OAMARU STOCK MARKET. (From Our Own Correspondent.)

Otago Witness, Issue 2817, 11 March 1908, Page 24

OAMARU STOCK MARKET. (From Our Own Cor respondent.)

OAMARU, Ma,.-ch 7. The stock market lias distinctly impioved in consequence of the rains, as was proved by the prices obtained this week at the Otektuke sale. With the prospect of winter fejd graziers aie prepared to give more for rape lamb 3 aid for breeding ewes than fo'iuerly. though other descriptions of sheep aie still r?ther neglected. Sound-mouthed owes are now worth 14s to 169 ; fotir and sixtooth, 18s to 20s ; two-tooths, 18s 6d. Gocd rape lambs are quoted at 11s 6d to 12s, and stores at 10? Gd to lls; foi fat wetheis 16s 6d to 18s being given. Store wethers are neglected owing to the scarc.ty of winter feed. Forwaid wethers are worth 13s 6d, and two-tooths lls to 12s. The only inquiry for cattle is in respect of fats, the values of prime ox beef being 2'2s 6d; prime heifer beef, 18s; and cow bed, 35s to 16s Da-iry cows st profit are inquired for at £6 to £7 for gcod young sorts. The improved prospects of the autumn for woiking land, together with the proi abihty of giain being still profitable, gives ground for the opinion that horses will be in request shortly. At present good young mares and eeldmgs are worth £45 to £50. GRAIN AND PRODUCE REPORTS. Messrs Donald Reid and Co. repoit- We held our weekly auction sale of grain and produce at our stores on Monday, when we submitted a fair catalogue, made up of most of the lines in demand locally. There was a good attendance oi the trade, and we cleared the bulk of our catalogue at satisfactory prices. Values ruled as under.— Oats.— Offerings of oats from the country contiruc "heavy, but the market still maintains its firm tone. All lines offering during the week have bee si taken up by merchants r or shipment at prices slightly in advance of thos ruling last week. Duns and other varieties suitable for winter feed are in good deraaiid. and aie readily token at quotations Seed duns, 2s 5d to 2s 6d ; prime milling, to 2s Id; good to best feed, 2s 2id to 2s 3£d; niierici tc medium. 2s to 2s 2d per bushel, sacks extia Wheat — In sympathy with the rise at Home, piices in Uiis market have steadily filmed light through the week. Choice lines of velvet have most inquiry, but all classes of sounr" wheat are in demand with millers. In fowi wheat there is little offering, and in many ca^es local buyers have had to fill their lequirenie-nts with milling samples. Quotations: Pinne milling. 4s 6d to 4s 6id ; med'urn to good, 4s 5d to 4s 5Jd. Whole fowl wheat hns in gome ca^es sold up to 4s 6d to 4s 7d ; medium, 4s 3d to 4s sd ; broken and inferior and seconds, 3s Gd to 4s per bushel, sacks extra Potatoes — During last week, with only moderate supplies coming forward, there was steady demand for all offering. Shippers were in the market for any suitable lots at prices fully equal to, or a shade in advance of, late values. Since then consignments have been heavier, and with a slight slackening- in the export demand prices have baen somewhat lower Quotations Hct freshly dutc lots, £5 7s 6d to £5 10s ; medium to good, £0 tc £5 os, stale, inferior, and small, £4 103 to £4 15s per ton, sacks included Chs.ff. — Fair supplies have been coming to hand and with good inquiry for export and ready local sa'e late values have been more than maintained. At today's sale theie was strong ii'quiry for choice lots, which realised £4 to £4 2b 6d ; medium to good, £3 10s to £3 15s, light nnd inferior. £3 to £3 7s 6d per ton, bags extra. Messrs Dalgety end Co. (Ltd ) report as follows: — We held our usual weekly auction sale of grain ard produce at our stores on Monday. Buyers weie in moderate attendance, but as competition pt the sale was fairly busk we disposed of the whole of our offerings at prices which must be very satisfactory to vendors. Oats. — There is little change in this market to report, and values remain about on the same level as last week. There is still good inquiry for export. Qtiota-tions : Prime milling, to 2s 4d; good to befc-t feed, 2s 2|d to 2s 3Jd; inferior to medium, 2s Id to 2s 2d per bushel (socks extra). Wheat. — Owing to favourable reports from other centres, this market has assumed a firmer tone, and all prime lines of milling quality are readily taken at a slight advance oa last week's prices. There is gcod inquiry for fowl wheat, and consignments are readily disposed of on arrival. Quotations: Prime milling, 4s 6d to 4s 6jtd; meduim to good, 4s 5d to 4s 3£d ; best whole fowl wheat, 4s Cd to 4s 7d per bushel (sacks extra). Potatoes — The market is moderately supplied, and choice lots meet with ready sale on arrival at quotationp. Quotations. Best •table sorts, £5 5s to £5 10s , medium do £4 15s to £5 per ton (bags iv). Chaff. — Owing to very light arrivals, and as there is good inquiry existing both for shipm-snt and local consumption, the market has firmed, and to-day's prices show an advance on last week's rates. Quotations. Prime oarten 9heaf, £4 to £4 2s 6d; medium to good, £3 10s to £3 17s 6d per ton (bags extra). Straw.— Quotations : Oaten, £2 7s 6d; wheaten, £2 2s 6d to £2 5s per ton (pressed). IMPORTANT TRANSACTIONS IN PEDIGREED CLYDESDALE STOCK. Messrs Wright, Stephenson, and Co. (Ltd ) report: — Wo have sold privately during the past week 27 pedigreed Clydesdale horses, comprising three imported stallions, 15 entire colts, and nine fillies. Particulars of the various transactions are as follow: — On account of Mr Donald Macfurlane (Claremont), to Mx J. C. N. Grigg iLongbeach), the two imported Clydesdale colts Baron Wigtown (13884 C.5.8.) and Baron Carleton (13388 C.5.8.). Baron Wigtown, foaled May, 1905, is by the celebrated Baronson (10981 C.5.8.), the sire of the champion horse Oyama, out of Dandy (18799 C.5.8.), by Prince Sturdy (10119 C.S B.). Baron Wigtown stood flrsrt at Wigtown as a yearling, and was champion at last Stranraer show. His g-sire is the famous Baron's Pride (9122 C.5.8.), and he has all the characteristics of that great horse, being a handsome, gay, up-sta-nding colt of great quality and style. He is also big and weighty, with a fine outlook, and is sure to be a popular sire and a noted sh«-SY-jrard bore*. Baroa Carleton, foaled

May, 1905, is by the Baion's Pride horsl Durbar (11695 C.5.8.), out of Lily of Car'eton (25792 C.S B.). by the Highland Society; winner King of the Roses (9027 C.S.B ). Baron Csrleton has never been shown, but he is ai particularly good urumal, with plenty of sizeand weight, and he should prove a successful Pire. On account of Mr David Murray (Warejjn.), to Mr William Gardiner, jun. (Papakaio), xhe splendid imported colt Prince Andrew (13882 C 5.8.), foaled May, 1905. This is a particularly wel'-bred colt, his 6ire being Breadalbai'e (11637 C.5.8.). which stood second as a three-year-old at Glasgow, and by Hiawatha, out of the Highland Society winner Lady Gartly, by Royal Gartly, while his own dam, Fanny of Gow«nhill (18215 C.5.8.), was by th- famous Flashwood (3C04 C.5.8.). Princ« Andrew is a handsome, l>ig colt, with wide flat bones and gieat feet ard ank'.es. To Mr J. E. Waiter (Victoria), on account of Mr J. W. Blair (Outrarn) ■ Bay filly, rising thiee years, by Eldeishe's Pride; g-sirft Crcvin Prince, dam Jess, by Inzievar ; g-d«m Jean, by Royahst. On account of Mr James Patrick (Outram) : Bay entne colt, rising thiee yeais, by Wee Macgiegor; g-sire Clydebank (imp.), dam Southern Lass, by Southern Johnny , g-dam Kate, by Southome (imp.). Bay entire colt. j rising three years, by Wee Macgregor, dam | Jess 11, by Wallace; g-dam Je6s, by King; of the Clans. Bay entire colt, rising three years, by Merry" Morning (imp.), d«m Lucy, by Better Times. On account of Mr John Callander (Allanton). : Bay entire colt, rising three years, by Merry Morning (imp.), dam Maid, by HercO I Laddie (imp.) ; g-dam Cicely, by Macarthur; ' g-g-dam Cairngorm 11, by Crown Prince. On account of Mr W. R. Gawn (Mosgiel) : Bay filly Budding Rose, rising three years, by Prince Alexander, dam Rose, by Hatfield; g-dam Maggie, by Nimmo's Prince. This filly was second at last Tnieri and Dunedim shows, competing against big rings. Bay entire colt, rising four years, by Prince. Alexai der, dam by Marquis ; g-dam by Ivanhoe. On account of Mr Robert Gawn (Mosgiel) : Bay entiie colt, rising three years, by Prince Alexander; g-sire St Alexander (imp.), dam Mag, by Lion King ; g-dam Jess, by Emperor. Bay entire colt, rising three years, by Princ» Alexander, dam Jean, by Lion King. On account of Mr James Gow (Mosgiel):, Bay entire colt, rising t>hree years, by Marconi (imp ) ; g-sire Hiawatha (C.5.8.), darn Kate 11, by Wallace. (.imp.) ; g-dam Kate, by Lord Salisbury (imp.). Shown as a yearling in Dunedin this colt was second in a large ring, and secondl in the Derby Sweepstakes, same show. Bay entire colt, rising three years, by Princ* Alexander, dam Mag Merrielees, by Laird o' - Kilbnde ; g-darn Blossoms 11, by Lord Salisbury. As a yearling this colt was a prizewinner at the Taieri show. On account of Mr Walter Blacki* (East Taieri) : Bay entiie colt, rising three years, by Emperor Colin; g-sire Royalist, dam Bride, by Pride's Fancy, by Lion King. Brown entire colt, rising three years, by Clydesdale Laddie; g-sire Herd Laddie (imp.), dam Jane Douglas, by Douglas; g-dam Jean, by Lord Salisbury. Bay entire colt, rising three years, by Clydesdale Laddie, dam Madge, by Pride's Fancy. On account of Mr Frank M'Callum (Goodwocd): The well-known sta.lion. Lord Cecil, by Hatfield; g-sue Lord Salisbury (imp.), dam the well-known showyard mare Emeia-ld 11, by Young Banker (imp.). Brown filly, rising four years, by Lord Ranfurly; g-eir« Lord Salisbury (imp.), dam Pride's Jewel, by The Mackenzie; g-aam Jewel's Pride, by, What's Wanted. Bay filly Jewel, rising three years, by Young Ke.vin; g-sire Ke.vin, dan* Grace, by Royalist; g-dam Lrady Gordon, by Sir Arthur Gordon. Bay filly, rising three years, by Lord Hanfiuly, dtm by Merquis. Mr Walter specially selected the above pedi•need colts and fillies as being suitable for th* Australian market, and as several of them have already take showyard honours in New Zealand, they will doubiieg3 give a good! account of themselves in Austialian show llllgb r lo a Southland gindmaster :— On account of Mr Dawd Robs (i±eadv>wb<ink Estate): Bay filly, using thiee jeaib, by Clydesdale Laddie ; g-sire Herd Ladcne (imp.), dam Bonnie Jean, I>y Hero; g-dum Jean, by Robert Biuce. Bay nlly, using three jears, by Clydesdale Laddie, "dam Quceu, by Uaucan Gillies. On, account of Mr James Patrick (Outram): Bay, h.ly, rising three years, by Marechal Neil; gsire Herd Laddie vinip.), dam Madge, by Lord Lyon. Bay filly, rising two jeais, by Wee. Muogregor, dam Highland Lass, by Salisbury a Pride, 'lheso four fillies are wellgrown, well-bred, nicely turned animals, and! should piove good brood mares and piizewinners. On account of Mr George Grey (Clarendon), to Mr George Patrick (Balclutha), two yearling entiie co.ts, by Elderslie's Pride, out of mares by Plucky Willie.