Saturday April 1st, 1922
OPENING OF THE NEW LIME QUARRIES
The opening of the Holme Park Lime and Stone Co. Ltd., took place at the quarries on Wednesday, a large number attending the ceremony, including Mrs. M. Y. Barlow, Mrs. T. A. Higson, Messrs. M. Y. Barlow, J. A. K. Renshaw, E. A. H. Drury, H. Baker, T. A. Higson, directors of the company; D. F. Bland, secretary; Mr. Scott, manager; Mr. Tyson, Mr. J. B. Hoyle, and many local people. Mrs. T. A. Higson set the first lime kiln and Mrs. Barlow lighted a fuse which moved a large amount of rock. In the evening a dinner was given at the King’s Arms Hotel, Burton, when over fifty persons attended at the invitation of the directors, Mr. M. Y. Barlow presiding. The “Loyal Toast” having been given, Mr. J. B. Hoyle (Burton) proposed the success of the newly-formed company. As the prospectus showed, it was a good business proposition. In the past few years farmers had relied greatly on the artificial fertilisers and it was now proved that the land required more lime, such land producing 15 to 20 per cent. better results. He hoped the farmers of the district would support the company and at the same time improve their land. Mr. Barlow, the chairman, stated that the analysis of the limestone taken was as good as any in the country, and if satisfactory to certain industries as bleaching, they would be able to give plenty of local labour work. They were offering farmers of the district lime at a special rate of 35s. per ton at the quarries, and he hoped to receive their support for the company. Mr. Scott, the manager appointed to the works, said that he had had 30 years’ experience in the business and the farmers would find the lime equal to Buxton lime in every equivalent. The company were out to make the work a success and find employment for local men who could rely on receiving fair wages. Mr. T. A. Higson, who toasted the health of the farmers, said that they had to thank the chairman that the quarries were in existence. He had taken great interest in the scheme and worked hard for the success of the company which they trusted would be of great benefit to the workers in the locality, as well as to farmers to whom they looked for the produce of the country. They intended to let the farmers have lime at the barest possible profits and hoped they would support the venture. Mr. John Dobson replied on behalf of the farmers. A pleasant evening was spent, songs being contributed by Messrs. J. Dobson, W. Dobson, W. Crayston, and Mr. Jackson (Stockport), Mr. E. Chalmers accompanying on the piano. The singing of Auld Lang Syne and the National Anthem brought a successful and pleasant evening to a close.
OPENING OF THE NEW LIME QUARRIES
The opening of the Holme Park Lime and Stone Co. Ltd., took place at the quarries on Wednesday, a large number attending the ceremony, including Mrs. M. Y. Barlow, Mrs. T. A. Higson, Messrs. M. Y. Barlow, J. A. K. Renshaw, E. A. H. Drury, H. Baker, T. A. Higson, directors of the company; D. F. Bland, secretary; Mr. Scott, manager; Mr. Tyson, Mr. J. B. Hoyle, and many local people. Mrs. T. A. Higson set the first lime kiln and Mrs. Barlow lighted a fuse which moved a large amount of rock. In the evening a dinner was given at the King’s Arms Hotel, Burton, when over fifty persons attended at the invitation of the directors, Mr. M. Y. Barlow presiding. The “Loyal Toast” having been given, Mr. J. B. Hoyle (Burton) proposed the success of the newly-formed company. As the prospectus showed, it was a good business proposition. In the past few years farmers had relied greatly on the artificial fertilisers and it was now proved that the land required more lime, such land producing 15 to 20 per cent. better results. He hoped the farmers of the district would support the company and at the same time improve their land. Mr. Barlow, the chairman, stated that the analysis of the limestone taken was as good as any in the country, and if satisfactory to certain industries as bleaching, they would be able to give plenty of local labour work. They were offering farmers of the district lime at a special rate of 35s. per ton at the quarries, and he hoped to receive their support for the company. Mr. Scott, the manager appointed to the works, said that he had had 30 years’ experience in the business and the farmers would find the lime equal to Buxton lime in every equivalent. The company were out to make the work a success and find employment for local men who could rely on receiving fair wages. Mr. T. A. Higson, who toasted the health of the farmers, said that they had to thank the chairman that the quarries were in existence. He had taken great interest in the scheme and worked hard for the success of the company which they trusted would be of great benefit to the workers in the locality, as well as to farmers to whom they looked for the produce of the country. They intended to let the farmers have lime at the barest possible profits and hoped they would support the venture. Mr. John Dobson replied on behalf of the farmers. A pleasant evening was spent, songs being contributed by Messrs. J. Dobson, W. Dobson, W. Crayston, and Mr. Jackson (Stockport), Mr. E. Chalmers accompanying on the piano. The singing of Auld Lang Syne and the National Anthem brought a successful and pleasant evening to a close.
