LESS LIGHT

Evening Post, Volume CXXXI, Issue 123, 27 May 1941, Page 6

LESS LIGHT

Little public complaint attended the application of the neAV lighting restrictions for the first time last night. In general the restrictions appear to have been observed satisfactorily, though it will probably be found that a feAV cases of negligence and more of Avrong or inadequate methods require attention. Some incom'enience Avill, of course, be experienced by shoppers and shopkeepers, but this will be trifling compared with black-out conditions in England. Indeed, the conditions as a whole Avill not be worse than were accepted as normal only a generation or so ago, before liberal use of light and poAver changed night into day. Reduced street lighting is likely to be more inconvenient, and possibly more dangerous, and motorists and pedestrians Avill need to exercise more care, especially by avoiding jaywalking or Avandering from footpaths. There are one or two mailers in Avhich official guidance could helpfully be more explicit and widespread. One such is a specific instruction, preferably Avith illustrations, regarding AvindoAv coverings in "visible areas." Practices noAV vary, from real black-out to blinds. The people, Aye are sure, are willing to co-operate and Avill do so, but they need instruction —and then more instruction.