HASTINGS RAM AND EWE FAIR.

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXVIII, Issue 6, 8 February 1900, Page 15

HASTINGS RAM AND EWE FAIR.

At the Hastings Ram and Ewe Fair on Thursday 1800 sheep were offered, making a record for Hawke's Bay. Lincolns were in strong force, but anything and first-class studs were neglected. The highest prices were 52gs for Mr. J. B. Sutton's, and 50gs for one of Mr. Wilson's (Waverley). Two others of Mr. Sutton's brought 37gs and 34gs. Leicesters were represented only by flock rams, a few being quitted at fair prices. Shropshires were in demand, but owners' ideas of value in some instances exceeded that of buyers. Romneys were mostly quitted, but at low prices.

Messrs. Stronach Bros, and Morris report as follows :—: — Rabbitskins — No sales this week. Sheepskins — Market firm at last week's quotations. Hides — Market very firm. Prime heavy ox, id to 4id ; medium, 3;} dto 3Jd ; inferior, 2d to 3d per lb. Wool — The third sale of the season took place on Friday last, when about 9000 bales were offered. Compared with last sale, prices showed a decline of g-d to ljd per lb. The next gale takes place on Thursday, 22nd February.

Tallow — Market firm. Best rendered mutton, 1 5s 6d to 1 7s 6d medium, 13s Gd to 15s ; rough fat, 10s Gd to 13s 6d per cwt.