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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1933-06-15, Page 6.w THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE < THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 1933 Huron County council opened its June sessions (Tuesday of last week with every member present. A long list of communications was submit­ ted. Under the, heading of enquiries interesting discussions took place. Warden James Ballantyne in a brief address reviewed the finances which he considered were in a sat­ isfactory condition. Under the heading of inquiries Reeve Stewart asked about a man ’being struck off the Old Age Pen­ sion list, then was put on again and the committee knew nothing about the reinstatement. Reeve Craigie, chairman of the committee said the local board had refused it but the Provincial Board had put him on. “If there is a speci­ fic case, the committee will look in­ to it,” Reeve Craigie promised. Reeve McKibbon, of Wingham, thought everyone should seriously considei" whether “we should have an Old Age Pension committee in 19,34 or not. The power is gradually being taken away from our commit­ tee. Reeve Craigie asserted he had only seen the insector once, and asked the clerk if he had received a reply to his letter asking the inspector to communicate with or consult the board, and received a negative reply from Clerk Holman. Reeve Eckert wanted to know how many children should be in a school before it is closed. After some' A resolution from the county of Bruce recommended that section 433 of the Municipal Act be amended to read “ and from’ re travelling ex­ penses of county councillors, as a rate of ten cents a mile one way is inadequate and relating; to plans of subdivison lots for camping grounds be registered; also reducing the sheriff’s mileage to fifteen cents and revision of sheriff’s fees.—Legisla­ tive Committee. A letter fr.om L, Caesar called at­ tention to a ruling of the depart­ ment of agriculture that under the Corn Borer Act the rate of mileage for privately owned cars used in government service wil< bq* five cents a mile, and corn borer inspec­ tor’s pay should not exceed $’6 a day —Agricultural Committee. A resolution frlom the county of Lambton regarding fee for stock- yards being excessive was sent tc agricultural committee. A letter from the Liquor Control Board of Ontario asking that By­ law No. 4 of the county of Huron, passed in 1929. be amended to in­ clude the name of Norman Lever, who is acting as prosecutor, was filed. A letter from A. T. Cooper, secre­ tary-treasurer of the Huron County branch of the Associated H. School Boards of Ontario, extending co-op­ eration with the council in all mat­ ters touching secondary education was sent to the Education Commit­ discussion the Warden promised to look into it. Reeve McNabb asked if fees are paid the inspector for children try­ ing entrance and Reeve Wright ask­ ed what steps are necessary to es­ tablish high school areas in Huron County. The Warden said he would ask one of the inspectors to answer these questions. Reeve uougias inquired “what kind of bush does a man have to have to be exempt from tax?” The answers given informed him that he must have ten acres of woodland and cannot take any wood from it. Reeve Eckert informed Council that Judge Ciostello had asked the Finance Committee to bring the set­ tlement of inspector's expenses of $87.50 each for July and August two years ago. Under the act if the County Council and inspectors can­ not agree, the county judge makes the settlement. Two years ago they disagreed, and since last session the inspectors asked the judge ho settle it. This department took. oveT the jurisriction of inspectorates in 1930. The matter was finally lerc with the judge to settle. Communications The reports of the provincial auditor relating to highway expen­ ditures and the county auditor’s re­ port were filed. Total amount of the county statement was $129,372.57. The total approved $l|3il,127.89 and the amount of the grant, $64,686.28 A letter from the Boaid of Rail­ ways Commissioners regarding the application of the C. N. R. for ex­ emption from maintaining cattle guards within the county was filed. A resolution from the county of Wentworth regarding the inclusion of home-grown fresh fruits and vegetables in the detailed relief slip sent to the Legislative Commit­ tee. tee. A communication from the Attor­ ney-General’s department regarding the abolition of grand juries; the abolition of trial by juries in actions against certain corporations and the complete abolition of trial by juries in (a) division courts, (b) county courts, (3) supreme courts, was re­ ferred to the legislative committee The application of William Oliver for appointment to police duty at Grand Bend at $7'5 for the season was referred to the executive com­ mittee. In 1931 he had received $200 in 1932 $13’5. Asks Fine Remission Peter Fisher, Jr., Blyth, asked council to exercise clemency in hav­ ing a fine of $100' remitted to him. In January he stated, while at a dance at Bilyth, a friend had produc­ ed a bottle of wine and while they were endeavoring to remove the cork a police officer appeared and they were fined $100 and costs by Magistrate Reid on a charge of hav­ ing liquor in a place other than a private residence. The letter was sent up to the executive committee. J. B. Reynolds, gaoler, reported 5 7 prisoners in the past six months, as follows: L.C.A., 19; breaking and entering, 7; traffic act, .5; can theft 4; chicken theft, 3; assaulting offi­ cer, 3; vagrant, 2; insane, 2; fraud 2; inland revenue act, 2; hotel act 2; default of appearance, 1; assault 1; digging out fur-bearing animals 1. Cost of daily rations, 9icents. A resolution from the Lincoln county council regarding reduction in salaries of high school teachers was referred to the education com­ mittee. A letter from London Board of Education regarding attendance of pupils residing in village of less than 1,200 ior a township with popu­ lation of 4,00’0 at the London sec- Save your buildings * WC Lejwe ilis too Laie! Use Prestos “Led-Hed” Nails Lead is used on the head of these nails to seal the nail-hole. Now only 15c lb. Acorn Barn Ventilators Prevent spon­ taneous combus­ tion. 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The report of General Accident Insuarnce Co., showed boilers in Court House and House of Refuge in good condition. A letter from the Interim Teach­ ers’ Association re the second term at Normal School was filed: From the County of Lennox and Adding­ ton approving the act of Lieut-Gov ernor Bruce, re sterilization of the mentaly deficient, filed. From. Hon. Dr. Robb, Dept, of Health, re cost of indigents in Huron hospitals ad­ vised cio-operation with medical men, filed. Resolution from the Town of Lindsay endorsing resolution re giv­ ing employment on Crown lands as relief measures was filed. A resolution from County of Frontenac re exemption of certain Normal students from second term attendance was referred to Educa­ tion Com. A letter from the Provincial Highway^ Department ’regarding 1933 road expenditures asked, that county do not exceed $75,000 this year. Good Roads Comm. The Department of Health wrote enclosing the report of inspector of House of Refuge who recommended that fire escapes be placed; that the dining-room and dormitories should be painted and that a non­ absorbent covering be placed on the lavatories. The Dept, of the Attorney-Gener­ al enclosed an OTder-in-council by which the administration of justice is reduced in certain departments 20 per cent and court stenographers 20 per cent. The Town of Lindsay asked coun­ cil to favor a resolution reducing the number of members of county councils. Legislative vomm. Motions P.W. Scott-Goldthorpe—That this council write the recently formed organization of High School Trus­ tees of this county to send one or more representatives to report .tc this council the extent to which they are prepared to co-operate with us in lowering the salaries of high and continuation school teachers to at­ tend preferably at the Thursday session.—-Carried. J. McNabb & J. Leiper—That the county Council instruct the Finance Comm, to refuse payment of school inspector’s expenses for July and August 1930. Council adjourned to meet at 9.30 Wednesday. Wednesday Session The Wednesday morning session of Huron County Council held in semi-darkness owing to heavy down­ pour was largely taken up hearing reports of committees, and addresses from County officers. P. W. Scott inquired how it came about that She’riff G. C. Middleton was paid $10 to drive the Supreme Court Judge to Stratford t'o catch a train. He said he did not think it proper for a highsalaried Govern­ ment official to break the laws of the country, in that he did not have a chauffeur’s license to drive pass­ engers. Reeve Goldthorpe, who was ob the Criminal Justice Audit Btoard had refused to pay the account, that ■the Sheriff had written to the High Court Judge and secured an order from him and then gone over -the head of the Board to the Treasurer of the County and secured payment “I think he should be asked to pay it back,” said Reeve .Scott. Warden Ballantyne suggested the request be put in form of motion to be dealt with later in the day. Edgar Jamieson, M.L.A. for South West Simcoe, invited to address the Council said he viewed the County Council as one of the most impor­ tant bodies for controlling the taxer and their views on the efforts to re­ lieve the ratepayers were held in high regard. The Department of Highways particuarly kept close tab on the actions of county officials in an effort to reduce road expenditures this year without depreciating the value of the investnient. Referring to gasoline motor and liquor reven­ ues of the government. Mr. Jamieson said it was not compulsory for the citizen , to pay these taxes for the reason that no one was Compelled to drive a car or buy a car or buy liquor. *T(he‘ contribution was purely voluntary. It is estimated that Hur­ on County contributed between $300,000 and $400,0’00 a year and if was the duty of the County Council to get this money in the form of subsidies and grants. These were things which should always be kept in mind. Children’s Aid Report sent his report. In reply to a ques­ tion from Mr. McNabb re the plac­ ing of certain children in the Shel­ ter instead of applying for Mother's Allowance when such arrangements could be made. Mr. Edwards said that there had been no cases dealt with who had been put in the Shel­ ter where the parent or parents could be located or depended on. He informed Council that the inspector was well satisfied wltn conditions at the shelter. School Inspector Beacom answer­ ed questions submitted to him at the Tuesday session. In the case of rural schools having eight or fewer pupils in attendance for two consecutive, years, may be closed by the Mini­ ster of Education, he said the mat­ ter rests with the people, the Inspec­ tor and the Department. The number of pupils controlled by one teacher averages 45; of more an additional teacher should be em­ ployed. Entrance fees for County are $1. and go to the County; expenses for marking $1.25 and the presiding ex­ aminer $6.50 per day and traveling expenses one way. Candidates in all schools in his inspectorate may be granted standing on report of the teacher who must have had two years experience. This- system had worked out well and about an. aver­ age of one-third had passed on the year’s work. Old Age Pensions The Old Age Pensions Committee reported holding four meetings. Eighteen new cases were received and ten recommended at the Janu­ ary meeting, and 1015' at the Febru­ ary, March and May sittings. The number of applications' is decreas­ ing but the re-considerations are increasing, mainly due to the fact that a considerable scaling down has been made in the amounts granted Where at first $20’ was granted in majority of cases, at present $15 per month is considered now. The district assigned to the" sever­ al members of the committee for in­ vestigating purposes is as follows: J. W. Craigie, chairman, Ashfield Colborne, Goderich Tp., Goderich Town, Clinton, Dungannon and Bay- field. R. J. Bowman, Turnberry Howick, Grey, Wingham and Brus­ sels. B. M. Francis, Usborne, Tuck­ ersmith, MoKillop, Seaforth, Exeter Hensail and Centralia. W. H. Sweit­ zer, Stephen, Hay, Stanley including Crediton, Dashwood,, Zurich and Grand Bend. James Leiper, Hull- ett, Morris, E. Wawanosh, W. Wa- wanosh, Blyth and including Auburn Londesboro and Belgrave. The total number of Huron ap­ plications registered at the end' of 1095 of which 909 were granted up to the April report by the Centra) authorities. The total number on the pay sheets of those coming from other counties is 10. There are 3.5 inmates of the House of Refuge receiving pensions, whe are charged $18 a month for main­ tenance giving each $2. / Mothers’ Allowance The report of the Mothers’ Allow­ ance Commission given by the chair­ man, G. Holman, showed payments for the past five months totaling $9,73'5. The payments varied from $10 per month to $'5(5. Reeve Archibald gave a report of the meeting held in Stratford of Perth County Council and Western Ontario County Councilors held tc discuss educational matters. A deputation from Grand Bend was introduced by Reeve Sweitzer regarding the policing of that vil­ lage during the summer months, Mr. Bremner presented the case. He regarded the apppointment of Mr Oliver as very necessary, but it was impossible for Grand Bend to pay the salary. The county had done sc for the past twelve years. Lambton county had been asked to pay half. The village is two-thirds in Huron. Traffic Officer Lever emphasized the importance of having the appoint­ ment made.' The fines which came to the county more than offset the sal­ ary of $'7'5. Finally motion sponsor­ ed by Reeves McKibbon and Eckert was endorsed, granting $50 towards the salary of Mr. OllveT. Motions Gamble—(Johnston:—“That this council place on record its appre­ ciation of the work of the Lion’s Clubs of Goderich and Seaforth for the crippled children and a copy of this resolution be sent to each of these clubs. Council adjourned at 4 p.m. to be present as guests of the Goderich Bowling Club on the Picton street greens, on invitation of Reeve Gold­ thorpe. Six Mill Rate, same as last Year In the torrid heat of the hot June day Thursday afternoon, members of Huron County' Council put dignity in the background by removing their coats, one of them even discarding hid collar. The County Treasurer, Gdrdon Young, presented the estimates in which he forecasted reduced expen­ ditures in Criminal Justice, schools municipal governments and several othdr departments. He said any sav­ ing effected would be offset with In­ creased obligations which the Coun­ ty must undertake this year, He said the Patribtid Debentures fall due Will You Be Financially Independent at 60? An Advertisement to Men 25 to 35 Years of Age Men between 25 and 35 are showing a marked preference for Confederation Life Endowment Policies, with Total Disability Benefits. 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Please send me particulars of your Endowment Policy containing Total Disability clause. Name ........................... ..................................................... ........................................ ... .r. ..... ....................................... . Dale of Birth ................ Occupation ......................... the Provincial Highway Account He stated that in vsew of the de­ creased number of House of Refuge inmates, the revenue from the Old Age Pension would be $2000. At one time there were 55 inmates receiv­ ing pensions, now there are 1317. The County receives $18 out of $20 pen­ sion of each. iSumming up, he recommended a rate of six mills the same as last year, distributed as follows: General purposes 4, instead of 3i; County Highway, 1 instead of 1%; Provin cial Highways 1 mill unchanged. The County has just received word from Hon. L. Macaulay, Minister of Highways that Huron County will this year be allowed $92,00'0 instead of $75,000 as fixed sometime ago in a letter from the Department. The County Highway estimates were based on $92,0 00. Over an hour was 'given to the consideration' of county finances respecting the audit by the county auditor, when the Finance Commit, tee recommended that the Auditor’s report of 1932 showing $3,808.02 outstanding cheques^ a discrepancy of $1,424.61 in this year's cheques; be dealt with in open Council. The auditor explained that the discrepancy was largely due to his inability to find vouchers and inti­ mated that the book-keeping system was antiquated. “I am willing to stand behind the approximate ac­ curacy of the audit in so far as a man could produce from a system of book-keeping you have had in vogue in Huron County for the past fifty years, but a new system has been adopted by which the treasur­ er will be able to balance his bo'oks every month and give a complete summary at the end of .the year. Reeve Elliott suggested that the books for the past five years be audited by a Provincial Auditor. The Finance Comm, recommend­ ed payment of hospital accounts for indigent patients, amounting to $1,- 397.50. The committee also report­ ed that detailed .reports had not been given by some hospitals as re­ quired by motion and recommended that these should be sent in by hos­ pitals as soon as possible, or no grant be given. This was endorsed by council. A deputation from Clinton repre­ senting the High School Secondary 'Schools, Association, composed of ’Col. H. T. Rance, A. T. Cooper and Col. Coombs was introduced by Reeve Elliott, of Clinton and on in­ vitation of the Warden, addressed the council. Col. Rance declared the interests of the county are the interests of 'the association and as anxious tc 'save money. “What you are trying 'to d’o is to educate your children 'with as little expense as possible. In Clinton over 5'0 per cent, of the 'pupils come from rural sections. 'These schools are educating the farmers’ children as well as the town’s. We want to run the schools as cheaply as possible. The Second­ ary School teachers formed a union ‘which is nothing more than a trade •union to keep salaries up. A few years ago the Associated School 'Boards formed an- association to fight this federation to bring about 'an equalization of salaries. Of 70 '000 pupils in the schools only three per cent, will enter universities. Teach Practical Subjects He advocated the teaching ot •book-keeping and practical subjects ■and getting away from such lan­ guages as Latin and Greek. Mr. Cooper said the teacher’s fed­ eration was responsible for “boost­ ing salaries.” They realize they have ‘“killed the .goose that laid the gol­ den egg,” and we have thousands ■of teachers out of employment. The association feels that the cost of 'examining boards is excessive. Men receiving salaries should not charge •$7.50 and travelling expenses. The ■association is gathering information on this. C'ol. Combe and ex-Reeve Hend­ erson also spoke. The latter said the child is going where he can get the bes^ education. The standard must be kept up. I don’t see why people in the country school should ■take a poorer class of schooling than in the cities, he declared. C. A. Robertson, M.L.A. for North ■Huron, in the course of a fine ad­ dress, urged council to be careful tn doing things in order- to get grants. Efficiency, he said must be consid­ ered when reduction in salaries is 'contemplated. W. L. Young, of Colborne Town­ ship, who formerly addressed the •council on the parity of the Can­ adian dollar, complimented the •council on the resolutions submitted to the authorities. He assailed tax- free bonds. The government had ■floated $1,'572,34'5,630 in untaxable bonds. He stated it was up to the government to recall these bonds or tax them. The Warden expressed apprecia­ tion to all speakers. Reports of Committees The legislative committee recom­ mendations were endorsed as fol­ lows: That no action be taken in the resolution from the county of .Sim­ coe; also on resolution from town of Lindsay re giving employment on Crown lands as relief measure; no action on clause one of the res­ olution from the county of Bruce amending the Municipal Act, sec 413 3 to read “and from” re travelling ex­ penses of county councillors as a rate of ten cents a mile one way is inadequate. That clauses 3 and 4 of the resolution relating to plans of subdivision lots for camping ■grounds be registered and reducing sheriff’s mileage to fifteen cents and revision of sheiff’s fees; rec- ommmended that grand juries be abolished and the sustaining of all ■other juries. The agricuutural advisory com­ mittee’s report was adopted as fol­ lows: We are in accord with the resolu­ tion of Lambton county council re fees charged for the different stock yards in the Dominion. We believe these charges are excessive; re the communication from the provincial ■entymologist regarding the salary of the corn borer inspector, the in­ spector’s salary has been fixed and is below the maximum allowed by the department. (Continued on next page) Summer Complaint Plays Havoc With the Bowels H. T. Edwards. Supt. of Chil-j dren’s Aid Society was asked to pre-|thls year and a deficit of $17,00’0 on Few people escape an attack of summer complaint. 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