The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-03
New Home Of Electric
 Lighting Company Is FOrmaIlyOpened Today
Exquisite Appointments Give Place an Air of Regal
 SplendOr
Utility of Ele" ricity Shown in
 Many Phases - SumptuiouS Quarters For the Employees

A splendid addition to th9 arcnltec- tural beauty of Bridgeport Is the new
 building of the United Illuminating Co.,, at Broad and Cannon streets. This structure. which was thrown open to the public for the first time this afternoon, is one to which every tt1- zen may point with pride and will re- fleet credit upon this city as an up to date community.
 Another feature which should be noted is the fact that the building Is Made in Bridgeport in every sense. The contractors are local men, the materials were purchased here as far as possible, and the architect, Warren R. Briggs, is one of our best known representatives in that line.
 The new structure Is built of terra
 cotta and is two stories In height,
 with d one story extension in the rear.
 The main entrance is in Broad street.
 It was on August 1, 1910, that work
 progressed steadily ever since, al
 though great speed was not possible because of the fine ma terials used and the care necessary to have everything just right Casey & Hurley did the
 mason work, James E. Burnes was
 the carpenter in charge, and l.. H.
 Mills was responsible for the plumb ing.
 As the visitor enters the building
 through the big double mahogany doors he steps into the main office. Here the public may make applica- tions for current, pay bills and dis
 cuss business matters with the com pany'S employees. There Is a telephone exchange on this floor which connects all departments.
 The commercial department is also on this floor, and the solicitors have fine mahogany desks for their use The remainder of the space Is used as a salesroom for the numerous eco trical appliances the company is plac- tng before the public.
 handsomely. There is plaster of paris ceiling which is studded with electric lights in a style known as the recess system, because the bulbs are embedded Gn the plaster. There is frosted lamp in each section which gives a soft glow that is thoroughly diffused.
 Each lamp is of 20 candle power. There are three groups of bowl shaped chandeliers on the main floor, each of which has six lights. There are also ing method is used By this system the rays are thrown toward the cell ing and reflected from there.
 The entire trimmings of this floor are marble, mahogany and brass. The baseboards are marble and extend some distance from the floor. Direct ly in front of the main entrance but some distance back, is a brass grill behind which the clerical force is sta tioned. The floor is constructed of tarraza and is fine piece of work in this department is a public tele- phone. The United Illuminated Co has installed this for the convenience of its patrons and all are. invited to use it free of charge.
 TO reach the second floor one as cend the handsome mahogany stair case. This is of an artistic design and the brass railings make a pretty effect. At the head of the stairs. is the counting room. Seven mahogany desks have been installed there. Phe yer and the ceiling ss of Roman de- sign A soft green carpet covers. the floor.
 Next to the counting room is. smaller compartment to be used as an office for Secretary and Treasurer Frederick D. Adams. Then comes the office occupied by Manager. Charles A. Paul. This faces on Broad and Cannon street. It has a Roman ceil- ing from which is suspended a beau TfuI silver shower chandelier. Green orating the walls. There is a green carpet and the office furniture is all mahogany.
 Manager Paul says there will be 12
 is an increase over the force har-
 bored 1n the John street quarters.
 Several female employees have been added since the removal.
 The salesroom on the first floor is expected to prove popular place for shoppers not only from this city, but Here all the latest modern electrical appliances will be shown. The eff ciency, convenience and economy of electric lighting will be explained The famous Mazda lamp will also he dis played. This combines the best fea. lures of modern electric lighting and reduces reduces the electric consumption
 A new coffee urn or percolator [, is sure to be admired. Making coffee by electricity at a table is a method that has many advantages. It is es- sentially the best way for it is quick, clean and most convenient. At the turn of a. switch the electric stove un- der the urn supplies the necessary heat The annoyance and danger of a flaming lamp are eliminated while the small amount of current actually used costs less than alcehel.s
 The electric chafing dish is another handy thing. Convenience. cleanliness conspicuous features of the Simplex Electric Chafing dish. It consists of an electric stove and a food and wa ter pan. either of which can be clamp ed to the stove by the simple device | that insures a perfect heating con tact. In every instance the chains l dishes are made of heavy copper with 1 pans double lined and finished in nic-
 An appropriate wedding or birthday gift is the Breakfast Room Toaster This is an attractive addition to the | table or sideboard. It is convenient | to handle, can be carried from room l well as years of service. It has pol ished metal body, in the center Of ! which is the electric heater. set on a black enamelled base. On each | side is a door which swings outward | and downward, opening sufficiently ! to permit the placing or removing of | bread with absolutely no chance of l burning the fingers. In operation any | crumbs from the bread fall within | the enclosure of the doors and walls | and not on tlRe table.
 The portable plate warmer is sure | to attract attention Cleanliness | alone warrants it's exclusive use. It | can be carried to any room and the ] pug on the cord attached to any lamp ] socket. For use in the dining room | Or fof private service in the hotel the | plate warmer is very serviceabie | They are made of Russian iron with | wall door.
 Other articles on display in the ! salesroOm are piano and readins. lamps, water heaters, tea kettles, flat . irons. travelling outfits, foot warmers. [