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Evening Star, Issue 21934, 22 January 1935, Page 14

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THE KING AND QUEEN. HTJGBY, January 21.—The.- King and Queen arc expected vto leave for their sojourn at Eastbourne about mid-February. BOWEN PRIZE. 1 A Christchurch Association message states that the University Senate awarded the Bowen Prize to J. H. B. Scholcficld, of Timaru. No award was made lor the Habeas Prize. POWER BOAT CHAMPIONSHIP. The New Zealand Power Boat championship was raced on Piclou Harbour this afternoon, -Marlborough won and retained the cup after a splendid contest. Wanganui was second, Picton third, and Dunedin fourth. —Press Association. AUCKLAND WOOL SALE. Though disappointing as to price, the sale did nut drag. One auctioneer sold nearly G,UUd bales in Gomin, and the whole :2b.000 was quitted in about six hours. Buyers’ limits were obviously rigid, and it is doubtful if prices will average 4jd per lb. It is estimated that the returns from the sale may aggregate £150,000, compared with nearly £500,000 for the corresponding sale last year.—Press Association. WELLINGTON RACES. Eitzherbcrt Handicap, 200sovs. of.—ll-2 Fulojoy {7.7) 1, 7-7 Nightlass (7.3) 2, 5-5 Alchemic.(7.l2) 3. All started. Two and a-half lengths ; neck. Time, COisec. Cup, GOOsovs. 11 m. —Vintage (9.9) 1, Cuddle (7.10) 2, Spiral (7.12) 3. THE STOCK EXCHANGE. ■ Sale reported this afternoon:— Waihi Grand Junction, 4s lOd. TO-MORROW AT THE GRAND SUMMER SALE. 33in Pure Silk Pongee; 71<1 yard. Highest Quality ivory Spun Silk Crepe de Chine; was 3s lid; tomorrow, 2s 2fd. Suedetto Gloves; fancy cutis; were 3s (id; to-morrow, Is 4d pair. Housemaid Gloves; 4d pair. Fancy and Plain Silks; ranging up to Ss lid;, your choice, 2s Gd yard. Here's a bargain' Womens’ Pure Moo] Vests, in cream and colours; usual price, us lid; to-morrow, 2s lid. Mercury and Hudnit Pure Silk Stockings, O.S. sizes only; wore 9s lid; tomorrow, 4s lid pair. British Cotton Fuji, in all colours; gift price, Gd yard.—Arthur Barnett Ltd.— [Advt.] WELLINGTON CUP. In the Cup Vintage was 1-1 on the machine, Cuddle 3-5, and Spiral C-G. Caliento and Royal Artist were scratched. Won by a length and a-half; three and a-balf. Time, 2min 30 l-4seo.