ADDINGTON MARKET.

Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 18898, 13 January 1927, Page 10

ADDINGTON MARKET.

MODERATE ENTRIES. GOOD ALL-ROUND SALE. IST OCR COMMERCIAL EDITOR.) Knh'ics in most sections of slock vero smaller at tlio weekly market yesterday, the one exception being piers, which probably contributed the biggest penning for several vcars. The last few days of harvest wcathei wee probacy lt cause of the lighter y,udinr. Most of the oats urn now about lit to cait in in Xorth Canterbury and wheat cut tint; will commence in earnest this week. There was a fair-sized entry of store sheep. Stoic lambs inrt with a very brisk sale, whilst ewes were, about ou a par with last week. K.it sheep sold at fully last week's values with a iirming tendency, and as tho cutrv was l>v no means a small one. this ■section constituted one of the best selling of the day. _ l'V, lambs were lonv.ird in very small numbers. Butchers secured the bulk of tho ovei-weisrhts, the lighter going to the expon Hade at, in cases of the first- grade, from to yd a lb. Though not, up to recent averages tho onto' of fat cattle was a heavy one for this time oi year, and for best ciiiility steer, heifer, and cow beef, a market similar to last week was experienced. Rougher cows, however, were easier. Pigs, both fat and store, under the weight of tho big entries, were down in price. Tho day wiTs beautifully tine, but there was a small attendance on account of tho busy season on farms. STORE SHEEP. The entry of store sheep was a fair-sized one. It included more dry ewes than usual, and (here were also quite a number of consignments of storo lambs. Th 6 demand for lambs was spirited and generally prices for tlieui ranged from 19s 7d to 21s 6d, while some crossbred ewe lambs made 22s 7cL Good class dry ewes 3old well at. lato rates. A few crossbred Chatham ewes sold well ana the demand for wethers was satisfactory. Passings were only moderate. Values were: Sound-mouthed ewes and lambs, 31s 3d. Inferior ewes and lambs, 14s ad. Small two-toothed ewes, 25s Gd to 26s lid. Two and four-toothed halfbrcd owes, 30a 6d to 335. 'J'wo-toothcd halfbred ewes, 31s to 325. Four, six, and eight-toothed halfbred ewes, 25s 4d to 25s 9d. Mixed sexed rape lambs, 19s 9d to 21s lid. Mixed sexed Down lambs, 19s Gd. Crossbred ewo lambs, 22s 7d. 1 ,- our and six-toothed halfbred wethers, 23s lid. The following were tho principal sales, ewes and lambs selling all counted: Ewes—33 a.m. at 24s 3d, 112 and 138 lambs at 21s 3d, 26 s.m. at 23s 6d, 95 two-toothed halfbred at 26s lid, 23 s. and f.m. at 20s 9d, 81 four, six, and eight-tooth halfbred at 27s Bd, 130 four, six, and eight-tooth crossbred at 25s 4d, 170 four-toothed halfbrcd at 30s 6d, 273 two-tooth halfbred at 25s 6d, 64 six-tooth halfbred at 28s »<!, 139 sixtooth crossbred at 23s 9d, 54 six-tooth threequarterbred at 255, 44 four, six, and eighttooth at 31s, 94 six and eight-tooth halfbred at 25s Id, 82 and 73 lambs at 14b 7d, 79 aged at 9s Gd, 72 two-tooth halfbred at 31s lOd, 79 aged at 17s 4d, 69 i.ged at 12s 7d, 50 four-tooth halfbred at 31s Id, 58 four and six-tooth halfbred at 31s, 23 at 12s lOd, S9 and 97 lambs at 16s, 68 s. and f.m. at 13s, 124 two-tooth threc-quarterbred at 27s 6d, 38 aged at 9s lOd, 42 six and eight-tooth halfbred at 27s 4d, 140 two and four-tooth halfbred at 335, 115 two-tooth halfbred at32s. Lambs—2Bo ru.s. raps at 21s 2d, 85 m.s. at 19s 9d, 40 m.s. at 20s 7d, 307 ewo at 22s 7d, 73 ln.s. Down at 19s 6d, 108 m.s. at 20s, 25 m.s. at 20s 3d, 25 at 20s lOd, 232 at 21s lid, 178 m.s. rape at 21s 7d to 21s lid, 110 m.s. at 20s 7d, 55 at 21s Id.

Wethers—s6 four and six-tooth halfbred at 23s 6d, 33 four and six-tooth at 213 lOd.

FAT LAMBS

The entry was again a small one, comprising 2570 head. Quality was generally good. Tho sale was a good, sound one from the outset. Prices generally, particularly for prime medium-weights, ' wera fully up to, and in cases exceeded, schedule rales for the week. ' Theso are the same as last week—BJd for 36's and under and 8d for 37-42's. Top price for a pen was 31s Id, for 14 sent forward by W. Hood (Chertsey).

Values weie: — Extra prime lambs, to 31s Id. Prime lambs, 2Gs lid to 235. Medium lambs, 24s 3d to 26a lid. Unfinished lambs, 22s 3d to 245. 'J'bo following were tho principal sales: — On account of Wm. Hood (Chertscy), £1 at 23s Id to 31s Id; U. Humni's Eatalc (Sheffield), 70 at 25s lOd to 253 lOd; R. T. McMillan (Irwell), BO at 2Gs Id to 2Hs 10d; Jas. Banks (Templelon), 91 at 25s lOd to 26s 7d; J. F. Nicklaua (Yaldhurst), 12 at 28s 7d; Leslie Bros. (Broadfields), 51 at 20a lOd to 28s 4d; J. D. Wyllio (Sefton), 30 at 25a 7d to 28s 4d; I. Campion (Ladbrooks), 3(5 at 23b Id to 28s 4d; client, 34 at 2Ga 7d to 28s 4d; R. Twiaa (Southbridge), 6 at 27s 7d; D Spence (Mitcham), 26/ at 26s 7d to 27s 4d; Mental Hospital), 20 lit 26s 7d to 27s 4d; M. McCorinick (Lakeside), 16 at 25a lOd to 27s 4d; G. Aries (Waikari), 1G at 24a 7d to 27s "Id; client, 20 at 27s 4d; J. Ballagh (Southbridge), 71 at 25a 4d to 27s 4d; A. J. Mitchell (Ellesmcre), 60 at 25s lOd to 27s Id; C. Pago (Courtenay), 20 at 27a Id; W. Bowca (Doyleston), 78 at 26s 4d to 27s Id; J. Gallety (Governor's Bay), 21 at 24s 7d to 27s Id; F. S. Candy (Brookside), 59 at 25s 4d to 27s Id; A. W. Searle (Swajinanoa), 70 at 26a lOd; E. TJpßton (Selwyn), 42 at 2Ga Id to 2«s lOd; client, G4 at 253 4d to 2Ga lOd; "W. and E. Guinoy (Courtenay), 70 at 24s lOd to 26s 7d; W. and E. Anderson (Charteria Bay), 77 at 23s lOd to 2Gs 7d; G. P. "Wright (Annat), 28 at 25s 4d to 26s 7d; Howson Broa. (Sedgemere), 45 at 26s Id to 26s 7d; J. Ducey (Domett), 42 at 25s lOd to 2Gs 4d: E. Spencer (Yaldhurst), 10 at 26s 4d; R. J. Robinson (Waikukul 48 at 24a lOd to 26a Id; Scarr Bros. 4Mina), 5 at 2Cs Id; J. B. Anderson (Lceston), 36 at 24s 7d to 26s Id; L. C. Lemon (Killinchy), 47 at 25s 4d to 2Gs Id; W. C. Bedford (Kirwee), 8 at 26s Id; J. A. Crawford (Yaldhurst), 12 at 25s lOd; client, 69 at 23a Id to 25s lOd; C. W. Gobbio (Motukarara), 75 at 233 to 25s lOd; J. K. Macfarlane (Parnassus), 84 at 23s 4d to 23a 7d; D. Todd (Doyleston), G at 25s 7d; R. J. Fleming (Port Levy), 76 at 24a 6d to 25s 6d; Q. Wright (Annat), 16 at 35s 4d; F. G. Sowden (Ayleaburv), 80 at 233 4d to 25s 4d; S P. Askin' (Tai Tapu), 66 at 24a lOd; Jos. Brooka (Brookside), 8 at 24s lOd; J. Hogan (Domett), 20 at 24s 7d; client, 11 at 24s 7d; Mrs.L. Witt/ (Avonhead), 11 at 243 7d; G. Morgan (West Coast), 36 at 22s lOd to 24s Id; A. Fairbairn (Scargill), 30 at 24s 4d; Peninsula client, 326 at 245; S. Gibson (West Melton), 12 at 245; Gibbs Bros. (West Coast), 44 at 32a 7d to 23s lOd; client, 8-1 at 32s Id to 233 lOd; W. Frank 3 (Yaldhurst), 10 at 23s lOd; T. Borcoski (Chaney's), 15 at 21a. FAT SHEEP. The cutry was slightly less thnn the average, totalling ten races. The yarding' was practically all Canterbury sheep, the exception being a truck lot from Invercargill. These were very primo sheep. There were soveral outstanding lines of local wethers, but generally the yarding was of average quality, there being a honvier proportion of ewes forward than for some time. The aalo over the earlier stages was a sound ono at the average of hist week's values, and it was not marked by tho same irregularity. Tho exporters bought to a limited extent, values, except for light sheep, being beyond their limits. The firm salo continued until the final stages. There wero a few exceptionally primo lines forward, a pen of four wethers from Jno. Deans (Kirkstyle) making 36s lOd. The Invorcargill truck lot o£ 60, forwarded by W. D. Hunt (Waitoru Estate,), sold at from 3- s 4u " t0 33s ■ l<l ' • A -" otllcr I> rim e truck lot (Corriedalcs) from J. K. Forrester (Hawarden) sold at 28s 7d to 31s 10d, top irico for 15. Tho top pen of a truck lot from I>. W. Wcstcnra (Dunsandel) sold at 32s Id.

Values "were: — Extra prime wethers, 31s fid to 36s lOd. Prime wethers, 27s 6d to 31s. ■Medium wethers, 23s to 2/s 3d. Light wethers, 22s (3d to 21s ud. KNtra prime ewes, to 26s_ fid. Prime ewes, 22s fid to 255. Medium ewes 19s 6d to 225. LHit ewes, 17s 6d to 19s .Id. Aired ewes, 165.3d to 17s 3d. The following were the principal sales:— Wothors —On account John Deans (turkc,viV> 4 at 36s lOd; W. D. Bunt (Waitoru v.Hte Invercargill), 60 at 32s 4d to 33s Id; l St V' \Vestcnw (Dunsandel). 62 at 26s 4d . " ■">= id- .T K. Forrester (Hurunui), 59 at !" r H ...'sis lCd; W. Retallick (Sumner), uS ■!"4s 7d to 31s 7d; H. Mcintosh (KaiaU r> r!0 at 2Ss 7d to 31a 7d; Mrs M. J. ?. K ,W-,ikari) 120 at 27s 7d to 31s 4d; CnZf V Studh'oline (Amberley). 120 at 27s ."ni tn n* Id; George Be?g (fcwannanoa), , - t VVlOd to 30.i 7d; W. J. Skurr (Ben"".ft 31 at27s 7d to 30s Id: W. Roberts ?*' l \./ rn l l-"" at 25s fid to 29s lOd: Kic(Sprevdr.n) 1- »i L r) 212 25s'id to 29s 7d; T. h Chapman (Oxford), 65 at 26b id to •^ ; 4d A Bulrner (Aylesbury) 43 at 27. TL to »<U 4d- J. B- Belcher (Kirwee), 50 1 n-! Tod to ""s Id; Belcher Bros. (EalrJ ', '. ? r.td to 29s Id; E. Hay Seon B.V)". '==o at 23s 7d to 29s Id; B.

11. Thompson (Doric), 62 at 26s ]od to 20s Id; J. Belcher (Kirwee), 60 at 27s 7d to 2<vIOd; T. Carter (Greeupark), 104 »t 25s 4rt to 2Ss 7d; Black Bros. (Hawkins), -19 at 27s to 26s 4d; T. Mitchell (Lauriston), OS at 27s Id to 2S.s 4d; Scarsill Hills Estate, (IS at 24s 7d to 28s Id; i\ .T. Dixon (Loburn). 1 at 28s 1rl; D. Dwyer (Hawarden), (16 at litis lOd to 27s IOd; G. Mulcm-k (Templeton), i 59 at 25s li! to 27s IOd; It. 11. Chapman (Waiau), •19 at 2os Id to 27s IOd; W.lrvine (Kirwee), 72 at 23s lOd to 27s 10(1; T. U. Wcbley (Omihi), 27 at 25s 7d to 26s 7d; Leslie Bros. (Broadfields), 21 at 26s 7d; It. Marshall (Springbank), 44 at 26s Id; McEvedv Bros. (Bl.vthe Downs), 132 at 24s to 26s Id; J. K. Macfarlauo (Parnassus), 130 at 25s 4d to 25s 10(1; W. Field (Teddington), 17 at 24s 10d; clients, 36 at 24s 4d, 91 at 23s lOd to 24s 4d, and 17 at 22 to 22s lOd. Ewes—On account of Jos. Brooks (Brookside), 11 at 25 4s to 20s 6d; \V. J. Skurr (Bennetts), 17 at 22s Id to 26s 4d; C W. Gcbbie (Jtotuknrara), 3 at 26s 4d; D. Todd (Doyleston), 36 at 19s lOd to 25s Id; Scargili Hills Estate, 63 at 10s lOd to 24s IOd; R. H. Thompson (Doric), 4 at 17s 4d to 24s 7d; D. Spence (Mitcham). 27 at 20s lOd to 24s Id; H. A. McKenzie (Waipara), 28 at 16s 7d to 23s IOd; E. Hay (Pigeon Bay), 23 at 19s lOd to 23s 7d; Q. Wright (Annat), 14 at 22s 10d to 23s 7d; Jas. Banks (Templeton), .13 at 22s lOd to 23s 4d; J. Ducey (Domett), -10 at 23s 4d; G. F. Wright (Annat), 12 at 22s 7d; h. O. Lemon (Killinchy), 29 at 16s 4d to 21s IOd; P. F. Kvan (Weedons), 82 at 18s 4d to 21s IOd; J. D. Wyilic (Sefton), 34 at 19s lOd to 21s IOd; F. Scarr (Cheviot), 30 at 16s 4d to 21s 7d; W. Bedford (Kirwee), 44 at 17s 7d to 20s IOd; H. Butcher (Broadfields), 19 at 15s lOd to 20s 7d; J. B. Anderson (Leeston), 28 at 16s lOd to 20s 4d; K. 11. Chapman (Waiau), 19 at 19s lOd to 20s 4d; h. J. Banks (Springbank), 2-4 at 17s to 20s 4d; A. Fairbairu (Scargill), 45 at 17s to 20s 4d; J. Moorhead (Southbridgo), 34 at 16s lOd to 20s 4d- J. Hogan (Domett), 11 at 20s Id; b. Upton (Selwyn), 11 at 17s 7d to 19s 4d; W. Nixon's Estate (Killinchy), 64 at 16s 4d to ISs IOd; It. J. Robinson (Waikuku), 45 at 16s lOd to 18s 4d: A. S. Mitchell (Ellesmere), 13 at 18s 4d; F. J. »>xoii (Loburn,) 23 at 17s 4d to 17s 7d; client, 12 at 16s. . -, , T > Hoggets—On account of John Deans (Kirkstyle), 4 at 30s 4d. FAT CATTLE. The entry was a shade smaller than last week, comprising 475 head, as against 005. Quality, however, was not nearly so good, tho proportion of prime beef being much smaller, whilst cows were forward in greater numbers than ever. There were no outside cattle to hand. The few lines of steers were from average to good sorts. The early section of tho offering was mostly inferior cows and for this class the sale was a very hard one, values being down by an average of 15s per head. Steers and good heifers sold practically at last week's rates for the best quality, although at the end of tho yarding a good lino of steers sold at easier rates, tho majority of the larger buyers having left tho market at this stage. Prime niediumweight beef made from 35s 6d to 37s btt per 1001b, best heifer beef 35s to 30s Gd, heavy-weight beef 33s to 355, medium quality 32s "6d to 345, best cow beef 31s to 33s lid ordinary cow and heifer 28s Gd to 30s Gd! rough down to 255. Top price for a single steer (£lB 2s Gd), and a line of 10 steers from Gerald Stoddart (Lincoln) sold at from £ls 17s Gd to £l6 2s Gd.

Values were: — Primo heavy steers to £lB -s OU. Extra prime steers, £l4 to £lO 2s bd. Prime medium-weight steers, £1- to iiJ Light steers, £9 to £JI 10s. Extra primo heifers to £l3 2s 6d. Prime heifers. £9 to £ll. Ordinary heifers, £6 15s to AS Ijs. Light heifers, £5 5s to £G 10s. Extra prime cows to £l2. Prime cows, £7 15s to £lO ss. Medium cows, £6 to £7 .10s. Light cows, £4 5s to £5 los. The principal sales were: — S. M. Deans (Kilmarnock), 8 steers at £l3 2s 6d to £l4 12s 6d; Jno Deans (Kirkstyle), 8 cows at «'«"<»/ 17s 6d; clients, 9 cows at £7 2s Gd to £8 7s Gd, 13 cows at £7 7s 6d to £9 12s Gd- W. V. Parkinson (Kaituna), 11 steers at '£l4 12s Gd to £ls 12s Gd 3 cow. at £G 7s 6d; W. H. Montgomery (Little River), 8 steers at £l3 7s Gd to £l3 17s Gd; Mrs M. Birdling (Little River), 6 steers at £l.) to £l6 12s Gd, 1 heifer at £0 12s 6d 1 cow at £7 17s Gd; E. Gray (Teddington), 0 •steers at £l4 2s 6d to £ls 2s Gd; A. Oldfiold (Hanmer Springs), 11 steers at £lO 7s 6d to £l3 12s Gd, 1 cow at £8 2s 6d; Gerald Stoddart (Lincoln), 10 steers at £lj 17s 6d to £l6 2s 6d; client, 30 cows at £5 12s 6d to £9 2s Gd, 4 heifers at £8 17s 6d to £lO 17s 6d; W. Musson (Spnngston), 2 cows at £7 12s Gd to £8 2s Gd; Stokes. Bros. (Waikari), 1 heifer at £9 17s: Gd; clients, 15 steers at £ll 7s 6d to £l3 2s 6d, 13 cows at £8; C. Flynn (Ohertscy); 9 cows at £7 2s Gd to £9 17s Gd; B. W. Coop (Port Levy), 17 cows at £4 2s 6d to £7 17s Gd; Mrs F. M. Martin (Culverden), G heifers at £6 7s 6d to £9 7s 6d, 2 cows at £4 2s 6d to £8 7s 6d, 1 steer at £8 2s 6d; Mrs W. Baxter (Rakaia), 2 cow's at £5 12s 6d to £ll 7s 6d; T. S. Maskew (Waipara), 2 cows at £6 7s 6d to £7 2s 6d; client, 10 cows at £5 7s 6d to £ll 2s 6d; client, 8 stoers at £ll 7s 6d to £l3 12s6d; P Hubbard (Greenpark), 6 cows at £7 7s 6d to £9 12s 6d; J. G. White (Waipara), 1 steer at £l3 2s Gd, 2 cows at £7 2s Gd to £9 2s 6d; J. J. Duncan (Waiau), 1 steer at £G 12s Gd, 4 heiferr. at £4 7s 6d to £7 7s Gd, 1 cow at £4 7s C.i: F. Leonardo (Le Bon's Bay), 2 cows at £l2, 13 heifers at £8 17s Gd to £ll 12s Gd; clients, G cows at £4 12s Gd to £9 12s 6d, 1 heifer at £6 7s 6d, 1 cow at £7 12s Gd, 6 cows at £5 12s 6d to £lO 17s 6d, 12 steers at £ls 2s 6d to £lB 2s 6d; E. Hay (Pigeon Bay), 3 heifers at £8 17s 6d to £l2 17s Gd, 3 cows at £8 17s 6d to £9 7s 6d; J. C. Hav (Pigeon Bay), 5 cows at £7 12s Gd to £ll 7s 6d, 1 heifer at £l3 7s 6d; L. B. Coo (Irwell), 3 cows at £8 2s Gd to £9 2s Gd, 2 steers at £lO 7s 6d to £l3 2s Gd; client, 4 cows at £4 2s 6d to £8 12s 6d; Peraki Estate: 7 steers £l4 7s 6d to £lO 7s 6d. Sulphur Springs Estate: 5 steers £9 7s Gd to £ll 7s 6d, 10 heifers £9 2s Gd to £lO 7s 6d. Client: 4 cows £8 2s Gd to £8 17s Gd. H. J. Macartney (Tai Tapu): 3 cows £7 2s 6d to £8 12s 6d. H. C. Washburn (Selwyn), 2 steers £l2 17s Gd, 3 cows £5 17s 6d to £6 12s 6d. W. J. Doyle (Tai Tapu): 11 Cows £7 7s 8d to £8 17s Gd. F. , Crump (Springston): Cow £lO 12s Gd. Martn and Murray (Tcmuka), 4 heifers £7 17s 6d to £8 12s 6d, cow £6 12s Gd. Client: 11 cows £5 7s 6d to £9 2s Gd. Shuttleworth Bros. (Chorlton): 4 cows £9 12s Gd to £ll 7s Gd. T. Robinson (Little River): 2 cows £8 12s Gd. VEALERS. The entry of vealcrs was larger than at last week's sale, but it was barely sufficient to meet requirements, and late rates were maintained for all killablo sorts. Values wero: — Runners to £7 15s. Good calves £5 to £6. Medium calves £3 15s to £4 15s. Small and inferior calves 15s to 355. STORE CATTLE. There was a fairly large yardiug of slore cattle. It included a line of steers from Marlborough. They were mostly rough sorts. The demand for good sorts was satisfactory. Values were:— Good three-year-old steers £8 5.*. [ Steers, various ages, £7 12s 6d to £B. Good cows to £5. Medium cows £3 to £4. Inferior cows 30s to £2 10s Bulls'£4 to £B. DAIRY CATTLE. Tue entry of dairy cattle totalled 32 head. The sale was a good one throughout, and most lots were disposed of at prices satisfactory from the point of view of vendors. Prices showed a slight improvement on late rates, especially towards the end of the sale. Values were:— Good second, third, and fourth calvcrs £8 10s to £ll ss, extra good to £ls 15s. ' Medium sorts £6 10s to £H. Inferior sorts £3 10s to £6. Springing heifers £5 5« to £9. Old cows £1 10s to £3. FAT PIGS. The entry was an exceptionally heavy one, the accumulation of the holidays. The ordinary pi s section was unable to accommo-

(lute il, and a section of the fat sheep pens 'had to be brought into use. Tho demand was weaker (or all classes, particularly for choppers and baconers. Values wore: — Choppers £3 to £4 ss. Light baconers £3 7s to £3 15s. Heavy baconers £4 to £4 Bs. ICxtra heavy to £4 15s Gd. Average prico per lb Cd to GJd. Light porkers 47s to 525. Heavy porkers 55s to 04s. Average price per lb 7J<l to Bd. STORE PIGS. The entry was one- of tho largest for a long time. " The sale was a very dragging one, and values all round N wore down by 3r fid to ss. The sale did not concludo until 5.30. There were a few passings, Values were: — Small wcaners 13s to 19s.' Better sorts 20s to 235. Small stores 24s to 30s. Medium stores 31s to 365. Large stores to 455.