After over 13 years it is now time for me to wind up the publications business. It has been a labour of love that produced many great memories and friendships. It is time to move on to other interests, but not without acknowledging those who made it possible - my wife Mary Jane, my brother Paul, and my good friend Leon McCormack, all of the price guide contributors, and those who helped with the promotion and sale of my books.

This is a great opportunity for those interested in lamps to get some quality references at a bargain price!

Spring  2014        April 25 - 27  2014

 Registration Form

 Location: Radisson Hotel, Rochester New York   120 E. Main St. Rochester, N.Y.   585-546-6400 or 1-800-967-9033  Rates:  $105 US per night

Agenda:  
Friday             Visit Rochester Museum and Science Center- Pickup your tickets at the ticket counter identifying you as being from one of the 4 lighting clubs. Your ticket allows you to visit any part of the museum. The cost of the ticket is $5. The curator will have on display lighting from their collection             in The Blue Room that has been in storage. The lighting will be available to see from 12 noon on.
From 4 to 5 PM experts from the various clubs will be available to discuss the lighting and answer any questions.

        7:00 to 10:00 PM - The Lilac Room - Registration and Hospitality
        7:30 PM               - The Douglas Room-- Peter Gregory and Ed Klausmeyer                                                 will give a talk titled "Lighting Facts and Myths"
        Saturday
        9:00 AM              - The Lilac Room -Registration in the hospitality suite.
      10:00 AM              - Genesee Suites--Set up for the Silent Auction
      12:00 Noon           - Buffett Lunch
        1:15 PM              - General announcements and Raffle Drawing
        1:30 PM              - Bob Culver will give a talk titled "Miniature Oil Lamps of                                             the 1880's and 1890's The Peak Production"
        2:45 PM              - Brian Ruf will talk on Fairy Lamps
        3:45 PM              - Break and Door Prizes
        4:15 PM              - Mel Zaloudek will give a talk titled "Lamp Manufacturers                                            of Rochester"
        6:00 PM              - Social hour and cash bar
        7:00 PM              - Buffet Dinner
        8:00 PM              - Closing remarks, Show and Tell and the end of the Silent                                              Auction.      Room selling the rest of the evening.

Pre-Meeting Activity-Lamp Auction at Roan Auction House Williamsport Pa. Thursday April 24th and 1/2 day Friday the 25th. Preview Wednesday April 23'rd. See roaninc.com for details.

There are a wide variety of sites to see in Rochester, including the Rochester Museum and Science Center, and The George Eastman House. Take time to visit the Rochester visitor website at www.visitrochester.com for other ideas.

Quality Inn, Somerset, PA April 2- 5, 2014

Open to all with interest in fueled lighting. No membership required!
Room shopping begins when you arrive.

Lamp show on Saturday from 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm.  Vendor setup: 10:00-12:00 noon. If earlier setup time needed, contact Tom Millman.
Show tables available at $10 each; limit of three. If you need more, see us when you arrive. Tables are 8’ long by 30” wide.

Saturday evening buffet just for us. 
Saturday evening seminar: “History of the Solar Lamp” A historical       perspective and the technical development of the lamp” by Heinz and Ursula Baumann, noted scholars and Rushlight Club members.

Full details and registration information here.

The focus of this meeting is a visit to the Ohio Historical Society in Columbus to view their collection of wick picks, mine lighting, patent lamps, early oil lamps and other lighting followed by a visit to the Granville Historical Society Museum, Robbins Hunter Museum, and St. Luke's Church to view lighting and other items. Bus transportation between the hotels and the Saturday events will be provided. See the meeting registration form for meal and registration details.
Meeting Registration Form (PDF)

The catalog for this auction has been posted (link here) and it looks like a good one. There are many B & H cast iron figural lamps for sale. If you have a copy of Historical Lighting Reprints Volume 1 you have the same reference as the auction house. If you don't yet have one, order your copy now and get a bonus catalog reprint plus a free eBook!

HLSC meetings are usually excellent ways to learn, meet fellow collectors, and add to your collection. I plan on attending!

 SPRING MEETING    FRIDAY APRIL 19 TO SUNDAY APRIL 21, 2013 
Location:         Cambridge Holiday Inn
Address:          200 Holiday Inn Drive, Cambridge, Ontario  N3C1Z4
Phone:             (519) 658-4601  or  1-877-660-8550 

Room Rate:     $99.00 - $109.00 + taxes (single or double) per night.  Mention HLSC and make reservations before March 15th 2013 to receive this rate. Note the above rate will be honoured for one day before and after the meeting dates for those who wish to arrive early or stay later
Saturday meeting fees :  Lunch and meeting  $35/person                       
 Lunch, meeting & dinner  $80/person

Lighting collectors may be interested in this meeting. Details and registration form are available here as a PDF.

The following is a description from the organizer - 

Reminder - every order of $35 or more  gets a free reprint of the Swann, Whitehead & Clarke 1895 Lamp Catalog. A $10 value. Quantities are limited. 

Just added a special premium for all new orders - a free copy of an eBook. The first is the E. Miller 1924 Lamp Catalog containing brass lamps (many produced since the 1880's), burners,  operating instructions,  and the original price list. A $10 value.