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E. NICOL Vein ha. 7 Ont. 74 COUNTY COUNCIL HOLDS FINAL SESSION —OPPOSED TO SNOWPLOWS ON HIGHWAYS .A Bayfield Protest All county servants are to hold themselves in readiness to a call from. council, it was decided when Engineer l Patterson and Solicitor R. C. Hays, jr., could not be found. A deputation from Bayfield, headed by Messrs. Featherstone and McLeod, made some very nasty charges against these officials in their absence. 'The county engineer was said to be toler- ating the fencing off of an old county road as, private property on the wat- erfront at Bayfield and had refused to have the fence removed. It was. farther stated that the county solici- tor had told the alleged' offender, a Mr. Peters, for whom he also was solicitor, that he had his (the solici- tor's) authority to leave the fence where it was. Council decided that these officials shoud be present to defend 'them- selves and fixed the hour for 2 o'clock tomorrow. Why the Adjournment? Reeve Albert Goldthorpe pertinent- ly asked why thetrial of the IvIcNeil brothers liad to be postponed on the second day of the assizes. The War- den answered that it was done on the authority •of the judge. inquired Reeve Hendersonho had w authority to appoint county consta- bles. He thought the reeves of town- ships should be consulted. The Warden answered that the :judge makes the appointments an the recommendation of the crown attorn- ey. Reeve McjC.ibbon—"Provincial Constable Whitesides makes some of the recommendations. The municipal- ity. has nothing to say about them. This matter should be cleared up." Reeve Henderson—"The Crown Attorney `or anyone living in Goder- ich should not have the whole say. The township authorities should be consulted," • • Reeve Wright—"I know a man who ,applied to Whiteside and got word in a few days to cone down and take the oath." Police Court Costs T'he matter of police court costs was next taken up. Reeve Henderson asked for a return showing how much in fees Constables- Whiteside and Gundry received this year. "I know .t man in our township who was fined $10 and the costs were $19. There is too much government from the top in this country. We fellows who are erected by the people have no, say at all," said. the Reeve. "I know of several cases, more fla- grant•than the ane you quote," said the Warden. • Reeve Geiger '(Hensall)—"There was a fine of $2 imposed in our vil- lage and the costs were $30. "We must do something to stop this," said Reeve McNabb, as he re- lated two instances of himself paying ten dollar fines, in one of which the costs was 46 and in the ether $17.50. HYDRO LAMPS' 55`'1 ec / tT •�,t d¢ � vied for 1, ., • „ _GSI ., tH ro Service HYDRO Y mad *uaranteed 41111Ps 4 •40 He said he asked or an itemized statement, but had ndt yet received it. • 'Willie we are digging ,into this,"- said Reeve Henderson, "I want a re- turn of what Constables Whiteside and Gundry are making out of this.' the people should know, There is an uneasiness among the people. I am not •casting any'reflections on the of- ficers, but the court fees which they receive should Abe made public, and their mileage and expenses should al- SO be public property. Our county traffic officer gets no fees, Whenev- er be is called the'costs are much less, than when Whiteside and Gundry lay the complaints. The costs, I main- tain, should he the same in .all cases," Reeve Henderson argued that the Provincial and County policeman shottld report all traffic cases to the county 'patrolman and let hien take ac tion. In answer to a query Warden Beat- tie said he would, have the treasurer furnish a statement as 'to what per- centage of the bank robbery trials the county paid. • The balance of a very interesting session was taken up with a discus- sion of 'mot'h'ers' allowance during Which the Provincial inspector' was charged with incompetence and with. ignoring local citizens in authority. Grants to Schools Provincial grants to schools, in- cluding amounts contributed by the teachers to the. teachers'inspec- tors' and tors' superannuation fund, are as fol- lows: • County of Huron—Clinton 0951.- 50, Goderich $1920.50, Seaforth $1478.50, Wingham $1497.50, Exeter $1507.68: ' Adjacent County High Schools— l.ondon (3 schools) $5733.42, St. Marys $1903.50, Stratford $1967.28, Listowel $1507:00, Harriston $1422.- 60, .Parkhill 1394,25, Forest $1599.00. County of Huron, Continuation schools — Blyth $903.25, Brussels $899.25, Wroxeter $803.61, Fordwich $894.28, Hensall $901,15, Zurich $441.- 22. Adjacent Continuation Schools — Clifford $921.18, Lucknow $917.14. To Consider Resolutions The United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry, wrote asking endorsation of a resolution request- ing a higher tax on buses and trucks. It was referred to the legislation com- mittee. The County of Lanark forwarded a resolution for which endorsation was asked, requesting that public school inspector, advise Hih School 'entrance pupils to attend the ,nearest el;amination centre regardless of the inspectorate in which they reside. The resolution continues: "That the matter of the purchase I of school supplies and the application to township councils for monies to pay teachers' salaries should be left entirely in the hands of the trustees. "That we are of the opinion that inspectors or rural schools should be the reason that rural school inspec- ates and not from urban centres, for the reason that ruruai school inspec- tors are more familiar with .rural con- ditions. • The grand jury's report, among other things, again asked that a lounging chair be placed in the judge's room. After adjournment Warden Beattie escorted the mem- bers through the rooms at the rear of the court room, pointing out the necessity of alterations and repairs: The grand jury's report however was ordered filed. J. K. Fairful, inspector of old age pensions, reported favorably on the Huron County ,board. .He said that applications were being given the fullest investigations and in only one or two cases dfd the pensions have to be altered. Otherwise everything was in ship-shape order. County Finances 'Treasurer Gordon Young gave a verbal report on county finances. He quoted actual and estimated figures to show that the provincial highway account would this year wind up with a $3,500 deficit, whereas it started the year with $25,000. The reason was that only one mill had been levied for this purpose in 1931, instead of one mill and a half. "You can't pay off $57,000 with $44,000," he said. The 4 treasur- er he county highway a a nt, t showed, would balance—just about break even. Some $125,000 will be spent on county highways this year. Of this 50 per cent. is recoverable from the government. Deficit of $45,000 'I am sorry to say I cannot tell the same story' with respect to the. general account. We started the year with a $45,000 deficit, and we will not be able to reduce it," explained the treasurer. The provincial school grants this year, which are on a. new basis, will be $25,000 less than last year. Schools in 1931,. will cost the county $90,000, of which the Prov- ince pays $37,800. Other items of ex- penditure nditure cited were:. Administration of justice $16,500 old age pensions $24,880, 80, grants $3;010, jail $3,200 mo- ther allowances, $:1;680 (eleven mos,), children's shelter $2,300, municipal ADV'A TCWTfl Ea gve.rnntent $11,00.0, county property $i$00, hospitals betel charity $4,270, printing, etc.; $2,500. Mothers' Allowances Cotinty Clerk Holman ehaii•tnau of the mothers' allowances board, re- ported there were fifty-seven• receiv- ing pensions and that the total am- ount paid out for the twelve months' ending October 31st was $10,540, of which the county paid half, The av- erage allowance v-erage<allowance is $33.40 a month: The County Home Inspector Govenlock reported 95 inmates in the county home, of whom 50 are receiving the old age pension. 1`le said that the institution was now practically self-supporting. There were 10 deaths during the year. M. Govenlock reported the fencing in of the cemetery, that it had been level- led off and seeded down, a cairn built and tablets inscribed with the navies of those buried there, Mr. Patterson Replies Answering a deputation from Bay- field Engineer Roy Patterson stated that the road in that village complain- ed of as being fenced in by a private party was not a county, but a town- ship road, it having reverted to the. tcwnship in 1872, Any individual could tear down the fence, he said, but he had refused to take action un- til the matter had been reported to the county council. "If I am instruct ed, I will take down the fence," he. said. "I' told. Mr. Peters personally, to take thefence down and I wrote Mitt." Reeve Haacke—"There are two former county roads in Goderich twp.. with gravel pits which the county. claims. Perhaps these two should have reverted to the township • under that old bylaw." Mr. Patterson replied' that he did not care to venture an opinion. It was for the committee to say. Me. Finland, of Clinton, solicitor, said there was a nice point of law at stake. He would like the oppor- tunity of examining the bylaw and asked to have the matter referred to the good roads committee in the meantime. An Interesting Report Ian McLeod, agricultural represen- tative, presented a very interesting report. He told of the' increasing work of his office and reviewed the various phases. Among other statis- tical information given was that 1910 farmers had visited his office during the year, an increase of over 300 and an evidence of increased int rest. Mr. McLeod who was thanked by council for his informative address, said, contrary to general belief, there was no reduction in the number' of brood snares in Huron county. Reviewing' developments, since the. county was declared a "better •bull atea" Mr. McLeod said.that $467 had been paid out to farmers Whose ani- mals had qualified. Seventeen others who had, applied for the bonus had not yet had their applications dealt with. During the .year six sheep -dipping tanks had been built and 1596 sheep treated. Demonstrations also had been given of the treatment for para- sites. In 1931 Huron county • farmers shipped 54,564 bogs and a large per- centage of them were of the select and bacon variety. There are now 22 bacon hog clubs in the county, said Mr. McLeod. At the C. N. E, Huron county had wort second place for a carload..exhibit and was second only to Middlesex in the competition of litters in which there were 33 entries. The representative . reviewed at length crop work, fertilizer experi- ments which, in the case of' one or- chard, had increased the value of ap- ples $1.35 a barrel. Mr. McLeod said there was no acid soil in Huron coup- ty. Cost of Farm Labor Answering questions Mr. McLeod said he had placed 115 men and six boys on Huron County farms this year. Wages were $20 a month for. men and $10 for boys, with board, bast year 88,000. forest trees were planted in Huron County. Of these 2,019 were planted in school grottnds. Mr. McLeod announced this Miss Margaret Durnin, of Auburn, had won first honors in a competition wth 268 girl at the C. N. E. in an examination on general knowledge of household science., Harry Strang of Hensall, had been granted a county scholarship at the O. A. C. Unless more interest was shown' Mr• McLeod advised that the boys' county scholarships be with- drawn. In the case of girls' scholar ships it was different. These were working out very well Beth Alton of Lucknow is this year's winner. Wednesday Morninng 'Session Wednesday morning's session of the County, Council opened at 10,40, several committee meetings holding proceedings up. Reeves Moser and Ritchie (Ashfield) were the only ab- sentees. Both members were report- Calmed yi Sheriff Middleton addressed flee re G Winl_ham, o atwthe query of Reeve Alpert Goldthorpe tl itit to :'1Y the McNeil trial vas post. 111r11111IIiBlIID11iwIIIMIliBIllitiNIIIBIIi HINIININAIIiNllgiliNlNMS1,III0II1w111111 1111 111 111i$III III1IIMIIIBII,1111111i11B111Bi11 111 I1N Thurs,, December 1.0, 1931 potted on the second day •.of the As- sizes he said it was because Crown Prosecutor G. L. T. Bull was serious- ly indisposed. Mr. Bull, he explained, was not a strong roan physically and had recently lost his Wife, The Sher- iff emphasized that the postponement did not ,cost the cotusty anything, as other business' wasgone.ahead With. He asked the reeves to exercise more care in their selection of jurors and to. endeavor to pick strong, fearless The strenuous times through which we 'are passing are reflected in a sher- iff's work, Mr. Middleton said. There were a goodly number of executions and collections and .lawyers were asking him to push sales. "It gets my• goat sometimes. I am trying to make things as easy as possible during this depression, I ant trying to use dis- cretion," -said the sheriff. Reeve Goldthorpe: "Did you have a doctor's certificate for Mr. 13u11?" Sheriff Middleton—"I did not." Reeve Goldthorpe—"If a juryman failed to show up and did not send a doctor's certificate he would be fin- ed, would he not?" Sheriff Middleton—"There have been none fined since I took office." Reeve Goldthorpe—"But there was before your time." Children's Shelter The Children's Shelter Committee's report, J. W. Craigie chairman, was adopted as follows:s: • 1. We have visited the Children's Shelter and °found it in good condi- tion. 2. There are at present ten child. - ren in the Shelter ranging in age from two to sixteen years. Four are going to, school. One girl, sixteen years of age, is being placed out in a home at once: 3. We find the matron, Mies. 01 - ver, is keeping the Shelter in 'good condition; also keeps the children nice and clean. The children are' be- ing taught to be obedient and are well tired for. - House of Refuge The report of the House of Refuge Committee was adopted: Four meet- ings were held during the year. There are, 95 inmates. The physician's re- port speaks very highly of the condi- tion, care and management of the County Home and the Committee had nothing but words of approval for the manner in which the farm and Home have been conducted. The. report continues: We regret very much that' •sone unjustifiable remarks were 'made by atl irresponsible inmate, which caus- ed Mrs. Jacobs and her two assistants very much worry, but we need only to consult those inmates who know how to appreciate good food and kind treatment to be convinced that such unkind criticism ,should receive . no publicity. ' The committee have installed a new power pump system to replace the old system. which had been trou- blesome, and this is wi rking satisfac- torily. 13uring the year the cyntmittee took up the matter of erecting a suit- able metnorial to the deceased in- mates who were intried in the small cemetery on the Home farm. The lot has been partly levelled and it is the intention to complete the levell- ing, seed it clown and erect a suitable fence. A cairn was erected at the north side of the plot with three white marble slabs containing _ the name of the 124 whose remains ,lie buried in the little plot, engraved thereon. The work was well perform-' ed and the cairn and 'the engraving of the names are a credit to those who did the work. It is hoped next year's committee will complete the levelling' and erect a suitable fence. At the September meeting an agent for a firm manufacturing a tubular system of fire escape gave a moving picture illustration of bow the system works, The installation of the sys- tem would cost $2250 and the agent was'informed that the Committee was not ,prepared, to entertain the idea. The method of rescuing hundreds of people' or children from a burning building was vividly exhibited and it was said to be much in use in the United States. We would recommend the incoming Council to take this in- to consideration. During our visits we have 'noticed with much satisfaction that the inmates were well provided for, and we have every reason to be proud of our home -like institution. W. J. Henderson, Chairman. Advisory Agricultural Committee 1. J. Wright, Chairman of the Ad- visory Committee submitted the fol- lowing recommendations passed by the Advisory Agricultural Council held in Clinton. Nov: 14th. The first clause in this report in discussion will be sent to other counties. I 1. In view of the fact that many farmers find themselves in rather ser- ious financial difficulties at the pres- ent time and as a considerable num- ber' are applying for farm loans; the Advisory Agricultural Council rec- ommends that the .interest rate on farm loans obtained through the Ag- ricultural Development Board be r.e- duced to 4.j per cent. and that special consideration be given to applicants in the amount of loan granted, if, af- ter investigation, it is found that the applicant is worthy of a larger loan than the amount stated in the .regula- tions which at the present time is 50% of the value of the 'property. 2. In view of the interest taken by the junior Farmers of the County in the Home Ploughing Competition conducted this fall, the Advisory Ag- ricultural Council recommends that three ploughing demonstrations be conducted in the County next year for the benefit of our young farmers who are interested in better plough - BABIES are Upset BABY ifl gnd ailments seen twice as serious at night. A sadden cctt�� may mean colic. Or a sudden attack of diarrhea. How would you meet this emergency—tonight? Have you'a bottle . of Castoria ready? For the protection of your wee one—fo'r your own peace of mind— keep this old, reliable preparation always on ` hand. But don't keep it just r emergencies; let it be an ve tor ` aid.It's y gentle influence will ease and soothe the infant who. cannot sleep. Its mild regulation will help an older child whose tongue is coated because of sluggish bowels. All druggists have Castoria. ing. It is suggested that these three demonstrations be held in East, West and South Huron. 3, The Advisory Agricultural Council are of the opinion that much can be accomplished with*aur junior farmers through Live Stock Judging Competitions annually conducted in the County. The Council wishes to . recommend that competitions be 'in- cluded in the prize lists of our local fall fairs, and that special coaching classes on live stock judging be ar- ranged in districts where a number of interested boys can be secured. In the first division of the session the county council Wednesday after- noon voted to strike out a recom- mendation from the report of the old', age pension committee recommend- ing that the age qualification for to- tally incapacitated be lowered to six- ty years. The vote was 25 to 2 against. 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