ADDINGTON MARKET.

Press, Volume LXVI, Issue 20102, 4 December 1930, Page 15

ADDINGTON MARKET.

FAT CATTLE EASIER. FAT SHEEP IMPROVE. ;BJ otrn commercial, BDITCE.) At Addin.u'ton yesterday there were declines in tlio prices lor fat cattle, storo sheep, and fat i>ij?s, and an increase in the values being paid for fat fcheep. It was tho Jirst sale uf (ho fci-a;n.'n at which a freezing works buyer has operated for export, and the first sale which included store lambs. Tho store shoep sa.lc was a dull one, and there was not a KieuL dvi:l of enquiry at any stage it. Values were easier by Is and up to Is Gd a head in many cases. The fat lamb sale was a steady one, due in part to the operations of one export buyer. There was no quotable change in values to record, and Uie average price per pound ranged from 7id to rid. Fat sheep were in short supply, and their (sale was a spirited one. Values for wethers advanced by Is a head, and those for ewes as much as 2s a head. The fat catilo sale was a disappointing one throughout, with the exception of one stage, when the North Island consignment—a very prime line—sold at rates which were very littlo below those ruling at the last auction. The average decline over the whole sale was i,l to XI JOs a head for all classes. The fat pigs .sold at rates which were a little below those ruling last week, that being especially tho case in the porkers' section.

STOKE SHEEP. Consignments of wethers from the Chatham Islands and Blenheim again helped to swell the entries in the store sheep pens, though tho over-all yarding was scarcely as big as it was last week. There was the usual wide range of quality, and select lines were very few and far between. The attendance of farmers was a moderate one, but once again tho buying power was very limited, there being only a small handful of buyers who wanted sheen. The result was that auctioneers had a difficult time in getting any lesponse, and the market was delinitely weaker, prices coming back from Is to Is bd a head, with quite a few* passings. Some of the sheep changed hands appeared to be u little on tho dear fide, but on the other hand there wore several quite good considering the state of the market. Tlio first pen ot store lambs was offered this season. They were trom the Chatham Islands, and sold at 10 s ] Od. Values were; Good four and six-tooth Romney wetheru. Los •'»<?

Medium four and six-tooth liomney wethers. i2» to ins Ordinary four and six-tooth Romney wethers. to 10s. Alodium to cood four and six-tooth halfbrod wethers, lis Od to ]2s Gd. Ordinary and small four and six-tooth halfbred wethers, 7s to 9m. Backward sorts, to Gs. Good ewes and lambs, to 14s. Ordinary ewes nnd lambs, to 7s Od. Two. four, six, and eight-tooth crossbred ewes, to 30s 7d. Ordinary six-tooth hnlfbred ewes, to os. Ordinary four. six. an d eight-tooth Romney cross ewes, to 30s 9d. Wether hoggets, to 12s lOd. Store lambs, to lOs lOd. The principal sales were: h\ves——32 two, four, six, and eight-tooth crossbred at 10s 7<], 07 two, four, six, and eight-tooth hnlfbred and three-quarterbred a*. 9s 11 *l, 87 six-tooth halfbred at 9s, 87 six and eight-tooth hnlfbred at 7s lid, 60 twotroth halfbrod and 54 lambs at 10s 9d 24 Jix-tooth halfbrod and 43 lambs at 14s* 79 four and six-tooth halfbred and 73 lambs at crops' it lOafld S1X ' Un<l cightlooth Romney qi W u°ou'T S — f our-tooth halfbred at 7s 9d 828 four-tooth halfbred at 0s sd. fiO fourtooth halfbred at 9s 7d, 140 four-tooth halfi 2 o Ls ,/\ d ' / >5 two an<l four-tooth halfat 8s 3 ,° d; fir> four-tooth halfbred at 9s, V\ i'VV#* 1 six-tooth Romney cross at 10s -a 347 four and six-tooth Romncv At 12s 3d \ .irkr-tooth hnlfbred n t 7s Gd, 70 four-tooth halfbred at *a sd, 330 two-tooth halfbred nt «our-tooth Corriedale at 11 s 7d 81 four-tooth hnlfbred at Gs 4d, 81 four-tooth Komnev at ]:)s, :;fio two-toolh halfbred at fiH, -■> four-tnoth Itumiipy nt 15s 3d. 117 twotcoth halfbred at Us 9d. Ilocrcets- n 5 halfbred wether hopjrets nt 12a, <ls crossbred wether hogeets at 12g 10d Lambs—os Romney cross at 10s lOd.

FAT LAMBS.

Tho yarding of fnt Jambs was a large one, the total entered being 880, as compared with 4iio at last week's market. The quality generally was good, and the sale was an interesting ono throughout. The principal fea» jure was the operation of one freezing works buyer, and his participation was a factor in maintaining the sale at a fairly firm level. There was little change on tho rates of last week, although the sale was a shade weaker at times. The pr.ces ruling were equivalent to from 73d per pound to BJd per pound in a few enses, anil an average of about 8d per pound. The top price was 27s 4d, which was paid for seven sold on account of W. W. Carruthers (Doric).

Values wore:— Extra prime Inmbs, to 27s 4d. Prime lambs, 2Js to 25s 6d. Medium lambs, 20s to 22s Cd. Light lambs, 17s to 19s Gd. The principal sales were:—On account of W. W. Carruthors (Doric), iiO at 23s 7d to 27s -id; client, 17 at 23s 4d to 26s lOd; f». Scaton (Courtennv), 6 at 24s 7d to 2Gs 3d; 30. Glennie (Waipara), 70 at 21s 7d to 20s Id; W. 11. Marshall (Prebbleton), 12 at 23s 7d to 25s lOd ; J. Gibb-Stnnton (Woodend), 45 at 22s 4d to 25s lOd; S. Wornall (Ambcrley), 16 at 22s Id to 25s 7d; client, 14 at 23s lOd to 25s 7d; Rawlings Bros. (Pendarves), 47 at 22s 4d to 25s Id; T. Costello (Ilawurdcn), 22 nt 22s 7d to 24s 7d; "Winter Lros. (Swannanoa), 8 at 23s lOd to 24s 7d; H. A. Bennett (Rangiora), 12 at 24s Id to 24s 4d; A. Carroll (South* bridge), 35 at 21s lOd to 24s 4d; Q. H. Winter (Svvannanoa), 12 At 22s lOd to 24s Id; client, 27 at 22s lOd to 23s lOd; client, 40 at 20s 4d to 23s lOd; R. T. Lambie (Lceston), 14 at 21s 4d to 23s lOd; R. C. Candy (Brookside), 12 ot 22s lOd to 23a lOd; Mrs Brawley (Methven), 38 at 20s lOd to 235, lOd; B. McEvedy (Southbridge), 20 at 18s 4d to 23s lOd; Mrs Ireland (Methven), 8 at 20s lOd to 23s lOd; C. Monck (Weedons), 3 at 22s lOd to 23s lOd; Cashmere Estate, 22 at 22s lOd to 23s lOd; Harvcv Bros. (Rangiora), 7 at 22s 4d to 23s lOd; J. T. Pritchett (Annat), 34 at 21s 4d to 23s lOd; S. W. Warner (Southbridge), 15 at 22s lOd to 23s lOd; W. Boyle (Templeton), 8 at 22s Id to 23s 4d; R. Twiss (Doyleston), C nt 2 3s Id; T. 11. Belton (Waiau), 8 at 20s 3d to 23s Id; C. Penwell (Kaiapoi), 5 at 23s Id; A. Banks (Coutts Island). 30 at 21s lOd to 22s 10d; F E Jones (Halswell), 30 at 19s Id to 22s lCtl; J. Greaves (Springston). 8 at *os 10d to 22« 7d; R. Bell (Sandy Knolls), 35 at lOd to 22s 7d; T. Parker 49 at 18s lOd to 22s 7d; G. Hassall (Clark - villc), 2G at 21s 7d to 22s 7d; T>. H. Butcher (Broadfield), 5 at 22s 4d; L. c ™mp (Springston), 4 at 22s 4d; Allen t « j* (KiUincliy). 1° nt 193 4d tO , } Perham (Oxford), 12 at 19s 4d to 2-s Id, Hon G. Witty (Ilk-carton), 5 ot 2~b la, ,7. B. And«won (Leeston), 10 at 21b 10d, T. Inch (Oxford), 17 Rtlßs 4d to 21s lOd, G. Greaves (Springston), 9 at -Is Id t "Is 10(1; G. Stanley (Ilarewood), 6 at lOd; A. Stewart (Templeton), 1- at 19s lOd to 21s 7d; F. Fine (Templeton), 4 at 20s 7d to 21s 7d; J. Holmes (Riccarton), 15 at 20s Id to 21s 4d; W. R. Early (SprinßHton), 4 at 21s Id; McDrury Bros (Ladbrooks), 17 at 19s lOd to 21s Id; L Collins (Springston), 3 at 21s Id; S. W. Bulmer (Darfield) C at 20s Id; G. Storer <® e "" 20s 3(1 • w - Bowler (Ferns.de), 10 at 10s lOd; T. C. Bishop (Ka.apoi), 4 at 10s JOd; A. E. Burnev (Prebbleton). 17 Si 16s 4d to 19s 10A; G. E Royds (Fendalton), 15 at 18s lOd to 19s 10dG. Francis (Springston). 21 ot 18s 4d to 18s lOd. FAT SHEEP. The offering o£ fat sheep totalled 38-00 head, as compared with 4100 at the sa last week. The entry included several pens Chatham Island and North Island sheep, but , otherwise it came from within the provinc . , Takin? it all round quality was as good as j usual, there being quite a few pens of we - j finished sheep offered. The market opened a a slight advance, and continued with a firm-: ing tendency until the finish, the shorte yarding being responsible. The improvement in prices amounted to about 2s a head for ewes and Is a head for wethers. One 01 the freezing works operators purchased a *c w small pens of wethers. The top price for wethers wn« 28s lOd. paid for 12 sold by J. C. Lochhead (Rakaia), and 8 sold by Mrs M Cogan (Waddington). J. T. Wright (Rangiora) sold a single ewe at 2Cs lOd, and the next highest figure was 22s secured for six from the Glenmore Farm (Halswell). Values were: TCxtra prime heavy wethers to 23s lOd. Prime heavy wethers, 24s to 27s Cd. Medium-weight prime wethers, 20s to 23s Gd. Second quality wethers, 1 Cs to Inferior wethers, 12s fid to 15s. Extra prime ewes to 22s lOd. Prime ewes, 20? to 225. Medium ewes. 17s to 19s 6d. Aged and inferior ewes, lis 6d to 13s. Light ewes. 13s 6d to 16s. Best woolly ewes to 22s Id. The principal sales were: i Wethers—On account of Mrs M. Cogan I fWaddinKton), 17 at 27s 4d to 2fi(? 10d: J. i O. Lochhead (RRkaia), G6 at 21s to 28s lOd; 1 .T. McLachlan (Leeston). 85 at 21s 10d to 27s 7d; A. Carroll (Southbridge), 31 nt j 27s Id; J. A. TTen'ev (Lincoln), 61 ot 23s I 4.1 to 26s 4d; T* H. Garrick (Pleasant i Point), C 8 at 20s 7d. to 26s Xd; H. Daymond

(Chatham Islands), 119 *t 18a 4d to 24s 10ii; (ilenmoro i'ann Qllalswcll), 11 at *Ms 10s; (J. Manson (]>»rfield), iJS at 2iis Id to 24s Id; JMcDrurv Bros. (Ladbrooks), 11 at 23a lOd; S. B. Gibb (Motuuau), -It at 22s Id to 2Js Id; client, 215 woolly at 30s 'ld to 23s Id; C. J. Gcddings (Greendalc), SI at 2Us Id to 23a Id; J. Odgers (Springlicld;, 65 at 19s JUd to 22s lOd; Canterbury Agricultural College, 12 at 19s lOd to 22s lOd; T. D. Burnett (Cave), 05 at 10s lOd to 21s 10d; client, 18 at 21s lOd; J. 11. Adaras (Grecndalc). 11 at 21s lOd; W. Prebblo OVinchmore), CO at 20s Id to 21s lOd; F. \V. Mover (Ladbrooks), f>7 at lbs 7d to 21s 2d; J. Watson (Methven), 36 at 20s <ld to 20s 30d; IS. G. Wright (Dunsandol), 32 at 20s 1 CM; J. H. Uidge (Brondflcld), 8 at IDs 4d to 20s lOd; client, 15 at 20s lOd; G. Tuuta (Chatham Islands), f, 1 at 17s lOd to 20s 4d ; l-\ Carpenter (Prebbloton'), 13 at 20s 3d; T,. B. Coe (Irwcll), IS at 20s Id; J. A. Holmes (Parnassus), 115 at 13s 30d to IDs 7d; C. ICarlev (Templeton), JO at 10s 7<J; Elliott's Fstato (Motunan), 30 at 18s lOd; J{. J). Robinson (Ashburton), 15 at 18s lOd; client, 105 at 15s 3d to 38s 4d; client, 20 at 14s Id to IGs lOd; client, 03 at 32s 7d to 14s lOd; ,T. 11. Hev.-r (Ilalswell), 22 at 14s 4d to lis lOd; W. A. D. Cox (Chatham Islands), 25 at 14s 3d; 11. T.anauze (Chatham Islands), 30 at 13s Id; li. J. Dunlop (Yaldhurst), 17 at 10s 4d to lis 7d. Kwes—On account of J. T. Wright (Kangiora), 2 at 18s 10(1 to 26s 30d; Glenmoro Farm (Ilalswell), 3(5 at 18s 4d to 22s lOd; G. Jones (Ilalswell), 13 woolly at 18s lOd to 22s Id; J. McLiachlan (.Lceston), 31 at 16s Id to 21s 7d; li. McClelland (Courtenay), 15 at 18s 7d to 21s 7d; G. V. Pcarce (Wanganui), 63 at Ids <Jd to 23 s 7d ; S. R. Boag (Bankside), 33 at 1-ls lOd to 23 s 4d; W. Boyle (Templeton), 35 at 20s 7d; Prison Farm, I<> at 15s 7d to 19s lOd; S. Ashworth (Ijyndhurst), 38 at IGs 7d to 10s 4d; client, 11 at 19s Id; R. D. Robinson (Ashburton), 40 at 13s 7d to 30s Id; L. Anderson (Lyndhurst), 33 at 14s 7d to 18s lOd; J. A. Holme* (Jxicoarton), 11 at 38s 7d; Alien Bros. (Killinchy), 3 at 15s 3d 1o 18s 7d; Hon. G. Witty (liiccarton), 6 at 18s 4d; client, 9 woolly at 18s 4d; T. Parker (Parnassus), 21 at 14s 4d to 18s 4d; A. Carroll (Southbridge), 20 at IGs 7d to 37s 7d; McPrury Bros. (Ladbrooks), 7 at 17s 4d; N. E. England ("Waipara), 5G at 13s Id to 17s 4d; R. Barnett (Dunsandel), 13 at 17s Id; Li. B. Coe (Irwoll), 34 at 15s Id to 17s Id; J. K. Christie (Southbridge), 11 at 17s 3d; client. 45 at 15s Id to IGs 7d; A. Cameron (Waipara), 14 at 14s Id to 3 (>s 7d; E. G. Wright (Dunsandel), 10 at 16s 4d; 11. J)aymond (Chatham Islands), 34 at 12s 4d to 16? 4d; A. Chalmers (Lyttelton), 11 at 16s Id; client, 71 at 12s lOd to 16s Id; Elliott's Estate (Motunan), 7 at 15s lOd; J. A. Adams (Greendnle), 52 at lis 4d to 15s lOd; 11. W. Savage (Wainu), 30 at 32s lOd to 15s 7d; E. Ashton (Waipara), 31 at 13s 7d to 15s 4d; Major G. F. TTutton (Hawkins), 30 at lis Id to 35k 4d; F. Fine (Sockbnrn), 4 at 15s 3d; F. Carpenter (Prebbleton), 5 at 15s Id; B. McEvedy (Sou thbridgc). 13 at 14s Gd to 15s Id; Mrs M. Corrttn (Wnddington), 12 at 34s 30d; C. Early (Templeton), 31 at 14s 4d to 14s 30d; client, 64 at 12s lOd to 14* 10d; E. Glennio (Waipara), 6 at 14s 7d; J. Doyle (Tni TamO, 20 at 33s 3od to 34s 7d ; TI. E: Cross (Sandy Knolls), 21 at 12s lOd to 14s 7d; W. O'Neill (Brooksido), 34 at lis 4d to 14s 4d; client, 32 nt 13s 7d to 14s 3d; O. Blacklor (Pleasant Point). 60 at 12s 7d to 14s Id; F. G. Framnton at 13s 3Od ; J. B. Anderson (Eeeston). 4 at 13s 7d ; T. H. Beltoh (Waiau). 26 nt 30s 3Od to 13 S 7d : Mrs A. .7. Bilhvouch (Dun? andel), 7 at 33 s Id; F. Henderson (Ijvndhurst) 11 at 13s 4d ; J Watson (Methven), 14 at 30s Id to lis 7d.

FAT CATTLE. Tho entry of fat cattle whs 430 head. as compared with '525 at last week's market, hut ther« was « bis falling off in the geneml quality of tho entry. One of the features of the market was the reappearance of North Island vendors. There was the ono line only, but it was a big one, and especially prime. There wore 41 steers on account of Alec. Williams (St. Lawrence Station, Palmerston North), and they brought from £l7 12s Cd to £22 2s 0(1, and recorded tho splendid average of .£l9 10s a head. When tho slackness 6f the market generally is taken into consideration that average must be acknowledged to be a very satisfactory one, and it is doubtful whether it would have been bettered ut the sale of last week. Of the quality of the market as a whole there is very little that can bo said of a favourable nature, as there was a very big proportion of secondary and inferior sorts, especially in the section for rows. The sale opened with, rates on a lower basis than that ruling last week, and over an irregular market thore was a general easing of X 1 to 10s for all sorts. The drop was not quite so pronounced in the ease of the best class of beef in tho market, but even then prices did not quite reach those ruling last week. The top price for steers was ±'22 7s Gd, secured for four sold on account of W. Leonardo (Lc Bon's Bay). The top price for heifers was £l6 2s 6d, secured "for two sold ou account of Kinloch Estate (Little River). The top prico for cows was sectired by Peter Anderson (Stirling), who Fold three at .€l4 12s Gd. Best medium-weight beef made from 41s to 45s 6d per 100 pounds, heavy beef made from 33s to 375, cow beef from 34s to 3Ss. secondary beef from Cd to 335, and rough down to 245. Values were:— Kxtra prime heavy steers, to £22 7s Gd. Prime heavy steers, £l7 10s to £l9 10s. Prime medium-weight steers, £l4 to £l7. Medium quality steers, £ll to £l3 10a. Light steers, £7 10s to £lO. i Extra prime heifers, to £lO 2s Cd. Prime heifers. £ll to £l3 10s. Medium heifers, £8 to £lO 10*. Light heifers, £5 10s to £7 10s. Extra prime cows, to £l4 12s 6d. Prime cows, £lO 10s to £l*. Medium cows, £7 10s to £lO. Light and aged cows, £3 to £7. i

Tho principal sales were:—On account of 0 G. Holmes (Knorklynn), 11 steers et £ls 7k Cd. to £l7 2s 6d; Peter Anderson (btirling), 13 steers at £l4 17s Gd to £l6 17s Gd. 3 £ows at £l4 12s Cd; Double Hill, Rnkaia, 3 steers nt £l4 4 2s Gd to £l6 17s 6d; W. 13. Wood (Amberiey), 5 cows at £7 2s Gd to £9 12s Cd: Gordon Jones (Halswell), 3 cows nt £8 12s Gd; Hermitage Estate, 8 steers at £l2 7s Gd to £ls 7s Gd, X cow at £ll 12s Gd; H Hamilton (Springston), 2 cows ftt £lO 7s Gd to £l2 17s Gd; E. Glennio (Waipara), 2 heifers at £8 12s 6d: W. Dunn (Lincoln), X cow at £l4 2s Gd; Alee. Williams (St. Lawrence Station. Palmerston North), 4X steers at £l7 X2s Gd to .5.22 2s 6d; client. X heifer at £7 17s Gd. 2 cows at £,*> 178 6d: W. Leonardo (Lc Bon's Bay), 17 steers at. £lO 17s Gd to £22 7s 6d, 3 heifers at £8 7s Gd to £l4 10s, 4 cows at £l3 2s 6d to £X3 7s Cd; Ryan's Estate (Springston), 4 steers at £l2 7s Gd; 11. R. Swindells (Waikuku), 3 cows at £7 2s Gd to £9 2s Gd; clients, 2 heifers at £8 2s Gd to £lO 12s fid, 2 cows at £8 2s 6d to £9 12s 6d; INI. Bethell (Pahau Pastures), 7 steers at £l4 2s 6d to £l9 12s Gd; G. Reid (Grassington), 1 cow at £l2 X2s Gd; E. Rinaldi (Rothorham), 5 heifers at £lO 2s Gd to £IX 17s Gd, 3 cows at £lO 2s 6d to £l2 7s 6d; A. Helps (Akaroa), 4 steers at £l6 1.7s Gd, 4 cows at £8 12s Cd to £l4 2s 6d; Commander Hall (Peraki), 16 steers at £lO 12s G»1 to £lB 7s 6d, 1 heifer at £XS X7s 6d, 5 cows at £8 12s 6d to £ll 7s 6d; J. C. Hay (Pigeon Bay), 5 steers at £l4 X7s 6d to £l9 2s 6d, 4 cows at £ll 2s 6d to £l3 12s 6d, 1 heifer at £9 2s Cd;. G. Steel (Port Levy), 8 steers at £IX 7s 6d to £ls 2s 6d; client, 5 steers at £8 12s 6d to £9 X7s Gd; client. 8 cows at £8 2s Gd to £9 2s Cd; south client, 5 cows at £8 X2s 6d to £9 7s 6d. 7 steers at £lO 17s 6d to £l7 12s 6d; client, 4 cows at £6 17s 6d to £lO 7s Gd. X heifer at £7 2s Gd, 2 steers at £XB X7s Gd; R. Redmond (Halswell). 5 cows at £9 X2s 6d to £lO 7s Cd; Guilford Estate (Port Levy), 6 steers at £l4 7s Gd to £l7 12s Gd; C. Maginness (Wainui), 7 cows at £7 17s 6d to £9 7s 6d, 1 heifer at £7 X7s Gd; H. Tallott (Oust), 2 heifers at £5 X7s Gd to £lO 7s Gd, 2 steers at £7 7s Gd; J. T. Russell (Omihi). 1 cow at £l2 12s Gd; clients, 1 steer at £8 12s 6d, 8 cows at £7 7s 6d to £lO X7s 6d; L Breitmever (Little River), 5 steers at £ll 12s 6d to £l3 17s 6d. 1 cow at £9 7s Cd; 1 heifer at £l2 7s Gd; Sir Bruce Stewart (Pigeon Bnv). 3 steers at £ll 7s Cd. 3 heifers at £7 12s 6d to £ll 12s 6d; P. Fahey (Littlo River). 2 cows at £9 17s Cd to £ll 17s Gd. 1 heifer at £9 12s Gd, 1 steer at £l4; client. 7 steers at £l3 17s Gd to £l4 12s 6d. 5 cows at £7 17s Cd to £9 2s Cd; J. Seymour (Fendalton), 1 heifer at £8 12s 6d; client, hoifors at £9 17s Cd to £ll 17s 6d; Kinloch Estate (Little River). 3 steers at £l7 17s Gd. 2 heifers nt £l6 2s Gd, 2 rows at £lO 12s Gd to £l2 7s Gd: T. Mnsefield (Gough's Bav), 5 steers at £ls 12s 6d to £l6 7s 6d. 11 he ; fers at £ll 17s 6d to £l3 17s 6d, 6 cows at £9 17s Cd to £ll 17s Cd; client, 1 steer at £l6 2s Gd. 2 cows at £8 12s 6d to £ll 7s Gd: Mrs L. Jndson (Woodend), 3 steers at £ll 12s Cd: G. D. Greenwood (TeviotdMe), 7 steers at £l4 17s Cd to £ls 17s Cd; P. L. ICime 1 steer at £ls 12s 6d, 2 heifers at £l3 17s 6d to £ls 2s 6d; »T. Boyl* (Tai Tnpul. 10 cows at £8 17s Cd to £l3 12s Gd: H. .T. Macartnev (Tai Tapu), 1 cow at £lO 12s 6d; A. P. Taylor (Tni Tapu). 1 cow at £l2 12s fid; client. 3 hp'fers at £9 2s fid to £lO 2s fid. 4 cows ot ffi 12s Gd to £lO 17s fid; A. Tanner (Tai Tapu). 1 cow at £8 17s fid; client. 17 cows nt £C 17s fid to £l3 17s fid: Mrs Ij. G. Phillips (Weedons), 2 boifevs at £9 12s fid; Viss P. Let'sett (M'aikuku), 1 heifer at .VI3 12s 6d.

VEALERS. The entry of vealcrs was ft heavy one, and qualify wa<s very Prices n"M round were from 5s to Gs a head lower, and ftH but the befit sorts were hard to sell. Value? wore:— Bosfc vealers, 50s to 655. r-ood sorts. SO?; to 455. Med'um. 22s to 2Rs. Small and inferior. 10s to 205. feunners, to £7 3s 6d. STORE CATTLE. There was a biff yarding 1 of store cattle, consisting chiefly of a few pens of £oodcoloured steers and some lines of cows. The market was a dull one. and fully half the yarding was passed. A pen of good-coloured 20-months to two-year Shorthorn steers made £B, and a pen of younger Shorthorns was passed at £7 5 s. Another line of roush Rteors, three and four-year-old, sold at £7 2s 6d There were few enws sold. The j.irdin~ of hulls was n full ono Inte rates vera maintained# The top price was £7 us»

DAIRY CATTLE. There were 71 head of dairy cattle penned, included beins sevetftl attractive lines of heifers. The quality of the cows penned was average only. The sale opened with a noticeable decrease on the values ruling at the last sale, but as it progressed there was a gradual firming, until at the end pt the auction last week's rates were ruling again. Good second and third calvers, £8 to £lO. Medium second and third c&lvcts, £6 10b to £7 15s. Aged and inferior, £2 10s to £5. Good heifers, £9 to £ll. Medium heifers, £7 to £B. Backward hqifers, £4 10s to £6. FAT pigs. There was only a medium yarding of fat pigs, hut porkers were in over-supply, and the proportion of choppers smaller than usual. Prices for nil classes were easier than at last week's market, the heaviest decline being for porkers. Values were:— Choppers, £3 10s to £6 6s 6d. Baconers, £3 to £3 8s 6d. Heavy baconers, £3 15s to £4. Extra heavy baconeTs, £4 8s 6d to £4 12s 6d. Average price per pound, 53d to 6Jd. Porkers, 38s 6d to 47s 6d. Heavy porkers. 50s to 57s 6d. Average price per pound, 61d to 7Jd. STORE PIGS. The entry of store .pigs was a little smaller than last week's. The eaJe again was a keen one. and late rates were fully maintained. Values were:— Large stores, to 41s. Small stores, 33s to 365. Weaners. 24s to 28s. Slips, 29s to 325.