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THE OSHAWA DAILY TIMES, TUESDAY, MAY 3, 1932 PACE. THREE G. K. BROWN, Bowmanville Daily Times Office Telephone No. 744 Representative BUSY SESSION OF THE COUNCIL HELD LAST NIGHT 'Heavy Docket ¢ of Pusiness Before Council for Discussion The regular meeting of the coun- cll was held last evening in the council chamber with Mayor James presiding and all members present, following the reading of minutes of last regular meeting and special meetings, were adopted, numerous petitions were presented by the clerk as follows: Ratepayers on King Street west requested that a cinder walk be placed at the end of pavement. This was referred to Roads and Streets Committee, The residents about St. George and Queen Streets requested that a street light be placed at that corner, This was referred to Public Proper- ty to investigate with power to act, The Salvation Army asked the privilege to hold a Tag Day on Sat- urday, May 2lst, in connection with their self denial campaign. This was granted, A communication from Thos Jacksop stated that the boulevard in front of his property had not been fixed up and requested some action. On motion the clerk was authorized to write the Shore Gas Company to proceed with the work of restoring the boulevards not later than May 9th, A communication from Margaret E, Lord asked for an adjustment of street paving tax, as according to her deed she was assessed ten feet too much, This. was referred to Roads and Street Com. with power to act, A letter from the Canadian Legion thanking the Council for a donation of $50 for teil band was received and ordered fyled. * list of outstanding accounts for services by the Fire Brigade, ap- parently uncollectable, was present- ed by Gould, barrister, asking what disposition should be made of them. The chief items were for the brigade attending fires outside the municipality, and the party responsible for the calls could not be located. Considerable dis- cussion arose and on motion the barrister was ordered not to take any further action. Mayor James asked what should be done in future on outside calls, and the opinion was that some one party should be made responsible. During the fire at Newtonville the brigade lost $65 in equipment and the municipality have as yet not re- ceived aay recompense. A letter of thanks from Robt. W. Holmes for reliet received during the winter, was received and placed on fyle, A communication from the Wo- men's Institute requested a refund of hall rent, No action was taken, A communication from Sam Mc- Knight complained of surface water ing his property and asked some action, is was referred to Roads and Streets Com. and they to report back. An offer of $100 was received from Michael Burns for 4 acres of land at the old lighting plant, and was accepted, The Dow Chemicil Co. tendered price for calcium chloride at ap- proximately $21 a ton, and a mo- tion was passed that before any petitions are accepted for dust lay- ing that the council set a rate of Zc. per lineal foot each side of street and collect in.advance for same. On motion the Legion Band was granted use of the town hall free of charge for concert on Wednes- day evening, The finance committee presented its report totalling $880.07 and ac- counts were ordered paid. The chairman of the relief committee re- ported accounts of $932.51 for direct relief and $479.60 for unemployment relief, The waterworks chairman presented accounts totalling $99.85 but requested that one account four months old for 174 hours. labor at 35¢c an Hour be laid over for inves- tigation, Reforestation Work Councillor McLaughlin, chairman of 'the reforestation gave a detailed report of the work and stated that 24,000 trees had been planted at the old lighting plant property and at Rayner's property and made a mo- tion that a letter to Mr. Richardson and Mr, Linton be forwarded through the Forestry Dept, Toron- to, thanking them for the co-opera- tion and assistance, On motion of Reeve Lockhart, Mr. McLaughlin was tendered the thanks of the Council for his part of the work. This was conveyed by the Mayor in suitable words, Relief Report Reeve Lockhart, chairman of Reliet Committee, zave a clear comprehensive statement of the work of his committee during the months the committee was in opera- tion from the 12th of Dec. to the end of April. In all, 764 transients had been 'housed and the total meals given out at the town hall were 1717 at a cost of $85.34. For direct relief 58 applications had heen received representing 202 de- pendents and others had been help- ed with tood and fuel, Over 250 bushels of potatoes besides apples and vegetables and 100 dozen eggs from the Statesman's hennery had contributed to the relief, The total money donated by Bowmanville citizens was $2156.42, supplemented by the Governments amount of $2995.04, made a grand total of $5151.46, and the committee find it has a surplus of $660.46. The chair- man also mentioned that many pro- pertv owners had allowed tenants to occupy homes without rent, and thas money for relief work had not cost the ratepayers anything as no funds were taken from the town treasury, Councillor Martyn reported for the Roads and Streets and what work had been done, and mentioned other stretches of walk that needea attention, He was authorized to proceed with it. Councillor Strike presented a list of uncollected taxes, mostly amounts runing since 1922, which the auditors had advised writing off. On 'motion these were ordered struck from the roll. The Finance Committee reported that the 1931 arrears of taxes were coming down, but wanted power to take steps to reduce the amount still further. On motion they were given power to collect, the and Annual Memorial Day A motion was passed naming June 19th as the annual decoration and memorial day and the Mayor to appoint a committee to co-operate with the ministerial association, The Mayor appointed Reeve Lockhart, and Councillors Mutton and Mec- Laughlin as the committee. Arbour Day was discussed, the suggestion coming from the Horticultural So- ciety and a motion was passed that Arbour Day be proclaimed and that the Mayor proclaim the day and date. No further business being brought forward the council ad- journed. THE WHITBY DAILY TIMES dyentising, ou becriptions and mews will be received at the » ch Branch Office at Gazette and Chronicle.~Telephone 23. After Business Hours Phone, 850. WHITBY EDITOR---;AMES H. ORMISTON NO MONEY THIS YEAR FOR WORK AT LOCAL HARBOR Town Council Is Advised Federal Government Is Hard Up No provision has been made this year .in the federal estimates at Ottawa for the improvements to Whitby harbor which for some years have been strongly advo- cated and urged upon the govern- ment. A letter read at the Town Council meeting on Monday night from the minister of public works, Hon, Charles Stewart, set forth that owing to the need for drastic economies in capita] ex- penditures this year, the govern- ment wag undertaking very little pew work, The minister stated that when economic condiions improved, and the government Invalids, Cripples, etc, have the eyes examined home. C. H. Tuck, Opt.D. Eyesight Specialist Disney Block Opp. P.O. 1516--Phone--1516 yay felt that it could increase its capital expenditures, the condi- tien of Whitby harbour as rep- resented on several occasions, would be presented to the cabinet for consideration. Without comment the Council ordered the Clerk to put the let- ter on file, Ornamental Street Lighting The Council wy pay the 'sum of $13.50 per month towards the cost of installation and mainten- ance of the ornamental street lighting installed in the business section of the town last Christ- mas, provided that ninety busi- ness men will agree to pay $22.- 50, representing twenty-five cents a month added to their light bills, It cost the Public Utility Commission over 1.000 to instal the system which is regarded as being one of the finest in Can- ada. A deputation from the Cham- ber of Commerce, headed by W. A. Holliday, president, waited on the Council asking that the town assume a portion of the cost of the ornamental lights, inas- much as not only the business men but the citizens generally, benefitted therefrom. Mr, Hoal- liday told Council of the many favorable comments he had heard from, outsiders regarding the ilghts, and stressed the fact that they were a means of attracting trade adding to the town's beauty and constituting a very effective advertising medium, R. A, Hut chison, ex-president of the Cham- ber of Commerce, added to Mr. Holliday's remarks, stating that he felt that the ornamental lights were of benefit to the citizens all over the town, and adding that for this reason the Couneil should assume a portion of the cost. Council felt that the Yequest of the deputation was a very reasonable one, also that the rep- sesentations made regarding the value of the colored lights were very rue, Accordingly a mo- tion was passed that the town pay its portion provided that business men pay the balance. A canvass of the business men wili now be made in an effort to get all to sign up for the extra 25¢ a month, Seek Further Relief Help The council through W. E, N. Sinclair, K.C., M.P.P., provincial member and W. H. Moore, M.P., federal member, will join' other municipalities in petitioning the governments of the province and dominion to extend the time ror the payment of a portion of the cost of direct relief now being in- curred by the municipalities, Chairman Frank Threadgold, of of the Rellef Committee, said that the demand for relief in Whitby today was as great as it was during the winter months. Council thought that the same would apply to ammost every piace, Tax Rate Struck A bylaw was passed confirming the tax rate for 1932 at 43 mills, ag struck by the Council last r:eeting , The total amount to be raged through taxation for all purposes is $121,000. A bylaw was also passed providing for the collection of taxes in two instal- ments, June and November, under the usuahk terms and conditions, -------------------- TEAR GAS BILLY PURCHASED FOR THE POLICE DEPT. Restrictions on Use of Re-| volvers Make One Necessary | A tear gas billy, such as is in | use by the police of many large ceitres, will be added to the law enforcement equipment of the | Whitby Police Department, The cost will be in the neighborhood | of $35.00. The Council on Menday night decided to make | the purchase, oh the recommen- dation of Chief H. 'W, ZJuantrill, who sald that the billy would to advantage take the place of a new revolver required by the De- partment at the present time, Chief Quantrill stated that ow- Ing to the restrictions now be- ing placed on the nu of revol- vers by constables, the tear gas billy would he a most effective and less dangerous weapon for use against law breakers. Police departments everywhere were now equipped with them, the chief said, Council felt that the police de- partment should be well equipped to cope with any emergency which might arise in the town, particularly from an outside ori- gin, in these troublesome times. Repair War Memorial On recommendations of the Town Property Committee, the CITY AND DISTRICT NEWS REMANDED FOR WEEK George Harry Black, Alma Street, maintained that He was not exactly what might be called intoxicated, but admitted he had had several drinks, when he ap- peared before Magistrate Creigh- ion on a charge of being intoxi- rated in a publie place this morn- ing. The court took the stand thus the accused had pleaded not gullty: and granted the accused a remand for one week, taking the personal bail of the accused. SEA CADETS AT CHURCH The evening service at King Street Church. on May Ist, was of unusual interest in that the Sea Cadets paraded to Church and wor- shipped with the regular congrega- tion. Mr, Cragg spoke on the topic, "Inspiration", Ie said that ther are no heiz (hts to which a young man with ambition cannot attain Napoleon maintained that, "Impos- ile. 1s 4 is a word. to be aed only by fools. There is no such word", If we are to achieve anything worth while' we must have enthusiasm, perseverance, and lofty ideals, An anthem was sung by the choir, mn addition to which Mrs, E. Farrow sang a beautiful solo, INTOXICATION CHARGE Norman Dearborn, with being intoxicated, was re- manded for trial in police court when he appeared this morning and was grantel his own bail for his appearance one week hence, APRIL FIRE LOSS Fire Chief W. R. Elliott stated to The Times this morning that during the month of April his de- { parment had had 21 calls, while | he total fire loss during the | riouth had amounted to $2,921. WDONALD GOFS T0 REFORMATORY (Continued from paze could not allow the mer the city council to be di Not Worthy of Consider. all Magistrate Creighton t} en ex plained to McDonald how he broken his probation and the had | terms under which he had been placed on suspended sentence His Worship remarked that the accused was not worthy of the congideration of the" . court Hitous h his conduct as he had hown anything but good be aviour during his probation, After sentence had heen passed 'Donald rose in his place and xclaimed "In the e no erime, | ves have committed he- lieve I am 1mnocent and hay | been persecuted". charged | | aceon I of God I] at the ONTARIO HYDRO TO SPEND MILLIONS ON SEAWAY POWER (Continued from page 1) sary ence | the transformers and the $21 or $22 lay-down cost in Toronto wag pense from Queen City, Mr. 2120, the p joint and t alone, on ers pe amon contr share power prefe that whiel he DEATH OF 'MRS, WALTER He | definite ribute to the $120,000,000, bers was and ene terd Si husk tre she tive tion to transmission. The differ- between this $14.50 cost at to the ex- power to the ntable, he said, of transmitting the the gransformers her was All-Inclusive Figures her Henry said his figures of 000,000 total cost ineluded rovince's contribution to the power and navigation works he eosts chargeable to power such as the expenditures ywer honges' and tranform- declined to give any sum as the probable ich the provinee would | Dominion as its | (his of the cogt of the joint | Viet and+ navigation works, He |f ft at sayin total mount must pay wonld ond Yor rece New nt wh Wa rred to leave the outside Ontario ton, OBITUARY STACEY Oshawa Gener videly mourned by of friends in this city, Mrs, The late Carncrose, Carncrose Toronto Mrs, NY. Yor} of her family and a wide circle Mrs, Stacey taken suddenly ill on Saturday suffered from a stroke that night. A second stroke which qiick- | het death, occurred late yes- ay afternoon. She was in her forty-cighth year, nce coming to Oshawa with her band twenty-seven years ago, Stacey has attended Simcoe ct United Church, and although did not at any time, do any ac- work in the women's organiza- s of the church, she was inter- ested in them, Owing to poor health in the last few years, the late Mrs, Stacey ventured very little beyond AY on Athol Street, but she well known and beldved of all neighbors and friends, Mrs, Stacey is the sec- daughter of the late William' J. of Watertown, New Her mother, Mrs. W, J. is still living and has just ntly returned to her home in alter sg the win- er daughter in Oshawa y leaves her 1 one daughter, and one son, College of the Four sisters Parsnow, oi Sovona, rt} Anderson, Can- rles nee. New k. York, nding Auld, of Mansell, ot University SUryive 8 Cr, City ria Lillian Mrs A y on, w York "Wars e, yo Osh A. Carncrose, of 5 a brother of {the deceas husband, | &1 DEATH OF MRS. E. W. TAPLIN. Mrs, E, W. Taplin, who died at her residence in Emsdale, Ontario on Sunday, May the first, was a sister of Mrs, J. O, Clifford, of this city, She was the daughter of the late Laurin and Betsy Drew who settled over ninety years ago in Harmony, having come from Sher- brooke, Quebec, The late Mrs, Taplin is survived by her husband, Elgin W Taplin, whom she married sixty-two years ago, her daughters, Mrs, Minniz Vincent of Huntsville, Clara L, and Mrs. J. A. McDonald of Emsdale, a son Verne E, Taplin, of Toronto, and her sister, Mrs, Clifford of this city. Twelve grand children and four great grand children dren survive, HISTORIC PAGEANT PLANNED FOR ST. JEAN BAPTISTE DAY 1.--""The Glory of Home- general title of a re- 1adian' history to be St. Jean Baptiste pro- June 24, His Ex- Gov ernor- ~General and ssborou h have an i ation lo 5 occasion, Ac- cording to in ation giv en out by EF. Z ic te, Court Hoye | r= chivist parade Montr od They Cerny, ROVEITIEHL. seph George Cicero, Ill, Council will make the neces- sary repairs to the war memorial ag requested by the branch of the Canadian Legion. Some improvements will also be made to the softball diamond at the town park. The chairman of Committee reported the Relief that the money in relief through the ac- tion of the Christmas Cheer and Welfare Fund in placing funds at the Council's disposal, There are no rich men in Ameri- ca to-day. We don't know where they stand. The highest type of riches, as personified in this coun- try, has practically vanished, and they are afraid to look at their ledgers to see if they are worth anything. --Charles M. Schwab, steel magnate, Whitby | tcwn would be saved considerable | Death STACEY--In Oshawa, Ont., on Monday, May 2nd, 1932, Grace Belle Carncrose, beloved wife of Mr, Walter Stacey, in her 48th year. 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