4 JUNE 1927, Page 16

[To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.] SIR,- -I have had

for about three years a neat device of my own making, on a similar principle to that of the Cape Cod Lighter. After being soaked in paraffin, it will blaze for more than five minutes, and is most effective for lighting any kind of a fire—a wood fire particularly. It can be used (after re- soaking) over and over again, and will last for months.--T an), Sir, &c., FREDK. A. Lonuz. 13 Barry Street, Burnley, Lancs.