GAS COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS

Hokitika Guardian, 1 October 1930, Page 2

GAS COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS

SUCCESSFUL SEASON.

At the Soldiers’ Hall yesterday afternoon, the gas cooking demonstrations which have been conducted over the winter season under the auspices of the Hokitika Gas Coy., were brought to a successful close. A pleasing function was arranged for the occasion, and the directors and staff of the Gas Company were invited to be present for afternoon tea. Mrs G. Heinz, who has carried through- the season’s demonstrations, had prepared a special display of confections, while scones, waffles and other dainties were prepared in the room prior to the tea being served. The ladies helping. Mrs Heinz had a very tasteful spread set out, and about 50 people sat down to the. good things all of which were cooked by gas.

Mr D. J. Evans, Chairman of Directors, was asked to take the chair, find there were present Messrs* W. Wilson, and S. J. Preston, co-directors, Mr JPark, Company solicitor, Mr G. Heinz, Works Manager, and Mr H. W. Sweiiey, Secertary to the Company;Apology was made for the absence of Dr Teicheltnann and Mi* W. E. Williams, directors, ( . Mrs Evans said lie desired on behalf ■of , his co-directors and himseif j to J thank the ladies for their' kindj;;invjj ' tation to. the winding-up function. $6 ■ was glad to know the season hail' been ' a successful one, and that aU' ropiid * pleasure and . profit had been ; derived “from the fortnightly demonstrations. He knew Mrs Heinz was a very:;capable demonstrator and was enthusiastic about her work. Her advee was i; jnuch sought after and was given '.reefy. • He wished also to thank tlie ladies who had assisted Mrs Heinz with the amenities at these pleasant cooking afternoons, and for the practical assistance given in providing crockery for the R.S:A, which would be appreciated particularly in that quarter also. Speaking ,on behalf of the Hokitika Gas Company, Mr Evans went on to say- that the Company was alive to the . interests. : of. the, gas ,Alters,,.,, and had introduced a system of time payment for appliances wliich was working satisfactorily. The production of .gas, its storage, and reticulation, had also been attended to, and now he had muchr pleasure.in announcing that from tlie Ist November there would be a reduced tariff in operation. It would be possible to show a. considerable monetary saving, particularly on Ahei'fPfir-t. of; the. lai;ge}) ;cpnsuraers, : ’and 11 •no ' doubt : .these ; ; harii ; times. the . sfiv- > ing would be- appreciated. ; ; • The life arid service of. the Company, iMr EVans-rsaid /ff .cbhclusioii,; iwas a guarantee that it'was oUt to serve the . community, ft had a plant fully equal to all requirements, arid .a staff keen 9 all in their power to give consumers; satisfaction, The Company w«s ; . 'out to command success and with the ; continued support of their growing band of consumers their highest hopes and expectations would be realised, -v; Mr "VV. Wilson in thanking thp lfidk,, ies on behalf of Mrs Wilson and; himself, for the invitation to be'.present, endorsed the Chairman” s apprecitttiyei : ’remarks in respect to Mrs Heinz's ■ good work. "'Mr S; J. .Preston, concurred also, and said-ihow.’-mseful gas could prove to a community: was being demonstrating : in/ .Christchurch just now. Hokitika was well served by its . gas service, ' arid had a record of over ha If A)century .to: its cerdit:. He gave Mrs Heinz- specal-'prAise for her good work and ejcpressed : appreciation of the work of the staff. Mrs Parkhill thanked the ladies for their help and co-operation, and at her call three hearty cheers were given for Mrs Heinz. ; • ; ','

The singing of Aukl Lang Syne and a verse of the National Anthem, conV eluded a very pleasant gathering, all present expressing pleasure and grati-; fication at the happy ending to a useful and interesting season of instruction. ~ The session will be resumed as usual next year.