The Blyth Standard, 1930-01-30, Page 4PAGE 4 --THE BLYTE STANDARD—January 30, 19,0
HULLETT'S FINANCIAL CONDITION
In view of certain rumors regarding the financial condition of HuitettTownsllip
the past reeve, -E, Adams, and Counciliors Leiper, Mogridgr, Forbes and Lawson
have decided to copy and publish the following (rem the books of the township cleek
end treasurer, which will explain themselves. The township hooks are open to the
• Inspection of any ratepayer at any time, so that the financial condition of the:lown-
shippeed be in no doubt. In condensed form here are the figures:
'township
County Expend, Rate for Balance Gov. Grant
fear Levy Rate Rds. Bridgs, Year on hand on Roads
1931 911911 SO 7 6-10 810686 56 4 1.2 92105 11 9175576
1922 12855 DO 0 6,10 9759 15 5 1-2 3235 57 1974 69
1933 12083 70 .6 2.10 0777 30 5 1113 46 1981 26
1924 12083 70 6 2.10 9153 81 51.2 2213 67 1504 06
1925 14140 50 7 2-10 0723 20 •1 1 2 480 47 1869 67
1920 15940 20 S 2.19 7993 52 4 1-2 2462 02 1813 05
1927 15359 00 7 0-10 11110 Me 4 1 2 651 63 2462 76
1928 15339 00 7 910 10395 07 4 1-2 141 38 3288 32
1929 17895 50 9 2-10 14410 19 4 1.2 4417 00 3282 75
1930 - - 4504 30
ASSETS - -
Value of Road Machinery $ 4000 00
A quantity of 18" tiles valued at 050 00
$ 4050 00
AVAILABLE ASSETS
Unpaid taxis ..,.. $ 1309 14
Government Grant due in March ,,, 4504 30
5873 44
TOTA1. ASSETS 3 10523 44
LIABILITIES -
13ue Goderich Township $ 220 63
I Inc McKiliopTownship . ..., ,. ,. .. 25 79
1 M Morris Township .80 54
Unpaid accounts O 00
Unpaid De'entures on crusiher............ .. .... 2804 80
Cash due Banks. 4417 00
'1'O'TAL LIA13(LITIESS.................. .,..,...8 7023 76
Sigtred--Ernest. Adams, James 'Leiper, .Herbert Mogeidge,
James l nrhes, Rubert Lawson
1'lie above is the statement issued in
the county papers last week by Messrs.
Lrnest Adams, James Leiper, Herbert
• Mogridge. James Forbes and Robert Law -
sere
The following is my reply to that f nen
ctal statement:
Taking their figures as published last
weer:, of the balances ort hand at the close
of the yeats 1021 2 3.4, during which years
1 was Reeve, it shows the excellent ljrau-
cial standing of the Township of 1 -
for
for these years. 1111925 Mr CM
Reeve,
I was returned again in 92 a24a!'t1e
close of that year the bel OC on HIM as
shown by the statementf1 as 2.4622 02
In addition to thia4aler tele was a
vm of 92, 1•w g 111 of nship from
parties be e `df y tb} ariock Drain
branchestA tided
- this ,/ e. (2.,
however, Wa 4 e tided II •
5952 that ws root g 4r, Stevenson,
cantractor, 1 '-1s a surther sum
owing Mr, t 02opey, the sub -co
leaving a t s', ` alancc due 11
at the clo: of that Year, 91,=
Li addit;' 1 that year, there was d the
township from Monis, the suer of ;:409.88
from the Bowes dram, and thr e was 0
111:1her additional sum in uupadt taxes for
1920 of 9408.45.
'Phis makes the total surplus at;the close
of 1920, $4,678.27.
Notwithstanding that there was a bal
truce. of 84,678.27 at the close of 1926.
acid that these sums owing on drains and
unpaid taxes, were collected in 1927.2S,
you evil entice by their own statement
that the balance at the end of 1927 had
fetett to the sunt of $051,53.
In 1928, by the same statement, they
claim a balance of 8111.38, This, I claim
is an incorrect statement. and further, 1
claim the sum of 811138 0008 actually a
deficit. in addition t, thisclicit, there
W02 a boundary account o u g to McKill-
op (or that y ar of 92 0' A account ow-
ing to Goder h 10wt f 'o 9280; and a
further sum f $� 3j 4009 o the contrac'
ter, Mr, Ste ow-
1
makit g a total deficit
of 81673. 6$ 1 F the year.
In 111 their etatenlent claims a bal-
aofeJh and of $4,117, This, I claim is
titer income) statement, this sum he
r also a deficit,
My proof for slating this was a deficit
is the fact that at the first meeting of
council held on January 13th, 1030, the
council had }fl pass a by-law to borrow
mI had • sign a note for $5000
ith the !lank for last
and besides we owe a de -
for the mustier of 52 861
means that under the present linen
conditions of the township, it will be
1-4020016 to [00y a special tale of 2 milts
or mote to again gel on solid ground.
le my first statement, 1 said if the
councillors would only cooperate with me
1,1 figuring the estimates a little closer,
without injuring the -township, I hoped -we
would be able to get back to solid gror:,,d
without raisin(; the tax rate materially.
11 would be better for these men 01,1)
published thisstatemznt lest week, if t:,e)'
would hold 0 second meeting and look
over tl)e books more carefully to find cat
their own mistakes, before they asked the
ratepayers to inspect diem. In tetercnce
to their other statements, 1 could give
' the ratepayers a good dial inure iu[urtua-
lion, if it is ncc3500ry,
MAT. ARMS'TRON'G, Reeve.
Vestry meeting
The annual Vestry meeting of Trinity
Church was held in the church un tt1011-
day night. There was good attendance
and a lively interest manifested, The new
lector, Rev. l.. V. Pocock, presiding. 'The
Church Wardens, Messra, J. B. Watson
and 11'. T, Stinson presented their annual
tweet which was unanimously accepted
'I' he (Alice's of each of the church orgauiz.
anions also presented their reports, each
of which showed good active work with a
balance in the treasury.
The following t,flicers were elected for
the ensuing year:
Church Wardens, I1lessrs, J. B. Watson
and Jobe Nesbit,
Representative to Synod, France Mel -
calf,
Select Vestry, Messrs, J. B. Watson, J.
Nesbit. Frank Metcalf, Geo. Powell, jr.,
E. Laundy, V, M. Bray, George Potter,
'Thos, Grasby, Geo. Powell, Sr.
Sidemen, Chas, Potter, George Powell,
Sr , W. Powell, John Nesbit, Geo. Poweh,
Jr„ E. Laundy, Thos. Grasby.
Vestry Clerk, Frank Metcalf
'The rector espreseed his gratitude to the
congregation for their kind reception and
hearty 30.09 ration since his arrival.
A hearty vote of thanks was tendered
the officers of the different church organ-
izations for their splendid work timing
the Past year ire the interests of the church
Tne meeting closed with prayer by the
rector.
Don't forget the big night on Feb. 14,
put on by the band boys. Fuller partic-
ulars next week.
Miss Annie Richmond is spending 'a
week with \erd. Armand k-lcCool and Mrs
Thomas Miller, Londesboro.
A beginner's class in connection with
Blyth Citizen's Band is being formed and
instructions will be ,given by Illi. Otter -
man. Wednesday before Ole regular pipe.
tile. Those interested get in touch with
Stanley Sibthorpe or any of the executive
committee, -
Amity Class Elect Officers
The annual meeting of the Amity Class
of Queen street United Church was held
at the home 01 Mr;', EI: Johnston, 011
Thursday evening, Jan. 23rd, when the
following officers were elected:
lion, Teachers,.,, Mrs. Huckstep, Mrs.
Hest,.
Associate Teachers, ....Mrs 11:11)am. Miss
It. Gibsuu
President, Miss Ada Stackhouse
Secretary, Mrs, V. Schatz
Assist. Secy, Mrs. S. G Leslie
Treasurer, Mrs. S, White
Mrs. S. H. While, convenor of Flower
' Committee.
Mrs. L. Johnston, convenor of Visiting
Committee,
Mrs, N Garrett. conve..lor of Social
Committee.
A social hour w15 spent in games lied
music and a delicious lunch was 0e12111,
The regular weekly meeting of the Y.
P. S. met in Queen St. Church basement
on Monday evening with a large attend-
ance, After opening the meeting with
praise and prayer, followed by a duet by
Masses G. D. Leith and (1. C. Wightman
During the offering period Mesdames Mc-
Elroy and Taylor rendered a very pleas- t
ing instrumental duet. The speaker cf
evening, Mrs. '(Dr) Chatiesworth, cf
Harriston, formerly of Blyth, was then
introduced chosing as her subject, one of
vital interest to us all, namely, "The
League of Nations," As she described
the General Assembly, in fancy her listen.
ers could see that group, representing over
fifty nations of the world, seated amoral
a horse slue shaped table, discussing
probtcros that had arisen among their no-
tions during the year Her address 23123
very interesting and appreciated, Rev
E. L. Anderson moved a hearty vote of
thanks 10 Mrs.• Charlesworth for the
splendid address she gave. This was ser-'
onded by Norman Garrett and heartily
endorsed by the society. It. M. McKey
11100 rendered a delightful solo "The
Stranger of Galilee." the meeting closet r,
with prayer by Rev. Mr, Weir.,
BLYTH TELEPHONE SYSTEM OF
THE VILLAGE OF BLYTH
FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1929
GEORGE M. CIIAMBERS,'Chairman : JOHN FiNGLAND, Commissioner
JOHN BARR, Commissioner GLADYS M. FAWCETT, Sec'y-Treas.
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Number of Telephones, January 1st, 1920
Subscribers , 550
Renters 57 Total 607
Number of 'Telephones, December 31, 1920
Subscribers... .. 552
Renters 153 Total 005
Decrease in Telephones Inc the year
Miles of poles January 1st, 1929
Miles of poles December 'Stet. 1029
Miles of Single Wire, Janual y 1st, 1929
Miles of Single 11 ire, December 31st, 11)20
OPERATING ACCOUNT—REVENUE AND EXPENSES
The following is a condensed statement of Revenue and Expenses for the year ending
December 31st, 1929,
(REVENUE
Subscribers levies in 1929 for principal, intercSt and mainten-
ance. collected $ 8.110 96
N01 Suheceibetr' Rentals for 1929, collected 800 50
LoCal tolls from non -subscribers, pay stations, etc 18 90 .
From 13eltTelepltone Company for commissions, etc, „un long
- distance calls , .. 20111 25;
Net earnings from tolls to or from other systems other than
"Bell" .......
Miscellaneous receipts
Total revenue
EXPENSES:
2
182
182
1153
053
2 95.
18 99
$ 11313 55
Operators' salaries $ 1303 00
Annual ewe chino fees paid to "Bell" or other systems..,1462 35
Maintenance or repairs—wages 0033 78
Maintenance or repos—supplies 4330 91
Columissioners' salaries 10d 00
Secretary -Treasurer's salary 244 80
Salaries( auditors, clerks municipal cilicers...... ................. 97 80
Kent, heat and light 2130 81
Stationery, printing and postage 58 24
Insurance and Workmen's Compensation 41 70
Sundries 07 25
Total operating expenses $ 13043 64
Expenses over revenue...
Principal and interest paid on Debentures in 11.429 1025 45
Deficit for the year over revenue
Surplus December 5101, 1028
Surplus December 31st, 1920
$ 1730 09
9 2755 54
$ 3180 02
8 430 48
BALANCE SHEET FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1920
ASSE'T'S
Pian, and equipment 9
Tools and vehicles.,,.
Office furniture and iiitings .
Tolls Its uncollected in previous years and up to December 31, 19211
Cash w bank and on hand and corporation telephone account
Total
27900 00
50 110
800 09
573 15
4'05 14
$ 21)818 29
LiABILITIISS
Debenture principal unpaid on December 31, 1928 $ 274 68
Accounts payable ..,. 1501 00
$ 1774 0ti
We certify that the annexed statements of Revenue and Expenses, Conslredion
Account and Balance Sheet exhibit a true and correct view of the stale of the System's
015airs as au December 31 1029
Dated this 1312) day of Jan 1930
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NOTICE
i 4Illyth Mu11i.ipal •feleplone Syste-n will 1101d their annual !peeling 5Vedm s
day, January 29th, 1930, at one p. me sharp in Blyth Memorial flail.
A: -Ilio hale or our 2)00 01 `I'etep0o' ' Office Expires December elide 1071, t;
qumeneri-will be up for discussion whether we will retain the present forttion for a, -
othet' termor whether we will build a new Telephone Office for the System.
A new set of By-laws for the 131,-th Municipal Telephone System will be submit •
ted at this meeting for your approval before being sent to the Railway Board for their
sanction,
Mr. B. L. Notch, Manager of the Northern Electric Co., London, is expected
here and will address the meeting ore telephone construction,
GEO. M. CHAMBERS,
Chairman.
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