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Southern Cross, Volume 2, Issue 20, 11 August 1894, Page 12

The J. Cf. Ward Farmers Association of New Zealand Limited, report having held their fortnightly stock sale at the Invercargill yards on Tuesday. The entry in fat cattle was a very heavy one, and included several pens of good quality; the others were only medium and bare. The demand for best was brisk, and prices ruled from L 9 12s 6d to L 8 for best bullocks and cows; bullocks, mixed heavy weights, up to L 9 2s 6d ; medium cows and heifers, L7to L 6 ss. At these prices we cleared our entry. Store Cattle —Only a small entry, with little demand, except for dairy heifers close to calving; these we scld at L 3 10s to L 5. Sheep—There was a good entry of fat sheep of all grades, but the demand was only limited after a few pens were sold. Best heavy weights, ewes and wethers, brought IBs lOd to IBs 8d; medium light ewes, 9s to 10s 6d; ewes in lamb and without teeth, 4s to 5s 8d; hoggets, 6s to 7s 6d —no good sorts forward. Horse Market —On Saturday we had a very heavy entry, including a number from the Oamaru district. The demand was only limited, and except for best young draughts, which reached LlB to L 24, prices were dull, the medium class being much neglected. We expect a better demand for hacks and light harness sorts as the season advances.