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MARCH 30. ' 1953

-NEWSY NOTES -

By J. A. Clark. D343.

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Ihere seems to be little doubt that gunpowder, a mixture of salt- petre and the charcoal -form of carbon. was known to me Chin- us as an esplmive many centur- iu before the Christian era. The addition of. sulphur accel ated the rate of combustion. and ordin- ary black powder. which consists of these three in the proportion of 76. 16 and 10 per cent, is an excel- lent form of gunpowder. which, when eaploded. foams gases which increase it 300 times in volume. Their expansive powers, however. are greatly increased by the heat evolved. which, under normal at- mopheric presure. reaches 2000 de-

grees 0.. and increased pressure produces much greater heat and more power.

There have been many different formulas developed by different

countries for making gunpolvdela.

Roger Bacon is said to have dis- covered black powder in 1242.. Its first use was as "gun powder," and it has been used for that purpose for centuries. It is known as a "low" explosive, and has been used for various other purposes since i6G"l; including its very ex- tensive use in coal mining. where its slow rate of pressure develop- ment and relatively low strength produced a pushing or heaving ac- tion which was much more satis- inctory than the muttering blast of a "high" explosive. The slow, blasting effect of black powder produces a high percentage of large lumps of coal. There was little change in the formula men- tioned above for 250 years; then in 181 manufacturing methods be- gan using Chilean nitrate of soda.

. Nitro-glyoerlne

Nitm-glycerine was first made by Ascaniogsobrero at Turin, Italy in 1841!. The explosive character of gun-cotton was discovered by schonbein in Switzerland the same year. These are some of the so- called nitro-compounds, and be- long to the class of nitro-ceiiu- lose compounds which are made by treating cellulose with nitric and sulphuric acid. They are basic to many of the high explosives. Following his preparation of dyna- mite, Alfred Nobel patented blast- ing gelatine in l8'l6. It was a piss- tic mixture of nitro-cotton and niuo-glycerine. in the proportion of about 8 to 92 per cent. It had both plasticity and water resis- tance. Various compounds were developed by Ndbel. by using dif- ferent proportions of carbonaceous matelrials, including starch and wood flour. He also used sodium nimsts as a source of oxygen, and made explosive compounds for various purposes; they were known as blasting gelatins. Nolbel was later able to use ammonium ni- trate. and patented t-his nitre compound as "extra dynamite" in me. His discoveries remained the

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basis of most of the high explosive. until the coming of the atomic bomb.

Dynamite

The name dynamite comes -from the German dynamic, (strength). and was produced by Alfred Nobel of Sweden in 1087. when he mixed nitro-glycerlne with siiieeous in- fltsorial earth, known by the Ger- man name of ”Kieselguhr;" dyna- lnitc. kieselguhr was burned, ground and sifted. It then contam- ed about 99 per cent of pure silica. and when mixed in the proportions of three parts of nitro-glycerlne to one part kieselguhr. it produces dynamite which has a reddish brown colour. Dynamite will burn in small quantities with a yellow- ish flame, without danger. but ex- plodes with great, shattering vio- lence when detonated with a fuse. The time of explosion of a dyna- mite cartridge is said to be only a 2i,000th part of a second. Its power is almost as great when used under water, and it has been used with splendid effect for opening drains, digging canals and wherever a violent blast is needed.

some Other Exploslvu

The chemical aspects of explos- ives had become more complex when World War II broke out. Carbamite. used as a stabilizer in certain types or cordite, had, as one of its derivatives. phosgene. This chemical required for its production and handling, com- pressed toxic gases under pressure. Nitro-cellulose, formerly made by the nitration of cotton linters, was, early in the war made from bleached sulphate and sulphite pulps, and wood nitrocellulose be- came important in the manufac- ture of rifle smokeless powder. A stabilizer for smokeless powder was also produced in 1942.

Picrite. when blended with cor- dite, produced a powder which gave no flash from a gun at night, and thus did not give away the position of anti-aircraft guns, nor the fire of fighter planes. A Brit- ish cable. in 1940. asked if Canada could create plants to produce 56 tons of this chemical per day. The most previously produced here was only a few pounds per day. With the development of radar, the quantity and need was greatly increased, and the required amount produced. A "reverse ni- tration process" was developed for the production of 'I'NT. and over 240 million 'pounds of this explos- ive were produced in Canada be- fore the end of the war. The Unit- ed states also adopted this process. which increased the safety of the operation, lowered the cost and increased the output.

Black powder continued to be used in time fuses The charcoal used in time fuses is of critical importance. Britsh qoecifications once called for a supply made from the shrub (rhsmus frongula). Search was made throughout Can- ada; the Charlottetown Experi- mental Station, replying to the request said that there was a lim-

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. Bristol and Vicinity -

Mr. and Mrs. W. W. MacDonald Spent a long week-end in 'the City :3-Innfl;;l 34th, with members of their

rt is understood that lobster buyers here this spring will truck them to the eastern part of the Island for canning.

Mk-. Jllmest Dlaxland was a busi- nem visitor to the City on 'rmu-3. day March 18th. Mr. Blax-land plan- ed on selling his home in the harbor district some time ago and moving to the village but so far has not been sold out.

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A card part for Church funds was held at the home of Mr, and Mrs. J. J. Perry on Thursday night, March 19th with a very large at. tendance. Several former resident; WW in the City Were out 'to this monster party. '

Mr. Doucefte. of the Department of Verteran's Affairs was here on business in his line on Friday March 20th. There are a number 51 veteran's homes here that are vacant at present.

A nice letter of regret was receiy. ed by the writer of this column from the Morell Club of Boston, Mas.. while a patient inthe hospital at Charlottsown a short time ago. Most of the members of this club have been ardent Guardian readers for many years. especially the pres'ident.'Mr. Dunn. who has been a reader for more then twenty years.

Many friends in this vicinity re- gret'to learn of the pamlng of Mr. William Cobb at his home in Mil. bum on March fmh. Bill. as he was better known here, was very well known in many parts and the sincere regret at all in this vicinity is being extended to his family.

. fMlss Norma Sinnctt. of the staff of the Provincial Bank of Canada. Charlottetown Branch, left here on Wednesday morning, March 18th., for Halifax, N, s, to Spend the balance of her vacation with her young friends, the Misses Theresa and Catherine MacDonald, of that -City. and who hail from there. Miss simott will also visit her brother P. R. at the weather station near Halifax, and her aunt, Mrs. Joe Campbell. who was Mary O'Brien. She williretum to her duties around April 1st.

The annual meeting and election of officers of the Morell Club of Boston was held on March 15th., and the following were elected 'to tile board of directors: president, Mr. Luke Dunn; vice- president. Mr. John Blaxland; trea- surer. Miss Marlon Dunn; recording secretary, Miss Mabel Leblanc. It was decided to hold the annual banquet at the Intercolonia-l Hall at 214 Dudley street. Roxbery, Mass.. in the rainbow rooln in April, with people from Morcll, P, E. I. being invited to attend. Three from this vicinity vere in attendance last

year. -N. WEST ROYALTY W. I.

The March meeting of West Royaltyt Womenls Institute was held at the schoolhouse. The meeting? opened by singing "School Days", followed by the Club Wo- men's Creed. Roll call was re- sponded to by seven members. and two visitors were present and one new momber was welcomed.

Cornmlittees reported, and cor- responlience was read and discuss- ed. It was decided to send 85.00 to the European relief fund. 35.00 to the school hockey fund, and to buy new oilcioth for a table in the school lunch room. Cards were given out for Red CIOM collec- tion. A paper on citizenship us read and questionaires answered.

President, Mrs. Maclnnis, was asked to get matenial for sewing from the Red Cross office. this to be given out to the members. Plans for a March cold party were mack and a lunch committee ap- pointed. '

on motion the meeting closed, to meet in the school house in April. Dorothy MacRae. Ora. Mac- Donald, Maud Miller and Winnie Mscmnls are on lunch. Refreshments were served at the

close, affording the members time to'chat with each other and enjoy a social half-hour.

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P. E. 1. Brothers Korea Bound

six members of the Dist Field Regiment, RQA. look pleased over the thoughts that they will have a chance to serve together with the 25th infantry Brigade in Kor- ea. They left Camp Petawawa en- route to Korea. last Sunday. Each row are brothers. Left' to right,

Murray Harbour North

. .' The "many friends ' of Mrs. Herbert Llewellyn, were sorry to hear she had the misfortune to fall recently. bnaking two bones in her wrist. All wish her I. speedy recovery.

The regular monthly rneetingof the Murray Harbour North I.adiea' Aid Society was held at the home of Mrs. Margaret Graham on Tuesday evening, March ioth, with the president. Mrs. Annie Kalnedy presiding. Twenty-0116 members and one visitor were present. At the close of the busi- ness meeting, a delicious lunch. was served by the hostess, 8-USN-3, ed by Mrs. James Graham and Mrs. George Graham.

Mr. Harry Dunn-I well known- merchant of Gaspereaux. had the misfortune to fall recently. frac-

wish him a speedy recovery.

sincere sympathy is being ex- tgnded, to the family and relatives of the late James Maolienzie. f0!- morly of Gaspereaux. who passed away at. stellarton. N. 5., on Fri- day. March 20th.

An epidemic of colds is preval- ent among the people of the com- munity and several have been confined to their homes during

turing his arm. His host of friends:

front row: Gnrs. Frank and Bob Taggart of Sheet Harbour, Hali- fax County, N. 6., Middle row: Gnrs. Alphonse and Ferdinand Le- Clair of North Rustico, P. E. 1.: Back row: Gnr. Cl'l'11 Eild Bdr- Robble Buchanan of Lockport, N. S. (National Defence Photo).

IN MEMORIAM

MRS. MALCOLM MICSWAIN

A large circle of friends was shocked to learn on February '.'.8tll. of the xsudden death of Mrs. Malcolm Macslwain in the Prince Edward Island Hospital. She had been in her usual health until she was stricken suddenly on the afternoon of February 27th, and she passed away quietly on the morning of the 28th.

The former Lulu May Parkman. Mrs, MacS'wain was the daughter of the late Allbert H. Parkman of New Glasgow and his wife who was

the former Nina MacGregor of Cross Roads. Mrs. Macswain had an unusual

capacity for making friends. To meet her once was to know anti admire her. It was natural to respond to her warmth of friend- ship.

She had an lmusrually large circle of friends and accquainfances. Her funeral which was held on Monday. March 2nd. was one of the largest that had ever been seen in the community as hundreds of friends came in pay their last tri- bute of respect.

She was first married to Bruce Walling-ton Rodd of North Milton and by that union there were two children. Clifford resides in Menc- ton, N, B. and Beta, Mrs. Jim Beer, lives in Cornwall.

She lived for may years in Kings- ton wllere she and her husband. Malcolm Macswain. operated a general store. Eiglhvt years ago they moved to Charlottetown Royalty. They had one daughter. Marion Joyce. who is at home with her father.

Mlrs. Macswain always took an active interest in the affairs of the community. She was a charter member of the Women's Institute in her community and was later made a life member.

She was a member of tfhe Christian Church at New Glasgow and took an. actlive interest of the work of the church tlhmughtout her lifetime.

Four brothers and three sisters survive. The bro-titers are James D. in Valley City. North Dakota: Crawford in Minnesota. Howard in West Rolxbury, Mawachussetts. and Stewart D, in Rusrtico.

The sisters are Mrs. William Moore of Fargo. North Dakota; Mrs. Max Ferguson Olf Stanley Bridge. in this province and Mrs. George W. H. Beer of Charlotte- town.

Five other members of the famlly predeceased her. The sisters were Mrs. Walter Warren of Marshlfield. Mrs. Bruce Moffatt and Mrs. C. Leuthcmer of Norilll Dakota. The brothers were Avery and Henry.

A short funeral service at the home was conducted by Rev. G. Oariylle Webster assisted by Rev. R. Maclfadlyen. The service at the Clyde River Church was conducted

by Rev. Mr. MocFayden.

Ma" and "The Lord Is My shep- herd." Roy Smallman sang very ef- feotivelly "The Old Rugged Cross.” The pallbearcnl was Owen Youn-ker, Whitfield Yeo, John Gal- lant. Roy smallman, George Now- man and Neil Maoltinnon. Interment was in the Church cemetery. i

Gard gfjhunks

Mr. Mallcolm M.ac6wain and family wlm to express their deep Iwreciation of the many expres- dons of Sympathy which were reodved at the time of Mrs. Mac- 9WIln's death. They wish also to express thanks and appreciation to 31'. 50'-min. Dr. Maoxenzie and Dr. Lea who cared for her thmugh ilmff of

'her illl'l&9's. and in tho

Ema Edward Island Hospital.

by Rev. Donald Nicholson existed Hymns sung were "Abide with

Peakes And Vicinity

. , tMessrs. Joseph Lalwler. Ernest Bradley. and Joseph Mocalrthy were business VlS.'lT.0P3 to Charlotte- tc-wn, March lath.

Miss Marcella. Bradley. nurse at the Sanatoriulm. spent the weekend of March 2ist.. with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Urban Bradley, St. Teresa.

Pte. William Evans, Oa.m-p Borr- den, is spending a short leave with his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Evans, St. Teresa.

Road's Corner, were Murray Harbour North day. March 22nd. guests of Mr. and Mrs. Her-bert Llewellyn.

Murray River

Charlottetown, spent the week-end of March 21st visiting at the home of Mrs. Macxayls parents. Mr. and Mrs.

River.

spent the past two weeks at the home of her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Cuddy, Gladstone, has returned to the P. 11:. Island Hos- pital, where she is employed-

was a business visitor lottetown on Saturday, March 21st.

Mrs. Walter Rcgerson, St. Patrick's Road. spent the weekend of March 2lst., guest of her daughter. Mrs. Edward Cullen. Charlottetown.

The many friends of Miss Anne Mcrnnis. teacher in Bangor School. regret to lcarn of her illness ar, the home of 'her parents. Mr, and Mrs. Rupert Mlclnnis. Al-l hope that islhe will be able to resume her duties soon.

Messrs George Smith and Joseph Kenny. St. Teraa. were l:-usiness visitors to Savage Harbour. on March 19th. and Mrs. Arthur Myers. Martrinvnle. were vislitors at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Richard Birt on March 20th.

Mr.

Miss Eileen Anstie spent a few days recently with friends and re- lativcs in Montague.

Friends of Mrs. A. J. Mooney re- gret to learn r,-f l1Pl' recent illness. All Join in wislhing her a speedy recovery.

Miss Barbara Trairnor celebrated her sixth birthday on March 25th.. when she entertained a number of her little friends.

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the past two Weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Irving

Llewellyn, visitors to on Sun-

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. .iMr. and Mrs. Martin Macxay.

Gavin Macbeod, Murrai

Mrs. Florence Young. who has

Mrs. Dan Horton. Murray River. to Char-

The Messrs. Ernie Maolseod. Dover. Walter Hayter, Murray River, and Thomas Hayter. High Bank. recently returned to their homes. from the lumber woods, in

Nova Scotla. where they have been employed for the whiter months.

Mr. Earl Bruce, fourth year stu- dent of P. W. C.. spent. the week end of March zlst at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John D. Bruce, High Bank.

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Thelton and Raymond Macliean, High Bank, were business visitors to Charlotte- town Saturday. March 21st.

Mira. waiter Buell, Murray River, recently spent a few days in South- port, visiting with her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Ches Cooper and family.

Mrs. William Keenan. Murray River, is a few days in Halifax. While there Mrs. Keenan is attending a convention for hair- dressers.

Mrs. George Livingstone. High Ban-k, recently spent a few days in Charlottetown. visiting with rela- tives and friends.

Mr. and Mrs. Percy Sharam and family. Charlottetown, spent the week-end of March zlst at Mrurray River, guests of Mrs. Sharam's mother, Mrs. Jane Cook.

Mr. Stirling Whiteway, student. of P. W. C., spent. the week-end of March mist at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George 0 Whiteway, Murray River.

Mr. and Mrs. William Giddings. New Glasgow. Nova Scotia, who were called home to attend the funeral of Mrs. Giddings' brother. the late John Allen Ma:Lean. are spending it few days

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