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Sr a A EA LR eS EY ira, Sim adi eb rir vie Te ? ES ' 8 : the 3 2, : 3 : : : a : PORT PERRY, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1933 -- EVOLUTION OF THE WATERWORKS A tte 2 (Continued from Page One) "with the main, while lines of small pipe were laid by, the town, or jointly by the town' and the consumer, to accommodate nearby 'parties desiring service and two branch mains--Cochrane and ~ John streets--were later built by the town, which gathered cus; tomers along their route. ' When its partner the Electric Light went to the junk dealer, ity was feared that without this support the Waterworks would become a public charge. However, year by year it has carried it§ overhead and met its debenture--principal and interest, without "default and latterly stored up a surplus which the Corporation is glad to make use of. In short, the Waterworks has evolved into a substantial Public Utility giving a good service and earning-- ' now that there is no longer a debenture to pay, a revenue that is 'paid $250 by the Corporation, NOT by the waterworks, justifies the reduction recently made in the charges for service. But it still is regarded in the public mind as "Fire Protection" "only. Get this. THE WATERWORKS HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH FIRE PROTECTION. ~ If you doubt me, come with me to a fire. A fire is discovered. An alarm is given by ringing the bell owned by the Corporation. NOT the Waterworks. The mem- 'bers of the volunteer fire brigatle hasten to the hall. The brigade 4 hey hastily "don rubber coats, boots and helmets provided .by the Corporation, NOT by the waterworks. When clothed they pro- ceed tp pull out reels, hosé, ladders, etc., provided by the Corpora- "+ tion, -the Waterworks, is attached to the nearest hydrant. OT by the Waterworks. : E By this time a motor truck has likely arrived, generally Don. Anderson; and the equipment is hooked on. Donald is paid $5 by the Corporation, NOT by the Waterworks, for this service, On reaching the fire, the hose, provided by the Corporation, NOT by k During this period the engineer has gone to the powerhouse and started the gasoline pump, bought and paid for by the Corporation, NOT by Waterworks. fire chief orders the tank to be cut off and water from Scugog, NOT from the waterworks, is. pumped direct to the fire. In' short, the only extent to which the waterworks affords fire service is in loaning that portion of its Queen street main from the intake to the point"where the hydrant is being used,-or .from where the branch main (paid for by the Corporation, NOT the waterworks) strikes off. To illustrate, -this year wé have had three fires only. The Murell Goode fire was fought from the, _ hydrant 'at. Widden's corner, 'The Turner fire from the John street main; which branches from the Library corner, and the Kightifire from tHe Cochrané street main which branches off at|- Cochrane and Queen; thus the average length of Queen street main : i Growing Interest TE { borrowed would be from intake to a point about opposite the| 'Standard Garage and taking the average duration of the fire about two hours it would follow that the Corporation's fire fiighting equipment borrowed for six hours .during the year a section of main worth about $4000. If they borrowed it for the: whole year at 6% it would only be $240 and therefore the $1000 they now pay the waterworks annually for the fire protection is unreasonable and now that the waterworks is on its feet and has no longer to meet a debenture of $925 it should in future be reduced to say $250 per annum.' ; o : The extension of the mains the corporation has made this year is thoroughly justified on its merits but it should not be R undertaken as a Corporation expenditure for Fire Protection; but as a legitimate extension of the waterworks service to be paid for by the Waterworks, partly from its surplus and the balance by Waterworks debentures as an annual charge on the revenue of the waterworks. . Now let somebody else tell one. H. G. HUTCHESON. "On the Shores of Scugog." is being shown in the gathering of - of material for the new edition of our local history. Please send in any items of historic interest. DO YOU KNOW that twenty-five different tugs and steamboats did business on Lake Scugog In the early years? That one steam tug could eo four loaded scows? That a scow could carry from sixty to eighty full cords of wood? = That Port 'Perry was a shipping point for square timber for the English market?- That the Nonquon was navigable at one time? Do you know more facts ? 'We shall be pleased to see them at-- "THE PORT PERRY STAR Finding that the the pump is functioning the| REPAIRING is Expertly and Promptly done at Reasonable Prices ee. JOHN FARMER 1S to continue to serve this community effectively, we shall need better support from the community surrounding Port Perry. We cannot thrive on free advertising, or economize by ceasing to use printer's ink, the day will soon come when the printer will have no money to spend. | Money is being spent. in other towns by charge, and has proved its worth times without number--but to be good adver- tising it should have a "news" value. to the extent that we work and trade to- gether. If we continue to spend our money in other towns; if we save to the extent af sapping life from local business, we need not be surprised if conditions 'grow worse. + We have hesitated about bringing these facts to the attention of our readers, but suspend publication for the very reasons here stated, and we shall indeed be sorry Subscribers who pay promptly the amount is small, and it doesn't matter, "accounts. Prompt payment will help. Our advertising rates and printing prices are low. ~All we ask is business upon a competitive basis. vi to Phones 85 & 50, Port Perry The Port Perry Star 5 f this business no, advertising. If our patrons continue to the people of Port Perry. They are taking their Cash to the stores that advertise, and there is no reason why a fair share of this business should not be done in Port Perry. Proper advertising is a legitimate overhead | was seized with a stroke while sitting This community can thrive papers in other towns have been forced to if a similar fate awaits the Port Perry Star. are a great help. Some do not. They think but we have paid interest on those unpaid quality, at $1.60 each. F. W. BROCK & SON The RED & WHITE Store i TOYS, ~ GAMES, Small Cars, Rattles, Books, Wooden Toys, Horns, etc., 15¢c. Mechanical Toys, Games, Books, Dolls in a big assortment, 25c¢. Games, Trucks, Aeroplanes, Trains, etc. 50c. Large Dolls, 50c., 75¢. and $1.00 See our Fancy Dish Catalogues this week. HOCKEY CLUBS ATTENTION! We can supply club lots of Hockey Jerseys, all wool, good Hockey Stockings, 95c. pair. Draw your own designs DISHES GRAPEFRUIT--Special EMPEROR GRAPES DERE ~ COOKING ONIONS. ..... PASTRY FLOUR, 24's BREAD. FLOUR, 98's Iie ig LET Rh apg , MYRTLE Mr, Richard Wiles, who makes his home wtih his daughter Mrs. W. Cook, beside the stove, last Wednesday and is now confined to his bed. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Booth were at Green River on Saturday, attending the funeral of a friend, Mrs. E. Nigh- swander. Rev. J. O. Totton preached anniver- sary services at Scugog on Sunday afternoon. Owing to the storm on Sunday evening the service here was not as largely attended as usual. The choir, with some outside help, are making every effort to make the ser- vice of song attractive and would be encouraged if more would turn out to hear them every Sabbath evening dur- ing the winter months. ~ Mr. Stephens, our local blacksmith, was kept busy during the icy spell of last week, getting hsoes sharpened up for the icy roads. Sunday's rain, however, took the remaining snow and ice away and was a great help in re- filling the cisterns and wells 'that had been dry for some time. At the Board meeting that was held in the church last week, the managers made plans for the twenty- fifth anniversary of the church, and it is quite possibleZit=will take the form of a fowl supper in February... Mr. Tom Kirkham, of Toronto, spent a few days last week with his brother Mr. Jack Kirkham. > BD ----- ~~ _ MARSH HILL The snow comes and the snow goes, but winter stays with us. Mr. and Mrs. Sydney Hodge and family also Walter Deighton, all of Beamsville, spent the first part of the week at Colin Lorimer's and Wardle White's. :. There was a good turnout at the church service on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Acton and Mr. and Mrs. Wilmot Gregg, spent Friday evening of last week at the home of Robt. Swanick. GROCERIES HEAD LETTUCE, firm and crisp "eee FRESH- TOMATOES ........ Tin edad etm en 10 "ibs for 19c. eee ee F. W. BROCK & SON Phone 43, _ Mr. Edward Henry, of Uxbridge, spent Sunday at Jas. Walker's. LJ Prince Albert Inspector R. A. Hutchison, Whitby, made his autumn visit to this school on Wednesday, the 22nd inst. We are sorry to report Mrs. Robt. Balfour on the sick ilst. We trust she will improve in health. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Gordon on having reached the fiftieth anniversary of their wedding- day, on November 14th. We extend sincere wishes - for their continued good health so 'they may see many more. PEER Do. per 1b 19¢. PEI IE BE ERE SR A Port Perry Mrs. Harold Jones, of Detroit, who has been visiting her mother Mrs, J. Foley for the last three weeks, has returned home. Mrs. I. Stanton, of Brooklin, is the guest of her mother Mrs. R. Bond. The Women's Asociation are hold- ing their November meeting at the home of Mrs. Fred Lyle, on the 4th concession, on Wednesday afternoon. At the meeting of the Y. P. L. last Wednesday evening, the Christmas concert came up for discussion. Miss Laird has already started drilling the school children. Pee Port Perry Dominion Store Offers Special Prices in all lines of Christmas Gifts We have Gifts suitable for any member of the family, articles of dress that will be useful and pleasing. TOP PRICE paid for fowl, wool, goose feathers, horsehair, hides, arm produce. Call 177 for fur- ther information. ALIX. GILBOORD. Port Perry <> MANCHESTER Mr, and Mrs. Cochrane, of Amherst Island, and Mrs. Cochrane, of Buffalo, spent the week end with Mr, and Mrs. Jos. Mitchell. Mr. and Mrs. Angel and family, Mr. and Mrs. Mullins, of Burgessville, . with Mr. and Mrs. Grant Christie. Mr. Wm. Wilson in Toronto on Wednesday. : The dance held in the township hall: on Friday last was well attended. The proceeds were $28.00. Don't forget that the community Club will meet on Thursday, Nov. 30. Mr. Duncan Holtby, of London, with his sister Mrs. H, O. Dobson, for a few days. Sorry to report Mr. Earl Mitchell had the misfortune to have his car badly smashed, due to icy roads. The Dramatic Club are putting on their play "Fickle Fortune" at Good- wood on Friday evening. The gave it at Hampton last Thursday night. Mr. Douglas Oliff, with his mother, Mrs. Seward, on Sunday. Mr. Arnold Roach in Cavan on Sun- day. week-end with his son Mr. Chambers. ' $ Max Lard Soh peor mm for ot ur" * a ad Mr. Chambers, of Toronto, spent the. an a Rm rr oe ; rn TE eyo Ln ra "= tem a pe 1 or RT sae a ET aA (PY en hi MIL pr Bn IY an ON end ye - at yn ON AT - - a CV AN Ne TIT Tw" bE 84 £3 1 4 .