ELECTRIC LIGHTING.

South Canterbury Times, Issue 3125, 9 April 1883, Page 3

ELECTRIC LIGHTING.

Singapore lays claim to the honor of- producing tbe latest marvel in electric lighting. The “Strait Times” of December 9 says—“We learn that Messrs Dennys and Cuff have applied for a local patent for a new system of producing and regulating electric currents. Without coming into contact with any of the arc or incandescent lamps now in tbe market, this new system promises to create a considerable sensation, as it will only cost about one fifth of the price of dynamos, while the deposit from the batteries is of more than double the value of the elements used. In fact, were not Mr Caff (who was a pupil of Sir W. Thompson, the great electrican) well known for ability in his own profession, and Dr Dennys considered a proficent in mechanical matters, we should regard the assertions current regarding their new system as very like romance. It is claimed that not only will tbe cost price of the apparatus be recouped during the first year’s working, but that a handsome profit will also acccnre; in other words, the owner gets his light for nothing and makes money on the transaction ; Steps are, of coarse, being taken to protect tbe invention in other countries. It will be carious if Singapore gives birth to tbe most economical system of producing electricity yet devised.” It will be very carious indeed.