MASTERTON RAM FAIR.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1681, 22 February 1913, Page 8

MASTERTON RAM FAIR.

(By Tolograph —Prcai Association.) * Masterton, February 21. The MastcTton ram fair, which was tho most successful in the history of tfio local association, concluded to-day with a solo of Eonmeys, and Shropshires. There was good competition. The highest prico obtained was 100 guineas for a Eomney rani bred by tho. Eiddiford Estate. Flock liomiieys fetched to (ij guineas. Leicesters and Shropshires were only in fair demand. .

I Alessrs. Dalyety and Co. report;— The annual fixture was brought to a closo yesterday, when stud and floqli Eomneys, Shropshires, and English Leicesters wcro ollcred. Tho appointments for the working of the fair wero again very complete, and tho heavy yarding ivas put through without a 'hitch. Credit is duo to .Messrs. E. Cooper, W. Watson, and their staff of assistants for the manner in which tho entry was. handled. It was generally recognised, before the sale of Eomneys started, that a great numbor of breeders had purchased their requirements in Eomney rams earlier , in the season, and, on this account, it was thought that such purchases might affect tho demand of yeserday's fair. This, however, was'not tho case, and. vendors of rnm3 which showed quality and condition have done better on tho fair (as sales) than, on their private ones. The quality of the yarding was good,, and sound prices were paid for good sheep. We offered some exceptionally good sheep, notably those from the flocks of Messrs. J.-M'Leod, Quinton, Donald, AV. H.'Buiclc, Gray Bros., J. H. Sykes, 11. Eiddiford, Bland, Eayner, Percy Bros;, and others. Some of our leading Eomney sales were as'under;—Flock Eomneys: On account of Mr. Q. Donald, one at Signs.; one at B}gns.; one at JJjns.; throe at 7gns. ; seven at Gigrs.; two nt GJgns.; five at Ggns.; three at signs.; fifteen at sgns.; II at 'Jgns.; one at 3gns.j-rverage, 51gns. On account of Mr. J. M'Leod. Whakapuni—Nine at TJgns.; four at 7Jgns. ;, ; five at 7gns.; ten at BJgns.; one at Gigns.; one nt-Signs.;, one-at Ggns. On account of Percy, Bros.-Four at sgns.;'five at 4gns. Flock E'omnevs, on account of Mr. G. E. Svkes—Four at 4gns.. On account of Mr. Bland Ravnei— —at sJgns. On account of Mr. J. H. Tatham. 54 at 3!gns.; five at 3gns. On account of A. and J. _Gray —One at s}gns.; • one at 4jgns.; one at 4sgns.; fifteen at 4tens.: average, 4Jgna. On account of Jlr. W. H. Buiclc— two at -ligns.; one at 4Jgns.; fivo at 4gns. Stud Eomneys: On account of.A. ami J. Gray—One at Signs.; one at Bgris.; one at SKgns. On account of Mr. "\V. H. Buick— Two at Bgns.; one at BJgns. In Shropshires, wo had some very'hiph-class flock slicoi) from ilio well-known breeder, Mr. H. 11. .Vavasour, of Blenheim. These derived .considerable attention from a number of buyers, and complimentary re--marks wero passed on ' the quality and condition for the fair. Sale; pf Mr. Vavasour's rams were effected at the following prices:—One al'lSgns.; soyen at 7gns.; one at 61gns.; one at sgns.; one at ijgns.; five at 4gns. ..'

THE CITY MARKETS, SUPPLIES WELL MAINTAINED. : Inquiry at tho; Blair and'Allen Streets markets yesterdayclicited the informa- ; tion. that supplies of. local fruit and vegetables are well maintained, values for, the .week being übout on a par with those ruling Jast, week. _ The intercolonial steamers brought only small shipments of fruit, this week, tho consignments including pineapples; grapes, pears, water mel,ons, arid Messina lemons, all of which Reached a well-supplied market. < 'Yesterday's ruling values were approximately, as. under:— ' Hew; South Wales grapes, in 181b. boxes, Gs. G<l, to * Bs.; Victorian grapes, in. 301b. lflflftl.grapes, 5d.,t0.8d. .pen lb. ;'.*Messina lempns ; . 135.. per -case; OTanges; Bs. 'per citse; pineapples, Gs. to Bs. per case; Melbourne William Bears,.6s. to Bs.'peT case; Tasman.ian Willilhi pears, ; •3s. Gd. to'3s.; 9d. per half-case; local Wil-; ..liam pears, ,4s. to 45.,-Gtl. per casO,;,.Fertility pears, is. case;.Anjou pears,' 4s.'case; cooking psfirs, Si Gd. l to 4s; Gd. case; loeal dessert app!es,"ss. fid. to 7s.'case; ccoking apples, 35.. od.' to 4s..case; dessert plums, 3«. J .o 4s, half-case; cooking plums, Is. Gd. to 2s. 3d..lialf-case; damsons, 2s Gd. halfcase; dessert pcachcs, 2s. Gd. to 4s..half-.! case; cooking peaches, 2s. to 2s. lid. halfcasj; liectarines, 3s. Gd. to 4s. (id. halfcase; Capo gooseberries, sd. to .55d. per lb.; water melons, Gd. to. Is.'- Gd. . each; blackberries; lid.'to 2J<l. lb.; choice tomatoas, 3s. to 4s. 9d.; other ;sorts, Is; Gd./ to 2s. Kalf-caso; cucumbers, 2s. to 2s, 3d. per half-case, 59. to Gs. per banana case. - The prices for vegetables .were Cabbage, 3s.' to 4s. sack; cauliflowers, 4s. to •10s.' sack (according to sample); carrots, 4s. Sd.'.to ss. sa'ck; turnips, 2s. 3d. to 3s. sack; lwetroot,.3s. to 3s. Gd. sack; swede 9, I 2.1. to 2s. Gd; per cwt;;.spring onions,' Gd. dozen; radishes, 4<l.' dozen; Thulxirb, ?). to 4s; dozen; wans, 2s. Gd. to 3s, half, sack; peas, Bs. to 9s. Eack; marrows, 3s.' to 3s. G<l. sack; pumpkins, Gs. to 7s. sack; lettuce, Is. Gd. to 3s; case (according to sample); local onions, £7 105..t0 .£3. A few. choico Hutt-grown potatoes realised 10s. to 12s. Gd.'cwt., and others 7s. to Bs. Gd. Eggs are dull,at Is. id! peT dozen.