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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume I, Issue 163, 12 September 1866, Page 3

We learn from the Newcastle Chronicle that Mr. Barrow adopts the following mode for purifying kerosine oil : — It is first of all put in its impure state into a still capable of holding about one hundred galllons. After being heated, it passes off from the. still through a worm into drums prepared for its reception. If, is theu taken from the drums, put into an open cask, and left for about 24 hours exposed to the 'atmosphere. This is to take off, in part, that disagreeable coaly smell which all kerosine has to a greater or "less extent. The oil is then placed in four-gallon tins, and is ready for use. While, the oil is in the still, and before it passes off into tho worm, it is heated to a certain degreo of heat, at which stage of process certain ingredients are put in producing condensation, and ultimately,

purification. But for these ingredients you night boil the oil for an indefinite length of time, and it would not distil. The kerosine oil as purified by Mr. Barrow is- quite eqtfai to any of the imported articles. It" bums with a clear white, flame, lasts.. longer, -and gives quite as bright a light as the American oil. Mr. Barrow is decidedly of opinion that; if an indefinite supply of the shale "could b^ secured, the manufacture aud purification oi kerosine oil -as a local industry, would be a very profitable. investment. With' his present apparatus Mr. Barrow is able to make at- the rate of about 20 gallons per day— a quantity however, which could be increased indefinitely by a proportionate outlay of capital. We (Southland Times) are sorry to observe a notice of the death of the Kev. J. F. Reimenschneider, at the .Mission Station, Otago Heads, on Saturday, 25th August, in the 49th year of his age. We believe it 13 now over six years since the rev. gentleman took charge of the Maori Mission in this province, and we know he has during tbat period been devotedly zealous and* untiring in his exertions on behalf of the Maoris. Previous to his entering upon his late, charge, the rev. gentleman had been engaged in the work of the ministry for many years in the Northern Island. It is with very great pleasure" we recal to memory the interesting lecture delivered by the deceased in Dunedin, in the Eev. Dr. Burns's church, about six years ago, shortly after arriving • in Otago, when he graphically described his experience amongst the natives of the Northern Island, and related many amusing anecdotes connected therewith. .. We are sure that his death -will be greatly regretted by a numerous circle of friends, to whom he had endeared himself by many amiable and pious traits in his character.