GAS IN THE HOME.

Hokitika Guardian, 16 July 1925, Page 1

GAS IN THE HOME.

Anions till.* lessons gained from the experience of last year at the British Umpire Exhibition has heen that of ;t mo:- 1 definite cohesion of Imperial interests, and a recognition that one vast industry calls for the aid of a dozen oil ci's. This has heen especially the caiise with the huge and truly imposing display organised and carried to completion by ihe British Umpire (his ( ommiltce. In conjunction with the Women's Seition of the Uxhibitioii, All's t'loinisley Brereton, as honorary advisor of the (.'as Committee on such matters, lias planned a most comprehcnsiv. scheme that shall demonstrate the food resources ol the Umpire and how they can best he utilised. Uvery day. in a large and beautifully-ventilated demonstration hall, seating 101 lin comfort, the most expert of trained cooks will show how meat from Australia and New Zealand, Ilnur and cereals, fruits and dairy produce from Britinin Overseas. can he utilised, with the aid of: prnpcr!y-e(|uipped gas conkers, to meet the needs of the home in the most economical and satisfactory manner. Dining " Umpire Week ” the demonstration will he especially interesting, and il should he said that admission is free. There are. of course, many other Notable features in I lie exhibit. From New Zealand comes a laxtelully-turn-ished hed-room ami sitting-room, with gas stove and radiator; Canada is represented by a lounge-hall warmed to meet days with a temperature about zero, by a “ kitchenette ” in which the cooking for a small family can be carried through with Hie minimum of labour ; South Africa shows how gas-heat-ing can he applied in an old-fashioned Dutch homestead: Australia illustrates a most fascinating nursery; and India depicts the help ol gas in ice-making. This is how the icemakcr works: A gas burner placed under a metal cylinder forces ammonia and other gases into a smaller chamber, where ihe gases liquefy under pressure and absorb flic heat in their consequent evaporation, thus freezing the water or icecream in which their container is placed. With gas at lOd a therm, it is claimed that .six quarts of ice-cream may he frozen for less than Id.