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NEW ELECTRIC LIGHTS

[Welland Telegraph, 18 December 1891]

The cable for the new incandescent electric light system arrived last week and was placed in position on Monday, the current being turned on the same evening as a test. The light was very satisfactory, although the dyname was run at only about two-thirds speed. The regular service was commenced last night, and though it is probable for the first week the service may be a trifle unsatisfactory, its patrons are quite satisfied that after a few nights their light will be fully up to the promise. All the connections have not yet been made, but the wires are being put in as fast as possible. If Mr. Page would inaugurate an all-night system the patronage might be increased.

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