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to go THE LARGEST gold nugget ever found in B.C., weighing 74.6 troy Ounces and valued at over $60,000, will be on display at the 3ist Annual Gem and Mineral Show, sponsored by the Lapidary Rock and Minera! Society of B.C., at the South Delta Recre- ation Centre in Tsawwassen, August 26, 27 and 28.

Among other special features at the show will be an award-winning gem tourmaline collection from Brazil and a gem encrusted Faberge-type jewel box made by local artist Bill Heffel.

According to Alice Mikkonen, president of the B.C. society, “This year’s show will be one of the best produced by our clubs.”

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Over 100 flood-lit showcases will display the jewelry and other arti- cles of silver, gold and stones made by 35 member clubs, in- cluding the West Vancouver Lapidary Club. Carved panels cf obsidian and facetted gems will be seen along with a variety of items made from jade, opal, turquoise, malachite and other semi-precious stones.

No less than 50 club and visiting craftspeople will demonstrate their skills and opportunities will be available for onlookers to try their hand at making jewelry. A few special areas and relevant activities have been organized for children attending the show.

Thirty retailers from Canada and

the United States have arranged to be preser.t, offering raw materials, tools, books and finished products for sale. Wayne Belzer, chariman of the show committee, emphasizes that “as usual, there will be many bargains in jewelry and other items for sale at the dealer booths.”

The show will open August 26, running from 6 to 10 p.m., followed by showtimes of 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on August 27 and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on August 28. Admission is $3 for adults and $] for children.

The West Vancouver Lapidary Club will hold its own small show, prior to the main event, at Park Royal, South Mall, on August 19 and 20.

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