1915 Minutes
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PROCEEDINGS
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During the Sessions Held in the
Court House, St. Thomas
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in the months o~
January, June arid November
Nineteen Hundred and Fifteen'
w. McKAY,
Cou~ty Crerk.
ALEXANDER McCOj:-L,
'Warden.
County Officials
C, VV. Colter, Esq., County Judge C. O. Ermatillger, Junior Judg.e
D. McColl, Esq., Sheriff (died July) Jas. l-I. Coyne, Esq., Registrar
D. McLaws, Esq., Cotttlty Court Clerk
A.McCrimmon, Esq., Clerk 'of the Peace and County Crown Attorney
and Sheriff,' Pl'O tem
C. F. Maxwell, Esq., Master in Chancery W. F. Luton, Esq., Goaler
]. A. Taylor,B. A., and "V. Atkin, Esq., Public School Inspectors
John McCausland, Esq.; Co. Treasurer, Superannuated June Session
K.. W. Mc:Kay, Esq., County Clerk and Treasurer
James A. nell, M.C.S., C.K; County -Engineer
T. St. C. Leitch, County Solicitor
Frank Hunt, Esq., Police Magistrate
Robert Kains, Esq., M. D., Goa! Surgeon
F. v\!. Guest, M. D., Physicial1 Ho.use of Industry
Douglas L. Ewio, M. D., Acting Physician House of Industry
n. H. Gooding; Esq., Keeper House of Industry
A. Turner, Esq., Inspector House of Industry
J 01111 Hopkins, Caretaker Conrt House
All of St. Thomas P. O.
County Auditors: Walter CaughelI; VV. A. Galbraith, Dutton
Administration of Justice Auditor.s: C. W. Colter, County Judge
Oscar McKenney, Aylmer
Municipal Clerks and Treasurers
MUNICIPALITY CLERK TREASURER
Aldbol'Ough______..E. A. Hugill, Rodney.______.D. McPhersoh,. \tVest Lome
1?unwich___.........D. A. McNabb, Dutton....,___....J. A. Campbell, DuttOl\
Sonthwold______n..r C. McLel111an, FingaL___....:D. A. Cattanach, Fingal
yarmouth....\tV. C. CaughelI, St. Thomas.___R. McLachIin, St. Thomas
NIalahide.....___....John M. Hale, Aylmer............John M. Hale, Aylmer
Bayham.....",,:Benj. Brian, 'Straffordville....._..Wm. Grant, Straffordville
South DOl'chester..___...D. Taylor, Belrttont.___..nGordon Winder, Lyons
Town of Aylmer.............m__......D. C. Davis._..___........___n....vV. Warnoclc
Village of Vienna.........___ 'h"___S, S. Clutton.....___.... ......:.S. s. Clutton
Village of Springfield.............______.J. B. Lucas.....______......___J. A. Ch_ambers
Village bf Port Stanley.....______). S. Robertson........._..J. S. Robel.tson
Village of Dutton........___..........______.]. D. Bluem...........___...........D. Campbell
Village of West Lorne~...___...nm. J. S. RobertsQn....._..L___.W. H. Bole
Village of Rodney.............______.....S. B. Morris___..___.______.........N. S. Lusty
PROCEEDINGS
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ELGIN COUNTY COUNCIL
FIRST SESSION-FIRST DAY
Tuesday the 26th da:y of January, "1915:
The members-~led of the County 'Council of the County of Elgin
met ths day at the Court House, St. Thomas, at 2 p.m" all of ,whom
filed certificates and took seats at the Council Board as follows;
Township of Aldborough-
Reeve, Alexander McColl
Dep~ty Reeve, Alonzo J.Wismer. <
Township of Dunwich-
Reeve Alexander Kerr
Deputy Reeve, John C. Call1pbell.
Township of Southwold-
Reeve, Milson B. Stafford
Reputy Reeve, Andrew A. Miller
Township of Yarmouth-
Reeve, Wm.F. Smith
Deputy Reeve, Daniel R. Curtis
Township of Malahide-
. Reeve, George. F. Pineo
Deputy Reeve,"vViliam T. Hare
Township of Bay'han':1-
Reeve,William H: Moore
Deputy Reeve, Thomas Dennis
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Township of Dorchester-
Reeve, Samuel Da wes
Moved by O. McKenney,
Seconded by '.iV. H~ Moore,
Tawil of Aylmcr-
Reeve, Oscar McKenney
That this Council do now adjourn tOll1eet to-lTIOrOW at 10 a,m.
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Villagc.ofVienna-
Reeve, Richard H. McCurdy
:K. W, McKAY,
County Clerk.~
ALEX, McCOLL,
Warden.
Village 0; Spril1gfield-
Reeve,' Ernest A. Bryce
Village of Port Stan.ley-
Reeve, Nathan S. Cornell
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Village of Dutton-
Reeve, John H. McIntyre
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Village of vVest Lorne-,-----.
Reeve, Jatnes A. Fuller
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Village of Rodney-
L Reeve, B. B. Graham
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The Clerk took the chair and explained the procedure of election
of Warden unde!" By-Law No. 815. The election of Warden was then
proceeded with-and on the thirteenth vote Alexander McColl, Reeve of
Alclborol1gh, having received the majority vote over the whole Council,
was decIaredduly elected.
The Warden-elect made statutory declaration of office before His
HonorJudge COItC1-, took the chair and thanked the Council for the
honor conferred lupon him.
Moved by O. M~Kenney
',Seconded by Geo. F. Pineo,
That the Reeves of the different municipalities be a Committee to
strike the Standing Committees.
-Carried.
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FIRST SESSION-SECOND DAY.
Wednesday, the 27th day of January, 1915.
The Elgin County Councilmct his day according to adjournment.
The Warden in the chaii-,
All the members pr.escnt,
The Warden addressed the Council,.,as follows:
Warden's Address
To the Elgin Council:
Gentlemen,-I have to again thank you. for the honor of being
elected as your presiding officer for the current year.
There 'will bC"VCIY little business of importance to engage your
attention at this session. The all-absorbing topic at the present time
is the war and our duty is to ascertain what responsibilites we should
assume in c,onnection therewith and see that everything is done
promptly and in such a way that it will be worthy of the wealthy
county we represent.. The responsibilities that are 'being assumed by
municipal councils and the p'eople generally~re in connection, first.,:...-
with the mainteilance ;of the patriotic fund; second,-'-providing reli'ef
for the inhab~tantsof Belgium, whose country has been devasted by
the ruthless e'nemy; and, third,-,-providing funds to enable the Red
Cross Society to carryon its hospital and ambulance work in caring
for wounded soldiers; fourth,-providing comforts for the soldiers
who have enlisted. This last work is being largely assumed by the
ladies of the County and their various 'organizations.
Out of the Patrotic Fund raised voluntarily last year, in the
County' and City, $12,5on was contributed to the Canadian Patriotic
Fund, $12,500 to the relief of the Belgians and $5,000 to the Red Cross
work. There is now over $10,000 in the treasurer's hands and a meet:-
ing of the County committee has been called for this afternoon, at the
City Hall at 2 p.m. to consider all matters pertaining to the work of
the 'Patriotic Association.
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The Canadian Patriotic 'Fund .:was established by special act of
the Parliamellt of Canada to make provision, in addition to the
-amounts allowed as separation aIlowance by the Government for the
wives and families of the resel~vists'\vho,have- join,edtheir, regiments,
-and of others who have volunteered and been accepted for active
service.
The fund is' almost wholly macIe up of contributions from affiliated
Patriotic Asociations throughout Canada. In some districts, especially I
in vVestern Canada where conditions are not as favorable for r,aising
money as in Ontario, large numbers of men have enlisted and it
-devolves upon the Patriotic Fund to assist in caring for' their families.
It is the first duty of all Canadians to see that. the families and depend~
ents of tho~e who are in or on the firing title are prope'rly cared for.
In no other way can wc as effectively encburagerecruiting for the
various contingents and reinforcements reqtlired than. by taking the
proper means to assure all who enlist that their loved ones wiII be
properly 100ked after as a matter ',of right and,not of charity. It \viIl
b~our duty, through the fund, to assist in providing means necessary
for their care not only in Elgiri but elsewhere; The matter will no
doubt be brought ..uP this afternoon at the meeting of the' Couilty
Association. I bel,ieve that we .should provide for contribution in:
addition to. the amounts that are in the process of collection. It'has
oeensuggested that at this time contributions should be in the fdrm
of a grant from this council and the council of the City of St. Thomas.
It will be for you to carefully consider any 'application that may,.be
made in this connection and I know that any action you may take in
the matter will be in every way worthy of your constituents, all of
whom ,are endeavoring to .do their full duty in connection with all
matters concerning the war.
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Good Roads.
The question of Good Roads is likely to he brought to the atten-
tion ,oJ the councils of Ontario in a very definite fOl'm at the coming
session of the Legislature. The report of the Highway Commission
completed last year offered plans andsugg~stions for a compreheilsive
system of improved highways that met with general approval. The
amount of moneycnvolved, S0111e thirty millions of dollars, is a :very
"largc sum and the responsibility of introducing the necessary legisla-
tion has devolved upon our ahle represe:1tative, the Honorable Finlay
-l\1"acdiarm~d, j\Iinister of Public \;\,Torks.
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The plans outlined by the Commission include additional aid for-
both construction and maintenance of County roads -and assistance to
Townships where the roadimprovemellt is carried on under the direc-
tion of a Township Commission. It is not desirable that such extensive
\York be undertaken hurrie.dly. The con'ditio~ of.the money market at
this time will not encourage any municipality to enter into large
expenditures. I hope, however,that satisfactory legislation will be
enacted that will warrant this Council in assuming a: system of high-
ways, under the provisions of the Highway Improvement Act.
Salaries.
The question of salaries paid Cotmty officials should, I thinkj be
considered annually by the Finance Committee or by special com-
mittee of the Council. It is not always desirable to require employees
to make personal applications, although this is often done. Efficient
services should always he recognized and the best recognition is the
payment of salaries commensurate with the duties and responsibilities.
of the various offic,es. No applications have been received, but I know
that some of our officials think that the matter should he considered'
and that they will be satisfied \"lith any action the council may be
inclined to take in the matter.
The agreemen bctween the County of Elgin and the City of St..
Thomas re payment of administration ,of justice expense expired on
the first of January. It will be your duty to consider whether it is:
necessary to renew this agreement or allow the present agreement to.
continue~
The proceedings of the last day of the November session and of
thc previous day were read ancI confirmed.
The report of the Committee appointed to strike the standiilg
committees was presented and adopted 011 motion of Mr. McKenney,.
seconded by Mr. McIntyre.
The following communications were read:
From Hospital for Sick Children, . Toronto, with requcst forgranL
Referred to Finance Committee.
From Ontario Municipal Asociation re Membership and Annual':
Meeting. Referred to Finance Committee.
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From W. T. Poole Glencoe, app1icationfo'r position of Inspector
of Tait Bridge~ Referred to 'Public'Improvement Committee.
Fror6Provincial Trustees' Association, re Annual Meetii1g. Re:-
ferred to Education Committee.
From the Salvation Army with request for grant.
Finance Cornmittee.
Referred to
From Ontario Good Roads Asociation, t-e Membership and
Annual Meeting. 'Refened to Public Improvement Conlluittee.
From Yarmouth Township Board of Health, recare of indigents
in advanced stages of Tuberculosis. Referred to Finance Committee.
From J. J. Kelso, Superintendent Neglected Children,
Children's Aid Society, Referred, to Finance C0111tniHee.
re Grant to
From C. VV. Buchanan, District Representative, with report for
1914. Filcd,
From A. JvIcCrimmcin, Clerk of Peace with Grand Jury Present-
ment. Referred to Finance Committee.
From The League of the Empire. 'Referred to Education Com-
mittee.
From K. VV. McKay, Assistant County Treasurer, with ~eport on
County Accounts. Referred to Finance Committec.
From F. Hunt, County Police Magistrate, with Annual Report.
Referred to Finance Commit.e.
From St. Thomas Collegiate Institute with Report.
Education Committee.
Referred to
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From Tillsonburg and Warclsville High
1914. Referred to Education Committee.
Schools with Accounts
From County Engineer with report,
ment Committee.
Referred to Public Improve,.
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The plans outlined by the Commission include additional aid for
both construction and maintenance of County roads -and assistance to
Townships where the road improvement is carried on under the direc-
tion of a Township Commission. It is not desirable that such extensive
\York be undertaken hurrie.dly. The cou'ditio;lof,the money market at
this time will not encourage any municipality to enter into large
expenditures. I hope, however, that satisfactory legislation will be
enacted that win warrant this Council in assuming ;1' system of high-
''lays under the p-rovisions of the Highway Improvement Act.
Salaries.
The ques"tionof salaries paid County officials should, I think, be
considered annually by the Finance Committee or by special com-
mittee of the Council. It is not always desirable to require employees,
to make personal applications, although this is, often done. Efficient
services should always be recognized and the best 'recognition is the
payment of salaries commensurate with the duties and responsibilities.
of the various offic,es. No applications have been received, but I know
that some of our officials think that the matter should be considered'
and that they will be satisfied 'with any action the council may be'
inclined to take in the matter.
The agreemen between the County oJ Elgil1 and the City of St.
Thomas re payment of administration of justice expense expired on
the first of January. It \villbe your duty to consider whether it is:
necessary to renew this agreement or allow the present agreement to'
continue.
The proceedings of the last day of the November session and of
the previous day were read and confirmed.
The report of the Committee appointed to strike the standing
committees was presented and adopted on motion of Mr. McKenney,.
seconded by Mr. McIntyre.
The following communications were read:
From Hospital for Sick 'Children, Toronto, with request for grant..
Referred to Finance Committee.
From Ontario Munic.ipal Asociation re Membership and Annual:
Meeting. Referred to Finance Committee.
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Frain VV. T. Poole Glencoe,application fO'r position of Inspector
-of Tait Bridge. Referred to Public' Improvement Committee.
From Provincial Trustees' Association, re Annual Meetil1g.
felTed to Education Committee.
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From the Salvation Army with request for grant.
Finance Committee.
Referred to
Membership and
Comr'nittee.
re Grant to
From]. J. Kelso, Superintendent Neglectcd Childrcn,
Children's Aiel Society, Referred to Finance Committee.
From C. "'vV. Buchanan, District Representative, with report for
1914. Filed.
with Grand JuryPtesent~
From A; McCrimmon, Cled.:: of Peace
ment. Referred to Finance Committee.
From The League of the EUlpire. Referred to Education ComM
mittee:
From It. W. McKay, Assistant County Treasurer, with report on
County Accounts. Referred to Finance Committee.
From F. Hunt, County Police JvIagistrate, with Annual Report;
l:Zeferred to Finance Commit_e.
From St. Thomas Collegiate Institute with Report.
Education Committee.
Referred to
From
for 1914.
Tillsonburg and Wardsville High
Referred to Education Committce.
Schools with Accounts
From County Engineer with report.
ment Committee.
Referred to Public Improve-
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Mr. McKenney gave notice of application for a grant of Thirty
Dollars to the East Elgin La~ies' Institute.
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Mr. Kerr gave notice of application for a grant of Fifty Dollars.
the maintenance of .Kate \\.Tallacc, Township of Dunwich.
Moved' by Ge,o. F. Pineo,
?Seconded by \tVm. F. Smith,
That O.:McKenney be appointed 011 the Board of Audit of Admin-
istration of Justice Accounts for the year 1915.
In Amendment,
Moved by E. A. Bryce,
S"etonded by D. ,R. Curtis,
That Samuel Dawes be appointed on the Board of Audit of Ad-
ministration of Justiccfo1" the year 1915.
Amendment lost,
Original Motion cai"ried.
Moved by Samuel Dawes,
Seconded by Thomas Dennis,
That adeplltation from the Belmont Public Library be heard
tomorrow at 2 p.m;
-Carricd~
Moved by a.McKenney,
Seconded by B. B. Graham,
That this Council do now adjourn for thirty ,minutes to allow the
Committees to organize.
--'-Carried.
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The Council Resumed.
Moved by J. H. Mcintyre,
See.onded by N. S. Cornell,
That .lheChairman of the various committees be ,a Special Com-
nlittee to report on nlatters referred, to in the Warden's Address.
---':Carried.
Moved by J. H. McIntyre,
Secbnded by J. c. Campbell,
ThatvVm. Hollingshead be re-appointed Trl1steeof the Dutton
High School for three years.
-Carried.
Moved by R. H. McCt,rdy,
Seconded by J. H. .McIntyre,
Tha'tW. R. Kirk be re-appointed, Trustee of Vienna High School
for three years.
-Carried.
Moved by J. I-I. Mcintyre,
Seconded by R. H. McCurdy
That W. A. Galbraith and \iV. C. Caughell be apointed auditors of
the County Accounts for H114.
-Carried.
Moved by 1'hos. Dennis,
Seconded byvVin. T. Hare,
That this Council adjourn until four p.m. to allow 'the Committee
to attend the Patriotic meeting in the City Hall.
-':'Canied.
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The Council Resumed.
A communication from the- Elgin Law Libral'Y Association was
read and referred to the Finance Committee.
M1'. vVismcr gave notice of application for a grant of Twenty-five
Dollars each to the West Elgin Farmers' and Ladies'Institutes.
Mr. Pineo gave notice of application for a grant of Twenty-five
Dollars to the East Elgin Farmers' Institu,tc.
The following notices of application for grants to Public Libraries.
were received:
Mr. Miller, grant to Shedden Public Library.
Mr. McCurdy, grant to Vienna- Public Library.
Mr. Graham, to Rodney Public Library.
Mr. Fuller, gra,llt to West- Lorue Publh: Library.
M~'. Smith, grant to Sparta Public Library.
Mr. Bryce,. grant to Springfield Public Library.
Mr. McInlYl-e, grant to Dutton Public Library.
Moved by J as. A. Fuller,
Seconded by Alex. Kerr,
That Col. McLachlin, Food Examiner for the City cif St. Thomas'.
be allowed to address the Council.
-Carried~
Colonel. McLachlin then addressed the Council requesting'
appointment as Food Examiner for the County of Elgin. The Warden
referred 'the matter to the Petitions and Legislation Committee.
Chairman Bennett and Trustee Hardy of the St. Thomas Board
of Eclucation addressed the Council inviting the xnembers to visit the
Collegiate Institute V/ednesday evening.
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Moved by B. B. Graham,
Seconded by A. A. Miller,
That this Council visit the Collegiate Institute this evening at 7.30.
-Carded.
Moved by W. F. Smith,
Seconded by VI/. T. Hare
That this Council-do now adjourn until ten' a,111. to-morrow t@
allow the 'Committees to, meet.
-Carried.
K. W. McKAY;
County Clerk.
ALEX, McCOLL.
Warden.
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FIRST SESSION-THIRD DAY.
Thursday, the 28th day of January, 1915.
The Elgin County Council met this day accQ'rding to adjournment.
The Warden in the chair.
All the members present except Mr. Fuller, Reeve of W'est Lome.
The proceedings of .the.previous day were read and confirmed.
A deputation from the Elgin Patriotic Association, being present,
they were' allowe4 to address the Council. Messrs.R. M. Anderson,
R,'N. Penhale, Jolin Dromgale, A. D. McGugan and E. S. Anderson
made application for a grant to the Canadian Patriotic Fund a-nd the
\Varden referred the matter to the Finance Committee.
Mr. Dawes. gave notice that he would ask for the usual grants to
the Agricultural Fairs of the County.
The report of the Special Cc:>mmittee on. the Port Stanley ,Harbor
was presented and adopted_ on motion of Mr. Cornell, seconded, by
Mr. Pineo.
Moved byA. J. Wismer,
Seconded by Alex. Kerr,'
That this Council grant Twenty-Five Dolial's each to the West
Elgin Farmers' and Women's Institutes.
-Carried.
Moved by Alex: Kerr,
Seconded by J. C. Campbe)l,
That this Council make a grant of Fifty Dollars to the Tovmship
of Dtinwich, to assist in the maintenance of Kate Wallace and sister
who were formerly inmates of the House of Industry.
-Carried.
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Moved by Geo. F. Pineo,
Seconded byW. T. Hare,
. That the usual grant of Twenty-Five Dollars be given to the
East Elgin :Farmers' Institute.
-Carried.
Moved, byA. J; Wismer,
Secolided - by Alex. Kerr,
That this' Coundladjourn until 2; p.m.
----Carried.
The Council Resumed.
Moved by S. Dawes,
Seconded by W. H. Moore,
That the deputation from the Ontario Library Ass.ociation' be
now heard. '
--Carried;
Messrs. \\T. Cars.on, T. "W. Strachan and W. H. Murch then
addressed the Council making application for grants t.o the Public
Libraries of the C.ounty.
Moved by Oscar MceKnncy,
Seconded by B. B. Graham,
That all grants made to Women's Institutes at" this session be-
reconsidered and that a grant .of Five Dollars be paid to each recog-
nized branch of the 'J\Tomen's Instiutes in the C.ounty.
Lost, on the following division:
Yeas-
Graham
McKenney
Moore
Dennis
Curtis
Smith
Pil'lCO
C.ornell
Hare
Nays-
Wismer
Kerr
Campbell
McIntyre
McCurdy
Stafford
Miller
Dawes
Bryce
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Mr. McCurdy gave notice of application for a grant of Twenty-
Five Dollars to the East Elgin Women's Institute.
The report of the Education Con;l1nittee was presented and adopt~
cd on motion of Mr. Bryce, seconded by Mr. McCurdy;
The report of the Public Improverncnt Committee was presented
and adopted 011 motion of Mr. Pineo, seconded by Mr. Cornell.
Moved by N. S. Cornell,
Seconded by Vl. F. Smith,
That M1., McKenney, Mr. Bell, County Engineer, the \Varden
and the mover, be appointed a COlTImitteeto interview the Depart-
ment of Public vVorks of both the -Ontario and Dominion govern-
ments to' ascertain what assistance can be secured re the construction
of the proposed'bridge at Port Stanley.
-Canied.
Moved b1y O. McKenney,
Seconded by N.S.' Cornell,
That O. McKenney's name be struck off the I-louse of Incll,lstry
Committee and the name of D. R. Curtis be added; that the 'name of
D. R. Curtis be stmck off the Petitions and Legislation Committee
and the name' of Oscar McKenney be added.
-Canied.
Moved by M. B. Stafford,
Seconded by 'B. B. Graham,
That this Council grant to the Public Libraries in the County of
Elgin the sum of Twenty-Five Dollars each, viz.: Rodney, ,West
Lome, Dutton, 'Shedden, Sparta, Port Stanley, Aylmer, Belmont,
Vienna, Springfield and Bayham.
-Carried.
R. A. -Penhale, President of the County Board of TracIe and
Publicity 'Association, addressed the Council and explained what had
been done during the past year.
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Moved by, \TV. F. Smith,
Seconded by Geo. F ~ Pineo,
That permission be granted the Publicity Association to draw on
the fund on harld to reimburse them for Joss, re immigration scheme
and that this Council approve of the expenditure.
....!.-Carried.
Moved by N. S. Cornell,
Seconded by Geo. F. Pineo,
That' this Council adjourn tintil ten a.m. to~morrow.
-Carded.
K. W: McKay,
County Clerk.
ALEX, McCOLL,
Warden
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FIRST SESSION-FOURTH DAY
Friday, the 29th day of January, 1915.
The Elgin County Council met this day according to adjourn-
ment.
The Warden ill the chair.
All the i11embers present.
The proceedings of the previous day were read and confirmed.
Movcd by R. H. McCurdy,
Seconded. by A. Kerr,
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That this Council'make a grant of Twenty-Five Dollars to the
Women's Institute of East Elgin.
-Carried.
'Moved by Samuel Dawes,
Seconded byE. A. Bryce,
That the COul).tyGrant to Agricultural Fairs be the same as last
year, namely twenty per cent. of the- Government Grant.
-Carried.
. The report of the Committee 011 Petitions and Legislation was
p,resented and adoptedorl motion of Mr, Miller, seconded by Mr.
Moore.
The report of the Special Coinmittee on the \Varden's address
was presented and adopted on motion of Mr. Cornell, seconded by
Mr. Smith~
The report of the Finance Committee was presented and referred
to a Committee of the whole, Mr. Pineo in the chair. After cOIlsi'd-
ering a portion of therepo;t, the Committee arose and it was adopted
on motion of Mr. Dawes, seconded by Mr. Fuller.
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Moved by Mr. Smith,
Seconded by Mr. Pirieo,
That this Council adjourn until two o'clock p;m.
-Carried.
The Council Resumed.
A communication from the Assistant Treasurer resigning his
position was read. '
The Council then resumed a committee of the ^ whole on the
report of the Finance Committee and after amending same,_ the com-
mittee arose and the report as amended was adop'ted on motion of
Mr. Pineo, seconde'd by Mr. Smith.
Moved by O. McKenney,
t Seconded by N. S. Cornell.
That the Warden, Mr. Dawes and the County Clerk be a COl'U-
mittee to afran-ge the Administration of Justice Accounts with tbe
City of St. Thomas.
-Carried.
Moved by O. McKenney;
Seconded~ by, W. H. Moore,
Tbat James G. Heiter be appointed Trustee of the Ayhllcr Col-
legiate Institute for three years.
-Carried.
Moved by O. McKenney,
Seconded by W. H. Moore,
. That the \Varden, Messrs. Smith, McKenney and Cornell be a
committee 'to report on the resignation of Mr. K. W. McICay, Assist-
ant Treasurer at this session.
-Carried.
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Moved by W. H. Moore,
Seconded by Thomas Dennis,
That this Cotll1cil'adjourn, to meet at the call of the Warden.
-Carried.
The Council Resumed.
The Committee appointed to consider the resignation of the
Assistant Treasurer presented its report which was adopted ol11TIotion
of Mr. Cornell seconded by Mr. McKenney.
Moved by'W. F. Smith,
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That the Assistant Treasuret's resignation be not considered at
this session:
-Carried.
Moved by G. F. Pineo,
Seconded by M. B. Stafford,
That all new members of this year. be supplied with a copy of
"The Municipal Act."
-Carried.
Moved by B. B. Graham,
Seconded by W. :E;I. Moore,
That By-Law No. 853, being a By~Law to appoint a Board of
Audit be received and read a first time.
-Carried.
Moved by, B. B. Graham,
Seconded by A. A. Miller,
That By-Law No. 853 be read a second time.
-Carried.
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Moved by B. B, Graham,
Seconded by Thos. Dennis,
That ByLaw No. 853 be read a third time and finally passed.
-Carried.
Moved by V\T. H. Moore;
Seconded by Thomas Dennis,
That By-Law No. 854 being a By-Law to apoint Auditors be
received and read a first time.
-Carried.
Moved by ThOmas Dennis,
Seconded by W. H. Moore,
That 'By-Law No. 854 be read a second time.
-Carried.
Moved by Samuel Dawes,
Seconded by ,D. R. Curtis,
That By-Law No. 854 be read a third time and finally passed.
-Carried.
Movcd by M, B. Stafford,
Seconded by R. H. McCurdy,
That By-Law No. 8513,~bcing a By-Law to appoint High School
Trustees be received and read a first time. '
-Carried.
Movcd by M, B, Stafford,
Seconded byA. A. Miller,
That By-Law No. 855 be read a second time.
-Carried.
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Moved by M. B. Stafford,
Seconded by ,R. H.McCurdy,
That By-Law No. 855 be re,ad a third time and finally passed.
-Carried.
JVfoved by r H. McIntyre,
Seconded by J. c. Campbell,
That By-Law No. 856, being a By-Law'to authorize the Warden
. and Treasurer to borrow ($20,000) Twenty Thousand 'Dollars be
received and read a first time.
-Carried.
Moved by A. Kerr,
Seconded by J.'H; McIntyre,
That By-Law No. 856 be read a second time,
-Carried.
Moved by r. 'E. McIntyre,
Seconded by J. C. Camphell,
That By-Law No. 856 be read a third time and finally passed.
-Carried.
"Moved by Jas. A. Fuller,
Seconded by A; J. Wismer,
That By-Law No. 857, being a By-aw to grant aid to the Can-
adian Patriotic Fund, be received and read a first time.
-Carried.
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Moved by Alex. Kerr,
Second~d by Jas. A. Fuller,
That By-Law No. 857.be read a second time;
-Carried.
Moved by J. c. Campbell,
Seconded by J. H: McIntyre,
That By-Law No. 857 be read a third time and -finally passed.
-Carried.
Moved by Geo. F. Pineo,
Seconded by N. S. Cornell, .
That, By-Law No. 858, being a By-Law to raise the sum of
Twelve Thousand DalIars, to provide' for the. cost of bridges to, be
erected d.uring the year 1915 and to authorize the issue of debentures
therefor, be received and read a first time.
-Carried.
Moved by N. S. Cornell,
Seconded by G. F. Pineo,
That By~La\v No. 858 be react a second. time.
-Carried.
Moved. by N. S. Cornell,
Seconded by G. F. Pineo,
That By-Law No. 858 be advertised as required by la~vinthe St.
Thomas Daily Times and - that the same be considered at a s:pecial
session of the Council to be held 'On Tuesday the first 'day of June
at 1.30 p.m.
-'-Ca:criec1.
The Wardeil appointed tl1e following committee to consIder mat-
ters re .Children's Aid Society:MessrsMcIntyre, Smith, and Dawes.
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The Warden, in accordance with instructions, appointed the
following deputations:
To attend the Good Roads Association meetii1g: Messrs. Kerr,
Stafford, Smith, PiilCO, Moore, and Dawes.
To attend the Municipal Association meeting: Messrs. Campbell,
Curtis, Hare, McKcnney,--Brycc, and Cornell.
1'08.ttc11d the Ontario Educational Association meeting: Messrs.
Graham, M.cIntyre, McCurdy, Dennis, Miller, vVismcr, and Fuller.
Moved by Geo. -F. Pineo,
Seconded by N. S. Cornell,
That this Council do now adjourn to meet on Tuesday, the First
day of June, at2 p.m.
--.,;Carried.
K. W, McKAY,
County Clerk.
ALEX.,McCOLL,
\Varden.
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SPECIAL SESSION
Tuesday, the- First day of Junc, 1915.
The ,Elgin Connty Co'uncil met this day in special session, to con-
sider By-Law No. 858.
The Warden in the chair.
All the members present.
The vVarden addressed. the Council and explained the object of
the s'pecial meeting, as follows:
"To the Members of the Elgin County Council:
"Gentlemen,-
"Our first business will be the consideration of By-Law No. 858
to authorizet!1c issue of $12,000 in de,bentures to pay for our share of
the Tait bridge. This by-law was l'ead a first and second time at the
January session, and the fact that we are about to pass the by-law
has been advertised as required byThe Municipal Act. Ifothere is
110 objectiOn raised, all that will be necessary will be to put "!-lP a
resolution that the by':law be read ~C thi1'd time and finally passed.
"The by-Ia\v has been approved by the County Solicitor; and is,
I think, in proper form."
Moved by B. B .Graham,
Seconded by O. McKenney,
That By-Law No. 858 be read a third time and finally passed.
-Carded.
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County Clerk.
ALEX. McCOLL,
Warden.
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SECOND SESSION-FIRST DAY
" Tuesday, the First day of June, 1915.
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An the members present.
The proceedings of the last day of the January session were read
and confirmed.
The Warden addressed ,theCot1ncil as follo\vs:
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"Gentlemen,-
"Since the January session no new business of in:1portance
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The Legislature, as usual, has been active in amending the muni-
cipal laws, most of which are of p~rtict1lar interest to the local
municipalities.
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"The Municipal Act has been amended so that the voting on
municipal elections may be held on N ew Year's Day. This privilege
has hitherto been COl1filled' to 111;'ban municipaliHes,and any council
desiring to takcadv<\ntage of this amendment shoul~ pass a',by-Jaw
not later than the 15th of November in any year.
"The Highway Improvement Act has been amended by increas-
ing the. proportion of cost of roads payable by the Province from
one-third to forty per cent.
(fA ncw Act Respecting Public Highways.has been placed on the
statutes and has not as yet come into force in the whole Province.
'This provides for the complete reorganization of the Provincial
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Highway Department 'on the plan outlined in'the report of the Pro-,
villcial Commission' issued last year. In addition to the country roads
ass.umed under the provisions of The Highway Act" this .Act provides
for suburban roads in the territory immediately surrounding cities
and towns, to ""hich urban municipalities will be required -to contribute
, and for main roads between prin~ipal centres or where qle greatest.
<.I1110unt of tl'avel concentrates. Fori the mileage constructed under
this Act, ,the Legislature will contribute a sum equal to tvv;enty per'
yent. of the cost of maintenance. It might be wellforthe council to
consider recent legislation with a view to becoming acquainted with
its application. to conditions in this county. .
"There is no provlSlOri made for aid to townships desiring to
. improve roads. The Legislature has; however, recognized the greatest
'defect in our present township business system, which is the lack 'Of
business-like methods in the expenditure of money on roads and
bridge,S. The legislation suggests that each township should app'Oint
a commissioner to supervise all work and to inspect all roads under
the j'Q.risdiction of ,the township, and to encourage this the Province
,yiIl pay 'twenty-fiveper cent. of the salary ~f this official for a period
of three years..
Provincial. War Tax
"To enable the Provincial Treasurer t6 meet the '. conditions
arising out of the war, a special rate of one mill on the dollar has been
levied by the Province. This amount must be included in our esti-
mates. This tax. is based 011 the equalized value.
Patriotic Fund Grant
"By-Law No. 8:37 passed by this Council, contributi.ng $1,000
monthly to. the Canadian Patriotic Fund during the continuance of
the war, has been confirmed by the Le'gislature. The Act passed in
this connection <luthorizes councils to borrow money on d't'jbentures
or promissory notes without the, usual formality, all debentures being
limited to'ten years and notes to five years. It will be .for the
Finance Committee todecide. whether to raise thcmoney in this way
or to include the whole amount in ,the yearly levy.
District AgriculturalRepres~ntatives
"The Act Respecting District Representatives has been changed.
As I understand it, this position is not now connC'ctedwith any
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school. The county Cotllicil is required to set aside the sum of five
hundrcCt dollars for the purpose of assisting in the carrying out of
the work. The Act also requires that some official be 'designated to
approve of the account presented by the representative. A large
amount of money is being'devoted to this work
"Me Bnchanan, whose office is still at Dutton, has two assistants,
one of whom is located-at Aylmer. In view of this change, it might
be advisable for the conncil to consider the appointment of a small
Ag'ricultural Committee to co~operate with the representative and
with the County Board of Trade in all matters pertaining to the
interests of agriculture in the county.
There has been' some new legislation in reference to continuation
schools, and I am advised that they are now high schools and subject
to the provisions of The High Schools Act. Under the circumstances
it might be advisable for the council to appoint trustees to represent
the county on the new high school hoards. In any event, the Educa-
tion Committee should give the whole question their fullest con-
sideration, so that the relation of the county to ,these schools will be
bet~er understood.
Death of Alexander Kerr
"We all very much regret that there is one chair of our council
vacant. The sudden death of Reeve Alexander Kerr .has removed
from municipal life in this county ageni.11, painstaking, and efficient
municipal officer. I wOltld suggest that a special committee be ap-
pointed to' cll'aft a proper resolution of condolence to be forwarded to
the bereaved family."
The following communications were read:
From County Auditors, with report. Referred to Finance Com-
mittee.
From S. Baker, city clerk of London, re petition to Premier of
Ontario in Council, re unemployment and amendment of Colonization
Act. Referred to Petitions and Legislation Committee.
From T. W. Strachan, secretary Library Board, Belmont, ''lith
thanks for grant. Filed.
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From County Clerk of Oxford, re municipal- elections for two
years. Referred to Petitions and LegislatiQll Committee.
From Glencoe high school, with statement of amount due for
-the year 1914. Referred to Education Committee.
From Dominion Tactile Press, Toronto, re grant. Referred to
Houqe of Industry Committee.
From.. Hon. T. VV. Crothers, ,Minister of Labor, Ottawa. Filed,
From County Clerk, Welland, .for petition re distribution of
automobile fees to counties. Referred to Petitions and Legislation
Committee.
From County Clerk of Peterborough, for petition re assesSment
of mineral rights. Referred to Petitions and Legislation Committee.
From Assistant Provincial Treasurer, with account for salat.y of
District Officer of Health. Referred to Finance Committee.
From A. H.U. Colquhoun, re county public school grant "for
equipment and accommodation. Referred.to Education Committee.
From County Engineer, with report. Referred to Public Im-
provement. Committee.
Mr. Stafford enquired re admission of patients to the Byron
Sanatorium, and the question was discussed by the Council in.
general.
Moved by N. S. Cornell,
Seconded by O. McKenney:
That the special committee appointed to consider the resignation
of the Assistant Treasurer be continued to report at this session.
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Moved by A; J. Wismer,
Seconded by J, A, Fuller:
That the chairmen of the various Standing
committee to report on the Warden's address.
Committees be a
-Carried.
Moved by O. McKenney,
Seconded by vV.H. Moore:
That this Council do now adjourn until 10 a.m. to-morrow, to
allow the committees to meet.
-Carried.
1(. W, McKAY,
Cottnt~ Clerk.
ALEX. McCOLL,
Warden.
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SECOND SESSION-SECOND DAY
Wednesday, the 2nd day of June, 1915.
The Elgin County Council met this day; according to adjourn-
ment.
The Warden in the chair.
All the members present.
The proceedings of the special session and 'of the previous day
'vere read and confirmed.
The- following commttnication's were read:
Thei"eport of the Court HOllseCommissiol1 and the County
Treasurer's report, both of whiCh were referred to the .Finance
Committee.
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Mr. Dennis gave notice that he proposed to .apply for a reduc-
tion of $100,'000- ih the equalized value of the Township of Bayham.
Moved by A. J. Wismer,
Seconded by O. - McKenney:
That the names of Messrs. McCurdy, Fuller, Graham, and Pineo
be added to the comm-ittee to consider the resignation of the Assist-
anV-Treastlrer.
-Carried.
Moved by G. F. Pineo,
Seconded by W. T. Hare:
That the reeves of the different municipalities be the Equaliza-
tion Committee for this year,
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Moved by W; T.Hare,
Seconded by a,'McKenney:
That Messrs. McIntyre, McCurdy, Graham, the Warden, and the
I Clerk be a committee to draft a resolution of condolence to the
family of the hite Alexander Kerr.
-Carried.
Reeve Dawes; on behalf of the Township of South Dorchester,
gave notice that his township would not be responsible for building.
and maintaining bridges on the county boundary lines between
Elgin and Middlesex, and the Warden referred the matter to the
Public Improvements Committee.
Moved by VV. F. Smith,
Seconded by G. F. Pineo:
That this Coullcilauthorize the Warden to consult the Solicitor
and obtain opinion in reference to liability of the County tor the cost
of construction and maintenance of bridges on county boundar lines.
-Carried.
The committee appointed to collect the rents due on the Tohn
McNicol farm presented its report.
Move~1 by R. H~ McCurdy,
Seconded by M. B. Stafford:
That this Council Slo now adjourn to meet at 2 p.m.
-Carried.
The Council Resumed
A communication from the Provincial Treasurer in .referenceto
The War Tax: Act was read and referred to the Finance Committee.
Mr. McKenney enquired in reference to pedlars' licerises in force.
Mr. Miller enquired in reference to payment of grants to public
libraries.
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The special committee appointed to confer with the City rc
Children's Aid Society matters presented its report, which was, on
motion, referred to a committee of the whole, Mr. Dawes in the chair.
After ameriding the report, the committee arose and the report was
adopted on motion of Mr. Dawes, seconded by Mr. Smith.
The report of the Public Improvement Committee was presented
arid adopted, on motion of Mr. Pineo, seconded by Mr. Dawes.
The report of the Education Committee was presented and
adopted, on motion of Mr. Bryce, seconded by Mf,. Curtis.
The.report of the Petitions and Legislation Committee was pre-
sented arid adopted, on motion of Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr.
McKenn~y.
Moved by W. H. Moore,
Seconded by O. McKenney:
That this Council do now adjourn until ten 01..111. to-mororow.
-Carried.
K. W, McKAY.
County Clerk.
ALEX, McCOLL,
Warden.
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Thursday, the Third day of June, 191'5.
The report of the Equalization Committee was presented and I
referi-ed to a committee of the whole, Mr. Cornell in the chair.
After discussion, the committee arose and the report was adopted
without amendment, on m'otipn of Mr. Cornell, seconded by Mr.
Fuller.
SECOND SESSION-THIRD DAY
The Elgin COUIity Council met this day' according to adjourn-
ment.
Moved by W. F. Smith,
The vVarden in the chair.
Seconded by N.S, Cornell:
All the membersprescllt.
That this C0U11ciladjourn to meet tomorrow at 10 a,m,
The proceedings oLthe previous. day were read and confirmed.
-Carried.
The County Clerk's report on licenses was read.
K. Vi, McKAY,
County Clerk.
ALEX, McCOLL,
Warden.
Mr. McKcnt1"ey enqtliredif the Empire Tea Company had a
license, arid Mr. McIhtyre re company selling oil.
The repOl't of the committee appointed to draft a resblution of
condolence to the widow of the late Alexander Kerr was presented
and adopted, on motion of Mr. McIntyre, seconded by Mr. Miller.
'Moved by W. H. Moore,
Seconded by Thos. Dennis:
That this Council do now adjourn, to meet at two p.m.
-~arried.
The Council Resumed
Mr'. S; L. Squire, of Waterford, then addressedth,c Council on:
matters pertaining to The Highway Act. '
The report of the County Solicitor re county bridges was read
and referred to the Public Improvement Committee..
The report of the special committee re Assistant Treasurer was
presented and adopted, on motion of Mr. Cornell, seconded by Mr.
Smith.
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The Elgin CO,unty Councilmct this- day according to adjournment.
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All,the members present.
The proceeding~ of the previous day were read and confirmed.
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The reports of the committees l10tbeing ready; it was moved by
J. I-I. McIntyre:
-Carried.
Seconded by J, C.Campbel1:
That this Council do noW adjourn until 1.30 p.m.
-Carried.
The Council Resumed.
The report of the Deputation to the Educational Association'was
presented and ,adopted on motion of M;, McIntyre: Seconded by Mr.
McCurdy. .
The report of the Special Committee on the Warden's Address
was presented ,and adopted on motion of Mr. Miller: seconded by
Mr. Stafford.
The first report of the Finance Committee was presented and
adopted on motion of Mr. Coni.ell: s,econded by Mr, Fuller.
The Second Re,port of the Finance Committee was presented
ancl adopted on motion of Mt-. Cornell: seconded by Mr. vVismer.
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The report of the: Special Committee on the Port Stanley Har-
bor was' present.ed and acl'opted on motion of Mr. Comell: seconded
by Mr. McKenney.
The report of the Public Improvements Committee' 'was prcsent-
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cd and refc'rrcd to a committee of the whole, Mt'. Fullet- in the chair.
After amending the report, the committee arose and the 'report was
adopted on motion of lfr. Fnller, seconded by Mr.\iVismcr.
Moved by Mr. Graham:
Seconded by A. A.Miller:
That all matters relating to "the McNichol lease be Icft to' the
\-Varden and the mover of this resolution.
-Carried.
The Warden appointed the following Good Roads Committee to
'meet on June 2Mh, at 11 a.111.
Messrs. Campbell, Stafford, Smith, Pineo, Cornell, Moore and
Dawes...
Moved.by W. T. Hare:
,Seconded by W. F. Slnith:
That By-Law No. 859, being a By-La"v, to confirm equalization
of Assessment Rolls, be reveived and read a first time. '
-Carded.
Moyed by Geo.F. Pineo:
Seco'nded by N. S. Cornell:
That By-Law No. 8;')9 be I-cad ~i. second time.
-Carried.
Moved by N. S. Cornell:
Seconded by G. F. Pineo:
That By-Law No. 859 be read, a third time and httally passed.
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, Moved by D. R. Curtis:
Seconded by "V. F. Smith:
That By-Law No. 860 being a By-Law to extend the time for en-
forced collection by sale of land for taxes be received and read a
:first time.
.....,..,Carried.
Moved by G. F. Pineo:
Seconded by \'-..r, F, Sniith:
That By-Law No. 1)60 be read a second time.
-Carried.
Moved by W: F. Smith:
Seconded by D, R. Curtis:
That By-Law No. 860 be read a third time and :finally passed,
-Carried.
Moved by E. A. Bryce:
Seconded by S. Dawes:
That By-Law No. 8131 being a By-Law to authorize the Warden
and Treasurer to borrow $20,000 be received and rea:d a :first time.
-Carried.
Moved by D. R. Curtis:
Seconded by E. A. Bryce:
That By-Law No. 861 be read a second time.
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Moved by E, A, Bryce:
Seconded by D. R. Curtis:
That By-Law No, 861 be read a third time and finally passed.
-Carried.
Moved by Thos. Dennis:
Seconded by V\T. H. Moore:
That By-Law No. 862 being a By-Law to grant additional aid to
schools be received and re,ad a fir.st time,
-Carried.
Moved by Samuel Dawes:
Seconded by Thos. Dennis:
Tha~.By-Law No, 362 be read a second time.
-Carried.
oved by' O. McKenney:
Seconded by'S. Dawes:
That B'y-Law No. 862 be read a ,third time and :finally passed.
-Carried.
Moved by O. McKenney:
Seconded by B. B. Graham:
That By-Law N b. 863 being a By-Law to :fix salary of County
Clerk, be received and read a :first time.
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Moved by W. H. Moore:
Seconded by Thos. Dennis:
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That By-Law No. 863 be read a second time.
-Carried.
Moved by B. B. Graham;
'Scconded 'by O. McKenney:
That By-Law No. 86B be read a third time and finally passed.
-Carried..
Moved by M, B, Stafford:
Seconded by R. H.McCllrdy:
That By-Law No. \864 being a By-Law to appoin.t a County Treas-
urer be received and read a first tinie.
--,-Carried.
Moved by A. A. Miller:
Seconded by M. B. Stafford:
That, By-Law No. 864 be read ,a second ttme.
-Carried.
Moved by M, B, Staffcrd:
Seconded by R. H. McCurdy:
That By_La"w No. 864 be read a third time and finally passed.
-Carried_
Moved by A. J. Vvismer:
Seconded by J. A. Campbell:
That the County Treasurer's Bond be subjct to the approval" of
the Warden and County Solicitor.
-Carried..
Moved by J. H. McIiltyre:
Seconded by J. A.Campbell:
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That. By-Law No. 865".being a By-Law to grant a gratuity to
John McCausland on his re'tlt'ement from the office of County Treas-
m-er be l-eceived and read a first time.
-'-Carried.
Moved by. J. A. Campbell:
Secorided by J. H. McIntyre:
That By,...Law No. 865 be read a second time.
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Moved by R. B. McCurdy:
Se"condecl by M. B. Stifford:
That By-La"v No. 865 be read a third time "and filially passed.
-Carried;
lvloved by A. J. \iVismer:
Seconded"by J. A. Fuller:
That By-Law No. 866 being a By-Law to raise amonnts for County
Rates be received and read a first time. '
-Carried.
~oved by J. A. FuIIcr:
Seconded by J. C. Campbell:
ThatBy~La'v No. BG6 be read a second time.
-Cab'ied.
1\foved by J. C. Campbell:
Seconded by J. A. FuIIer;
That By-Law No.'S6n be read a third time and finally passed.
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Moved by W. 1'. Smith:
Seconded by G. F. Pineo:
That this Council adjourn to meet Tuesday, 23rd of November,
at 2 p.m.
~Carried.
K. W. McKAY,"
County Clerk,
ALEX, McCOLL,
Warden.
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THIRD SESSION-FIRST DAY.
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. Tuesday, the 23rd day of November, 191:'5.
The Elgin County Council met this day at the Court House, St.-
Thomas, in accordance with the adjournment:
The "Varden in the chair.
AU the members present,/including J oh11 Dromgole, who took
his seat as Reeve of Dunwich and George F. Williams, who took his
seat as Reeve of Vienna.
The 'Varden addressed the Council as follo"ys:
To the Elgin County Council:
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Before commencing the business of the session, I desire to dir-
ect your- attention to a few matters that may be of interest.
Treasurer's Bond
The Bond for our Treasurer, appointed at last session has with
the approval of the County Solicitor, been arranged with the U. S.
Fidelity and Guarantee Company fOl" $10,000. dating from the 1St.
October. This has beel;t deposited with the manager of the lvlolsons
Bank, subject to order of the Council. The Council should inspect
the Bond each year as the value of the Bond to the County depends,
to some extent, on the continued correctness of the statement signed
by myself as "Varden in connection with the application therefor.
Administration of Justice' Expenses.
The Special Committee appointed to settle amOUnt of Adminis-
tation of Justice expenses payable by the City will report that a $at~
. isfactory arrangement for the ensuing five years has been arranged.
The Municipal Act should be made more explicit and detel~mirte the
basis of division of the various accounts, the settlement of which
wot).ld then be a m~re matter of accounting. The recent changes in
the Registry Act are not altogether applicable to the adjustment of
the expenses of the office in Counties like Elgin the matter 'has ,been
brought to the atttention of the Government with a view of ,having
the la~v amended~
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Tait.. Bridge
The Tait Bridge work has not p1"Qgressed as rapidly as. was ex-
pected when the conti'act was awarded. This was due principally to
the Iwet weather and the lack of gravel for the concrete abutments.
The Engi.neer will, however" be able to report satisfactory progress.
Good Roads
The Good Roads Committe has been devoting considerable at-
tention to this most importal1t question. In July last the Executive-
of the Ontario Good Roads Association- honored us by holding a meet-
ing in the Council Chamber and the members of the Comniittee acc-
ompanied them on an inspection"of roads through Elgin and Kent.
Considerable information was obtained and the Committee will re-
port morc fully on the applic,-ltion of the provisions of Highway Im-
provement Act to this County.
The question is a ,large one that' appeals to progressive commun-
itiesand I believe the benefit to be derived ham the adoption of a
comprehensive system of County Roads will more than offset any
expenditures we may_ require to make for Patriotic purposes during
the war.
Patriotic Matters
The g,eat war is still going on with the field gradually widening.
The three M's, Men, Money and Munitions are still the chief fac't-
ors. Our connection with the operations going on in Europe is be-
coming more and more a part of our, daily life;
Since Septembe1. the recruiting officer has been active through--
but the County. The Elgin Company of the 70th Regiment was' rapidly
enlisted to be afterwards used as the nucleus of a larger unit the 91st.
Regiment, which is being recruited in Elgin and Kent with head~
quarters in the splC'ndic1 building phiced at their disposal by the City
of' St. Thomas.
When the new regiment is full strength, Elgin \'irill have recruited
approximately 2,000 men whose movements, while in training and
abroad, are the anxious concern of their many friends throug-hout the
County and City.
The orgallization of the Elgin Patriotic' Association was most
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timely and the-response to the demand for funds enabled its oflkers
to at once co-operate with the Canadian Patriotic Fund in caring for
the families of the 111('n who had enlisted. Over three hundred fam
ilies have- already been reported and for the month of November the
sum of $4500, was expended for this purpose. When the present re-
cruiting is completed the number- of families will be largely increased
and as the number will likely be maintained during the contil1uence of
the war, we may expect demands of upwards of $75,000. anuuallyfor
Elgin families alone, to say nothing of our responsibility for con-
tributing to the less favored districts of the Dominion, in whietl the
percentage of recrllits has been much larg,er than in Elgin
Other. communities are facing the same problems which can ,only
be' solved in an equitable way through increas'ed voluntary subscrip-
tions and MuniCipal Grants. The first annual meeting of the Pat-
riotic Association will be held tomorrow. when full reports of the
year's business ,,,ill be presented and suggestions offered for raising
the fund required.
Although blit a year has elapsed since Elgin men went to' the
front,somGof their number have already returned and while every
community will extend a-hearty welcome to those who have been
'fighting Qur battles, there is a serious responsibility connected with
the care of wounded men, more especially those who are unable to
follow their usual 0'1' any occupation. The Don:iillion, the Provinces
and Municipalities will all unite. in helping those who require special
assistance outside the pension allowances. Effici,ent organizations
for the purpose will find ever growing responsibilities of this kind
throughout the County. vVe must face these, the most important
questions We have ever had .to deal with, in the broadest manner and
at the same time rest assured that we will not be relieved of expenses
brought about by the war during the present. generation. Little
economies on the part of eachanc1- every citizen will enable ',all tp
meet the requirements of the situation and insure the welfare of our
brave Canadian Soldiers and their families.
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The proceedings of the previous session were read and confirmed.
The follo,,,irig 'communications were read:
Frorri Secretary Tillsonburg High School Board, reo halance due.
Referred t9 Education Committee.
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From J. A. T~~ylor, Public School Inspector, Annual report. Referred
to Education Committee.
From Executive Ontario Good Roads Association, reo Transpor-
tation Bill. Referred to Petitions and Legislation Coni:tnittee.
Fam Dr. Ewen, annual report, Physician House of Industry. Re-
ferred to House of Industry Committee.
Frain D. F. Augustine, Aylmer. Application for position of High
Constable. No action.
The report of the Special Committee appointed to arrange settle-
ment of Administration of Justice expenses with the City of St.--
Thomas, v.resented its report which wasadoptecl on motion of S.
Dawes: seconded by O. McKenney.
Moved by George F; Pineo:
Seconded hyWilliam T. Hare:
That a depunition asking for grant for the East Elgin Corn and-'
Poultry Show, to he held in Aylmer during the winter of 1916, be
heard tomorrow at half past ten.
-Carried.
Moved by J as. A. Fuller:
Seconded by Wm. F. Smith:
That this Council receive a delegation from the Elgin Poultry
and Grain Association, tomorrow at 11. a,m.
,-Carried..
Moved'by N~ S. Cornell:
Seconded by Gearge F. Pineo:
That Mr. vVilliams be put on all committees that Mr. 1\1cCurdy
was on, also'that Mr. DrOlugole be the committee man on all com-
mittees ~hat Mr. Kerr v,ras on.
-Carried.
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Moved by O. McKenney:
Seconded by B. B. Graham:
That this Council attend the Elgin Patriotic Association meeting
to be held tomorrow at 2 p:m. in the CijY Hall.
!
-Carried.
Moved by George F. Pineo:
Seconded by N. S. Cornell:
That this Council adjourn to allow
resume work at ten o'clock tomorrow.'
Committees to meet and
-,-Carried.
K. W, McKAY,
County Clerk.
A, McCOLL
vVarden.
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THIRD SESSION-SECOND DAY
Wednesday, the 24th day 'of November, 1915
The Elgin ConntyCo1.111cil lllCt this day a,ccording to adjotirnment.
The Warden in the chaair.
All the members present.
The proceedings of the previolls day were read and confirmed.
The following cOl11uniciaions ,vere, read:
From Connty Solicitor with opinion reo ~ridges.
From County Engineer with report. Referred to Pitblic Improve-
ment Committee.
Moved by George F. Pineo:
Seconded by \iVilliam T. Hare:
That the deputation from East Elgin Corn -and Poultry Associ-
tion be no\\' heard.
-Carried.
Me'ssrs. Dance, Lewis and Ashton then addressed the Council
making application oJ grant for the East Elgin Corn Show. The
vVarden referred the application to the Finance Committee.
The time for hearing deputation from \-Vest Elgin Corn 'Show,
,\'as extended, by request, until 3 p.m. on Thursday.
Moved by Wm. F. Smith:
See'onded by M. B. Stafford:
That a deputation from Southwold and Yarmouth, reo Good Roads
Scheme be heard tomorrow at 10.30 o'clock.
-Car.ried.
The Council then engaged in an informal discussion in reference
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to Patriotic' Matters and expressed an almost unanimous opi,nioH in
favor of raising monies required for the Canadian Patriotic Fund by
direct taxation.
Moved by O. McKenney:
Seconded by N: S. Cornell:
That this Council do now adjourn to meet tomorrow morning
at ten a.m.
-Carried.
K.,W, McKAY,'
County Clerk:
ALEX. McCOLL
\Varden.
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THIRD SESSION-THIRD DAY
Thursday, the 213th dayi of November, 1915
The Elgin County Council met this day according to adjourn-
ment.
The Warden i'n the chair.
All the members present.
The proceedings cif the previous day were read and confirmed.
The report of the Inspector of the House of Industry was pre-
.sented and referred to the House of Industry Committee.
According to appointment a deputation from the Townships of
Yarmouth and Southwolcl, Messrs. Burton, Coleman, Gilbert, Turne!-
Ferguson, Mills, Todd, Roberts, \iVestlake, Penhale and others then
address the Council in reference to Good Roads and the \i\larden
invited them to be present ,,,hen report of Committee' was presentc(i
in the afternoon.
Moved by Thomas Dennis:
Seconded by vVilliam H; Moore:
That this Council adjourn to me,et at two o'clock this afternoon.
-Carried.
The Council Resumed
A deputation from the Elgin Corn and Seed Grain Association
consi'sting of Messrs. 1JcKillop and Sims then addressed the Council
requesting grant. The 'Warden referred the application to the Fin-
ance C0l111l1ittee.
Mr. Fitller gave notice of application for grant to the Elgin Corn
Show.
Mr. Pineo gave notice of application for grant to the East Elgin
Corn Show. \
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The report of the Special Good Ro?-ds Committee was then prc-
~ented and referred to,the Committee of the whole.
Mr. Dromgole in the thaiI'.
the
After discussing the report at some length
report of the Committee be not adopted.
it, was decided that
On motion the Committee rose, when it was moved by Mr.
Dromgole, seconded by Mr. Campbell that the report of the Com-
mittee of the whole be adopted.
The "Yeas" and "Nays" being called for \-yere taken as follows:
Yeas
\^lismel"
Campbell
Dromgole
Stafford
Miller
Smith
Curtis
Moore
Dennis
Bryce
McIntyre
Nays
McColl
Hare
Pineo
Dawes
McKenney
Cornell
Fuller
Messrs. Graham and Williams wel'C excused by the Council from
voting.
Moved by J as: A. Fuller:
Seconded by J. Droomgole:
That this Council VISlt the 91st Regiment at their quarters and
that the Clerk arrange the hour.
........,.Carried.
:Moved by \tVm. F. Smith:
Seconded by Samuel Da'\ves:
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That this Council do now adjourn to meet at ten a,m. tomorrow.
---Carried.
K. W, McKAY,
County Clerk.
ALEX. McCOLL,
vVarden
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THIRD SESSION-FOURTH DAY
Friday, the 26th clay of November, 1915
The Elgin County Council met this day according to adjourn-
ment.
The Warden in the chair.
All the members present.
The proceedings of the previous day were read arid confirmed.
The Special Committee in charge of the McNichol farm present-
ed its report which was adopted on motion of Mr. Graham, seconded
by Mr. Wismer.
Moved by S. Dawes:
Seconded by Wm; F. Smith:
That the Council ,adjourn to meet at 2 o'clock, sharp,
-Carded;
The Council Resumed
The report of the Finance Committee was presented and adopted
on -motion of Mr. Cornell, seconded by Mr. Hare.
The report of theEducatiol1 Comq1ittee was presented. and adopt-
ed on motion of Mr. Bryce, seconded by Mr. McIntyre.
The report of the Public Improvement Committee was presented
and referred to the Committee of the whole.
NIr; Smith in the chair.
After amending the report theCOllll11ittee rose and the report
as amended, .vas adopted on motiotl of M1": Smith, seconded by Mr.
Dromgole.
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The report of the .House of Industry Committee was presented
and adopted on motion afMr. Stafford, seconded by Mr. Curtis.
The report. of the Petitions and Legislation Committee was pre~
senteel and adopted, this was afterwards reconsidered and amended
and fimi.lly adopted on motion or Me Smith, seconded by Mr. :rv1iller.
Moved' by Geo. F. Pineo:
Seconded by Wm. T. Hare:
TEAT WHEREAS by Section 44g of the Municipal Act it is
provided that a bridge of a greater length than Three Hundred feet
in a Township may, 011 the' application of the Council of (l- Township,
bedcc1ared to be a Connty bridge; Be it therefore resolved that the
bridge known as "Stalter Bridge" spanning, or to span, Stalter's gully
crossing the Road Allowance between the First and Second Con-
cessions of the Townsh'ip of Malahide, being a bridge of over. Three
Hundred feet in length, be declared to be a County bridge because it
is largely used by the inhabitants of othermuriicipalities; Because
it is situate on an important Highway affording means of commun-
ication to several municipalities; And owing to its length it is un-
just that the burden of maintaining and repairing it should rest upon
the Corporation of the Township of Malahide and that By-Law be
prepared in acc01:chnce with this resolution and passed by this Council
at the present Session.
-Lost.
Moved by Geo. F. Pineo:
Seconded by vVm. T. Hare:
That this Council pass a By-La,,, toassurne 71) per cent. of the
cost of erecting the Stalter Bridge in Malahide.
-Lost.
Moved by N. S. Cornell:
Seconded by Geo. F. Pineo:
That the thanks of this C01.l11cil be tendered to Colonel Green
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for courtesies extended during visit to the quarters of the 91st Reg"'"
iment.
-,Carried.
Moved by M. B, Stafford:
Seconded by J. H. McIntyre:
That By-Law No. 867 being a By-Law to assume bridge over
. TurkeyCr'eek, be received and read a first time.
,
-Carried.
Moved by M. B. Stafford:
Seconded by J. C. Campbell:
That By-Law No. 867 be read a second time.
Moved by Andrew Miller:
Seconded by J. H. McIntyre:'
That By-Law No, 867 be read a third time and finally passed.
-Carried.
-Carried.
Moved by O. McKenney:
Seconded by J. A.' Fuller:
That a grant of $75.00 be paid the -Warden for his services during.
the past year.
-Carried.
Moved by B; B. Graham:
Seconded by ~m. H. M,oore:
That 'this Council do now acljouft). sine die.
-Carried.
K. W, McKAY,
County Clerk.
ALEX, McCOLL,
Warden
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES AND OFFICIALS
\915 STANDING COMMITTEES
Goal Committee
Wm.F. Smith, Chairman
Messrs. Hare and Dennis
Messrs.
Public Improvement Committee
Geo. F. Pineo, Chairman
Wismer, Kerr; Stafford, Smith, Moore,
Bryce, Cornell, Graha111 arid Dromgole
House of Industry Committee
M. B. Stafffford, Chairman
.Messrs. r.ilclntyre and Curtis
Dawes
Mcssi"s.
Finance Committee
N. S. Cornell, Chairman
Kert,\ Campbell, Miller, Curtis, Hare,
11cCl1rdy, Fuller and Dromgole
McKenney
Messrs.
Eq.ucation Committee
E. A. Bryce, Chairman
Campbell, Hare, Dawes, McCurdy, Mclntyt'e,
Dennis, Fuller, Graham and Williams
Petitions and Legislation Committee
. A. A. Miller, Chairman
Messrs; vVismer, McKenney, Pineo and Moore
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ANNUAL REPORT OF J. A. TAYLOR, B,A.,
Inspector of Public Schools
To the vVarden and Councillors of the County of Elgin :
Gentlemen-I have the honor to present the following report on
the conditions of the schools in my Inspectorate during 1914.
Teachers~
There were employed during the year in the Inspectorate ,105
tea.chers, of whom 1:::; ,vere male teachers and 90 female. One held a
University degree, 9 had First 'Class certificates, 6 -had IGndergart,en,
1 had Domestic Science, 1 had manual tra'ining', 3 had Third Class and
84 held' Second Class Cetificates. There was little difficulty 'experi~
enced by Boards in se.curing legally certified teachet.s, especiaIIy when
they advertised in papers with provincial circulation, offered liberal
salary and used the telegraph and telephone instead of the Post Office
in' advising the teacher .dlOm they' selected.
Delay in selecting a teacher from a list of applicants and delay
",lw in advising the teacher whose application is accepted are two
cau'seswhy some schools experience difficulty in securing ,properly
Qualified te'achers
Financial.'Statement
RECEIP;rs
~~~~c~~air~1~a~t:1~m:::~~~~~~:::::::~~~~~::::::::~~~:::::::~~~:::~:::~~::::::::::::~~:::::~:::::$
Government Grants ...hm....m-_..........h..m..h___.hm..h..m_...m.........._
School Taxes .-...h..--......--..h..._..h..........._.......,_...'___...n....hnn......_....._..
Other Sources .-..--.......-:hn.................._..n_...._.........__........_h..........__..
13,912 00
64,311 03
5,087 44
'23,610-35
14,343' 75
Total ~eceipts
....._..._.._.h...__...nn...........h...._.. .00."""
...m---h......m....$121;2.64 57
PAYMENTS
Teachers" Salaries ....~..hm....m......mm.mnn...m.....m...nnnmm..........$
Purchase of sites, building, etc.
Libraries, .Maps, etc. .....m.......m..m___.hm......n.......___...mm......._..m
Janitors, Fuel, Incidentals -..m.h___.....______.m___m..m....___....____...m...
6,6,840 5:')
7,482 13
1,722 08
2t5,394 57
r otal' Expendi tures .h----.....n...--.'-,.-....---...........h.___....___......n.....m....$101,439 33
Balance on hand ..---m....---.m.m.n..___m..____........._.hm....___.......___....m 19,825 24
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EXPENDITURE BY MUNICIPALITIES
Expenditure Expenditure No. of Average
for for Rooms Cost per
all purposes Teachers' Room
Salarie
Aldboro $17,553 57 $ 8,472 71 15 $ 1,170 24
Dunwich 12,769 09 9,015 47 16 798 06
Dutton, 3,001 39 2,070 00 4 750 34
Port Stanley 3,323 47 2,499 02 4 830 86
Rodney 3,9_91 16 1,611 97 3 1,330 ,38
West Lome 1,974 92 1,579 00 3 658 30
St. Thomas 58,$25 73 41,592 38 59 997 06
The"high-average'in Aldboro is caused by U. S. S. Nos. One and
Two paying ofr d'cbentures for their new school. The excellent addi-
tion' to Rodney continuation sc,hool accounts for its high average
expenditure.
Highest Salaries Paid in the Inspectorate
The highest salary paid a male teacher in the city was___________.......__$1,350
" " " " " "villages ..........._h______ 900
II " " " " "townships _______......... 650
" .. female" "city ............___________... 675
It " " " H villages ..______.._._..__... 650
" " " H "townships ................ 650
"
Attendance
No, No, No. Average
Enrolled of Boys of Girls Attendance
Aldboro 541 293 248 348
Dunwich 449 227 222 275
Dutton 191 102 89 133
Port Stanley 207 113 94 133
Rodney 166 87 79 114
\i\Test Lorue 166 84 82 100
St. Thomas 2466 1235 1231 2026
- -
Totals- 4186 2141 2045 3129
Compared \vith 1013 there is a dect-ease in enrollment of 200; but
an increase in the average of 71.
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Classification of Pupils.
No. in Primary Class __..___00._..______00._..____________.......______001063
No. in First Class ;___ _...______._________________________.___...___.___..___ 635
N o~ in Second Class __________....______00__.___________._.....____.______ 795
No. in Third Class ___00 ...________....________________.m______.._______ 868
No; in Fourth Class .__ .___m.....______n.........__.m__..._.......__ 783
N.c. in Fifth Class _________________.__..______.___......_._____________._. 41
Subjects and Number Taught.in Each
Arithmetic ______..__00_______.__________._____.....___00....____ 4185
Reading ___.___m_____.._________..______........___...__.____...__ 4185
Writiil1g ____._____d___..__...________..._____....__________._"___.. 4185
. Art ------.--.__..___00........______.__.___00....._____.._..._____..___00 3917
Geogrraphy -.__.____.__..__.________.____......____.._._____..... 3522
.wIusic -----.--.-------..'_____'___n.__.___..__..__.......___.m....__ 3250
Literature ---.h._____.._.___.____....______________n__..______.. 3709
. Composition ---...._____00..._____________..-___...._____......__ 3740
Grammar ----...._____.__..____...__.__...___.__....____.......____ 1098
English' History __.....___h._...____.._____._.______.___...... 1333
Canadian History ....._____...________......___...__....._. 1657
Hygiene ..:______....______00.....______......_____00.._...._____... 3428
Nature Study ___.....__..___.....___.___.....____.__.....__.___ 3911
Physical Culture ___......____._.....______.......___.___,... 3917
Book-Keeping ..._..__.___..___...,___........______.__.__.__. 181
Algebra. __..__.00.__..'._00...___.._________........_..........00.... 36
Geometry __..________...m_____..._________.......________....____ 33
Financial Statement \of West Lorrie Continuation School
RECEIPTS
Balance on hand from 1913 .------------.....______.._..__............___...____._____.____..$
Governlll en t Gran t __..___.____..__..__.___........____..._____...._____...__.....__.....__...__.....
County Grant
T o'\vn Levy: ___.......______.__.__..____.___....._..____..._____..__._____.__.___....___.._______...
In terest '....--.---.-----...._._ .----.....-------.....--.------.----__...____...._____..___00..____...... ....
240 43
302 83
757 O'i'
300 06
3 62
Total Receipts --..-----.--------:-----------..-------...______...______.........__________...._____...$1603 95
PAYMENTS,
Teach ers' Salary ----...------.--...--------....______......__.'......00.....___...__.......___....___.$1115 00
etc. .....--.------..-...--.---...-.---..--.......__.___.............___.....__...._____......_..... 56 16
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Library
Examinations, etc.
116 33
89 72
Total Payments ________________.______........___m___.________....______.__......._.:________._______$1377 21
Balance on Hand for 1915. ______...___-_______________..........._____________________________.$ 226 74
Financial Statement of Rodney Continuat,ion School
RECEIPTS,
Government Grant______
County Grant
Local Levy
Examination Fees
......._.._______$ 466 95
1167 37
366 29
21 65
Total Receipts
..................$2022 26
Teachers' Salaries
Janitor
Library, etc.
PAYMENTS, ........,...$171045
--.------- -------- . .n.'________ - 77 20
.......... 234 61
Total Expenditure
..$2022 26
The continuation Schools at Rodney and West Lome continue
doing excellent work. Rodney had -an enrolled attendance of 51
with an average of 80 and a competent staff. of two teachers. By
enlarging their schpol they now are able to take up not only the
Lower Scho'ol \vork but also the Middle School.
West Lome contemplates adding a couple' 6f rooms the coming
year and increasing its staff SQ that it, too, will be qualified to do
Middle School work. The record of both these schools at the' Mid-
stimmel' Departmental Exarl1inations was very creditable and com..,
pares most favorably with that of our High Schools anel Collegiate'
Institutes. The very generous support of this Council enables the
Boards to maintain these schools in: a very high state of efficiency.
Promotion Examinations.
Uniform Promotion Examinations were held throughout the
Inspectorate in June. The results of these examinations, coupfed with'
the teachcr's rCl;ort formed on the work of :the pupils during the
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y'ear'determities tIle/basis: of promotion from one grade to another.
These examinations are of the greatest value to the young teacher,
who is inexp~rienced and not familiar with the Course of Study. ~
N'ext to irregularity of attelldan'ce as a harrier to rapid progress
comes premature' promotion, 'A thorough classification of the pttpils
contributes greatly to the effidency of any school.
Entrance examinations we're held in S1. Thomas, Rodncy, vVest
Lome, Dutton and Port Stanley, Two hundred and ninetY-eight can-
didates wrote, of wholU 178 wcre succes'sfu!.
School Fairs
School Fait-s were held at No.2 Dunwich and No.3 Aldboro.
They were very suecessful, the children entering into them with
great vim and enthusiasm, The attendance was large and the exhibits
riumerous.These fairs are creating;, a new interest in Agriculture and
Horticulture.
Fifth Classes
These classes arc decreasing in nU1uber and in the numbei" enM
rolled in them' 111aterially. The most liberal 'financial assistance is
given them . both by. the Department. and this County Council. In
order to share in the gl'ants a school must have an average of two
pupils to its Fifth Class. The unwillingness of teachers to teach these
classes; the easy access to the Continuation Schools at Rodney and
'West Larue alldthe Dutton High School and the t-adial railways
operating between Port Stanley and S1. Thomas make it very difficult
foi" School Boards' to -maintain Fifth Classes in effective operation,
Seven candidates wrote in the Junior Graduation Diploma Examin-
ation, of whom four were successful.
Status of the Schools.
N at-withstanding the many disturbing elements incidental to the
titanic conflict the Empire is passing .through, the prevalence of ,
truancy, tl.1e frequent change of teachers, and the local epidemics
measles and scarlet fever; substantial and enduring progress, was
made during 1914. The teachers were earnest, energetic and faithful,
generally satisfactory, the discipline good and the
of the pupils; such as reflected credit on teachers and
in general and themselves in particular. The Great War, has
furnished teachers an opportunity as never before, of tcaching the
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British Empire and the eternal principles of. righteousness, justice,
equity and truth for which it so gloriously stands.
In concluding my report, I desire, on behalf of the teachers and
pupils, to congratulate the County Council for its generous financial
support to the Empire in its Colossal struggle and for its great intcr-
~st in, and liberal support of the cause of education in this County,
J, A, TAYLOR, Inspector
St. Thomas, Novemher, 1915.
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EDUCATION COMMITTEE'
January Session.
To the Elgin County Council:
Gentlemen,-
The Education Committee reports as follows:
That we have considered the communication from the Ontario
Educational Association and would recommend that the Warden
appoint delegates to represent this County at the annual meeting.
2. That the accounts for expenses of 'Public School Inspectors
be paid as follows:
"'T. . A tkin .--.~n..--h----....."--..__"....__....n"."____hn..'____.h.__'__.'.,...o__.'.__"...'h__..$ 54 15
J. A, Taylo~. .........,..........................,............... .,.................................... 29.,45
3. That the report of the S1. Thomas Collegiate Institute be
received and filed.
I.t.. That the account from TilIsonburg High School' for 191.!
amounting to $152.02 be paid, subject to confirmation by the Clerk.
5. That the account from Wardsville, High School be paid sub.
ject to confirmation by the Clerk arid that the Boai'd be requested to
furnish the names of the individual pupils.
6. That we accept the offer of the League of the Empire to
furnish patriotic cards for the schools of the County and that the
Clerk be instructed to procure the same and arrange for distribution
the InspeCtors.
All of which is respectfully submitted.
-Adopted,
E. A. BRYCE Cludnnall,
.Thomas, 28th January, 1915.
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Elgin County Council
June Session.
To the Elgin County Council:
Gentlcmen,-
The Education Committee reports:
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cation
That the communication from the Deputy Minister of Edu-
stating the amount of Legislative Grants be placed on file.
2. That 110 action be taken with reference to the OpllllOU of the
County Solicitor re Continuation Schools as none of the schools ;;1
this' county were establishedullder Part II. of the" Continuation
Schools Act.
3. That the supplementary grants to High Scho'OIs be the same
as last year.
4. That the grants to Continuation and Fifth Class S.chools be
made on the same basis as last year.
5. That the Secretary of the'Tillsonburg High School be advised
that the deduction of examination fees from the maintenance accounts
is correct,~
6. That the following accounts be paid:
Inspector Tayl0r, 'travelling expenses ______________......__................._____$
Inspector' Atkin, travelling expenses ___.....1.................._____________...___...
Glencoe High School, maintenance account, Elgin pupilS, 1914
82 90
148 68
68 82
Municipal World, stationery and printing~
Inspector Atkin ,________.___..........................__________.__................$
Inspector 'l'aylor ...............________.................___._________...........
19 40
31 05
50 45
All of which is respectfully submitted.
E. A. BRYCE, Chairman
St. Thomas, 2nd JUlle,'1915.
Elgin' County Council
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November Session.
To the Elgin County Council:
Gentlemen,--:-
The Education Committee reports:
That Inspector' Taylor's report be adopted.
That Inspector Taylor's account for $64.85 expenses be paid.
3. That Inspector Atkin's account for $218.52, expenses, he paid
when particular.s as to, schools, visited are supplied.
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4. That the Tillsonburg High School account, $4.36, be referred
to the County Solicitor and ifhe so advises, the Treasurer be author-
ized to pay the same.
5. That account, $18.35, received from -the Woodstock Collegiate
In!,titute, be' paid when' certified by the Clerk.
All of which is -respectfully submitted.
~Adopted.
E, A. BRYCE Chairman.
St. Thomas, 26th November, 1915.
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REPORT OF DEPUTATION TO ONTARIO
EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIAT.ION
To the MemberB of the Elgin County Council:
Gentlemen:
The delegates from your Council to the Annual Meeting of the
Provit1cial Association of School Trustees of Ontario held in Toronto,
Aptil 6th to 8th, beg leave to submit the follo\\'ing report:
Delegates :were present from all parts of the Province; from
the southern portion of Ontario and especially the County of Elgin
and City, of St. Thomas the representation was gratifyingly large. It
was pleasant for your delegates to (be assured by the delegates from
far -and near that Elgin County still remains on the honor roll in
matters of education.
The addr~sses were interesting and profitable. Specialmelltion
might be made of two addresses by Professor McCready, Ontario
Agricultural College, one. onllAneglected Educational Service for
Urban Life," and the other on HRural Ontario Educational Needs."
Anothct. address worthy of favorable note was given by Dr. Noble,
of Toronto, subject, "The Human Brain." The discussions which
followed these and other addresses not only emphasized the facts
presented by the speakers and brought out additional important points
but evidenced a broad and intelligent grasp of educational problems
which confront us as a young nation with unmeasured possibilities.
N otwithstal1dil1g the. spleridid ahievements of the past and envh
able position which Ontario today occupies in matters pertaining:to
education, we are convinced that 'our ~ystem requires some adjust-
ment, having in view the preparing of all classes (rich and poor
alike) for the avocations in life for whch they, by nature, are especially
adapted.
All of which is respectfully submitted,
J. H. McIntyre, < Chairman.
St. Thomas, 4th June, 1915.
Elgin County Council
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TREASURER'S REPORT
, ,
January Session
To the Elgin County Council:
GentIeme;n,-
The following is a report on the financial position- of the County:
1. During, the ye'ar 1914 the total receipts in the County
"Treasurer's office were $124,064.41 and the expenditures $116,924.77,
leaving a cash balance on the 31st of December, 1914, of $8,039.64.
2. 'I'he Assets and Liabilities on the' 1st January, 1915, were as
follows:
ASSETS
Cash on hand' ......................................................................$. 8,939 00
'Administration of Justice (estimate amount due,
from Provincial Treasurer)' .....h.........................
Courity rates .....,..........,......................................................
City of St. Thomas ......................................................
SUl).dry' accounts ..............................................................
3,750 00
4,029 00
856 00
300 00
$
16,974 00
LlABILlTIES
Administration of Justice ........................,....~..........m.$
House of Industry ..........m.............................................
Bills Payable ----____...o..___......'..______..______...o..___......._.._...__.
Deben tures' ,.:................................~......................................
High,. Schools .....................................................::..............
Arrears of Taxes ............................................................
Registry Office ......................................m........n..........~~.
'Printing,. etc', ..........n.........................................................
Water, Gas and Fuel .........h...........................................
lfiscellan cous ...............................m...'..............................
2,300 00
1,565 00
4,000 00
5,404_ 00
4,100 00
57 53
109 00
200 00
219 00
546,00
$
18;500 53
The balance of Current Liabilities over AvaiIableAssets is
$1,526,00.' A comparison of the accounts with the estimates adopted
.last year -shows that there is a deficit of $1,564.00 in'Public School
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Accounts and that this is due to the County grants to Continuation
and Fifth Class Schools which cannot be estimated definitely as these
expenditures are constantly increasing.
3. At the close of business on 25th inst., there was a balance ort
hand of $4,511.00.
All the Cout\tyRates have been received and the notes held by
the Molsans' Bank amount to $4,000.
4, It will be necessary at this session to pass a by-'law author-
izing the \'Varden and. Treasul-er to borrow the SU111 of $20,000 tei
cover expenses during the year.
5. .The contract for the Tait -bridge over the River Thalries has
been awarcfcd and the Council should decide whether they propose
to pay this out' of the current rates or by an issue of debentures.
The market for debentures is rather uncertain and it might be well
to have any you might decide to issue available for sale at an early
date.
6. There are a few accounts in the County ledger which have
been outstanding for some time and 1: should be pleased to have the
Finance Committee repol't as to what action should be taken in
reference to their collection.
All of which is respectfully submitted,
K.W, McKAY,
Asst. County Treasurer
St. Thomas',26th January, 1915,.
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June Session
Td the vVarden and Members at the Elgin COlmty Council:
Gentlemen,-
1. I enclose herewith abstract statement showing receipts and
expenditures of the 'county from the 1st of January to 31st of May,
also estimates showing the amounts required to b,e raised for County
purposes during 1915.
Notes of the. Warden and Treasurer amounti'ng to' Eleven Thou,s'-
and'Dollars have been issued under authority of By-law passed at the
January Session, and it will be necessary at this session to pass a
By-law authorizing the borrowing of at least $20,000 to meet c'urrent
expenditures during the balance of the year.
3. The number of lots ,cligibile to .besold for arrears of taxes
this year i~ not large and I woulcli'ecommend that a by-law be passed
to defer the sale for one year.
All of ,which is respectfully submitted.
K. W., McKay;
Assista!it 'Treasurer
St. Thomas, 1st June, 1915.
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Receipts and Expenditures of the Treasurer of the County of Elgin
To 31st May, 1915
Jan.
.Balance
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$ 8039 6~
RECEIPTS
Administra'tiol1 of Justice ..________'o.._______.$
Bills Payable
Interest
County Rates
House of "Industry
Arrears of Taxes
Miscellaneous
2045 79
15000 00
48 23
4029 00
576 50
303 85
1341 24
Total Receipts ____.___....__..___.........._____......,__.$
31384 25
EXPENDITURES
Administqttion of Justice ...... ________... ____..$
Bills Payable
Interest
Public Schools
Honse of Industry ...n_____....___n___......______..
Rcgistl~Y Office ...._______.....________........____...___
County Lines and Bridges _____...________....
Debentures. and C~upons __..__._____...._____,__
High Schools ___.....m____....________......_______......
Arrears of Taxes
Members' Wages
Officers' Saldes
Printing, Postage and 'Stationery ____m_
Care of Buildings
vVater, Gas and Fuel
Mistcllmlcous
5528 61
4000 00
54 20
710 79
3308 91
173 39
3322 10
5404 56
4446 82
9 14
691 95
1025 00
239 95
211 08
874 15
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:M:ay 31 Balance n._m_...._________.n__.________.....n__________
$ 31112 59
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$ 31384 25
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Asst. Co. Treasurer~
Elgin. 'CotintyColirtcil
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FINANCE COMMITTEE
January Session
To thcElgin County Council ~
Gentlemen,-
The Finance' Committee reports as follows:
1. That the following grants be made:
To the Elgin Law Library Association.m__..___...... ...._________.....___00...$
To the Salvation Army __mn.'___
To the Amasa- Wood Hospital
50 00
25 00
100 00
2. That the report of the County Treasurer be adopted.
3~ That a by-law be introduced to authorize the "Varden and
Treasurer to borrow the sum of twenty thousand dollars to meet
current expenditures during the year.
4. That' a by-law be introduced to provide for the paym~nt of the
Tait brid,ge'-expcnses by the issue of debent,ures.
5. That the report of the County Police 'Magistrate be adopted
:and prited in the minutes.
6. That .the communication from the Yarmouth Board of Health
be laid over ul}til the June session.
7~ That no action be taken in reference to the presentment 'of
the Grand Yhry. '
8. That' the annual fee of ten dollars be paid the Ontario Munici-
pal Association, and that the Ward'en, be authorized' to appoint'
.{ielegates.
9. That no action be taken re request from the Hospital for
Sick Children.
10. That B. B. Grahani and the Warden be a special committee
authorized to act for .the County in connection with the collection. ,of
rents and other matters pertaining to the le'aSe of the McNicol farm
in Aldborongh.
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11. That a Truancy Oflic'cr be appointed for 'the County of Elgin.
12. That in the opmlOU of this committee, the Children's Aid
work in the County should be extended, and that a committee of- three
should be appointed by the \Varden to confer with a committee from
the Children's Aid Society of, the City of St. Thomas' to consider the
whole question, and that this committee be authorized to enter into
an agreement in reference to the matter, providing the cost to the
county does not exceed $500 per ,annum.
13. That the fo11owing accounts be paid:
The Municipal World, for supplies for Registrar' County Clerk's
office, School Inspectors, and Police -Magistrate ...____________.....$69 10
The Journal-Printing' Co., for printing___._________......____.________....._____________ 13 75
All of which is respectfully submitted.
N. S. CORNELL,
Chairm~\rt.
St. Thomas, 29th January, 1915.
Referred to a committee of the whole, and amended by striking
out clause 11, and fixing limit of $300 in clause 12.
Elgin County Council
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June Session
First Report
To the ,Warden and Council of the County of Elgin:
Gentlemen,-
The Committee on Finance beg leave to report that, having ex-
amined into the finances of the County and the estimates prepared by
the County Treasurer, they herewith submit a statement of the ex-
penditure required for the lawful purpose of the County during 1914,
showing the amo~nt required to be raised for the undermcntioned
purposes:
Administration of Justice. ..______..___....___._______...'.,..__$
County Lines and Bridges
House of Industry~
High Schools
Public Schools ...__.n"n', ..______m....________......________......
Officers' Salaries' ..______.___......_____...__.....__.______.......____.
Members' Wages ___.......__._________......______..___....________...
Court House Commission ....___________......_____..........
Debe~ture Rates ___.._....;.__________...___.___________........_____..
Debenture Rates (new issue)
Deficit
Interest
Registry Office
Miscellaneous:
P,rinting .___.._...............__................._..__.........._
'A/ater, Gas, and Fuel
Sundry Grant, etc.
Patriotic Funcl Grant, forIIl15..,___ m____________.....___
Provincial War Tax
Provincial DistriCt Officer of Health.._________..___..
4500
2500
6000
13500
12000
3420
2200
1200
8079
1592
1850
850
400
4980
12000
23288
615
$ 98974
Your committee ."oulc! recommend that the sum of ninety-eight
thousand nine llundred and seventy-four dollars be raised 011 all the
rateable property in the several municipalities in the County Of Elgin
the year 1915 for county purposes, and that a rate of 4f milIson
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the dollar be levied on rateable property in
in the Connty to raise said amounts.
All of 'which is respectfully submitted.
the several munidnalities-
Adopted June 4th, 1915.
N. S. CORNELL,
Chair'man.
EIginCo'unty Council
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Second Report
June Session
To the Elgin County Council:
Gentlemen,-
The Finance Committee reports:
1. That a by-law be' passed to authorize the Warden and Treas-
urer to borrow the sum of twenty thousand dollars $20,000) to meet
ntrrent expenses.
2. That a by-law be passed to defer tax sale for one year.
3. That the Clerk be designated to approve of accounts of the
District Representative to report to this Council 'at each session and
that the county grant be advanced-as accounts ai'c approved,
4. That the Wardert, Treasurer, and chairm'an of thiscbmmittee
be appointed to s,ell Tait bridge debentures, tenders to be opened
on 25th-Jtine, at 2 p.m.
5. That the following accounts' be paid:
Town of Aylmer, conveyance inmate to H. of I. ....m'....m.mm..$ 3 00
Municipal World, per K. W.,McKay '--..m'...........__..'.m..."...$28 '05
1 20
Municipal World, per J. H. Coyne
Municipal World, per F. Hunt
Z 50
3 00
Provincial Treasurer reconveyance insane, etc. ____m.........,_...m..
Children's Aid Society, re county children ..__m..m,...........__..........
Dutton Advance, re auditors' reports ..__m................__...'m......,....,
George' Boucher, flowers re Alex. Kerr ..--m__m...__......m..__...'m__...
'T(. W. McKay, Postage and telephone ______'m.....m.....___"""..m...........,
Township of Aldborough, re conveyance inmates H. of L..::__..
Assistant Treas. Ontario, re District Officer of Health salary..
Express, re Aylmer Division Court forms ...__...m.............
Doust, re Dutton and Aylmer Div. Court forms,...m.....
All of which is respectfully submitted.
34 75
109 76
.1287
72 00
8 25
2835
7 30
61:> 75
5 00
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Chairman.
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Express Publishing House, printing First Divi'sion Court.._
S. R. Hart & Co., forms for Dutton Division Court _...._..............
Municipal World, books for Aylmer Division Court ..................
AU of which is respectfully submitted.
710
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To the Elgin County Council:'
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Gentlemen,-
1. That -the SU111 of two hundred dollars be granted to the
Elgin Corn, See4 Grain and Poultry AssociaJion.
Adopted-
St. Thomas, 26th Novel'nber, 1915.
N. S. CORNELL,
Chairman.
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2. That the sum of one hundred and fifty' dollars be granted to
the East Elgin Corn and Poultry Association to be paid on order of
Warden, if show is held.
3. That the sum of five hundred dollars be appropriated for re-
cruiting expenses, to be paid out on ~he order of the Warden if
required.
4. That the' following accounts be paid:
Children's Aid Society, board of children.....................................n.$
,W. Brock, M.D., expenses attendance Sanatorium Board..........
Town of Aylmer, conveyance of inmates to House of
I ndustry ...........................................n.............un.................................
Journal Printing Company, advertising re debentures ............m_
Municipal World, books, stationery, and printing:
For Clerk and Treasurer n.............._.........................._...;...............
C. F. Maxwell, Local Master .....................-..........-............
J. A. Taylor, I. P. S. ......-----........---......,..--------.....---------...----
W. Atkins, I. P. S.,
Registry Office ................,..................................--.............h.....
County Court Clerk ............................................\........_m..~.
Police Magistrate nun....mn....nu...........................;..;............n
C. St. Clair Leitch, County Solicitor 1915.. ..mn.....mmn.......
R. McLachlin, stationery, Police Magistrate and County
Engin eer ....nn.......'nn.....nn...nu...n....nn....n....nnn............
A. McCallum, expenses Children's Aid Society meetings
118.81
12 00
9 00
;) 60
33 65
10 50
44 90
4 90
101 25
26 50
3 50
150 00
3 50
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SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON COUNTY TREASURER
January Session
To the Elgin County Council:
Gentlemen,-
consider the resignation of
The special committee appointed to
the Assistant County Treasurer rep'or,ts:
1. That owing to this being the last day of this session, we con-
sider the time insufficient for the consideration of a readjustment of
the county officials' salalties, consequently your committee recommend
that the clause in the report of the special committee on the Warden's
address reducing the salary of the Treasurer be rescinded, and that it
be considered' at the Jtine session.
All of which is respectfully submitted.
N. S. CORNELL,
Chairman.
St.'Thomas, 29th lanu.ary, 1915.
Elgin County Council
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June Session
To the Elgin County Council:
Gentlemcn,-
The special committee appointed
the Assistant Trea~urer'reports:
.
to consider the resignation of
That the have considered all matters pertaining to the effice of
Treasurer, and also pertaining to the offices of Assistant Treasurer
and County Clerk, and would recommend:
1. That a by-law be passed:under the provisions ofsection'248 to
provide superannuation allowance for Treasurer McCausland, com~
mencing with the first day of June, as follows: $900 for the first year,
$700 for the second year, $500 for the third year; said, amount to be
paid monthly.
2. ThatK. "V. McKay be appointed County Treasurer, at a salary
of $1,000 per annum.
3. That the salary of K. W. McKay, County Clerk, be fixed at
$900 per annum, and that he be allowed the same pay as members of
the Council for attendance at each day's session of the 'Council or
committees thereof.
All of which is respectfully subI:f'itted.
St. Thomas', 3rd June, 1915.
N. S. CORNELL,
Chairman.
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COUNTY ENGINEER
January Session
To the Warden and Council of the County of Elgin:
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sex met in London on the 8th day of'December, opened the lenders
and awardedthe whole contract to D. Weatherspoon for $20j900.00.
All of which is respectfully submitted.
Gentlemen,-
As directed at your last meeting, tenders were. invited for the
construction of the Tait bridge, with the following result:
St. Thomas, 26th January, 1916.
JAS. A. BELL,
County Engineer.
Tenders for steel work:
Canada Bridge CO..........__.........__on...______......___.,.$12,000 00
Hamilton Bridge Co. ___.n....'..__......__..........._..______. 12,479 00
Chatham Bridge Co. m...._____......________...__....__.._____ 12,400 00
McKinnon-Holmes Co. .___..m_n....n...n..........nn. 13,300 00
Hunter Bridge & Boiler Co. .._.__................n...~ 14,638 00
Dominion Bridge Co. n.......m.......n.m.............n.. 11,750 00
fetrolea Bridge Co. ..nm.........n.......................n. 14,045 00
Sarnia Bridge Co. ....'n..........................nn...nmnn 11,400 00
Tenders for concrete:
Petrolea Bridge Co. ,....n..nn...h.....~..n...m........n:.$13,995 00
D. Weatherspoon, ..........00.................................... 10,900 00
A. Kilpatrick ............m.~..................n...........n.nn.n 14,400 00
L. McCandless n............._n....................n..........nn 13,985 00
J. VV. Chivers ....00........00......................................... 14,500 00
Jos. Vincent .......00'....00'............'.............................. 14,950 00
McRae & Champagne ........................................ 20,335 00
John Ritchie ........00......00...........:...............00.......0000 11,336 00
Webster Construction Co. ............................00.. 13,000 00
E. Lawson ........................................................00..00 9,800 00
R. Waltham 00000.....00.............................................. 10,450 00
T.'E. B. Talbot .00...............................................00.. 11,500 00
Tenders for steel and concrete combined:
Chatham Bridge Co. m.......n...m......n..................$21,800 00
D. Weatherspoon ................................................00 20,900 00
McManus & Sons ...............h"......,....'......_........n... 27,416 00
W cbster Construction Co. n.h....................n...n 25,596 00
The Public Improvement Committees of this County and Middle-
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3.
June ~ession
To. the Warden and Council of the County ~f Elgin:
Gentlemen,-
I beg to suhmit the following report as to what has been done to
the county bridges since your last session.
In the early spring the Catfish Creek washed out the west ap-
proach of the Gillett bridge. I had this repaired and filled in again.
The course of the creek now is directly against the abutment, and a
couple of weeks ago it undermined the west abutment to such an ex-
tent as made, it. unsafe.'
Ihave a gang of men and pile:-driver working there at the preSent
time and expect to have the bridge repaired and open for public
travenn a course of ten days.
The contract for the Tait bridge has been satisfactorily signed by
the contractor and his sureties, and the contractor is now actively
engaged in the construction of the work.
I visited. the work last Friday and found that the footings' of 'the
abutment were in place, and that 'the excavation of all the piers,
on the south side of the dverup to thc. south pier ,of the m.ain span
was completed. A large amount of gravel was delivered at the site of
this bridge during the winter, but this was found, on inspection, to be
for the work unless it was washed. However, the contr'\.ctor has
succeeded in getting first class gravel out of the bed of 'the river, a
short distance above the work. E.W. Brown,'-- civil engineer: of Lon'-
don, was appointed by the chairman of the Public Improvement Com-
of Elgin and Middlesex, to take charge of the work, and he is
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now Jiving in a.. tent at thy side .of the bridge, and has the wnrkunder
c1o'se inspection.
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As there was practically no flood this spring; the injury-to the
county' bridges was very light and practically no repairs, with the
exception of the Gillett bridge had to be made.
All of which is respectfully submitted.
JAS. A. BELL,
I Civil Engineer.
. November Session
To the Warden and Council of the County of Elgin:
Gentlemcn,-
I beg to report on the work done on the county bridges since your
last session.
1. The repairs to the Gillette bridge over the Catfish Creek,
Township of Yarmouth, have been completed and the bridge is now in
good state of repair.
2. A new wooden floor has been placed on the Ling bridge on the
town line between Southwold and Westminster, and four new joists
put in the bridge in each pa'nel.
3. It was my intention to have painted several of the county
bridges, but tlie season has been so wet it would have been a vety
expensive matter to have kept a gang of metl on this wo.rk, so that I
only, succeeded, in getting one bridge repainted, that is the Fingal
bridge over Kettle Creek between the County .I'nd the City of St.
Thomas.
4. .r was notified by the Township of South wold that the bridge
over Turkey Creek on the townlil,le between Southwold and Dcleware,
a short distance west of South wold Station, was out of repair. I
made an examination of this bridge and find that it wiIl have to be
rebuilt next year. In my opinion, this is a county bridge under the
Act, and should be rebuilt by the Counties of Elgin- and Middlesex.
It is over a defined watercourse. It is a stream of considerable size,
with banks on each' side about eight feet high.
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5. The contract for the Tait bridge provided for its completion
by the 15th of September. The contractor has not yet completed his
work, and it will be impossible to do so this year. The abutments
R're completed and"the steel truss is in place and the contractor is -now,
engaged in riveting the trusS. The approach on' the north end is not
yet filled in, but last week when I was there they were engaged in
doing this work. The contractor has commenced putting on a floor
with the old plank, an'd if this is well done it'may answer for traffic
until spring opens.
No doubt the extremely wet weather is the cause in the delay in
not having this work completed; as' the contractor depended on getting
all of the sand and gravel out of the river bed. The excessive rains
raised the water in the river: so much that it, was impossible to con-
tinuouslyget this material out. This occasioned serious delay.
the lateness of the season it is impossible to lay
and it is also impracticable to paint the bridge
On account of
the concrete floor,
properly.
All of which is respectfully submitted.
JAS. A. BELL,
County En"gineer.
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PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE
J anuarySession
To the Warden and Council of the County of Elgin:
Gentlemen,-
Your Public Improvement Committee beg to submit the follo'.v-
iug report:
1. By-Law No. 71)7, passed in 1909, provided "that the sum of
two hundred dollars be 'granted to improve the county line between
Aldborough and. Orford at Fleming Creek Drain, provided the ,county
council of Kent grants a olike amount," The To\vnship of Aldborough
and the County of Kent llave each spent this sum as designated, and
we would therefore reC01l1111Cnd that the Treasurer of Aldborough be
paid the amount as stated in said by-law.
2. That the communication ofW. G. Poole, applying for in-
spectorship of concrete at Tait bridge, be turned over to the joint
committee.
3. That this committee act witha similar committee from Middle~
sex in all matters pertaining to the construction of the Tait bridge.
4. That the Engineer's report be adopted.
5. That the chairman and Engineer have power to approve of the
sureties to the contractor for the Tait bridge.
6. That the chairman and Engineer have power to act in all cases
during the year in making repairs whe're the expenditure does not
exceed $1,000.
All of which is respectfully, submitted.
GEO. F. PINEO,
Chairman.
51. Thomas, 28th January, 1915.
Elg~~ ,County C<?,uncil
June Session
. Report Number One
To the Warden and'Council of the County of Elgin:
GentIemen,_
Your Public Improvement Committee beg to submit the following
report:
1. That they have considered the matters dealt within the report
of the County Engineer, and would recommend its adoption;
2~ That the Public Improvement Committee visit the Tait bridge
during construction.
Allot which is respectfully subinitted.
St. Thomas, Ont., ]une'2, 1915.
GEO. F. PINEO,
Chairman.
June S~ssion
Report Number' Two
To the Warden and Councilot the County of Elgin:
Gentlemen,_
Your Public Improvement Committee beg leave to report that no
action be taken in the matter of the application of, the Township of
. South Dorches'tE;r for this ,County'to 'assume certain bridges on ,the
county line between South and North Dorchester.
All of which is respectfully subinitted.
Thomas, Ont., June 4, 1915.
GEO. F. PINEO,
Chairman.
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Aldborough. and South Dorchester bridges and report to Public Im-
-provement Committee, with power to act.
November .Session
To the Warden and Council, County of Elgin:
Gentlemen,~
Yout Public Improvement Committee beg leave to submit the
following report:
1. That theyh'ave consideted the matters refererd to in the
report of the County Engineer, and would recommend the adoption
of his report.
2. That a -by-law be passed by this. Council to assume the bridge
over Turkey Creek, sltuated tbaut 120 rods west of South wold Station
011 the county line between Southwold and Delaware, as far as the
County, of Elgin is concerned.
3. That the question of the liability of this County to assume the
bridge over the county line between South and North Dorch.este'r on a
branch of Kettle Creek and also the bridge over what is known as-the
Pool drain on the county line between the Townships of Aldborough
and Orford, he decided by referring the matter to the Court for a
decisi'on, and that. the County Solidtor be instructed to take the
necessary steps to get a judgment on this matter at as early a date
as possible. '
4. That in, case the bridge over the Pool drain be ,deCided by the
Court to be a county bridge under the Act, then this county shall pay
to the Town'ship of Aldborough the amount expended as their share
for the construction of this bridge.
All of which is respectfully submitted.
G. F. PINEO,
Chairmon.
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PETITIONS AND LEGISLATION COMMITTEE
JanuarySess~on
To the Elgin County Council:
Gentlemen,-
The Committee on Petitions, and Legislation reports:
1. 'That we have considered' the application 'made by A. F.
McLachlan, and would recommend that he be nominated for appoint-
ment by.tIfe Governor-in-Council as Food Examiner for the County
of Elgin.
All of which is respectfully submitted:
St. Thomas, 29th January, 19115.
A. A. MILLER,
Chairman.
June Session
To the Elgin County Council:
Gentlemen,-
The Committee on ,Petitions and Legislation reports as follows:
1.. That we cOMoperate with the County Council of WeIland in
petitioning for the reduction by one-half' of auto' Iicerises issued to
non-residents of Ontario.
2. That no action be taken in reference to comu1Unication
Cotlntyof Peterborough re assessment of mineral lands.
3. That we concur with rcsolutio'n oJ the County of -Oxford and
petition for an amendment to The -Municipal Act providing for the
election of members of municipal councils every two years.
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4. That no action be taken in reference to the communication
the City of London for amendment of Colonization-Act to en-
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able desirable settlers without money to take up homestead 'farm lands
inN ew Ontario.
All of which is respectfully submitted.
ANDREW A. MILLER,
Chairman.
St. Thomas, 2nd June, 1915.
November Session
To the Elgin County Council:
Gentlemen,-
The Petitions and Legislation Committee reports:
1. That >the Dominion Government be petitioned to make an
apprppriation for highway improvement, to be expended in paying
freight rates on Toad making material.
~~. That this Council petltlO11 the Legislature against increasing
the legal loading ,of vehicles crossing municipal bridges, as a large
number of steel and'iron bridges are-erc_cted in this County that will
not safely bear '-\. greater loading on vehicles than is now provided by
statute.
All of which is respectfully submitted.
ANDREW A. MILLER,
Cha.irman.
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Gentlemen,-
The House of Industry Committee reports:
1. That annual reports of Physician and Inspector
and printed in the minutes.
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M. B. STAFFORD,
Chairman.
St.'-Thomas,- 26th November,_ 1915.
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REPORT OF INSPECTOR HOUSE, OF INDUSTRY
November Session
To the \Narden and Council of the County of Elgin:
Gentlcmcn,-
The following is my report on the house of industry ,ind refuge
for the yea7 ending 31st Octoberj' H.l15;
1. Number of inmates at last report h._.U_____..___u.._____."............ 51
2~ Number admitted during year, 8 females, 13 males________ 21
3. Number of deaths ......___...m.mn....___m_m...nnnun.._mmm....""U 14
4. N tim ber discharged nnn....________..__________..__.________...._________........ 1
5. Number abscdnded '._.mmn....___..___.......______....._________....._....__.___ 2
6. Number now inhouse, 31 males, 24 females______......_____m 55
7. Nu;mber of 'inmates sent from' the several municipalities i'n
Co'l1Uty dl~ring the yeai":
At dborough ........_'n_........nnnn...._nn...._..n_._n_'n......oo.nnn.....'..00000000-00.
Dunwich ......00'_._......._0000......0000....._.__00'"0000...._.__.00_..........___00__........,_;.
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Y armou th _.__..nnn.......nn_..__._.n_'oo'...i..__..nnn_..____nnnnn_....-----0000-'-00
Malahide
Bay hanl ,n...~,n-.--.n-n...nn..n....n.--_-oo.....n--nn.-........n-.00.0000_........____000000
South Dorchester ._..m......_._..m_....._..m.__m.....__..__m.......n......._._nn
Ay ltner ....nnn......nn..n..._....nn__..._n_nnn.n....'n__..n..n....__n,_-,-'00"00'''''' .
SpringJield .0000_,_....._0000........._............00_0000.00..00.._0000.__.00..00...."':''''-,''-"-
.Port, Stanley. ..._000000......00_00.........00_.00...........00_.00_.0000...._0000.00.00."...'..,;','
Vienn'a ........00_.0000......._'0000......000000.00....._00_0000_.....00..00000000............-.-..-.00.00:
West Lorne ..00._.0000'.....'0000_._......00..00......__0000.000000........0000_00..'''00''''_''''''_
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House during the year may be classed as follows:
Sickness ..._._...,.....___..........__J........_____......._.___....,.........---,-..-.........----.-
D estitute .'n_......oo...................._.._d.n........,_.,_........._nn..._.......,_........00'......
Old Age ..........................................---................................---............
9.Avcrage number of inmates' during ~he year ..m_.n_.......'... 54
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Average with keeper's family and hired help __"'n.m... 62
Number of weeks' board of inmates '''''...._.m......___n...._..2850
Number of weeks with keeper's family, etc. ""00'00........._3225
Total expenditure during the ye,ar 00.....................__00.$6985.24
Permanent improvement_
Drainage,' fencing, etc. ...n._._.nnn........._....$ 69 74
15.
Receipts-
From inmates .---........hm...nnoo.................... 610 00
Farm stock -..n.-........mn......n...._....n..nm..m. 897 21
Farm produce --......-..m--n..._.moo.....m....__nn 40426
. Sundries ----.......---n....m....._.........m'..mn....... 1.14 40
$2125 61
Leaving amount actually expended for support
of -inmates --.h---..n.....m......-....---.............._.h..._.'n___.....n..$4859.6B
Average expense per week for each. person,..._....... 1.50%
Average expense per day. for each person..n'......:... 21',4
Average expense per' year for eachpersonoo__..n 78.31
Amount expended for 'house and farm duriilg the year is
as follows:
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Farm expenses-
Hired labor .......___.................___....______...___........$
ImPlements -:...-.........-n.m..........nm...m...mn...
Feed ..___.......................___....___....___...."..................
Stock ..00-....00-.....00__...00_00_0000.....00..00.00....._......00.....
Seed ___.._.___....__......_......_.__..~___....,___...__...._..__....____
Miscellaneous
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671 44.
78 00
63 75
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House.,expense-,-
oR.ired . labor .nm.moo...m.m.___m.-_'................n..n$
Bre'ad n...-.-...n-..-.oo...n.........nn..n....nn.._....n...n..
Meat ....00-.-0000....-....00-.........00_.00_...0000_.._00.
Groceries -..n....-..--..n-.....n..n_......n.nn._n...nn.._
Provisions ......-...---.-.....-.........m..m...____..n...m.
Dry Goods '.n.....-...--....n_...n_....n_..n_n..........n.oo
Boots and. Shoes _mm....m..nm_m_.....n..m......
Fur:niture and Hardware n_.m_mnn..m_...m...
Drugs .-.-....00--........00....00..........00....._.....00....00....._.
Coal and Wood ....'mn.....m...m...n....m...n...n
Miscellaneous ..-.....00....00....._....._............00....00...
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638 11
341 31
169 71
298 7,4
178 85
157 44
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97 40
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Conveyance of inmates ......______......______.....___$ c
Repairs
Permanent improvement
Salaries-
ICceper ______or .._________,.,__________...____$
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Incidental
Total Expenditure
26 95
170 50
69 74
600 00
240 00
200 00
150 00
1190 00
409 14
$1866 33
$6985 24
20. The following produce was raised onthe farm during the
year:
150 bushels of wheat
51 loads of hay
400 bushels of Qats
58 bushels of barley
64 bushels 'turnips
100 bushels potatoes
155 bushels sugar beets
14.bushels table beets
40 bushels onions
375 jars o'f fruit
5 bushels salsify
160 Ibs. cheese
1 load squash
10 bushels sweet corn
14 bushels parsnips
28 hogs sold
5 bushels of beans
6 bushels of peas
g~ acres of corn fodder
75 bushels carrots
30 bushels table carrots
40 loads straw
2 loads pumpkins
110ad melons
7 hogs (killed)
1200 heads of cabbage
1 calf (killed)
35 fowls. (killed)
2600 lbs. butter
1082 dozen eggs
10 barrels soft soap
50 barrels apples
4 barrels cider
In addition to the above, a large number of vegetables, etc., were
raised and consumed during the year, of which no account was kept.
21. Number of articles of bedding and clothing made up during
" the year by the Matron and inmates, 600.
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22. Number of visits 'by Inspector, 52.
23. Farm stock-
3 horses, valued at --....-...................,_,.....$
15 cows; valued at __"""'_"'''m.',_____,.........
.4, young cattle, valued at ........__...u___..._
36 hogs, valued at .....................h...__........
150 chickens
2 geese
9 due:ks
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1100 00
130 00
350 00
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is as follows:
Farm, 100 acres, cost .............m............$ 7250 00
House of industry ..............n.......___........ 11884 75
Laundry ...m....m........___............................ 687 61
Fire escape ....._....m..................._.._.___......._ 390 06
Root. cellar, henery, etc. ..._...... ....._.... 879 43
Cottages, etc. ..........n................................ 3104 77
Brick ice house ...-........................_.........._ 1180 50
Barns, etc. 'mmm.......___.....................m...... 4732 62
Tile drains .....:......_........__m............_.......__ 1031 23
Tile drain outlet ..._,_......._......................... 111 53
Hot air pump, tanks and connections 350 00
Refrigerator ..........__.................................. 40 00
Fencing ,.............--.......__n..................m...... 1390 07
Orchard ...............,...........___........__......_.._...., 85 85
Heating ,apparatus ....nn.......................... 1979 00
Deep well -...........................__m_m.........__.. 827 66
Silo .m..........m...................___..h____.._....n.h.._ 293 62
Hog Pen. __.....m....._..............._........__.......... ,654 99
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25. Received from Government. on ac-
count of expenditures for land and
buildings ..h..n...........__'.h............"""_......_
4000 00
Leaving amount actually. expended, by County $ 32873 60
An of which is respectfully submitted.
ANGUS TURNER,
Inspector of Hoqse ,of .Industry~
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PHYSICIAN, HOUSE OF INDUSTRY
November Session
To the Warden-and Members of the Elgin County Council:
Gentlemen,-
During the absence of Dr. Guest, since M'arch 1st, .1915, I have
had the. honor of acting as physician to the; Elgin House of'Industry,
and beg to submit th'e following for your consideration:
1. Con~idering their ages and modes of living before' entering
the institution, the health of the inmates has been fairly ',!Scad.
Although the mortality rate is rather high, you will naike that near-'
ly all those who died during the year had already reached an advanced
age.
2. There have been no epidemics nor contagious diseases in the
institution.
3. There were no births.
4. During the year, -fifty-seven (57) medical visits were ,made to
the house of industry, and daily visits to the Amasa Wood Hospital
when inmates were under treatment there.
5. On March 27th, Eliza Coffey was brought to' the Amasa
Wood' Ftospital from Rodney. I treated her there until April 3rd,
when she was sufficiently. recovered to be taken to the house of
industry. On Aug. 14th, Geo. Fleckensteil)- was removed to the
Amasa Wood Hospital suffering from peritonitis. He died there on
Aug. 17th. 011 Oct, 2nd, ,Eliza Coffey was removed to the Amasa
Wood Hospital and treated thereuntil Oct. 19th, when she was taken
back to the house of indu~try.
6. Number of inmates Oct. 31st; 1915: male 31, female 24:-55.
Number died during year: female 6; male 8-14.
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7. The deaths during the year were as follows;
1914 Nov. 10 Ann Bundy 88 Old age.
17 Wm. Graves 76 Pernicious aenemia,
,Dec. 4 Samuel Orr 75 Internal hemorrhage.
1~15 Jan. 7 Andrew Tyrell 76' Apoplexy.
17 Elizabeth Little 96 Old age.
22 Joshua Eveland 91 Paralysis agitans.
Mar. 7 James Eveland 52 Epilepsy.
June 20 Ge'o. Smeltz 73 Cardiac asthma.'
July 14 Milly Eveland 79 Old age.
Aug. 17 Geo. Fleckenstein 89 Peritonitis.
25 John White 79 Chronic bronchitis.
Sept. 19 Kate Hodgins 59 Mastoid disease.
30 Susan Scanlon 61 Pernicious aenemia.
Oct. 29 Sarah Fowler 76 Old age.
I have: the honor to' b~,
Your obedient servant,
November 23rd, 1915.
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COMMITTEE ON WARDEN'S ADDRESS
2. That Messrs. Miller, Smith, and the Warden be named as an
Agricultural Committee to cO'-qperate with the District Representa-
tive and the Board of Trade.
January Session
To the Elgin CQunty Council:
1\11 of which is respectfully submitted.
Gentlemen,....,....
ANDREW A. MILLER,
Chairman.
Thespedal committee on the Warden's address beg leave to
report as 'follows:
Thomas, 4th June, 1915.
1. That a special committee be appointed to consider the matter
of the agreement with the City of St. Thomas re administration of
justice expcnses;'with power to act.
2. That a by:"law be passed amending By-Law No. 426 to reduce
the salary of the County Treasurer from $1,200 to $1,000 per annum.
3. "That a by-law be passed to grant the sum of $1,000 per
month, commencing January, 1915, to the Canadian -Patriotic Furid as
tong as the war between Great Britain and Germany lasts, and that
the Legislature be requested to pass a general Act to confirm said
by-law.
4. That we approve of the remarks of the Warden in reference
,to good roads.
N. S. CORNELL,
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June Session
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Gentlemen,-
The special committee on the Warden's address reports:
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pertaining to the _ adoption of a system of roads under the provisions
of The Highway Improvement Act.
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PORT STANLEY HARBOR COMMITTEE
January Session
To the Elgin County Council:
Gentlemen,-
The special committee on the Port Stanley harbor, appointed
at last session, reports as follows:
1. Your committee have examined into, the condition of affairs
in the Port Stanley harbor, and arc' satisfied that additional accom..;
moclation is necessary. The improvements in connection with the
enlargement of the outer harbor now under way. will not relieve the
present congestion. This can only be done by making it possible
for the fishing tugs and other boats to go above the bridge, which is
now too low.
Owing to the location of the bridge, it cannot be rai!\ed without
interfering with railway and other vested interests
Your committee is of the opinion that the construction of a lift
span in the ce,ntre of the bridge is the only practical suggestion, and'
would rccom:mend that a committee be appointed to con'fer with our
rcpresentativesin the Legislature, and House of Commons and make
representations to the Public Works Departments at Toronto and
Ottawa with a view to securing grants towards the construction and
maintenance of a lift span in th~ Port Stanley bridge,
All of which is respectfully submitted,
N. S. CORNELL,
St. Thomas, 26th January, 1915.
June Session
Gcntlemen,-
The special committee appointed to interview theProvindal arid
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authorities in reference to. enlargement of the Port Stanley
reports:
That we interviewed Minister of Public Works Macdiarmid,
favorably disposed to consider the matter, owing to the large
derived from fishing licenses; The decision of the Provin-
Government has not been received.
2. That we were well received by the Minister of Public Works
Ottawa, who is taking an active interest in the improvements to
Port Stanley harbor, and we have been since advised that provi-
will be made for the bridge improvement in estimates for 1916.
All of which is respectfully submitted.
N. S, CORNELL,
Chairman.
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ANNUAL REPORT COUNTY POLICE MAGISTRATE
I beg leave to report to you the business done in connection \vi!h
my office during:, the p-ast year, as follows:
Offences tried before the County Police Magistrate's Court:
January Session
To the Warden and Members of the County Council:
Gcntlemen,-
Nature of charge
Affray nun..n_un....______......___________...______... .....----.......--
Violation of The Liquor Act __________mm_mh._______
Comolon assault .___.m.mm.'n....__..___.......___....___________
Gross indecency .__......m.___u....................._......m.....
Indecent assault .___m....._____._____...____.....___.:..__.....____.
Indecent exposure .___........oon...____...__.....___.....__...___.
V agran cy n_......n_._nnn._u....:.._nn....nn........._n......._....
Trespass
Furious driving
BiganlY ......................................................................
Articles of the Peace ............................................
Fraud
False pretence
Causing a disturbance
Drunk and disorderly............................ ...............
Assault, causing actual bodily harm
Theft
Burg lary .......,.............................................................
Viola'tion Motor Vehicle Act
Violation township by-law..................................
Violation Railway Act ..........................................
Wilful injuries to property..................................
Forgery . .........................................................-...........
Action for wages ............................:.......................
Neglected children ................................................
Cruelty to animals ..................................................
W ouuding ..................................................................
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Violation Truancy Act ......................................__
Violation morality by-law..................................
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Total
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Number of ,convictions during 1914, 99.
Nature of charge
Assault occasioning actual bodily harm.....
Common assault
Drunk and.' disorderly..........................................
Affra y ..........................................................................
Violation Liquor License Act
Causil1;g a disturbance
Violation Motor Vehicles Act
Truancy
Breaking and entering .. ................................
Grossly insulting language
Wounding
Injury to property ..................................................
Violation Township By-Law 859
Indecent exposure ..................................................
Violation Railway Act .......................:~..............
Vagrancy ................... ...............................................
Cruelty to animals
Trespass
Articles of the Peace ............................................
Theft mm_.uuuuuu_muu..u____u..mmuuuuuu______Uum
Disorderly conduct ................................................
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Total ...............~............_...._................__............. 99
Amotint of fines imposed ..........m.................................................$592.00
Amount' of fines collected ............................$493.00
Amount' of fines not paid {Convicted in
default muuu_u_m_m_________muu______u__m_u_______u_ 98.00
Amount of fines not coIIected on account
of poverty.................................................... 1.00
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Municipality. and persons to whom fines were paid and
County of Elgin _____________________________________...._____$ 10.00
Dutton ..............;..........._.....____nn.nnnnn_..._".......... 75.00
Rodney ....._______._._______._________._________._________._____._____ 45.00
Bayham .___.._n_..__n_nn..__.'_____......;.............._________,__ 17.50
Port .Stanley ........_'__n________._____n...................___n 140.00
Springfield .._;:-"'___....___.__________............___...___.______. 20,00
Yarmotith .________.__............._______.___.__..__________...............66.00
West Lorne ______.....___m_______.__..............___________'" 34,00
Malahide ________________.._.______.._________________.________________ 20.00
License Inspector Smuck __________m............... 30.00
Compensation to F. Bowman _..m___m_______... 20.00
Comp~nsation to S. Augustine ________n.......... 2.00
Compensation to Balls _._______._____.......m___~_____ 5.00
Compensation to Constable Tucker Hu-
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To Liquor License Inspector ....mm..m..m..
To Humane Society Inspector ..n..............
To Damages to Persons ....m........'............
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2.50
27.00
6.00
Fines not paid
Fines not collected
493.0~
98.00
1.0~
All of which is. respectfully submitted.
FRANCIS HUNT
County Police Magistrate:
St. Thomas, 26th January, 1915.
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SPECIAL COMMITTEE RE. CHILDRENS AID SOCIETY
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"To the Elgin County Council:
Gentlemen :_
The Special Committee appointed to confer with a committee
"from the City of S1. Thomas re matters pertaining to the Children's
Aid Socitey, reports as follows:
(1) That they enquired into all matters pertaining to the Aid
'Society and believe that much good cottld be accomplished by the
expenditure, of an <11110U11t sufficient to secure an efficient secretary
who would devote considerable time each year in making enquiries
in reference to the welfare of: 'children throughtout the County. His
duties ">'Guld be' in many respects similar to those of truant officer.
In addition it would be 'necessary for him to attend' before justices
whenever charges were laid against children and generaHy toa'ct as
an officer of the Society in taking proceedings to have children placed
iit the shelter and in securing Foster homes for them.
(2) We had a n1eeting with the City Committee when the ques-
tion of providing for the expenses of an officer tp act for both the
city and county was considered, and a resolution passed that each
'should pay the sum of $400. to the Children's_Aid Society to enable
to engage a secretary, and this was reported to the City Coun~
til, who did not conside'r the matter favorable but decided to con-
tinue with the sum of $150. the same as now paid towards the mainw
tenance of the shelter.
(3) We believe that the Children's Aid work in the County
should not be neglected, and from circumstances that have recently
brought to our attention, we think that some children in the
have been neglected.
(4) We would 'recommend that the sum of $400. -and such .furw
grant as maybe determined, be granted to the Children's Aid
and that they be requested to appoint an officer for the, pur~
mentioned in clause lof this report.
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(5) That the travelling expenses of
attending meetings, executive of Children's
All of which'is respectfully submitted.
County Representatives.
Aid Society be paid.
J. H. McINTYRE,
Chairman
St. Thomas, 1st of June, 1915.
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EQUALIZATION COMMITTEE
]uneSession
To the Elgin County Council:
Gentlemen,_
The Equali~ation Committee reports:
(1) That the Equalization Values of the County be the same
as fer the year 1914;
All of \vhich is respectfully submitted.
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Chairma n
St. Thomas', 3rd June, 1915.
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SPECIAL COMMITTEE FOR SETTLEMENT OF ADMINIS-.
TRATION OF JUSTICE EXPENSES WITH CITY
OF ST. THOMAS
COURT HOUSE COMMISSION
June -Session
November Session
Elgin 'Cot,nty Connuil:
To the Elgin Connty Council:,
GentIemen,- ,
Gcntlemen,-
T.he Court House Commission report as follow~:
(1) The expenditures during the 'year ending 31st day of May,
for CourtHouse were $.623.16 and- for Goal and Goaler's Res-
$301.117, making a total of $925.13.
(2) An estimate .of $1200,00 will b'e required
All of w~ich is respectfully' submitted.
The Special Committee appointed to arrange settlement of Ad-
ministration of Justice expenses with the City of St. Thomas reports:
That they had two conferences with the City Authorities 'when
statements of expenses for the Jast five years were considered. The
average annual cost was determined and divided between the City
and County on the basis of population as shown by the Census of
1911 and the amount, Three Thousand Three Hundred and Twenty:':
Five Dollars, ($3325.00) was agreed upon as the liability of the City
Of St. Thomas for all expenses of Administration of Justice and
maintenance of Registry Office during five years commencing Jan-
uary, 1915. This amount is $325.00 highet- than was paid under agr'ee..
ment entered into in 1910.
for this y~ar.
Thoinas, 1st June, 1915,
K. W. McKAY,
County Clerk
The' agreement necessary to carry this settlement into effect,
prepared by the County Solicitor, is submitted herewith fully signed..
This we recommend 'for your approval.
All of which is respectfully submitted.
SAMUEL DAWES,
Chairman
Adopted Novemb1er 23rd, 1915.
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SPECIAL GOOD ROADS COMMITTEE
November Session
To the Elgin County Council:
Gentlemcn,---'
The Special Good Roads Committee report that they have taken
into consideration all matters pertaining to improvement of roads.
in the' County of Elgin and recommend that a By-Law be passed to.
assume a County Road System under the.provisions ot'the Highway
Improvement Act to take effect on the first day of January, H117.
The road mileage designated to be in proportion to equalization.
All of which is respectfully submitted.
N. S. CORNELL,
Chairman
Not adopted,24th November, 1915.
SPECIAL COMMITTEE RE. McNICHOL FARM'
November Session
To the Elgin County Council:
GCl1tkmen,-
The Committee in charge of the. McNichol farm in Aldborol1gh
reports:
That they have considered all matters pertaining to the lease
which was assigned to the County, the proceeds .to be applied to the
maintenance of J olm McNichol; in the Home for 'Incurables and
would recommend that for this year the rent be reduced to $150.00
All of which is respectfully submitted.
B. B. GRAHAM,
Chairman
Adopted, St. Thomas, 26th November, 1915.
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COUNTY CLERK'S REPORT ON LICENSES
Tathe Elgin County Council:
Gentlemen,-;-
, The following is a report on the County Licenses in force at this
date.
Pedlars.-3.
M. B. Isaacson, expires 28th April, 1916.
E. Daly and Co., expires 2nd November, 1916.
~en. Goldhar, expires, 15th November, 1916.
Auctioneers.-14.
J. D. Locke
T. E. Robson
T. Merritt Moore
M. -G. Dean
Samuel McFarlane
Daniel Black
Peter A. Me Vicar
Austin Winter
J. 'W. Baldwin
R. H: Lindsay
J. W. Laidlaw
Wilson Pound
A. F. Armstrong
John Dawes
All of which is respectfully submitted.
K. W. McKAY,
County Clerk.
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REPORT OF AGRICULTURAL REPRESENTATIVE
FOR THE YEAR 1914
I have the honor to submit herewith the fourth annual report
of the Elgin Branc;h of the Department of Agriculture for the fiscal
year ending October 31st, 1914.
Owing to the many lines of farming receiving prominence in
different parts of the County it is difficult to show marked progress
along arty one line. The work carried on may bec1assed under sev-
eral J;eadings. '
Teaching-A course in Agriculture was given in the High School
with the pupils of the first and second forms in accordance with the
regulations and course of study of the High Schools and Collegiate
Institutes. Thirty-three pupils in the first form received instructions,
four periods of one-half hour. each, pcr we.ek. This course covered
work in Farm Drainage, Soils, Poultry, Farm Animals, Dairyin'g,
Milk Testing, Agriculture, Horticulture, Propagation of trees by graft-
ing and budding and general care of bearing trees, Entomology, bene':'
ficial and injurious insects, their life histories,. feeding habits and
means of control. A study of the Seed Control Act and. its appli-
cation to ,the farmer. Twenty-eight pupils in the second form re"
ceived instructions fOt" the same number of periods, continued along
the lines given when they were in the' first form. The examination
placed on this work was set by the Educational Department, the
. mark to count as a bonus; but the real value of the work is to pre-
pare the pupils as Public School Teachers or to be better farmers
when they return to their homes.
One acre of land 'near the school was used in connection with
the ,"vork. A, portion of this was experimental plots, fertilizer ex-
periments, alfalfa plots, peach and apple seedlings used in giving
practical lessons in budding and grafting and a small nursery where
gooseberries, currants and strawberries wel-e propagated'.
School Fairs-In all fifty-three schools in the townships of Ald-
borough, Dunwich, Southwold, Yarmouth and Malahide were includ-
ed in this work. Last- yeaf the following material: potatoes,~trains
flowers and settings of eggs were given to the pupils; these were
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groWl?- or cared for 'at home and in the fall the products brought
to a centre \vhere prizes were awarded fOf the best. The following
t~bles will show when the Fairs were held and the attendan'ce, etc.
Place Schools Attendance Entries Plots Eggs Prices
Offered
Aldborough G 300 324 53 30, doz. $47.70
Dunwich 18 1000 846 141 70 doz~ 64.60
South wold 9 275 468 76 45 doz. 61.70
Yarmouth 10 400 394 77 50 doz. 57;20
Malahide 10 3'75 382 67 50 doz. 55.10
53 2350 2414 419 245 $.Z86.30
The plots of oats were O.A.C. 72, the best variety given out by
the Ontario AgriCultural Experimental Station, Guelph. The, corn,
the vV'hite Cap Yellow dent, a variety vety suitable to our county.
The potatoes, the Delaware, one of the best yielders and of, excellent
quality; All have given excellent results. Instructions were given
how to plant and care for the plots. Each plot also was visited and
scored according to the attent,ion it received and prizes -a\;;'arded for
each district.
The eggs were of the Bred-to~Lay strain of Barred Rocks so
highly recommended by the Poultry Department, Guelph. Each
school received five dozen and each pupil olledozen 'eggs. Instruct
ions were given with. each setting on the best method of hatching and
caring fOl' the birds. As many eggs as could be procured from Guelph
were given to the s'cctiol1 starting the work for the first time. One
pullet was given by each pupil, who received eggs theprcvious spring.
These were placed ill three breeding pens and the eggs thus; procured
used to carryon the \-vork in those sections the following spring.
This proved"a very satisfactory mcthod of solving the egg pi'ohlem.
The money offered for prizes etc., ,was donated by the School
Boards. of the school sections taking part in the Fair. Keen intercst
was 111~niifcsted by the Boards of Trustecs, Teachers, Inspectors'
and Children. The prize' money is a slight remuneration to the child
for the interest taken and the parent receives a start i,nthe best
strain of grain or poultry.
Month's Short Course-The course was held in Dutton and six
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young men from the country attended throughout. The Course con-
sisted of lectures and practical work iuBtock, seeds, soils, fertilizers
and Horticulture, including pruning, box-packing and spraying. dem-
onstrations. An endeavor was made at all tithes to make the course
as practicable as possible and of such a nature that the knowledge,
obtained would be of value when they returned to the farms.
Two Day Stock Course~Three short courses were held in Elgin
County at Dutton,Staffordvi11e and Middlemarch. Good stock was
procured for these meetings. These gatherings arc more popular
than the Regular Institute Meetings.
B'ox .Packing and Fruit Meetings-Box packing classes were held
at Lakeview and Rodney. These meetings are interesting and in-
structive and the experience gained is of much assistance in their
work. These meetings arc also instrumental in bringing up disct1:s~
sions on many lines of orcharding.
Institute Meetings-hlst1'l1ctive addresses wel-e given throughout
the county by speakers sent out by the Institute Branch, these meet-
ings were fairly well attended. If _ these meetings could'- be held in
every district where a suitable building was available, the discussions
would _ be of great value to _the farmers" and were attended by the,
representative. This has been one of the best means of getting in
close touch with the farmers.
Special Pruning Demonstrations-Differing from the regular fruit
meetings in the fact that they are held in the orchard; where plenty
of material was at hand, these meetings were the most valuable- of the
winter series. To meet the problems face to face and to overcome
it seemed to be the sure way of getting things started in the right
direction.
Demonstrating Orchards-The County House of Industry Or-
chard was placed under the supervision of the District Representa-
tive and for three years it has produced excellent crops of apples.
Owing to the fact' that so much of the fruit is used for home con-
sumption it is impossible to give any figures regarding the profit, etc.
An orchard owned by Mr. D. McKillop, Eagle, was thoroughly
sprayed under our supervision, -this o'rchard was badly infested with
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Scale and it was a doubt in the minds of many in that district if this
pest could be successfulIly controlled, however, after two years of
tho'rough work the orchard is practically free of the. Scale.
The strength of Lime Sulphur used was 1.035 Sp. Gr. A part of
the orchard was given--an application in the fall and two more spray-
iugs in the spring, just before the buds burst. The remainder was
given two applications in the spring. From observation and our ex..
periments the most important feature in the control of San Jose Scale,
is thorough spraying.Mak~ use oCthe wind as, much as possible and
spray from at least two,and better three, directions. After the first
year the pest can be easily kept under contro'l but it is more difficult to
completely eradicate the Scale, particularly from an old and badly
infested orchard.
Drainage Surveys-In all fifty~five surveys have been completed
by this Department within the last year. This assistance is being
taken advantage of more and more by the farmers. Very few com-
plete plans have been made. In most places they wish the depths
to which a tile should be, in already known rUns.
The Physics Department, Guelph, assisted in. planning five hun-
dred acres - which we could not - find time to handle.
. Associations-The organizations throughout the county are act-
ive in many lines. The Publicity Association have published a neat,
illustrated b,ooklet, describing the county lines of farming.
The Elgin County Seed, Grain and Poultry Association held their
annual Winter Show, in January with a much larger attendance than
ever. The exhibits have increased in number with a higher class of
material than previous years. Ou~ Junior Competition and Judging
classes' are an impor-tant feature of this show.
The South wold Township Corn Fair held under the management
of the Middlemarch Grange, was stlcces(>ful in bringing out a good
display of material, interesting discussions followed the Judge's
awards. This class of show paves the way for ,good exhibits and
stronger competition at the larger Fairs.
The Beekeepers of the County have their Association and als,o
a charter to do business as the Elgin Honey Producers Association.
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O-w'ing to the light crop this y-ear,' the greater part will be' marketed
locally.
Farmers'Clubs-At Shedden and ,i\,Ta'llacetown thriving dubs
hold meetings fo'rtnightly. Their work so far has been - mostly ed-
ucational.
Co-Operative Buying~The Club at Shedden purchased a few ear-
loads of feed and building ~l1aterial fOl- the use of its members. They
ihtend to do more co-operative buying and selling this coming winter,
At the _ County House of IndusUy, the new J1cn-hol1se has given
excellent results. They are disposing of the mixed breeds of chick-
ens and stocking the pens with the 'Bred-ta-Lay strain from the birds
gathered from our schools. It is the intention:-to use this as a
source of supply for eggs' to carry' on the school \york next year.
A new hog pen was' built this season, and they hope to raise a
_ number of hogs and thus provide a cheaper SOU1-ce of meat supply
for that institution.
The fields of O.A.C. 72 oats gave a good yield. The new alfalfa
catch gives promise of a good cut next year and the old field wi11
stand- for anothel' year. The tarnl is in good, condition and the var-
ieties of grain and breeds of stock kept arc mostly purebred stock
and grain for the, community.
The office is made use of by telephone, mail and private inter-
views; as many as thirty to forty c<1-llers per week visit the- o'ffice.
In the office window seasonable displays of demonstration material,
as model chicken' cooP,s, drainage maps and bulletins,- boxes of apples
weed and weed seed collections are to be 'seen at all times.
All possible assistance is given to organizations with the object
of promoting education,and co~operation throughout the county, Our
Farmer's Clubs are a start in this direction; and our Scho~l :Fairs
one of the best means of. getting close to the farmer through the
children. While they 'necessarily entail an endless amoi.1l1t of detail
yet it is the boys and girls of to-cIay who wi11 be the men and women
of to-morrow and if they can be induced to start in the right direction
to be observant and experiment for themselves, they will enjoy their
work and be amply repaid for their labor.
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Attendance of Meetings at which we were present and gave ad-
dresses.
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Nov. 8
nec. 6-
Dec. 17
Attendance
St. Thomas Beekeepers Association mn__..m_.mn__..n...____..._ 25
St. Thomas Beekeepers Association ._...__....m...m...n__..'.._. 20
South wold Coru and Seed Grain Association ......n...m..n 200
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17 Aylmer, Institute 'Meeting, a.m. .m.....n''''__m'''......n_...__._.__ 40
,17 Aylmey, Institute Meeting, p.m. ..m.._..n......n_..m_.....__..m,.. 125
19 Wallacetown,' Institute -Meeting, p.m. .....-....-_....____:........m 75
19 Wallacetown, Institute Meeting, Evening ..mnhn.n'''mn 125
20-21 West Lorue, Coru Show n-..m-..mm_..m...mn.._.m...m...mn 300
24 Clachan, Institute Meeting, p,m. m-....mm__nn__m_....._..hm..... 75
24 CIachan,. Institute Meeting, Evening .---_..m_...m_____m_mn. 125
28 St. Thomas, Trustee Convention .....m-_.m__n.mn....m_...nmn 130
28 \i\Tallacetown, Fanner's Club, Evening m....___....mn..___.....n. 28
29 Dutton, Short Course, p.m. ..n__nmnn_._mn....m_..n.....m__..n..... 300
80 Dutton Short Course, p.m.m--....mn...nn..mm_.....__.__m..nn....n_ 300
30 Dutton, Short Course, Evening ---.m.......m_...._......__.....nn__ 100
6 Vi'enna, Institute Meeting, p.m. ..mm.hmn.m___....nnm.m_m.. 40
6 Vienna, Institute Meeting, Evening m_....m__....___....._._..______n 25
7 Grovesend, Institute Meeting, p.m. ...mn_....m..h.........n...nn 25
7 Grovesend, Institute - Meeting, Evening hn.....n_......nmm__.. 2:'5
S Sparta, Institute Meeting, p,m. ....n_.....m....mn......n_..m....n 60
8 Sparta,rnstitute Meeting, Evening .~.....-..mn...._n__h.m._...mn 50
10 Shedden, Institute Meeting, p.m, m_...m.m_.m......m.m..nm.._ 40
10 Shedden, Institute Meeting, Evening ...m___h__mm..____..._.n__ 115
11 West Larue, Institute Meeting, p.m. ...___....m_....m_..._.n.....__ 30
11 West Larue, Institute Meeting, Evening '......m__..nm...._.nn_ 35
10 Rodney, BOx-packing Demonstration m.....n_.......__n...____...n 18
11 Rodney, Box-packing Demonstration ....mm....m_...'m__.....__ 18
12 Lakeview, Box-packing Demostration n_.....n......m'n......._.. 20
13 Lakeview, Box-packing Demonstration .m._........n_'._.n....... ~O
13 Staffordville, Stock Convention ...m.......mn.....m.....'_'n__.nm.. 60
14 Staffordville, StockCorivention _m...nn.....m......mn__..n'm...... 100
18 Strathroy, Month's Course hmm.hmn...n..,___...n..__....n._._...mm. 25
24 Middlemarch, Stock Convention ....m_...mm......n_m....m_..... 150
25 Middlemarch, Stock Convention .n.h..m.........n......m_.....nn. 150
24 Shedden, Farmer's Club, organizes .......m......m.........m_....n 25
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Rodney, Special Institute Meeting, p.m. ........m.......___....___ 40
Rodney, Special Institute Meeting, Evening .._.___........... 150
lona, Special Institute Meeting, p.m. __m__m.h..___m_.'.......... 30
lona, Special Institute Meeti!1g, Evening...____..________.._______ 50
Yannollth. Centre, Special Ihstitute Meeting-, p.m. ___m____ 30
Yarmouth Centre, Special Institute Meeting, Evening m_ 35
Lyons, Special hl'stitute Meeting, p.m, ______._mmn..m..______. 25
Lyons, Special Institute Meeting, Evening .._mn....___... ,lOa
Ayltner, Teacher's Convention, E. E. .....___.:..___n..._____..___ 100
St. Thomas, Teacher's Convention, W. E. ._m.._mn..._.___..___ 75
Aldborough, School Fair .......00_____................................00........ 30'0
Dunwith, School Fair .......00.........00.........__...00.........................001000
South wold, School Fair ................................._.000000................ 275
Yarmouth, School Fair ............nnnn.................................mn 400
Malahide, School Fair ....n..m.............................nmn............... 375
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BY-LAWS
BY-LAW No. 853,
To Appoint aBoard of Audit in the County of Elgin for the Year 191$
Passed 29th January, 1915.
BE IT ENACTED by the Council of the Municipal Corporation
of the County of Elgin: "
THAT the Judge of the County Court and Oscar McKenney be
and are hereby appointed members of the Board of Aildit, to perform
the duties required of them by R. S. O. Chapter 96, section 21.
THAT the members of the said Boal.d be paid the sum of Four
Dollars per day for their services, and five cents permiIe going to
and from such audit.
County Council Chambers, S1. Thomas, 29th JantJary, 1915.
Ie W, McKAY,
County Clerk.
ALEX. McCOLL,
Warden.
BY-LAW No. 854
To Appoint. Auditors for the Yeat 1915
~assed' 29th January, 1915.
vVhereas uncler the authority of the Municipal Acti every mun-,
icipal council is required to appoint, at its. first meeting every year.
two Auditors:
Be it therefore enacted by the Council of the Municipal Corpor-
ation of the County of Elgin, under the authority aforesaid;
That WalkerC. CaugheIl and W. A; Galbraith be and are hereby
appointed Auditors to examine and report on all the accounts affect-
ing. the Corporation of Elgin, or relating to any matter under
its control or within its jurisdiction, as required by statute or, order-
in-council, and also all accounts of schoolmol1cys receivcd',or paid
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by the County Treasurer for the, year ending 31st December, 1914,
and that the said Auditors be paid the sum of Sixty Dollars each
for ,their services;
Coltnty CQuncil Chambcl-S,Z9th January, 1915.
K. W. McKAY,
County Clerk.
ALEX. McCOLL,
Warden.
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To Appoint High Schaol Trustees
Passed- 29th January. 1915.
The Elgin County Conncil enacts:
That\V. R. Kirk be appointed Trustee of the Vienna High School
{Ol" three years.
That J. G. Heiter be appointed Trustee of the Aylmer Collegiate
Institute for three years.
That William Ho1lingsh~ad be appointed Trustee of the Dutton
}ligh School for three years.
County Coundl :Cha.mbers, St.';rhomas,29th January, 1915.
1(, W. McKAY,
County Clerk
ALEX: McCOLL,
Warden.
BY-LAW No. 856
To Authorize the Warden and Treasurer to Borrow
Twenty. Thousand Dollars
Passed 29th January, 1915.
The County Council of the County of Elgin enacts:
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. That the 'Varden and Treasurer be and are hereby authorized
to horro\v the sum of Twenty Thousand Dollars, as 'it may be re-
quired 'to meet the current expenditures of the COl"poration of the
County of Elgin duriilg the year 1915 and, give 'as' security 'therefor
notes of One Thousand Dollars each.
County Council Chambers, St. Thomas, 29th January,1915.
1(, W. McKAY,
County Clerk.
ALEX. McCOLL,
"Varden.
BY-LAW No. 857
To Grant Aid to the Canadian Patriotic' Fund'
Passed 29th J auuary, 1915.
The County Council of the County of Elgin enacts:
That the sum of One Thousand Dolla'rs a month be paid to the
Canaodian Pattiotic Fund during the Continuance' of the war between
Great Britain and Germany;
That the said payh1ents commence with the month of January,
1915;
And that the County Treasllrcr be and is hereby authorized to
issue his cheque for same on the order of the Warden of the County
of Elgin.
County' Council ,Chambers, St. Thomas, 29th, January, 1915.
W. McKAY,
County Clerk.
ALEX. McCOLL,
\Varden.
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BY-LAW No. 858
To raise the Sum of Twelve Thousand Dollars to Provide for the
Cost of Bridges to be Erected during the Year 1915, and
to Authorize the Issuing of Debentures The'refor
Passed 1st Junc, 191:'J.
Whereas it is necessary to raise the surncE Twelve Thousand
Dollars, for the purpose of providing for the cost of bridges to be
erected in the County .of Elgin du'ring the year 1915 and in order
thereto, it will be necessary to issue debentures of the Municipality
of the' County, of Elgin for the sum of Twelve Thousand Dollars,
payable as hereinafter provided;
And whereas it will be requisite to raise the sum of One Thou-
sand Five Hundred and Ninety-two Dollars and One Cent each year,
respectively;
And whereas the amount of the whole rateable property 9f the
Municipality according to the last Revised and Equalizes Assessment
Rolls of the Local Municipalities comprising the County of Elgin
amount to Twenty-three Millions, Two Hundred and Eighty~eight
Thousand, Tluee Hundred and 'Fifteen Dollars, ($23,288,315.00);.
And whereas the existing debenture of the County of Elgin is
Thirty~five Thousand, and Five Dollars and Sixty'-five Cents, and no
arnount of the principal sum or interest is in arrears;
Therefore the Municipal Council of the 'Corporation of the County
of Elgin enacts as follows:
(1) It shall be lawful for the Warden of., the said COutity of
Elgin for the purpose aforesaid, to borrow the sum of Twelve Thou-
sand Dollars, and to ussue debentures of said Municipality to the
amount of Twelve Thousand Dollars. in sums not less than One Hun-
dred Dollars each, payable on the first day of July in each period
interest at five and one-half per cent. per annum during the period
of ten years from the date of issuing of the debentures, in the, manner
and for the amounts set forth in the schedule hereinafter contained.
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(2) It shall be lawful for the Warden of the saidmUllicipality
and he is hereby authorized to sign and issue the debentures hereby
authorized to be issued, and to cause the same and the interest cou-
pons'attached there,to, to be signed by the Tl;easurer of the said
municipality; and the Clerk of the said municipality is hereby author-
ized and instructed to attach the seal of the said municipality to the
said debentures.
(3) There shall be raised and levied in each year the sum of
One Thousand, Five Hundred and Ninety-two Dol1ars ond One Cent
by special rate on, all -rateable property in the said municipality,
said anlOunt being sufficient to discharge the several installments of
principal arid interest accruing' due on the said debt, as the same
become respectively payable, according to the following schedule:
No. Year Principal Interest Total
1 1916 $ 932.01 $660.00 $1592.01
2 1917 983.27 608.74 1592.01
3 1918 1037.35 554.66 1592.01
4 1919 1094.41 497.60. 1592.01
5 1920 1154.60 437.41 1592.01
6 1921 ,1218.11 373.90 1592.0l
7 192~ 1285.10 306.91 1592.01
8 1923 1355.78 236.23 1592.01
9 1924 1430.35 161.66 1592.01
10 19V5 1509.02 82.99 1592.01
$12000,00\ $3920.10 $15920.10
County Council Chamber, St. Thomas, 1st Junc, 1915.
K. W. McKAY,
County Clerk
ALEX. McCOLL,
'Varden.
BY-LAW No. 859
To Confirm the Equalization of -the Assessment RoIls of the
County of Elgin
Passed 4th June, 1915.
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The Elgin County Council enacts:
That the following be the equalization
the COU1'lty -of Elgin. for 1915:
of the assessment
(1)
rolls of
Aldborough 0-'
Dunwich
South wold
Yarmouth
Malahidc .._m..."'" ..nnn.
Bayham
South DOl"chester
Aylmer
Dutton
Port Stanley
Springfield
Vienna
Rodney
West Lome
m.___$2,977,254
3,198,254
3,8'40,267
4,641,65"1
...."___2,839,810
1,909,513
1,678,552
973,819
330,524
218,893
144,660
99,707
218,772'
216,663
$23,288,315
(2) That this Council ,is willing to have the final equalization
of the assessment, in case of appeal, made by the County Judge.
County Council ,Chambers, SL Thomas, 4th June, 1915.
K. W. McKAY,
County Clerk.
ALEX. McCOLL,
\tVarden.
BY-LAW No. 860
To Extend the Time for the Enforced Collection by
N on-Resident Taxes in the County of Elgin
Sale of
Passed 4th Jnne, 1915.
The Comity Conneil ,of Elgin ~nacts:
That th,e time for the enforced collection by
sale of non-resident
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ta"xesof the County of Elgin be and is hereby, extended for one year.
Co'untyCoul1cil Chambers, St. Thomas, 4th June, 1915.
K. W. McKAY,
County Clerk.
ALEX. McCOLL,
Wanlen.
BY-LAW No. 861
To Authorize the Warden and" Treasurer to Borrow the sum, of
Twenty Thousand Dollars
Pa'ssed 4th June, 1915.
,
The Elgin County CounciL enacts:
That the' \iVardcll and Treasurer he and are hereby authorized to
borrow the sum of Twenty Thousand Dollars, as it'may be reqltircd
to meet the cur'rent expenditures of the Corporation of Elgin during
1915, and give as security, therefor notes of One Thousand Dollars
ea'ch.
Coun~y Council Chambers, St. Thomas, 4th June, 1915.
1(. W. McKAY,
County Clerk
ALEX. McCOLL,
Warden.
BY-LAW No. 862
To Grant Additional Aid to Schools
Passed 4th June, 1915.
The County Council of Elgin enacts:
(1) That the sum of One Thousand Six Hundred and Twenty-
five Dollars be granted to the following schools:
Aylmer Collegiate Institute .......-m.............$65Q.00
Dutton High School.,...................,......... _....... 650.00
Vienna High School....... m.h..... m..__ 325.00
$162:3.00
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Thomas Collegiate
twenty per cent. of
Institute be granted an
the cost of maintenan'ce
(2) That the St.
amount equivalent to
of County pupils.
(il) That the grants to Continuation and Fifth Class Schools be
made on the basis of two dollars and one-half to each dollar granted
by the Government.
County Council Chambers, St. Thomas, 4th June, 1915.
K. W. McKAY,
Cou'nty Clerk.
ALEX. .McCOLL,
\Varden.
BY.LAW No. 863
the Salary of the Clerk of the County Council; To
By-Laws 458, 587 and 777 and to amend By-Law 368
Repeal
To Fix
Passed 4th]une, 1915.
The
Elgin County Council enacts:
By-Laws 458, 587 and 777 be and the same arc hereby
(1) That
repealed.
(2) That the salary of K. VI. McKay, County Clerk, be and
th,e same is hereby fixed at the sum of Nine Hundred Dollars per,
annum and an allowance for attendance at meetings of Council and
committees the same as is paid to members of the Council.
(3) That By-Law No. 368 be and the same 5s hereby amended
accordingly.
(4) That
June, H115.
this lly-Law shall take effect as from the first day of
County Council Chambers, St. Thomas, 4th June, 1915.
K. W. McKAY,
County Clerlc
ALEX. McCOLL,
'Warden.
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BY-LAW No. 864
To Appoint a County Treasurer
Passed 4th June, 1915.
The Elgin County Council enacts:
(1) That KennethV\T. McKay be and is hereby appointed Treas-
urer ofthe,Cbunty of Elgin at a salary of One Thousand Dollars per
annum to commence on the first day of June, 1915.
(2) That the Treasurer be required to perform all duties of
, the o~ce as directed by law, By-Law or Order-in-Council, and that
he shall submit to the Wai"den and Chairman of the Finance Com'-
mittee a monthly 'statement of the receipts and disbursements of
County monies.
(3) That the Treasurer be required to procure at the expense
of the County and keep on file in the MolsonsBank or such other
place as the Council may direct, a b011d:[or Ten Thousand Dollars,
($10.,0.0.0.) in a guarantee company, said bond to be approved by this
Council.
(4) That' all Connty Monies be kept on deposit in the Molsons
Bank or snch other bank as this Council may direct.
County Council Chambers, St. Thomas, 4th June, 1915.
K. W. McKAY,
County ClerIc
ALEX. McCOLL,
Warden.
BY.LAW No. 865
To Grant a Gratuity to John McCausland on his Retirement from
Office as County Treasurer
Passed 4th June, 1915.
vVhereas John McCausland was appointed County Treasurer on
6th day of July, 1881,and has now become incapable through
illness and old age ~f efficiently discharging the duties of his office;
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And whereas, his successor has been appointed and it is desirable
to make him a grant upon his ceasing to hold office;
The County Council of Elgin enacts:
That John McCausland be and is hereby granted the following
amo'4nts to be paid monthly commencing with the month of June,
1915;
For the year ending 1st of June, 1916-$900.00
For the year ending 1st of June, 1917-4700.00
For the year ending 1st of June, 19184500.00
County Council Chambers, St. Thomas, 4th June, 1915.
K. W. McKAY. !
County Clerk.
ALEX. McCOLL,
Warden.
BY-LAW No. .866
To Raise Amounts for County Rates during the Year 1915
Passed 4th June, 1915.
Whereas an estimate has been made showing that the sum' at
Ninety"';eight Thousand, Nine' Hundred and Seventy-four Dollars is
required to be raised in the several municipalities for the lawful pUr-
poses of the ,County during the year 1915.
And whereas, by the Assessment Act, this Council is required
to dIrect what portion of the sum to be' levied for County purposes
shall be levied in each Municipality in the County;
And whereas, the ra:tes are required to be apportioned on the
basis of the assessment of property as equalized in the preceding year;
And whereas the assessment ofprop,erty of the County; as as-
'certained and equalized, in 1914 is as follows:
Municipality Total
Eqalized Value
Aldborough ,___m ....._________....___.....___....____..______$2,977,254
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Dun \vich n_________...
South wold --'mn_'hn'm_......
Yarmouth
MaIahide ----____em__nn___.
Bayham
South, Dorchester
Aylmer
Dutton
Port Stanley, _ ..m-_---_--..----______........___n____......n
, Springfield - ____....__:...___ nn________.._____________n._.....
Vienna
Rodney
'Vest Lome
_'''hn_h_h__ 3,198;254
n'h".""._n.._hn_.n_h_ 3,840,26,7
4,641;657
.-'h-,'.n_..n._n..n...nh__.n 2,839,810
1,909,51R
1,678,55.2
973,819
330,524
218,893
144,660
99,707
218,772
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Therefore the Council of the Municipal Corporation of the County
of Elgin enacts:
(1) That a rate of Four and One-quarter Mills on the Dollar
be levied on all rateable property in the several Municipalities in the
County of Elgin, as above set forth, for the year 1915 to raise the
following. amounts:
(2) That the sum of Ninety~eight Thousand, Nine 'Hundred an'd
Seventy-four Dollars be raised a.nd levied in the several Municipal-
ities in the County, according' to the following .schedule, and that. the
amounts, as entered therein, he paid to the County Treasurer, as by
law required :
SCHEDULE
AId borough ---,...------n.'----~nn.n--n..nn....._.;._______._._$12,652
Dunwich .---.--n.-----.---.--..----..,___._n____.....nn..-......._.n 13,593
South wold ---.nn.---.-.---nn_____nn.nn.n.___..n~nn.._..n. 16,321
Yarmouth -nh---.-..-.nn..'_.hnh___.,.........__......n.nn._..._ 19,727
M arahid e n.-'n---..'.'.nn-nn....hn_hn.......".......n.n_.n."'_. 12,069
Bayham n.-n.nn-.-n-n__hn_..'_...n.nn.m_.n..n.n._.._......_ 8,115
South Dorchester '.---......---.nnh....n.___.m...__.n.n_. 7,134
Aylnler ..n...n--.n...n-.n_hn_..nhn.hn...n.n.._...n...n.n 4,139
Dutton h-...n.hn-..-uh-_n.nh._..._..hnh_.h.uh.._n.'_u.n.. 1,405
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Port Stanley ................--..........--..--..---.--..........---..
Springfield .-.._--.._...--.._--..-..._..-~_..--.--_....._--..--..-...-.
Vienna. .--.......--..--..--..---.------.......-.-----.--..--......-_.......
Rodney ___m_____m_____m________..____r____..m_m___________..__
West Larue _n......__"___'_""___'__"'_"'___'__"__"___________
930
615
423
930
921
$98.974
County Council Chambers, St. Thomas, 4th June, 1915.
K. W. McKAY,
County Clerk.
ALEX. McCOLL.
Warden.
BY-LAW No. 867
To Assume Bridge over Turkey Creek
Passed 26th N ovember, 1915~
,The Elgin County Council enac~s:
That .the bridge over Turkey Creek, situated about one hundred
and twenty rods west of Southwold Stati9n, on the Middlesex County
Line between the Townships of South wold and Delaware, be and is
hereby assumed as a County Bridge.
Council Chamber, St. Thomas, 26th Novemberj 1915.
K.. W. McKAY,
County Clerk.
ALEX. McCOLL,
\,yarden.
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INDEX
Address of Warden .....;.,...............m..m......_...............h...............~8,. 27, 28, 45
AgricJl1 tura I Represen ta tive .....................................,...............................29, 1.12
Agricul turaI' Com mi ttce ..................................,........'........,.......................... 99
Bridges ................................ ........................,.......................................,..........;{,j.
BY-LAWS~
853 To appoint Board of Audit .................,...................,lft, -~a2, 119
854 To appoint auditors ................................................13, :ta, 119
855 To appoint High School Trustees......................13, :n, ;~3, l;W
856 To authodze Wcu'den and Treasurcr to borrow
$.zo, 00 0 ........... ........n.... .......... """"."".. '''''.n.. ........,... ....~...n2 4, 120
857 To grant -aid to Canadian Patriotic fund ....................24, 121
858 To raise $12;000 by debentures .........!.:......,.......................Z:i, 122
859 To -confirm equalization .........................................0......39, 123
860 To extend time for tax sale .................0...................0........40, 124
861 To authorize Wardcn and Trcasurer to borrow
$~30, 000 ...... '''''..0.. ... ............, "h...... ............ '.... ..n.... ................40, 12;')
8'62 To grant additional aid to schools .....:....................;.41, 12;')
863, To fix sabry County 'clerk ......................0..................,41, ]:W
864 To appoint a County Treasurer ...............,................'..4;~, 12'r
865 To grant a g'tafuity- "to John McCausland ................4B, 127
'866 To raise County rates .....................0................................43, i28
867 To assume Turkey Creek hridge .~..m..:........................57, 129
Children's Aid' Society .............................................................................35, 101)
Communications .....m...'.................................... ........................10, 14, 30, 47
Corn. Growers' Associa,tioll ......,........,...............................................48, 50, 52
County. Officials ............................'.......................... ..................................4
Deputa tion s '''''''0.......... ..................................... ................................ .........2 (j
Food Examiner .........., ........................ ..................""...... ......... ......:.................;14
Good Roads ............ " Bo, ;-]9, 46, 50, :513, 110
GRANTS-
Agricultllral Fairs ...........,............
Farmers' and Ladies' lnst ...........
Kate Wallace ...................._... ..............
Libraries ......h.................h..........
McNichol, John ''''''''''''_''''''''''u.....n.....on....
Patriotic Fund ............. .....
!JubJicity
............ .h....... .......... .2H
......... ................16, 17, 20
"""h......n.. .. . ..16
""."''''h''''''.''''h..12, 17; 1B
.............................h..H9, 55, 110
............................,.16, 29, 46, "10, '!lO
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REPORTS-
Coun ty Engin eer n.....m.........nm........m..m...m...m.........m...m...m..m.83
County Clerk ......___..........__....___...___...___....__....___.........___..____.._.__.___36, 111
County Solicitor .........................n...n....'_....n'.__'....,...--....--.,__.36, 50
County Treasurer ........._m..............,.. ....um........_______,. ..________...,;33, 69
Court House Commission ..__....___..........__........____._____....__..___..._.33, '109 .
Education Committee. ....um_......._____.___... .....____......._____.18, 35, 55, 65
Educational Association __.....00_......._____.____ ......_m.__ .............n.......i38, 68
Equalization ................__.......____........_____.......___.....___..__....___........3:3, 37, 107
Finance Committee ..._m.........m........mnm....m..n ...20, 21, as, 1),5, '73
Honse of Industry ..........m...................::.................m..........mmGGi 91
I ns pee tor ...n..mn..n..............nn.......nnn..............n...n.........,.......~..5~~,: 92
Physician ........nn.m.... .. 00.... .. 00" ... n~nn'.'... .. m....__..n..n....:.96
Petitions and Legislation n;...n...n'..........n..m......m........20, 35, 36, 89
Police lvlagistn.ite ......m.'''''''''''''''' ....'..'n............m.._ .'~...m..,.n~.,..n.....102
Public ,Improvements Committ\".e~.._....:. ....mn... ..___n...1S, 35, :.is; 55
Puhlic School Inspector Taylor ._:_.......n.-.....m'..~....m....mn..."..m..~n..59
Special re Administration, of Justice. E~penseS.ml0,:?1,.4;), 48', 109
Special rc Port Stanley Marbor m.....n..:...........m...m.16, 18, BS;' 100
\ Spcci~\1 re TrC'asurer ........m... ....mn..........21, 22,31, H3, ;~B, 80, 81
Standing -Committees n.m.n...n..m. ","0000'''00''00 ,"0000 ......m__m..........6, ('is
Warden's Address COlumittees' n...~..'.......m......n13, ~W, 82; 38, 98
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Stalter Bridge ......n"m.......n...nmn..n..~......m_mn.m.._n..m.n .:__.n....m..n..57
Treasurer's Bond
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Warden's Grant .0"00" ....md......n..m.__
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