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Lyttelton Times, Volume CXVII, Issue 17329, 18 November 1916, Page 7

UJ* ♦ nsaenafiffiasam r, ¥ / 4o** The Story of the Lamp Is Amongst the Ancient Greeks, I 950 B.c. In the Greece that Homer has immortalised in verse, lamps were in regular use, for the bard sings of a “Festival of Lamps.” The’Lamps of Ancient Greece, were made of pottery or metal. Grecian maidens used to set lighted lamps before the oracles when they wished to consult them. Whilst this custom no longer prevails, the trimming and care of her lamps is an important part of many a housewife's duties. . .. Laurel Kerosene The soft white light Reduces cleaning operations to a minimum. Laurel Kerosene feeds freely to the wick, and bums without smoke, flicker or sniell; giving a brilliant, clear, white light restful and soothing to the eyes. Laurel is our new trade mark name for the highest quality American Kerosene ever sold in Australasia and replaces our old brand. White Rose. . < < , Insist on Laurel Vacuum Oil Company Proprietary Limited Wellington, Auckland, Dunedin, Christchurch, Invercargill, Timaru,* Napier, Gisborne, Wanganui. U* ♦ n ♦

CAR OF THE NEW ZEALAND FAMILY CONCERNING AXLES! In a reliability test held in Australia, one car was put out of the running when, in trying to get out. of a rut at a speed of 3.7 miles pe r >. tne real axle broke, the front one becamo bent and other “minor injuries weie sustained. We cite this occurrence because it shows that the axles take all the strain caused by the battle of road v. car—because it shows how essential it is that axles should be quality Al. . • In the Hupmobile. you get. the finest axle quality in the world a £ISOO car could give you nothing better. FRONT AXLE is “I ” section, drop forging, acid open hearth.steel, most expensive known to engineers. There are Timken roller bearing* in hubs. The Hupmobile front axle stands enormous strain, and quality of steel is so fine that it will bend almost double before breaking. REAR AXLE is of spiral bevel, full-floating type, exclusive Hupmobile design Teeth are constantly in mesh, giving greater power, smoother running, no noise, no back-lash. This is the most expensive type of axle built. Drive shafts are of finest nickel steel—both shafts can be removed without jacking up the car. They do nothing but DRIVE THE CAR; the wheels run on roller bearings on axle tube This arrangement gives greater efficiency m axle-pulling, easier riding for the tourists, as the road shocks do not travel up into the motor. Hupmobile axle gears are mado from the Hupmobile Company's own special analysis of nickel steel. This indicates Hupmobile quality quality wliicHi permeates .the car from -tail lights, to head lights—quality which means long service and very few repair costs. Hupmobile is an ideal car foi town or country service. A model awaits inspection in our garage. Call if you canotherwise just write for the free Hupmobile catalogue. > ~ ? \ yt Ni FARMERS CO-OP. ASSN. LTD CHRISTCHURCH. V m aassiEsrcE! immmm '> • . I .