Daily British Whig (1850), 28 Oct 1921, p. 13

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28, 102%. THE DAIL BRITISH WHIG. Pm J.M. CAMPBELL ON POWER AND SHiPPING QUESTIONS Board of Trade President Gives Interesting Address Before Rotary Club. Theé'members of the Kingston Ro- tary Club, at their luncheon in their Quarters at the British-Ameriéan hotel on Thursday, listened to a splendid address given by J. M. Camp- bell, who spoke on the development of the lower St. Lawrence, as it af- fects Kingston as regards shipping and power. Mr. Campbell dealt with the subject in an able manner, and Was listened to with keen interest, Rotarian H. E. Pense presided at the luncheon, Mr. Campball, in dealing with the Question of shipping, stated that at mm Tomorro Golf Clubs Spalding's Gold Medal | The Reg. $6.00 now $4.25 Irons ¢ Reg. $500 now $3.50. Golf Balls famous "Colonel" Regular $1.00. Yours 3 for $2.00. summer; veready Flashlights 'Nuf Sed Reg. $1.50 for 99¢c. Battery and Bulb included Reg. Price Battery 40c¢ . Only I Sample Columbia | Sample Columbia I Sample Columbia | Sample McLagan Bulb 30¢ 20c for a good case. Footballs Don't Forget Official Rugby Balls dies Reg. $10.00 now $7.50 Riding Horses-- Good Rugby Balls \ Get ready for. next|Reg. $.500--to go at a Reg. $3.50 od . The famous "Sun" Records Biggest stock in Kingston to choose from Were $1.00--Now 650. Made by the oldest men in the Business Strongest made Going at $2.50 the Kid- Best Felt Ribbed-- Now $3.75 Rugby Knee Pads English Elastic Reg. $5.00 a pair Good for Hockey too El Pads Shoulder Pads Reg. $2.50 a pair Yours for $1.75 Stock up! Buy For Xmas These prices are your ji chance to save money Ji on useful presents. $5.75 Columbia Records Some of the old reliable Records--Reg. $1.00 ea. To go at 69¢. Table Phonograph A real good instrument Reg. $35.00-- Yours$24.50 CABINET PHONOGRAPHS Grafanola, Grafanola, Grafanola, regular $135.00, for . $95 regular $160, for. . .$115 regular $175, Phonograph, regular $240, for. $200 for. .$135 Also several used Phonographs to go cheap . These are only a few of the hundreds of b. morning get the choice. Be first, Treadgold Sp PHONE 529 the present time, Kingston was suf- fering a serious loss, as thére was no grain being brought here for trans-shipment to Montreal. For many years, the vessels carried grain here from Fort William, and then it was transshipped and sent on to Montreal, but now a large portion of the grain went to Buffalo, as this route was found to be cheaper. The grain business had been diverted from Kingston just before the war, when the Montreal Transportation Company closed its elevator in King- ston. As a result, no grain was com- ing to Kingston, and this was a loss to the city, Vessels which formerly carried grain from Fort William to Montreal, were now engaged in carrying grain from Fort William to Port Colborne, while there were a number of smaller vessels carrying grain between Fort William and Montreal, as they ceuld get cargoes of package freight on their trip back from Montreal. The question which w Alright Cet a 25 Drive a FORD SEDAN or COUPE this winter. It will give you a new con- ception of motoring comfort. You will not worry whether it rains, blows or snows--all kinds of weather are alike. And won't your wife and children appreciate it? We are equipped to give you prompt and skilled service at any hour, VanLuvenBiros, Phone 1609. 34-38 Princess Suet had to be considered was that of the future. The Welland canal was be- ing deepened, and a question which had to be dealt with was that of how the grain would be handled here in Kingston, when the work on the candl was completed. Two years ago, the city coupell and the board of trade had been very active, and plans had been prepared for the enlarge- ment of the harbor below the bridge. The plans had been approved, but owing to financial conditions caused by the war there plans had been side-tracked. "Within the next five years the question will have to settle as to whether Kingston will be in the shipping business or be off the map," sald Mr. Campbell, The speaker add- ed that at the present time, many vessels went down the St. Lawrence via the American channel, and that It was up to every Kingstonian to give all the support possible to se- cure the development of the St. Law. rence so that Kingston could regain her former shipping business, and at the same time add to it. 'The question which -also-had to be con sidered was that of what would hap- pen here when the St. Lawrence was deepened to twenty-five or thirty feet. However, the speaker did not think this would occur in the next forty years, while the deepening of the Welland canal was only § mat- ter of four or five years. Kingston wanted grain transshipped here. Os- wego was looking for this business, and for' this purpose had erected an elevator which would hold 3,000,000 | bushels of grain. Oswego wanted the | grain coming down the lakes trans shipped there and then it would be sent down to New York via the old Erie canal. On the return trips, coal cargoes could be secured. Oswego would, no doubt, get considerable business. "The idea is to make the Kingston harbor acheme part and parcel of the Welland canal scheme," sald Mr. Cagupbell. The latter added that Ne RHEUMATISM argains orting Goods ( | Sample Empire Phono | Stewart, Te noon 0 goffi' ty. ce see. rts Saturday, October 29th. 88 PRINCESS STREET bad been informed by the Richard- son's Ltd., that this company would start a fleet of grain carriers between Fort William and Kingston just as Soon as all these improvements were brought about. Mr. Campbell pointed out the ad- vantages for the transshipment of grain at Kingston, stating there was danger of the vessels going ashore, and insurance rates were also higher, On Power Question. Mr. Campbell also dealt with the | Power question, stating- that at the {present time Kingston was seriously | handicapped for power. He referred {to the fact that some time ago the lo- | comotive works desired to enter into |& contract for a large amount of Power, but wanted a guarantee for a continuous supply, The company wanted to shut down its steam plant and get the benefit of the power, The cotton mill also wanted to be guaran- teed power, but under existing cir cumstances, the Yower could not be Suarenteed. Mr. Campbell said the power to be sacured from the lower St. Lawrence was the best, in fact he believed it to be the best in the world. The Stream was steidy, with a normal flow the year round. It was ideal for water power, Chippewa had great velopments, but the cost heavy. The cost Per horse power was $150, and it would cost western Ontafio more than it had in the past. At first it was $9 and then went to $10. Unless the Hydro com- .sold an enormous amount of power to the United States, cost would be enormous. In 8t. Law- rence, the federal government had control, and the government would likely build a dam. There would be hydraulic development, power houses would be built, veloped at against $150 at Chippewa. would be an enormous saving. And then again there Were no ice troubles on the St. Lawrence, With the dams, there would be deep water aud no trouble from ice. Ice had been the great drawback with the Chippewa power. It was estimated that between Kingston and Montrea] 4,000,000 Power could de developed, and power de- Was very This Kingston and Cornwall, 1.- |: §00,000 horse power. A manufacturer, who recently' lo- cated in Brockville, would have come to Kingston had the eity hag the Dower to offer, This manufacturer, however, Jooked for Kingston to be & great manufacturing place as soon 2 the developments desired were Mr, Campbell was very optimistic em- | regarding the future of and agreed with the manufacturer, The latter had also stated that from Kingston on to Montreal would be a Sreat manufacturing tre. {800d railway facilities, pects for Kingston were very bright. Mr. Campbell said the authorities af" Ottawa had not apparently dealt very kindly with the hydro, and given all the assistance possible. Pres- sure should be brought to bear for 8 power line from Montreal to To- ronio. Following the address of Mr. Campbell, Rotarian Goodwin moved a hearty vote of thanks to the speak- er, and it was tendered amidst much appluase. Rotarian Goodwin also touched on an Interesting matter, pointing out how power was being developed at places in Quebec at a much cheaper rate than in Ontario, In reply to this, Mr, Campbell pointed out that the power policy in Quebee was different to that in Ontario. The Quebec government controlled the streams, and built dams and reservoirs. The water users were charged, and this cover- od the Interest and sinking fund of the dam in 20 or 30 years. Water Power wag developed with very little expense on the butlding of dams. As to the electrifying of roads, Mr. Campbell said that it would be some tifne before this would be brought about. Visitors From the West, Rotarian "Bill" Fairfield, Leth- bridge, was among the guests, and be was given a warm reception, He made a neat address, in which he extended the greetings of the Rotary Club in Lethbridge. Mr. Fairfield is an old Kingston boy, or district boy at any rate, as he stated that his family for four generations back, had resided on the Front Road. He was very glad to visit his old home, and praised the scenery of the St. Law- rence. Other guests included H. C. Fatt, inspector of penitentiaries, who was Introduced by Rotarian "Tom" Min- nes; and Al. Brown, introduced by President "Joe" Stewart. F. J. Wilson appealed to the mem- bers of the club for their support at a business men's gathering to be held next week to hear Dr. Zwemer. To Hold Tag Day. The members showed much en- thusiasm over the tag day, which is graph, reg. $100, for Carrying Case and Records, reg. $3 I Decca (carry like a su it case), reg. 1 Aeronola Ph 50. onograph, reg. $150, . $80 0, for . $20 c.....5995 ....$15and up - The first in the $45, for for ompany to be held on Saturday of this week, in aid of the Children's Aid Society. Rotarian IL, T. Best, who 1s chair- man of the committee making the arrangements, announced that 'the cadets who will receive the offerings at the street corners will meet at his store on Friday night, to secure their boxes, and also to get instructions, nd Heating Contract and Job Work give H. APPLET 17 PRINCESS STREET Phone §78w We Serve Good Meals For good meals prepared right come and try us -- you will be delighted with our service, Everything you could want served-as you like it: Dainty Restaurant 83 PRINCESS STREET ; As thie tag day is for a most worthy cause, the members of the Rotary Club are looking for a generous ree sponse from the citizens. Why is # the things we do not care a rap about are so easy to ge! and the things we desire the most al Ways are out of reach? t, let us give a pri un first-class attention, Buildings, Frontenac Ward---160 Clergy Street, Registration Oct. 31st, 192 1 To Nov. 5th Inclusive Sydenham Ward--Court House, Ontario Ward--Ontario Hall. St. Lawrence Ward---291 Princess Street. (KING, THE TAILOR) Cataraqui Ward---Council Chamber, City eee ---------- (W. VINCE) Rideau Ward---Post Office, corner Princess and Barrie Streets. Portsmouth--Town Hall, Portsmouth. : HOURS : : 9am.to1p.m.,2p.m. to 6 p.m. : 7pm. t2S p.m,

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