http://www.ideafinder.com/history/in.../lightbulb.htm

Before the invention of the Incandescent light bulbs, there was Arc
Lights, sort of like striking an Arc with an electric welding
machine.They were very Bright harsh lights too, but they didn't last
long.

We can weld anything but the crack of Dawn ~ old Shack's Welding shop
(radio commercials) that used to be across the mighty Pearl River from
doggy's couch.

And Dawn was a good old gal.
cuhulin