COMMERCIAL STEMS

Hokitika Guardian, 12 April 1927, Page 3

COMMERCIAL STEMS

ARAII UR A FAT STOCK SALT

Yesterday's fixture at the above yards was attended by the worst weather experienced l'or many years which militated against tlm presence ol the usual butchers. In addition it affected the condition of the cattle which clearly shewed the effects ol the rain and cold of the last two or three days. The entry comprised 21 bit lambs and sheep, and 50 bead ol cattle. Prices were on a par with those recorded at the last sale, there being a preponderance of cow and boiler beet. Messrs \Y. .Jeffries and Co. sold as follows:—On account of a,client 10 fat ewes at 245. 24 lambs at 17s lid. On account Mr B. Died rich, 2 heifers at I'd 2s Oil. 4 ditto at 94 2s (id. 2 suckers at 92 Ids, 1 dry cow £2 12s fid. On account of Mr \V. Olderog, 1 hutlock at 911, 1 ditto at 910 Ids. 2 ditto at 99 ss. 2 ditto at .98 Ids, 1 cow at 25, 2 ditto ;it 94 12s fill, 2 suckers at 92 2s (id. 1 ditto at 92 7s (id, 2 ditto at 91 12s Oil. 2 steers at 97 os. 2 ditto at 90 ds. I heifer tit 9d 12s (id, 1 ditto at 97. On acoeunt Mr M. Diedrich. 1 heifer tit 9 1 2s (id, 2 ditto at C 5 12s (id. 2 ditto' at 2d, 1 at 24 <s fid, 2 at C 4 os. On account Mr .T. Died rich 2 steers at 27 7s Oil. 2 lieifeis at 90 12s fid, 4 ditto at 25 7s (id. On account of Mr R. Olderog. I steer at 27. The next sale at these yards will beheld on Monday. May ith. M. HOUSTON AND CO.'S REPORT. The special Easter sale was held at the above yards yesterday, our entry comprising 2d bead of fat cattle. 100 fat sheep and 20 fat lambs, also 2-)0 breeding ewes. There was a small at-omlanc-e of .buyers and competition wUs dull, but prices for good ox beef were on a par with last sale, whilst cows were difficult to quit except at very low

prices. AYe sold as follows: —On account ol T Staines 36 fat wethers at 26s 6d. fi4 fat ewes at 17s. 13) 2-tuotli ewes at •_>7s. 30 at 27s (id. 50 at 275. 3 Suffolk rams at 3J guineas each ; on account of Misses Cummings 30 fat lambs (small) a 16s (id: on account of M. KoeJm 2 cows :it £6 os; oil account of \Y. Dicdriehs 2 bullocks at 29 l,s (id, 2 at £ll ds. 2 at £lO 2s Cd. 2 at £lO 7s Oil. 2 at £9 ds. 2 at £9 12s fid. 1 at £8 15s; on account of 1). Agnew 1 heifer at £3.

The next sale at these yards will be held on 2nd MUy.