21 MAY 1927, Page 16

LIGHTING A WOOD FIRE

[To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.] Si a,--Some years ago, a kind friend brought us from America a "Cape Cod Lighter," as recommended by your correspondent from Massachusetts, and I can endorse all he says as regards its efficacy, not only in kindling wood fires, but also in cheering up a coal fire that has "gone black." Incidentally, the porous " ovoid " of brick consistency of our lighter has cracked, and in the event of this causing complete disablement, I should be glad to know if there is anywhere in this country where it

could be replaced.—! am, Sir, &c., E. H. G.