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The Huron Expositor, 1931-06-12, Page 3TIT te is ill J 9 ,11 -1 FLIN. OIOIIE$TTIIkIEtitOtft eeleglorm9athe.0 fr ee epthik fined to heat Thea tSgotba aiYae., ,healed ibx in fey? days." 3slee li (1: , 18041 pi-laeva" beak sores, bane. , HURON COUNTY COUNCIL Continued from Page One Friday. Under the heading of enquiries,. Mr..Geiger brought up the omission of some items from the minutes of the January session. The Clerk promised to see that the omission was corrected in the June minutes. Much discussion Vick place re the Children's Shelter matters, pay sheets and other matters, but the discussion was closed and the matter dropped. Mr. Jamieson, M.P.P., of Simeoe County, on the invitation of the War- den, addressed the council. Several pay sheets were then read by the Warden In response to the re- quest for the same. Mr. McKenzie gave a brief account of the proceedings of the Good Roads Convention, which took place in the spring and which the county engineer and Good Roads Commission attended. The matter of the request of the Huron Plowmen's Association for an increased grant, was then taken up and it was decided to take no action owing to the depression existing at the time. Mr. McKibbon spoke, re the Old Home Week proposition, and urged all the people of the county to make the county as attractive as possible by decorating. It was decided on a vote to have no county council picnic this year. Rader -W. P. Thompson: That we give the Clerk and Treasurer two weeks holidays each and that they relieve each other so that the offices will he kept open. --Carried. McKibbon-Goldthorlie: That we en- dorse the action of the Warden in ar- ranging with the Ontario Publicity Committee for a Home Coming Week in the County, July lst to 8th, and would recommend that as many homes and business places in the county be decorated as well as possible that week Carried. ' Francis -Rader: That this council express its sincere regret that Mr. Elliott, Reeve of Clinton, is unable to attend this meeting of council, owing to a serious accident, that we sincere- ly hope. he may have a speedy recov- ery and that his name be placed on the pay sheet -Carried. Geiger -McNabb: That all commit- teesshall be paid only 10 cents per mile one way for this year. On a vote being demanded and tak- en, the motion was declared lost on a vote of 10 for and 17 against. Wright-Eckart: .._ That the Domin- ion Government be requested to enact a law to have all breakable and wear- ing parts of farm machinery stand- ardized. --Carried. The work of the June meeting of council having been concluded, the council rose, and. sang "God Save the King" and "Auld Lang Syne," and on motion of Messrs. Gamble and Rader adjourned to meet the first Tuesday in December, at 2 o'clock p.m. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES Executive. The report of the Executive Com- mittee was as follows: Re bequests to county and Chil- dren's Aid Society: Col. House, 8200; W. McDougald, $500; McKay Estate, $1,000. We recommend that above amounts be invested in Government bonds and interest used annually for that insti- tution. Re motion of Armstrong and Gei- ger, we recommend that this be re- ferred to the open council as the com- mittee is divided re same. -James R. Cutt, Chairman. Agricultural Committee. The Agricultural Committee made the following recommendations: That a half day be given to discuss agricultural conditions. 'test Flat ' Wall Finish WALPAMUR, the famous fiat finish, in this room was applied- on an insulating wall -board. It can be applied on any type of wall or ceiling surface frlpm attic to cellar. It is washable, and therefore the Ideal sanitary decoration for children's rooms. l stiu or ,.��+1R u�ldkl y' :; i i `. gX� , l eat'" adldeql OP+ y� of and, n 0f1 gOr . lie l3 fOR e A. Y0 'That' ski 4f1 br; ,aIaab1e 'ort$ iiJ, "the law, e� have 21;o o •Jeo4:vu to n� farm n► kchjn n Studardzed. vidin of ers with o 404 And -4Q Every Reeve alae asked: to Jan his but the papers used and; -other a r'I nearest OhaOex a 4ammeree or pens should be,paid toy litigants, board a would ,again call attention to Aklyer4slxig •programane to advertise the charges made upon the county for .F i ron. Oa'unt r opportunities for money the maintenance of Provincial officers inivestments.' and other .payments demanded of the county for Services, which should be paid for by the Province for upkeep of offices, etc. • We objected to this before but be- yond an acknowledgement of the pro- test, nothing so far has been done, and we beg to again call attention to the matter. Education. The Education Committee reported as follows': We have examined the several lev- ies of the different high and continua- tion schools sent in to date and find that some of those submitted are not properly completed and will have to be sent back for correction. When this is done satisfactorily to the War- den and Clerk, theybe paid in suffici- ent time to enaT7jjle the several boards to complete their financial business on or before the middle of December when they are due. By the Education Act of the Prov- ince, pupils attending high or continu- ation schools in adjacent counties are not only charged the cost of tuition received, but are also charged for the, debenture debt of such schools" Your committee "is of the opinion that this is unfair as these pupil's parents or guardians have to pay for these debenture debts in their own county and are therefore paying dou- ble. We think this legislation should be amended by making the cost of ed- ucation alike to a011. We would recommend that the school \boards of different schools of all classes be urged to use their best endeavor to reduce expenses in such manner as seem to them best, as there is no doubt the cost, particular- ly of secondary education is increas- ing out of all proportion to the bene- fits received and that the several ap- pointees of high school boards made by this council, bring this matter to the attention of their respective boards as the wish and request of this coun- cil. We would beg to again call atten- tion to the number of pupils attending schools in adjacent counties and would urge that this be discontinued so far as possible unless the home schools are not prepared or sufficiently equip- ped or not efficient enough to provide the education required. We believe that these practises are very discred- itable to our schools and are often done not for convenience or need, but rather to satisfy a whim or a pre- judicee of parents or pupil. We plead for more loyalty to our own schools, which are second to "none in the Prov- ince. -B. M. Francis, Chairman. Auditors. The auditors reported the financial standing of the county as follows: Receipts. That: township authorities mom - mend usie 0 chemical weed killer where practicable and economical .-L ,T. Wright,. Chairman. Children's Shelter. The Children's Shelter Committee reported as follows We have visited the Children's Shel- ter and found it in good condition. There are at present six children in the Shelter ranging in age from 11 to 2 years, two girls 11 years old, two boys six and five, and two babies two years old. One child is sub nor- mal and needs a lot of attention, but the other five are healthy and three are going to school. We find the matron, Mrs. Oliver, is keeping the Shelter in good condition, also keeping the children neat and clean. The Shelter should be supplied with a frigidaire, but owing to the present depression, we feel that it should be left over at the present time. -J. W. Craigie, Chairman. • House of Refuge. The House of Refuge reported as follows: Two meetings were held, March 3rd and June lst, and the accounts aud- ited and ordered paid. At the March meeting the premises were thoroughly inspected and the committee found everything in first class condition. The inmates seem satisfied, are well fed, kept clean and comfortable. The Matron deserves special credit for the condition of the House and the relationship existing between her and the women inmates is of the very best. The farm is well kept, and the stock in A 1 condition which is greatly to the credit of Mr. Jacobs. Dr. Shaw looks well after the health of the inmates and your committee be- lieve the services rendered by those in charge of the Home are of a very high order. It was decided to rent 84 acres across the road from the home, as the rent was low and the place furnished extra pasture, hay, etc., of which the Home was in need. On account of the scarcity of fe- male help in the Home and the great amount of laundry work to be done, your committee installed an electric ironer which the Matron reports is giving the best of satisfaction. The cost was $240. Repairs were ordered to the floor of the men's smoking room, also to the water tank which was leaking badly. As the use of the Home cemetery has been definitely discontinued and as there are about 120 graves, al without headstones or appropriate markers, and as the place is in rather a neglected condition, the committee would recommend the council take some action as to a suitable monu- ment or memorial -W. J. Henderson, Chairman. Legislative. The report of the Legislative Com- mittee was as follows: Re resolution of Lennox and Ad- dington with regard to traffic officers demanding driver's permits, etc., this committee recommends that no action be taken. Re resolution from Lincoln County, regarding the destruction of weeds that the Government be asked to in• crease the grant to 50 per cent. to weed inspectors' salaries, we recom- mend this as we think the destruction' of weeds is just as important' as the construction and maintenance o roads. Re resolution from Lincoln County, re personnel of road committee, as they can be discharged by a two third vote in this county, we recommend no action. Re resolution of Norfolk County, re increase of gas tax, we recommend no action as we believe the tax of five cents a gallon is high enough, but we think a larger percentage • he returned' to the municipalities. Re second resolution from Norfolk County that the Dominion Goverrx- ment be petitioned to subsidize the provinces for road purposes with the amount collected from the revenue on automobiles and accessories, we re- commend that the matter be left to the council to decide. tRe res•olutioq from councils of Northumberland and Durham, we re- commend that the resolution be adopt- ed in full. In regard to the legislation receme- teries appointing a county commis- sioner with the county judge as a member and two members from coun- ty councils, we strongly disapprove of the legislation as we think it will un- necessarily add to the already heavy burden of taxation. Re recommendation from committee on municipal act revision, we xecom- mend that the Provincial Legislature enact legislation enforcing the cut- tings of weeds by owners and tenants along the fronts of their properties without pay and that owners and ten- ants on side roads be paid two cents per rod for cuttings weeds and where they do not keep them cut on front- age, municipalities to have them cut and charge the same up against the properties and that a copy of this res- olution be forwarded to H. L. Cummis, Secretary of the Committee. - J. W. Gamble, Chairman. Finance. The Finance Committee reported as follows: Re corn borer inspector, we wish to draw the attention of the council to the large expenditure in enforcing this aet, which cost the county $572 to date. We recommend that leo more work be done this year. We recommend the following rates It is easy to apply, permanent, be levied for 1931: fire -resisting, and most econo- OAccount 3%mills g 011dd Age Pensio 1/z.4 mill micas. County Highway 1% mills Proivincial Highway 1 mill We wish to draw attention to a bill of $136.50 for upkeep of J. H. Smith at the Industrial Home. The committee is of the opinion that the father should maintain the boy and that the Clerk take steps to ascertain the full circumstances of the case and, if necessary, take steps to correct the same. We also call attention to the bill of $55.52 for Division Court blanks and the many bilis rendered from time to time , of this nature. We are of the opinion that the county taxpayers should not be called upon to make it easy for people to go to law by pay- ing the cost of paper, summonses, etc. used by these courts, but that the cost It gives a lovely soft light-dif- •fueing effect, and is made in a .Wide range of modern colors. coast* raw decorator or /solo.. Ark king fora shade earl. or write to us &twee Walpamur a product o1 - The CROWN DIAMOND PAINT Co. Limited Taranto - Montreal - Hatuas 'Walpamur Products are gild by Geo. D. Ferguson, Seaforth. ,LS „art 5; Ic_�ai , i axe . •M1 AY A:P i% /�Nn.S�cm.1:�S36A•Fr�. UMt,�..�v'SS�Rv�itJ;�£:u� Cash in bank, January $ 810.21 County Rates, 1929 8,840.00 County Rates, 1920 138,266.37 County rates, OId Age Pen- sion, 1930 18,048.10 Administration of Justice4,973.87 Schools 62,333.44 County Home deposits 7,278.72 Registry Office fees 742.01 Division Court 66.38 Prov. Treas., Corn Borer Act 470.05 Auctioneers, 24 at $12 288.00 Pedlars, 24 at 825 600.00 Poultry permits 15.00 Land Tax 1,294.98 Old Age Pensions,. County Home 11,355.34 Bequest re McDougald Est. 500.00 W. Wawanosh Debenture 160.48 Hay Debenture 561.70 Loans 70,000.00 $326,604.66 Pay iuents. Oustanding cheques $ 5,270.64 Criminal Justice ... 14,226.79 County Hon% I,864.20 Schools 134,964.42 Municipal Government t3,310.30 County Property 3,510.64 Children's Shelter 4,836.68 .Bothers' Allowance 11.328.00 Goal Account 4,0.10.0$ Hospitals 9,362.99 Grants 3,700.00 Interest and exchange " 5,363.94 Printing and stationery. , - 1,899.25 Division Court 329.91 Land Tax --,. 1,355.10 Water and Light ........ 366.73 Telephone 815.65 Interest on Debenrtures. - . 1,092.36 Loans Repaid 68,000.00 01d" Age Pensions 22,422.13 House of Refuge inmates 1,182.00 Coupon Interest - 1,080.25 Liability Insurance 632.70 $327,718.59 Total Receipts 8326,604.66 Total Payments .. 327,718.59 Huron County Road Commission. We, your County Road Commission, beg to report as follows: Since the January meeting of the Council, the work on the county roads has been proceeding as usual, and due to the fact that the Fall of 1930 was unusually dry, and the roads contain- ed little or no water during the winter, there was little frost damage in the spring, and the roads were in very good condition. An inspection of the roads was made and the locations of proposed work was looked over. The north boundary of Colborne Township, and the road at Centralia, were examined, and with regard to these requested additions to the County Road System, we recom- mend that they be given considera- tion when the by-laws at present be- fore the Department of Highways are reported on. The following are the estimated ex- penditures required on the County.' Road System in 1931: Maintenance- - Weeds $ 4,800.00 Ditching and draining3,000.00 Grading 1,500.00 Dragging 12,000.00 +Cute erts 2,000.00 Resurfacing 25,000.00 Bridges 5,000.00 Continued on Page Seven , N , rl, rV, QUICKLY ARRANGED 'Carol was suddenly homesick - there was no mistaking the feeling. Wlhy not go home for the week- end? But this was Friday, and she had no time to write. Why, thought Carol, .I can telephone! And in a few moments happy arrangements were being made over Long Dis- tance. .�!1 5 1.. 1 i A.. . x .�l{,.I.,,L� ..;.acx_,i..r�uP57�' .4.uirIN�1,'i 1 .,Ai:7r , • y i fs r / \\.\., U, \�„ ' ' y \ •# `l 111 At Two e{ Pries, IF EVER SAVINGS WERE OFFERED, IF QUALITY AND STYLE WERE OFFERED, IT IS Make it your business to secure your New Spring ox Summer Suit "at these great money saving prices. From a standpoint of value, you will not find the equal.' 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