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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1935-12-19, Page 2TRVRSmY, DECEMBER 10» loss THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE MOTHERS’ ALLOWANCE IS KOT charity Each 'Case Decided on its Merits Commissioners Always Willing to Help. IMPROVEMENTS IN HOMES At last week’s ssesiom of the County Council a report of the ac­ tivities of the Mothers' Allowance Commission was presented by the secretary, Mr. A. T. Cooper. It read: To the Warden and Council: On behalf of the Huron County Loral Board of the Mothers’ Allow­ ance Commission, I wish to present a condensed report of our activities during the year 1935. As reported to you at the June meeting the Board is1 now organized with your county clerk, Mr. J. M. Roberts, as chairman, Mr. A. T. Cooper, Clinton, as secretary, and re­ presentatives at Wingham, Seaforth and Exeter, in the. persons of Mr. Frank R. Howson, of Wingham, Mrs. M. A. Reid, Seaforth and Miss Laura Jeekell, of Exeter, making a full committee of five. At our last meeting held in Oc­ tober, we were privileged to have Mr. H. Bentley, commissioner from the Toronto office present and re­ view our work. Under our present arrangements the several members of the Board receive applications from persons living in their own districts and all these are sent to the secretary and if all requirements are met the ap­ plication goes to the Commission at Toronto for their approval or rejec­ tion. The Commission then hands the applicatin over to the investiga­ te 1' and she in turn reviews the ease from every angle and makes another report to the Commission tor their final decision. Each case is deal twith on its own meats and no allowance‘is granted without the local board’s recommen­ dation. This investigation is made in such a way that the applicant may regard it as easy and dignified to make an application for an allow­ ance which she is made to feel is no “Charity” and involves no sacrifice ■of her independence. 'Good investiga­ tion prevents the hasty granting of allowances which may later ihave to be cancelled. The experience of other Mothers’ Allowance Commissions show that the best results can only be obtain- ( ed by careful, painstaking investiga-^ tion and that the time which this takes is time well spent. After an allowance is’ granted the investigator follows up the ease by regularly visiting the home for the purpose of giving any advice or help necessary to the mother on the man­ agement of the home and the expen­ diture of the allowance. The visits of the investigators are always welcome and in all our cases as far as known the utmost harmony exists: Our local members also keep themselves informed on the benefic­ iaries in the locality and are always ready to give any help to the mo­ thers if such assistance is required. The year has been a very busy one for ylour secretary as he has handled all the correspondence be­ tween the loca IBoard and the Com­ mission and also due to the fact that so many new applications have been received since the Legislature met, owing to the change in the Act whereby a mother with one child under sixteen could receive an al­ lowance. For the present the allowance paid under the Mothers’ Allowance Act, is insufficient to maintain the fam­ ily and can only be regarded as sup­ plementary to* the mother’s own earnings or other source of income, The most important effect of the Mothers’ Allowance Act is. that of keeping homes together and making it possible for mothers who ihave been farced to separate their families to. bring them together again. On all sides mothers have said that but for the allowance they would have been forced to part with their chil­ dren. In many families there has been a great change in the whole atmos­ phere of the home. Marked improve­ ment in cleanliness of both home and children show the awak­ ening of ambition in the mother, as she loses her listlessness and dis- courement. The children are made to attend school and learn to take a pride in their home and in their own work and ability. In many cases the ability of the mother to maintain a good standard home on a very small income is nothing short of amazing and the training received by the children in such (homes is greatly to the advan­ tage of, their -future citizenship, The following table gives the number of families receiving allow­ ances jn Huron County: Families with one child ........38 “ “ two children ..37 " “ three children 15 “ “ four children .... 5 “ “ five children .... 3 '* “ six children .... 3 Total .......................... 101 The"allowances are from $15.00 to $50.00 per month .There are now twelve cases under investigation. Number of allowances reduced during 1935, 10; number cancelled during. 193*5, 8; number found inel­ igible during 1935, 11. Reasons for reduced allowances: Child not attending school, one child reached age of sixteen. Reason for allowances cancelled: Widow married, no children under sixteen, husband capable of. remun­ erative occupation, family should be self supporting. Reasons for cases found ineligible Woman and child should be kept in return for service, no children under sixteen, children of unmarried mo­ ther, husband not totally incapacit­ ated, where abouts of husband giv­ en. There are five cases where foster mothers are receiving allowances, eleven casese of. desertion and twen­ ty-eight of incapatation of husband. You will be interested to know that for the year ending October 1, 1934, the Province paid $3,026,155.- 07, half of which was paid by the County. During the same time there was paid cut in Huron. County $23,- 675.00, the county’s share being $11,837.50. • The number of families receiving an allowance on October 31, 1934, was 7,064 and children 23, 173. The cost of administration in the Province has been reduced from 5.- 42 per cent to 2.04 per cent, in com­ paring the years 1920 and 1934. A. T. COOPER, Sec’y., Clinton LETTER FROM HAWAII To LONDON IN THREE DAYS From Honolulu, Hawaii, to Lon­ don in less than three days is the record made by a letter received by Chris. Hodgins, 165 Ridout Street south, from his brother, Dr. Arthur Hodgins. The letter came on the first eastern trip of the giant Amer­ ican air liner "China Clipper,” The letter bore the postmark* of the Honolulu airport, December 5, 2 p.m. and the London post office stamp, December Sth, 12.30 p.m. On account of its arrival locally -on Bunday it was received only sn the morning’s mail Monday byi Mr. Hod­ gins. The letter bore an American 25- cent air mail stamp. It was car­ ried by the China Clipper to the western U. S. coast, the trip being made by the huge air liner in a little -over 117 hours, The letter •then followed the ordinary air mail channel to Detroit and. was forward­ ed by train to the London office. Letters took 11 to 12 days ordinar­ ily. Dr. Hodgins in his letter told of the landing of the,. “China Glipper” at -Honolulu ,its mooring place be­ ing neai* the physician’s cottage. He described the huge size of the plane which seemed so extensive that it could hardly be possible to be car­ ried upward by its motors. It appear­ ed like a good sized, cruiser taking off from the water. Dr. Arthur Hodgins is well known in this -city. He ‘is* a native -of Lu­ can, the youngest brother of Chris. Hudgins. He has frequently been in the city since leaving, here to take up practice in Hawaii. (London Free P-ress) Hay Council The regular monthly meeting -of the Council of the Township of Hay was held in the Town Hall, Zurich, on Monday, December 2nd, with ail the members present. The minutes of the November meeting were read and adopted. After disposing of the communica­ tions the following -resolutions were passed. Motion that the following be ap­ pointed polling places: Deputy Re­ turning officers and poll clerks for the (Several polling places In the Township of Hay for the year 193 6, and that By-law No. 11-1935, con­ firming same be read three times and finally passed: Poll No. 1, .School House No. 2, D.R.O., Earl Campbell Poll Clerk, Clifton Prouty; Poll No. *2, (S, House No. 14, Donald Burns, S. McArthur; Poll No. 3, Town Hall, W. O’Brien, M. Schilbe; Poll No. 4, Town Hall, D. Oswald, A. G. Hess-; Poll No. 5, S. House No. 12 U, Pfile, H. Truemner; Poll No. 6, Keller­ man’s store, A. Weber, C. Pfile; No.. 7, B. House No. 7, J. B. Forrest, J. A. McAllister; No. 8, Filbert Den- onime’s Store, Fred Ducharme, J. Corriveau Jr.' A ’arge number of orders and ac­ counts were passed which -will ap­ pear in the Treasurers Financial Statements -soon to be issued. Motion: That the council adjourn- to meet for final session of 1935 on Monday, December l’6th, at 1.36 p.m. A. F. Hess, Clerk Minister—Do you take this woman or better or for worse? Benedict—I’m hoping-i,for the best. H. T. Rowe W. G. SimmonsF. W. Huxtable Coal and Coke Creameries at Exeter and Winchelsea t ft'ft::1] GREETINGS W?.! Farm Machinery and Blacksmithing Expressing Our Appreciation For Your Past Patronage And Extending A Sincere Wish for a MERRY CHRISTMAS We take this opportun­ ity to thank our Many Customers for their gen­ erous Patronage during 193S and wish one and all A Very Merry Christ­ mas and a New Year rich with Happiness, Good Health and Prosperity. Browning’s Drugstore Your loyal support dur­ ing the few months we have been in business in Exeter, prompts us to express our appreciation and to wish to one and all a Very Merry Christ­ mas and a New Year rich with Happiness, Good Health and increased Prosperity. Walker's Drugstore We welcome this opportunity to thank our many friends for their co­ operation during the year now closing. Please accept our cordial wishes for a Happy Christmas and a New Year of Health, Happiness and Pros­ perity. A Merry Christmas to All. May the day abound with blessings and may the years to come be filled with Peace and Prosperity. We wish to express our appreciation of the patron­ age that has been afforded us during the year. At this season of the year we wish to express our appreciation of the splendid patronage that has been ac­ corded us during the year. And also to extend to one and all our best wishes for a Happy Christmas and may the New Year bring an increased measure of Happiness and Prosperity. Compliments of the Season to the ' Citizens of Exeter and Vicinity J. W. MORLEY Exeter Creamery Co Limited We welcome this op­ portunity to express our appreciation of the loyal support that has been given us during the year and to wish for one and all a Christmas filled with Good Cheer and a New Year full of Happiness. Flynn’s Black & White Barber Shop G. FLYNN H. C. CAREY We extend best wishes to our many friends with the hope that the year to come will hold a full share of happiness (and pros­ perity to all. Martin’s Music Store Your patronage and friendship have meant much to us. It is with a good deal of appreciation therefore, that we wish you a Very Merry Christ­ mas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year. W. J. Beer Radios and Electrical Supplies Good Year Tires Willard Batteries The Manager and Staff of the BellTelephoneCo. Take great pleasure in extending best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a New Year of Health and Happiness We wish also to express our appreciaton for the s p 1, e ri did co-operation afforded to this office by the public V'Ci ■ With Memories of Friendly Business Relationships and in the Spirit of Good-Will We Extend To All Our Patrons Our Best Wishes for a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS and a Bright and Happy NEW YEAR May your Christmas Day hold happier moments, brighter hours, sweeter memories than ever it did before. May the New Year find you, in good health and good spirits. We appreciate the busi- 5 ness relations we have enjoyed and hope to merit a continuance of your patronage. Supertest Service Station Ken Hockey The Christmas Spirit prompts us to express bur thanks for the splendid patronage that has been accorded us during the past year and to wish for one and all a Very Happy Christinas with Good Health and increased Prosperity in 1936. Wm. H. PaTtlo MERRY CHRISTMAS* All the Good Cheer That the Day can hold, ' Is wished in this wish That will never grow old. Grigg’s Stationery Christmas comes to us again bringing with it the, spirit of fellowship. In extending our best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Pros­ perous New Year, wish also to thank many customers for splendid patronage forded us. We our the Of- R. N. Rowe Furniture Dealer Funeral Director Day dr Night Ambulance Service . Expressing our appre­ ciation for the splendid patronage that has been accorded us during the past year and extending to one and all our sin­ cere wish for a Happy Christmas and may the New Year bring an in­ creased measure of Hap­ piness and Prosperity. A’