GAS INSTITUTE

Hokitika Guardian, 20 February 1928, Page 4

GAS INSTITUTE

At the Gas Institute Conference Jit. Christchurch on Friday Mr C. A. Sinclair (Wellington) dealt with the care and running of gjis engines. lie touched briefly on the methods of dealing with worn liners and pistons, worn earns, ignition, electrical leakage in Ignition systems and the choking of exhaust pipes. Mr G. Heinz (Hokitika) dealt wit methods of increasing the efficiency of the smaller gas works. A works manager, he said, required to he mentally and physically (it for the job. He was in a unique position in that he, with one stoker and perhaps the help of a casual labourer or hoy was called on to carry out a variety of duties which, in a larger works, arc divided into departments with a manager or foreman at the head of each. Ho was often called upon for technical advice and upon his ability to give the correct advice often depended the success of the works. When taking up his duties he must satisfy himself that the mains, services and meters were in good order, and that the mains and services were large enough for present and prospective consumers. He must also get in touch with the various consumers and see that the gas appliances were ill good running order. Fur the small works manager a knowledge of cooking was useful, hut it was better to engage some lady to visit and instruct the consumers in their homos. A gas business, like any other business, must not he allowed to get flat. He should try to push husinr>s> l>\ inserting advertisements in the

local newspapers and keeping the interest of the people alive. Mr Heinz then dealt with the improvements of the producing plants at liis own works and touched on many technical points needed to ensure a good running plant. Mr Belton, in commenting on the papers, congratulated Mr Heinz especially for a very interesting paper which, lie said, was one of the most valuable he had heard from a small works man. A good deal of discussion ensued, in the course of which several members remarked on the help which the reading of these papers was to the man in charge of a small works. Mr Sinclair and Mr Heinz replied, giving some of their experiences when in charge of various jobs, and answering the questions on technical points put to them.

SMOKING IN TRAMCARS. From time to time there have been complaints from lady passengers about smoking in trumenrs. hut the other day we observed a nose tilted with keen pleasure as some blue smoke was wafted hv on the breeze. The phenomnenon was so unusual that on inquiries being set afoot it was discovered that the gentleman outside was enjoying a cool, satisfying smoke of Bears’ Smoking Tobacco Mild, and incidentally its fragrance was giving pleasure to his fellow passengers. Bears is sold by all Tobacconists at 8d per ounce, loose, and in handy packets, loz. Del.. 2oz. Is (id.