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McCammon, Coalinga, Cal. Anbu! Germain, Cumberland C.H, rginia, A. McClellan, Davao Da t. Mind & Sulu, P.I. an: Dov R. F. Brady, Grimes, Okla, Mrs. Geo. L. Wagar, Greencove Springs, Florida. Chas. Pillar, Halletsville, Texas. Cuthbert Hay, Hoaquim, 'Wash, Mrs. O. O. Siegmund, Houston, Texas, Mrs. Sarah Counter, Huron. §. Dakota, : Mrs, = W. Suddaré, Marshaliton, Mrs. C. E. Honsinger, Naples, Idaho. Tallon, New Haven, Coin, Mre. N. J. Rutledge, Racine, Wis. Geo. 8. Wortman, Roy, New Mex- ico, : I Mrs. W. G. Gable, Skagway; aska, 5 ad Mra. MF: Lyons, Tonopah, Nev- HH Mary Hendérson, W Falla. x... alla Walla, Miss Edna Griffith, Honan, China, 1%, 8. Dunlop, DD., Kanazawa, {pe Kn , Enosburg Falls, Whig Saskatoon, THE DAILY BRITISH WHIG; FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1917. a ES eG HAS A CIVIC UTILITIES COMMISSION HEADED BY MAYOR Electric, Gas, Power and Water Rates All Compare Favorably With Other Cities of Similar Population. Expect to Have Hydro Power by the End of the Present Year. On the principle that facts speak for themselves, the justification of Kingston's bold policy in securing the ownership of its public utili- ties might well be limited to a straight comparison of the rates to the citizens before and after the municipalization. Water Works First. The waterworks was the first utility to be taken over. That was in 1887, and in the intervening thirty years the total average pump- age has grown from 226,273,000 to over 1,000,000,000 gallons per annum. During the same period the length of water mains in use has grown from 10 to 37 miles and the number of services has grown from 1100 to 4617. i accompanied by good management---usually brings about economy of operation. Apart from that, municipalization means, or should mean, that = instead ~of dividends to stockholders, there are reduced rates to householders. Since the city acquired the plant there have been the following reductions in water rates: 20 per cent cut in 1888. 25 per cent cut in 1890. 15 per cent cut in 1895. 12 per cent cut in 1899. 10 per cent cut in 1908. Light and Power. The electric and gas supplies were taken over in 1904, having pre- viously been privately owned like the waterworks. Here again the figures speak for themselves. The rate charged in 1904 for illumin- ating gas was $2.00, $1.00 for fuel gas, and 15 cents per kilowatt for electricity. The rate for gas is now $1.20 per 1000 cubic feet for all purposes. Up to a few months ago the rate was $1.00 net, the increase of 20 cents having been rendered necessary by the large in- crease in raw materials. The rate for electricity has come from 15 cents to 5 cents per kilowatt for domestic users and 10 cents, 5 cents or 2} cents, according to consumption, for commercial users. The power rates are 3, 2 and | cent per kilowatt, according to consump- tion. The quantity consumed, which is in itself an indication of King- ston's progress, shows gratifying increases all along the line. During the first year it was under municipal control, the gas consumption was 26,652,000 cubic feet. In 1916 it was 77,818,000 cubic feet. The Increase in Cn especially when, as in the present case, it is "electric output for the same years respectively was 720,178 and 2,- 774,118 kilowatts. In 1905 the number of gas services was 836; by 1916 it had grown to 2412. Inthe same period the length of gas mains has grown from 15 to 26 miles, and the number of electricity consumers from 600 to 2181. - ~~ - The city authorities have recently made a contract with the Hydro-Electric Commission of Ontario for a supply of 2,000 horse- power, which will replace the present supply which is generated by steam at the electric light plant. The steam plant is being converted into an up-to-date sub-station for the entrance of the new hydro line. The gas department is located close to this plant and consists of two sets of carburetted water gas, capablé of handling 450,000 c.f. a day. Plans are already prepared for the erection of a coal gas plant a contract having been let this year for a 300,000 c.f. gas holder, costing $50,000. - In addition to supplying light and power to private and commer- cial users, the city also supplies power at cost tothe Street Rail- way. All these utilities are managed by a Civic Utilities Commis- sion, the present members being: Mr. R. H. Toye, Chairman, His Honor Mayor Hughes, George Y. Chown, T. J. Rigney, and R. F. Elliott. The General Manager of the Civic Utilities is Mr. C. C. Fol- ger, the Chief Engineer, John Evans, and the Chief Electrician, W. C. Rogers. If it could be computed in statistics it would be interest- ing to know how much of their co mfort Kingston people owe to Mr. Fe olger and his two associates. The following figures may give some idea +] Water rates in 1888 and in 1916. . ----" : Gas rates in 1904 X approximately) : and in 191 and in 1916. andin 1916, -¢ ° ARTS BUILDING, QUEEN'S. DIEU HOSPITAL. We are endeavoring to give our customers the very best value for their money. And this is certainly a time when the people app! New goods are beginning to arrive for Christmas, prices look high, we are cutting the profits down to a 1 When in need of fancy or staple groceries leave your oi Golden Lion and you will be sure of getting first slass, goods at prices which will bear comparison today with any placé in Canada, NEW CANNED FRUITS, NEW CANNED VEGETABLES Are now in stock. In a few days our apples will be arriving in carload quan tities and we will have something interesting to show the PeO~ ple of Kingston in table and cooking apples. Co. McRae GOLDEN LION GROCERY. | The Solitaire is Favorite In our Diamond department, which by the way, is one of the largest in the city, we find the Solitaire is the popular en- gagement ring. These range in prices from $20 to $450. 'We especially mention one at $50, in 18-kt, with platinum crown, This is extra good value. Our range in 3-stone and 5-stone diamond rings is large, and you will get the same good value, These price» from $20 to $300. Cluster, Princess and special diamond rings made up to your order. We make designs and estimates, Kinnear & d'Esterre DIAMOND MERCHANTS 100 PRINCESS ST, - KINGSTON POWER & SON Registered , Architects JOS. W.POWER, ARCA, CE, = FelLRALC. BANK CHAMBERS. SL ZL NRE SS Sn SHeRCoui