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| maintenance charges and ii calls from revenue. still stands as a memorial to the craftsmanship of the late ordinary replacements it could not meet (For instance, while the old William Mills, it will not last indefinitely and should it play out a teel standpipe would have to cost. be erected in its place at con- » nd my capacity for made the subject of a sep: , article to weekly till ki dealt with, concluding with the Float-| [ing Debt, subject, of course, to the subscribers not objecting to this intrusion on space normally reserved for news. on pe We will begin with the Electric Light and Water Works, first i asking you, in this connection, not to confuse "Electric i with Hydro affairs. In the year 1903 during the Reeveship of Mr. E. H. Purdy, he, supported principally by Councillor R, J. Bruce, undertook the large problem of -installing a system of Water Works, chiefly for fire protection, and an elestric light plant; the local system, owned and operated by the late William Currie having failed to function satisfactorily after the fire which destroyed the Carnegie Mill, from which it procured its power and an effort to obtain power from the C. L. Vickery planing mill hav- ing proved abortive, © : : This was an ambitious undertaking for Port Perry but to the credit of these two men it was carried through to a successful completion. : : ? ; We would, to-day, consider-the old Electric Light plant a Sadity after our experience with the Hydro but it served us till The power house still stands and serves as the pumping sta- tion, and the distributing point for the Hydro and a place of stor- age for its supplies while space has been partitioned off to pro- vide for two properly equipped public conveniences which serve the growing tourist traffic on the Lakefront Parks, . ' While it is true that the old Electric Plant outlived its use- fulness and had to be scrapped, its partner, however, not only has survived but has expended its usefulness and to-day is a very im- portant public utility and would seem to be in line to be a profitable one, if, in fact, it has not already become so. Two important branches have sprung from the original main up Queen street, viz., hrane street and John street and these three mains have been tapped by some smaller piping of various lengths. The original debenture issue floated to finance this project was $16,000. (This sum proved inadequate and an overdraft was created which later was incorporated into an issue of Consolidated debentures and will be dealt with under that head.) These de- bentures were for 30 years at the low rate of 4% and wisely pro- wvided for repayment of principal and interest by 80 annual pay- Wnts of $925. This sum being sufficient to pay the annual 'interest charge at 4% simple interest and reduce the principal a small amount the first year and a larger proportion in each suc- ceeding year, as the interest charges automatically grew less, and eliminate the debt at the end of the period. You will see from the schedule that only two payments re- main, the present year and 1933. (In this and future articles T am omitting all cents, tho' not, I hope, all sense.) In earlier years the Water Works had few patrons, Saturday night was still tub-night in Port Perry and its Upper Ten removed the week's grime in the kitchen, tho' Ivory Bar had superseded softsoap. From year to year, as the mains have been extended, water has been installed in private homes and the revenue from this source has increased, but when at the coming of the Hydro the Water Works was divorced from its old partner the Electric Light, Mr. Figary feared that its income could not alone sustain it and enable it to meet the annual debenture payments, so per- suaded the Hydro authorities to allow the profits accruing from merchandising as well as from wiring and construction jobs, to be a perquisite of the Water Works rather than an adjunct of the Hydro, hoping that the small addition to its revenue from these sources would enable the Water Works to pay its way, and thus the old title, "Electric Light and Water Works" has been preserved on the Corporation books of this department to this day. Yi START HERE (On reading over the foregoing I have come to the conclusion that this is where I should have started so am asking the Editor to warn readers not to bother about reading the above as it was only written for amusement and to warm up the Linotype.) The 1931 statement presented by the treasurer, reveals that the Water Works now has liquid assets as follows: Accounts Receivable .......... Sena $1720 Merchandise on hand ........... a 791 Cashinbank.......:... 0% a aren . 1249 I 3760 _ Less Accounts Payable. ......... Vala ve nein 85 mh] » { Leaving a Liquid Surplus of .................. $3725 Against a Dehentire Deby of $145 which com; d the audit o : pare Assets" : Accounts Receivable ......... deers. + 32049 Merchandiseon hand .............c...c... 901 . : AMHR $2950 Liabilities : Bank overdraft .....v. ii ives onan 3.207 Loan from Corporation .................- 500. Accounts payable ....... .... i. 0000 0128 Leaving a Liquid Surplus of .................. $2025 Against a Debenture Debt of This shows that the debenture and interest payment of $925, while increasing its liquid surplus by $1700 PRR ar Ve be ee a Hermeticly in a tin can lock 1 th n an e the police in| s otherwise it ma od Ee a deficit are casting hun [, covetou fo devise The ~ sidered | members. W. W. during 1981, paid off its debt to| the Corporation of $500, also paid. its inadequately contributing their faced, as the flat rates are subj unfairness arises. Each and all, of these alternatives suggest the wisdom of laying something by for a rainy While I am not partial to having the W. W. make a contribution to the General Funds from its' earnings at present, I am, quite in sympathy with having, in the year next following the payment .of the last debenture, an adjustment made between the Town and artment of the charge now made for service under the this De bot of Fire Protection, on the muneration for this service of supplying water for any fire de- mands. handsomely at that. the two W. W's. What the County Council Have Been Doing At the opening of the adjourned session much was héard of the finan- cial burdens now being shouldered by the municipalities of the province, the opinion being freely expressed that the Ontario Gover t b of years ago we gr of laying cement walks. There are important districts ' protected from fire though the re 1 full quota for that service and further debarred from the convenience of running water in the house. 4th. The question of water metres. must sooner or: later be ect to much abuse and considerable We have-been told from time to time that the E. L. & W. W. was paying its debenture debt and a tax was not being levied for this purpose. I think; on occasion, I have contributed a chapter to this serial fiction. This was technically true, but, never-the-less the town has been paying through the nose, and contributing In order to create revenue for the E. L. & W. W. in earlier days, the town undertook to pay $50 a year per hydrant for water for fire purposes. When there were only eight hydrants this was not a heavy payment, when the number rose to twenty, the town found itself paying $1000 a year. had only one fire at which $4.98 worth of water was used but good old Mr. Taxpayer came through with his $1,000 just the same. Well, it looks as though we could take care of the earnings of I should worry! i Era wilh the sion jents are re are day--even if we don't like rain basis of a more reasonable re- Last year we H. G. HUTCHESON. Warden Somerville, members of the County Roads Committee, the chair- man of the Road and Bridge and Supt. Kean, will attend the annual convention of the Ontario Good Roads legislation which took away from the municipalities certain powers, par- ticularly with regard to the control of expenditures, appointment of officials, and establishment of social services, was largely blamed. Only Mere Collectors Claiming that if the proposed legis- lation now being considered by the Ontario Government which would curb the powers of the minor municipalities was allowed to become law, the muni- cipalities would become mere col- I gencies, with authority direct- ed from Queen's Park. One of the most important and strenuous sessions of Ontario County Council held for some years was con- cluded last week at Whitby. Economy was the battle ery during the session with the result that the pruning knife was applied to the sal- aries of all county employees, agri- cultural grants, and road construction costs. The county's per diem allow- ance bill for the session was $1,035 and to this might be added at least another hundred for mileage paid to ey One of the final acts of the Council was to reduce the estimates for road construction for 1932 from $20,000 to $5,000, cutting down the mill rate for road construction and maintenance this year from 2.4 to 1.9 mills. The final estimates were as follows: Road construction.......... $ 5000.00 Road maintenance ......... $40000.00 Machinery... oiieeaios 1000.00 Bridge Construction Suburban Roads ........... 2600.00 Urban Roads ..... av nse 8,000.00 Superintendance ........... 5000.00 Workmen's Compensation and insurance ........... . 2200.00 Trt, and payment not subsidized 20000.00 Total +... esas isis 05$78,700.00 It was ded not to purchase the new tractor as recommended by the J A iation in Toronto on February 24th and 25th. A conference with the Minister of Highways in Toronto on February 28, will be attended by the Warden and Chairman Morris of the County Roads Committee. When the report of the Mileage an Per Diem Ci ittee was pr d, the Council's ruling of a few days pre- vious that only actual mileage should be paid to members came up, and F.T. Rowe, of Whitby, drew from several members the candid admission that for some years they had been getting paid for more mileage than they were entitled to under the county's bylaw. Some who come by motor car were charging railway mileage. A special committee of BE. L. Chap- man, F. T. Rowe, C. L. Mackey, Wm. Parrott, Jno. Bruce, Isaac Catherwood and G. B. Johnston was appointed by Warden Somerville to equalize the assessment of the various municipali- ties of the county for 1932, and for the purpose of the 1933 levy of county taxes, This Committee will meet at the Court House, Whitby, on the first of June, to go into the whole question. Charles Mackey is chairman of the cofhmittee. Deputy-Reeve Parrott of Reach, presented to Council a recommenda- tion which he declared was strictly in accordance with the Assessment Act. The Township of Reach has for six years contended that it was too highly assessed, and at December session moved to have a by-law repealed which was adopted as the equalized assessment of the county for the next five years the assessment which has been in effect since the year 1926. Mr. Parrott speaking for his muni- cipality on several occasions, made a plea for no special consideration or favors, but only what it was legally 'and justly entitled to under the Act. - Parrott asked that in arriving at the | aries of all jail officials be cut 10 per | borer inspector he reduced 10 per cent had been burned down were still being carried on the assessment rolls. Mr, Parrott argued that the report of the judges on appeal in 1926 was a perfect judgment, made by honest and quali- fied men, and must have been pro- duced by a perfect process. If applied to the 1932 assessment it would make equally as perfect a product. Mr, proper equalization for every muni- cipality, the valuators adhere strictly to the statute which laid down what they must do. A motion to repeal the assessment by-law and appoint valuators was withdrawn when the Council unani- mously passed the following motion which was moved by Deputy-reeve Parrott, of Reach: 2 "That instead of appointing county valuators to value the real property in the county, the equalized assessment of the county in 1932, (for the 1938 levy), be set up by taking the local assesments for 1932 and increasing or decreasing the same by the percent- ages that the equalization made by the Court of Appeal in 1926 increased or decreased the local assessment for 1926." Trustees Appointed A by-law was passed appointing the following High School Trustees for a period of three years: Whitby, G. M Goodfellow; Port Perry, day and moved an amendment to that effect, but it was lost. (19) That no mileage be paid to councillors while riding in county cars. (20) That the County Road Com- mittee pay for teams at the rate of 40 cent per hour and pay men at the rate of 20 cents per hour. (21) Council strongly recommend that no construction be carried out on County roads this year and that roads be maintained in good passable con- dition. « (22) The County Council requested the Provincial Government to withhold further construction on provincial highways until economic conditions improve and thereby assist in reliev- ing the taxpayers of any increased burden during this period of depres- sion. (23) That the per diem allowance for criminal justice audits, commis- sioners of the House of Refuge, Coun- ty Road Committee, Old Age Pensions Board and all other committees be re- duced 10 per cent. (24) That on the adoption of this report all bylaws be amended to take care of the reductions passed by the Council. PORT PERRY HOSPITAL BENEFIT DANCE IS A HUGE SUCCESS An enjoyable event of Friday, February 12th, in the Port Perry High School Assembly Hall was the inter- esting Euchre and Dance, put on by the Port Perry Hospital Benefit Com- mittee, Through the kind courtesy and un- tiring efforts of many interested friends, the hall was tastefully decor- ated in k with ' the Valentine Farmer; Uxbridge, Fred Palmer. Auditors Appointed A by-law was passed appointing Reeve Charles L. Mackey of Whitby Township, a member of the Board of Criminal Audit, at a salary of $5 pe: day, with mileage of 10c. per mile one way. By by-law, George Astley, Whitby, and Alex. Birchard, Beaverton, were appointed auditors for 1932 at $4.50 a day, instead of $5.00 as formerly and a mileage of 10 cents a mile one way, will be paid. A monthly audit, as favored by the treasurer, will be made. The Reductions Made Following are the clauses of the re- port of the special committee appoint- ed by the Warden on economy. (1) That the salary of D. J. Kean, County Road Superintendent, be cut 10 per cent. (2) That the salary of Miss Edith Lucas, assistant to Mr. Kean, be cut 10 per cent. (8) That the salary of Miss E. A. McKay, county treasurer, be cut 10 per cent. (4) That there be no change in the salary of Donald R. Ruddy, County Clerk and Solicitor. (6) That the salary of Miss Kath- leen Barton, stenographer in Miss Mec- Kay's office be cut 10 per cent. (6) That a recommendation be made to the inspector of prisons and 'public charities, asking that the sal- cent. (7) That there be no reduction in the salary of George Kerr, caretaker of the Court House; but that he be appointed caretaker of the Registry Office at no increase in salary. (8) That the salary of Dr. J. F. Lavery, Governor of the House of Refuge be cut 10 per cent. (9) That the salary of Dr. C. F. McGillivray, Physician of the House of Refuge, be cut 10 per cent. (10) That the salary of W. J. H. Richardson, Inspector of the House of Refuge, be cut 10 per cent. (11) That the salary of Mrs. Gar- row, matron of the House of Refuge, be cut 10 per cent. (12) That a 10 per cent cut be made in the salary of Mrs. Francis Wilson, nurse at the House of Refuge. (13) That there be a 10 per cent cut in the salary of Mrs. Stratton, cook at the House of Refuge. (14) That the salary of Mrs. Steph- enson, laundress at the House of Re- fuge be cut 10 per cent. (16) That the salary of Mrs. White, house maid, at the House of Refuge, be cut 10 per cent. (16) That the salary of Ernest White, farm laborer at the House of Refuge, be reduced 10 per cent. (17) That the salary of the corn and that mileage be paid for actual mileage travelled. This-economy was effected in the face of strenuous: ob- result of the policy carried & jections raised by Reeve A. W. Jack- color scheme. Hearts, large and small, cupids of every description, large red balloons, and the like, were artistically arranged, which certainly made a very pleasant background for the pretty bright-hued gowns that were seen among the happy throng. The guests were received and welcomed by the patronesses, Mrs, Grant Christie, Mrs. Harold Archer and Mrs. Whitmore. The early part of the evening was spent playing Euchre. were awarded to the following: Ladies 1st--Mrs. C. Mackie, of Oshawa, this prize was a Black Satin- finished Vase. 2nd-- Mrs. Cecil Beare, Port Perry, lucky winner of a Linen Luncheon Set. Men's 1st--Mr. A. McFarland, Port Perry, winning a White Broadcloth Shirt. 2nd--Tie between Mr. G. Sweet- man and Mr. C.C. Jeffrey. Mr. Jeffrey was successful in the draw and received a pair of Kid Gloves. These prizes were presented to the winners by Dr. G. M. Rennie. One of the highlights of the evening was the event following the Euchre. This was the big moment when the drawing of the lucky numbers to de- cide the winners of the "Draw" took place, Mr. Robt. Somerville, perform- ed the usual duties, proclaiming the following the lucky winners: Mrs. R. Corner, of Cannington, win- ner of the first prize, which was a beautiful Cedar Chest, Miss Vina Neal, R.N.,, of Victoria Road, winner of the second prize, the Blanket. Mr. J. Mark, Seagrave, winner of the third prize, the Pearl on Amber Manicure Set. Mr. J. Elford, of Scugog, winner of the fourth prize, the pretty little Kodak. Dr. G. S. Jeffrey assisted Reeve Somerville, by reading and announc- ing the holders of the lucky tickets. The rest of the evening was spent in dancing to the beautiful music, sup- plied by Archie Cunningham, Toronto. Mr. Cunningham certainly showed his excellent talent by the wonderful way in which he entertained the guests with his popular vocal numbers and the splendid rendering of dance music. The music was much appreciated by the many requests for encores, which Mr. Cunningham very pleasantly supplied. The lucky number dance was won by Miss D. Nesbitt and Mr. O. Beare. Many guests attended this social function and visitors from Lindsay, Bowmanville, Oshawa, Whitby and The prizes 1 Three times the farmer ad, then he called in his wife and her read it to him. Then he seized the telephone and called up the real estate office, "say that about my farm," he shouted, decided not to sell it. That's the kind of a e been wan or years, and { didn't know I had ith If many of us could see our jobs and our lives and our possessions as others see them perhaps, like the farmer, we wouldn't be so "all fired" anxious to swap them for something we fancy would be better. ? A very Shjoyuble afternoon was spent at the school on Friday last, when the pupils and teacher enter- tained at a Valentine Concert in honor of the occassion. A number of parents and friends were present, and ap- reciated the program. A well attended meeting of the Woman's Assciation was held at the 'Parsonage on Wednesday afternoon, over which the asic A Mrs. J. Shunk presided. Meeting opéned with a favorite hymn of a recent former departed member, the late Mrs. Thos. Watson, "Lead Kindly Light", follow- ed by prayer by Rev, Mr. Green, The resident lead in the Scripture lesson. inutes of last meeting read and adopted. Roll call, after which a lengthy business session followed. Many items were discussed and tran- sacted. It was decided to hold an Egg Social on the evening of Easter Mon- day. Two quilts are to be quilted on the afternoon of the Church wood sawing bee, and when a hot dinner will be served for all in the S.S. room. Rev. Mr. Green proposed a communi: autograph quilt to be made, for whiel he has offered a nice price when com- pleted. The sum 2 bc. a name is asked to cover material expenses. Mrs. Green to choose her own material which was granted. - Hymn, "Safe In the Arms of Jesus" was then sung, followed by a short program. Mrs. Green and Mrs. W. Moase ve splendid readings and Mrs, Roy Soott and Miss Ila Moon favored with a delightful vocal duet. Meeting closed with hymn and benediction. The com- mittee served a delicious lunch and a social was spent by all. Word was received on Sunday by Mrs. C. W. Moon of the death of her sister, Mrs. Britton Lofe, in Lumsden, Sask.,age 56 years, who died on Saf. urday following a short illness. The ate Mrs, Love was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Moses Wells of Seagrave. Mrs. Love was married to the late D. Miller in 1890, who died in 1895, five years later she married Mr. ove, who survives her along with eight' childrem, - five dau; ran three sons, also a brother, John Well of Regina Beach and two sisters, Mrs. R. Moase of Toronto and Mrs, C. Ww. Moon of Seagrave. The sympathy of friends is extend- ed to the family in this sad bereave- ment. One by one our loved ones leave us, One by one they are linked above, Some day there'll be a sweet reunion Once again with them we love. Mr. and Mrs. J. Shunk spent the week end in Port Perry with relatives Miss M. Belfour who has béen in the Toronto General Hospital for some time, has been removed to Lindsay Hospital, and her condition is very serious. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Grose and Mr. E. Frise of Toronto, Sunday guests of the latter's parents. Mr. and Mrs. C. Sleep and family of Lindsay, visitors on Sunday of Mr. Cephas Sleep and other relatives. Mr. and Mrs. F. Harrison and Gor- don , Mrs. R. S. Long, of Myrtle, visit- ors of relatives on Saturday, the latter remaining for a few days with her daughter, Mrs. R. Scott, Mr. Wm. Davey of Prince Albert spent the week end with his brother, Mr. Harry Davey. Rev. Mr. Green and Mr. John Mark attended the Presbytery Meeting in Lindsay last week. The play "Cyclone Sally" to be given under the auspices of Quadrata Girl's Club on March 4th, promises to be the event of the season. See bills for particulars. Please keep date open. The regular meeting of Young People's Society was held with the president Bert Wanamaker in the chair, Meeting opened with hymn and devotional exercises conducted by Mrs. B. Dowson. Mr. Gordon Mark, con- enor of Citizenship asked Miss N. Moon to take charge of this meeting and who gave a very interesting paper. Miss M. Rennie favored with a pleas- ing piano number, number attended the hockey match at Port Perry on Monday even- ing. With the recent weather, skating and hockey has been rather a disap- pointment to many of our young people. rs. C. W. Moon left for Toronto en Tuesday where she will spend a holi- day with relatives. EM Toronto were seen g the d S. This affair turned out to be a huge success and the proceeds are to go toward equipment necessary for the benefit of patients, attending the Port Perry Hospital, ~ SEAGRAVE As others see them A discontented farmer wished if son, of Whitby, who contended that the per diem should be cut to $3.50 per ible to trade his farm for a more se one, and accordingly listed HOW FINES DISPOSED OF Fines imposed under Municipal by- laws, Liquor Control Act, if informa- tions are laid by Chief Nesbitt, will be paid to the Corporation; under High- way Traffic Act, if information laid by local constables and said offences take place in the Corporation, are payable to the Treasurer of the Corporation. All other fines are payable to the E. H. PURDY, Police Magistrate ~