STOCK MARKET

Wairarapa Times-Age, 16 May 1940, Page 9

STOCK MARKET

JOHNSONVILLE SALE. CATTLE PRICES EASIER. (By Telegraph—Press Association.) WELLINGTON, This Day. An average yarding of cattle and a large yarding of sheep were offered at the Johnsonville stock sale yesterday. Only a few pens of extra heavy bullocks came forward in the cattle section. the balance of the yarding comprising chiefly medium and lightweight bullocks. Extra prime heavy bullocks sold at prices slightly easier, and medium and lightweight bullocks met with a dragging sale, prices being fujly 5s to 10s a head down on those of last week. All classes of cows and heifers were easier on last week’s sale by 5s to 10s a head. There was little demand for runners and vealers, only prime quality being wanted. No heavyweight wethers came forward, the pennings comprising light to medium-weight two-tooths. The quality was not up to-the usual standard. Prices for prime quality sheep showed no alteration, and unfinished and light wethers were easier by Is to Is 6d a head. Extra prime heavy ewes sold readily, but lightweight and poorer sheep were hard to sell. The yarding of lambs lacked quality. No prime quality lambs came forward, and prices for all classes were easier on last week’s sale. ADDINGTON SALE. DROP IN PRICES. (By Telegraph—Press Association.) CHRISTCHURCH, May 15. An overflow entry of stock was recorded at Addington sale today, but the fat cattle section was the only one in which there was any marked decline in prices, there being an extremely heavy yarding. Fat lambs met with a spirited sale, and there was a tendency for butchers to exceed the schedule rates.

Store sheep: Wethers, and store lambs sold at better competition, there being a demand from farmers wanting a quick turnover from the feed coming away after the recent rains. Ordinary two-tooth halfbred ewes sold at 13s 9d, and sound-mouthed at up to 10s 9d. The best of the wethers sold at 18s 3d for two-tooths, with others at 13s. Fat sheep: There was -a firm sale at the opening. As the market progressed, the heavier types dropped in price. Medium wethers met with a good demand, but the ewes did not sell so briskly. Prime heavy wethers sold at from 30s to 32s 6d, with the tops going to 37s Id. Fat cattle: Heavy steers were down by 20s a head, and other classes deteriorated by 10s to 20s. The prices for good beef ranged from 34s to 37s a 1001 b, and medium quality sold at 33s a 1001 b.

Pigs: Porkers averaged 6Jd~to 7£d a lb, and baconers 6?d to 7i-d a lb.

STUD JERSEYS. DISPERSAL SALE.

At a dispersal sale of W. H. Booth and Sons’ Middle Run Jersey stud held in Masterton the entire herd, with the exception of the in-calf heifers, was offered. The stock came forward in pleasing condition. The attendance of buyers was good. The competition was well sustained, and the average price was 22 guineas. Details of the realisations of 20 guineas and more are: — Bulls: Tararua Segundo, to J. H. Williams, Waharoa, Auckland, 60gns; Sungod of Puketapu. to W. A. C. Perry Trust, Masterton, 40gns; Sunset of Puketapu, to B. J. Golder, Papatawa, Woodville, 26gns. Bull calves: Heroine of Puketapu, to H. A. Sutherland. Alton, 40gns; Sion of Puketapu, to F. V. Bryant,. Mangatainoka, 27gns. Cows: Rewa Sprite, H.C., to L. Johns, Ngaere, Taranaki, 32gns; Rewa, Sprightly, to W. H. French, Masterton. 27gns; Rewa Weka, H.C., to F. J. James, Parkvale, 30gns; Rewa Romany

Vagabond, V.H.C., W. S. McEwen, Hautapu, 55gns. Rewa Cocaine, H.C., to W S. McEwen, Hautapu, 60gns; Jersey Meadows Clorina. V.H.C., to W. Muir, Waihi, GOgns; Rewa Sylvan, to L. Larsen, Masterton, 28gns; Rewa Jenny, V.H.C. to F. V. Bryant, Mangatainoka, 44gns; Rewa Judy to W. Renall and Sons, Parkvale, 34gns; Rewa Sunlight, to C. Adams, Owaka-Waipati, Southland 43 gns; Rewa Melodist. V.H.C., to L. Johns, Ngaere, Taranaki, 45gns: Rewa Ether, H.C., to C. Adams, Southland. 46gns; Rewa Ethel, to F. J. James, Parkvale 30gns; Rewa Flora, F. J. James. Parkvale 20gns; Erinview Rosebud, H.C.. to R. L. Robinson. Manakau, Signs; Rewa Irene, to R. H. Bryant, Manakau, 21gns; Erinview Jay, to Stan Mai, Aorangi, Feilding, 20gns; Rewa Vesper, to S. A. Neill, Kote Maori, Hawke's Bay, 20gns; Rewa Maiden, to E. Burnand, Alton, 22gns; Rewa Evina, to B. R. Robinson, Manakau, 26gns.

MASTERTON SALE. The Auctioneers' Association report as follows on their weekly sale held yesterday. There was a good yarding o! fat sheep, but a small yarding of store sheep, there being a good bench o 1 buyers. Competition throughout was keen and prices' for fat sheep were on a par with last week. A total clearance was affected under the hammer, and the following sales will indicate values: —Fat sheep: Fat ewes. 21s to 23s 7d: fat b.f.. 19s to 22s 9d: fat ewes, 17: Gd to 19s; fat ewes (light). 12s to 15s: fat b.f. lambs, 16s to 19s sd. Store sheep: Ewe lambs, to 225; b.f. lambs. 12s 6d to 15s; w.f.w. lambs, Ils to 15s 9d; store owes, 9s. Cattle: Fat P.A. cows, LG: fwd heifers. £4‘l4s; ylg heifers. £3 10s. PAHIATUA SALE. GOOD EWES IN DEMAND. The Associated Auctioneers report on the Pahiatua weekly sale as follows. A moderate yarding of sheep was offered to a large attendance of local and Manawatu buyers. Bidding for good ewes and fat sheep was spirited throughout the sale while poorer sorts sold well at prices slightly advanced on last week’s sale. Lambs depreciated a little in value according to quality. A small yarding of run cattle was offered and disposed of at auction at values on par with late rates. The offering in the dairy section was not of a high standard, ven-

dors, however, meeting the market, and a total clearance being effected. Quotations: — Sheep: Medium two-tooth ewes 24s 9d, four and six-tooth ewes (good). S.D. rams, 27s Id, four and six-tooth and four-year ewes (S.D. ram), 22s Bd. four and five-year ewes, 22s Bd, fiveyear ewes (S.D. ram), medium sorts, 22s 7d, 20s 4d, to 18s Id, five and sixyear ewes (S.D. rams). 20s 4d, 19s Id. 16s Id to 15s Gd: fat ewes. 18s Id, 18s. 16s 8d to 15s 8d; fat wethers. 27s 2d, 25s 7d. 255, to 225: maiden b.f. fat ewes, 24s 6d. 22s to 20s sd: store two-tooth wethers (medium), 18s Gd; woolly wether lambs (good). 16s 9d, 15s 9d, medium woolly wether lambs 13s 9d, 12s 2d, medium shorn w lambs. 13s sd. Cattle: P.A. cows, r.w.P.A. bulls. £3 10s, gtci. empty P.A. cows. £4 Gs to £2 10s; fat P.A. cows. £G 16s, dairy’ and store sold at late rates.