Electrical News at the Turn of the Century

St. Germain's Autocar

Mr. A.H. St. Germain gives some particulars of the proposed auto-car service to be established this summer between Toronto and Richmond Hill. The initial car will be a passenger and parcel van, capable of receiving 25 passengers. It will be fitted with an electric light and buttons for use of conductor and passengers, by which warning may be given to the motorman to turn to the right or left. Mr. St. Germain claims that the car will develop sufficient power to ascend the heavy grades between Toronto and Richmond Hill, at a speed varying from 6 to 12 miles (about 10 to 20 kilometres) per hour, carrying a full compliment of passengers. The electrical equipment is the invention of Mr. W.J. Still, Mechanical Engineer.

Electrical News,April 1898.

(Unfortunately, St.Germain's battery-driven electric bus service never got off the ground.)

Edison's Singing and Talking Machine

Mr. Herbert Snowdon, formerly a school teacher, has made arrangements to give an entertainment in the Public School at 4 p.m. on Friday 23rd inst. He will introduce Edison's Singing and Talking machine which gives band and orchestra music, instrumental and vocal solos, &c. Admission 5 cents.

The Liberal,March 22, 1900