The announcement that large quantities <:f j.vtroleiim will soon be available in Egypt, says the, Loudon correspondent of the York ,Jt.ire Po.-i. will it assure British .shipowners vessels make regular use of the Suez route. AV lien the resources of the South Persian oil fields are developed, he adds, the requirements of the navy and of the laereanti’e marine should be absolutely ar.iarant-ccd. botn as regards oils for raising' steam and running internal combustion engines. A note bv the acting financial adviser in Egypt regarding the currant budget states that the new oil area, discovered at Hutgnoda three year- ano now \leld- about 15.00-. tons of crude oil mont-hiv, and that the refinery at Suez has been enlarged. The ex-pupils of the Napier Boys’ and Girls' High Schools, held a highly successful dance in the nature of a re-union at the Princess Hall, last evening. The dancing caix-iuty of the hall was taxed to its vtinctt The floor was in perfect- conuit-iou. a squad of the present boy pupi’s heing responsible- for this, also for the decorations which were very attractive. A very dainty supper )v«. served under the direct ion of the coinmitte'* oi the Old Girls' Association. The general arrangements were in the- hands of Mr. R. V. de R. Worker, and to him and his hard working assistants great credit is due for this suecesst'n.l effort. The proceeds which were wry substantial tire to be devoted towards the expenses of sending the High School football team to Auckland.
CONVERSATION ON LAXTER’S Customer A large bottle of Baxter's Lung Preserver, pleaseChemist: I am sorry, madam, but we cannot obtain the large size Will you take a small bottle? < 'nstomer I prefer the larger bottle, because >t is more economical I always like to have “ Baxter’* ha r»dv NOTE.—The chemist was in error '* Baxter’s ” is readily obtainable in large bottles Your chemist or storekeeper vfeTi oasilv get the larger size for Hastings ladies are greatly pleased with the quality of “ NO RUBBING ” seven weekly farnilv washings Hawka’s Launovv Help, J/3 packet, sufficient for Bay Far mat*' Atsocistiou .•
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Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume VIII, Issue 217, 15 August 1918, Page 2
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