American Optical Co Starts New Plant Construction Albert CoUeg* who made the purchase of the site posdble. ·The new plant marks the befinning of a greater, more suecessxui more piusiieiuus e*» xor all of us here, and I bop« that in the not too distant future wt shall be here to turn the sod for an addition to this new plant," Mr* Buckley said. Describes New Fiaal . Brigadier Haldenby, recalled the days long ago when he camp* ed on the new site with his regiment, the 48th Highlanders of Toronto. Ht described the con* stniction of the new plant, adding that it be up to the level of the splendid construction thst characterizes all plants of the American Optical Company.. J. Fred Wilson, 11 JU A. Hastings West,, brought the greetings of the rural districts to the com* pan?. -What is good for the city of Belleville is also good for us who livrf in the outlying districts," ha said.-"Canada." he a « - ...mmnm.m _·_·!·. * said, "stood on the threshold of a greet industrial revival, evidence of which is seen in the location of major industries in this city." He warmly welcomed the company 5>ffi**IHf and added frtf personal congratulations, "Establishment of the new plant here is e distinct complement to the City of Belleville," G. A. Freeman, president of the Belleville Chamber of Commerce told the Assemblage.. The quality of labor in this city is unsurpassed and you wfll not find a finer tench of men anywhere." He had conversed with employees, of the parent firm during a visit to Southbridge,.he said, 'and I never met a group of employees who thought so much of their employer*." He welcomed the company officials to the city In the name of the Chamber of Commerce and congratulated them on their ability to proceed with the larg* expansion pro* gram. Industrial Commission chairman Robert Prlngle who introduced Mr. Buckley paid tribute to the memories of the late J. O. Herity and W. B. Deacon who were < tiyftrp*ny*ita? in bringing the American Optical Company here 25 years ago. Following the ceremonies company executives and others were guests of Mayor FoUwell and the City Council at a reception and dinner held at the Bay of Quinte Country' Club. Here President Lett teamed with John Deacon in leading a sing-song. Brief addresses were mft*V» by company officials and city representatives, business and industrial and Mr. H. Stokes MJ\ (HastingsSouth), , 5//77