NORTH CANTERBURY NEWS

Press, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22436, 24 June 1938, Page 4

NORTH CANTERBURY NEWS

PRODUCTS OF COAL TAB

“A RAPIDLY GROWING INDUSTRY” ADDRESS AT RANGIORA BY DR. R. O. PAGE Developments in the production of dyes and other chemical compounds from coal tar were outlined in an ad* dress to the Rangiora class of the Workers’ Educational Association by Dr. R. O. Page, who explained that the annual consumption of coal for all purposes had reached the enormous total of several thousand million tons a year. Most of this was used in the production of coke for the steel mpage he considered that in the future coal would be used more as a chemical than as a source of power. Coal would be too valuable to burn in the domestic grate a*.d would be replaced by coke for this purpose. ... .. , , Coal tar obtained from the destructive distillation of coal in the modern gas works retort provided the raw material for rapidly growing industry. From this common substance, by a process of fractional distillation, motor fuel, high explosives, disinfectants, medicines, wood preservatives, insecticides, and a valuable series of dyes, could be obtained. A ton of coal could produce about 1201b of tar, from which about 50 per cent, was extracted ' > provide some of the substances mentioned, the residue being pitch, which was useful as a road material. Dr. Page concluded by giving a brief history of the production of natural dyes and their gradual replacement by the cheaper and more effective substitute. POULTRY SHOW NORTH CANTERBURY CLUB LARGE INCREASE IN ENTRIES Entries for the fortieth annual show of the North Canterbury Poultry. Pigeon, and Canary Club, which will be held at Rangiora on July 1 and 2, are 282 more than the figures for last year. Details are as follows, last year’s figures being in parenthesis:—Open poultry classes 79 (92), utility classes 221 (197), bantams 60 (66), eggs 3 (7), fancy pigeons 49 (54), homers 43 (33), canaries 102 (23), budgerigars 191 (37). fancywork 65 (55), roots and garden produce 22 (23), photography 9 (10), fruit products 6 (6), cookery 50 (25), fruit 15 (13), cats 30 (22); total. 945 (663), MCPHAIL CUP EUCHRE UNITED FRIENDLY SOCIETIES’ TOURNAMENT Scores in the United Friendly Societies’ euchre tournament for the McPhail cup, played at Woodend this week, were as follows: —Woodend Oddfellows B 397, Rangiora Druids 377, Rangiora Foresters 350, Woodend Oddfellows A 333. At Ohoka, Rangiora Oddfellows scored 330 and Ohoka Oddfellows 325. SHEFFIELD LIBRARY ELECTION OF OFFICERS A meeting of the Sheffield Public Library was held recently. Mr J. H Jebson presided. The following officer! were elected:—Librarian, the Rev. L W. Rothwell; secretary. Mr R. L. Adams: committee. Mrs H. O. Judd. Misses M. A. Hawkins and J. D. Walker Messrs J. H. Jebson. L. W. Rothwell, R. Adams, and J. Austin, It was decided to Join the newlyformed Country Library Service Association. ' PERSONAL NOTES HORORATA Mr and Mrs Carter and family, of Prebbleton, former residents of Hororata, have been visitors to the district. Mr and Mrs H. H. Thorne are spending a holiday at Washdyke. SOUTH MALVERN Mr L. Porter (Stratford) Is visiting his mother, Mrs H. Porter, Coalgate. Mr S. E. Smith, stationmasfer at Mataura, has been the guest of Mr and Mrs E. Charles, Coalgate. . . Mr and Mrs F. E. Smith and two children (Timaru) are visitors to the district. Miss Maisie Porter and Mr G. Porter (Stratford) are the guests of their grandmother, Mrs H. Porter, Coalgate.

PUAHA Miss Myrtle Webster (Puaha) is visiting friends at Leeston and Rakaia. _ , Mr and Mrs W. A. Brown have left for the North Island, where they will reside. AEAROA Miss Betty Whelch (Akaroa) has returned from a short visit to Miss Annie White and Mrs L. Wealleans. Little River. RANGIORA SENIOR HOCKEY TEAM The following players will represent the Rangiora sehior A hockey team in a match aganst Digby’s, at ora to-morrow: —N. Forward; B. Watkins, J, Harper; G, Stent, N. Watkli s, C. Watkins: P. Wilson, D. Seed, B. Laskey, H. Mclntosh, R. Moran. LOYAL MALVERN LODGE The fortnightly meeting of the Loyal Malvern Lodge, 1.0.0. F., M.U., was held in the Oddfellows’ HalJ, Sheffield, recently.. The Noble Grand (Bro. G. T. Innes) presided. The social committee reported on the arrangements for the annual ball, Bro E. W. Rodgers, P.G., reported on brothers on the sick funds. A bagatelle match was played between the Noble Grand's team and the Vice-Grand's team. The Vice-Grand's team won.

FIRE BOARD AT KAIAPOI

SIREN TO REPLACE BELL DEPRECIATION FUND AUTHORISED The Kaiapoi Fire Board met yesterday. There were present—the chairman (Mr H. C. Revell), Messrs H. L. Whiteman, W. E. Olds, H. O. Hills, and H. Rinaldi. The chairman welcomed Mr Hills, the newly-appointed Kaiapoi Borough Council representative. The superintendent reported that the brigade had attended one fire during the last quarter. Attendances at practices had been very good. The engines and plant were in good order, with the exception of the pump on the motor engine, which he suggested should be overhauled. Mr Hills was asked to report to next meeting about the advisability of purchasing a bucket pump apparatus. In reply to the board’s application, a letter was received from the Minister for Internal Affairs (the Hon. W. E. Parry) authorising the setting up of a depreciation fund for the renewal of plant and equipment, with the Public Trustee as sole commissioner. The chairman reported that an electric siren had been ordered to replace the present firebell, and it was decided that the chairman and Mr Hills be appointed a committee to make arrangements with the Borough Electrical Engineer about installing it. In view of the proposed water supply scheme being considered by the borough council, it was decided that Inquiries be made about what requirements would be necessary in installing fire hydrants in the borough. MARSHLAND SCHOOL JUBILEE CONCLUDING CEREMONY The diamond jubilee celebrations of the Marshland School were held at Easter, extending over four days, when tht various functions were well attended. As to-morrow is the actual date of the opening of the school the Jubilee committee, of which Mr T. Morton is chairman, has decided to hold a function at the school to-day, when commemorative trees will be planted by Mrs Scott and Mr Morton. This will be the final function of the jubilee celebrations. KIMBERLEY DOMAIN BOARD CHAIRMAN AND SECRETARY RE-ELECTED The annual meeting of the Kimberley Domain Board was held in the Kimberley Hall recently. The chairman (Mr S. Syme) presided. The balance-sheet showed a credit balance. It was decided to have the hedges trimmed and the gorse around the domain grounds grubbed. Messrs S. Syme and M. E. Jenkins were reelected chairman and secretary respectively. EUCHRE TOURNAMENT AT KIMBERLEY There was a good attendance at a euchre tournament in aid of the Kimberley School’s picnic fund. Prizes were awarded as follow:—Women, Miss Ida Priest 1. Mrs G. Gartery 2; men, Mr R. Boulton, jun., 1, Mr J. R. Manson 2, The aggregate prizes for seven nights’ play were won by Mrs G. Gartery with 95 points and Mr F. Herbert with S5 points. ______ COMBINED CHURCH GUILD AT GLENTUNNEL Mrs John Deans presided at the monthly meeting of the combined Church Guild at Glentunnel. The secretary (Mrs L. A. Marshall) reported that the bring-and-buy held at a previous meeting had been most successful and it was decided to hold a bring-and-buy at the next afternoon of stalls were appointed as follows:—Produce, Mesdames W. Gilmour, A. Boyes, M. Kellaway; sewing, Mesdames D. Dickie. W. J. Harrison, C. Green, and T. Charles; sweets and ice cream, Mesdames L. A. Marshall and G. D, Marsh; cakes, Mrs D. Boyes and Miss S. Harrison; plants and flowers, Mrs E. Harper and helpers; junior guild stall, Mrs James Deans and helpers; refreshments, Mrs E. Charles; surprise packets, Misses I. M. Gilmour and J. Deans. AEAROA BIBLE CLASS The St. Peter’s Bible Class and Young People’s Club, Akaroa, met on Wednesday evening, Bible study was conducted by Miss Burnett and physical culture by Miss P. Kearney. The social programme was arranged by Mr W. R. Miles. Dance music was played by Miss Averill Mclntosh. A statue dance was won by Misses Patty Davis and Molly Vickery.