THE EVOLUTION OF HOUSE LIGHTING

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 2932, 18 November 1916, Page 10

THE EVOLUTION OF HOUSE LIGHTING

FROM WOOD FIRE TO WIZARD LAJrpg. fiis lVt sLffc , Cave Mau illuminated in orlr t« ls. br meal '3.of a wood fire n 0 iitii)g jus i,e en tlio most inmortnnt fflfebto m s kome lite ° beerful and TfiE TOECH.LIGHT.-I„ course of tunc, these primitive men developed a (hat hr m r h r econon V> discovered that, by binding a number of thin nsin" thl r'S? US ,vo °d together and Jism the bundle as a torch, a brighter &ar' aud a great saviD ? riS^- I u U?E These torches or rush lights were m vogue for thousands of years, and it is not until Bible times that WO read of the next advance in domestic lighting,- when olive oil was u ? ~a s a " illuminant. The production ot olive oil being expensive and restricta- ?i a s , area, this improvement aftected only a limited number of people, and was only a slight advance on llie Cave -Mad's" method, . because the smoke and soot given off prohibited its use to a great esteit in many of the beautitul palaces and temples, which were built of white marble. THE CANDLE.—The tallow candle, -unsteady light and bad odours, was the next step in advance, and many careful housewives to-day can testify that these are not its only drawbacks, grease spots on carpets and furniture generally follow in the wake of a carelessly carried candle. THE KEROSENE LAJIP.-The discovery of kerosene revolutionised lighting in city and country districts, - and the kerosense lamp supplies the illuminant in most country homes and stores to-day. How many beautiful homes in New Zealand lose their charm during the evening hours, when home life should be most attractive, because of an. extravagant and dim light. Beautiful furniture and beautiful clothes cannot look thier best under- such circumstances. ACETYLENE GAS.—This method of lighting has most of the objections of kerosense, besides being even 'more dangerous, the filling and cleaning of carbide trays being both a risky and unpleasant duty, while the cost of running is higher than for any other lighting sold. - COAL GAS AND ELECTRIC LIGHT. —The discovery of Coal Gas, and, later, Electric Light, has almost completely stopped the use of kerosense lamps in cities and towns; but only those people living in large centres are able to enjoy the advantages these great conveniences offer. "WIZARD INCANDESCENT GAS LIGHT."—Not until the advent of this wonderful, invention has the country householder or business man been able to procure a lighting plant for liis home or business .premises liaving practically all the advantages of both electric ltaht and coal gas, with these important improvements—Lower Cost of Running and Absolute Reliability. Farmers find the "Wizard Lighting System" makes the • home bright and cheerful. Real value is received..for the money spent on the plant, and money is mved every time a "Wizard" Lamp is ' lighted. Up-to-date' storekeepers use "Wizard" Lamps, and find that tho brilliant light is a great attraction to the store, and the saving in the cost of lighting, together with the extra business that always follows pays for the initial cost of the plant in a few months. Messrs. Earlv Bros., 59 Cuba Street. Wellington, will'be pleased to send full particulars and prices.—(Published by arrangement.)