But there is not only the economy of labour and dirt to consider. There is the saving in the food itself.

PLATE XLV

AN ELECTRIC FIREPLACE SUITABLE FOR OPEN HEARTHS

(Messrs. Crompton & Co.)

PLATE XLVa

AN ELECTRIC FIRE

One great advantage about electric fires is that there is no waiting for them "to burn up." They become red hot in a few seconds. (Messrs. Belling & Co.)

The Saving of Meat.