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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1939-12-01, Page 6net t!; k• »J. • 1* ---4-"4•-•-•/, .3,,:+i: 'l Via• },t SUGGESTS '; FOR CHRISTI'AS: * Visiting Cards * Book Plates in a choice of interesting designs * PrintedNotePaper and match- ing envelopes * Individual bridge scores * Business Stationery. a; - ai S AN`l'1t r'T •u 1'/ tine Our selection of Christmas Cards is most complete. Prices are very reasonable and include your name and address printed on each card. 19 Beautiful Cards Printed with your ,name 1 00 La and address, choice of verses, as low as attatuutuartauflaawstatameatwatatai be' i,.' 4 a 4 A A A A >$ 4 The Huron Expositor PHONE 41 - - SEAFORTH r THE H,N EBPOSITQR RE DEcEmBAR gave n. general report to the members i M,eNail - Mayne: That the -par, Huron County of the eouncdl and answered several chase of a Tsesle board be referred • (Continued from Page 2) not prepared to answer: Reeve "newastlhat imgeuired if the Qoi ty of Huron was, adequately po- lioed -to meet the needs of the coun- ty. He also inquired if tike officers presently employed were receiving sufficient remuneration, apart from their salaries, to meet travelling ex- penses. This inquiiry was deferred temporarily pending the report of the Police Committee as it was felt this report would eover •the inquiry. Reeve Weir inquired as •to the sal- ary of the Matron at the Gaol and asked if it was ueoessauy to employ an assistant matron. on occasions. The answer supplied the Matron's salary and it was stated there were oases Where tbe cervixes of an as- sistant matron are required, especial- ly where prisoners required full time attention. Peagan, - Cardiff; That we petition tthhe paiovincial authorities to make a special colored) gas for use by farm- ers and others who use gas on which a rebate its given. in order that such oonsumers will pay to the oil com- panies the purchase iprice of the gas only. That a fine be imposed on any one using tihis grade of gas in any other manner than, that authorized. Carried - Cardiff - Scott: That we ask the Town of G8lerich to return Mr. Robt. Turner to the council for the year 1940 in order that we may have the benefit of this long experience in coun- ty affairs. Carried. Gamble - Weir: That a letter be sent to Mr. Geo. Hubbard', who was a member of t' „ council for a number of years, exe Idling sympathy in the death .of hie • fe. Carried. Brown - Annema.d; That this coun- ty council deeply deplores the rough, d'angerou.s and dusty condition of the Blue Water Highway during the past summer. We believe that unless its condition is materially improved the whole effort of the past 20 years to popularize this scenic •highway, will be wasted with great foss to the coun- ty, of its second largest industry, the touring business,, We, therefore, urge the Provincial Highways to finish the surfacing of this road from Sarnia to Grand Bend and from Bayfield to 1 in- cand5ne during the coming year. That copies of this, resolution be forward- ed to tho Minister of Highways and the profs i dal members far Bruce, North and. South Huron, and. Lamb - bon. Carried. The report of the County Home, Committee was read to council. and adopted as read. As this report, as adopted by council, required to be further considered by a committee of the whole, the following motion was put: Scott - Leiper: That the coun- cil ga into a committee of the whole to consider the recommendation of the County Home Committee respect- ing the applications for the position of Manager and Matron for the Coun- ty Home. Carried. Counelll then went into committee of the whole. Finally the sitting rose and reported as follows: The commit- tee of the whole .has had under con- sidenation the question of applications for the position of Manager and Matron for the County Home and has directed me to report that we recom- mend the retention of Mrs. Joins Jac- ob as Manager and Matron, and Mr. Richard Jacob as assistant- manager. The Warden them put the question to the council when same was adopted. Shaddick - Armstrong: That we adjourn until` Wednesday. Carried. Wednesday, The Clerk advised, shaving received a request for the usual grant to the Teachers' Association for North and South Huron. After discussion, it was decided that any application , foe grants should be brought up at the January .session, and it was therefore deferred until January, 1940, session. Mr. Patterson, county Engineer, questions. Dr. Stephens; of the 'H3ghwaya De- partment being present, addressed council. He complimented the count - to the Property Comralttee. Carried. Thursday ty and those 'townships which have Oapresentation of a •pihotogrwph by weed erradication policiesand also Fleenor Rose Elliott of the Huron County Council, June Session, 1884, the following motion was read: Tre- wartha - 73aacke: That the photo of 1884 county council presented to coun- cil by Mrs. Jos. Elliiott, be accepted, framed and hung in the ,council cham- ber; also that a vote of appreciation be sent to Mrs. Elliott. Carried. H T, Edwards, Inspector of the Children's AM Society, came before council to reply to any inquiries and to explain wiry the provincial annual gr+an?1had been cut from $500 to $400. In explanation, Mir. Edwards stated that the county had not 'complied with the requirements of the Ohdldren's Aid Society, particularly in respect to so- ciaa workers being employed. Mrs. Jacobs, wtho had recently been appoiiiited Manager apd Matron sof the Huron County Home, was pres- ent and addressed council briefiy to express her appreciation of the joint appointment- This lady stated that she had always given of her best and would continue to do so as long as the council left her in charge of the Home- . Miss Josie Saunders, shaving receiv- ed the approval of the members, ad- dressed council ;briefly in respect to the Children's Aid Society. The question of the bylaw to grant a franchise to the Goderich Rural Telephone Co. was brought up. R. C. Hays, solicitor for the county, ad- dressed council on bhis subject and was followed: by Mr. Frank Donnelly, solicitor for the Telephone Co, after which, thefollowing motion was put to council: 1dcDanald - Redmond: That this county council grant an extension of the franchise to tbe Goder-ich Rural Telephone Go. over the county roads designated for a further period. of 30 years, or similar in form as the per- mit 'granted Provincial Government. 'Carried. Scott - McNa11: That this county council le In favor of granting_a re- ward of $30 to Mr. Lamport for his services in securing the arrest of the criminal Jardine, Carried. Brown McNall: That having learn- ed with great regret that there is a passibility that our Clerk, Mr. J. Rob - belts', may be accepted by the Royal Canadian Mr Force we wish to re- cord our appreciation of the efficient, accurate and painstaking manner in which he has conducted bis duties during the past six years. His ad- ninistrative ability, together with thy, tact ani unfailing courtesy with which he ,has met every situation, has materially helped in the smoother running of the county's business. Should the temporarily leave our ser- vice for the greater need of the Na- tion and the Empire, we assure him that ,his position will be waiting him on his return to civil life. That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Department of National De- fence. Motion carried' unanimously. Gamble - Scott: Teat the rules be suspended and that leave be given to int rod uee the following bylaw: No. 25, 1939: A bylaw authorizing the Godes ich Rural Telephone Co. to maintain and operate telephone lines on the highways of the county. That this bylaw be given a first and 'sec - Lend reading. Motion carried. The Warden spoke briefly to coun- cil at this time and again thanked the members for their cooperation throughout the term he had served as Warden. Gamble - Keys: That we adjourn to meet January 16, 1940, at 2 p.m.. in accordance with the Statutes. complimented Mr. Patterson on the able way in which the policy was handled in the county. He stated it would appear as though the weed spraydmg policy in the county this year 'had been done In a satisfactory manner and next year satisfactory re - suits will be ,in evidence. He pointed out the advantages of using the Stephen Weed Killer and oleo point- ed out that there were certain things that were wrong with it; for,instanee, the kind of sulphate that is usedi con- tained too much free aeid and too much abnasive material for the good of the spraying machines, so it was decided to ua,e a different make of ammonium sulphate which is the Ele- phant Brand made synthetically by the, Consolidated Smelting and Min- ing Company of Trail, B. C. There were a number of questions asked en how best to kill bindweed by spray- ing. Questions were also asked on the cost of spraying weeds • on roads and elsewhere. He ,pointed out by'us- ing the Stephen Weed Killer this year in this province, at least seventy-five thousand. dollars had been saved, as .compared with what it would have cost ,had chemical weed' preparations formerly on the market been used. Dr. Stephens also pointed out that in 1937 in Ontario 300,000 pounds of weed killers of all kinds were used. In 1938 669,000 pounds, and in 1939` of Stephen Weed Killer alone, over two million pounds were used. He complimented the county on its sound financial standing due to the fore- sight of and the wisdom of the pres- ent council and tpreviaus councils. , Mr. Erskine, County ' Treasurer, spoke to the members in respect to additional help in his office. Follow- ing his remarks, the following motion was read: J. H. Scott - E. D. Brown: That •the Executive Committee con- sider onsider the request of the county treas- urer for extra help in the treasurer's office. Reeve Gamble inquired what prob- abilities there were of having the Provincial Plowing Match Held in Huron. In reply to his inquiry, Reeve Cardiff stated that ,the Agricultural Committee's report, when it was read would deal with the question. Reeve Weir inquired if in view of the war?ld situation, it would not be wise to curtail road expenditures as much as possible. Mr. Fellows, Highway Engineer, ad- dressed council briefly, paying tribute to the County Engineer, Mr. Patter- son, for hits splendid services during the year just passed, and he thanked the Road, Committee •for their good services and thanked the county coun- cil membbers for their cooperation. He advised that on Dec. 8th govern- ment officials would be at the Court House in Goderiob to set up a new system of bookkeeping, to which he in'vited the attendance, particularly of the township officials. Reeve Scott asked if consideration was to be given to the Treasurer for work done at the County Home. The report of the Police Commit- tee was read to council and on mo- tion reread clause by clause with Reeve Watson in the chair and final- ly adopted with instructions that no action be taken at this session of the year in respect to salaries or allow - slices for the county police, and that the suggested bylaw be left in abet' ante until bhe January, 1940, session_ Gamble - Weir: That we extend our sincere sympathy to the family of the late Peter T. Doig in the loss of their father, who was Reeve of Howick Township for a number of years, and Warden of this County in; the year 1921. Carried. Brown - Passmore: That the pur- chase of a new Union Jack flag for the Court House be referred to the Property Committee. Carried. Bank of Montreal Reports Expansion of Business with Assets Over:Billion Mark Outstanding of the features of the Bank of Montreal's annual statement, just issued, is the assets figure reach- ing over a billion dollars -a figure that is not only the highest in the long career of this 122-yearold, in- stitution, but a record in Canadian banking history. The statement, which is for the year to October 31, is published with •the description "in easily understandable form," the var- ious items of the balance sheet being accompanied by explanatory state- ments. Characteristically strong, strong, the bank's statement this year shows more than usual expansion in the more import- ant headings, -with commercial loans up nearly $30,000,000-a reflection of the extent to w'hich the bank has been assisting the industry and com- merce of the country, These loans amount to $220,548,911. Notwithstanding this widening of credit, the statement showy no im- pairment in the bank's liquidity; in fact, its quickly available resources, standing at $742,03,867, are at a slightly higher percentage in relation to •public liabilities, the ratio being 78.20 per cent., compared with 77.80 per rent. 12 months ago. With total assets amounting to $1,- 025,508,367, and liabilities to the pub- lic standing at $948,02,921, the ex- cess of assets amounts to $77,005,446, which represents the shareholders' interest in the bank. This is made up of the,.,capital subscribed, the re- serve fund, the ,undivided • profits and reserves for dividends, otter all of which the public liabillties take prece- dence. As is to be expected with the sub- etantially higher assets, deposits show a oonsiderable enlargement, standing at $914,909,050 -also a record figure -as against $763,15.6,945 in 1938. Much of this increase is reflected in the banir.'s portfolio of government se - boties, which, with other .high-grade , ameutn-t to $517,171,255, as compared with $440,736,820 a year ago., Holdings of stocks total $470,- 131: The heading under resources "MVbouey on Deposit with Other Banks" chows an appreciable lttereas6 over tide fi,gure,-01 a year ago When it to •$33,943,063. 'thio year • the figure is $77,357,497 -and the en- largement at this time is probably indicative of special banking transac- tions. Of the remaining 'headings in the balance sheet, none show any sub- stantial change from those of 1938, except call loans winch, both in Can- ada and abroad, have decreased, those at borne amounting to $4,573,- 822 against $5,374,980, while those a- broad at $19,142,173 are down by $2,000,000. Ln the profit and loss account there is a moderate increase in earnings, which amount to $3,462,446, compar- ed with $3,398,390 in 1938. Dominion and Provincial Government taxes which the bank paid during the past 12 months, amounting to $1,198,413, were $46,000 'higher than in the pre- vious period. Profits Oar the year amount to 4.54 per cent. of the com- bined capital, rest and undivided pro- fits, as compared with 4.46 per cent, in 1938. After the deduction of dividend pay- ments of $2,880,000 and the meting aside of $500,000 as an appropriation for bank premises, the balance re- mained at $82,446 which, added to the amount of $1,183,254 in the profit and loss account a year ago, leaves e balance in this nccou•nt ; of .,$1,265,700. A table of co`tnpatilabn, cnovering the more rimoortant headings, fol- lows: - 1939 Total Resour- ces 1,023;508,367 Liquid Re- sources 742,603,867 Deposits 914,909,050 Bonds & De- bentures . 517,171,255 Commercial Loans 220,548,911 Call Loans in Canada 4,573,822 Call teams out- side Canada 19,142,173 Capital, Sur- plus, II•ndi- trided Profits as & Reser- ves fordeka - i 1,1- 1938 $ 874,255,828 620,335,119 763,156,945 440,736,820 190,867,855 5,374,980 21,493,005 Deno'% Mitis `SALADA' STAMP CLUB "DRAMA of STAMPS" WEDNESDAYS 8 P.Y. AT Q CFRB share pensions, $387.30; repairs, $2,- 636.92; 1.636.92; funerals and graves, $30t96; stationery and supplies, $44.75; tele- phone, $71.20; exchange, $12.18; fruits and vegetables, $113.63; fuel, $272.60; inmates, $61.65; .sundries, $14.90; Oct - 31, bank balance, $376.93. PROVINCIAL HIGHWAYS ACCT. Receipts ---Jan. 1, bank bal., $4.92; 1939 rates, $13,281.35. Total, $13,- 28617. 13;286.27. Disbursements - Debenture pay- ments, $12,950.46; owing to General Acct., $26: estimated surplus, $310.81. The 'County Highway Committee appears to be well within their esti- mates. stimrates. The General Account shows. a small surplus. The Provincial High- ways Account shows a surplus of ov- er $300. Add to this the amount of . capital expenditures, such as new fil- ing, new stoker, foundation stock_ at the County Home, and I would pre Pre - diet a surplus In excess of $5,000.00 on the year. Considering that the County Home Committee was faced with renewing stabling and a herd of registered cat- tle atter the estimates were struck., ,and that their property committee shad the completion of the park drive also after the estimates had bees struck, it dross •beers al very successful Year, The debenture debt of the eounty has one more payment and will be paid off in 1940. The amount of the da rinent is $12,950.46, and represents the only debt of the county. ,There are 98 inmates in the Coun- ty llome. Many improvements were nuele this year in addition to keep- ing up repairs. New stabling for cat- tle attle and horses was installed_ Five pure bred Durham cows and a herd sire were tpurcbased as foundation Mock. Four pure bred York sows were purchased as it became increas- ingly difficult to secure chunks far finishing. County property was repaired and maintained. About 25 .miles of hoed top asphalt road was constructed and grading aid 'levelling completed for the continuance of the 'program- Sev- eral new bridges and culverts were built. -Harvey Erskine, Treasurer. (Continued on Page 7) i 77,005,445 76,918,337 SO4.64A4 ASO 3,90 • FINANCIAL STATEMENT General Account, Jan. 1 to Oct. 31 Receipttsi-Licenses, $738; registry office, $2,802.14% ad+min.istartion of jus- tice,' $3,399.55; jail, $800; division coarcts, $38.27, sundry, $7.31; rebate Corn Borer}mow 1938, $152.85; townships, re h'cYspatals, $3,156.71; schools, $10.00; Magistrate's fines, $64.80; 1939 rates, $10,457,40; bank loans, $85,000.00. Total, $106,627.03. Disbursements -Overdraft, Jan. 1st, $1,815.59; Children's Aid Society, $4,- 206.75; administration of justice, $15,- 638.67; O.A.P. Com., $312.60; grants, $3,100-00; municiipal government, $5,- 615.25 ; 5.615.25; schools, $42,845.04; registry office, $29L47; jail, $4,017.10; printing and postage, $1,524.94; D. L. Interest, $1,723.57; county property, 81,897.90; insurance, heat, light, telephone, $2,- 068.60; new equipment, $575.50; has- p i t al s, $12,173.40; miscellaneous, $257.08; equalized assessments, $1,- 700.00; part audit, $200;_ Corn Borer Inspector, $386.25; discounts, $75.07; reforestation, $25; airport, $236,95; transferred to exchange acct., $100 ; bank balance, Oct. 31, $5,791.20. To- tal, $106,627.03. ` Estimated receipts and dishments for balance of year: Estimated Reteiripta - Hospitals, $600; licenses, $100; administration of justice, 81,000; sundry, $100; 1939 rates, $105,569.67; bank balance, Oct. 31, $5,791.20. Total, $113,160.87. Estimated Disibureements - Ohil- dren's Aid Society, $1,000; adminstra- tion of justice, $2,000; O.A.P. Com- mdseion, 865; grants, '$690; municipal government, $1,800; schools, $9,000; registry office, $200; jail; $600; prints ing, $200; interest, $600; county pro- perly, $200; insurance, heat, tele- phohe, $200; hospitals, $1,50; mis- cellaneous, $100; equalized assess- ment; $3,000; audit, $75; bank loam, $85,000; County Home, $7,000; esti- mated surplice; .$,341.$7, COUNTY HWAYS Receipts ----Bank ballance, January 1, $3,596.79; 1938 subsidy, $76,547.88; bank loans, $145,000.00; sundry, $4,- 006.47. Total, $229,241_14. Disbursements --Voucher payments, $128,000.88; 1938 loans ,paid, $85,000; D. L. initeerst, $3,487..57; Committee pay lists, $585.35; bank balance, Oct. 31, $12,173.34. COUNTY HOME Recelpte-••Jan. 1, bank ;balance, $?1.10; from paying inmates, $533:41; sale live stook and produce, $3,354.86; 014 Age, Pensions, $3,933.00; loans front Trust Acetate $6,000; total, $13,- 892.27. Disbursements--Wagesw and board, Manager, $1,862.30; wages, Manager and Matron, $920; groceries, $902.99; meat, $548.48; -bread, $494.55; butter, etc., $k32.18; 'medical ' and doctor's salary, $554.82; -clothing and shoes, $234.31; Ulnae fitutlititro and lautistjr' $1534.19•• Ifi've Welt Mi' i toad bought, ;2,8(3.` 0 , ferliu blr' tree, •$436,3'9(. LONDON and WINGHAM NORTH Exeter 10.24 Heiman 10.45 Kb ei/ 10.63 Brumfield . 11.09 Brumfield Clinton .. 11.47 Londes'boro 12.91 Blyth 1211 Belgrave 12. 1 Wingham SOUTH P.M. Wingham 1.S0 Beigrave 3.24 Blyth 1.17 rebore, 2.20 Clinton 1.08 Brucefeld , 1.28 Klppen 118 Hensall t; 15E Exeter. 3.69 C.N.R. TIME TABLE .; EAST- '12?" &M. P.M. 6.85 2.10 6.50 1.61 6.58 300 7.11 11.11 7.17 181 7.21 1.29 130 21.12 --vr 11.06 9.10 11.14 9.20 11.110 9.47" Godealch Holmeev1Ra Clinton Seafortb 04.000 St. Caiamban Dab1i11' a..E ° * 1ftt661iL NET Mitchell .. a ..- • } Dublin Sealortb - Clinton 11.4$1 10.00 Goderleh .... 11.05. 160.18x, C.P.R. 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