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New Zealand Herald, Volume LV, Issue 16850, 15 May 1918, Page 9

THE SOVEREIGN. IS IT DIMINISHING IN VALUE? Camevxtl records have been kept by the Government since the war started, and the Statistician can tell us exactly what increase has taken place in the prices of all staple commodities. These records prove that a sovereign to-day will purchase only from 65 to 75 per cent, of the amount of clothing or household necessities it would in 1913. This increase in prices has caused a considerable amount of hardship among the workers in large towns and cities, but it does not affect the fanner to any extent, as he is more than compensated by the increase in prices received for his wool and produce. Many farmers are also making up for the increased cost of living by installing money-saving appliances in their homes and on their farms. An outstanding instance of the economy that can be made in this direction is the fact that hundreds of farmers and other coun-' try residents in New Zealand are saving a considerable amount of money every year by using "Wizard" Lighting Systems in their homes in place of expensive kerosene lamp.'; and acetylene gas. Messrs. Early Bros., 157, Featherston Street, Wellington, state that many " Wizard " Light users claim that they save the value of their plant the firat year, besides doing away with all the disagreeable work and worry that is inseparable from kerosene or acetylene. The first cost of a "Wizard" Lighting System is practically the only cost, after that the saving made in comparison with other forms of lighting soon pays for the plant, and the householder is supplied with a light that is even superior in quality to electric light or coal gas. There is nothing to get out of order, and the plant is guaranteed for five years. The fact that several times more " Wizard " Systems are being sold in the Dominion than all other forms of country lighting combined is proof positive that the "Wizard" Light is in a class by itself. Early Bros, receive most of their orders through the mail from people who are recommended to purchase by friends who are already using the "Wizard," One of the reasons why customers are plea/?ed is that the agents keep in close touch with them, and are always prepared to back up their five years' guarantee. It therefore appears that although the sovereign will not purchase as much goods as it would before the war, the money spent in a " Wizard " Lighting System actually purchases much more than the value of the money, as the lamps sp.ve the purchaser money every time they are lighted. Mr. J. Robinson, Gladstone Hotel, Fairlie, Canterbury, who has been using a " Wizard " plant "for about a year, claims that he gets six times as much light for half the cost of running compared with his acetylene plant. The following is a copy of Mr. Robinson's letter :— " Dear Sirs, " I have much pleasure in stating that the aixteen-light plant installed by your firm into the Gladstone Grand Hotel excels all expectations. Before installing your plant we were using acetylene, and on comparison find that your plant and system of generation is less than half the price of acetylene. Regarding the latter, my man had to spend one hour per day cleaning and recharging the plant, whereas your plant does away with all labour and refuse, it only takes five minutes to adjust, and this only every second day. This is practically a saving of one day's labour in seven. I cannot speak too highly of your Petrol Gas System, which I consider more complete than any other system on the market; and wish to state that the light as installed to us is six times greater than the acetylene, and may also state is much softer to the eyes. "Faithfully yours, (Sgd.) " J. Robinson. " Gladstone Hotel, Fairlie." A post-card to Early Bros., 157, Featherston Street, Wellington, is all that ic required to obtain further information. (Published by arrangement.)

A new eoloist, Mr. A. Colledge specially engaged to sing the bass solo. '' Stabat Mater concert. Town Hall, 23rd inst. Soldiers' requisites of all kinds—buttons, badges, honours ribbons, uniform caps, puttees, tailored uniforms, Boots, etc. Inspection cordially invited.—Smith and Caughey, Ltd., military outfitters, 253 263, Queen Street. Thin plain white plates, strong, meat lis 6d dozen, pudding 10s dozen, cheese 6s 9d dozen, at Tonson Gajlick's.