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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1936-12-17, Page 6THURSDAY, DECWWER 17, 103fi THE EXETER TJMES-ADVOCATE II fl _ . ri *i!bond posted for inmates' Release.lilirOn County Council • on motion of Reeves Matheson and — ---—- J Archibald council ’recommended that I the the ; thei incoming council dispense with bonds and release be given on authority of the reeve only. - Warden Honored A discussion -on relief given to transients was launched at Friday's session ef Huron County Council by Reeve McNall of Bylth, who asked if any resolution had been presented from a meeting of several represent ■ over the janUary session and that the warden get information ___ ,„j county solicitor as to w;hoin the traffic officer ority to engage to deal . uses. Carried. Mathoson-scott: That i-il recommend to the council to place Traffic Norman Lever on stated salary Carried. Sweitzer-Pride: That, as our county treasurer attended the school at London and formation fox' municipalities, Irs expenses. The report Motion. Elliott-Cardiff: That the Hays and Muir accounts for $10 be laid tatives in Clinton recently.Warden Bowman said t-lxe idea ’ fr0Ea the <was to reduce the number cf trans-! ients. Differences of opinioxx marked* the discussion, some contending that it was the obligation of the munici­ pality to look aftex’ the transients, •others that they should be register-’ ed in the municipality in which they i make, application. > Council endorsed the recoinmen-j dation sponsored Scott and George department of amend paragraphs -order-in-council dated Oct obex' 1936, to read as follows: ‘‘All unemployed people shall requested to register in their* native . Road Commissioner was adopted as municipality and such municipali­ ties shall provide them with the ne­ cessities of life if no employment can be sscured for them. In all such cases the place where they were last employed for a period of twelve months or more shall be deemed to be theii' native munici­ pality.” The suggestion that the govern­ ment memorialize the railways to- enforce the act dealing with the transportation of transients* thereby making it more difficult for them to travel about the country, was ac­ ceded to-. Council struck out the -clause in the recommendation suggesting that legislation be enacted making it an offence under the Highway Traffic Act to convey transients along the highways. Reeve Mathe­ son said: “It is not easy to distin­ guish a transient from others, might be entertaining angels awares.” Reeve Elliott declared there a sympathetic touch to tihe ques­ tion. Reeve Turnei' of Goderich said it is not transients only who ask foi' rides. Many young men will flag a cai’ to get to Stratford or Seaforth. J. M. Govenlock, County Home Inspector, asked regarding the $200 by Reeves J. II. McNall that the public welfare 11 and 12 of th'1 OO You un­ was Presentation to AVarden has auth- with such this coun- incoming Officer obtained valuable in* the we county and the pay $40 toward of Huron County follows: During the year your committee has endeavored to keei» the expen­ ditures within the amount provided and to do so, many demands unsatisfied. Snow fence requisitions heavy, and 12,000 feet were chased, which supplied a small por­ tion of the demand. Approval has been received from the Department of Highways of the by-law delecting the provincial high­ way connecting links from the coun­ ty road system, and a beginning has been made by the Department at maintaining their links. Youx’ committee is of the opinion that a substantial increase in expen­ diture will need to be made in the future to maintain the county roads p-roperly, and provide for necessary impi'-ovements Regarding- motion respecting the Zurich Road, your commission made a recommendation on this situation in- June which was .rejected by the Council, and we have nothing fur­ ther to report. With regard to the claim of W. J. Andrews for damages to crop, an inquiry will be made and the own­ er will be compensated, if the claim is justifiable. were were pur- de­ til e and Before adjournment the members honored Warden Bowman with the presentation of a gold-headed cane and an address in which they paid tribute to his fine executive ability and sterling qualities. With Reeve Cardiff and Owen Geiger. As the lat­ ter handed the cane to the warden ihe remarked: “This is the thirtieth cane that has been handed to war­ dens of Huron County.” Mr. Bowman replied suitable and Reeve Elliott said: “Bob Bowman was an exceptionally good warden and beloved by all.” Reeve Cardiff played Santa Claus and distributed a basket of prize Meir tosh red apples grown on his Morris township farm and was ten­ dered a vote of thanks foi" his lieious treat. The session concluded with singing if the National Antliem “Auld Lang .Syne.” and tlnee cheers and a tiger for the warden. ••I am convinced from the exper- iem e I have had, that the fee system is wri ng: these men would be bet­ ter <m straight salary,” said Reeve Peter W. Scott, chairman of the Criminal Audit Board of Huron Co. Council at the Friday morning ses­ sion as he discussed the scale pay­ ment of officers. A Clerk of the Peace is allowed so much under the foe system for everything he does. The amounts are not large but in the aggregate are of considerable amount. The main objection noted by Reeve Scott is the innumerable ac­ counts of constables. “It isn’t neces- saiy foi’ constables to attend school reunions and why should we have a whole regiment of them at a politi­ cal agtherings at Bayfield?” The Crowix Attorney had 'received in­ structions that there is no need of constables attending these functions except as traffic officers. The scale of payment is 15c. a mile and 5c. each way fox* wear and tear, if less than two hours, and 35c. if more than two hours and 5 c. each way fox' mileage. “Surely there are enough men unemployed locally who coxild police horse races and fairs, ing would be made in continued Mr. Scott. It is impossible to between cases, the Reeve said, cit­ ing the Ernest, Huggard, McjLaren-, Fletcher trials. “I am sorry to A great sav- this way,” differentiate TELEPHONE 1 County Homo Has Surplus second quar- $4,442.93, and approximately was tenderedof thanks for his information, enrorsed a motion spon- think that Huron County is becom­ ing so notorious with these cases. Sentences are exceedingly lenient in the county. The expenses of criminal justice in the county were this year for the first quarter, $2900; ter $3,261.11; third, for the last quarter’ $6,000. A vote Mr. -Scott Council sored by Reeves McNall and Cardiff that the County of Huron recall all Co. Constaoles, badges and equip­ ment with the exception of Con­ stables Ferguson and Lever’ and that they be re-issured on the approval of the County Council on mendatioxx of Provincial McCoy. No action was taken the appointment of G C. County Constable. the recom- Constable regarding Little as a Visits Coiuity Home Home. enquiry from Winglxam, ,re- the new’ snow- Goderich, Twp. a of of of Warden. Bowman gave a verbal report of visits of the County Home Committee to that institution and to various -other County Homes, and recommended a new water system at Huron County In answer to Reeve Davidson, garding the work plow, Rev. Haake chairman- of the Good Roads Com­ mission, said he expected it would operate 2 4 hours a day in shifts. It is not the intention of the commis­ sion to keep all county roads -open if the winter is like last year’s but everything will be done to keep them open, if possible. The cost of the new equipment was $9,000. Many Reeves expressed approval ■of the purchase. Motions clerks that in their final the Old Age Pension ap- of mileage in connection application therewith. ■for sale January That we County to Hugh ■Cardiff-Haake: That the County Clerk be instructed to notify all the municipal reports of plications with each Carried. McNall-Bryans: That wo table .the the mattex* of dealing with the His­ tory of Huron County and the print­ ing of a volume *of same and distribution until the session. Carried. Matheson-Hemmingway: wish on behalf of Huron Council members to extend Hill oux' heartiest congratulations on the distinction- he has brought to Huron -County by the position the has won in the prize ring at Royal Wintei’ Fail' with his pure-bred Guernseys. ■Children’s Shelter reported only six children at present in the Shel­ ter, two girls and four boys, the ages of the boys being 5, 6, 8 and 9 years. Mr. Turner commended the matron, Mrs. Oliver, for ih-er splen­ did supervision and management of the -Shelter, and added “we feel the children find in hex’ a friend whose good influence goes with them when they are placed in fostei’ homes.” •Governoi’ Jas. B. Reynolds report­ ed that during the past six months, 64 prisoners had been committed as follows: Theft, 30; L.G.A., 10; Traffic Act (5; Forgery, 4; False Pretenses 3; Assault, 3; Vagrant, 3; Insane, 2; Fraud, Carnal Knowledge, Attempt­ ed .Suicide, Incorrigible, and -De­ frauding 'Creditox’ each on-ce. At present there are seven in cus­ tody. The cost of daily rations pex* prisoner is 10%. cents. The Legislative Committee will consider the advisability of asking the Legislature to repeal a portion- of Highways Act referring to Pub­ lic Service Works. Treasurer’s Report The Inspector at the County Home has been very energetic in looking after estates of the inmates and has turned in, in- excess of $7,000. The result being that the County Home has cost us nothing and will close the year with $3,000 in the bank. Comity Clerk’s Report With mothers of one child under 16 years of age, Mothers’ Allow­ ances have gradually increased and County Clerk, in his re­ Bargain Rates' on CHRISTMAS DAY The low Night Rates in effect every evening after 7, and all day Sunday, will also apply ALL t CHRISTMAS DAY! No need to wait until the evening to make your Long Distance call; you can telephone at the spe­ cial low* rates anytime between 7 p.m., Dec, 24th, and 4 a.m., Dec. 26th. Head your Christmas list with that priceless personal gift — your voice. Send it ringing to Father and Mother, to that out-of-town brother, sister or friend. No gift could give more in mutual pleasure for the little it costs than Long Distance, and the calls can be put through so quickly and easily; just like calling a local number. Thousands who are tied to town visit home and friends this inexpensive way—not only at Christmas but on many another festive occasion. The heaviest general expenditure from 1st January to 3 0th* November’ disclosed in the report of Mr. A. H. Erskine, County Treasurer, were: Mothers’ Allowances $16,8:70.00; Old Age Pensions $15,2,09.28; Ad­ ministration of Justice $17,386.10; Hospitals, $1-9,080.87. By the end of 1936, the amount spent for. (School purposes was plac­ ed at $!5i5,000. The net deficit for the year is estimated at $4,650.00. “In the estimates in June,” Mr. Erskine’s report states a deficit of $7,'500 was anticipated. An increase in the Administration of Justice cost nearly $5,000 more than was ex­ pected; had that item been normal the County would have ended the year without a deficit. Consider also the fact that we have paid the Department $29,000 on road account, which completes our payments; and the fact that our share of the cost >of Social Service has advanced $10,000 a year; but we ihave met all these increases on the same mill rate, added Mr. Er­ skine, Warden Worked Well I Geo. W» Lawson Manager Our favourable showing is the re­ sult of untiring energy on the part of Warden Bowman who .has work­ ed well and faithfully in every branch of the 'work, and much of the credit for this showing is due this effort. He <has received less as a re­ sult of seven less Committee meet­ ings. has a ROE FARMS MILLING CO ATWOOD, ONTARIO If you have not choice homegrown grains, ask.for ROE COMPLETE 19% EGG MASH - the finest feed that money can buy. A GOOD WIFE $13,165; estimated The aver- Mr. J. M. Roberts, gave the following figures port: 1933, $10,540; 1934, 1935, $14,542; while the cost for 19316 is $18,500. age cost per family is $28, half of which is paid by the County. Old Age Pensions are climbing upward, the figures are: 19 33, $14,- 928; 1934, $14,994; 1935, $15,- 615; and estimated for 1936, $17,- 00 0. There are 813 now on pen­ sions; 122 new applications were received of which’ 110 were granted, 5 refused; 75 deaths occurred; the total increase being 34. Seven were reinstated. Mr. Roberts estimated that at least $3,000 will be saved by releas­ ing sanitarium patients and having them returned periodically for treat­ ments. Jumping from $15,476 in 1933, the Criminal justice accounts will this year likely reach $19,000 ac­ cording to the report of Mr. Roberts In 1933, Educational costs amount­ ed $92,3'53; in 1934, to $62,350; in 1935, to $62,370, and this year $<61,000. COMMUNICATION MOOTS MUSEUM Mr. Editor, Exetei’ being the leadin-g town an important and extensive district and likely to continue so, with a Community Building in course of erection, is it not an opportune time to considei1 the establishment <of a public museum in a small way at least, for the collections and preser­ vation of tools, implements, etc., used by o*ur forehearers, the heroic pioneers go through infinite toil and hardships untold achieved and be­ queathed to us such a magnificent heritage? Could not a suitable space be set apart in the new building for this pur-pose with but trifling additional And as this project is of in­ to the .community at large, townships gener- asked of the adjacent be glad to assist by a cost? terest each might ous grant for the purpose, if to do so. I may add that the writer number of treasured specimens that he would gladly donate as a begin­ ning for such a collection and I am sure many likewise. Trusting dom of the sider and put into effect this pro. position, I remain your- well-wish­ ing and near-citizen. S. J. HOGARTH others would glady do that the combined wis- powers that be may con- OLYMPIC BOXERS COPY EGYPTIANS Agree With Pyramid Builders That Fish is Valuable Diet For Stren­ uous Tests when train- however, ■putting dietitians of fish as diet. A It is a long stretch from the pyra­ mids of ancient Egypt to the pylons of modern Germany but it has been spanned by the British Olympic Box­ ing team. The manager .of the team highly recommends fish as food for athletes in training. Recently the whole team sat down to a fish dinner at a famous London fish and seafood restaurant and members echoed the coach’s opinion that “a fish diet, and only fish, was proper ing.” The Olympic Team writer says, is only practice a principle know long ago to the men who drove the slaves who built the pyramids They were well aware of the .sustaining quali­ ties of fish and the workmen <on those ancient pyramids -were fed ex­ clusively on this food. Today physicians and are strongly on the side an important article .of plentiful store of proteins, vitamins and minerals is present in all fish foods. Cod livers have been used medicinally for a long time and only a few years back halibut livers were also discovered to be of con­ siderable medicinal importance and' the discovery set drug and medical houses buying up all the halibut liv­ ers in sight. In sea fish there is an abundance of iodine and inland people have no better food for the prevention of goitre than seafoods. According to leaders of the fish industry, the current Canadian, cru­ sade to. promote the consumption of fish is making people more aware of its health value and tastiness and the public appetite is rapidly be­ coming a staunch' ally of .doctor and dietitian, CHRISTMAS CARDS printed with your name and address .from 76 c, a dozen up. Wo have a splendid as­ sortment this year, bigger and bettor’ than ever.—Timcs-Advocate, EVANGELIST JOHN MOSES BAKER Baltimore, Maryland There is nothing on earth that we cherish, And nothing a husband loves more, Than the wife that was given to help ihim, And save in temptations so sore. When trials and conflict surround him, She. then is his comfort and stay, And when the dark clouds gather o’er him, Her smile quickly* drives them away. In sorrow and anguish what comfort, Goines from her watching and care, No battle go fierce or no danger To keep 'her away from him there. She will stand by when all others forsake him. And keep, brave and true till the last And in life’s darkest hour will comfort, Until every temptation is past. She will always be. sweetheart and dearest, Of any on earth lire holds dear, Hei* voice will always be sweetest Of any he evei’ will hear. At last when life’s journey is ended, By her side he will lie dowxx to rest, And in Heaven she will be with him, Forever and even, the blest. for Christmas What could be more a 11 r active and a c c e ptable than a gift to make her work lighter and more pleasant? Silex Glass Coffee Maker with heat- resisting Pyrex bowls, 6 and 9 cup sizes. Gives the perfect, heart­ warming c o f f ee which experts de­ clare can only be made in glass. Complete with el­ ectric stove $4.75 Electric Iron with the a u t o m a tic heat r e g u 1 ator, can be set at the temperature de- sired with no dan­ ger of over-heat­ ing or scorching. New stream-lined model $3.25 up Buy Hydro Long-Life Lamps Now 20c. 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Try a sack - • you'll be back. Represented Locally by J, A* Traquair, Exeter L. Schilbe, Zurich