ADDINGTON MARKET.

Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 19148, 3 November 1927, Page 10

ADDINGTON MARKET.

HEAVY ENTRIES OF FAT STOCK. RECORD YARDING OF FAT CATTLE. ,Er OC2 COMMILKCUL rDITOK.) Tor the double market there were very largo entries of all classes of fat atoc-k, and the number of fat cattie, 770, was a record for tho yards. The beef market was somewhat irregular, and ou the whole prices were not equal to late rates. Fat sheep were aUo in heavy supply, but met with a good sale, late rates being wall maintained, the market being very firm in the latter part. Fat lambs were much in over-supply, aud prices showed a decided decline, except for prime heaw. weights. There was a larger yarding of store sheep than of late, and a better demand for all classes, no doubt on account of the late rains improving .feed prospects. There was a good sale for pigs of al! classes, and what few store cattle were offered also sold well. Owing to the large yardiugs the sale was not over until nearly 9 p.m. STORE SHEEP. The btore sheep yarding was much larger than at iate sales, and in view of the improved feed conditions since the late rains, buyers were more keen to make purchases. «ethers iu the wool sold well above late rates, and there was also a good demand for forward shorn wethers, - but for backward sorts there was less competition. The advance in woolly vethcrs was about Is 6d to 2s, and in shorn wethers about 2s per head. There was a free demand for ewes and lambs without showing much, if any, improvement m price. There was a very good sale lor woolly hoggets. Values were:— Halfbre'd ewe hoggets, 39s to 39s 6d. Crossbred ewe hoggets, 29s 4d to 32s Half bred wether hoggets, 24s 4d to 27s' Id. Inferior crossbred wether hoggets, 23s 6d to 25s (all counted). Mixed sexed crossbred hoggets, 26s to 30s. Sound-mouth ewes with lambs, 19s to 20a lOd. Good aged ewes with lambs, 14s 6d to J3s ' Cull aged ewes with lambs, 10s 6d to 13s' Four and sis-tooth halibred wethers, 32s to 355. Four and six-tooth threo-quarterbred wethers, 375. Shorn four and sis-tooth halfbred wethers, 22s to 24s lOd. Shorn two and four-tooth wethers, 19s to 21s 6d.

Small shorn two-tooth wethers, 34s to 17b. The following were the principal sales,' ewos and lambs selling all counted: — Hoggets—3s crossbred ewe at 29s -id, 60 crossbred wether at 23s 6d, 70 halfbred wetbor at 255, 79 crossbred ewe at 31s ad, 50 m.s. crossbred at 265, 110 crossbred wether aud 30 crossbred ewe at 30s, 150 shorn wether at 13s, 175 halfbred owe at 39s tp 39s 6d, 79 crossbred ewe at 30s, -26 halfbred ewe at 25s 6d, 128 halfbred wether at 27s Id, 14 shorn wether at 16s, SO shorn wether at 14s 6d, 47 halfbred wether at 24s 4d, 60 halfbred wether at 25s 4d, 25 crossbred ewe at 325. Ewes—6o f.m. and 56 lambs at 14s, 37 shorn two-tooth at 25s 6d, 50 aged halfbred and 49 lambs at 14s Id, 47 aged halfbred aud 37 lambs at 10s 6d, 48 f.m. halfbred and 50 lambs at ISs Id, 49 3.m. halfbred and 49 lambs at 20s lOd, 35 aged halfbred and 34 lambs at 12s 2d, 63 f.m. halfbred and 68 lambs at 17s sd.

Wethers-M.24 four and six-tooth halfbrod at 356, 76 s.m. shorn at 23s lOd, 140 s.m. shorn at 23s lOd, 77 two and four-tooth shorn at 20s, .70 s.m. halfbred at 255, 30 s.m. shorn at 24s 4d, 61 f.m. shorn at 18s lOd, C 6 four and. six-tootb shorn at 22s 4d, 98 four and six-tooth halfbred at 375, 266 s.m. halfbred at 325, 140 s.m. shorn at 20s 9d, 36 four and sis-tooth halfbred at 28s 4d, 76 four and six-tooth shorn at 21s, 53 s.m. halfbred at 31s Id.

SPRING LAMBS. The yarding of spring lambs was much the largest for the season, ' about 1000 being penned, and tho supply was in excess of the di jand even for a double markot prior to the Carnival holidays. The quality throughout wai. good, though some of tho pens were not well finished. The market opened well, and prime, well-grown lambs met with a good sale, though prices were down somewhat. Later, the demand eased; and sales were more difficult to effect, especially for the lighter lambs. In several cases the prices offered were below vendors' ideas of value. The range of prices was:— Extra prime heavy lambs to 40s. Prime heavy lambs 30s to 355. Medium lambs 25s to 29s 6d. Lighter lambs 20s to 24s Cd. Tho following were the principal sales: —■ For G. E. Thompson (Darfield), 29 at 23s 4d to 40s; Paparua Prison Farm, 10 at 36s 7d to 38s 7dj A. Banks (Coutts Island), 33 at 29s 7d to 87s lOd; Paparua Prison Farm, 12 at 34s 7d to S6s lOd; G. O. Pannett (Scargill), 16 at 25s Id to 36s 4d;_E. D. Doak (Hawarden), 6 at 30s lOd to 85s 10d; F. A. Pohl (Hawarden), 29 at 28s Id to 34s lOd; G. Hutton (Yaldhurst), 4 at 82s 4d to 34s 7d; S. Cross (Rolleston), 6 at 30s 7d to 34s Id; Paparua Prisou Farm, 10 at 31s 7d to 34s Id; G. L., Rutherford (Connemara), 16 at 31s lOd to 33s lOd; R. McDonald (Waikuku), 12 at 29s 7d to 33s 4d; V. Nelson (Templeton), 2 at 33s 4d; O. W. Symes (Lyndhurst), 2 at 21s lOd to 33s 4d; L. E. Meyers (Oxford), 10 at 31s Id to 32s 4d; .1. White (Swannanoa), 6 at 31s lOd; A. C. Greenwood (Southbridge), 11 at 28s lOd to 31s lOd; J. Beckett (Spotswood). 80 at 24a Id to 31s 4d; Paparua Prison Farm, 5 at 31s Id; A. Thompson (Springston), 6 at 30s lOd: client, 13 at 24s 7d to 30s 7d; E. Upston (Sclwyn), 6 at 80s 4d; J. Close (Harewood), 2 at 30s Id; B. Wright (Hawarden), 13 at 24s lOd to 30s Id; J. Ballagh (Southbridge), 25 at 24s 7d to 29s lOd; J. Moorhead (Southbridge), 8 at 27s lOd to 29b 7d; D. Tizzard (Robinson's Bay), 7 at 29s 7d; P. K. Thompson (Oxford), 8 at 29s 4d; A. Atkinson (Swannanoa), 6 at 29k Id; Wyllie's Estate (Southbridge), 13 at 23b lOd to 29s Id; J. Spence (Killinchy), 7 at 29s Id; L. Laske (Bennetts), 7 at 28s Id; J. F. Nicklaus (Yaldhurst), 6 at 28s Id; M. Dwyer (Winchmore), 30 it 22s 7d to 28s Id; W. M. Arundel (Ranglora), 9 at 22s lOd to 27s 7d; Jno. Lindeman (Southbridge), 13 at 25s 7d to 27s 4d; F. A. Tutton (Broadfields), 5 at 26s lOd; M. Houston (Brookside), 24 at 23a 4d to 26s lOd; J. D. Wyllie (Sefton), 23 at 23s to 26s lOd; Jno. Dugan (Southbridge), 9 at 25s lOd to 26s 4d; Sunnyside Mental Hospital, 12 at 25s to 26s 4d; R. Smith (East Eyreton), 6 at 26s 4d; G. W. R. Osborne (Doyleston). 29 at 21s to 263 4d; client, 10 at 24s lOd to 26s Id; F. W. Carpenter (Prebbleton), 4 at 265; J. H. Henderson (Halkett), 5 at 25s lOd; W. T. Franks (Upper Fondalton), 7 at 22s 4d to 25s lOd; H. Curragh (Templeton), 4 at 25s 7d; client, 6 at 25s 4d; J. Gibbs Stanton (Woodend), 4 at 25s Id; h.' Crump (Springston), 2 at 25s Id; L. 0. Anderson (Lyndhurst), 26 at 20s to 25s Id; O'Grady Bros. (Winchmore), 17 at 23s 7d to 255; H. Lang (Amberley), 9 at 24s lOd; .T. 0. Chamberlain (Ellesmere), 7 at 24s lOd; J. Stevens (Brookside), 3 at 24s lOd; Major Hutton (Bangor), 11 at 21s -4d to 24s 4d; H. G. Greenwood (Southbridge), 4 at 24s 4d, J. 0. Hockey (Harewood), 2 at 245; G. J. Girdlings (Greendale), 34 at 22s to '23s lOd; A. V. Richards (Mitcham), 14 at 22s 4d to 23s 7d; W. B. Cooper (Southbridge), 9 -t 22s lOd to 23s 7d; J. B. Anderson (Leeston), 9 at 23s 4d; G. G. Smith (Lincoln), 3 at 22s 7d; J. Higbt (Greenpark), 5 at 22s 7d; client, 29 at 20s to 22s 4d; W. G. Lowery (Southbridge), 5 at 21s 4d; G. Greaves (Lincoln), 6 at 20s lOd; S. H. Anderson (Lyndhurst), 6: at 203.

FAT SHEEP

. The yarding of fat sheep was sufficient to fill sixteen races, as compared with an average of, about. eleven races at recent sales. There was about an equal proportion of woolly and shorn sheep, and the quality of the offerings was generally very good, though some of the shorn, wethers were very light. Several North Island consignments came to band, there was also a large line from Marlborough, and the south was also well represented. The market opened well up to late rateß, and towards the end competition became keener and prices firmer. There few passings, the trade being able to abcorb practically, the whole supply. Good shorn sheep sold rather better than those in the wool, but inferior shorn sheep were dull of sale. On the whole, late rates were well maintained, and the market was very firm during the last few races, with a rise of Is to 2s per head. The ranges of prices was:— Extra prime woolly wethers to 57s 4d. Prime wethers 44s to 47s 6d. Medium wethers 38s to 435. Light wethers 35s to 37s 6d. Prime shorn wethers 31s to 355. Extra prime shorn wethers to 40s 4d. Medium shorn wethers 27s to 30s. Inferior shorn wethers 24s 6d to 265. Extra pTime woolly owes to 51s Id. Prime woolly-ewes 37s to 435. Medium woolly ewes 31s to 365. Light woolly ewes 23s 6d to 30s. Extra prime shorn ewes to 38s lOd. Prime shorn ewes 29s 6d to 345. Medium shorn ewes 22s 6d to 28s lOd. Woolly hoggets 26s 6d t0.42s 6d. The folowing were the principal sales:— Wethers—On account of W. A. Gray (Kaituna), 52 at 51s 4d to 57s 4d; S. Connolly (Seadown). 51 at 51s lOd to 53s 10s, and 55 at 46s 4d to 50s lOd; southern client, 71 at 39s Id to 50s 4d; southern client, S3 at 46s Id to 49s 10d: North Island client, 88 at 43s 7d to 49s lOd; Jas. Scott (Cnnnington), 100 at 42s Id to 49s 7d, and 50 at 45s lOd to 48s 7d; F. A. Pohl (Hawarden). 14 at 45s Id to 48s 4d; client, 110 at 40a Id to 48s id: W. W. Mulholland (Darfield), 33 at 39s lOd to 48s 4d: R. and M. Graham (Motukarara), 82 at 39s lOd to 47s 7d: J. D. Kennedy (Methven), 4 at 47s 4d;.W. E. Candy and Sons (Doyleston), 11 at 46s . 7d; iP. Tavener (Orari). 20 at 36s 7d to 46s 7d; R. Jf. Moore (Yaldhurst), 240 at 38s to 46s 4d; A. Cowie (Hawarden), 30 at 42s Id to 45s lOd: southern client. 112 at 40s Id to 45s lOd; J. R. CulJen (Darfield), 32 at 38s Id to 45s 44; Southland client, 107 at SSs

7d to 43s Id; Paparua Prison Farm, 10 at 45s Id; Ashburton client, 119 at 33s 4d to 44s 7d; North Island client, 70 at 40s 4d to 44s 7d; southern client, 13 at 43s Id to 44s 4d # E. S- Baxter (Ruapuaa), 11 at 43s lOd; client, 58 at 39s 4d to 43s 7d; G. L. Rutherford (Connemara), 21 at 38s Id to 425; E. E Cunneen (Templeton), 57 at 36s lOd to 41s Id; client, 112 at 36s Id to 40s 4d. Shorn wethers —On account of Blenheim client, 264 at 28s 4d to 42s lOd: CashmereEstate 36 at 36s 4d to 40s 4d; J. C. Lochhead dßataia), 108 at 33s 4d to 40s 4d; T. Greenaway (Lyndhurst), 30 at 39s 10s; T. Carter (Greenpark). 248 at 31s 7d to 3Ss 7d; L. White (Rakaia), 67 at 33s 4d to SBs Id; Barnes's-Estate (Spotswood), 16 at 37s lOd - North Isbnd client. 33 at 34s 7d to 37s 10d; McCausland's' Estate (Kimberley), IS at 3"s 7d; client, 16 at 37s 7d; J. Oddy (Lincoln), 96 at 32s 4d to 37s Id; J. A. Henlev (Lincoln), 230 at 33s lOd to 36s 7d; J BaUagh (Soulhbridge). 5 at 36s 4d; T. C. Withell (Motukarara), 227 at 2Ss to 35s 4d: ? Leonardo (Le Bon's Bay), til at 30s 4d to' 34s Id; Jos. Brooks (Brookside), 14 at 35s 4d to 3Ss lOd; Cheviot client, 90 at 29s 7d to 32s lOd; Greenali and Rich (Tenmka). 153 at 26s lOd to 32s Id; J. H. Ensor (Rvdal Downs). 72 at 2Ss Id to 31s 7d; 1.. Leslie (Bennetts), 39 at 31s 7d; G, J. Gid•Jings (Greendale), 95 at 23s 4d to 31s Id; L. C. Lemon (Doyleston), 20 at 31s Id; T. Stevenson (Spotswood), 142 at 25s 7d to 29s lOd; Anning Bros. (Springston), 53 at 25s Id to 29s 4d; J. McPher3on (Cheviot), 40 at 28s Id. I'tves —On account of 3T. "V. Ruddenk'iu (Winchmore), 50 at 34s 4d to 51s 4d: W. \. Gray (Kaituna), 11 at 49s 7d; W. Craw "(Chorlton). 20 at 38s 7d to 48s Id; Jas. Stewart (Rakaia). 52 at 41s 4d to 47s 4d; southern client. 34 at 41s JOd to 46s 4d; H. jlockla (Rakaia), 58 at 39s 4d to 44s 4d; southern client, 32 at 40s 7d to 43s lOd; A. V. Kichards (Mitcham), 2S at 30s Id to 43s Id; Stone Bros. (Methven), 26 at 36s lOd to 42s 4d; W. E. Candy and Sous (Dovleston), 19 at 36s lOd to 41s lOd; Ashburton client, 5 at 39s lOd; O. W. Symes (Lvudhurst), 24 at 30s 4d to 39s lOd; O'Grady Bros. (Winchmore), 21 at 37s 4d to 39s lOd; L. Coop (Ataahua), 5 at 39s 4d; Field Bros. (Teddington), 6 at 39s Id; W. W. Mulholland (Darfield), 11 at 33s 7d; Korth Island client, 50 at 34s Id to 3Ss 7d; A. Ware (Okain's Bay), 8 at 38s 4d; 1\ Garterv (Springbank). 7 at 3Ss Id; J. Ballagh (Southbridge), 26 at 34s 7d to 3Ss Id; Major Hutton (Bangor), 56 at 32s 4d to 37s lOd; J. R. Cullen (Darfield), 25 at 35s 7d to 37s 7d; L. Anld (Cheviot), 11 at 37s 4d; Jas. Walker (Dunsandel), 57 at S9s lOd to 37s Id; I. S. Aitkeu (Methveu), 10 at 36s lOd; client, 50 at 21s Id to 36s lOd; M. Dwyer (Winchmore) 11 at 36s lOd; Shepherd Bros. (Southbroob), 16 at 36s 4d; R. Chamberlain (Ellesmere), 10 at 35s lOd; Evans 3nd Co. (Patiti), 53 at 29s lOd to 35s lOd; Simes's Estate (Ruapuna), 12 at28s 4d to 85s 7d; W. C. Lowery (Southbridge), 19 at 35s 7d; G. A. Baxter (Ruapuna), 14 at 35s 4d; E. Chamberlain (Ellesmere), 15 at 31s 7d to 34s lOd; W. R. Morgan (Methveu), 13 at 34s 4d; L. C. Anderson (Lyndhurst), 19 at 34s Id; client, 37 at 24s 4d to 32s 7d; L. C. Lemon (Doyleston), 15 at 32s Id; H. J. Hight (Brookside), 11 at 24s Id to 31s 7d; 0. J. Ryan (Broadfield), 13 at 28s lOd to 29s lOd; 3?. Tavener (Orari), 22 at 28s Id to 29s 4d. Shorn ewes—On account of Korth Island client, 22 at 38s 4d; ,T. C. Lochhead (Rakaia), 22 at 30s Id to 38s Id; J. Close (Harewood), 3 at 38s Id; McCausland's Estate (Kimberley), 4 at 36s lOd; North Island client, 20 at 36s 4d; R. Henderson (Halkett), 15 at 36s Id; L. White (Rakaia),. 25 at 29s lOd to 35s lOd; Z. A. Adams (Greeudale), 20 nt 34s Id to 35s 4d; Blenheim client, 10 at 35s Id; S. H. Anderson (Lyndhurst), 16 at 34s lOd; T. Groenaway (Lyndhurst), 13 at 34s Id; S. G- Holmes (Metbven), 25 at 27s 4d to 33s 7d; J. R. Dalton (Met Even), 8 at 25s Id to 33s 4d; Geo. Morrison (Rakaia), 22 at 33s Id; Rudd's Estate (Greendale), 20 at 30s 7d to 32s lOd; D. Inch (Te Perita), 8 at 31s Id; C. H. Adams (Greendale), 10 at 31s Id; G. J. Giddings (Greendale), 13 at 30s Id; North Island client, 30 at 25s to 29s 7d; client, IS at 28sl0d; McDonald Bros. (Methveu), 19 at 28s Id; L. H. -Adams (Aylesbury), 55 at 31s 7d to 27s lOd; Barnes's Estate (Spotswood), 10 at 26s lOd; W. ,T. Inch (Te Perita), 19 at 26s 7d; J. McPherson (Cheviot), 24 at 21s 7d to 25s lOd; Chamberlain's Estate (Ellesmere), 10 at 23s 7d. Hoggets—On account of F. Leonardo (Le Bon's Bay), 1 at 46s 7d; T. H. Eden, 2 at 42s 3d; Miss D. Hawkins (Sheffield), 13 at 38s lOd; Shepherd Bros. (Southbrook), 5 \ at 25s 4d to 34s lOd; field Bros. (Teddington), 8 at 30s 7d; A. McCarten (South- i bridge), 21 at 25s 7d; R. Storer (Halswell). I 16 at 25s 7d; E. J. Smith (Prebhleton), 85 shorn at 20s lOd to 24s Id. -

FAT CATTLE. Tliero was a. very heavy yarding of fat cattle,, totalling 770, which is a"record for the Addingtbn Yards, 700 being the previous highest ■ total. The yarding was a-very mixed one, a fair proportion being medium to heavy-weight prime steers, prima heifers and cows, but there was also' a very large percentage of steers that were lacking finish, as well as many pens of indifferent cows and heifer 3. The supply was in excess of the doinand, seeing that there ware also large yardings of lamb and mutton. Thero were a good many passings in the early part of the sale, but, later on whan bettor quality pens were, reached, thero was more freedom in the bidding, especially for prims h&ndyweight steers and heifers. This class of beef maintained. its, value much better than any other, but was easier by 2s to 3b per 1001b than the previous week's values. Heavy-weight steers suffered a greater decide than lighter weights' and werenot realising more, than 82s 6d .to 35s per 1001b. Ordinary cow beef was .worth about 30s to 31s 6d and rough beef, was Helling from 233 Gd upwards per 1001b. There were a good ruf,ny passings during the lowest period of the market. In the last few races there was a good recovery and values were better than at any other time during the sale, but they did not even then reach the previous week's rates. The,3upply was mainly made Uj| by Canterbury fattened stock, Banks Peninsula being , well represented. and a few pens came from Otago and Westland, but thero were no consignments, from the North Island. The markot was topped by F. .G. Birdling (Poranui), fifteen steers making £lB 7s 6d to £22 17s 6d, five selling at the higher figure. Seven averaged £22 9s and eight £l9 2s 6d. P. Anderson (Stirling) sold six steers at_ £l7 7s 6d to £2O 2s 6d, the top price being for a massive Shorthorn. He also sold twelve heiferß at £l3 2s 6d to : £ls 12a 6d and twelve cows at £l3 7s 6d to £l3 7s 6d. Jas. Mcßrido (Winchester, who topi>ed the market the previous week, was represented by a line of 16 steers,. which sold at £IG 12s to £2O, the higher figure being for purebred Shorthorns. A line of thirteen very prime Herefords from the Montrose Estate (Culverden) realised £lB 7s 6d to .£l6 12s 6d. Values were as follows: Extra prime steers to £22 173 6cl. Prime heavy steers, £ls to £l7. Prime medium steers, £l3 to £ls. Light-weight steers, £8 to. £l2 10s. Extra prime heifers, £ls 12s 6d. Prime heifers, £ll to £l2 15s. Medium heifers, £9 to £lO 153. Light heifers, £6 to £8 15s. Extra prime cows to £ll 2a 6cl. Prime cows, £lO to £l2. Medium cows, £8 to £9 15s. Aged and light cows, £5 to £7 15s.

! The following were .the principal sales: For client, 3 Bteers- at £l4 12s 6d, 5 cows at £6 17s 6d to £lO 7s 6d: W. Menzies (Tai Tapu), 7 heifers at £lO 2s 6d to £l2 2s 6d, 5 cows at £9 17s 6d to £lO 7s 6d, 10 steers at £l3 17s 6d to £l6 2s 6d; E. Skurr (Oxford), 2 cows at £l2 2s (3d, 5 heifers at £12.2s 6d to £l3 2s 6d; Harewood client, cow at £l4 12a 6d; Prebbleton client, cow at £l2 17s 6d, heifer at £l4 7s 6d; C. H. Sykes (Menzies Bay), 1 cows at £8 12s 6d to £3 2s 6d; J as. |Mcßride (Winchester), 14 steers at £l6 12s 6d to £2O; W. and K. Anderson (Chatteris Bay), 3 heifers at £l4 2s 6d: client, 2 heifera at £lO 2s 6d to £ls 12s 6d; A. Edwards's Estate (Kaiafioi), 7 steers at £ll 17s 6d to £l3 2a 6d; client, 18 cows at £6 17s 6d to £9 12s Gd; H. Edwards (Kaiapoi), 9 steers at £l4 17s 6d to £]s 12s 6d; Ballipger and Cassidy (Woodcud), 5 steers at £l3 12s 6d to £l4 7s' 6d; Okain's Bay client, 7 cows at £7 7s fid to £9 2s 6d; client, 8 eteers at £ls 2s 6d to £ls 7s 6d; D. M. Christie (Methven), 15 steers at £l2 2s 6d to £l4 *e 6d, heifer at £$ 2s 6d; W. Deidrich (Kokatahi), 7 Bteer3 at £l2 17s 6d to £l3 2s 6d. 5 heifers at £l2 7s 6d to £l4 17s 6d (average price £13.135); E. Anderson (Darfield), 2 eteers at £3 12s ■ 6d; Buttorick and Mcintosh Lynnford). steer at £l3 7s 6d, cow at £l2 12s 6d; client, 15 cows at £5 7s Cd to £9 7s 6d; Smale Bro3. (Moa Flat), 8 eteers at £l6 2t» 6d to £lB 2s 6d (average £l7 7s6d): W. Deidrich (Kokaiahi, West Coast), 9 steers at £l3 12s 6d to £l4 17s 6d, 3 heifers at £ll 2s 6d to £ll 12s 6d: G-. G. Holmes (Knocklynn), Jl eteers at £l3 2s 6d to £l6 7s Gd, 2 cows at £ll 7s 6d; Montrose Estate (Culrerden), 13 steers at £lB 7s 6d to £lB 12s 6d; P. Anderson (Stirling), 6 steers at £l7 73 6d to £2O 23 6d, 12 heifers at £ll 2s 6d fi £ls 12s 6d, 12 cows at £ll 7s 6d to £l3 17s 6d; W. Leonardo (Hickory), 18 eteers ! at, £'s 17s Gd to £l7 17s. 6d, 5 cows at £9 i 12s 6d to £l3 12s 6d, heifer,at £l3 12s 6d; H. A. Knight (Bacecourse Hill), cow. at £lO 12s 6d; R. Mould (Wainni). 8 eteers at £l3 17s 6d to £l4 17s, 6d; Dalgleish Bros. fLe Bon's Bar), 8 steers at £ls 17s 6d to £l6 12s 6d; Knight's Estate (Laverick's Bay), 14 steers at £ls 12s 6d to £l6 12s 6d; James Truman (Lo Bon's Bay), 6teer at £ls 12s 6d, cow at £9 7s 6d; Hokitika client, 11 steers at £l4 2s 6d to £l6 12s 6d; W. F. Parkinson (Kaituna), 8 steers at £l3 2s Gd to £l4 23 6d; Commander Kail (Feraki). 7 steers at £l4 17s 6d to £1617s Gd; J. H. Skinner (Dunsandel). 2 heifers at £6 7s Gd to £lO 129 6d; clients, 5 steers at £l6 17s 6d to £l7 12s Cd. 20 cows at Si 17s 6d to £lO 12s 6d; K. M. Bennett i (Bennetts), 2 cows at £5 7s Gd to £6 12 6d; i E. G. Bennett (Bennetts).' 2 cows at £l2 7s 6d to £l2 123 6d; Barnes's Estate (Cheviot), 3 steers at £lO, 2 cows at £ll 2s 6d to £l4 2s 6d; Mrs G-. Barnes (Cheviot), cow at £3 12s 6d: Halswell client. 13 steers ai £l7 7s 6d: James Bryce (Hornby), heifer at £l2 17s 6d, 4 cows at £lO 25.66! to £l3 13s 6d; James Fairbairn (Hornby), 2 heifers at £6 -7* 6d to £lO 7s Cd: W. A. Gray (Kfeituna}. heifer at £lO 17s 6d, 14 eteers at £ls 12s 6d to £lB 7s 6d; E. Gray (Teddington). haifer &fc £il 12s 6d,. cow . at. £9 7a 6d, 2

steers at £ls 12s 6d; Geo. Fuher <B«lfa S o, cow at £9 7* 6d: Lincoln client. 12 cowsat £6 12*6x1 to end), 2 steers at £l2 l<s «i. , „., client, 32 steers at £l3 lw Cd to *« '» «*• client. 5 steers at £l3 17s bd to £l4.*6d. 3 cows at £9 17s Cd to £l2 «-bd, J. MoLachlan (Leeston), 4 steers at £lO 2s M. A. Banks (Court's Island). S cows at £9 17s 6d to £ll 7s 6d; clients. 3 cows at -o 7s 6d to £7 17s 6d, 2 steers at£9 1'? «. * cows at £5 17s 6d to £7 17s 6d. heifer at *5 12* Gd- A A Fantbam (Oxford), cow at £S7 5 6d; W. Wright fßexlev),. cow a. £3 17s6d: D. Tizzard (Robinson s Bay). 7 cows at £3 7s 6d to £ll 7s 6d, L. BCoo (Irwell), 5 steers at £ll. 1* 6d to £l7 3s 6d. 6 heiiers at £9 1T« «d . to ,-* 1 ? 6d; A. R. Flemin- (Port Levy). 10 steers at £l4 2s 6d to £l9 2s 6d. S heifers at £ll 7a 6d to £l2 2s 6d, 4 cows at £9 l«s 6d to £lll3s6d; F. G. Birdlina (PoranuO, lo steers at £IS 7s 6d to £22 17s 6d; \v. a. Gillespie (Oxford), S steers at £lB 2s 6d to £l6 17s6d; F. Leonardo (Le Eons -Bay). 6 steers at £ls 12a 6d to £l7 2s 6d. cow at £l3 17s 6d; S. B, Bos? (Dunsandel). cow at £9 7s 6d; client, cow at £9 7s Gd, - heifers at £7 17s 6d to £S 7s 6d; B. Thacker (Okain'e Bay). 2 steers at £lo l.s 6J to £l3 2s 6d, 4 cows at £8 15s to ±lO 2o 6d; R. M. Thacker (Okain's Bay), st-eer at £ls 2s 6d; <T. and C. Thacker (Okains Bay), 9 Eteers at £ll 7s 6d to £ls 17a; 6d. 5 cows at £8 15s to- £lO 12s 6d. 3 heifers at £lO 7s 6d to £lO 12s 6d; C. B. and J. R. Thaoker (Okain's Bay), 3 steers at £l3' 7s 6d to £ls 17s 6d, 11 cows at £8 l;s 6d t'j £ll 12s 6d; H. T. Thaokar (Okain's Bay). 3 cows at £S 15s to £lO 12s 6d; J. E. Thacker (Okain's Bar). 3 cows at £S 5s to £9 17s 6d. 5 heifers at £8 7s 6d to_ £ll 2s 6d; olient, 7 cows at £3 to £ll 17s 6d.

VEALERS. There was a large entry in the veal pens, mostly young calves and a few older sorts. 3mong which were a few prime vealers. All that were fit for butchers' purposes sold well at late rates. The range of prices was:— Twelve to eighteen months to £9. Good vealers £5 to £6. _ * Medium vealers £3 to £4 15s. Others 10s to 355. Small and inferior calves 4s to 10s.

STORE CATTLE. There was a small yarding of store cattle, consisting mainly of cows and bulls, no lines of steers or heifers worth quoting being penned. There was a good demand at firm rates. The range of prices was:— Best cows £4 5s to £5 15s. Medium cows £3 to £4, 2s 6d. Old cows 30s to £2 15s. Bulls £4 10s to £9 ss. v

DAIRY CATTLE. The yarding of dairy cows totallod 72 head, compared with 41 the previous week. Most of the cows were in poor condition, and at the opening of the sale there was little competition, bnt there was an improvement later on. The range of prices was:— Best second and third calves £7 10s to £lO. • Medium sorts £5 10s to £6 10s. Inferior cows £3 10s to £5Best heifers £6 to £9. Others £3 to £5 30s. Cows in profit £2 to £3 10s.

FAT PIGS. A medium entry of-baconers sold at late rates, and a large yarding of porkers brought rather firmer values. The range of prices was;—• Choppers £3 10s to £7 3s Cd. Light baeoners £3 5s to £3 12s Od. Heavy baeoners £3 15s to £4 3s. Extra heavy baeoners to £4 10s. Equal to 5Jd to 6Jd per lb. Light porkers 40s to £2 > 10s. Heavy porkers £2 12s to £3 Is. Extra heavy porkors to £3 6s. Equal to 7d to 8d per lb.

STORE PIGS. There was a very largo entry of Btoro pigs, which met with a good demand, and prices which were well maintained throughout, showed a slight improvement on late rates. The range of prices was:— Medium weaners 18s to 225. Good weaners 22s Gd to 26s 6d. Slips 19s to 235. Medium stores 27s to 83s. Large stores 34s to 41s 6d.

ASHBURTON MARKET. With the exception of potatoes, which have been in better demand, the Ashiburton grain and. produce market remains inactive. , Owing to the lateness of the season, North Isla'nd merchants have not been buying more than will fulfil' immediate requirements. The market for Tuscan wheat is steadier. There are still a few lines being sold, but there are no Hunters or Pearl offering. Very few growers in the county still hold wheat. j A fait ■ quantity has been sent out of store during the past week, and stocks now in.-the hands of merchants are not- heavy. The demand for fowl-wheat is ' quiet, , but prices-are firm. A few enquiries are being received- for Dakota seed potatoes, but unless-the seed_ is pure there is not much chance of disposing of it. White seed,' however, is neglected. No variation has occurred in grass-seed or clovers. ,

Most contracts in oats Avith Australia and the United Kingdom'have' now been completed, and as there does not seem to-be any further chance of export this year, the only outlet for South' Island oats is • the North Island, and .very few lots, are being sold in that direction. Tho following prices are quoted on trucks, country Btations, sacks extra:— Milling Wheat—Tuscan. 6s 4d per bushel. Good whole fowl wheat, 6s 2d. Oats —A grade Gartons 2s Bd, B's 23 sd, Algerians 2s 6d to 2s 9d for -the best seed, 2s 5d for, heavy feed; Duns, good, dark heavy seed 2s 9d, feed 2s 4d. Chaff —£3 5s per ton for good, bright oatsheaf. Partridge Peaß—7s 6d to 8s per bushel. Potatoes —£3 on trucks for white tables, and £4 10s for Dakota tables. Grass Seed—Perennial 2s 9d to 3s per bushel, Western Wolths- and Italian Is 9d to 2s, red and white clover' 8d to 9d per lb,' according to quality; cocksfoot, 6d per lb.

SHARLAND AND CO., LTD. [THE PRESS Special Service.] WELLINGTON, November 2. - The directors of Sharland end Co., Ltd., report for the year ended August 31st last a slight extension of business, which in view of the trade depression during the year they consider satisfactory. After providing for bad and doubtful debts, full depreciation of plant, taking stoek at. saleable prices, and payment of interim dividend, thore remains a balance of £10,612 7s 2d to be dealt with, including £4431 8s lOd brought forward from last year.. Appropriation is recommended as follows: Payment.of dividend of 7 per cent, for the year, less interim, dividend of 2 J per cent, paid to. May 10th last, £5625; carry forward to next year's account (providing for in-come-tax) £4985 7s 2d; total £10,610 7s 2d.. Last year the balance brought forward was £438 17s 6d, and the net profit £9043 lis 4d, a total of £13,181 8s 10d. The same dividend, 7 per cent., was paid. Mr J. H. Owen, retiring director, offers himself for re-election.'

WHEAT YIELD INCREASED BY RAIN. <BT . CABLE—PfcEBS ASSOCIATION—COPXSI(iHT.> (austbalias akd k.z CABL» tSdOCUXIOa.) ADELAIDE, November 2. As the result of general rains in the past couple of days in the wheat belt the Minister for Agriculture, Mr Cowan, estimates that the yield will be increased from 12,000,000 or 14,000,000 bushels to 20,000,000.bushels. Unfortunately the pastoral country, which needs rain badly, is not affected.

SHIPPING <FREIGHT WAR. (AUSTKALIAX AXD K.z. CABLE ASSOCIATION.) SYDNEY, November 2. As the outcome of the freight war among coastal shipping the Inter-State Ship Owners' Association is reducing the freight rate- between Melbourne and Sydney from 18s to 7s. a ton from Friday nest. WHEAT. (aosteal:ax and x.z. cablb. absocxatiOn.) LONDON. November 1." "Wheat cargoes are dull and have declined threepence and sixpence. Part of the Baron Elcho's cargo Sold at 'sls • 3d. Parcels-have declined on American reports. Liverpool futures are quoted as follows: —December, 10s lfjd per cental; March, 10s Igd; May. 10s o£d. . • NEW YORK. November 1. Chicago wheat quotations are:.—December, 1955 cents a bushel; March. 12SJ cents; May, 131 cents. WOOL. (AL-STRAUAS AKD K.iS. CABLI ASSOCIATION.) (Received. November 2nd. 10.35' p.m.) SYDNEY. November 2. At the wool eales a very strong market ruled and prices were fully maintained for all classes except very burry or very wasty i ß , es ' w kieh continued to show irregularity. Sll sections attracted free competition and good clearances were effected. Greasy xneiino lold at 29&U