Lamps For Isolated Stations

THERE are five main amenities demanded by the isolated planter or trader in the Pacific Islands. In their order of importance they are; Water supply, lighting, drainage, refrigeration, and radio communication.

So far as lighting is concerned, there are two main ways of supplying the want—an electric light unit driven by a motor engine or wind mill, or the system of using vaporised kerosene in lamps with incandescent burners. A number of manufacturers have made a specialty of this system of lighting, and the spots of brilliant radiance which may be seen about the Islands at night is the result of their efforts. There are a few lamps on the market which have attained a high degree of popularity, and among these are the Tilley and the Coleman lamps.

The Tilley Lamp Co., of Hendon, London, pro duce lamps which burn ordinary kerosene under pressure, and give a clear, bright, steady light of 300 candle power, at the small cost of one penny for six hours. Two kinds of lamps of interest to the Pacific Islands are the Tilley Table Lamp, which is elegantly finished and can be carried from room to room with absolute safety; and the Tilley Storm Lantern, which is strongly made of stout brass, non-corrosive, and which can be used for all kinds of work out of doors in rough weather. These lamps are insect-proof and are simple in use and adjustment.

Messrs. Burns, Philp & Co., Ltd. are agents for the Tilley Lamps throughout the South Seas, and the lamps and their parts, therefore, may be obtained at their various stores.*** Mr. J. McGmther, Resident Agent at

Mangaia, together with his wife, ar

rived in Auckland by the “Matua” on January 23. He has retired after 15 years service in the Cook Islands.