30 DECEMBER 1922, Page 3

It is obvious, however, that to make it a success

we must have cheap electric storage. But that, we are assured, if not already obtained, is a thing of the immediate future. Let us hope it is so. One great advantage of wind power is its universality and inexhaustibility. No doubt there are calms when the winds are " up-gathered like sleeping flowers " ; but in our climate such perfect anticyclones are not usually lasting. We all remember the old Scots laird who favoured planting trees because " the're growing while you are sleeping." Even more pleasant would it be to hear the winds moaning and roaring while one lay in bed warmed by the blankets and the thought—" they are making me light and heat and motor transport for to-morrow."