The Winnipeg Tribune from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada • Page 64

53 Beatty Bros. Celebrate Their Diamond Jubilee in 1934 THE WINNIPEG EVENING TRIBUNE. SATURDAY, AUGUST 4, 1934 Founded in 1874, in Fergus, Ontario, Beatty Now Serves All the World From the Modest Plant of George and Matthew Beatty, the Firm Has Become a Gigantic Organization, Selling Canadian Goods in 44 Countries. SIXTY year. go, In 1874, Georg.

Beatty and his brother Matthew eitabllehed in Feme. Ont. the firm of Beatty Broa. The Beatty boyi were raieed on a farm in Albion Townahlp, gome SO mile outalde Toronto. George left home at the age of 18, and learned the trade of machinist with a farm Implement manufacturer in Brampton.

In 1874, he and Matthew the firm' which today 1 known throughout the world. Their flrtt building waa a modest one, little more than a ehack. Farm machinery and atovea were the line they made 'at first George t. tm miuiaii wa machinist, natternxnsker. Inven tor.

A man of infinite resource and invention, he made changei and improvements in every article he handled. Matthew Beatty waa the sales staff. The Canadian which later absorbed such Immense quantities of implements, was not yet opened up. The field was the province ot Ontario, and Matthew covered It from end to ena. uunerin, Wellington, Bruce ana the surrounding counties were his principal territory, but he also Roads were poor and railroads few and far between.

The era of modern transportation, shortly to transform business as wen as 'everyday life, was aa yet scarcely dreamed of. Almost every little towu had its own Implement com pany, supplying its own restricted neighborhood with farm lmple menu. In Fergus itself three such firms were In business. Salesmen, with team and wagon, ploughed their laborious way from farm to farm to canvass for sales. Beatty Bros, followed the same plan there was no other.

But as transportation gradually opened up and ex ended, the small firms needed good management and forethought In order to survive. Many went out of business. Some, of which Beatty Brcs. wjs one, Improved their sales methods to keep pace with newer editions. These not only survived, but prospered.

New Factory Established The first Beatty factory was a two storey building with only 3,500 square feet of floor space. Today the plants ot the firm cover more than 10 acres of ground. In 1879 a new factory was built on the Qraivd River. After S3 years this plant is still in use for woodworking, Fop many years the Grand River plant was sufficient for the com PRESIDENT )v' W. O.

BEATTY When William George Beatty graduated from Toronto University In 1901 he Immediately Joined his father in the firm, and took charge of plant and production. Today be Is president of the pany's needs. In 1911 work was begun on the Hill et, plant, where the head office la now located. The first section built, 80 feet by 320 feet. Is now used for offices, convention rooms, dining room, and for the development of new goods.

In the following year the firm was Incorporated as a limited company, and became Beatty Ltd. During the same year, 1912, Beatty Bros, purchaaed Wortman 1 FOUNDER GEORGE BEATTT George Beatty, founder of the firm, was a patternmaker and machinist He became an inven tor, and designed a reaper which won the Gold Medal at Toronto Exhibition. All the firm's early patents were, due to hi. inventive genius. and Ward of London.

Ont. with the extensive factories operated by that company. Important Additions Made Construction of a large foundry at Chelsea Green, London, and the building of an addition of 32.256 square feet to the Hill et plant, were Important advances in 117, The Fergus plant went ahead again in 1920 when 65,664 feet were added. Shortly afterwards began a period when the constantly mounting volume of ordera resulted In annual additions to the working space In the plant The tremendous growth of these years is shown by the size of the additions: 1925, 51,809 square feet: 1926. 35.812 sauare feet: l27, 20.736 square feet; 1928, 71,524 square feet; 1929, 89,108 square feet, Throughout the years of deprei slon, manufacturing was continued In all departments.

It remained for the diamond Jubilee year of 1934, however, to see the next factory addition. An addition of 13.824 square feet is now under construc tion; Bestty Patents While the name of Beatty Is probably better known to the average city resident througa Beatty Elec tric washers than tnrouga any other product the washer is only one of a long list of Beatty products that are handled by the world wide organisation. W. O. Beatty graduated in Practical Science at Toronto University before Joining the firm.

He follows the inventive bent of his father. Today Mr. Beatty, president of the fiim, has more patents registered In his name than any other Canadian. Some ot the numerous Items turned out from the firm's plants are: For The Hems Electric Washers. Engine Drive Washers.

Electric Cleaners. Electric Ironers, Floor Polishers. Floor Waxers. Hand Wethers. Laundry Equipment Water Motor Washers.

Wringers. Electric Churns. Typical Beatty Premises I 1 An Interior view of part of the great Hill st factory of Beattv Bros, Is shown above. Begun in 1911 as a small factory, this is today the sit. of the company's head office.

The plant covers more than eight acres A typical Bestty warehouse and a Beattv appliance store, such as may be seen in any Canadian city, are shown below, Engine Drive Churns. Hand Churns. Butter Workers. Well Pumps. Cistern Pumps.

Electric Pumps. Engine Drive Pumps. Electric Pressure Systems. Step Ladders. Extension Ladders.

Basket. For The Farm Cow Stable Fitting. Cow Stalls, Steel Pens, Steel Supporting Columns, Caps and Bases. Hog Pens. Hog Troughs.

1 Horse Stable Fittings. 1 Ventilators. Traps. Water Stock Drinking Troughs. fiteel and Wood Tanks, v.

Pipe Fittings. Manure and Feed Carriers. Overhead Conveyors, Floor Trucks. Saddle Irons. Bam Door Track.

Hay Carrier Goods. Hay Rack Clamps. Pump Jacks. Pump Leathers. Windmills.

Safety Grip Ladder Feet Platform and Fire Ladders. Extension Trestles. Painters' Ladders. Painters' Extension Pranks. Paper Hangers' Past.

Tables. Grain Grinders. Line Shafting. Pulleys. Portable Blowers.

Incubators and Brooders. Poultry Waterers. Feeders and Nests. Store Street Signs. Bull Shafts.

Throughout 60 years, from the time of George and Matthew Beatty, a high standard of efficiency has been insisted on the plants of Beatty Bros, me outstanding service and the satisfac tion that came as a natural result are the reasons for the widespread ale of the firm's products. Government figures snow thst the number of washers produced in the Beatty plants at' Fergus is eight times greater than the total of all washers Imported into Canada. Statistics gathered by the company itself show more Beatty washers sold in Camda than all other makes combined, and nearly twice aa many aa are sold by the I Sales Manager MATTHEW BEATTY When the business was established, Matthew, brother of George Beatty, took charge of sales. He canvassed from farm to tarrn with team and wagon and built up a large Implement bus'ness. 25 American companies whose washers are Imported Into Cruada.

More than 500,000 women are using Beatty appliances: In 1874 the distribution of Beatty products Was by wagon over many miles of country roads. Then came distribution by rail and truck, and later still by steam and motor ship. Since 1874 the Beatty business has grown until today the firm op SECRETARY i M. J. BEATTT Honors graduate at Victoria college, Milton James Beatty enter ed the firm at the same time as his brother William in 1901.

He was the office man, responsible for selling, collections and finances, and eventually became secretary of the company. eratea a foundry at London, Ont, and two factories at Fergus, covering 10 seres of floor space and their own distributing warehouses at Fergus, Saint John, Montreal, Winnipeg, Edmonton, Vancouver, and London, England. Beatty products have carried the name of Canada to all corners of the world. In England, headquarters are maintained ki London and distributing depots or dealer or ar established at Wll esden, Tottenham, Catford. Ilford, Strea.ham, Manchester, Newcastle, and, In Scotland, at Glasgow.

Wellington New Zealand, has a permanent branch, with stores at Wellington, Auckland, Dunedln and Christchurch. The complete list ot countries where Beatty goods are sold reads like a membership roll of the League of Nations. It includes: Angola, Argentine Australia, Bar badoes, Belgium, Erltish Guiana, China, Denmark, Dominica Island, Kenya, Tangan, Portuguese E. Africa, Palestine, France, Finland, Ireland (Northern), Irish Free State. Scotland.

Wales, Greenland, Holland, India, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Madagascar, Mexico. Columbia, 8. Nyassaland, Norway, 'Newfoundland, Rhodesia, Roumania, South Africa, Tobago, Trinidad, Sierra Leone, Switzerland, Mesopotamia, United States of America, Union of 8. 8. Republic, Greece, Turkey, Germany.

Covers Csnsda In all principal cities In Canada there are Beatty Appliance stores and Beatty Wholesale branches Each has ita service department which maintains the enviable record of being sole to supply in etantly any repair part for any Beatty wasner, even ir in wiratr waa originally sold more than 20 years ago. There are more than BO branches all told, and thousands of Beatty dealers. In February. 1928. Beatty Ltd, despatched the largeat train load of hardware ever sent to the Canadian Weet by any manufacturer.

This record was broken two years later, in May, 1930. when two solid train, left Fergus togetner. The 42 cars carried 4,000 Beatty washers and 4,000 sets of washday accessories, valued at more than three quarters of a million dollars. Activities in rergus The Beatty family and the Beatty firm have been important factors In tee progress and well oeing or the town of Fergus. Both W.

G. and M. j. Beatty have tne interests of the community at heart, and take a keen Interest in the civic. religious and athletic activities of the town.

Situated on Grand river, 13 miles north west of Gueloh. and served by both Canadian Paclflo and Canadian National railways, Fergus is a orosporous Ontario town. It has five churches, high and publio sdhoou, parks, public library, swim I We ming pool, and adequate public utilities. Notable anions? the bene factions of the Beattys is the Fer gus ewimmlnr pool, a large out door pool constructed on modern sanitary principles, with facilltls for accommodating several nun area Dathers. One of the towns most beautiful parks was also a Beany aonation, as waa the public recreation ground for children.

Beatty Athletics When the two factors of a public spirited management and a large and contented force of employes are combined, one of the results to be expected is that employes will take an active part in sports. This is certainly the case in Fergus. Cricket is a popu ar sport In Ontario as well as In Winnipeg, and the Fergus cricket team, made up largely of Beatty employes, has made a good record for itself. Many Beatty names appear also on the Fergus lacrosse team. Employes in factory and office hav.

combined to make up their own Beatty football team, and there are many promising hockey players among tne younger men. The grand old game of curling is Sir 11 A' Wsst''ijss Beatty THE MOST POPULAR ELECTRIC WASHER Throughout the British Empire this fine Washer ha found faver and eut. sells all ether. The following exclusive feature make It leader In It field. Basket lift raises clothes to wringer level.

No scalded hands or stooping. Beaded Agitator wains. 40 faster. Sediment Zone under basket keeps water clean. Double walled tank keeps water hot and esrator cool.

Self feeding wringer laves time. Has direct drive and eliding gsar transmission. $5 DOWN Balanc. en Easy Monthly Instalmente not neglected. At the Fergus Centennial bonsptel the Beatty curling team carried off the gold medals.

Beatty emp'oys approximately 2.000 people. The total ceeds two million Matthew Beatty died In. 1886. and George Beatty carried on the business alone until his sons graduated from Toronto University in 1901 and entered the business. George Beatty died in 1912.

When the sons came Into the firm, William George Beatty, graduate in practical science. i took charge of plant and production of goods. He Is now president Milton James Beatty, now secretary of the company, graduated in an honor course at Victoria college, winning the gold medal In political economy. His work In financing, selling, and collecting, lied naturally to the secretary caair. All but one of the directors the firm are actively engaged In one branch or another of the business.

They are: W. Ham, vice president, R. D. Kerr, treasurer; T. A.

Farnell, A. C. Deacon, D. R. Potter, J.

J. Rutherford and IT. J. Coombs. debate 1 A Beatty ELECTRIC IR0NER BANISH WASHDAY'S LAST BURDEN Sit down to iron In ease and comfort.

With a Beatty complete your ironing: in less than 1 3 of the time required by hand. Shirts, dresses, etc, and fine linen, all can be ironed easily and perfectly with a professional finish that will delight you. The high standard of mechanical excellence to which the Beatty has been built makes it the finest Electric Ironer made. Being simple and compact in construction it combines lasting strength and durability. The Beatty Ironer is economical to operate.

It works from an ordinary light socket and actually costs less than ironing by hand. The Beatty Electric Vacuum Cleaner Saves Hours of Labor The Beatty powerful cleaner easy on your rugs. It deans faster, and mora thoroughly, than any other nuke, and will not damage the molt delicate fabrics. With the attachments, the Beatty will keep your chesterfield and mattresses free of dust and moth proof. It cleans curtains, drapes, hangings, easily and quickly.

It's the ideal way of cleaning the upholstery in your car. With a Beatty in your home, you can quickly and easily exterminate moths. The Beatty way it the safe way. Calf at our store, or 'phone for a demonstration in your home. lip 1 Beatty Plant at Fergus .1.

A When the Beatty business was alraady 87 years old, construction was begun on a new plant on Hill sU Fergus, Ont The first section built only 80 feet by 320 feet grew to the sketched above. Covering eight acres of ground, it is the company's principal plant and aleo house the head office. The original secubn, still exists, now given over largely to offices, convention rooms and dining room. Beatty Bros, also operate a plant at Grand River, Ont, and a large foundry at Chelsea Green, London, Ont The total area covered Is more than ten acres. I7 wiiiie unuee Completing 60 years of service a Canadian company founded six years after the Fathers of Confederation had incor porated Canada into a united Dominion.

Today we look back with pride at our achievement or ward with faith in the future and prepared to keep step with Canada and the West in the march of progress. Beatty first factory was built at Fergus, Ontario, in 1874 by George and Matthew Beatty. Today W. G. Beatty and M.

J. Beatty, sons of George Beatty are president and secretary, respectively, and the plant now has a total floor space in excess of ten acres. The succejs of Beatty Bros, and Beatty Appliances is built on service no matter where you live in Canada Great Britain or New Zealand you will find a Beatty Store. Complete service appliances made during the past 20 years. EVERY HOME SHOULD HAVE AUTOMATIC ELECTRIC IRONER Sold on Easy Monthly Payments BEATTY FLOOR POLISHER Most modern polisher made.

Strong, compact and speedy. Self lubricating bearings. Large revolving brush. Direct drive. No belts.

Handy trigger switch. Polishes right up to the baseboard and into the corners. No heavy pushing. Propels itself. Saves hours of hard work.

Keeps floors like new. iai wis irWV wmcaTMB Mil 318 DONALD STREET Phonc sJ.flC?V 269.