 5 heifers at £9 to £14 15«. 2 oov.\« at £10 1-V.; R. Futes (Mount \eraon), 3 cows at £13, 3 heifers at £10 3s Cd; J. K-r street), 1 cow at £11 ->*; • iK;.licchy). 1 cow at £13 3=: K.W::ic l-'.ir.is (BrTjn'.lov), 5 cnTTft at £11 "oil 3 ..s Gd, A bciiers at £5 IPs to £11 >■'* tVi : T. Foster. Bear. 1 l-nier .it £12 5?, 3 cows at £12 to £14 .V, 1 e---- -1" tVj : G. Fisher (Pap«L"-i'. I <-c v at £i«">; \\ ; IWnie (Marshland), •> ut i..3 (*i to • client, G Btcvra at £21 15s to £2ij. f? cotrs at £3 £15 0i; F. Pamhani (Kaiapc:), 1 cow at £17 15?; 7 row at £9 12a €d to £13; c'irr.t, C r-"ws at £S 12s 6:1 to £3; Kcer.ar. lira*, (Little Ki% S steers at £21 10s ti £27; client. 4 f:<x\-'s a*. £2.1. 4 heiiers at £i 2 l'u U.l; It. Harney (Southbrook), 2 r.t it'. ".V :»r.d £15 Hawk'eswcod K.st;.:e, t ft -:ts al £24 1 r - : ; J> heifers at £13 Ith to a'ls 17.» fx:: M. L. Burke .'WI.-r-v , 1 ««■>»• £1:5 123 6d, 1 hetfej ;U «• nvs .it £10 lfts i«> £12 170 Cd; lkink.s Ilroe. (Bennetts), G «*toers at £1.1 to £lt» i 2« fd. 1 jic:fcr nt £13 36; 11. D*nVin r!>oaiftt*. 1 cow at £112a nd ; Chovict client, 1 ."■ ;it - 1 6d to £12 10-i; C. U;irrw (Hoon Ha; \ hfxife-ra st_ £10 1-2.4 td to £1C; V'. J- 11-l 1 - kinscn (ICaituna'i, S ethers at £17 7« 6d t'"» £21 15»; G. B. Starkly (WtuK'CjiT-), S 6UOTB »t £21 2s Gd to £21 1C«; KaikOTira client. 7 1 wafers at. £12 7s Cd to £14 2* 6d, 8 cows at £:■> 15s to" £12 15s; F. G. Uird'nn? (Birdling's C :it £30 to £;53 .V, 2 cows at £10 5> and £20 'is; Mount Pa'uu Eetato, S :it £2.'! 7s (Vi to £2 ". 10*; C». Humphreys r*. r-to. 1 :? at £20 23 Orl to £32. 5 boi;cr.> at £H l"s to £IG 15s; Vont CoJ-Tt cli'ri- 12 sttvT.i ..t £15 to £13; S. Coi (Hornby), 1 raw a; £12 ! >s; *f. C\rphano (Sodgomflre), 2 cov.s .it £17 and £17 7« Cd; J. Parl-ine. 1 cow nt £> 17* tVi; H. Bliss, jrin. (Cashmere). 1 enw at £12 15s; C. M Smith (T.incolr.!. 2 pteers at £11. 2 cows at £10 2a Gd, 1 heifer nt. £3 10»; IVniiir.tla client, 7 steers at £15 23 fid to 12'"> i* ll , < heifere at £13 15a to £15 sa; client. 2 fWH at £9 13s; McOluro Bros. 1 cow a> £14 7/» Gd; John I-ieg;; (KiU:ncfcy). I cow at £11 ss; client. 3 Ftcers ;it rifij K. Hay (Pigoon Hay), 8 Jiesfen. at £li» 1 to £21 10s; F. O. Frampton (Urimksutoi, 5 cows at £10 15s to £I' 2 ss, 7 licii'ers at £11 to £14 s*; clicnt. 3 cows a»- £12 17n 6d to £1G; H. Hanirh • (Cliatliam I«da.n<l.«'i. 2 st<era at £21 10s snd £23; L. Hamt (Mojuk»rara>. 1 at £17. 1 raw at client, 4 revs .it £10 17s M to Stanbury Bros. (Link* Kiv»r\ 2 cows ut £12 10«/ and £12 J. C. Harty (Little Biv<-r). 1 cow at £14 15s; client. 5 cows at £11 2-s Cd. 1 Gteor at £11 10?, 4 heifers at. £8 12s 0-1 to £9 ISa; G. Mnrrav-AvnsW (I'ama*sin>. 5 et«?re at £2G 5s to £~l' 15s; H. K. Kvaim (Kainpoi), 7 i?teor» at £H5 to £20 <>.y. clicirt. 5 ete*rr» at £11 l.Vs to .< 17 I.s i.d; 1. Thotr.p*on (Little River), '2 e>«v<» nt -U !. t heifers at £10 to £12; V. G. Sowden :Ayie.»bury). 2 rows at £13 7s (id to £14 7r. fj.-l; client, 1 heifer at £7 7a Cd; client, 1 cov/ at £11. STOBE CATTLE. A moderato cntrj- of store cut tie met wi'h a betl«r demand than has been the ru!o at recent ealej. A lino of "iirec-ycar steers made up to £12 15e, and a number of yearling Hereford cattle brought £6. DAITIY COWS. An avcrago entry of dairy cows wa* unhmittcd, and the demand wo* good. osixHrially for cows closo io profit. (iood dairy aiado up to £11 s^. YEALERS. _ A fair rupp'y of ve.i 1 calvos met with a better demand than at recent sales, when there baa boon an over-eunply. Yaluca were ae under; — Runjiers, to £S Sa. Good vealers, £1 Ids to £2^ls^. Fair to aiodium, 16a to £1 7s Gd. tigs. Th® cupply was very lurge, and dcmarrl good. Quotaiiona bto ; — Choppers, £5 to £10. Extra heavy baconors, £0 to £0 ■->«. Heavy baconcra, £C 10a to £7 50. Ordinary baconcrs, £S 5a to £6. Average price per lb, lid to 11 Vd. Hoavv porkers. £1 10s to £5. Ordinary porkers. £3 15s- to £t os. Average prioo per lb, 12d. STORE PIGS. The vardins of storo pics i'"a» fairly v. *nd the demand was brisk throughout Hk; Bale. Vahtoo were tw under; — "Wcaners, 2'2n to 355. Medium to bi,T store?, £3 V»s i<> £1. stores. £2 5s to £2 IS?.