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Name Address C -3D NEW (HEVROLET SIX Crawford's Garage REEVE AND COUNCIL OF MORRIS RECEIVE ACCLAMATINON (Continued from Page One) present system .is necessary, and ad- vocated the better way as that of our forefathers, statute labor. The beter was is to patch roads as you go and not spend so much money. Another of the old council, Ed. Bryans, then spoke. He figured the selection of the new treasurer, Mr. Higgins, was a good move. He a- greed with adding 1% per month on taxes as a fairer method than adding 3% at one time. He stated that they had spent more on roads than they. must be kept in good condition, and suggested staying with present sys tem fora year at least. Statute lab- or would stop use of crusher. The last' Member old coun- cil to speak was Fihlay. McCallum,. and he was' in favor of statute labor, he felt the work could be done just as well under this system and the ratepayers would get the money for the work done. 13e maintained that crushed, gravel was not as good as a lot of it was unfit for road work,. W. Joseph Henderson thanked all those who voted for him last year, but stated he would not be in the field this year and would leave the field to younger men, He stated that all over the province the town- ships were going back to statute lab- or and thought .it the best thing to do. Thos. 7, Brydges, the next speaker said he had decided not to run, but if there was to be an eletcion his name would -be on the ballot, He criticized the stone from the crusher being too. Large and unfit to make a good road surface. He could not at present pass an opinion as to the ad- visability of going back to statute labor. Mm. McGee took the council that stopped statute labor to task as they took the birthright of the farmer a- way from him' and now he gets little or no work from roads. He criticized. Coun. Bryanson his attitude and sta- ted he would not cause an election but would be in the field if there was one. A. Wheeler stated the council had ` low- ated it was ch harder He stated such a big 1 rates ate iture. He lowered wages but had forgotto er their own salary. He st easy to find fault but much to suggest better ways. the township rate was not item, that county and'schoo up the money, and schools should co- operate to reduce 'expend would not qualify unless there was an election. He asked a question on Bowes drain which .the reeve answer- ed later. expected to. They had figured on spending $3600 but found crusher ne- cessary and had e-cessaryand'had spent $4600. He de- fended the price paid for gravel and stated that to return to statute labor would be a, step backward and was not in favor of any such move, and stated the following reasons for his stand, first 40% government grant would be lost; second, use of cars had changed standard of ` roads; third, gavel is not as easy to get and would not be able to use crusher; -fourth, how would work for those on county roads be apportioned; fifth,condition. of roads would be worse.` John A. Brown, a member of the old council also stated he was not in favor of statute labor as the roads Ea1313# rttr i4 r, Once more New Year's is upon us and we are reminded inddof your co-operation throughout, the past year. In all sincerity we thank our many patrons and wish you all A HAPPY AND PROPEROUS NEW YEAR. MacLEAN LUMBER & COAL CO. Robert Shortreed stated he was de- feated last year and hadserved the township for long time and had rdt-r sided that this work took too march, of his time at present, therefore Ihie would not stand for election. W. J. Henderson, an ex -Reeve, and who was also a candidate last year., stated that he was there just to show he was not sore on being <defeated. He stated the township was in good shape ,that 1 to 1 mills cou'id-'skean up all debts. He mentioned the pas- sing of two, ex -Reeves; John Short - reed and Wm. Isbister, and said that the foresight of the former reeves had keep the township in good shape fin- ancially. He said that Mx. (Cardiff had made a good impression •at God- erich and that he vvashigh type of citizen and hoped he, Mr. Cardiff, would be able to give more 'yearsof good service. He said he 'was never in favor of abolishing statute labor. The tax on rnotor gasoline, .etc., took $5000 out of Morris each year and very little got back. He spoke on. drainage and how in ,covrrty council he had tried to do something about it but could not go anywhere with his idea. At this point in the meeting it was moved and seconded and <carried that the clerk write letters of sympathy to families of ex -Reeves Shortreed and Isbister. Reeve L. E. Cardiff stated 'that this year was probably the worst year ev- er experienced as prices were so low and overhead high. He was not proud of the financial statement, but stated that it would be issued In bet- ter form next year. He thanked Mr. Henderson for his kindly' words and stated he had tried to carry fon 'work in county council that Mr. Hender- son had started. He also stated 'that the representative of the government who, carne to Goderich to look into expenditure on Criminal justice ;joist took 15 minutes to do so and report came back with nothing accomplished He said he moved the motion in • June to follow up Criminal Justice invesfi- gation, this was referred to :a com- mittee who rePorted at the Decemberer meeting 1 t g s cowing the salaries and fees of various officials and the govern- ment was recommended to cttt down on fees but that the county council had not the power to reduce them. Due to this investigation Thos. Gu'i- dry had been relieved of his office and Officer Lever to take over this work with his own. The county rate was reduced,a half mill, this• mainly due to the govern- ment paying 20% instead• of 1O%a of Old: Age Pensions. Debt at first of year for county was .$39,000 and for this year would be about;' $20,000. The' rate next year would likely be less but could make no definite pro- mise. Theo n hi rate t w s pwas lowered one mill this year and did not want to collect any more money than was ne- cessary. Answering the question on Bowes drain he stated $500 was due the township but this could not be collected until opt of hands of law- yers. Ratepayers had been asked to cut weeds and about ',75%n>responded and .expect even better results next year. ,Last year he had promiser ev- en distribution of r -odd. Werk throleghe out the township, but eould!:not, live up <.to this as too much honey being spent before arork was completed but next year, if'elected, would finish the work not done this year. He favor- ed adding 1% per month to overdue taxes as marc just than 3% added in. lump euin on certain dates. He urged school ; boards, to econotnzte, as all must share in the depression, and sta- ted salaried people were not getting the cuts they should. Salaries of of- ficers in Goderich had been cut but county had not authority to cut high school salaries. Promised if elected to do his best. Peter W., /S- cott, Reeve of East Wa- wanosh was asked to say a few words and told of some of the affairs of the county which he had previously stat- ed at the East Wawanosh nomina- tions, a report of which appears in this paper. C. R. Coultes, who was a repre- sentative to the U. F. O. meeting in Toronto, then introduced two petit- ions that had been sent out from U. F. 0, •headquarters for the signature of any who care to sign. These pe- titions to be forwarded to the govern nxent. One 'dealt with the adjust- ment of mortgages, and the other asking for inflation of our money to bring our dollar into parity with the pound sterling. CONTEST FOR REEVE IN TURNBERRY (Continued from Page One) John D. Metcalfe stated he would not run. Wm. Austin, John Douglas, Jas Mt:Tavisr of the old council qualified as did Richard Wilton, an ex -council- lor. These four will therefore be the councillors for 1933 •by acclamation. Following the close of the nomin- ations W. A. Mines was chosen chair- man of the meeting, which position he {carried out in a very capable man - nee. kir.- Mines was chairman of the meeting one year ago. After wishing all a Happy New Year and expressing his pleasure on the splendid attend- ance of ratepayers, he called on the Reeve I. J. Wright as first speaker. Mr. Wright extended the season's greetings to all, stating he was in the field and explained he would speak of county matters and leave the bulk of the Township's activities to the members of the council. He first took up the work of the House of Refuge, as he was a mem- ber of that committee. They held 4+ meeting during the year. He empha- sized the wonderful care given to the' inmates and congratulated the matron'• on the careful performance of her duties. There are 91 at this institn- tion, of which 44 receive old age pen- sions. These pensions go to the in- stitution except a small sum per month which the pensioners keep to spend. Ther& had' been 14 deaths :and the average age of those who passed away was over 78 years. He stated that the House of Refuge had always made a good profit from raising hogs and despite. the low prices had nrade a little this year, in fact this and 'the pensions had made this institution self sustaining. He next spoke of County reads and said that some had thought the work on the Wroxeter road would ,cost be- tween $x000 and $5000. The :actual cost was $2086 for construction and $800 for gravelling. The work on the Snell road cost $2982, $1782.02 for construction east of Blarevale and. $1200 for gravelling. He also gave the figures for other work done and explained that the cost of mainten- ance had been light. The county rate had been cut from 2 mills to 11 millsand the work had been done mostly in north of the county. He stated that county roads must be paid as they go and cease issuing debentures. Speaking of Provincial roads he ex- plained that; work on the Belgrave road had only cost the county to date $1000 and that up to date $4000 had been paid out in wages. To keep the. rate for provincial rDads down pre- sent they must keep away from pav- ing and if this is done in 1934 the x rate should be about ., mill. Speaking of the administration of Justice in the county, 10 years ago the cost .Was 8 to 9 thousand dollars and today close to $20,000. To over- come this he suggested that fees be reduced or salaries set and anything over that amonut go to the county. He stated tht Thomas Gundry has been releived of his duties as County Constable and a saving would be trade in this regard as Officer Lever was to take over his duties. He spokc of the suggestion to High School Boards to reduce salaries and if this was acted upon it would mean a big saving. He stated no reduction in general r • e nips cotticl be looked for tat of 3, i. f next year as $15000 of ,debentures are dtte next ,year on which only interest had been paid for years and therefore this ainottilt must be raised in the general date, Mr, Wright in :closing stted 'that the 9th �f ''l•'nrnberry had been taken over as 0VII' comity road on the 6th of Decenaber'and this would effect a sa- ving of $500 as the Township would get back 'most of the $524 spent on this road. This with the paying of $800 of debentures this, December would reduce the rate about 1 mill. In answer to a question he stated nothing ,had been done further in re- gard to Adair drain as the Judge had not yet returned the papers since the Greenway suit. Jas, E, Baird, councillor, was net speaker, he had been nominated both for Reeve and Councillor, but after his speech qualified to .run for Reeve. He extended season's greeting, and, thanked those who had supported him in the past, He said that he could not agree with the Reeve and council That in March meeting 5% had been added to. 1930 taxes and only one had it returned. In fall of 1931 5% had been added again. On December 15 a motion to change rfrom`5% to 6% had been passed he being opposed. Later a meeting was held -changing this back to 5% as if left at 6%could not be collected. At the February meeting people asked for rebate and at the April meeting motion to re- date 4% was made. He claimed this was wrong, everybody should be used the same. He was not favor of cut- ting wages, stating that when the working man can not get 'a decent wage he cannot buy. He stated that Wingham paid good wages and team hire. Roland Grain thanked all who sup- ported him in the last election and stated that he held no ill feeling to- ward those who had not. He stress- ed the fact ;that Turnberry this year could do without an election and ec- onomize and would not qualify if it would save an eletcion, he would not state however, just what he would do should there be an election. Wm. Austin ,a member of the 1932 council spgke next, after the usual greetings he congratulated the clerk and treasurer on the efficient way they handle their work. The town- ship had spent $4272.08 on roads and he' felt it should be cut in half or at least one mill. He pointed out ,the fact ,there was $5000 outstanding tax- es and these should be paid. Mr. Aus- tin was of the opinion that if county could reduce road rate mill the township should be able to reduce xh+eitrs one mill. Stating he was going to stand he made way for the next speaker. Councillor John Douglas, after thanking those who supported him at last election stated that Mr. Baird had .opposed wage cuts but this was necessary so that economy could be earried on. All officials except col- lector had been cut 10%. He said he favored 'the adding of 1% per month to :unpaid taxes rather than th,>:. usual :55 on a certain date He stated con- ttraot ,work on roads would save mon ,eY, ;but that money was distributed locally by not letting contracts. The gravel in certain parts used by town- -Ship 'was poor grade and this mtter must be considered by new council. He stated that revision of assessment. would have to be made at some fut- ure time. He appealed to the school bords to co-operate in reducing taxes. He had given 'his best judgment to the affairs of the township and if re- elected would endeavor to give the best of service to the ratepayers. His objective was reduction in taxes but. this he could not guarantee: Councillor James McTavish gave his audience a survey of the financial •atatement. He took a tax sheet and. noted the various items that go to make up the total tax rate and ex- plained that the council had only con- trol of the township rate. The total assessment is $1,300,786. Speaking of :the expenditure he showed that salaries and allowances were reduced by :$300, insurance, light and heat of $136 is in reality $106; law costs of $60 arenas an old account of some years standing and had to be settled; relief' $189:98, the township share being on- ly $64; interest of $59.9 was nearly all paid for bYt e 5 paid anar arrears of taxes and cost little even with the refund of $61,10 of • taxes. He ex- plained the miscellaneous teous ex e citure of $357.58 and explained that various items appearing in it, such as A. Era - lick, tax refund '$51.45; L J. Wright, W, '1'. P., etc., Brussels phones $75. He also explained various other items such as $195 sheep killed by dogs. The expenditure in Roads and Bride. - es this year, the balattee would be $214.00 or just abotit Ide said to get a cit for woad work, system change to contract, would mean niucla of ti ing out of township. had beeti i spent n town n w which went to residents ship, this could not be t contract work. Debenture debt is year and this will help and 3 mills might be tl The l//l//l/IIft IU, f„ nD rel, 1teN,,\\\v A' v Wishes every one a very very Happy and Prosperous New Year For those who have some friepd to be made happy for New Years We have specials in every department Clothing, Furnishings, Shoes, Shirts, Sox Neckwear, Gloves, Caps, Underwear, Slip- pers, Romeos, Rubber Footwear, Hfandker- cheifs, Belts, Braces, Carters, Leather Coats Suit Cases, Club Bags, Work Wearables of all discriptions for the Working man The Store where Men buy an Women buy for Men not be in the field. Richard Wilton thanked his mover and seconder and stated that he would support Mr. Wright for Reeve. He admired the frank manner Mr. Baird. did council business but the thought Ivlr. Wright was entitled to another year as Reeve of Township. After the meeting was over Mr. Wilton qualified. Mr. Wright explained on his re- turn toe the platform a question of Mr. Porter, re gravel on the 10th, al- so how cost of High Schools were arrived at by county. Mr. Baird also explained to Mr. Porter about the gravel situation. Mr. Grainagain appealed to those nominated to get together and save an election. Mr, W. 5. Henderson of Morris, and Mr. J. j. Kerr of East Wawanosh who were in the audience were in turn called to the platform and both spoke briefly. ASHFIELD Mr. and Irving Zinn, Warren and Clark, motored to Clinton on Sunday to spend Christmas with Mrs. Zinn's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Holland. Born—To Mr. and Mrs, Caswell Hackett, 10th con., on Tues., Dec. 20th, a. 'son. Congratulations. Miss Melda Lane, teacher near 'Coldwater, is home for the holidays, with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Lane. ' Mr. and Mrs. Spence Irwin and .lit- tle .daughter, Laura, motored to Au- burn on Christmas day to Mrs. Ir - win's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert - soca... Miss 'Cameron, of Toronto, is spending the holidays witli her sis- ter, Mrs, Win. Twaniley and Mr. Ttwamley. Miss Elsie 'Vint, of Stratford Nor- mal School, is spending the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gil- bert Irint. We extend hearty congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Webb, who were married on Saturday, Dec, 24. The bride, before her marriage was Miss Elsie Anderson, eldest daugh- ter of Mr, and Mrs. Thomas .Ander- son, near Mafeking: Mrs. Webb will be greatly missed here, both at home and in the church. Mr, Webb is a .nn of Mrs. , Webb and 1 `1d the late Geo. Webb, of the 12th con., W. Wawa - nosh, near St. Helens, Miss Emma McDonagh, of Lon- don, n- don, is spending her holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie , \Ic Donagh. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Smith, Mr. Land Mrs. John Darrow, of Lucknow, Mr. and Mrs.' Irving Zinn and fam- ily spent Monday with relatives at Belniore. Miss Mary Phillips, of Toronto, is spending the holidays with her sister, Mrs. Thomas Ferguson and Mr. Fer- e 'u guson. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Alton aqd little son,Arno1d, spent Monday' in Lucknow, with Mr. and Mrs. Max Raynard. 12th LINE HOWICK We are glad to report that Mr. Nelson Steurnol and family who have been under the weather are able to be out again. School Section No. 4 held a very successful concert on the night of the 22nd. Mr. George Dane . and family spent the 26th with Gorrie friends. Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Underwood spent the Christmas holiday with the latter's father, Mr. Russel Harris. Mr. and Mrs. William Dane spent Christmas with Wroxeter friends. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Newton ate their Christmas dinner at the home of Mr. Russel Harris. Two laborers were discussing the wisdom of the present generation. Said one, "We be wiser than our fa- thers was, and they were wiser than .i their fathers was." And the second one, after ponder- ing a while and gazing, at his com- panion said "What a fule thy grand- father must 'a' been! The young lady walked boldly up to the elderly woman, whom she had mistaken for the matron of the hos- pital, "May I see Lieutenant Bark- er, arker, please?" she asked. "May I ask who you are?" • "Certainly, I am his sister," "Well, well l I'm glad to meet you. I'm his another, The village. boys were trying to coax Ernie into the pond for' a swim. "Come on in, Ernie," urged one of them. "The water's :grand." Ernie :shook his head, "Can't. Mother'll find out," he re- plied. "No she won't," put itt 'another boy. Y "Yes, she will," replied • Ernie de- cidedly. "Tonight's rely bath night." EDUCE ,. FARES For Mr, and Mrs. Gordon Irwin and'fam-tu r ilys 9th, con. 'W. Wawanosh, spent a .,� CY Y� YEA. r% Sib. Monday with Mr. and Mrs. Wilson ,yen: I Irwin. 1 Mr, and Mrs, Dynes Campbell and little sten, Harold, Mr, and Mrs.Jnn. Campbell, spent Monday with Mr. and Mrs, Geo, Philips, West Wawa - nosh. Mr. and Mrs, Roy Alton and fam- ily. spent Monday afternoon with Miss Nary Cunningham, near Port Albert. Mr. and Mrs. John McDonald, Lot - train, 12 con,, spent , Monday with Mr, orad Mrs. :Robert Nelson, near Courey's Corners. 'S Retuiini fares between any nge in rate ould have to tit that this is money go- t Tune $8000 hip on roads of the town - e case under falling every 'reduce rate,. rate. John D. Metcalfe eta ed he would two points . in Canada at reg- ular one-way fare and a quarter. Going dates December 30, 81, 1932, and January 1 arid 2, 1933, Return Limit January 3, 1933. Information and fares from yc local Agent. Canadian Pads