each, whereas, the last lot of 50 eastern made boxes, of inferior quality, were new guarded key box are The features of our purchased at $125.00 each. fully covered by patents, the rights to which are controlled by the City. In order that citizens might become familiar with the present development and precise operation of the modern type of fire signaling apparatus, a working exhibit was made at the Pacific Coast Electrical Exposition last September, which attracted great attention and favorable comment, being pronounced by experts one of the best demonstrations of signaling equipment ever made in the country, and a tribute to the skill of the City's mechanics and the efficiency of its shop. In conclusion, I desire to commend the members of the Department for the faithful performance of their duties and to acknowledge my indebtedness to them for their co-operation and assistance. Respectfully submitted, TABLE NO. 1. SHOWING THE NUMBER OF ALARMS EACH DAY AND MONTH DURING FISCAL YEAR 1910-1911. 1910 1911 Day Week Monday. Wednesday Totals... Totals 27 19 12 184 136 143 155 99 146 122 104 117 157 165 173 1701 SUMMARY OF ALARMS FOR EACH MONTH DURING THE YEAR. |