The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-10

behalf of my company to thank you all.
 I believe I am expected to discuss the Silverware industry only in its relation to the Whiting company. and Bridgeport; yet in order to give you an idea of the amount of silver used in the arts and industrials win quote few figures from the report made by the director of the mint on the production of precious metals in the United States and in the world. for the calendar wear 1sO7
 Worlds Silver Product The total worlds production of sil- yer In 1907 was-1S5 ,014. 14.623-ounces fine Of this amount Mexico produc- ed the most-61. 147. 203-and the United States next-56. .51f.7o0.- The estimated worlds consumption of sfl- yer in the arts and industries for same year was 92.563.300; British In- dia using the most-34. S4S. 500-and the United States next-23, ,137. 200; France third-S,2 ,252. 900.
 The estimate of silver used in the arts and industrials is not separated. but it is supposed that less than one sixth of the total production is used in the arts.
 Sterling silverware when regarded as household effect is often looked upon in the light of a luxury We believe that 1t is an actual necessity. and modern methods of manufacture
 
 ed article that sterling silverware of standard hneness and recognized mer- it can be- bought at prices within the range and means of all classes This class of sterling silverware is what is termed as commercfal-M As a work of art ornate sterling silver commands the highest possible prices. due to the fine artistic treatment to which the metal so happily lends itself in the hands of the artisan Furthermore, 1t is an economical investment from the viewpoint of a household utility. or work of art by the fact that with reasonable care 1t needs no renovat- ing or replacing, as is the case with china glass, etc
 Good Word For Co.'S Product
 The Writings product is to be found on sale in every state or the union. and its artistic creations are generally represented in all compe- titfons: and it Is with pardonable pride we say the Whiting trademark on sterling silver Is a guarantee of good taste ana originality J
 We first heartthe name of Whiting in connection with the silver industry in North Attleboro in 1S43- It that year a MT. Tint and Wm- D. Whiting of Tint & Whiting for the manufae- ture of small silver novelties
 1856 the Wm-- D. Whiting Go. was formed and continued under the name until 1858 when it was changed to Whiting. Fessenden and Cowan- During the Civil War, in addition to manufacturing small silver novelties. they made scabbards. sword hilts and belt buckles for the army.
 The factory was located in North office. and on August 24. 1866. the Whiting Mfg. Co. was incorporated with a capital of S10O.O0O. with places of business in North Attleboro and m~r Hn ed from time to time until to-day we are incorporated for S1,200,000.
 In the year 1875 the factory was burned, but they were enabled to put the building in temporary condi- ton, and the firm continued opera tions until 1876. when the plant was removed to its present quarters at Fourth street and Lafayette place, New York city. At that time. in addition to conducting a factory. the joined the factory building on the west fronting on Broadway. While the factory has continued to manu- facture it's products in the same place. the retail store moved to CD Union Square and Sixteenth street. (2) | and Eighteenth street. and (3) in 1906. to Broadway and Nine | teenth street: which location was | held until May 1909. when 1t was de- cided, in order that we might devote I our whole attention to the wholesale l trade, to discontinue the retail de- | partment- After this we located our l wholesale showroom in its present | quarters in the Silversmith's Build | ing, 15-17-19 Maiden Lane. New | York city.
 Bridgeport Won Out.
 When we seriously contemplated | moving our factory to some place | of New York city. we made a \ careful study of several locations. I including Hoboken, Newark, Bronx. | Mount Vernon; Stamford. Conn; Pro- | tR- l.; North Attleboro, Mass, and Bridgeport
 Bridgeport was made very interest ing to our directors by reason of the | very able and energetic board of | trade. Your president, MT. Enos, I | am convinced. has in his office a most | follow up card system. for | at regular intervals we were in re- ! ceipt of the most courteous letters | from him reminding us that we had | failed to reply to letter of such and | such a date; or calling particular att tention to some marked advantage | that Bridgeport had over other To- calities. which he had omitted from some previous communication, or had | neglected to have touched upon at | some previous interview. MT. Enos was ably supported by a public spir- tied committee, composed of s. H. | Wheeler, Frank Miller P w Wren
 
 turned in bringing to the attention of | our people the many advantages that We would derive from being located | in Bridgeport. chief of which was its favorable geographical position.
 Each Had Advantages.
 Each location had certain advant- ages to offer. and for a time our board of directors seemed somewhat divided as to which would best suit our purposes In comparing New York sites, which included the Bronx with the sites offered in Il other localities. we found that owing to the high cost of land 1t would be necessary to limit the area of the fac tory building to the actual necessities of the preparatory. power and the | department. together with | such stairway and office requirements as might be necessary. This wouii | mean factory of at least four storIes | In height. and the construction should be so arranged as to permit of as |
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