arrangements are under way by the employes of one of the departments to give a farewell reception and supper to a woman who has been in the Weston employ for many years, but who is about to retire from business.

Economy of Highest-Grade Equipment.

Although the company spent money lavishly on the clubrooms and furnishings, as well as in the factory, this was done in accordance with its theory that the best equipment is, eventually, the most economical. Thereby the cost of maintenance is reduced to a minimum, and no appreciable deterioration of its property is experienced by the company or the club. An especial advantage of this policy, so far as the factory is concerned, is that the costliest, highest grade machinery, tools and appliances are not so likely to break down as a less expensive, lower quality outfit, and, therefore, the Weston Company has thus insured itself, as far as possible, against interruption in its operations.

The Verdict.

One of the oldest employes of the company, in reply to a question by the writer, said: "There is no doubt that the social experiment here made by the Weston Company is already a success. There is no doubt that the employes, as a whole, for there are fault-finders everywhere, appreciate all that the company has done and is doing to make their employment safe, healthful and comfortable."

Why has this venture attained so large a measure of success, when so many similar attempts are failures? was asked.

"Because, in my opinion (first) the employes believed from the start that the company was actuated by a sincere desire for their welfare, and (second) because the club has not been 'fathered' by the company. It is ours in fact as well as in name. If we make it a success, the credit is ours; if a failure, on us must rest the blame. If we want advice, we go to the company. If we are in trouble, we go to the

company; but, beyond giving counsel when consulted, the company never interferes.

"We realize, however, and the company realizes, that only a start has been made; but the success already gained fills us with hope for the future.

"The buildings in which the club is now housed are a part of the general industrial plant, but in moving from the old site to this greatly enlarged one the company could spare these rooms for a time, and here we are studying the problem of what social and educational features may advantageously be added to a great manufacturing plant—the 'what?' the 'why?' the 'how?'

"Already the company is so much encouraged that it is contemplating the erection, in the triangle facing the works, of a combined office and club building, constructed with reference to all the varied needs of business administration and club life. Of course, this will not be done until the requirements of the manufacturing department drive the club and the offices out of the existing structures.

"I have alluded to the proposed administration and club building, but there are other things under consideration— some of them in sight. For instance, a mutual benefit association and a building and loan association are immediate possibilities.

"Thus we believe that in all departments-industrial, social, educational, altruistic-the Weston Company and the Weston employes are working along sane lines; lines that cannot fail to benefit both employer and employe—lines that must benefit the community at large, by setting an example of how labor and capital may contentedly work together, side by side, each sharing the burdens, the pleasures and the profits of the other."

Opinion of a Woman.

On one of his visits to the works, the writer was accompanied by a woman of broad culture, wide travel and acute observation—an educator of national reputation, and largely experienced in public life. After spending several hours in

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the establishment, examining its every department, industrial and social, and lunching with the "Cabinet," she said, “Had I not had this practical demonstration, nothing could have made me believe that any manufacturing concern on earth was so interested in the health, the comfort, the pleasure and the general welfare of its employes."

Mr. Weston's Comment.

This was repeated to Mr. Weston, whose simple comment was, "We have done nothing, as yet, save to make a few rough beginnings."

A Glimpse at the Manufacturing Departments.

A TRIP THROUGH THE WORKS.

Having glanced at the social side of the Weston organization, the reader may be interested in a brief survey of the mechanical and manufacturing side. Perhaps one ought, first, to have some idea of the character of the business carried on. It should be said, however, that these lines are intended chiefly for the lay reader, not for the electrical expert; therefore technical terms are avoided as far as possible.

Electricity having become a staple manufacture, an article of commerce, produced, bought and sold precisely as any other commodity, methods of weighing or measuring the goods, so to speak, became a necessity. It also became necessary to gauge this power, as steam is gauged by the dial-indicator to be seen in every engine-room.

Standards of Electrical Measurement.

Further, just as Congress has authorized systems of weights and measures, and has at great expense and with infinite care established units or standards of these the standard of lineal measure, for instance, being a metal yard composed of an alloy that heat or cold expands or contracts