WIZA-RD ADVERTISEMENTS WRITTEN BY USERS.
" ACETYLENE GAS IS PROHIBITIVE." That's what a prominent user of the famous Wizard Hollow-wiro system says. Prospective users hear' so many conflicting opinions that our readers will peruse with interest the undermentioned personal testimonies as to the vast superiority of this famous Petrol-Gas system.
In April, 1914, the'first "Wizard" Lighting System, to bo used in New Zealand was installed in Messrs Rose Bros.' store at Tiraii, Waikato, and' after two years of continuous service Messrs Rose Bros, sent the following report:— Two years ago we had a "Wizard" Lighting System installed in our store, and a year later you fitted another "Wizard" plant in'our private house. It js with great pleasure that we are able to state that your system proved to be all that coulcl be desired for shop and
house lighting. The large Acetylene Plant which wo threw out of the store
when wo bought tlio "Wizard" did not give half the light wo are now geJtin"while THE COST OF RUNNING threo to four times GREATER. "With the present oosfc of carbide the cost of Acetylene Light wotdd bo prohibitive. We have not had a moment's trouble with the " Wizard " Lamps, and a 'couple of minutes every second day is all that is required to keep them in perfect order. (Signed) Rose Beos. (Ltd.), General Storekeepers, .Tirau, Waikato.
On June 1, 1915, the fine hall erected by the Salvation Army at Trentham Camp was illuminated with a " Wizard " Plant This building is the finest in Trentham and is used for all official gatherings, concerts etc. The following is Captain Garner's opinion:—
, Dear Sir,—lt is with great pleasure that I write to let you know how satisfactory the " Wizard " Lights are proving. We have riot had ono moment of trouble with them, and the men are delighted with the soft light. We also find the lamps most economical, and in every way the best light we have ever had in any of our marquees or institutes.—(Signed) Captain E. L. Gab.ver, Trentham Military Camp, Trentham.
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 16978, 14 April 1917, Page 7
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