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Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LX, Issue 18202, 25 September 1933, Page 6

Ambergris of fine grey quality is reported to be realising £2 per ounce in London, which shows that manufacturers are now gaining on their stocks and prices should advance again, states the Stewart Island correspondent of the Southland News. Apparently the synthetic ambergris manufactured in America does not yet take the place ot the natural product for use in finer grade scents, soaps, champagne, etc. Stewart Island evidently has made a name for itself with ambergris, as a New Zealand bank manager recently on holiday in Paris noticed a window of a big perfumery company with “Stewart Island Ambergris” printed in gold letters on the pane. New Zealand, and Stewart Island in particular, must furnish the most steady supply of ambergris for European markets due to the. fact of its waters harboring the sperm whale, which is the only species from which ambergris comes. Locally, quite a large quantity of ambergris is held by fishermen who have been waiting a favorable market. The Regal and easy-stitph embroidery competition, for whi'ch prizes totalling £330 are being offered, is attracting widespread attention Potties’ feature all the articles included in this competition, and particulars are obtainable at their fancywork counter. The articles, " which comprise every class of fancy work are- priced from 6d each,*