ADDINGTON MARKET

Press, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22513, 22 September 1938, Page 15

ADDINGTON MARKET

SHARI* ADVANCE FOR BEEF

SLOW MUTTON SALE Entries m the sheep sections at yesterday's Addington market were of an aveHtf* s * zc > a "d tlicre were minor ejmnges in V’alues. Fat cattle, however, ffl et With a /fp advance. This was due io a very smS.- entry, the number penned being about a third less than usual. The market Improved by a good 3s per 1001 b for the better classes. The fat sheep sale was dragging, and was no better for wethers, but the best sorts of ewes showed an appreciation of about a shilling a head Quality was a little better than usual' The store sheep market was unchanged for ewes and lambs, but was weaker for hoggets, the improvement of about 2s a head last week being lost. Spring lambs were forward in larger numbers, and the price receded to from 12d to 12id a head The pork and bacon market was uneven’ and there was a good sale of vealers’ Store pigs met with a sharp rise. '

STORE SHEER The store sheep penning totalled about IMO head, compared with 2000 last week The sale was dull and dragging from the" start, there being little attractive in the penning. Values were very little changed. A good line of 91 Corrledale ewes, wellwoolled, and two and three-shear, with a good proportion of Corrledale lambs, sold at 15s 6d. a very reasonable price consderiog their quality. Other lines of medium ewes and lambs sold at from 10s tolls. Hoggets did not maintain the good demand of a week ago. The best pen made 15s for a mixed sex line comprising 120 wethers and 40 ewes. Medium ants of wether hoggets sold at up to 10s Generally hoggets were down by is 6d to Is a head. Ewes and Lambs—46 at 11s, 91 at 15s 6d, IS at 9s Bd, 100 at 11s 4d. 99 at 14s 4d 41 at 11s Id. 72 at Bs. 22 at 5s 9d. 10 at ft Id. 108 (122 lambs) at 7s Id. Ewes— 6o at 15s 6d. Wethers— sl shorn six-tooth Corrledale at 11s 3d.

Hoggets—Bl at 13s 3d, 160 at 15s, 35 at 11s Sd, 82 at 11s.

SPRING LAMBS

The spring lamb entry totalled 61 head, compared with about 40 head last week. Thera was a keen sale for the primer sorts at the best of last week's rates—about Hd a pound, but for other sorts tbe demand was slightly easier, and prices avenged from Hid to 12d a pound. Best price was 34s 7d, paid for lambs from H. 31 Burgln (Swannanoa). There was a decided “tail" to the entry. Sales were:— Pync, Could. Guinness. Ltd., sold:—On account of H. M. Burgin (Swannanoa). 10 at 27s lOd to 34s 7d: A. Atkinson (Swannanoa), 4 at 28s 7d to 29s lOd; J. E. Miller •KUUnchy). 3 at 28s Id to 29s lOd; P. F. XtoUoi csaltaia). 3 at 29s Id; G. W. Barker Ipoburn), 3 at 26s M; D. EC. Butcher (Springston), 1 at 25s 4d; R. Fletcher (Rakala), 19 at 20s Id to 24s lOd.

H. Matson and Company sold:—On account of Wilson Bros. (Halkett), 1 at 29s 1W: G. W. Barker (Loburn), 2 at 26s Id; H. Bennett (Kaiapoi). 1 at 24s 7d; D. H. Butcher (Springston), I at 2Xs lOd. New Zealand Farmers’ Co-operative Association of Canterbury. Ltd., sold:—On account of W. Power (Fernside), 10 at 21s 7d to 27s 4d. National Mortgage and Agency Company of New Zealand. Ltd., sold:—On account of T. M. Wells (Bakaia), 1 at 29s lOd; F. A. Tutton (Broadfield). 1 at 19s 4d. Oalgety and Company, Ltd., sold:—On account of G. B. Seaton (Courtenay). 2 at 23s lOd; D. Green (Biccarton), 1 at 20s 7d. FAT SHEEP The entry in the fat sheep section was about the same size as that of last week — approximately 5000 head. Quality was better than usual. Included In the penning being some good lines from South Canterbury. The market opened rather slackly for wethers, but good ewes were better by up to a shilling a head. As tile sale'progressed wethers were inclined to improve a little, and made practically last week’s rates, but there were a lot . at wethers making from 24s to 265, which appaered light priced. Tire best of the estA however, maintained the earlier advisee of up to a shilling up till near the fifth. when there was a weakening. Passings were fairly numerous-throughout tile ak. Some exceptionally good lines of cws were forward. Some pens of shorn ibeep were penned. • Values were as under:— Extra prime heavy wethers, to 34s lOd. Prime heavy wethers, 27s 6d to 30s. Prime medium-weight wethers, '24s to 275.

Ordinary wethers. 21s to 235. Light wethers, to 21s. Extra prime heavy ewes, to 28s 7d. Prime heavy‘ewes. 21s to 23s Gd. Prime medium-weight ewes, -16 s 6d -to 20s. Ordinary ewes. 13s 6d to 16s.

Light ewes, to 13s. National Mortgage and Agency Company of New Zealand. Ltd., sold:— Wethers—On account of a client, 59 at 27s Id to 31s 7d; Paparua Prison Farm. 10 at 27s 4d to 30s 4d; L. Bain (Coldstream). 5 at 25s 7d 'to 30s Id; W. S. Grecnslade (Mayfield). 5 at 29s lOd; F. G. Grecnslade (Anama), 16 at 24s lOd to 29s Id; J. W. Rusbton (Mount Hutt). 2 at 2>s 7d; South cUent. 50 at 19s 7d to 26s 7d; J. W. Watson (Pendarves). 4 at 26s 7d; client, 16 at 24s lOd to 25s Id; J. Reid (Onfield). 23 at 20s lOd to 25s Id; A. Murdoch (Mayfield). 9 at 24s 10d; client. 61 •t So Id to 23s lOd; W. Johnson (Mount Butt). 30 at 23s Id to 23s 7d; Kingsbury Bros. (Bakala). 19 at 20s lOd to % lOd. Ewes — On account of Paparua Prison Farm. 13 at 25s lOd to 26s 7d; South client, 12 1 at Ms 7d to 26s Id; J. W. Watson tPendarves). 19 at 15s lOd to 25s 4d; Kingsbury Bros. (Bakala), 25 at 18s 4d to 2454 d; L. Bain (Coldstream). 51 at 17s Id to 23s lOd: P. J. Armstrong (Tycho), M at Ms 4d to 23s lOd: J. B. Hay (Pigeon Bay). « at 18s lOd to 23s 4d; J. W. Rushton (Mount Hutt), 17 at 14s lOd to 22s 7d; T, H. Rutherford (Walkari), 5 at 20s lOd; F. C. Grecnslade (Anama), 28 at 36s lOd to IBs Id; A. Grant (Falrile). 56 at 15s 4d to 17s 10d: W. S. Grecnslade (Mayfield). 15 •t 14s 10<i.

Shorn Ewes—On account of T. M. Wells (Rakaia). 6 at 14s lOd. .Hoggets— On account of J. E. Hay (Pigeon Bay), 7 at 20s lOd to 25s lOd; client. 19 at 18s 7d to 23s Id; L. Bain (Coldstream). 2 at 21s 7d. New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Afency Company, Ltd., sold: — __Wethers —On account of a client, 45 at 27s lOd to SSs; Methven client. 12 at 26s to to 30s 10d: Paparua Prison Farm, 7 at 27s lOd; James Reid (Barfield), 12 at 22s id.

Shorn Wethers—On account of a client, 4Tat 10s 4d to 10s lOd. Ewes—On account of A. F. Marr (Mount Him). 52 at 17s 7d to 26s Id; L. O. Oakley (Rakaia). 49 at 16s 4d to 20s 4d; client, 21 at lls 4d to 20s 4d: Methven client, at 15s lod to 18s 7d; J. B. Ferguson (Wiariunore). 96 at 13s 7d to 17s 4d: J. A Wlghtman (Methven). S 3 at 13s 6d to ifl. , .Hoggets—On account of J. A. Wlghtman (Betbven), 4 at 16s 7d. "surety and Company, Ltd., sold: — .Wethers—On account of E. Stewart S»MfleW). 20 at 27s lOd to 28s 7d; S. Tfwnall (Amberley), 16 at 26s 7d to 26s B- J. Bell (Sandy Knolls). 63 at 25s W to 36s 7d; A. J. Wilson (Methven). 39 *2s 4d to 25s 4d; L. D. Adams (Shef"tid). 44 at 22s 4d to 24s lOd; C. O. Redtog (Barfield). 14 at 24s 4d. „ ohom Wethers—On account of T. L. (Dunback). 47 at 14s id to 19s lOd. «w«—On account of John Courage i*toberleyl. 62 at 16s 4d to 24s 4d; J. Chapman (Tlmaru), 17 at 18s Id to 22s 4d; A Grant (Fairlle). 112 at 16s 4d to 19s JS* iV. Giles (Pleasant Point), -42 at Jg 10d to 18s lOd; Mrs F. H. Gudex <P»auant Point). 15 at 17s lOd to 18s 7d; i4-Vi'? tn P 3oa (Methven), 20 at 15s lOd to estate E. P, Ryan (Pleasant Point), 12s lOd to 15s 7d; B. D. Steffens iftoOxven), 25 at 12s 10d to 13s 10d; L. "•Adams (Sheffield), 14 at 13s 4d xtfiSdEM* —° n account of R. Dawson « Eyreton). 40 at 19s lOd to 28s Id; 24« ld Bros ’ CGreendale). 24 at 17s 7d to Srije, Gould, Guinness, Ltd., sold:— s—On account of P, F. Dolan 6° at 28s 4d to 31s Id: client. 55 to 28s 10d; G. S. Donald (Dar--11. at 22s Id to 28s 7d: client, 47 Jd to 27s 4d; James Reid (Dar- ?££>•. » at 21s 7d to 26s lOd: S. Cross i”S?“»ds). 33 at 25s lOd; J. Blsdee (Tem tow). 10 at 23s lOd. „aOorn Wethers—On account of A. Pithie I°° at 14s Id to 18s Id. On account of J. Blsdee (TeO’rS.l’l. at 15s ld to 22s Id: Forbes ii«o«rice (Hororata). 112 at 17s 4d to 20s 20 at 16s id to 20s «d; N. J; jSH“ J • 20 at 15s 10d - Farmers’ Co-operative Asof .Canterbury, Ltd., sold:— (toefflSSzP 0 . *pcount of W. Wright JJKggrtw). • at 30s id to 34a 10d; W. SSSg I ” (Walau), 12 at 30s Id to 31s 7d; 7dto StevMjsoa (Flaxton) 14 at 27s 1 L- Thompson (Oxford), Cox (Lyndhurst). 00 at S tS ,t® 2te 4d; w. H Gillespie (SenSat’ait 2 * ls to 26s 7d; South client, fieidl V? }■? ?® s 7d ? James Held (DarSs 7d S J? l ss client. 23 at as it *99%??rif 1 ’ v - Pearce (Lyndhurst). OtliSjjJ? B to 23s sd; D. Gallagher Ctew^Yiv/ 33 ,,? 1 r 2os 7d to 23s 4d; ST C. 5 at. 22s lOd. Wethers— On account of R. H. JLaurlston). 13 at 18s Id. ((htfoSii 0 ™ ac s°,'i nt „P f p - K - Thompson gwiSww 12s 7d to 26s 7d: W. AnSSg°i w aiau), 3 at 26s 4d; W. H. Gil(Bennetts), is at 23s Id to 26s Id;

17s Id’ !?■ 20s < L yndhurst). 19 at 1? at 14s lOd to lTs inrh ‘ vP l v V (Oxford), ’A 2 « «*«® a a .« w^ri., ?s's °"' lt ZOsW 1 ? 1 ° £ W - Po ' ver Wenilrs^V>n nd Cotn P an y sold;— ißsPSass 23 at 20s 7d t„ M 24s J r. S <? eid (Darfleld). at 23s Id to 23s 7H - *??•' ?°H th clien h 17 to 22s 10d 1 23 7d ’ cllent - 57 at 20s lOd 9«!" E client. 60 at 16s 7d' to 19s 4d: S ° Uth <H.SS^ a “f^‘ w " to^Dnu T

FAT CATTLE

fni-* be fat cattle section was sillSr -’■w-sas IST' ' v «»ly-tohed HerefS,. SU iil e „ I° Ul " e y over here in good condition. The market opened strongly for all classes vain reasonably well-finished beef, and outVe? f^ er ,‘l 1 Up by , 30s a head from the huf n„™..i h i s grade. There was a small but nevertheless very inferior proportion nie?lp'ihi’J an advance f or these was h»ffi?i bl Medium classes of cows.and s, however, were better by up to -0s a head. A line of six heifers, under years, from Henry Thacker (Okaln’s Bay), averaged £l3 17s 6d. and an out?,V l . r ! dlng hhie, of eight cows- from F. G. Williams (Weheka). South Westland) sold at from £l4 12s 6d to £ls 17s 6d, an average ot £ls 7s.

Best beef made up to 45s per 1001 b for the best steer, and to 43s for young prime heifers. Heavier steers reached the 40s mark to a shade more, and only the nondesenpt cows sold at less than 33s per

Values were as under:— Extra prime heavy steers, to £2O 12s 6d. Prime heavy steers. £l6 15s to £lB 10s. Prime medium-weight steers. £ls to £l6 10s.

Ordinary steers, £ll 10s to £l4 10s. Light steers, to £ll ss. Extra prime heifers, to £l4 12s 6d. Prime heifers. £ll 5s to £l2 10s. Medium heifers, £9 15s to £ll. Light heifers, to £9 10s. Extra prime cows, to £ls 17s 6d. Prime cows, £lO 5s to £ll 10s. Medium cows, £7 10s to £9 15s.' Light cows, to £7 ss. H. Matson and Company sold; —On account of J. R. Belcher (Ealing), 9 steers at £l4 12s 6d to £l7 2s 6d; F. G. Williams and Sons (Weheka). 8 cows at £l4 12s 6d to £ls 17s 6d; clients, 6 cows at £5 17s 6d to £8 12s 6d, 2 heifers at £lO 12s 6d to £l2 2s 6d; client, 18 cows at £6 12s 6d to £lO 12s 6d; G. Bidgen (Greendale),-2 steers at £l9 17s 6d; client, 16 steers at £l6 12s 6d to £lB 12s 6d.

Pyne, Gould. Guinness, Ltd., sold:—On account of Willesden Estate (Ataahua), 8 steers at £l3 17s 6d to £l4 7s 6d; Alex. Gillanders (Domett), 7 steers at £lO 12s 6d to £ls 12s 6d. heifer at £l2 12s 6d: J. H. Watson (Kaituna), 4 steers at £l4 2s 6d to £ls 12s 6d; estate W. Gray (Manor Farm), 8 steers at £ll 17s 6d to £l2 17s 6d. 8 heifers at £8 7s 6d to £lO 2s 6d; J. F. Scott (Opawa), 2 heifers at £ll 2s 6d to £l3 12s 6ci: Knight’s Estate (Laverick S Bay), 2* heifers at £ll 17s ed to £l3 7s 6d; Ashburton client, 4 steers at £ll ss; J. Stokes (Walkuku), 3 cows at £lO 12s 6d to £ll 12s 6d; H. Banks (Coutts Island). 5 steers at £ls 2s 6d to £lB 7s 6d; Mrs A. Kempthorne (Coutts Island), cow at £ll 7s 6d: B. Stewart (Sefton), heifer at £ll 17s’6d; clients. 9 cows at £6 2s Gd to £8 2s 6d. New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Ltd., sold: —On account of Henry Thacker (Okain’s Bay). 6 heifers at £l3 7s 6d'to £l4 7s 6d, 2 steers at £l3 17s 6d; Peninsula client, 3 steers at £l3 12s 6d to £l4 2s 6d, 2 cows at £8 2s 6d to £8 12s 6d, heifer at £0 7s 6d; A. T. M. Thacker (Okaln’s Bay), 4 steers at £l6 2s 6d to £l7 2s 6d; I. Priest (Fendalton), 4 cows at £5 17s 6d to £7 7s 6d; client, 5 cows at £5 12s 6d to £7 2s 6d. New Zealand Farmers' Co-operative Association of Canterbury. Ltd., sold: —On account of West Coast client, 7 steers at £l7 17s 6d to £l9 12s 6d; Cashmere client, 6 cows at £6 12s 6d to £7 12s 6d, 2 heifers at £7 17s 6d to. £9 7s 6d: D. Hewitt (Woodehd), 8 cows at ,£6 12s 6d to £l3 2s 6d, 2 heifers at £9 7s 6d to £lO 12s-6d; West Coast client, 24 steers at £l6 2s 6d to £l9 7s 6d; Mcßride Bros. (Winchester), 8 cows at £lO 12s 6d to £l3 12s 6d; E. Hay (Pigeon Bay), 8 steers at £l7 7s 6d to £lB 7s 6d; Temuka client, 2 steers at £7 12s 6d to £9 2s 6d. 4 cows at £6 12s 6d to £l3 17 s 6d; Peninsula client, 7 heifers at £8 7s 6d to £l3 17s 6d. 12 cows at £6 2s 6d to £l3 17s lid.

Dalgety and Company, Ltd., sold:—On account of estate Sir Charles Clifford (Stonyhurst), 4 steers at £l7 2s 6d to £lB-7s'6d: G. B. Thacker (Okain’s Bay),. 4 steers at £l7 2s 6d to £lB 17s 6d; Westland client, 16 steers at £l7 12s 6d to £2O 17s 6d; J, W. Green (Hawkins), cow at £l3 2s 6d; J. F. Duncan (Hawkins), cow at £l2 2s 6d: J. S. Belcher (Amberley), cow at £8 12s Cd; A. H. Busch (Amberley). heifer at £8 7 s 6d: clients, 9 cows at £7 7s 6d to £ll 12s 6d. 6 heifers at £9 2s 6d to £l3 7s 6d. National Mortgage and Agency Company of New Zealand, Ltd., sold:—On account of Mrs L.- Richards (Lnindon). 4

steers at £ll 12s 6d to £ls 2s 6d; client, 2 steers at £ll 12s 6d, 7 cows at £7 17s 6d to £9 2s 6d: J. T. Brown (Temuka), heifer at £l2 2s 6d, 2 cows at £ll 7s 6d to £l2 7s 6d; client. 16 .cows at £5 to £9 12s 6d, 2 steers at £9 7s 6d, 4 heifers at £9 7s 6d to £ll 12s 6d; G. H. Woods (Marshland), 2 cows at £6 7s 6d. VEALERS There was a short entry in the vealer section, which comprised 190 head. The quality was poor, small calves being represented for the most part. There were few large calves on offer. Tire sale opened particularly well, last week’s drop on the smaller sorts being fully recovered, and runners, of which there were comparatively few forward, sold particularly well. Prices were as under:— * Heavy runners, £6 11s to £7 18s 6d. Medium runners, £4 8s 6d to £6 8s 6d. Prime vealers, £4 11s to £7 11s. Medium- calves, 36s to £3 11s. Small calves. 10s to 355. STORE CATTLE The entry contained the usual mixed assortment, with only an odd straight coloured line. A pen of six three-year Shorthorn steers made £8 2s 6d, and a pen of yearling Jersey heifers £3 16s 6d. Good cows fit for fattening sold at up to £5 11s,- and the best of a few bulls at £lO 10s. Values generally maintained the . satisfactory levels that have 1 been ruling for some time for forward sorts. DAIRY CATTLE There was an average-sized yarding in the dairy pens of about 75 head. For the small proportion of good sorts there was an improved demand by about 20s a head, but other classes sold at little difference. The showing of dairy culls was fairly heavy, and for these there was a poor demand on account of their lack of store value. Backward Jersey springers sold at about £4 10s. Top price for a Friesian grade cow was £l2 ss, and other reasonably good sorts of cows and heifers ranged about £lO to £ll. FAT PIGS The yarding in the pork section yesterday was of medium size, but about half of the entry comprised plain and unfinished sorts. For the better quality pigs prices were about 2s a head dearer, while other descriptions were 2s to 3s easier. Choppers were yarded in small numbers and met with an excellent sale. Baconers were forward in fair numbers, and the market all round was slightly easier than a week ago, particularly for heavyweights, which were from 3s to 4s a head cheaper. Values were:— Choppers, SBs 6d to £6 Is. Light porkers, 39s 6d to 44s 6d. Medium porkers, 46s 6d to 53s 6d. Heavy porkers, 57s 6d to £3 8s 6d. Average price per lb, 7id to fid. Light baconers. £3 10s. 6d to £3 15s 6d. Medium. £3 17s 6d to £4 4s 6d. Heavy baconers, £4 5s 6d to £4 9s 6d. Extra heavy baconers, £4 12s 6d to £4 19s 6d. Average price per lb, 7d to 7id. STORE PIGS The entry in the store pig section was much smaller than that of a week ago. All classes showed an advance of 3s. to 4s a head. Large stores were particularly in .demand. Values were as under:— Small weaners, 15s to 18s; best, 19s to 22s 6d; Slips. 23s to 255. • ' Small stores. 28s to 30s. Medium stores, 32s to SSs. , Large stores, 36s to 40s. Extra large stores, 45s to 475.

BURNSIDE (rasas association, tsleoxan.) DUNEDIN, September 21. The entry of fat cattle at the Burnside stock sale to-day numbered 253 bead, compared with 230 for the previous sale. Some very prime bullocks and heifers were forward. Values were down at the start, but later, with an improved demand, prices rose sharply, and over the last few races cattle were dearer. Extra prime bullocks made to £25 2s 6d, prime £l7 10s to £2l, medium £l3 to £l6 ss, light £8 10s to £l2 17s 6d; extra prime cows and heifers to £ls 12s 6d, prime £l3 7s 6d to £l4-2s 6d, medium £9 2s 6d to £l2 17s 6d, light and unfinished £5 17s 6d to £8 17s 6d. Extra prime beef was worth £2 6s per 1001 b, prime £2 3s 6d, prime cow and

beef £2 5s 6d ’ and P aorer quality

dittonort ''* as a so ° d demand for well-con-toree-year h made to £l ° 18s for ?^ e .f rly 1500 fat sheep were submitted, medium-weights being in good supply. ?hn C r n et con tinued to ease in spite of ThnuM 9 w , ya S ding > the decrease being ls head all round. Extra prime pi n . we thers made to £1 13s 6d. prime 17° / x oi l ri’ "tedium £1 3s to £1 6s, ;"hht 17s to £1 2s; extra prime ewes made to tl 7s 6d, prime 19s 6d to £1 2s 6d, medium 16s to 19s. light 12s to 15s 6d. Tne first spring lambs of the season were forward, only two being penned. „l er r e , was keen competition, one realising £1 14s 6d and tlie other £1 16s. Fat pigs sold firmly at last week’s %’aiues.

KAIKOUKA

There was a very good yarding at the stock sale held in the Kaikoura saleyards and very satisfactory prices were realised. A Jersey cow was, sold for £lO 15s springers made from £5 to £8 ss, and an empty cow made £3 Is. Heifers made from £5 5s to £7 10s. Ewes and lambs brought 6s 3d, and a sow £2 10s.

STORTFORD LODGE

(ITIKSS ASSOCIATION TELEOHAM.)

.... , HASTINGS, September 21. Although there was a fairly large attendance of buyers at the Stortford Lodge sale to-day, the market except for quality lines of fat cattle was very slack. Even In the fat cattle section tlie market behaved very erratically. The market opened quietly, but as the sale progressed a slight improvement was noticed. Towards the end, the market again became sluggish, auctioneers having a hard job to maintain buyers’ interest. The top price for cattle was £l6 7s 6d for an extra prime Polled Angus bullock, which should kill out at more than 10001 b. Buyers appeared to take more Interest in heifers, which sold to £l2 10s, and cows, which sold.to £ll 17s 6d.

In the store cattle section buyers were chiefly interested in suitable chilling lines of steers, yearling steers making to £5 0s and two-year-olds and upwards making to £9 3s 6d. A listless tone was evident in the store sheep section. Hoggets were down in value, and aged ewes were almost unsaleable. Good ewe hoggets reached to 27s 7d, and wether hoggets made to 20s. Ewes with lambs at foot realised up to 15s, and aged ewes to 8s 9d. Fat and forward wethers realised from 13s to 22s lOd.

There was a drop of approximately 2s a head in the fat sheep market. The pennlngs consisted mainly of ewes, but although quality sorts were not lacking, the trouble appeared to be that they were too big. Tops made from 21s to 245. Best lines of fat wethers realised from 25s to 30s. Prime hoggets (Southdown) made to 225, and other types to 26s 6d.