1 25 6 https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/59848/archive/files/965ed450c4fdb2e9edae26a8a56b1f04.pdf?Expires=1789603200&Signature=Qv2yusKqOeao0aqput3Xu3KTK7h%7EyVbiMOOey8RwzrUMFhnt05UGJGi7AYPE98UbsO5XbxoOYce%7EOMv%7EEu3npQ1rbHomXJxZvzkX9LNvKXibK4uQe%7EXaIBpIlmPDK2pG6ctKEAEgcTiWGt9u4jLHDBSS1MG9Mg74qtcb5zxK-EjuUU4hg5C3ekDpN8U-Rp%7E2wQdHMe5%7EIpPeasvO4EyL3ZKNMRjXQNGejmJWiLDmIm3MhGU5J39sszTKzNKcdAsgswHCu07dZQHajRhH-Hzq2v8AOQNN-MEAeOSM0i0w53HQ2TAyTB3ZGZnDLqghW20Ri7dO0X2XAKooduzdrWYiKQ__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM 5323df52689e59f7190f64b0ebda5f07 PDF Text Text 1900. PROCEEDINGS OF THE MUNICIPAL OF COUNTY COUNCIL THE OF WELLAND. JANUARY JANUARY SESSION. 24th, 25th, 26th. CHARLES HENDERSON, Esq., WARDEN. WELLAND: PRINTED AT THE TRIBUNE OFFICER. �ii. COUNTY OFFICIALS: W W. Fitzgerald, Esq., County Judge and Local Master. James Smith, Esq., Sheriff. Walter V. Smith, Esq., Deputy-Sheriff James E. Morin, Esq., Registrar. I. P. Willson, Esq., County Court Clerk, Local Registrar of High Court and Registrar of Surrogate Court. T. D. Cowper, Esq., Clerk of the Peace and County Crown Attorney. Geo. L. Hobson, Esq., Division Court Clerk, No. 1, Welland. Paul J. Wilson, Esq., Division Court Clerk, No. 2, Marshville. Ernest Cruikshank, Esq., Division Court Clerk, No. 3, Fort Erie. J. G. Cadham, Esq., Division Court Clerk, No. 4, Niagara Falls South. D. J. C. Munro, Esq., Division Court Clerk, No. 5, Thorold. A. K. Scholfield, Esq., Division Court Clerk, No. 6, Port Colborne. John Coulson, Esq., Jailer. James H. Ball, Esq., Public School Inspector. Geo. L. Hobson, Esq., County Treasurer. Robert Cooper, Esq., County Clerk. Menno House, Esq., Bridgeburg, County Auditor. A. H. Kilman, Esq., Ridgeway, County Auditor. Judge W. W. Fitzgerald, Welland, Board of Audit. C. B. Bennett, Esq., Port Robinson, John House, Esq., Humberstone, L. C. Raymond, Esq., County Solicitor. J. H. Howell, Esq., Jail Surgeon. J. O. Emmett, Esq., Physician House of Industry. John Kottmeier, Keeper of House of Industry. John Botterill, Caretaker and Messenger. �iii. MUNICIPAL CLERKS. POSTOFFICE. Bridgeburg. Henry Emerick... Bertie A. H. Kilman Ridgeway Chippawa Wm. Greenwood. Chippawa Crowland. Fort Erie Humberstone Niagara Falls Town. Pelham. Port Colborne. Stamford Thorold Township W. D. Misener. .H. R. Morwood A. E. Near J. Robinson. J. F. .F. C. Crow D. A. Noble. Hutt. Thomas A. Clark.. Thorold Town .W. T. Niagara Falls Village. John H. Garner... Wainfleet. Welland. Willoughby. John Henderson. .E. R. Hellems Donald TOWNSHIP Bertie.... Fish Dell. Bridgeburg Port Robinson Fort Erie. Humberstone Niagara Falls Ridgeville Port Colborne .South End Fonthill .Thorold Niagara Falls South . Marshville. . Welland Chippawa TREASURERS. John Young..... .Ridgeway Chippawa. J. F. Macklem. Chippawa Crowland Henry O. Bugner. Crowland Fort Erie. .W. M. Baldwin.. Humberstone .R. H. Appleyard. Fort Erie. Humberstone Pelham D. J. Stone ..... Fonthill Port Colborne David Hughes. Port Colborne Stamford... James R. McMicking. Thorold Township Thomas A. Clark. Thorold Town Niagara Falls Village. Wm. H. C. Dougan.. Miller. Wainfleet.... Archibald B. MacLean. Welland J. Willoughby Robert McCredie.... H. Burgar... Stamford Fonthill Thorold Niagara Falls South Marshville Welland .Chippawa �iv. STANDING COMMITTEES 1900. ON ROADS AND BRIDGES-E. Morris, Welland. George F. House, Stevensville. E. Morden, Niagara Falls South. ON JAIL- J. H. Pew, Niagara Falls South. Walter Upper, Allanburgh. James Henderson, Welland. ON INDUSTRIAL HOMEE. Cruikshank, Fort Erie. C. B. Bennett, Port Robinson. E. W. Fares, Port Colborne. ON FINANCECommittee of the whole Council. C. B. Bennett, Chairman. ON PRINTING- Committee of the whole Council. E. Morden, Chairman. ON EDUCATION- Committee of the whole Council. E. W. Fares, Chairman. ON SALARIES- Committee of the whole Council. George F. House, Chairman. ON EQUALIZATION― Committee of the whole Council. Edward Morris, Chairman. SPECIAL COMMITTEE IN MATTER PERTAINING TO NIAGARA FALLS INSTITUTE- J. Harrison Pew, Niagara Falls South. Ernest Cruikshank, Fort Erie. The Chairman of each paid commmittee to hand in to Clerk, at each session, the number of days and miles of each member of his committee, to enable the Treasurer to enter up to their respective accounts. �1900. PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MUNICIPAL OF THE COUNTY OF JANUARY WELLAND. SESSION. FIRST DAY. Morning Session. COUNCIL CHAMBER, WELLAND, Wednesday, 24th January, 1900. By direction of the Council, the Council met in Council Chamber at Welland this 24th day of January, at 1.30 p. m., for the election of Warden and the transaction of general business. The Clerk ad interim in the chair. The roll having been called, the following named Councillors answered to their names :- Messrs. Bennett, Cruikshank, Fares, House, Morris, Morden, Pew and Upper. Henderson, J., Henderson, C., �6 ELECTION OF WARDEN. The Clerk announced that it would now be in order to proceed with the election of Warden by ballot, and read for the information of the Council Clause I. of the standing rules referring to the election of Warden by ballot, after which the following nominations were received :Moved by Mr. Pew, seconded by Mr Cruikshank, That Mr. Charles Henderson be Warden for the year 1900. No further nominations being proposed, the ballot was taken, and resulted in eight for Mr. Henderson and two blank ballots. Mr. Henderson, who was declared forward and took by the Clerk duly elected, came the declaration of office before Ernest Cruikshank, Esq., Commissioner, as Warden of the County of Welland for the present year, and thanked the Council for making him their unanimous choice as Warden for 1900. He trusted that with their assistance he would perform the duties to the satisfaction of all. The past year's business had been carried on in harmony and without any partizanship, and he hoped that the same good feeling would exist during 1900. COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. The Warden presented the following communications and petitions -From the Municipal World, re subscription. From various Township Councils, to compel railway companies of Ontario to observe Railway Act. Resignation of Geo. Turner as High School Trustee, Town of Thorold. From Secretary of Department of Militia and Defence, re receipt of memorial. From Hon. A. G. Blair, re receipt of memorial. From J. E. Morin, registrar, re amount paid County Treasurer. Statement of Imperial Bank to county. From secretary railway company, re receipt of memorial. Map of Crowland Township, as per by-law, taking effect December 25th, 1899, sub-divided in school sections. From Wm. McCleary, M. P., re receipt of memorials. From Sir Wilfrid Laurier, re memorials received. From Alex. Logan, Sec'y N. F. Collegiate Institute, re receipt of cheque. From the Times printing office, Peterboro, re supplies. From John A. Ramsden, Secretary Good Roads Association. �7 From Village of Niagara Falls and Stamford Township, re grant for insurance policies on volunteers to South Africa. From J. B. McIntyre, Secretary St. Catharines G. and M. Hospital, re county grant. From A. M. Rosebrugh, Secretary Prisoners' Aid Association of Canada, re annual grant to said association. From Minister of Militia and Defence, re Ordnance Lands at Fort Erie. From Department of Interior, re leasing of Ordnance Lands around Fort Erie. From Jas. H. Ball, County School Inspector, re grant equivalent to Government grant. From Ontario Rifle Association. From Trustees Association of Ontario. From Mr. Dowkes, re application for position as member of Board of Examiners. From the Office Specialty Co., Toronto, re account of I. P. Willson. From Canadian Patriotic Fund Association. Statement of County Treasurer. Report from Jas. H. Ball. Auditors' Report. From Lieut.-Col. Roland Gregory, re county insuring lives of volunteers of second contingent from County of Welland to South Africa. NOTICE OF BILLS. Mr. Pew gives notice that on to-morrow he will ask leave to introduce a bill to appoint a Board of Audit for the year 1900. Mr. Pew gives notice that he will on to-morrow ask leave to introduce a bill to appoint trustees to fill vacancies about to occur in the High Schools of the county. Mr. Pew gives notice that he will on to-morrow ask leave to introduce a bill to appoint on the County Board of Examiners a successor to Hon. R. Harcourt, resigned. NIAGARA FALLS ACCOUNT. Moved by Mr. Cruikshank, seconded by Mr. House, That it be an instruction to the treasurer of this county to prepare a statement of account between this county and the Town of Niagara Falls and to lay the same before this Council to-morrow afternoon.-Carried. �8 RE TREASURER'S BONDS. Moved by Mr. Cruikshank, seconded by Mr. House, That it shall be the duty of the Finance Committee to report at the present session, in accordance with section 288, chapter 223, R. S. O., 1897, which requires that it shall be the duty of every Municipal Council to enquire into the sufficiency of the Treasurer's bonds and report thereon.-Carried. NOTICES. Mr. Cruikshank gives notice that on to-morrow he will introduce a memorial to the Legislative Assembly, praying for the amendment of section 259 of chapter 223, R. S. O., 1897. Mr. Morden gives notice that he will on to-morrow ask leave to introduce a bill for the appointment of Trustees for the Niagara Falls Collegiate Institute. SESSIONAL HOURS. Moved by Mr. Pew, seconded by Mr. Morris, That the hours of meeting and adjournment during the several sessions of this Council during the current year be as follows:-Meet at 9 a. m., adjourn at 12 noon; meet again at 1.30, adjourn at 5.30 p. m.-Carried. INSURANCE ON VOLUNTEERS. Moved by Mr. Pew, seconded by Mr. Bennett, That the Warden be requested to communicate with Mr. Colcock, insurance agent, Niagara Falls, Ontario, who, we are informed, has the matter in hand, for full particulars as to policies, cost of each, whether all volunteers for South required medical Africa war gone from examination, and any this county have passed the other information he may have regarding same, and lay such information before this Council as soon as possible. Carried. GRANT TO TEACHERS' ASSOCIATION. Moved by Mr. Pew, seconded by Mr. Upper, That this Council grant the sum of twenty-five dollars to the Welland County Teachers' Association, being the equivalent to the Govern ment grant -Carried. RESIGNATION OF GEORGE TURNER. Moved by Mr. Pew, seconded by Mr. House, That the resignation of Geo, Turner, from the Trustee Board of the �9) High School of the Town of Thorold, be not accepted by the Council. Carried. COUNTY SCHOOL INSPECTOR'S REPORT. Moved by Mr. Fares, seconded by Mr. Henderson, That the report of Jas. H. Ball, County School Inspector, be received and printed in the minutes.-Carried. STANDING COMMITTEES. Moved by Mr. Cruikshank, seconded by Mr. Pew, That this Council do now go into Committee of the Whole to strike the Standing Committees for the current year.-Carried. Pursuant to resolution, the Council went into Committee of the Whole. Mr. Morris in the chair. The hour of adjournment having arrived, the chairman left the chair. (Sgd.) CHARLES HENDERSON, Warden. SECOND DAY. Morning Session. THURSDAY, January 25th, 1900. Pursuant to adjournment of committee, Council met at 9 o'clock a. m. The Warden in the chair. The roll being called, the following named gentlemen answered to their names:-Messrs. Bennett, Cruikshank, Fares, Henderson, J., Henderson, C., House, Morris, Morden, Pew, Upper. ELECTION OF WARDEN. The Clerk then directed the attention of the Council to sub-section 2 of section 19 of chapter 26, 62 Vict., amending the Municipal Act, by which it is declared that every vote taken by ballot or any other method of secret voting in any Municipal Council shall be void and of no effect, and announced his opinion that the election of Warden made in that manner yesterday was illegal, and suggested that such election should now be made and confirmed by an open vote, as therein laid down. The Clerk asked the Warden to vacate the chair. The Clerk ad interim in the chair. The Clerk announced that it would now be in order to proceed with the election of Warden and would receive nominations. �10 Moved by Mr. Pew, seconded by Mr. Cruikshank, That Mr. Charles Henderson be Warden for the year 1900. No further nominations being made, the Clerk asked for whom they wished to vote. The following members of Council voted for Mr. Charles Messrs. Bennett, Cruikshank, Fares, Henderson, J., Henderson : House, Morris, Morden, Pew, Upper. The Clerk declared Mr. Charles Henderson, of Township of Wainfleet, duly elected as Warden for County of Welland for year 1900, and asked Mr. Henderson to come forward and make declaration of office, which he did before Ernest Cruikshank, Esq., Commissioner. The minutes of yesterday were read by Clerk. Moved by Mr. Morris, seconded by Mr. Fares, That the minutes as read be adopted.-Carried. MR. BEAM HEARD. Mr. Pew asked that Mr. Beam of Bertie be heard re Good Roads. Mr. Beam was heard by Council re Good Roads Association, asking grant from county for his expenses to Good Roads convention, held at Toronto. RE HAUN. Mr. Henderson asked that Rev. C. F. Miller be heard. Mr. Miller was heard by Council re the Haun family. GRANT TO 44TH BATT. The Warden presented communications from S. H. Glasgow, Surgeon- Major, and Major J. E. Cohoe, re grant to the 44th Batt. Messrs. Glasgow and Cohoe were heard by Council. Moved by Mr. Henderson, seconded by Mr. Fares, That a grant of one hundred dollars be given to Major Cohoe, treasurer of the 44th Battalion, for improved utensils for cooking purposes.-Carried. RE INSURANCE OF VOLUNTEERS. Moved by Mr. Pew, seconded by Mr. Upper, That Mr. N. B. Colcock be now heard respecting the insurance of the lives of the South African contingent from this county.-Carried. Mr. Colcock was heard by Council re insurance on lives of contingent from this county for South Africa. �II NOTICE RE STANDING RULES. Mr. Cruikshank gives notice that on this afternoon he will ask leave to introduce a resolution amending the Standing Rules of this Council, in conformity with the amended Municipal Act in respect to the election of Warden, any rule of this Council to the contrary notwithstanding. STANDING COMMITTEES. Moved by Mr. House, seconded by Mr. Fares, That the Standing Committees for the year 1900 be constituted as follows:- Road and BridgeMessrs. Morris, Morden, House. Jail- Messrs. Pew, Upper, Henderson (James). Industrial Home - Messrs. Cruikshank, Bennett, Fares. Finance- The whole Council; Mr. Bennett, chairman. PrintingThe whole Council; Mr. Morden, chairman. Education-- The whole Council; Mr. Fares, chairman. Salaries— The whole Council; Mr. House, chairman. EqualizationThe whole Council; Mr. Morris, chairman. ST. CATHARINES HOSPITAL. Moved by Mr. Morris, seconded by Mr. Henderson, That General the and proposition Clerk notify J. B. McIntyre, Esq., Secretary St. Catharines Marine Hospital, of January 10th, that 1900, this Council and will not does not accept be responsible their for any patients from this county; also, that this Council has notified the heads of �12 all the municipalities in this county to arrange direct with the authorities of the St. Catharines General and Marine Hospital for the keep of the patients sent by them.-Carried. TO . BORROW MONEY. Mr. Bennett gives notice that he will on to-morrow ask leave to introduce a by-law to authorize the Warden and Treasurer to borrow money required for county purposes. The hour of adjournment having arrived, the Warden left the chair. Afternoon Session. At 1.30 p. m. Council resumed. REPORT RE SUGAR The delegation (Messrs. Hyatt BEET and INDUSTRY. Berriman), appointed by this Council at December session to visit the sugar beet industry of Michigan, presented their report, which was read to Council. Moved by Mr. Morris, seconded by Mr. Henderson, That the report of the delegation to Michigan to investigate the beet sugar industry be received and copies furnished the Tribune and Telegraph, also that the Warden issue his cheque for balance of expenses above amount already voted, viz., to Mr. Hyatt $2.20; to Mr. Berriman $7.35.-Carried. GRANTS TO FARMERS' INSTITUTES. The Warden presented communication from W. H. Gainer, Secretary Welland County Farmers' Institute, re grant, which was read to Council. The Warden presented communication from J. E. Cohoe, Secretary Monck County Farmers' Institute, re grant, which was read to Council. Moved by Mr. Morris, seconded by Mr. Fares, That a grant of $10 be made to the Monck County Farmers' Institute and a grant of $25 to Welland County Farmers' Institute, as provided by the regulations of the Department of Agriculture.-Carried. TO AMEND SEC. 259, C. 223, R. S. O. Moved by Mr. Cruikshank, seconded by Mr. House, That leave be given to introduce a memorial to the Legislative Assembly to amend section 259 of chapter 223, R. S. O., 1897. Leave granted and memorial read a first, second and third time and passed, entitled "A Memorial to amend Section 259 of Chapter 223, R. S. O., 1897." �13 STANDING RULES. Moved by Mr. Cruikshank, seconded by Mr. House, That the Standing Rules of this Council be amended by striking out the whole of the first section.-Carried. REGISTRAR'S REPORT. Moved by Mr. Fares, seconded by Mr. House, That the statement of Jas. E. Morin, registrar, re report to the Warden, be received and printed in the minutes.-Carried. NIAGARA The Warden FALLS ACCOUNT. presented statement of account between Niagara Falls Town and the County of Welland for the year 1899. The hour of adjournment having arrived, the Warden left the chair. THIRD DAY. Morning Session. FRIDAY, January 26th, 1900. Pursuant to adjournment, Council met at 9 o'clock a. m. The Warden in the chair. All members present. The minutes of yesterday read by Clerk and approved by Council. H. S. TRUSTEES. Moved by Mr. Pew, seconded by Mr. Bennett, That leave be given to introduce a bill to appoint High School Trustees for the various High Schools of the County of Welland. Moved by Mr. Pew, seconded by Mr. Bennett, That the bill be read a first time in blank. Bill read a first time in blank. Moved by Mr. Bennett, seconded by Mr. Upper, That the blank in the bill for the appointment of High School Trustees for the Town of Welland be filled in with the names of David McEwing (in the place of Joseph McCollum, resigned), and Alexander Griffiths.-Carried. Moved by Mr. Bennett, seconded by Mr. Upper, That the name of Neil Campbell, M. D., be inserted in the by-law as High School Trustee for the Town of Thorold.-Carried. �14 Moved by Mr. Pew, seconded by Mr. Henderson, That the blank in the bill for Trustee for the Stamford High School be filled in with the name of M. K. Church.-Carried. Pursuant to the foregoing resolutions, the several blanks were filled in accordingly. The bill was read a second and third time and passed, entitled "A By-law to appoint High School Trustees for the various High Schools of the County of Welland." TO BORROW MONEY. Moved by Mr. Bennett, seconded by Mr. Cruikshank, That leave be given to introduce a bill to authorize the Warden and Treasurer of the County of Welland to borrow money. Leave granted. Moved by Mr. Bennett, seconded by Mr. Cruikshank, That the bill be read a first time. Bill read a first time. Moved by Mr. Bennett, seconded by Mr. Cruikshank, That the bill be read a second time. Bill read a second time. Moved by Mr. Bennett, seconded by Mr. Cruikshank, That the bill be not now committed, but that the same be read a third time forthwith; that it do pass, be signed and sealed as required by law, and that its title be as in the bill. Bill read a third time and passed, entitled "A Bill to authorize the Warden and Treasurer of the County of Welland to borrow money." BOARD OF AUDIT. Moved by Mr. Pew, seconded by Mr. Cruikshank, That leave be given to introduce a bill to appoint members of the Board of Criminal Audit for the year 1900. Leave granted. Moved by Mr. Pew, seconded by Mr. Cruikshank, That the bill be read a first time. Bill read a first time. Moved by Mr. Pew, seconded by Mr. Cruikshank, That the bill be read a second time. Bill read a second time. �15 Moved by Mr. Pew, seconded by Mr. Cruikshank, That the bill be not now committed, but that the same be read a third time forthwith; that it do pass, be signed and sealed as required by law, and that its title be as in the bill. Bill read a third time and passed, entitled "A Bill to Appoint Members of the Board of Criminal Audit for the year 1900." RE INSURING VOLUNTEERS. Moved by Mr. Pew, seconded by Mr. Cruikshank, That this Council bear the expense of insuring the lives of the brave young men who have left this county and joined the second South contingent to defend British African liberties and interests and the flag that waves. over us, now being assailed in a distant sister colony, and that the Warden issue his cheque in favor of Mr. N. B. Colcock, the agent, upon the receipt of each policy; each policy to be made out as follows: Married men's policies to their wives Unmarried men's policies to their mothers, if living; heirs. if not, to their In case no heirs can be found within one year from the expiring of any of the above mentioned policies the amount of such policies shall be made payable to the County of Welland. Moved by Mr. Morris, seconded by Mr. Bennett, in amendment, That all after the word "that" be struck out and that a grant of $500 be given to the National Patriotic Fund in aid of the widows and orphans or those returning maimed of the Canadians who have volunteered for the service in South Africa. A discussion arose. Mr. Cruikshank, seconder of the original motion, asked that his name might be removed from the motion, giving his reasons for so doing. Con- sent of Council was given for Mr. Cruikshank to withdraw his name. Moved by Mr. Pew, seconded by Mr. Morden, That this Council bear the expense of insuring the lives of the brave young men who have left this county and joined the second South African contingent to defend British liberties and interests and the flag that waves over us, now being assailed in a distant sister colony, and that the Warden issue his cheque in favor of Mr. N. B. Colcock, the agent, upon the receipt of each policy; each policy to be made out as follows: Married men's policies to their wives. �16 Unmarried men's policies to their mothers, if living; heirs. if not, to their In case no heirs can be found within one year from the expiring of any of the above mentioned policies the amount of such policies shall be made payable to the County of Welland. $500 TO PATRIOTIC FUND. Moved by Mr. Morris, seconded by Mr. Bennett, in amendment, That all after the word "that" be struck out and that a grant of $500 be given to the National Patriotic those Fund in aid of the widows and orphans or returning maimed of the Canadians who have volunteered service in South for the Africa. The yeas and nays being called, were taken as follows:Yeas-Messrs. Bennett, Cruikshank, Fares, Henderson, J., House and Morris-6. Nays Messrs. Morden, Pew and Upper-3. Motion passing in the affirmative; majority 3. The hour of adjournment having arrived, the Warden left the chair. Afternoon Session. At 1.30 p. m. the Council resumed. RE HIGH SCHOOLS. Moved by Mr. Morris, seconded by Mr. Bennett, That whereas among the subjects of discussion at the Public and High. Schools Association to be held at the Education Department in Toronto on Wednesday, 18th April, 1900, of special importance to this county are the following, namely: High School maintenance in towns separated from counties. Should County Councils continue to have the appointment of High School Trustees? What shall be the interpretation of the term County High School pupils? That the Niagara Falls Collegiate Institute Committee, Messrs. Pew and Cruikshank, be appointed delegates from this Council fo attend the convention. Carried. AUDITORS' REPORT. Moved by Mr. Cruikshank, seconded by Mr. Bennett, That the auditors' report be referred to the Finance Committee for examination and approval.-Carried. �17 IN COMMITTEE. Mr. Pew, chairman Jail Committee, asked leave for committee to retire. Leave granted. Moved by Mr. Bennett, seconded by Mr. Cruikshank, That this Council do now go into Committee of the Whole on Finance. Pursuant to motion, Council went into Committee of the Whole on Finance; Mr. Bennett in the chair. Moved by Mr. Pew, seconded by Mr. House, That the committee do now rise and report. The Warden in the chair. JAIL REPORT. The Warden presented first report of Jail Committee, which was read to Council. Moved by Mr. Pew, seconded by Mr. Henderson, That the report just read be adopted.-Carried. BOARD OF EXAMINERS. Moved by Mr. Pew, seconded by Mr. Bennett, That leave be given to introduce a bill to appoint a County Board of Examiners. Leave granted. Moved by Mr. Pew, seconded by Mr. Bennett, That the bill be read a first time. Bill read a first time. Moved by Mr. Pew, seconded by Mr. Bennett, That the bill be read a second time. Bill read a second time. Moved by Mr. Pew, seconded by Mr. Bennett, That the bill be not now committed, but that the same be read a third time; that it do pass, be signed and sealed as required by law, and that its title be as in the bill. Bill read a third time and passed, entitled "A Bill to appoint a County Board of Examiners." FINANCE. TheCouncil . Warden presented Committee report of Finance Moved by Mr. Bennett, seconded by Mr. Upper. That the report just read be adopted.-Carried. , which was read to �18 CROWLAND MAP. Moved by Mr. Henderson, seconded by Mr. Fares, That the School Sections' Map of the Township of Crowland be received and placed on file.-Carried. THE HAUN FAMILY. The Warden presented report of Special Committee appointed by Council at December session to enquire into the liability of the county for support of the Haun family. Moved by Mr. Fares, seconded by Mr. Henderson, That the report of the Special Committee re inquiry of the Haun family be received and adopted.-Carried. RE CATTLE GUARDS. Moved by Mr. Upper, seconded by Mr. Henderson, That this County Council of the County of Welland fully endorse the sentiments of the resolution in the matter of more effective cattle guards for railways contained in the communication received from Joseph Wrigley, Clerk of North Dumfries Township, and that the Clerk be instructed to forward him a copy of this motion.-Carried. AUDITORS PAID. Moved by Mr. Fares, seconded by Mr. Henderson, That the auditors be paid each the sum of thirty dollars for auditing the accounts for the year 1899.-Carried. SECOND JAIL REPORT. The Warden presented second report of Jail committee, which was read to Council. Moved by Mr. Pew, seconded by Mr. Henderson, That the report just read be adopted.-Carried. ADJOURNMENT. Moved by Mr. Fares, seconded by Mr. Morris, That this Council do now adjourn to meet at the call of the Warden. Carried. Pursuant to motion, Council adjourned at 5 o'clock p. m. CHAS. HENDERSON, Warden. �APPENDIX A. BY-LAWS. BY-LAW NO. 694. A BY-LAW for the Appointment of High School Trustees. WHEREAS it is necessary and expedient for the Municipality of the County of Welland to appoint High School Trustees for each of the High Schools within incorporated towns and for the Township of Stamford, in said county, to fill the vacancies about to occur in the boards of said towns; And whereas it is necessary and expedient for said municipality to appoint High School Trustees for High Schools situated elsewhere than in incorporated towns, to fill the vacancies to occur in such boards: Therefore be it enacted, and it is hereby enacted, that for the School situate McEwing (in in the Town place of Jos. of Welland, McCollum, Alexander Griffiths resigned,) shall be and High David High School Trustees; for the High School situate in the Town of Thorold, Neil Campbell, M. D.; and that for the High School situate in the Township of Stamford, M. K. Church, shall be High School Trustees. Passed in Council this twenty-fifth day of January, 1900. (Sgd.) (Sgd.) ROBERT COOPER, CHAS. HENDERSON, County Clerk. Warden. L. S. BY-LAW NO. 695. A BY-LAW to Authorize the Warden and Treasurer of the County of Wel- land to borrow money. WHEREAS it is necessary and expedient that authority be given the Warden and Treasurer of the County of Welland to borrow money for the use of the said county during the current year: Be it therefore enacted, and it is hereby enacted, that the Warden and Treasurer be, and they are hereby authorized to negotiate any loans necessary �20 for the use of the County of Welland during the current year, and that the Treasurer be empowered to deposit and withdraw from the said loan without the signature of the Warden. Passed in Council this twenty-sixth day of January, A. D. 1900. (Sgd.) (Sgd.) ROBERT COOPER, CHAS. HENDERSON, Warden. County Clerk. L. S. BY-LAW NO. 696. A BY-LAW for the Appointment of Board of Audit. WHEREAS in and by the Revised Statutes of Ontario, Cap. 85, Sec. 7, a Board of Audit is to be appointed for the purpose named therein, to be com- posed of the Judge, Junior Judge of the County Court, and two other persons, who shall be appointed annually for that purpose by the County Council, or union of counties, at their first meeting in each year, and not more than one of such persons being a member for the time being of such Council; and Whereas it is necessary and expedient to give effect to such enactments, in so far as it relates to the County of Welland: Be it therefore enacted, and it is hereby enacted, by the Corporation of the County of Welland, that C. B. Bennett and John Houser be, and they are hereby appointed, members of the Board of Audit for the County of Welland for the current year: And be it further enacted, that the members of such board shall be paid the sum of $3 per day for their attendance at such audit, and five cents for each mile necessarily traveled in respect thereof in going to and returning from such audit. Passed in Council this twenty-sixth day of January, 1900. (Sgd.) (Sgd.) CHAS. HENDERSON, ROBERT COOPER, County Clerk. Warden. L. S.} �21 BY-LAW NO. 697. A BY-LAW to Appoint a County Board of Examiners for the year 1900. WHEREAS it is necessary and expedient to appoint a County Board of Examiners by by-law, consisting of the Inspector or Inspectors having jurisdiction within the county and of not more than two other persons holding proper qualification, as prescribed by the "Education Department Act:" Be it therefore enacted, and it is hereby enacted, that James H. Ball, County School Inspector; William Bald, and James McNiece be, and hereby are appointed the County Board of Examiners for the year 1900. Passed in Council this twenty-sixth day of January, 1900. (Sgd.) (Sgd.) CHAS. HENDERSON, ROBERT COOPER, Warden. County Clerk. L. S. �APPENDIX B. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES. FINANCE REPORT. To the Warden and Council of the County of Welland: GENTLEMEN,- Your Standing Committee on Finance beg leave to submit the following report - As per resolution, we have examined the Treasurer's bonds and find them satisfactory. Having examined the following accounts, would recommend their payment- G. N. W. Telegraph Co...... $ 0 Canada Pacific Telegraph Co 96 Raymond & Cohoe. Edward 25 7.00 P. Robins 25 Welland Tribune, printing and stationery... 45 79 Welland Telegraph, printing.. 17 33 10 50 COMMITTEE TIME. Jail― J. H. Pew. E. Morris.. 250 E. Fares 2 80 4 20 2 30 House of IndustryE. Cruikshank Warden― James Henderson.. Special― E. W. Fares.. 300 James Henderson... 6 00 We have examined auditors' report for the year ending Dec. 31, 1899, and would suggest that the recommendation contained therein be carried �23 out by the Jail and Home Committees; also that the auditors' report be printed with the minutes. All of which is respectfully submitted. (Sgd.) C. B. BENNETT, GEO. F. HOUSE, E. CRUIKSHANK, JAMES HENDERSON, E. MORRIS, E. W. FARES, E. MORDEN, W. UPPER, J. HARRISON PEW. FIRST REPORT OF JAIL COMMITTEE. To the Warden and Councillors of the County of Welland: GENTLEMEN, Your Jail Committee submit herewith their first report: At the last meeting of the Jail Committee for the year 1899 the follow- ing accounts were passed and referred to the board of audit: The Producers' Oil, Gas & Mining Co., gas supply for past quarter..$73 13 Ross & Co., dry goods supply for past quarter.. F. J. Hardison, medicine supply for past quarter Industrial Home, potatoes for past quarter. O'Neal & Hobin, supplies for past quarter.. W. J. Best, beef supply for past quarter... W. H. Crowther, bread supply for past quarter W. J. McCoppin, wood supply for past quarter. 17 81 43 65 68 75 36 96 36 35 84 63 17 87½ And the following accounts were ordered paid by the Warden's cheque : Electric Light Co., rent of electric light and renewals.. O'Neal & Hobin, hardware, glass, sundries, etc. Bell Telephone Co., rent of 'phone and messages. Welland Town, water rent. J. H. Crow, work on court house roof.. O. H. Garner, telegraph message, Toronto .$25 75 20 96 6 30 18 75 2 44 34 Instructions were given to the jailer to have cell lock repaired and to purchase two Scandinavian locks for jail gates. �24 The chairman was requested to communicate with Mr. Thompson, Superintendent of Welland Canal, respecting the drawing of stone from the bank of the canal by teams, and also, if permission was given, to advertise for teams to haul said stone to jail yard to be broken by prisoners. Acting on instruction given by Council in June session, your committee has had gas piped into court room for lighting, and are pleased to report a very satisfactory light at a small cost to the county. Instructions were given the jailer to prevent children playing in any part of this building or basement. All of which is respectfully subinitted. (Sgd.) J. HARRISON PEW, Chairman. JAMES HENDERSON, WALTER UPPER. SECOND REPORT OF JAIL COMMITTEE. To the Warden and Councillors of the County of Welland: GENTLEMEN,- We, the Jail Committee, beg leave to submit this our second report: Committee met in jailer's office to-day. The following accounts were this day passed and ordered paid: .$70 46 Producers' Oil, Gas & Mining Co., pipes, fitting, &c.. P. McMurray, work on roof and pipes, and sundries 37 58 John E. Cutler, lumber furnishings.. 4 15 Central Prison, shoes and trousers. 47 °5 Thos. Main, closet and sundries for registry offic.e. 15 40 Freight and cartage.. 45 All of which is respectfully submitted. (Sgd.) J. HARRISON PEW, JAMES HENDERSON, WALTER UPPER. REPORT OF SPECIAL COMMITTEE RE HAUN FAMILY. To the Warden and Council of the County of Welland: GENTLEMEN, Your committee, which was appointed at the December session to enquire as to the liability of this Council in respect to the condition of the �25 Haun family, residents of the Township of Humberstone, beg leave to report that on the eleventh day of January past your committee went to the home of the Haun family and found no person there. They then went to Mr. Willson Learn's home and other neighbors in the vicinity and made enquiries in connection as to the advisability of taking any action in regard to the matter in question, and from what we could learn from the neighbors in the vicinity we are of the opinion that the boy Nicholas Haun is an idiot and should be sent to Orillia asylum for idiots, and we would further say that we do not think it advisable to take any action as to Mrs. Haun, and that the youngest boy Gordon be left at home, and that the committee which have been appointed in accordance with the revised statutes, chapter 259. The following were appointed a committee for the care of neglected children-Messrs. Wm. M. German, M. P. P.; James Henderson, Crow- land; John Mewhinney, Wainfleet; and Walter Upper, Thorold; and that the following ladies are appointed to act in conjunction in regard to neglected children-Mrs. J. H. Pew, Stamford; Mrs. E. Cruikshank, Bertie; and Mrs. Aaron Sherk, Humberstone. All of which is respectfully submitted. (Sgd.) E. W. FARES, JAMES HENDERSON. �APPENDIX C. MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS, ETC. COUNTY SCHOOL INSPECTOR'S REPORT Of the Number of Schools for the year 1899. To James Henderson, Esq., Warden of the County of Welland: SIR,― I have the honor to submit the following report of the number of schools under my jurisdiction for the year 1899: Number of schools in rural sections.... 79 Number of schools in towns and incorporated villages... Number of schools in additional departments in towns, rural sections 8 and incorporated villages.. 24 Total... III I have the honor to be, sir, Your obedient servant, (Sgd.) JAS. H. BALL, County Inspector. WELLAND, January 22nd, 1900. STATEMENT FROM BANK TO COUNTY. THE IMPERIAL BANK OF CANADA, WELLAND, Jan. 3, 1900. To the Warden of the County of Welland: SIR,- The balance at credit of the account of the Treasurer of your municipality at the close of business on the last day of the month preceding this date was $4,255.24. Yours faithfully, (Sgd.) A. H. MURRAY, For Manager. �27 STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES Of the County of Welland from 1st Jan. to 23d Jan., 1900. Receipts. 1900. Jan. 1 Expenditures. $4240 16 Cash in bank.. 23 Division Court jury fund. 23 Contingent... 23 Fuel 59 51 23 Electric light.. 25 75 23 Registry office. 23 Court House and Jail.. 72 29 23 House of Industry.. 23 Board of 23 Licenses.... 23 Administration of Justice.. 23 Roads and bridges 54 23 Public School Leaving Examinations. 75 °° 23 Special grants... 50 oo 23 County assessment account, 1899. 67 31 23 Non-resident 47 28 23 Cash in bank... 23 Cash on hand. 14 25 $ 556 79 2 36 77 94 60 75 1965 Education 35 00 1764 75 taxes... 75 2802 51 $5040 52 (Sgd.) 19 35 $5040 52 GEO. L. HOBSON, County Treasurer. TREASURER'S OFFICE, COUNTY OF WELLAND, Welland, Jan. 24th, 1900. �28 ACCOUNT COUNTY AND NIAGARA FALLS. Statement of account between Niagara Falls Town and the County of Welland for the year ending Dec. 31st, 1899, per award of July fourth, A. D. 1891. NIAGARA FALLS TOWN, IN ACCOUNT WITH THE CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF WELLAND, Total Amt. Total Amt. of Account Name of Account. Payable by Total Amt. Town Pays Town's Town to of Account. Proportion on. % County. Court house, jail and residences, lump $ 264 15 sum.... Registry office 34 13 House of Industry.. 300 00 Administration of Justice.... Less Crown witnesses. Less Government witnesses.. .$8009 95 $ 156 45 1759 11 1915 56 $6094 42 1/10 609 44 1160 90 1160 90 1/10 116 09 Fuel... 842 79) 842 79 1/10 84.27 Court house and jail, r'g. account. 464 23 464 23 1/10 46 42 16 1/10 9 11 Jury expense.... 91 16 Registry office, r'g. account. 309 65 309 65 1/10 30 96 Printing.... 150 22 150 22 1/10 15 02 Office expenses 58 77 58 77 1/10 587 Insurance. 97 50 97 50 1/10 975 Lighting... 91 Interest, current account 139 99 2/3 93 32 1/10 9.33 Salaries, County Treasurer. County Auditors.. 650 00 5/6 541 67 1/10 54 16 60 00 5/6 50 00 1/10 5.00 120 00 1/10 12.00 27 00 1/10 270 Caretaker.... Furniture, judge's office... 120 00 27.00 $1608 40 (Sgd.) GEO. L. HOBSON, County Treasurer. TREASURER'S OFFICE, COUNTY OF WELLAND, Welland, Jan. 25th, 1900. �29 BEET ROOT SUGAR-THE DELEGATION'S REPORT. To the Warden and Council, County of Welland, in Council Assembled: GENTLEMEN, Your committee, appointed at the December session to investigate the beet sugar industry of the State of Michigan, beg leave to report: That on the 10th of January we went to Michigan, and visited five sugar beet factories of that state, viz. "The Peninsular Sugar Refining Co.," at Caro; "The Detroit Sugar Co.," at Rochester; "The Michigan Sugar Co.," Bay City; "The Bay City Sugar Co.," and "The West Bay City Sugar Co." The "Michigan Sugar Co." is the oldest sugar factory in the state, although this is only its second season, while the other four are only in their first season. Thus you will see that the sugar beet industry is new to Michigan. We think that you do not desire us to to go into the details as to the immense cost or enormous capacity of these factories, but rather to confine ourselves to an honest statement of the result of our enquiries among the farmers, who are raising the beets. Each consumes factory has a capacity of about 500 tons per day; each 70 tons of coal every 24 hours to run its machinery, while 40 tons of lime are used every 24 hours. The lime is all burned at the factory, so as to extract all the carbon during the process of burning. There is only a small portion of the lime used after the carbon is extracted, the surplus being given to the farmers. The beet pulp is also given to the farmers, but the majority have not used enough yet to know whether it is of much value for feed purposes. Those having used it speak highly of it as a food for cattle and sheep. The pay roll of a factory amounts to about $10,000 a month. The farmers deliver the beets into immense storage sheds, having a capacity of 6,000 to 8,000 tons. Each load is weighed, as delivered, by an officer appointed by the State Legislature, and from each load 20 lbs. are taken by another state officer, called the "Tare Master," to a room in the factory, where they are carefully cleaned with a wire brush and then weighed again, the difference between the first weighing and the last weighing being taken as the percentage of tare or waste in the load from which that sample is taken. The "Tare Master" informed us that on an average there is about 200 lbs. tare in each ton. �30 The impression we had that all the beet that grows above the ground is wasted, we found erroneous, the farmers being required, under their contract, merely to "cut off the tops, clean and square, at the base thereof, so that no part of the stem shall be left thereon." We found very few farmers who expressed any dissatisfaction with the weight or amount of tare, as given by the two officers. We doubtless conversed with more than one hundred growers of beets. in the various localities we visited, and the information we got from perhaps half of these was of sufficient value, we thought, to warrant us in taking down extracts therefrom to aid us in making our report to you. Collecting the experience of fifty of these farmers, we find that the total number of acres in crop the past season by the fifty was 275, from which about 2,800 tons were produced, or an average of a fraction over 10 tons per acre. Several reported a better yield in 1898 than in 1899. The lowest yield in 1899 reported to us was 6 tons per acre, and the highest 20 tons. The farmers were unanimous in saying the crop of 1899 was much short of what it should have been, owing to the heavy rains just after the beets got up, followed by an extreme drought. This statement is borne out in the report of Wm. A. French, land commissioner of the state, who, speaking of the season of 1899, says: "There was not quite a two-third crop of beets this campaign on account of the long and severe drought last summer, there- fore the yield of beets was not nearly so great, and the output of sugar will not be nearly so large as expected." And he adds, that up to Jan. 1st inst., there has been 22,675,004 lbs. of sugar manufactured at the eight sugar factories in the state, 'The West Bay City Factory' not having at that time started, and the amount of beets purchased to that date was 175,838 tons." As far as we could ascertain, the average test up to the present time was about 14 per cent., but the percentage is gradually running lower as the season advances, showing that the sooner beets can be made into sugar, after properly maturing, the higher the percentage of sugar will be. The price paid at the factory is $4 a ton net for beets testing 12 per cent. of sugar, and a sum proportionate to that amount for beets containing a greater or less percentage of sugar. As to the soil, it is the general opinion in Michigan that heavy soil is �31 best for the beets, producing the greatest tonnage per acre and also the highest percentage of sugar. The soil at Rochester, where the "Peninsular Sugar Co." factory is located, and also at Caro, the location of the "Oakland Sugar Factory," is mostly gravelly clay, with clay subsoil. black ground. At Bay City the soil is clay loam and We were told repeatedly that sand was no good for beets, but the sand we saw at these places was very different from the sand found in this country. The title to the land called sand there would not begin to hold the land, unless there was a high, tight board fence around it, to keep it from blowing away. In preparing the soil for a crop, we were told that the ground should be plowed deep and well worked down, being made perfectly smooth and level at sowing time. The seed is furnished by the company, and the farmer is bound in the contract to plant a certain number of lbs per acre, usually 12 to 18 lbs., the company deducting the price of seed from the first payment. The seed is sown with a drill tance is preferred. that plants four rows at once, at whatever dis- In the majority of cases the rows are 18 inches apart. The farmers differ as to the distance the beets should be allowed to grow in the rows. Some thin out to 10 inches, some to 8, and some leave them as thick as 6 inches. We find a great diversity of opinion amongst the farmers as to whether beet culture is a profitable business or not. Growing beets seems to be like any other crop; one farmer succeeds where another fails. One farmer was able to tell us just how much labor he had expended on his crop of beets. He said he had exactly one acre; the ground was clay loam and very rich. His yield was 20 tons or a little over, testing 15 per cent., which would give him $5 a ton. in pits. It had taken 38 days labor to raise that acre and put them Hauling to the factory was yet to be included, but he said he would still have a good profit. The farmers who seem while there to be satisfied with the beet business say that is no big pay in growing beets, still their culture has had a tendency to lessen the acreage of other crops, such as potatoes and wheat, with the result that the prices of these latter, especially the potatoes, has somewhat improved. This statement is confirmed by a report of a Millers' Association of Michigan, which appeared in the Detroit papers on Jan. 18th, whereby they strongly condemned the beet industry, for the reason that the �32 acreage of wheat throughout the state has greatly fallen off in consequence of the large acreage of beets grown. From Hon. Peter Vooheis of Pontiac, who was on a lecturing tour through Northern Michigan, and whom it was our privilege to meet and converse with on the train, we learned that there was a hard fight between Pontiac and Rochester for the location of the "Peninsular Sugar Co.," but he said the Rochester people succeeded, and there was a decided increase in the value of farm lands owing to the erection of sugar factories. All the companies are now seeking to renew contracts with the farmers for future seasons. The Oakland and Peninsular companies each have about. 10,000 acres contracted for next season. The companies prefer five year contracts if possible, but most farmers decline to obligate themselves for more than one season. We append copies of the contracts used by all the factories we visited. The chief complaint we heard from the farmers was being obliged to deliver their beets from time to time, and at whatever time the factory chose to order them sent. The total amount required by a factory is so large that, of course, it would be impossible for the company to erect storage sheds large enough to take in the whole crop early in the season, consequently the farmers are obliged to hold a part, and in some instances the whole, of their crop, until quite late before the factory can find room for them. Taking beets out of the pits in the winter season, the farmers say, is an unpleasant job, but this unpleasant feature will probably be overcome, as the factories, which are all beginning only to get into more thorough organization, will in the future begin operations earlier in the fall. In the State of Michigan there are to be six more factories ready for operation by next fall, and we are informed that they all have the required number of acres contracted for. Where a new factory is to be located, the first step necessary is to secure the acreage of beets, which would necessitate the appointment of certain individuals to make a canvass among the farmers. This would mean considerable work, and no doubt there would have to be an appropriation made to defray the expenses of these individuals. Per. haps there is nothing more of a general nature that need be included in this report. We should not conclude without expressing our acknowledgement of the �33 extreme courtesy with which we were met with throughout the whole trip. Both the factory individuals and the beet growers in every locality spared no pains to supply us with all the information in their power. We refrain from expressing any approval or disapproval of the beet sugar industry, for reasons given at the beginning, preferring that the people of the county may judge of it from our information, which we have gathered and compiled in this report, and which we would assure your honorable body has been in all cases frankly and fairly stated as the facts came to us. All of which is respectfully submitted. (Sgd.) A. HYATT, T. Welland, Jan 24, 1900. BERRIMAN. �APPENDIX D. MEMORIALS, ETC. MEETINGS OF COUNTY COUNCILS. To the Honorable the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Ontario: Whereas in the opinion of your memorialists it is expedient that Section 259 of Chapter 223, R. S. O., 1897, should be amended in such a manner as to enable County Councils to hold their first meetings at some hour in the forenoon, whenever practicable. Your petitioners therefore pray that said Section 259 of Chapter 223, R. S. O., 1897, may be amended by striking out the words "two o'clock in the afternoon," in the sixth line thereof, and substituting therefor the words, "ten o'clock in the forenoon." And your petitioners, as in duty bound, will ever pray. Passed in Council the twenty-fifth day of January, 1900. (Sgd) (Sgd.) ROBERT COOPER, CHAS. HENDERSON, Warden. County Clerk. L. S. RE INSURING VOLUNTEERS. To the Warden and Council of the County of Welland, in Council Assembled: GENTLEMEN, Whereas a number of young men from the County of Welland have volunteered for service in South Africa, of whom three have gone from the Township of Stamford and three from the Village of Niagara Falls; And whereas this Council deem it befitting and just that the county should present them with an insurance policy on their lives for $1,000 each, paid up for one year; And whereas the time for effecting the said insurance will not admit of delay until the first meeting of the Council, on 23rd inst.; �35 And whereas the Municipalities of Niagara Falls Village and the Township of Stamford have in the meantime assumed the expense of obtaining the policies on the lives of these young men for the benefit of their nearest relatives in case of their decease; That we therefore respectfully request that the expense of these insurance policies, which have in the meantime been assumed by the respective Municipalities of Niagara Falls Village and the Township of Stamford, and others, be paid by the county, to whom we consider it more properly belongs. And, as in duty bound, your petitioners will ever pray. Signed on behalf of the respective Councils of Niagara Falls Village and Township of Stamford. (Sgd.) (Sgd.) H. G. A. COOK, J. H. GARNER, Reeve Niagara Falls South. Clerk. (Sgd.) (Sgd.) THOS. BERRIMAN, F. A. HUTT, Reeve Stamford Township. Clerk. TRUSTEES' ASSOCIATION. To the Warden and Council of the County of Welland: GENTLEMEN, The Association of Public and High School Trustees of Ontario was organized in June, 1887, (a) "To provide a medium of communicating to the Minister of Education the views of the ratepayers of this province on educational questions; and to press the same on his attention; and (b) To consider all matters having a practical bearing on education and the school system." This association has held thirteen annual conventions, admittedly exerting a salutary influence, suggestions from the Trustees' Association, as coming from unsalaried and disinterested men, having always been accorded the utmost attention by the Minister of Education. Cities, towns and incorporated villages have been largely represented, but the usefulness ofthe association has been less than it might have achieved but for the difficulty of getting delegates from the great body of rural Public School Boards. Lately the constitution was changed so as to include the following: "That a delegate or delegates to represent the rural Public School Boards in each provincial electoral district may be selected by the County Municipal Council representing the said electoral district." �36 As School Trustees control a great part of the taxation, over which Municipal Councils have no direct control, County Councils should have. some voice in the legislation affecting schools, to whose maintenance they contribute largely. Several counties sent delegates to the last convention, a copy of the proceedings of which is sent you herewith. As at these conven- tions there are constantly arising questions of public economy, in the discussion of which the counsels of men well skilled in practical finances are appreciated, and as the programme for the next convention contains several topics of special interest to County Councils, it is respectfully urged that your honorable body encourage this association by sending at least one delegate to aid in perfecting our all-important schools. The next meeting is to assemble at the Education Department Build- ings, Toronto, on the afternoon of Tuesday, 17th April, 1900. (See pro- gramme within.) I have the honor to be your humble servant, GEORGE ANSON AYLESWORTH, Secy Trustees' Association, etc. Newburgh, Addington County, 8th Jan'y, 1900. IN THE MATTER OF MORE EFFECTIVE CATTLE GUARDS FOR RAILWAYS.. GALT, December 15, 1899. Clerk of the Municipality of Welland: DEAR SIR,- In pursuance to instructions, I hereby acquaint you with the proceedings of the conference of representatives from various townships in the Province of Ontario, held in Fraser's Hall here on Tuesday last, to consider the taking of steps to compel the railway companies doing business in this province to recognize the provisions of the Railway Act by constructing more effective cattle guards than the style lately adopted and now being substituted for the old along the lines of railway. of the proceedings. You will find enclosed a brief account The meeting was strongly of the opinion that the farmers of this country ought to unite in one common effort to compel the railway companies to take cognizance of their grievance, and it was the final decision to appoint a deputation to proceed to Ottawa and lay the whole matter before the Railway Committee of the Government. In order that the �37 hands of the deputation might be strengthened and the committee made to recognize that the people of Ontario are a unit in seeking their lawful rights in this matter, it was decided to forward to the council of every county, township and village in the province a copy of the resolution passed and request its consideration by the council. The resolution was as follows:- "Moved by Dr. Buck, Trafalgar, seconded by Reeve John Youngs, West Zorra : "That whereas it is clearly manifest from the expressed views of the delegates to this meeting of representatives from various township councils in Ontario that the cattle guards now being constructed by the railway companies whose lines run through this province are grossly inefficient, totally unfit for the purpose for which they are designed, freely admitting cattle to the railway tracks as well as constituting a grave source of danger to the travelling public; "Resolved, that a committee from this meeting be appointed to convey the sentiments of the meeting to the Railway Committee of the Dominion. Government and urge upon that body the necessity for compelling the various railway companies to observe the Railway Act by building guards that will effectually safeguard the interests of the farmers and the travelling public; and that this committee be authorized to request the support and co-operation of all the municipalities in the province in securing the accomplishment of the wishes of this meeting in this matter; and further, that the secretary of this meeting be instructed to forward a copy of this resolution to each of the said municipalities for their immediate consideration." Should the Council endorse the sentiments of the resolution, it is requested that they pass a motion to that effect and have it forwarded to me at the earliest possible moment. The matter should be brought to the atten- tion of your Council not later than the first meeting in January, without fail, as it is eminently desirable that no time be lost in proceeding to Ottawa. As some expense will be entailed, it was the unanimous decision of the conference that the amount be evenly divided among the various townships. In this way the burden will fall lightly on all. It is therefore hoped that your Council will enter into the spirit of the movement and do its share in bringing about a reform that is so urgently necessary. The following committee was appointed to transact all business in con- nection with carrying out the wishes of the meeting and to interview the Railway Committee of the Dominion Government :-Dr. Buck, Reeve of �38 Trafalgar Township; James Laidlaw, Reeve of Guelph Township; James L. Robson, Reeve of North Dumfries Township; Lyman Kennedy, Reeve of Scarboro Township; D. R. Farquharson, Clerk of East Tilbury Township; Jerome Thompson, Councillor of Oso Township; James Wallace, Councillor of North Dumfries Township, and the undersigned. Trusting that you will bring the above matter to the attention of your honorable body at once and acquaint me with their decision immediately after the meeting, I remain, Respectfully yours, JOSEPH WRIGLEY, Clerk of North Dumfries Tp., Secretary of Committee. �APPENDIX E. COMMUNICATIONS. FROM HON. A. G. BLAIR. OFFICE OF THE MINISTER OF RAILWAYS AND CANALS, OTTAWA, 26th Dec., 1899. DEAR SIR,- I have the honor to acknowledge your communication of the 22nd instant, with enclosed memorial, which will undoubtedly have my attention, with a view to ascertaining what remedy, if any, may be in the power of the department in the case to which your memorial refers Yours faithfully, (Sgd.) ANDREW G. BLAIR. To ROBT. COOPER, ESQ., County Clerk, Welland, Ont. MONCK FARMERS' INSTITUTE. WELLANDPORT, January 22nd, 1900. To the Warden and Council of the County of Welland: GENTLEMEN,- I have been instructed by the Monck Farmers' Institute to petition the County Council of the County of Welland for the usual grant of ten dollars to assist the institute in carrying on its business. Hoping you will favorably consider the application, I have the honor to be, sirs, Your obedient servant, (Sgd.) J. E. COHOE, Sec.-Treas. Monck Farmers' Institute. �4° CANADIAN PATRIOTIC FUND ASSOCIATION. GOVERNMENT HOUSE, TORONTO, 20th January, 1900. SIR,- As you are doubtless aware, His Excellency the Governor General has been pleased to organize a Canadian Patriotic Fund Association; and Her Majesty the Queen has been graciously pleased to be Patron of the Associa tion. The association has been formed by His Excellency for the following purposes:- 1. For the benefit of the widows, orphans and other dependents of officers and men of the military force of Canada who may unfortunately lose their lives in, or in connection with, the war operations in South Africa. 2. For the benefit of the soldiers themselves or others (whether com- batant or non-combatant) on duty in South Africa with the authority of the Government of Canada, and their families or dependents, who may have been disabled by wounds, sickness, etc. 3. For the benefit of the wives and children and dependents separated at home from the men serving in South Africa. His Excellency is the president of the association, and has requested me to act as one of the vice-presidents, and to promote the objects of the association in Ontario as I may be able. I desire to invite the co-operation of the wardens of counties, the mayors of cities and towns, and the clergy, in order that they may use such means as may occur to them as most feasible in their respective localities, such as public meetings, municipal grants, general subscription lists, house to house collections, or otherwise, so as to ensure that every citizen of the Dominion may have an opportunity of manifesting his interest in the fund by contributing an amount, however small, in aid of its objects. It is not intended that local associations for collecting money, etc., for similar objects should be interfered with, but at the same time it is hoped that they will be encouraged to support a central organization such as this association, by which an equitable and liberal application of the funds at its command may be made to all cases of distress irrespective of locality. I respectfully request you at the approaching meeting of your County Council to bring the subject before the Council, and to have such action �41 taken forthwith as may seem to you best adapted to promote the objects in view. It is, I believe, intended that there shall be a (probably small) Provincial Executive Committee, view appointed throughout the to advise and assist in promoting the objects in province. So far, as I understand, the method of selecting this committee, or any further particulars in relation thereto, have not yet been determined by the association. I have the honor to be, Your obedient servant, O. MOWAT. Lieutenant Governor of the Province of Ontario. RE LEINSTER REGIMENT. DEPARTMENT OF MILITIA AND DEFENCE, OTTAWA, 26th December, 1899. SIR,- I am directed to acknowledge receipt of a memorial of the County Council for the County of Welland relative to the repatriation of the 22nd Battalion of the Leinster Regiment and establishment of the regimental depot at some central point in Canada, and to inform you that the same has been duly noted in this department. I have the honor to be, sir, Your obedient servant, (Sgd.) A. BENOIT, Captain, Secretary of the Department of Militia and Defence. TO JAMES HENDERSON, ESQ., Warden of the County of Welland, Welland, Ont. FROM WM. MCCLEARY, M. P. THOROLD, Ont., January 13th, 1900. Robert Cooper, Esq., County Clerk, Welland: DEAR SIR,- I wish to acknowledge the receipt of your favor of yesterday's date, containing petition of the County Council, asking the Federal Government to �42 establish a court of arbitration, to whom would be referred all complaints of organized bodies of labor. I will take pleasure in presenting the same to the different departments of legislation concerned. Yours very truly, (Sgd.) WM. MCCLEARY. 44TH BATTALION. To the Warden and Gentlemen of the Municipal Council of the County of Welland: GENTLEMEN,- On behalf of the 44th Batt. we ask your honorable body to make a grant of $100 toward the funds of the battalion for the purpose of purchasing a cooking apparatus and other equipment for the battalion. (Sgd.) S. H. GLASGOW, Serg.-Major. J. EDWARD COHOE, Major 44th. ONTARIO RIFLE ASSOCIATION. 37 YONGE STREET, TORONTO, Jan. 17th, 1900. DEAR SIR,- On behalf of the president and officers of the Ontario Rifle Association, I desire to lay before your County Council, at their annual meeting, an application for an annual grant from your Council of $10 to,the funds of the association. I need hardly remind your Council that the association is solely for the purpose of giving encouragement to our volunteers to make themselves proficient in the use of the national arm. The amount asked for is small, but, if all contribute, a good sum will be realized. The importance of having trained "shots" in war time is being daily realized in the present war, which the Mother Country, assisted by her colonies, is waging against the Transvaal Republic, not to mention its im portance for the protection of our own land in time of trouble. �43 I trust your Council will be able to see their way to making this grant, and I am sure that if they look into the matter closely they will be fully satisfied that the money is well and usefully expended. I have the honor to be, sir, Your obedient servant, (Sgd.) A. W. CARTWRIGHT, Capt. and Secy O. R. A. COUNTY CLERK, County of Welland, Welland. RUINS OF FORT ERIE. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, OTTAWA, 18th January, 1900. SIR,― Replying to your letter of the 22nd ultimo, transmitting a copy of resolution passed by the Council of the County of Welland on the 20th idem, protesting against the leasing of the Ordnance Land surrounding the ruins of Fort Erie for the purposes of a golf club, I beg to say that the views therein expressed concerning the disposal of this property shall receive the most careful consideration. Your obedient servant, (Sgd.) P. G. KEYES, Secretary. ROBERT COOPER, ESQ., County Clerk, Welland, Ontario. FROM J. E. MORIN, REGISTRAR. WELLAND, Ont., January 6, 1900. To the Warden of the County of Welland: DEAR SIR,- In accordance with Section 12 of the Municipal Act of 1898, I have the honor to inform you, for the information of the Council, that I transmitted to the County Treasurer on January 13th, 1899, the sum of ($395.07) three �44 hundred and ninety-five 7/100 dollars, being the portion of the surplus fees due the county for the year 1898. I remain yours, (Sgd.) JAS. E. MORIN, Registrar. THE MUNICIPAL WORLD. ST. THOMAS, Ont., 17th January, 1900. To the Warden and Members of the County Council: GENTLEMEN,- We desire to direct your attention to The Municipal World, which has been favorably received by Municipal Councillors and officers during the last nine years. During 1899 the Councils of twenty-five counties ordered copies for members and officials. We respectfully solicit your order for The World to be forwarded to each member of the Council and officials during the year 1900. Our rates are: Single copies, $1.00 per annum; to County Councils ordering ten or more copies, 75 cents per annum. Yours truly, THE MUNICIPAL WORLD, Per (Sgd.) K. W. MCKAY. R. COOPER, ESQ., County Clerk, Welland, Ont. NIAGARA FALLS COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE. NIAGARA FALLS, Dec. 29, 1899. Mr. Cooper: DEAR SIR,- I am in receipt of yours of the 28th inst., enclosing cheque for Collegiate Institute. I have handed the same to the School Treasurer. I am yours truly, (Sgd.) A. LOGAN. �45 COUNTY TEACHERS' ASSOCIATION. WELLAND, January 22nd, 1900. SIR,― Having received the Legislative Teachers' Association for the year grant for the County of Welland 1899, I would beg leave hereby to make application for the county equivalent, as provided by statute. I have the honor to be, sir, Your obedient servant, (Sgd.) JAS. H. BALL, County Inspector, Treasurer Co. Welland Teachers' Asso'n. ROBERT COOPER, ESQ., County Clerk, Welland. RE VOLUNTEERS FOR SOUTH AFRICA. ST. CATHARINES, Jan. 22, 1900. To the Warden and Council of the County of Welland, in Council Assembled: GENTLEMEN,― I respectfully request your honorable body to consider the matter of insuring the lives of the men from the County of Welland who have so nobly volunteered for service in support of Queen and Empire in South Africa. There were two from your county who joined the Canadian Montreal Rifles, viz. G. Douglass Palmer, Niagara Falls South; James Bennett, Chippawa. Trusting this will receive your trusty support, I remain, sirs, your obedient servant, (Sgd.) ROLAND W. GREGORY, Lt. Col., Commanding 2nd Dragoons. �46 WELLAND COUNTY FARMERS' INSTITUTE. January 25th, 1900. To the Warden and Council: GENTLEMEN, I beg leave to apply for the usual grant of $25 for the Welland County Farmers' Institute, to assist in carrying on the business of the institute. I have the honor to be, sir, Your obedient servant, (Sgd.) W. H. GAINER, Sec.-Treas. Welland Co. Farmers' Institute. SHELVING IN REGISTRY OFFICE. TORONTO, January 19th, 1900. Mr. J. Harrison Pew, Chairman Jail Committee, Niagara Falls South, Ont.: DEAR SIR, Having received the communication from your Council, not accepting the shelving that was placed by our company, the writer made a personal visit, and regrets that it is not satisfactory. We will, therefore, make entirely new shelving for the whole side wall, comprising 13 tiers of shelving, or one extra tier, more than there is at present. This extra tier of shelving will be $30 extra. We will leave the present shelves for the use of your registrar until we put these new ones in, which we hope to do inside of five of six weeks from this date. Yours truly, THE OFFICE SPECIALTY MFG. CO., LTD. (Sgd.) J. F. WILDMAN, General Manager. ORDNANCE LANDS AT FORT ERIE. MINISTER'S OFFICE, OTTAWA, 16th January, 1900. DEAR SIR,- I am in receipt of your letter of the 22nd ult. with enclosure, with regard �47 to the lease of the Ordnance Lands about Fort Erie. The matter will have my best consideration. Yours very truly, (Sgd.) ROBERT COOPER, F. W. BORDEN. ESQ., County Clerk, Welland, Ont. MINISTER'S OFFICE, OTTAWA, 16th January, 1900. DEAR SIR, Referring again to your letter of the 22nd ult., I find, upon enquiry, that the Ordnance Lands at Fort Erie are under control of the Department of the Interior I therefore forwarded the letter and the enclosure to that depart- ment. Yours very truly, (Sgd.) MR. F. W. BORDEN. ROBERT COOPER. County Clerk, Welland, Ont. RE CATTLE GUARDS. OFFICE OF THE RAILWAY COMMITTEE OF THE PRIVY COUNCIL, OTTAWA, January 5th, 1900. SIR,- I am directed to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 22nd ultimo, in which you transmit a copy of a memorial of the County of Welland, complaining of the inefficiency of the cattle guards now in use on the line of the Grand Trunk Railway Company in that county. I am, sir, your obedient servant, (Sgd.) COLLINGWOOD SCHRIEBER, Secy Railway Committee, P. C. ROBERT COOPER, ESQ., County Clerk, Welland, Ont. �48 FROM W. J. DOWKES. WELLAND, January 23, 1900. To the Members of the County Council of Welland: GENTLEMEN, A vacancy having occurred in the County Board of Examiners, I hereby make application for the position. I may state that I have eight years' experience as a Public School teacher and hold a first-class Provincial Teachers' Certificate, and also a High School Interim Certificate, and that I hold the position of Principal of the Public Schools of the Town of Welland. I have the honor to be, Yours sincerely, (Sgd.) W. J. DOWKES. FROM SIR WILFRID LAURIER. OTTAWA, 26th December, 1899. DEAR SIR,- I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your favor of the 22nd instant and of the enclosed copy of resolution passed by the Council of the County of Welland, and to state that the Municipal matter therein referred to will be given all due consideration. I have the honor to be, Yours very sincerely, (Sgd.) WILFRID LAURIER. R. COOPER, ESQ., County, Clerk, Welland. FROM SECRETARY GOOD ROADS CONVENTION. TORONTO, January 15th, 1900. R. Cooper, Esq., Clerk, County Welland: DEAR SIR,- Mr. J. F. Beam of Black Creek, who attended our Municipal Roads Convention on Dec. 12th and Good 13th, has been appointed on our permanent committee, and the committee are anxious that your Council should appoint him as a delegate from vu county �49 The committee has done good work so far, and are anxious to follow the matter up and apply for legislation to help them with this movement. Hoping your Council will authorize Mr. Beam to represent them in conjunction, of course, with any other member you choose to send. I am yours very truly, (Sgd.) JOHN A. RAMSDEN, Secretary. ST. CATHARINES GENERAL & MARINE HOSPITAL. ST. CATHARINES, January 10, 1900. Robert Cooper, Esq., County Clerk, Welland: DEAR SIR, I enclose you action of our Board communication of Dec. 19th last. Hospital Trustees in reply to your If you read carefully the annual report sent you for use of your Council, you will see our contributions barely cover our expenses last year. was larger than ever The number of days stay of patients from Welland before, and at the rate the Government permits us to charge public ward patients (forty cents per day) the County of Welland is indebted to us in the sum of two hundred and eighty-nine 20/100 dollars. While we shall admit your patients at this rate, the same as other municipalities pay us, it does not begin to cover the actual cost to us. ment report on hospitals. See Govern- Take one year with another, it costs us over seventy cents per day for each free patient, and we cannot be expected to care for your patients at a serious loss to us. Hoping your Council will take a liberal view of this matter and deal with the question on its inerits. If your county does not wish to send us any patients we cannot look for any grant, but we shall hold your Council responsible for those sent to us at rate named. Very truly yours, (Sgd.) J. B. MCINTYRE. ST. CATHARINES, January 10, 1900. To the Municipal Council of the County of Welland : GENTLEMEN, At the regular quarterly meeting of the Board of Trustees of the St. Catharines General & Marine Hospital, held January 5th inst., it was �5° resolved that an annual grant of three hundred dollars from the County Council of Welland will be accepted on the condition that when the number of days stay of patients from County of Welland exceeds this amount at the rate fixed by the Government (forty cents per day) the County Council will pay the hospital at the rate of forty cents per day for each day's stay exceed ing the grant. Very truly yours, (Sgd.) J. B. MCINTYRE, Sec'y St. Catharines General & Marine Hospital. RESIGNATION OF GEO. TURNER AS H. S. TRUSTEE. THOROLD, Ont., Dec. 22nd, 1899. To the County Commissioners of Welland: GENTLEMEN,― I hereby resign my position on the High School Board as Trustee, and would ask your honorable body to appoint another to said position. Yours respectfully, (Sgd.) GEORGE TURNER. �APPENDIX F AUDITORS' REPORT FOR THE COUNTY OF WELLAND For the Year Ending Dec. 31, 1899. To the Warden and Councillors of the County of Welland, in Council Assembled: GENTLEMEN,- Having audited the accounts of the Municipality of the County of Wel- land for the year 1899, we have the honor to submit herewith certified statements in detail of the Receipts and Expenditures in the several funds of the Municipality, together with an abstract statement of Receipts and Expenditures during the year and of Assets and Liabilities on December 31st, 1899. Every facility for a thorough examination of the books and accounts was afforded your Auditors by the County Treasurer and County Clerk, and we commend these officers for their systematic and accurate records. We find the Treasurer's bonds to consist of $10,000 in The London Guarantee Company and his personal bond for $5,000. We recommend Home that all accounts passed by the Jail Committee and Committee, for supplies furnished under contract, or otherwise, filed in the office of the County Clerk. be In many cases this is done, while in others the details of the accounts are found only in the pass-book kept at the Home or elsewhere. All of which is respectfully submitted. A. H. KILMAN, M. HOUSE, Welland, January 20, 1900. }Auditors. �AUDITORS' REPORT. ASSESSMENT ACCOUNT. Township of Bertie. 1899. June 3 To County Assessment, By-law 690. Nov.30 By cash from Township Treasurer.. $ 3098 09 $ 1407 42 1085 57 Dec. 11 605 14 $ 3098 09 10 $ 3098 09 Township of Crowland. Jan. 1 June 3 Jan. 20 $ To unpaid assessment, 1898.... County Assessment, By-law 690 639 75 1339 82 $ By cash from Township Treasurer Nov.11 Dec. 639 75 500 00 600 00 8 239 82 " 13 $ 1979 57 $ 1979 57 Township of Humberstone. June 3 To County Assessment, By-law 690.. Dec. 2 By cash from Township Treasurer .$ 2101 64 $ 2101 64 $ 2101 64 $ 2101 64 Township of Pelham. Jan. 1 10 Feb. 2 66 18 66 June 3 Dec. 18 29 To unpaid assessment. By cash from Township Treasurer. 66 " $ 1354 14 $ " To County Assessment, By-law 690 450 00 400 00 " 504 14 2554 16 By cash from Township Treasurer 2000 00 554 66 $ 3008 30 $ 3008 16 30 �Township of Stamford. June 3 To County Assessment, By-law 690.... Dec. 8 By cash from Township Treasurer. $ 2027 56 $ 2027 56 $ 2027 56 Township of Thorold. Jan. 1 Feb. 13 To unpaid assessment, 1898. 66 66 Apr.12 66 66 May 16 66 June 3 Dec. 19 $ 1272 94 By cash from Township Treasurer Mar. 3 $ 2027 56 $ 500 00 400 00 200 00 172 94 To County Assessment, By-law 690.. By cash from Township Treasurer 1972 97 1972 97 $ 3245 91 $3254 91 Township of Wainfleet. Jan. 1 Feb. 8 June 3 Dec. 12 To unpaid assessment, 1898.... .$ 504 62 By cash from Township Treasurer $ To County Assessment, By-law 690. By cash from Township Treasurer 19 66 66 26 " " 504 62 2972 64 1697 38 700 00 507 95 67 31 Balance carried to unpaid assessment account $3477 26 $ 3477 26 Township of Willoughby. Jan. 1 30 To unpaid assessment, 1898..... $ June 3 To County Assessment, By-law 690.. Dec. By cash from Township Treasurer.. 5 20 155 69 By cash from Township Treasurer. 66 66 $ 155 69 1264 41 550 00 66 714 41 $1420 10 $ 1420 10 Village of Bridgeburg. June 3 To County Assessment, By-law 690....... Nov. 7 By cash from Village Treasurer.... $ ..... 825 48 $ 825 48 53 �ASSESSMENT ACCOUNT-(Continued). Village of Chippawa. June 3 To County Assessment, By-law 690.... Dec. 16 By cash from Village Treasurer.. $ 190 78 $ 190 78 $ 246 42 $ 428 66 $ 391 85 $ 945 48 Village of Fort Erie. June 3 To County Assessment, By-law 690. Nov. 22 By cash from Village Treasurer.... .$ 246 42 Village of Port Colborne. June 3 To County Assessment, By-law 690.... Dec. 18 By cash from Village Treasurer .$ 428 66 Village of Niagara Falls South. June 3 Dec. 13 To County Assessment, By-law 690...... $ 391 85 By cash from Village Treasurer Town of Thorold. Jan. 1 Feb. 6 June 3 Dec. 18 .$ To unpaid assessment, 1898... By cash from Town Treasurer 945 48 945 51 To County Assessment, By-law 690 945 51 By cash from Town Treasurer... $1890 99 $1890 99 Town of Welland. June 3 To County Assessment, By-law 690... Dec. 10 By cash from Town Treasurer.... .$ 892 36 $ 892 36 UNPAID ASSESSMENT ACCOUNT. Jan. 1 By unpaid assessment, Township of Crowland, 1898... 66 1 6 66 1 " 66 1 $6 " 66 $ 639 75 Pelham, 1898 1354 14 Thorold, 1898. Wainfleet, 1898. 1272 94 Willoughby, 1898. 504 62 155 69 �Jan. 1 945 48 By unpaid assessment, Town of Thorold, 1898. To unpaid assessment, Township of Wainfleet, for 1899. 67 31 Dec. 31 Carried to receipts and expenditures... 67 31 $4872 62 Niagara Falls Town. June 7 $ 1452 87 By cash from Town Treasurer for 1898 (statement)... Carried to receipts and expenditures.... $ 1452 87 NON-RESIDENT TAX ACCOUNT. Township of Bertie. Voucher. Mar. 27 By tax on lots 1, 2, 3, Elm Street, for 1894. 27 66 29 66 29 66 29 " Apr. 10 "2, 3, 4, B. F. I. E., for 1894.. "4, Elm Street, for 1894 "8 of 27, for 1894. 66 66 66 part lot 10, con. 1, N. R., for 1894-5 lots 415, 416, plan 27, for 1895 16 and 17, plan 27, for 1895 10 Receipt.... 66 24 66 27 66 477, 365, 335, "215, 66 plan 32, for 1898. plan 27, for 1895-6... plan 27, for 1897. 216, plan 32, for 1895-6-7. 10 of 31, B. F. I. E.. May two-thirds lot 3, B. F. I. E. 66 " lots 1, 2, 3, Disher Street, for 1894 16 16 25 June 2 12 15 " 1.50 4 21 3.94 5 32 6 02 23 69 Tax sale. " 3 67 7 38 7.66 " 1 54 3 67 Receipt. 11, 12, plan 28, for 1898 15 1.30 6.99 w. 1/5 of lot 2 of 31..... 15 384 23 41 8.04 66 three-fourths of 2/5 of block 4. part lot 2, con. 1, N. R., for 1894 $ 1 43 5 40 C. Wells' estate, Point Abino, for 1895. 14.80 lot 444, Crystal Beach, 1896-7-8. 21 22, Crystal Park, for 1895.. "240, plan 27, for 1898. "439, plan 27, for 1895 " 417, plan 27, for 1898. part lot 10, con. 1, N. R., 1895 97 3 68 1 69 5 60 " 168 " 157 55 �NON-RESIDENT TAX ACCOUNT-(Continued). Voucher. June15 By tax on Munger property, Crystal Beach, 1898. July 4 lot 61, plan 28, for 1898. "9, plan 27, for 1897-8... " 17 " 20 8.63 66 5.49 66 3 50 8 55 24, plan 30, for 1898 12, Lake Shore Road, for 1898.. Aug.12 "65, 66, Crystal Park, 1895-6-7-8 24 Sep. 22 166, 167, plan 27, for 1895 9, Lake Shore Road, for 1895 30 Oct. Receipt.... 4.97 " 10 " 1 " " 4 5 41 7, plan 28, for 1898... 12 04 Mrs. Little's lot, Crystal Beach, 1894-5 lot 35, Crystal Park, for 1895... 4 4.09 4.08 6, block 5, Crescent Beach, 1898. 27 Nov. 6 " 309, 310, Crystal Park Dec. 5 To cheque to Township Treasurer... 35 10.97 1, block 3, Erie Beach, 1885-7-8. 4 98 2 18 4 33 Bk. Ck. $ 256 57 $ 256 57 $ 256 57 Township of Crowland. Jan. 17 By tax on part lot 14, con. 6, for 1896 Mar. 1 " Oct. "2, con. 5, for 1894-6 4, con. 5, for 1895 " 10 "19, con. 7, for 1898.. 2 Nov.27 Dec. 5 1, B. F., con., for 1898 6 66 To cheque to Township Treasurer $ Receipt.... 775 14 27 66 5.98 " 15 85 66 245 66 46 30 Bk. Ck.. $ 46 30 $ 46 30 Township of Humberstone. May 2 2 By tax on lot 2, Colborne Street. "5, 6, s. 8. Elm Street, 1892-3 Dec. 22 "3, s. s. McCain, 1892-3 5 To cheque to Township Treasurer.. 30 " " " 8.20 .Tax sale.... 5.98 Receipt.. 66 .Bk. Ck....$ 8:30 14 18 8 30 22 48 $ 22 48 56 �Township of Pelham. Mar. By tax on part lot 10, con. 4, for 1898 22 " Sep. 28 Dec. 5 Receipt $ ... 2, con. 9, for 1898.. 077 3 64 "6, con. 1, 1895 66 13 35 To cheque to Township Treasurer. Bk.Ck.... $ 1776 $ 17 76 $ 1776 Township of Stamford. Mar. 9 18 Apr. 14 June 9 Aug.21 Dec. 2 5 By tax on lots 625, 626, 639, Wesley Park, 1887... Receipt.... part lot 127, for 1895..... 66 " $ "218, for 1898.. 66 178 2 46 194 "142, for 1894.. Tax sale 11 Receipt.... 11 70 lot 2, for 1895... lots 649, 683, 692, 693, 712, 718, 719, 724, 730, 731, 740, 743, 773, 774, 786, Wesley Camp, for 1896-7..... To cheque to Township Treasurer.... 66 18 71 ... Bk. Ck. 34 $ 47 93 57 47 93 $47 93 Township of Wainfleet. Jan. 9 Apr.15 Sep. By tax on part lot 29, con. 6, for 1897...... 6 29 " 1 6 Nov. 11 21 Dec. 5 Receipt.... 31, con. 6, for 1894... "44, 45, con. 6, for 1894 $ 159 1 83 440 "14, con. 5, for 1896-7 66 "32, con. 6, for 1897. 66 s. e. part lot 34, con. 4, 1895-6-7 6.58 23.98 " To cheque to Township Treasurer.. 7.00 Bk. Ck. 45 38 $ 45 38 .Bk. Čk....$ 3 68 $ 45 38 $ 3.68 Township of Thorold. Apr.14 Dec. 5 By tax on part lots 25, 26, 27, 28, for 1894-5. To cheque to Township Treasurer.. . Receipt.... �NON-RESIDENT TAX ACCOUNT-(Continued). Township of Willoughby. Apr.27 29 Voucher. By tax on part lot 10, con. B. F., 1893-5.. 6 68 .... 7.60 11, con. 1, 1893 66 14 28 Bk. Ck. Dec. 5 To cheque to Township Treasurer $ $ 1428 $ 5.09 14 28 Bridgeburg Village. Apr.24 By tax on lot 15, Niagara Street, 1896-7. Dec. To cheque to Village Treasurer 5 Receipt.... ...... Bk. Ck .$ 5.09 Village of Chippawa. 2 66 2 66 2 " 9 13 .Tax sale.... May 2 By tax on lot 45, Water Street.... 6 5.98 Water-lot 2, opposite 16 66 2 03 lots 53, 55, Water Street. 66 e. half lot 14, Main Street. 5 50 5.00 Receipt. 9 lot 31, Chippawa Street, for 1898.. Dec. 5 To cheque to Village Treasurer Oct. .... Bk. Ck.. $ 27 64 $ 27 64 $ 27 64 $ 2 68 Village of Fort Erie. Receipt..... Feb. 15 By tax on lot 66, s. s. Gilmore Street, 1894-5.. "67, 68, s. s. Gilmore Street, 1894-5.. 5 541 16 27 Apr. 1 66 5 36 66 8 12 " 66 66 66 "19, 20, High Street, 1898 "5, 13, 14, n. s. Lavinia Street, and 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, s. s. Catharine Street, for 1891-2-4-5-6-7 "1, 2, 21, 22, 23 and 24, n. s. Forsyth Street; 18, 19, s. s. 53 81 Forsyth Street; 4, 5, e. s. Victoria Street; 15, 16, e. s. Arch Street; 17, 18, n. s. Arch Street; 42 64 and 2, w. s. Niagara Street... 440 10 " 66 :: e. part lot 3, Niagara Street...... 6 66 w. part lot 3, w. s. Niagara Street.... "7, 8, 9, w. s. Lavinia Street, arine Street, 1898... and 10 24 15, 16, s. s. Cath6.50 �Apr. 12 By tax on lot 64, s. s. Gilmore Street, 1894-5-6-7-8..... 15 "3, Garrison Street n.; 2, Goderich Street w.; Receipt.... 10 39 1, Stanton Street e.; 3, 13, 14, Bertie Street n., and block 17, one-half A; lots 11, 12, 13, 52, 53, 54, Eden Street e.; block 17, Bertie Street n.; lots 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, Henrietta Street s.; lots 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, Henrietta Street n.; lots 48, 49, 50, 51, Henrietta Street n. 18, 19, 20, 45, 46, 47, Mary Street w. ; . 21, 22, 23, 42, 43, 44, Mary street e.; 24, 25, 26, 39, 40, 41, Aberdeen Street w.; 27, 28, 29, 36, 37, 38, Aberdeen Street e.; 30, 31, 32, 33, 34. 35, Albert Street w. 14, 15, 16, 17, Henrietta Street s. s., for 1894-5-6-7 467 47 "66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, Ellen Street e., for 1898 4.00 "2, L. S. W., for 1898. "11, Garrison Street, for 1898 29 20 63 76, 77, w. s. Mary Street, 1897-8.. 42, Kingsmill Street, 1898... 29 May 3.75 2 "20, n. s. Lavinia St.; 15, Catharine St., 1894-5-6-7 "9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, Con. Road e.. 2 2 4.06 1 Tax sale. "three-fourths of 6, n. s. Walnut Street. 16 3 93 6 61, n. s. Gilmore Street.. 11 66 16 36, n. s. Catharine Street. 16 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 37, 38, 39, n. s. Murray 54 12 13 " 68 732 8.96 Street 21, 22, 23, 24, 20, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 37, 38, 39, s. s. Lavinia Street; 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, • 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, n. s. Lavinia Street; 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, s. s. Catharine Street, 1894-5-7.. June16 Oct. 20 July 11 Dec. 5 "43, 44, Kingsmill Street, 1898.. 6 67, 70, 71, Torrance Street, 1897-8. To cheque to Village Treasurer... 66 66 115 Receipt.. 6 Bk. Ck 72 228 3 .$ 10 809 87 3 10 " $ 812 97 $ 812 97 59 �NON-RESIDENT TAX ACCOUNT-(Continued). Village of Port Colborne. Voucher. Apr.10 By tax on lot 12, w. Fares Street, for 1895 66 27 Dec. 5 5 23 .Receipt.... 66 11, s. s. Alma Street, 1894-6-7 To cheque to Village Treasurer... 3 45 .Bk. Ck....$ 8.68 $ 8 68 $ 8.68 Village of Niagara Falls. Jan. 7 Mar. 6 Dec. 2 5 By tax on lot 27, s. s. Main Street e. ; 20, Main Street w.; part R., $ 18, Buchner, E., and Murray Street n., 1894..... Receipt... "2, 3, 4, Allen Street w., for 1894... "806, 825, 826, for 1896-7-8.. 6 To Cheque to Village Treasurer...... 17 14 " ... 19 75 10 32 Bk. Ck....s $ 47 21 47 21 $ 47 21 Totals of non-resident tax account, carried to receipts and expenditures......$ 1355 97 $ 1355 97 LICENSES. Jan. 2 May 8 By pedlers' licenses, American Wringer Co....... " 16 17 5 20 Mar.18 21 May 6 Oct. 24 20.00 8.00 15 00 James Kelly.. Auctioneers' 9.00 8.00 Solomon Stern Charles Schram. 30 $ 15 00 W. H. Taylor. June12 Jan. Receipt .. Joseph Michael.... 6 L. V. Garner. 15 00 John Weiss... 15 00 C. C. R. Morden. 1500 H. F. Garner. 1500 66 L. McMann... 15 00 66 Donald Cameron 30.00 Apr.14 Fine, paid in by R. Cooper.... 4.89 Nov.16 "E. R. Hellems 5.00 Carried to receipts and expenditures... ...... $189 89 �PUBLIC SCHOOLS. Sep. To paid Treasurer Township of Bertie. 6 1 1 .Bk. Ck... $ 119 00 Humberstone 337 00 " Pelham. 1 373 00 Crowland. 291 00 Stamford. 241 00 1 Thorold. 241 00 1 Wainfleet 321 00 1 Willoughby.. 1 66 July 3 " 119 00 By Legislative grant, 1899.... $ 2040 00 Carried to receipts and expenditures .... $ 2042 00 $ 2042 00 HIGH SCHOOLS. Apr. 6 To paid Treasurer Niagara Falls Collegiate Institute, 1898..... War. check....$ 1237 25 June 3 Committee time, settlement... 3 Committee to Toronto re H. S. bill. Dec. 15 Welland High School, for 1899.... Thorold High School, for 1899 Niagara Falls Collegiate Institute, for 1899 Stamford High School, for 1899. 16 30 18 66 8.50 66 56 20 1572 75 66 573 01 2000 00 594 30 Carried to receipts and expenditures. $ 6042 01 PUBLIC SCHOOL LEAVING EXAMINATION. Jan. 6 9 9 17 20 To paid Treasurer S. S. No. 6, Wainfleet... 6 " S. S. No. 7, Willoughby. U. S. S. No. 3, 66 66 " 30 17528 Mar. 7 Apr. 15 Dec. 2 Pelham. S. S. No. 7, Pelham. 66 .. 5, Crowland. 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 11, Bertie. 50 00 7, Wainfleet... S. S. No. 5, Humberstone U. S. S. No. 2, Pelham S. S. No. 11, Bertie " " 9, Pelham. Public School, Port Colborne " Inspector's order....$ 6, Bertie. 5.00 20.00 5.00 15.00 50 00 5.00 61 �PUBLIC SCHOOL LEAVING EXAMINATION-(Continued). Dec. 13 " 3, Pelham 100 00 S. S. No. 13, Bertie 14 14 6 " 16 18 5.00 7, Pelham. 7, Humberstone.. 3, Pelham... 15.00 10 00 10 00 "5, Pelham... 20 " 20 5.00 15.00 6, Peham... 1, Humberstone. 20 5.00 11, Wainfleet... 23 5.00 5.00 Bridgeburg Public School. 14 Jan. 17 Inspector's order..... To paid Treasurer S. S. No. 3, Wainfleet... 13 25.00 $ By cash from Provincial Treasurer.. Carried to receipts and expenditures and the difference to liabilities BOARD OF Jan. 21 26 66 " June 7 4 162 50 13 75 163 75 Insp. order 66 P. W. Anthony, supplies... 15 J. T. Hansel, entrance exams., Pelham... Ridgeway.. C. E. Hansel, " 10 60 " 11 9.05 95 35 " " attendance re Model.... R. Harcourt, 5.83 8.50 " J. H. Ball, sect'y Board of Examiners 16 5 70 Thorold Post, supplies... J. J. Sidey, examination supplies T. H. Sears, " J. H. Ball, exams., Marshville and Pelham. 20 5.00 J. H. Ball, exams., Ridgeway and Bridgeburg. Aug. 2 12 50 23 93 6 14 19 12 56 salary, 1st quarter account, office expenses.. John Houser, entrance exam., Bridgeburg. Marshville.. D. W. McKay, L. G. Lorriman, Ridgeway.. 65.00 25.00 grant to Teachers' Association 2nd quarter salary 29 $ 380 00 $410 00 War. check....$ J. H. Ball's account, stationery, stamps. 30 3 00 EDUCATION. To paid Treasurer S. S. 11, Bertie, leaving exams Apr. 1 July 3 5 405 00 Nov.23 .Chair. order. 25.00 8.00 Insp. order. 8.00 111 37 62 �Aug.29 Sep. 5 9 30 Oct. 7 16 Nov.25 To paid B. Lundy, exam. supplies... Jas. McNiece, attendance re Model. .War. J. H. Ball, salary, 3rd quarter.. Treasurer Fort Erie School, continuation class grant.... Treasurer Bridgeburg School, continuation class grant. 7 03 check. 163 75 " 70 00 66 80 35 12.00 12.00 66 27 R. Harcourt, " 28 8.00 J. H. Ball, Board of Examiners J. McNiece, 22 3.50 Insp. Cert.... A. B. Hurrell, supplies..... 25 Dec. 22 Insp. Cert.... .Chair. order. 8.00 163 75 J. H. Ball, salary as inspector, 4th quarter.. stationery and stamps..... P. S. Board, Welland, county portion inspector's salary. " 16 84 66 27 50 $ 1355 31 Carried to receipts and expenditures.... DEBENTURE ACCOUNT. June 6 To paid Debenture No. 10 6 .. Debenture....$ 1851 Interest on debentures... ....Coupons.... Carried to receipts and expenditures and decrease in liabilities 00 92 00 .$ 1943 00 SPECIAL GRANTS. Apr. 8 To paid J. E. Cohoe, grant to Farmers' Institute, Co. of Monck.. War. check....$ May 10 June 1 Welland County Farmers' Institute J. E. Cohoe, grant to 44th Batt..... 66 10 00 25.00 100 00 3 St. Catharines Marine and General Hospital 300 00 5 Lundy's Lane Historical Society. 100 00 5 Aug.10 Rev. W. H. Swayze, services at Industrial Home.. 25 00 75 00 Welland County Agricultural Society. Welland Canal Battery. 25 00 Carried to receipts and expenditures.... $ 660 00 CONTINGENT. Jan. 28 Feb. 7 11 June 6 To paid Bell Telephone Co., messages.... War. check A. D. White, livery...... 1.00 J. Coulson, expense sending C. H. to hospital. Bell Telephone Company, messages..... 165 70 " 3 05 9 �CONTINGENT-(Continued). Aug.31 Dec. 15 To paid A. Coulson, typewriting. . War. check.... Bell Telephone Company, message. 1.00 66 15 Carried to receipts and expenditures..... 7 55 SALARIES. Dec. 31 To paid G. L. Hobson, treasurer, per by-law.... War. check....$ R. Cooper, clerk, per by-law 450 00 31 J. Botterill, caretaker, per by-law. Jas. Henderson, warden, per by-law 100 00 31 31 120 00 A. H. Kilman and H. G. Macklem, auditors, per bylaw.. " 60.00 Carried to receipts and expenditures DIVISION Jan. 14 Mar. 2 18 July 5 Nov. 3. Jan, 650 00 31 2 $ COURT JURY FUND. ...Judge's certificate.... To paid G. L. Hobson.. G. L. Hobson. 66 E. Cruikshank. 66 G. L. Hobson... 6 P. J. Willson... A. K. Scholfield 14 E. Cruikshank 31 D. J. C. Munro.. 31 J. G. Cadham 00 12.00 10 00 Judge's returns 7.80 " 125 66 " 51 66 9.05 66 238 9 11 Carried to receipts and expenditures... 53 00 INSURANCE. Jan. 2 To paid D. J. C. Munro, policy 4,446,698, for three years from Jan. 21st, 1899... Feb. 18 Mar. 3 64 11.00 By cash from G. L. Hobson. 3 10 00 10 G. L. Hobson 13 1380 00 ... War. check....$ F. Swayze & Son, policy 133,556... " 60.00 17 50 J. F. Hill, policy 438,226, for three years from Feb. 20th, 1899 20.00 Carried to receipts and expenditures .. Unexpired insurance, carried to assets.... $ $241 56 97 50 $ 30 10 �FUEL ACCOUNT. Jan. 7 Mar. 10 Apr. 7 May June July 9 66 66 66 6 66 " 100 20 66 14 75 " 30 20 66 31 7 30 40 66 10 80 " 3 4 25 " Nov. 2 " 15 10 15 20 5 Dec. 18 81 33 100 20 " Sep. 2 Oct. War. check...$ To paid Gas Co.... Feb. 11 W. L. Rice, coal, per contract.. W. J. McCoppin, wood... Audit 66 66 E. R. Hellems, weighing coal 367 95 17 88 3 40 16 43 Gas Company.. 22 95 66 Apr. 4 By from John Coulson, wood, as per jailer's book $ 842 79 Carried to receipts and expenditures...... MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT. Jan. 27 To paid members, sessional allowance War. check.... 27 Jail committee. 27 Home committee.... 66 27 Roads and bridges committee Warden, general committee... 66 27 June 3 Members, sessional allowance $ 117 20 11 50 4 20 2 70 8.00 159 70 3 Roads and bridges committee.. 54.90 3 Industrial Home committee.. 26 3 Jail committee.... 3 Niagara Falls committee... 19 80 Members, sessional allowance 99 70 21 Jail committee..... 36 20 21 Industrial Home committee. 35 20 21 Roads and bridges committee.. 32 60 21 Warden, general committee... 16 00 Dec. 21 Carried to receipts and expenditures..... 10 6.00 $ 629 80 $ 29.00 $ 29 00 �ELECTRIC Feb. Apr. 5 July 6 Oct. 3 LIGHTING. To paid Electric Light Company. " 66 " War. check.... OFFICE $ 27 00 $ 27.00 OFFICE. To paid Jas. E. Morin, will index book... Mar. 8 Hart & Riddell, register.... Apr. 5 J. H. Crow, sundries June 5 22 16 To paid Geo. Cronmiller, lounge for the judge's office.......... War. check.... $ REGISTRY Sep. 25 91 FURNITURE. Carried to receipts and expenditures and to increase of assets... Nov. 3 Dec. 22 20 67 25 25 66 COURT HOUSE AND Jan. 13 22 37 22 87 66 Carried to receipts and expenditures...... Apr. 5 $ " 66 .Insp. order.... $ 200 00 15 00 .Receipt... War. check. 75 R. Morwood, lawn mower. 66 5 75 15 00 Hart & Riddell, register 66 J. H. Crow, work on registry office 66 M. Vanderburgh, work on registry office 66 36 40 6 35 55 Jas. E. Morin, sundries .... By from Jas. E. Morin, county share fees for 1898. 1 Returns.. $ 395 07 309 65 Carried to receipts and expenditures.... PRINTING. Jan. 25 28 Apr. 1 June 6 10 War. check $ " 15 84 3 50 : 30 To paid T. H. Sears, December session... J. J. Sidey, advertising. T. H. Sears, printing " 11 J. J. Sidey, January session.. T. H. Sears, advertising. 66 16.00 : 9 71 J. J. Sidey, printing and stationery Carried to receipts and expenditures 27 29 : 28 25 : : J. J. Sidey, June session.. Dec. 23 75 : J. J. Sidey, printing and stationery..... Sep. 23 99 66 20 37 88 $ 150 22 $ 395 07 �OFFICE EXPENSES. Jan. 13 28 28 30 31 Apr. 5 May 1 June 3 9 Oct. 3 Dec. 16 19 To paid B. Simpson, stamps, treasurer's office War. check.... $ J. J. Sidey, stamps, Co. C. office. J. J. Sidey, sundries, Co. C. office 5.00 " 5.00 " 7.90 7 50 T. H. Sears, sundries, treas. and Co. C. offices... 1 66 Newsome & Co., ribbon for typewriter... 06 5.00 J. J. Sidey, stamps, Co. Treas. office J. J. Sidey, stamps, Co. Treas. office J. J. Sidey, stamps, Co. Clerk's office.... 5.00 6.00 4.00 G. H. Burgar, P. O. box rent J. J. Sidey, stamps, Treas. office... 5.00 6.00 J. J. Sidey, stamps, Co. Clerk's office... 1 Newsome & Co., carbons for typewriter. $ Carried to receipts and expenditures...... 31 58 77 GAOLER'S AND TURNKEY'S RESIDENCES. Apr. 5 To paid J. E. Cutler, storm windows.... June28 J. B. Stephens, painting roof July 6 B. Lundy, wall paper. . War. check.... $ 3 50 “ 10.00 66 50 $ Carried to receipts and expenditures.... 14.00 COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTIONS. Jan. 28 To paid S. Porter, nominating officer. Feb. War. check... $ 8.00 19 57 J. J. Sidey, sundries 66 A. O. Seger, nominating officer.. " 28 30 T. H. Sears, sundries 39 67 4 J. C. Crow, election expenses... 47 50 8 J. C. Crow, nominating officer 8.00 A. E. Near, election expenses.. 45.00 28 4. 10 15 Mar.18 Thos. Coulter, nominating officer. A. E. Near, election blanks..... W. E. B. McKenzie, nominating officer.. Carried to receipts and expenditures.. 8.00 8.00 6.50 12.00 $ 202 24 �COURT HOUSE AND JAIL. Jan. 2 To paid Bell Telephone Company.... 2 A. White, repairs.. 6 Geo. Cronmiller, burying F. Shea.. 6 P. McMurray, repairs.... 6 12 28 War. check.... $ " 7 55 13 64 Jailer's order. 4.00 War. check. 18 75 66 26 35 Robertson Bros., smokestack. 66 20 J. J. Sidey, stamps for jailer's office.. 66 M. Vanderburgh, cement floor Feb. 7 Apr. 5 11 5.00 6 45 Bell Telephone Co., rent and messages Jas. Foster, cell buckets... 31 3 40 6.00 S. H. Griffiths, sundries, hardware.. B. Moore, straw. Town of Welland, water rent. 0 70 15 00 1 W. H. Crow, lumber. 23 10.95 O'Neal & Hobin, sundries.. J. A. Gilchriese, milk 155 J. Botterill, repairing shoes 8.60 10 19 J. H. Crow, plumbing... 200 G. H. Burgar, P. O. box rent. P. McMurray, sundry tinware. 66 10 50 June 1 Town of Welland, water rent " 18 75 July 4 O'Neal & Hobin, sundries... 18 1 Bell Telephone Co., rent and messages 6 15 H. Dayboll, straw.. 8 30 Aug.31 31 Oct. J. J. Sidey, stamps for jailer's office.. Town of Welland, water rent. Chas. Asher, freight and cartage.. Killey-Becket Engine Co., grate... Jailer's order... .War. check.. .. 66 55 3.00 5.00 18 75 66 85 66 14 75 3 M. Vanderburgh, material and work. 3 P. McMurray, tinware and work.. 3 3 J. E. Cutler, carpenter work..... J. J. Sidey, stamps for jailer's office.. 9 W. H. Crow, lumber.... 9 J. H. Crow, hardware 1 9 O'Neal & Hobin, sundries 3 38 9 30 Nov. 6 70 D. Ross & Co., dry goods for jail... 1 66 12 80 24 25 24 5 26 A. Lawrence, sharpening saws Town of Welland, water rent.... M. Vanderburgh, arch over safe 19 5.00 95 45 18 75 62 57 68 �War. check.... Nov. 2 To paid W. H. Crow, lumber.. D. D. Hooker, brick for arch. Dec. 23482 26 55 P. McMurray, work on roof. B. Moore, straw for jail.. 8 W. H. Lowe, sewer pipe... Jailer's order 4.00 .War. check.. 156 6 E. P. Robins, journal for jailer's office. 26 4.30 20 10 66 1 65 $ 464 23 Carried to receipts and expenditures. BILLS PAYABLE. July 3 By received from bill No. 1, Imperial Bank Sep. 1 Oct. 2 Nov. 6 Dec. 1 " " 1343 92 66 " 3, 66 66 3346 82 66 "4, " 2527 22 $1927 92 To paid bill No. 1. 66 66 8 " 66 19 " 66 2 $1927 92 "2, 66 66 66 66 2 1343 92 3. 3346 82 4. 2527 22 $9145 88 Carried to receipts and expenditures. ROADS AND BRIDGES. 16673322ERN Jan. 4 To paid A. P. Fisher, damage to horse. June 3 5 War. check... J. McCourt, cleaning Lyons Creek bridge... $ 20 00 1.50 271 W. Morningstar, planking DeCew Falls bridge.. McCleary & McLean, planking for DeCew Falls bridge. 20 74 Treasurer Stamford, grading at Montrose.. 16 50 8 56 R. Bowman, repairs Laidlaw bridge.... 16.00 S. Robins, repairs Robins bridge..... J. Gilmore, removing tree.... 100 14 P. Rock, cleaning Port Robinson bridge. 6.00 20 C. A. Farr, repairs and material, Beckett's bridge 14 58 W. J. McCoppen, approach and crib for the Sauer bridge 49.00 July 8 Chas. Immel, one-half contract of painting Port David29.00 son and Wellandport bridges... BE 10 11 W. J. McCoppen, building Sauer bridge.. 28 W. J. Abbey, inspecting painting.. Aug. 1 36 00 J. B. Stephens, painting Port Robinson iron bridge.. M. R. Detenbeck, painting Black Creek bridge.... 118 00 66 200 33 44 $9145 88 69 �ROADS AND BRIDGES (Continued). Aug. 7 To paid Geo. Stewart, one-half painting Wellandport and Port War. Davidson bridges គ 22 275 check.... គ 6.00 " W. J. McCoppen, material and work, Sauer bridge H. Sensabaugh. one-half work and material, Port David- 23 4 42 son bridge Sep. 27 R. Nov.20 bridge... P. Moore, cleaning and repairing Robins bridge... គ ស្អាត គគ Dec. 15 20 20 Bowman, one-half cost of extra work on Laidlaw 66 50 100 00 Welland Town, account of bridge.. 1 Jas. McCourt, cleaning White Pigeon bridge.. Albert Howey, swinging Montrose bridge គគ គ 20 50 40 00 23 25 Alex. Abbey, work and spikes, Port Robinson bridge.... 66 W. L. Rice, plank and scantling for Port Robinson bridge Dec. 20 2.00 20 80 10 00 Geo. Reoker, approach to Sauer bridge 1265 I. F. Culp, repairs, county line bridge.. By cash from Humberstone, re Sauer bridge. $ Crowland, re Sauer bridge... 1.50 Carried to receipts and expenditures... $ 598 90 JURY EXPENSES. Jan. 14 Mar. To paid I. P. Willson, drafting jury. 14 G. L. Hobson, 66 16 I. P. Willson, 66 16 G. L. Hobson, Grand jury, spring assizes... 8 Pettit jury, June14 29 Sheriff Smith, per By-law 447 I. P. Willson, drafting jury. " 24 G. L Hobson, 66 26 I. P. Willson, 66 6 G. L. Hobson. " 66 Sep. 12 12 15 2.00 2.00 64.90 224 90 Pettit jury, 26 2.00 66 Grand jury, general sessions.. " 2.00 66 66 14 July 24 .Sheriff's Cert.... $ 66 8 " Grand jury, high court Pettit jury. Judge Fitzgerald, drafting jury 150 37 10 66 War. check.... 138 20 25.00 Sheriff's Cert. 2.00 66 2.00 :: 66 C. of P. Cert 2.00 2.00 34 60 134 40 4.00 $ 3.00 70 �55 15 Warden Henderson," 15 T. D. Cowper, C. of P., drafting jury. 15 Dec. 15 15 66 66 G. L. Hobson, Treas., Grand jury, general sessions Pettit jury, 66 66 15 Judge Fitzgerald, drafting jury 15 Sheriff Smith, 15 Warden Henderson, 15 T. D. Cowper, C. of P., drafting jury. 22 G. L. Hobson, Treas., 22 4.00 ..C. of P. Cert.... Sep. 15 To paid Sheriff Smith, drafting jury.... " 4.30 " 4.00 " 4.00 66 86 40 " 299 80 " 12.00 12.00 66 12 30 66 12.00 12.00 66 Sheriff Smith, per By-law 447.. ... War. check... 25.00 Apr. 28 By cash from I. P. Willson, jury fees... Carried to receipts and expenditures....... $1166 90 $ 6.00 $ 600 CRIMINAL JUSTICE. Voucher. Jan. 7 To paid C. Ramey, constable, C. J. C. C. .S. C.... 7 Judge Fitzgerald, auditor. 7 E. Morden, 66 6 7 O. F. Morin, " 66 9 Sheriff Smith. C. P. C.... 3.00 9 A. Martin, constable 9 D. Tufft, S. Kimmins, 395 50 599 77 T. D. Cowper, Co. C. attorney. T. Cumines, coroner.. 150 4.00 4 30 .Audit. 9 $ 7:00 74 60 " 10 17 66 11 05 9 S. Welsh, " 16 30 9 D. J. Monahan, " L. V. Garner, 20 05 9 " 9 L. Willson, Wm. Pickard, G. N. Benner, 9 A. D. White, 9 J. R. Dowd, 9 C. J Metcalf, E. Augustine, A. D. Winslow, " 9 9 66 66 4 67 10 40 9.85 9.00 66 " 9 5 91 66 " 11 62 1 75 5.60 15 79 71 �CRIMINAL JUSTICE-(Continued). Voucher. Jan. 9 To paid C. Ramey, constable 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 .Audit.... 66 64 76 66 32 24 S. H. Griffiths, groceries. 66 35 07 66 35 22 D. Ross & Co., dry goods. 83 95 Central Prison, supplies. Industrial Home, potatoes... 66 7.00 F. J. Hardison, drugs... 66 41 30 J. H. Howell, M. D., jail surgeon. 66 34.00 6 66 9 examination of prisoner.. 66 8.00 9 I. P. Willson, stationery..... 10 00 9 J. B. Stephens, advertising and printing J. J. Sidey, printing.. 19 46 9 T. H. Sears, 9 11 R. Smith, constable.. T. D. Cowper, Co. C. attorney. 66 30 Turnkey Gilchriese's salary (paid monthly).. 30 3 18 Mar. 8 856 11 Apr. 1 66 Main's Matron Gilchriese's 6 " 66 11 " 450 00 200 00 War. check. J. O. Crown witnesses, Reg. vs. Thompson Constables, spring assizes... C. Ramey, C. J. C. C..... Reg. vs. Benson... Crown witnesses, Reg. vs. Benson J. C.. .S. C.... .S. C .S. C.... ..J. C.... C. Ramey, Reg. vs. Stewart...... J. R. Dowd, constable, 2 months' salary. Chas. Stewart, constable, quarter salary Judge Fitzgerald, auditor O. F. Morin, auditor....... E. W. Fares, auditor.... Sheriff Smith T. D. Cowper, Co. C. attorney. 700 00 450 00 " A. W Crow, potatoes 04 12 50 8.00 Audit. 66 St. John's Industrial School, Cassidy. J. R. Dowd, constable.. 16 94 " Jailer Coulson's salary (paid monthly).. 66 66 D. A. G. C 30 30 17 " 11 Feb. 8.80 W. H. Crowther, bread W. J. Best, meat. 26 28 8 10 11 40 16 90 1 50 1 50 10 85 S. C 1 50 War. check 8 33 66 12 50 C. P. C.... 66 " Audit... " 4.00 3.00 3 80 431 50 369 51 62 27 72 �Apr. 6 To paid Geo. Lee, constable Audit.... A. Martin, " 33 02 6 L. V. Garner, " 31 6 S. Welsh, J. Kimmins, 66 66 6.00 6 E. Augustine, 66 3.90 6 J. G. L. Bowen, " 7.00 6 Wm. Pickard, 6 A. E. Yeomans, 1 6 5 10 6 A. Lymburner, R. W. Boyle. 6 Geo. Zavitz, 6 07 13 20 4.00 66 75 4.05 5 14 1325 6 Geo. Barnhart, 6 T. C. Dawson, sheriff, Lincoln 1 5 40 12 20 6 C. Ramey, constable D. J. Moynihan, constable. J. L. Brennan, book binding.. 6 J H. Howell, M. D., jail surgeon. 33 00 W. J. Best, meat account.... 46 46 6 F. J. Hardison, drug account. 6 6 6 6 6 6 69 60 Crown witnesses, Reg. vs. Geo. Suess J. H. Howell, M. D 11 Crown witnesses, Reg. vs. Farr. C. Ramey, constable, Reg. vs. Farr 11 J. R. Dowd, reward, as per by-law 11 11 72 39 4.00 Judge Fitzgerald, examination of lunatic.. 8 May 9 20 51 S. H. Glasgow, M. D., medical examination. 8 6 103 39 D. Ross,&dry goodsroceries O'Neal Hobin, T. H. Sears, advertising J. J. Sidey, printing. E. R. Hellems, 1st quarter salary, per by-law. 6 02 9:00 W. H. Crowther, bread account. Apr. 9.90 6 400 War. Ck. .P. M. O 11 80 21 35 12 50 9 50 .Cor. order 5.00 J. C 7.65 .S. C .J. O. 50 30 20.00 10 10 Sheriff Smith, leg shackles. D. Tufts, constable, account for 1898 10 St. John's Industrial School, Cassidy.. 14 Constables, general sessions..... ..S. C.. 15 90 23 Miss C. Ramey, court stenographer.... W. C.... 10 00 29 Chas. Stewart, special constable, 2nd quarter. June 1 W. C. 12 55 16.00 26 00 12 50 73 �CRIMINAL JUSTICE-(Continued). Voucher. June29 July 4 To paid J. R. Dowd, high constable, 2nd quarter Judge Fitzgerald, auditor. W. C. C. P. C.... $ 80 380 E. W. Fares, auditor... 184 70 Sheriff Smith..... 360 63 T. D. Cowper, C. of P. and Co. C. attorney 6.75 T. Cumines, inquest.... 5 80 W. B. Hopkins, coroner $ 80 43 15 10 J. R. Dowd, services as constable E. Augustine, constable. C. J. Metcalf, 4.00 3.00 O. F. Morin, auditor..... A E.Yeomans, 12 50 2 50 66 " 1 60 11 78 C. Ramey, crier.. O'Neal & Hobin, groceries W. J. Best, meat. W. H. Crowther, bread 27 09 D. J. Moynihan, constable 41 20 03 F. J. Hardison, medicines.. 45 J. H. Howell, M. D., jail surgeon. 35 00 W. W. Fitzgerald, examining lunatic. 12.00 4.00 W. E. Burgar, J. A. Cowper, 4.00 14 94 J. J. Sidey, printing.. T. H. Sears, advertising.. 8 51 10.00 I. P. Willson, salary allowance. 5 S. Welsh, constable 66 W. Histed, 4 00 S. H. Glasgow, M. D., examining lunatic.. 1627 L. V. Garner, constable. July 14 1452 5 Aug. 2 E. R. Hellems, 2nd quarter salary, per by-law. C. Ramey, constable, Reg. vs. Forbes W. C... Provincial Treasurer, conveying lunatic. Rect... J. R. Dowd, special services re Lounsbury. Crown witnesses, Reg. vs. Bulles Constable Ramey, 10 2.00 66 " Jurors, inquest re Noxel.. Dr. Cowper, post mortem. Noxel........ .S. C. 1250 1 50 32 01 10 50 J. C. S. C. .Cor. order.. 5 60 1 50 7.00 10 00 14 74 �Aug.31 Sep. 2 2 Constable Ramey, " 66 12 Constables, H. C. of J.. 14 Constable Ramey, Reg. vs. Tice.. 29 30 30 Oct. To paid Constable Ramey, Reg. vs. J. Dundas... Crown witnesses, Reg. vs. F. Bergen... 2 3 J. R. Dowd, 3rd quarter salary, high constable. E. R. Hellems, 3rd quarter salary, by-law... C. Ramey, Reg. vs. Gillespie.. Chas. Stewart, 3rd quarter, special constable... Judge Fitzgerald, auditor O. F. Morin, auditor..... E. W. Fares, auditor... ..S. C.... 1.50 J. C.... 11 50 .S. C.... " .W. C.... T. D. Cowper, C. of P. and C. C. attorney. B. H. Lemon, coroner N. Brewster, " W. B. Hopkins, " W. C.. .C. of P. C... 6 " 6 " 482 52 8 20 10 80 12.00 16 22 " 6 76 66 16 55 7 58 2.00 10 D. J. Moynihan, 43 25 66 J. R. Dowd, " A. Wheable, 6.00 7.00 J. Kimmins, 23 75 4.80 3 02 Sheriff Dawson, Lincoln county. W. W. Fitzgerald, examination of lunatic A. D. White, constable 74 20 5 29 M. Heenan, Sheriff Mowat, Toronto... J. J. Sidey, printing, &c... 42 12 77 L. V. Garner, C. Ramey, crier. 488 57 16 40 G. A. Benner, S. Welsh, 4.00 66 C. J. Metcalf, 4 1 50 12 50 66 R. Smith, 4 50 3 80 66 A. E. Yeomans, constable.. A. Martin, 1 1250 3.00 T. Cumines, W. D. Bowman, 50 12 50 ..S. C.... .Audit.... Sheriff Smith.... 1 19 90 " 66 1 03 36 37 4.00 13 06 J. H. Howell, M. D., jail surgeon. 38 F. J. Hardison, drugs.. 28 37 00 75 �CRIMINAL JUSTICE-(Continued). Voucher. Oct. 4 4 .Audit. To paid Industrial Home account.. D. Ross & Co., goods 1875 66 28 41 22 79 4 W. J. Best, meat.. 4 O'Neal & Hobin, groceries. 44 11. W. H. Crowther, bread.. 51 61 J. A. Cowper, examining lunatic. 4.00 J. R. Dowd, special service re D. Aulph 17 50 F. E. Bradley, constable F. O. Ellsworth. 17 Province Ontario, account conveying prisoners 24 C. Ramey, constable.... Crown witnesses, Reg. vs. Crysler and Nixon. Dec. 15 3.90 15 Crown witness, S. Anger, Reg. vs. Clark.... Crown witnesses, Reg. vs. Clark 15 Crown witness, A. Michael, Reg. vs. Clark. 15 Crown witnesses, Reg. vs. Pellman Crown witnesses, Reg. vs. Baker.. 15 15 Constables, court, general sessions. 15 22 R. Cooper, one bushel of beans.... 22 C. Stewart, 4th quarter as constable J. R. Dowd, 4th quarter, court constable... Lewis Vache, grant as witness.... 23 13 28 1 .J. C 66 3 45 66 31 27 27 60 4 45 ..S. C. 28 90 W. C. 1 6 5.00 12 50 15.00 .Letter. 66 2 66 June 66 $ 823 52 66 Prov. Treas., March quarter, 1899..... Sep. 26 12 50 " 544 52 66 372 57 D. J. Moynihan, refund on account... 6.00 Carried to receipts and expenditures... $8009 98 INTEREST ACCOUNT. Apr. 29 To paid Imperial bank on overdraft for April... June 6 29 July 31 :: ::: "interest, debenture coupons "overdraft for June... July. 76 20 12 50 12 50 T. D. Cowper, refund license prosecution. June14 35 3 45 Miss C. Ramey, court stenographer. By cash from Prov. Treas., Dec. quarter, 1898. 50 29 65 E. R. Hellems, 4th quarter salary, per by-law 26 Apr. 7 Oct. 6.00 16 .Pass book.... $ " ::: 0 50 92 00 7.64 187 $1759 11 �Sep. Aug.31 30 To paid Imperial bank, overdraft for August...... Oct. 66 September. 66 October .Pass book.... 6.03 9.60 9 20 31 66 1 "6 interest on note of July 1 2 .. " September 1 8 66 " October 2 30 75 66 November 1 16 80 Dec. * " 19 Carried to receipts and expenditures 40 30 " 17.30 $ 231 99 IMPERIAL BANK. Jan. 1 To cash in bank, per last audit. Deposit. 11 $1811 19 450 00 13 395 07 20 639 75 155 69 30 31 By cheques cashed in January. Feb. 2 To deposit $ 2858 27 400 00 94548 77 504 62 500 00 13 504 14 16 28 To deposit Mar. 28 31 Apr. 8 By cheques cashed in March. To deposit 66 30 May 8 16 75 00 1525 87 857 52 467 47 39 28 30 400 00 200 00 12 15 15 659 15 By cheques cashed in February. 15 3270 52 By cheques cashed in April. 50 Interest on overdraft. To deposit. 6 95 00 172 94 16 132 00 17 50 45 �IMPERIAL BANK-(Continued). May 18 30 00 To deposit 29 20 28 31 June 7 By cheques cashed in May. July By cheques cashed in June Interest on overdraft 5 1927 92 10 224 70 10 30 15 53 70 31 Aug.26 By cheques cashed in July. Interest on overdraft. 31 Sep. 5 30 30 Oct. 2 31 31 Nov. 7 64 3392 01 187 To deposit 372 57 26 68 31 31 62 7 2042 00 To deposit. 31 4194 50 60 17 30 70 544 52 15 30 371 1452 87 To deposit 663 96 By cheques cashed in August. Interest on overdraft... To deposit 6.03 ... 1343 92 By cheques cashed in September 3337 Interest on overdraft 22 9 60 To deposit 3346 82 By cheques cashed in October. 2518 02 ... Interest on overdraft. To deposit 7 9 20 825 48 2527 22 11 76 54 13 500 00 246 42 405 00 1407 42 30 Dec. 1 5 8 By cheques cashed in November. To deposit.. 421 2101 64 550 00 600 00 2027 56 1085 57 65 78 �1697 Dec. 12 To deposit. 14 " 77 78 190 16 38 1236 2428 66 18 2645 51 19 19 972 97 20 1606 77 26 507 95 66 554 16 29 29 30 30 30 Interest on overdraft 30 December cheques out. 30 16884 83 By cheques cashed during December 105 15 15 08 4240 16 Balance in bank, per treasurer's books. $44,493 05 $44,493 05 House of Industry Account. 79 64 HOUSE MAINTENANCE. Jan. 28 To paid Town of Welland, water rent... Mar. 3 W. H. Crowther, bread. 3 W. J. Best, meat 3 H. A. Rose, groceries. 3 $ 22 50 79 62 15584 51 McCaw & Son, boots and shoes. 16 10 J. H. Crow, hardware, paints, repairs. 23 72 20 16 4 75 G. W. Hay, beef.. A. 24 66 H. A. Rose, dry goods. M. Vanderburgh, repairs. Mar. 8 War. check.... J. E. Bullock, beef. W. Daid....... A. Lawrence, coffin handles. 10 14 20 21 85 9 60 2 10 06 Apr. 5 Beatty & Sons, repairs. June Town of Welland, water rent 22 50 A. E. Bullock, beef. 34 95 G. W. Hay, beef 5 H. A. Rose, groceries 20 90 123 48 �HOUSE OF INDUSTRY ACCOUNT-(Continued). MAINTENANCE-Continued. June 5 War. check.... To paid H. A. Rose, dry goods.... 5 D. McCaw & Son, boots and shoes. 5 W. J. Best, beef... J. H. Crow W. H. Crowther, bread 9 G. H. Burgar, rent P. O. box. 9 P. McMurray, repairs..... July 20 Town of Welland, water rent Sep. H. A. Rose, groceries.. H. A. Rose, dry goods... 8 3 30 " 23.06 66 15 37 66 80 48 2.00 10 " 91 W. J. Best, meat Dec. 8 26 07 66 39 60 13 56 4.00 W. H. Crowther, bread 77 20 Geo. Hay, meat A. E. Bullock, meat.. D. McCaw & Son, boots and shoes W. H. Crow, lumber, &c... 18 50 19 65 6.93 M. Vanderburgh, material and work 8 70 Town of Welland, water rent...... 22 50 H. A. Rose, dry goods 39 67 95 77 8 J. H. Crow, hardware 10 72 9 M. McMurray, repairs and goods.. 7 65 9 6 68 9 A. Valencourt, repairs to boiler D. McCaw & Son, boots and shoes.. 9 G. W. Hay, meat... 9 Levi Willson, meat.. " 3 38 A. Bullock, meat.. 66 6.85 8 18 43 25 74 64 June12 July 14 28 66 66 " 6 585 2025 Apr. 10 By cash from J. Kottmeier, account R. Bruce. May 4 80 6 35 H. A. Rose, groceries W. J. Best, meat.... W. H. Crowther, bread... 8 Oct. 50 66 66 P. McMurray, repairs of hydrant.. 8 15 22 50 66 J. H. Crow, hardware... Oct. 31 34 05 66 66 :: Receipt E. Smith R. Bruce.. E. Smith, R. Bruce, Goodwin. Mrs. Collyer... :: $ 34.00 34.00 5.00 53 70 28 92 �Nov. 9 Dec. 8 By cash from J. Kottmeier, account Smith and Goodwin " " " Receipt. 35 42 $1506 92 Carried to H. of I. receipts and expenditures.... FARM Jan. 9 Mar.23 29 52 56 66 PRODUCTS $ 243 60 ACCOUNT. Cross entry.... By cash from jail supply. A. L. Taylor.. $ J. W. Hemming. 7.00 1 Stub. 60 13.00 .Receipt May 29 J. Kottmeier. 25 20 Aug.31 J. Kottmeier. 16 97 Oct. 4 Jail supply. Dec. 2 J. Kottmeier. 1875 Cross entry. 9 29 Receipt... $ Carried to H. of I. receipts and expenditures. 91 81 STATIONERY AND STAMPS. Mar. 6 June10 War. check.... $ To paid J. J. Sidey 66 J. J. Sidey.. Carried to H. of I. receipts and expenditures 7.00 5 $ 17 12 17 MEDICINE ACCOUNT. Mar. 3 A. E. Douglas, drugs 3 J. Phelps, liquor. June 5 C. Phelps, liquor. F. J. Hardison, drugs.. Sep. C. Phelps, liquor... F. J. Hardison, drugs A. E. Douglas, drugs... 8 8 9 Dec. 23 26 War. check. To paid A. E. Douglas, drugs. 3 $ 6.00 34 85 6 70 3 35 11 50 3 35 1327 11 83 20 06 F. J. Hardison, drugs. 3 35 C. Phelps, liquor.. $ 114 26 Carried to H. of I. receipts and expenditures TELEPHONE ACCOUNT. Mar. 6 Sep. 8 To paid Telephone Company, 6 months rent. 6 66 66 Carried to H. of I. receipts and expenditures.. War. check. $ 12 50 12 50 6 $ 25.00 18 �HOUSE OF INDUSTRY ACCOUNT-(Continued). INCIDENTAL EXPENSES. Jan. 4 Mar. 4 War. check.... $ To paid Telephone Co., messages... 6 2 30 J. W. Hemming, railway ticket... 6 June 5 Dr. Howell, attendance... 66 190 " 200 1 Telephone Co., messages. Sep. Dec. 9 A. E. Wheatley, inspecting scales 60 8 Telephone Co., messages.. 8 J. Kottmeier, sundries 4 78 9 J. Kottmeier, sundries. 2 47 MANURE June 1 $ 8 War. check... $ 70 150 240 D. A. Doan. R. Phillips W. Buchner.. 8 21 AND ASHES. To paid Peart. Aug. 5 66 1 " 1.00 00 Geo. Cook " 4.00 J. McGinnis 66 2.00 8 J. Gilchriese.. 66 1.00 8 W. H. Crow 9 J. Kottmeier.. 9 A. D. White.. 9 G. W. Cook 8 Dec. 55 2 25 Carried to H. of I. receipts and expenditures.... Sep. 185 200 " Dr. Howell, attendance... Telephone Co., messages.. 9 .9. 66 100 66 4.00 " 3.00 " 3.00 ... D. A. Doan.. 240 Carried to H. of I. receipts and expenditures... $ 26 30 FUEL ACCOUNT. July 19 Aug.29 Sep. 8 To paid James Blackwell.....: .War. check.... $ 375 65 J. Goodwillie. 66 George Sherk " Carried to H. of I. receipts and expenditures 64 75 3 25 443 65 82 �ICE Mar. 4 SUPPLY. .War. check.... $ To paid W. J. Best. 4 4 Geo. Daybold 4 John Barnes.. 90 " 90 66 5 50 2 75 T. Hannigan R. 5 50 " W. Blanchard. 725 Brown.. 4.60 Geo. Harper.. 210 Geo. Durk.. 140 D. Tufts Carried to H. of I. receipts and expenditures $ 30 90 $ 52 37 FARM MAINTENANCE. War. check... Mar. 3 To paid R. Cooper, millfeed... 3 3 3 3 8 10 Apr.27 June 3 3 G. P. Cutler, blacksmithing W. H. Crow, lumber..... Fred Ott, repairs to sleigh.. A. Carl, harness repairs Robertson Bros., repairs to mower 66 8.90 66 18 88 66 325 66 3.80 . D. Barts, straw... J. R. Monroe, seed corn. 66 1 50 66 3 62 " 1 05 " 3.90 " 4.00 " 275 D. Barts, straw... Thos. Marks, straw. 3 Jacob Geis, wood... 3 J. Bailey, straw.. 3 R. Cooper, millfeed and seeds 3 A. Carl, harness... 66 4.96 66 92 66 " 265 66 80 66 21.00 10 Fred Ott, repairs Chantler Bros., seed potatoes. 17 G. P. Cutler, repairs... 4 24 W. H. Crow, lumber.. 9.09 6 " 61 Chas. Taylor, seed corn. 2.00 Aug.23 Jas. Brett, hire of horse Sep. G. A. Ellsworth, labor.. G. P. Cutler, blacksmithing R. Cooper, millfeed.... 7 13 July 4 8 8 8 16 Arthur Willson, reaping 20 A. Griffiths, repairs.... 6 25 7 93 54 99 13 50 115 83 �). FARM MAINTENANCE-Continued. Nov.14 Dec. 8 " R. Cooper, feed..... 42 93 8 W. H. Crow, lumber.... 8 Fred Ott, repairs.. 6.00 8 B. Moore & Sons, repairs 8.80 19 88 A. Griffiths, blankets... 4.00 12 G. P. Cutler, 5 33 15 W. G. Somerville, repairs 3 75 18 A. Carl, repairs. 1.90 19 Chas. Clark, repairs 1.00 blacksmithing $ 435 99 Carried to H. of I. receipts and expenditures. FARM Jan. 4 Feb. 27 Mar. 3 4 6 6 8 17 June 5 5 26 July 10 8 8 23 Nov.27 Dec. 13 Robert Blain, cow W. J. Best, killing... Dr. Hutton, veterinary.. J. R. Hutton, stock service Levi Willson, stock service.. . $ 40 00 66 40 00 66 425 66 4.00 100 1 00 Wm. Glintz, killing... 1 25 J. Kottmeier, stock service.. 5.00 Dr. Hutton, veterinary. 6.00 S. Fulbrook, cow 32.00 J. H. Schram, horse H. Higgins, horse.... R. Haist, cow and calf... Levi Willson, stock service... W. J. Best, killing Wm. Glintz, killing. E. Neise, two cows.. 100 00 00 38 66 1 66 2.00 00 125 66 55 00 Dr. Hutton, veterinary... J. Kottmeier, stock sold. 84 100 Jas. Bald, stock service.... Mar. 6 By cash from W. J. Best, hides.. May 28 June 5 War. check.. 00 Aug.3) To paid Henry Kern, cow STOCK. 100 25 Sep. 9.66 War. check.... To paid T. Blanchard, threshing. 185 Stub. Receipt.. $ 4 65 4.00 25.00 �July June17 10 By cash from J. Kottmeier, pigs sold. " 2 12 50 60 225 00 66 stock " Aug.31 Dec. Receipt J. Kottmeier, team sold. 9 71 " " 13.83 Stub. W. J. Best, beef... 58 $ 434 60 Carried to H. of I. receipts and expenditures. 15 $ 390 94 SALARIES AND WAGES. Mar. 31 31 31 Feb. 9. Dec. 31 War. check.... $ To paid J. W. Hemming, 3 months salary. Mrs. Hemming, matron, 3 months Agnes Hemming, assistant, 3 months 66 43 75 39 44 7.90 T. Christmas, wages, farm hand. 75 00 J. O Emmett, physician, 9 months, paid quarterly 31 J. Kottmeier, 9 months as keeper, paid monthly.... 31 Mrs. C. Kottmeier, 9 months as matron, paid monthly Aug.31 202 50 94 50 Mrs. E. Nunnamaker, assistant, from Apr. 1st to Aug. 43 66 11th. , 4 months. Dec. 31 40.00 31 George Nunnamaker, farm hand, Apr. 1st to Aug. 17th... 31 Norman Lambert, hired man, Aug. 21 to Sept. 30 31 63 93 18 66 George Lambert, hired man, 2 months 28.00 $ 738 59 Carried to H. of I. receipts and expenditures.. PRINTING ACCOUNT. War. check.... $ Mar. 3 To paid T. H. Sears.. 6 T. H. Sears 8 T. H. Sears Dec. 8 T. H. Sears J. J. Sidey 8 375 3.75 J. J. Sidey June 6 Sep. 81 25 1 80 " 128 66 561 " 8 64 Carried to H. of I. receipts and expenditures. $ 24 83 House of Industry-Receipts and Expenditures. ABSTRACT STATEMENT. CR. DR. House maintenance account. Farm products account. $ 1506 92 $ 243 60 91 81 �HOUSE OF INDUSTRY ACCOUNT-(Continued). HOUSE OF INDUSTRY-RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES-Continued. 114 26 Medicine account.... Stationery and stamps account Telephone account..... Incidental expense account. Manure and ashes account.. 12 17 25.00 21 70 26 30 443 65 Fuel account.. 30 90 Ice supply account. Farm maintenance account.. 435 99 Farm stock account.... 434 60 Salaries and wages account.. Printing account 738 59 Carried to receipts and expenditures... 390 94 24 83 .$ 3814 91 $ 726 35 STATEMENT OF ASSETS OF HOUSE OF INDUSTRY. Industrial farm.... House of Industry $ 5863 45 14804 02 1772 29 Barn... Water closet and tank 333 94 Beds, bedding and clothing. Ice, wood and coal house.. 740 08 House furnishings.... Medicines... 474 68 1621 22 75 00 Hospital... 1812 74 Waterworks.. 1466 36 Fuel... 300 00 Farm produce and House supplies.. 761 Insurance unexpired.. 00 32 26 Farm stock.. 702 25 Farm implements.. 751 Carried to general assets. 51 $31,510 80 86 �Abstract Statement of Receipts and Expenditures. $21252 35 By county assessment, by-law 690....... To unpaid assessment account. 67 31 4872 62 " " By ..$ 1355 97 To non-resident tax account... 1355 97 66 " By ....... 189 89 Licenses 2042 00 To Public Schools By 2042 00 66 " 6042 01 To High Schools. Public School Leaving Examinations 53 00 Division court jury fund 30 10 66 66 1380 00 To salaries 97 50 Insurance. 1851 Debenture account 00 7 55 Contingent account 842 79 Fuel account 29 00 66 629 80 To municipal government.. Electric lighting 91 Court house and office furniture... 27.00 Registry office.... .... 16 309 65 395 07 By 150 22 To printing 58 77 Office expenses. Jailer's and turnkey's residences Court house and jail. ... County council elections.. Roads and bridges..... By " 202 24 598 90 3.00 1166 90 6.00 66 .. To bills payable.. By 14.00 464 23 " To jury expenses By 87 660.00 Special grants By " 410 00 1355 31 To Board of Education... By 380 00 66 66 By " 9145 88 9145 88 �ABSTRACT STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES-(Continued). To administration of justice accounts... By 8009 98 ......... 66 1759 11 To interest, debentures.. 92 00 139 99 bank account 3814 To House of Industry 91 726 " By 35 1452 87 Town of Niagara Falls 2620 To balance; apparent surplus 14 $43,670 21 $43,670 21 COUNTY TREASURER. 1899. Jan. 1 $1620 02 To cash in bank, as per last audit.... 2620 Apparent surplus, receipts over expenditures.. Dec. 31 14 4240 16 By cash in bank, less December cheques out...... $4240 16 $4240 16 Statement of Assets and Liabilities. ASSETS. Court house and jail and residences.... Registry office..... House of Industry and farm, furniture and stock $ 67991 50 8631 67 31510 80 Unexpired insurance. 241 56 Furniture, court house. 1290 00 Furniture, jail and offices 1043 10 455 75 Furniture, registry office... Unpaid assessment account, Township of Wainfleet 67 31 20000 00 Roads and bridges.. 4240 16 Cash in Imperial bank. $135,471 85 LIABILITIES. $ Balance in hand of P. S. Leaving Exam. money...... Certified correct. A. KILMAN.) Auditors. M. H. HOUSE. 110 00 �1900. PROCEEDINGS OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF JUNE WELLAND. SESSION. JUNE 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th. CHARLES HENDERSON, Esq., WELLAND: PRINTED AT THE TRIBUNE office. WARDEN. �1900. PROCEEDINGS OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF JUNE WELLAND. SESSION. FIRST DAY. Morning Session. COUNCIL CHAMBER, WELLAND, Wednesday, 5th June, 1900. By direction of the Warden, the County Council met at Council Cham- ber on Tuesday, June 5th, at 10 o'clock a. m., for the transaction of general business. The Warden in the chair. Members present:-Messrs. Bennett, Cruikshank, Fares, Henderson, J., Henderson, C., House, Morris, Morden, Pew and Upper. The Warden, in opening the Council, stated that he had followed thei usual custom of calling the Council together as early in June as practicable. He congratulated members on the prompt attendance, and touched upon the �4 many important matters to come before the Council, including the equalization of the assessment roll, and, with some further remarks, concluded by presenting the following communications:COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS. From J. R. McIntyre, Secretary St. Catharines General and Marine Hospital, re grant and statement of amount due said hospital over and above any former claim; amount of claim, $98. From J. W. Edwards, Clerk County of Frontenac, re amending the law relating to the serving of jurors. From Joseph Wrigley, Secretary of Committee appointed to look into the matter of defective "Cattle Guards," re expense of said committee going to Ottawa. From Neil Campbell, re resignation as Trustee of Thorold High School. From W. M. German, re receipt of memorial to the Legislature of Ontario. From James White, Clerk County of Oxford, re statutory enactment defining what shall constitute a lawful roadway. From Jacob E. Chase, re damages to wagon sustained at Laidlaw bridge November 9, 1899, by reason of defective approach at north end of bridge. From Secretary Thorold and Beaverdams Society, re grant to said society. From Jas. H. Ball, Inspector Public Schools, re application of P. S. B., Port Colborne, to establish Port Colborne a centre for holding the entrance examinations. From Wm. H. Lowe, Secretary Wellard High School Board, re the meeting of Council with committee of High School Board. NOMINATING OFFICERS. Mr. Cruikshank gives notice that on to-morrow he will ask leave to introduce a bill to provide for the appointment of nominating officers for the several County Council districts of the County of Welland. HOUSE OF INDUSTY. Mr. Cruikshank, chairman of House of Industry, presented first report of House of Industry, which was read to Council. Moved by Mr. Cruikshank, seconded by Mr. Fares, �5 That the first report of the Committee on the House of Industry be adopted.-Carried. The hour of adjournment having arrived, the Warden left the chair. Afternoon Session. At 1.30 p. m. the Council resumed. REPORT-COUNTY TREASURER. The Warden presented statement of County Treasurer, re receipts and expenditures from Jan. 1, 1900, to June 1st, which was read to Council. REPORT-COUNTY CLERK. The Warden presented report of County Clerk re auctioneers' and pedlers' licenses, which was read to Council. CROWLAND BY-LAW. Mr. Henderson gives notice that on to-morrow he will ask leave to introduce a by-law to confirm By-law No. 2 of the Township of Crowland. REPORT COUNTY CLERK. Moved by Mr. Pew, seconded by Mr. Upper, That the report of the County Clerk re auctioneers' and pedlers' licenses be received and printed in the minutes.-Carried. COMMITTALS TO JAIL. Moved by Mr. Upper, seconded by Mr. Bennett, That the Warden request the jailer to prepare a list of persons committed to Welland jail from the 1st of Jan., 1900, to June 5th, 1900, with nature of charge and by whom committed, with name of constable in charge, to lay before Council at present session.-Carried. EQUALIZATION. Moved by Mr. Morris, seconded by Mr. Fares, That Council now go into Committee of the Whole to establish the equalized value of assessed property in the County of Welland.-Carried. �Pursuant to the foregoing resolution, Council went into Committee of the Whole on Equalization; Mr. Morris in the chair. The hour of adjournment having arrived, the chairman left the chair. (Sgd.) CHAS. HENDERSON, Warden. SECOND DAY. Morning Session. WEDNESDAY, June 6th, 1900. Pursuant to adjournment, Council met at 9 o'clock a. m. The Warden in the chair. All members present. The minutes of yesterday read by Clerk and approved by Council. MONTROSE BRIDGE. Mr. Morden gives notice that on to-morrow he will ask leave to introduce a memorial to the Minister of Railways and Canals, asking the Dominion Government to erect a new bridge at Montrose. THOROLD H. S. TRUSTEE. Moved by Mr. Upper, seconded by Mr. Bennett, That the resignation of Dr. Neil Campbell as High School Trustee for the town of Thorold be not accepted.-Carried. COUNTY RATE. Mr. Bennett gives notice that he will on to-morrow ask leave to introduce a bill to raise a sum of money by assessment on the various municipalities to meet the general expenses of the County of Welland for the current year. EXAMINATIONS AT PORT COLBORNE. Moved by Mr. Fares, seconded by Mr. Henderson, That the report of J. H. Ball, Inspector of Public Schools, be received re establishing of examination classes in the Village of Port Colborne for entrance in High Schools and Leaving Examination, and that the County Clerk notify the inspector of schools in compliance with the statute, section 39, chapter 293, of the High School Act, to hold the above named examina- tions in Port Colborne.-Carried. �7 COUNTY AG. SOCIETY. Mr. Upper asked leave from Council for Messrs. Best, Cronmiller and Ross to be heard. Messrs. Best, Cronmiller and Ross were heard by Council re grant to Welland County Agricultural Society. RE HIGH SCHOOLS ACT. Mr. Pew presented report of Special Committee re the attendance of committee before Ontario Legislature and Trustee Association, which was read to Council. Moved by Mr. Pew, seconded by Mr. Cruikshank, That the report of committee re High School Act just read be adopted. -Carried. GRANT TO AG. SOCIETY. Moved by Mr. Upper, seconded by Mr. Bennett, That a grant of seventy-five dollars ($75) be made to the Welland County Agricultural Society. Moved by Mr. Morris, seconded by Mr. Henderson, in amendment, That inserted all after the word "grant" be struck out and the following be That ($100) one hundred dollars be granted to the Welland County Agricultural Society, Pelham and Wainfleet receiving their proportion of the same. The yeas and nays being called on amendment, were taken as follows: Yeas-Messrs. Henderson, J., and Morris-2. Nays Messrs, Bennett, Cruikshank, Fares, House, Morden, Pew and Upper-7. Motion passing in the negative; majority 5. The original motion was again proposed and carried unanimously. RE HIGH SCHOOLS ACT. Moved by Mr. Pew, seconded by Mr. Cruikshank, That whereas this Council has at different times during the last three years strongly urged upon the Legislative Assembly, by memorial and deputation, the great injustice existing in this and other counties similarly situated by the unfair raising and distribution of moneys for the support of High Schools-compelling this county to pay for the support of the Collegiate �8 Institute of the Town of Niagara Falls during the last seven years over $10,000, being a larger sum than said town would receive net were it not separated from the county; And whereas all the municipalities in the county, including those supporting High Schools, are compelled to contribute toward the money they receive from the county; And whereas the ex-Minister of Education has admitted to your delegates, both verbally and in writing, that the clause in the "High School Act" referred to is unfair, and that legislation amending the Act in such a way as to relieve us and other similar counties of the injustice would be submitted; And whereas the Legislature has failed to comply with the promises made to us, after a bill for the purpose had passed the largest committees in the Local House unanimously: Therefore be it resolved that this Council take this opportunity of strongly protesting against such admittedly unfair legislation, and express their surprise and indignation at the refusal of the Legislative Assembly to comply with the promises made to relieve us of the unfairness now existing, and which they admit.-Carried. JAIL REPORT. The Warden presented first report of Jail Committee, which was read to Council. Moved by Mr. Pew, seconded by Mr. Henderson, That the report just read be adopted.-Carried. The hour of adjournment having arrived, the Warden left the chair. Afternoon Session. At 1.30 p. m. the Council resumed. DOMINION PLOWING ASSOCIATION. The Warden presented communication from Jas. R. R. Secord, re grant in aid of the Dominion Plowing Association. Messrs. Secord and Edmondson were heard re said grant. Moved by Mr. Morden, seconded by Mr. Upper, That a grant of twenty-five dollars be made to the Dominion Plowing Association of Lincoln and Welland, and that the Warden issue his cheque to Wm. Dougan of Thorold, the treasurer.-Carried. �9 ROADS AND BRIDGES. The Warden presented report of Road and Bridge Committee, which Iwas read to Council. Moved by Mr. Morris, seconded by Mr. Morden, That the report just read be adopted.-Carried. HOUSE OF INDUSTRY. The Warden presented second report of House of Industry, which was read to Council. Moved by Mr. Cruikshank, seconded by Mr. Bennett, That the second report of House of Industry be adopted-Carried. REPORT COUNTY SCHOOL INSPECTOR. The Warden presented report of J. H. Ball, County School Inspector, which was read to Council. Moved by Mr. Pew, seconded by Mr. Bennett, That the County School Inspector's report be received and printed in the minutes.-Carried. HOUSE The Warden OF INDUSTRY. presented third report of House of Industry, which was read to Council. Moved by Mr. Cruikshank, seconded by Mr. Bennett, That the third report of the Committee on House of Industry be adopted. Carried. THANKS TO E. MORRIS. Moved by Mr. Cruikshank, seconded by Mr. Fares, That the thanks of this Council be tendered to E. Morris, Esq., for his liberality in providing willow cuttings for the Industrial farm without expense to the public.-Carried. TREASURER'S STATEMENT. Moved by Mr. Fares, seconded by Mr. Henderson, That the Treasurer's statement be received and printed in the minutes.― Carried. WELLAND HIGH SCHOOL. Moved by Mr. Pew, seconded by Mr. Fares, That the Clerk notify the Secretary of the Welland High School Board that this Council will receive their committee to arrange an agreement �IO between the Welland High School and the county on TO COLLEGE. Thursday, at 10 o'clock a. m.-Carried. AGRICULTURAL Moved by Mr. Morden, seconded by Mr. Upper, That Charles J. Zavitz of Wainfleet be recommended by this county as a student of the Ontario Agricultural College for the coming college year, with the advantages accruing therefrom. Moved by Mr. Cruikshank, seconded by Mr. Henderson, in amendment, That all words in the original motion after the word "that" be struck out and the following substituted: "Thomas Edward Miller of the Township of Bertie be recommended for the period of one year on behalf of this Council as a student at the Ontario Agricultural College, to give him an opportunity to complete the regular term of instruction at that institution. The yeas and nays being called on the amendment, were taken as follows: Yeas-Messrs. Cruikshank and Henderson-2. Nays Messrs. Bennett, Fares, House, Morris, Morden, Pew and Upper-7. Motion passing in the negative; majority 5. The original motion being again proposed, was carried. RE AUCTIONEERS. Mr. Cruikshank gives notice that on to-morrow he will ask leave to introduce a by-law respecting auctioneers' licenses. PAYMENT TO MILITIA. Moved by Mr. House, seconded by Mr. Fares, That the Warden issue his cheque in favor of Major Cohoe for the sum of $29.88, being amount of pay roll for officers, non-commissioned officers and men on duty at court house, Welland, on 30th April, 1900, in compliance with requisition from His Honor Judge Fitzgerald.-Carried. EQUALIZED VALUE. Mr. Morris gives notice that on Thursday he will ask leave to introduce a bill to establish the equalized value of assessed property in the County of Welland for the purpose of imposing county rates for the year 1900. �I I JAIL COMMITTEE. Mr. Pew, chairman of Jail Committee, asked leave for committee to retire. Leave granted. COUNTY ESTIMATES. Moved by Mr. Bennett, seconded by Mr. Morris, That this Council go into Committee of the Whole on estimate of money required to carry on the general business of the county for the current. year. Carried. Pursuant to foregoing resolution, Council went into Committee of the Whole; Mr. Bennett in the chair. The hour of adjournment having arrived, the chairman left the chair. (Sgd.) CHAS. HENDERSON, Warden. THIRD DAY. Morning Session. THURSDAY, June 7th, 1900. Pursuant to adjournment, Council met at 9 o'clock a. m. The Warden in the chair. All members present. Minutes of yesterday read by Clerk and approved by Council. PASTOR INDUSTRIAL HOME. The Warden presented communication from Rev. W. H. Swayze and petition from J. A. Gilchriese and twenty-four others, asking to have Rev. W. H. Swayze appointed pastor of Industrial Home. L. L. HISTORICAL SOCIETY. The Warden presented communication from James Wilson, Sec'y-Treas. Lundy's Lane Historical Society, re grant to said society. WELLAND HIGH SCHOOL. As per resolution of Council Wednesday, Mr. Cruikshank asked Council that W. H. Lowe, Secretary Welland adjusting of accounts between Welland Welland. High School Board, be heard re High School Board and County of �I 2 Mr. Lowe was heard by Council and presented schedule of attendance at Welland High School for years 1897, 1898 and 1899. Moved by Mr. Henderson, seconded by Mr. Upper, That Messrs. Cruikshank, Morden and Pew be and are hereby appointed a committee to meet the Welland High School Board and arrange an agree ment between the county and said board.-Carried. COUNTY HIGH CONSTABLE. Moved by Mr. Upper, seconded by Mr. Henderson, That the Warden request Mr. J. R. Dowd, County High Constable, to appear before this Council to give some necessary information, at 1.30 p. m. -Carried. AUCTIONEERS. Moved by Mr. Cruikshank, seconded by Mr. Fares, That leave be given to introduce a bill to regulate auctioneers' licenses. Leave granted. Moved by Mr. Cruikshank, seconded by Mr. Henderson, That the bill be read a first time. Bill read a first time. Moved by Mr. Cruikshank, seconded by Mr. Fares, That the bill be read a second time. Bill read a second time. Moved by Mr. Cruikshank, seconded by Mr. Fares, That the bill be not now committed, but that the same be read a third time forthwith; that it do pass, be signed and sealed as required by law, and that its title be as in the bill. Bill read a third time and passed, entitled "A Bill to Regulate Auctioneers' Licenses." CROWLAND BY-LAW. Moved by Mr. Henderson, seconded by Mr. Fares, That leave be given to introduce a bill to confirm By-law No. 2 of the Township of Crowland. Leave granted. Moved by Mr. Henderson, seconded by Mr. Fares, That the bill be read a first time. Bill read a first time. �13 Moved by Mr. Henderson, seconded by Mr. Fares, That the bill be read a second time. Bill read a second time. Moved by Mr. Henderson, seconded by Mr. Fares, That the bill be not now committed, but that the same be read a third time forthwith; that it do pass, be signed and sealed as required by law, and that its title be as in the bill. Bill read a third time and passed, entitled "A Bill to confirm By-law No. 2 of the Township of Crowland." NOMINATING OFFICERS. Moved by Mr. Cruikshank, seconded by Mr. Fares, That leave be given to introduce a bill to appoint nominating officers. Leave granted. Moved by Mr. Cruikshank, seconded by Mr. Fares, That the bill be read a first time. Bill read a first time. Moved by Mr. Cruikshank, seconded by Mr. Fares, That the bill be read a second time. Bill read a second time. Moved by Mr. Cruikshank, seconded by Mr. Fares, That the bill be not now committed, but that the same be read a third time forthwith; that it do pass, be signed and sealed as required by law, and that its title be as in the bill. Bill read a third time and passed, entitled "A Bill to Appoint Nominat- ing Officers." The hour of adjournment having arrived, the Warden left the chair. Afternoon Session. At 1.30 p. m. the Council resumed. J. R. DOWD HEARD. As per resolution of this morning, Mr. J. R. Dowd was heard re number of trespassers on railway committed, also account presented to Treasurer not authorized by Warden. �14 JAIL REPORT. The Warden presented second report of Jail Committee, which was read to Council. Moved by Mr. Pew, seconded by Mr. Upper, That the report just read be adopted.-Carried. MONTROSE BRIDGE. Moved by Mr. Morden, seconded by Mr. Pew, That leave be given to introduce a memorial to the Minister of Railways and Canals in respect to the erection of a bridge at Montrose. Leave granted and memorial read a first, second and third time and passed and forwarded to the Minister of Railways and Canals, through Wm. McCleary, M. P. GRANT TO REV. W. H. SWAYZE. Moved by Mr. Henderson, seconded by Mr. Upper, That a grant of $20 be made to the Rev. W. H. Swayze, in recognition of holding religious services weekly at the Industrial Home, and that the Warden do issue his cheque for the same.-Carried. EQUALIZATION. Moved by Mr. Morris, seconded by Mr. Bennett, That the Council now go into Committee of the Whole on Equalization. Pursuant to foregoing resolution, Council went into Committee of the Whole; Mr. Morris in the chair. The hour of adjournment having arrived, the chairman left the chair. (Sgd.) CHAS. HENDERSON, Warden. FOURTH DAY. Morning Session. FRIDAY, June 8th, 1900. Pursuant to adjournment, Council met at 9'o'clock a. m. The Warden in the chair. All members present. The minutes of yesterday were read by Clerk and approved by Council. �15 ON FINANCE. Moved by Mr. Bennett, seconded by Mr. Morden, That Council go into Committee of the Whole on Finance. Leave granted. Pursuant to foregoing resolution, Council went into Committee of the Whole; Mr. Bennett in the chair. Moved by Mr. Pew, seconded by Mr. Henderson, That the committee do now rise and report. The Warden in the chair. WELLAND HIGH SCHOOL. The Warden presented report of Special Committee re adjustment of account between Welland High School and County of Welland for the years 1900, 1901 and 1902. Moved by Mr. Cruikshank, seconded by Mr. Pew, That the report of Special Committee re Welland High School be adopted. Carried. EQUALIZATION. The Warden presented report of Equalization Committee, which was read to Council. Moved by Mr. Morris, seconded by Mr. Upper, That the report of Equalization Committee be adopted.-Carried. FINANCE REPORT. The Warden presented first report of Finance Committee, which was read to Council. Moved by Mr. Bennett, seconded by Mr. Cruikshank, That the report just read be adopted.-Carried. EQUALIZATION. Moved by Mr. Morris, seconded by Mr. Morden, That leave be given to introduce a bill to establish the equalized value of assessed property in the County of Welland for the purpose of imposing county rates for year 1900. Leave granted. Moved by Mr. Morris, seconded by Mr. Morden, That the bill be read a first time. Bill read a first time. �16 Moved by Mr. Morris, seconded by Mr. Morden, That the bill be read a second time.. Bill read a second time. Moved by Mr. Morris, seconded by Mr. Morden, That the bill be not now committed, but that the same be read a third time forthwith; that it do pass, be signed and sealed as required by law, and that its title be as in the bill. Bill read a third time and equalized value of assessed passed, entitled "A Bill property in the County of to establish Welland the for the purpose of imposing county rates for the year 1900." COUNTY RATE. Moved by Mr. Bennett, seconded by Mr. Cruikshank, That leave be given to introduce a bill to raise a sum of money by assessment to meet the general expenses of the County of Welland for the current year. Leave granted. Moved by Mr. Bennett, seconded by Mr. Cruikshank, That the bill be read a first time. Bill read a first time. Moved by Mr. Bennett, seconded by Mr. Cruikshank, That the bill be read a second time. Bill read a second time. Moved by Mr. Bennett, seconded by Mr. Cruikshank, That the bill be not now committed, but that the same be read a third time forthwith; that it do pass, be signed and sealed as required by law, and that its title be as in the bill.z Bill read a third time and passed, entitled "A Bill to raise a sum of money by assessment to meet the general expenses of the County of Wel- land for the current year." FINANCE REPORT. The Warden presented second report of Finance Committee, which was read to Council. Moved by Mr. Bennett, seconded by Mr. Pew, That the report just read be adopted.--Carried. RE HISTORICAL SOCIETIES. Moved by Mr. Pew, seconded by Mr. Morris, �17 That the applications for grants to the Lundy's Lane and Beaverdams Historical Societies be laid over until the December session of this Council.Carried. NIAGARA FALLS COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE. Moved by Mr. Morris, seconded by Mr. Bennett, That Messrs. Pew, Morden and Cruikshank be re-appointed a committee to settle account between Niagara Falls Collegiate Institute and the County of Welland.-Carried. GRANT FOR CONCRETE WALK. Mayor McCollum and Mr. C. H. Reilly of Welland Town were heard re grant for concrete walk on the north side of East Main Street, in front of the county buildings. Moved by Mr. Cruikshank, seconded by Mr. Morris, That the sum of $100 be granted by this Council to assist in the construction of a concrete or granolithic sidewalk in front of the county property on East Main Street, in town of Welland, according to the specifications laid before this Council by the Mayor of the Town of Welland, said sum not to be paid until the aforesaid sidewalk is completed and accepted by the engi- neer in charge and approved by the Warden of the county, and that the said work shall include a concrete approach to steps at entry of court house covering the whole of the space now occupied by plank.-Carried. Moved by Mr. Pew, seconded by Mr. House, That this Council do now adjourn. Pursuant to foregoing resolution, Council adjourned at 12 o'clock noon. (Sgd.) CHAS. HENDERSON, Warden. �APPENDIX A. BY-LAWS. CHAPTER 698. AN ACT respecting Auctioneers. WHEREAS it is necessary and expedient to enact a By-law of this Council respecting Auctioneers' Licenses: Be it therefore enacted by the Corporation of the County of Welland, and it is hereby enacted, that it shall not be lawful for any person or persons to carry on the business of an Auctioneer in the County of Welland without having first obtained a license so to do from the Clerk of the Corporation, which license the said Clerk is hereby authorized to issue under his hand and under the corporate seal of this County in such a manner and form as he shall approve, provided always that each and every license issued under authority hereof shall expire on the thirty-first day of December in the year in which the same shall be issued, and provided also that the person named in such license and no other person shall have authority to sell or put up for sale any goods, wares or merchandize or effect in pursuance thereof. II. And be it further enacted, that any British subject may obtain a license on the payment of the sum of fifteen dollars, and in addition the further sum in each case of one dollar as a fee to the said Clerk for making up and granting the license. III. And be it further enacted, that all sums paid for licenses under this By-law (except the Clerk's fee) shall belong to and form part of the general funds of the County, and shall be paid over forthwith by the said Clerk to the County Treasurer. IV. And be it further enacted, that for any breach of this By-law the person or persons convicted of the same before a Justice or Justices of the Peace having jurisdiction shall be adjudged to pay a fine of not less than five dollars, nor more than twenty dollars, for each offence, together with lawful costs of said conviction. �19 V. In case of non-payment of said fine or fines and costs so adjudged, the convicting Justice or Justices shall forthwith issue his or their warrant to levy the same by distress and sale of the goods and chattels of the person or persons convicted, rendering to him or them the overplus, if any. VI. In case no sufficient distress can be had, the Justice or Justices. convicting shall, by warrant under his or their hand and seal, commit the person or persons convicted to the common jail of the County of Welland for any period not exceeding twenty days. VII. And be it further enacted, that all by-laws or portions of by-law passed by this Council at any time heretofore inconsistent herewith be, and the same are hereby repealed. Passed in Council this 7th day of June, 1900. (Sgd.) (Sgd.) ROBERT COOPER, CHAS. HENDERSON, County Clerk. Warden. L. S. BY-LAW NO. 699. A BY-LAW to Confirm By-law No. 2 of the Township of Crowland. WHEREAS the Corporation of the Township of Crowland did, on the eighth day of January, 1900, pass a certain By-law, entitled "An Act of the Municipal Corporation of the Township of Crowland," closing that portion of the road between Lots No. 18 and 19, in the second concession; Whereas it is necessary, in order to give effect to such By-law, that it should be confirmed by this Council; And whereas no objection to the confirmation of such By-law has been made to this Council, and there appears to this Council no reason why said By-law should not be confirmed: Therefore be it enacted, and it is hereby enacted, as follows by the authority of the Corporation of the County of Welland : That the aforesaid By-law No. 2 of the Township of Crowland, passed on the eighth day of January, 1900, be, and the same is hereby confirmed. and declared to have full force from and after the passing hereof. �20 Passed in Council this 7th day of June, 1900. (Sgd.) (Sgd.) CHAS, HENDERSON, ROBERT COOPER, County Clerk. Warden. L. S. BY-LAW NO. 2, A. D. 1900. A By-law to Close up and Sell a certain Road Allowance in the Township of Crowland, County of Welland, and Province of Ontario. WHEREAS Louis E. Barbeau of Silver Creek, State of New York, manufacturer, and John T. Offspring of Lachine, Province of Quebec, carpenter, owners of Lots Nos. eighteen and nineteen, in the second concession of the Township of Crowland, as aforesaid, having made application to the Municipal Council to purchase the road allowance between Lots Nos. eigh- teen and nineteen, in the second concession, for the sum of fifty dollars ($50); And whereas the notices required by law have been given by the Clerk, proof thereof being on fyle in his office; and Whereas the said road allowance is not required for public travel, and no complaint having been made, nor any objections offered by any of the property owners in the locality, nor by any other person, showing cause why this By-law should not pass: SEC. I. Be it therefore enacted by the Municipal Council of the Township of Crowland, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, that that portion of road allowance lying between Lots Nos. eighteen and nineteen, in the second concession of the Township of Crowland, as aforesaid, that the same be, and is hereby closed up and stopped forever, and the right of the public to travel thereon shall forever cease and determine. SEC. II. And be it further enacted, that the Reeve of this township, along with the Clerk of the same, are hereby authorized and empowered to convey the said road allowance so stopped up and closed to the parties owning lands adjacent thereto for the sum of fifty dollars ($50) lawful money of Canada. This By-law to be known as per facts recited. Passed in Council this eighth day of January, A. D. nineteen hundred. (Sgd.) W. D. MISENER, Clerk. (Sgd.) J. W. VANALSTINE, Reeve. �21 I do hereby certify this to be a true copy of By-law No. 2, A. D. 1900, as passed in Crowland Municipal Council on the eighth day of January, 1900. (Sgd.) W. D. MISENER, Clerk Tp. Crowland. BY-LAW NO. 700. To Appoint Nominating Officers. WHEREAS it is, necessary and expedient to appoint Nominating Officers for the several County Council Districts of the County of Welland, in pursuance of section 7 of the County Councils Act, 1896 : Be it therefore enacted by the Corporation of the County of Welland, and it is hereby enacted: That Walter Ker of the Village of Niagara Falls be the Nominating Officer for District No. 1, and that the place for holding such nomination shall be the Town Hall, Niagara Falls Village. That Noah Lee of the Village of Ridgeway, in the Township of Bertie, shall be the Nominating Officer for District No. 2, in the said county, and that the place for holding such nomination shall be the Town Hall, Ridgeway. That Frank D. Noble of the Village of Port Colborne shall be the Nominating Officer for District No. 3, and that the place for holding such nomination shall be the Town Hall, Humberstone. That Samuel Simpson of the Township of Wainfleet shall be the Nominating Officer for District No. 4, in the said county, and that the place for holding such nomination shall be the Town Hall, Marshville. That George Merithew of the Township of Thorold shall be the Nominating Officer for District No. 5, in the said county, and the place for holding such nomination shall be the Town Hall, Allanburg. Passed in Council this seventh day of June, 1900. (Sgd.) (Sgd.) ROBERT COOPER, CHAS. HENDERSON, County Clerk. Warden. L. S. �22 BY-LAW NO. 701. A BY-LAW to Establish the Equalized Value of Assessed Property in the County of Welland, for the purpose of imposing County Rates for the year 1900. WHEREAS it is necessary and expedient to establish by by-law what shall be the equalized value of assessed property in the several municipalities comprising the County of Welland: Be it therefore enacted by the Corporation of the County of Welland, and it is hereby enacted, that the sums set down in the first column shall be the number of acres assessed; the sums set down in the second column, the assessed value of real estate; the sums set down in the third column, the assessed value of personal property; the sums set down in the fourth column, the total assessed value of real estate and personal property, and the sums extended in the fifth column shall be the equalized value of the various municipalities comprising the County of Welland, for the purpose of imposing county rates for the current year: Acres. Municipalities. Bertie Real. Personal. Total. Equalized. 33,973 $1,593,265 $73,050 $1,666,315 19,211 390,277 2,100 392,377 .31,039 850,650 22,725 873,475 1,030,3074 Pelham 28,831 960,985 14,600 983,585 1,160,9953 Stamford. 21,555 814,531 24,925 839,456 Thorold 22,416 629,841 25,850 655,691 -50,210 869,075 25,250 894,325 18,812 417,444 10,400 427,844 574.744 456,880 13,050 469,930 375,227-11 Chippawa. 116,710 6,400 123,060 Fort Erie.. 231,048 11,200 242,248 281,320 38,030 318,750 112,020 -14 194,859 12 Niagara Falls Vill'ge 315.455 16,200 332,655 178,124 13 Thorold Town..... 562,977 32,350 595,327 429,787 Welland 550,739 74,150 624,899 405,631 10 Crowland. Humberstone Wainfleet Willoughby Bridgeburg Port Colborne... $9,660,324 $1,408,232 1,35 1,210-2 86,728 -15 $9,660. 324 �23 Adopted and passed in Council this 8th day of June, 1900. (Sgd.) (Sgd.) ROBERT COOPER, CHAS. HENDERSON, County Clerk. Warden. L. S. BY LAW NO. 702. A BY-LAW to raise a sum of money by Assessment to meet the General Expenses of the County of Welland for the currentyear. WHEREAS it is necessary and expedient to raise the sum of $21,252.67 by assessment, upon the ratable property of the County of Welland for the current year, to meet the general expenses of the said county: Be it therefore enacted by the Corporation of the County of Welland, and it is hereby enacted, that there shall be raised, levied and collected the current year upon the ratable property of the several municipalities comprising the County of Welland, for the purpose of meeting the general expenses of the said corporation, the following sums, that is to say :Bertie ... $3098 11 Crowland 1339 84 Humberstone 2265 88 Pelham... 2554 18 Stamford 2027 58 Thorold.... 1808 79 Wainfleet.. 2972 66 Willoughby 1264 43 Bridgeburg 825 Chippawa 190 80 Fort Erie... 246 44 Port Colborne. 428 69 Niagara Falls Village... 39187 Thorold Town 945 52 Welland....... 892 38 $21,252 67 50 And be it further enacted, that the said several sums shall be raised, �24 levied and collected in the several municipalities, over and above and in addition to all other rates whatsoever, in the manner and within the time required by law for collecting and paying over taxes generally, and when so collected shall be paid over to the County Treasurer, in conformity with the provisions of the Act of the Ontario Legislature. Adopted and passed in Council this 8th day of June, 1900. (Sgd.) (Sgd.) ROBERT COOPER, CHAS. HENDERSON, County Clerk. Warden. L. S. �APPENDIX B. MEMORIALS. RE MONTROSE BRIDGE. TO THE HON. A. J. BLAIR, MINISTER OF RAILWAYS AND CANALS FOR THE DOMINION OF CANADA: THE PETITIONof the Council of the Corporation ofthe County of Welland, HUMBLY SHEWETH: 1. That about the year 1845 the Parliament of Canada declared the Welland River between Port Robinson and its mouth to be a navigable stream. 2. That with its lock into Welland Canal and its swing bridge, it is really a part of the Welland Canal system; and that in case of any failure of the main canal to the south of Port Robinson the Welland River would form a necessary link in connecting Lakes Erie and Ontario by navigable water. 3. That for many years the Village of Chippawa, assisted by the County of Welland, maintained a swing bridge at Chippawa. 4. That about the year 1886 the Dominion Government recognized its duty by erecting a steel bridge at that point. 5. That about the year 1856 the county erected a wooden bridge at Montrose, about midway between Chippawa and Port Robinson, and has maintained a bridge and bridge swinger down to this time. 6. That the present wood bridge was built in 1872, and although the swing was built more recently, the whole must be replaced by a new structure very soon. �26 7. That although the county has through a misconception for many years done work that should have been performed by the general Government, this need not hinder the Dominion Government from assuming the work in question. Your petitioners humbly pray that you will as early as possible proceed to erect a permanent bridge of sufficient width at Montrose. Passed in Council this seventh day of June, 1900. (Sgd.) (Sgd.) ROBERT COOPER, CHAS. HENDERSON, County Clerk. Warden. L. S. �APPENDIX C REPORTS OF COMMITTEES. REPORT OF ROADS AND BRIDGES COMMITTEE. To the Warden and Council of the County of Welland:GENTLEMEN,- Your Committee on Roads and Bridges beg leave to submit this their report:Your chairman met the road and bridge committee from Lincoln County on May 22nd, and inspected the bridges on county line. The Robins bridge was found in good repair. required some repairs; The Wellandport bridge work being let to J. R. Goring for $14-one-half Welland County. The Port Davidson bridge was in good condition, requiring no repairs this season. Laidlaw bridge required some new plank and timber, which was ordered. Welland County's share of cost being one-quarter of whole cost, which will not exceed $3 or $4. Beckett bridge required some new planking, and also one of the timbers underneath was so decayed as to require strengthening by spiking plank on each side. Considerable rot was found in some of the timbers on which the iron span rests, although safe for this season. There is danger of bridge settling if not attended to another year. Reilly bridge required some new planking and stringers in place of some that were broken. This bridge is in generally bad condition, and unless it is proposed to be rebuilt very soon we would suggest the committee with the warden meet in the winter season when they can thoroughly examine the timber on the ice of the Beckett and Reilly bridges, and take steps necessary to replace or strengthen timbers necessary to place in safe condition. The bridge at Port Robinson does not seem to require any repairs at this time; some earth filling at the village end is required. A retaining wall �28 at the lower side of the embankment, adjacent the mill race discharge, a tumble-down condition. is in If the county is required to keep this in order, an expenditure of say ten or twenty dollars will be called for. No work has been ordered so far at this point. The Montrose bridge is in very fair condition for an ancient structure. We directed Mr. Howey, the bridge-tender, to replace some worn-out planks and attend to some earth filling at its southern approach. it necessary to tighten some rods on the swing bridge. He may also find The swing under his management seems to work quite well at the present time. We recommend the payment of the following accounts, and the warden issue his cheques for same- J. R. Goring, repairs to Wellandport bridge. J. P. Eastman, timber for Rielly's bridge $ 700 C. A. Farr, plank for Beckett's bridge and labor. 3 24 16 20 All of which is respectfully submitted. (Sgd.) E. MORRIS, Chairman. G. F. HOUSE, E. MORDEN. FIRST REPORT OF JAIL COMMITTEE. To the Warden and Councillors of the County of Welland :GENTLEMEN,- Your Jail Committee beg to submit this their report: On the 7th of April the committee met and examined the accounts for the past quarter, and forwarded all accounts for supplies and salaries to the board of audit. The following were ordered paid by warden's cheque:Electric Light Co., rent for light and renewals G. H. Burgar, postoffice box rent.... S. H. Griffith, sundries and hardware... .$22 50 200 II 45 W. H. Crow, lumber for reg'y office and jail. 5 84 John H. Crow, tin boxes for reg'y office.... 16 55 J. E. Cutler, wooden leg for prisoner P. McMurray, work on roof and material... 5° 13 05 The jailer was given instructions to have soil pipe flanged on roof of residence to prevent leaking, and in case of any further leak in court house �29 roof before the June session to have the same repaired. The jailer was also instructed to purchase a railway ticket for one Davey Dutch, a prisoner, to St. Catharines, as soon as his time in jail expires, he having been sent from there into this county. (The above named prisoner was an idiot.) Price of ticket, 55 cents. Instructions were given to the clerk to collect from the purchasers of the broken stone in jail yard the amounts due from said purchasers. Your committee, after making every effort to secure stone from canal bank, have to report that they were unable to get them delivered in the jail yard, from the fact that when snow fell the stone was so covered up that it would take longer to pick out a load than to deliver it, and teams could not be secured without paying more than stone could be got for elsewhere. The committee would remind the Council of the fact that the present contract with the Electric Light Co. expires on Oct. 1st, and would respectfully ask the Council for such instructions in the matter as they may think advisable and in the best interest of the county. All of which is respectfully submitted. (Sgd.) J. HARRISON PEW, Chairman. JAMES HENDERSON, WALTER UPPER. SECOND REPORT OF JAIL COMMITTEE. To the Warden and Council of the County of Welland:GENTLEMEN,- Your Committee are pleased to report that the roller shelving is now completed in the registrar's office in a thoroughly satisfactory manner both to the registrar and ourselves, and we would recommend that the warden issue his cheque in payment for saine, to the Office Specialty Co., Toronto. We also notice the flooring in the halls on the first floor is in bad condition, and would ask that this be an instruction to have same repaired. The following accounts were ordered paid by warden's cheque :- Producers' Oil, Gas and Mining Co., gas for May. $14 Bell Telephone Co. 18 25 All of which is respectfully submitted. (Sgd.) J. W. HARRISON PEW, Chairman. UPPER, JAMES HENDERSON. �30 FIRST REPORT OF STANDING COMMITTEE ON HOUSE OF INDUSTRY. To the Warden and Council of the County of Welland :- GENTLEMEN, Your Standing Committee on House of Industry beg leave to present this, their report, covering the period of six months from 1st December, 1899, to the 31st of May, 1900, both days inclusive :INMATES. The number of inmates on the last day of May, 1900, was fifty-two, of whom twenty-nine were males and twenty-three females, being an increase of two males and the same number of females when compared with period last year. the same Twenty-one persons have been admitted, two have died, seven have been discharged, and two have absconded during said term. Of those admitted nine came from Bertie, three each from Crowland and Wain- fleet, two each from Welland and Niagara Falls Town, and one each from Thorold Township and Thorold Town. The entire number of days' board for the term is :... .8,849 For hired help... 243 For keeper's family 728 For inmates 9,820 Aggregate..... Weeks' board for . 1,264 1/7 inmates Weeks' board for the whole.... 1,403 Weeks' board for keeper's family and servants.. 138 5/7 Average number of inmates for entire term... 48 Average of whole, including keeper's family and servants.. 54 NUMBER OF DAYS' BOARD BY MUNICIPALITIES. No. of Municipality. Bertie..... Bridgeburg. Inmates. Days Board. 14 1764 2 364 Chippawa.... Crowland. Fort Erie... 7 I 1010 182 �31 Humberstone.. 3 546 Niagara Falls Village. 2 364 Niagara Falls Town 5 536 Pelham.. 2 364 Port Colborne 2 236 Thorold Town. 4 555 Thorold Township. 2 213 Stamford... 2 364 Wainfleet 6 708 Welland 7 982 Willoughby... 4 661 above mentioned MAINTENANCE. The gross expenditure for maintenance during said period of six months is as follows: Agricultural implements and repairs $ 5 05 Ashes.... Boots and Shoes.. 13 88 Committee pay. Drugs and medicines 35 60 44 27 Dry goods 50 78 Fuel-wood.. 67 80 Furniture and repairs... 14 85 Hardware, tinsmith, insect poison, etc.. 25 59 Ice 25 21 Fuel-coal.. Incidentals Insurance 4 20 14 45 Labor. 92 00 Light 21 Live stock 35 °° 00 Lumber 12 50 Manure. 27 25 Medical attendance, extra. Mill feed and oats. 59 42 Paints and oils.. 9 69 Printing, stationery and stamps 6 17 �32 Provisions-bread 169 22 Provisions-groceries... 177 57 Provisions-meat. 168 77 Repairs-blacksmith. Repairs to building Repairs-harness-makers' oil 20 Repairs-waterworks and heating apparatus 17.55 42 2 48 Railway fare, etc. 4 43 250 00 Salaries Seeds for farm and garden-seed potatoes and corn 31 10 Straw 13 15 Telephone 14 40 45 oo 6 70 Veterinary surgery Water rent Whiskey, per order of physician $1485 50 DEDUCT RECEIPTS. $ Farm products sold, cash 66 66 60 " 66 uncollected. supplied jail. " 15 3 72 925 Farm stock sold, cash. 66 17 uncollected 144 75 24 15 Board 43 69 Board due from Niagara Falls Town. 54 13 $296 84 Net expenditure by County $1188 66 Net weekly cost per inmate. 94 Net weekly cost of all, including keeper's family and servants: 84 LIVE Six cows. Three horses. Two sows. Six shoats. Twenty-five hens. STOCK ON HAND. �33 CULTIVATION OF THE FARM. The farm is now under cultivation in the following manner: Meadow.. 15 acres. Rye 9 Oats 9 Peas 2 " 8 Corn " Fodder corn 2 Potatoes 4 Roots 2 Garden, orchard and lawn. 9 66 " " We append the customary statement of all produce sold by the keeper and a nominal list of all inmates, with the number of days' board for each, and the names of all those who have died, absconded or been discharged. All of which is respectfully submitted. (Sgd.) SECOND REPORT OF COMMITTEE ERNEST CRUIKSHANK, C. B. BENNETT, E. W. FARES. ON HOUSE OF INDUSTRY. Your committee beg leave to report that having advertised for tenders for coal the following have been received: John Pirson (per ton). $5 45 W. H. Crow (per ton). 5 33 James Blackwell (per ton).. 5 25 for the specified quantity. We beg leave to recommend that the tender of James Blackwell, as being the lowest, should be accepted. All of which is respectfully submitted. (Sgd.) Council Chamber, 6th June, 1900. ERNEST E. W. C. B. CRUIKSHANK, FARES, BENNETT. �34 THIRD REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON HOUSE OF INDUSTRY. Your committee beg leave to report that one acre of basket willow has been planted on the Industrial farm with the object of providing employment for the inmates during the winter months. Your committee are greatly indebted to E. Morris, Esq., for his advice and also for supplying cuttings for the entire plot, without expense to the county. All of which is respectfully submitted. (Sgd.) ERNEST CRUIKSHANK, C. B. BENNETT, E. W. FARES. Council Chamber, 6th June, 1900. REPORT To the Warden and OF COMMITTEE Council of the ON County FINANCE. of Welland, in Council assembled: Your Standing Committee on Finance beg leave to submit this their second report. Having examined the following accounts, we would recommend that they be paid. Welland Post Office, box rent for Treasurer. 2 00 J. J. Sidey, printing and stationery 19 99 Specialty M'fg Co., roller shelving for registry office 30 00 L. J. Brennan, binding minutes of county. II 70 Welland Telegraph, advertising 7 96 Welland Postoffice, box rent for Clerk.. 200 Bell Telephone Co I 30 E. Cruikshank, foreign procedure book.. I 35 John R. Dowd, account for services J. H. Ball, account... COMMITTEE 200 13 15 TIME. Jail- J. H. Pew.... 700 Walter Upper 2 70 James Henderson... 3 20 E. W. Fares........ 2.5° �35 House of Industry- E. Cruikshank 25 20 C. B. Bennett 5 00 E. W. Fares 5 60 E. Morris.... 6 00 G. F. House 4 oo E. Morden... 2 90 E. Cruikshank ....... 27 00 J. Harrison Pew. 30 15 12 00 Roads and Bridges- Special Committee- Warden Charles Henderson.... Your committee has examined Treasurer's statement of account between Niagara Falls Town and the County of Welland, and recommended the sum of $1608.40 reported due the county be accepted. All of which is respectfully submitted. (Sgd.) C. B. BENNETT, E. MORDEN, W. UPPER, E. CRUIKSHANK, E. W. FARES, JAMES HENDERSON, E. MORRIS, G. F. HOUSE, J. HARRISON PEW. SECOND REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON FINANCE. COUNCIL CHAMBER, WELLAND, June 6th, 1900. To the Warden and Councillors of the County of Welland, in Council assembled: Your Finance Committee estimate of money required beg leave to submit this report and to carry on the general business of the county for the current year, with the rate of taxation required to that is to say: their raise the amount, �36 Administration of Criminal Justice. $ 6500 00 Roads and bridges... 300 1375 Salaries House of Industry, running expenses 00 00 2500 00 Printing.... 250 Court house and jail 500 850 Fuel account. 175 Interest account Registry office. 00 800 00 00 °° oo High schools... 5000 co Jury pay... I 200 Board of Education 1500 00 00 Contingencies. 500 00 Municipal Government 650 00 1325 00 Apply on indebtedness and special grants.... $23425 00 ESTIMATED RECEIPTS. Niagara Falls Town $1600 00 Registry office... 400 Licenses 175 00 oo $2175 00 $21250 00 And would recommend that a rate of 2 2-10th mills on the dollar of the value as equalized of the several municipalities comprising the County of Welland be collected for the current year. All of which is respectfully submitted. (Sgd.) C. B. BENNETT, E. MORDEN, W. UPPER, JAMES HENDERSON, E. CRUIKSHANK, J. HARRISON E. PEW, MORRIS, GEO. F. HOUSE, E. W. FARES. �37 REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON EQUALIZATION. To the Warden and Councillors of the County of Welland, in Council assembled. Your Committee on Equalization beg to report that the sums in the first column are the number of acres as assessed in the various municipalities; in the second column is the assessed value of real estate; the third column is the assessed value of personal property; the sums in the fourth column are the total of the assessed value of real and personal property, and the sums extended in the fifth column shall be the equalized purpose value for the of assessment of the various municipalities comprising the county for the current year: Municipalities. Acres. Real. Personal. 33,973 $1,593,265 $73,050 $1,667,315 $1,408,232 19,211 390,277 2,100 392,377 609,017 ..31,039 850,650 22,725 873,475 1,030,307 Pelham... .28,831 968,985 14,600 983,585 1,160,995 Stamford .21,555 814,531 24,925 839,456 921,628 . 22,416 629,841 25,850 655,691 831,815 Wainfleet 50,210 869 075 25,250 894,325 1,381,210 Willoughby 18,812 417,444 10,400 427,844 574,744 Bridgeburg. 456,880 13,050 469,930 375,227 Chippawa 116,710 6,400 123,060 86,728 Fort Erie 231,048 I 1,200 242,248 112,020 Port Colborne 281,320 38,030 318,750 194,859 Niagara Falls Vil'ge 315,455 16,200 332,655 178,124 Thorold Town.. 562,977 32,350 595,327 429.787 Welland 550,739 74,150 624,899 405,631 Bertie...... Crowland Humberstone . Thorold Total. $9,660,324 Equalized. $9,660,324 All of which is respectfully submitted. (Sgd.) E MORRIS, E. CRUIKSHANK, C. B. BENNETT, W. E. UPPER, MORDEN, J. HARRISON PEW, GEO. CHAS. F. HOUSE, HENDERSON. �38 REPORT OF SPECIAL ACCOUNTS, COMMITTEE WELLAND RE SETTLEMENT OF HIGH SCHOOL. Your committee beg leave to report that they find that the Welland High School is entitled to the annual sum of $1,510.16, and that an agreement be entered into with the Board of Trustees for said high school that this Council shall pay and that they shall accept the said annual sum in satisfaction of all demands for any purpose whatsoever arising during the years 1900, 1901 and 1902. All of which is respectfully submitted. (Sgd.) ERNEST J. CRUIKSHANK, HARRISON PEW, E. MORDEN. Council Chamber, 8th June, 1900. REPORT OF SPECIAL COMMITTEE RE HIGH SCHOOL ACT. To the Warden and Council of the County of Welland: GENTLEMEN,- Your committee appointed at the last session of this Council to guard the county's interests respecting certain proposed amendments to the High School Act beg leave to report as follows: Your committee first interviewed the Hon. R. Harcourt in reference to amending the said High School Act, but failed to secure a satisfactory reply. Your committee then attended a meeting of the Trustee of the Province and the Local Legislature. Association The Trustee Association was unanimous in pronouncing the present High School Act unfair, and passed a resolution providing certain relief, which the Government failed to act upon in any way. But a bill was introduced along the lines, and almost verbatim with a resolution submitted by your committee to the Trustee Association, and was laid before the Municipal Committee of the Local Legislature, and which was unanimously approved by said committee. But for some reason unknown to your committee the bill was withdrawn after passing the Municipal Committee and not allowed to come before the House. before the Legislature Had it come we have no hesitation in saying it would have been passed by a large majority-as all the members with whom we conversed on �39 the matter, including the Hon G. W. Ross, pronounced the present High School Act unfair, and expressed themselves as willing to remedy the injustice complained of. Your committee beg to state they are very much dissatisfied with the manner in which this injustice in the High School Act has been allowed by the Government to continue from year to year, and thereby compel the county to pay to a municipality outside its boundaries a large sum of money. (Sgd.) J. HARRISON PEW, ERNEST CRUIKSHANK. �APPENDIX D. MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS. REPORT OF COUNTY CLERK RE AUCTIONEERS' AND PEDLERS' LICENSES. GENTLEMEN,- I herewith make a return of licenses issued by me and amount paid the County Treasurer since January 1st, 1900, as follows: AUCTIONEERS. 1900. January 1st John Weiss $15.00 January 30th L. V. Garner.... January 30th-Donald Cameron February 9th-C. C. R. Morden February 19th-H. F. Garner.. HAWKERS AND 15 00 15 00 15 00 15 00 20 00 PEDLERS. January 12th-W. H. Taylor May 25th-Solomon Stern May 25th-S. Mehr 8 oo 15 00 June 1st Bartelling Fortipeller 15 00 All of which is respectfully submitted. (Sgd.) ROBERT COOPER, County Clerk. Clerk's Office, June 4th, 1900. . STATEMENT COUNTY REGISTRAR RE NIAGARA FALLS. WELLAND, June 8th, 1900. To the Warden and Council: In compliance with your request, below you will find a statement of �41 the amount of surplus fees paid since my appointment as Registrar of the county: Year. County. Part 1891... Town of N. F. Government. $ 188 43 (from Aug. 26 to January) 1892 1041 48 1893 850 54 1894.. 891 1895 821.79 1896 607 02 81 58 1897 265 44 5° 90 1898.. 395 1899.. 556 77 74 $212 63 $ 81 30 33 37 98 133 26 255 28 159 07 73 66 75 92 JAMES E. MORIN, Registrar. STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURE OF COUNTY OF WELLAND, From Jan. 1st to May 31st, A. D. 1900, inclusive. Exp. Receipts. 1900. Jan. Cash in bank.... May 31 Tp. Wainfleet, assessment account. 31 Court house, jail and residences.. 31 Division court jury fund $4240 16 67 31 $ 1974 31 Salaries.... 70 46 30 00 592 50 3 57 31 Contingent 31 Fuel....... 312 88 31 Municipal Government 131 00 7 00 31 Law expenses.... Electric light... 31 Registry office... 31 Court house and jail. 31 House of Industry.... 31 Board 31 of Education.. 48 25 556 77 123 62 29 80 225 46 276 41 94' 71 224 75 �42 Printing 86 31 Office expenses... 1775 31 Licenses 31 Administration of Justice. 31 Roads and bridges. 31 May 31 118 12 00 4705 67 1596 64 54 75 Jury expenses 587 00 31 Special grants 694 75 31 Interest 31 Public school leaving exams 31 Non-resident taxes 31 Due 3 °3 110 00 347 69 bank GEO. L. 1717 75 $8970 27 $897° 27 HOBSON, County Treasurer. TREASURER'S OFFICE, COUNTY OF WELLAND, Welland, June 5th, 1900. COUNTY SCHOOL INSPECTOR'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR 1899. To Chas. Henderson, Esq., Warden of the County of Welland: SIR, Having in January last reported the number of schools under my juris- diction for the year 1899, I have now the honor to submit my general report for the same period, including the Town of Thorold. I-. FINANCIAL STATEMENRecTip.ts Balances on hand from last account. $17583 89 Received from Government grant " " " 3464 55 40236 86 Taxes levied on ratable property Clergy Reserve Fund, non-resident fees and all other resources... Total from all sources. 5583 43 $66868 73 �43 Payments. $34172 40 Paid teachers during the year... 66 for building, site and interest...... " for library, maps, apparatus and books 66 4269 30 374 for rents, fuel, cleaning school houses and all other expenses. 17 8217 80 Total paid since last account $47033 Balance on hand to next account... $19835 06 67 2 ATTENDANCE. Number of pupils enrolled under 5 years of age during the year.... Number enrolled between 5 and 21 29 5720 Total enrolled.... 5749 Boys... 2973 Girls. 2776 The average number of legal teaching days the schools were kept open out of a total of 210 in rural sections and 201 in towns and incor- porated villages was... 206 Number of pupils who attended less than 20 days was " 66 6 " between 20 and 50 days.... " " " 66 66 66 " " 66 51 and 100 days... 403 783 1252 101 and 150 days.. 1390 151 and 200 days... 1795 201 and whole year.. Number of children who did not attend any school..... 126 13 3-CLASSIFICATION. Number of pupils in First Reader, Part I..... " " " " 6 " 66 " 66 66 " 66 " " Second 66 * II.. 1236 806 " 937 Third " Fourth 66 Fifth " 1 201 1337 332 Writing.... 5722 " Arithmetic.. 5748 66 Drawing.... 5623 �44 Number of pupils in Geography. 1414 Grammar and Composition 3815 " English History 1892 66 Canadian History..... 2470 Temperance and Hygiene 2463 66 Calisthenics 1379 66 Book-keeping. 302 " Algebra.... 298 Geometry 291 66 " " " " 66 6 4078 Music " 66 " Botany 86 66 66 Elementary Physics.. 38 Agriculture 715 4-TEACHERS' CERTIFICATES. Number of teachers holding first-class professional certificates. 66 4 6 " second-class 66 first-class Old County Board certificates 31 3 third-class certificates.. " Of those holding third-class certificates a 73 considerable number held second-class non-professional certificates. 5-SALARIES. The highest salary paid a male teacher was. The average 66 " 66 373 female" " " .$720 00 00 257 08 6-ACCOMMODATION AND EQUIPMENT. During the year an addition as large as the main building has been made to the Port Colborne school, suitably furnished and provided with slate blackboards, an equipment which is now coming more in vogue, the superiority of the slate becoming better appreciated. An equipment so useful as the blackboard should cription and there should be be of the best des- no lack of it, and it would be well if every available space were supplied with one. In most cases the blackboards may be classed as good, but in a few inferior. A new school house was also erected in S. S. No. 6, Willoughby, and new furniture provided and the school thereby placed upon a better footing. In all except one or two cases the school room accommodation may be �45 reported as adequate, but the best means of ventilating them is seldom pro- vided, the windows being the chief means employed. The number of brick school houses was " stone 52 " 6 frame 33 The estimated value of the sites and bulldings was LU " " $137,550 furniture and equipment was " 21,386 The number of maps was " 884 globes 87 The outdoor accommodations dition, and case. disinfecting has have generally been kept in good con- been better attended to than was formerly the Arbor Day was generally observed and the premises righted up on that day and trees planted, the number planted being 128. During the year a new section, known as No. 8, Humberstone, was formed out of parts of S. S. No. 5, Humberstone, comprising that part known. as Solid Comfort, and the lands adjacent to it. 7 STATE OF PROFICIENCY. The prescribed programme of studies was carried out in all the schools with hardly an exception, and attention given the various subjects in proportion to their importance, although in some cases it has been deemed advisable to urge further attention to grammar. The state of proficiency was generally from middling to excellent, not often inferior or poor. The order and discipline maintained in the schools was almost always good and the teachers have manifested earnestness in their work. The number of schools in which the authorized scripture readings were used was 39. The number of schools in which the bible was used was 50. The number of schools opened or opened and closed with prayer, 92. Empire Day was observed, at least in some measure in all the schools, a review of the history of the British Empire, a lesson on the flag, patriotic songs and recitations, addresses, and the singing of the National Anthem being among the means usually employed in celebrating the day. 8-SCHOOL VISITS. The number of visits made by trustees during the year was " " 66 " " " clergymen others " 66 " " 151 66 816 �46 While visits paid to the schools by trustees, clergymen, parents and others can scarcely fail to be beneficial to the schools, such visits ently reserved to a considerable extent for exhibition recorded in not a few cases days are appar- and the visits are made up chiefly of those made on such occasions. 9-EXAMINATION. The examinations held in the schools are generally written, and it is the practice to have one in one subject every week, and in some of the schools a quarterly or half yearly examination is held in all subjects. The results of examinations are usually posted in the school room, and of the quarterly ort half yearly ones also published in the county papers. The objects aimed at in the written examinations are the promotion of accuracy and system, neatness and facility in putting down on paper and to stimulate to steady exertion. In many of the schools papers are prepared. for the entrance and in a very considerable leaving examinations, and in number for the Fort Erie, the public school Bridgeburg and Ridgeway schools for the High school Form II., or Third-Class certificate examination. In all these examinations a large proportion of the candidates were successful. I have the honor to be, sir, your obedient servant, (Sgd.) JAMES H. BALL, County Inspector. Welland, June 5, 1900. WELLAND HIGH SCHOOL. WELLAND, June 4th, 1900. Statement of the Welland High School Board re the Adjustment of Accounts with the Council of the County of Welland. Summary of the High School Treasurer's reports as audited for the : Total expenditure for maintenance, 1897... " " " " " " " " . $ 3639 88 1898. 375° 15 1899 4031 71 $11421 74 Total expenditure for 1897-8-9 Average cost of maintenance, 1897-8-9.. 3807 24 �47 $ Total Government grant for 1897. " " " " " 6 6 66 1898. 632 1899. 658 86 Total Government grant for 1897-8-9. $1938 of maintenance for years 96 22 646 07 Average Government grant for 1897-8-9 Average cost 646 40 1897-8-9, less average Government grant for years 1897-8-9 $3161 Average attendance for years 1897-8-9 17 90 Average cost per pupil, after deducting Government grant for 35 years 1897-8-9.... Cost of 43 county pupils. 12 1510 16 SCHEDULE OF ATTENDANCE AT FOR THE YEARS WELLAND 1897, 1898 AND HIGH SCHOOL 1899. Chapter 71, Sec. 31, Statutes of Ontario. SUMMARY OF ATTENDANCE FOR 1897, 1898 AND 1899. Aggre- Teaching Terms. Town. County. Outside. gate. 1897 Jan . to June ...... 6343 days 5690 Sept. to Dec.... ° ." 12033 117 3554 3170 207 6931 79 1898 Jan. to June.. 6052 4909 196 11157 119 1898 Sept. to Dec... 3288 3166 73 6527 77 1899 Jan. to June. 4944 4936 90 997° 119 1899-Sept. to Dec. 2898 3353 27079 25224 1897 Totals. Average attendance of all students Average attendance town and outside students. Average attendance of county students.. ° 566 6251 76 52869 587 1990 W 11 47 M 42 9 This is to certify that the foregoing statement of attendance at Welland High School for the years 1897, 1898 and 1899 has been prepared by order of the Board, and is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, a true and cor- �48 rect statement of attendance as shown by the registers of the school, in- spected by the High School Inspectors, and pronounced satisfactory. J. H. HOWELL, Chairman of Welland High School Board. Welland, June 1st, 1900. ATTENDANCE, JANUARY TO JUNE, 1897. -Attendance- Residence. Names. Buchner, W. B., Welland. Dobson, F., " Harcourt, R., " McCollum, G., 66 Rose, H. A., " Lowe, J. G., " Town. County. 112 7‫יי‬ 109 112 92 117 Damude, E., Fonthill... 113 ஐக Leaney, H., Port Robinson 88 Smith, G., Fonthill ΠΟ Twohey, F., Port Colborne 98 Wade, E., Crowland 114 Buchner, C., Welland IIO Johnstone, M., 100 6 Carl, C., 66 8 Dohn, A., 3 Clark, M., Port Colborne. 116 Brennan, J., Crowland. 117 Tobin; James, Welland Macoomb, R., Somerville, 109 " 112 N., 63 Gilchriese, C., " McAllister, V., " Ross, W. D., " 60 IOI 34 Hanham, R., Humberstone. O'Neill, C., Port Colborne Yokom, L., Welland.... Fortner, T., " Flagg, J., " O'Neal, B., " 82 103 116 116 105 117 Outs. �49 ATTENDANCE, JANUARY TO JUNE, 1897-(Continued). Attendance- Residence. Names. Roach, A., Welland Stewart, E., McMahon, N., Тогоп. County. 116 " 67 6 117 Jackson, N., 115 Robertson, L., Crowland IIO " Wade, M., 113 North, E., Humberstone Sherk, G., " Zavitz, C., 66 Neff, C., " 115 117 108 105 Doan, A., 115 Stringer, M., Fenwick Henderson, Mabel, Wainfleet Henderson, Mattie, III 115 " 115 Swayzie, L., Thorold (F. H.) 116 Stone, G., Fonthill 100 Beatty, E., Welland Dobson, H., 6 Casper, G., " Coulson, C., " Mathews, C., " 104 113 117 McIntosh, G., " 100 I17 IIO Tucker, B., Allanburgh.. 115 Gainer, H., Thorold Township. 109 McCollum, C., Wainfleet.. 109 McKay, W., Port Colborne. 58 Ross, C., Port Robinson... 7° Schooley, W., Humberstone. Swayze, H., Welland 103 41 Thomas, W., Allanburgh.. 114 Gillis, Oral, Port Colborne 36 Ball, Olga, Welland.. III Carl, J., 116 Coulson, J., 66 112 Outs. �5° ATTENDANCE. JANUARY TO JUNE, 1897-(Continued). -AttendanceResidence. Names. Doughty, I., Welland...... Hill, J., Holder, M., 66 Hagar, M., Lennon, F., " Lowe, J., 113 105 3° 93 " Phelps, A., " Ross, N., " Simpson, B., County. 92 +66 66 Тогоп. III 108 104 " 97 Letcher, N., 115 Booth, G., Allanburgh... 107 Anthes, G., Humberstone.. 116 " Babion, A., III Hedden, F., Thorold... I17 Hilsle, L., Crowland 112 Livingstone, M., Allanburgh.. McKay, M., Port Colborne.. 107 103 36 Stevenson, M., Thorold.. Stevenette, J., Wainfleet 113 66 Swayze, E., 51 Winton, A., Crowland.. Wilford, A., Wainfleet 101 101 Sutton, B., Pelham. Cook, May, 100 " 51 McCollum, L., Wainfleet. Beatty, R., Welland... Britton, W., 66 Cowper, H. D., " Dawdy, F., " Harcourt, A., 66 Livingstone, W. " Morin, C., " Rogers, G., " Rounds, O., " 109 TOI ΠΙΟ 116 64 119 101 117 116 117 Outs. �51 ATTENDANCE, JANUARY TO JUNE, 1897-(Continued). -AttendanceResidence. Names. Town. County. Appleyard, W., Humberstone. Bridgman, R., Thorold IOI 104 Moore, A., Crowland. 74 Seitz, J., Humberstone Buchner, M., Welland Fortner, M., " Garner, " G., Griffiths, H., 108 116 117 73 III 66 McAllister, A., 66 McQuitty, M., 117 56 " O'Brien, M., 112 66 Ramey, A., 109 " Sawle, B., 114 66 Selby, M., Tobin, M., 95 115 Bridgman, M., Thorold. 100 Cook, K., Pelham Durk, B., 94 66 4° Foster, M., Port Colborne 39 Leaney, A., Port Robinson Page, M., Thorold. 19 90 Ricker, C., Wainfleet. Robinson, B., 102 87 " Smith, H., Port Colborne Vanderburgh, A., Allanburgh. 115 IIO Willson, M., Thorold. 73 Anderson, L., Crowland Totals for half year ending June, 1897..... Aggregate for half year Number of teaching days for half year.. 4 5690 6343 12033 117 Outs. �52 ATTENDANCE, SEPTEMBER TO DECEMBER, 1897. -Attendance-- Residence. Names. Town. Buchner, B., Welland 63 Lowe, John, 76 " McCollum, G., County. 55 Damude, E., Fonthill 74 Gonder, C., Crowland 38 Smith, G., Thorold. 71 Twohey, F., 7 60 Port Colborne 66 76 Wade, E., Crowland ..... Buchner, C., Welland 74 Brennan, J., Crowland. 7 Hughes, D., Port Colborne. 33 " Neville, H., ་སྤེ་ Lawless, R., Thorold 76 5° Fortner, T., " 77 Jackson, J., " 78 " 76 Beatty, E., ༤༠ Tobin, James, Welland 4 བྱ་ Casper, G., 64 McAllister, V., 6 79 76 McCollum, C., Wainfleet. 72 21836 McMillan, G., Thorold Township 75 Thomas, W., Allanburgh.. Tucker, B., 73 Gainer, H., Thorold Township. 46 Carl, J., Welland 79 Flagg, J., 67 Phelps, A., Stewart, E., 78 6 49 " Ross, N., Buchner, M., " Holder, M., Simpson, B., " " 74 76 77 69 Coulson, J., Anthes, G. 65 Humberstone 78 Outs. �53 ATTENDANCE, SEPTEMBER TO DECEMBER, 1897-(Continued). བ༢ ྱ-་ Attendance-- Residence. Names. Town. County. 78 .Babion, A., Humberstone. Booth, G., Allanburgh Hedden, F., Thorold. 79 Hilsle, L., Crowland 76 McCollum, L., Wainfleet 8 McKay, M., Port Colborne 64 Sherk, C., Humberstone 66 Stringer, M., Fenwick Sutton, B., Pelham. 71 Willson, A., Wainfleet 5° 73 72 ཨཽསྦྱ 7° Beatty, R., Welland. 69 Britton, W., OHN28 Coulson, C., 76 " 72 Livingstone, W. " 60 Morin, C., 75 69 Rounds, O., Appleyard, W., Humberstone 76 2 Beckett, R., Wainfleet... 40 Jameson, W., Wellandport 7° Priestman, G., Wainfleet. Schooley, W. Humberstone. Turnbull, L., Port Colborne. Williams, H., Allenford Willson, A., Wainfleet. Fortner, M., Welland Griffiths, H., Lennon, F., " 66 52 203 59 76 68 33 79 7° 20 2 77 Letcher, N., " Lowe, J., 66 75 77 McAllister, A., Sawle, B., Outs. 79 66 Tobin, M., Cook, K., Pelham Lee, Ida, Wellandport 73 72 72 2 69 �54 ATTENDANCE, SEPTEMBER TO DECEMBER, 1897-(Continued). -Attendance-Residence. Names. Town. County. Livingstone, M., Allanburgh 58 Page, M., Thorold. Robertson, M., Wainfleet 56 79 Schisler, C., Humberstone 4 Smith, H., Port Colborne Spencer, L., Stevenette, J., Wainfleet Vanderburgh, A., Thorold Willson, L., Port Colborne Willson, C., Wainfleet 78 79 77 72 42 50 Winton, A., Crowland. Cowper, H., Welland Dawdy, F., Pelham Hill, F., Welland. " Rogers, G., " 24 53 79 78 Sawle, L., Bridgman, R., Thorold 69 37 ཨྰཿ - " 8899 Spencer, O., " Hern, E., 72 སྤྲ McCaw, R., 30 71 24 Minnes, C., Humberstone 68 Sinith, Geo., Port Colborne 75 Upper, H., Thorold 78 Ball, G., Welland Batt, N., 8u8 McClure, F., 75 " 55 Garner, G. McCann, A., " 63 McQuitty, M. " 61 McQuitty, A. " 66 O'Brien, M., " 56 Peart, D., " 77 Ramey, A., " " Robertson, J. " 7 54 76 Outs. �55 ATTENDANCE, SEPTEMBER TO DECEMBER, 1897-(Continued). -AttendanceResidence. Names. Rogers, M., Welland Selby, M., Town. Hanna, 65 3 " B., 5° 41 A., Stevenson, Maggie, Thorold. 76 Bridgman, M., 71 Totals for half year ending December, 1897. 3554 3170 Number of teaching days for half year...... 79 ATTENDANCE JANUARY TO JUNE, 1898. Damude, E. H., Thorold. 29 Smith, G., 81 Twohey, F., Port Colborne. J14 Wade, E., Crowland 119 Buchner, W. B., Welland Lowe, John, " McCollum, G., 66 119 119 ΙΟΙ 118 Brennan, J., Crowland Buchner, C., Welland 119 Ball, C. T., 117 " 46 ; Dalrymple, S. R., Gainsboro. Leaney, H., Thorold Hughes, D., Port Colborne. 16 S78 Neville, H., 207 6931 Aggregate for half year. Macoomb, R., Outs. 79 66 Anderson, S., Crowland... Hanna, County. 79 116 " Sparling, H., Fenwick. Tobin, James, Welland. McAlpine, W. D. 113 Fortner, Theo, 118 " " 97 64 19 79 �56 Names. ATTENDANCE, JANUARY Residence . TO JUNE,Continued 1898-( Town. Jackson, J., Welland. McMahon, N., ). -AttendanceCounty. 119 " 87 Yokom, L., 119 Neff, C., Humberstone. 91 North, E., Port Colborne. 109 ཎྜ Swayze, L., Thorold. 9 Wade, M., Crowland 60 Beatty, E., Welland. Casper, G., McAllister, W. V., Welland 118 Williams, H., I12 " 113 II4 " 66 Coulson, C., IIO Goring, R., Wellandport 117 McCollum, C., Wainfleet.. 100 McMillan, G., Allanburgh. 115 Thomas, W., 19 Tucker, B., 114 Gainer, H., Thorold Carl, J., Welland Flagg, J., " Phelps, A., " Stewart, E., 97 119 108 77 " 24 Buchner, M. " 107 Holder, M., " 115 Simpson, B. " Coulson, J., " 114 92 Lennon, F., " Robertson, E., Wainfleet Anthes, G., Humberstone 115 117 117 " Babion, A., 117 Booth, G., Thorold Hedden, F., Outs. " Hilsle, L., Crowland McCollum, L., Wainfleet...... 115 116 118 89 �57 Names. ATTENDANCE, JANUARY Residence . ( TO JUNE, 1898- Continued). Town. McKay, M., Port Colborne Sherk, C., Humberstone 115 118 Willson, A., Wainfleet 97 " 116 66 116 16 Sutton, B., Pelham Beatty, R., Welland. 79 Britton, W., 108 Livingstone, W. " 109 " Morin, C., 119 " Rounds, O., County. 72 Stringer, M., Fenwick Stevenette, J., Robertson, M., -Attendance- 119 Appleyard, W., Humberstone 94 Beckett, R., 35 Wainfleet. Priestman, G., 66 119 Turnbull, L., Port Colborne. Fortner, M., Welland Griffiths, H., " Letcher, N., 66 Lowe, J., McAllister, A., Sawle, B., Tobin, M., 115 III 113 117 66 118 6 119 " 117 66 115 Bridgman, M., Thorold Cook, K., Pelham Livingstone, M., Thorold 76 114 102 81 Page, M., Smith, H., Port Colborne. 112 Spencer, L., 115 " Vanderburg, A., Allanburgh. Willson, C., Wainfleet 109 77 Winton, A., Crowland Lee, Ida, Welland ... Robbins, Jno., Wainfleet. 83 85 28 Outs. �58 ATTENDANCE, JANUARY TO JUNE, 1898-(Continued). -AttendanceResidence. Names. Town. 83County Jameson, W., Welland 66 Cowper, H., . 118 108 Dawdy, F., " Hern, E.,. IOI " Hill, F., McCaw, R., " Rogers, G., 93 115 117 Sawle, L., " Spencer, O., 66 II7 74 $ Bridgman, K., Thorold. 97 McClelland, G., Crowland 8 Minnes, C., Humberstone 77 ༤ Smith, G., Port Colborne. I12 " Ball, G., Welland. Batt, N., 102 113 54 "6 117 McQuitty, M. " McQuitty, A. " Peart, D., " Ramey, A., " Robertson, G. " Rogers, M., 66 " 89 94 119 92 118 115 107 Holditch, N., Pelham.. 94 42 Hanna, B., Crowland. ཙ ཝཱ Selby, M., 8 Upper, H., Thorold Garner, G., Outs. Stevenson, M., Thorold. Totals for half year ending June, 1898..... 6052 Aggregate for the half year...... Number of teaching days for half year.... ཙྪི 196 4909 11157 119 �59 ATTENDANCE SEPTEMBER TO DECEMBER, 1898. -Attendance- Residence. Names. Buchner, B., Welland Damude, E., Thorold Wade, E., Crowland Town. 72 30 76 77 Twohey, H., Port Colborne Fortner, T., Welland 73 " 77 " 48 งด Buchner, C., 66 ง Jackson, J., County. Lowe, J. G., 7 66 McMillan, G., 75 1 25 Tait, W., Bridgeburg 75 Tucker, B., Allanburgh 75 Beatty, E., Welland.... 77 McAllister, V. 77 66 67 Tobin, J., Williams, H., 66 67 Casper, G., 66 28 " 45 Edmeson, B., Hilsle, L., Crowland. 77 North, E., Port Colborne. 74 Stringer, M., Fenwick. Carl, J., Welland 7° Britton, W. " 75 30 Coulson, C., " 75 Livingstone, W., Weiland 67 McAlpine, D., 73 66 Rounds, O., 67 Appleyard, W., Port Colborne.. 66 McCollum, C., Wainfleet. 69 Priestman, G., 77 Turnbull, L., Port Colborne 70 Buchner, M., Welland. Griffiths, H., Lennon, F., C " Holder, M., " 76 2878 69 7‫י‬ 66 63 Outs. �60 ATTENDANCE, SEPTEMBER TO DECEMBER, 1898-(Continued). -Attendance- Residence. Names. Letcher, N., Welland Lowe, J., McAllister, A., Town. 76 " 65 " 63 Phelps, A., " Sawle, B., " Simpson, B., "6 Tobin, M., " 5° 74 12 71 Anthes, G., Humberstone. 74 " Babion. A., County. 69 Cook, K., Pelham. 58 Hedden, F., Thorold... McCollum, L., Wainfleet 62 65 66 Robertson, M., 63 Smith, H., Port Colborne.. Stevenette, J., Wainfleet Vanderburgh, A., Allanburgh 7° Willson, C., Wainfleet 54 Winton, A., Crowland. 48 Bridgman, M., Thorold.. Robertson, E., Wainfleet.. 61 69 KORNGE2 72 73 Spencer, L., Port Colborne. 7° Beatty, R., Welland 67 Cowper, H., TANZOS McCaw, R., " " Morin, C., " Rogers, G., 66 Sawle, L., " 57 76 73 75 70 59 Gleason, A., Wainfleet.. 66 Upper, H., Thorold. Webber, C., Pelham Willson, A., Wainfleet. GADON Smith, G., Port Colborne Stewart, W., Humberstone 25 Bridgman, R., Thorold 72 66 64 75 75 Outs. �61 ATTENDANCE, SEPTEMBER TO DECEMBER, 1898-(Continued). -AttendanceResidence. Names. Dalrymple, J., Gainsboro. Jameson, W., Welland. " Demare, N., Peart, D., Town. County. 73 70 43 75 " Robertson, J., 65 Armstrong, W., Pelham Orr, J., Crowland. 76 . Page, M., Thorold 61 58 75 36 Robertson, T., Wainfleet 75 Stevenson, M., Thorold. 67 Swayze, C., Wainfleet... Adley, B., Welland. 69 30 Eastman, W., 76 Hill, F., 34 " McCuaig, B., 63 Holditch, N., Pelham 4° Smith, C., Welland 77 Spencer, O., 39 Teskey, J., Minnis, C., 71 Humberstone. Stark, B., Port Robinson. Ball, Grace, Welland. Batt, N., " Forster, D., " Hooker, D., " 30 75 65 2 77 66 " Jeffrey, J., 77 Koenig, O., " McQuitty, A. " 75 II " Rogers, M., Kounds, M., 74 65 Coulter, E., Port Robinson 61 Fisher, E., Pelham. 57 Fisher, J., " Fisher, F., Fonthill... Outs. 66 57 �62 -AttendanceResidence. . Names ATTENDENCE , SEPTEMBER TO DECEMBER, 1898-(Continued). Тогоп. County. Ross, G., Port Robinson 69 Livingstone, B., Thorold. 27 Totals for half year ending December, 1898. 3166 3288 6527 Aggregate for half year.... Number of teaching days in half year 77 ATTENDANCE JANUARY TO JUNE, Buchner, B., Welland Lowe, J. G., 1899. 115 20 Twohey, F., Port Colborne 114 Wade, E., Crowland. 118 Smith, G., Thorold 105 Damude, E., 12 Ball, C. T., Welland Buchner, C., " Fortner, T., " III 115 116 Jackson, N., 114 Brennan, J., Crowland.... McAllister, V., Welland Beatty, E., 119 118 66 " Casper, G., Tobin, J., Williams, H., Macoomb, R., 105 117 " 78 " 56 " 25 Edmeson, B., 114 Tucker, B., Allanburgh. McMillan, G., 116 " 118 Tait, W., Bridgeburg Carl, J., Welland 107 IOO " 7 Yokom, L., " 95 Hagar, L., Outs. 73 �63 ATTENDANCE, JANUARY TO JUNE, 1899-(Continued). --Attendance-- Residence. Names. Town. Wade, M., Crowland Hilsle, 112 118 " L., County. North, E., Port Colborne 119 Stringer, M., Fenwick 114 Coulson, C., Welland Jamieson, W, Livingstone, W., McAlpine, D., 66 116 " 65 " 90 66 Rounds, O., 119 119 McCollum, C., Wainfleet.. 116 118 " Priestman, G., Turnbull, L., Port Colborne. Willson, C. B., Thorold Buchner, M., Welland.. Griffiths, H., 115 107. 8༄ 100 6 Lennon, F., 102 " 65 E Letcher, N., 66 Lowe, J., 17 McAllister, A., " 119 " Phelps, A., 5° ?8 Sawle, 74 " " Holder, M., 21 " B., 113 Tobin, M., Anthes, G., Humberstone.. 6 Babion, A., Bridgman, M., Thorold.. Cook, K., Pelham 118 109 79 Hedden, F., Thorold.. McCollum, L., Wainfleet. " Robertson, M., Robertson, 119 116 113 128 118 E., Smith, H., Port Colborne Spencer, L., " Stevenette, J., Wainfleet 95 118 118 Outs. �64 ATTENDANCE, JANUARY TO JUNE, 1899-(Continued). -Attendance- Residence. Names. Тогоп. County. Vanderburgh, A., Allanburgh. 3 Willson, Charles, Wainfleet. 110 Winton, A., Crowland ... 21 Beatty, R., Welland. 106 Cowper, H., 105 McCaw, R., JOI Rogers, G., 99 " Morin, C., 116 118 Bridgman, R., Thorold Gleason, A., Wainfleet... Smith, G., Port Colborne Stewart, W., Humberstone. គឺ ៖ " Sawle, L., 96 IIO មុន 93 58 Upper, H., Thorold 100 Webber, C., Pelham 116 Willson, A., Wainfleet I17 Dalrymple, J., Gainsboro Robertson, J. " .90 13 72 " 115 Armstrong, W., Pelham....... 105 Orr, J., Crowland Page, M., Thorold Robertson, T., Wainfleet Stevenson, M., Thorold... 117 60 118 114 ཕི Holditch, N., Pelham Hill, F., McCuaig, B., Smith, C., Teskey, J., Spencer, O., Dawdy, F., 28 115 2 " 85 " 119 " ཊྛོ 62 Swayze, C., Wainfleet Eastman, W., Welland...... 8#ུྂ Peart, D., Welland.. Demare, N., Outs. 117 " 2 " 91 �65 ATTENDANCE, JANUARY TO JUNE, 1899-(Continued). -Attendance-- Residence. Names. Town. County. Minnis, C., Humberstone Snyder, H., 25 " 46 Stark, B., Port Robinson Ball, G., Welland Forster, D., 119 I14 " 119 Hooker, N., Jeffrey, J., IIO 66 Rogers, M., 66 Rounds, J., " Koenig, O., " 119 113 89 109 Coulter, E., Port Robinson.. IC3 Fisher, E., Pelham 106 Fisher, J., 66 II Fisher, F., Fonthill 60 Livingstone, B., Thorold...... 98 Ross, G., Port Robinson..... Totals for half year ending June, 1899.. 108 4944 Aggregate for half year ATTENDANCE Fortner, T., Welland Casper, G., " Coulson, C., " 4936 9970 Number of teaching days in half year. 119 SEPTEMBER TO DECEMBER, 1899. 10 32 76 McCollum, C., Wainfleet 56 " Priestman, G., 76 Tait, W., Bridgeburg..... 69 Colcleugh, M., " 52 Tucker, B., Allanburgh. 47 Buchner, M., Holder, M., Outs. Welland " 64 71 90 �66 ATTENDANCE, SEPTEMBER TO DECEMBER, 1899-(Continued). --Attendance-. Тогоп. Residence. Names. 66 Lennon, F., Welland.. Anthes, G., Humberstone.. 71 FRONTZ " Babion, A., County. 71 Hedden, F., Thorold 66 McCollum, L., Wainfleet 72 Robertson, E., " Robertson, M., " 74 74 Smith, H., Port Colborne 69 66 Spencer, L., 74 Wade, M., Crowland 73 Beatty, R, Welland Cowper, H., 80 68 66 Jamieson, W., " McCaw, R., " Morin, C., " Rogers, G., 66 80 28 63 10x16 76 76 75 Rounds, O., 66 .......... Smith, G., Port Colborne Webber, C., Pelham .... 56 -༠༣ 67 .... Willson, G. A., Wainfleet. Sherk, E., Humberstone 76 75 Upper, H., Thorold ...... McAlpine, D., Welland Griffiths, H., 45 " McAllister, A., 66 Robertson, J., " Sawle, B., 30 4372 73 .... 74 75 " 74 Armstrong, W., Pelham. Bridgman, M., Thorold..... Cook, K., Pelham ... Delamater, L., Welland. Robertson, T., Wainfleet..... Stevenette, J., Swayze, C., " 76 32 67 5° 74 70 WNY 72 " 73 Outs. �67 ATTENDANCE, Names . SEPTEMBER ( TO DECEMBER, 1899Residence. Town. Continued). -Attendance-- County. Winton, A., Crowland 31 Willson, C., Wainfleet Eastman, W., Welland 65 McCuaig, B., Sawle, L., Smith, C., 2 02 75 " 76 " 76 " Teskey, J., 76 " 74 Corcoran, R., Pelham 74 6 Davidson, C., 18502 69 " Morris, G., 67 Priestman, J., Marshville Stanley, O., Port Colborne 75 7° Stark, B., Port Robinson.... Ball, G., Welland 75 Forster, D., Hooker, N., Jeffrey, J., 73 37037 74 " 32 66 76 66 Beachin, E., 72 74 Cook, M., Pelham Fisher, E., 74 NOONFFEO Koenig, O., " Rogers, M., "6 Baldwin, M., Wainfleet 5° " 75 Gleason, M., Wainfleet Henderson, N., " 74 54 Livingstone, A., Thorold 69 Overholt, C., Wainfleet 72 Overholt, M., " 71 Robertson, E., " 71 Scilly, H., Humberstone Swayze, F., Wainfleet. 61 Webber, E., Pelham 63 Coulter, E., Port Robinson..... 18 300 " s Stevenson, M., 69 25 Outs. �68 ATTENDANCE, SEPTEMBER TO DECEMBER, 1899-(Continued). Attendance-Residence. Names. Town. White, E., Port Colborne .... Cowper, G., Welland Cutler, J., " McCaw, J., " Northcote, G., 66 Rogers, J., 74 76 75 75 " 76 65 Ruby, P., Sidey, R., 76 ... 71 Bravin, C., Welland Station. 75 S8╗ Hamilton, C., Thorold Clancy, M., Welland " Hill, H., Lymburner, E., " Morin, N., Rounds, Smith, F., 72 66 Ross, G., County. ΤΟ Outs 69 74 76 61 66 75 J., 66 " 56 Anderson, G., Port Robinson Totals for half year ending December, 1899. Aggregate for half year Number of teaching days in half year 29 2898 3353 6251 76 . �APPENDIX E. COMMUNICATIONS, Etc. FROM THOROLD AND BEAVERDAMS HISTORICAL SOCIETY. THOROLD, May 31, 1900. To the Warden and Members of the Welland County Council: GENTLEMEN,- I am instructed by the Thorold and Beaverdams Historical Society to ask your honorable body for a grant in aid of their publication work. Our Jubilee History of Thorold, which was kindly granted dollars in fifty ($50) 1897 by the then council, was otherwise entirely self-supporting and self-sustaining, as it has been very favorably received by the critics, the press and the public generally. We have other literary projects in view, awaiting the necessary money to bring them into print. We trust you will consider this application upon its strict merits and be as liberal as possible in the premises. I have the honor to be, gentlemen, Yours, respectfully. (Sgd.) AMY BALL, Secy Thorold and Beaverdams Historical Society. FROM W. M. GERMAN, M. L. A. WELLAND, ONT., Feb. 6, 1900. Robert Cooper, Esq., County Clerk, Welland: DEAR SIR,- I am duly in receipt of your letter of the 5th inst., enclosing memorial from the County Council of the County of Welland Ontario, praying that Section 259 of Chapter to the Legislature of 223, Revised Statutes of �70 Ontario, be amended, and which memorial will be presented by me to the Legislature immediately after the meeting thereof. Yours truly, (Sgd.) FROM ST. CATHARINES GENERAL AND W. M. GERMAN. MARINE HOSPITAL. ST. CATHARINES, April 10, 1900. To the Municipal Council of the County of Welland: GENTLEMEN,- The copy of resolution passed by your Council on the 25th January last was transmitted in due course by the Clerk, Robert Cooper, Esq., and was read at the quarterly meeting of the Board of Trustees this day. We exceedingly regret the action of your Council in not continuing a grant to the hospital. I am instructed to send you the enclosed statement of amount due the hospital over and above any former claim we have made upon you for free treatment of patients sent in as per statement since our fiscal year closed, Sept. 30th last, 245 days at forty cents per day, $98.00. Kindly send us cheque for same. Very truly yours, (Sgd) J. B. MCINTYRE, Secy St. Catharines General and Marine Hospital. Patient. Residence, Mrs. Logan, Chippawa Reeve. ...J. S. Greenwood. Jessie Somerville, Thorold. Chas. Wells, Thorold .P. C. Creeggan ..Jos. Battle. Sam Wells, Thorold Tp......J. R. Heslop Ben Barnhardt, Bertie .......Jos. Clark... Mrs. Hebden, Chippawa J. S. Greenwood Ed. Weaver, Oct. I 26- 25 Oct. 1 to Oct. 13- 12 .... Oct. to Oct. I to Oct. 25-24 .Oct. 15 to Oct. 25-10 ..Nov.21 to Jan. 29- 69 Nov. 21 to Nov.29-- Humberstone. .G. A. Zimmerman... Dec. 22 to Feb. Jas. Dougherty, Thorold... Jos. Battle Total..... Days. From Jan. 8 7-47. 8 to Jan. 12- ... Deduct for Ben. Barnhardt, which were paid for by himself. 4 259 14 - 245 �71 NOTE. The first three patients were admitted previous to Oct. 1st, but have given that date as beginning of hospital year. (Sgd.) H. HOLLINGWORTH, Superintendent. RE SERVING OF JURORS. COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE, Kingston, March 7, 1900. DEAR SIR, I have the honor to enclose herewith copy of petition passed by the Council of the County of Frontenac, praying the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Ontario to amend the law relating to the serving of jurors, and to request your Council to co-operate in securing this much needed amendment. Respectfully yours, (Sgd.) J. W. EDWARDS, County Clerk. TO THE CLERK, County of Welland. PETITION. To the Honorable the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Ontario: GENTLEMEN,- The Petition of the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the County of Frontenac humbly sheweth :That whereas the present method of serving subpoenas on grand and petit jurors entails a very large expenditure on the part of the various municipal corporations of this Province; And whereas your petitioners are of the opinion that some other plan of service might be devised by which the expenditure would be very greatly reduced without in any way lessening the efficiency of said service: Therefore your petitioners, the Council of the Corporation of the County of Frontenac, humbly pray that your honorable body will so amend �72 the law relating to the serving of jurors as to bring about a reduction in the cost of service. And your petitioners, as in duty bound, will ever pray. WILLIAM MILLER, J. W. EDWARDS, Warden. County Clerk. FROM NEIL CAMPBELL, THOROLD. THOROLD, March 7, 1900. Robert Cooper Esq. Clerk of County Welland: DEAR SIR,- I regret that circumstances are such that I am unable to accept the honor your Council has so kindly conferred upon me in appointing me a Trustee of the Thorold high school. I am very sincerely yours, (Sgd.) FROM LUNDY'S LANE NEIL CAMPBELL. HISTORICAL SOCIETY. NIAGARA FALLS, ONT., June 6th, 1900. Robert Cooper, Esq., Clerk County Council, Welland: MY DEAR SIR,- I beg on behalf of the Lundy's Lane Historical Society to petition the Honorable the County Council of Welland for a grant towards the publishing fund of the society. For several years the Council has generously appreciated the worth of the society in publishing valuable works bearing upon the early history of the Niagara Peninsula, and particularly with reference to the war of 1812-1814. During the past year more has been done by the society in this way than ever before, and our needs are therefore greater than ever. At the present time there is in course of publication Part IV. of the Documentary History of the Niagara Frontier in 1812, by Col. Cruikshank, a work of rare value, edited by one of the council. Part III. was issued members of your honorable last mid-summer and a second Drummond's Winter Campaign was published in the autumn. edition of In addition �73 to this work the society has at considerable expense secured honorable and christian re-burial to all the remains of soldiers found on the battlefield with- in the last ten years. Both Canon Bull and myself had planned to appear before the Council in person, but matters of urgent importance to the historical interests of the county required our presence in Hamilton to-day and possibly to-morrow, so I am directed to appeal to you by letter, and I do so with fidence that the Council the utmost con- will continue to appreciate the work done by this society. Yours most truly, (Sgd.) JAMES WILSON, Sec.-Treas. RE PORT COLBORNE AS AN EXAMINATION CENTRE. PORT COLBORNE, May 26, 1900. Mr. Ball, County Inspector, Welland: DEAR SIR,- Herewith find a request to the County Council to have the entrance examination of our pupils held here instead of going to Welland as heretofore. Will you kindly submit it to the Council with your report thereon. We expect a number of pupils will try this term for the entrance and it might be arranged for the pupils from Humberstone to come here instead of Ridgeway from the school sections in this vicinity. Please acknowledge receipt of this application and oblige Yours respectfully, (Sgd.) D. HUGHES, Sec.-Treas. Port Colborne Public School Board. PORT COLBORNE, May 26, 1900. To the Warden and Council of the County of Welland, in Council assembled: GENTLEMEN, The Public School Board of the Village of Port Colborne respectfully ask that the examination of the pupils from this school for the High School �74 entrance be held in this village instead of going to Welland as heretofore, thereby reducing the expense to such pupils. By resolution of the Board. D. HUGHES, Sec.-Treas. Port Colborne Public School Board. COUNTY SCHOOL INSPECTOR'S OFFICE, Welland, June 4, 1900. SIR,― In accordance with the request of the Board of Public School Trustees of the Village of Port Colborne, I have the honor application to submit herewith their to have Port Colborne established as a centre for the holding of the entrance examination and to report in reference thereto. 1. The Port Colborne school is large, and it is one of the most im- portant schools of the county, and it has lately been increased by the ad- dition of the R. C. separate school of that place. 2. The school in S. S. No. 5, Humberstone, is also a large school, and it is contiguous to Port Colborne, and two or three other schools are also convenient thereto. 3. The number of candidates that would probably present themselves for the entrance examination would, I should judge, be at least thirty upon the average, and probably twelve or fifteen for the public school leaving examination. These circumstances and the importance of Port Colborne as a village would appear to me to suggest the advisability of granting the request of the Board of Public School Trustees. I have the honor to be, sir, Your obedient servant, (Sgd.) JAMES H. BALL, County Inspector. ROBERT COOPER, ESQ., County Clerk, Welland. �75 RE "LAWFUL ROADWAY." COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE, Woodstock, February 20th, 1900. DEAR SIR,- I have the honor to enclose herewith copy of petition, passed by the Council of the County of Oxford, praying for a statutory enactment defining what shall constitute a lawful roadway, and to request that you will request your Council to co-operate in securing the said legislation. Respectfully yours, JAMES WHITE, County Clerk. TO THE CLERK, County of Welland. PETITION. To the Honorable, the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Ontario, in Parliament assembled: The Petition of the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the County of Oxford humbly sheweth That the Statutes of Ontario nowhere define clearly a lawful roadway. That definitions reaching the public through judicial decisions are very varied and not satisfactory. That municipalities would be greatly assisted in their work by a clear statutory definition. Your petitioners therefore humbly pray that your honorable body will, by a statute, define what shall constitute a lawful roadway. And your petitioners as in duty bound will ever pray. DOMINION PLOWING ASSOCIATION. To the Warden and Commissioners of the County of Welland, assembled: GENTLEMEN,- Mr. Edmonston and myself have been appointed as delegates to wait upon you as to a grant in aid of the Dominion Ploughing Association, which I hope will be granted. Yours respectfully, JAMES R. R. SECORD. WELLAND, June 6th, 1900. �76 WELLAND HIGH SCHOOL. To the Warden and Council of the County of Welland : GENTLEMEN, Will you please notify me when it will be convenient for your honorable body to meet the committee from the Welland High School Board (re ad- justment of accounts in accordance with Sub-Section 3, Section 31, of the High School Act of 1896) and oblige. Yours truly, WM. H. LOWE, Sec. FROM REV. W. W. H. S. B. H. SWAYZE RE INDUSTRIAL HOME. To the Warden and Council of the County of Welland: WELLAND, June 1st, 1900. SIRS,― Owing to the fact that heretofore religious services have been conducted at the Industrial Home irregularly, and it is the opinion of the general public that the inmates of the Home should have the benefit of religious exercises on Sunday, I hereby make application for permission to conduct religious services on Sunday regularly at the said institution, and that your honorable body make such grant for such services as may be deemed reasonable. Herewith I beg to enclose a letter signed by residents of the Town of Welland and vicinity recommending the regular holding of services at the Industrial Home. All of which is respectfully submitted. Yours truly, REV. W. H. SWAYZE. PETITION. WELLAND, June 1st, 1900. To the Warden and Councillors of the County of Welland: SIRS, We, the undersigned residents of the Town of Welland and vicinity, recommend the holding of religious services on the Sabbath regularly at the �77 Industrial Home, and we recommend the appointment of the Rev. W. H. Swayze : J. A. GILCHRIESE, LEVI WILLSON, D. Ross, DAVID LEITCH, WM. KADOW, JOHN W. MOOT, J. J. SIDEY, R. MOORE, C. A. GARNER, W. C. JOHNSON, I. H. A. ROSE, P. WILLSON, A. LAWRENCE, GEO. P. CUTLER, R. H. PHILLIPS, SAMUEL D. MOYER, T. H. SEARS, J. W. EASTMAN, C. H. REILLY, D. MCCONACHIE, J. H. CROW, J. E. CUTLER, F. McCUAIG, ARTHUR WILLSON, F. MCCLELLAND, E. H. BURGAR. RE COMMITTEE RESPECTING CATTLE GUARDS. GALT, March 7th, 1900. MY DEAR SIR,At March a meeting of the executive re "Cattle Guards" held 6th, 1900, it was unanimously agreed that the in responses Galt on to the circular sent to the different municipalities by the secretary of the committee fully justified the executive in carrying the matter before the Executive of the Railway Committee, Ottawa, and that in order to distribute the expense necessary to pay the committee going to Ottawa, the secretary be instructed to communicate with sponded to the different the circular sent municipalities who have favorably re- them that they be kind enough to remit the sum of seven dollars ($7.00) as their share of the expense to cover necessary printing, postage, railway fare, etc., at as early a date as possible, said money to be sent to the undersigned. (Sgd.) JOSEPH WRIGLEY, Sec. of Committee, Galt. ROBERT COOPER, ESQ., Clerk Welland County. �78 GALT, May 25, 1900. Robert Cooper, Esq., Clerk County Welland: DEAR SIR,- In the matter of more effective cattle guards for railways, delegation waited on the Hon. Mr. Blair, Minister of Railways, on Wednesday, 23rd May, (see diary of 24th May) and received strong assurance that the matter would be looked into and a change for the better effected if possible. Yours truly, JOSEPH WRIGLEY, Sec. Com. and Ex-Warden Waterloo Co., Galt. P. S. A reasonable remittance to assist in paying expenses will be appreciated. J. W. �1900. PROCEEDINGS OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF SPECIAL WELLAND. SESSION. SEPTEMBER 12th. CHARLES HENDERSON, Esq., WARDEN. WELLAND: PRINTED AT THE TRIBUNE OFFICE. �1900. PROCEEDINGS. OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF COUNTY THE OF SPECIAL WELLAND, SESSION. WELLAND, September 12th, 1900. By direction of the Warden the Municipal Council of the County of Welland met at the Council Chamber in the Court House, Town of Welland, on Wednesday, the 12th day of September, 1900, in special session, at 10 o'clock a. m. The Warden in the chair. The roll having been called the following named Councillors answered to their names: Messrs. Bennett, Cruikshank, Fares, C. Henderson, J. Henderson, House, Morris, Morden, Pew and Upper. The Warden addressed the Council, stating that it was necessary to call this special meeting of the Council to appoint a treasurer to fill the vacancy caused by the death of the late Mr. G. L. Hobson, also to appoint two auditors to audit the books of the late treasurer. In a few words the Warden paid tribute to the ability and faithfulness. of Mr. Hobson, whose demise, he said, was an irreparable loss. �4 The Warden presented the following applications for the position of County Treasurer: J. E. Jones, J. F. Beam, Wilson Griffith, C. B. Bennett. Also, communication from W. Irwin, re Teachers' Convention being held on Saturday. Also, account from George Cronmiller, burial expenses re David Cook, inmate of jail. Mr. Pew gives notice that he will this afternoon ask leave to introduce a bill to repeal By-law No. 579, and to appoint a County Treasurer, any rule of this Council to the contrary notwithstanding. The hour of adjournment having arrived, the Warden left the chair. Afternoon Session. At 1:30 p. m. the Council resumed. The Warden presented application for position as Treasurer from G. R. T. Sawle, which was read to Council. LATE TREASURER HOBSON. Moved by Mr. Cruikshank, seconded by Mr. Pew, That whereas it has pleased Divine Providence to remove from our midst George Lambton Hobson, late Treasurer of this County, Therefore be it resolved that this Council do place upon record its profound sorrow for his untimely death, and its conviction of the irreparable loss thereby sustained by the public as well as each member, who, in him, has lost a valued and sincere friend, and the County of Welland one of its most distinguished and useful citizens.-Carried. AUDITORS. Mr. Pew gives notice that he will to-day ask leave to introduce a bill to appoint Auditors of Treasurer's accounts during the current year up to Sept. Ist, any rule of this Council to the contrary notwithstanding. Moved by Mr. Pew, seconded by Mr. Cruikshank, That leave be given to introduce a bill to appoint Auditors of the late �5 treasurer's accounts for the current year, up to the first day of September, 1900, any rule of this Council to the contrary. Leave granted. Moved by Mr. Pew, seconded by Mr. Cruikshank, That the bill be read a first time. Bill read a first time. Moved by Mr. Pew, seconded by Mr. Cruikshank, That the bill be read a second time. Bill read a second time. Moved by Mr. Pew, seconded by Mr. Cruikshank, That the bill be not now committed, but that the same be read a third time forthwith; that it do pass, be signed and sealed as required by law, and that its title be as in the bill. Bill read a third time and passed, entitled a bill to appoint Auditors of the late treasurer's accounts for the current year up to the first day of September, 1900, any rule of this Council to the contrary notwithstanding. ST. . Moved by Mr. Fares, seconded by Mr. House, That the following named persons be a committee, viz., James Henderson, and Edwin Morris, to interview the officials of the General Marine Hospital, St. Catharines, to see upon what terms patients and will be admitted to the above named hospital, and report at the next session of this Council. The yeas and nays being called, were taken as follows: Yeas-Messrs. Fares, Henderson, J., House, Morris, Pew-5. Nays Messrs. Bennett, Cruikshank, Morden, Upper-4. Motion passing in the affirmative; majority 1. COUNTY TREASURER APPOINTED. Moved by Mr. Pew, seconded by Mr. Henderson, That this Council do now go in committee of the whole to appoint a County Treasurer.-Carried. Pursuant to foregoing resolution, Council went into committee of the whole. Mr. Cruikshank in the chair. Moved by Mr. Morden, seconded by Mr. Upper, That this committee do now rise and report that the name of C. B. Bennett be inserted in the by-law as County Treasurer. �6 The Warden in the chair. Moved by Mr. Morden, seconded by Mr. Cruikshank, That leave be given to introduce a bill to appoint a County Treasurer, any rule of this Council to the contrary notwithstanding, Leave granted. Moved by Mr. Morden, seconded by Mr. Cruikshank, That the bill be read a first time. Bill read a first time. Moved by Mr. Morden, seconded by Mr. Cruikshank, That the bill be read a second time. Moved by Mr. Pew, seconded by Mr. Fares, That the name of James E. Jones be inserted in the by-law instead of the name of C. B. Bennett, as Treasurer of the County of Welland. The yeas and nays being called were taken as follows: Yeas-Messrs. Fares, Henderson, House, Pew.-4. Nays Messrs. Bennett, Cruikshank, Henderson J., Morris, Morden, Upper.-6. Motion passing in the negative; majority 2. The second reading of the bill was again put, and carried. Moved by Mr. Morden, seconded by Mr. Cruikshank, That the bill be not now committed, but that the same be read a third time forthwith; that it do pass, be signed and sealed as required by law, and that its title be as in the bill. Bill read a third time and passed, entitled, "A Bill to appoint a County Treasurer," any rule of this Council to the contrary notwithstanding. MR. CRONMILLER'S BILL PAID. Moved by Mr. Morden, seconded by Mr. Bennett, That Mr. Cronmiller's account of $14.00, for the burial of David Cook, who died in jail, be paid.-Carried. RESIGNATION OF C. B. BENNETT. The Warden presented resignation of C. B. Bennett as County Commissioner. Moved by Mr. Morris, seconded by Mr. Pew, That the resignation of C. B. Bennett as member of this Council be accepted.-Carried. �COUNTY TREASURER'S SALARY. Mr. Upper gives notice that he will this afternoon ask leave to introduce a bill to repeal By-Law No. 679, fixing County Treasurer's salary, any rule of this Council to the contrary notwithstanding. Moved by Mr. Upper, seconded by Mr. Morden, That leave be given to introduce a bill to amend By-Law No. 679, fixing County Treasurer's salary.-Leave granted. Moved by Mr. Upper, seconded by Mr. Morden, That the bill be read a first time. Bill read a first time. Moved by Mr. Upper, seconded by Mr. Morden, That the bill be read a second time. Bill read a second time. Moved by Mr. Upper, seconded by Mr. Morden, That the bill be read a third time. Moved by Mr. Pew, seconded by Mr. Cruikshank, in amendment, That the figures $600 be inserted in the by-law as read. The yeas and nays being called were taken as follows: Yeas-Messrs. Bennett, Cruikshank, Fares, Henderson J., House, Morris, Pew.-7. Nays Messrs. Morden, Upper.-2. Motion passing in the affirmative, majority 5. As per resolution the bill was filled in with $600. Moved by Mr. Upper, seconded by Mr. Morden, That the bill be not now committed, but that the same be read a third time forthwith; that it do pass, be signed and sealed as required by law, and that its title be as in the bill. Bill read a third time and passed, entitled, "A Bill to Amend By-Law No. 679, fixing County Treasurer's Salary." TREASURER'S BOOKS, ETC. Moved by Mr. Cruikshank, seconded by Mr. Pew, That the Warden and Clerk be a committee to transfer the books, docu- ments and other effects appertaining to the county to C. B. Bennett, Esq., appointed Treasurer of this County, and also that they be a committee to �8 inquire into the report upon the sufficiency of the Treasurer's bonds.- Carried. Moved by Mr. Pew, seconded by Mr. Fares, That this Council do now adjourn. Pursuant to foregoing resolution Council adjourned at 6 o'clock p. m. (Sgd.) CHAS. HENDERSON, Warden. �APPENDIX A. BY-LAWS. BY-LAW NO. 703. A BY-LAW for the Appointment of Auditors. WHEREAS it is necessary and expedient to appoint Auditors of the Treasurer's accounts for the year 1900 up to September 1st: Be it therefore enacted, and it is hereby enacted by the Corporation of the County of Welland, that A. H. Kilman of the Township of Bertie and Duncan Evans of the Village of Port Colborne be, and they are hereby appointed Auditors of the Treasurer's accounts for the year; And be it further enacted, that the aforesaid hereby appointed Auditors shall have the said audit of the Treasurer's accounts made and completed on or before the 26th day of September. Passed in Council the 12th day of September, 1900. (Sgd.) (Sgd.) CHAS. HENDERSON, ROBERT COOPER, County Clerk. Warden. L. S. BY-LAW NO. 704. AN ACT for the Appointment of a County Treasurer and for repealing By-law No. 579. WHEREAS it is necessary and expedient to appoint a County Treasurer to fill the vacancy now existing in that office: Be it therefore enacted by the Corporation of the County of Welland, and it is hereby enacted, that C. B. Bennett of the Township of Thorold, in the County of Welland, be, and he is hereby appointed Treasurer of the �IO County of Welland, and that the said By-law No. 579 be and is hereby repealed. Passed in Council this 12th day of September, 1900. (Sgd.) (Sgd.) ROBERT COOPER, CHAS. HENDERSON, County Clerk. Warden. L. S. BY-LAW NO. 705. LAW to Amend By-law No. 679. WHEREAS it is necessary and expedient to amend By-law No. 679: Be it therefore enacted, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the Corporation of the County of Welland, that the sum of $650, appearing therein as the Treasurer's salary, be erased therefrom and the sum of $600 substituted therefor. Passed in Council this twelfth day of September, 1900. (Sgd.) (Sgd.) ROBERT COOPER, CHAS. HENDERSON, County Clerk. Warden. L. S. �APPENDIX B. COMMUNICATIONS, Etc. APPLICATION FROM WILLSON GRIFFITHS. CROWLAND, Sept. 10th, 1900. To the Warden and Councillors of the County of Welland in Council Assembled: GENTLEMEN,- I hereby make application for the office of County Treasurer; salary four hundred and fifty dollars per annum. Will furnish any security required. Yours truly, (Sgd.) WILLSON GRIFFITHS, Brookfield P. O., Ont. APPLICATION FROM C. B. BENNETT. To the Warden and Council of the County of Welland: GENTLEMEN,- I beg to make application for appointment to the position of County Treasurer. C. B. BENNETT. APPLICATION FROM JAMES E. JONES. STAMFORD, Sept. 10th, 1900. To the Warden and Councillors of the County of Welland in Council Assembled:- GENTLEMEN, I beg leave to apply to your honorable body for the office of treasurer, made vacant by the death of Mr. Hobson. If you, in your wisdom, see fit. to appoint me I will endeavor to fill the office to your satisfaction. Yours truly, (Sgd.) JAMES E. JONES. �I 2 APPLICATION FROM J. F. BEAM. BLACK CREEK, Sept. 11, 1900. Robert Cooper, Esq., Clerk of County of Welland: DEAR SIR,- I hereby make application for the position of treasurer for the County of Welland, recently vacated. Yours truly, J. F. BEAM. APPLICATION FROM G. R. T. SAWLE. WELLAND, Sept. 10th, 1900. To the Warden and Council of the County of Welland : GENTLEMEN,- I beg herewith to tender my services for the position of treasurer, rendered vacant by the death of the late G. L. Hobson. As to my ability and character I would refer you to George Brown, Esq., manager Imperial Bank, to David Ross, Esq., ex-mayor, or to my present employer, Mr. Sears. Yours respectfully, (Sgd.) G. R. T. SAWLE. GEO. CRONMILLER'S ACCOUNT. WELLAND, Sept. 8th, 1900. COUNTY OF WELLAND DR. Aug. 17 TO GEO. CRONMILLER. $12 00 To one coffin, trim and case..... Delivering and grave expenses..... 200 $14 00 The above refers to the burial of David Cook. Certified correct. JAMES SMITH, Sheriff County of Welland. �13 COMMUNICATION FROM W. IRWIN, RE TEACHERS' ASSOCIATION. Box 278, NIAGARA FALLS, Sept. 10th, 1900. To the Clerk of the County of Welland, Ont.: DEAR SIR,- Would you kindly present at the meeting of the County Council next Wednesday the following: GENTLEMEN,- The teachers for the County of Welland in convention last year at Port Colborne appointed a committee of two, of which I am one, to interview your honorable body concerning the advisability of having the convention held upon a Saturday. For the past few decrease. years the Saturday attendance has been upon the The reason for this is no doubt owing to the fact that Saturday is considered to be a legal holiday. The duties of the inspector are increased greatly in compelling teachers to attend on a legal holiday. Hoping, gentlemen, you will give this matter your consideration, and repeal the present regulations. I remain, Sincerely yours, W. IRWIN. �APPENDIX C. AUDITORS' REPORT. To the Warden and Councillors of the County of Welland, in Council Assembled: GENTLEMEN, We have the honor to submit herewith certified statements, in detail and in abstract, of the receipts and expenditures of the County of Welland, from January 1st to August 31st, 1900, as shown by the accounts of your late Treasurer, George L. Hobson, Esq. We find the balance of cash in hand to be $25.69, corresponding with the balance shown by the cash book, and in addition to this we found the sum of $9 laid aside to pay two jurors, viz: John Clark, $5.60, and F. E. Dalton, $3.40, this amount being included in the total of the pay-list of jurors for the June session, for which Mr. Hobson had taken credit after providing for the payment. We found a voucher for $1.50 paid to C. Ramey on the Sheriff's certificate of August 7th, for which the late Treasurer had taken no credit. All of which is respectfully submitted. A. H. KILMAN, D. E. Dated at Welland, Sept. 21st, 1900. EVANS, Auditors. �AUDITORS' REPORT, JAN. 1st, 1900, to AUG. 31st, 1900. Detailed Statement, Receipts and Disbursements. COURT HOUSE, JAIL AND RESIDENCES ACCOUNT. 1900. Voucher. Jany. 29 W. C....$ To paid Gas Co. for pipe and fittings..... 70 46 REGISTRY OFFICE FURNITURE ACCOUNT. June 23 To paid Specialty Co. for roller shelving. W. C....$ 570 00 15 DIVISION COURT JURY FUND. Mch. 1 13 Apr. 10 Jan. 6 To G. L. Hobson. 66 5 10 00 9.00 11 00 .... " .... By cash from P. J. Wilson. " 11 Feb. 66 " " 2 60 " G. L. Hobson.. 9 46 " J. G. Cadham.... 5 49 " 1 Carried to County Treasurer's account... JURY $ 30 00 .S. C....$ 2.00 EXPENSE. Voucher. Feb. 2 To paid I. P. Willson. " " " 87 $ E. Cruikshank A. K. Scholfield. 10 11 J. C....$ J. G. Cadham G. L. Hobson. " " I. P. Willson 2.00 2.00 200 $ 32 19 74 �JURY EXPENSE-Continued. Voucher. May 10 To paid I. P. Willson..... 10 25 " 25 " 13 July 10 " " " 26 " 26 66 11 C... " J. E. Morin.... " June 13 ..S. Grand jury, spring assizes... Pettit jury, spring assizes... Grand jury, general sessions Pettit jury, general sessions. 1 00 1 00 " 89 60 66 487 40 " 63 20 6 228 60 25 00 Sheriff Smith per by-law 643.. I. P. Willson, drafting jury.. 4.00 4.00 J. E. Morin... 12.00 By cash from I. P. Willson, jury fees, H. C.. $ 911 80 Carried to Treasurer's account... $ 12 00 BOARD OF EDUCATION. Voucher. Jan. 9 To paid treasurer Bridgeburg public school for continuation class.... W. C..... Pa 29 Mar. 30 May June 7 7 9 30 July 7 66 J. H. Ball, salary, first quarter. W. C.. ..... 10 L. G. Lorriman, exams., Bridgeburg. 10 E. R. Highet, supplies, Port Colborne. 19 D. W. McKay, holding entrance exams. 26 J. H. Ball, exams., Port Colborne... 26 P. W. Anthony, supplies.... J. H. Ball, exams., Pelham and Marshville 4 11 J. H. Ball, Ridgeway and Bridgeburg. Carried to Treasurer's account.... 172 50 Ins. C. 17.00 66 12 37 66 1485 .... C. E. Hansel, holding entrance exams.. 7 26 13 15 " W. F. Bald, holding exams, S. S. 2, Pelham 10 7 60 .Ins. C.... T. H. Sears, advertising exams.... J. H. Ball, office expenses.. J. H. Ball, salary.. 172 50 .Ins. C J. H. Thompson, advertising exams. J. J. Sidey, supplies and advertising. 11 Aug. J. H. Ball, teachers' association.... 19 65 25 00 66 8 07 66 10 10 66 17 70 " 41 25 5 61 66 52 25 " $ 54 25 651 11 16 �HOUSE OF INDUSTRY. Voucher. Jan. 2 To paid J. O. Emmett, salary, fourth quarter.. W. C....$ Levi Chambers, wood contract 17 Mrs. Tuckey, repairing clock. Telephone Co., messages 22 50 Town of Welland, water rent.. 22 50 J. Kottmeier, salary, January. 29 Feb. Mar. 21 C. Kottmeier, salary, January 10 50 A. Kottmeier, salary, January. 10 00 14 06 Geo. Noxel, drawing ice. ...... 9 C. Kottmeier, salary, February. A. Kottmeier, salary, February Taylor & Crow, groceries. 9 H. A. Rose, dry goods. 9 9 W. J. Best, meat. W. H. Crowther, bread. 9 McCaw & Sons, boots and shoes. " 10 50 10 00 107 34 19 02 02 4 J. Kottmeier, salary, February. 5 2250 83 5 5 95 03 85 9 repairs...... M. McMurray, repai J. H. Crow, hardware and repairs.. 9 R. Cooper, flour and feed. 30 10 9 J. P. Cutler, blacksmithing 13 28 9 W. H. Crow, lumber. 10 63 Telephone Co., rent, six months. 12 50 9 17 55 15 03 Telephone Co., messages 1 50 W. J. Best, slaughtering. 3.00 F. J. Hardison, drugs.. C. Phelps, liquors. 24 15 9 J. J. Sidey, stamps and cards.. 9 D. Tufts, ice.... 11 9 J. Kottmeier, manure... y J. Kottmeier, cash expenditure. 9 3 35 ...... 60 .... 15 5 00 2.20 H. Stirtzinger, cow. " 20 35 00 30 J. Kottmeier, salary, March. " 22 50 30 C. Kottmeier, salary, March 30 A. Kottmeier, salary, March 10 00 30 J. O. Emmett, salary, one quarter. 25.00 30 C. Marr, straw..... 10 35 10 50 17 �HOUSE OF INDUSTRY-Continued. Voucher. Apr. 11 19 19 28 To paid Town of Welland, water rent... .W. C..... Jacob Demare, one year insurance..... 7 40 " O. H. Garner, three years insurance.. 24.00 " J. Kottmeier, salary, April... 22 50 66 10 50 " 10 00 C. Kottmeier, salary, April.. A. Kottmeier, salary, April.. " Fred Geyer, salary, April... J. Kottmeier, salary, May, and balance for 1899.. May C. Kottmeier, salary, May. 7 A. Kottmeier, salary, May. F. Geyer, salary, May. H. A. Rose, dry goods.. 7 7 7 W. J. Best, meat 30 30 June J. B. Taylor, groceries... 23 " W. H. Crowther, bread 86 19 66 93 75 G. P. Cutler, stove. G. H. Burgar, P. O. box rent. 7 W. J. Best, meat saw. 7 Mrs. Tuckey, repairs.. 7 E. Brasford, leather. 6.80 2 50 200 " Acetylene Gas Co., repairs.. J. H. Crow, hardware, etc.. 7 P. G. Cutler, blacksmithing ‫יד‬ W. G. Sommerville, repairs.. A. Carl, harness repairs W. H. Crow, lumber 7 John Kottmeier, seeds. '7 R. Moore & Son, repairs.. E. Chantler, straw.. 7 C. Phelps, liquors. 7 F. J. Hardison, drugs Telephone Co., messages 1 75 1 00 11 35 2 23 55 92 R. Cooper, flour and feed. 7 7 14 00 76 7 7 9.50 10 00 91 7 7 " " " D. McCaw & Son, boots and shoes. 7 14.00 27 50 31 7 7 22 50 " 20 25 14 66 3.80 " 2 48 187 4.50 50 2.80 3 35 " 2012 40 7 T. H. Sears, advertising. 227 7 J. J. Sidey, advertising. W. J. Best, slaughtering.. 3 30 7 1.00 18 �Voucher. June 7 W. C.... To paid W. J. Best, manure.. J. Kottmeier, manure... " R. Cooper, manure. J. Kottmeier, sundry expenses. J. Kottmeier, salary, June. C. Kottmeier, salary, June.. 4 43 " 220 " 10 50 10.00 " D. A. Doan, ashes. 2 16 Levi Wilson, vinegar.. St. Catharines hospital, M. Dabold.. J. F. Hill, insurance, three years. J. Kottmeier, salary, July. 31 C. Kottmeier, salary, July.. 31 3 Town of Geo. 15 Mar. 13 21 22 50 66 . Fred. Geyer, salary, August.. . 22 50 " 35 " 392 ... J. salary, August 10 50 14 00 C. 8 35 00 " , water rent. R. Moore& Son, wagon. Ker Isalary, August . 34 40 10 00 Offspring, one cow ласк 23 Jan. 4.00 " A. Kottmeier, salary, July. salary, July. 31 Aug. 14.00 25.00 J. O. Emmett, salary, second quarter. 31 100 " A. Kottmeier, salary, June... Fred. Geyer, salary, June. July 16 5.00 16 25 " 70 00 " 22 50 " 10 50 B.K.C. 10.00 B.K.C. 14 00 By jail 19 12 68 75 J. Kottmeier, farm produce. 11 J. Kottmeier, farm stock W. J. farm stock... 00 45 00 Kotest,faepNiagara Falls inmates.. J. Kottmeier, farm stock 36 64 Apr. 4 22 May 22 June 1 J. Kottmeier, farm produce. 10 83 6 J. Kottmeier, keep Niagara Falls inmates 8 W. J. Best, farm stock 55 13 24 15 F 22 J. 03 J. Kottmeier, farm produce. July 11 Jail supplies..... Aug. 17 J. Kottmeier, farm produce..... Totals to County Treasurer's account... 12 9 00 25.00 $2219 78 $ 400 52 �ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE. Jan. 6 6 To paid Judge Fitzgerald. 6 E. W. Fares.... O. F. Morin. 8 Sheriff Smith 8 T. D. Cowper.. 8 T. H. Young. 8 Copp, Clark & Co., books. 8 Sheriff Drury. .C.of P.C....$ 3 80 66 3.00 B. K. C.326 00. 796 21 " .Audit. " W. B. Hopkins. James McGarry. T. Cummings 8 8 Wm. Dalton L. V. Garner... Adam Martin.. D. J. Moynihan. R. Griffin G. Fulsom R. W. Boyle. " 4 30 2 02 66 100 " 6 10 66 6.50 6 6 6 3 50 66 70 80 66 1555 " 14 64 " 5 80 11 66 4 11 Ramey 36 96 W. H. Crowther. 84 63 W. J. Best... 36 35 Ross & Co...... Industrial Home. 8 J. H. Howell. W. W. Fitzgerald S. H. Glasgow 88 50 O'Neil & Hobin 8 8 19 15 53 F. J. Hardison. 8 3.90 5 91 W. Bowman. J. R. Dowd. 8 40 20 20 S. Welsh. A. E. Yeomans. C 40 5.04 E. Augustine. 8 4.65 8 50 66 Sheriff Dawson. Sheriff Mowat. 400 66 43 65 66 17 81 66 68 75 66 38 00 66 4.00 4.00 J. J. Sidey 30 59 T. H. Sears. 26 81 10 00 I. P. Willson. ឌ �Jan. 20 To paid D. A. Cook.... 30 J. Coulson, salary, January. 30 J. A. Gilchriese, salary, January. T. Main, salary, January.. C. N. Gilchriese, salary, January. 30 30 Feb. 3 5 10 14 14 14 14 14 Mar. 5 30 ..Audit.... 58 00 66 37 50 66 37 50 66 R. Cooper, expense Haun to Orillia Crown witnesses, Reg. vs. Bennett... J. R. Dowd, special services...... C. Ramey, constable.... 16 00 20 55 M. C.. .C.R.C. .S. C..... J. Coulson, salary, February. J. A. Gilchriese, salary, February. 1 50 58 00 " 37 50 66 37 50 66 16.00 C. N. Gilchriese, salary, February. W.C. John Coulson, salary, March. 4 00 23 20 .Ck. T. Main, salary, February. Lewis Vachr 2 76 .Ck. 10 00 Ck 58 00 30 J. A. Gilchriese, salary, March. " 37 50 30 Thos. Main, salary, March. 66 37 50 30 C. N. Gilchriese, salary, March. 66 16.00 30 J. R. Dowd, high constable, 1st quarter E. R. Hellems, salary, 1st quarter... C. Stewart, special. 30 30 Apr. 7 Judge Fitzgerald... W.C.. 12 50 " 12 50 66 12 50 .C. of P.C 4.00 7 John Houser. 7 C. B. Bennett. 7 Sheriff Smith.... 7 T. D. Cowper. " 7 Dr. McGarry 66 7 W. 66 11 44 7 J. R. Dowd.. 6 51 73 66 19 15 7 House J. D. Moynihan. Kimmins.. 66 3.80 " 3 40 .Audit.. 290 76 321 79 13 50 7 John 7 S. 7 L. V. Garner. 7 E. Augustine.. 5 60 7 R. W. Boyle.. 2.80 7 Levi Wilson. 7 A. Clark... 7 Jacob Reuter. 7.60 7 A D. White...... 6 10 Welsh 5 05 5 05 7.04 545 67 20 �ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE-Continued. Jan. 7 To paid Lee 7 G. Vasbinder.. 7 Thos. Pringle..... 7 Ross & Co. 7 S. H. Griffith. 7 W. H. Crowther, bread. 7 W. J. Best, meat... 7 F. J. Hardison, drugs... 7 J. H. Howell, jail surgeon. 7 J. A. Cowper, examining insane." 7 L. J. Brennan, binding 7 Judge Fitzgerald, examining insane. 7 J. J. Sidey, advertising, etc.... 7 T. H. Sears, printing.... 7 Dr. McGarry, witness 28 28 John Coulson, salary, April J. A. Gilchriese, salary, April. .Audit.... 66 Province of Ontario, conveying prisoners. Crown witnesses, Reg. vs. Dullman May 38 65 103 25 122 75 " 54 85 " 55 95 66 35 00 4.00 2357B 30 30 June 5 9 4.00 " " 13 68 66 3 75 C. 475 Ck. 58 00 J. 66 37 66 37 50 66 J. C Crown witnesses, Reg. vs. Barber. 66 John Coulson, salary, May. .Audit. Ck 37 50 66 16.00 W. C 66 Crown witnesses, Reg. vs. Barber.. Constables, general sessions.. Reg. vs. Dulman, et al... 30 John Coulson, salary, June 30 J. A. Gilchriese, salary, June. 58 00 37 50 J. R. Dowd, services... 13 100 00 " 66 13 64 70 " Major Cohoe, account, jail guard Crown witnesses, Reg. vs. Diltz. 508 50 19 35 C.. J. A. Gilchriese, salary, May. T. Main, salary, May." R. Cooper, account, Vache witness.. 14 88 100 80 .S. C. N. Gilchriese, salary, May 50 16 00 .T.Ck. 66 13 18 5.00 " Crown witnesses, Reg. vs. Werke... Constables, per pay list....... Sheriff Smith, conveying prisoners 30 4 05 4 05 " T. Main, salary, April..... C. N. Gilchriese, salary, April 575 15.00 29 88 2.00 ..J. C.. 35 26 .S. C 12 70 9 70 .J. C 7.00 .Ck 58.00 37 50 22 �June 30 To paid T. Main, salary, June.... C. N. Gilchriese, salary, June ..Ck " 30 30 30 J. R. Dowd, salary, second quarter. E. R. Hellems, salary, second quarter... C. Stewart, salary, second quarter. .W. C. " 1250 Crown witnesses, Reg. vs. Ryan .J. 30 C. Ramey, constable 30 Chloe Ramey, stenographer .S.CW.C W. W. Fitzgerald.. C. of P.C... C. B. Bennett.. " 10 J 66 11 Sheriff Smith. 11 T. D. Cowper. 11 Dr. McGarry.. 11 11 N. Brewster, coroner A. Butler, undertaker. Sheriff Middleton. 11 Sheriff Dawson. 11 11 Sheriff Mowat Sheriff Moore. 11 D. J. Moynihan, constable... 11 11 Clark, constable. C. .... 10 Houser. 12 50 12 50 30 July 10 37 50 16.00 30 13 60 1 50 10.00 8.00 3 40 7 40 Audit... " " 656 15 503 15 17.00 " 5.60 66 7:00 " " 1 70 12 75 85 6 1 29 66 36 65 " 20 10 19 11 11 L. V. Garner, constable 11 S. Welsh, constable.. 11 J. Kimmins, constable. 10 11 E. Augustine, constable 10 52 11 11 G. W. Benner, constable S. Gilchriese, constable.... 11 J. C. Nixon, constable. 11 W. H. Mains, constable. 1 11 J. G. L. Bowen, constable. 7 60 11 F. E. Bradley, constable 11 Jacob Reuter, constable... 6.00 3.80 11 John R. Dowd, constable. 55 16 11 A. D. White, constable. C. Ramey, crier..... 10 57 11 11 Ross & Co., dry goods.. W. J. Best, meat. 11 W. H. Crowther, bread 11 " 27 45 66 66 10 575 8 10 5 57 15 20 00 15 08 " 18 94 42 24 23 �ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE-Continued. July 11 11 P. Brown, liquor 11 F. J. Hardison, drugs 11 S. H. Griffith, groceries... 11 Chloe Ramey stenographer. 11 I. P. Willson, supplies' Geo. Ross, for plans.. 11 11 11 W. T. Secord, plans 11 J. J. Sidey, printing. 11 T. H. Sears, printing. 11 J. B. Stephens 11 18 86 46 00 88 40 16 50 31 65 4.00 97 80 4.00 66 10 00 66 40 68 66 55 80 66 16 19 05 D. D. Hoover, jury meals. 15 10 50 N. W. Porter, jury meals. .B.Ck. 14 24 27 John Coulson, jailer 66 31 58 00 J. A. Gilchriese, turnkey. 66 31 37 50 T. Mains, turnkey. 66 31 37 50 66 16.00 21 31 .J. ..... 31 C. N. Gilchriese, matron. C. Ramey, constable .J. C. Crown witnesses, Reg. vs. Pouster. 21 Crown witnesses, Reg. vs. Werke.. 22 J. H. Howell, attending inquest Crown witnesses, Reg. vs. Marshall. Thos. Mains, turnkey. Feb. 17 3 July 26 1 6 66 66 C. N. Gilchriese, matron. By cash from Provincial treasurer, September, 1899, quarter. From Provincial treasurer, Government proportion.. From Provincial treasurer, March, quarter. Witness fees uncalled for, Reg. vs. Dulman, et al 50 12 75 .B. Ck. ..... 3 50 6.95 " J. A. Gilchriese, turnkey. 24 50 " ... J. Coulson, jailer 1 75 00 " ..... 7 29 C.... .B.Ck.... Crown witnesses, Reg. vs. McDonald. May 66 Provincial Government, conveying prisoners. C. Ramey, constable T. D. Cowper, account, re Dulman, et al 17 Aug. 37 33 C. H. Mitchell, plans. Judge Fitzgerald, examining lunatic. 11 3 50 66 S. H. Glasgow, examining lunatic. 11 9:00 " 66 J. H. Howell, surgeon.. 11 11 Audit.... To paid Industrial Home, potatoes. 325 5.00 58 00 37 50 37 50 16:00 $ 803 11 793 53 287 75 24 00 �Witness fees uncalled for, Reg. vs. Werke 3 25 Witness fees uncalled for, Reg. vs. Ryan... 5 70 $7507 90 $1917 34 COURT HOUSE AND JAIL. Jan. 3 55 To paid W. H. Crow, lime..... O'Neal & Hobin, hardware. W. C.....$ " Telephone Co., rent and messages. J. J. Sidey, stamps... J. Botterill, repairing shoes 6:30 " 66 O. H. Garner, messages... J. H. Crow, repairing roof. 16 16 27 27 29 Feb. 5 6 6 April 10 10 18 75 75 4.50 3 50 J. & J. Taylor, repairing locks Central prison, shoes and trowsers.. 47 05 " J. Cutler, work on Willson's office.... J. J. Taylor, repairing locks.... O. H. Garner, express charges 66 G. H. Burgar, box rent 66 S. H. Griffith, sundries.. 10 W. H. Crow, lumber... " 10 J. E. Cutler, lumber... 10 J. J. Sidey, stamps. 18 B. Moore, straw. 66 John Coulson, fare for idiot. June 30 John E. Cutler, work and lumber " July 7 R. Cooper, lawn seed...... 10 Gas Co., supplies...... 10 10 S. H. Griffith, sundries... 10 P. McMurray, repairs, etc. Town of Welland, water rent.. 11 45 584 13 05 " May 14 John Coulson, ticket for prisoner. 45 2.00 50 " 7 80 5.00 P. McMurray, repairing roof. Town of Welland, water rent. 2.00 " C. Asher, freight 11 37 58 4 15 " " 10 4.80 34 J. Coulson, express charges J. & J. Taylor, locks P. McMurray, work on roof 5.00 245 Town of Welland, water rent. 16 4 95 20 95 6 " 18 75 4.00 55 6 17 75 1 45 " 2 65 " 10 85 " 1875 30 95 25 �COURT HOUSE AND JAIL-Continued. Aug. 3 6 To paid Town of Welland, grant, cement walk..... J. J. Sidey, stamps Telephone Co., rent to January, 1901 April May July 7 18 5 9 W. C... 100 00 66 5.00 " 750 4.80 By cash from John Coulson, scrap iron 25.00 Town of Welland, lock-up... 11 R. Cooper, broken stone. $ 409 53 SALARIES. ឌ្ឍ ឆឆ៣៣នន ន នន្ទ G. L. Hobson, treasurer. Jan. 27 To paidR. Cooper, clerk. W. C....$ 27 3 28 30 00 M. House, auditor 54.00 G. L. Hobson 66 R. 30.00 Cooper 37 50 10 00 30 G. L. Hobson R Cooper 37 50 30 J. ឥឥ 25.00 30 ន៏ Apr. 28 30 June 30 30 30 30 31 ឥ ឥត July 66 J. Botterill Warden Henderson. Mar. 30 May 10.00 J. Botterill, janitor. A. H. Kilman, auditor. 54 00 37 50 27 Feb. 31 31 Aug. 29 54.00 Botterill 10 00 G. L. Hobson. 54.00 37 50 R. Cooper J. Botterill. 10 00 G. L. Hobson. 54.00 R. Cooper... J. Botterill.. 37 50 10.00 Warden Henderson. G. L. Hobson. 25 00 54 00 R. Cooper.. 37 50 J. Botterill.. G. L. Hobson. 10.00 54.00 R. Cooper.. 37 50 J. Botterill. G. L. Hobson.. 52 1994 Town of Welland, broken stone... 10 00 Bk. C 55 00 $ 61 26 �Aug. 29 To paid R. Cooper.. .Bk. C... J. Botterill.... 29 37 50 66 10 00 Carried to Treasurer's account..... $ 923 00 REGISTRY OFFICE. Jan. 27 Mar. To paid Thos. Main, closet and sundries... 1 Apr. 10 John H. Crow, lead pipe... July 10 W. C....$ .B. C.... Riddell & Hart, books. 15 40 91 67 .W. C.. 16 55 66 23.00 John H. Crow, repairs furnace room... Jan. 6 By cash from Reg. Morin, county proportion of fees, 1899.. 556 77 Carried to County Treasurer's account..... $146 62 $ 556 77 PRINTING. Feb. 5 To paid J. J. Sidey.. W. C....$ T. H. Sears. Apr. 19 J. J. Sidey. June J. J. Sidey, printing and stationery. 9 9 T. H. Sears. 17 33 66 23 00 66 19 99 " 7.96 L. J. Brennan, binding. 11 J. J. Sidey 21 75 18 Aug. 16 45 79 66 Carried to County Treasurer's account.. 70 $ 147 52 INTEREST. Apr. 30 May 31 To paid Imperial Bank on overdraft.. " June 30 July 31 Aug. 31 " " Carried to County Treasurer's account........ .Bk. book....$ 1.49 " 154 " 6 70 " 3.85 6 5 80 $ 19 38 LICENSES. Jan. 1 118 30 By cash from John Weiss, auctioneer. W. H. Taylor, pedler.... L. V. Garner, auctioneer.. $ 15 00 20.00 15.00 �LICENSES-Continued. Jan. Feb. 31 9 19 May 25 25 June 1 July 5 5 5 Aug. 25 15 00 By cash from D. Cameron, auctioneer.... 15 00 C. C. R. Morden, auctioneer.... H. T. Garner, auctioneer. 15 00 ........ 8.00 Saul Stron, pedler.... S. Maher, pedler.. 15 00 15.00 B. Fortipeller, pedler.. 15 00 Miller, pedler Armbrust, pedler.... 1500 15 00 James Kelly, pedler 8.00 W. Harris, pedler.. $ 186 00 Carried to County Treasurer's account. SPECIAL GRANTS. Jan. 10 To paid A. Hyatt, beet sugar delegation..... Thos. Berriman, balance expenses sugar beet inquiry. 25 30 Feb. 6. 6 14 May 14 June 9 W. 66 C.. $ 7 55 6 100 00 66 500 00 Major Cohoe, 44th Batt..... A. Hyatt, balance expenses sugar beet inquiry 220 Patriotic fund, Toronto.. 25 00 Welland Co. Farmers' Institute. 10.00 J. E. Cohoe, Monck Co. Farmers' Institute.. W. G. Somerville, Welland Co. Agricultural society. Carried to County Treasurer's account... 50 00 75 00 $ 769 75 PUBLIC SCHOOLS. $2035 00 July 1 By grant from Province of Ontario..... NIAGARA FALLS TOWN AWARD. July 5 $1608 40 By cash in settlement for 1899........ DIVISION COURT OFFICES. July 7 To paid E. Cruikshank for book...... W. C....S 1 35 �OFFICE EXPENSES. Feb. W. C Mar. 3 To paid J. J. Sidey, stamps....... 6 E. Robbins, almanac, C. C. O .. 30 R. Cooper, repairs, typewriter. J. J. Sidey, stamps, treasurer's office.... Apr. 28 May 14 66 $ 25 66 2 50 66 5.00 5.00 C. C. O.... 66 2.00 G. H. Burgar, box rent, C. T. O June 14 14 July 10 " 6 66 200 C. C. O. J. J. Sidey, stamps, C. C. O.. Aug. 15 " 16 66 66 C. T. O " C. C. O. 500 66 66 5.00 " 5.00 ..... 5.00 $ Carried to County Treasurer's account.. 36 75 CONTINGENT ACCOUNT. Jan. 44 To paid C. P. R. Telegraph Co., messages. Feb. 5 6 June 9 14 Aug. 25 Telephone Co., messages C. P. R. Telegraph Co., messages. O. H. Garner, messages.. TelephoneCo., messages.. W. C....S 66 66 6 10 June 25 July 26 31 55 20 00 Warden Henderson, for general expenses to be paid. 2 03 25 66 1500 00 Carried to County Treasurer's account... Jan. 33 96 1 Rev. W. H. Swayzie, services.. ROADS 1 1 66 $1525 12 AND BRIDGES. To paid J. C. Goring, cleaning Wellandport bridge... Township of Willoughby, grant for bridge... A. House, plank, Montrose bridge.. C. A. Farr, plank, Becket's bridge W. C....S 50 50 00 66 16 20 3 25 4 43 Treasurer Lincoln county, repairs Laidlaw's bridge J. R. Goring, repairs Wellandport bridge..... Carried to County Treasurer's account... 1 " 7:00 $ 82 38 �FUEL ACCOUNT. Jan. 5 5 8 14 16 Mar. 10 30 Apr. 10 May 14 June 9 July 10 Aug. 6 6 To paid Gas Co. for December.... Gas Co. for meters..... .W. C. $ W. C.... Gas Co., January T. Overholt, on wood contract.. Gas Co., February .... T. Overholt, balance on wood contract. 89 17 87 .Audit. W. J. McCoppen, wood... 33 75 7 " 39 60 " 50.00 66 39 15 " 61 62 40 05 Gas Co., March. 22 95 Gas Co., April.. 14 18 Gas Co., May. 6.30 66 Gas Co., June.... ... 379 35 W. L. Rice, coal, per contract 4.95 Gas Co., July.. 17 July 31 By check returned by W. J. McCoppen, error.. $717 66 Carried to County Treasurer's account.. 2000000 W. C....$ 66 27 Jail committee.. 27 Industrial Home committee 27 Warden's general committee. Sessional allowances June 99 70 18 80 66 4.20 " 8:30 66 129 70 8 Industrial Home committee 35 80 8 Jail committee.. 15 40 8 Roads and bridges.... 12 90 Special committee re high school. 57 15 Warden's general committee.. 12.00 00 00 Carried to County Treasurer's account... $ 393 95 LAW EXPENSES. Feb. 6 To paid Raymond & Cohoe..... 17 87 30 MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT. Jan. 27 To paid sessional allowances... $ 87 W. C...$ 700 �ELECTRIC LIGHTING. W C....$ Jan. 5 To paid Electric Light Co Apr. 10 21 " July 10 25 75 22 50 6 66 " 90 $ 70 15 .Ins. order....$ 15 00 Carried to County treasurer's account...... PUBLIC SCHOOL LEAVING EXAMS. Jan. Feb. Mar. 1 To paid treasurer S. S. No. 5, Wainfleet.. 15 Treasurer S. S. No. 9, Pelham.. 66 66 17 Treasurer Fort Erie public school. 66 66 50.00 66 " 20 00 6 5 Treasurer S. S. No. 7, Wainfleet.. Treasurer S. S. No. 9, Wainfleet... 30 " Treasurer S. S. No. 6, Wainfleet.. 10.00 5.00 10.00 Carried to County Treasurer's account.. $ 110 00 IMPERIAL BANK. June 1 Aug. 1 By cash loan..... $1656 38 " 1111 60 Carried to debit of County Treasurer's account.. ASSESSMENT Jan. 20 $2767 98 ACCOUNT. By cash from Treasurer of Township of Wainfleet.... $ 67 31 $ 36 11 . NON-RESIDENT TAX ACCOUNT. Mar. 30 Apr. 3 33 28 By tax on part lot 21, con. 2, L. E., for 1893... 1, 2, 3, Mill Street..... " " 7.91 " J. J. Chipman's lots, Crystal Beach, 1899. 874 " part 2, con. 1, L. E., for 1899 9 45 lot 9, plan 27, for 1899.. lot 62, plan 29, for 1899. part lot 12, B. F. L. E, for 1898 " " " 1898. 1 88 1 37 9 18 1 78 �NON-RESIDENT TAX ACCOUNT-Continued. Apr. 30 2 61 By tax on lots 56, 57, 58, for 1899.. 30 " May 12 66 18 " June 8 66 18 6 July 28 66 " Aug. 11 24 24 8.93 lot 8, plan 25, for 1899.. 4 19 lot 349, Crystal Park, 1895. lot 2, plan 29, 1899.. lot 281, plan 27, 1895-7-8-9... part lot 41, plan 29, 1897-8-9... 1 76 12 76 4 93 2 06 lot 347, Crystal Park, 1899. lot 12, B. F. L. E., 1899. " A. H. Mellen's lot 276, 1895, 1899. " lot 11, con. 11, 1899.. Carried to debit of Treasurer's account... 1 75 6 21 4 33 $ 125 95 Township of Crowland. $ Jan. 10 By tax on lot 14, con. 6,7,for 1898.. 1896... " Apr. 5 66 28 " June 18 gore 13, con. part lots 1, 2, B. F., 1898. 3 14 2 20 16 04 T., H. & B. Ry. Co. land, 1896.. Carried to County Treasurer's account. 5 70 $ 27 08 $ 30 90 Township of Humberstone. Apr. 16 By tax on lots 26, 27, con. 4, 1896-8... Township of Pelham. Feb. 10 Apr. 27 By tax on lot 18, con. 13, 1897-98... 66 "1, 66 $ 6.30 12, 1897-8-9... 428 part lot 1, con. 12, 1897-8-9... 27 Carried to County Treasurer's account. 495 $ 15 53 $ 41 58 Township of Stamford. Jan. 19 Mar. 7 Aug. 24 By tax on lots 42, 43, 56, 1898.... lot 715, Wesley Park plan. 125 66 66 lot 147, 1897, 1898..... Carried to County Treasurer's account. 74 63 $ 117 46 32 �Township of Wainfleet. Apr. 10 By tax on lot n. No. 6, con. 2, 1898.... 30 s. c. part lot 13, con. 5, 1896. $ 30 66 5 66 June 3.00 21 32 " s. part of n. lot 39, con. 5, 1896 23 62 s. part of n. lot 34, con. 5, 1896-98 25 93 Carried to County Treasurer's account...... $ 73 87 $ 336 Village of Chippewa. Apr. 28 By tax on lot 13, Main Street, n. e. part, 1894..... May 1 June 8 66 66 lots 12, 13, Main Street, 1899... 5 20 lot 74, Water front, 1895-6-7-8-9. 6.30 Carried to County Treasurer's account. $ 14 86 $ 7.72 Village of Fort Erie. Feb. 9 By tax on lots 105, 106, Mary Street west, 1896-7-8... Apr. 16 lot 2, 66 16 18 27 30 May 7 66 L. S. road, 1899.... 3 20 lots 23, 24, 25, N. S. T. E., 1899 lot 8, Queen Street N., 1895-6-7-8-9. lots 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 1899 lots 18, 19, 20, Kingsmill Street W., 1899. part lot A., Niagara Street W., 1899.. 4 50 33 18 4 48 2 10 5 20 Carried to County Treasurer's account $ 60 38 $ 36 60 Village of Niagara Falls South. Mar. 16 By tax on part lot 1, Main Street, 1896...... SUMMARY NON-RESIDENT TAX ACCOUNT. Bertie... Crowland. Humberstone.. Pelham... Stamford. Wainfleet. $ 125 95 27 08 30 90 15 53 117 46 73 87 33 �SUMMARY-NON-RESIDENT TAX ACCOUNT-Continued. Chippawa 14 86 Fort Erie 60 Niagara Falls South.. 36 60 Total carried to debit County Treasurer's account.... 38 $ 502 63 ABSTRACT STATEMENT COUNTY TREASURER'S ACCOUNT. 1900. Jan. 1 To cash on hand, Jan. 1, per audit... $ 4240 16 By court house, jail, residences account.. 70 46 570 00 30 00 Registry office, furniture... Division court jury fund. To division court jury fund. By jury expenses To jury expenses... 19 74 By board of education. Industrial Home.. To Industrial Home. By administration of justice.. To administration of justice.. Public schools.... Award Niagara Falls town... By division court offices. Office expenses. To licenses... Registry office Contingent account. 11 Good 34 7507 90 1917 34 2035 00 1608 40 1 35 36 75 186 00 769 75 146 62 556 77 147 52 19 38 Interest. By salaries. 651 2219 78 By printing... Court house and jail. To court house and jail.. 80 400 52 By special grants To Registry office.. 911 12 00 409 53 61 26 923 00 1525 12 �82 38 Roads and bridges.... 717 66 Fuel.... 17 87 To fuel.... 393 95 By municipal government. 7.00 Law expenses 70 15 Electric lighting.... Public school leaving exams 110 00 To Imperial Bank, loans... .... Assessment account, Wainfleet.... 67 31 502 63 Non-resident tax account. 2953 92 Balance due Imperial Bank on August 31st, 1900. Aug. 31 2767 98 Balance cash 25 69 $17346 90 Certified, Welland, Sept. 21, 1900. A. H. KILMAN, Auditors. D. E. EVANS, $17346 90 �1900. PROCEEDINGS OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF WELLAND. DECEMBER SESSION. DECEMBER 4th, 5th. CHARLES HENDERSON, Esq., WARDEN. WELLAND: PRINTED AT THE TRIBUNE OFFICE. �1900. PROCEEDINGS. OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF COUNTY THE OF DECEMBER FIRST WELLAND, SESSION. DAY. Morning Session. COUNCIL CHAMBER, WELLAND, Tuesday, December 4th, 1900. By direction of the Warden, the Council met in session in Council Chamber at Welland for the transaction of general business, at 10 o'clock a. m. The Warden in the chair. Members present: Messrs. Cruikshank, Fares, Henderson, J., Hender- son, C., House, Morris, Morden, Pew and Upper. The Warden stated that he had called the Council together at the usual time, it seeming to be the most convenient time for Council to meet, as court would be held the following week, and congratulated the members on their prompt attendance, and trusted they would proceeded with the business before the Council with as little delay as possible. �4 COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. The Warden presented the following communications and petitions:- From John Rutherford, Clerk County of Grey, re amendment of Division Court Act, extending jurisdiction from, as at present $200, to say $500 for signed documents, and for open accounts from $100 to $300, and for claims for damages from $60 to $100 or more. . Also, from John Robinson, Niagara Falls, re engrossing resolution of Council. Also, report of Jas. ments for continuation H. Ball, County School Inspector, re apportion- classes. Also, from W. D. Misener, Clerk Crowland Township, re statement of the amounts of taxes levied to meet the expenditure for the years 1900-1901. Also, from Chairman James MacLennan, Justice Court of Appeal. Also, from James Mills, President Ontario Agricultural College, re appointment of Chas. J. Zavitz as county student. Also, from Jas. Quillinan, Secretary Niagara Falls Collegiate Institute Board, re dismissal from said board of Messrs. Spence and Cadham, for non-attendance. Also, from J. R. McNeillie, Clerk County Victoria, re document relat- ing to Courts and Juries. Also, from Hugh F. McSloy, Treasurer General and Marine Hospital, St. Catharines, re receipt of cheque. Also, from the office Specialty Mfg. Co., Toronto, re receipt of cheques for amounts of accounts, shelving, Registry Office. Also, from W. G. Somerville, Treasurer Welland Agricultural Society, re receipt of cheque. Also, from Wm. McCleary, M. P., re receipt of Memorial, which will be presented to the Honorable the Minister of Railways and Canals. Also, from J. W. Jardine, Clerk County Wentworth, re returns to be made by police magistrates. Also, from the London Guarantee & Loan Company, re issuing bond for County Treasurer. Also communication and memorial from A. M. Rosebrugh, Secretary Prisoners' Aid Association of Canada, re grant of public money to aid general and public hospitals of the province to make provision for scientific treatment of pauper inebriates. �5 HOUSE OF INDUSTRY. Mr. Cruikshank, chairman of House of Industry Committee, presented first report, which was read to Council. Moved by Mr. Cruikshank, seconded by Mr. Fares, That the first report of the Committee on House of Industry be adopted. -Carried. The hour of adjournment having arrived, the Warden left the chair. Afternoon Session. At 1.30 p. m. Council resumed. HOUSE OF INDUSTRY. Mr. Cruikshank, chairman of House of Industry Committee, presented second report, which was read to Council. Moved by Mr. Fares, seconded by Mr. Cruikshank, That the second report of the Committee on House of Industry be adopted. Carried. AUDITORS. Mr. Cruikshank gives notice that on to-morrow he will ask leave to in- troduce a bill to provide for the appointment of Auditors of the treasurer's accounts for the current year, in pursuance of By-law No. 678 of this Council. NIAGARA FALLS COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE. Mr. Pew, chairman of Special Committee re the adjustment of the amount to be paid by the County of Welland to the Niagara Falls Collegiate Institute Board, presented report, which was read to Council. Moved by Mr. Pew, seconded by Mr. Cruikshank, That the report just read be adopted.-Carried. ST. CATHARINES HOSPITAL. Mr. Morris, chairman of Special Committee re St. Catharines General and Marine Hospital, presented report, which was read to Council. Moved by Mr. Morris, seconded by Mr. Henderson, That the report just read be adopted.-Carried. BANK ACCOUNT. Mr. Pew gives notice that he will on to-morrow ask leave to introduce a �6 bill to provide for the deposit and withdrawal from the bank of all county moneys. HUMBERSTONE BY-LAW. Mr. Fares gives notice that on to-morrow he will ask leave to introduce a by-law to confirm By-law No. 356 of the Township of Humberstone. CROWLAND BY-LAW. Mr. Henderson gives notice that on to-morrow he will ask leave to in- troduce a by-law to confirm By-law No. 5 of the Township of Crowland. BOARD OF AUDIT. Mr. Cruikshank gives notice that on to-morrow he will ask leave to intro. duce a by-law to appoint a member of this council as a member of the Board of Audit in the place of Mr. Bennett, resigned. PAUPER INEBRIATES. Moved by Mr. Cruikshank, seconded by Mr. House, That leave be granted to introduce a Memorial to Hon. J. R. Stratton respecting a grant to general hospitals to make provision for scientific treatment of pauper inebriates. Leave granted and memorial read. Moved by Mr. Cruikshank, seconded by Mr. House, That the Memorial to the Hon. J. R. Stratton respecting grants to general hospitals for provision for scientific treatment of pauper inebriates be adopted. Carried. FINANCE COMMITTEE. Moved by Mr. Morden, seconded by Mr. Upper, That Ernest Cruikshank be appointed chairman of the committee on Finance, to take the place of C. B. Bennett, who has resigned.-Carried. NIAGARA FALLS COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE. The Warden presented communication and report from James Quillinan, Secretary Niagara Falls Collegiate Institute. LICENSES. The warden presented report of County Clerk, re Auctioneers' and Pedlers' Licenses, which was read to Council. JAIL REPORT. Mr. Pew, chairman of Jail Committee, asked leave for committee to retire. Leave granted. �7 DIVISION COURTS. Mr. Pew gives notice that he will on to-morrow ask leave to introduce a memorial to the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Ontario respecting jurisdiction of Division Courts. CLERK'S REPORT. Moved by Mr. Pew, seconded by Mr. Cruikshank, That the report of the County Clerk, re Auctioneers' and Pedlers, Licenses, be received and printed in the minutes.-Carried. The hour of adjournment having arrived the Warden left the chair. (Sgd.) CHAS. HENDERSON, Warden. SECOND DAY. Morning Session. Wednesday, December 5th, 1900. Pursuant to adjournment Council met at 9 o'clock a. m. The Warden in the chair. All members present. The minutes of yesterday were read by Clerk and approved by Council. RE MARTIN WOEHL. Mr. Cruikshank presented account of Martin Woehl for keep of George Slaughter for seven months; also communication from E. O. Disher. Moved by Mr. Cruikshank, seconded by Mr. House, That the account of Mr. Martin Woehl, for the support of Geo. Slaughter, an indigent, and lately an inmate of the House of Industry, be received and allowed. Lost on a division. NIAGARA FALLS COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE. Moved by Mr. Pew, seconded by Mr. Cruikshank, That the report from the Collegiate Institute Board of the town of Niagara Falls be placed on fyle and that a summary of the same be printed in the minutes.-Carried. CONTINUATION CLASSES. Moved by Mr. Fares, seconded by Mr. Henderson, That the report of J. H. Ball, re continuation classes, be received and �that an amount be given to the different schools in the county equal to grant given by the Government, viz.:Port Colborne, $50; Bridgeburg, $50; Fort Erie, $50; S. S. No. 11, Bertie, $50; S. S. No. 3, Pelham, $25; U. S. S. No. 8, Pelham, $15; S S. No. 1, Humberstone, $15; S. S. No. 4, Wainfleet, $15; S. S. No. 11, Wainfleet, $15; and that the Warden and Clerk issue cheques to the different sub-treasurers.-Carried. BOARD OF AUDIT. Moved by Mr. Cruikshank, seconded by Mr. House, That leave be given to introduce a bill to appoint E. Morden a member of the Board of Audit in the place of C. B. Bennett, appointed County Treasurer. Leave granted. Moved by Mr. Cruikshank, seconded by Mr. House, That the bill be read a first time. Bill read a first time.. Moved by Mr. Cruikshank, seconded by Mr. House, That the bill be read a second time. Bill read a second time. Moved by Mr. Cruikshank, seconded by Mr. House, That the bill be not now committed, but that the same be read a third. time forthwith; that it do pass, be signed and sealed as required by law, and that its title be as in the bill. Bill read a third time and passed, entitled "A Bill to appoint E. Morden a member of the Board of Audit, in the place of C. B. Bennett, appointed County Treasurer." RE COUNTY MONEYS. Moved by Mr. Pew, seconded by Mr. Cruikshank, That leave be given to introduce a bill respecting the depositing and withdrawal of county moneys Leave granted. Moved by Mr. Pew, seconded by Mr. Cruikshank, That the bill be read a first time. Bill read a first time. Moved by Mr. Pew, seconded by Mr. Cruikshank, That the bill be read a second time. Bill read a second time. Moved by Mr. Pew, seconded by Mr. Cruikshank, �9 That the bill be not now committed, but that the same be read a third time forthwith; that it do pass, be signed and sealed as required by law, and that its title be as in the bill. Bill read a third time and passed, entitled "A Bill respecting the depositing and withdrawal of County Moneys." DIVISION COURTS. Moved by Mr. Pew, seconded by Mr. Morris, That leave be given to introduce a Memorial to the Legislative As- sembly of the Province of Ontario re Jurisdiction of Division Courts. Leave granted and Memorial read a first, second and third time and passed, same to be forwarded to the Attorney-General of Ontario. COUNTY TREASURER'S STATEMENT. The Warden presented statement of County Treasurer re receipts and expenditures from Jan. 1st to Dec. 4th, 1900. JAIL REPORT. Mr. Pew, chairman Jail Committee, presented first report of committee, which was read to Council. Moved by Mr. Pew, seconded by Mr. Henderson, That the first report of Jail Committee just read be adopted.--Carried. AUDITORS. Moved by Mr. Cruikshank, seconded by Mr. Pew, That leave be given to introduce a Bill for the appointment of auditors. Leave granted. Moved by Mr. Cruikshank, seconded by Mr. Pew, That the bill be read a first time. Bill read a first time. Moved by Mr. Cruikshank, seconded by Mr. Pew, That the bill be read a second time. Bill read a second time. Moved by Mr. Cruikshank, seconded by Mr. Pew, That the bill be not now committed, but that the same be read a third time forthwith; that it do pass, be signed and sealed as required, and that its title be as in the bill. Bill read a third time and passed, entitled "A Bill for the Appointment of Auditors." The hour of adjournment having arrived, the Warden left the chair. �TO Afternoon Session. At 1:30 p. m. Council resumed. SECOND JAIL REPORT. The Warden presented second report of Jail Committee, which was read to Council. Moved by Mr. Pew, seconded by Mr. Upper, That the second report of Jail, Committee just read_be_adopted. Carried. ROAD AND BRIDGE REPORT. The Warden presented report of Road and Bridge Committee, which Iwas read to Council. Moved by Mr. Morris, seconded by Mr. Morden, That the report just read be adopted.-Carried. MONTROSE BRIDGE. Moved by Mr. Morden, seconded by Mr. Upper, That this Council did at its last June Session memorialize the Dominion Government in respect to the proposed new bridge at Montrose; And whereas the bridge at this point crosses that portion of the Welland River which was declared a navigable stream by Statute 9 Victoria, Chap 37, (1846) and necessarily includes a swing; And whereas the present wooden structure was erected in 1872, and must be replaced very soon, be it therefore resolved that the Warden be instructed to send a copy of this resolution to the Hon. A. G. Blair, Minister of Railways and Canals, and to ascertain the intentions of the Dominion Government in respect to the construction of a new and commodious bridge at this point, and further, that W. M. German, M. P., be requested to assist us in this matter.-Carried. RESIGNATION OF A. GRIFFITH. The Warden presented communication from Alex. Griffith, re resignation as High School Trustee for the town of Welland. Moved by Mr. Pew, seconded by Mr. Cruikshank, That the resignation of Alex..Griffith, re resignation as Trustee of the Town of Welland, be accepted.-Carried. High School �II HUMBERSTONE Moved by Mr. BY-LAW. Fares, seconded by Mr. Henderson, That leave be given to introduce a bill to confirm By-law No. 356 of the township of Humberstone. Leave granted. Moved by Mr. Fares, seconded by Mr. Henderson, That the bill be read a first time. Bill read a first time. Moved by Mr. Fares, seconded by Mr. Henderson, That the bill be read a second time. Bill read a second time. Moved by Mr. Fares, seconded by Mr. Henderson, That the bill be not now committed, but that the same be read a third time forthwith; that it do pass, be signed and sealed as required by law and that its title be as in the bill. law No. 356 of the Township of Humberstone." COUNTY TREASURER'S DESKS. Moved by Mr. Pew, seconded by Mr. Fares, That this Council tender the estate of the late G. L. Hobson the sum of twelve dollars as payment in full for claim of said estate on two desks now in County Treasurer's office and in use by the County.-Carried. COUNTY BRIDGES. Moved by Mr. Morris, seconded by Mr. Pew, That the Warden be requested to notify any members of this or succeeding Councils to meet him at O'Reilly's or Becket's Bridge any time before the meeting of Council in January, and report at said session of County Council as to the condition of the bridges.-Carried. ON FINANCE. Moved by Mr Pew, seconded by Mr. Henderson, That this Council do now go into Committee of the Whole on Finance. Pursuant to foregoing resolution, Council went into Committee of the Whole on Finance. Mr. Cruikshank in the chair. Moved by Mr. Pew, seconded by Mr. House, �12 That the Committee of the Whole do now rise and report. The Warden in the chair. Mr. Cruikshank, chairman of Finance Committee, presented report, which was read to Council. Moved by Mr. Cruikshank, seconded by Mr. House, That the report of the Committee on Finance be adopted as read.Carried. ACCOUNT OF I. The Warden presented P. WILLSON. account of I. P. Willson, which was read to Council. MOULTON-WAINFLEET LINE BRIDGE. The Warden presented communication from L. Clarke Raymond, County Solicitor, re advice on bridge over back ditch on the township line between Township of Moulton and Township of Wainfleet, which was read to Council. AUDITORS PAID. Moved by Mr. Pew, seconded by Mr. Cruikshank, That the Warden be instructed to issue his cheque in favor of the recent Auditors of the Treasurer's accounts for the sum of twenty dollars each.Carried. FINALE. Moved by Mr. Cruikshank, seconded by Mr. House, That the Warden do now vacate the chair and that James Henderson take the same. Pursuant to resolution, the Warden left the chair. Mr. J. Henderson in the chair. Moved by Mr. Cruikshank, seconded by Mr. Pew, That the members of this Council do tender Charles Henderson, Esq., their unanimous, sincere and hearty thanks for the efficient and courteous manner in which he has presided over their deliberations during the current year. Every member spoke to the motion, congratulating the Warden on the courtesy, ability and impartiality shown as the head of the Council during the year 1900. �13 The chairman tendered the unanimous vote of the members of the Council to the Warden on the above motion. The Warden in the chair. The Warden gratefully acknowledged the kind expressions which fell from the lips of his associates and very feelingly thanked them for the courtesy shown him during the year. Moved by Mr. Pew, seconded by Mr. Morris, That this Council do now adjourn. Pursuant to motion, Council adjourned at 5 o'clock p. m. (Sgd.) CHAS. HENDERSON, Warden. �APPENDIX A. BY-LAWS. BY-LAW NO. 706. To Appoint a Member of the Board of Audit. WHEREAS it is necessary and expedient to appoint Council as a member of the Board of Audit in a member of this the room of C. B. Bennett, Esq., who has vacated his seat on said Board by resigning his seat as a member of this Council: Be it therefore enacted, and it is hereby enacted by the Corporation of the County of Welland, that E. Morden, Esq., be appointed to fill said vacancy as member of said Board of Audit for the remainder of the current year. Passed in Council this fifth day of December, 1900. (Sgd.) (Sgd.) ROBERT COOPER, CHAS HENDERSON, Warden. County Clerk. L. S. BY-LAW NO. 707. A By-Law respecting the depositing and withdrawal of County Money. WHEREAS it is necessary and expedient to enact a By-law of this Council respecting the depositing and withdrawal of all County monies from bank: It is therefore enacted by the Corporation of the County of Welland, and it is hereby enacted, that it shall be the duty of the County Treasurer of the County of Welland to deposit in the Imperial Bank in the Town of Welland, all County monies as soon as received by him to the credit of the County; and that the same shall only be withdrawn from the said Imperial Bink upon a cheque signed by the aforesaid County Treasurer and countersigned by the County Clerk. �15 And be it further enacted that all By-laws or portions of By-laws passed by this Council at any time heretofore, inconsistent herewith, be, and the same are hereby repealed. Passed in Council this fifth day of December, 190c. (Sgd.) (Sgd.) CHAS. HENDERSON, ROBERT COOPER, County Clerk, Warden. L. S. BY-LAW NO. 708. A By-Law for the Appointment of Auditors. WHEREAS it is necessary and expedient to appoint Auditors of the Treasurer's accounts for such period of the year 1900 since the appointment of C. B. Bennett, Esq., as Treasurer of the County of Welland: Be it therefore enacted, and it is hereby enacted by the corporation of the County of Welland, that A. H. Kilman, of the Township of Bertie, and Menno House, of the Village of Bridgeburg, be and they are hereby appointed Auditors of the Treasurer's accounts for said above mentioned period of the year 1900. And be it further enacted that the aforesaid hereby appointed Auditors shall have the said audit of the Treasurer's accounts made and completed on or before the twentieth day of January, 1901. Passed in Council this fifth day of December, 1900. (Sgd.) (Sgd.) ROBERT COOPER, CHAS. HENDERSON, County Clerk. Warden. L. S. BY-LAW NO. 709. A By-Law to confirm By-Law No. 356 of the Township of Humberstone. WHEREAS the Corporation of the Township of Humberstone did on the seventh day of May, A. D. 1900, pass a certain by-law entitled "A By-Law �16 closing a portion of original road allowance between Lots Nos. 26 and 27, in the second concession, and opening a new road in lieu thereof;" Whereas it is necessary in order to give effect to such by-law that it should be confirmed by this Council; And whereas no objections to the confirmation of said by-law have been made to this Council, and there appears to this Council no reason why said by-law should not be confirmed, enacts as follows: That said By-Law No. 356 of the municipality of the Township of Humberstone, passed on the 7th day of May, A. D. 1900, be, and the same is hereby confirmed and declared to have full force and effect from and after the passing hereof. Passed in Council this fifth day of December, A. D. 1900. (Sgd.) (Sgd.) CHAS. ROBERT COOPER, HENDERSON, County Clerk. Warden. L. S. BY-LAW NO. 356. A BY-LAW closing all that portion of the original road allowance between Lots Number 26 and 27, in the Second Concession of the Township of Humberstone, lying between a road known as Main Street East and the Welland Canal, and opening a new road in lieu thereof. WHEREAS the northerly portion of the original road allowance between lots number 26 and 27, in the second concession, is unfit for public travel on account of being low and wet, which would be a very expensive undertaking for the construction and maintenance as a roadway; and Whereas Messrs. R. H. Appleyard and H. S. Ramey, owners of part of lot No. 27 in said second concession, have requested the Municipal Council of the Township of Humberstone to pass a by-law to close up said northerly part of original road allowance between lots Nos. 26 and 27, in second con- cession, and hereinafter more particularly described, and to convey a portion of said road to them in exchange for a new road which they will open across lot No. 27, in second concession, to the full width of four rods, as laid out by George Ross, O. L. surveyor, at a point about 40 rods west of said original road allowance, and shall be known and called Mellanby Avenue; and �17 Whereas Mrs. Jacob Barrick and Mr. Charles Snider, whose lands also adjoin said original road allowance, have also requested that a portion of said original road allowance be conveyed to them; and Whereas it is expedient and in the public interest to grant the request of the said applicants; and Whereas all the statutory requirements necessary in closing a public highway have been complied with ; Therefore the Municipal Council of the Township of Humberstone, in accordance with the powers granted by the consolidated Municipal Act of Ontario, enacts as follows:- I. That all and singular that certain parcel or tract of land situate, lying and being in the Township of Humberstone, in the County of Welland, containing two acres and one-quarter, be the same more or less, being composed of part of the allowance for road between lots numbers 26 and 27, in the second concession of the said township, particularly described as follows: Commencing at a point in the east limit of said lot No. 27, which is three chains and ninty links north from the northerly limit of a road leading into the Village of Petersburg, and known as Main Street East; thence north seventy-three degrees east one chain and four and one-half links, more or less, to the west limit of said lot No. 26; thence north along said west limit of said lot twenty-two chains and eighty-five links, more or less, to the south- easterly limit of the lands of the Department of Railways and Canals; thence southwesterly along said limit of said lands one chain, sixty-two and one-half links, more or less, to the east limit of said Lot No. 27; thence south along said east limit of said lot twenty-one chains and eighty-five links, more or less, to the place of beginning, is hereby closed, and the Reeve and Clerk of this municipality are hereby empowered and instructed to convey that portion of said road allowance above described to R. H. Appleyard and H. S. Ramey, and to attach the corporate seal of the municipality to such conveyance. 2. That all and singular that certain parcel or tract of land situate, lying and being in the Township of Humberstone, in the County of Welland, containing nineteen one-hundreths (8) of an acre, be the same more or less, being composed of part of the allowance for road between Lots Nos. 26 and 27, in the second concession of the said township, particularly described as follows: Commencing at a point where the east limit of said Lot No. 27 intersects the northerly limit of a road leading into the Village of Petersburg, �18 and known as Main Street East; thence north along said east limit of said lot three chains and ninty links; thence north seventy-two degrees, east fifty-two and one-quarter links, more or less, to the centre line of said allowance for road; thence south along said centre line three chains and eightyseven links to the northerly limit of Main Street East; thence south seventy degrees west along said northerly limit of said street fifty-three links, more or less, to the place of beginning, is hereby and one-half closed, and the Reeve and Clerk are hereby instructed to convey that portion of said road allowance above described to Mrs. Jacob Barrick for the sum of $18.00, and to attach the corporate seal to such conveyance. 3. That all and singular that certain parcel or tract of land situate, lying and being in the Township of Humberstone, in the County of Welland, containing nineteen one-hundreths (%) of an acre, be the same more or less, being composed of part of the allowance for road between Lots Nos. 26 and 27, in the second concession of said township, particularly described as fol- lows Commencing at a point where the west limit of said Lot No. 26 intersects the northerly limit of a road leading into the Village of Petersburg, and known as Main Street East; thence south seventy degrees west along the said northerly limit of said street fifty-three and one-half links, more or less, to the centre line of said allowance for road; centre line three chains and eighty-seven thence north links; thence along said north seventy- three degrees, east fifty-two and one-quarter links, more or less, to the west limit of said Lot No. 26; thence south along said west limit of said lot three chains and eighty-four links to the place of beginning, is hereby closed, and the Reeve and Clerk are hereby instructed to convey that portion of said road allowance above described to Mr. Charles Snider for the sum of $18.00, and to attach the corporate seal to such conveyance. 4. That all and singular that certain parcel or tract lying and being in the Township of Humberstone, in of land situate, the County of Wel- land, containing one acre and one-twelfth, be the same more or less, being composed of part of Lot No. 27, in the second concession of said township, particularly described as follows: Commencing at a point in the northerly limit of Main Street East, which is two chains easterly measured along said limit of said street from the southeasterly angle of sub-division Lot No. 12, according to registered plan No. 1536 of the Village of Stonebridge or Petersburg; thence south seventy degrees west along said northerly limit of said street one chain to the southeasterly angle of a lot owned by Mrs. �19 Henrietta Morin; thence north twenty degrees and forty minutes west along the easterly limit of Mrs. Morin's lot and the production thereof ten chains and sixty links, more or less, to the southeasterly limit of the lands of the Department of Railways and Canals; thence northeasterly along said limit of said lands one chain and twelve links, more or less; thence south twenty degrees and forty minutes, east eleven chains and ten links, more or less, to the place of beginning, and that a conveyance to the Municipal Corporation of the Township of Humberstone of the above described road. be accepted from R. H. Appleyard and H. S. Ramey, and the said road be opened as a public highway. Read and passed in Council this 7th day of May, A. D. 1900. (Sgd.) (Sgd.) GEO. A. ZIMMERMAN, A. E. NEAR, Reeve. Clerk. L. S. Certified correct copy. A. E. NEAR, Clerk. �APPENDIX B. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES. REPORT OF ROAD AND BRIDGE COMMITTEE. To the Warden and Council of the County of Welland :GENTLEMEN,- Your Committee on Roads and Bridges beg to recommend the pay- ment of the following accounts: . $16 25 Albert Howie, repairs to Montrose bridge... Jas. McCourt, cleaning Lyons' creek bridge 2 00 Thos. Baldwin, towing timber to Reilly's bridge... 2 00 (Sgd.) E. MORRIS, E. MORDEN, GEO. F. HOUSE. FIRST REPORT OF JAIL COMMITTEE. To the Warden and Councillors of the County of Welland: GENTLEMEN,- Your Jail Committee beg to submit this their report :The committee met on June 20th and let the contract for supply of coal to Mr. W. L. Rice for $5 per ton. The accouut of Mr. Cutler for repairing floor in main hall, amounting to $6.17, was paid. Mr. Crow was employed to put a new roof on boiler house at the registry office and to repair eavetroughs, &c., for the sum of $20. Your committee found this work necessary, as the metal on the roof was completely destroyed by rust. On July 7th the committee met and passed the following accounts: Peter McMurray, work and material... Producers' Oil, Gas & Mining Co., supplies $30 95 2 65 �21 Bell Telephone Co., rent of 'phone 7.5° Electric Light Co., rent of electric light 21 90 Welland Town, water rent. 18 75 S. H. Griffith, supplies and hardware...... IO 85 Your committee entered into a new contract with the Light Co. on the same terms as the one expiring on Welland the 30th Electric day of September next, that is to say, $83.20 per year for thirty-three lights. The jailer was instructed to purchase cement and have prisoners repair the steps in front of the court house. Said repairs have been satisfactorily completed. On the 22nd of August your committee met the mayor of the town of Welland and made arrangements for the county to connect a sewer from the registry office with the main sewer of the town for the sum of $40, the county to have the privilege of connecting the sewers from the jail and other county buildings if they may so desire without any further charges. On Oct. 6th the committee met and passed the following accounts: $18 75 Welland Town, water rent 66 " sewer privilege Electric Light Co., rent of electric light. P. McMurray, sundry repairs 40 00 21 80 3 65 ... S. H. Griffith, hardware and sundries 945 Telephone Co., messages. 4° W. H. Crow, lumber 317 A. Lawrence, filing saws. 75 J. H. Crow, repairs to conductor pipe, registry office All of which is respectfully submitted. (Sgd.) J. HARRISON PEW, W. UPPER, JAS. HENDERSON. SECOND REPORT OF JAIL COMMITTEE. To the Warden and Councillors of the County of Welland :GENTLEMEN,- The Jail Committee beg to submit this their second report : I 75 �22 Tenders for general supplies were received and contracts let to the following gentlemen, their tenders being the lowest : James O'Neal, groceries. W. J. Best, beef, 7c lb. W. H. Crowther, bread, 3%8c per 1½ lb. loaf. Copy of said tenders is annexed hereto. Tenders for wood were also received from the following named persons and at the following prices: Levi Chambers, $4.99 per cord. , 4.60 " Both tenders being considered high in price neither were accepted. All of which is respectfully submitted. .) J. HARRISON PEW, JAS. W. STATEMENT OF TENDERS RECEIVED FOR HENDERSON, UPPER. JAIL SUPPLIES. WELLAND, 4th December, 1900. Jas. S. O'Neal-GroceriesMolasses, 19c per gallon. Oatmeal, $1.75 per 100 lbs. Beans, $1.00 per bushel. Coal Oil, (American, W. W.) 17c per gallon. SoapsSunlight, $4.15 per 100 lbs. Sweet Home, $3.75 per 100 lbs. Comfort, $3.90 per 100 lbs. Morse's Best, $3.75 per 100 lbs. Judd's, $2.00 per 100 lbs. S. H. Griffith-GroceriesOatmeal, per sack of 90 lbs., $1.75. White Beans, per bushel, goc. American Coal Oil, Water White, 16c per gallon Molasses, 22c per gallon. �23 SoapsSunlight, Sweet Home, Comfort, Morse's Best, 34c per bar. Judd's Yellow Rose, 2c per bar. Sureties W. H. Crowther, W. J. Best. W. H. CrowtherBread, 3c per 1½ lb. loaf. Sureties D. Ross, P. Brown. W. J. BestBeef, 7c per lb. Sureties B. Lundy, D. D. Hoover. (Sgd.) T. D. COWPER, Clerk of the Peace. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON FINANCE. To the Warden and Council of the County of Welland: GENTLEMEN,- Your Standing Committee on Finance beg leave to submit this their first report- Having carefully examined the following accounts, would recommend their payment : L. C. Raymond, County Solicitor .$ 65° Bell Telephone Co., service 45 B. Lundy, telegram 47 T. H. Sears, advertising..... John Robinson, engrossing resolution and frame George Cronmiller, repairs to desk. 6 88 32 25 I American Express Co., service oo 35 A. K. Scholfield, fee book.... 2 16 2 64 7 06 20 08 J. J. Sidey, stationery 20 04 J. E. Morin, incidental expenses..... 43 48 W. J. P. Monroe, debt attachment book, cheque to be made payable to Messrs. Hart & Riddell. E. Cruikshank, fee book. E. Cruikshank, procedure book J. H. Ball, incidental expenses $2 16 4.9° �24 COMMITTEE PAY. Road and Bridge6 20 E. Morris Jail175° J. H. Pew... James Henderson.. 9 20 Walter Upper.. 7 80 House of IndustryE. Cruikshank E. 21 00 5 60 W. Fares 25° C. B. Bennett... Special, re Niagara FallsJ. H. Pew 23° E. Morden 2 E. Cruikshank 8.00 40 Special, re St. Catharines HospitalE. Morris... 3.00 James Henderson. 3 20 GeneralChas. Henderson, Warden..... 22 40 All of which is respectfully submitted. (Sgd.) E. CRUIKSHANK, GEO. F. HOUSE, E. W. FARES, JAMES HENDERSON, E. MORRIS, W. UPPER, J. HARRISON PEW. FIRST REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON HOUSE OF INDUSTRY. To the Warden and Council of the County of Welland :GENTLEMEN,- Your committee beg leave to submit this their first report for the year ending 30th November, 1900. The number of inmates in the Home on the last day of November, 1900, was forty-seven, of whom twenty-seven were males and females. twenty were Thirty persons were admitted, six have died, seven have absconded �25 and eleven Bertie, have four been from Welland, two each Township and discharged. Crowland, three from Of those admitted each Humberstone, from Niagara Pelham, nine came from Falls Town Thorold Town, and Thorold Wainfleet, and one each from Port Colborne and Chippawa. We subjoin hereto a list of all persons who have been admitted and of those who have died, absconded or been discharged during said term. The entire number of days board for this year is : For 17,631 inmates 620 For hired help.. 1,460 For keeper's family 19,711 Aggregate.. .2,518 5/7 Weeks' board for inmates 297 1/7 Weeks' board for keeper's family and servants. Average number of inmates for the entire term.... 48 2/5 Average of whole, including keeper's family and servants 54 NUMBER OF DAYS' BOARD BY MUNICIPALITIES. No. of Municipality. Bertie Inmates. 14 Bridgeburg.. 2 Chippawa.. I Days Board. 3521 73° 58 Crowland 8 Fort Erie I 365 Humberstone 5 1242 Niagara Falls Town.. 6 1189 2 73° Pelham... 4 694 Port Colborne 3 506 Stamford 2 73° Thorold Town... 5 1074 Thorold Township. 2 461 Wainfleet.. 5 1232 Welland Town 8 1920 Willoughby 4 1210 72 17631 Niagara Falls Village. 1969 �26 MAINTENANCE. The gross expenditure for maintenance during the above term was as follows: Agricultural implements and repairs. .$ 77 95 4 08 Boots and shoes. 35 24 Committee pay. 61 70 Drugs and medicines 88 20 Ashes Dry goods 108 95 Fuel-coal 392 07 Fuel-wood 67 80 Furniture repairs 15 85 Hardware, tinsmith, insect powder, etc. 61 27 Ice 25 21 Incidentals 12 46 Insurance 28 86 Labor Light Live stock 265 82 28 42 108 00 Lumber 29 61 Manure 53 25 Medical attendance-extra 34 40 Mill feed and oats 100 27 Paints and oils 15 34 Printing, stationery and stamps. 21 05 Provisions-bread 347 03 Provisions-groceries. 378 90 Provisions-meat 348 21 33 63 5 71 Repairs-blacksmith Repairs to building Repairs-harness-makers, oil Repairs-waterworks and heating apparatus Railway fare, etc. Salaries Seeds for farm and garden Straw 4 28 25 4° 4 43 500 00 53 85 10 15 �27 Telephone 28 30 Water rent 90 00 Whiskey, per order of physician. 13 40 $3465 09 DEDUCT RECEIPTS. Farm products sold. supplied jail $ 7° 74 " " stock sold, " " " cash uncollected. 91 05 210 91 19 80 Pensions Board Board due from Niagara Falls Town... From Niagara Falls on account of insane destitute.. 40 00 159 02 78 00 300 00 969 52 Net expenditure by county $2495 57 Net weekly cost per inmate 99 1/10C Net weekly cost of all, including keeper's family and hired help.... 88 3/5C All of which is respectfully submitted. (Sgd.) ERNEST E. W. CRUIKSHANK, FARES. Council Chamber, 3rd December, 1900. SECOND REPORT ON HOUSE OF INDUSTRY. To the Warden and Councillors of the County of Welland: GENTLEMEN,- Your Commitee on House of Industry beg leave to report that, having duly advertised for tenders for supplies for the House of Industry, the follow- ing were received:-Bread W. H. Crowther. Meat W. J. Best. Groceries-J. B. Taylor, H. A. Rose. Dry goods-H. A. Rose. Boots and shoes-D. McCaw & Son. �28 Wood-Levi Chambers, W. R. Phillips, R. Nigh. The following tenders were accepted as being the lowest Bread W. H. Crowther. Groceries H. A. Rose. Dry goods-H. A. Rose. Boots and shoes-D. McCaw & Son. Wood-Levi Chambers. Meat W. J. Best. All of which is respectfully submitted. (Sgd.) ERNEST CRUIKSHANK, E. W. FARES. Council Chamber, 3rd December, 1900. REPORT OF SPECIAL COMMITTEE RE GENERAL AND MARINE ST. CATHARINES HOSPITAL. To the Warden and Councillors of the County of Welland: GENTLEMEN, Your committee appointed to adjust the differences existing between the St. Catharines General and Marine Hospital and this county beg to report: That we arranged for a meeting on October 26th, 1900. In our con- ference with the trustees we found them firm in holding their claim of something over $400 good against this county. None of the present board being aware of the exact terms of the agreement made with this Council in the year 1891, said agreement not being correctly entered in their books, after con- siderable discussion they passed the resolution cancelling their claim, copy of which is presented with this report. The trustees refused to entertain any proposition for a new agreement on the basis of a fixed sum. We therefore recommend that a continuance of the present system of commitment and payment by the municipalities be continued. And in view of the fact that the St. Catharines General and Marine Hospital is a private institution doing work for the benefit of all the eastern section of the Niagara District, and depending largely upon grants �29 from municipal bodies, we would recommend to the Council of 1901 that they make a yearly grant in aid of the hospital. All of which is respectfully submitted. (Sgd.) E. MORRIS, JAMES HENDERSON. October 26th, 1900. Moved by M. Y. Keating, seconded by J. C. Rykert, That, having heard the explanation of Messrs. Morris and Henderson respecting Welland County Council, showing that the grant from the County of Welland to the hospital was in advance each year from 1st June, and that indigent patients from that county were entitled to free treatment until 1st. June, 1900; Therefore, the account of the hospital against the County of Welland is hereby withdrawn.-Carried. (Sgd.) ROBERT MCLAREN, Chairman. Welland Grant. Patients No. of Grant per Treated. Days. Average. 24.41/100c per day. 1895-6-$300 37 1896-7-300 23 823 36.45/100c 1897-8250 26 909 27.50/1000 " 1898-9-300 33 1473 20.37/1000 " Total....$1150 1229 " 4434 Average per day received for four years... 25.93/100c Average cost per day for the last five years.. 93.02/100C Amount per day received from Government.. Net cost per day after deducting all grants... 14C 40c REPORT OF SPECIAL COMMITTEE RE NIAGARA FALLS COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE. To the Warden and Council of the County of Welland: GENTLEMEN,- Your committee appointed at the June session re the adjustment of the amount to be paid by the County of Welland to the Niagara Falls Collegiate �30 Institute Board for the maintenance of county pupils at that institution, beg leave to report as follows: The amount claimed by the town of Niagara Falls for the maintenance of county pupils for the year 1900 was $2,122.20, as shown by a certified statement of the board. And in consideration of the fact of the town being separated from the county and not contributing anything toward the maintenance of county pupils in other high schools in the countyYour committee beg to recommend that an agreement be entered into by this Council and the Collegiate Institute Board of the town of Niagara Falls, setting forth that the sum of $1,800 be paid the said town yearly for a period of three years, being for the years 1900, 1901 and 1902, as payment in full for all claims that said Institute Board may have upon this Council for the inaintenance of county pupils. Your committee further beg to state that the committee of the Col- legiate Institute Board very generously agreed to recommend to said Board that the above named yearly payment be accepted. All of which is respectfully submitted. (Sgd.) J. HARRISON E. MORDEN, ERNEST PEW, CRUIKSHANK. Meeting of Joint Committees. Meeting of the joint committees of the Welland County the Niagara Council and Falls Collegiate Institute Board, held at the Town of Niagara Falls on the first day of December, 1900, regarding the adjustment of the amount to be paid by the Welland County Council to the Niagara Falls Collegiate Institute Board for the maintenance of county pupils. Present Messrs. Cruikshank, Welland County Council, and Morden Messrs. and Pew, representing Crawford, Logan, Quillinan the and Fraser for the Niagara Falls Collegiate Institute. Moved by Mr. Fraser, seconded by Mr. Cruikshank, that the Rev. John Crawford be chairman of the joint committees.--Carried. Moved by Mr. Morden, seconded by Mr. Fraser, that Mr. Quillinan be secretary of the meeting.-Carried. It was shown that the amount due by the county to the said Collegiate Institute for the maintenance of county pupils for the year 1900 amounted �31 to $2,122.20, as shown by a certified statement for the year 1899 submitted by the Board of said Collegiate Institute. After considerable discussion, and it appearing Niagara Falls being separated from the county for not contribute anything towards pupils in other high schools in expenses the County that the town municipal purposes of did of the maintenance of county of Welland, it was considered proper that a reduction should be made from the amount of $2,122.20, and it was then resolved on motion of Mr. Logan, seconded by Mr. follows: That this joint committee will and to the Collegiate Institute Board Pew, as recommend to the County Council respectively that $1,800 be agreed upon as the amount to be paid by the County Council to the Collegiate In- stitute Board annually for a period of three years, 1900, 1901 and 1902, and that a formal agreement be entered into accordingly. Moved by Mr. Logan, seconded by Mr. Morden, that we adjourn.- Carried. NIAGARA FALLS COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE. Names of county pupils in attendance at Niagara Falls Collegiate Institute in 1899: No of Days. Address. House, G., Niagara Falls South. 196 Park, C., Port Robinson.. 170 Ross, C., 168 " " 89 Sanders, C., Stamford Wilson, W., Niagara Falls South. Whistler, B., 66 " " Appleyard, W., Humberstone Hawley, W., Ridgeway Mitchell, R., Southend 66 Mitchell, W., 192 118 98 115 119 117 Stanley, O., Port Colborne 27 Bowen, E., Bridgeburg 42 Brown, W., Chippawa 147 Crotty, B., Falls View 25 Durham, E., " Hopkins, L., Southend 5 175 �32 NIAGARA FALLS COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE (Continued.) Address. No. of Days. Keller, B., Chippawa..... Mogge, O., " Windt, " K., 159 132 175 Donoghoe, P., " 173 Gonder, M., Falls View.. 44 Hazlett, C., Chippawa Mitchell, M., Southend. 176 McCloy, M., Chippawa... 175 Troup, M., Niagara Falls South. 128 165 Cruikshank, B., Montrose 82 Eckardt, Ridgeville 99 Henderson, M., Stamford. 106 Schram, L., Niagara Falls South 50 Stanley, E., Port Colborne 29 Form I.Biggar, F., Southend 24 Baxter, E., Niagara Falls South Eldridge, E., Hunter, T., Spencer, E., Spencer, G., Form IV.-Wynn, S., " " 66 6 " 66 " " " " " 66 66 " 66 70 72 76 75 74 72 Brooks, C., Southend 28 Eckardt, J., Ridgeville. 181 Morden, F., Niagara Falls South 184 Hunter, F, " " 143 Macfarlane, M., " Shaw, Annie, Southend. " 118 Form III. Baxter, B., Niagara Falls South Hogg, T., Chippawa " " " 66 145 75 Spence, Percy, Tierney, J., Chippawa Shaw, Robt., Southend Cruikshank, A., Montrose... " 188 173 .... Misener, F., Niagara Falls South Macfarlane, Roy, " 53 195 164 115 157 �33 NIAGARA FALLS COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE-(Continued.) No. of Days. Address. Comfort, E., Pelham (North Pelham) 145 Dawson, M., Southend 159 Eckardt, M., Ridgeville 167 Elliott, M., Port Robinson 125 Gray, F., Niagara Falls 51 Hopkins, E., Southend 164 Hunter, J., Niagara Falls South 152 Hazlett, 185 M., Chippawa. Morse, L., Niagara Falls South.. Misener, G., " " 122 174 Stirtzinger, M., Fenwick Wright, P., Port Colborne 192 Collard, E., Southend 113 Fitch, F., Niagara Falls South 103 Kottmeier, M., Port Robinson 115 174 Form II. Bowman, C., Niagara Falls South 66 Farrall, H., " 93 183 Macklem, F., Chippawa 143 McClive, F., 156 Misener, R., Niagara Falls South 183 Ross, R., " " Form I. Thompson, C., Stamford Shaw, M., Southend Mitchell, H., " 143 76 65 109 Allen, W., Stamford 41 Pew, Wm., Chippawa 36 Pew, Geo., Southend... 74 Brown, D., Niagara Falls South 32 Biggar, A., Southend wa Carter, N., Chippawa. 56 Brown, G., 58 Biggar, B., Southend. 34 Coggins, I., 33 in is " Gonder, L., Falls View gow 69 65 �34 NIAGARA FALLS COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE-(Continued.) No. of Days. Address. Huggins, A., Southend 60 Misener, S., Niagara Falls South.... 52 Macklem, L., Chippawa... 72 66 66 Shaw, I., Southend 70 Thompson, L., Stamford... Biggar, Ida, Southend.. 76 McCloy, L., " Pew, R., Form III. 87 106 Macfarlane, L., Niagara Falls South 57 Total days attendance Average daily attendance... 10314 10314/197 524 SUMMARY OF FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR 1899. RECEIPTS. $ To balance on hand Jan. 1st., 1899.... Town appropriation for 1899... Government grant in 1899.... Fees from departmental exams entrance exams.. County grant for 1898.. 1899 Total received for 1899 Total...... 253 73 $3900 00 1056 17 129 00 70 00 1237 25 2000 00 8392 42 $8646 15 EXPENDITURE. Total expenditure in 1899 Balance on hand Dec. 31st, 1899..... $6704 83 1942 72 $8647 55 Total cost for maintenance in 1899. Amount of Government grant in 1899 Net cost for maintenance in 1899..... $6704 83 1056 17 $5648 66 �35 Total average attendance for 1899.... Average cost per pupil for 1899.... 139.52 $ 40 50 Cost for 73.5 town pupils, at $40.50. 2976 75 Cost for 52.4 county pupils, at $40.50.. 2122 20 Cost for 13.6 outside pupils, at $40.50... 55° 80 �APPENDIX C. MISCELLANEOUS REPORT OF THE COUNTY . CLERK RE INSURANCE ON COUNTY BUILDINGS. To the Warden and Councillors of the County of Welland, in Council Assembled: No. of Date of Policy. Company. Agent. Property Insured. Amount. -Phoenix Fire Ass. Co....... D. J. C. Monro......County building....... 4,446,698133,556 Mercantile Fire Ins. Co.....F. Swayze & Son ....Jailer's & turnkey's resi'des -Caledonian Ins. Co....... ..J. F. Hill.. ....County buildings -London & Guar. Acc. Co....J. F. Hill.. Treasurer's bond Premium. 1 p. c. $60 00 3,500 p. c. 17 50 1 p. c. 1 p. c. 1 p. c. 20 00 Feb. 20th, 1902 40 00 April 9th, 1901 May 6th, 1901 3,000 1 p. e. 30 00 June 23rd, 1901 8,000 8,000 1 p. e. 80 00 Oct. 30th, 1901 1 p. c. 80.00 Nov. 9th, 1901 4,000 3/5 p. c. 4,000 9,000 90 00 Jan'y 21st, 1902 Feb. 4th, 1902 Sept. 20th, 1901 10,000 Kitchen, boiler, attachments 2,380,427-Northern Assurance Co.....J. F. Hill.. -Mercantile Fire Ins. Co.....F. Swayze & Son.... County building -North American Ins. Co....J. F. Hill. .County building. Expiration. $ 6,000 2,000 -B. & M. Fire Ins. Co........F. Swayze & Son....County buildings. .Court house & furniture.. -Manchester Fire Ins. Co....H. T. Willett.. Rate. INDUSTRIAL HOME. 5,767-Merchants Fire Ins. Co......O. H. Garner... 226,202-Waterloo Mutual Ins. Co...J. G. Demare.. Build. & heating apparatus. Build. & heating apparatus. 4,000 24.00 April 13th, 1903 p. c. 22 20 April 13th, 1903 July 8th. 1903 ..Barn & house, con. of house. 4,000 7/10 p. c. 35 00 130,711-Mercantile Fire Ins. Co.....F. Swayze & Son ....Hospital build. & contents.. 1,400 6/10 p. c. 8 40 3,598,140 Liverpool, London, Globe...John F. Hill.. Oct. 15th, 1901 Permits for the using of gas from the different companies have been received and filed. All of which is respectfully submitted. (Sgd.) ROBERT COOPER, County Clerk. Clerk's Office, Dec. 4th, 1900. 36 �37 REPORT OF COUNTY CLERK, PEDLERS' RE AUCTIONEERS' AND LICENSES. GENTLEMEN,- I hereby make a return of licenses issued by me and amount paid the County Treasurer since January 1st, 1900, as follows:AUCTIONEERS. January 1st-John Weiss.. . $15.00 January 30th-L. V. Garner.. 15 00 January 30th-Donald Cameron. 15 00 February 9th C. C. R. Morden 15 00 February 19th-H. F. Garner. 15 00 September 4th-C. C. Harris 15 00 October 1st-J. 15 00 15 00 R. Dowd. November 20th-Robert Montague. HAWKERS AND PEDLERS. January 12th-W. H. Taylor. . $20.00 May 25th-Solomon Stern May 25th S. Meher. 8 oo 15 00 June 1st 15 00 June 21st-James E. Kelly. 15 00 June 29th Miller and Armbrust 15 00 July 5th-Miller and Armbrust.. 15 Bantelling Fortipeller 00 All of which is respectfully submitted. ROBERT COOPER, County Clerk. Clerk's Office, Dec. 4th, 1900. STATEMENT FROM COUNTY TREASURER. RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES, COUNTY OF WELLAND, From January 1st to December 4th, 1900. Expenditures. Receipts. Jan. Dec. I Cash in bank... 4 Division court jury fund 4 Salaries 4 Contingent account. 4 Municipal government... .$ 4,240 16 19 24 $ 39 00 1,190 50 48 82 433 65 �38 4 Law expenses 4 Electric light... 4 Registry office 4 4 7 00 91 95 556 77 814 Fuel..... 17 87 738 37 Court house and jail account... 61 26 468 71 7° 46 2,957 77 "capital account.. 4 4 House of Industry.... 4 Board of Education.. 843 30 4 Printing 147 4 Office expenses. 4 Licenses.... 4 Administration of Justice... 4 Roads and bridges.... 4 Jury expenses.. 4 Special grants 769 75 4 Interest....... 106 42 4 Non-resident tax account.. 4 Public schools. 4 Division court offices.. 4 Niagara Falls town account, 1899.... 4 Public schools continuation classes, 1899. 4 4 4 " 559 231 00 3,395 19 9,457 93 82 38 18 .... " " " " 52 36 75 00 1,150 70, 602 80 238 11 2,035 00 2,035 00 I 35 I IO OO 185 00 1,608 40 1900. 290 00 67 30 County assessment, 1899... 66 58 44 1900... 4 Imperial Bank, loan account.. 4 County Council election expenses. 4 Cash in bank...... 4 Cash on hand.. 10,278 26 5,732 63 $29.713 96 (Sgd.) 4,621 03 II 55 3,049 29 7 22 $29.713 96 C. B. BENNETT, County Treasurer. REPORT OF JAMES H. BALL, COUNTY SCHOOL INSPECTOR. WELLAND, Dec. 1st, 1900. SIR,- I have the honor to inform you that the following are the apportion- �39 ments made by the Honorable the Minister of Education to the schools of the county conducting continuation classes, viz. : Port Colborne $ 50 00 Bridgeburg 50 00 Fort 50 00 S. S. No. 11, Bertie. 50 00 S. S. No. 3, Pelham 25 00 S. S. No. 1, Humberstone..... 15 00 Union S. S. No. 3, Pelham. 15 00 S. S. No. 4, Wainfleet 15 00 S. S. No. 15 00 Erie 11, Wainfleet $285 00 In connection therewith I would beg leave also to direct your attention. to Section 1 (6) of the School Amendment Act of 1899, which provides that "The Municipal Council of the county shall pay for the maintenance of such classes a sum equal to the legislative grant appropriated by the Minister of Education for such classes, and any further sums the Municipal Council may deem expedient." I have the honor to be, sir, Your obedient servant, (Sgd.) JAMES H. BALL, County Inspector. ROBERT COOPER, ESQ., County Clerk, Welland. �APPENDIX D. MEMORIALS, ETC. FROM WENTWORTH COUNTY, RE RETURNS OF CONVICTIONS COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE, WENTWORTH, HAMILTON, Aug. 1, 1900. DEAR SIR, By direction of the County Council of Wentworth, I beg to enclose you a memorial passed by Council last session Be so kind as to submit it to your Council at first opportunity. , Trusting we may get your co-operation in this very important matter, respectfully yours, (Sgd.) J. W. JARDINE, County Clerk. MEMORIAL. To the Legislature respecting the publication of Schedules of Convictions by J. P's. To the Honorable the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Ontario: The petition of the Municipal Council of the County of Wentworth, Humbly Sheweth : That whereas, under the provisions of R. S. O., 1897, Chap. 93, Justices of the Peace are required to make quarterly returns to the Clerk of the Peace of all convictions and of all fines, forfeitures, penalties or damages imposed by them and not included in a previous return; And that whereas the Clerk of the Peace to whom such returns are. made as well as posting up a schedule thereof in the court house of the county and also in a conspicuous place in his office is further required to cause the same to be published in one public newspaper (if any) in the county or otherwise in a newspaper of an adjoining county, the expense of the publication of which is payable by the county; And whereas under the provisions of R. S. O., 1897, Chap. 94, Police and Stipendiary Magistrates are required to make similar returns to the �41 Clerk of the Peace, but in their case no newspaper publication is required; And that whereas in the opinion of your petitioners the benefits (if any) derivable from the newspaper publication of schedules of convictions by Justices of the Peace do not justify the large expenditure thereby imposed, and in this county averaging $200 every year. Your petitioners would therefore pray his honorable body so to amend the law in this respect as to save county municipalities the expenses of said newspaper publications. And your petitioners as in duty bound will ever pray. JAMES MARSHALL, J. W. JARDINE, Clerk. Warden, County of Wentworth. Dated this 7th day of June, 1900. RE DIVISION COURTS. COUNTY CLERK's Office, Owen Sound, Sept. 1, 1900. DEAR SIR,Herewith find draft of Memorial to the Legislature of Ontario, praying that the jurisdiction of the Division Court may be extended for the reasons therein set forth. Will you kindly have the Memorial presented for the con- sideration of your County Council at its next session, and when signed be good enough to have it forwarded to the Honorable the Attorney-General of Ontario, And much oblige Your obedient servant, (Sgd.) JNO. RUTHERFORD, County Clerk of Grey. To R. COOPER, ESQ., Clerk of County of Welland. To the Honorable the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Ontario : The Memorial of the County Council of the County of. Respectfully Sheweth : That in the opinion of your memorialists the convenience as well as the interests of the business public of the Province of Ontario would be greatly �42 aided were the jurisdiction of the Division Courts extended from $200, as at present, to say $500 for signed documents, and for open accounts from $100 to $300, and for claims for damages from $60 to $100 or more. The convenience would arise largely from the more frequent sittings of the Division Courts, particularly in cities and towns, as from the long inter- vals between the meetings of the County Court debtors have an opportunity of evading for lengthened periods the payment of just claims against them, their creditors often suffering heavy loss through the advantage thus gained by unprincipled debtors. The same judges preside in the Division Courts as in the County in the ex- Courts, so that the interests of justice would be as well served tended jurisdiction, and, in addition, the Division Court costs are so much lower than those of the County Court as at present constituted, that the advantages in convenience and expense will be greatly in the interests of the general public using the Division Courts. Your memorialists therefore respectfully pray that for the foregoing reasons the prayer of their petition may be granted and the jurisdiction of the Division Courts of Ontario be extended as above suggested. And your memorialists, as in duty bound, will ever pray. Warden. County Clerk. RE PAUPER INEBRIATES. Hon. J. R. Stratton, M. P. P., Provincial Secretary: HONORABLE SIR,- At the November meeting of the Municipal Council of the County a communication was received from the Prisoners' Aid Association of Canada, asking for co-operation in their efforts to secure a grant of public money for the purpose of enabling any or all of the general or public hospitals of the pro- vince to make provision for the scientific treatment of pauper inebriates, and claiming that fully 30 per cent. of the unfortunate class referred to may be reformed thereby, and stating that the plan outlined had been endorsed by the Dominion Medical Association, by the Ontario Medical Association, and by the Toronto and we, the Medical Society. undersigned The matter was discussed by the Council, Warden and County Clerk, were authorized �43 to write careful your honor to say that we are of the opinion that, if, after inquiry, your honor is satisfied that the plan referred to is feasible as well as economical, then, in that case, this Council would approve of a small grant of public money being set apart for the purpose named, namely, to enable the general hospitals of the province, at their option, to provide for the treatment of pauper inebriates. Signed on behalf of the Municipal Council of the County of Welland. (Sgd.) (Sgd.) ROBERT COOPER, CHAS. HENDERSON, Warden. County Clerk. Welland, December 4th, 1900. L. S. RE DIVISION COURTS. To the Honorable the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Ontario : The Memorial of the County Council of the County of Welland, Respectfully Sheweth: That in the opinion of your memorialists the convenience as well as the interests of the business public of the Province of Ontario would be greatly aided were the jurisdiction of the Division Courts extended from present, to say $500 for signed documents, and for open $200, as at accounts from $100 to $300, and for claims for damages from $60 to $100 or more. The convenience would arise largely from the more frequent sittings of the Division Courts, particularly in cities and towns, as from the long intervals between the sittings of the County Court debtors have an opportunity of evading for lengthened periods the payment of just claims against them, their creditors often suffering heavy loss through the advantage thus gained by unprincipled debtors. The same judges preside in Courts, so that the the Division Courts as in the County interests of justice would be as well served in the ex- tended jurisdiction, and, in addition, the Division Court costs are so much lower than those of the County Court as at present constituted, that the advantages in convenience and expense will be greatly in the interests of the general public using the Division Courts. �44 Your memorialists therefore respectfully pray that for the foregoing reasons the prayer of their petition may be granted, and the jurisdiction of the Division Courts of Ontario be extended as above suggested. And your memorialists, as in duty bound, will ever pray. Passed in Council this fifth day of December, 1900. (Sgd.) ROBERT COOPER, (Sgd.) CHAS. HENDERSON, County Clerk, Warden. L. S. RE COURTS AND JURIES. COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE, Lindsay, July 13th, 1900. The County Clerk, Welland: DEAR SIR,- I am instructed by the Council of the County of Victoria to transmit the enclosed document relating to courts and juries, and to request you to submit it to your Council at their next session, with a view to co-operation in bringing the subject to the attention of the Government and the Legislature. It will be a favor to be informed briefly of whatever steps your Council may take in the matter. Yours truly, (Sgd.) J. R. MCNEILLIE, County Clerk. COURTS AND JURIES. At the session of the Council of the County of Victoria, held at Lindsay, on the 16th day of June, 1900, the clavse and recommendation contained in the report of the Standing Committee on Finance and Assessment as follows was made an order of the Council, viz.: "An address was delivered by His Honor Judge Dean at the opening of the General Sessions held during the present week, on the subject of a more complete fusion of the business of the High Court and the County Court and General Sessions in Counties and a relative question, that of the attendance of Jurors at the Courts, the proposal as to the latter being, in �45 brief, that there should be two Jury Courts in the year instead of four such courts as at present. Your Committee deem it incumbent upon them to treat the Judge's address as a communication to the Council and, owing to the importance of the question in all its phases and its bearing on the finances of the County, your Committee recommend that the address be printed and communicated to the Councils of all the counties in the province, with the request that they co-operate in bringing the matter to the attention of the Government and the Legislature." The following is His Honor's address on the subject:- It has long been the opinion of many lawyers and judges that the juris- diction of the County Courts of this province might be a good deal extended, without in any way harming the administration of justice, but rather with the advantage to litigants both in expediting the carriage of suits and in lessen- ing their costs. As I suppose you all know, the jurisdiction to deal with the constitution of courts, including procedure in civil matters, lies with the Local Legis- lature. The Attorney-General of this province, in view of the very general opinion on the subject, brought into the House at its last session a bill, which, if it became law, would s extend their jurisdiction as to throw a much larger part of the litigation of the province into the County Courts than heretofore. As this bill opens up a very wide and important field of law re- form, the Attorney-General, as I understand, intended its introduction to be merely a tentative measure for calling public attention to the matter, and so he withdrew the bill that the whole subject might be discussed and con sidered before the next session of the House. There is another matter connected with the administration of justice which has been much discussed in legal and legislative circles, namely, the question of our jury system. As you know, the Courts of Chancery and the Courts of Common Law, which had formerly distinct and, in some respects, repugnant jurisdiction, have been amalgamated, and the principles of equity, which were formerly administered by the Court of Chancery alone, are now the ruling principles of all our courts. A practical result has followed this infusion of Chancery principles and practice which affects the question of the attendance of juries at courts to an important extent. �46 In chancery actions the facts as well as the law were determined by the judge who heard the evidence, and though there was provision by which the court could get the assistance of a jury, in an experience of forty years as Master, during which time hundreds of cases came under my observation, I cannot recall more than two cases in which a jury was had. On the other hand all matters of fact used to be disposed of in other courts by juries. Since the fusion of the courts it has gradually come about, partly by legislation and partly by the wishes of litigants, that a large proportion of nearly every kind of actions is tried by the judges. This has so much re- duced the demand for the services of jurymen that many persons advocate the abolition of trial by jury altogether as a useless expense. My own opinion on this point is that while the facts would probably be reached quite as well by the judges as by juries, the present system which gives an alter- nate choice to litigants acts as a safety-valve by which suspicion and disappointment may be blown off, and that it would not be judicious to take it away. The effect, however, of all these changes is to much of jurymen, as well reduce the labors at sittings of the County Court as at the Assizes, for I need hardly remind you that the County Courts are governed by the same principles of law and practice as the High Court. So what with "Sittings for trials without jury," and with the parties "Dispensing with a jury," there are not many cases left for juries to try. and While their duties have grown less less the attendance of juries remains where it was when four or five times as many cases were disposed of by them, and now, as then, there comes trooping into each county town every year, to dispose of the few cases which await their services, four sets of jurors-two for the Assizes and two for the Sittings of the County Court. Mr. McNeillie, the County Clerk and Treasurer, has given me a state- ment of the expense to this county of the attendance of juries for the last five years. It amounts to the average sum of $2,225 for each year. Now, any scheme by which this expenditure could be reduced by one-half would result in an annual saving to the county of $1,112--an amount which if capitalized at the present rate of interest would produce a sum that would go a good way towards lifting our county roads from the slough of despond in which they have been wallowing since the time to which the memory of man runneth not to the contrary. If you will give me your attention a little longer, gentlemen, I think I �47 can show you that this can easily be done, and that not only without detriment, but with positive advantage to the administration of justice. I fell upon this idea while discussing the extension of County Court jurisdiction with a member of our bar and am much indebted to him for a suggestion which I have since worked out to some extent. As I said a little ago, the field is a wide one; I do not propose to take you all over it, nor to trouble you with the details, but to invite your attention to a few salient points, and through you, to bring the matter to the attention of the bar, and possibly to the notice of the County Council, who have to provide the funds for this branch of the administration of justice. I some time ago made a rough draft of what I ventured to call "A Memo. of a few points in a proposed Law Reform." From it I now read some extracts: 61. Let the County Courts be merged in the High Courts. All actions will then be brought and writs issued in the one court. "2. Let the judges of the now County Courts be known as 'local judges of the High Court,' or as 'county judges of the High Court.' (In this memo. I speak of them as county judges, and the present judges of the High Court as high judges.) "3. Let the county judge have exclusive jurisdiction in his county in all actions upto $ (say in such actions and for such amounts as are fixed by the bill respecting County Courts, which was before the Legislature last session), and also in any action up to any amount in which neither of the parties proposes that it shall be tried before a high judge. "4. Let there be a spring and fall sittings of the court for the trial of causes by a jury, to which the usual panels would be summoned. "5. Let the actions, civil and criminal, required to be tried at such sittings by a high judge, be first tried and disposed of by him, and let the remaining causes be immediately thereafter disposed of by the county judge. "6. Notwithstanding anything in paragraph 3, any cause above the present jurisdiction of the county court may, by consent of the parties thereto, or, upon an order made on notice by a high or county judge, be tried by a high judge. "7. Let all civil causes for trial with a jury be set down not less than days before the day fixed for the sittings of the court, and let the local registrar, or deputy clerk of the crown, not later than the next day thereafter, �48 by registered letter, notify the high judge assigned to take said sittings as to what causes have been set down for trial by a high judge. "If no cause is set down for trial by a high judge he need not attend such sittings, unless required to attend for the trial of a criminal matter. "13. Let all criminal matters to be heard at such sittings, not within the jurisdiction of the General Sessions of the Peace (or such other limits as may be fixed) be tried and disposed of by the high criminal matters be tried by the county judge. judge, and all other Nevertheless, any criminal case may be tried by a high judge upon the order of the Attorney-General; and any criminal case may be tried by a county judge upon the consent of the Crown and of the accused." The merger of the courts and the extension of the jurisdiction of the county judges would produce other and more important results than the mere saving of expense in the matter of juries. The high court judges, especially the justices of appeal, find it difficult to overtake the amount of business now coming before many of the cases which they now try being disposed judges, the high court judges would be relieved of a present work, and, With a great them. of by good the deal county of their in that case, it ought to be quite possible to evolve a scheme whereby the present judicial force of the high court able to dispose of all would be easily the work coming before the court in any way of the nature of appeal. In any case the extension of the jurisdiction of the county court is sure to come, and no reason suggests itself to me why the reform should not take the shape of a merger of the courts, while weighty reasons seem to exist in its favor. I am glad to say that His Honor Judge Harding concurs with me in the views I have expressed in this matter. �APPENDIX E. COMMUNICATIONS, etc. FROM THE PRISONERS' AID ASSOCIATION OF CANADA. TORONTO, November 1st, 1900. The County Clerk:- DEAR SIR,In November last I wrote on behalf of the of Canada, asking your County Council to join Ontario Government in Prisoners' us in Aid Association memorializing the favor of a small grant of money to such of the general hospitals of the province as would make special provision for the treatment of that class of drunkards in which the inebriety is a disease. The Government is very favorably disposed towards this proposal, inasmuch as it seems to give promise of doing a vast amount of good at comparatively small cost, saving the expense of establishing an asylum for the class referred to, and, moreover, as the money, instead of all being spent in some one favored locality, would be distributed throughout the entire province. Be- fore taking action in the matter, however, the members of the Government would be glad to have the proposition endorsed by the County Councils as well as by other public bodies of Ontario. I did not learn whether your Council complied with our request last year. In any case we will be much gratified if you will join us now in memorializing the Government, or the Provincial Secretary, in favor of a small grant for the purpose of affording scientific treatment to the unfor- tunate class referred to. We have investigated the matter very carefully and we find that by means of scientific treatment over 30 per cent. of inebriates may be rescued from drunkenness and restored to useful citizenship. In case any of the general hospitals should find it inconvenient to furnish the accommodation necessary for the treatment of inebriates, under such circumstances we would favor the establishing, partly at Government expense, of a small cottage hospital in such locality for their reception and treatment. In any case, the opening of the doors of general hospitals for the treat- �5° ment of inebriates authorities. will be entirely voluntary on the part of the hospital There is not the slightest intention of inaking it compulsory. You will find a form of memorial herewith enclosed, but any memorial covering the same ground, and addressed to any member of Government, will answer quite as well. Kindly bring this important Council at the meeting this month, let me know matter the result and before your very much oblige. Yours truly, A. M. ROSEBRUGH, Seeretary. FROM ONTARIO AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE. ONTARIO AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE, Guelph, Canada, June 9th, 1900. DEAR SIR,- I beg to acknowledge receipt of your communication of the 7th inst., informing me that Mr. Chas. J. Zavitz has been appointed county student to represent Welland in this institution. I shall forward a copy of our college circular to Mr. Zavitz at once. Yours truly, JAMES MILLS, President. MR. ROBT. COOPER, County Clerk, Welland, Ont. FROM WELLAND COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. WELLAND, June 14th, 1900. R. Cooper, Esq., Clerk County of Welland, Welland: DEAR SIR, We kindly extend our thanks to the Warden and Councillors for seventy- five dollar cheque, being county grant to Welland Agricultural Society. Yours truly, (Sgd.) W. G. SOMERVILLE, Treasurer Welland Agricultural Society. �51 FROM CROWLAND TOWNSHIP. CLERK'S OFFICE, CROWLAND, Port Robinson, Oct. 15, 1900. DEAR SIR,- I beg leave to submit this, a summarized statement of the amounts of taxes levied to meet the expenditure for the years 1900-01, to wit: Amount raised as per rate for county..... 6 " " " 66 66 66 " 6 "township " 66 " 63 896 70 66 " general school 1205 70 " "special school. 1159 42 to be collected for Grassy Brook debenture " " $1362 206 64 6 statute labor.... 30 co " dogs 90 oo " bitches 200 $4953 09 Total Respectfully yours, (Sgd.) W. D. MISENER, Clerk of Crowland. TO ROBERT COOPER, County Clerk. FROM THE OFFICE SPECIALTY MANUFACTURING CO. TORONTO, June 22nd, 1900. Mr. Robert Cooper, County Clerk, Welland, Ont. : DEAR SIR,- We beg to acknowledge receipt of your cheque ($30.00) under date of June 8th, and your cheque for five hundred and forty dollars ($540.00) under date of June 16th, both being for shelves supplied registry office, your county town, Yours truly, (Sgd.) J. F WILDMAN, General Manager. �52 RE COUNTY To the LINE. Warden and Councillors of the County of Welland, in Council Assembled: GENTLEMEN, Your honorable body in the year 1899 passed a resolution making a grant of one hundred dollars towards the opening up and improving the county town line road between the Townships of Moulton and Wainfleet on condition that the County of Haldimand would grant a similar amount and the said townships fifty dollars each. The Reeves of Moulton and Wainfleet were appointed a committee by the chairmen of the road and bridge committee of the aforesaid and proceeded counties, with the proposed improvement, which commences on the north side of the Michigan Central Railway and extends about a mile and a quarter in a northwesterly direction. The committee beg leave to state that they have expended on the building of this road $289.37, of which amount the County of Haldimand and Township of Moulton have contributed $144.68, the County of Haldimand, however, contributing one hundred dollars of this amount. The proportion due from your honorable body expenditure would be $96.45, but should your honorable under the present body contribute a similar amount to that of the County of Haldimand, it will be very greatly appreciated, both by the municipalities of Moulton and Wainfleet. All of which is respectfully submitted. (Sgd.) GEO. SMITH, B. F. CANBY, Committee. Dated at Marshville, this 3rd day of December, 1900. FROM L. CLARKE RAYMOND. WELLAND, ONT., Dec. 5th, 1900. E. Morris, Esq., Chairman Road and Bridge Committee, County of Welland: DEAR SIR, In reference to the bridge over the back ditch on the township line between the Township of Moulton and the Township of Wainfleet, I may first say that bridges of township lines dividing counties should be kept up by the �53 County Councils in the respective counties, but in regard to this particular bridge it has been the custom across the back ditch. of the Government to maintain However, the Government is not bound to maintain a driveway along the bank of the feeder, and I do not think they are under legal the bridges obligations for that reason to maintain all those bridges, but as they have done so in the past I have written the superintendent of the Welland canal informing him that this bridge is out of repair and asking him to it attended to and to let me know how soon the matter will be looked have after. In regard to the particular bridge in question I wish to say further that it affords the only means of crossing the back ditch to get to a bridge which crosses the feeder, and in that particular point, the Government having seen fit to bridge the feeder, they are also liable to maintain the bridge across the back ditch at that point, and I have no doubt that the Government will attend to the matter, and I will write you as soon as I hear from the superintendent. Yours truly, L. CLARKE FROM WM. RAYMOND. MCCLEARY, M. P. HOUSE OF COMMONS, Ottawa, June 15th, 1900. Robt. Cooper, Esq., County Clerk, Welland: I have your favor of the 12th inst. with petition of County Council re bridge at Montrose over the Welland river. As requested by you I have presented the same to the Honorable the Minister of Railways and Canals. I shall urge as near as I can that the prayer of the petition may be granted. Yours very truly, (Sgd.) WM. MCCLEARY. �54 FROM To the Warden and ALEX. Council of GRIFFITHS. the County of Welland, in Council Assembled: GENTLEMEN, I beg herewith to tender my resignation as high school trustee for the Town of Welland. I remain, gentlemen, Your obedient servant, (Sgd.) ALEX. GRIFFITHS. Dated at Welland this 4th day of December, A. D. 1900. RE MARTIN WOEHL. RIDGEWAY, Nov. 12, 1900. E. Cruikshank, Esq., Fort Erie, Ont.: DEAR SIR,- I enclose slip containing statement of Martin Woehl for keeping of Geo. Slaughter. While I do not approve of paying for the keep of indigents out- side of the County House, yet this seems case to be an exceptional or special About the first of October, 1899, Geo. Slaughter came to Mr. Woehl sick; the doctor led them to believe he would be all right in a few weeks, but on the contrary, he gradually grew worse, and it was impossible to move him until the first of May. He was then committed to the Home, where he now is. Mr. Woehl appeared at the last meeting of the township council some remuneration. asking The members of the township council all agreed that it would be just and right that the county pay Mr. Woehl at same rate per week it would have cost had he (Geo. Slaughter) been in the Home. By request of township council I send statement to you. Hoping you will present the case to County Council and do what you can for Mr. Woehl, I remain respectfully, (Sgd.) COUNTY OF WELLAND TO E. O. DISHER. DR. MARTIN WOEHL. To keeping indigent, Geo. Slaughter, for seven months, from Oct. 1st, �55 1899, to May 1st, 1900, at rate per week of cost of keep at the County Home. Bertie, November 1st, 1900. FROM THE LONDON GUARANTEE & ACCIDENT COMPANY. TORONTO, 20th Sept., 1900. Charles Henderson, Esq., Warden County of Welland, Welland Ont.: DEAR SIR,- Referring to the application of Mr. C. B. Bennett for a bond in this company as treasurer of the County of Welland, we notice in the Employers Form, which we now return, that you have not answered question No. 9 fully, that is, you do not state how the moneys in the bank are operated on. Ordinarily all cheques are signed or countersigned by the warden and drawn by the treasurer. No doubt this is the way it is done in your county, but you have overlooked so stating. Will you kindly state fully the answer to question No. 9, and if there is a by-law directing how the moneys in the bank should be paid we shall be pleased if you will let us have a copy. Kindly return the Employers Form completed at your earliest con- venience and oblige. Yours truly, D. W. ALEXANDER, Manager for Canada. TORONTO, September 24th, 1900. Chas. Henderson, Esq, Warden County Welland, Welland: DEAR SIR, Your favor of the 21st inst. duly came to hand enclosing copy of By-law No. 695, for which we are obliged. It is not for the want of any confidence in Mr. C. B. Bennett, the treasurer, as we must say his papers are all satisfactory, that we must insist on having all cheques countersigned, but to conform with the usual practice and our head office instructions. On turning up the papers of the treasurer's predecessor, Mr. Hobson, we find from the Employers Form that the county had a separate bank �56 account and that all cheques were countersigned by a clerk and signed by the warden, and we would like if the same system could be continued. Would you please therefore inform us if this will be attended to and oblige. Yours truly, (Sgd.) D. W. ALEXANDER, Manager for Canada. . Chas. Henderson, Esq., Warden Welland County, Welland: DEAR SIR,- We are in receipt of your favor of 27th inst., contents of which we note. In all cases of treasurers, &c., the rule of late years has been to have all cheques countersigned by the reeve or some other person appointed by the corporation. Of course Mr. Bennett is an exceptionally good risk, and if any exceptions were to be made he would be one of them, but we are insist- ing upon it in every case. We are quite agreeable to issue the bond if it is understood that at the first meeting of the council the matter will be brought up and a by-law passed to the desired effect. We have no desire to ask you to call a special session. Yours truly, ( , ALEXANDER W. D. ) Sgd . Manager for Canada. TORONTO, 11th October, 1900. R. Cooper, Esq., Clerk County Welland, Welland: DEAR SIR,- We have issued a bond on your new treasurer, Mr. object in writing you is to state that at the first Bennett, and our meeting of council in December next we would like to have the members pass a by-law that all moneys are to be deposited in the bank to the credit of the county, and are to be withdrawn only on signature of the treasurer and counter signature of some other official, whoever the council thinks would be convenient. The present Employers Form shows that the bank account is operated upon by the signature of the treasurer solely. Of late years we have been insisting upon cheques being countersigned by some other official. Mi. �57 Bennett is an exceptionally good risk, but we invariably have this rule carried out. Will you therefore be good enough to bring this up before your meeting and see to have the necessary by-law passed. Either the warden, your self or deputy warden would be satisfactory to us. Thanking you in anticipation, We remain, yours truly, , (Sgd.) D. W. ALEXANDERMan ger for Canada. WILLSON V. COUNTY WELLAND, COPY OF ACCOUNT. The County of Welland: To I. P. Willson, Reg. S. C., Dr. 1900. Sept. 4 To paid manufacturers for filing cabinet, as per invoice herein receipted $ 60 00 WELLAND, 1st July, 1892. To bought of Office Specialty Mfg. Co., Toronto, for Registrar of Surrogate Office: $100 00 One office desk and chair And registrar to furnish 64 boxes for papers and chairs for his office without further expense, and to be the property of the county. September 5th, 1900. Mr. I. P. Willson, Welland, in account with The Office Specialty Mfg. Co., Ltd.: 1895. July 26 $ To one filing cabinet, as per invoice... 60 00 Received payment by Imperial Bank cheque. The Office Specialty Mfg. Co., Ltd., (Sgd.) Sept. 4th, 1900. J. F. WILDMAN, Treasurer. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 1900 - Proceedings of the council of Welland County Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Welland County regional government (1856-1970) Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Welland County Title A name given to the resource 1900 - Proceedings of the council of Welland County Subject The topic of the resource Welland County meeting minutes for the year 1900 Description An account of the resource Scanned copy of the proceedings of the council of Welland County for 1900. Charles Henderson was County Warden, with the following councillors: Cornelius B. Bennett, Edward Morris, Egerton Morden, Emanuel W. Fares, Ernest Alexander Cruikshank, George F. House, J. Harrison Pew, James Henderson, and Walter Upper. It contains three sessions: January 24-26, June 5-8, and September 12. The meetings were held at the Welland County Courthouse. Welland County was the precursor to today's Niagara Regional government (Niagara was composed of Lincoln County and Welland County from 1856-1969). In the minutes will be found historical decisions being made on subjects such as schools/education, bridges, public buildings, tax assessments, creation of by-laws, and more. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Welland County Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Welland Public Library Local History Collection Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1900 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Public domain Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Book segment Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context LHC 971.338 Wel 1900 Charles Henderson Cornelius B. Bennett County of Welland meeting minutes Edward Morris Egerton Morden Emanuel W. Fares Ernest Alexander Cruikshank George F. House Historic texts J. Harrison Pew James Henderson Minutes Walter Upper https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/59848/archive/files/c3503be0a0b81f57762f337804a3c236.jpg?Expires=1789603200&Signature=d8FbgRtklc4XCzFCpOs16AR4-NOUIjNJGWD89lMX0JI-UdnW-h0YIYdZ2MMmNDhjInyKtTKpH7KBrdXg3jv1tBfFDprdve8-a430zJ5vkOlQ3L8PFAoeUBP4vlc-qEGnZhhrJ9oxup8-rBUoRSKsh2FBC%7EboKZheL%7EitumtSGfE383vpInfPSQ2DpZ6gQWMwgP3Ksj27zrS%7E7y6zZlSNkNwPQJh6PjhZM9itETKoNbF7BYjksS6Pvl4b-ve7oGyAuWeWPEG6UIWK1vme8XxTrmxbdx-SgIg9maEmEehPP%7ExxOhEftaoiT2VB20T4ZZIBo5hVXkSyszRyQZyrgOp3Fw__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM fae3a392a5569652032e994d8b65742c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Brief biography of Emanuel W. Fares of Humberstone, c. 1904 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Prominent Citizens & Biographies Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Brief biography of Emanuel W. Fares of Humberstone, c. 1904 Subject The topic of the resource Emanuel W. Fares Description An account of the resource Brief biography of Emanuel W. Fares of Humberstone, c. 1904. This was published on the front page of the October 6, 1904 edition of the Welland Telegraph. It was part of a series focused on prominent citizens of Welland County. The articles ran on the front page and featured a photograph and a brief biography. The series ran between March 1904-June 1905. Text reads: E. W. Fares, was born in Humberstone Township, November 18th, 1834. He was educated in the township public schools and, after attaining manhood, took up farming, in which he has been successful. He has always lived in Humberstone and years ago won the esteem of the electors of the township. For three years he was Assessor. In 1863 he was elected Councillor, and was Reeve in 1878, '92, '93, '94. '95 and '96. In 1895 he also held the position of Warden of the County. In 1899 and 1900 he was County Commissioner, and since then has been Reeve again. The last three times he was elected by acclamation. During his life he has been a staunch Conservative and his public life has been a credit to himself and his party. 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Fares Welland Telegraph Welland Telegraph's Prominent Men of Welland County https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/59848/archive/files/8cf67b76ba022dcb05e4c1c3831f2476.pdf?Expires=1789603200&Signature=meFaMUdW-FhoE0KalLGRugcZuZgz%7EF8kYtpaxBA%7EUUqyReJoyUYoW67pfNEAW1Q9EHj%7Ezi30zchZVY8WKg%7EN7sg0SEfxf5al8QFOy-pd28QqgQEvWqqE0vDGnV3qWl7HfNWOcFZaWJXAGn2Nx%7EGW8LUu3ov4CaVZt5CJ3eJVptBLgVQb4d%7ERPMU4ixiGwnE2atsE8GHbIWdkBnDnZoXRXXQJb9SlMQuQ0xfEacAf2doro9fz4lEcaMQYWX%7EOZef8dMq3-0wANQEr3ON2J8DPeCkwNcRSbKEfVwclAcKOwixcdJWgNNnvuX%7E-FjVNjADKJ8wb8knZ9QADOvD9acku6Q__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM 912487cd33131edc6f1c15e8118a6408 PDF Text Text 1899. PROCEEDINGS OF THE MUNICIPAL OF COUNTY OF JANUARY JANUARY 24, COUNCIL THE WELLAND. SESSION. 25, 26, 27, 1899. JAMES HENDERSON, Esq, WARDEN. WELLAND: PRINTED AT THE TRIBUNE OFFICE. �ii. COUNTY OFFICIALS: W. W. Fitzgerald Esq., County Judge and Local Master. James Smith. Esq., Sheriff. Walter V. Smith, Esq., Deputy-Sheriff. James E. Morin, Esq., Registrar. I. P. Willson, Esq., County Court Clerk, Local Registrar of High Court and Registrar of Surrogate Court. T. D. Cowper, Esq, Clerk of the Peace and County Crown Attorney. Geo. L. Hobson, Esq., Division Court Clerk, No. 1, Welland. Paul J Wilson, Esq., Division Court Clerk, No. 2, Marshville. Ernest Cruikshank, Esq., Division Court Clerk, No. 3, Fort Erie. J. G. Cadham, Esq., Division Court Clerk, No. 4, Niagara Falls South. D. J. C. Munro, Esq, Division Court Clerk, No. 5, Thorold. A. K. Scholfield, Esq., Division Court Clerk, No. 6, Port Colborne. John Coulson, Esq., Jailer. James H. Ball, Esq., Public School Inspector. Geo. L. Hobson, Esq., County Treasurer. Robert Cooper, Esq., County Clerk. H. G. Macklem, Esq., Chippawa, County Auditor. A. H. Kilman, Esq., Ridgeway, County Auditor. Judge W. W. Fitzgerald, Welland, E. W. Fares, Esq., Port Colborne, Board of Audit. O. Frank Morin, Esq, Welland, L. C. Raymond, Esq., County Solicitor. J. H. Howell, Esq., Jail Surgeon. J. O. Emmett, Esq., Physician House of Industry. jno. Kottmeier, Keeper of House of Industry. John Botterill, Caretaker and Messenger. �iii. TOWNSHIP CLERKS. POSTOFFICE. Bridgeburg. Henry Emerick.. Bertie. A. H. Kilman Chippawa .Wm. Greenwood Crowland W. D. Misener Fort B. F. Matthews. Erie A Humberstone Niagara Falls Town E. Chippawa . Port Robinson .... Fort Erie .Niagara Falls. Ridgeville Pelham J. Port F. D. Noble Colborne Ridgeway Humberstone Near J. Robinson. C. Bridgeburg Crow Port Colborne South End Stamford. F. A. Hutt Thorold Township. Thomas A. Clark. Thorold Town W. T. Niagara Falls Village.. John H. Garner. Wainfleet. John Henderson Fonthill ..Thorold Fish Welland E. R. Willoughby.. Donald Dell ..Niagara Falls South Marshville. Welland Hellems ..Chippawa TOWNSHIP TREASURERS. Bertie... Chippawa.. John Young Ridgeway ...J. F. Macklem.. Chippawa Crowland. . Henry O. Bugner. Fort W. M. Baldwin Erie. Humberstone. .R. H. Appleyard. Pelham..... .D. J. Stone Port Colborne David Hughes. James R. McMicking. Stamford... Thorold Township. Thorold Town. Niagara Falls Village Wainfleet Welland.. Willoughby. .Thomas A. Clark. Humberstone B. Port Colborne . Stamford Fonthill Thorold Niagara Falls South Miller. Archibald Fort Erie Fonthill Wm. Dougan.... .H. C. Crowland MacLean. .J. H. Burgar Robert McCredie Marshville. Welland Chippawa �iv. STANDING COMMITTEES-1899. ON ROADS AND BRIDGES- Charles Henderson, Marshville. George F. House, Stevensville. E. Morden, Niagara Falls South. ON JAILJ. H. Pew, Niagara Falls South. E. W. Fares, Port Colborne. E. Morris, Welland P. O. ON INDUSTRIAL HOME- E. Cruikshank, Fort Erie.. C. B. Bennett, Port Robinson. W. Upper, Allanburg. ON FINANCE- Committee of the whole Council. C. B. Bennett, Chairman. ON PRINTING- Committee of the whole Council. E. Morden, Chairman. ON EDUCATION- Committee of the whole Council. E. W. Fares, Chairman. ON SALARIES-Committee of the whole Council. George F. House, Chairman. ON EQUALIZATION― Committee of the whole Council. Edward Morris, Chairman. The Chairman of each paid committee to hand in to Clerk, at each session, the number of days and miles of each member of his committee, to enable the Treasurer to enter up to their respective accounts. �1899. PROCEEDINGS OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF WELLAND. JANUARY SESSION. FIRST DAY. WELLAND, Tuesday, 24th January, 1899. Pursuant to the Consolidated Municipal Act, 1892, and the Act to reduce the number of County Councillors, the County Councillors elect under the County Councils' Act, 1896, made and subscribed the declaration of office and qualification thereto according to Sec. 270, Consolidated Municipal Act, 1892, and met at Council Chamber, Welland, at 3 p. m., for the purpose of organization, election of Warden, and the transaction of general business. The Clerk ad interim in the chair. MEMBERS PRESENT. The following named gentlemen subscribed the declaration of office and qualification as required by law, and took their seats at the Council table, that is to say :District No. J. Harrison Pew, of the Township of Stamford. Egerton Morden, of the Township of Stamford. District No. 2-Ernest Cruikshank, of the Township of Bertie. Geo. F. House, of the Township of Bertie. District No. 3 E. W. Fares, of the Township of Humberstone. James Henderson, of the Township of Crowland. �6 District No. 4-Chas Henderson, of the Township of Wainfleet. District No. 5-C. B. Bennett, of the Township of Thorold. Walter Upper, of the Township of Thorold. The roll having been called, the following Councillors answered to their names:- Messrs. Bennett, Cruikshank, Fares, J. Henderson, C. Henderson, House, Morden, Pew and Upper.-9. Edward Morris, of the Township of Pelham, District No. 4, was absent, in Europe. ELECTION OF WARDEN. The Clerk announced that it would then be in order to proceed with the election of Warden, and read for the information of the Council Clause of the standing rules. Moved by Mr. Cruikshank, seconded by Mr. Pew, That Mr. Jas. Henderson be Warden for the year 1899. No further nomination being proposed, the Clerk announced that he would not proceed to take ballot as heretofore. The Clerk declared Mr. Henderson elected and asked him to come for- ward and make declaration of office, which he did before L. Clarke Raymond, Esq., Commissioner. WARDEN'S ADDRESS. In acknowledging his election to the position of Warden, Mr. Henderson said it was the proudest moment of his life, to be elected to the highest office in the gift of the Council by their unanimous vote. chosen Warden of the County of Welland. the confidence thus reposed in him, He was proud to be It would be his aim and he would look after to merit the best interests of the county without fear or favor, and trust that at the end of his term of office he would have given as good satisfaction as his predecessor. Mr. Henderson then gave a brief review of the finances of the county at the end of each year. The Council started the present year with the good show- ing of a balance in the bank of $1,620, and with uncollected taxes amounting to $3,782, giving upwards of $4,000 with which to start the year. There was only one debenture to be paid this year, that on the House of Industry. We certainly stood well financially, and much of the credit of this was due to the earnest work of our Ex-Warden, who took particular interest in seeing that the taxes were paid up. He trusted and felt sure that in the appointments �7 to be made to the House of Industry and High Constable, politics would play no part, but that the best men might get the positions. again thanked Mr. Henderson the Council for the honor conferred on him and his native Township of Crowland. HOURS OF MEETING. Moved by Mr. Pew, seconded by Mr. Fares, That the hours of meeting during the several sessions of this Council during the current year be as follows:-Meet at 9 a. m.; adjourn at 12 noon; meet again at 1.30, adjourn at 6 p. m.-Carried. NOTICE OF MOTIONS. Mr. Cruikshank gives notice that on to-morrow he will ask leave to introduce a bill for the appointment of Auditors to audit the Treasurer's accounts for 1898. Mr. Cruikshank gives notice that on to-morrow he will ask leave to introduce a bill for the appointment of a Board of Criminal Audit for the year 1899. Mr. Cruikshank gives notice that on to-morrow he will ask leave to introduce a bill to provide for the appointment of Auditors in the month of December. Mr. Pew gives notice that he will on to-morrow ask leave to introduce a bill to appoint Trustees to fill vacancies about to occur in the various High Schools throughout the county. TENDERS FOR PRINTING. Moved by Mr. Cruikshank, seconded by Mr. Bennett, That the Clerk do notify the several printers that sealed tenders will be received up to noon on Wednesday, January 25th, for the printing of 200 copies of the minutes of each session for 1899 and 1900, the same as last year, including auditors' report. convictions, quarterly returns. Also, price in bulk for advertising list of All other county printing to persons awarded the contract and to be charged tenders to state price per page. be given to for at regular rates. Said The work to be done in the same type and style as last year, and that the time given the printers after receiving the copy from the County Clerk be two months for completion of the same, except that it be an instruction to the county printers to have the minutes for De- cember Carried. printed in time for reference at the following January session.- �8 NIAGARA FALLS ACCOUNT. Moved by Mr. Cruikshank, seconded by Mr. Bennett, That it be an instruction to the Treasurer of this county to prepare a statement of account between this county and the town of Niagara Falls, and to lay the same before this council to-morrow afternoon.-Carried. TREASURER'S BONDS. Moved by Mr. Cruikshank, seconded by Mr. Bennett, That it shall be the duty of the Finance Committee to report at the present session in accordance with Section 249, Chapter 184, R. S. O., 1887, which requires that it shall be the duty of every municipal council to enquire into the sufficiency of the Treasurer's bonds and report thereon.--Carried. CHIPPAWA STONE ROAD. Mr. Morden gives notice that he will to-morrow introduce memoranda addressed to proper officers of the Canada Southern certain Railway in respect to the Chippawa Stone Road. NOTICE OF MOTIONS. Mr. Morden gives notice that he will to-morrow introduce a by-law to appoint two Trustees on the board of the Niagara Falls Collegiate Institute. Mr. Pew gives notice that he will on to-morrow ask leave to introduce a bill to appoint a High County Constable to fill vacancy caused by the death of the late Mr. Robertshaw. Mr. Pew gives notice that he will on to-morrow ask leave to introduce a bill to appoint a tender for Montrose bridge to fill vacancy caused by the moving of Mr. Burns from the district, and to fix salary of same. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS. The Warden presented the following communications and petitions:From Col. Morin, Registrar, re amount paid County Treasurer for the year 1897, according to Section 12 of the Municipal Amendment Act of 1898. From T. D. Cowper, Clerk of the Peace, re presentment of Grand Jury. From the Municipal World. From T. D. Cowper, Clerk of the Peace, re account from D. Tufts. From the County of Lanark, praying that the Education Department may see fit to restore the Primary Examinations and the granting of Primary Certificates on the same basis as before the issue of present regulation, or at least to grant such modification thereof as may give effect to the opinions berein expressed. �9 From W. M. German, M. P. P., re receipt of memorial regulating bicycle riding on streets and highways, which will be presented on the assembling of the Legislature. From Wm. Williams, re resignation as Trustee of High School Board, Town of Thorold. From the Ontario Rifle Association, re grant. NOTICE OF BY-LAW. Mr. Cruikshank gives notice that on to-morrow he will ask leave to introduce a bill to amend By-law No. 647. NOTICE OF MEMORIAL. Mr. Pew gives notice that he will on Thursday ask leave to introduce a memorial to the Local Legislature to amend sub-section 5 of section 2 of the High School Act, 1896. REGISTRAR'S REPORT. Moved by Mr. Fares, seconded by Mr. Pew, That statement of J. E. Morin, registrar, re report to the Warden, be received and printed in the minutes.-Carried. PETITION RE PRIMARY EXAMINATIONS. Moved by Mr. Morden, seconded by Mr. Cruikshank, That the petition of the County Council of the County of Lanark, in respect to primary examinations, be not concurred in.-Lost on division. APPLICATIONS FOR POSITIONS OF KEEPER AND MATRON. Moved by Mr. Cruikshank, seconded by Mr. Bennett, That this Council do consider the several applications for the posts of keeper and matron of the House of Industry at the morning session of Thursday, and that it stand as the first order of the day for that day, and that the Clerk do notify the several applicants to be present on that day at 10 o'clock a. m.-Carried. STANDING COMMITTEES. Moved by Mr. Pew, seconded by Mr. Cruikshank, That the Council do now go into committee of the whole to strike Standing Committees for the present year.--Carried. Pursuant to motion the Council went into committee of the whole and adjourned to the Clerk's office. Council resumed. The Warden in the chair. �IO Moved by Mr. Chas. Henderson, seconded by Mr. Cruikshank, That the Standing Committees for the year 1899 be constituted as follows:- Road and Bridge- Messrs. Charles Henderson, House and Morden. JailMessrs. Pew, Fares and Morris. Industrial Home- Messrs. Cruikshank, Bennett and Upper. Finance- The whole Council; Mr. Bennett, chairman. Printing- The whole Council; Mr. Morden, chairman. Education- The whole Council; Mr. Fares, chairman. Salaries- The whole Council; Mr. House, chairman. Equalization- The whole Council; Mr. Morris, chairman. Carried. CONSTABLES' ACCOUNTS. The Warden presented account of Gilbert Fulsom. Moved by Mr. Morden, seconded by Mr. Upper, That the account of Mr. Tufts be now considered.-Carried. Moved by Mr. Upper, seconded by Mr. Morden, That the Warden be instructed to annul and dispense with the services of special constable appointed under By-law No. 591. The yeas and nays being called were taken as follows:Yeas-Messrs. Morden and Upper-2. Nays Messrs. Cruikshank, Fares, Chas. Henderson and Pew-4. Motion passing in the negative, majority 2. The hour of adjournment having arrived the Warden left the chair. (Sgd.) JAMES HENDERSON, Warden. �II SECOND DAY. Morning Session WEDNESDAY, January 25th, 1899. Pursuant to adjournment Council met at 9. a m. The Warden in the chair. All members present. The minutes of yesterday were read by Clerk and approved by Council. COMMUNICATIONS. The Warden presented the following communications :From Jas. H. Ball, County School Inspector, re grant equivalent to Government grant. From William Burns, re resignation as caretaker of Montrose bridge. From Albert Howey, re application for caretaker of bridge. From Mr. and Mrs. Hemmings, re resignation as keeper and matron of Industrial Home. Communication and report from the Trustees Association. STATEMENT OF TAXES PAID. Moved by Mr. Cruikshank, seconded by Mr. Morden, That the Warden do lay before this Council on this afternoon a return showing the dates at which the several municipalities paid the county rate since January 1st, 1897.-Carried. RESIGNATION OF MR. BURNS ACCEPTED. Moved by Mr. Morden, seconded by Mr. Upper, That the resignation of Wm. Burns as tender of Montrose bridge be accepted. Carried. NOTICE OF BY-LAW. Mr. Bennett gives notice that he will on to-morrow ask leave to intro- duce a By-law to authorize the Warden and Treasurer to borrow money for County purposes. TO RETIRING KEEPER AND MATRON OF HOUSE OF INDUSTRY. Moved by Mr. Cruikshank, seconded by Mr. Pew, That this Council has learned with profound regret the determination of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Hemmings to resign their positions as Keeper and Matron of the House of Industry, and in accepting the same desires to express its hearty appreciation of the faithful and efficient manner in which �they have performed their duties during the past eleven years, and that copies of this resolution be forwarded to Mr. and Mrs. Hemmings.-Carried. AUDITORS APPOINTED. Moved by Mr. Cruikshank, seconded by Mr. Henderson, That leave be given to introduce a bill to appoint Auditors of the Treasurer's accounts for 1898. Leave granted. Moved by Mr. Cruikshank, seconded by Mr. Henderson, That the bill be read a first time. Bill read a first time. Moved by Mr. Cruikshank, seconded by Mr. Henderson, That the bill be read a second time. Bill read a second time, Moved by Mr. Cruikshank, seconded by Mr. Henderson, That the bill be not now committed, but that the same be read a third time forthwith, that it do pass, be signed and sealed as required by law, and that its title be as in the bill. Bill read a third time and passed, entitled "A By-law to Appoint Auditors of the Treasurer's Accounts for 1898." RESIGNATION OF HIGH SCHOOL TRUSTEE ACCEPTED. Moved by Mr. Morden, seconded by Mr. Pew, That the resignation of Wm. Williams as Trustee of Thorold High School be accepted.-Carried. MEMORIAL RE PRIMARY EXAMINATIONS. Moved by Mr. Fares, seconded by Mr. Upper, That this Council do concur in the petition from the County of Lanark, and that the Council do memorialize the Minister of Education in regard to the changing of the system of Part 2 of Form I., and that in the opinion of this Council it would not be desirable in the interest of the country at large, and that it be a request of this Council that the Warden and Clerk do sign the same, and that it be placed in the hands of W. M. German, Esq., M. P. P., for presentation to the Minister of Education. The yeas and nays being called, were taken as follows: Yeas-Messrs. Fares, Henderson, Chas., and Upper-3. Nays Messrs. Bennett, Cruikshank, Morden and Pew-4. Motion passing in the negative, majority one. �13 TO PROVIDE FOR APPOINTMENT OF AUDITORS IN DECEMBER. Moved by Mr. Cruikshank, seconded by Mr. Henderson, Chas., That leave be given to introduce a bill to provide for the appointment of Auditors in the month of December. Leave granted. Moved by Mr. Cruikshank, seconded by Mr. Henderson, Chas., That the bill be read a first time. Bill read a first time. Moved by Mr. Cruikshank, seconded by Mr. Henderson, Chas., That the bill be read a second time. Bill read a second time. Moved by Mr. Cruikshank, seconded by Mr. Henderson, Chas., That the bill be not now committed, but that the same be read a third time forthwith; that it do pass, be signed and sealed as required by law, and that its title be as in the bill. Bill read a third time and passed, entitled "A Bill to provide for the Appointment of Auditors in the month of December. NIAGARA FALLS COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE. Moved by Mr. Pew, seconded by Mr. Fares, That the deputation from the Town of Niagara Falls Collegiate Institute be now heard.-Carried. Pursuant to motion, Messrs. Logan and Quillinan were heard and presented statement of the receipts and expenditure of the Niagara Falls Collegiate Institute. Moved by Mr. Bennett, seconded by Mr. Henderson, Chas., That Messrs. Cruikshank, Pew and Morden be a committee to examine and adjust the accounts between this County and Niagara Falls Collegiate Institute as to the County's liability for County pupils, and to report at the June session of this Council.-Carried. CONSTABLE'S ACCOUNT NOT ENTERTAINED. Moved by Mr. Fares, seconded by Mr. Pew, That the account presented by D. Tufts, constable, for arresting tramps in the town of Welland in the year 1894 be not entertained.-Carried. STAMFORD BY-LAW. The Warden presented communication and by-law from F. A. Hutt, Clerk of the Township of Stamford. �14 Mr. Pew gives notice that he will on to-morrow ask leave to introduce a bill to confirm By-law No. 5, 1898, of the Township of Stamford. TO AMEND BY-LAW NO. 647. Moved by Mr. Cruikshank, seconded by Mr. House, That leave be given to introduce a bill to ainend By-law No. 647. Leave granted. Moved by Mr. Cruikshank, seconded by Mr. House, That the bill be read a first time.. Bill read a first time. Moved by Mr. Cruikshank, seconded by Mr. House, That the bill be read a second time. Bill read a second time. Moved by Mr. Cruikshank, seconded by Mr. House, That the bill be not now committed, but that the same be read a third. time forthwith; that it do pass, be signed and sealed as required by law, and that its title be as in the bill. Bill read a third time and passed, entitled "A Bill to amend By-law No. 647." COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE TRUSTEES APPOINTED. Moved by Mr. Morden, seconded by Mr. Pew, That leave be given to introduce a bill to appoint two High School. Trustees for the Collegiate Institute at Niagara Falls. Leave granted. Moved by Mr. Morden, seconded by Mr. Pew, That the bill be read a first time. Bill read a first time. Moved by Mr. Morden, seconded by Mr. Pew, That the bill be read a second time. Bill read a second time. Moved by Mr. Morden, seconded by Mr. Pew, That the bill be not now committed, but that the same third time forthwith, that it do pass, be signed and sealed as be read a required by law, and that its title be as in the bill. Bill read a third time and passed, entitled "A Bill to appoint two High School Trustees for the Collegiate Institute at Niagara Falls." �15 MEMORIAL RE SELECTION OF JURORS. Mr. Cruikshank asked leave to introduce a memorial to the Legislative Assembly for the Province of Ontario, praying for certain amendments in the Act respecting the selection of jurors. Leave granted. Moved by Mr. Cruikshank, seconded by Mr. House, That the memorial to the Legislative Assembly praying for certain amendments to the Jurors' Act be adopted.-Carried. The hour of adjournment having arrived, the Warden left the chair. Afternoon Session. At 1.30 p. m., the Council resumed. TREASURER'S REPORT. The Warden presented report of treasurer re receipts and expenditure for the year 1898, which was read to Council by County Treasurer. HIGH The Warden CONSTABLE APPOINTED. presented communication from J. R. Dowd re application for position as High Constable. Moved by Mr. Pew, seconded by Mr. Upper, That leave be given to introduce a bill to appoint a High County Constable. Leave granted. Moved by Mr. Pew, seconded by Mr. Upper, That the bill be read a first time in blank. Bill read a first time in blank. Moved by Mr. Pew, seconded by Mr. Upper, That the bill be read a second time. Moved by Mr. Upper, seconded by Mr. Fares, That blank in By-law for appointment of High Constable be filled in with $50 as salary per annum.-Carried. Pursuant to the foregoing resolution, the blank was filled in accordingly. Moved by Mr. Pew, seconded by Mr. Upper, That the bill be not now committed, but that the same be read a third time forthwith; that it do pass, be signed and sealed as required by law, and that its title be as in the bill. �16 Bill read a third time and passed, entitled "A By-law to appoint a High County Constable." CARETAKER OF MONTROSE BRIDGE. Moved by Mr. Pew, seconded by Mr. Fares, That leave be granted to introduce a bill to appoint a caretaker of Montrose bridge.-Leave granted. Moved by Mr Pew, seconded by Mr. Fares, That the bill be read a first time. Bill read a first time. Moved by Mr. Pew, seconded by Mr. Fares, That the bill be read a second time. Bill read a second time. Moved by Mr. Pew, seconded by Mr. Fares, That the bill be not now committed, but that the same be read a third time forthwith; that it do pass, be signed and sealed as required by law, and that its title be as in the bill. Bill read a third time and passed, entitled a bill to appoint a caretaker of Montrose bridge. MR. FULSOM'S ACCOUNT NOT ENTERTAINED. Moved by Mr. Pew, seconded by Mr. Fares, That the account of Gilbert Fulsom, for his costs in connection with a suit against one Jas. Robinson of St. Catharines, be not entertained by this Council. Carried. TREASURER'S STATEMENT RECEIVED. Moved by Mr. Fares, seconded by Mr. Upper. That the Treasurer's statement be received and printed in the minutes. -Carried. MEMORIAL RE NON-RESIDENT AND COUNTY PUPILS. Moved by Mr. Pew, seconded by Mr. Morden, That leave be given to introduce a memorial to the Ontario Legislature respecting the non-resident and county pupils attending Niagara Falls Collegiate Institute. Leave granted and memorial read and adopted. MEMORIAL RE CHIPPAWA STONE ROAD. Memorial respecting Chippawa Stone Road was presented to Council. Moved by Mr. Morden, seconded by Mr. Pew, �17 That the memorial in respect to the Chippawa Stone Road be adopted. -Carried. RELIGIOUS SERVICES AT INDUSTRIAL HOME. The Rev. A. E. Russ and Rev. W. H. Swayze appeared before the Council re religious services at Industrial Home, asking grant for same. HIGH SCHOOL ACT. Moved by Mr. Pew, seconded by Mr. Cruikshank, That the mover and seconder of this resolution be empowered to take whatever steps they may think necessary to bring about the alteration in the High School Act as set forth in the memorial in reference to the same.― Carried. PRINTING. Moved by Mr. Bennett, seconded by Mr. Morden, That this Council do now go into Committee of the Whole on printing. Carried. Pursuant to motion printing. Council went into Committee of the Whole on Mr. Morden in the chair. Committee rose. The Warden in the chair. FINANCE. Moved by Mr. Bennett, seconded by Mr. Morden, That this Council do now go into Committee of the Whole on Finance. Pursuant to Finance. motion Council went into Committee of the Whole on Mr. Bennett in the chair. The hour of adjournment having arrived, the chairman left the chair. (Sgd.) JAMES HENDERSON, Warden. THIRD DAY. Morning Session. THURSDAY, January 26th, 1899. Pursuant to adjournment, Council met at 9 a. m. The Warden in the chair. All members present. The minutes of yesterday were read by Clerk and approved by Council. �18 REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON PRINTING. The Warden presented report of Committee of the Whole on Printing, which was read to Council. Moved by Mr. Morden, seconded by Mr. Upper, That the report of the Committee on Printing be adopted.-Carried. COMMUNICATIONS. The Warden presented communication and petiti n from R. P. Slater, Mayor of Niagara Falls. Also, from J. E. Cohoe, Secretary-Treasurer Monck Farmers' Institute, re grant to said Institute. Also, from E. Morden, Secretary-Treasurer of the Welland Farmers' Institute, re grant. FINANCE COMMITTEE'S REPORT. Also, Finance Committe's report, which was read to Council. Moved by Mr. Bennett, seconded by Mr. Cruikshank, That the report just read be adopted.-Carried. COUNTY SCHOOL INSPECTOR'S REPORT. Moved by Mr. Pew, seconded by Mr. House, That the County School Inspector's report be received and printed in the minutes.-Carried. BOARD OF AUDIT. Moved by Mr. Cruikshank, seconded by Mr. Henderson, Chas., That leave be given to introduce a bill to appoint members of the Board of Audit.-Leave granted. Moved by Mr. Cruikshank, seconded by Mr. Henderson, Chas., That the bill be read a first time in blank. Bill read a first time in blank. Moved by Mr. Cruikshank, seconded by Mr. Henderson, Chas., That the bill be read a second time in blank. Moved by Mr. Pew, seconded by Mr. Upper, That the blank in the bill appointing members to the Board of Audit of Criminal Justice accounts be filled in with the name of E. W. Fares.Carried. Moved by Mr. Morden, seconded by Mr. Henderson, Chas., That the Carried. next blank be filled in with the name of O. F. Morin.- �19 Pursuant to the foregoing resolutions the severai blanks were filled in accordingly. Bill read a third time and passed, entitled "A By-law to appoint Members of the Board of Audit. TO BORROW MONEY. Moved by Mr. Bennett, seconded by Mr. Cruikshank, That leave be given to introduce a bill to authorize the Warden and Treasurer to borrow money. Leave granted. Moved by Mr. Bennett, seconded by Mr. Cruikshank, That the bill be read a first time. Bill read a first time. Moved by Mr. Bennett, seconded by Mr. Cruikshank, That the bill be read a second time. Bill read a second time. Moved by Mr. Bennett, seconded by Mr. Cruikshank, That the bill be not now committed, but that the same be read a third time forthwith; that it do pass, be signed and sealed as required by law, and that its title be as in the bill. Bill read a third time and passed, entitled "A By-law to authorize the Warden and Treasurer to borrow money." APPLICATIONS FOR KEEPER AND MATRON OF HOME. The applications of the different applicants for positions of Keeper and Matron of Industrial Home were presented. Applicant. Postoffice. Municipality. Pelham St. Pelham North Pelham Wm. C. Holcombe. Pelham North Pelham David Pelham. North Pelham Thomas Reece.. Pelham. North Pelham Hugh Patterson. Pelhain North Pelham Philip Durk. Pelham Frank Tunnacliffe. Pelham... Benson Dilts. Wainfleet ... ... Winger Charles Ball Wainfleet. .Wellandport W. A. N. Asa P. West... Hansler. Metler. John Barwell. Wm. D. Bowman. Murray A. Bridgman. Wainfleet.. Catharines . Welland .. Wellandport ..Thorold.. .Fonthill .Thorold. . Welland �20 Postoffice. Municipality. Applicant. John Gaiser . Welland Thorold.. Thorold Welland D. K. Moyer.... Thorold. Welland Drayton A. Summers. Raymond Skinner Thorold. .Thorold Geo. P. Misener. Thorold .. Allanburg J. G. Kirkley Thorold Port Robinson Jacob Hodgkins. Bertie .Stevensville Thos. Hardwick Stamford N. F. South John Bouk. John Kottmeier. N. .N. F. Town Michael Barnhart Wm. G. South .Stamford Crowland. Wm. J. Stoner. Humberstone.. Hiram Port Colborne. Hanham Tobias Smith Port Port .Gainsboro Matthew W. Sexsmith. Bertie. Albert J. Muskoka Potter. A. G. Abbott. Northumberland. M. E. Johnson. Pelham Robinson Humberstone Welland W. V. Comfort. Town .Crowland .Crowland. Hill F. End Colborne Welland Rosedene Ridgeway . Melissa . Wooler .. Fenwick Moved by Mr. Cruikshank, seconded by Mr. House, That this Council do now go into Committee of the Whole on the appointment of Keeper and Matron of the House of Industry. Pursuant to motion, Council went into Committee of the Whole on the appointment of Keeper and Matron of the House of Industry. Mr. Cruikshank in the chair. The hour of adjournment having arrived, the Warden left the chair. Afternoon Session. At 1:30 p. m. the Committee resumed. Mr Cruikshank in the chair. The Committee rose. The Warden in the chair. Mr. Cruikshank gives notice that on to-morrow he will ask leave to introduce a bill repealing By-law No. 532, and appointing a Keeper and Matron �21 for the House of Industry and Refuge for the County of Welland, and for fixing the salaries of the said officials. NIAGARA FALLS WATER POWER. Moved by Mr. Morden, seconded by Mr. Pew, That this Council adopt the petition in respect to Niagara Falls water power forwarded by Mayor Slater of Niagara Falls, and that the Warden and Clerk be instructed to sign and forward the same to W. M. German, M. P. P., for presentation to the Ontario Legislature.-Carried. REEVES AUTHORIZED TO COMMIT TO INDUSTRIAL HOME. Moved by Mr. Fares, seconded by Mr. Pew, That the Reeves or Mayors of the various municipalities of the County of Welland be authorized and are only the persons authorized, except as provided by statute, to commit persons to House of Industry for the years 1899 and 1900, and that blanks for that purpose be placed in their hands.--Carried. COMMUNICATION The FROM W. Warden presented communication c. T. from U. the Women's Christian Temperance Union re grant for religious services supplied to prisoners in jail. HIGH SCHOOL TRUSTEES APPOINTED. Moved by Mr. Pew, seconded by Mr. Bennett, That leave be given to introduce a bill to appoint High School Trustees. Leave granted. Moved by Mr. Pew, seconded by Mr. Bennett, That the bill be read a first time in blank. Bill read a first time in blank. Moved by Mr. Pew, seconded by Mr. House, That the blank in the bill for Trustee for the Stamford High School be filled in with the name of Percival Prest.-Carried. Moved by Mr. Bennett, seconded by Mr. Cruikshank, That the blank in the bill for the High School of the Town of Welland be filled in with the name of Joseph McCollum. Moved by Mr. Upper, seconded by Mr. Fares, in amendment, That the blank in the bill be filled in with the name of F. G. Hutton for the Town of Welland High School. The amendment was proposed and carried on a division. �22 Moved by Mr. Bennett, seconded by Mr. Cruikshank, That the blank in the bill for the Thorold High School be filled in with the names of Wm. Williams and W. A. Cook. Moved by Mr. Upper, seconded by Mr. Fares, in amendment, That the blank in the bill be filled in with the names of Wm. Williams for one year and T. E. Simpson for two years for Thorold Town High School. The yeas and nays being called, were taken follows:- Yeas-Messrs. Fares, Henderson Chas., House, Pew and Upper.-5. Nays-Messrs. Bennett, Cruikshank and Morden.-3. The amendment passing in the affirmative, majority 2. Pursuant to the foregoing resolutions the several blanks were filled in accordingly. The bill was read a second and third time and passed, entitled "A Bylaw to Appoint High School Trustees for the various High Schools of the County of Welland." The hour of adjournment having arrived, the Warden left the chair. (Sgd.) JAMES HENDERSON, Warden. FOURTH DAY. Morning Session. FRIDAY, January 27th, 1899. Pursuant to adjournment Council met at 9 a. m. The Warden in the chair. All members present. Minutes of yesterday read by Clerk and approved by Council. RE CLARA HONSBURGER. Moved by Mr. Pew, seconded by Mr. Henderson, Chas., That Clara Honsburger, committed to jail on the 25th inst., by Elliot. Henderson, J. P., and now being in a delicate state of health, be sent to the St. Catharines Hospital, and that her daughter be sent to the Industrial Home temporarily.-Carried. GRANT TO TEACHERS' ASSOCIATION. Moved by Mr. Fares, seconded by Mr. Henderson, Chas., That this Council grant the sum of twenty-five dollars to the Welland �23 County Teachers' Ass ciation, being the equivalent of a grant received from the Government -Carried. MEMORIAL RE REDUCTION OF MUNICIPAL Mr. Henderson, Chas., asked leave to COUNCILLORS. introduce a memorial to the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Ontario re reduction of numbers of Municipal Councillors. Leave granted. Memorial read to Council. Moved by Mr. Henderson, Chas., seconded by Mr. Pew, That the memorial to the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Ontario re reduction of numbers of municipal councillors be adopted and for- warded to our member, W. M. German, M. P. P., for presentation.—Carried on a division. TREASURERS NOTIFIED. Moved by Mr. Cruikshank, seconded by Mr. House, That the Treasurer of the County of Welland be instructed to notify the Treasurers of all minor municipalities now in arrears with the County rate of 1898, that interest at the rate of six per cent. per annum must be paid on all sums due this County from and after the 1st day of January, 1899.-Carried. IN COMMITTEE. Mr. Pew, Chairman of Jail Committee, asked leave for Committee to retire. Leave granted. The hour of adjournment having arrived, the Warden left the chair. Afternoon Session. At 1.30 p. m. the Council resumed. REPORT OF JAIL COMMITTEE. Mr. Pew, Chairman of Jail Committee, presented report of Committee, which was read to Council. Moved by Mr. Pew, seconded by Mr. Fares, That the report just read be adopted.-Carried. WILLOUGHBY BRIDGES. Moved by Mr. Pew, seconded by Mr. Morden, That the sum of forty dollars be granted to the Township of Willoughby to aid in maintaining their long bridges over 100 feet in length. Lost on a division. �24 KEEPER AND MATRON APPOINTED. Moved by Mr. Cruikshank, seconded by Mr. Henderson, Chas., That leave be given to introduce a bill to repeal in part by-law No. 532, and to appoint a Keeper and Matron for the House of Industry, and to fix their salaries. Leave granted. Moved by Mr. Cruikshank, seconded by Mr. Henderson, Chas., That the bill be read a first time. Bill read a first time. Moved by Mr. Cruikshank, seconded by Mr. Henderson, Chas., That the bill be read a second time. Bill read a second time. Moved by Mr. Cruikshank, seconded by Mr. Henderson, Chas., That the bill be not now committed, but that the same be read a third time forthwith; that it do pass, be signed and sealed as required by law, and that its title be as in the bill. Bill read a third time and passed, entitled "A By-law to Repeal in Part By-law No. 532, and to Appoint a Keeper and Matron for the House of In- dustry, and to fix their Salaries." APPOINTMENT OF HIGH SCHOOL TRUSTEES RECONSIDERED. Moved by Mr. Henderson, Chas., seconded by Mr. House, That the motion to fill up blanks in by-law appointing High School Trustees for the Town of Welland and Town of Thorold be re-considered.― Carried. Moved by Mr. Bennett, seconded by Mr. Cruikshank, That the blank in by-law for Thorold High School be filled in with the names of Wm. Williams and W. A. Cook. The yeas and nays being called, were taken as follows:Yeas-Messrs. Bennett, Cruikshank, Fares, Henderson, Chas., House, Morden and Pew.-7. Nays Mr. Upper.-1. The motion passing in the affirmative, majority 6. Moved by Mr. Bennett, seconded by Mr. Cruikshank, That the blank in by-law for Welland High School be filled in with the name of Jos. McCollum. The yeas and nays being called, were taken as follows:Yeas-Messrs. Bennett, Cruikshank, Henderson, Chas., and Morden.-4 �25 Nays Messrs. Fares, House, Pew and Upper. -4. The motion being a tie the Warden voted yea, declaring the motion carried. RUINS OF FORT ERIE. Mr. Cruikshank asked leave to introduce a memorial to The Honorable the Attorney General for the Province of Ontario. Leave granted. Memorial read to Council. Moved by Mr. Cruikshank, seconded by Mr. House, That the memorial to the Attorney General respecting the ruins of Fort Erie, just read, be adopted, and that it be signed by the Warden and Clerk and forwarded to W. M. German, M. P. P., for presentation.-Carried. GRANTS TO FARMERS' INSTITUTES. Moved by Mr. Morden, seconded by Mr. Fares, That a grant of ten dollars be made to the Monck County Farmers' Institute and a grant of twenty-five dollars to the Welland County Farmers' Institute, as provided by the regulations of the Department of Agriculture.― Carried. Moved by Mr. Pew, seconded by Mr. Cruikshank, That this Council do now adjourn. Pursuant to motion, Council adjourned, at 4 p. m. (Sgd.) JAMES HENDERSON, Warden. �APPENDIX A. BY-LAWS. BY-LAW NO. 677A BY-LAW for the Appointment of Auditors. WHEREAS it is necessary and expedient to appoint Auditors of the Treasurer's accounts for the year 1898: Be it therefore enacted by the Corporation of the County of Welland, and it is hereby enacted, that Herbert G. Macklem, of the Village of Chippawa, and Alva H. Kilman, of the Township of Bertie, be, and they are. hereby appointed Auditors of the Treasurer's accounts for the current year 1898. Passed in Council this twenty-fifth day of January, 1899. (Sgd.) (Sgd.) ROBERT COOPER, JAS. HENDERSON, County Clerk. Warden. L. S. BY-LAW NO. 678. A BILL to Provide for the Appointment of Auditors of the Treasurer's Accounts in the Month of December in the present and subsequentyears. WHEREAS it is expedient to appoint Auditors in the month of December of the present and following years: Be it therefore enacted, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the �27 Corporation of the County of Welland, that this Council shall appoint Auditors in the month of December. Passed in Council the 25th day of January, 1899. (Sgd.) (Sgd.) JAS. HENDERSON, ROBERT COOPER, County Clerk. Warden. {L. S. BY-LAW NO. 679. A BY-LAW to Amend By-law No. 647. WHEREAS it is necessary and expedient to amend By-law No. 647: Be it therefore enacted, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the Corporation of the County of Welland, that the sum of $700, therein as the Treasurer's salary, appearing be erased therefrom and the sum of $650 substituted therefor. Passed in Council this 25th day of January, 1899, (Sgd.) (Sgd.) , JAS. HENDERSON, Warden. County Clerk. L. S. BY-LAW NO. 680. WHEREAS it is necessary and expedient to appoint two Trustees for the Collegiate Institute at Niagara Falls, one of these to act for two years and one to act for a period of three years: Be it therefore enacted, and it is hereby enacted by the Municipal Cor- poration of the County of Welland, that William Spence, of the Village of Niagara Falls, be appointed a Trustee of said Collegiate Institute for a period of two years. �28 Be it also enacted, that Joseph G. Cadham, of the Village of Niagara Falls, be appointed a Trustee of said Collegiate Institute for a period of three years. Passed in Council this twenty-fifth day of January, 1899. (Sgd.) (Sgd.) ROBERT COOPER, JAS. HENDERSON, County Clerk. Warden. L. S. BY-LAW NO. 681. A BY-LAW to Appoint a High County Constable. WHEREAS it is necessary and expedient to appoint a High County Constable in and for the County of Welland : Be it therefore enacted by the Corporation of the County of Welland, and it is hereby enacted, that John R. Dowd, of the Town of Welland, be, and is hereby appointed High County Constable in and for said County of Welland, at a yearly salary of fifty dollars. Passed in Council this twenty-fifth day of January, 1899. (Sgd.) (Sgd.) ROBERT COOPER, JAS. HENDERSON, County Clerk. Warden. L. S. BY-LAW NO. 682. A BY-LAW to Appoint a Caretaker of Montrose Bridge. WHEREAS William Burns, caretaker of the Montrose Bridge, has resigned from such position, and it is expedient to fill the vacancy: Be it therefore enacted by the Corporation of the County of Welland, and it is hereby enacted, that Albert Howey, (blacksmith,) of the Township of Stamford, be, and is hereby, appointed caretaker of the bridge over the river �29 Welland in this County, known and called the Montrose Bridge, at a salary of forty dollars per year. Passed in Council this twenty-fifth day of January, 1899. (Sgd.) (Sgd.) ROBERT COOPER, JAS. HENDERSON, Warden. County Clerk. L. S. BY-LAW NO. 683. A BY-LAW for the Appointment of Board ofAudit. WHEREAS in and by the Revised Statutes of Ontario, Cap. 85, Sec. 7, a Board of Audit is to be appointed for the purpose named therein, to be composed of the Judge, Junior Judge of the County Court, and two other persons, who shall be appointed annually for that purpose by the County. Council, or union of counties, at their first meeting in each year, and not more than one of such persons being a member for the time being of such Council; and Whereas it is necessary and expedient to give effect to such enactments, in so far as it relates to the County of Welland: Be it therefore enacted, and it is hereby enacted, by the Corporation of the County of Welland, that E. W. Fares and O. F. Morin be, and they are hereby appointed members of the Board of Audit for the County of Welland for the current year; And be it further enacted, that the members of such Board shall be paid the sum of $3 per day for their attendance at such Audit, and five cents for each mile necessarily traveled in respect thereof in going to and returning from such Audit. Passed in Council this twenty-sixth day of January, 1899. (Sgd.) (Sgd.) ROBERT COOPER, JAS. HENDERSON, County Clerk. Warden. L. S. �30 BY-LAW NO. 684. A BY-LAW to Authorize the Warden and Treasurer of the County of Welland to borrow money. WHEREAS it is necessary and expedient that authority be given the Warden and Treasurer of the County of Welland to borrow money for the use of the said County during the current year: Be it therefore enacted, and it is hereby enacted, that the Warden and Treasurer be, and they are hereby authorized to negotiate any loans necessary for the use of the County of Welland during the current year, and that the Treasurer be empowered to deposit and withdraw from the said loan without the signature of the Warden. Passed in Council this twenty-sixth day of January, A. D. 1899. (Sgd.) (Sgd.) ROBERT COOPER, JAS. HENDERSON, County Clerk. Warden. L. S. BY-LAW NO. 685. A BY-LAW for the Appointment of High School Trustees. WHEREAS it is necessary and expedient for the Municipality of the County of Welland to appoint High School Trustees for each of the High. Schools within incorporated towns and Township of Stamford, in said County, to fill the vacancies about to occur in the Boards of said Towns ; And whereas it is necessary and expedient for said municipality to appoint High School Trustees for High Schools situated elsewhere than in incorporated towns, to fill the vacancies to occur in such Boards: Therefore be it enacted, and it is hereby enacted, that for the High School situate in the Town of Welland, Jos. McCollum shall be High School Trustee for the High School situate in the Town of Thorold, Wm. Williams for one year and W. A. Cook for two years, and that for the High School �31 situate in the Township of Stamford, Percival Prest shall be High School Trustee. Passed in Council this twenty-sixth day of January, 1899. (Sgd.) (Sgd.) ROBERT COOPER, JAS. HENDERSON, County Clerk. Warden. L. S. BY-LAW NO. 686. A BY-LAW to Repeal in Part By-law No. 532. WHEREAS it is necessary and expedient to repeal in part By-law No. 532, appointing Mr. and Mrs. John W. Hemmings as keeper and matron respectively of the Industrial Home for the County of Welland, whose resig- nations have been tendered to and accepted by the Municipal Council of the said County of Welland: Therefore be it enacted, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the Municipal Council of the County of Welland, that the names of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Hemmings be erased from the said by-law, and that John Kott- meier be and is hereby appointed keeper of the said Industrial Home or House of Industry and Refuge for the County of Welland, at an annual salary of $275 and board and lodging, and that Carrie Kottmeier, wife of the said John Kottmeier, be appointed matron thereof at an annual salary of $125 and board and lodging. Passed in Council this twenty-seventh day of January, 1899. (Sgd.) ROBERT COOPER, (Sgd.) JAS. County Clerk. L. S. HENDERSON, Warden. �APPENDIX B. MEMORIALS. RE SELECTION OF JURORS. TO THE HONORABLE THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF THE PROVINCE OF ONTARIO: THE MEMORIAL of the Municipal Council of the County of Welland HUMBLY SHEWETH: THAT WHEREAS in the opinion of your memoralists the second selection of jurors is attended with much needless expense owing to the manner in which said selection is performed, it being deferred from time to time and prolonged for several days, the selectors being in session for a very short time each day and receiving a full day's pay: Your petitioners therefore pray that the Legislative Assembly for the Province of Ontario shall enact such amendments to the Jurors' Act as may enable the selection of jurors to be made more speedily and with less expense to the public. And your petitioners, as in duty bound, will ever pray. Passed in Council this 25th day of January, 1899. (Sgd.) Sgd.) ROBERT COOPER, County Clerk. JAS. HENDERSON, Warden. L. S. �33 RE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOLS. TO THE HONORABLE THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF THE PROVINCE OF ONTARIO : THE PRAYER of the County Council of the County of Welland HUMBLY SHEWETH: That whereas pupils residing in any High School District in a county who may attend any other High School or Collegiate Institute within the jurisdiction of the county, rank as County Pupils ; And whereas High Schools located in a city or town, separated from the County, are enabled to collect an average per capita sum for the tuition of all County Pupils; And whereas this arrangement has the effect of injuring the ordinary County Schools in attendance, resources and discipline, while it greatly increases the financial burden of the County; And whereas the ratepayers of County High School Districts are assessed to educate all of their resident pupils at the home schools, and are also required as a part of the County to pay their full share for the tuition of all who may desert their home schools, they are thus twice taxed; And whereas these abnormally increased county grants, have a tendency to promote extravagant expenditure on the part of the Boards which receive them, and thus in turn raise the per capita requirement; Therefore we humbly pray for legislation that will restore the equitable definitions of non-resident and County pupils which existed previous to the Act of 1896. Passed in Council this 25th day of January, 1899. (Sgd.) (Sgd.) JAS. HENDERSON, ROBERT COOPER, County Clerk. L. S. Warden. �34 CHIPPAWA STONE ROAD. To J. B. Morford, Esq., of St. Thomas, representing the Canada Southern & Michigan Central Railways: DEAR SIR,- It appears that the Chippawa Stone Road was formerly owned by a company, which kept the road in repair and collected tolls. 2. It appears that the road was purchased by the C. S. R. R. Co. and a portion of it diverted when the double track extension from Welland to Niagara Falls was made. 3. That the M. C. R., now operating the C. S. R. R., recognizing their obligations, have upon one or two occasions spread a moderate coat of gravel, which at the time greatly improved the stone road. 4- That for several years past the road has received no repairs, and is consequently in a wretched condition. 5. That this is a very important, leading road and much used by the residents of a considerable portion of this County. We would therefore most respectfully urge your company to apply a sufficient coat of gravel so soon as it can properly be done. Passed in Council this 25th day of January, A. D. 1899. (Sgd.) (Sgd.) ROBERT COOPER, JAS. HENDERSON, County Clerk. Warden. L. S. RE NIAGARA POWER. To the Honorable the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Ontario, To- ronto, Ontario: Your petitioners shew as follows:- That whereas the Canadian Niagara Power Company has for the past six and one-half years controlled the right to develop Niagara power in Canada under a claimed monopoly granted by its contract with the Queen Victoria Niagara Falls Park Commissioners, and whereas the said Canadian Niagara Power Company has totally failed to comply with the terms of said contract by not completing by November 1st, 1898, and not having �35 ready for use 10,000 electrical horse power and water connections for 25,000 horse power, as set forth in said contract, and whereas said Canadian Niagara Power Company is acknowledged to be under the absolute control of the American Power Company and its policy dictated by the American Company, and the said American Company has been able, so far, to entirely prevent any power being developed in Canada, and by such action and failure to develop power the people of the Province have been deprived of their just rights and many large manufacturing establishments that might have been induced to start business in this County have been forced to locate in the United States, at Niagara Falls and other places, and the best interests of Canada have been sacrificed for the benefit of the American Company; And whereas owing to such default on the part of the Canadian Niagara Power Company to have completed and ready for use the said 10,000 electrical horse power by November 1st, 1898, as set forth in said agreement, it has placed the Ontario Government in a position to cancel and void said contract: It is hereby resolved that this Council respectfully petitions the Ontario Government to cancel and void said contract, so that a power development on the Canadian side, where the facilities for developing power on a larger scale are much more favorable in every way, may be constructed that will be entirely beyond the control of and independent of any American Company, and thereby furnish power at a figure much below the cost on the American side, and in this way induce industries to locate in the County; And further, that we respectfully ask the Ontario Government to notify the Canadian Niagara Power Company that, not having complied with terms of their contract, as set forth therein, the same will be cancelled. And your petitioners will ever pray. Passed in Council the 26th day of January, 1899. (Sgd.) (Sgd.) ROBERT COOPER, JAS. HENDERSON, County Clerk. Warden. L. S. �36 OLD FORT ERIE. TO THE HONORABLE THE ATTORNEY GENERAL FOR THE PROVINCE OF ONTARIO: THE PETITION of the County Council for the County of Welland: Whereas your petitioners have learned that the Ordnance lands at Fort Erie, immediately surrounding the ruins of old Fort Erie, have been trans- ferred to the Commissioners of Niagara Falls Park, with the object of preserving and taking care of the said historic ruins and beautifying the lands surrounding the same; Therefore, your petitioners humbly pray that you will cause such a sum to be placed in the estimates for the Province of Ontario for the present year as may be sufficient to enable the said Commissioners of Niagara Falls Park to proceed with the work of beautifying the said lands and preserving the said historic ruins. Passed in Council this twenty-seventh day of January, 1899. (Sgd.) (Sgd.) ROBERT COOPER, JAS. HENDERSON, County Clerk. Warden. L. S. RE COUNCILLORS IN TOWNSHIPS AND VILLAGES. TO THE HONORABLE THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF THE PROVINCE OF ONTARIO : THE MEMORIAL of the Council of the County of Welland HUMBLY SHEWETH: That whereas your petitioners believe that the number of Councillors in Townships and incorporated Villages is unnecessarily large, and that the public interest requires that it should be reduced: Therefore your petitioners humbly pray that Your Honorable Body enact such amendments to the Municipal Act as may be necessary to reduce �37 the number of members of the Councils in Townships and incorporated Villages from five to three members. And your petitioners. as in duty bound, will ever pray. Passed in Council this 27th day of January, 1899. (Sgd.) (Sgd.) ROBERT COOPER, JAS. HENDERSON, County Clerk. Warden. L. S. RE CANADIAN NIAGARA POWER CO. MAYOR'S OFFICE, NIAGARA FALLS, Ont., Jan. 25, 1899. Jas . Henderson, Esq., Warden, Welland: , DEAR SIR Enclosed find petition. If it meets with the approval of your Council, I would like to have it passed, signed and forwarded to the Ontario Government through the local member, Wm. M. German, Esq., and oblige Yours respectfully, (Sgd.) R. P. SLATER, Mayor. PETITION. To the Honorable the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Ontario, Toronto, Ontario: Your petitioners shew as follows:- That whereas the Canadian Niagara Power Company has for the past. six and one-half years controlled the right to develop Niagara power in Canada under a claimed monopoly granted by its contract with the Queen Victoria Niagara Falls Park Commissioners, and whereas the said Canadian Niagara Power Company has totally failed to comply with the terms of said contract by not completing by November 1st, 1898, and not having ready for use 10,000 electrical horse power and water connections for 25,000 power, as set forth in said contract, and whereas said Canadian horse Niagara Power Company is acknowledged to be under the absolute control of the American Power Company. and its policy dictated by the American �38 Company, to entirely and the said prevent any American power Company being has developed been in so far, Canada, and by such action and failure to develop power the people of the able, Province have been deprived of their just rights, and many large manufacturing establishments that might have been induced to start business in this County have been forced to locate in the United States, at Niagara Falls and other places, and the best interests of Canada have been sacrificed for the benefit of the American Company; And whereas, owing to such default on the part of the Canadian Niagara Power Company to have completed and ready for use the said 10,000 elec-1 trical horse power by November 1st, 1898, as set forth in said agreement, it has placed the Ontario Government in a position to cancel and void said contract: It is hereby resolved that this Council respectfully petitions the Ontario Government to cancel and void said contract, so that a power development on the Canadian side, where the facilities for developing power on a larger scale are much more favorable in every way, may be constructed that will be entirely beyond the control of and independent of any American Company, and thereby furnish power at a figure much below the cost on the American side, and in this way induce industries to locate in the County; And further, that we respectfully ask the Ontario Government to notify the Canadian Niagara Power Company that, not having complied with terms of their contract, as set forth therein, the same will be cancelled. And your petitioners will ever pray. RE TEACHERS' CERTIFICATES. COUNTY OF LANARK. COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE, PERTH, Jan. 12, 1899. To R. Cooper, Esq., County Clerk, County of Welland: DEAR SIR, I am instructed to enclose you copy of memorial passed by the County �39 Council of Lanark at their November session, and to respectfully solicit the co-operation of your Council. I remain yours respectfully, (Sgd.) W. A. MOORE, County Clerk, Lanark. TO THE HONORABLE THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF THE PROVINCE OF ONTARIO: THE PETITION of the Warden and Council of the HUMBLY SHOWETH: Whereas by a recent regulation of the Education Department it is de- clared that no examination will be held in Part II of Form I of the High School course, and no certificates that give mere primary standing will be issued after 1898; And whereas it is understood that while the intention of such regulation is to raise the standard for teachers in this Province, yet it is the opinion of your petitioners that such regulation will bear too heavily upon the poorer and sparsely settled districts, and moreover will demand from many students an expenditure of time and money beyond what either their means or the requirements of many localities justify. Therefore your petitioners pray that the Education Department may see fit to restore the primary examination, and the granting of primary certi- ficates on the same basis as before the issue of such regulation, or at least to grant such modification thereof as may give effect to the opinions herein expressed. And your petitioners, as in duty bound, will ever pray. County Clerk. Warden. �4° RE VOTERS' LISTS. COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE, GODERICH, Jan. 20th, 1899. To the Clerk of the County of DEAR SIR,- The County Council of Huron instructed me to forward you the enclosed memorial and to request the co-operation of your Council in obtain- ing the legislation sought. Yours truly, (Sgd.) W. LANE, County Clerk, County Huron. MEMORIAL. To the Honorable the Lieutenant-Governor-in-Council and to the Members of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Ontario: humbly The petition of the Council of the County of sheweth- That Municipal Clerks are only very moderately paid for the large amount of work performed, and that a great deal of work and responsibility is imposed on Municipal Clerks in preparing the voters' lists for their respective municipalities, and after preparing such voters' lists the Clerks are not recognized as the legal custodians thereof. Your petitioners are therefore of the opinion that Municipal Clerks, should be the legal custodians of such lists for their respective municipalities, and should supply certified copies of voters' lists to Returning Officers for every parliamentary election and be entitled to the fees for the same. And your petitioners humbly pray that the Election Act be so amended as will give effect to the opinions herein expressed. Dated at. this........day of... 1899. Warden. County Clerk. �APPENDIX C. REPORTS. To the Warden and Councillors of the County of Welland: GENTLEMEN,- The Jail Committee of last year beg to submit the report of their last two meetings, held after December session. On December 15th the Committee met and received tenders for jail supplies from the following parties : O'Neal & Hobin, general supplies. S. H. Griffiths, general supplies. W. J. Best, beef, 7c. per lb. W. H. Crowther, bread 4 cents per 1½ lb. loaf. Moved by Mr. Morris, seconded by Mr. Pew, That the tender of O'Neal & Hobin be accepted, it being the lowest tender. The following are the prices for the various articles :-Oat meal per 100 lbs., $1.75; molasses per gallon, 20c.; soap, Sunlight, per bar 4c., Sweet Home, per 100 bars $3.75; Morse's Best, per 100 bars $3.75; Judd's, per bar 2c.; coal oil, American W. W., 14c. per gallon. Mr. Best's tender for beef at 7c. per lb. was also accepted on motion. Mr. Crowther's tender for bread being the only one received, and the committee, considering it excessive, did not accept it, but have since arranged with Mr. Crowther to furnish bread to the jail at the same price as last year. (3 7/8 cents,) until there is an advance in the price of flour, or until other arrrangements may be made with him, he agreeing to accept 4c. per loaf for the year if agreeable to your honorable body. The following accounts were passed and ordered paid: O. H. Garner, telegraph messages E. P. Robins, books for jailer's office M. Vanderburg, work on cement sidewalk $ 69 1 50 38 70 The Committee met again on Jan. 4th, 1899, and passed the various accounts for supplies and forwarded same to the Board of Criminal Justice Audit. �42 The following certified accounts were also passed and ordered paid: S. H. Griffith, sundries...... $13 75 A. D. White, removing Fralick to the Industrial Home.. 100 Electric Light Co., electric light for quarter..... 22 37 Welland town, water rent for quarter...... 18 75 Bell Telephone Co., rent of 'phone and messages. 6 45 P. McMurray, repairs, etc.... 7.55 Geo. Cronmiller, burying Frankie Shea... 6.00 Instructions were given to have the wooden floor in the furnance room removed and replaced by a concrete floor, the work as far as possible to be done by prison labor, which has been done, Mr. Vanderburg having been engaged to complete the work. (Sgd.) J. HARRISON PEW, E. W. FARES. FINANCE COMMITTEE'S REPORT. To the Warden and Council of the County of Welland: GENTLEMEN, Your Standing Committee on Finance beg leave to submit the following report - As per resolution, we have examined the Treasurer's bonds and find them satisfactory. Having examined the following accounts, recommend their payınent COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTION. J. C. Crow, Clerk Township of Pelham.... $47.5° J. C. Crow, Nominating Officer, District No. 4. A. E. Near, Clerk Township of Humberstone.. A. E. Near, account for blanks and for election Abner Seger, " " 66 Welland Telegraph, sundries, statement. Welland Tribune, " " 00 00 5. 8 00 3 8 00 2. 8 00 " " Samuel Porter, 45 12 " " co 65° W. B. McKenzie, Nominating Officer and posters, Div. I Thomas Coulter, 8 39.67 1957 �43 Welland Telegraph, account for printing, &c 19 25 11 40 12 56 2 16 1 65 26 28 2 7° 4 20 J. Harrison Pew 7 00 David Ross 200 E. Morris 2.5° Warden's Committee time. 8 66 Welland Tribune, J. H. Ball, account for postage and stationery A. K. Scholfield, fee book, div. court Bell Telephone Company... St. John's Industrial School, for maintenance of Cassidy.... COMMITTEE TIME AND MILEAGE. Road and BridgeWalter Upper..... Industrial Home- E. Cruikshank.. Jail- oo All of which is respectfully submitted. (Sgd.) C. B. BENNETT, Chairman. ERNEST CRUIKSHANK, GEO. F. HOUSE, E. MORDEN, CHAS. HENDERSON, W. UPPER, E. W. FARES, J. HARRISON PEW, JAMES HENDERSON. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON PRINTING. To the Warden and Council: Your Committee on Printing beg leave to report that the following tenders have been received for the printing of 1899 and 1900:- For minutes, including auditors' report, per page, 25 cents. Convictions, per year, $1.50. The county tax sales to go to the person holding the contract. (Sgd.) J. J. SIDEY. �44 Printing 200 copies of minutes each session, 33 cents per page. Publishing lists of convictions, $1.50. (Sgd.) THOS. H. SEARS. We beg leave to recommend the acceptance of the tender of J. J. Sidey, it being the lowest. (Sgd.) E. MORDEN, W. UPPER, E. CRUIKSHANK, CHAS. HENDERSON, GEO. F. HOUSE, JAMES HENDERSON, E. W. FARES, J. HARRISON PEW, C. B. BENNETT. REPORT OF COUNTY TREASURER RE COUNTY RATE. TREASURER'S OFFICE, COUNTY OF WELLAND, Jan. 25, 1899. Statement showing dates of payment of the county rate of the years 1897 and 1898 by the several municipalities of the County of Welland :GEO. L. HOBSON, County Treasurer. Municipality. Year. Date of Payment. Amounts. Twp. of Crowland. 1897 Jan. 17, 1898 Twp. of Crowland. 1897 Feb. 22, 1898 420 67 Twp. of Crowland. 1898 Dec. 6, 1898 700 00 Twp. of Crowland. Twp. of Humberstone. 1898 Jan. 20, 1899 639 75 1897 1897 Feb. 4, 1898 Feb. 19, 1898 1898 Twp. of Humberstone... Twp. of Humberstone. Twp. of Humberstone. Twp. of Pelham.... Twp. of Pelham.. $ 500 00 1000 00 128 11 Dec. 2, 1898 1200 00 1898 Dec. 14, 1898 901 63 1897 Jan. 25, 1898 250 00 1897 Mar. 19, 1898 250 00 �45 REPORT OF COUNTY TREASURER RE COUNTY RATE-(CONTINUED). Municipality. Year. Date of Payment. Amounts. Twp. of Pelham 1897 April 2, 1898 250 00 Twp. of Pelham 1897 April 30, 1898 336 33 Twp. of Pelham 1898 Dec. Twp. of Pelham. 1898 Jan. 10, 1899 Twp. of Stamford 1898 Twp. of Stamford. 1897 Dec. 7, 1898 Dec. 7, 1897 Twp. of Thorold... 1897 Apr. 30, 1898 200 00 Twp. of Thorold. 1897 May 27, 1898 200 00 Twp. of Thorold. 1897 May 31, 1898 597 81 Twp. of Thorold. 1898 Dec. 28, 1898 400 00 Twp. of Thorold. 1898 Dec. 30, 1898 300 00 Twp. of Bertie.. 1897 3025 74 Twp. of Bertie. 1898 Nov. 26, 1897 Nov. 21, 1898 Twp. of Bertie.. 1898 Nov. 25, 1898 Twp. of Bertie.... 1898 Dec. 5, 1898 724 08 Twp. of Wainfleet.. 1897 479 65 Twp of Wainfleet... 1897 Jan. 17, 1898 Feb. 4, 1898 Twp. of Wainfleet... 1897 Feb. 23, 1898 700 00 Twp. of Wainfleet.. 1897 Mar. 28, 1898 437 61 Twp. of Wainfleet.... 1897 May 30, 1898 500 00 Twp. of Wainfleet.. Twp. of Wainfleet.. 1897 June 2, 1898 140 00 1897 July 23, 1898 235 05 Twp. of Wainfleet. 1898 Nov. 30, 1898 700 00 Twp. of Wainfleet.. 1898 Dec. 1898 700 00 Twp. of Wainfleet.. 1898 Dec. 19, 1898 1244 00 Twp. of Willoughby 1897 Jan. 13, 1898 274 68 Twp. of Willoughby. 1897 Jan. 22, 1898 5 65 Twp. of Willoughby. 1898 Dec. 1, 1898 463 70 Twp. of Willoughby.. 1898 Dec. 16, 1898 145 00 Twp. of Willoughby. 1898 Dec. 31, 1898 500 00 Village of Chippawa.. 1897 Dec. 7, 1897 193 16 Village of Chippawa.. 1898 Nov. 29, 1898 190 75 Village of Fort Erie 1898 Nov. 26, 1898 224 42 Village of Fort Erie.. 1897 Dec. 7, 193 16 12, 1898 6, 1897 1200 00 450 00 2027 53 2053 08 I 200 CO 1054 00 696 00 �46 REPORT OF COUNTY TREASURER RE COUNTY RATE-(CONTINUED). Municipality. Year. Date of Payment. Village of Port Colborne.. 1898 428 64 Village of Port Colborne. 1897 Dec. 7, 1898 Dec. 28, 1897 434 04 Village of Niagara Falls South.. 1898 Nov. 3, 1898 369 85 Town of Thorold...... 1897 Feb. 3, 1898 957 40 Town of Thorold. 1898 Town of Welland. 1897 Jan. 25, 1898 903 59 Town of Welland. 1898 Dec. 29, 1898 892 34 Village of Bridgeburg 1897 Jan. 1898 835 85 Village of Bridgeburg..... 1898 Nov. 18, 1898 825 45 5, Amounts. �47 STATEMENT BY COUNTY TREASURER OF ACCOUNT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF NIAGARA FALLS AND THE COUNTY OF WELLAND. Statement of account between Niagara Falls Town and the County of Welland for the year ending Dec. 31st, 1898, per award of date July 4th, A. D. 1891. NIAGARA FALLS TOWN IN ACCOUNT WITH THE CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF WELLAND. Total Name of Account. Amt. Amt. of Account of Account. Town pays Total Total Payable by Town to County' propor'n on. Court house, jail and Amt. resi$ 264 15 dences, lump sum......... Registry office, lump sum .... 34 13 House of Industry, lump sum.. 300 00 Administration of justice.....$7576 33 Less Crown wit- nesses $ Less Gov. refund. 136 20 2365 30 2501 50 $5074 83 . $1202 Jury expense... Fuel...... Court house and jail, R'g. acct. Lighting... Registry office, R'g. acet Printing...... 250 69 89 91 89 91 Interest, current account... Salaries, County Treasurer 66 Auditors " Caretaker... 256 75 146 89 44 Insurance.. 80 256 75 250 69 191 Office expenses. 1202 80 146 J9I 24 20 44 89 24 20 320 00 320 00 317 22 2/3 211 700 00 5-6 583 33 65 00 120 00 (Sgd.) TREASURER'S OFFICE, County of Welland, Welland, Jan. 25, 1899. 5-6 54 54 15 120 00 I-IO " 507 48 120 28 " 2567 66 25 06 " 8.99 66 14 68 " 19 12 " 4 42 " 32 00 " 21 15. " 58 33 5 " 41 12 00 $1452 87 GEO. L. HOBSON, County Treasurer. �48 COUNTY TREASURER'S STATEMENT, COUNTY OF WELLAND. Statement showing receipts and expenditures of the County of Welland from Jan. 1st to Jan. 23d, 1899: Receipts. 1899. Jan. 2 $1620 Cash in bank. 2 Division court jury fund 2 Registry office. Expenditures. 02 18 61 395 07 39 00 $ 10 00 200 00 2 Licenses.. 2 House of Industry. 7 00 41 85 2 Public School Leaving Exams 500 25 00 2 Administration of Justice. 2 Roads and bridges 2 Court house and jail, R'g. acct. 2 Jury expense... 1667 77 24 21 35 25 8 00 2 Fuel... 81 33 2 Board of Education. 65 00 2 Office expenses. 2 Non-resident taxes... 2 County assessment account, 1898. 2 Cash in bank. 2 Cash on hand. 50° 29 09 1089 75 $3203 54 .) TREASURER'S OFFICE, County of Welland, Welland, Jan. 23d, 1899. 1020 19 19 90 $3203 54 GEO. L. HOBSON, County Treasurer. �49 COUNTY OF WELLAND. Statement showing receipts and expenditures of the County of Welland for year ending Dec. 31st, 1898 : 1898. Jan. 1 Dec. 31 Amount in Bank..... $ 414 92 Court house, jail and residence. 31 Offices, fur. acc't..... 31 $ 121 II 10 00 Debentures... 1762 00 31 Salaries..... 1435 00 31 Division court jury fund... 31 Interest, overdrafts... 317 22 31 31 Interest, debentures... Niagara Falls Town.... 181 31 Division court offices.. 31 Contingent... 31 Fuel 31 Municipal government. 31 Law expenses.... 31 Electric light.... 31 31 Registry office, r'g acc't... High schools.... Court house and jail, r'g acc't... 31 House of Industry... 31 Board of Education. 31 Printing... 31 Office expenses... 31 Licenses.... 31 Administration of Justice 31 Insurance... 31 Roads and bridges.. 31 Jury expense..... 31 County Council elections... 31 Public school leaving examinations.. 31 Special grants...... 31 County assessment, acc't 1897..... 31 Carried forward. 27 1553 43 35 00 00 4° 4.90 12 70 33 85 292 60 547 40 9°3 89 91 265 44 146 3981 53 °° 89 13 303 69 32 3961 52 5 00 1777 13 191 24 44 20 1030 156 50 2365 30 7576 33 320 00 11 73 376 27 9.00 1211 80 139 40 365 00 285 00 680 00 10298 40 $16589 29 $25813 47 �5° $16589 29 Brought forward. Dec. 31 County assessment, acc't 1898. 31 Public schools... 31 Imperial Bank, note acc't, 1897... 31 Imperial Bank, note acc't, 1898... 39 2037 00 10940 Non-resident taxes. 31 16391 $25813 47 2037 00 63 19 10940 63 1286 45 1286 45 1620 02 Cash in bank 31 5548 $47244 76 (Sgd.) $47244 76 GEO. L. HOBSON, County Treasurer. TREASURER'S OFFICE, County of Welland, Welland, Jan. 24th, 1899. BALANCE SHEET. COUNTY OF WELLAND, Dec. 31st, A. D. 1898. Assets. 1898. Dec. 31 Court house, jail and residences 31 Registry office. 3: Liabilities. $ 67991 50 ..... 8631 67 Jail furniture account. 1043 10 31 Court house furniture account. 1263 00 31 Registry office furniture account 455 75 31 House of Industry 29471 62 31 Insurance unexpired 31 Assessment account, balance due. 4872 62 31 Cash in bank..... 1620 279 86 02 Debentures. $ 1851 00 80 00 113698 14 $115,629 14 Public School Leaving Exams. Jan. I Dec. 31 Capital account. . $110373 56 Less expenditure over receipts.... 1548 04 $108825 52 Assessment acct., bal. due. 4872 62 $115,629 (Sgd.) 14 GEO. L. HOBSON, County Treasurer. �51 REPORT OF COUNTY SCHOOL INSPECTOR. COUNTY SCHOOL INSPECTOR'S REPORT OF THE NUMBER OF SCHOOLS. To James Henderson, Esq., Warden of the County of Welland: SIR,-- I have the honor to submit the following report of the number of schools under my jurisdiction for the year 1898: Number of schools in rural sections. 79 Number of schools in incorporated villages 7 Number of schools in Town of Thorold 2 Number of additional departments.... 22 Number of County Model Schools... 1 Total. III I have the honor to be, sir, Your obedient servant, (Sgd.) JAS. H. BALL, County Inspector. January 25, 1899. �APPENDIX D. COMMUNICATIONS, &c. GRAND JURY PRESENTMENT. WELLAND, Ont., Dec. 16th, 1898. Robert Cooper, Esq., County Clerk: DEAR SIR,- By direction of the Judge I send you a copy of the Presentment of the Grand Jury for the purpose of having it brought before the County Council. Yours truly, (Sgd.) T. D. COWPER. PRESENTMENT. COURT HOUSE, WELLAND, Dec. 13, 1898. To His Honor Judge Fitzgerald: We, the Grand Jury of Our Sovereign Lady Queen Victoria, beg to report that we have performed the duties entrusted to us. After hearing all the evidence presented in the case of the Queen vs James Curley for burglary we presented a true bill. We also inspected the jail, and found everything in good order, clean and apparently well kept. We found a sick child in the woman's ward, which seemed to us out of place. We understand, however, the jail authorities are doing all in their power for the comfort of the child and its mother. We would suggest that similar cases in future be sent to the hospital, instead of the County Jail. (Sgd.) J. A. BEESHY, Foreman. �53 RE D. TUFTS' BILL. WELLAND, Jan. 9, 1899. Robert Cooper, Esq., Clerk County Council, County of Welland: DEAR SIR,- By order of the County Board of Audit, I beg to enclose you the account of David Tufts, amounting to $16, against Board of Audit. the County, disallowed by the It was disallowed simply on account of the County By-law passed in 1892 with regard to tramps. In other respects, that is aside from the by-law, the account seems to be all right. Yours truly, (Sgd.) T. D. COWPER, Clerk ofthe Peace. G. COUNTY COUNCIL IN FULSOM'S BILL. ACCOUNT WITH INSPECTOR GILBERT FULSOM, CONSTABLE AND FOR PELHAM. Services rendered in Jo. Robinson's case. Jo. Robinson of Lincoln County offered for sale and sold goods and chattels on October 17, 1898, in Pelham Township, in the County of Welland, without license to sell in Welland County: Serving summons on Jo. Robinson..... Mileage from Welland to St. Catharines, 14... $ 25 1 72 Necessarily travelled to make service. Witness, J. Johnson, Gainsboro Township... Travelled from Welland to Johnson's-mileage, 16... David Metler, serving summons. 25 2 10 25 Tom West..... 25 Ira Swayze 25 Attendance, E. R. Hellems, Esq... Mileage to attend, 4.. 15° 4° $6 77 Jo. Robinson was fined $5 and costs. I am entitled to $2.50 of the fine...... January 21, 1899. 25° $9 27 �54 I hereby certify that the services charged in the above account were performed by G. Fulsom, constable, and that the defendant Robinson was fined as stated, and is not in this County. (Sgd.) E. R. HELLEMS, Police Magistrate. THE COUNTY OF WELLAND DR. TO DAVID TUFT, CONSTABLE. 1894. Oct. 29 To arrest of Wm. Brown for vagrancy.. .$ Attending investigation before E. R. Hellems, P. M... 150 I Arrested. (Prisoner was committed to jail for two months. at Air Line Junction.) Oct. 29 oo . To arrest of Wm. Goodwin for vagrancy. I 50 I 50 I OO 1 50 I 5° I oo I 5° I 5° Attending investigation before E. R. Hellems, P. M... (Prisoner committed to jail for two months. M. C. R. Junction.) Nov. 8 Arrested at To arrest of Alfred Kenny for vagrancy.. Attending investigation before E. R. Hellems, P. M....... (Prisoner committed to jail for two months. Arrested at M. C. R. Junction.) Nov. 8 To arrest of James Kelly for vagrancy... Attending investigation before E. R. Hellems, P. M.... (Prisoner committed to jail for two months. Nov. 20 Arrested at M. C. R. Junction.) To arrest of John Fairbouke for vagrancy... Attending investigation before E. R. Hellems, P. M....... (Prisoner committed to jail for two months. Arrested at M. C. R. Junction.) Nov. 20 To arrest of Thomas Dillion for vagrancy. Attending investigation before E. R. Hellems, P. M.. (Prisoner was committed to jail for two months. Arrested. at M. C. R. Junction.) Nov.20 To arrest of John Sullivan for vagrancy. Carried forward........... $13 5° �55 Brought forward $13 50 Attending investigation before E. R. Hellems, P. M..... (Prisoner committed to jail for two months. Arrested at .) Dec. 26 To arrest of Robert Taylor for vagrancy I 5° Attending investigation before E. R. Hellems, P. M. 1 00 (Prisoner committed to jail for two months. Arrested at M. C. R. Junction.) $16.00 FROM ONTARIO RIFLE ASSOCIATION. TORONTO, Jan. 19, 1899. DEAR SIRS,― Under the direction of the president and council of the Ontario Rifle Association, I am instructed to solicit from your municipality a grant of $10 to the funds of the Association. The object of the Association is to further the interests of the militia of the Province by offering inducements in the way of annual prizes to the members of the various militia corps throughout the Province. I am also sending you herewith a copy of the last annual report, which will explain fully the objects of the Association and the work done by it. Trusting that this matter may receive your favorable consideration. I am, your obedient servant, (Sgd.) A. W. CARTWRIGHT, Capt. and Sec., O. R. A. County Council, County of Welland, Welland. FROM MR. AND MRS. HEMMINGS. WELLAND, Dec. 31st, 1898. To the Warden and Council of County of Welland: GENTLEMEN,- On behalf of the Matron and myself, I beg to tender to you our resigna- �56 tion as Matron and Keeper of the House of Industry, County of Welland; to take effect on March the 31st next. Yours truly, (Sgd.) JNO. W. HEMMINGS, Keeper. FROM WILLIAM BURNS. To the Warden and County Councillors: Please accept my resignation as caretaker of Montrose bridge, and oblige, . Crowland, Jan. 23rd, 1899, FROM W. C. T. U. WELLAND, Jan. 25, 1899. To the Warden and Members of the County Council: GENTLEMEN,- The Woman's Christian Temperance Union, having charge of the jail mission, find it impossible to get anyone to officiate at the Sabbath services. There are volunteers who come occasionally, but no one is responsible; consequently there is no regularity about the work. In behalf of the large number of men who are confined in the jail every winter, shut off from all religious privileges, the Union petition the Council for a small appropriation to be given to some one chosen by them or the Union to be responsible for the work. In behalf of the Union, (Sgd.) A. M. TESKEY, President. (Sgd.) A. E. RUSS, Vice-President. �57 FROM W. M. GERMAN, M. P. P. WELLAND, ONT., Dec. 22, 1898. R. Cooper, Esq., County Clerk, Welland: DEAR SIR,- I am in receipt of your favor of the 17th inst., enclosing petition of the County Council of the County of Welland re regulation of bicycle riding on streets and highways, and which petition I will present to the Legislative Assembly at the earliest moment. Yours truly, (Sgd.) W. M. GERMAN, FROM BOARD OF TRUSTEES, COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE. NIAGARA FALLS, Jan. 7, 1899 To the Reeve and Council of the County of Welland : GENTLEMEN,As no appointment to the Board of Trustees was made by the Council of last year, and as Mr. McKenzie's term has now expired, it will be necessary for your Honorable Council to appoint two trustees at your next session. Mr. Logan stated at the last meeting of the Board on the 3rd inst., that it had been suggested to him by a member of your Council that the Board should recommend two suitable persons for the vacancies, who would be able to attend meetings regularly, and in accordance with this suggestion the Board desires to recommend Mr. McKenzie for re-appointinent, and also. the appointment of Dr. E. L. Kellam. I am, gentlemen, your obedient servant, (Sgd.) JAMES QUILLINAN, Secretary. FROM WELLAND COUNTY FARMERS' INSTITUTE. Jan. 26, 1899. To Warden and Council: I beg leave to apply for the usual statutory grant of $25 for the Welland County Farmers' Institute. �58 We are holding at least eight public meetings within the electoral district. during the winter. this district. We have paid out $100 to the agricultural societies of We are spending $100 in order to furnish a weekly agricultural paper to our members. (Sgd) E. MORDEN, Secretary-Treasurer. FROM MONCK COUNTY FARMERS' INSTITUTE. WELLANDPORT, Jan. 25, 1899. To the Warden and Council of the County of Welland: GENTLEMEN,- I have been instructed by the Monck Farmers' Institute to petition. the County Council of the County of Welland for the usual grant of ten dollars to assist the Institute in carrying on its business. Hoping you will favorably consider the application, I have the honor to be, sir, Your obedient servant, (Sgd.) J. E. COHOE, Sec.-Treas. Monck Farmers' Institute. FROM ALBERT HOWEY. MONTROSE, Jan. 25, 1899. To the Welland County Council: I understand there will be a vacancy in the position of caretaker of Montrose bridge, and I am in a position to fill the vacancy. (Sgd.) ALBERT HOWEY. �59 FROM WELLAND COUNTY TEACHERS' ASSOCIATION. WELLAND, Jan. 23rd, 1899. SIR,- Having received the Government grant to the County of Welland Teachers' Association for the year 1898, I beg leave hereby to make application for the County equivalent, as per statute.. I have the honor to be, sir, your obedient servant, (Sgd) JAS. H. BALL, County Inspector. Treas Co. Welland Teachers' Association. Robert Cooper, Esq., County Clerk, Welland. FROM JOHN R. DOWD. WELLAND, Jan. 5, 1899. To the Warden and Council of the County of Welland, in Council Assembled: GENTLEMEN,Having been informed of the vacancy in the office of High Constable for the County, also of your intention of filling the same, I hereby make application for the said position at such remuneration as your honorable body in their judgment may fix and determine. (Sgd.) JOHN R. DOWD, Constable Co. of Welland. FROM COUNTY REGISTRAR. WELLAND, Jan. 5, 1899. To the Warden of the County of Welland: SIR,- In accordance with Section 12 of the Municipal Amendment Act of 1898, I have the honor to inform you that I have paid over to the Treasurer of the County of Welland' (in accordance with the provisions of the Registry �60 Act, 1897), on Jan. 11th, 1898, the sum of $265.44 (two hundred and sixtyfive dollars and forty-four cents,) being the amount of surplus fees due the County for the year 1897. I remain yours, &c., (Sgd.) JAS. E. MORIN, Registrar of Deeds, County of Welland. FROM WILLIAM WILLIAMS. THOROLD, Dec. 27, 1898. R. Cooper, Esq., County Clerk: DEAR SIR,- My name having been placed in nomination as one of the Commissioners for this division, and as I cannot hold any position given by the County Council, I hereby tender my resignation as member of the Thorold High School Board. Respectfully yours, (Sgd.) WM. WILLIAMS. �1899. "PROCEEDINGS OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF WELLAND. JUNE 971.338 SESSION. May 30, 31, June 1, 2, 3, 1899. Wel L.H.C. JAMES HENDERSON, Esq., WELLAND TRIBUNE PRINT. - WARDEN. REFERENCE VELLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY LOCAL HISTO COLLECTION �1899. PROCEEDINGS OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF WELLAND. MAY 30, 31, JUNE 1, 2, 3, 1899. JAMES HENDERSON, Esq., WELLAND: PRINTED AT THE TLIBUNE OFFICE. WARDEN �1899. PROCEEDINGS OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF WELLAND. JUNE SESSION. FIRST DAY. WELLAND, Tuesday, May 30th, 1899. By direction of the Warden, the County Council met at Council Cham- ber on Tuesday, May 30th, at 10 o'clock a. m., for the transaction of general business. Mr. Morris on returning from Europe in March, took declaration of office as County Councillor for District No. 4. The Warden in the chair. Members present-Messrs. Bennett, Cruikshank, Fares, J. Henderson, C. Henderson, House, Morris, Morden, Pew and Upper. The Warden in calling the Council together, stated that he had deviated from the usual custom and had called this June session a week earlier than usual, owing to the fact that Mr. Cruikshank was Colonel of the 44th Batt., and that camp would start this year on June 6th. The speaker was pleased to announce that so far the finances of the County were in such shape that all liabilities had been met without borrowing from the bank; later, perhaps, there might have to be a small loan made until the taxes are paid in. The �two most important matters to come up were the equalization of the assessment and the levying of the rate. The matter of Mr. Tufts' account for services as constable was mentioned, and also that of Rev. W. H. Swayze for services at the House of Industry. The Warden, in closing, trusted the Council at this session would keep up its reputation for doing the County's work expeditiously. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS. From the Secretary of the St. Catharines General and Marine Hospital. Minutes from other counties. Auditors' Report. From W. M. German, M. P. P., re receipt of memorials from Clerk for presentation to Ontario Legislature, which, he stated, will receive careful attention. From John Robinson, Clerk of Niagara Falls Town, re resolution passed by the Council of said town asking Warden to appoint a committee to consider joining the Town and County again. George A. Bull, M. A., Pres. Lundy's Lane Historical Society, re grant for said society. From St. John's Industrial School, account for keep of boy Martin Cassidy. From Counties of Prescott and Russell, re ocean rates, that they should be uniform and low as possible, which it is stated they are not. Apportionment of Legislative Public School grants for 1899. From A. Logan, Police Magistrate, Niagara Falls, re payment of constable's account of Geo. Barnhardt. From Miss Ramey, re position as stenographer. STAMFORD BY-LAW. Mr. Pew gives notice that he will on to-morrow ask leave to introduce a Bill to confirm By-law No. 3, 1899, of the Township of Stamford. MONTROSE BRIDGE. Moved by Mr. Pew, seconded by Mr. Morden, That the Warden be authorized to issue his cheque in favor of the Treasurer of the Township of Stamford for the sum of sixteen dollars and fifty cents ($16.50) being one-half of the amount for grading approach to Montrose bridge, as per resolution of this Council June 4, 1898.-Carried. �5 NIAGARA FALLS COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE. The Warden presented report of Special Committee appointed to adjust the accounts between this County and the Niagara Falls Collegiate Institute, which was read to Council. Moved by Mr. Cruikshank, seconded by Mr. Pew, That the report of the Special Committee respecting acccounts between the County of Welland and Niagara Falls Collegiate Institute be adopted.Carried. The hour of adjournment having arrived, the Warden left the chair. Afternoon Session. At 1.30 p. m. the Council resumed. L. L. H. S. The Warden presented communication from Geo. A. Bull, M. A., Pres. Lundy's Lane Historical Society, which was read to Council. Moved by Mr. Pew, seconded by Mr. Morden, That the deputation from the Lundy's Lane Historical Society be now heard. Carried. Canon Bull and Judge Fitzgerald were heard re grant for publication of the third volume of a series entitled "Documentary History," the whole com- prising more than 800 pages. Moved by Mr. Pew, seconded by Mr. Morden, That the sum of one hundred dollars be granted the Lundy's Lane Historical Society to aid in publishing the last volumes of their local historical work. Carried. WILLOUGHBY BRIDGES. The Warden presented Memorial from Township of Willoughby re bridges. Moved by Mr. Pew, seconded by Mr. Morden, That the deputation from the Township of Willoughby be now heard respecting a bridge over Lyons Creek.-Carried. Messrs. Jenks and Myers were heard re County assuming bridge known as Point bridge. Moved by Mr. Pew, seconded by Mr. Morden, That the Memorial of the Council of the Township of Willoughby be adopted, and that a By-law to that effect be prepared. �6 Moved by Mr. House, seconded by Mr. Morris, in amendment, That all words in the motion after the word "that" be erased and the following substituted: "The application from the Municipal Council of the Township of Willoughby be referred to the Road and Bridge Committee with instructions to repoft thereon at the present session." The amendment being put was carried on a division. COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. The Warden presented communication from W. H. Gainer, Secretary Welland County Agricultural Society, re grant to said society, which was read to Council. Moved by Mr. Bennett, seconded by Mr. Upper, That the deputation from the County Agricultural Society be heard at once.-Carried. The delegation from Welland County Agricultural Society, Messrs. Cronmiller, Gainer, Ross and Best, were heard by Council and set forth their claims for grant to said Society. Moved by Mr. Bennett, seconded by Mr. Upper, That this Council grant the sum of seventy-five dollars in aid of the funds of Welland County Agricultural Society. Moved by Mr. Morris, seconded by Mr. Henderson, in amendment, That this Council grant one hundred dollars, less Wainfleet's. and Pelham's share of same. On the amendment being put, the yeas and nays were called and taken as follows:-Yeas-Messrs. Henderson and Morris-2. Nays Messrs. Bennett, Cruikshank, Fares, House, Morden, Pew and Upper-7. Motion passing in the negative, majority 5. The original motion being again put, the yeas and nays were called and taken as follows:- Yeas-Messrs. Bennett, Fares, Henderson, C., Morris and Upper-5. Nays Messrs. Cruikshank, House, Morden and Pew-4. Motion passing in the affirmative, majority 1. EQUALIZED VALUE. Mr. Morris gives notice that on Thursday next he will ask leave to introduce a bill to establish the equalized value of assessed property in the �7 County of Welland, for the purpose of imposing county rates for the year 1899. HIGH SCHOOL ACT. The Warden presented report of Special Committee empowered at last January session to take whatever steps they deem necessary to bring about an alteration in the High School Act, as set forth in Memorial to the Local Legislature passed by this Council. Moved by Mr. Upper, seconded by Mr. Morden, That the Council report to wait of Messrs. upon the Pew and Cruikshank, deputized by this Minister of Education re amendment to High School Act, be received and printed in the minutes.-Carried. AUCTIONEERS AND PEDLERS' LICENSES. The Warden presented report of County Clerk re auctioneers' and pedlers' licenses, which was read to Council. Moved by Mr. Pew, seconded by Mr. Henderson, C., That the report of County Clerk re Auctioneers' and Pedlers' Licenses. be printed in the minutes.-Carried. ST. CATHARINES HOSPITAL. Moved by Mr. Fares, seconded by Mr. Morris, That a grant of three hundred dollars be given to the St. Catharines General and Marine Hospital for the year 1899. Carried on a division. CHARLES The Warden presented STEWART'S report REPORT. of Chas. Stewart, Special Constable, which was read to Council. ONTARIO AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE. The Warden presented communication from the Ontario Agricultural College re vacancy for nomination of a student for free tuition in the County of Welland. Moved by Mr. Cruikshank, seconded by Mr. House, That Thomas Edward Miller, of the Township of Bertie, be nominated on behalf of this Council as student at the Ontario Agricultural College for one year. Moved by Mr. Henderson, seconded by Mr. Pew, in amendment, That Chas. Zavits, of the Township of Wainfleet, be nominated on �8 behalf of this Council as student at the Ontario Agricultural College for one year, commencing at the next term. The amendment was proposed and lost on a division. The original motion was again read and carried. OCEAN FREIGHTS. Moved by Mr. Bennett, seconded by Mr. Fares, That the communication from the united Counties of Prescott Russell, re ocean freights, be referred to a committee composed and of Messrs. Cruikshank, Morris and Morden, to report at this session.-Carried. FORT ERIE FERRY. Moved by Mr. Cruikshank, seconded by Mr. House, That leave be granted to introduce a Memorial to the Minister of Inland Revenue respecting better and safer ferry accommodation between the Village of Fort Erie and the City of Buffalo. Memorial presented and read to Council. Moved by Mr. Cruikshank, seconded by Mr. House, That the Memorial to the Minister of Inland Revenue respecting better and safer accommodation at Fort Erie Ferry be adopted.-Carried. The hour of adjournment having arrived, the Warden left the chair. SECOND DAY. Morning Session. WEDNESDAY, May 31st, 1899. Pursuant to adjournment, the Council met at 9 o'clock a. m. The Warden in the chair. All members present. The minutes of yesterday were read by Clerk and approved by Council. Moved by Mr. Fares, seconded by Mr. House, That this Council visit the House of Industry on Thursday afternoon at 4 p. m.-Carried. Mr. McGill was heard by Council re fitting registry office with roller shelving. GRANT TO MILITARY. The Warden presented communication from 44th Battalion, re grant. �9 Major Cohoe was heard re grant to 44th Battalion. Moved by Mr. Upper, seconded by Mr. Fares, That this Council grant $100 in aid of the 44th Battalion.---Carried. Mr. Schooley was heard by Council, re grant to the Welland Canal Field Battery. Moved by Mr. Henderson, seconded by Mr. Cruikshank, That a grant of twenty-five dollars be made to the Welland Canal Field Battery, and that the Warden issue his cheque in favor of Major Merritt for above amount.-Carried. COUNTY FINANCES. The Warden presented statement of receipts and expenditures from County Treasurer, which was read to Council. Moved by Mr. Fares, seconded by Mr. Morris, That the Treasurer's statement be received as read and printed in the minutes. Carried. LYONS CREEK The Warden presented report of BRIDGE. Road and Bridge Committee, re Lyons Creek bridge, which was read to Council. Moved by Mr. Henderson, seconded by Mr. House, That the report of the Road and Bridge Committee just read be adopted. Moved by Mr. Pew, seconded by Mr. Morden, in amendment, That the report of the Road and Bridge Committee, re the assuming of the Lyons Creek Bridge in the Township of Willoughby, be referred back with instructions to strike out all the words after the word "recommend" and substitute therefor the following: "That this Council assume one- half the expense of re-building said bridge." The amendment being proposed was lost on a division. The original motion was again proposed, and carried. POSTAL SERVICE. Moved by Mr. Morris, seconded by Mr. Henderson, That leave be given to introduce a Memorial to the Postmaster General. Leave granted and Memorial read to Council. Moved by Mr. Morris, seconded by Mr. Henderson, That the Memorial be adopted and forwarded.-Carried. The hour of adjournment having arrived, the Warden left the chair. �10 Afternoon Session. At 1.30 p. m. the Council resumed. The Warden presented report of Jas. H. Ball, County School Inspector The Warden presented report from Trustees of Fort Erie Public School Board, re grant in aid of Continuation Classes. Mr. Bennett gives notice that he will on Thursday ask leave to introduce a bill to raise a sum of money by assessment on the various municipalities to meet the general expenses of the County of Welland for the current year. Moved by Mr. House, seconded by Mr. Cruikshank, That the Auditors' report be received and referred to the Finance Com mittee to report thereon.-Carried. GRANT TO REV. W. H. SWAYZE. Moved by Mr. Upper, seconded by Mr. Morden, That a grant of $25.00 be made to Rev. W. H. Swayze in recognition of his services at the Industrial Home, and that the Warden do issue his cheque for the same. Carried on a division. ROADS AND BRIDGES. The Warden presented second report of Road and Bridge Committee, which was read to Council. Moved by Mr. Henderson, seconded by Mr. House, That the second report of the Road and Bridge Committee be adopted. Carried. RE OCEAN FREIGHTS. The Warden presented report of Special Committee, re the petition of the County Council of Prescott and Russell. Moved by Mr. Cruikshank, seconded by Mr. Morris, That the report of the Special Committee re the petition from Counties of Prescott and Russell, just read, be adopted.-Carried. PROPOSED GRANT TO WILLOUGHBY. Moved by Mr. Pew, seconded by Mr. Morden, That whereas the Township of Willoughby has continuously paid for a great many years toward the support of the various High Schools in the County, although situated beyond the reach of almost the whole township; have also assisted in supporting continuation classes in Public Schools in a �[I number of municipalities in this County, and have assisted in maintaining the bridge over the creek, in the Town of Welland, on the main road leading to Thorold Township, and whereas the said township, being the smallest in the County in area and in population, has the largest and most expensive bridge to build, situated wholly within the township in the County; and whereas the law provides that this Council may assist any municipality so situated in respect to bridges over streams or leading roads, it is therefore resolved that this Council, not feeling justified in assuming the whole bridge, or even paying as much as one-half the cost of re-building same, do grant the said township the sum of $100 toward re-building said bridge, being the bridge over Lyons' Creek, near its mouth, and on what is known as the Chippawa road, in the Township of Willoughby. The yeas and nays being called, were taken as follows: Yeas-Messrs. Bennett, Morden and Pew-3. Nays Messrs. Fares, Henderson, House, Morris and Upper-5. Motion passing in the negative, majority 2. EQUALIZATION. Moved by Mr. Morris, seconded by Mr. Henderson, That Council now go into Committee of the Whole to establish the equalized value of assessed property in the County of Welland.---Carried. Pursuant to motion Council went into Committee of the Whole, Mr. Morris in the chair. The hour of adjournment having arrived, the chairman left the chair, the Committee on Equalization not reporting progress. THIRD DAY. Morning Session. THURSDAY, June 1st, 1899. The Council not going into committee of the whole on Equalization, the general business was again resumed. The Warden in the chair. All members present. The minutes of yesterday were read by Clerk and approved by Council. COUNTY SCHOOL INSPECTOR. Moved by Mr. Upper, seconded by Mr. Morden, �12 That the report of County School Inspector be received and printed in the minutes.-Carried. COMMUNICATIONS. The Warden presented communication from Bridgeburg Public School Trustees, re grant to said school for the maintenance of Continuation Classes. Also, from C. C. R. Morden, re J. R. Dowd having auction sales in 1898 without license. Also, communication and Bylaw from Township of Stamford, asking for Bylaw to be confirmed by County. HOUSE OF INDUSTRY. Mr. Cruikshank, chairman of Committee of House of Industry, pre sented report of said committee, which was read to Council. Moved by Mr. Cruikshank, seconded by Mr. Bennett, That the report of House of Industry, just read, be adopted.-Carried. J. J. NEFF'S MORTGAGE. On motion of Mr. Morris, Major Cohoe was heard by discharge of certain mortgage dated September 22, 1877, made Council by John re J. Neff to this county. Moved by Mr. Morris, seconded by Mr. Henderson, That the Warden be authorized to discharge a certain mortgage dated September 22nd, 1877, made by John J. Neff to this county, and paid in July, 1887.-Carried. STAMFORD BY-LAW. Moved by Mr. Pew, seconded by Mr. Morden, That leave be given to introduce a bill to confirm By-Law No. 3 of the Township of Stamford, passed 23rd day of February, 1899.-Leave granted. Moved by Mr. Pew, seconded by Mr. Morden, That the bill be read a first time. Bill read a first time. Moved by Mr. Pew, seconded by Mr. Morden, That the bill be read a second time. Bill read a second time. Moved by Mr. Pew, seconded by Mr. Morden, That the bill be not now committed, but that the same be read a third �13 time forthwith, that it do pass, be signed and sealed as required by law, and that its title be as in the bill. Bill read a third time and passed, entitled "A Bill to Confirm By-Law No. 3 of the Township of Stamford, passed 23rd day of February, 1899." Mr. Pew, Chairman of Jail Committee, asked leave for Committee to retire. Leave granted. The hour of adjournment having arrived, the Warden left the chair. Afternoon Session. At 1.30 p. m. Council resumed. PAYMENT TO STENOGRAPHERS. Moved by Mr. Morris, seconded by Mr. Fares, That the Warden be authorized to issue cheques for payment of stenographers for County Courts, as per Judge's order.-Carried. COUNTY BOARD OF EXAMINERS. Moved by Mr. Pew, seconded by Mr. Henderson, That leave be given to introduce a bill to appoint a County Board of Examiners, any rule of this Council to the contrary notwithstanding. Leave granted. Moved by Mr. Pew, seconded by Mr. That the bill be read a first Henderson, time. Bill read a first time. Moved by Mr. Pew, seconded by Mr. Henderson, That the bill be read a second time. Bill read a second time. Moved by Mr Pew, seconded by Mr. Henderson, That the bill be not now committed, but that the same be read a third time forthwith, that it do pass, be signed and sealed as required by law, and that its title be as in the bill. Bill read a third time and passed, entitled "A Bill to appoint a County Board of Examiners for the year 1899." ESTIMATES. Moved by Mr. Bennett, seconded by Mr. Morris, �14 That this Council go into Committee of the Whole on estimate of money required to carry on the general business of the County for the current year.-Carried. Pursuant to motion Council went into Committee of the Whole, Mr. Bennett in the chair. Moved by Mr. Pew, seconded by Mr. Morris, That the Committee do now rise and report. Committee rose. The Warden in the chair. Q. V. N. F. PARK SHELTER. Moved by Mr. Pew, seconded by Mr. Morden, That the Warden be requested to communicate with the Superintendent of the Queen Victoria Niagara Falls Park and ascertain whether any action had been taken by the Park Commissioners as to building a shed for shelter for horses in or near the park for the convenience and comfort of those who are compelled to drive to that place.-Carried. As per resolution of Tuesday, Council adjourned to visit the Industrial Home. FOURTH DAY. Morning Session. FRIDAY, June 2, 1899. Pursuant to adjournment, Council met at 9 a. m. The Warden in the chair. All members present. The minutes of yesterday were read by Clerk and approved by Council. WELLAND BRIDGE. The Warden presented communication from Town of Welland, re grant to iron bridge over Welland River. Moved by Mr. Upper, seconded by Mr. Morden, That the deputation from Town of Welland, re grant for Welland bridge, be now heard.-Carried As per resolution, Messrs. Mayor Hooker, Reilly, Ross and Crow were heard re grant. �15 WAINFLEET-MOULTON TOWN LINE. Moved by Mr. Henderson, seconded by Mr. Morris, That the Road and Bridge Committee be authorized to expend an amount of money not to exceed one hundred dollars on town line dividing the Townships of Wainfleet and Moulton, after having satisfied themselves that a like sum of money has been expended by the County of Haldimand and the combined municipalities of Wainfleet and Moulton, each to pay one-sixth of proposed expenditure, or both to pay one-third of whole. The yeas and nays being called, were taken as follows:Yeas-Messrs. Bennett, Cruikshank, Fares, Henderson, C., House and Morris-6. Nays Messrs. Morden, Pew and Upper-3. Motion passing in the affirmative, majority 3. WELLAND BRIDGE. Moved by Mr. Bennett, seconded by Mr. Upper, That this Council grant the sum of $100 to the Town of Welland towards expenditure to be made on the iron bridge across Welland River in said corporation. The yeas and nays being called, were taken as follows:Yeas-Messrs. Bennett, Cruikshank, Fares, Henderson, C., Morris and Upper-6. Nays Messrs. Morden, House and Pew-3. Motion passing in the affirmative, majority 3. JAIL REPORT. Mr. Pew, Chairman of Jail Committee, presented report of said com- mitte, which was read to Council. Moved by Mr. Pew, seconded by Mr. Morris, That the report just read be adopted.-Carried. NIAGARA FALLS RE-UNION. The Warden presented report of committee appointed by the Warden to confer with a committee from the Town of Niagara Falls respecting the re-union of the said town with the County of Welland, which was read to Council. Moved by Mr. Cruikshank, seconded by Mr. Morris, That the report of the committee appointed by the Warden to confer with representatives of Niagara Falls Town, just read, be adopted.-Carried. �16 CONTINUATION CLASSES. Moved by Mr. Cruikshank, seconded by Mr. House, That the sum of $5 per capita, based on the annual average attendance for an entire year, be granted to all such schools in which continuation classes have been established and conducted in accordance with the require ments of the Public Schools Act, to be paid only on the certificate of the Board of School Trustees of such schools and approved by the County Clerk. Moved by Mr. Pew, seconded by Mr. Morris, in amendment, That the grant to the public schools for Continuation Classes in the Villages of Bridgeburg, Fort Erie and Ridgeway, be left over until such time as it can be ascertained the amount of the Government grant as provided by law toward those schools. Amendment being proposed, was lost on a division. The original motion being then put was carried. The hour of adjournment having arrived, the Warden left the chair. Afternoon Session. At one p. m. the Council resumed. JOHN GILMORE PAID. Moved by Mr. Henderson, seconded by Mr. Morris, That the Warden issue his cheque for one dollar in Gilmore, for removal of fallen tree from Welland River at favor of John Port Davidson bridge, said work being performed in the winter of 1897, as per account presented.-Carried. ROLLER SHELVING. Moved by Mr. Pew, seconded by Mr. Morris, That the Jail Committee be instructed to have Registrar's office completed with roller shelving, upon the conditions mentioned in their report to this council. Carried. NIAGARA FALLS RE-UNION. Moved by Mr. Henderson, seconded by Mr. Fares, That the following named gentlemen, viz: Messrs. Cruikshank, Morris, Pew and the Warden be appointed a committee to have power to decide on some basis of settlement, re uniting Niagara Falls town with the County of Welland.-Carried. �17 HOUSE OF INDUSTRY. Mr. Cruikshank, Chairman of Committee of House of Industry, asked leave for committee to retire. Leave granted. AIR LINE BRIDGE. Moved by Mr. Fares, seconded by Mr. Morris, That leave be given to introduce a memorial to the Minister of Rail- ways and Canals re building of a bridge across the Welland Canal, in the 4th and 5th concessions, of the Township of Humberstone. Leave granted and memorial read to Council. Moved by Mr. Fares, seconded by Mr. Morris, That the memorial re building of a bridge across the Welland Canal be adopted, and that it be signed by the Warden and Clerk with seal attached, and forwarded to W. McCleary, M. P., for presentation.-Carried. JAIL REPORT. The Warden presented second report on Jail Committee, which was read to Council. Moved by Mr. Morris, seconded by Mr. Fares, That the report just read be adopted.-Carried. HOUSE OF INDUSTRY. The Warden presented second report of Committee on House of In. dustry, which was read to Council. Moved by Mr. Cruikshank, seconded by Mr. Upper,. That the, second report of Committee on House of Industry, as read, be adopted. Carried. Moved by Mr. Morris, seconded by Mr. Henderson, That this Council now go into Committee of the Whole on equalization. Pursuant to motion Council went into Committee of the Whole, Mr. Morris in the chair. The hour of adjournment having arrived, the chairman left the chair. Evening Session. At 7.30 p. m. Committee on Equalization resumed, Mr. Morris in the chair. All members present except Messrs. House and Upper. Moved by Mr. Fares, seconded by Mr. Morden, �18 That the Equalization Committee do now rise and report progress. Committee rose, the Warden in the chair. PORT COLBORNE HARBOR. Moved by Mr. Fares, seconded by Mr. Morris, That leave be given to introduce a memorial to the Honorable the Minister of Railways and Canals for the improvement of the Port Colborne harbor and for a breakwater.--Carried. Memorial read to Council. Moved by Mr. Fares, seconded by Mr. Morris, That the memorial re the improving of the Port Colborne harbor and breakwater be adopted, and that it be signed by the Warden and Clerk, with seal attached, and forwarded to Wm. McCleary, M. P., for presentation.Carried. NIAGARA FALLS POWER PRIVILEGES. Moved by Mr. Morden, seconded by Mr. Pew, That the County Council of the County of Welland respectfully protests against any provision in the proposed agreement with the Canadian Niagara Power Co. which will have the effect of binding the Province of Ontario or the Queen Victoria Niagara Falls Park Commissioners to any line of action as to future agreement, respecting power or otherwise. We suggest that if the Province or the Commissioners deem it wise to grant more favorable terms to any other persons or corporations, that the same rates the said Canadian Power Co., provided that the be said applicable to company have developed or will develop the same amount of power as specified in the agreement with such other persons or corporation; and that a copy of this resolution be signed by the Warden and forwarded to the Attorney General of this Province.-Carried. FINANCE. Moved by Mr. Bennett, seconded by Mr. Morris, That Council go into Committee of the Whole on Finance. Pursuant to motion Council went into Committee of the Whole, Mr. Bennett in the chair. Moved by Mr. Henderson, seconded by Mr. Morden, That the Committee on Finance do now rise and report. As per resolution, committee rose, the Warden in the chair. The Warden presented report of Committee on Finance for estimate of �19 money required to carry on general business of the County for the current year, with rate of taxation required, which was read to Council. Moved by Mr. Bennett, seconded by Mr. Morden, That the report just read be adopted.-Carried. AUDITORS. Moved by Mr. Fares, seconded by Mr. Cruikshank, That the auditors' report be adopted and printed in the minutes of Council.-Carried. Moved by Mr. Fares, seconded by Mr. Morden, That the Auditors be paid the sum of $30 each for auditing the Treasurer's accounts for the year 1898.-Carried. EQUALIZATION. The Warden presented report of Committee on Equalization, which was read to Council. Moved by Mr. Fares, seconded by Mr. Morden, That the report of Equalization Committee be received and adopted as read. Carried. Council adjourned at 11 p. m. FIFTH DAY. Morning Session. SATURDAY, June 3rd, 1899. Pursuant to adjournment, Council met at 9 o'clock a. m. The Warden in the chair. All members present. The minutes of yesterday were read by Clerk and approved by Council. EQUALIZATION. Moved by Mr. Henderson, seconded by Mr. Fares, That the report of Equalization Committee be referred back to committee for reconsideration.-Carried. Mr. Morris, chairman of Equalization Committee, asked leave for committee to retire. Leave granted. Mr. Morris in the chair. Moved by Mr. Cruikshank, seconded by Mr. House, �20 That the committee do now rise and report. Pursuant to resolution, committee rose, the Warden in the chair. The Warden presented report of Equalization Committee, which was read to Council. Moved by Mr. Henderson, seconded by Mr. Fares, That the report of Committee on Equalization be adopted.-Carried. COUNTY RATE. Moved by Mr. Bennett, seconded by Mr. Morden, That leave be given to introduce a bill to raise a sum of money by assessment to meet the general expenses of the County of Welland for the current year. Leave granted. Moved by Mr. Bennett, seconded by Mr. Morden, That the bill be read a first time. Bill read a first time. Moved by Mr. Bennett, seconded by Mr. Morden, That the bill be read a second time. Bill read a second time. Moved by Mr. Bennett, seconded by Mr. Morden, That the bill be not now committed, but that the same be read a third time forthwith, that it do pass, be signed and sealed as required by law, and that its title be as in the bill. Bill read a third time and passed, entitled "A Bill to raise a sum of money by assessment to meet the general expenses of the County of Welland for the current year." , FINANCE REPORT. which was read to Council. Moved by Mr. Bennett, seconded by Mr. Upper, That the report just read be adopted.-Carried. EQUALIZED VALUE. Moved by Mr. Morris, seconded by Mr. Henderson, That leave be given to introduce a bill to establish the equalized value of assessed property in the County of Welland for the purpose of imposing County rates for the year 1899. Leave granted. �21 Moved by Mr. Morris, seconded by Mr. Henderson, That the bill be read a first time. Bill read a first time. Moved by Mr. Morris, seconded by Mr. Henderson, That the bill be read a second time. Bill read a second time. Moved by Mr. Morris, seconded by Mr. Henderson, That the bill be not now committed, but that the same be read a third time forthwith, that it do pass, be signed and sealed as required by law, and that its title be as in the bill. Bill read a third time and passed, entitled "A Bill to establish the equalized value of assessed property in the County of Welland for the pur pose of imposing County rates for the year 1899. DAVID TUFTS' ACCOUNT. Moved by Mr. Fares, seconded by Mr. Morden, That the account of David Tufts, constable, refused by the Board of Audit, be paid.-Carried. 1. P. WILLSON'S OFFICE. Moved by Mr. Pew, seconded by Mr. Fares, That this Council do now visit the office of I. P. Willson for the pur- pose of examining vault.-Carried. Pursuant to foregoing resolution, the Council visited the office of I. P. Willson. Council resumed. Moved by Mr. Fares, seconded by Mr. Pew, That this Council do now adjourn to meet again at the call of the Warden. Carried. Pursuant to resolution, Council adjourned at 11.30 a. m. (Sgd.) JAMES HENDERSON, Warden. �APPENDIX A. BY-LAWS. BY-LAW NO. 687. A BY-LAW to Confirm By-law No. 3 of the Township of Stamford. WHEREAS the Corporation of the Township of Stamford did, on the twenty-third day of February, A. D. 1899, pass a certain By-law, entitled "A By-law to stop up, close and sell certain roads in the Township of Stamford;" Whereas it is necessary in order to give effect to such By-law that it should be confirmed by this Council; And whereas no objections to the confirmation of said By-law have been made to this Council, and there appears to this Council no reason why said By-law should not be confirmed, enacts as follows: That the said By-law of the municipality of the Township of Stamford, being number 3 of the by-laws of the said township, passed on twenty-third day of February, A. D. 1899, be and the same is hereby confirmed and declared to have full force and effect from and after the passing hereof. Passed in Council this first day of June, A. D. 1899. (Sgd.) (Sgd.) ROBERT COOPER, JAMES HENDERSON, County Clerk. Warden. L. S. BY-LAW NO. 3, 1899. A BY-LAW to stop up, close and sell certain roads in the Township of Stamford. WHEREAS Annie Dewitt and Bella Dewitt, spinsters, owners of the west half of lot 196, in the Township of Stamford, have by their agent applied to the Municipal Council of the Township of Stamford to have that portion of Welland Concession from the southwest corner of lot 196 to the road. �23 dedicated to the Township of Stamford through lot 196 by the Canada Southern Railway Company closed and stopped up, and have proposed in lieu thereof to give a road of statutory width on the north side of lot 196; and Whereas the road dedicated to the Township of Stamford through lot 196 by the Canada Southern Railway Company will be no longer required for a public road in the event of closing the said Welland Concession on the south side of lot 196; and Whereas the applicants, Annie Dewitt and Bella Dewitt, have proposed to purchase the said dedicated dollars ($50); road through lot 196 for the sum of fifty and Whereas a committee of the whole Council has examined the several roads and has reported favorably on the proposed change; and Whereas the said Council has proposed to the applicants, Annie Dewitt and Bella Dewitt, that instead of paying the Council the said sum of money, namely, ($50), that they (the applicants) cause to be made a good and permanent public road on the north side of said lot 196 from the northwest corner of said lot until it joins the road dedicated to the Township of Stam- ford by the Canada Southern Railway Company on the north side of the east half of said lot 196; and Whereas the applicants, Annie Dewitt and Bella Dewitt, have accepted the Council's proposition to make a good and permanent road for public travel in lieu of the said sum of money; and Whereas the notices required by law have been given by the Clerk, proofs whereof are on file in his office; and Whereas no complaint has been made, nor any objection offered by any of the property owners or ratepayers of the locality, nor by any other person, showing cause why this by-law should not be passed; and Whereas the proposed change, owing to the swampy condition of the locality is considered desirable, the Municipal Corporation of the Township of Stamford, in Council assembled, enacts as follows: First That the said road, commencing at the southwest corner of lot 196, thence east until the said road allowance joins the dedicated road through lot 196 on the south side of the lot at or near the centre of the lot from east to west, and also that portion of the dedicated road between the last mentioned terminal and where the said road joins the dedicated road on the north side of said lot, the said roads being fully described in a map of a survey made by N. Gaviller, D. L. Surveyor, Sept. 2nd, 1884, and entered �24 and registered in the registry office of the County of Welland on the 6th day of Sept., 1884, in Book L. for the Township Stamford, as number 2483, and the same is hereby stopped up and closed as a public road. Second-That the Reeve and Clerk be and they are hereby authorized and directed to convey the roads so stopped up and closed to Annie Dewitt and Bella Dewitt, provided a conveyance is made to the Corporation of the Township of Stamford by Annie Dewitt and Bella Dewitt of a road 66 feet in width on the west half of the north half of lot 196 from corner of said lot east until it joins the road on the east half of said lot 196 and otherwise described as a the northwest half of the north road dedicated to the Township of Stamford by the Canada Southern Railway Company in lieu of certain roads closed up when the said railway company were constructing their road and laying out their yards at Montrose in the said Township of Stamford. Read and passed in Council this twenty-third day of February, A. D. 1899. F. A. HUTT, THOS. BERRIMAN, Reeve. Clerk. L. S. BY-LAW NO. 688. A BY-LAW to Appoint a County Board of Examiners for the year 1899. WHEREAS it is necessary and expedient to appoint a County Board of Examiners by By-law, consisting of the Inspector or Inspectors having jurisdiction within the County and of not more than two other persons hold- ing proper qualification, as prescribed by the "Education Department Act:" Be it therefore enacted, and it is hereby enacted that the Hon. R Har- court, James Ball, County School Inspector, and James McNiece be and are hereby appointed the County Board of Examiners for the year 1899. Passed in Council this first day of June, 1899. (Sgd) (Sgd.) JAMES HENDERSON, ROBERT COOPER, Warden. County Clerk. S. L. �25 BY-LAW NO. 689. A BY-LAW to establish the Equalized Value of assessed property in the County of Welland, for the purpose of imposing County Rates for the year 1899. WHEREAS it is necessary and expedient to establish by by-law what shall be the equalized value of assessed property in the several municipalities comprising the County of Welland : Be it therefore enacted by the Corporation of the County of Welland, and it is hereby enacted, that the sums set down in the first column shall be the number of acres assessed; the sums set down in the second assessed value of real estate; the sums set down in column, the the third column, the assessed value of personal property; the sums set down in the fourth column, the total assessed value of real estate and personal property, and the sums extended in the fifth column shall be the equalized value of the various municipalities comprising the County of Welland, for the purpose of impos- ing County rates for the current year :Acres. Municipalities. Bertie Crowland Humberstone Real. Personal. Total. Equalized. 34,584 $1,619,120 $76,600 $1,695,720 $1,408,222 19,193 373,390 900 394,290 609,007 30,840 847,835 22,700 870,535 955,297 Pelham 28,840 1,160,985 21,262 837,346 921,618 Thorold 22,883 15,600 24,225 27,975 984,185 Stamford 968,585 183,121 630,388 658,363 896,805 Wainfleet 50,334 896,400 29,000 925,400 1,351,200 Willoughby 18,638 417,634 10,325 427,959 574,734 Bridgeburg 454,105 12,850 466,955 375,217 Chippawa Fort Erie.. Port Colborne 116,010 6,900 122,910 86,718 312,510 8,850 321,360 112,010 284,920 32,981 317,901 194,849 Niagara Falls Village... 317,957 19,150 337,107 178,114 Thorold Town. 571,172 31,400 602,572 429,777 Welland 547,026 75,500 622,526 405,621 $9,585,129 $9,660,174 Adopted and passed in Council this third day of June, 1899. (Sgd.) (Sgd.) JAMES HENDERSON, ROBERT COOPER, Warden. County Clerk. L. S. �26 BY-LAW NO. 690. A BY-LAW to raise a sum of money by assessment to meet the General Expenses of the County of Welland for the current year. WHEREAS it is necessary and expedient to raise the sum of $21,252.35 by assessment, upon the rateable property of the County of Welland for the current year, to meet the general expenses of the said County: Be it therefore enacted by the Corporation of the County of Welland, and it is hereby enacted, that there shall be raised, levied and collected the current year upon the rateable property of the several municipalities com- prising the County of Welland, for the purpose of meeting the general expenses of the said corporation, the following sums, that is to say :- $3098 09 1339 82 Bertie Crowland Humberstone 2101 Pelham... 2554 16 Stamford. 2027 56 Thorold. 1972 Wainfleet. 2972 64 Willoughby 1264 41 64 97 Bridgeburg 825 48 Chippawa 190 78 Fort Erie... 246 42 Port Colborne.. 428 66 391 85 Niagara Falls Village. Thorold Town 94551 Welland. 892 36 $21,252 35 And be it further enacted, that the said several sums shall be raised, levied and collected in the several municipalities, over and above and in addition to all other rates whatsoever, in the manner and within the time required by law for collecting and paying over taxes generally, and when so collected shall be paid over to the County Treasurer, in conformity with the provisions of the Act of the Ontario Legislature. If not paid by the 15th day of December interest at the rate of six per cent. per annum to be collected. Adopted and passed in Council this third day of June, 1899. (Sgd.) (Sgd.) JAMES HENDERSON, ROBERT COOPER, Warden. County Clerk. L. S. �APPENDIX B. MEMORIALS. FROM TOWNSHIP OF WILLOUGHBY. To the Honorable the County Council of the County of Welland: The Municipal Council of the Township of Willoughby beg to present the following memorial: That in the matter of building and maintaining bridges the Township of Willoughby is over-burdened in comparison with other municipalities in the County, which fact has been acknowledged by County Councils in the past, as grants have been made to aid the said Township of Willoughby in build- ing and maintaining bridges therein. That in the opinion of your memorialists it is not in the interest of the public that a grant be solicited from year to year, and as the statutes of Ontario provide that County Councils may assume certain bridges wholly within a municipality where they are upon leading roads used by the public generally; Therefore your petitioners pray that you may assume and maintain the bridge crossing Lyons Creek, near the mouth of said creek, and near the Village of Chippawa, on the road known as Lyons Creek road. Said bridge is about 108 feet in length. And your petitioners will ever pray. Passed in Council this 29th day of May, 1899. (Sgd.) (Sgd.) C. H. JENKS, DONALD DELL, Reeve. Clerk. L. S. �28 FORT ERIE FERRY. TO THE HONORABLE THE MINISTER OF INLAND REVENUE FOR THE DOMINION OF CANADA: THE MEMORIAL of the Municipal Council of the County of Welland, HUMBLY SHEWETH: That whereas a company, incorporated under the laws of the State of New York, and having their offices in the Town of Lancaster, in said State of New York, and styling themselves The International Ferry Company, did undertake to operate a ferry across the Niagara River between the Village of Fort Erie in the Province of Ontario, and the City of Buffalo in the State of New York, under and by authority of a certain charter granted to the said company by the Government of Canada on or about the year 1884; and Whereas the terms and conditions of the said charter and regulations have not been complied with by said company, and the dock and boats are now in a more dilapidated condition than they were when the Government saw fit to cancel a certain lease with the village for not complying with the regulations (as shown in report of Committee of Privy Council, October 3, 1893); and Whereas the terms and conditions of the said charter have been con- tinually ignored by the said company, as instanced, Section II. and III. of the regulations, as follows: Section II. says, "Suitable landing wharves or docks shall be secured and at all times maintained at some central point in said Village of Fort Erie, which must be safe and available at all states of the river, and subject to the approval of the Minister of Inland Revenue." Section III. says, "The vessel used shall be a substantial, seaworthy steamer of not less than 100 feet keel and 24 feet beam, and having projecting guards, so as to afford a sufficient space for horses and carriages, and of a speed not less than 12 miles per hour;" also, Section IV. says, "The engine shall be of not less than 100 horse power, high pressure, and shall be, as well as the vessel, generally subject to the inspection and approval of the Dominion Inspector of Steamboats. The vessel shall be supplied with life- preservers, and shall be in all respects fully equipped, having a respectable and efficient commander, and the Minister of Inland Revenue shall be at liberty to reject any steamer which may at any time be placed upon the said �29 ferry, or the commander thereof, or the said dock or wharf, should he consider them, or any of them, respectively, unsuitable to the service, or unsafe or inadequate to meet the wants of the public;" and Whereas the regulations respecting the said charter have frequently. been amended and altered by the Government, at the instigation of the said ferry company, and done without even a word of consultation or consent of the Council of this village, or approval of the people, and that these frequent changes have led to many protests and petitions from time to time from the Council of the village and people, expressing great dissatisfaction with the changes (which have always been to the decided advantage of the company), and also with the unsafe and inadequate accommodations of said ferry; and Whereas the boats used on the ferry are not generally considered seaworthy, and we question if they could pass a thorough inspection in other respects; and as the public are fully cognizant of these facts (if the inspectors are not), and as a result the people of the village and the adjacent municipalities (which depend more or less upon this ferry for accommodation in getting to and from Buffalo) feel that, owing in a great measure to the unsafe and inadequate ferry accommodations, business is becoming stagnant, our population is being depleted and property depreciating in value; and Whereas it is currently reported that the charter of said company, which would have expired in the year 1899, was renewed 3½ years before its expiration for a period of ten years, to date from October, 1899, showing clearly that they desire to keep a firm hold upon the franchise, irrespective of their often-repeated claim that the business of the company does not pay, and in defiance of the legitimate requirements of the traveling public; and Whereas your memoralists deem it expedient that the present tariff be abrogated, and that the company be prohibited from charging any higher. rates than those provided for in the original charter of 1884; and further, that all amendments and changes which may be asked for in the future by said ferry company, in respect to the regulations or tariff, be first submitted to the Municipal Council of the Village of Fort Erie for their approval: Therefore we pray that you will command the aforesaid International Ferry Company to comply with the terms and conditions of the regulations prescribed by the Government in every particular, and if they do not comply therewith, then said ferry. cancel the said charter and advertise for tenders for running �30 All of which we ask without prejudice to the said company, but solely in the interests of better and safer ferry accommodations, and as in duty bound will ever pray. Passed in Council the 30th day of May, 1899. (Sgd.) (Sgd,) JAMES HENDERSON, ROBERT COOPER, County Clerk. Warden. L. S. RE T., H. & B. RY. MAIL SERVICE. TO THE HONORABLE THE POSTMASTER GENERAL FOR THE DOMINION OF CANADA: THE MEMORIAL of the Municipal Council of the County of Welland, HUMBLY SHEWETH: That whereas it is within the knowledge of your petititioners that an agitation has existed Toronto, Hamilton throughout the populous district traversed & Buffalo Railway for the establishment of a by the railway mail service upon that line, and whereas your petitioners believe that the public interest will be materially advanced by the establishment of such railway mail service, Your petitioners therefore humbly pray that you will be pleased to establish such mail service. And your petitioners, as in duty bound, will ever pray. Passed in Council the 31st day of May, 1899. (Sgd.) (Sgd) ROBERT COOPER, JAMES HENDERSON, County Clerk. Warden. L. S. �31 HUMBERSTONE BRIDGE. TO THE HONORABLE THE MINISTER OF RAILWAYS AND CANALS: THE MEMORIAL of the County Council of the County of Welland, HUMBLY SHEWETH: That it is a great inconvenience and detriment to residents of this County by reason of there being no bridge across the Welland Canal between the fourth and fifth concessions of the Township of Humberstone, the details of said inconvenience having been already presented to your Department by the petition of residents of the immediate locality, under cover of a letter from the Warden of the County of Welland, dated the 14th February, A. D. 1899, and this Council desires to express its approval of said petition and to urge upon your Department the very great necessity for complying with the prayer of the said petitioners. Passed in Council this 2nd day of June, A. D. 1899. (Sgd.) (Sgd.) JAMES HENDERSON, ROBERT COOPER, County Cleric. Warden. L. S. HARBOR AND CANAL IMPROVEMENT. TO THE HONORABLE THE MINISTER OF RAILWAYS AND CANALS: The Municipal Council of the County of Welland, HUMBLY SHEWETH: And whereas the port of Port Colborne is the head of the extensive canal system of Canada, upon which so many millions of dollars have been expended; And whereas other ports on Lake Erie (in United States waters) have had vast amounts expended on improving them, the port of Port Colborne has been practically neglected for many years; And whereas, owing to the steadily increasing size of modern lake freighters, Port Colborne harbor has become too small to admit of their entrance, and the great bulk of grain that should reach the seaboard through Canadian waters is carried on to Buffalo; �32 And whereas to remedy this state of affairs it is necessary that Port Col. borne harbor should be enlarged and deepened and a breakwater to protect the same should be constructed, and elevators erected so that vessels capable of navigating the entire chain of Canadian canals could receive their cargoes from the largest freighters at said port and transfer same to the ocean carriers at Montreal; And whereas, in the opinion of your petitioners, the canal proper should also be improved and modernized, the mitre sills of the locks on the summit level lowered, and the bridge abutments removed from the centre of the channel, so that the canal may be more expeditiously and safely navigated; And whereas your petitioners believe that the Grand Trunk Railway between Port Colborne and Port Dalhousie should be acquired by the Government, or such arrangements made of lighterage of grain will be reduced, so with the G. T. R. that the rate. that there will be a fair margin of profit left to the boats on the amount lightered, and boats could then deliver on each trip made from 4 to 3 more cargo at St. Lawrence ports than they now can, because the rates now charged for lightering are prohibitary during low freights; And whereas speedy action should be taken so that this well-established national route may at once be placed in position, not only to retain, but to vastly increase its carrying trade. Your petitioners have learned with great satisfaction that steps have already been taken toward this great national improvement, and humbly pray that the Government will carry out its expressed intention to hasten this work upon the early completion of which so much of our country's prosperity depends. And your petitioners, as in duty bound, will ever pray. Passed in Council the 2nd day of June, 1899. (Sgd.) (Sgd.) ROBERT COOPER, JAMES HENDERSON, County Clerk. Warden. L. S. �APPENDIX C. REPORTS. REPORT OF ROAD AND BRIDGE CREEK COMMITTEE KE LYONS BRIDGE. Your committee having considered the matter of the assumption of the bridge across Lyons Creek referred to them by resolution of c uncil passed on 30th May, 1899, beg leave to report that they cannot recommend that this Council should assume the said bridge, which is wholly situated within the Township of Willoughby. All of which is respectfully submitted. (Sgd.) CHAS. HENDERSON, GEO. COUNCIL CHAMBER, F. HOUSE. Welland, 31st May, 1899. SECOND REPORT OF ROAD AND BRIDGE COMMITTEE. To the Warden and Council of the County of Welland: GENTLEMEN, Your Committee on Roads and Bridges beg leave to submit this their second report: May 10th your committee visited Sauer bridge, attention having been first called to condition of same by parties who were desirous of moving timber over said bridge. After viewing the structure, the same was con- demned as unsafe for public travel. Your committee thought it wise to shorten and rebuild same, which was advertised in b th County papers, and by posters as well. The work of con- struction was let by public auction to the lowest bidders on May 17th, James Durham getting job of woodwork, viz: Bridge, 75 feet long, to cost $118; W. J. McCoppen to do the earth work (with crib work at both ends of same) for $49 (distance or length of same, 26 feet). The above mentioned work to be done according to specification on or before the 10th day of May, 1899. �34 Visited Laidlaw or Tisdale bridge by request of chairman of Road and Bridge Committee, Lincoln County; found same in a very unsafe condition. Work of repairs having been agreed upon, your chairman, with the chairman of the Committee of County Lincoln, were instructed by the committees to look after said work, which was let by public auction man. for $34.25 to R. Bow- At same time the work of removal of old logs and brush from bridge bottom was let to H. Sensabaugh for $1.75-4 cost of repairs, etc., charged to Welland County; 4 Lincoln County pays. We also visited Port Davidson, Wellandport and the committee from Lincoln County. It Robins' bridges, with having been considered best, the Port Davidson and Wellandport bridges were advertised as being in painting, the work being let by tender to Chas need of Emmil, Wellandport, for $58-one coat of best boiled oil and venetian red, to be used on iron bridge, Wellandport, at cost of $38; two coats, Port Davidson (wooden bridge), boiled oil and best English oxide, $20, Mr. Geo. Stewart of Wellandport was engaged to inspect the work. Two stringers and four planks were needed for repairs to Port Davidson bridge. H. Sensabaugh was employed to get material and put same in place. The work of re-planking the approach, north end, and also four posts being needed for support of needle beam, Robins' bridge, was given to S. Robins-cost of same to be $32. At Beckett bridge we found some needed repairs. C. A. Farr was engaged at a cost of $14.38, which has been done to our satisfaction. Reilly's bridge was also visited. The caretaker was instructed to get two pieces of timber to support stringers and to put same in place. Our attention was also called to a fender which had been knocked off-was in water at end of bridge. Port Robinson bridge in fairly good shape, but would recommend same to be painted. Mr. P. Rock was engaged at a cost of $6 to clean off and to fill in hole at approach to bridge with broken brick, which has been done satisfactorily. Montrose in fairly good state of repair. A small hole at approach to same was ordered to be filled up at cost of 50c. White Pigeon considered safe. Black Creek iron bridge in good con- dition, with the exception of a few planks being needed for covering and rail �35 to approach being put in repair. Would also recommend same to be painted. All of which is respectfully submitted. (Sgd.) CHAS. E. HENDERSON, MORDEN, GEO. F. HOUSE. REPORT OF STANDING COMMITTEE ON HOUSE OF INDUSTRY. To the Warden and Council of the County of Welland : GENTLEMEN, Your Standing Committee on House of Industry beg leave to present this their report, covering the period of six months, from the 1st December, 1898, to the 31st May, 1899, both days inclusive :INMATES. The number of inmates on the last day of May, 1899, was forty-eight, of whom twenty-seven (27) were males and twenty-one (21) females, being exactly the same aggregate as shown in the last half-yearly report, but showing an increase of three females and a decrease of the same number of males. Nineteen persons have been admitted, six have died, seven have absconded and six have been discharged in that period. from Wainfleet, three each Of those admitted, five came came from Welland, Thorold Township and Niagara Falls Village, and one each came from Crowland, Thorold Town, Humberstone, Willoughby and Niagara Falls Town. The entire number of days board for the term is :For inmates .8,789 .... Hired help..... 354 Keeper's family.... 608 9,751 Total number of weeks board for inmates only. 1,255 4/7 For the whole..... 1.393 Average number of inmates. 48.3 Average of the whole, including keeper's family and domestics.... 53.6 �36 Number of days board by municipalities: No. of Municipality. Bertie... 873 5 Bridgelung Days Board, ཚཝཱ Inmates. 2 364 Chippawa.. – Crowland 780 5 ཙཛོབྫོ Fort Erie... 182 1 3 Niagara Falls Village. 6 ཀ ཝ ཱྐཝཱ Humberstone 434 484 Niagara Falls Town 4 552 Pelham...... 5 612 Port Colborne 2 ཙ 364 Thorold Town... 5 Thorold Township... 3 222 བོ Stamford... 2 གྷ 364 Wainfleet... 9 1042 ཧྲ Welland. 8 1270 Ë 681 ནི Willoughby. MAINTENANCE. The gross expenditure for maintenance during the said above mentioned period of six months is as follows:Agricultural implements and repairs... $ 555 Boots and shoes..... 19 40 Committee pay ... 30 20 Drugs, inedicines and toilet articles. 62 35 Dry goods.... 8515 Fuel-wood... 275 Furniture and repairs.... 2 10 Hardware, tinware and plumbing. 39 09 Ice...... 32 ..... Incidentals... Labor..... Light... Live stock. Lumber... Medical attendance (extra).. 40 1225 113 44 22 73 9125 27.97 4.00 �37 Millfeed and oats 133 13 5 45 Paint..... 2147 Printing, stationery and postage. 159 Provisions-bread 80 266 Provisions-groceries. Provisions-meat 19 138 32 Repairs-blacksmith.. 1351 Repairs-building... 14.90 Repairs--harness 645 Repairs waterworks.. 1 Railway fare.... 190 Salaries Seeds, farm and 06 290 00 13 90 garden Seed potatoes and corn 22 55 Straw...... 16 Telephone 16 35 Veterinary surgery. 10 Water rent.. 45 00 Whiskey.. 1005 48 25 $1737 39 RECEIPTS. Sale of farm stock. $ 53 58 Sale of farm products. 5351 117 00 Board of inmates.... Pensions or annuities.. 25 Due for board of inmates from Niagara Falls town... $ 249 38 $ 36 00 $ 285 Net expenditure for all purposes... 29 $1452 38 01 Cost per week of each inmate. I 15% Cost per week, keepers' family and domestics included. 1 04 SWINE BRED. Nine pigs. STOCK Two cows. One calf. PURCHASED. �38 LIVE STOCK ON HAND. Seven cows. Three horses. Three sows. Eight shoats. Nine small pigs. Twelve hens. CULTIVATION OF THE FARM. The farm is now under cultivation in the following manner :18 acres. Meadow.... Corn.... 8 Peas.. 4 Rye. 4 Oats.... 10 Potatoes.. 5 Mangolds. I Carrots...... I Garden, orchard and lawn.. 9 66 46 " 66 " " 66 " We append hereto an itemized statement of all produce sold by the keeper, and nominal list of all inmates and the number of days' board for each, and the names of those who have died, absconded, or have been discharged. All of which is respectfully submitted. (Sgd.) ERNEST CRUIKSHANK, C. B. BENNETT, WALTER UPPER. COUNCIL CHAMBER, Welland, June 1, 1899. SECOND REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON HOUSE OF INDUSTRY. Your committee beg leave to report that, having advertised for tenders for coal, the following have been received: W. L. Rice (per ton)..... James Blackwell (per ton).... for 60 tons egg and 20 tons stove coal. $4 79 4 64 �39 We beg leave to recommend that the tender of James Blackwell, being the lowest, be accepted. All of which is respectfully submitted. (Sgd.) E. CRUIKSHANK, C. B. BENNETT, W. UPPER. Welland, 2nd June, 1899. FIRST REPORT OF JAIL COMMITTEE. To the Warden and Councillors of the County of Welland: GENTLEMEN, The Jail Committee beg leave to submit this their first report: Your committee met on January 27th and passed the following accounts: M. Vanderburgh, cement floor in furnace room... $26 35 Robinson Bros., smokestack for furnace... James Foster, cell buckets W. H. Crow, lumber...... 20 11 15 00 123 The jailer was given instructions to purchase potatoes on the market (or elsewhere) for use of jail; also to procure a railway ticket to St. Catha- rines for Clara Honsburger and to give her 25 cents to pay cab fare from station to hospital. Your committee met again, on the 4th of April, and examined and passed the following accounts: J. E. Cutler, storm window.... .$ 3 25 G. H. Burgar, postoffice box rent. 200 John Botterill, repairing jail shoes 8 Electric Light Co., rent of lights, &c. Welland town, water rent...... 60 2275 .. 18.75 O'Neal & Hobin, sundries 10 95 J. H. Crow, plumbing, &c... 10 19 Peter McMurray, pipe fitting 10 50 I 55 J. A. Gilchriese, milk for sick prisoners... J. H. Crow, paint, lock, etc., for registry office.. Geo. Cronmiller, couch for judge's office.. 75 27.00 Instructions were given to the sheriff to purchase a leg shackle for use in conveying prisoners to the penitentiary. Instructions were given to the jailer to have eavetrough repaired and to �4° have top of chimney rebuilt; also to advertise for tenders for painting 100fs of residence. A rebate from the Producers' Oil, Gas & Mining Co. was secured to the county for coal and wood used in heating the county buildings from the first of January last, amounting to $36.25. We would suggest that the Council visit the office of Mr. I. P. Willson, in this building, and advise as to what alterations they would suggest, if any, in the vault in said office. Your committee has dispensed with the services of the caretaker of the registrar's office furnace and lawn, Mr. Mains agreeing to take proper care of the lawn at no expense to the county. Your committee has also received an offer to complete the roller shelving in the registrar's office, requiring 285 more shelves, for the sum of $540account to stand for one year without interest. Your committee would recommend that the court room be lighted with natural gas, at 20c per Icoo feet-Council to furnish the meter and do the necessary piping. All of which is respectfully submitted. (Sgd.) J. HARRISON PEW, Chairman. E. MORRIS, E. W. FARES. SECOND REPORT OF JAIL COMMITTEE. To the Warden and Councillors of the County of Welland: GENTLEMEN, Your committee beg to ask that your honorable body will be pleased to recommend that a window be placed over the top of the well hole over the centre of the court room, and that the glass be removed from the lower sash. (Sgd.) J. HARRISON PEW, E. MORRIS, E. W. FARES. �41 FIRST REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON FINANCE. COUNCIL CHAMBER, WELLAND, June 2nd, 1899. To the Warden and Councillors of the County of Welland in Council assembled: Your Finance Committee beg leave to submit this their report and estimate of money required to carry on the general business of the county for the current year, with the rate of taxation required to raise the amount, that is to say: Administration of Criminal Justice... Roads and $ 5500 00 bridges...... 500 00 Salaries.... 1375 00 House of Industry running expenses... 3000 00 Printing..... 250 00 Court house and jail.. 500 00 House of Industry, debenture No.. 1943 00 Fuel account... 650 00 Interest 280 00 300 00 account... Registry office... High schools 4600 00 Jury 1200 pay..... Board of education... 00 1700 00 Contingencies.. 100 00 Electric light.... 100 00 600.00 Municipal government. Special grants... 800 00 $23418 00 ESTIMATED RECEIPTS. Niagara Falls Town $1553 40 Registry office... 400 00 Licenses... 200 00 $2153 40 $21264 60 And would recommend that a rate of 2 2-10 mills on the dollar of the �42 value as equalized of the several municipalities comprising the County of Welland be collected for the current year. All of which is respectfully submitted. (Sgd.) C. B. BENNETT, E. W. FARES, E. MORDEN, CHAS. HENDERSON, E. CRUIKSHANK, JAMES HENDERSON. SECOND REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON FINANCE. To the Warden and Council of the County of Welland, in Council assembled: Your Standing Committee on Finance beg leave to submit this their second report: Having examined the following accounts, we recommend that they be paid: $575 The R. Morwood Co., lawn mower.. Postoffice box, CountyClerk... 200 Postoffice box, County Treasurer.... 200 Telephone account...... 3 Welland Telegraph, advertising 971 James H. Ball, office expenses 1375 J. J. Sidey, printing and stationery.. St. John's Industrial School, 2nd quarter care Martin Cassidy .... 27 05 29 26 00 COMMITTEE TIME. Road and BridgeCharles Henderson 24 00 Geo. F. House.... 16 20 E. Morden... 14 70 E. Cruikshank 3 80 J. H. Pew 23° E. Morden 24° Niagara Falls Collegiate Institute- Niagara Falls Town, re union with CountyJ. H. Pew.... 6 60 �43 E. Cruikshank 8.4° E. Morris 4 80 Industrial HomeE. Cruikshank 21 .... 00 W. Upper..... 27° C. B. Bennett... 24° J. H. Pew..... 3.5° E 2.5° Jail- Morris Deputation to Toronto- J. H. Pew, railway fare twice " $ 9 7c 8 days' time..... 16 E. Cruikshank, fare.... 00 25 7° 14 50 $10 50 2 days' time 400 James Henderson, Warden...... 16.00 Your committee has examined the auditors' report for the year 1898, and recommend that the said report be adopted and the usual number of copies printed in the minutes, and that the treasurer's financial statement be printed. (Sgd.) C. B. BENNETT, E. MORRIS, W. UPPER, E. MORDEN, E. W. FARES, J. HARRISON PEW, GEO. F. HOUSE. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON EQUALIZATION. To the Warden and Councillors of the County of Welland in Council assembled: Your Committee on Equalization beg to report, that the sums in the first column are the number of acres as assessed in the various municipalities; in the second column is the assessed value of real estate; the third column is the assessed value of personal property; the sums in the fourth column are �44 the total of the assessed value of real and personal property, and the sums extended in the fifth column shall be the equalized value for the purpose of assessment of the various municipalities comprising the county for the current year :- Municipalities. Acres. Real. Personal. Total. Equalized Bertie.... 34,584 $1,619,120 $76,600 $1,695,720 $1,408,222 Crowland 19,193 393,390 900 394,290 609,007 Humberstone 30,840 847,835 22,700 870,535 955,297 Pelham 28,840 968,585 15,600 984, 185 1,160,985 Stamford. 21,262 813,121 24,225 837,346 921,618 Thorold. 22,883 630,388 27,975 658,363 896,805 Wainfleet 50,334 896,400 29,000 925,400 1,351,200 Willoughby 18,638 417,634 10,325 427,959 574,734 Bridgeburg 454,105 12,850 466,955 375,217 Chippawa 116,010 6,900 122,910 86,718 Fort Erie... 312,510 8,850 321,360 112,010 Port Colborne 284,920 32,981 317,901 194,849 Niagara Falls Village.. 317,957 19,150 337,107 178,114 Thorold Town.... 571,172 31,400 602,572 429,777 Welland..... 547,026 75,500 622,526 405,621 $9,585,129 $9,660,174 All of which is respectfully submitted. (Sgd.) E. MORRIS, E. CRUIKSHANK, E. W. FARES, CHAS. HENDERSON, GEO. F. HOUSE, J. HARRISON PEW, E. MORDEN. REPORT OF COMMITTEE TO ADJUST THE ACCOUNTS BE- TWEEN THIS COUNTY AND THE NIAGARA FALLS COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE. To the Warden and Council of the County of Welland: Your committee beg leave to report that, having conferred with a com mittee from the Board of Trustees of the Niagara Falls Collegiate Institute, �45 they find that the cost of educating the county pupils at the said institute for the last three years is as follows: 1896 404 pupils, at $41.73... " 1897-46.4 " 1898-48.99 $1679 63 39.86. 1849 50 42.85 2099 22 Total cost of county pupils for three years $5628 35 Average annual cost....... 1876 12 Your committee therefore find that the Niagara Falls Collegiate Institute is entitled to the annual sum of $1,876.12, and recommend that an arrangement shall be entered into for three years with the Board of Trustees for said Collegiate Institute, that this county shall pay and they shall accept the sum of $1,876.12 annually in satisfaction of all demands for any purpose whatsoever arising during the years 1899, 1900 and 1901, subject, however, to the deduction of any sum which may hereafter be declared payable by the Town of Niagara Falls to this county on account of high schools. Your committee append hereto financial statements and lists of county pupils educated at the said Collegiate Institute for the last three years. All of which is respectfully submitted. (Sgd.) ERNEST CRUIKSHANK, E. MORDEN, J. HARRISON PEW. Dated at Welland this 30th day of May, 1899. REPORT OF CONFER COMMITTEE APPOINTED BY THE WITH NIAGARA A COMMITTEE FALLS OF TO FROM THE TOWN OF RESPECTING OF THE SAID TOWN WARDEN THE RE-UNION WITH THE COUNTY WELLAND. Your committee beg leave to report, that, having previously collected information as to the circumstances attendant upon the withdrawal of said Town of Niagara Falls from the County of Welland, your committee met �46 and conferred with the delegation appointed by the council of the said town, on the 29th May. Your committee laid the information in their possession before said delegation and the whole question was discussed at some length. The delegation expressed their satisfaction generally with the views of your committee and announced their intention of submitting proposals for the passage of a bylaw for the re-union of the said town with this county. All of which is respectfully submitted. (Sgd.) ERNEST CRUIKSHANK, J. HARRISON PEW, E. MORRIS. 2nd June, 1899. REPORT OF SPECIAL COMMITTEE RE HIGH SCHOOLS ACT. To the Warden and Councillors of the County of Welland: GENTLEMEN, Your committee, empowered at the January session to "take whatever steps they deemed necessary to bring about an alteration in the High School Act, as set forth in a memorial to the Local Legislature passed by this Council," beg leave to submit this their report: Your committee, accompanied and assisted by our esteemed Warden, waited upon the Hon. the Minister of Education on two occasions, and finally received a direct promise that the High School Act would be amended by him in the direction suggested by us. And he, the Hon. the Minister of Education, did introduce a bill to that effect, but for some reason unknown to your committee the bill was withdrawn. Your committee beg further to say that, although we failed to accomplish the object in view, we have every reason to believe and have been promised that the said High School Act will be amended in the direction sought by this Council at the next session of the Local Legislature. All of which is respectfully submitted. (Sgd.) J. HARRISON PEW, E. CRUIKSHANK. �47 REPORT OF SPECIAL COMMITTEE TO WHOM WAS REFERRED THE PETITION OF THE COUNTY COUNCIL OF PRESCOTT AND RUSSELL Your committee beg leave to report, that having considered the subject matter of this petition, and being in sympathy with the prayer thereof, believing however that the boards of trade are the proper bodies to deal with this matter, as they are conversant with the entire question, and cannot there- fore recommend that a delegation should be appointed from this county to interview the Dominion Government. All of which is respectfully submitted. (Sgd.) ERNEST CRUIKSHANK, E. MORRIS, E. MORDEN. �APPENDIX D. MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS. REPORT OF COUNTY CLERK RE AUCTIONEERS' AND PEDLERS' LICENSES. GENTLEMEN, I herewith make a return of licenses issued by me and amount paid the County Treasurer since January 1st, 1899, as follows:AUCTIONEERS. 1899. January 5th-L. V. Garner..... . $15.00 January 20th-John Weiss.... .15 00 March 18th-C. C. R. Morden. 15 00 March 21st-H. G. Garner.... 15 00 May 6th L. McMann.... 15 00 HAWKERS AND PEDLERS. January 2nd-The American Wringer Co... 9 00 May 8th-Joseph Michael.... May 16th-Solomon Stern May 17th-W. H. Taylor... 15 00 8 00 20 00 All of which is respectfully submitted. (Sgd) ROBERT COOPER, County Clerk. Clerk's Office, May 30th, 1899. STATEMENT BY COUNTY TREASURER. Statement of receipts and expenditures of the County of Welland, from Jan'y 2nd to May 31st, 1899: 1899. Jan.'y 2 Cash in bank May 31 Court house offices.... 31 Division court jury fund.. $1620 02 $ 30 10 27.00 32 00 �49 532 50 31 Salaries. 31 Interest. 31 Contingent... 31 Fuel..... 31 Municipal government. 31 Electric light... 31 Gaoler's and turnkey's residences 31 Registry office, r'g. account.... 31 High schools.. 31 Court house and jail, r'g. account 31 House of Industry, r'g. account.... 31 Board of education.. 31 Printing..... 47 31 Office expenses. 36 46 31 Licenses.... 131 89 31 Administration of justice.. 836 31 Insurance.... 31 Roads and bridges 5° 3 .... 29 00 35 326 68 143 60 45 24 3.5° 395 07 215 75 123725 171 123 45 97 1075 62 265 06 02 09 3993 36 97 5° 44 95 6.00 31 Jury expense...... 31 County council elections 31 Public school leaving exam. 31 Special grants.... 31 Non-resident taxes.. 1113 31 County assessment account, 1898.. 4872 62 31 Cash in bank.... 31 Cash on 297 80 5 00 202 24 85 00 35 00 77 226 35 hand.. 1717 $9162 94 $9162 94 GEO. L. HOBSON, TREASURER'S OFFICE, COUNTY OF WELLAND, Welland, May 31, 1899. County Treasurer. �50 REPORT OF SPECIAL CONSTABLE CHAS. STEWART. WELLAND, May 29, 1899. To the Warden of the County and County Councillors: GENTLEMEN, I beg to submit the following report, showing the number of tramps that I have put in the lock-up this winter, and also those that I have committed to jail :-1898. From Dec. 8. 73 1899. January 67 February. 26 March 35 April 7 May. 6 214 1899. Jan. 21 Committed Peter Cook to jail for 2 months. Jan. 22 Jan. 30 Feb. 11 Apr. 19 May 9 I vagrant (sick) 6 days. 66 I " " " 2 months. 2 "30 days. I "15 days. Barbara Haun 15 days. All of which is respectfully submitted. (Sgd.) C. STEWART, County Constable. COUNTY SCHOOL INSPECTOR'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR 1898. To James Henderson, Esq., Warden of the County of Welland: SIR,― Having reported to you in January last the number of schools my jurisdiction for the year under 1898, I have now the honor to submit my general report for the same year, including the schools in the Town of Thorold. �51 FINANCIAL STATEMENT. Receipts. Balances on hand from last account. $17901 03 7252 70 2947 39 28155 39 Received from municipal grant Government grant 66 Tax levied on rateable property " " 66 Clergy Reserve Fund, non-resident fees and all other sources 4847 46 Total receipts since last account $61103 97 Payments. Paid teachers since last account. $34248 33 1219 58 For building and site, and interest " 681 "For library, maps, apparatus and bo ks.. For rents, fuel, cleaning school houses, and all other expenses. 6 94 8124 63 Total payments since last account $44274 Balances on hand to next account $16829 49 48 2-ATTENDANCE. Number of pupils between the ages of 5 and 21 (inclusive) entered on 5863 the registers during the year Number of pupils under 5 years of age... Total number of pupils entered. 34 5897 Boys.. 3038 Girls... 2857 Number of pupils who attended less than 20 days during the year " between 20 and 50 days during the year " " 66 " " 66 6 51 and 100 6 150 " 66 151 and 200 66 66 201 and the whole year 101 children and 492 751 1289 1402 1777 186 between the age of 8 and 14 who did not attend school during the year 5 Number of children between 8 and 14 years (included) who did not attend school 100 days... 954 �52 Average attendance of pupils for the first half of the year 66 " " second" " 326 2969 3-CLASSIFICATION. Number of pupils in Part I. of 1st reader...... II. of 1st reader. " " 2nd reader " 3rd " " " " " 66 " " 1186 " 302 Writing 5794 Arithmetic 5876 Drawing. 5786 Geography. 4240 66 Music... " Grammar and Composition 3894 " English History. 1835 " Canadian History... 2560 Physiology and Temperance.. 2508 Drill and Calisthenics... 1307 " " " 1027 1322 5th " 780 44 4th " " 1280 " 6 " 1359 Book-keeping..... 339 Algebra.... 289 Geometry 246 Elementary Physics 42 Agriculture..... 21 4-MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS. The number of schools in which the Bible is used... " Authorized Scripture reading... Opened or closed with prayer Estimated value of school site and buildings..... school furniture and equipments.. Number of brick school houses..... stone " " 16 frame or concrete 46 40 91 $125460 22974 51 7 33 �53 224 Number visited by inspector.. " " " 66 clergymen . " 66 others 147 trustees 34 924 1329 Total.. 852 Number of maps in the schools globes " 86 " schools in which prizes were awarded. " 19 trees planted on Arbor Day. 194 210 Average number of legal teaching days the schools were kept open.. The total number of teaching days being. 213 5-TEACHERS' CERTIFICATES. Number of teachers holding first-class professional certificates 2 " " 66 second-class " " " first-class Old County Board certificates. " " "6 33 5 third-class certificates...... 7° 6-TEACHERS' SALARIES. The highest salary paid a male teacher The average " " " 6 " " female " .$720 00 39° 93 264 86 7-SCHOOL HOUSES AND PREMISES. The school houses have in nearly all cases been kept in good repair and in a cleanly school condition. premises A general desire has been manifest to have the present a neat instances to make them attractive. and orderly appearance, and in some Efforts, having this object in view, have not always been attended with entire success-shade and ornamental trees in some instances not having survived the summer season. The out door premises have received considerable attention with a view to their being kept not only in proper order, but also in a sanitary condition; wells and cisterns have been looked after and endeavors made to provide wholesome water. 8-ORDER AND DISCIPLINE. One of the conditions necessary to a teacher's success is the maintenance of good order and discipline. This has in general been good, in not a �54 few instances excellent, and it may be added that this is the more noteworthy as it is the result of apparently little effort on the part of the teachers. This very desirable condition not only affords gratification to the visitor, but also to the pupils, who learn to appreciate the comfort and advantage afforded thereby. 9-STATE OF PROFICIENCY. In regard to the state of proficiency, substantial progress may in general be reported. The teacher's time table shows an endeavor to give due at- tention to the several subjects of the program. Reading spelling, writing, arithmetic and grammar occupy the foremost place on the time table. The beginner commences writing, drawing and arithmetic almost from the first Grammar and geography are commenced in the second class, and history in the third, while poetical selections from the readers are committed to memory in all classes. 5th class. Algebra and geometry are commenced when pnpils enter the Among the 5th class subjects, proficiency in geometry is less frequently attained than in the other subjects. The stimulus which the Entrance and Public School Leaving examinations has in the schools tends to promote proficiency, especially in the higher classes. When pupils aspire to these examinations their attendance is likely to be more regular than it otherwise would, and greater efforts are put forth in order to achieve success. In three of the schools, namely, those at Ridgeway, Fort Erie and Bridgeburg, pupils are not only prepared for the Entrance and Public School Leaving examinations, but also for that of Form II. of the High School. The following is a statement of the number of candidates at the Entrance and Public School Leaving examinations held at the several centres, and the number that passed, and also the number of candidates who wrote at Bridgeburg at the Form II. or Primary examination, and the results :Ridgeway. 35 candidates for Entrance.... 25 Marshville... 34 " 22 S. S. No. 2, Pelham.32 " Bridgeburg ..27 .26 " " 13 Entrance.... 27 P. S. Leaving... " Entrance... " " .17 P. S. Leaving " 66 22 passed P. S. Leaving Entrance..... P. S. Leaving 9 " 66 " 14 II 23 12 " " " �55 Thorold 21 passed 50 candidates for Entrance.. " P. S. Leaving 3 Niagara Falls S. 66 49 66 " Entrance... 43 P. S. Leaving 4 3 " At the primary or third-class examination, held at Bridgeburg, 9 candidates competed and 6 passed the full examination, and two others passed. Part I. of the examination. IO COUNTY MODEL SCHOOL. At the last session of the County Model School 18 teachers-in-training were in attendance, 7 of them being males and 11 females. Their average age was about 19, and their non-professional standing as follows: 8 held primary third-class certificates; 8 junior leaving, or second-class certificates, 2 senior leaving, first-class. At the end of the session an examination in theory and practice was held, the theoretical part being conducted on paper and the practical part consisting in the teaching of classes of pupils before the County Board of Examiners. In summing up the results of the examination, it was found that all had reached the standard required for a certificate, and accordingly certificates were awarded to all. I have the honor to be, sir, Your obedient servant, (Sgd.) JAS. H. BALL, County Inspector. Welland, May 30, 1899. �APPENDIX E. COMMUNICATIONS. FROM W. M. GERMAN, M. P. P., RE MEMORIALS. R. Cooper, County Clerk, Welland: DEAR SIR,-- I have your letter of the 3rd inst., enclosing several memorials passed by the County Council of Welland for presentation to the Legislature, and which will have my careful attention. Yours truly, (Sgd.) Feb. 9, 1899. FROM LUNDY'S LANE W. M. GERMAN. HISTORICAL SOCIETY. NIAGARA FALLS, May 3c, 1899. To the Warden and Members of the County Council of Welland, Ontario: GENTLEMEN,- On behalf of the Lundy's Lane Historical Society, we, the undersigned, again beg to solicit the aid of your Honorable Council, in session at this time. The existence of our society is still importance of its historical publications. owing to The third the acknowledged volume of a series, entitled "Documentary History," is now issued; the whole comprises more than 800 pages The testimony to its value alone comes to us from many quarters in Canada and the United States. The L. L. H. S. more than ten years ago ventured upon the work of publishing Canadian History, and it has happily met with success. great literary Other societies have since sprung into existence in Ontario, and are doing good work. Our society requires aid to enable it to continue its. usefulness for Canada and Canadians We have the honor to be, gentlemen, Yours obediently, . GEO. A. BULL, M. A., Pres. L. L. H. S JAMES WILSON, C. E., Secy L. L. H. S. �57 FROM TOWN CLERK NIAGARA FALLS, RE RE-UNION WITH COUNTY. NIAGARA FALLS, April 29, 1899. County Clerk, Welland, Ont.: DEAR SIR,- A committee of this council has been appointed to consider the question of the town joining the county again, and at a meeting held by them, the following resolution was passed :Moved by Mr. Logan, seconded by Mr. Hanan, "We resolve that the town clerk write the county clerk for a copy ofthe auditors' report and June minutes for the last five years, and further, that we ask the Warden to appoint a committee to confer with a committee appointed by the town council of Niagara Falls with a view to learning something as to what terms we could become part of the county again." Would you kindly forward me the documents referred to. Yours truly, (Sgd.) JOHN ROBINSON, Town Clerk. FROM WELLAND CO. AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. WELLAND, ONT., May 30, 1899. To the Warden and Council of the County of Welland: GENTLEMEN, I am instructed by the Committee of the Board of Directors of Welland County Agricultural Society to make application to your honorable body for such grant of money as you may deem advisable, for the support of the Welland county fair for the year 1899. Yours very truly, W. H. GAINER, Secy. Welland Co. Agricultural Society. �58 RE WELLAND IRON BRIDGE. WELLAND, 2nd June, 1899. COPY of resolution adopted by the Municipal Council in session 1st May, 1899Moved by Mr. Ross, seconded by Mr. Crow, That the Mayor and Street Committee be a committee to interview the County Council at their first sesssion, re iron bridge repairs, asking them for a grant.-Carried. Certified. (Sgd.) FROM C. C R. E. R. HELLEMS. MORDEN. NIAGARA FALLS, May 31, 1899. County Clerk and County Councillors, Gentlemen of County of Welland: John R. Dowd, who the county has appointed high county constable, acted as auctioneer for the year 1898 without paying a license, holding some six chattel sales that I know of. I think it only just for the county to return the license fee paid by other auctioneers, or force John R. Dowd to pay his. I am a ratepayer and am interested. Yours truly, (Sgd.) FROM CHAS. C. R. MORDEN. SECRETARY OF THE ST. CATHARINES GENERAL MARINE AND HOSPITAL. ST. CATHARINES, May 29, 1899. To the Warden and Commissioners, Municipal Council of the County of Welland: GENTLEMEN, The Trustees of the General and Marine Hospital most respectfully appeal to your honorable body to grant us a liberal sum to assist us in our efforts to keep this very deserving institution properly equipped and up to the very high standard it now occupies. While we feel deeply grateful for past favors, we make an especial appeal to you at this time to increase the �59 amount above the sum given us last year, as it is as much to your county's interest as ours, being the only hospital in this district. By assisting us the doors are open to your county to send us those entitled to treatment. Very truly yours, (Sgd.) J. B. MCINTYRE, Secy St. C. G. & M. H. COMMUNICATION FROM BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF FORT ERIE PUBLIC SCHOOL, RE GRANT IN AID OF CONTINUATION CLASSES. To the Members of the County Council of the County of Welland:GENTLEMEN, We, the undersigned Board of Trustees of Fort Erie Public School, hereby make application for our usual grant in aid of continuation classes carried on in our school, said grant being provided for by the Public School Act. We enclose a summary of the average attendance to May 1st, 1899. JOS. SCHRYER, RICHARD GRIFFIN, Secretary. Chairman. Report showing average attendance to 1st May, 1899: 58 F. Sherk.... 60 Ferguson... °་ H. ༄་ M. Griffin..... 144 P. Watson... 62 C. Donohue... 93 R. Day.... 84 142 B. Hawkins... 147 W. Brown. 134 K. Seaton.... 119 S. Gear... 139 J. Hawkins 155 I. Griffin 124 M. Barnhardt 156 འ J. Treble.... �60 P. Ferguson 155 H. Watson. 132 J. McClelland. 116 I. Barnhardt 20 S. Cooper....... 78 2118 2118 157 14 average attendance. I hereby certify that the above is a correct copy of the attendance in continuation class. (Sgd.) A. ROSS, Principal. FROM ONTARIO COLLEGE. ONTARIO AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE, GUELPH, Ont., May 29, 1899. DEAR SIR,- I beg to inform you that there is now a vacancy for the nomination of a student for free tuition in the County ofWelland. The law seems to allow a student to hold the nomination for two years, and it might therefore be well for councils or their committees in making nominations to have it incorporated in their nomination that it is good for only one year, unless the council wishes to repeat it for the following year, in order to distribute the patronage as much as possible. In some counties there are several anxious to obtain the nomination, and, in such cases, it scarcely seems fair that one should have it for two years. Unless it is otherwise understood and expressed in writing, the nomination holds good for two years, provided the person appointed continues regularly in attendance. Kindly publish the notice required by law. Enclose herewith a sample advertisement and a copy of the Order-in-Council. Very truly yours, JAMES MILLS, President. R. COOPER, ESQ., Welland, Ont. �61 FROM MAJOR COHOE, RE GRANT TO FORTY-FOURTH BATTALION. To the Warden and Members of the County Council of the County of Welland: GENTLEMEN, We beg leave to apply to your honorable body for a grant of $100 to aid the 44th Battalion in defraying their expenses at Niagara Camp of instruction. (Sgd.) E. CRUIKSHANK, Lt.-Col. J. EDWARD COHOE, Major. HUGH A. ROSE, Captain. FROM TOWNSHIP OF STAMFORD. SOUTHEND P. O., May 31, 1899. ROBERT COOPER, ESQ., Clerk County of Welland: DEAR SIR, Enclosed please find By-law No. 3, 1899, of the Township of Stamford, which I am sending to County Council for confirmation in accordance with the Municipal Act. Please return the by-law after confirmation by your council. Yours truly, F. A. HUTT, Clerk of the Township ofStamford. BRIDGEBURG PUBLIC SCHOOL. Statement of attendance of pupils in continuation classes in Bridgeburg Public School for the eight months ended April 30th, 1899:Primary Classes. Sept. 1 to Dec. 30, 1898. Jan. 1 to Apr. 30, 1599. 8 months, 155 Days. Mal. Colcleugh... 72 7° 142 Ethel 62 76 138 Bowen... Katie Ray 12 86 Florence McKay. 59 74' 68 Carrie Vahey.. 70 77 147 Blanche Vahey 59 51 110 Eva Vahey... 64 59 123 Frank Dunn. Everett Hart.... 127 10 10 4° 40 --- 448 475 923 �62 Sept 1 to Dec. 30, 1898. 5th Class Jan. 1 to Apr. 30, 1899. 8 months, 155 days. Jennie Thompson 56 61 Alice Metler 63 61 Clara Johns 46 56 Jos. Ray 47 Jas. Hiseler... 64 45 109 Chas. Tait 73 75 148 Annie Ouelett 73 68 Ella Martin.... 5° 20 Elva Vahey.... 70 78 Flo. Kelley... 64 54 118 Geo. Harris. 52 64 116 Willie Clark 73 77 150 Chas 72 71 143 M. Reinhart 43 14 Mazie Sweet 23 71 94 869 815 1684 Prier P. S. L. 124 102 47 141 70 148 57 Total aggregate primary class 66 117 923 " Total aggregate continuation class ... 1684 .....2607 2607 155 16.81 average attendance. I hereby certify the above statement to be correct. E. E. DADSON, Principal BRIDGEBURG, May 20, 1899. DEAR SIR,- We have prepared petition from the Board of Trustees, and also a state- ment from principal, showing the attendance of continuation classes in Bridgeburg school for the eight months ended April 30, 1899, and sent them to R. Cooper, County Clerk. attendance was 16.81. For the 8 months, 155 days, the average I do not expect to go to Welland this year, and do not know what the Board will do, whether send any one or not; however, I will speak to some of the members of the that some one go. Board about your suggestion I may say that last year at the exam. (primary) 7 pupils �63 (all from here and Fort Erie) passed the examination, and that 2 of themMiss Ray, here, and Miss Stamp, at No. 2, Crowland-are teaching. This will be an indication that honest work is being done; also this coming exam. (primary) there are expected 9 candidates (7 here and 2 Fort Erie) to write. I have had no communication with Fort Erie or Ridgeway about the subject, to know whether they are taking the usual course or not. Yours very truly, (Sgd.) E. CRUIKSHANK, EsQ, Fort GEO. TAIT. Erie. BRIDGEBURG, May 11, 1899. The Bridgeburg Public School Board hereby petition the Municipal Council of the County of Welland to grant aid for the maintenance of continuation classes established in Bridgeburg Public School. (Sgd.) D. McLEAN, M. HARVEY, C. WILLIAMS, C. W. LEWIS, GEO. TAIT, Secy B. P. S. B Trustees. �APPENDIX F AUDITORS' FOR COUNTY REPORT THE OF WELLAND For the Year Ending Dec. 31, 1898. To the Warden and Councillors of the County of Welland, in Council Assembled: GENTLEMEN, Your Auditors of the Treasurer's accounts for the year 1898 beg leave to report that we have examined the Treasurer's books and vouchers, and have found the same correct and in good order. We submit herewith a detailed statement of the accounts for the year, together with an abstract statement thereof, and an abstract statement of the Assets and Liabilities of the County on Dec. 31st, 1898. The Authorized Municipal Cash Book, introduced in January, 1898, has been carefully and correctly kept, and the system meets with our approval. Your Auditors have examined the Treasurer's bonds, and find them to consist of his personal bond for $5,000 and the London Guarantee Co.'s bond for $10,000. We have also examined the policies of insurance, and find Policy No. 684,451 missing, and we are informed by the Clerk that, though payment of premium was made, he has been unable to obtain the policy. All of which is respectfully submitted. H. G. MACKLEM, A. H. KILMAN, Welland, Feb. 10th, 1899. Auditors. �AUDITORS' REPORT. ASSESSMENT ACCOUNT. Township of Bertie. 1898. June 4 To County Assessment, By-law 675.. Nov.21 By cash from Township Treasurer.. 25 Dec. " $ 2978 08 $ 1200 00 " 1054 00 5 724 08 $ 2978 08 $ 2978 08 Township of Crowland. Jan. 1 June 4 Jan. 17 County Assessment, By-law 675. By cash from Township Treasurer Feb. 22 " Dec. 64 6 $ To unpaid assessment of 1897 920 67 65 1339 75 $ " 500 00 420 67 700 00 66 Carried to unpaid assessment. 639 75 $ 2260 42 $ 2260 42 Township of Humberstone. Jan. 1 June 4 Feb. 4 19 Dec. 2 To unpaid assessment of 1897. County Assessment, By-law 675. 1128 11 2101 63 $ 1000 00 By cash from Township Treasurer 128 " 14 901 $ 3229 74 Township of Pelham. Jan. 1 June 4 11 1200 CO " To unpaid assessment of 1897.. County Assessment, By-law 675. $ 1086 33 ..... 2554 14 63 $ 3229 74 �). Jau. 25 By cash from Township Treasurer.. Mar. 19 Apr. $ 250 00 " 2 250 00 " 250 00 30 Dec. 12 336 33 " 66 1200 00 Carried to unpaid assessment. 1354 $ 3640 47 14 $ 3640 47 Township of Stamford. June Dec. 7 To County Assessment, By-law 675.... $ 2027 53 $ 2027 53 By cash from Township Treasurer.. $ 2027 53 $ 2027 53 Township of Wainfleet. Jan. 1 June 4 Jan. 17 Feb. To unpaid assessment of 1897. County Assessment, By-law 675 .$ 3188 31 3148 62 $ By cash from Township Treasurer... 479 65 696 00 " 6 4. 700 00 23 Mar. 28 437 61 May 30 500 00 June 2 " 235 00 " 700 00 " Nov.30 Dec. 140 00 " July 23 700 00 " 6 " 19 1244 Carried to unpaid assessment. 00 504 62 $6336 93 $ 6336 93 Township of Thorold. Jan. 1 June 4 Apl. 30 May 27 31 To unpaid assessment of 1897 County assessment, By-law 675.. By cash from Township Treasurer :: 66 6 $ . 997 81 1972 94 $ 200 00 200 00 597 81 �Dec. 28 By cash from Township Treasurer.... 30 400 00 300 00 " " 66 Carried to unpaid assessment.. 1272 94 $ 2970 75 $ 2970 75 Township of Willoughby. Jan. 1 June 4 $ To unpaid assessment of 1897. 280 33 1264 39 County assessment, By-law 675. $ Jan. 13 By cash from Township Treasurer. 28 Dec. 1 16 31 " " 65 463 70 145 00 66 6 6 274 68 5 " " Carried to unpaid assessment $ 1544 72 500 00 155 69 8 1544 72 Village of Chippawa. June 4 To County Assessment, By-law 675.... Nov.29 By cash from Village Treasurer... .$ $ 190 75 190 75 $ 190 75 $ 190 75 Village of Fort Erie. June 4 To County Assessment, By-law 675 Nov.26 By cash from Village Treasurer.... $ 224 42 $ 221 42 $ 428 64 8 224 42 $ 224 42 8 428 64 $ 428 64 $ 369 $ 369 85 Village of Port Colborne. June Dec. 7 To County Assessment, By-law 675..... By cash from Village Treasurer $ 428 64 $ 369 85 Village of Niagara Falls South. June To County Assessment, By-law 675...... Nov. 3 By cash from Village Treasurer..... $ 369 85 85 67 �ASSESSMENT ACCOUNT-(Continued). Town of Thorold. Jan. 1 June 4 Feb. 3 $ To unpaid assessment of 1897. County Assessment, By-law 675. 957 40 945 48 $ By cash from Town Treasurer Carried to unpaid assessment. 957 40 945 $ 1902 88 48 $1902 88 Town of Welland. Jan. 1 June 4 Jan. 25 8 To unpaid assessment of 1897. 903 59 892 County Assessment, By-law 675 By cash from Town Treasurer. 34 $ Dec. 29 903 59 892 34 $ 1795 93 S 1795 93 Village of Bridgeburg. Jan. 1 June 4 Jan. 5 85 To unpaid assessment of 1897... 825 45 County Assessment, By-law 675 By cash from Village Treasurer Nov.18 825 45 $1661 30 $ 1661 30 UNPAID ASSESSMENT ACCOUNT. Jan. 1 By unpaid assessment, Township of Crowland, 1897. " 1 66 1 66 1086 33 Wainfleet, 1897. 3188 31 Thorold, 1897. " 99781 Willoughby, 1897 Town of Thorold, 1897 1 280 33 957 40 Welland, 1897 1 903 59 Village of Bridgeburg, 1897. Dec.31 To unpaid assessment, Township of Crowland, 1898 Pelham, 1898. 31 " 31 66 835 85 $ 639 75 " Wainfleet, 1898.. 920 67 1128 11 Pelham, 1897.... 6 1 $ Humberstone, 1897 " 1 1354 14 504 62 �1272 94 Dec. 31 To unpaid assessment, Township of Thorold, 1898 1898. 155 69 Willoughby, " " 31 945 48 Town of Thorold, 1898.. 31 $4872 62 Carried to receipts and expenditures...... $10298 40 Niagara Falls Town. July 6 $ 1553 40 By cash from Town Treasurer for 1897 (statement). Carried to receipts and expenditures $ 1553 40 $ 202 NON-RESIDENT TAX ACCOUNT. Township of Bertie. Voucher. Mar. 18 By tax on part lot 1, con. 9, N. R., for '94... 25 66 29 6 Apr. 4 66 Receipt 14 '91. 16, 14, "lots 7 and 8, L. S. Rd., for '91, '94. "lot 6, B. F. L. E., for '94. lot 15, Dominion St., for '91 21 lots 114, 115, C Anger, for '94... " 66 18 May 2 " 9.90 15, 16, Bay Beach, for '97 5 58 lots 22, 23, 24, 25, 76, 78, 154, 166, 167, for '96 and '97 Nov. 10 36 192, 16 36 2.94 193, To cheque to Township Treasurer.. Cost of advt. lots 1 and 2, con 12 72 4241 " " 1 4 618 4 to 90, Lake View Park, for '95-6-7. block 3, Erie Beach, for '95 and '97... lot 21, Mill Street, for '97. " Sept.30 12 2.99 84, 86, plan 32, for '97 " July 19 Dec. 12 4.71 Duncan McLean, for '93. 439, plan 27, for '97..... "468, plan 32, for '97.. June 6 13 5 32 66 " 14 Aug. 4 4.70 518 66 Plan 32, 9.63 Bk. Ck. $ 114 80 6.00 3 25 lot 9 $ 124 05 $ 124 05 Township of Crowland. Mar. 8 May 2 By tax on part lot 17, con. 1, for '93-4-5 " " . 29. " 6, for '91 to '96.. Receipt .Tax sale... 5.06 31 50 �NON-RESIDENT TAX ACCOUNT-(Continued.) Voucher May 2 Oct. 1 Dec. 12 By tax on part lot 11, " " 2, 4, for '93-5-6 .Tax sale. 9.37 Receipt. 1845 5, for '94 To cheque to Township Treasurer Bk. Ck.. $ 64 38 $ 64 38 $ 64 38 $ 16 63 Township of Humberstone. May 2 By tax on part lot 33, con. 1, for '93-4-6 2 21, n. s. Geo. St., '91 Dec. 12 Tax sale. to '96. To cheque to Township Treasurer 1883 Bk. Ck.. $ 35 46 $ 35 46 $ 39.03 $ 39 03 $ 35 46 $ 39 03 $ 39 03 Township of Pelham. Apr.26 By tax on part lots 19 and 20, con. 3, for '94... Dec.12 To cheque to Township Treasurer Receipt .Bk. Ck. Mar. 9 10 Apr. 18 18 By tax on part lots 203 and 204, for '94.. " 6 " 25 May 2 2 18 June13 Sep. 19 19 " 119, for '92. " 24, for '91 Ranges 8 and 9, for '96-7 lot 181, for '97. lot 35, for '94-5-6-7 19 1 68 4 12 16 41 lot 115, for '91-5-6-7 "Range 11, for '91-2-3-4-5-6 8 29 34 32 14 part lots 4 and 17, for '91. 66 $ 281 "218, for '97 27 27 Receipt 108, for '92-3-4-6 24.75 Tax sale. 57 Receipt. 11.97 lot 672, Wesley Park Plan, '97 66 12 86 82 lots 651, 652, 663, 664, 665, 686, 687, 688, 689, 690, 691, 694, 695, 696, 697, 698, 699, 678, 679, 680, 671, 672, 707, 708, 709, 791, 792, 793, 794, 795, 796, 797, 777, 778, 779, 780, 781, 782, 783, 750, 751, 752, 753, 754, 755, 756, 757, 758, 759, 760, 761, 762, 763, 764, 765, 766, 767, 768, 769, Wesley Park Plan for 1896 9.50 7° Township of Stamford. �Dec. 12 To cheque to Township Treasurer... 12 .Bk. Ck....... $ 287 09 3 25 Cost, advertising part lot 164... $ 290 34 $ 290 34 Township of Wainfleet. Feb. 28 Mar. $ .Receipt 6, and s. part lot 27, con. 6, for '93 By tax on n. w. part lot 32, con. 6, for '91...... 8 e. c. 28, 60 70 and '96.. 29 13 17 8. c. part lot 13, con. 5, for '97 26 66 n. quarter of n. half lot 34, con. 5, and e. half of n. half 66 n. e. part of s. half lot 1, con. 5, '93-4-5-6.. 2987 lot 35, con 4, '91 22 29 May 2.50 n. e. part of lot 14, con. 5, and c. part of lot 13, con. 5, 2 for '91 " con. 4, for '93,-4-5-6... n. e. part s. half lot 39, con. 5, for '91-2-4-5... 2083 10 37 11 68 15 s. w. part lot 1, con. 5, and n. part and n. e. part lot 1, part of s. part lot 29, con. 6, for '93-4-5-6. July 23 11 95 To cheque to Township Treasurer... Advertising re Scholfield tax sale, '98. 7 77 Tax sale 17 Receipt ... $ 248 93 By tax on part lot 16, X, for '93... Dec. 12 To cheque to Township Treasurer 71 6.90 Township of Willoughby. June28 71 $ 242 03 Receipt.. Bk. Ck.. $ 1 52 $ 1 52 $ 248 93 $ 152 $ 1 $ 0.92 52 Village of Chippawa. May 2 2 By tax on lot 34, Welland Street, for '94 31, Chippawa Street, for '97 lots 112 and 117, Church Street, for '97. Receipt 455 " " 4 55 143 and 145, Main Street, for '97. lot 9, Front Street, for '97. 161, Main Street, for '92. " " 195 " "163, Main Street, for '92. 64, Water Street, for '92-3.. " 64 66, Water Street, for '92-3. 68, Water Street, for '92-3 3.90 .Tax sale. " 1 11 5.40 " 5 09 5.09 6.72 �NON-RESIDENT TAX ACCOUNT-(Continued). Voucher. May 2 By tax on lot 63. Chippawa Street, for '92-3-4-5-6. " Tax sale. ... 112, Church Street, for '92-3-4-5. " 117, Church Street, for '92-3-4-5 66 139, Water Street, for '93-4-5... " 51, Water Street, for '93-4-5. " 118, Short Street, for '92-4-5 9, Front Street, for '93. 19 Dec. 12 12 1373 s. e. part lot 28, Chippawa Street, for '92-3-4 To cheque to Village Treasurer. " 254 28 09 1 .Bk. Ck. $ 10 90 69 3 25 Cost, advertising lot 111. Water Street. $ 93 94 $ 93 94 $ 2.60 Village of Fort Erie. Mar. 9 16 By tax on lot 6, Lavinia Street n., for 93-5-6. 66 "2, L 18 83 and 84, Torrance Street w., for '97.. 25 39 and 40, Kingsmill Street e., for '93-4-5. 6 1.80 845 3 20 16 30 Staunton lot, Garrison Street, for '97.. 275 lots 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, Catharine Street n., for '97 37, 38, Kingsmill Street e., and 53, 65, 66, Ellen 24 26 3.00 3.00 "67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, for '97.. 13 Street e., and 75, 78, 79, 80, 81, Garrison Street w., and 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, Torrance Street w., for '95-6-7.. ::: ས མརླལ་ May " 11, n. side Lavinia Street, for '93-4-5.. Apr. 13 18 Receipt. S. Tract. for '97.... " 25 83 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, Catharine Street n., for '92-4-5.. 9 26 16, Lavinia Street w., for '94-5-7... 1 87 103, 104, w. side Mary Street, and 90, 91, 92, n. side : Catharine Street, for '93.. Tax sale..... 292 "18, 19, 20, w. side Kingsmill Street; 54, e. side Ellen Street; 58, 59, w. side Torrance Street; 75 w. side Mary Street: 76, 77, w. side Torrance Street; 39, 30, 41, e. side Kingsmill Street, and 29, 30, 31, 32, 59, 61 and 63, n. side Catharine Street.. 29 19 :: s. part lot 1, Waterloo Street, for '93-5-6. lots 69, 70, 71, e. side Torrance Street, for '93-4-5-6.. 29.06 15 20 7 28 72 �May 23 By tax on lot 14, n. side Murray Street, for '91-2-3-4-5-6...... " " 43, s. side Gilmore Street, for '94 29 66 66 10, n. side Lavinia Street, for '94-5-6-7 Aug. 4 6 " 43, 44, Kingsmill Street e., for '97.. June17 29 66 3 35 4.60 " " 7, Niagara Street w., for '97... Oct. 16 Dec. 12 16.96 Receipt Bk. Ck.. To cheque to Village Treasurer... 30 85 9.97 " 6, n. side Walnut Street, for '96 1 14 $ 183 60 $183 60 $183 60 Village of Port Colborne. Mar. 5 By tax on lot 3, Ash Street, for '93. Apr.12 66 27 66 May 2 5, s. Adelaide Street, '95-6-7. 6, s. Adelaide Street, '97 Receipt..... 1 66 6.00 "10, s. s. Alma street, '91-3. 66 " " 66 10.05 Tax sale. 6, s. s. Raglan Street, '91-2 "Augustine," e. s. of Mitchell Street, for '91-3-4-5-6-7. 66 8, n. s. Arnaud Street, for '93 13, s. s. Alma Street, for '93-4 3 81 10 79 50 " 13, n. s. Fraser Street, for '93-4-6.. 517 66 6 40 "7, s. s. Charlotte Street, for 91-3-4-5-6-7. 22 Dec. 12 To chque to Village Treasurer.. Advertising lots 8 and 9, Raglan Street 66 3.80 6 27 49 Bk. Ck $ 6 66 17 6 25 lot 3, Ash Street... 3 25 $ 75 67 $ 7567 $ 33 00 Village of Niagara Falls. Feb. 14 10 By tax on lots 51, 52, 53 Robinson Street n., 43, 44, 45 Grey Street w., and lot Receipt. 50 Grey Street e, for '96....... " R. 18, B. E. & M. N. Allen Street w., and Main Street & M. N., for '92-3..... Mar. 30 Toohey lot 865, for '93.. Apr. 26 Lot 4, Pier Street Street n., for '92 May 2 " 37 71 3 71 Lots 806 and 807, Thorne, Warren and Starr Streets, 6 67 for '93-4 2 " Part R. 19, Allen Street w., for '93.. Tax sale... 8 11 3 14 73 �NON-RESIDENT TAX ACCOUNT-(Continued.) Voucher. June17 Dec. By tax on lots 823, 824, 833, 834, for 1896.. 2 .Receipt...... for '97... 12 6.43 Lot 5, n. side Pier Street, and lots 7, 8, 9, Con. Road, 22.00 " Bk. Ck.. To check to Village Treasurer. .8 120 77 $120 77 $120 77 Village of Bridgeburg. May 2 June24 By tax on lot 6, Bridge Street, for '96.. "6, Bridge Street, for '97.. Dec. 12 To cheque to Village Treasurer Receipt.. 3 41 $ 2 43 " .... Bk. Ck $ 584 $ 5 84 $ 5 84 LICENSES. Jan. 5 To pedlers' licenses to M. Bornstein, as per receipt... 6 12 66 " 13 May 4 19 Auctioneers'" 6 Nov. 5 8.00 8.00 66 8.00 " 8.00 Jacob Wamin, " Joseph Levin, M. Salphie, 66 8.00 . 66 8.00 J. Michael, " John Weiss, 6 15 00 15.00 " H. F. Garner, 6 L. V. Garner, " Fine, paid in by E. R. Hellems... 8 00 15 00 " May 17 Oct. John Gross, Assad Kouri, , Feb. 16 Mar. 3 8.00 " J. E. Kelly, July 28 Aug.22 , 6 28 Apr. 4 $ W. O. Holcomb, 15.00 Book. Receipt.. Carried to receipts and expenditures... 15.00 15.00 2.50 $ 156 50 74 �House of Industry Account. HOUSE MAINTENANCE. Feb. 17 Mar. To paid Town of Welland, water.... 7 W. H. Letcher, bread.. 7 W. E. Young, bread 7 W. J. Best, meat 7 J. B. Taylor & Co., groceries. 7 H. A. Rose, groceries... Warden's Check. 66 50 $ " 39 6 67 50 35 " 18 81 77 43 88 49 7 H. A. Rose, dry goods.. 7 McCaw & Son, boots 7 Ross & Co., dry goods. 15 7 J. H. Crow, hardware, &c 20 37 7 7 M. Vanderburgh. D. Vaughan, meat. 7 O. Robins, meat. 20 75 7 C. E. Robins, 13 55 7 D. Webber, ineat 2.90 T. Robinson, apples A. Schleffel, meat.... Mrs. J. Tuckey, clock repairs 3.00 June 2 27 50 435 1 meat 6 55 100 J. H. Crow, hardware, &c 11 65 19 59 24 68 meat 116 10 H. A. Rose, groceries. 66 36 H. A. Rose, dry goods.. 19 O. H. Robins, meat 99 85 W. E. Young, bread. 90 W. H. Crow, lumber Thos. Robinson, apples... A. Schleffel, meat Town of Welland, water. " W. E. Young, bread 7 W. J. Best, meat. 7 H. A. Rose, groceries. H. A. Rose, dry goods J. H. Crow, hardware, &c. 11 1.50 John Gross, repairing pump... Sep. 7 50 6.30 McCaw & Son, boots W. J. Best, 65 1 50 14 90 45 00 87.00 44 91 127 56 " 31 73 17 77 75 �HOUSE OF INDUSTRY ACCOUNT-(Continued.) MAINTENANCE-Continued. Sept. 7 7 To paid McCaw & Son, boots.... Warden's check... E. Brasford, leather. G. W. Hay, meat. Oct. 29 Dec. 5.90 " 554 " 67.90 7 Town of Welland, water. H. A. Rose, dry goods. 7 H. A. Rose, groceries. 7 W. E. Young, bread 87 35 W. J. Best, 49 7 " 22 50 27 66 " 129 21 meat McCaw & Son, boots.. E. Brasford, leather. 6 37 O'Neal & Hobin, whitewash brush 17 J. Morrison, valves, &c... G. W. Hay, meat 17 Eli Rogers, meat 14 Jan. 5 Apr.16 66 66 3 46 6 Bruce, Goodwin, Rickets.. " 6 Feb.10 By from J. W. Hemming. 1 46 May 31 66 Mar. 31 Taylor & Co 31 J. W. Hemming. Sep. 3 Oct. 6 Nov. 1 30 Dec. 7 " 57 00 Bruce, Goodwin, Rickets. Mrs. Collier Smith and Bruce. 2529 To paid J. Goodwillie, baskets 66 13 83 " 58 00 FARM PRODUCTS Dec. 29 49 00 $ 1663 98 J. W. Hemming. $ 237 12 ACCOUNT. Warden's Check.... $ " 627 3.00 Receipt $ 15 88 8 15 94.00 ..Account. Receipt... " Jail Supplies. 10 00 14.00 10.00 66 Carried to H. of I. receipts and expenditures... Mar.18 $ " Mrs. Collier's board.. 66 8 14 Receipt McGuire's pension " 66 Sep. 10 40 10 70 Goodwin's board 66 64 1 " 11 25 66 May 10 July 2 Dec. " By cash from J. W. Hemming, McGuire's pension.. Mar.15 50 8.05 :: 8.55 19.00 118 24 10 40 7125 53 85 W. T. Sawle & Co.. Order... 278 76 �.Account.... Dec. 9 By from W. J. Best.... 3 68 . Stub. J. B. Taylor & Co 9 Carried to H. of I. receipts and expenditures..... $ 9 27 $ 21 15 $ 406 03 MEDICINE ACCOUNT. Warden's Check... Mar. 107 To paid A. E. Douglas, drugs 66 C. Phelps, liquor June 4 3 35 " 16 " A. E. Douglas, drugs. 4 10 C. Phelps, liquor 28 Sep. 7 Dec. 7 10 9 55 3 35 Harvey & Co, drugs. A. E. Douglas, " 8 35 57 66 27.05 " 12 C. Phelps, liquor.... Carried to H. of I. receipts and expenditures STATIONERY AND STAMPS $ 135 64 ACCOUNT. Mar. 7 To paid J. J. Sidey Warden's Check. $ June 8 225 11 Sep. 12 82 6 70 " 89 4 22 Carried to H. of I. receipts and expenditures. $ 18 36 $ 12 50 TELEPHONE. . Warden's Check.... Mar. To paid Telephone Co., 6 months rent.. Sep. 7 " 6 12 50 " $ Carried to H. of I. receipts and expenditures.. INCIDENTAL Mar. 7 To paid Telephone Co., messages. 18 June 6 11 Sep. 7 Dec. 8 20 25.00 EXPENSES. J. W. Hemming, sundries.. Telephone Co., messages J. W. Hemming, sundries. Telephone Co., messages J. W. Hemming, sundries. J. F. Gross, damage to buggy.. Carried to H. of I. receipts and expenditures.... Warden's Check.... $ " 1 40 3.60 165 :: 3 50 1 50 3 21 10 $ 00 24 86 77 �HOUSE OF INDUSTRY ACCOUNT-(Continued.) MANURE AND ASHES. Jan. 31 May 3 Warden's Check.... $ To paid W. H. Swayze. " J. W. Schooley 200 2.00 3 G. W. Cook... 4 J. Gross.... 100 Levi 100 July Sep. 7 7 8.00 Doan. E. A. Doan. W. J. Best. 4 J. McCollum. 4.00 A. Rose D. A. 50 2 25 Doan. " A. Lawrence. 7 1.00 S. H. Griffith 1 J. W. Schooley. 2.00 50 175 D. A. White... " Geo. Cook.. 8.50 100 J. W. Schooley... G. Cronmiller. Dec. 68 450 100 Carried to H. of I. receipts and expenditures.... $ 46 68 FUEL. Mar. 7 Sep. 7 Warden's Check To paid A. Henderson, wood. $ 60 00 346 05 W. H. Crow, coal.... Carried to H. of I. receipts and expenditures. $ 406.05 INSURANCE. Nov. 6 To paid F. Swayze & Son, on hospital.... Warden's Check Carried to H. of I. receipts and expenditures..... $ 840 $ 8 40 $ 2.00 ICE SUPPLY. Mar. 9 To paid A. Wilson, wages 10 10 10 G. W. Harper, wages.. Geo. Durk, wages.. Rossette Bros., wages.. Warden's Check. " 66 " " 4.50 3 35 825 78 �Warden's Check..... Apr. 4 To paid Goodwillie & Co., sawdust 75 " " Junell Sep. 7 19 Dec. 7 13 6.00 G. W. Hay, ice 2 93 J. W. Hemming, sundries. 481 W. J. Best, ice. 6.00 G. W. Hay, ice....... $ Carried to H. of I. receipts and expenditures.. 39 09 FARM MAINTENANCE. Mar. 7 7 7 14 Beatty & Sons, repairs.. June 7 R. Cooper, feed G. P. Cutler, blacksmith.. M. McClelland, seed potatoes.. 10 A. Carl, harness repairs... 11 Goodwillie & Co., lumber... 13 Aug. 6 7 Geo. Cutler, blacksmith. 7 7 R. Cooper, feed..... A. D. White, repairs 17 7 R. Cooper, feed.. 1 65 47 13 6.05 " 285 1.95 450 29 69 8 00 10 00 8:30 49 56 " 8.00 172 A. Carl, harness repairs... D. W. Page, strawberry plants. 66 " 6.93 T. Blanchard, threshing Dec. 8 65 29 00 50 " G. B. McClellan, cutting wheat.... D. Dohn, cutting hay. $ 37 73 66 J. H. Smith, seeds 8 7 66 W. H. Crow, lumber.. A. Carl, harness repairs... 3 Warden's Check.... R. Cooper, feed.... 14 May 3 Sep. To paid G. P. Cutler, blacksmith... 100 " 38 45 5 15 7 G. P. Cutler, blacksmith 7 J. H. Crow, hardware, &c 7 A. Carl, harness repairs.... 7 W H. Crow, lumber... 7.56 T. Blanchard, threshing 3.00 R. Cooper, freight...... W. G. Somerville, repairs.. Carried to H. of I. receipts and expenditures...... 20 81 4.75 77 295 $ 343 65 79 �HOUSE OF INDUSTRY ACCOUNT-(Continued.) FARM Jan. 5 26 STOCK. To paid M. Bridgman, cow Warden's Check " J. Doherty, cow " Mar. W. J. Best, killing.. " 7 9 18 39 00 24 30 00 2.00 Feb. 12 $ 50 M. McClellan, cow D. Dohn, cast.. J. R. 60 Hutton, veterinary 3.00 W. Glintz, killing 2 50 Apr. 14 Jas. Bald, stock service.. 3.00 May W. J. Best, killing. D. Dohn, cast 2.00 J. R. Hutton, stock service. 3.00 F. Hutton, veterinary. 6 70 22 3 4 70 W. Glintz, killing 40 00 J. H. Newton, cow. W. J. Best, killing. July Sep. 2.00 60 38 D. Dohn, cast... Nov.12 J. Doherty, cow Dec. 7 W. J. Best, killing.. 7 D. Dohn, hens, &c.. Sep. 6 66 66 Dec. 5 50 $ 66 Account. J. W. Hemming, pigs sold. 66 1 .Receipt. W. J. Best.. .Receipt. " 53 56.00 .Account.. W. J. Best. 28 18 16 75 Carried to H. of I. receipts and expenditures...... $307 65 SALARIES AND WAGES. Mrs. Hemming, matron, Miss Hemming, assistant 66 66 " $ 325 00 175 00 : 156 00 : J. O. Emmett, M. D., physcian, paid monthly.... . Warden's Check : Dec. 24 To paid J. W. Hemming, keeper, paid monthly..... 24 24 92 101 85 85 " 9 24 300 47 47.94 66 Oct. 13 808 00 2.00 June17 45 66 Feb. 10 By from J. W. Hemming. 10 J. W. Hemming, pigs sold May 31 50 41.00 Oct. 19 J. Doherty, cow. E. O. Disher, cow. 19 125 00 $ 387 17 �Warden's Check.... May 3 To paid N. Barnhart, farm hand, one month.. 30 . 66 " 66 14.00 " 14.00 66 5.06 June30 66 66 July 29 66 " " 9.00 66 66 " 20.00 Jno. Doherty, 30 Aug. 8 W. H. Leicher, wages. 31 E. E. Tice. Nov.30 Dec. 24 66 R. Austin, wages 13 Oct. 29 wages 250 3.75 18 67 14.00 66 Thos. Christmas, farm hand, wages " 14.00 " 14.00 $ 909 98 Carried to H. of I. receipts and expenditures.... PRINTING. Dec. 7 7 7 Warden's Check... To paid W. T. Sawle & Co..... J. J. Sidey... S 4.99 7.40 " T. H. Sears 477 $ Carried to H. of I. receipts and expenditures.. 17 16 FARM IMPLEMENTS. Sep. 7 To paid J. H. Crow, lawn mower..... Warden's Check... Carried to H. of I. receipts and expenditures.... $ 5.75 $ 5 75 House of Industry-Receipts and Expenditures. ABSTRACT STATEMENT. 1663 DR. House maintenance account.. $237 12 927 406 03 Farm products account. Medicínes account...... 13564 36 Stationery and stamps account CR. 98 18 Telephone account.... 25 00 Incidental expense account. 24 Manure and ashes account 46 68 Fuel account. Insurance... Ice supply account. Farm maintenance account. 68 406 05 8 40 39 09 343 65 �HOUSE OF INDUSTRY ACCOUNT-Continued. HOUSE OF INDUSTRY-RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES-Continued. Farm stock account...... 307 65 Salaries account.. 909 98 Printing account.. 17 16 387 17 5 75 Farm implements account. $3961 52 Carried to receipts and expenditures $1030 32 STATEMENT OF ASSETS OF HOUSE OF INDUSTRY. Industrial farm... House of Industry.. $ 5863 45 14804 02 1772 29 Barn. Water closet and tank.. 333 94 Beds, bedding and clothing.. 740 08 474 68 Ice, wood and coal house.. 1621 House furnishings.. 22 75 00 Medicines..... 1812 74 Hospital.... 1466 36 Waterworks. 272 50 Fuel.. Farm produce and house supplies. 590 54 52 48 Insurance unexpired. Farm stock 726 00 Farm implements.. 751 51 .$31,356 81 Carried to general assets PUBLIC SCHOOLS. Sep. 5 To paid Treasurer Township Crowland.. Bertie.. 66 Humberstone... Pelham Stamford. Thorold Wainfleet. Willoughby. July 2 Receipt .Bk. Ck Receipt... Bk. Ck.. $ 364 00 128 00 320 00 288 00 66 256 00 66 216 66 00 346 00 119 00 By amount of grant for 1898, from Provincial Treasurer. Carrried to receipts and expenditures... $2037 00 $2037 00 $2037 00 �DIVISION COURT JURY FUND. June 1 To paid E. Cruikshank.. .Judge's Certificate.... $ .... July 30 Oct. 11 6 12 00 11 00 1200 66 " 66 6 "P. J. Willson. 13 "G. L. Hobson. 14 "E. Cruikshank 20 "J. G. Cadham.... 2 87 .Returns.. Jan. 6 By received from A. K. Scholfield. 1 . 6.35 7 89 $ Carried to receipts and expenditures. 35 00 DIVISION COURT OFFICES. June 4 Nov. 8 8 To paid E. Cruikshank, book.. Warden's Check.... Hart & Riddell, cash, book for Port Colborne.. E. Cruikshank, book.... $ 1 37 1 37 2 16 4.90 Carried to receipts and expenditures... SALARIES. Dec. 31 To paid G. L. Hobson, treas., (payable monthly) per by-law. Warden's Check... $ 700 00 31 R. Cooper, clerk, 31 J. Botterill, caretaker, 31 Henry Cronmiller, warden " 31 H. G. Macklem and H. D. Suess, auditors 66 66 66 66 450 00 120 00 100 00 65.00 " Carried to receipts and expenditures $1435 00 INTEREST. Feb. 28 To paid Imperial Bank on note No 4.... Mar.31 Apr.30 " " June30 July 30 Per pass book.... $ ༣ 113 98 overdraft. " 70 " 2:30 " " གླ༤ Aug.31 Sep. 3 Oct. 31 Nov.30 85 30 2 74 19 15 20 #n 30 note No. 1. " 28 9.04 $ 27 43 �INTEREST-Continued. Dec. 2 .Per pass book.... To paid Imperial Bank on note No. 4. 31 851 " 3. 8 56 26 overdraft..... 201 Carried to receipts and expenditures $ 317 22 INSURANCE. Apr.16 May To paid F. Swayze & Son, Policy No. 585,267, Apr. 9, 1898, Warden's Check.... $ to Apr. 9, 1901..... 9 H. T. Willett, Policy No. 1,536,323, May 6, 1898, to June28 J. F. Hill, Policy No. 2,380,427, June 23, 1898, to June Nov.16 J. F. Hill, Policy No. 78,517, for 3 years. May 6, 1901.... 90.00 23, 1901.. 16 40 00 30 00 ::: F. Swayze & Son, Policy No. 163,412, for 3 years... 80 00 80 00 $ 320 00 Carried to receipts and expenditures...... DEBENTURE ACCOUNT. June 4 Debenture....$ 1762 00 To paid Debenture No. 9..... Coupons.... Interest on debentures.. 181 00 Carried to receipts and expenditures and decrease in liabilities......$ 1943 00 SPECIAL GRANTS. Jan. 27 Feb. 1 1 June 2 30 Nov. 7 Dec. 27 To paid treasurer Farmers' Institute, County Monck.. Warden's Check.... $ " 66 Lundy's Lane Historical Society 66 66 Geo. Arnold, band, Niagara camp. 66 Welland.. E. Morden, 10 00 25.00 St. Catharines G. and M. Hospital. 100 00 20 00 250 00 Welland County Agricultural Society 75 00 L. C. Raymond, 44th Batt., helmets 200 Carried to receipts and expenditures 00 $ 680 00 CONTINGENT. June 6 To paid Telephone company 10 J. C. Nixon, carriage hire.. Warden's Check " " $ 135 5.00 �Warden's Check.... June22 To paid A. D. White, carriage hire..... Dec. 9 Telephone Co., messages. 16 0. H. Garner, messages... " 5.00 66 " 69 66 " $ Carried to receipts and expenditures 12 70 FUEL. Feb. 28 Sep. 3 Oct. 6 Nov. 9 " 27.00 30 20 .Bank Check. 50 20 Warden's Check. " Dec. 12 $ 135 00 66 Gas Co., gas 66 Sep. 13 Warden's Check To paid O. H. Rounds, wood..... 66 66 50 20 " $ By cash J. Coulson, wood sold as per jailer's book. 100 66 15 Nov. 4 4.00 " 3 75 Dec. 29 Carried to Dr. and Cr. of receipts and expenditures... $ 292 60 MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT. Jan. 27 2525 To paid members, sessional allowance.. 27 Jail committee 27 House of Industry committee. Warden, general committee... June 4 4 Members, sessional allowance. 8 Warden's Check. $ 71 10 16 40 4.20 5.00 131 10 Jail committee 18 00 House of Industry committee. 39 00 Road and bridge committee 20 80 Warden, general committee. 10 00 10 00 Members, sessional allowance.. Jail committee.. 57 70 36 60 House of Industry committee Road and bridge committee. Warden, general committee. 45 20 54 30 County clerk, general committee. Dec. 7 10 18 00 15 Carried to receipts and expenditures... 28.00 $ 547 40 $ 33 85 85 �LAW EXPENSES. June 6 Dec. Warden's Check.... S To paid L. C. Raymond, legal advice.... 8 6.03 3.00 $ Carried to receipts and expenditures 9.03 ELECTRIC LIGHTING. Jan. 7 Apr. 8 Warden's Check.... $ To paid Electric Light Company. July 30 " Oct. 10 " 2147 20 97 Carried to receipts and expenditures COURT HOUSE AND JAIL AND RESIDENCES. To paid G. Ellsworth, stoop to turnkey's residence........ Warden's Check Oct. 10 22 60 24.87 " $ 89 91 $ 11 50 66 9.00 10 D. Tufts, 3 loads of gravel for walk 14 Prov. Gas Co., piping, fixtures, &c.. 61 M. Vanderburgh, cement walk 38 70 Dec. 17 Carried to receipts and expenditures and increase of assets. $ 121 91 11 COURT HOUSE AND OFFICE FURNITURE. June 7 To paid Geo. Cronmiller, warden's chair ...Warden's Check $ 10.00 $ 10.00 Warden's Check.... 8 4 00 Carried to receipts and expenditures and increase of assets REGISTRY OFFICE. Jan. 31 To paid J. Botterill, care of furnace Feb. 26 " Mar. 30 " 4.00 4.00 Apr. 11 J. H. Crow, fifty tin boxes.. 14.00 June J. Botterill, care of furnace. 9.00 1 1 66 30 " " July 30 66 Aug.31 66 lawn. 4.00 66 5.00 66 5.00 66 5.00 Sep. 30 Oct. 22 Dec. 15 5.00 J. H. Crow, hose repairs. Hart & Riddell, books. 95 66 .Receipt 46 60 86 �Dec 21 Warden's Check To paid J. E. Morin. Jan. 11 40 34 $ 265 44 By from J. E. Morin, county share fees, '97... $146 89 Carried to Dr. and Cr. of receipts and expenditures... $ 265 44 HIGH SCHOOLS. Feb. 17 Sep. 1 To paid treasurer N. Falls Collegiate Institute, for 1897...Warden's Check.... $1237 25 Thorold H. S., equivalent of Government grant..... 2 13 Welland H. S., per agreement. 66 66 579 68 66 1572 75 Stamford H. S., equivalent of Government grant.... 66 Carried to Dr. of receipts and expenditures 591 45 $3981 13 PRINTING. Jan. 29 To paid J. J. Sidey, December session and supplies Feb. 2 W. T. Sawle, advertising... Mar. 5 W. T. Sawle, minutes June 8 J. J. Sidey... 8 W. T. Sawle. Thorold Post 8 8 35 72 3.50 21 07 35 95 14 50 L. J. Brennan, binding. July 30 Dec. W. T. Sawle & Co 10 66 1254 W. T. Sawle & Co., minutes. 9 Warden's Check.... $ J. J. Sidey..... 11 70 35 36 5 13 15 77 Carried to receipts and expenditures... $ 191 24 13 56 COURT HOUSE AND JAIL. Jan. 7 22 Feb. To paid S. H. Griffith, glass and sundries B. Moore, straw 31 M. Vanderburg, repairs of wall. 31 1. J. Botterill, repairs of shoes.. Telephone Co., rent and messages. 8 W. H. Crow, lumber 17 Town of Welland, water rent. 28 J. J. Sidey, stamps, jailer's office. Apr.11 11 Geo. Bennett, trimming trees J. H. Crow, paint and oil... 12 S. H. Griffith, sundries..... 12 E. P. Robins, pens.... Warden's Check....S Jailer's Order. 4.00 Warden's Check. 15 55 66 875 7 15 3.08 1875 5.00 3.00 4.65 518 50 87 �COURT HOUSE AND JAIL-Continued. Apr.12 13 June 4 6 8 July To paid Geo. Burgar, P. O. box rent..... Warden's Check.... W. H. Crow, lumber.... 200 " P. McMurray, tinware and sundries. 3 08 66 Telephone Co, messages 66 R. Cooper, lawn seed 66 W. H. Crow, lumber... 66 Town of Welland, water rent. 66 17.00 86 66 60 3 60 1875 " Telephone Co, rent and messages.. 6 J. Coulson, express charges J. J. Sidey, stamps. 5.00 S. H. Griffith, sundries. P. McMurray, repairs.. 66 3.74 66 5.00 66 Town of Welland, water rent.. J. H. Crow, paint... 15 18 66 16 Sep. 13 22 Oct. 6 Jas. Morrison, hose and sinks 31 F. Swayze & Son, R. R. ticket.... 6 J. J. Sidey, stamps. 6 M. Vanderburgh, work and material. C. E. Davis, repairs... 16 Ross & Co., supplies.... 18 Town of Welland, 22 Beatty & Sons, fittings.... 24 W. H. Crow, lumber.... 24 B. Moore, straw 1255 2 51 66 38 66 2 79 18.75 66 1 83 125 Jailer's Order. 400 Warden's Check. C. Asher, freight, E. P. Robins, book, jailer's office. Gas Co., furnace repairs and mantles.. 66 5.91 water rent By town of Welland, for stone 88 245 66 66 16 Dec. 27 70 5 70 5.00 20 Jan. 11 66 66 " S. H. Griffith, sundries.... Telephone Co., messages. " " " P. McMurray, pipe fittings..... 6 Dec. 12 100 13 32 C. Asher, freight... Kelly Beckett Engine Co., casting. 6 10 70 J. H. Crow, windows.... 6 75 220 C. Asher, freight.... Aug.16 15 35 70 " 66 1 66 50 15.30 $ ..... rent of lock-up '97-8 Carried to Dr. and Cr. of receipts and expenditures. 3.00 50 00 $ 303 69 $ 53.00 �BOARD OF EDUCATION. Jan. 5 To paid Treas. S. S. 11, Bertie, leaving examination 5 Bridgeburg School, 5 S. S. 13, Wainfleet, 5 S. S. 7, Pelham, ... Inspector's order.... $ " 5.00 66 15 00 5 00 S. S. 6, Wainfleet, 66 S. S. 8, 66 66 10.00 Fort Erie School, 66 " 50 00 S. S. 7, Humberstone, 66 66 S. S. 1, 10.00 66 66 27 S. S. 11, Wainfleet, 28 O. H. Garner, supplies..... S. S. 7, Wainfleet, 5.00 order.. 66 Warden's Check. S. S. 9, Wainfleeet, leaving examination. Inspector's order. 66 S. S. 5, Crowland, S. S. 12, Wainfleet, Mar.30 July 2 Warden's 66 John Houser, Kilman, A. Ross, " 162 Cert. 50 2535 29 25 11 90 Ridgeway... Cert.. 11 15 " 9.85 order 5.00 Cert.. order. 528 7 10 43.00 Marshville 58 00 Ridgeway 60 00 Pelham.. 59 25 Salary, secretary board of examiners.. Sep. 2 Bridgeburg, continuation class grant Oct. 1 J. H. Ball, third quarter of salary as inspector 15 162 50 order.. J. J. Sidey, supplies J. T. James, supplies J. H. Ball, H. S. exam., Bridgeburg. Dec. 10 Check. Bridgeburg. C. Hansel, assistant examiner, Ridgeway. 27 5.00 Effingham P. W. Anthony, supplies..... Aug.13 66 7.95 second quarter of salary as inspector. D. W. McKay, entrance examination, Marshville.. Inspector's 66 5.00 10 00 sundries 66 25 00 5.00 J. H. Ball, first quarter of salary as inspector A. H. 80 5.00 66 S. S. 3, Pelham, June 6 4 10.00 County Teachers' Association 25 5.00 Cert. S. S. 9, Humberstone, leaving examination. Feb. 50 00 50 00 " Treasurer, Fort Erie, continuation class grant P. S. board, Welland, grant to model school.... Chairman's order Warden's Check.. 66 66 25.00 110 40 162 50 75.00 66 66 150 00 89 �BOARD OF Dec. 15 17 EDUCATION-Continued. To paid P. S. board, Welland Co. portion, inspector's salary..Warden's Check R. Harcourt, board of examiners.... 17 Jas. McNiece, 17 J. H. Ball, 19 O. H. Garner, supplies.... S. C. Woodworth, examiner, model school J. H. Ball, fourth quarter of salary, 1898. 19 24 19 27 35 32.00 Inspector's order. 36 00 Chairman's 48.00 ... Receipt. 5 50 .Chairman's order.. Warden's Check 5.00 167 50 By from J. H. Ball, fees, outside candidates...... Carried to Dr. and Cr. of receipts and expenditures. $1777 13 $ 5.00 $ 500 PUBLIC SCHOOL LEAVING EXAMINATIONS. Dec. 13 10 21 To paid D. W. McKay, Port Colborne School.. Inspector's order.... $ Treasurer U. S. S. No. 5, Pelham.... 66 5.00 R. H. Appleyard, S. S. 5, Humberstone 5.00 H. H. Kottmeier, S. S. 6, Crowland. John Orr, S. S. 1, Crowland 5.00 " 5.00 " Paul Wills, S. S. 11, Wainfleet.. " 10 00 Geo Tait, Bridgeburg School. " 100 00 D. Climenhage, S. S. 7, Bertie 66 10 00 Wm. Baldwin, Fort Erie School 66 50 00 Treasurer S. S. 1, Wainfleet. " " 66 6 S. S. 3, 10 00 " 10 00 66 S. S. 13, Bertie... S. S. 3, Pelham 5.00 30.00 5.00 29 S. S. 1, Humberstone. S. S. 4, Crowland 30 U. S. S. 2, Pelham and Thorold. Nov.17 25 00 By cash from Provincial Treasurer 5.00 5.00 $ 365 00 .... Carried to Dr. and Cr. of receipts and expenditures and the difference to liabilities.... $ 285 00 OFFICE EXPENSES. Jan. 14 Feb. 17 24 26 To paid Brown Bros., treasurer's cash book. G. L. Hobson, supplies, treasurer's office J. J. Sidey, stamps, treasurer and C. C..... Municipal World, stamp, auditors.. Warden's Check.... 8 66 3.40 3.00 725 1.00 $ 365 00 �5.00 Warden's Check.... Apr. 1 To paid G. L. Hobson, stamps, treasurer's office.. 45 B. Lundy, paper for auditors... June 6 11 Sep. 12 G. H. Burgar, P. O. box rent.. J. J. Sidey, stamps, C. C. O. 6.00 5 85 Oct. 7 J. J. Sidey, stamps, treasurer's office.. Dec. 9 Sheriff Smith, book for office......... 7 25 5.00 $ Carried to receipts and expenditures. 44 20 COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTIONS. June To paid E. F. Upper, Deputy R. O 4. 4 4 Warden's Check.. $ " 9.50 Wm. H. Lowe, 66 5.50 A. Bridgman, 66 3.00 66 2 A. Bridgman, G. A. Ellsworth, polling booth " 9.50 9.50 66 Lewis Moyer, Robert Eddy, 9.50 66 5 50 J. Neill, 9 50 J. 5.50 Urlocker. 400 9.50 Wm. Tom, Deputy R. O. 9.50 14 E. R. Hellems, Town Clerk. 4.00 20 J. E. Carter, Deputy R. O. T. A. Clark, Twp. Clerk. R. Cooper, express on Nom. papers Municipal World, nomination forms.. 9.50 འའབ -ཧྨཡའ W. T. Fish, Town Clerk.. G. A. Walker, Deputy R. O J. W. Coulter. Nominating Officer 11 22 Dec. 50 4.00 Wm. Jordan, Deputy R O.. Geo. Merithew, 11 5 50 D. Stalker, 8 15 8.00 4.00 35 11 Carried to receipts and expenditures 55 $ 139 40 $ 5.00 3.00 ROADS AND BRIDGES. Jan. 24 Feb. 12 17 To paid P. J. Moore, work on Jones bridge.... J. Miller, repairing approach, Davidson bridge.. J. R. Goring, cleaning Wellandport bridge.. Mar.23 B. Baker, hauling stone, Montrose bridge Apr. 25 Wm. Burns, repairing Montrose bridge... Warden's Check :: 1 50 7.50 12 00 16 �ROADS AND BRIDGES-Continued. June20 Aug.31 Sept.23 Nov. 1 17 Dec. 9 To paid N. Burgar, cleaning O'Reilly's bridge.... Warden's Check. 3.00 C. A. Farr, labor and mat erial, Beckett's bridge... 30 00 J. Collard, filling hole, Port Robinson bridge... J. A. Lovell, repairs O'Reilly's bridge. 100 155 00 C. A. Farr, labor and material, Beckett's bridge.. Wm. Burns, swinging Montrose bridge 12 W. H. Fry, plank Beckett's bridge 16 Lincoln Co., one-half repairs Red bridge 16 J. O. Dell, fixing plank, Montrose bridge.. 21 C. A. Farr, labor and material, Beckett's bridge. 27 Chas. Misener, filling hole, Montrose bridge. Treas. Welland, grant to iron bridge 25 05 50 00 66 8 56 Letter. 125 Warden's Check. 100 66 13 25 66 1 66 150 324 A. R. Goring, cleaning Wellandport bridge W. C. Burgar, work, O'Reilly's bridge.... 30 50 50 00 2.92 W. H. Crow, plank, O'Reilly's bridge... 16 By from Lincoln County, one-half repairs to DeCew Falls bridge... Letter.... $ 376 27 Carried to Dr. and Cr. of receipts and expenditures.... JURY EXPENSES. Jan. 8 8 G. L. Hobson, 11 I. P. Willson, 11 G. L. Hobson, Mar.22 22 June15 " " 66 " 30 Sheriff Smith, per By-law 447. G. L. Hobson, 30 I. P. Willson, G. L. Hobson, 15 15 15 15 2.00 2.00 39 10 143 20 55 70 66 208 10 Warden's Check I. P. Willson, drafting jury 23 Sep. 15 66 Grand jury, general sessions. " 2.00 2.00 66 Grand jury, spring assizes Pettit jury, Pettit jury, 30 Cert.... $ " 6 15 July 23 Sheriff's To paid I. P. Willson, drafting jury Sheriff's " 66 . Judge Henry Fitzgerald,jury Cronmiller draftingwarden, drafting jury. , .C. of6 T. D. Cowper, county crown attorney, drafting jury.. Sheriff Smith, drafting jury... Treasurer Hobson, drafting jury.. P. Cert. 66 2.00 " 200 " 2.00 " 2.00 Cert. 4.00 4.00 66 " 25.00 4.00 66 4.00 4.00 $ 11 73 $ 11 73 �.Sheriff's Sep. 22 To paid Grand jury, H. C...... 22 Dec. 15 Pettit jury, " " 15 Judge Fitzerald, drafting jury for 1899. C. Sheriff Smith 15 T. D. Cowper, Co. C. attorney, drafting jury for 1899.. 23 29 P. 66 66 66 15 Sep. 29 " 66 Pettit jury, 15 65 90 286 40 66 Grand jury, general sessions. 15 15 Cert..... " " Cert. Treasurer Hobson, 12.00 " 12.00 12 80 12.00 " Warden's Check Sheriff Smith, per By-law 447.... By from I. P. Willson, juror fees, June sessions 12.00 6 Warden Cronmiller, drafting jury for 1899. 66 227 40 .I. P. I. P. Willson, juror fees, fall assizes...... W. " 25 00 $ Book $1211 80 Carried to Dr. and Cr. receipts and expenditures... 3.00 6.00 66 $ 9:00 CRIMINAL JUSTICE. Voucher. Jan. 5 Apr. 6 Audit... To paid Sheriff Smith, January audit.. " April $ 228 20 360 59 July 6 July 264 Oct. 5 October 391 19 Jan. 5 557 79 Co. C. Att'y Cowper, January audit. 65 Apr. 6 April July 222 25 494 05 Oct. October 429 47 July 6 5 Coulson's salary, payable monthly Gilchriese's salary, payable monthly.. Turnkey 5 Jailer Jan, 5 Mains' " Matron Gilchriese's , coroner , constable , G. Robertshaw, , , " 700 00 450 00 450 00 200 00 30 30 26 80 3 24 5.00 8.30 64 20 , , 4.05 12 20 L. V. Garner, A. D. White, , 9.70 3.00 43.61 3 93 �CRIMINAL JUSTICE-Continued. Voucher. Jan. 55 To paid R. Smith, constable J. Audit.... " Nixon, D. Tuft, " J. F. Old, M. D., Klee inquest... C. Ramey, crier.... " " D. J. Monahan, constable. " Central Prison, supplies " S. H. Griffith, groceries " bread. W. F. Guest, meat..... M. D... " W. H. Ellis, analyst, re J. Klee J. R. Dowd, special constable, Forrester. 27 Fergus Black, witness fee, Klee 14 Mar. 22 R. Cooper, potatoes and cartage. St. John's Industrial School, Cassidy J. Coulson, exp. on clothing, C. P. Crown witnesses, Reg. vs. Ellis... 22 Constables at assizes... 30 Chas. Stewart, constable Apr. 6 6 33 00 10 00 27 45 C. P. Cert. 4.00 3 70 Judge Fitzgerald, auditor. 3.50 .Receipt. War. order. C. Cert.. War. Ck. " E. R. Morden, 6 N. Brewster, coroner.... 6 Sheriff Davis, serving subpoena. 6 D. J. Monahan, constable.'" J. C. Nixon, 50 00 11 50 11 60 36 73 26 28 " 65 .J. Cert... .S. Cert... War. Ck. .C. P. C.... O. F. Morin, 6 6 27 39 88 " 26 9. 64 2620 M. B. Misener, Feb. 19 80 61 12 40 W. T. Sawle & Co., printing. 31 10 32 33 3 75 L. J. Brennan, binding. I. P. Willson, stationery. J. J. Sidey, printing. W. Upper, 1080 33 " Brown Bros., liquor Judge Fitzgerald, auditor. 6.00 28.00 98 30 F. J. Hardison, drugs. J. H. Howell, 3 39 5 D. Ross & Co., dry goods. W. H. Crowther, 14 06 26 30 17.30 12 50 4.00 3.00 4.30 Audit. " 5 60 9.92 1620 27 65 94 �Apr. 6 .audit To paid A. Martin, constable.... 66 25 09 " 4.00 L. V. Garner, 6 R. Griffin, 6 S. Welsh, 5 10 6 R. Smith, 6.85 6 W. Pickard, 3.00 6 Geo. Barnhart, 9.04 6 G. N. Benner, 4 69 6 J. R. 6 C. Ramey, crier.. 1 Dowd, W. H. Crowther, 6 S. H. Griffith, groceries. 73 02 Ross & Co., dry goods. 31 6 6 6 bread 109 51 R. Cooper, beans.. Central prison, clothing. 55 15 F. J. Hardison, drugs.. 49 47 J. H. Howell, jail surgeon. 26 00 4.00 L J. Brennan, binding.. 6 6 11 6 38270 June 2 4 15 6.00 W. T. Sawle & Co., printing J. J. Sidey, printing.. 19 E. R. Hellems, quarter salary as police magistrate.. Crown witnesses, Reg. vs. Leonard. Constable Ramey, C. J. C. C. Reg. vs. Neil 6 05 1989 S. H. Glasgow, examining insane.. W. F. Guest, meat.... 4.00 51 War. Ck 55 1250 J. Cert.. 7 60 S. Cert.. 1 50 1 50 66 J. R. Dowd, constable at inquest J. R. Emmett, postmortem, Swayze Crown witnesses, Reg. vs. Ellis 15 15 46 5.50 J. H. Howell, examining insane.. July 76 9 70 6 6 May 40.00 " 6 Buchanan War. Ck. Cor. Cert J. Cert.. C. C. A. Cert. ..... S. Cert. Constables, general sessions St. Johns Ind. school, Cassidy.... War. Ck E. R. Hellems, quarter salary as police magistrate.... C. Stewart, M. Dixon, court stenographer.. Judge Fitzgerald, auditor' O. F. Morin, E. R. Morden, " special constable. P. " 1200 47 20 7.40 13 50 26 00 12 50 " .C. 7.00 1250 10 00 C. 4.00 3.00 4.30 95 �CRIMINAL JUSTICE-Continued. Voucher. July 6 6 6 Audit.... To paid T. Cumines, coroner W. B. Hopkins, coroner. L. V. Garner, constable 66 66 66 D. J. Monahan, R. Augustine, A. E. Yeomans, C. Ramey, crier. W. T. Sawle & Co., 4.00 printing 14 26 66 J. J. Sidey, 31 I. P. Willson, stationery. 10 00 Guest, 24 70 14 91 135 845 " 21 2.55 S. Welsh, constable 5 Judge Fitzgerald, examining insane 4.00 L. V. Garner, constable Provincial Treasurer, convey of prisoners C. Ramey, C. J. C. C.... Jurors, inquest, re Swayze.. L. V. Garner, constable at inquest. Crown witnesses, re Shirton.... Rect. .S. Cert.. .Cor. Cert... War. order. .J. Cert .S. Cert.. Crown witnesses, re Zimmerman. .J. Cert... 66 Holler. Constables, high court... C. Stewart, special constable, quarter salary. Judge Fitzgerald, auditor E. R. Morden, O. F. Morin, 66 66 05 3.80 57 C. Ramey, constable, C. J. C. C. 66 Oct. 43 R. Cooper, potatoes. A. Martin, constable... Sep. 68 40 00 J. H. Howell, jail surgeon F. J. Hardison, drugs S. H. Griffith, groceries. W. J. Best, meat..... W. H. Crowther, bread Aug. 2 10 06 Niagara Falls Review, W. F. 14 10 8.00 S. H. Glasgow, examining insane 30 883 29.05 9 70 3.00 110 " Sheriff Murton, serving of papers 6 6.50 11 R. Smith, 6 9 85 " .S. Cert War. Ck... .C. P. C " 66 96 15 36 150 14.80 10 00 2.20 150 20 45 3.45 27.00 1250 4.00 4.30 3.00 �Oct. 5 5 Audit.... To paid Copp & Co., books.. T. Cumines, coroner 66 L. V. Garner, constable. D. J. Monahan, 31 14 75 S. Welsh, A. Wheable, 19 80 4.50 7.00 J. C. Nixon, 3 50 J. R. Dowd, 4 50 C. N. Benner, 3 25 Sheriff Davis, serving papers 9 82 C. Ramey, crier......... 8.60 8 82 W. H. Crowther, bread... 26 26 30 95 ... Industrial Home, vegetables... 10 40 F. J. Hardison, drugs... 21 85 J. H. Howell, jail surgeon. 33 00 " " examining insane 4.00 6 J. A. Cowper, 4.00 Judge Fitzgerald, 8.00 W. T. Sawle, printing J. J. Sidey, 11 " 7 80 13 30 E. Augustine, constable 11 20 A. D. White, S. H. Griffith, groceries. 6 80 34 97 A. Martin, W. J. Best, meat 6 8 50 11 11 Crown witnesses, Reg. vs. Dixon... C. Ramey, C. J. C. C. Crown witnesses, Reg. vs. Tice.. .J. Cert.. S. Cert.. ..J. Cert.. 70 6.05 1 50 13 35 11 C. Ramey, C. J. C. C. 17 Provincial Treasurer, conveying prisoners. ..Rect.. 18 35 C. Ramey, C. J. C. C., Reg. vs. Hannigan.. .S. Cert.. 1 50 19 J. R. Dowd, special service re Tice. Travis. J. C. Nixon, 66 War. order.. 4 50 18 00 20 25 27 Nov. 3 .S. Cert. 6 E. R. Hellems, quarter salary, P. M.. John Sloat, potatoes.... War. Ck.. Jail order. J. R. Dowd, on judge's cert.... ..Audit. C. Ramey, C. J. C. C.. J. R. Dowd, special service, re abducted child. St. Johns Ind. school, Cassidy... 6 ** .S. Cert.... War. order.... War. Ck.. 1.50 65 12 50 10 00 20 00 1 50 21 45 52 28 97 �CRIMINAL JUSTICE-Continued. Voucher. Nov. 9 19 Dec. F. L. Maybee, court witness re Holler... Mrs. D. Leidy, keep of child 8 J. R. Dowd, special services re Holcombe.. 15 24 24 Mar. 8 Apl. 17 4 S. Cert... 35 19 1475 6.00 15.80 War. Ck. 12 50 12 50 Letter.. $ 667 24 Port Colborne, keep of Cassidy 60.00 66 July 25 Sep. 3 Prov. treasurer on March audit... Oct. Port Colborne, keep of Cassidy. Dec. 23 War. Ck.... C. Stewart, special constable, quarter salary. E. R. Hellemis, quarter salary as P. M. By from Prov. treasurer on January audit 220 24.94 .C. C. A. Cert.... C. Ramey, Sten. general sessions. Constables, general sessions... 13 20 War. Ck. R. A. Haist, potatoes..... 7 14 J. Cert.... " June 26 28 Letter.... 66 240 61 " 713 94 78 28 Prov. treasurer or. September audit. .Letter. Carried to Dr. and Cr. receipts and expenditures 568 95 $7576 33 $2355 30 80 BILLS PAYABLE. Mar. 7 Aug. 1 Oct. By received from bill No. 1, discounted, Imperial bank 2, 1 3, Nov. 5 4, 30 2 2 8 914 66 84 6040 14 " To paid bill No. 1.. 30 Dec. $1978 53 66 2007 12 $1978 53 914 84 4. 2007 12 3. 6040 14 - Carried to Dr. and Cr., receipts and expenditures..... $10940 63 $10940 63 �IMPERIAL BANK. Jan. 1 5 To cash in bank, per last audit.... Deposit.... 66 8 $ 414 92 853 85 10 87 46 11 269 13 282 68 17 479 17 13 25 250 903 26 8.00 By cheques cashed in Jan $ 2369 15 17 00 61 88 15 00 " 19 11 128 28 67 40 1696 6 957 Feb. 3 To cash deposit. 28 54 00 59 31 4 65 515 39 22 31 72 By cheques cashed in Feb Note dated Nov. 1st, 1897 420 67 700 00 11 95 1977 41 Interest on above note. Mar. To cash deposit 8 15 15 00 3 5 Note 66 9 Cash " 17 4 17 " 18 " 5548 19 113 98 1978 53 67 42 82 79 66 14.00 667 10 66 99 3.00 24 82 253 7.70 31 31 By cheques cashed in March. Interest on overdraft... 78 450 41 26 1875 52 70 �IMPERIAL BANK-Continued. 5 250 Apr. 2 To cash deposit... 12 63.80 " 42 13 00 13 32 " 16 73 7 91 19 1000 30 69 128 84 18 28 536 33 By cheques cashed in April. 30 May 3 1661 Interest on overdraft. To cash deposit. 10 22 2.30 435 70 102 46 17 16 72 20 28 35 16 96 200 00 ICO 500 00 597 31 June 2 224 31 55 By cheques cashed in May. To cash deposit.... 148 13 86 82 51 29 30 By cheques cashed in June. 30 Interest on overdraft 2094 31 Aug. 2 31 240 31 3 7 05 61 By cheques cashed in July. Interest on overdraft. To note deposit.. By cheques cashed in August. 6 2452 36 3 38 395 42 914 84 Interest on overdraft. To cash deposit... 78 40 235 31 4120 00 1553 25 00 8.08 To cash deposit... 23 573 75 17 July 2 Sep. 81 118 24 85 85 �Sep. 23 To cash deposit 713 94 cashed in Sept. 6463 43 30 By chequesInterest on overdraft... 23 97 30 Oct. 4 31 31 By cheques cashed in Oct..... Interest on overdraft.. To note deposit.... cash 6 91 12 45 21 1565 00 25 1054 00 28 224 42 30 30 30 30 1269 73 By cheques cashed in Nov Note No 1, retired Interest on above note.. 30 Note No. 2, retired... 30 Interest on above note. 30 Dec. 2 5 850 " " 7 74 7 84 15 20 85 1739 55 724 08 1400 00 2027 101 53 1200 00 14 901 63 16 145 00 1244 00 23 568 95 28 400 00 " 30 31 19 914 428 64 12 19) 32 1978 53 Interest on overdraft. To cash deposit. 6 Dec. 2000 21 825 18 6040 14 2007 Nov. 5 To note deposit.... By cheques cashed in Dec.. 892 34 300 00 500 00 3844 34 2007 12 2 Note No. 4, retired. Interest on above note.. 8 Note No. 3, retired..... 6040 14 8 Interest on above note.. 2 Balance in bank, per treasurer's books 851 56 26 1620 02 $46,507 73 $46,507 73 �IMPERIAL BANK-Continued. Balance in bank, per treasurer's books... Cheque outstanding. $ $ 1620 02 100 00 25.00 66 17 Balance agreeing with bank pass-book.... $ 191 17 1811 19 Abstract Statement of Receipts and Expenditures. By county assessment , by law 675 .. $21264 Tounpaid account.... To non-resident tax " By 01 $ 4872 62 By 10298 40 66 1283 53 " 1283 53 Licenses.... 156 50 Niagara Falls town. To House of Industry. 1553 40 3961 52 By To public schools.. 1030 32 2037 00 " By To division court jury fund. By 2037 00 35 00 66 To division court offices.. Salaries. Interest.. Insurance. Debenture account. Special grants Contingent account. Fuel By fuel.. To municipal government. Law expenses.. Electric lighting Court house and jail residences.. Court house and office furniture. 27 43 4.90 1435 00 317 22 320 00 1943 00 680 00 12 70 292 60 547 40 9.03 89 91 121 11 10.00 33 85 102 �To Registry office.... 146 89 " By 265 44 3981 13 To high schools. Printing...... Court house and jail.. 53.00 " " By 191 24 303 69 1777 13 To Board of Education... 5.00 " By To Public school leaving examination. " By 285 00 365 00 " 44 20 To office expenses. 139 40 County council elections. 376 27 Roads and bridges.. By " 11 73 44 1211 To jury expenses. By 80 9.00 " To administration of criminal justice. By " 7576 33 2355 30 " 66 To bills payable. 10940 63 10940 63 By 6743 29 To balance; apparent surplus.. $51,689 54 $51,689 54 NOTE. The actual surplus for the year would be $5,425. 78 less that the apparent surplus, as the balance of unpaid assessment account, which must be considered a cash asset, has been decreased by this amount. The actual surplus is $1,317.51. COUNTY TREASURER. Jan. 1 1 To cash on hand... " in bank... Apparent surplus.. .$ 10 00 414 92 6743 29 By bill payable, dated Nov. 1st, '97, retired. Dec. 31 $ 5548 Cash in bank... 19 1620 02 $ 7168 21 $ 7168 21 103 �Statement of Assets and Liabilities. ASSETS. Court house and jail and residences... .$ 67991 50 8631 67 1043 10 Registry office... Furniture, jail and office. 1263 00 Furniture, court house. 455 75 Furniture, registry office. 31356 81 House of Industry and farm, furniture and stock. Unexpired insurance.... 279 86 4872 62 Unpaid assessment account 20000 00 Roads and bridges.... 1620 02 Cash in bank.. $137,514 33 LIABILITIES. Niagara Falls Collegiate Institute.... Balance of debenture account. Balance in hand of P. S. Leaving Exam. money.. 25 $ 1237194380.00 00 $ 3260 25 104 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 1899 - Proceedings of the council of Welland County Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Welland County regional government (1856-1970) Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Public domain Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Welland County Title A name given to the resource 1899 - Proceedings of the council of Welland County Subject The topic of the resource Welland County meeting minutes for the year 1899 Description An account of the resource Scanned copy of the proceedings of the council of Welland County for 1899. James Henderson was County Warden, with the following councillors: Charles Henderson, Cornelius B. Bennett, Egerton Morden, Emanuel W. Fares, Ernest Alexander Cruikshank, George F. House, J. Harrison Pew, and Walter Upper. It contains two sessions: January 24-27, and May 30-June 3. The meetings were held at the Welland County Courthouse. Welland County was the precursor to today's Niagara Regional government (Niagara was composed of Lincoln County and Welland County from 1856-1969). In the minutes will be found historical decisions being made on subjects such as schools/education, bridges, public buildings, tax assessments, creation of by-laws, and more. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Welland County Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Welland Public Library Local History Collection Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1899 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Book segment Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context LHC 971.338 Wel 1899 Charles Henderson Cornelius B. Bennett County of Welland meeting minutes Egerton Morden Emanuel W. Fares Ernest Alexander Cruikshank George F. House Historic texts J. Harrison Pew James Henderson Minutes Walter Upper https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/59848/archive/files/66096d391abcf3a10e9a5b395e81897c.pdf?Expires=1789603200&Signature=Y%7ExAEWTe-sItABw-WxGLhxp4askLT2kDD%7EVi6QlNWs4yQ-EVbqTayATSuaA3GTUEDLIcqIhhqtzu3%7EoOZWRj0ACjrA6TUBtiayR%7ENZsPF75rqykr3I2TCkqGwc83W34D49wExfduRWeGO5eqzbBRGY0Ov7%7ELOKKovvKknNhbYCVvYr-VFJKWMg-pyjTvy1%7EGEZNTumXCH4TggUV%7ENikbluS8CA-xMSL7OO6xUp03Zatvaf5zUjtIzFXhIe%7EM0yETWsIdm-eQHboQDnSTFRwr8kY0EjZyBZJYWJhpKtGaTGfaF6x0Ml6AFP9751OSaaRD%7EOx0Wyo93e%7E9KYE4RuuBEw__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM a22c9b17b8b1bb68a2e44db659d1fae2 PDF Text Text 1894. PROCEEDINGS -OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF COUNTY OF JUNE JUNE S. J. SIDEY, THE 5TH, WELLAND. SESSION: 6TH, 7TH, 8TH, AND 9TH. WARDEN. Esq., WELLAND: W. T. SAWLE & Co., PRINTERS, TELEGRAPH OFFICE. �1894. PROCEEDINGS -OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL ―OF THE- County of Welland. JUNE SESSION. FIRST DAY. TUESDAY, June 5th, 1894 By direction of the Warden the County Council met at Council Chamber on Tuesday, June 5th, at 2 o'clock p. m., for the transac- tion of general business. The Warden in the chair. Members present: Cruikshank, Krafft, Cronmiller, Lampman, Messrs. Barnhard, Barrick, Bennett, Cook,, Present Deans, Macklem, Fares, Fry. Misener, Hagar, Henderson, Mann, McClenchy, Page, Pew, Riselay, Sidey, Steele and Taylor.-23. �4 Alex. McClenchy, Esq., Reeve of Thorold, presented certificate and took his seat. The Warden, in opening the Council, stated, "I have followed the usual custom of calling the Council together as early in June as practicable, and congratulate members on the prompt attendance." The Warden referred to the sad death of Mr. A. E. Ripley, Reeve of Thorold, and touched upon the many important matters to come before the session, including several petitions, the equalization of the Assessment Roll, etc., and with some further remarks, the Warden concluded by presenting the following communications: Petition from Dominion Live Stock Association e Ocean Communications, etc. Freight on Cattle. Also petition from Clarke C. Pratt and twenty-six others re action of Township Council for School Section No. 5, Township of Crow. land. Also petition from Thomas Buchner and twelve others re School Section No. 7, Township of Crowland, against action of Township Council.. Also communication and petition from County of Kent re the abolishing of the Fee System in the payment of County Officers appointed by the Ontario Government. Also communication from Hy. Emerick, Esq., and one hundred and fourteen others, asking incorporation for International Bridge. Also communication from John Robinson, Clerk Niagara Falls Town, e interest on overdue account. Also communication from Fred. Sraw, Esq., re receipt of Report of Prison Reform Commission. Also communication from Wm. McCleary, M. P. P., re receiving and presenting petitions to the Legislature. �5 Also communication from L. C. Pereisa, Esq., Assistant Secretary of Department of Interior, re letters patent for Leopold Street, Township of Bertie. Also communication and petition from International Bridge Company and Grand Trunk Railway Company of Canada re Incorporation of International Bridge. Also statement of receipts and expenditure of County of Wel-Treasurer's 1st to May 31st, 1894, inclusive, by Geo. L. . land from January Hobson, Esq., County Treasurer. Also report from Johu Coulson, Esq., Jailor, re extra prison Jailor's report re prison labor. labor. Also Auditors' Report for 1893. Also petition from Henry Thompson and twenty others, asking Retaking census Inter'nl that a census be taken at International Bridge. Bridge. Also report from County Clerk re Hawkers' and Auctioneers' Re report auctioneers' license. License. Also minutes from other counties. Also communication from A. M. Roseburgh, M. D., Secretary Reform Prison Aid Association re Memorial to the Dominion Gov- ernment, asking for the establishment of a Reformatory for Young Men. Also communication from James H. Ball, County School Inspector, Fort Erie and School Section No. 1, Bertie, re School Examinations. Moved by Mr. Bennett, seconded by Mr. Hagar, That the petition of John T. James and others of International Bridge, asking that authority be given to take the census of said village for the purpose of incorporation be received; �6 And resolved that John Bethune, of the Township of Bertie, be and that he is hereby authorized to take the census within the limits of the proposed incorporated Village of International Bridge, and report to this Council by Thursday next; and that leave be given to introduce a By-law for said purpose forthwith, notwithstanding any rules of this Council to the contrary. T. D. Cowper, Esq., was heard on behalf of the applicants, and W. H. Biggar, Esq, in opposition on behalf of G. T. Ry.. The yeas and nays being called were taken as follows: Yeas-Messrs. Barnhard, Bennett, Cook, Deans, Fares, Fry, Hagar, Henderson, Lampman, Macklem, Pew, Steele and Taylor.13. Nays Messrs. Barrick, Cruikshank, Cronmiller, Krafft, Mann, Misener, Page and Riselay.-8. The motion, requiring a two-third vote, was declared lost by the Warden. Moved by Mr. Cook, seconded by Mr. Pew, Sessional That-the hours of meeting and adjournment during the present hours. session be as follows: Meet at 9 a. m., adjourn at 12 o'clock; meet again at 1.30 p. m., adjourn at 6 p. m.-Carried. Moved by Mr. Taylor, seconded by Mr. Barnhard, That the Treasurer's report be received and referred to the Finance Committee.-Carried. Moved by Mr. Taylor, seconded by Mr. Riselay, That the Auditors' Report be received and referred to the Finance Committee.-Carried. Moved by Mr. Misener, seconded by Mr. Page, That the sincere sympathy of the County Council of the County �7 of Welland be tendered to the family of the late Reeve of Thorold, Abel E. Ripley, in the inestimable loss they as well as this county vote of symhave sustained by his death. pathy re A. E. He was a prominent citizen, a man of Ripley. sterling worth, independent in character, and universally esteemed and respected by his fellow councillors and the community at large, and that Clerk forward a copy of this resolution to Mrs. Ripley.- Carried unanimously by standing vote. Moved by Mr. Henderson, seconded by Mr. Misener, That the appeal against the union of School Section No. 5 and Unionre S. S. No. 5 &7, . 7, Crowland ing . Township, Carried . be heard by Crowland this Council on Friday mornMr. Bennett gives notice that he will on to-morrow introduce a By-law for the purpose of taking the census of the proposed incorpo rated Village of International Bridge. The Warden presented first report of the Committee of House of Industry, which was read to Council. Moved by Mr. Cruikshank, seconded by Mr. Riselay, That the first report of the Committee on House of Industry be adopted.-Carried. Moved by Mr. Fry, seconded by Mr. Page, That the communication from the Educational Department e Re High School grants. High School grants be referred to the Committee on Education.Carried. Moved by Mr. Pew, seconded by Mr. Lampman, That the Warden be instructed and authorized to sign cheques Extra grant to Stamtord and in favor of the Stamford and Thorold High School Boards, for the Thorold High Schools. present year, for twenty-five per cent. in addition to the compulsory county grant the same as in previous years.-Carried. �8 A quorum not being present, the Warden left the chair at 5.30 p. m. (Sg'd) ROBT. COOPER, (Sg'd) S. J. SIDEY, Warden County Clerk. SECOND MORNING DAY. SESSION. WEDNESDAY, June 6th, 1894. Pursuant to adjournment the Council met at 9 o'clock a. m. The Warden in the chair. The minutes of yesterday were read by the Clerk and approved by the Council. The Warden presented communication from Harcourt & Cowpere uniting School Sections 5 and 7, Township of Crowland, which was read to Council. Re aid for The Warden presented communication from Geo. A. Bull, Drummond . president of Lundy's Lane Historical Society, and others, asking grant in aid of keeping up the soldiers' graves in Drummond Hill cemetery. Moved by Mr. Cook, seconded by Mr. Pew, That the sum of one hundred dollars be granted the Lundy's Lane Historical Society toward defraying the expenses of the said society in improvements in the cemetery at Drummond Hill in memory of the brave men who fell in the battle of Lundy's Lane in the year 1814.-Carried. �9 Moved by Mr. Pew, seconded by Mr. Macklem, That the Clerk be instructed to notify the Trustees of the High Clerk to notify High School School of the Town of Niagara Falls that this Council requires apare trustees to predetailed detailed statement, shewing the names, residence and attendance ofstatement of pupils, etc. county pupils for the last half of the year 1893, said statement to be certified by the chairman of the Board.-Carried. Moved by Mr. Hagar, seconded by Mr. Lampman, That the name of Alex. McClenchy be placed on all committees in place of the late A. E. Ripley.-Carried. Moved by Mr. Macklem, seconded by Mr. Cruikshank, That the Jailor be requested to lay before this Council forthwith a return shewing the number of vagrants remanded to the jail for three days or less since Oct. 1st last-Carried. Moved by Mr. Bennett, seconded by Mr. Hagar, That leave be given to introduce a By-law to authorize the By-law to take census of Int'nl taking of census of the unincorporated Village of International Bridge. Bridge. Leave granted. Moved by Mr. Bennett, seconded by Mr. Hagar, That the Bill be read a first time. Bill read a first time. Moved by Mr. Bennett, seconded by Mr. Hagar, That the Bill be read a second time. Bill read a second time. Moved by Mr. Bennett, seconded by Mr. Hagar, That the Bill be not now committed, but the same be read a �ΙΟ third time forthwith; that it do pass, be signed and sealed according to law, and that its title be as in the Bill. Bill read a third time and passed, entitled "A By-law to authorize the taking of the census of the unincorporated Village of Victoria or International Bridge." Mr. Bennett gives notice that he will to-morrow, on the return of the report of the enumeration of the census of the unincorporated Village of International Bridge, ask leave to introduce a By-law to incorporate said village, fix its corporate name, define its boundaries and provide for its assuming corporate powers generally. Moved by Mr. Fry, seconded by Mr. Page, That this Council take no action on the petition re fee system Re county officials fees. at this time, as the same will be considered by the Government as soon as the commission appointed by the Government makes its return. House of In- The Warden presented second report of House of Industry, dustry report. which was read to Council. Moved by Mr. Cruikshank, seconded by Mr. Macklem, That this Council do now go into committee of the whole to consider the second report of the House of Industry Committee. Pursuant to motion the Council went into committee of the whole, Mr. Page in the chair. Before the committee rose, the hour of adjournment having arrived, the chairman left the chair. �II AFTERNOON SESSION. At 2 o'clock p. m. the Council resumed. The Warden in the chair. vagrants. The Warden presented report from John Coulson, Esq, Jailor, committed List of for re return vagrants commited to this jail on remand from Oct. Ist, less. three days or 1893, to June 6th, 1894. The Warden presented communication and petition from Canada Southern Railway Company against proposed incorporation of the Village of Victoria. The Warden presented first report of Jail Committee, which was read to Council. Moved by Mr. Hagar, seconded by Mr. Deans, That the first report of Jail Committee be adopted as read.-Jailcom.first report. Carried. The Warden presented report of Special Committee re the adjustment of accounts with Welland High School, which was read to Council. Moved by Mr. Pew, seconded by Mr. Cruikshank, That the report just read be adopted.-Carried. The Warden presented communication from S. H. Glasgow, President, and J. H. Price, Treasurer, Welland County Agricultural Society, e grant for annual fall show. Moved by Mr. Hagar, seconded by Mr. Taylor, That this Council do grant to the Welland County Agricultural Grant to Welland Co. Ag. Society the thesame in sum offavor $100, of J. that thePrice H. , Warden Society treasurer doof issue said his society . cheque for The yeas and nays being called were taken as follows: Yeas-Messrs. Barnhard, Bennett, Cook, Cronmiller, Deans, . �12 Fares, Hagar, Henderson, Mann, Pew, Riselay, Steele and Taylor.13. Nays Messrs. Barrick, Fry, Krafft, Lampman, Macklem, McClenchy, Misener and Page.-8. The motion passing in the affirmative, majority 5. Moved by Mr. Barnhard, seconded by Mr. Macklem, That the sum of $50 be granted to the Township of Willoughby Grant to Tp. Willoughby in aid of bridge. to aid in the maintenance of bridges in the said township.-Carried. Moved by Mr. Pew, seconded by Mr. McClenchy, That the County Clerk's report re Auctioneers' License be received and printed in the minutes.-Carried. Moved by Mr. Macklem, seconded by Mr. Pew, That the sum of ($10) ten dollars be granted in aid of the Grant to . Aid Prisoners' Aid Association and forwarded to A. M. Roseburgh, Toronto, and that the Warden be authorized to sign and forward the memorial to the Dominion Government enclosed in the communication from the said association.-Carried. Moved by Mr. Misener, seconded by Mr. Barrick, That the petition from the Dominion Live Stock Association be referred to a special committee composed of the following named gentlemen Messrs. Riselay, F'age, Steele, Deans, and the mover and seconder.-Carried. To raise money for public schools. Mr. Pew gives notice that he will on to-morrow ask leave to in- troduce a bill to raise a sum of money by assessment in aid of the Public School in the County of Welland. Moved by Mr. Henderson, seconded by Mr. Taylor, Re grant to Tp. Crowland for That the sum of fifty dollars be granted the Township of Crow- bridges. land for maintaining bridges in the Township of Crowland. �13 The yeas and nays being called were taken as follows: Yeas-Messrs. Barnhard, Henderson, Lampman, McClenchy and Taylor.-5. Nays Messrs. Barrick, Bennett, Cook, Cronmiller, Deans, Fares, . Fry, Krafft, Macklem, Mann, Misener, Page, Pew, Riselay and Steele.-15. The motion passing in the negative, majority 10. The Council again went into committee of the whole on second report of House of Industry, Mr. Page in the chair. The committee rose and reported the following resolution: Moved by Mr. Cruikshank, seconded by Mr. Macklem, That the memorials reported by this committee of the whole To amend the Anatomy Acts praying for certain amendments to the Ontario Anatomy Acts andAct. and Coroners' "the Coroners' Act" be adopted, and that the Warden and Clerk do sign, seal and forward the same to the Attorney-General, and that the Clerk do forward copies of said memorial to all counties wherein are Houses of Industry with a communication requesting their co- operation in the same.-Carried. The Warden in the chair. Moved by Mr. Cruikshank, seconded by Mr. Macklem, That the memorials reported by the committee of the whole praying for certain amendments to the Ontario Anatomy Act and "the Coroners' Act" be adopted, and that the Warden and Clerk do sign, seal and forward the same to the Attorney-General, and that the Clerk do sign, seal and forward copies of said memorial to all counties wherein there are Houses of Industry, with a communica- tion requesting their co-operation in the same.-Carried. Mr. Riselay, chairman of Equalization Committee, asked leave to retire. �14 Leave granted. No quorum being present, the Warden left the chair. (Sg'd) ROBT. COOPER, (Sg'd) S. J. SIDEY, County Clerk. THIRD MORNING Warden. DAY. SESSION. THURSDAY, June 7th, 1894. Pursuant to adjournment the Council met at 10 a. m. The Warden in the chair. All members present. Minutes of yesterday read by Clerk and approved by Council. Mr Riselay, chairman of Equalization Committee, asked leave for committee to retire. Leave granted. The hour of adjournment having arrived, the Warden left the chair. AFTERNOON SESSION. At 1.30 o'clock p. m. the Council resumed. The Warden in the chair. �15 The Warden presented report from James H. Ball, Esq., County School Inspector for the year 1893. The Warden presented the census returns of the unincorporated Census of Int. Village of International Bridge, as called for by By-law of this Coun- Bridge. cil, said census having been John H. Atwood, with taken the by Messrs. John declarations of said Bethune and enumerators attached. Moved by Mr. Bennett, seconded by Mr. Hagar, That leave be given to introduce a By-law for the purpose of To incorporate Int. Bridge. incorporating the Village of International Bridge. Leave granted. Moved by Mr. Bennett, seconded by Mr. Hagar, That the Bill be read a first time. Bill read a first time. The Warden presented petitions from Fred. Spain and F. W. Agnew asking not to pass By-law to incorporate International Bridge, and petition from Thomas Smedley and others of Amigari, in the Township of Bertie, asking not to incorporate International Bridge. Moved by Mr. Riselay, seconded by Mr. Cruikshank, In amendment, that the further consideration of the Bill re in- corporation of the Village of International Bridge be deferred until the December session of this Council. A discussion arose, a number of members and others taking part for and against the By-law. On a division of eleven to ten the amendment was lost. The original motion for the reading of the By-law the second. time came up. Moved by Mr. Bennett, seconded by Mr. Hagar, �16 That the Bill be read a second time. Bill read a second time. Moved by Mr. Bennett, seconded by Mr. Hagar, That the Bill be not now committed, but the same be read a third time forthwith; that it do pass, be signed and sealed as re- quired by law, and that its title be as in the Bill. Bill read a third time and passed, entitled, a By-law to incorporate the Village of International Bridge. Report Edu- cation Committee. The Warden presented third report of Education Committee, which was read to Council. Moved by Mr. Pew, seconded by Mr. Cook, That the report just read be adopted.-Carried. M. B. Barn- The Warden presented report from M. B. Barnhard, delegate to hard's report re improved road Canadian Institute re improved road system, which was read to system. Council. Moved by Mr. Taylor, seconded by Mr. Mann, That the Warden do issue his cheque in favor of M. B. Barn- hard for fifteen dollars ($15) as part of his expenses as a delegate from this county to the Canadian Institute convention (e road mak- ing), held in Toronto Feby. 9th, 1894.-Carried. Jail com. 2nd report. The Warden presented second report of Jail Committee, which was read to Council. Moved by Mr. Hagar, seconded by Mr. McClenchy, That the report just read be adopted.-Carried, Moved by Mr. Taylor, seconded by Mr. Deans, That the Warden, Appointment committee re Anatomy Act. Messrs. Cruikshank and Macklem be ap- pointed delegates to present the memorial re delivering bodies to School of Anatomy and memorial re coroners' inquest at such time as they think most favorable to press the matter.-Carried. �17 The Warden presented report of Committee on Equalization, which was read to Council. Moved by Mr. Riselay, seconded by Mr. Cruikshank, That the report just read be adopted. Mr. Riselay gives notice that he will on to-morrow ask leave to introduce a bill to establish the equalized value of real and personal property of the various municipalities composing the County of Welland. The hour of adjournment having arrived, the Warden left the chair. (Sg'd) ROBT. COOPER, (Sg'd) S. J. SIDEY, County Clerk. FOURTH MORNING Warden. DAY SESSION. FRIDAY, June 8th, 1894. Pursuant to adjournment the Council met at 9 o'clock a. m. The Warden in the chair. All members presentMinutes of yesterday read by Clerk and approved by Council. Mr. Macklem gives notice that he will on to-morrow ask leave to introduce a Bill to raise a sum of money by assessment to meet the general expenses of the County of Welland for the current year. As per resolution of Tuesday, 5th, the petitioners of Thomas S. Buchner and Clarke C. Pratt and others re School and 7 of Crowland Township was taken up. Sections No. 5 �18 By request permission was granted to hear delegates from School Sections No. 5 and 7. Moved by Mr. Fry, seconded by Mr. Barnhard, That the matter re union School Sections No. 5 and 7, Township of Crowland, be considered to-morrow, Saturday, at 9 o'clock.Lost. Moved by Mr. Barnhard, seconded by Mr. Page, Reunion of S. S. Crowland. . That it is the opinion of this Council that the Council of the Township of Crowland is quite competent to deal with this matter re union of School Sections No. 5 and 7, and that the petition be not entertained. Moved by Mr. Macklem, seconded by Mr. Misener, In amendment that this Council appoint a board of arbitration to hear the appeal of certain ratepayers of School Sections No. 5 and 7 of the Township of Crowland, the expense of the said arbitra- tion to be paid as the law directs. The hour of adjournment having arrived, the Warden left the chair. AFTERNOON SESSION. At 1.30 p. m. the Council resumed. The Warden again presented delegates to Council re Crowland School Sections 5 and 7. The County Solicitor was heard; gave his opinion that the county is not liable for any cost in arbitration, but that it would be levied on school sections interested. The amendment was again proposed. �19 The yeas and nays being called were taken as follows: Yeas-Messrs. Cruikshank, Deans, Fares, Fry, Lampman, Macklem, Misener, McClenchy, Pew, Steele and Taylor.-11. Nays Messrs. Barnhard, Barrick, Bennett, Cook, Cronmiller, Hagar, Henderson, Krafft, Mann, Page and Riselay.-11. The vote being a tie the Warden voted yea and declared the amendment carried. Mr. Macklem gives notice that he will on to-morrow ask leave to introduce a Bill to appoint a board of arbitration to hear the ap- peal of certain ratepayers of School Sections 5 and 7 of the Township of Crowland. Moved by Mr. Pew, seconded by Mr. Taylor, That the report of the County School Inspector be received and printed in the minutes.-Carried. Moved by Mr. Pew, seconded by Mr. Cook, That leave be given to introduce a Bill to raise a sum of money Bill toraise by assessment in aid of Public Schools in the County of Welland. Leave granted and Bill read a first, second and third money for public schools. time and passed. Moved by Mr. Pew, seconded by Mr. Barnhard, That the communication from James H. Ball re the petitions School Inspecfor holding High School entrance Bridge or Fort Erie be referred examination to the at Educational tor Ball's ap- International plication re school exami Committee. nations. Carried. The Warden presented report of Standing Committee on Roads Roads and and Bridges, which was read to Council. Moved by Mr. Barnhard, seconded by Mr. Page, That the report just read be adopted.-Carried. Bridges Com. report. �20 The Warden presented third report of Jail Jail com. 3rd report. Iwas Committee, which read to Council. Moved by Mr. Hagar, seconded by Mr. Deans, That the report be adopted as read.-Carried. Moved by Mr. Mann, seconded by Mr. Fry, In amendment, that the report be referred back with instruc- tions to amend by recommending the purchase of roller shelving to be laid over until the December session, 1894.-Carried. The Warden read report of Jail Committee as amended. Moved by Mr. Hagar, seconded by Mr. Deans, .That the report as amended be adopted as read.-Carried. Moved by Mr. Riselay, seconded by Mr. Macklem, Bill to estab- That leave be given to introduce a Bill to establish the equalized lish the equal- ized value of value of assessed property in the County of Welland for the purpose property. of imposing county rates for the year 1894. assessed Leave granted. Moved by Mr. Riselay, seconded by Mr. Macklem, That the Bill be read a first time. Bill read a first time. Moved by Mr. Riselay, seconded by Mr. Macklem, That the Bill be read a second time. Bill read a second time. Moved by Mr. Riselay, seconded by Mr. Macklem, That the Bill be not now committed, but that the same be read a third time forthwith, that it do pass, be signed and sealed as re- quired by law, and that its title be as in the Bill. �21 Bill read a third time and passed, entitled, "A By-law to establish the equalized value of assessed property in the County of Welland, for the purpose of imposing county rates for the year 1894. Mr. Macklem, chairman of Finance Committee, asked leave for Finance com. retire. committee to retire. Leave granted. Mr. Riselay, chairman of Special Committee re Ocean Freightocean Committee re freights. on cattle ask leave for committee to retire. Leave granted. The Warden presented report of Finance Committee, which Financecom. report. was read to Council. Moved by Mr. Macklem, seconded by Mr. Cronmiller, That the report of Finance Committee just read be adopted.― .Carried. The Warden presented report of Special Committee re Ocean Report of com. re ocean freights. Freight on cattle, which was read to Council. Moved by Mr. Riselay, seconded by Mr. Deans, That the report just read be adopted.-Carried. Moved by Mr. Fares, seconded by Mr. Steele, That the Warden issue his cheque in favor of the Treasurer of Annual grant to St. Catharines the St. Catharines General and Marine Hospital for the sum of three General and Marine Hos- hundred dollars ($300), being the annual grant per resolution of this pital. Council. Carried. Moved by Mr. Fry, seconded by Mr. Page, That the account of J. O. Emmett for attending Johnathan Dr. Emmett's account re Jona- Rice, inmate of the Home, while on a visit to Pelham, amounting to than Rice. one dollar and fifty cents, be paid, and that the Warden do issue his cheque for the same. �22 Moved by Mr. Macklem, seconded by Mr. Cronmiller, In amendment, that the account of J. O. Emmett be referred to the Home Committe.-Carried. Mr. Pew gives notice that he will on to-morrow, ask leave to introduce a Bill to appoint the common school at Victoria a place for holding entrance examinations to the High School; also Public School leaving examinations. Moved by Mr. Macklem, seconded by Mr. Cronmiller, That the Warden be authorized to collect the account for inTo collect interest due from Niagara town of Falls. terest against the Town of Niagara Falls, for failure to pay the amount agreed upon for 1893 at the time fixed for payment by the memo of agreement.-Carried. A quorum not being present, the Warden left the chair at 53° o'clock p. m. (Sg'd) ROBT. COOPER, (Sg'd) County Clerk. S. J. SIDEY, Warden. FIFTH DAY. MORNING SESSION. SATURDAY, June 9th, 1894. Pursuant to adjournment the Council met at 9 o'clock a. m. The Warden in the chair. All members present. Minutes of yesterday read by Clerk and approved by Council. The Warden presented communication and report from J. �23 Crawford, chairman of High School Board, Niagara Falls, re returns shewing number of county pupils attending said High School. Also communication and petition from H. J. Hill, manager and secretary of Industrial Fair, Toronto, e memorial to Government for grant. The Warden presented third report of Committee on House of House of Industry 3rd. Industry, which was read to Council. . Moved by Mr. Riselay, seconded by Mr. Cruikshank, That the third report of the Committee on House of Industry be adopted. Carried. The Warden presented the second report of Finance Commit- FinanceCom. tee, which was read to Council. 2nd report. Moved by Mr. Macklem, seconded by Mr. Cruikshank, That the second report of the Committee on Finance just read be adopted. Carried. Moved by Mr. Macklem, seconded by Mr. Misener, That leave be given to introduce a Bill to appoint a board of Appointment Board of Arbi- arbitration to hear the appeal of certain ratepayers of School Sections tration re S. S. 5&7, Crowland. 5 and 7 of the Towship of Crowland. Leave granted. Moved by Mr. Macklem, seconded by Mr. Misener, That the Bill be read a first time. Bill read a first time. Moved by Mr. Macklem, seconded by Mr. Misener, That the Bill be read a second time. Moved by Mr. Barnhard, seconded by Mr. Hagar, In amendment, that By-lay be amended by striking out the �24 name of R. Cooper and the name of C. Riselay be inserted in its stead. The yeas and nays being called were taken as follows: Yeas-Messrs. Barrick, Hagar, Barnhard and Krafft.-4. Nays Messrs. Bennett, Cook, Cruikshank, Cronmiller, Fares, Fry, Henderson, Lampman, Macklem, Mann, Misener, McClenchy, Page, Pew, Riselay, Steele and Taylor.-17. The motion passing in the negative, majority 13. Moved by Mr. Barrick, seconded by Mr. Hagar, In amendment, that the name of W. H. Fry be inserted in the By-law instead of the name of Robert Cooper. The yeas and nays being called were taken as follows: Yeas-Messrs. Barrick, Hagar and Misener.-3. Nays Messrs. Barnhard, Bennett, Cook, Cruikshank, Cronmiller, Fares, Henderson, Krafft, Lampman, Macklem, Mann, McClenchy, Page, Pew, Riselay, Steele and Taylor.-:7. The motion passing in the negative, majority 14. Moved by Mr Macklem, seconded by Mr. Misener, That the bill be read a second time. Bill read a second time. Moved by Mr. Macklem, seconded by Mr. Misener, That the Bill be not now committed, but that the same be read a third time forthwith, that it do pass, be signed and sealed as re- quired by law, and that its title be as in the Bill. Bill read a third time and passed, entitled, "A By-law to ap- point a Board of Arbitration to hear the appeal of certain Ratepayers of School Sections numbers 5 and 7, of the Township of Crowland." �25 The Warden presented second report of Committee on Edu- Com. on Education 2nd report. cation, which was read to council. Moved by Mr Pew, seconded by Mr. Page, That the report just read be adopted.-Carried. Moved by Mr. Macklem, seconded by Mr. Cronmiller, That leave be given to introduce a bill to raise a sum of money By-law to raise money to meet by assessment to meet the general expenses of the County of Wel- county expenses land for the current year. Leave granted. Moved by Mr. Macklem, seconded by Mr. Cronmiller, That the Bill be read a first time. Bill read a first time. Moved by Mr. Macklem, seconded by Mr. Cronmiller, That the Bill be read a second time. Bill read a second time. Moved by Mr. Macklem, seconded by Mr. Cronmiller, That the Bill be not now committed, but that the same be read a third time forthwith; that it do pass, be signed and sealed as required by law, and that its title be as in the Bill. Bill read a third time and passed, entitled, "A By-law to raise a sum of money by assessment to meet the general expenses of the County of Welland for the current year." Moved by Mr. Fry, seconded by Mr. Steele, That this Council approve of the petition to his Excellency the Government grant re pro- Governor-General of the Dominion of Canada re grant to proposed posed Domin ion Dominion Exposition, and that the Warden do sign the same in be- half of the Council and forward the same to the proper parties. Exposition. �26 A vote being taken, the motion was declared carried by the casting vote of the Warden. Com. on Edu- cation 3rd report, The Warden presented third report of Committee on Education, which was read to Council. Moved by Mr. Pew, seconded by Mr. Krafft, That the report just read be adopted.-Carried. Moved by Mr. Pew, seconded by Mr. Cook, That the Clerk return the report to the chairman of the High School Board of the Town of Niagara Falls as not in accordance with the provisions of the High School Act, and that he will point out to the Board that pupils residing in High School districts outside of Niagara Falls Town are not county pupils.-Carried. Moved by Mr. Pew, seconded by Mr. Macklem, Council ad- That the Council do now adjourn. journs. Pursuant to motion the Council adjourned at 11.30 o'clock a. m. (Sg'd) ROBT. COOPER, County Clerk. (Sg'd) S. J. SIDEY, Warden. �APPENDIX A. BY-LAWS. BY-LAW NO. 622. An ACT to Authorize the taking of the Census of the Unincorporated Village of Victoria or International Bridge, Preparatory to the Consideration of a By-Law for its Incorporation. WHEREAS, John T. James and others, freeholders and householders of the unincorporated Village of Victoria, or International Bridge, have by their petition duly presented to, and now before this Council, prayed that a By-law may be passed incorporating the said Village, in terms of the Consolidated Municipal Act, and it is necessary, preparatory to the consideration thereof, to take the census of the said Village under direction of this Council; Be it therefore enacted by the Corporation of the County of Welland, and it is hereby enacted, That a census of the unincorporated Village of Victoria, or In- ternational Bridge, be forthwith taken, and a return thereof made to this Council at its present session. And that for the Village be as follows: purpose of this By-law, the limits of said Commencing at a point on the International boundary line, which would be intersected by a continuation of the �28 line between the north half of lot number six, Niagara River, as the Betts estate, and the south half of said lot six, known owned by Thomas Warren, and running west to said line between north and south parts of lot six, Niagara River, and continuing along said line twenty-five chains into second concession, Niagara River, thence running north across the second concession to the centre of the road known as the Bowen road, on north side of lot eight, Niagara River, thence east along the centre of said road to International boundary line, thence south along said line to the point of beginning. And that for the taking of the said census the said Village be, and it is hereby divided into two districts, the first having the follow- ing boundaries, namely: All the territory lying north of the southern boundary of the proposed Corporation, up to and including the north side of Jarvis street in said Village; the second having the following boundaries, namely: All the territory lying south of the boundary of the proposed incorporation, up to and northern including the south side of Dufferin street in said Village. And that for the taking of such census, the following persons be, and they are hereby appointed enumerators, namely: For district number one-John Bethune. For district number two-John H. Atwood. And that the said enumerators shall forthwith proceed to call the dwelling or place of residence of every person resident at within the said limits, and ascertain and write down on sheets of paper the name of every person resident therein, on the 6th day of June, A. D. 1894, whether such persons were on said day at his or her said resi- dence or elsewhere, and whether such person be a frerholder, householder, boarder, or lodger, as he or she had his or her fixed place of abode on that day within said limits. �29 And that the said enumerator shall foot up his list, .and set down the total number of such names on his list, and show the total population of his make district on the said 6th day of June, and shall a declaration in writing before a Justice of the Peace in County, said that he has truly and faithfully enumerated the people, and taken the census in such district, which declaration shall be annexed to such list and signed by hin, and returned to the Clerk of this Council at this present session. And that a copy hereof be furnished raid enumerator. Passed in Council this sixth day of 1894. June, D. A. (Sgd.) (Sgd.) , S. J. SIDEY, County Clerk. Warden. L. S. BY-LAW NO. 623. A BY-LAW for the Incorporation of the Village of International Bridge, in the County of Welland. WHEREAS, the census returns of the unincorporated Village of Victoria, (also called International Bridge) with its immediate neighborhood taken under the direction of this Council, shows that the said Village and neighborhood contain over seven hundred and fifty persons, resident inhabitants; And whereas, the residences of such inhabitants are sufficiently near to form an incorporated village; And whereas, John T. James and 113 others, resident freeholders and householders of the said Village and neighborhood, of whom �30 not fewer than one-half are freeholders in such Village, and within the proposed incorporation limits, have petitioned this Council at its present session to enact a By-law to incorporate such Village and neighborhood as an incorporated Village, apart from the Township of Bertie, in the County of Welland, in which the same are situate, by the name of the Village of International Bridge, with now the boundaries hereinafter described, and it is expedient to grant the prayer of such petition. Be it therefore enacted by the Corporation of the County of Welland, and it is hereby enacted, That the said Village of Victoria, (also known as International Bridge) and its neighborhood, being all that part of the Township of Bertic, in the County of Welland, known and described as follows: Commencing at a point on the International boundary line, which would be intersected by a continuation of the line between the north half of lot number six, Niagara River, known as the Bet's estate, and the south half of said lot six, owned by Thomas Warren, and running west to said line between the north and south parts of lots six, Ni- agara River, and continuing along said line twenty-five chains into the second concession, Niagara River, thence running north across the second concession to the centre of the road known as the Bowen. road, on the north side of lot eight, Niagara River, thence east along the centre of said road to the International boundary line, thence south along said line to the point of beginning, containing about four hundred and fifty acres of land, shall, in pursuance of the powers conferred upon the said Council by the Consolidated cipal Act, 1892, Muni- be erected into an incorporated village apart from the Township of Bertie, in which the same are situate, by the name of the Village of International Bridge. And the inhabitants of such Village of International Bridge shall be and become a body corporate apart from such Township, and as such shall have perpetual suc- �31 cessors, and a common seal with such powers and privileges as are now conferred on, and held by incorporated villages in this Province, and the powers of such Corporation shall be exercised by and through and in the name of The Corporation of the Village of Inter- national Bridge. The first election for such Village of International Bridge shall be held in the Oddfellows' Hall in such Village, and Henry Emerick, of the said Village, shall be, and is hereby appointed, the Returning Officer, who is to hold such election. Passed in Council this seventh day of June, A. D. 1894. (Sg'd) COOPER, ROBT. (Sg'd) J. S. SIDEY, County Clerk. Warden. L. S. BY-LAW NO. 624. A BY-LAW to establish the equalized value of assessed property in the County of Welland, for the purpose of imposing County Rates for the year 1894. WHEREAS, it is necessary and expedient to establish by By-law what shall be the equalized value of assessed property in the several municipalities comprising the County of Welland: Be it therefore enacted by the Corporation of the County of Welland, and it is hereby enacted, that the sums set down in the first column shall be the number of acres assessed; the sums set down in the second column, the assessed value of real estate; the sums set down in the third column, the assessed value of personal �32 property; the sums set down in the fourth column, the total assessed value of real estate and personal property, and the sums extended in the fifth column shall be the equalized values of the various muni- cipalities comprising the County of Welland, for the purpose of imposing County rates for the current year :-Municipalities Acres. Bertie...... Real. Personal. Total. Equalized. 35,929 $1,923,485 $47,390 $1,972,875 $1,690,493 .19,232 3-5 410,930 4,800 415,730 619,063 .30,877 814,500 27,175 841,675 1,038,526 Pelham.. .28,821 931,655 55,710 937,365 1,127,461 Stamford. .21,309 753,815 30,250 784,065 910,020 Thorold.... .22,550 639,560 36,489 676,049 866,686 Wainfleet .51,500 993,275 18,000 1,011,275 1,370,274 18,653 415,077 12,365 427,442 559,368 Chippawa... III,710 7,600 119,310 75,845 Fort Erie... 284,198 12,700 296,898 77,806 Port Colborne....... 268,020 30,616 289,636 206,361 Niagara Falls Village..... 226,297 19,100 245,397 135.430 Thorold Town..... 594,415 50,000 644,415 440,577 Welland...... 552,570 82,400 634,970 386,931 $9,306,102 $9,504,841 Crowland.... Humberstone.. Willoughby.. Adopted and passed in Council this 18th day of June, 1894-1 (Sgd.) (Sgd.) ROBERT COOPER, S. J. SIDEY, County Clerk. {} L. S. Warden. �33 BY-LAW NO. 625. A BY-LAW to raise a sum of money by assessment in aid of Public Schools in the Townships in the County of Welland for the year 1894. WHEREAS, the their report, raised Standing Committee on Education, in and recommended the current year in that the sums therein mentioned by be the several townships in aid of Public Schools; And whereas, the Corporation of the County of Welland desires to carry such recommendation into effect, and enacts as follows: That there shall be levied and collected in the several townships within the County of Welland, the current year, for payment of legally qualified teachers of Public Schools therein, the sums hereinafter named, which said sums so to be raised shall be over and above and in addition to all other rates whatsoever, in the manner and within the time limited and appointed by law for levying and collecting taxes generally, and shall be paid over to the Sub-Treasurers for the said townships, in which the same is raised, on or before the 14th day of December next, or on or before such other day as shall be fixed in any By-law of such township which may be passed fixing the time when the Collectors shall pay over their collections and return their rolls, that is to say: Township of Bertie..... " " $512 00 218 00 Crowland Humberstone. Pelham....... 35° 00 .... 500 00 " Stamford " Thorold.... 275 " Wainfleet... 400 00 Willoughby ..... 275 00 00 125 00 �34 Passed in Council this 8th day of June, 1894. (Sgd.) (Sgd.) S. ROBERT COOPER, County Clerk. J. SIDEY, Warden. L. S. BY-LAW NO. 626. A BY-LAW to appoint a Board of Arbitration to hear the appeal of certain ratepayers of School Sections Nos. 5 and 7 of the Township of Crowland against the union of the said sections. WHEREAS, by and under Sec. 82 of the act consolidating and revising the laws respecting the Eduation Department of 1891, cer- tain ratepayers of school sections Nos. 5 and 7 of the Township of Crowland have appealed to this council against the union by by-law of the said township of the said school sections. And whereas by sub-section 3 of the same section power is given in such case to this council to appoint a board of arbitration to hear such appeal. And whereas this council has by resolution declared in favor of having the said appeal heard. Therefore be it and it is hereby enacted that W. W. Fitzgerald, Esq., County Judge, J. H. Ball, Esq., County School Inspector, and Robert Cooper, Esq., County Clerk, be and they are hereby appointed such Board of Arbitration to hear and decide the said appeal, and the fees of the said arbitrators are hereby fixed at four dollars �35 per day each, together with all necessary expenses, and they shall further award who shall bear the cost of the arbitration. Adopted and passed in Council this 9th day of June, A D. .1894. (Sgd.) (Sgd.) ROBERT COOPER, S. J. SIDEY, County Clerk. Warden. BY-LAW NO. 627. A BY-LAW to raise a sum of money by assessment to meet the General Expenses of the County of Welland for the current pear. WHEREAS, it is necessary and expedient to raise the sum of $21,385.66 by assessment, upon the ratable property of the County of Welland for the current year, to meet the general expenses of the said County. Be it therefore enacted by the Corporation of the County of Welland, and it is hereby enacted, that there shall be raised, levied and collected several the current municipalities year upon comprising the the ratable property of the County of Welland, for the purpose of meeting the general expenses of the said Corporation, the following sums, that is to say: $3803.61 Bertie....... Crowland ......... 1392.89 Humberstone. 2336.68 Pelham.. 2536.68 �36 Stamford. 2047.54 Thorold 1950.04 Wainfleet 3083 11 Willoughby.. 1258.58 Chippawa 170.65 Fort Erie 175.06 Port 464.31 Colborne Niagara Falls Village. 304 Thorold Town... 991.20 Welland 870.59 72 $21385 66 And be it further enacted, that the said several sums shall be raised, levied and collected in the several municipalities, and paid to the County Treasurer on or before December 31st above, and in addition to all other rates next, over and whatsoever, in the manner and within the time required by law for collecting and paying over taxes generally, and when so collected shall be paid over to the County Treasurer, in conformity with the provisions of the Act of the Ontario Legislature. Adopted and passed in Council this ninth day of June, 1894. (Sgd.) (Sgd.) ROBERT COOPER, S. J. SIDEY, County Clerk. Warden. Seal of County �APPENDIX B. REPORTS REPORT OF COMMITTEES. FROM M. B. BARNHARD. To the Warden and Council of the County of Welland: GENTLEMEN,- In compliance with resolution passed in January session of County Council, appointing me as your representative to the Canadian Institute, held in Toronto on Feb. 9th, 1894, to form a better roads association. I beg to submit my report. I attended the convention on Feb. 9th, in the Institute building, and I found a small attendance, especially in the forenoon, but in the afternoon increased to about 35. The time was mostly taken up reading papers on road making and the benefit derived from better roads. The session closed after appointing members in different parts �38 of Ontario to advocate the making of better roads throughout the Province. All of which is respectfully submitted. (Sgd.) M. B. BARNHARD. REPORT OF SPECIAL COMMITTEE RE OCEAN FREIGHT ON CATTLE. To the Warden and Council of the County of Welland, in Council Assembled: Your Special Committee to whom was referred the communication from Dominion Live Stock Association re ocean freight on cattle, beg to submit this their report. That they do concur in the subject matter of the communication and would recommend that the Warden do sign the annexed petition on behalf of this Council. All of which is respectfully submitted. (Sgd.) C. RISELAY, F. E. MISENER. E. BARRICK, J. T. DEANS, D. W. PAGE, C. STEELE. �39 REPORT OF STANDING COMMITTEE ON ROADS AND BRIDGES. To the Warden and Councillors of the County of Welland, in Council Assembled: Your Standing Committee on Roads and Bridges beg leave to submit this, their report: Your Committee re-planked the Montrose Bridge with new plank, at a cost of $75.24, which has been paid by the Warden's cheque. Your Committee would also recommend the payment of the following accounts: Price Brown, work on Montrose Bridge.. ...$ 450 Wm. Burns, for planking Montrose Bridge..... 10 50 J. H. Allan, for spike..... 4 86 M. E. Barnhard, iron strap for Montrose Bridge I 50 All of which is respectfully submitted. (Sgd.) M. B. BARNHARD, D. W. PAGE, F. W, KRAFFT. FIRST REPORT OF EDUCATION COMMITTEE. To the Warden and Councillors of the County of Welland, in Council Assembled: GENTLEMEN,- Your Standing Committee on Education beg leave to submit this, their first report: Your Committee find that each Municipality in the County shall �4° cause to be levied such sums of money for the payment of salaries of legally qualified public school teachers as are at least equal, over and above priated all charges for collection to amount of school by the Honorable, monies appro- the Minister of Education, to the several Townships for the year. Your Committee have consulted the Reeves of the various Municipalities concerned, and recommend the following sums to raised or levied for the purpose above mentioned, that is to say: Township of Bertie. $512 00 "Crowland 228 00 "Humberstone.. 350 00 "Pelham. 500 00 " "Stamford 275 00 LE "Thorold... 275 00 " " " "Wainfleet. " 400 00 125 00 "Willoughby. (Sgd.) J. H. PEW, H. G. A. COOK, A. E. TAYLOR, D. W. PAGE, A. MANN, E. BARRICK, F. W. KRAFFT. be �41 SECOND REPORT OF EDUCATIONAL COMMITTEE. To the Warden and Councillors of the County of Welland, in Council Assembled: Your Committee to whom was referred the desirability of establishing either the public school at Fort Erie or No. I school of the Township of Bertie, situate at Victoria, as a centre for holding public school entrance examinations. Would recommend that the Victoria public school be chosen as the most desirable place for holding said examinations, and that the School Inspector be notified accordingly. (Sgd.) J. HARRISON PEW, H. G. A. COOK, D. W. PAGE, A. MANN, E. BARRICK, A. E. TAYLOR. THIRD REPORT OF EDUCATIONAL COMMITTEE RE PAYMENT OF GRANT TO NIAGARA FALLS HIGH SCHOOL, AS DIRECTED BY NOTICE FROM THE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT. To the Warden and Councillors of the County of Welland, in Council As'sembled: Your Committee would recommend that before paying such or any sum that the Clerk be required to point out to the Education Department the fact of the Town of Niagara Falls being separated from the county. �42 And that he also send a copy of the certified list of county. scholars attending that school. (Sgd.) J. HARRISON PEW, H. G. A. COOK, D. W. PAGE, E. BARRICK, F. W. KRAFFT, A. MANN, A. FIRST REPORT JAIL E. TAYLOR. COMMITTEE. To the Warden and Councillors of the County of Welland, in Council Assembled: Your Jail Committee beg leave to submit this their first report. The Committee met on the 2nd of April and passed the regular quarterly accounts and referred the same to Criminal Justice Audit The Chairman was instructed to issue his orders on the Warden in payment of the following certified accounts: Taylor & Crow, repairs to water gauge, etc...... $325 D. McCaw & Son, repairs to jail shoes... W. R. Strawn, blacksmith work 95 3 55 C. J. Page, sundry hardware, etc 24 53 Ross & Co., sundry dry goods... 24 32 7 32 Welland Electric Light Co, 12 weeks rent of electric light... 28 80 Mrs. Rice, nursing Martha Ashton..... 27 00 Young & Bros., gas pipe and fittings.. �43 $ 45° Hyatt & Stephens, kalsomining J. E. Cutler, posts and moulding. 1 71 O. H. Garner, railroad tickets $5, pens 25c.. 525 Beatty & Sons, sundry fittings I W. H. Crow, lumber.. 30 51 P. McMurray, sundries. 6 85 A. D. White, repairs... 60 Welland Town, water rent 18 B. Lundy, telephone message... And on 53 75 15 motion of Messrs. Deans and Ripley the Jailor was instructed to purchase a rope for hoisting flag; also two books for Jailor's office, and to have a screen placed in front of closets in jail corridors; Mr. Botterill was engaged to take care of the registry. office lawn during the season at $5 per month, same as last year Your Committee would recommend the fixing of the steps in front of Court House, both on north and south side of entrance, of which your Committee had called your attention at January session. All of which is respectfully submitted. (Sgd.) N. B. HAGAR, JAMES DEANS, A. MCCLENCHY. �44 SECOND REPORT OF JAIL COMMITTEE. Tothe Warden and Councillors of the County of Welland, in Council Assembled: Your Jail Committee beg leave to hand in this, their second report: Your Con-mittee would recommend that in consideration of the Town of Welland removing their Fire Hall from its present position, that this Council purchase a portion of Cross street, immediately in front of County property, providing that the price can be agreed upon. All of which is respectfully submitted. (Sgd.) N. B. HAGAR, JAMES DEANS, A. McCLENCHY. THIRD REPORT OF JAIL COMMITTEE. To the Warden and Councillors of the County of Welland, in Council As- sembled: Your Jail Committee beg leave to hand in this, their third report: Your Committee, acting under the instructions of the resolutions passed at the January session, authorizing us to receive tenders for metal roller shelving for the Registry Office, and report at this session. We have received tenders from two firms, The Eclipse Office �45 Furniture Company, of Ottawa, and the Office Specialty Company, Toronto, which we attach to this report with plans. We had communication: from the two firms, namely: G. F. Bostwick and G. R. Reynolds, of Toronto, saying they would put in tenders, also Your Committee gave them all the information they asked for, stating that tenders must be in by the 1st of June, but did not receive any tender from them.. Mr. Geo. Cronmiller, of Welland, has a sample of roller shelv ing at Registry Office, along with the other firms, but your Committee received no tender from him. Your Committee would recommend the matter be laid over till the December session. All of which is respectfully submitted. (Sgd.) N. B. HAGAR, JAMES DEANS, A MCCLENCHY. TORONTO, ONT., May 25, 1894. Norval B. Hagar, Esq., Chairman of Jail Committee, County of Welland, Welland, Ont. : DEAR SIR, On behalf and for the Office Specialty Manufacturing Company, of Toronto, I beg to submit you the following tender for metal roller book shelves for your County Registry Office: We will make and set up in building, complete, at Welland, sec- tions and cases of shelving, best roller shelves, style No. 4 roller, with hand space, nickel front, and upright rollers, cornice and base, best Japan finish, panel ends, suitably ornamented, at following rate : �.16 If over 400 shelves are ordered, at rate of two dollars per shelf, ($2 per shelf.) If less than 400 shelves, and not less than 100 shelves, two dollars and fifteen cents per shelf, ($2.15 per shelf.) 400 shelves at $2 per shelf, $800. Or less than 400 at $2.15 per shelf. The above rate covers everything. No extras will be added. unless your Council specifies. Yours very truly, OFFICE SPECIALTY M'FG CO.. J. F. WILDMAN, Manager. REPORT OF FINANCE COMMITTEE. COUNCIL CHAMBER, WELLAND, } June 8th, 1894. To the Warden and Councillors of the County of Welland, in Council Assembled: Your Finance Committee beg leave to submit this their report and estimate of money required to carry on the general business of the county for the current year, with the rate of taxation required to raise the amount, that is to say: Administration of Criminal Justice....... Roads and Bridges........ $5100.00 500 00 Salaries. 1350 00 House of Industry Running Expenses... 4000 00 Printing 300 00 Court House and Jail. 650 00 �47 House of Industry, Debenture No. 6. ...$ 1450 00 493 00 House of Industry, Interest on Debentures... Fuel 75° co Account. Interest Account.. 35° 00 Registry Office. 200 00 High Schools........ 3000 00 Jury Pay... 1300 00 Board of Education 1200 Contingencies 00 600 00 Municipal Government. 1500 oc Apply on Indebtedness 1442 00 $21385 00 ESTIMATED RECEIPTS. Niagara Falls Town....... $1400 00 Registry Office.... Soo oo Licenses 10° House of Industry.. 0° 500 00 $2800 00 And would recommend that a rate of 24 mills on the dollar of the value as equalized of the several municipalities comprising the County of Welland be collected for the current year. All of which is respectfully submitted. (Sgd.) H. G. MACKLEM, H. CRONMILLER, E. W. FARES, J. T. DEANS, C. B. BENNETT, S. J. SIDEY. �48 SECOND REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, COUNCIL CHAMBER, WELLAND, June 8th, 1894. To the Warden and Councillors of the County of Welland, in Council Assembled: Your Committee on Finance beg leave to report that they have examined the Auditors' Report and would recommend that it be printed in the Minutes, and that the salaries of the auditors' be paid. Your Committee have also examined the Treasurer's Statement, and would recommend that it be printed; and your Committee would recommend that the Treasurer be instructed to deposit all monies in his hands in the bank on the last day of every month. Your Committee would recommend the payment of the follow- ing certified accounts: Geo. H. Burgar, P. O. box rent... $ 2.00 2 Thorold Post, advertising 76 G. N. W. Telegraph Co......... 58 J. J. Sidey, stationery, etc..... 13 58 Bell Telephone Co......... 3° J. H. Ball, office expenses... 13 05 J. E. Stayzer, fee book.... 2 33 Jas. Deans, committee time .... 3 7° A. E. Ripley, " N. B. Hagar, 6 M. B. Barnhard, " F. Krafft, 66 D. W. Page, 66 3 20 9 60 157° 15 90 5.9° S. J. Sidey, " J. H. Pew, " E. Cruikshank, " ........ ... 22 00 3 50 23 00 �49 C. Riselay, committee time... 4.00 " F. E. Misener, 2.90 W. T. Sawle & Co, printing and advertising....... 17 49 All of which is respectfully submitted. (Sgd.) H. G. MACKLEM, ERNEST CRUIKSHANK, H. CRONMILLER, E. W. FARES, S. J. SIDEY. FIRST REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON HOUSE OF IN- DUSTRY. To the Warden and Council of the County of Welland, in Council As- sembled: GENTLEMEN, Your Committee on House of Industry beg leave to submit this their first report: INMATES. The number of inmates at present in the House is 41, showing a decrease of eight since the first day of January. thirteen have been Two have died, discharged, and four absconded, while eleven new inmates have been admitted since the beginning of the year. the latter, Bertie, Erie. five were committed from Stamford, Wainfleet, Thorold Pelham, and one each Town, Welland and Of from Fort �5° The entire number of days board from the 1st of January to the 31st of May, 1894, both days included, is: For inmates. .... 7017 Hired help..... 271 Keeper's family 755 Prisoners employed on farm 115 8158 Total weeks' board. 1165 3-7 Average number of inmates for entire term...... 47 Whole number including keepers family, etc..... 54 Number of days board by Municipalities: No. of Inmates. Bertie. Crowland..... 975 4 471 Humberstone Pelham.. Stamford. No. of Days. 82 12 1113 4 498 2 302 Wainfleet 6 807 Willoughby I 151 7 935 Thorold Township.. Thorold Town Welland. 906 Chippawa...... 151 Fort Erie... 2 Niagara Falls Village 3 Port Colborne...... None Niagara Falls Town. I 60 262 213 151 7017 �51 A nominal list of all inmates and the number of days board for each is appended hereto : During the above named period S07 dinners were fur- nished to prisoners employed on drainage, etc., on the farm: FARM AND FARM PRODUCTS. The farm is now under cultivation in the following manner: In oats, 8 acres. In meadow, 10 acres. In pasture, 10 acres. In peas, 2 acres. In field corn, 12 acres. In fodder corn, 2 acres, (only one planted.) In mangolds, 2 acres. In carrots, 1 acre. In turnips, 3 acres. In potatoes, 6 acres, (only 2 planted.). Garden, lawn. etc., 4 acres. We have purchased since January 1st, 66% loads of stable manure, and 407 bushels of ashes. to buy We have also found it advisable an improved spring tooth cultivator for $30, and a lawn mower for $7. LIVE STOCK PURCHASED. Live stock purchased: January 1, 8 pigs.... .....$45.00 January 1, I cow to fatten....... 25 00 February 2, 1 cow to fatten... 30 00 February 2, I cow to fatten.... 20 00 47 00 February 5, 1 milch cow..... February 19, cow to fatten. April 2, 1 milch cow in calf..... ..... . 26 00 46 00 �52 STOCK BRED. February 19, 5 pigs. March 13, I calf. March 19, I calf. March 19, 2 pigs. April 2, 1 calf. STOCK SLAUGHTERED (USED IN HOUSE.) 7 cows, 3658 lbs beef.......... $277 89 89 961 ........$12 44 12 pigs, 1446 lbs pork......... PRODUCTS SOLD. 7 hides (450 lbs). 142 lbs beef..... ..... 9.94 19 62 327 lbs pork..... $42 00 Of the pork 800 lbs is yet on hand. LIVE 8 STOCK ON FARM AT PRESENT. cows. 2 yearling heifers. 2 heifer calves. I fat calf. 6 breeding sows. 4 large shoats. 7 small shoats. HIRED LABOR. George Bailey is still engaged as farm hand at $14 per month. Nancy Wilson was employed as house servant until the 28th of April last, when she left without notice. supplied by Miss Agnes Hemming. Since then her place has been �53 MAINTENANCE. The expenditure on maintenance account for the five months ending 31st May, 1894, was the following: Agricultural implements and repairs to same....$ 31 30 Boots and shoes... 17 68 Committee pay..... .... Drugs and medicines.... Coal.. 142 Furniture and repairs..... 79 75 795 Hardware, paint and oil........ 67 44 ........ Incidentals Labor... Live stock.. 13° 57 38 Wood... Ice......... 50 67 20 Dry goods (including bedding and clothing)..... Fuel 25 .... Lumber 20 25 3 25 157 25 171 50 40 07 Manure and ashes.... 108 27 Mill feed..... 173 86 Hay .. Printing and stationery. Provisions Bread....... Groceries.... Meat Repairs-Blacksmiths. Harnessmakers. To Building....... Salaries. 49 20 II 93 161 60 259 65 81 84 25 60 5 35 II IO 230 00 Seeds.... 25 95 Seed, grain, etc. 41 5° Straw.. 67.00 �54 Telephone. ..... Telegraph.. Tinsmithing (included in hardware) trees, 16 10 I 47 15 55 22 50 shrubs and plants... Water $2248 78 Deduct products sold.. 161 00 $2087 78 .$1 79 Cost per week for each person...... DRAINAGE. Your Committee purchased the following quantities of tile: T. W. Hooker & Son, Welland............. Beamsville Pressed Brick Of Co. which 14,825 have been laid, leaving 3,000 $97 50 80 75 still on hand. About one thousand of-these will be required to complete the drain- age of the field began last fall, and the remainder will be available elsewhere. TOTAL EXPENDITURE. T. W. Hooker & Son, tile... $ 92 90 Beamsville Pressed Brick Co. 66 5° M. Hoban, guard, 65 days...... 98 25 104 25 J. Walker, guard, 69½ days.. Freight on tile..... 10 50 $362 40 Total number of days' work done by prisoners on farm January 1st, 1894-696, All of which is respectfully submitted. ERNEST CRUIKSHANK. since �55 APPENDIX A. Days board for inmates, 5 months ending May 31, 1894: Days. PELHAM- John Rice.... 151 Pat Cassidy... 151 G. McClintic... 151 W. Easterbee..... 151 Philip Dayball. 44 John Gainer... 151 Maud Washington........ 151 Charity Washington... 26 Chas. Daily....... Mrs. P. Dayball.... 2 ....... John B. Dayball..... ...... John A. Dayball..... 45 45 45 1113 Days. WELLAND- Sol Dwight..... 151 H. 151 Bennett... Mrs. Jenkinson..... 151 J. McMann... 151 Sam Kelsey..... 151 Bedford Cook... ..... John Armstrong........ 100 51 906 Days. CROWLAND- Nick Moore..... Wm. White.... .... ..... 83 151 �56 J. Foreman.... J. Bannister. ..... I 20 ...... 117 471 THOROLD TOWN- Days. Wm. McCloud.... 151 A, McIndoe... 151 Agnes Fox..... 151 Albert Fox 151 Wm. Guillan........ 90 Thos. McKenzie.. 151 Mrs. Murray.. 90 935 Days. HUMBERSTONE- 82 W. Turbington....... . 82 THOROLD TOWNSHIP - Days Ben Ellinwood...... 151 John Templar... 151 302 STAMFORD- Barbara Days. Sowes...... ...... Mrs. Woolnough....... Wm. Mathews...... Christian A. Bennett.... . ... 151 151 151 45 498 �57 Days. WAINFLEET- John Moore..... Wm. Spencer. 751 ....... 151 Riley Rodgers... 151 James Richard. 151 John Spencer... 151 Elwood Taylor.... 52 807 FORT ERIE- R. Daya. Hannah III J. Nach.... 151 262 Days. CHIPPAWA- Thos. Schumaker..... 151 151 NIAGARA FALLS VILLAGE- Days. Mrs. Wilson..... W. Dunn..... 151 ..... Alice Dunn.... 31 31 213 Days. BERTIE- Louie Wenker. .... 151 J. McDougald. ...... 151 A. Raymond.... 37 Mrs. Foster. E, 151 60 Helenick........ Wm. Raymond... ....... 94 �58 Josh Jones 151 Fanny Jones. 151 John Morton. 29 975 Days, NIAGARA FALLS TOWN- Serah Allan. 151 151 Days. WILLOUGHBY. Susan Zimmerman... 151 151 Total days board... 7017 Hired man, 151 Hired girl, 271 120 Keeper, Matron and family, 5...... 755 8043 807 Zinners to men on drains. Number admitted, 11, as follows: January 6, John Armstrong.. Welland January 9, Wm. Quillian. Thorold Town. January 31, Chas. Daily Pelham. February 10, R. Hannah.. ... Fort Erie. February 19, Philip Dayball.. Pelham. February 21, Mary Jane Dayball. Pelham. February 21, John B. Dayball... February 21, John A Dayball.. Pelham. ....... Pelham. April 9, Ellwood Taylor Wainfleet. April 16, Christian A. Bennett. .Stamford. May 2, John Morton... ..... Bertie. �59 DEATHS. February 6, A. Raymond, 85, buried at the Home. March 24, N. Moore, 76, body sent to Toronto. DISCHARGES. 1894. Jan. 27, Charity Washington. Pelham 31, Michael Dunn.... Niagara Falls Village-Per the Reeve's 31, Alice Mar. I, 31, April E. " " order. . Bertie Helenick.. .Thorold Town Mrs. Murray... 7, Mrs. Dayball.... 7, John B. Dayball. " 7. John A. Dayball.... " Pelham Welland 10, Bedford Cook. 27, Joseph Bannister.... 30, J. Foreman.. .Crowland " 4, Wm. Raymond. Bertie 9, Wm. Quillinan. Thorold Town ABSCONDED. 1894. Feb I, 26, Charles Daily.... John Armstrong. Mar. 23, W. Turlington... April P. Dayball... 4, Evergreen tree from Hon. R. Harcourt. ...... Pelham Welland Humberstone .. Pelham �60 SECOND REPORT COMMITTEE ON HOUSE OF INDUSTRY. To the Warden and Council of the County of Welland, in Council As sembled: Your committee again find it necessary to request the attentio of the Council to the provisions of the Ontario Anatomy Acts re- specting the delivery of bodies of inmates of the House of Industry unclaimed by friends relatives to the inspector of anatomy, and also to section 3 of chap. 8o, R. S. O., 1887, respecting inquests in House of Industry, and submit herewith for your information a memorial sent to the Attorney-General by the Warden and chairman of your committee and the reply received thereto. All of which is respectfully submitted. (Sgd.) ERNEST CRUIKSHANK, C. RISELAY. �63 REPORT OF SPECIAL COMMITTEE APPOINTED TO RE- . ADJUST ACCOUNTS WITH WELLAND HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE YEARS 1894-5 6. To the Warden and Councillors of the County of Welland, in Council Assembled: Your Special Committee in the matter of adjustment of accounts, etc., with the Welland High School for the years 1894-5-6, met representatives from the board of that town on March 30th, 1894, and beg leave to report the arrangement arrived at as follows: That the Welland High School is entitled to an additional sum of money over and above the equivalent of the annual grant from the Legislature of the Province of Ontario. That your Committee have carefully examined the Treasurer's financial statement, list of pupils, and claim presented by the High School Board of the said town, and find that the said High School will be entitled to receive the sum of $714.69 each year for three years, in addition to a sum equal to the Government grant; the county also to pay $1 examination fee for each county pupil. We attach a summary of Treasurer's report, a list of the pupils as prepared by Mr. McCuaig, the head master, and a full explanation of the manner in which we arrived at a settlement of the amount due from the county to said High School each year. All of which is respectfully submitted. (Sgd.) S. J. SIDEY, Chairman, ERNEST CRUIKSHANK, J. HARRISON PEW. WELLAND, March 30th, 1894. �6.1 ATTENDANCE WELLAND HIGH SCHOOL-JANUARY TO JUNE, 1891. ATTENDANCE. NAME. TOWN. RESIDENCE. Johnstone, M., Welland... COUNTY. 84 Sawle, E., Welland........ 107 Buckton, T., Crowland.... 116 McKinney, D., Crowland... Flynn, M., Port Colborne... 109 Stayzer, A., Marshville.... 118 104 Webber, B, Pelham..... 113 Robinson, C., Hewitt.... 107 Woodworth, F., Welland.... ཚ་ 105 ཞེ Wilson, E, Fonthill... 116 Anley, A., Welland..... .97 Kern, M., Thorold...... 66 Eastman, M., Wainfleet 87 Furry, E., Humberstone....... 99 Bowen, N., Ridgeway........ II2 Tuckey, L., Welland......... Sherk, W., Sherkston.... 119 , 121 Sherk, M., Sherkston. 119 Winton, M., Welland Junction...... Phelps, C., Welland...... 102ྂ ...... White, F., Welland....... ..... III 118 Jenkinson, B., Crowland..... I12 Cohoe, K., Wainfleet.... 103 Johnstone, M., Welland..... Woodworth, J., Welland... II4 ཁྐྲ 110 Bald, Kate, Thorold...... III Sommerville, G., Welland... 103 Weaver, E., Port Colborne...... ...... Morwood, C., Welland...... Henderson, F., Wainfleet....... 119 ... ..... 79 107 OUTSIDE. �65 108 Pound, L., Humberstone. Vanderburgh, C., Welland. 98 Taylor, N., Fonthill..... 102 Barnhart, A., Wainfleet.... 56 Dunn, S., Ridgeway..... 109 McGuire, Joseph, Welland II 2 White, Budd, Welland. 102 McAlpine, W., Welland. 118 Morris, L., Crowland. 87 Shrigley, M., Ridgeway. 75 Dawdy, F., Welland. 513 113 Wilson, C., Thorold... Ellsworth, A. L., Welland.. 91 117 69 Burgar, C, Ridgeway Moore, H., Thorold. McConachie, A., Welland.. 107 100 75 75 Morin, F., Ridgeway. Harcourt, F., Welland. 87 Collver, B., Stevensville. 34 Bald, J., Thorold..... 120 38 Weller, Colomb, Ridgeville, Pelham Thorold Page, 35 Kennedy, E., Crowland.. 60 9 Brownell, H, Welland. 103 Brown, H, Niagara Falls. Morris, G., Crowland..... 1280 35 88 Henderson, J., Wainfleet... Gonder, C., Welland... 10 Aitcheson,, Ridgeway.. 59 Learn, George, Stevensville.. 61 Hemmings, E., Thorold.. 78 Robertson, F., Welland.. 825 III �66 104 McCreadie, M., Chippawa. Fisher, G., Welland. 112 Burgar, B., Welland. 118 106 Topp, B., Brookfield Brownell, E., Welland.... 68 Carl, C., Welland........ 118 McMahon, N., Welland 113 McAllister, B., Welland..... 115 Lock, N., Welland.... 89 North, C., Port Colborne. Rose, A., Humberstone. Rink, M., Welland... 104 38 117 Misener, G., Hewitt. 87 Eastman, N., Wainfleet. 34 Greenwood, G., Pelham. 54 Page, Chas, Thorold... 44 Miller, L., Pelham... 56 Buchner, L., Fonthill.. Lowe, Jno., Welland. 107 118 White, F., Port Colborne. Young, Jno., Welland.... Bowman, Jno., Welland. 113 104 104 89 Dettenbeck, J., Humberstone.... Hemmings, P., Thorold... IIO Kelsey, B., Ridgeville 48 Simpson, S., Wainfleet... 90 Hooker, Ed., Welland.... 82 Aggregate attendance from town.... 3452 Aggregate attendance from county. Aggregate total, 8197. Total No. of teaching days, 121. 4745 �67 ATTENDANCE WELLAND HIGH SCHOOL-JULY 10 DEBEMBER, 1891. McMahon, N., Welland.. Brennan, J., Welland... Dohn, B., Welland O'Neal, B., Welland Secord, A, Welland Ramey, L., Welland. 79 79 77 77 73 78 Ramey, N., Welland. 73 Smith, L., Welland. 72 Johnstone, K., Welland... Johnstone, E., Welland.. 2 16 78 Bowes, F., Welland. 79 Beatty, N., Welland. 70 Shannon, A., Welland. Roach, A., Welland. Pew, Frank, Welland. McCollum, G., Welland. 79 79 ៖ 79 79 72 59 ៥៦ Garner, R., Welland. Garner, A., Welland Buchner, B., Welland. Schleffel, F., Welland. 56 ម ន Young, Jno., Welland. Hemmings, P., Thorold. Hooker, Ed., Welland.. Moore, W., Welland.. Brennan, A., Welland. 75 76 78 80 Earley, Wm., Welland. 4° Gilchriese, C., Welland... 76 Richardson, W., Welland. Wade, Ed., Crowland. 80 78 Zimmerman, W., Bertie. 78 Zimmerman, J., Bertie. 78 �68 Shupe, M., Fonthill. 48 Hopkins, W., Port Colborne. 79 Mathews, Geo., Port Colborne.. 77 Abbey, A., Port Robinson. 55 Twohey, F., Port Colborne. SA ER 71 Thompson, Jno., Pelham Centre. 66 Jones, C., Pelham. 64 Rhines, A, Fonthill. 54 Page, Alex, Thorold. 63 Zavitz, R., Bertie 54 Robbins, W., Boyle, (Lincoln). 71 White, B., Welland. 75 Dawdy, F., Welland.. 64 Ellsworth, A. L., Welland. 66 McConachie, A., Welland. 71 Harcourt, F., Welland. 62 Sidey, H., Welland. 75 Lowe, Jno., Welland. 79 Anley, A, Welland 79 Tuckey, L, Welland. 79 Phelps, C., Welland. 78 White, F., Welland. 63 Johnstone, M., Welland. Woodworth, J., Welland. Sommerville, G., Welland. McAllister, B., Welland... Carl, C., Welland... 76 73 Robertson, F., Welland. 79 38 79 77 Burgar, B, Welland... 52 Rose, M., Welland.. 78 Rink, M., Welland.. 74 Fischer, J., Welland. 46 �Morris, L., Brookfield ¥སིི 69 59 Willson, C., Thorold. i Burger, C., Ridgeway... 33 Artcheson, J., Ridgeway. 5° Buchner, L, Fonthill. 78 Simpson, S, Marshville. 67 Henderson, J., Marshville. 66 Kennedy, E, Crowland. 44 Miller, L., Pelham.... 35 Kern, M., Thorold. 45 Sherk, M., Sherkston........ 78 Winton, M, Crowland. 79 ¢ Weaver, E., Humberstone.... 78 72 North, C., Port Colborne. 77 McCreadie, M., Chippawa.. 79 Topp, B., Brookfield. 77 Misener, G., Hewitt... 73 Furry, E., Humberstone.. 54 Eastman, M., Pelham. 49 Cohoe, K., Wainfleet.. 39 McAlpine, W., Welland. ཅབབ Hemmings, E., Thorold. 76 McGuire, Jos., Welland... 60 Gross, J. F., Welland. 55 78 Bald, Jas., Thorold.. Robinson, C., Hewitt. 64 Bald, K., Thorold. 51 Taylor, N., Pelham.... 79 Barnhart, A., Stevensville... 30 Aggregate attendance from town... Aggregate attendance from County. Aggregate attendance from outside. 68 23 3662 2543 71 �70 Total No. of teaching days, 81. Aggregate total attendance, 6276. , ATTENDANCE McGuire , WELLAND Joseph , HIGH Welland . JUNE SCHOOL-JANUARY TO 116 McAlpine, W. D., " 88 Gross, J. F., " 116 McArthur,, 66 Hoban, A., 4 Ball, D., " 63 85 100 Bald, James, Thorold. ΙΟΙ Robinson, C., Hewitt. 103 Phillips, T., Winger. 80 Bald, K., Thorold. 92 Taylor, N., Pelham.. II2 Jones, O. M, Fonthill. ༔ White, Budd, Welland. Dawdy, F., Ellsworth, A. L., " 104 28 Harcourt, F., " Sidey, H., " Gonder, C., Young, John, Anley, A., Tuckey, L., Phelps, C., 81 41 " 113 66 103 " IOO Bowman, John, Moore, H., 105 " McConachie, A., Lowe, John, 104 15 " 106 " 117 " 118 66 109 Johnstone, M., " Woodworth, J., " 108 115 1892. �7 I ཌ Somerville, G., Welland. McAllister, B., Carl, C., Robertson, F., " 114 " 113 " ΤΟΙ Burgar, B., 46 Rose, M., 66 66 Rink, M., 94 Fischer, J., " White, F, " 77 118 III 117 106 98 Ball, T., Willson, C., Thorold. 94 Simpson, S, Marshville 41 Kennedy, E, Crowland. 24 Pelham...... 54 Miller, L., Phillips, John, Winger.... IO Learn, George, Stevensville... 112 Buchner, L, Fonthill... 33 Zavitz, R., Bertie... 62 Henderson, J., Marshville.. 85 Miller, C., Pelham.. 5° Eastman, M., Pelham 58 Topp, B., Brookfield. 98 Winton, M., Crowland... SI Weaver, E., Humberstone. 114 Hemmings, E., Thorold. 87 Furry, E., Humberstone. 109 Cohoe, K..... 84 McCredie, M., Chippawa.. III Misener, G., Hewitt... SI Sherk, M., Sherkston. III North, C, Humberstone. McMahon, N., Welland. 92 III �72 Brennan, J, Dohn, B., Welland. " 115 114 " I12 Secord, A., " 84 Ramey, N., 46 95 O'Neil, B Ramey, L., " 75 Smith, L., " 50 64 93 8。་ རྩྭ Johnstone, K., Johnstone, E, " 24 Bower, F., " 109 Beatty, N., 87 Shannon, A., 58 66 Roach, A., " Lawrence, W., 92 89 Zimmerman, W., Stevensville 85 Zimmerman, J., So Shupe, M., Fonthill. 84 Sherk, M., Sherkston... 100 Thompkins, L., Port Colborne. 68 Eberle, A., 67 Hemmings, P., Thorold. 89 Hooker, E., Welland. 104 Moore, W., 113 Brennan, A., 114 68 Pew, F., McCollum, G., 77 " Garner, A., Buchner, B, Schleffel, F.. Earley, W., Gilchriese, C, Richardson, J., 102 105 4 " " " " 106 98 28 99 83 �73 Wade, E., Crowland.. 113 Hopkins, W, Port Colborne... 82 " Mathews, George, " Twohey, F., 107 Thompson, John, Pelham Centre Page, A., Thorold. 69 ག 47 Johnstone, S, Stevensville. 98 Robbins, W., Boyle (Lincoln) 93 Dettenbeck, F, Humberstone. I Holcomb, C. B., North Pelham. Aggregate attendance from town... 52 5421 Aggregate attendance from county.. Aggregate attendance 3438 from outside 93 Aggregate total attendance, 8952. Total No of teaching days, 118. ATTENDANCE WELLAND McAlpine, W., Welland. " McGuire, Jos., 3 " Tuckey, L., 72 " Woodworth, J., 7° 72 " Rose, M., DEC., 68 " White, B., HIGH SCHOOL-JULY TO 40 Clark, A., Pelham.. 62 Jones, O. M., Fonthill. 74 Misener, G, Hewitt. 76 Robinson, C, Harcourt, F., Dawdy, F., Ellsworth, A., " 28 Welland " " 74 ±± 64 78 1892. �74 Lowe, Jno, Welland McCollum, G., " 64 9 ད ྨེ ཆ ་ ཝ་ " Garner, A., 78 ; 7° Gilchriese, C, 6 78 78 " Buchner, L., Richardson, W., " 13 " Gonder, C., 56 Ball, F., 76 Phelps, C., 81 G., Rink, M., Robertson, F., Burgar, B., " 67 " 78 " 77 " 75 " Bowes, F., White, F., Carl, C., 79 6 77 " 79 " 80 Morin, M., McAllister, B., " 46 75 Dohn, B., " 79 O'Neal, B., 66 78 " 81 Roach, A., McMahon, N., " Anley, A., Fischer, J., Phillips, Jno, Winger... Mathews, G., Port Colborne... Willson, C., Thorold. Climenhage, S., Stevensville Johnstone, S., ༠8ྐྱེས པྤཎྜ༠ས Somerville, " Wade, E., Crowland Brennan, A, Welland Thompson, Jno, Pelham Centre. 62 62 ;61 78 79 77 8rོ 19 79 ཌ 71 �༔ཡྜ ཎ 75 Twohey, F., Port Colborne ...... 70 Hopkins, W., 65 " Holcomb, C. B, North Pelham 60 Kennedy, E., Crowland...... 73 ༠ McCredie, M, 77 འགྲེམས Topp, B., Brookfield. Chippawa. Winton, M, Crowland 76 Hemmings, E., Thorold. 73 Barnhart, A., Bertie..... 47 Thompkins, L., Port Colborne. 69 Brennan, J., Welland 78 Shupe, M., Fonthill.. 35 Sherk, E., Humberstone... 77 Zimmerinan, J., Stevensville.. 74. 66 Zimmerman, W., 66 Sherk, M., Sherkston... +1 Furry, E, Humberstone. 22 Brady, O., Fenwick..... Robbins, W., Boyle (Lincoln). 8 78 76 Reece, E., Ramey, N., Secord, A., Ramey, L., Smith, L., Johnstone, K., Welland. " 66 68 66 63 66 33 " 36 66 Beatty, N., 34 " Hobson, F., 73 Buchner, C., 80 " Morin, L., Fortner, T., 75 " 78 Reilly, M., 81 Cumines, E, 69 �76 Johnstone, E., Welland..... 20 Niece, Theo., Humberstone. 75 Hagar, M., Quaker Road. 79 Wade, M., Crowland. 78 Hooker, Ed., Welland. Moore, Wm, 73 32 79 Schleffel, F., 80 Harcourt, R., 79 Schooley, R., 4 McAllister, V., " 78 75 бо Dawdy, W., Tobin, J, 79 Hemmings, P., Thorold. 76 McKay, W., Port Colborne... 67 6 $ Tulloch, John, 8r Near, D, Humberstone. 55 Murray, H., l'ort Colborne.. 70 Thompkins, C., " 79 Henry, N., Crowland. 80 Leaney, H., Port Robinson. 76 Jordan, John, 78 " Overholt, John, Hewitt. Fletcher, E., Welland........ 72 48 Swinnerton, Rev., Fonthill....... II Aggregate attendance from town.... 3760 Aggregate attendance from county... Aggregate attendance from outside... Aggregate total attendance, 6624. Total No. of teaching days, 82. 2710 154 �77 ATTENDANCE WELLAND HIGH SCHOOL-JANUARY TO JUNE, 1893. McAlpine, W., Welland. 66 McGuire, Joseph, 113 108 White, Budd, 115 Tuckey, Lotta, 115 Rose, Maggie, 41 Clark, Avery, Pelham 105 Robinson, C., Hewitt 105 Taylor, N., Pelham 60 Misener, G., Hewitt. 117 Jones, O. M., Fonthill.. 117 Harcourt, F., Welland..... Dawdy, F., Ellsworth, A. L., " " 117 112 119 119 Lowe, John, . Gonder, C., Ball, T., Rink, M., Robertson, F., White, F., McAllister, B., Anley, A., White, L., " 112 " 115 " 117 " " " 119 II2 21 " 118 " 91 Willson, C. B., Thorold 118 Climenhage, S., Stevensville. 119 Holcomb, C. B., North Pelham 79 Barnhart, A., Stevensville. 55 Topp, B., Brookfield.. McCredie, M., Chippawa. Winton, M., Crowland.. Hemmings, E., Thorold... Thompkins, L., Port Colborne.......... 102 27 104 85 116 �78 Sherk, M., Sherkston. 117 Furry, E., Humberstone... 52 Brady, O., Fenwick...... 114 Schooley, L., Humberstone... 55 Robbins, W., Boyle (Lincoln). 66 $6 Reece, E, 99 Hooker, Ed., Welland. 114 Schleffel, F., " Gilchriese, " 104 Ramey, N., 66 69 Phelps, C., " 85 C., 69 Burgar, B, Bowes, F., " Carl, C., " Morin, M., Dohn, B., O'Neal, B.. Roach, A., McMahon, N., 82 119 " I14 " " " " 103 118 113 103 58 Fletcher, E., Lawrence, W., 72 " 3 Phillips, John, Winger....... 117 Mathews, Geo., Port Colborne..... Wade, Ed., Crowland....... Brennan, A., Welland. Thompson, John, Pelham Centre. Twohey, F., Port Colborne. Miller, L., Pelham.. Hemmings, P., Thorold Johnstone, S., Stevensville......... Haist, W., Ridgeville.... Kennedy, E., Crowland.......... 60 118 113 112 117 58 110 56 55 61 �79 84 Zimmerman, J., Stevensville. 79 " Zimmerman, W., Brennan, J., Welland. Bradley, R., Marshville. 114 55 55 " Henderson, L., O'Neill, E., Port Colborne Secord, A., Welland. " Smith, L.. 4° SI Hobson, F., " Buchner, C., Morin, 42 60 " Ramey, L., 53 115 " L., 115 " Fortner, T., 115 66 Reilly, M., Cumines, E., 117 " 105 Niece, T., Humberstone. 106 Hagar, M., Quaker Road........ 113 Wade, M., Crowland........ II7 Yokom, L., " 114 McKinney, B., Brookfield. 108 Berg, C., Fonthill... Brewer, H., Fenwick. Damude, F., Fonthill.... Moore, W., Welland Harcourt, R., " Schooley, R., " McAllister, V., Dawdy, W., 114 II2 55 117 116 119 " 116 " 95 Tobin, Jas., IIO " Buchner, B., McCollum, G., Garner, A., II2 " 105 " III �80 Earley, W., Welland... 105 Tulloch, Jno, Port Colborne.. 115 Murray, H., 118 116 " Thompkins, C., Henry, N., Crowland. 93 Leaney, H., Port Robinson. 96 " Jordan, Jno., • III Page, Alex, Pelham...... 55 McKinney, U., Brookfield. II 2 Haney, F., Port Colborne. Johnstone, E., Welland. 55 15 Aggregate attendance from town.... 5228 Aggregate attendance from county... 4547 Aggregate attendance from outside. 165 Aggregate total attendance, 99.40. Total No. of teaching days, 119. ATTENDANCE WELLAND HIGH SCHOOL-JULY TO DEC., Holder, M., Welland..... 76 " Sidey, H., 74 " Flagg, J., 75 Coulson, J., " 78 Ryan, R., " 64 Easton, M., " 53 Gilchriese, L, 70° Hobson, F, 58 Hagar, M., Quaker Road.... Carl, J., Welland O'Neal, E., " Stewart, E., " 60 59 78 75 1893. �81 Brown, J., Welland 61 " Hicks, A., 67 " Johnstone, E., Buckton, D., Crowland.... 32 60 Damude, F., Fonthill... 2 54 Bridgeman, D., Pelham 79 " Winton, M., 56 Hemmings, A., Thorold 78 Ross, G., Port Robinson.... Rose, Welland. H, " Hill, G., Somerville, N., " Dobson, F., 66 74 74 78 79 81 Henry, F., Crowland. 77 Haney, F., Humberstone.. 81 Rawlins, G., 75 Neff, F., 80 Gainer, C., Pelham..... 70 Page, E., 63 Thompkins, C., Port Colborne. 79 Buckton, H., Crowland. 3T Kennedy, H., " 4 62 Stewart, Jno., Humberstone. Fortner, F., Morin, L., Buchner, C, Secord, A, Welland. " " " Beatty, N., " Cumines, E., " Reilley, M., Ramey, N., " Smith, L., " 66 " 74 75 80 5 67 SONG 72 34 NW 27 �82 Ramey, L, Welland. 29 Schooley, R., " St Harcourt, R., " 76 " Earley, W., 23 81 " Dobson, P., 4 Garner, A., 72 69 " Tobin, Jas., McAllister, V., " Buchner, B., " Dawdy. W., 67 77 67 " McCollum, G., 74 Schleffel, F., 42 Kirkby, E., Port Robinson.. 81 Carter, E., Port Colborne.. 79 Robertson, L, Port Robinson. SI Brewer, H., 17 l'enwick.. Bradley, R., Marshville SI Yokom, L, Crowland.. 64 Wade, M., 73 Niece, T., Humberstone... 67 Zimmerman, W., Stevensville.... 70 66 Zimmerman, J., 72 Berg, C., Fonthill.. 79 McKinney, B., Brookfield. Clark, M., Port Colborne Fortier, H., 7° 79 " 61 Buchner, M., 13 Canneff, M. 80 Cunningham, E.. So Henry, N., Crowland. Tulloch, Jno., Port Colborne.... Murray, H., 45 78 45 �McKinney, U., Brookfield.... Gilles, A., Port Colborne.. Laur, W., Ridgeville.. Smith, G., Fonthill. Robertson, F., Welland. Morin, M., " McMahon, N., " O'Neal, ཆབྲབྲཧྨ 71 68 " 77 Carl, C, 66 Dohn, B, 69 75 " Phelps, C., 68 79 66 Roach, A., 81 77 66 Burgar, B., 28 72 75 " B., 7° So " McKay, W., བྲ ༔g ཌཝ 83 77 28 White, F., Winton, M., Crowland. ཝཱ Brennan, J., 68 78 " Topp, A., Brookfield. O'Neill, E., Port Colborne. Gilchriese, C., Welland 77 66 80 Hooker, E., Lowe, Jno., 75 " Thompkins, L., ྲཎ ཱ ྞཱ ཙྪསབྐ Henderson, M., Marshville... " 80 Willson, C. B., Thorold 79 18 78 Phillips, Jno., Winger. Brennan, A., Welland.. Robbins, W., Perry Station. Hemmings, P., Thorold Wade, E., Crowland... Twohey, F., Port Colborne Thompson, Jno., Pelham Centre....... So 53 47 78 66 72 �ཋཋདྡྷེ 84 373 Johnstone, S., Stevensville..... Ball, T., Welland... 79 པ༦ ྤཆེ " Rose, M., 74 " Tuckey, L., 79 Woodworth, J., " Ellsworth, A, " Gonder, C., 37 Millar, L, Thorold.......... 43 77 " དྱི 78 Harcourt, F., White, B., " 69 70 © Canby, Lou, Burnaby..... ༄ Brady, O., Fenwick. 72 ..... Misener, G., Hewitt... 65 Climenhage, S., Stevensville... ཚ 81 Farr, Ed., Fenwick......... McGuire, J., ¥ Thorold, W. P. O........ 73 Aggregate attendance from town.... 4081 Aggregate attendance from county... 4082 Aggregate total attendance, 8163. Total No. of teaching days, 83. NOTE. The following names; with attendance, have been by error credited to town in foregoing statement: ATTENDANCE.2. 1. Name & Residence. 91.91. McGuire, Jos., Thorold...... 112 Brennan, A., Crowland... Brennan, J., Crowland... 112 Brown, H., Niagara Falls..... 1. 92. 2. 92. " 93. 2. 93. Tt'l. 78 116 68 108 73 555 79 114 79 113 80 465 79 115 78 114 236 345 225 335 9 Total to be transferred from town to county, 1406. " 1. county to outside, 9. 386 153 1406 �85 SUMMARY OF ATTENDANCE FOR THREE YEARS. No. of Half ATTENDANCE.-- Teach. Dys. Year. First half 1891 County. 121 3452 4745 81 3662 2543 71 6276 5421 3438 93 8932 Second half 1891... 118 First half 1892. Tt'l. Town. Outside. 8197 Second half 1892. 82 3760 2710 154 6624 First half 1893.. 119 5228 4547 165 9940 83 4081 4082 604 25604 22065 Second half 1893.. Deduct from town (Note). 483 48152 23471 483 48152 9 9 23462 492 1406 Add to county (Note)..... 1406 24198 604 Deduct 8163 from county and add to outside 48152 Average daily attendance all pupils, 80 nearly. 604 23462 Average daily attendance county pupils, 39 nearly. 604 SUMMARY OF TREASURER'S REPORT AS AUDITED. Total expense of maintenance for 1891. 66 66 66 66 $3146 04 "1892. 3386 73 "1893.. 3683 Total expenditure for three years.... Average " 66 66 $10216 13 " 3405 38 324 64 2nd 1891 318 74 52 Amount of Government grant for 1st 1891 " 66 66 66 66 1st 1892 318 66 66 " 2nd 1892. 308 82 66 66 66 1st 1893. 308 87 2nd 1893.. 327 18 66 66 36 $1906 77 Total Government grant for three years.... Average 635 59 "per annum. Average cost maintenance less average Gov't grant, $2769.78. 2769.78 Average cost per pubil after deducting Gov't grant, 80 Total cost of 39 county pupils (less Gov't grant), $1350.28. Amount due from county in addition to Gov't grant, $714.69. $34.621. �APPENDIX MISCELLANEOUS COUNTY SCHOOL INSPECTOR'S C. REPORTS. REPORT FOR THE YEAR 1893. To S. J. Sidey, Esq., Warden of the County of Welland. SIR,- Having in January last reported the number of schools under my jurisdiction for the year 1893, I have now the honor to submit a general report of statistics, and the condition of the schools, including the schools of the Town of Thorold. (1) FINANCIAL STATEMENT. Receipts. Balances in hands of Trustees from last account... $19394 23 Received from County and Municipal grants.. " " Government grants... " " Tax levied " " all on ratable property of sections. 10900 10 2952 54 20895 71 Clergy reserve fund, non-resident fees and other sources....... Total received. 7642 62 $61785 20 �88 Payments. Paid teachers...... $33865 01 "for building and site, and interest " " 4219 48 " maps, apparatus and books....... 424 00 "rents, fuel, cleaning school houses, and all other 8716 89 expenses..... $47225 38 Total payments.... 14559 82 Balances in hands of Trustees... (2) ATTENDANCE. Number of Pupils. Under 5 years of age enrolled....... 30 Between the ages of 5 and 21, inclusive.... 5932 Over 21..... Total I enrolled.... 5963 Boys... 3151 Girls...... 2812 Number of pupils who attended less than 20 days the year....... Between 20 and 50 days... during 547 ..... ..... 801 Between 51 and 100 days.... 1322 Between 101 and 150 days.... 1304 Between 151 and 200 days... 1688 Between 201 and whole year.. Average attendance....... Or about 50 per cent of total enrolled. 211 297° �89 (3) CLASSIFICATION. Number of Pupils In Part I, first class or form... " " 1255 " 793 In second class...... 1058 In third class...... 1301 In fourth 1365 class.. In fifth class..... 191 Number of pupils in Writing... " 66 "Arithmetic... " "Drawing. 66 66 " 46 66 " " " 5618 ...... 5527 Geography 4374 "Music..... " 6 " " 4128 English History. 1784 Temperance and Hygiene.... " 66 " 66 " " 6 " 66 " 66 66 " " 66 "Geometry.. " " " " 66 " " " "Drill and Calisthenics...... Book-keeping... Algebra 4 2539 2706 2158 433 168 141 36 Botany. "Elementary Physics... " 2488 Grammar and Composition... "Canadian History......... 66 5765 Agriculture.. 186 438 (4) QUALIFICATIONS OF TEACHERS The number of teachers who ever attended a Normal school was Teachers holding first class Provincial certificates........ 34 2 �90 Teachers holding second class Provincial certificates...... 31 Teachers holding first class old County Board... 12 Teachers holding third class certificates........... 58 Teachers holding temporary certificates. I (5) TEACHERS' SALARIES. The highest salary paid a male teacher.. $ 800 The average salary paid a male teacher. 410 28 The highest salary paid a female teacher. 450 00 The average salary paid a female teacher....... 291 08 (6) ACCOMMODATIONS. The number of brick school houses was... " "stone "frame " 53 " 7 " " 26 During the year two new school houses were erected, one in S. S. No. 5, substantial Thorold, brick and the other in S. S. No. buildings. An addition was 6, Thorold, also made both to the school house at Fort Erie, the school having outgrown its accommodations schools, Further acommodation is also needed but in general the accommodations in several other are adequate, and the schools supplied with suitable furniture. The school rooms usually present at least a cleanly and appearance, and in nearly all of them some efforts are make them look cheerful and attractive. however, Efforts in orderly observable to this direction, are usually confined to teachers and pupils, motives of economy so far prevailing with Trustees generally as to forbid outlay on their part for school room engravings, and yet while serving to adorn the school room, suitable engravings afford an interesting subject of study to the pupils as their eyes rest upon them, and in the �91 hands of the skillful teacher they may be cating important lessons. made the means of incul- For instance, how well calculated is the picture of "The Fathers of Confederation" to illustrate the story of the text book of the laying of the foundation of "This Canada of Ours," and the triumph of patriotism over party, nationality and creed. (7) GENERAL In the MANAGEMENT. general management of the schools, good order and discipline prevail, the principle usually acted upon in order to secure them being that of keeping pupils well occupied. The usual re- wards are merit marks, merit cards, taking places in classes, posting in the school room the results of written examinations, which in most schools are held weekly in one subject, or publishing those results. In a few schools prizes are also awarded. In regard to punishments, the usual ones are demerit marks, standing on the floor, detention, and corporal punishment when deemed necessary. Suspension or expulsion is seldom resorted to. The teachers go about their work in an intelligent manner, and although all are not accomplished teachers, years of experience and observation being necessary to accomplish this result, yet all manifest earnestness and professional pride. The schools in general are opened and closed with prayer, and the bible or book of selections authorized by the Department is read daily, and in some of the schools there is also singing. proportion of the schools the Ten weekly. In a good Commandments are repeated The authority to require them to be repeated, however, rests with the trustees, but as it is seldom, if ever, exercised, teachers are advised to have them repeated once a week unless objections are made. The time tables of the schools are generally satisfactory, except with regard to the subject of grammar, which is apt to be made a �92 secondary subject on the programme, and the attention of teachers is called to the importance of devoting ample time to it. A subject which is brought into requisition whenever we speak or write, as grammar is, must be regarded as one of primary importance, and if pupils are to be able to speak and write their own language correctly by the time they complete the fourth class, as they should be, the formal study of it must be taken up in due time, and ample attention given to it in each class. (8) STATE OF PROFICIENCY. While in certain subjects in some schools the state of proficiency is found to be inferior or poor, yet it does not generally fall below that of middling and good, or excellent is frequently found. Upon the whole it may be stated that substantial progress has been made. Among the subjects best taught is that of arithmetic, which is commenced almost as soon as the child begins school, and receives its full share of attention throughout his course. In the solution of problems pupils are taught to put down their work in a clear and methodical manner, and to explain the different steps in the solution. In regard to reading, a subject which also receives its fair share of attention, while instances of monotonous and inexpressive reading are to be met with, yet there are many schools in which the reading is good, and even excellent, A more particular training in the sub- ject of reading than teachers generally receive would no doubt favor- ably affect the reading in the schools. The practice of learning select pieces of poetry by heart, and of making the recitation of them an exercise in elocution is also cultivated, the results of which can scarcely fail to be beneficial in different ways. The writing books generally present a cleanly appearance and afford evidence of painstaking on the part of teacher in teaching this �93 subject. A great deal of the work of the school room is done in writing, in all classes, and while the practice gives facility in writing, it also, under the supervision of the teacher, promotes legibility, and in the lower classes pupils are able to write quite a legible hand. As to grammar, it is desirable a higher status should be aspired to than is often reached; and in regard to the other subjects of study, attention is given to them according to their relative importance. (9) COUNTY The number of MODEL SCHOOL. teachers in training at the county model school last term was 11, two of them being males and 9 females. 4 held 2nd class, or junior leaving Of these non-professional certificates, and 7 3rd class, or primary non-professional certificates. At the close of the term an examination was held, which was partly written upon questions prepared by the Education Department, and consisted partly in practical teaching before the County Board of Examiners, Upon comparing the results of the examination and the principal's report it was found that all were entitled to certificates, which were accordingly issued. The accommodations of the county model school remain in statu quo, the steps which were being taken with a view to providing accommodations more in harmony with the importance of an institution at which those who are to teach the youth of the county receive their training, and with more modern ideas of education, not having reached consummation. I have the honor to be, sir, Your obedient servant, JAS. H. BALL, WELLAND, June, 1894. County Inspector. �94 AGREEMENT THE BETWEEN COUNTY LAND OF TOWN THE COUNTY WELLAND HIGH AND SCHOOL COUNCIL THE OF WEL- BOARD. We, the Special Committee appointed by the County Council of the County of Welland, and the Welland Town High School Board, respectively, have agreed to the following amount to be paid by the County to the said School Board for a term of three years, namely: The sum of $714.69 each year for the years 1894-5-6, in addition to a sum equal to the Government grant. Also the sum of $1.00 examination fee for each County pupil. (Signed on behalf of the School Board.) DAVID MCEWING, J. H. CROW. (.) Signed S. onJ. behalf ofSIDEY , theCouncil CountyChairmanCom., ERNEST CRUIKSHANK, J. HARRISON PEW. TREASURER'S STATEMENT. Statement showing receipts and expenditure of the County of Welland from Jan. 1st to May 31st, inclusive: Jan. 1, 1894. Cash on hand Exp. Rec. $191 39 Amount due Imperial Bank Division Court Jury Fund... $5956 86 41 00 Jury expense 207 20 Board of Education... 217 30 House of Industry. 20 35 314 85 3032 06 �95 Administration of Justice. Court House and Jail. 1085 50 3831 73 25 00 304 64 Salaries 512 50 Printing 112 65 45 9° Special grants. 5° vo Office expenses 27 50 Contingent.... 58 13 Roads and bridges 132 74 Fuel... 146 29 Municipal Government.. 423 40 5 °° Interest 121 Licenses... 00 Inquests 200 Law expenses....... Electric Lighting... Gaoler's and Turnkey's residences. Registry office... 850 54 High Schools. Non-resident 532 02 taxes..... 62 40 I 71 531 33 327 18 532 02 10370 08 Assessment account... 472 81 Cash on hand 3523 62 Amount due Imperial Bank $17034 35 $17034 35 The following amount is due and unpaid County assessment, 1893: Township of Thorold.... $93 37 (Sgd.) GEORGE L. HOBSON, County Treasurer. Treasurer'sOffice,June CountyofWelland, } �96 REPORT OF MR. COULSON RE VAGRANTS COM MITTED TO JAIL. A return as required by resolution of Council, showing the number of vagrants committed to this jail on remand from Oct. 1st., 1893, to June 6th, 1894, who remained in jail only three days or less: .. None Committed in Oct......... " " 66 " 4 " Nov. 4 Dec 4 Jan., 1894... 5 Feb ..... March. ..... April... ....... 7 9 22 May 2 June......... I - Total........ 54 Certified correct. (Sgd.) J. COULSON, Jailor. REPORT OF COUNTY CLERK RE AUCTIONEERS' AND PEDDLERS' LICENSES. To the Warden and Councillors of the County of Welland, in Council Assembled: GENTLEMEN,I herewith make a return of licenses issued by me and amount paid the County Treasurer since January 1st, 1894, as follows: Jan. 3, John Weiss, auctioneer....... 9, Marshall Bros., peddlers.. ..... $15 00 8 00 �97 Feb. I, Ed. Box, auctioneer... .... 15 00 8, L. V. Garner, auctioneer.... 1500 1, J. R. Dowd, auctioneer...... 15 00 E. R. Hellems, auctioneer... 15 00 Leslie McMann, auctioneer... 15 00 May 19, W. E. Henderson & Co, peddlers...... 8.00 Mar. 15, J. G. Cadham, auctioneer.... Mar. 12, April 2, 15 00 All of which is respectfully submitted. (Sgd.) ROBERT COOPER, County Clerk. PRISON LABOR. A return under Section 93 of the jail regulations, shewing names of prisoners, etc., employed at extra rural labor for the quarter ending March 31st, 1894: No. of days. Names ofPrisoners employed. Thos. Bray John Williams. 23% days. 3 James Cameron 38, James Welsh... 26 William Baily. 41 7 66 7 " " " 7 " John Murphy.. 14 " Alfred Kinney. 41 66 Jas. Saunders... 34 66 Wm " 7 7 7 7 Amt. rec. Nature of work. for labor. Underdraining. Nil. " 66 66 6 7 42½ Jas. Howard.... 39½ 7 hrs. 66 Thomas Burns. Kerwin.... 38% No. of hours per day. " " " " " " " 66 " " " 66 For whom done. County 15 6 66 " " " " " " 66 " " 66 " 66 7 " 7 " " " " �98 A. O'Brian... 30 days. Wm. Taylor... 2 " " G. Thompson. 54% " Fred Smith... 20½ " J. Pembroke.... " 42 " Ben Potter...... 31 "6 Geo. Williams. 24 " Sam Lyndin... 16 Wm. Cooper... II Michael Lewis. 5 Pat. Kenney... II Wm. Griffin... 4 Chas. Wilson... 8 John Forgarty. 6 Total... 696 " 66 " " 66 " " 66 66 " " " " " 66. " " " " ‫وو‬ " 66 " ‫יו‬ " 23 " " ,, 46 7 " " " " 7 " " " " 7 " ‫وو‬ " " " 66 6 " 33 ‫وو‬ " ‫وو‬ " " 6 7 7 Tom Hands... County " 7 " Nil. 33 7 M. Golden.... 36½ Underdraining. " 7 Sam Stockton.. 43% 9½ 7 hrs. 7 7 7 7 " " " " 33 " 7 13 " 7 7 " " " 7 " �APPENDIX D. MEMORIALS. MEMORIAL A. To the Honorable the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Ontario: The Memorial of the Council of the County of Welland. HUMBLY SHEWETH,WHEREAS the County of Welland has established an Industrial Home for the care and support of their deserving poor; And whereas the Ontario Anatomy Acts direct that the bodies of inmates of Houses of Industry, in certain cases, should be delivered to an officer appointed under said act for purposes of disection; And whereas to dispose of the bodies of said inmates in the manner directed by said act has the effect of exciting a strong prejudice against entering these institutions in the minds of indigent �IOO persons and tends, in a marked degree, to defeat the charitable pur poses for which they were established; Your memorialists, therefore humbly pray that such furthe amendments may be made to said act as will leave the disposal of the bodies of said inmates absolutely under the control of council or councils of the county or counties by which they were established or are maintained. And your memorialists, as in duty bound, will ever pray. Passed in council this 6th day of June, 1894. (Sgd.) (Sgd.) ROBERT COOPER, S. J. SIDEY, Clerk. Warden. MEMORIAL B. To the Honorable the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Ontario: The Memorial of the Council of the County of Welland. HUMBLY SHEWETH,- That whereas the Act respecting Coroners directs that the Coroner shall hold an inquest on the body of every inmate dying in any House of Industry, thereby entailing a large, and in the opinion of your petitioners, in most cases an entirely unnecessary expense, upon such counties as have established Houses of Industry. Your petitioners therefore humbly pray that the said Act re- �ΙΟΙ specting Coroners may be amended by striking out the words "House of Industry" in the third line of the third section of said. Act. Passed in council this 6th day of June, 1894. (Sgd.). (Sgd.) ROBERT COOPER, S. J. SIDEY, Clerk. Warden. {LS To His Excellency the Governor-General of the in Dominion of Canada Council: The humble petition of the Council of the County of Welland. RESPECTFULLY SHEWETH, I. That your Petitioners have viewed with increasing satis- faction the continued success achieved by the Industrial Exhibition Association of Toronto during the past fifteen years; each succeeding Exhibition outstripping its predecessors. 2. That the grounds and buildings of the said Association, as recently enlarged and improved, are in the opinion of your Petitioners second to none on the continent, and are well adapted to the holding of a Dominion Exhibition, where all the Provinces of Canada will be fittingly represented 3. That in the opinion of your Petitioners the holding of a Dominion Exhibition at least once in five years, or oftener if practicable, would be of great advantage to the whole Dominion by �ID2 stimulating intercolonial trade and tributing to the advancement commerce, of the and material thereby con- prosperity of the several Provinces, and also by promoting social intercourse between the people of the different Provinces, thereby promoting and strengthening national sentiment. 4. could That in the opinion of your Petitioners such an Exhibition be advantageously held by Association of Toronto, at Toronto, in the Industrial the year Exhibition. 1895; but for the holding of such a Dominion Exhibition, at which would be fittingly represented, the said Association all the Provinces will require not only the moral support of, but also substantial aid and assistance from the Government of Canada, which in the opinion of your Petitioners the circumstances warrant being given and granted. Your Petitioners therefore pray: That it may please his Excellency the Governor-General in Council to approve of and sanction, and the such substantial aid to the Industrial Parliament Exhibition to grant Association of Toronto as will enable it to hold a Dominion Exhibition at Toronto in the year 1895, open to the world, at which the several Provinces will be fittingly represented. And your Petitioners as in duty bound will ever pray. On behalf of the County of Welland. (Sgd) ROBERT COOPER, County Clerk. (Sgd) S. J. SIDEY, Warden. �103 To the Honorable the House of Commons of Canada: The humble petition of the Council of the County of Welland. HUMBLY SHEWETH,I. tion That your Petitioners have viewed with increasing satisfac- the continued success achieved Association of Toronto during the by the Industrial Exhibition past fifteen years; each succeed- ing Exhibition outstripping its predecessors. 2 recently That the grounds and buildings of the said Association, as enlarged and improved, are in the opinion of your Petition- ers second to none on the continent, and are well adapted to the holding of a Dominion Exhibition, where all the Provinces of Canada will be fiittingly represented. 3. That in the opinion of your Petitioners the holding of a Dominion Exhibition at least once in five years, or oftener if practicable, would be of great advantage to the whole Dominion by stimulating intercolonial trade and commerce, and thereby contributing to the advancement of the material prosperity of the several Provinces, and also by promoting social intercourse between the people of the different Provinces, thereby promoting and strengthening national sentiment. 4. That in the opinion of your Petitioners such an Exhibition could be advantageously held by the Industrial Exhibition Association of Toronto, at Toronto, in the year 1895; of such a Dominion fittingly but for the holding Exhibition, at which all the Provinces would be represented, the said Association will require not only the moral support of, but also substantial aid and assistance from the Government of Canada, which in the opinion of your Petitioners the circumstances warrant being given and granted. Your Petitioners therefore pray: That it may please his Excellency the Governor-General in �104 Council to approve of and sanction, and the Parliament to grant such substantial aid to the Industrial Exhibition as will enable it to hold a Dominion Association of Toronto Exhibition at Toronto in the year 1895, open to the world, at which the several Provinces will be fittingly represented. And your Petitioners as in duty bound will ever pray. On behalf of the County of Welland. (Sgd) ROBERT COOPER, (Sgd) S. J. SIDEY, Warden County Clerk. To the Honorable the Senate of the Dominion of Canada: The humble petition of the Council of the County of Welland. RESPECTFULLY SHEWETH, I. That your Petitioners have viewed with increasing satis- faction the continued success achieved by the Industrial Exhibition Association of Toronto during the past fifteen years; each succeed- ing Exhibition outstriping its predecessors. 2. That the grounds and buildings of the said Association, as recently enlarged and improved, are in the opinion of your Petition- ers second to none on the continent, and are well adapted to the holding of a Dominion Exhibition, where all the Provinces of Canada will be fittingly represented. 3. That in the opinion of your Petitioners the holding of a Dominion Exhibition at least once in five years, or oftener if practicable, would be of great advantage to the whole Dominion by stimulating intercolonial trade and commerce, and thereby con- �105 tributing to the advancement of the material prosperity of the several Provinces, and also by promoting social intercourse between the people of the different Provinces, thereby promoting and strengthening national sentiment. 4. could That in the opinion of your Petitioners such an Exhibition be advantageously held by the Industrial Association of Toronto, at Toronto, in the year holding of such a Dominion Exhibition 1895; but for the Exhibition, at which all the Provinces would be fittingly represented, the said Association will require not only the moral support of, but also substantial aid and assistance from the Government of Canada, which in the opinion of your Petitioners the circumstances warrant being given and granted. Your Petitioners therefore pray: That it may please his Excellency the Governor-General in Council to approve of and sanction, and the Parliament to grant such substantial aid to the Industrial as will enable it to hold a Exhibition Dominion Association of Toronto Exhibition at Toronto in the year 1895, open to the world, at which the several Provinces will be fittingly represented. And your Petitioners as in duty bound will ever pray. On behalf of the County of Welland. ) ROBERT COOPER,. County Clerk. (Sgd) S. J. SIDEY, Warden. �APPENDIX E. COMMUNICATIONS. FROM MR. M'CLEARY RE PRESENTING OF PETITION TO THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY. THOROLD, ONT., Feby. 12th, 1894. DEAR SIR,- I have your favor of 9th inst. with several petitions of the County Council to the Legislature enclosed. I shall present them at the earliest opportunity offered. Truly yours, (Sgd.) WM. M'CLEARY. ROBERT COOPER, ESQ., County Clerk, Welland. �108 FROM FRED LAW RE RECEIPT OF PRISON REFORM COMMISSIONERS. GOVERNMENT HOUSE, TORONTO, February 13th, 1894. SIR,- I am directed to acknowledge the receipt of an endorsation of the Report of the Prison Reform Commissioners to the Lieutenant Governor in April, 1891, by the County Council of Welland. I have the honor to be, sir, Your obedient servant, (Sgd) FRED LAW, Com. R. N., Ofil. Secretary. ROBERT COOPER, Esq., County Clerk. FROM H. J. HILL, RE DOMINION EXHIBITION. TORONTO, June 8th, 1894. DEAR SIR,- It has been proposed to hold at the city of Toronto in the year 1895, a Dominion Exhibition on the lines set out in the enclosed petition. The Board of Trade, the Canadian Manufacturers' Association, and the City Council of Toronto, the County Council of York and other County Councils are petitioning in favor of Government aid being granted to the Industrial Exhibition Association of Toronto for the purpose of enabling it to hold such an exhibition, and as it is a matter of national interest, and especially important to this Province, �109 our board are desirous of obtaining the co-operation and moral sup- port of the several Municipal Councils of Ontario. . I therefore enclose you herewith three forms of petition-one to the Governor-General in Council, one to the Senate and one to the Commons, and if you can get your Council to adopt the petition and have the three copies sealed and signed and forwarded to your county representatives in Parliament with a request to present them and assist in promoting the object of the petition, you will assist in promoting the exhibition and confer a favor on Your obedient servant, (Sgd.) H. J. HILL, Manager and Secretary. P. S. Shall be glad to know as early as possible what action. your Council takes in the matter. FROM COUNTY OF KENT RE ABOLISHING OF THE FEE SYSTEM. CHATHAM, May 9th, 1894. To the Clerk of the County of Welland: DEAR SIR,I am directed by the County Council of Kent to enclose you a copy of a petition adopted by said Council to the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Ontario, relative to abolishing the Fee System in the payment of the county officers appointed by the �IIO Ontario Legislature, and to request you to kindly lay the same be fore your Council for their co-operation. I have the honor to be, sir, Your obedient servant, Sgd.) J. C. FLEMING, Clerk Co. Kent. To the Honorable the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Ontario: The Petition of the Council of the County of.... HUMBLY SHEWETH,That your Petitioners are desirous that the Fee System in the payment of the County Officers appointed by the Ontario Legislature should be abolished, and the payment of a salary substituted therefor, it being the most fair, economical and equitable system. Your Petitioners therefore pray that your Honorable Body will make such amendments to the Statutes as will provide for the pay- ment by salary of such officials. And your Petitioners as in duty bound will ever pray. Dated at... June......, A. D., 1894. County Clerk. Warden. FROM C. C. JAMES. DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE, ONTARIO. BUREAU OF INDUSTRIES. TORONTO, January 15th, 1894. Circular to heads of Municipalities, in care of Municipal Clerk. The Consolidated Municipal Act, Vic. 55, Chap. 42, S. 382, provides as follows: �III Every Council shall, on or before the 31st day of January in each year, under a penalty of $20 in case of default, to be paid to the Treasurer of Ontario, transmit to the Lieutenant-Governor through the Minister of Agriculture, an account in such form as may be prescribed from time to time by the Lieutenant-Governor in Council, of the several debts of the Corporation as they stood on the 31st day of December preceding, specifying in regard to every debt of which a balance remained due at that day-The original amount of the debt; the date when it was contracted; the days fixed for its payment, etc., etc., and the balance still due of the principal of the debt. The collection and tabulation of the statistics above referred to have been entrusted by the Minister of Agriculture to this Bureau. I have to request, therefore, that you will cause the return to be made according to the enclosed schedule. If mailed in the accom- panying envelope and unsealed, it is postage free. The statement should include all outstanding debts, no matter when contracted by the municipality, whether of a local or a general nature. and It other will, therefore, embrace debentures issued for railway bonuses, tile and other drainage (including statements of all debts on moneys borrowed under the Municipal and Assessment Drainage Acts) schools, waterworks, local improvements, etc. (Sgd.) C. C. JAMES, Secretary. �112 FROM JOHN ROBINSON, CLERK NIAGARA FALLS, RE INTEREST ON OVERDUE ACCOUNT. NIAGARA FALLS, Ont., Feb. 14th, 1894. Geo. L. Hobson, Esq., County Treasurer, Welland: DEAR SIR,- Referring to your letter and account of January 17th, 1894, to Mayor Hanan, I am instructed, by resolution of Council, attention of the County Council to conversation to call the that took place between the committees of the County and Town at the time of the settlement of the taxes last year. When, after arriving at the amount due from the Town to the County ($1,441.67) the question was asked by Mayor Binkley when would be required to pay the amount, to which Warden Macklem replied that the County would notify the Town when the money would be required. And I am also directed to say that the Town paid the $1,441.67 before the County notified the Town, and therefore the Town feel that it is not just or proper they should pay the bill $16.45 for interest. I am, sir, Your obedient servant, (Sgd) JOHN ROBINSON, Town Clerk. �113 FROM S. H. GLASGOW AND J. H. PRICE RE GRANT TO AGRICULTURE. WELLAND, June 6th, 1894. To the Warden and Members of the County Council of the County of Welland: GENTLEMEN,- We the undersigned delegates from the Welland County Agricultural Society desire to ask that your honorable body grant us a sum of money for the Fall Show, the amount of which we will leave. to your generosity. (Sgd.) (Sgd.) j. H. PRICE, S. H. GLASGOW, Treasurer. President. FROM H. G. MACKLEM RE NIAGARA FALLS INTEREST ON OVERDUE ACCOUNT. Robert Cooper, Esq., County Clerk, Welland: DEAR SIR,- Re yours of the 15th inst., you will see that by the memorandum of agreement entered into by the Town and County some three or four years ago that the amount found to be due by the Town to the County for any year shall be payable on July 1st of the year following. The County Committee, nor any person referred to by Mr. Robinson, had power to alter this. referred to was something like this. said to me: The informal conversation The then Mayor, Mr. Binkley, "We are rather hard up now; does it matter if we do not pay this money for a month or two?" To which I replied, "It �114 does not matter when you pay it." I supposed that he knew as well as I that the money, whenever paid, had to be made good as from July 1st, according to the memo of agreement previously entered into. Yours truly, (Sgd.) H. G. MACKLEM. FROM L. PERERIA, ESQ. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, OTTAWA, 27th Feb., 1894. } SIR,I have the honor, by direction, to enclose Letters-Patent in favor of the Corporation of the Township of Bertie, for certain Ordnance land, being part of the former right of way of the Buffalo, Brantford and Lake Huron Railway, granted in exchange for a portion of Leopold Street, in the said Township of Bertie. Please acknowledge the receipt of the Patent. I am, sir, Your obedient servant, (Sgd.) LYNOWODY PEREIRA, Assistant Secretary. R. COOPER, Esq., County Clerk, Welland, Ont. �115 FROM GEO. C. BULL, PRESIDENT OF LUNDY'S LANE HISTORICAL SOCIETY. LUNDY'S LANE, Niagara Falls, Ont., June 4, 1894. To the Warden and other Members of the County Council of Welland: GENTLEMEN,- (1) The Lundy's Lane Historical Society would beg respect- fully to submit to you a brief statement of its work and labor of love as a loyal and patriotic society during the past seven years of its existence. The society has been deligent in endeavoring to promote the study and circulation of Canadian History relating to the early settlement of this country and the War of 1812-a study which has been far too long neglected by our people generally and in our public schools particularly. The society has therefore expended much time and money in carrying on its useful work in publishing pamphlets of great merit, which have been eagerly received by students of history and very highly commended by competent writers in England, the United States and Canada. (2) The society would be glad to receive any aid to its publica- tion fund which your loyal Council of Welland would be pleased to grant. It is admitted that the society has begun a good work, that it stands almost alone among societies in publishing historical litera ture, unaided yet venturing to do more. In the United States almost every State has a fund set apart for historical publications, besides the maintenance of a State library presided over by an able librarian. We are far behind such energetic work in Ontario. desire, however, to begin it in We one particular at least, namely, by asking for help from the County of Welland towards our publication fund. �116 (3) The society has also been zealous in encouraging the organization of at least five similar societies within the last four years, those of Chautauqua, Kingston, Bay of Quinte, Wentworth and the recent one of Beaverdam in this county. (4) Another work which has engaged the attention of the society is a more careful and reverent interest in the old time-honored burial places of Welland County. Some are found as "family burial plots" on the farm lands of early settlers, and some are public ceme. teries, notably, that of Lundy's Lane, which was donated for its pur- pose in 1797 or before. about six years ago. The work of its restoration was begun The name of Lundy's Lane is more hundred years old, but it became more fixed than one and memorable on the 25th of July, 1814, and must always remain identified with the history of Canada. It is regarded as "the Marai of Upper Canada " by British Canadians. The little village burial place of Lundy's, Lane was used as a military cemetery a year before tle in 1814. the famous bat- Within a very recent period the L. L. Society, on two occasions, was enabled to fulfill the pious duty of re-interring the remains of fourteen British soldiers which had been discovered about 200 yards distant from the crest of Lundy's Lane hill. mains have been reverently interred battle on the same day and who fell. among comrades who fell in were laid That is all our society can do. Those re- in trenches where they We wish to do more. We wish to see a memorial erected, a tribute of gratitude to those noble. dead who for two years before had been defending our land against larger numbers in every instance of American forces. We wish to have something erected to mark where exactly we have laid the mor- tal remains of those men of the 89th, 103rd and Royal Scots regiments of the year 1814. In order that some fitting memorial may be erected, an obelisk for example, and a commencement made on the 25th July next, the �117 Lundy's Lane Historical Society has decided to ask your loyal council, the chief representative public body of the Niagara River district, to be pleased to undertake the laudable work and cost of erection on behalf of a loyal and grateful people. The society will gladly assist if necessary and as far as possible. All of which is respectfully submitted. Signed on behalf of the Lundy's Lane Historical Society. GEO. C. BULL, M. A., President. JOHN ORCHARD, Vice-President. JAMES WILSON, Sec'y-Treas. HENRY SYMMES. ABEL GEO. LAND. W. WOODRUFF. H. B. MORRIS. STEWART HOUSTON. RESPECTING THE CANADIAN CATTLE TRADE. DEAR SIR, Herewith we enclose a document respecting the Canadian cattle trade and form of petition to parliament upon the subject.. If you approve of the object in view we would respectfully urge you without delay to procure such signatures to the petition and the passage of such resolutions of Municipal Councils, Farmers' Institutes, Patrons of Industry, Boards of Trade and other organizations as will strengthen the movements, and have them sent to some member of parliament �118 at Ottawa, with a request that he will actively support a measure for the removal of grievances complained of. T. O. ROBSON, President. THOS. CRAWFORD, Vice-President. JOHN DUNN. A. J. THOMPSON. HENRY BRACKEN. Ottawa, 11th April, 1894. To the Honorable the House of Commons of Canada, in Parliament Assembled: The petition of the undersigned, humbly complaining, sheweth: I. That the cattle industry of Canada is one of far reaching That large quantities of cattle have been annually exported importance. 2. to Great Britain by the port of Montreal, practically the only available Canadian port, and by reason of uncertainty in ocean freights, ex- cessive ocean freights and scalping in respect of ocean freights, the trade is greatly prejudiced, all of which is greatly de- to the public triment. 3. That owing to the limited number of vessels engaged in the cattle carrying trade, and to the circumstance that our cattle are com- pelled to go by the one port of Montreal, those interested in the ocean carrying trade are enabled to combine, whereby excessive rates are imposed upon this industry. 4. That your petitioners are advised and believe that cattle. freights on American cattle to Great Britain are lower than are those on Canadian cattle from Montreal to Great Britain, owing to the lack of competition in the Canadian route.. 5. That the practice of Canadian vessels (some of which belong to lines largely subsidized by the Canadian Government in connec �119 tion with certain branches of the public service) is most prejudiced in the first instance to the cattle industry, and generally to the best interests of Canada, and has now attained to such an extent as to demand redress at the hands of Parliament. Your petitioners therefore pray that your honorable body may be pleased to pass such legislation as will from such unfair treatment at the hands free of this those interested carrying trade as aforesaid, and will provide such prevent those engaged in the cattle industry cattle from safeguards industry in the as will hereafter being at the mercy of the ocean steamship companies, and for such other re- lief as to your honorable body may seem proper. And your petitioners, as in duty bound, will ever pray. Dated this 16th day of April, A. D. 1894. Order by council. (Sgd) ROBT. COOPER, (Sgd) S. J. SIDEY Warden Co. Welland. County Clerk. L. S. . APPLICATION FROM BERTIE SCHOOL TRUSTEES RE EXAMINATIONS. WELLAND, Ont., June 5th, 1894. SIR, I have the honor to submit for your consideration the applica- tions of the Board of Public School Trustees of S. S. No. 1, Bertie, and of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Fort Erie, for the tablishment of their respective schools as centres the entrance examinations. es- for the holding of �120 I may state in regard thereto that these are both large schools, five teachers being now employed in No. 1, Bertie, including Amigari, and three in Fort Erie, and that both are now sending up a considerable number of candidates annually to the examination. The average number which I should judge, they will be likely to send up, including candidates for the public school leaving exami nation, of whom there will be several this year, will be 20 or 25, but there may be more. The claims of these two places to be established as centres are set forth in the respective applications, but as the two schools are in close proximity to each other, the establishment of both of them as centres would be unnecessary. The establishment of one of them, however, would no doubt be a great accommodation to both of these important places, and I would commend it to your favorable con- sideration. I have the honor to be, sir, Your obedient servant, (Sgd) JAS. H. BALL, County Inspector. ROBERT COOPER, ESQ., County Clerk, Welland. INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE, Ont., Feb. 1st, 1894. DEAR SIR,I am instructed by the Board of Public School Trustees, S. S. No. 1, Township of Bertie, to request that the public school entrance examination for this district be held in Victoria public school in this village. Our school house has four large rooms, and has ample accom- modation and equipment for all the pupils that would come. It is situated within a short distance of the Grand Trunk ' and �121 Michigan Central depots, and pupils from Ridgeway and Stevensville have favorable train service back and forth. venient for pupils from the village of Fort Erie. It is also con- There are plenty of families here in the village who would gladly accommodate any of the pupils who might have to remain over night. The Board of Trustees think the request to have the entrance examinations held here just and reasonable, as the largest number of pupils attending the examination come from this vicinity. Kindly do what you can in favor of this and oblige. Yours truly, (Sgd.) GEORGE TAIT, Sec.-Treas. JAMES H. BALL, Esq., Public School Inspector, Welland, Ont. To J. H. Ball, Esq., County Inspector. The Memorial of the Board of Public School Trustees of the Village of Fort Erie: HUMBLY SHEWETH: That whereas on the 20th day of December, A. D. 1893, the said Board of Public School Trustees in session did pass a resolution as follows: That the said Board of Public School Trustees do petition Mr. J. H. Ball, County Inspector, praying that the entrance and leaving examinations may be held at the Village of Fort Erie in future in- stead of the Village of Ridgeway;" And whereas the said Board of Public School Trustees of the Village of Fort Erie are of the opinion that the said Village of Fort Erie would be preferable to any other locality in this part of the county from a point of convenience and historic location. The ' �122 scenery is good, and the pleasure and advantages to be derived by the youthful students attending the examinations in viewing the his- torical scenery and grounds of Old Fort Erie and other points of interest in connection with the war of 1812 to 1815; also the beautiful views of Niagara River, together with the proximity of the City of Buffalo, are advantages as well as attractions that would be pleasing as well as profitable to the youthful aspirants attending the aforesaid examinations; Therefore your petitioners pray that the said examinations may be held at the Village of Fort Erie. And your petitioners, as in duty bound, will ever pray. (Sgd.) WILLIAM DELL, W. J. SHEPHERD, J. M. SABINE, JAMES DAY, EDWARD HAWKINS, PAUL BEAM. B. F MATTHEWS, Secretary. PETITION FROM CLARK C. PRATT AND 26 OTHERS RE ACTION OF TOWNSHIP COUNCIL FOR S. S. NO. 5, TOWNSHIP OF CROWLAND. CROWLAD, March 1st, 1894. To the Warden and Council of the County of Welland in Council Assembled: The undersigned trustees and ratepayers of School Section No. 5, in the Township of Crowland, as authorized by the eighty-second �123 section of the Public School Act, hereby appeal to the Municipal Council of the County of Welland against the action of the Council of the Township of Crowland in passing a By-Law on the 19th Feb- ruary, 1894, uniting School Sections Nos. 5 and 7 into one section, as it would deprive the younger children of school privileges. (Sgd.) Clark C. Pratt, Trustee, J. N. Yokom, Titus D. Yokom, Trustee, C. E Yokom, James Henderson, J. Pratt, E. A. Boardman, Ezra Pratt, Catharine Boardman, J. B. Doan, Clark Doan, S. M. Benedict, Smith Pratt, Rebecca Benedict, Oscar Yokom, H. Dodge, David Holcomb, Matilda Skinner, Jacob Silverthorn, John Brearly, Robert Yokom, Demas Webber, Job McCawley, Charles Henderson, Almon Skinner, John G. Doan, Elizabeth Cornwell. COMMUNICATION FROM HARCOURT & COWPER. WELLAND, 5th June, 1894. Robert Cooper, Esq., Clerk of the County: DEAR SIR, We understand that an application is to be made to the County Council at its present sitting to unite School Sections 5 and 6 in the Township of Crowland. We write you on behalf of one of our clients who has property in that neighborhood, and who instructs us �124 to say that she is very strongly opposed to the union taking place. We are instructed that this proposed union is not in the interest of the public generally. Yours truly, (Sgd.) HARCOURT & COWPER. To the Warden and Reeves of the County ofWelland: GENTLEMEN We, the undersigned, having purchased lot 13, in the 4th con- cession in the Township of Crowland, and being in School Section No. 5, would most respectfully say that we are opposed to the union of School Sections Nos. 5 and 7. CROWLAND, June 4th, 1894. (Sgd.) FRANCIS MATTHEWS, AMACY MATTHEWS, LEROY MATTHEWS. PETITION FROM THOMAS BUCHNER AND TWELVE OTHERS OF S. S. 7, CROWLAND TP. RE ACTION TP. COUNCIL. The undersigned trustees and ratepayers of School Section No. 7, in the Township of Crowland, as authorized by the eighty-second section of the Public Schools Act, hereby appeal to the Municipal �125 Council of the County of Welland against the action of the Council of the Township of Crowland in regard to the boundaries of our school section. Dated at Crowland, this 2nd day of March, 1894. (Sgd.) Thos. S. Buchner, Trustees of S. S. No. 7. John Marshall, Mason MEMORIAL OF TO Silverthorn, Wm. S. Lundy, Jeremiah Tuttle, A. Hurst, Michael Barnhart, John G. Sennett, W. A. McKenney, Edward Misener, D. E. Buchner, Leonard Misener, Jacob Buchner. ATTORNEY GENERAL RE REMOVAL BODIES FROM INDUSTRIAL HOME TO SCHOOL OF ANATOMY. TORONTO, 30th April, 1894. DEAR SIR, I am directed to say in reply to your memorial of the 20th of April, that Mr. Harcourt will talk over the whole matter with you. I am also to say that, under the Anatomy Act, as it now stands, provision is made for the delivery over of the bodies of persons dying in public institutions to relatives or bona fide friends, but a body is not to be delivered to any person other than a known relative without an order from a Police Magistrate. The question �126 of what persons are to be regarded as bona fide friends, does not rest with the Inspector of Anatomy, but with the Police Magistrate. (Sgd.) I. A. CARTWRIGHT. S. J. SIDEY, ESQ., Warden County Welland, Welland. TO AMEND THE ANATOMY ACT RE PERSONS DYING IN THE HOME. Sir Oliver Mowat, Attorney-General of the Province of Ontario: SIR,- We have the honor to address you on matters seriously affecting our Industrial Home, and the Industrial Homes of Ontario as a whole, namely: The sending to School of Anatomy the bodies of inmates who die in the Home. The holding of inquests on the bodies of all those who die in the same institution. The County Council at its last session was unanimously opinion that the removal of bodies from the Home to of the the dissecting table would surely ruin the good work for which the Home was built. The fact that bodies may be claimed by the Inspector of the School of Anatomy has spread consternation among the inmates, and since the body of ago carried off by Nicholas Moore, an inmate, was some weeks the said inspector (despite all that the county officials could do to prevent it), two or three inmates have absconded -something quite unusual heretofore. �127 If the law remains as it now is in this regard, committals to the Home will gradually decrease, and the object for which it was built will be defeated. This is a serious state of affairs, after the County has expended $25,000 or $30,000 in building and equipping a Home for its aged-not criminal poor, and maintaining the same at a heavy annual cost. The only reason that the County Council did not take action at its January session was, because it was then understood that the Industrial Home Inspector or the Warden could qualify as a bona fide friend, and have the bodies buried on the Home grounds, but the Inspector of Anatomy now positively refuses to accept these officers as bona fide friends, and, unless the law is changed, the body of almost every inmate of the Home will find its way to the dissect- ing table. Very few who have bona fide friends (as the term is in- terpreted in this case), find their way into the poor house at all. The County Council and the people of the County at large be- lieve this to be a deplorable state of affairs, and ask your serious consideration of the situation. We would ask that the County, through its Warden, the Inspector of the Home, Crown Attorney, or some other official to be named by an act of the Provincial Legislature, should be allowed to retain these bodies and have them decently interred, unless the bodies are voluntarily handed over to the medical school. Regarding the inquests, your petitioners believe that the holding of inquests upon each and every inmate who dies in the Home is a needless expense upon the County, and ask that modified so that inquests shall only be held when the law be the Crown Attorney or Coroner deem it necessary. In the case of Nicholas Moore, upon whom the last inquest was held, the man had been slowly dying for three years, and had it not �128 been for the good care afforded at the Home would have succumbed long ago. The Home physician testified that death resulted from natural causes, and yet an inquest was held. We hold that inquests in such cases are wholly uncalled for, and ask that the law be amended so as to avoid this unnecessary expense. Yours obediently, S. (Sgd.) J. SIDEY, Warden County of Welland. ERNEST CRUIKSHANK, Inspector and Chairman of Committee. P. S.-If, sir, you would deem a personal interview more satisfactory concerning the matters addressed to you in the above letter, a deputation from the County Council would, we are sure, be pleased to wait upon you at whatever date you might name as convenient. being most But as the Honorable the Provincial Treasurer is con- versant with the facts in this case, your petitioners trust that the Government will give whatever relief in their judgment that may seem fit and proper before the present session of Parliament comes to a close. Yours, (Sgd.) S. J. SIDEY, Warden. E. CRUIKSHANK, Inspector. FROM JOHN BELL, ASKING FOR COPIES OF PAPERS RE INCORPORATION INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE. GRAND TRUNK RAILWAY Co., OF CANADA, SOLICITOR'S OFFICE. BELLEVILLE, Ont., May 22nd, 1894. R. Cooper, Esq., County Clerk, Welland: DEAR SIR,- Re proposed incorporation of Village at International Bridge: Will you please tell me if the County Council of your County �129 authorized the taking of a census in this locality, and when--if a resolution was passed with you, send me a copy of the resolution, and of the result of the census, if one was taken. fees you have in this connection, I will pay. Of course, any Kindly let me hear early, and much oblige, Yours truly, (Sgd.) JOHN BELL. FROM A. M. ROSEBRUGH, M. D., SECRETARY OF PRISONERS' AID ASSOCIATION, RE MEMORIALIZING THE DOMINION GOVERNMENT FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A REFORMATORY FOR YOUNG MEN. HON. S. H. BLAKE, Q. C., A. M. ROSEBRUGH, M. D., President. Secretary. 137 CHURCH STREET, TORONTO, June 4th, 189.4. The Clerk of the County: DEAR SIR, In January last, the Prisoners' Aid Association of Canada asked the County Municipal Councils to join in a Memorial to the Ontario Government with reference to the Reformatories in the establishment of Province, for habitual one or more drunkards, so as to re- lieve the county gaols of this undesirable class, and to unfortunate persons a chance for memorials were very generally reformation. endorsed by the I give these believe these County Councils. I only know of two cases where it was not, and in one of these it was purely an oversight. �130 We are now asking the County Councils to endorse a Memorial (a copy of which is enclosed) to the Dominion Government, asking inter alia, for the establishment of a Reformatory for young menfirst offenders-so as to save them from becoming confirmed criminals by association with the criminal class, either in the Prison or in the Penitentiaries of Canada. Special Central Reformatories for this class have been productive of much good in other countries, and we wish the Dominion Government to take action in the matter before the close of the present session of Parliament. We are glad to learn that, at the meeting of the County Councils in January last, some of the counties took some steps in the direction of the establishment of a county Refuge for the dependent poor of the county. We hope to hear of other counties taking similar action at the June meeting. In this connection, perhaps I may be allowed to state that it has been suggested that in any county where a Refuge or Poor-house has not as yet been established, it might be well for a committee to be appointed to report to the next meeting: firstly, with regard to the number of paupers in the county who should be placed in a poorhouse; secondly, whether or not it might be well to unite with adjoining county or counties in the establishment of a District Refuge, instead of a county one; and, thirdly, whether or not those counties that have adopted the poorhouse system are satisfied with it; fourthly, the probable cost of farm and buildings; and, fifthly, whether or not the ratepayers of the county would be favor- able to the establishment of either a District or a County House of Refuge. Allow me to add that, up to the 4th of this month, the following county grants have been received in aid of the work of our Associa- tions, viz.: County of York, $100; County of Ontario, $25; County of Renfrew, $20; County of Brant, $20, and from the following counties, $10 each, viz.: Victoria, Norfolk and luron. �131 Our Society gives a helping hand to every prisoner who manifests any desire to do better, no matter where he or she comes from, and no matter whether imprisoned in the Central Prison or Mercer Reformatory for women. I sent you a number of our last report in February last, which gives an idea of the scope of our work. Respectfully, A. M. ROSEBRUGH, (Sgd.) Secretary Prisoners' Aid Association of Canada. A member of our Association is making a thorough study of the working of the poorhouse system, both in Canada and the United States, and we propose publishing a pamphlet on the subject, giving plans of buildings, etc. PETITION FROM TION The DOMINION RE OCEAN LIVE STOCK ASSOCIA- FREIGHT ON CATTLE. Dominion Live Stock Association deem it their duty to bring to the attention of the Canadian public a matter which has al- ready done much to injure, and if allowed to continue, threatens al- most the total destruction of one of Canada's greatest industries, namely, the export of live cattle to Great Britain. When it is remembered that since the establishment of this trade about the year 1875, it has brought back to Canada in cash over $75,000,000, the price of Canadian cattle Britain, it becomes at once apparent how sold in deeply this Great industry affects the interests of the whole country. The importance, therefore, of the subject, demands that the Association submit to the public the following facts: �132 The cattle trade reached its highest point in 1890, since which time it has declined. The following were the exports of cattle and their value for the calendar years 1890-91-92-93: Number of cattle exported to Year. the United Kingdom. Their value- 1890 104,133 $8,114,145 1891 99,967 7,381.284 1892 93,206 6,920,748 1893 89,572 6,799,638 Whilst the scheduling of Canadian cattle was one great cause for this decline, another and a preventible one is also operating in the same direction. If the trade were in a healthy condition it might be able to stand some drawbacks, but as if the scheduling were not misfortune enough, most if not all of the have vessel owners an understanding or combination, whereby they charge such freight as they choose. Owing to quarantine regulations, Canadian cattle cannot be shipped through the United States to Europe. port trade is confined Thus the whole to one Canadian port, that of Montreal, exthe head of ocean steamship navigation. To this one point must come all Canadian cattle intended for the English market, and there be shipped by one or other of the few lines of steamers sailing between that port and Great Britain. Each line has its representative at Montreal, and what is easier for these representatives to meet weekly or oftener, and combine to cattle rates. They have their agents in England, cabling as them constantly as to the price of cattle. If it goes up, they put up the freight rates, including rates for cattle already on board. If the price falls, rates do not come down in proportion. If there is a �133 large quantity of cattle at Montreal, the vessel men combine to exact excessive rates. If the markets improve, and shippers want to ship in time take advantage of such improvements, up go the rates. In to fact, every state of the market or exigency of the cattle trade seems to be taken advantage of by the vessel men, to levy excessive rates. Buyers cannot ascertain before buying what the rates will be. Thus rates, with a well-grounded fear of being charged excessive they have to buy in ignorance of what the vessel men will charge to carry the cattle to market. The rate may be $7 a head, or it may be $17.50. tainty alone makes cattle buying extremely hazardous, prejudice, buyer. in some cases, of the farmer who sells, This uncerto the great in others, of the Why should a legitimate industry be reduced to the level of gambling? Buyers, who in buying have not reckoned on a sudden squeeze by the vessel men, have lost heavily, some even being ruined or driven out of the trade. In any event this very element of uncer- tainty renders it extremely difficult for the buyers to know what they may safely offer for cattle. As a rule, shippers do not know what the rates are to be, until the cattle have been purchased, brought to Montreal, and loaded, and the vessel is ready to sail. In some cases the rate is fixed after the ship has sailed with the cattle on board. In securing space, the shippers at times have to agree to pay whatever are the going rates. This means whatever the agents of the vessel owners combine upon, when the shippers are in their power. In these and other ways the whole export cattle trade of Canada is now being paralyzed by one of the hugest combinations in Canada. �134 The first principle of a contract is that both parties to it are free to assent or not to assent to its terms. Here we have two in- terests, the cattle industry and the vessel industry, the latter dictating terms to which the former must submit. It is powerless to resist, for no other route is open, and the principal steamship lines. coming to Montreal and engaged in the cattle trade being subsidized by the Government and enjoying other advantages tically able to keep other steamer, off this route. possible, and it exists, vessels, are except an occasional practramp Thus the conditions render this monopoly and is exercising its arbitrary powers most tyranically. With practically no competition in rates from Montreal, our cattle carried from Montreal at excessive rates are landed at Liver- pool, on the same dock, by the side of American cattle carried at competitive rates from Boston, New York, etc. Both bring the same price in the English market, but the American farmer was paid more for his cattle than was the Canadian farmer, because of the lower rates. Thus, shipping cattle are worth more in the Buffalo than in the Toronto market. It now remains for the Canadian people to determine whether this condition of affairs shall be allowed to continue. Shall steam- ship lines, some of them largely subsidized by the Canadian Government, and all enjoying the advantages of Canadian ports, harbors and waterways, upon which millions of Canadian money have been expended, such be allowed of their own arbitrary rates as they choose from the dustry? or shall Parliament motion to exact products of this Canadian just in- be called upon to intervene, as it has done in the case of railways and other powerful organizations, to protect the people from oppression? In the unequal contest, the cattle dealers have struggled in �135 vain against the powerful vessel combination, but are unable to break it. They now bring the matter before the public. It directly concerns the Canadian farmer. the fair value of his cattle, If he is to be paid it must be possible to market them at reasonable rates, in fact as cheaply as his American rival does. But this question concerns more the Canadian The farmer. farmer in old Canada especially is being obliged to change his mode of farming, by feeding his grain instead of selling it. If the market for his cattle is destroyed, what becomes of his industry? Thus, every Canadian is deeply concerned in guarding this most important branch of Canadian husbandry, and we ask shall one great powerful interest stand at the gateway of Canadian commerce and arbitrarily levy tribute upon one of our most important industries, or shall Parliament be asked promptly to deal with this abuse of power and thus prevent further injury? A bill seeking to remove these grievances has been introduced into Parliament by Mr. Mulock, so that the whole subject will likely be discussed on the floors of Parliament on the second reading of the Bill. In introducing the Bill, Mr. Mulock stated that he was not wedded to the methods suggested by his Bill, if any better could be proposed, and he stands prepared to co-operate with the Government or any members of the House in order to accomplish the end aimed at, namely, the restoration of the cattle trade to a healthy the prevention strangling it. of excessive and uncertain rates which basis, by are now Therefore the question may be discussed on the basis of an existing evil, which, in the interest of the country, demands some effective remedy and that forthwith. As the whole subject will be discussed in Parliament, and it is to be hoped a solution arrived at this session, it is of vital interest to �136 Canada that the decision of Parliament shall be in the direction of relief from the oppression now existing. Therefore it is important that public attention be now directed towards the issue involved, in the hope that public opinion may be evoked for the guidance of the people's representatives in Parliament. Under these circumstances the Committee of the Dominion Live Stock Association, appointed to promote the necessary legislation for the prevention of excessive, uncertain and arbitrary freights, rates and methods, including scalping, respectfully ocean request the Canadian public to co-operate with them in order to the attainment of so desirable an end. (Sgd.) T. O. ROBSON, President, THOS CRAWFORD, Vice-President, HENRY BRACKEN, JOHN DUNN, A. J. THOMPSON. OTTAWA, 11th April, 1894. RETURN OF CENSUS OF INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE BY JOHN BETHUNE. Report of John Bethune, appointed Enumerator under by-law of the County Council of the County of Welland, dated 6th June, A. D. 1894, to take the census of that part of the unincorporated Village of Victoria in said County lying within the following limits, that is to say: All the territory lying north of the southern boundary of the proposed corporation up to and including the north side of Jarvis Street, in said village, said census having been taken this 6th day of June, 1894. �137 NAME AND RESIDENCE. Mary Gerard, Lewis street.. Free- House. holder. holder. LodBoarder. I Annie Gerard, " I Jane Gerard, " I Helen Gerard, " I Mary Gerard, " Eugena Hirst, 66 Emma Hirst, " I 6 I " I " I Chas. Hirst, Ethel Hirst, May Hirst, I I Lionel Smallwood, " Kittie Smallwood, " I Ina Smallwood, " I Maud Long, 6 I Richard Turner, E. T. Turner, Annie Turner, Mary Turner, T. T. Turner, Adam Forbes, " " " " " I I I I " I Mary Forbes, Sifma Huggins, " I " " R. Shisler, Maggie Forbes, I I " I " M. Cleary, I " M. Reed, I " P. Foster, I " Mr. Goforth, I Mr. Chinks, I " Mr. Stirth, I " A. Robb, ger. �138 D. Ray, " Mr. Walth, " J. B. Pilky, " Mr. Emory, " Wm. Orr, M. Colcleugh, I I " " Maggie Colcleugh, " Jas. Clemmo, I " Mr. Colcleugh, Willie Colcleugh, I I I I " " Mrs. Clemmo, " Patrick Cramer, " Maria Cramer, " I I Mary Zelmon, Irwin Everett, " I Mrs. Everett, I " I " I David Everett, " I George Everett, " I John Everett, James Everett, Charles Everett, ...... Philip Roth, Courtright street Mrs. Roth Louisa Roth, Henry Roth, Ed. Day, Maggie Day, Mrs. Day. $6 I " I " " " " " John Conley, Norman Conley, " " C. Roth, Mrs. Roth, I " I I I I �139 " R. A. Roth, 6 T. Turner, " Mrs. Turner, L. Turner, Sabrina Turner, " I 66 " F. Turner, C. Southwell, Mrs. Southwell, Ethel Southwell, A. Murryweather, Mrs. Merryweather, " 66 " 66 " Maggie Merryweather, Gordon Vahsickle, Mrs. Vansickle, 66 " Estella Vansickle, " Charles Arch, 6 Mrs. Arch, " Georgina Arch, "E W. J. Arch, Hazel Arch, Frank Wise, I I I I " " I " Mrs. Wise, I Emily Carden, I A. Conde, Mrs. Conde, George Conde, Sabine Conde, Arch. Conde, Lawson, Conde, " " I " I " I " " Wm. J. Taylor, " Mrs. Taylor, " Mrs. Koucher, " �140 Carry Koucher, " Reginald Koucher, " Gertrude Koucher, " I I Thos. Scholfield, Mrs. Scholfield, Georgina Scholfield " " May Scholfield, " Burt Gailer, " Charles Vahey, 66 Mrs. Vahey, 16 Blanche Vahey, " Eva Vahey, " Carrie Vahey, I I I I ... " " Elva Vahey, D. B. Vahey, I 66 I I I I " P. S. Stewart, " Mrs. Stewart, Minnie Stewart, Martha Stewart, John Houser, " I " I " Mrs. Houser, M. Houser, Elizabeth Houser, I "6 66 Carl Schooley, " Richard Wooden, " Mrs. Wooden, " George Wooden, " Margaret Wooden, " W. H. Dennis, " Mrs. Dennis, " Levina Dennis, " Ella Dennis, I I I I I I I I I I �141 " S. Woolen, Mrs. Woolen, Ella Woolen, Everett Woolen, Hattie Woolen, Bennie Woolen, Roy Wooller, Thos. Perritt, Mrs. Perritt, Gracien Perritt, " I " I " I 6 " ..... " I ..... " Thos. Roy Perritt, 6 F. Spain, " Mrs. Spain, " Miss Hains, I " Frankie Perritt, Miss Ellis, I " 66 Edith Spain, I " Freddie Perritt, Jas. Evans, I I I I I I " I " I " I " I " Chas. Weigh, John McIntosh, Mrs. McIntosh, Lena McIntosh, Viara McIntosh, Murio Arnold, W. H. Rice, .... " " " I " I " I " I " I Mrs. Barnea, " I J. O. Scott, " Wm. Cann, .... " Mrs. Nixon, Mrs. Diabold, Mrs. Rice, I ....... " I I I �142 Percy Rice, I " Frank Rice, I Helen Smith, I John Johnson, Mrs. Johnson, Jos. Green, Mrs. Green, " " " " I Thos. Neal, Mrs. Neal, I 66 .......... Bertie Neal, J. C. Curtis, McCabe street....... Mrs. Curtis, " Alfred Curtis, 6 Mrs. A. Jackson, " I I Alex. Jackson, 66 I C. Jackson, " I " I Kate Jackson, Abel Miller, 5 Mrs. Miller, " I " I " I Viola Miller, Ethel Miller, Murray Hugo, Mrs. Hugo, " I " I I Ethel Hugo, Bruce Hugo, Wm. Girvin, Mrs. Girvin, " " " Theresa Girvin, "5 Michael Girvin, " J. H. Oliver, I I I I " Mrs. Oliver, " Queenie Oliver, " ........... I I �143 Carl Oliver, Elva Oliver, John Bethune, Jarvis street.. Mrs. Bethune, " Geo. Colcleugh, " Mrs. Colcleugh, M. Colcleugh, H. Colcleugh, " " " %. John Ruth, 66 Mrs. Ruth, Thos. McCraw, " J. G. Willison, " Mr. Litts Miss Smith, Mrs. S. Gammon. " Miss Hughes, " Annie Calender, " Mr. Fitch, Mr. Myers, " J. H. Woodward, J. H. Allen, " " Mrs. Allen, I 1 Julia Morningstar " C. A. Allen, 66 I F. Pickett, R. Pickett, Jas. Kavanaugh, " Mrs. Kavanaugh, " I Mrs. Sullivan, " I Jas. Kavanaugh, " I Willie Kavanaugh, " I Margaret " " �144 Fay Kavanaugh, " C. Pattison, " Mrs. Pattison, May Pattison, Jennie Pattison, P. Dickson, I .... I " F. Pattison, Ward Pattison, I I . " I " I I " I E. B. P. Clark, Geo. Pattison, F. C. Wagner, I " 6 I Mrs. Wagner, " F. C. Wagner, " I Veronica Wagner, " I .f I " I W. Rose, Lora Hanes, W. J. Brown, Mrs. Brown, E. E. Hart, .... " " " Nettie Hart, " Chas. Hart, " Chas. Hart, I I " I I " Everett Hart, Annie Hart, " Hattie Hart, " Eva M. Hart, " I I I I " Jas. McLaughlin, Mrs. McLaughlin, " F. P. McLaughlin, " J. A. McLaughlin, " I I I Lottie McLaughlin, " I Alex. McLaughlin, " I �145 Angus McLaughlin, " V. B. McLaughlin, " Jas. E. Kelley, " Mrs. Kelley, Bertha Kelley, " Florence Kelley, Edgar Kelley, Jessie Kelley, Gertie Kelley, " I I I " I " I " J " I " Pearl Kelley, Mina Kelley, Chas. Lennox, Martha Lennox, J. J. Kelley, I " I " " " M. A. Kelley, F. Kelley. Jas. Kelley J. K. Kelley, May Kelley, E. H. Doane, Ellen Doane, Lulu Doane, George Doan, Ethel Doan, " I 66 I " I " " " " I " I " " George Sharp, Wm. Ray, " Alice, Ray, Nellie Ray, Roy Ray, Ham Robbins, " I " I " Ida Robbins, " Allen Robbins, " I �146 John Allan, " Eva Allan, " Willie Allan, " Robbie Allan, 6 Chas. Findlay, Sarah Findlay, May Findlay, Walter Findlay, " I " I " I Ettie Findlay, John Findlay, I " Alice Findlay, " Chas. Findlay, " Edith Findlay, " Donald McArthur, " Mary McArthur, " I I I I I Lillie McArthur, Nettie McArthur, I " I Kenneth McArthur, " John E. Edwards, " Margaret Edwards, " Agnès Worden, " John Babcock, Mrs. Babcock, Peter Babcock, Eva Babcock, Jas. McGuire, Richard Clark, A. G Clark, I I I " " " I " " " " I " W. T. Clark, A. M. Clark, J. C. Clark, Elva M. Clark, I " I 66 " I �147 G. A. Doyne, Hannah Bewes, Jacob Hanes, Elizabeth Hanes, George Hanes, John Hanes, May Hanes, Viola Hanes, Wm. Jones, S. E. Jones, J. L. Jones, T. W. Jones, E. H. Jones, 66 I " I " I " I " I " I I " 66 I 66 I " I " I " I 66 I 66 I C. H. Jones " I Ą. L. Jones, L. M. Jones, " I " Alva Benner, L. Benner, "6 I 66 I H. Benner, E. Benner, Jas. McGregor, E. McGregor, Ethel McGregor, Fred Johnson, Helen Martin, Mrs. Quider, H. Bayley, " 66 I " I " I " I " I " I " I " I " I W. Moor, Jas. Tripp, " John Martin, H. L. Martin, " " J. G. Watts, I ... I �148 I Mary Watts, Catharine Watts, Wm. N. Watts, " I " I " N. S. Watts, Lena Watts, I .... " I " J. P. Watts, J. E. Watts, John I .......... 66 I Putney, Mary Putney, Arthur " I ..... " I 66 I " I " I " I " I " I Putney, Blanche Putney, Jas. Putney, Sherman Putney, Nettie Putney, Harry Putney, Elmer Putney, John Putney, " I W. Brown, S. J. Brown, Nettie Brown, Jabeth Lewis, A. Lewis, E. Lewis, Jabeth W. Lewis, J. L. Lewis, " I .... I " " I " I " I " I " " W. Swayze, " Donnie Swayze, " L. Swayze, -66 Ella Swayze, " W. Swayze, Wilbur Swayze, Curtis Swayze, " " I I I I I �149 L. Swayze, John Hare, " Mrs. Hare, John E. S. Edwards,,, 6 I M. L. Edwards, S. A. Edwards, T. D. Edwards, W. A A. Edwards, S. Edwards, Chas. Anger, Minnie Anger, C. Hayward, R. Hayward, 66 " " " " " " " Maud Hayward, " Mary Brown, " " Peter Brown, Hugh Brown, Geo. Brown, Blake Brown, Helen Brown, Jessie Brown, Miss D. S. Beam, F. Rumstein, I I I " " " " " 1 " " I I Helen Rumstein, " I Dora Rumstein, Robert Ryan, " Robert McBain, Jane McBain, Harry Weihr, " 6 I I I " Wm. Simson, " John North, Mary North, " �150 Edmund H. Buck, " Samantha A. Buck, " I " I George H. Buck, " I Geo. Donahue, " M. J. Donahue, " J. N. Buck, I I John Donahue, " Pearl Donahue, " W. H. Hare, 66 E. A. Hare, I " " Jas. Bunn, " Henry Modland, " Florence Modland " Andrew Bunn, " George Bunn, 66 Earl Bunn, " " Minnie Buchner, " Lill Vahey, C. R. Vahey, Maud Vahey, Grace Vahey, Gussie Vahey, Sarah Cutter, I I I I 66 Wm. Vahey, Florence Vahey, I I Jas. Buchner, E. Vahey, I " " Catharine Vahey, I I Mary Modland, Jonah Buchner, I ..... A. M. Hare, Maria Bunn, I I I " I " I " I f I " I " " I I " I " I �151 " J. R. Mitchell, " J. Mitchell, I D. Mitchell, I " E. Mitchell, I Rosie Mitchell, I " Alice Mitchell, I " Mabel Mitchell, I " D. F. Beam, " S. Beam, I Mr. Winger. I 66 Lidia Beam, C. G. Beam, John Briggs, Courtright street " Mary Briggs, I " T. J. Briggs, George Briggs, George Chenac, " T. H. Allen, " Mary Allen, " Barney Connolly, Helen Connolly, I " " I " Jennie Pine, Alice L. Murray, John Murray, Annie Murray, E. B. Murray, I 66 " I " " " W. Lewis, Margaret Lewis, I " " Wm. Beam, Emma Beam, " Baldie Beam, " Jessie Beam, 39 54 Total, 478 (four hundred and seventy-eight.) 385 �152 An Act to authorize the taking of the Census of the Unincorporated Village of Victoria or International Bridge, preparatory to the consideration of a By-lawfor its Incorporation: WHEREAS, John T. James and others, freeholders and householders of the unincorporated Village of Victoria, or International Bridge, have by their petition duly presented to, and now before this Council, prayed that a by-law may be passed incorporating the said Village in terms of the Consolidated Municipal Act, and it is neces- sary preparatory to the consideration thereof, to take the census of the said Village under direction of this Council. Be it therefore enacted by the Corporation of the County of Welland, and it is hereby enacted That a census of the unincorporated Village of Victoria, or In- ternational Bridge, be forthwith taken, and a return thereof made to this Council at its present session. And that for the purposes of this Village be as follows: By-law, the limits of Commencing at a point on the said international boundary line, which would be intersected by a continuation of the line between the north half of lot number six, Niagara River, known as the Betts' estate, and the Thomas Warren, and south half of said lot running west to six, owned by the said line between north and south parts of lot six, Niagara River, and continuing along said line twenty-five chains into second concession Niagara River, thence running north across the second concession to the centre of the road known as the Bowen road, on north side of lot eight, Niagara River, thence east along the centre of said road to international boundary line, thence south along said line to the point of beginning. And that for the taking of the said census the said Village be, and it is hereby divided into two districts, the first having the fol- lowing boundaries, namely: All the territory lying north of the �153 southern boundary of the proposed Corporation, up to and including the north side of Jarvis street in said village, the second following boundaries, namely: having the All the territory lying south of the northern boundary of the proposed incorporation, up to and ing the south side of Dufferin street in said village. includ- And that for the taking of such census the following persons be, and they are hereby appointed enumerators, namely: For district number one, John Bethune. For district number two, John H. Atwood. And that the said enumerators shall forthwith proceed to call at the dwelling of every person resident within the said limits, and as- certain and write down on sheets of paper the name of every person resident therein on the 6th day of June, A. D. 1894, whether such person was on said day at his or her said residence or elsewhere, and whether such person be a freeholder, householder, boarder or lodger, so as he or she had his or her fixed place of abode on that day within said limits. And that the said enumerator shall foot up his list and set down the total number of such names on his list, and show the total population shall of his district on the said 6th day of June, and make a declaration in writing before a Justice of the Peace in said County, that he has truly and faithfully, enumerated the people and taken the census in such district, which declaration shall be annexed to such list, and signed by him, and returned to the Clerk of this Council at this present session. And that a copy hereof be furnished said enumerator. Passed in Council this sixth day of June, A. D. 1894. (Sgd.) S. J. SIDEY, Warden County of Welland. (Sgd.) ROBERT COOPER, County Clerk. A true copy. ROBERT COOPER, Clerk County of Welland. �154 DOMINION PROVINCE OF CANADA, OF ONTARIO, IN THE MATTER of the cation for incorporating part of the Township of Bertie, in the COUNTY OF WELLAND, of Welland, known TO WIT: appli- as County the unin- corportated Village of Victoria or International Bridge: I, JOHN BETHUNE, of the Township of Bertie, in the County of Welland, do solemnly declare: I. That I am the Census Enumerator appointed by by-law of the County Council of the County of Welland, on the 6th day of June, instant, (a certified copy of which is hereto annexed), to take the census in the district designated as the first district in the said by-law, and having the boundaries set forth therein. 2. That as directed by the said by-law, I did on the said 6th day of June take the census of the persons resident within the said district for which I was appointed enumerator in the manner prescribed by the said by-law, and that the result of such census so taken by me is truly and correctly set forth in the report made by me hereunto annexed. 3. That the names and descriptions and designations of the said persons so set forth in my said report are to the best of my knowledge, information and belief correct in every particular, and such persons are bona fide residents within the said district. And I make this solemn declaration conscientiously believing it to be true, and knowing that it is of the same force and effect as if made under oath and by virtue of "The Canada Evidence Act, 1893." (Sgd.) JOHN BETHUNE. Declared before me at the Township of Bertie, in the County of Welland, this 6th day of June, A. D. 1894. (Sgd.) THOMAS H. ALLEN, J. P., J. P. for the County of Welland. �155 RETURN OF CENSUS OF INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE BY JOHN H. ATWOOD. Report of John H. Atwood, appointed Enumerator under bylaw of the County Council of the County of Welland, dated 6th June, A. D. 1894, to take the census of that part of the unincor porated Village of Victoria, in the said County, lying within the following limits, that is to say: All the territory lying south of the northern boundary of the proposed corporation, up to and including the south side of Dufferin Street in the said village, said census having been taken this 6th day of June, 1894:1 NAME AND RESIDENCE. Free- House- holder. holder. James E. Russ, Dufferin Street. Mrs. Jas. E. Russ, Mabel Russ, I " I 66 I " Etna 1 Russ, John T. James, " 66 Mrs. J. T. James, " Emma Chudley, Annie Owlett, " " Wm. Johnson, Mrs. Wn. Johnson, Willie Johnson Ernest Johnson, Louis Burnett, " " Victoria Burnett, Raymond Burnett, " I " " " Arthur Burnett, 6 Winifred Burnett, " May Burnett, I " Mrs. Louis Burnett, Alice Burnett, I I I I I Board er. Lodgor. �156 Richard Hudson, Sr., Mrs. R. Hudson, 6 66 Mathew Hudson, 6 Mrs. Mathew Hudson, " Richard Hudson, Jr., W. T. House, Niagara Street. Mrs. W. T. House, I Ruby House, 66 Warren House, " Mamie Wiggins, " P E. Nettle, Mrs. P. E. Nettle, I 66 66 John E. Nettle, FE Sophia Mier, " Wm. Dudley, Mrs. Wm. Dudley, George Tait, " " " Mrs. George Tait, Willie Tait, Charlie Tait, "6 Mrs. Stephen, " Jacob Woodley, Mrs. Jacob Woodley, Kate Woodley, Nellie Woodley, " " " James Woodley, Morris Woodley, " " George Woodley, Thomas Woodley, John Woodley, Minnie Woodley, " " I " Mrs. John Everett, Highland ave. ...... I I �157 Cameron Everett, Pearl Everett, Pat Everett, Mrs. Pat Everett, Mrs. Forsythe, Grace Everett, Alvin Everett, Ernest Everett, " " I " " " " 66 Wm. F. Agnew, Niagara street. Mrs. Agnew, " Thos. Newbigging, " Mrs. Owens, Maud Owens, Thos. L. Newbigging, " " " Elizabeth J. Nourse, Miss Nourse, Mattie Nourse, James Jones, Albert Jones, " " " " Mr. MacKenzie, Mrs. MacKenzie, Mr. Brookfield, G. Elliott, L. Elliott, Gilbert Miller, Peter Huffman, Mrs. Peter Huffman, Wm. Gammon, Unice Hutcheon, Tiny Teal, Wm. Webber, Mr. Noble, " I 66 I " " " " 66 " I " " " I �158 Jacob Hotchkiss, " Charlie Bath, E. Chandler, A. G. Durst, S. McLain, E. Lesley, W. Ruhle, " " " " " " Eli Mercer, Jos. Hysler, Mrs. Jos. Hysler, " " Casper Hysler, Joseph Hysler, " James, Hysler, " Catharine Hysler, Lena Hysler, Leo Hysler, Mary Hysler, Mrs. Amsden, Ben. Haun, Alex. Haun, Julia Haun, Mr. McGeorge Eliza Haun, Frank Palmer, Mrs. F. Palmer, James Palmer, Jennie Palmer, Oscar Wilkins, Mrs. Oscar Wilkins, Monte Wilkins, " I " " " " 1 " I " I " " I " " " " I " " I " I " I Ione Wilkins, " Henry Emerick, " I I �159 Mrs. Henry Emerick, Libbie Miller, Fanny Wector, Blake Brown, " I " I " I " I " I D A. Coste, Mrs. D. A. Coste, " I " I Ida Coste, " Isabel Coste, I " I Laura Winger, Lizzie Winger, " I Richard Toyne, Dufferin street Mrs. R. Toyne, Henry Toyne, John Hanes, Mrs. John Hanes, Emanuel Hanes, Mary Hanes, Laura Hanes, Etta Hanes, I " I " I " " I 16 I " I " I " I " I Jessie Hanes, Willie Hanes, " I " Fred Hanes, ...... " ......... Frank Hanes, I I " I Mr. McNab, " I Mrs. McNab, " I Willie McNab, Thos. Stamp, Mrs. Thos. Stamp, Mabel Stamp, " I " I " ... I " I Cora Stamp, "દ Grace Stamp, " Rob Stamp, I I �160 Venice Stamp, Willie Stamp, Violet Stamp, " " " Ernest Benner, Mrs E Benner, I 1 " " Frank Benner, I " Elsie Benner, I 66 Oscar Benner, Sarah Benner, I " I Jas. Frizzell, " Mrs. Jas. Frizzell, " Robert Frizzell, 66 Edward Frizzell, " Mrs. Morten, Emrick Cora Morten, I I I avenue. 66 Henry Morten, " Clarence Morten, " Louis Arch, " Chas. Walker, Mrs. Chas. Walker, Melvin Walker, Philip Walker, I " 65 " I " I Roy Walker, I C. S. I Jackson, Highland ave. Mrs. C. S. Jackson, " Christina Jackson, Jessie Jackson, Miriam Jackson, I I " " John Atwood, Dufferin street. Mrs. John Atwood, " Michael Wale, " Mrs. Michael Wale, " I �161 " I Albert Wale, " Fanny Wale, I George Benner, I Mrs. George Benner, " I " Minnie Benner, I 6 Sadie Benner, I 66 Newton Benner, I Obed Dell, I 6 Mrs. Obed Dell, I " Violet Dell, I " O. H. Munroe, ........ Mrs. O. H. Munroe, I " I " Amos Munroe, I " Selma Munroe, I " Benjamin Munroe, I " Joseph Forsyth, I " E. A. Bowen, Mrs E. A. ... " Bowen, I " Edith Allen, I Ethel Bowen, ..... " Fred Bowen, I " Edward Price, .......*** Mrs. Edward Price, Charles Price, Harry Price, Rosa Price, Addie Price, I I " I " I " ...... I " I " I " I Maggie Mattigan, Richard Benner, Mrs. R. Benner, Alfred Long, Mrs. A. Long, " I " ...... Phipp street,... " I I I �162 Edith Long, Norman Long, Mat Whiting, Mrs. Mat Whiting, " " Alvena Whiting, 66 Nellie Burk, I " Winnie Burk, I Wm. Seabrook, Mrs. Wm. Seabrook, Ray Force, Chris Anger, Mrs. Chris Anger, Maud Anger, Ada Anger, Jas. Finlayson, Mrs. Jas. Finlayson, Fred Finlayson, Willie Finlayson, Ernest Finlayson, " 66 I " I " " " " " " " " " Gaily Finlayson, " Gouldy Finlayson, Olivia Finlayson, Mrs. Cook, " " " Harry Finlayson, I " Mrs. H. Finlayson, " Leighton Finlayson, Bessie Finlayson Arthur Finlayson, " " " Mr. Mrs. Hankinson, Hankinson, Thos. Hankinson, Bessie Hankinson, " " " �163 Alice Hankinson, " " Jas. Brown, " Mrs. Jas. Brown, Leo Brown, John Hall, Bella Hall, Maggie Hall, Willie Hall, " " " 66 " Willie Meir,. " Abe Cowherd, " Jos. McKee, " Mary McKee, " Alf. Henry, " Mrs. Alf. Henry, " Jas. Henry, " Ethel Henry, " Linna Wilcox, 66 Jas. McKee, Mrs. Jas. McKee, Georgie McKee, Jos. McKee, George Robinson, " " " I " " Louis Wenz, 66 Mrs. Louis Wenz, " Chas. Wenz, Geo. Wenz, Maud Wenz, Fred Wenz, Hugh Edgar, Mrs. Hugh Edgar, Lelu Edgar, Frank Edgar, I I " " I " " " " " $ I I I �164 Annie Edgar, J. P. Howe, Mrs. J, P. Howe, " I " I " I Robert Pettigrew, 6 Mrs. R. Pettigrew, " I I Leslie Pettigrew, " Lafayette Pettigrew, " Maggie Pettigrew, I " I Brock Lee, " Mrs. Brock Lee, " Albert Lee, Lean Lee, I I 16 I " ..... Florence Lee, " Henry Thompson, 66 Mrs. Henry Thompson, Ethel Thompson, Jenny Thompson, Minnie Bowen, Mrs. McGarry, John MaGarry, Jas. Goulding, Mrs. Jas. Goulding I I I " I " I " I " I 8 " I " I " I " ... I " I Olie Goulding, " Willie Goulding, " Wm. Metler, Mrs. W. Metler, George Metler, Willie Metler, Lena Metler, Alice Metler, Walter Metler, Mike Roth, ་་་་་་་་་་་་ I " I " I " I " I " ... I " I " �165 Mrs. M.,Roth, Jas. Kennedy, Mrs. Jas. Kennedy, Carrie Kennedy, Thos. Kennedy, Grace Kennedy, Martin Harvey, " Mrs. M. Harvey, 66 Robt. Harvey, Jos. Harvey, " Wm. Hoag, Mrs. Wm. Hoag, " May Hoag, " Ruby Hoag, Bruso Hoag, " Norwood Hoag, " Emily Clark, Thos. Shippaway, Mrs. Thos. Shippaway, Kate Shippaway, John Robinson, Mrs. John Robinson, " " " " " Jessie Robinson, " Laura Robinson, " Maud Robinson," ". Irene Robinson, " Frank Kivell, " Mrs. Frank Kivell, Wm. Gilmour, 16 " Mrs. Wm. Gilmour, Harry Gilmour, Wilfred Gilmour, 66 I �166 John Gilmour, Ed. Gilmour, Philip Luscombe, Mrs. P. Luscombe, John Luscombe, Albert Luscombe, Wm. Luscombe, Emma Luscombe, Barney Dell, Mrs. B. Dell, Beatty Dell, Frank Dell, Arthur Dell, Eugene Dell, " I " I " " " " I " " I " " I " " " .f Ella Dell, " Eddie Dell, " Justice Dell, " Mrs. Leonard Dell, " Chas Dell, Joe Howard, I " " Carrie Lawson, " John Kivell, 66 Mrs. John Kivell, " Jacob Jones, " Mrs. Jacob Jones, " Jacob Jones, Henry Jones, I I " I " T Daniel Jones, " Levina Jones, " Mary Jones, I I " I Emma Jones, " Chris. Williams, " I I �167 Mrs. Chris Williams, " Eliza Williams, " Lizzie Williams, 66 Willie Williams, Christina Williams, " I I I 66 John Williams, 66 James Williams, 66 Alice Williams, " Wm. Biggins, Mrs. Wm. Biggins, " " Aligie Biggins, " James Biggins, " Lottie Biggins, " Balmy Biggins, " Beatrice Biggins, Fred Biggins, " Flora Biggins, " William Bews, Crook Street..... Mrs. Wm. Bews, " Thos. Bews, " John Bews, Sam Bews, " Chas. Bews, " Wm. " Lena Clenic, I I I I " I " I Wm. Clenic, " Reuben Tatford, " Mrs. Reuben Tatford, " Emily Tatford, " Annie Tatford, I I " Mrs. Wm. Clenic, I " Hanna Bews, Clenic, I I " �168 " Mabel Tatford, " Alfred Tatford, " Ethel Tatford, " Allen Tatford, " Michael Stein, 6 $ Mrs. Michael Stein, 66 George Stein, " Jacob Stein, " Mary Stein, " Mr. Wilson, " Mrs Wilson, 66 Sam Wilson, " Harvey Wilson, " Louisa Hyne, 417 DOMINION PROVINCE OF CANADA, OF ONTARIO, COUNTY OF WELLAND, TO WIT: IN THE MATTER of the appli cation for incorporating part of the Township of Bertie, in the County of Welland, known as the unin- corportated Village of Victoria or International Bridge: I, JOHN H. ATWOOD, of the Township of Bertie, in the County of Welland, do solemnly declare: 1. That I am the Census Enumerator appointed by by-law of the County Council of the County of Welland, on the 6th day of June, instant, (a certified copy of which is hereto annexed), to take the census in the district designated as the second district in the said by-law, and having the boundaries set forth therein. 2. That as directed by the said by-law, I did on the said 6th day of June take the census of the persons resident within the said district for which I was appointed enumerator in the manner prescribed by the said by-law, and that the result of such census so �169 taken by me is truly and correctly set forth in the report made by me hereunto annexed. 3. That the names and descriptions and designations of the said persons so set forth in my said report are to the best of my knowledge, information and belief correct in every particular, and such persons are bona fide residents within the said district. And I make this solemn declaration conscientiously believing it to be true, and knowing that it is of the same force and effect as if made under oath and by virtue of "The Canada Evidence Act, 1893." (Sgd.) JOHN H. ATWOOD. Declared before me at the Town of Victoria, in the County of Welland, this 6th day of June, A. D. 1894. (Sgd.) THOMAS H. ALLEN, J. P., J. P. for the County of Welland. STATUTORY DECLARATION OF PUBLICATION. DOMINION OF CANADA:) PROVINCE OF ONTARIO, COUNTY OF WELLAND, TO WIT: In the Matter of the application for incorporation of that part of the Township of Bertie, in the County of Welland, known as the Village of Victoria. I, John Joseph Sidey, of the Town of Welland, in the County of Welland, do solemnly declare that: I. I am the publisher of the Welland Tribune, a newspaper published at the said Town of Welland. �170 2. In the issues of said newspaper bearing date the 26th day of May last past and the 1st day of June instant, appeared the advertisement in reference to the above mentioned application for incorporation, a fac similie of which advertisement is hereto annexed, marked "a." And I make this solemn declaration conscientiously believing it to be true and knowing that it is of the same force and effect as if made under oath and by virtue of "The Canada Evidence Act, 1893." T. J. SIDEY. (Sgd.) Declared before me at the Town of Welland, in the County of Welland, this 2nd day of June, A. D, 1894. T. D. COWPER, (Sgd.) A Commissioner, &c. "A." PUBLIC NOTICE. To Whom it May Concern: In accordance with the statutes so provided, a petition signed by 114 Freeholders and Householders of the Village of International Bridge and vicinity, will be presented at the next regular meeting of the County Council of the County of Welland, asking that the said village be erected into bounds as follows: of 8, Concession No. an incorporated Commencing I, the middle of road known as N. R, Bowen village at the and with metes north-east running Road to a point west and corner along twenty-five chains west of the first concession, thence across second concession south to the line fence between the Great Western Railway yard and Mr. Thos. Warren's property, thence eastward along said line to the Government chain reserve, known as River Road, and continuing in a direct line to the International boundary line between Canada and �171 the United States, thence northward along said boundary line to a point opposite the centre of the Bowen Road aforesaid, thence west- ward to the place of beginning. HENRY EMERICK, (Sgd.) Sec. Incorporation Committee. PETITION FROM NOT TO THE FRED SPAIN AND PASS A BY-LAW VILLAGE OF OTHERS, TO ASKING INCORPORATE INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE. To His Honor, the Warden, and Members of the County Council of the County of Welland: THE PETITION OF THE UNDERSIGNED HUMBLY SHEWETH: That your petitioners are freeholders and householders, residing at International Bridge, in the Township of Bertie, and in the of the proposed Village, respecting which a petition is now limits before 4 your Honorable Council, asking for the incorporation thereof. That your petitioners having carefully considered the matter of the proposed incorporation, are opposed thereto, and respectfully pe- tition your Honorable Council not to grant incorporation or to pass any By-law for that purpose, as asked for by the petition now before you, and respecting which notice has been published. That certain of your petitioners signed the petition asking for incorporation, but now desire to withdraw their names therefrom, and hereby request that their names may be struck off said petition asking for incorporation, and authorize that being done. And your petitioners as in duty bound will ever pray. Dated this 6th day of June, A. D. 1894. Freeholders. Tenants or Householders, Fred Spain, lot 9. M. Colcleugh. John Hanes, lot 117. Charles Anger. �172 Alfred Merryweather, lot 18. Wilber Swayze. Alva Benner. Joseph Green. George Dennahower, lot 230. James Kavanaugh. Brock Lee. Hugh Brown. H. Robbins. M. J. Whiting. Reuben Tatford. James Brown. Robert Pettigrew, lot 17. John Hare. John Allen, lot 19. W. J. Taylor. William McCoosh. Chris Roth. John Putney. C. E. Bowen, lot 109. M. Roth. Philip Stine. E. Buck. Gordon VanSickle, pt 18. W. H. Beam. Martin Harvey, pt 8. J. E. Edwards. Chas. Walker, N 8. W. H. Rice. Hanes. J. W. Bardgett, No. 7. Richard Toyne. Richard G. Hudson, lots 6 & 7. E. Cutler. William Brown, lot 193. George Tait, lot 8. D. McArthur, Jarvis street. Hellen Martin. Jacob Stein. George Stein. John M. Stein. Richard Hinton, merchant, lots 186 and 187. Jarvis street, lot 113 and pt lot 114, Dufferin st. Edward Hawkins, lot 4 Jarvis st., lot 11 Jarvis street. B. & E. Baxter, premises. J. N. Spain. Wm. Rainsford. T. Stamp, lot 116. elevator �173 RE VICTORIA VILLAGE INCORPORATION. TORONTO, June 5, 1894. R. Cooper, Esq., Clerk County of Welland, Welland, Ont.: DEAR SIR,- IIerewith we beg to enclose you petition of the Canada South- ern Railway Company praying that the County Council of Welland may be pleased to disallow the petition for incorporation of certain ratepayers of the unincorporated Village of Victoria. that the petition is duly presented to the Council. Kindly see If possible one of the members of our firm will attend to urge on behalf of the Company the disallowance of the application. Kindly wire us the day and hour when the Council will consider the matter. Yours truly, (Sgd.) KINGSMILLS, SAUNDERS & TORRANCE. RE INCORPORATION OF INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE. BELLEVILLE, ONT., 31st May, 1894. R. Cooper, Esq., Clerk of the County of Welland, Welland: DEAR SIR I beg to enclose you a petition from the International Bridge Co. and the Grand Trunk Railway Co. of Canada against the proposed incorporation of the village of Victoria, and beg that you will bring the matter to the notice of the council at its proposed meeting on this matter. I contend that the bounds or description as proposed are altogether illegal and that the evident object of the whole thing is to de- �174 prive the inhabitants of the township and those inmedietely adjoin- ing the proposed village of the benefit of the taxation of these Companies' properties for the purpose of schools and such like, in other words the applicants wish to make the Bridge Co. and the Grand Trunk Railway Co. pay for the support of their schools and taxes within the limits described in the application for incorporation. Yours truly, (Sgd.) JOHN BELL. RE CENSUS OF INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE. To the Warden and Council of the County of Welland in Council Assembled: GENTLEMEN, We, the undersigned freeholders of the Village of International Bridge and vicinity, humbly pray that you will be pleased to order a census to be taken of the population contained within the limits of the proposed incorporation as specified in our petition which is before you, viz.: between the land owned by Mr. Thos. Warren (being part of lot No. 6, con. 1, N. R.) on the south side and the road known. as the Bowen road on north side, and the Niagara river on the east side and a line running parallel with 1st concession line, (Crook street) twenty-five chains west of said Crook street, and as in duty bound your petitioners will ever pray, etc. Henry Thompson, Elijah W. Doane, John T. James, C. W. Vahey, John Bethune, Louis Wenz, Hugh Edgar, P. J. Hiseler, �175 F. C. Wagner, J. J. Kelly, W. Vahey, George Tait, Thos. L. Newbigging, John Briggs, Thos. Scholfield, Thos. H. Allen, W. T. House, P. Luscombe, John H. Atwood, Wm. Clinnick, John Hall, PETITION FROM THOMAS SUNDAY AND OTHERS. To His Honor the Warden and Members of the County Council of the County of Welland. The petition of the undersigned humbly sheweth : That your petitioners are freeholders and householders residing at Amigari in the township of Bertie, and in the neighborhood of the International Bridge and works of the Grand Trunk and Canada Southern Railways. That your petitioners are informed that a petition is now before your Honorable Council praying for the incorporation of a village in the above neighborhood, the bounds of which are therein described, are so as to leave out pretitioners, but to include the International Bridge and a large portion of the railway property aforesaid. That the effect of granting the incorporation as asked for will be to deprive your petitioners of the benefits derived from the municipal taxation paid by the companies referred to, and divert it for the sole benefit advantage of the parties seeking incorporation. Your petitioners therefore pray that your Honorable Council will not grant the incorporation as asked for or that in the event of in- corporation being judged necessary or desirable by your Honorable �176 Council the bounds of the proposed village may be altered to in- clude your petitioners. And your petitioners as in duty bound will ever pray. Dated this 6th day of June, 1894. Freeholders. Householders. Thos. Smedley. G. Fisher. John McKenzie. John Mahoney. H. Huggins. J. Yallop. P. Kavanaugh. J. Taylor. his (x) mark W. Qualtrough. A. H. Cowherd. Jas. Shirton. C. Bowen. A. A. Coulthurst, John Cox. A. B. Hurrell. B. Leaderman. D. McTaggart. F. Cline. A. Jones. Wm. Johns. G. H. Hall. S. D. Ramey. Wm. Backus. Jas. Jones. B. Boun. Frank N. Miller. J. Sweets. William T. Rolph. C. T. Rhodes. Alex. McIntyre. E. Coulthurst. Bert Dickinson. J. Burrow. P. Shaver. Thos. Boun. Fred. Schilhob. Jos. G. Ray. R. Odell. S. Wilson. Thos. Edwards. T. Marshall. Wm. G. Boun. Jason Plato. C. W. Lewis. �177 PETITION FROM W. L. AGNEW AND OTHERS. To His Honor the Warden, and Members of the County Council of the County of Welland: The Petition of the undersigned, HUMBLY SHEWETH,― That your petitioners are freeholders and householders residing at International Bridge, in the Township of Bertie, and in the limits of the proposed village, respecting which a petition is now before your Honorable Council, asking for the incorporation thereof. That your petitioners having carefully considered the matter of the proposed incoporation, are opposed thereto, and respectfully petition your Honorable Council not to grant incorporation or to pass any By-law for that purpose, as asked for by the petition now before you, and respecting which notice has been published. That certain of your petitioners signed the petition asking for incorporation, but now desire to withdraw their names therefrom, and hereby request that their names may be struck off said petition asking for incorporation, and authorize that being done. And your petitioners, as in duty bound, will ever pray. Dated this 6th day of June, A. D. 1894. Freeholder. Householder. *Charles Arch. W. F. Agnew. J. G. Watts. Barney Dell. Wm. Ray. E. Day. Jabez Lewis. W. Biggins. J. H. Jones. Tom Shipway. *D. F. Beam. M. Beam. *C. Williams. *A. J. Long. *W. Hugo. Wm. Lewis. *H. Finlayson. �178 *A. Henry. J. E. Kavanaugh. J. McGregor. E. C. Lennox. W. H. Jones. W. J. Gernnie. J. C. Curtis, lot 12, Niagara st. *J. A. Buchner. *James Bunn. James Seabrant. Those whose names are on the petition for incorporation are marked with a * PETITION FROM EMERICK HENRY ASKING INCORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND OTHERS, INTER- BRIDGE. To the Warden and Council of the County of Welland, in Council As- sembled: GENTLEMEN, We, the undersigned freeholders and householders of the ship of Bertie, residing town- or possessing property in the vicinity of the International Bridge, hereby petition your Honorable Body to erect our neighborhood into an incorporated village, as provided by the Municipal Act, R. S. O., with metes and bounds as follows: mencing at a point on the International boundary line, which Com- would be intersected by a continuation of the line between the north half of lot No. 6, N. R., known as the Betts said lot 6, N. R., owned and running west to said line No. estate, and the south by Thos. between Warren, north parts of lot No. 6, N. R., and continuing along said line and half of Esq., south twenty-five chains into second concession, N. R., thence running north across second concession to the centre of the road known as the Bowen road, on north side of lot No. 8, N. R., thence east along centre of �179 said road to the International boundary line, thence south along said line to the point of beginning. And as in duty bound your petitioners will ever pray, etc. FREEHOLDERS. Henry Emerick, 137 and 138 Jarvis st., and other premises. J. S. Allen, 19 Jarvis street. W. H. Gilmour, pt lot 8, N. R. John Bethune, 10 Niagara st. W. A. Anderson, lots 8 and 9. Henry Thompson, 8 Phipp st. John Kivell, pt lot 8, N. R. Thos. Chas. Walker, lot 8, N. R. Allen, 224 Jarvis st., and Geo. Tait, pt 8, N. R. other premises. Thos. Scholfield, 112 and 113 Dufferin st. Joseph Goulding, pt 8, N. R. T. L. Newbigging, 687 N. R. Thos. Cowen, 121 Dufferin st. Samuel Johnston, pt 8, N. R. Wm. Vahey, 39 and 40 Jarvis Thos. Stamp, 116 Dufferin st. James McKee, 11 Phipp street. street. C. W. Vahey, 20 and 21 Phipp street. Peter J. Hiseler, 102 Dufferin street. Hugh Edgar, 14 Phipp st. P. W. Mettle, pt 8, N. R. John T. James, 15 Jarvis st. Cornelia Everett. Elijah W. Doane, P. Everett, pt 8, 16 Jarvis st. 1. N. R. John Hall, 4, 5, 6, Phipp st. E. A. Haun, pt 8, N. R. John H. Atwood, 123 Dufferin J. E. Haun, pt 8, N. R. street. Gordon Vansickle, Courtwright street. W. Metler, pt 8, N. R. Jacob Hanes, Jr., 205 and 206 Jarvis street. F. C. Wagner, 7 Jarvis st butcher. B. & E. Baxter, elevator. Joseph J. Kelly, 13 Jarvis st E. Neice, Dufferin street. Chas. Findlay, 19 Jarvis st. Peter Huffman, Niagara street. F. H. Kivell, pt 8, N. R. J. W. Bardgett, Niagara street. John A. Robertson, 18 Jarvis st Francis Weiss, Courtwright st. W. T. House, pt 8, N. R. C. S. Jackson, 10 Jarvis street. �180 L. H. Barnett, Dufferin street. William Bews, pt 82, N. R. A. E. Henry, J. T. J., Edward E. Dudley, pt 81, N. R. Dufferin W. A. Newbigging, pt' 81, N. R. streer. Louis Wang, Phipp street. Mary McKese, Phipp street. E. Benner, Dufferin street. E. J. Nourse, Niagara street. C. H. Pattison, Jarvis street. James Kennedy, Phipp street. M. M. Hogg, pt 8, N. R. John Briggs, Jarvis street. C. Williams, pt of lot 8. J. W. Klauck, Courtwright. D. H. Allan, 10 Jarvis street. H R. Clark, Jarvis street. D. F. Beam, Czowski street. P. Pettigrew, Phipp street. D. McArthur, Jarvis street. H. Robbins, Jarvis street. John M. Stein, lot 8, 2 Con. N. R Martin Harvey, pt 8, N. R. P: Luscombe, lot 8, 2 Con. N. R. Alfred Merryweather. Wm. Clinnick, lot 8, 2 Con. N. R. W Hare, Jarvis street. Isaac White, Lewis street. E. Senn, Emerick avenue. HOUSEHOLDERS. Peter Brown, Jarvis street. H. Modeland, 138 Jarvis st. P. Wilkins, pt of N. R. M. Hugo, McCabe street. E. E. Hart, 10 Jarvis street. George Brown, 220 Jarvis st. Jas. McLaughlin, 10 Jarvis st. D. A. Coste, pt 8, N. R. P. S. Stewart, Courtwright st. H. Finlayson, Phipp street. G. H. Benner, Dufferin st. M. Woehl, Dufferin street. Chas. Arch, Phipp st. Thos. Hankinson, Phipp street. John Houser, Courtwright st. J. R. Mitchell, 141 Jarvis st. L. A. Smallwood, pt lot 7. Joseph G. House, Phipp street. Richard Wootton, Courtwright street. Richard Toyn, Dufferin st. Janfes Bunn, Phipp street. A. J. Long, Phipp st. Thos. Newbigging, Niagara st. M. R. Harvey, Dufferin st. James Buchner, 238 Jarvis st. Chris. Roth, Courtwright st. Jos. Finlayson, Phipp st. Wm. Johnson, Dufferin street. M. J. Whiting, Phipp st. �181 William J. Brown, 8 Jarvis st. S. J. E. Edwards, Jarvis st. Alex. S. Jackson, 3 McCabe st. Adam Forbes, Green Lane. James Brown, Charles Anger, Jarvis st. 117 Jarvis street. John T. McIntosh, Courtwright st. P. S. Silizzneg. Thos. A. Nice, 5 Jarvis st. C. Anger, Dufferin street. INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE, May 3, 1894. Mr. Cooper, DEAR SIR, We sent your petition for incorporation this morning. The Chairman, John T. James, sent it in a hurry, and did not have time to write you. We wish it to be brought before the County Council, June session. Will you please inform me if there is anything more for us to do in the matter as far as you are concerned, and oblige, Yours, &c., HENRY EMERICK, Secretary of Incorporation. PETITION AND DOMINION OF DECLARATION RE INCORPORATION. CANADA:1 PROVINCE OF ONTARIO, COUNTY OF TO WELLAND, WIT: In the matter of the petition for the incorporation of that part of the Township of Bertie in the County of Welland generally known as the Village of Victoria. I, Henry Emerick, of the Township of Bertie, in the County of Welland, do solemnly declare that I was personally present and saw �182 the original petition for incorporation of the above referred to village of which the hereto annexed paper writing is a true copy, duly signed by the following freeholders, all known to me to be residents of said village and neighborhood and within the limits proposed to be incorporated, namely: Hy. Emerick, J. Bethune, H. Thompson, Thos. H. Allen, Thos. Scholfield, Thos. Cowen, W. Vahey, C. W. Vahey, J. H. Atwood, G. Vansickle, F. C. Wagner, F. H. Kivell, W. T. House, L. H. Barnett, E. Benner, C. H. Pattison, I. H. Allen, W. H. Gilmore, Julia Stephens, W. A. Anderson, John Kivell, Chas. Walker, Geo. Tait, Jos. Goulding, Thos. L. Newbigging, Sam John- ston, Thos. Stamp, Jas. McKee, P. J. Hiseler, P. W. Nettle, Cornelia Everett, P. Everett, E. A. Haun, J. E. Haun, W. Metler, J. Haines, Jr., Peter Huffman, F. Weiss, C. S. Jackson, Wm. Bews, E. E. Dudley, John Briggs; and also by the following householders, al known to me to be residents as aforesaid of said village and neigh borhood and within such limits, namely:-Peter Brown, O. F. Wil kins, Jas. McLaughlin, J. R. Mitchell, A. S. Jackson, Jas. Brown, Thos. A. Neil, H. Modeland, M. Hugo, Geo. Brown, D. A. Coste, H. Finlayson, M. Woehl, Thos. Newbigging, Jas. Buchner, Jas. F. Finlayson, M. J. Whiting. That all said parties are of the age of 21 years. And I make this solemn declaration conscientiously believing i to be true and knowing that it is of the same force and effect as i made under oath and by virtue of "The Canada Evidence Act, 1893." HY. (Sgd.) EMERICK. Declared before me at the Village of Clarksburg, in the County of Grey, this sixth day of June, A. D. 1894. (Sgd.) CHAS. PYE, Notary Public. �183 DOMINION OF CANADA: PROVINCE OF ONTARIO, COUNTY OF TO WELLAND, WIT: In the matter of the petition for the incorporation of that part of the Township of Bertie, in the County of Welland, generally known as the Village of Victoria. I, John T. James, of the Township of Bertie, in the County of Welland, merchant, do solemnly declare that I was personally present and saw the original petition for incorporation of the above referred to Village, of which the hereto annexed paper writing is a true copy duly signed by the following freeholders, all known to me to be residents of said village and neighborhood, and within the limits pro- posed to be incorporated, namely:-Hugh Edgar, J. T. James, E. W. Doan, J. Hall, J. J. Kelly, Chas. Findlay, John A. Robertson, A. E. Henry, L. Wenz, Wm. Hogg, C. Williams, R. Clark, R. Pettigrew, H. Robbins, M. Harvey, A. Merryweather, J. S. Allen, Mary McKee, E. J. Nourse, Jas. Kennedy, D. F. Beam, D. McArthur, John M. Stein, P. Luscombe, W. Clinnich, W. Hare, Isaac White; and also by the following householders, all known to me to be resi- dents as aforesaid of said Village and neighborhood and within such limits, namely: E. E. Hart, P. S. Stewart, G. H. Benner, Chas. Arch, John Houser, L. A. Smallwood, Phillip Roth, R. Toyn, A. J. Long, M. A. Harvey, Cris Roth, W. Johnson, W. J. Brown, J. T. MacIntosh, Thos. Hankinson, J. P. Howe, R. Woolton, Jas. Bunn, S. J. E. Edwards, Adam Forbes, Cris Anger, Chas. Anger. That all said parties are of the age of 21 years. And I make this solemn declaration conscientiously believing it to be true, and knowing that it is of the same force and effect as if �184 made under oath and by virtue of "The Canada Evidence Act, 1893." JOHN T. JAMES. (Sgd.) Declared before me at the Township of Bertie, in the County of Welland, this 1st day of June, 1894. (Sgd.) JOHN BETHUNE, Commissioner. To the Warden and Council of the County of Welland in Council Assembled: GENTLEMEN, We, the undersigned freeholders and householders of the Township of Bertie, residing or possessing property in the vicinity of International Bridge, hereby petition your honorable body to erect our neighborhood into an incorporated Village as provided by the Municipal Act, R. S. O., with metes and bounds as follows: Com- mencing at a point on the international boundary line which would be intersected by a continuation of the line between the north half of lot No. 6, N. R., known as the Bett's estate, and the south half of said lot No. 6, N. R., owned by Thomas Warren, Esq., and running west to said line between north and south parts of lot 6, N. R., and continuing along said line twenty-five chains into second concession, N. R; thence running north across second concession to the centre of the road known the Bowen road on north side of lot No. 8, N. R., thence cast along centre of said road to international boundary line, thence south along said line to point of beginning, and as in duty bound your petitioners will ever pray, etc. �185 FREEHOLDERS. Hy. Emerick, 137 and 138 Jarvis W. H. Gilmore, pt lot 8, N. R. Julia A. Stevens, pt lot 8, N. R. street. John Bethune, 10 Niagara street. W. A. Anderson, lot 8 and 9. Henry John Kivell, pt lot 8, N. R. . Thompson, 8 Phipp Chas. Walker, lot 8, N. R. street. Thomas H. Allen, 225 Jarvis Jos. Goulding, pt 8, N. R. street. Thomas Scholfield, 112 and 113 Thomas Cowen, T. L. Newbigging, 6, 8, 7 N. R. Samuel Johnson, pt 8, N. R. Dufferin street. 121 Dufferin Thomas Stamp, 116 Dufferin st. James McRee, 11 Phipp street. street. Wm. Vahey, 139 and 140 Jarvis P. J. Hiseler, 101 Dufferin st. P. W. Mettle, pt 8, 1 N. R. street. Chas. Geo. Tait, pt 8, N. R. W. Vahey, 20 and 21 Phipp street. Camtha Everett, pt 8, 1 N. R. P. Everett, pt 8, 1 N. R. Hugh Edgar, 14 Phipp street. E. A. Haun, pt 8, 1 N. R. John T. James, 15 Jarvis street. J. E. Haun, pt 8, 1 N. R. Elijah W. Doan, 16 Jarvis street. W. Metler, pt 8, 1 N. R. John Hall, 4, 5, 6, Phipp street. Jacob Hanes, Jr., 205 & 206 Jarvis John H. Atwood, 123 Dufferin B. & E. Baxter, elevator. E. Pelee, Dufferin street. street. Gorden Vansickle, Courtwright street. F. P. Wagner, butcher, 7 Jarvis street. Peter Huffman, Niagara street. J. W. Bargett, Niagara street. Francis Weiss, Courtwright st. C. S. Jackson, 10 Jarvis st. Jos. J. Kelly, 13 Jarvis street. Wm. Becos, pt 8, 1 N. R. Chas. Findlay, 19 Jarvis street. Ed. E. Dudley, pt 8, 1 N. R. F. H. Kivell, pt 8, N. R. W. A. Newbigging, pt 8, 1 N.R. J. A. Robertson, 18 Jarvis st. Mary McRee, Phipp street. W. T. House, pt 8, N. R. E. J. Nourse, Niagara street. L. H. Barnett, Dufferin street.. Jas. Kennedy, pt lot 8, con. 1, �186 A. E. Henry, J. T. J., Dufferin N. R. Lewis Wanz, Phipp street. John Briggs, Jarvis street. J. W. Klauck, Courtwright st. E. Benner, Dufferin street. H. E. Senn, Emerick ave. C. H. Pattison, Jarvis street. D. F. Beam, Czowskie street. W. M. Hogg, pt 8, N. R. D. McArthur, Jarvis street. C. Williams, part of lot 8. John Michael Stein, lot 8, 2 con., street. I. H. Allen, 10 Jarvis street. N. R. P. Luscombe, lot 8, 2 con., N. R. Clark, Jarvis street. P. Pettigrew, Phipp street. II. Robbins, Jarvis street. Martin Harvey, pt 8, N. R. Alfred Merryweather, 18 Jarvis R. Wm. Clinnick, lot 8, 2 con., N. R. W. Hare, Jarvis street. Isaac White, 4 Lewis street. street. J. S. Allen, 19 Jarvis street. HOUSEHOLDERS. Peter Brown, 117 and 220 Jarvis street. Thos. A. Neil, 5 Jarvis street. P. Wilkins, pt 8, N. R. H. Modeland, 138 Jarvis st. E. E. Hart, to Jarvis street. M. Hugo, McCabe street. Jas. McLaughlin, 10 Jarvis st. Geo. Brown, 220 Jarvis street. P. S. Stewart, Courtwright st. D. A. Coste, pt 8, 1 N. R. G. H. Benner, Dufferin street. H. Finlayson, Phipp street. Chas. Arch, Phipp street. M. Woehl, Dufferin street. John Houser, Courtwright st. Thos. Hankinson, Phipp street. J. R. Mitchell, 141 Jarvis street. Jos. P. House, Phipp street. L. A. Smallman, pt lot 7. Rich. Woolton, Courtwright st. P. Silizzneg, 19 Jarvis street. Jas. Bunn, Phipp street. Rich. Toyn, Dufferin street. Thos. Newbigging, Niagara st. A. J. Long, Phipp street. Jas. A. Buchner, 238 Jarais st. M. A. Harvey, Dufferin street. Jos. F. Finlayson, Phipp street. �187 Chris. Roth, Courtwright street. M. J. Whiting, Phipp street. W. Johnson, Dufferin street. S. J. E. Edwards, Jarvis street. W. J. Brown, 8 Jarvis street. Adam Forbes, Green lane. A. S. Jackson, 3 McCabe st. Cris Anger, Dufferin street. James Brown, 117 Jarvis street. Charles Anger, Jarvis street. John T. McIntosh, D Courtwright street. (Certified a true copy.) ROBERT COOPER, County Clerk. May 31st, 1894. PETITION OF CANADA SOUTHERN RAILWAY COM- PANY AGAINST INCORPORATION. To the Members of the County Council of the County of Welland, in Council Assembled: The Petition of the Canada Southern Railway Company, HUMBLY SHEWETH,That your petitioners have learned that application is being made to your Council at its present sittings by certain ratepayers of the unincorporated Village of Victoria, in the County of Welland, to pass a by-law incorporating the said Village of Victoria as an incorporated village. Your which will petitioners are the owners of a large quantity of land be affected, and which will be situated within the boundary of the proposed village, and in respect of which they have been assessed in the Township of Bertie. �188 Your petitioners are of the opinion that it is not in the general interest of the ratepayers of the caid village, or of your petitioners, that such village should be incorporated, there being at present ample provision by the assessment and taxation of the Township of Bertie to provide for the interests of such ratepayers. Your petitioners fail to see what benefit the county or township or the ratepayers seeking incorporation will derive by the passing of the by-law, and as far as your petitioners are concerned the only result of incorporation would be to increase the assessment and taxation of the land proposed to be taken within the boundaries of the said village, without giving any corresponding advantage. Your petitioners therefore pray that your Council will see fit to disallow the application for incorporation. And your petitioners, as in duty bound, will ever pray. (Sgid.) THE CANADA SOUTHERN RAILWAY CO. (Sgd.) NICOL KINGSMILL, Secretarg. PETITION OF INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE COMPANY AND GRAND TRUNK RAILWAY COMPANY. To His Honor the Warden and Members of the County Council of the County of Welland. The petition of the International Bridge Company and of the Grand Trunk Railway Company of Canada, respectfully sheweth :That your petitioners are the owners of a very large amount of �189 property in the Township of Bertie, and the total assessment of which, as appears by the assessment roll for the year 1894, is the sum of $335,090. That certain parties representing themselves freeholders and householders residing at Victoria, in the said Township of Bertie, have, as your petitioners are informed, presented a petition to your Honorable Council asking for the incorporation of a village apart from said township, the bounds of which village as described will take in a large portion of your petitioners property, assessed at about $312,000, whereas the total assessment of the remaining assessable property (and a certain portion of it belongs to another railway com- pany) only amounts to between $175,000 and $190,000. That the object of the parties seeking incorporation is, as they have openly declared, to get the control of the power of assessing your petitioners' property and of spending the taxes paid thereon for their own local advantage and not in the public interest generally. That your petitioners' property is in such an exceptional situation that no benefit can be conferred upon it by such incorporation, and that the parties seeking incorporation for the purpose of including it in the proposed limits have taken in property that is not authorized by the statutes to be included within such limits, and which cannot be assessed or made available for the purpose of incorporation, and therefore your petitioners submit the prayer of the parties referred to cannot be legally granted. That a very large number of your petitioners' employees reside and own property at or near what is called Amigari, and only a short distance from the proposed village, and another of the objects of the parties seeking incorporation is to deprive your petitioners' said employees of all the benefits to be derived from the municipal taxes paid on the large portion of the property of your petitioners, which your petitioners respectfully submit is unjust. And your petitioners �190 further submit that it is not within the intention and spirit of the statutes that the residents of the immediate locality should have the power to seize the control and take the sole advantage of the large investments in such, national works as that of your petitioners, but that on the contrary the benefits to be derived therefrom should be spread over as large an area as possible and existing at the time of the construction thereof and that your petitioners have a right to insist therefore that their property shall not be withdrawn township of Bertie without their consent and from the especially under the circumstances now existing. That your petitioners further respectfully submit that all the advantages sought for by the parties seeking incorporation can be given to them by incorporating them apart from and without including in the boundary thereof the property of your petitioners, and that this fact was clearly demonstrated at the time the parties now seeking in- corporation applied to the assembly of province of Ontario for a special act of incorporation in the year 1891 and that in consequence the bill was thrown out and incorporation refused. Your petitioners therefore respectfully petition your honorable. council not to grant the incorporation of the village as now peti- tioned for and your petitioners as in duty bound will ever pray. Dated this 25th day of May, A. D. 1894. The International Bridge Company, by L. J. SERGEANT, Vice-President. The Grand Trunk Railway Company of Canada, by L. J. SERGEANT, General Manager. �APPENDIX F. AUDITORS' REPORT, COUNTY OF WELLAND, For the Year Ending December 31st, 1893. To the Warden and Councillors of the County of Welland: GENTLEMEN,- We, the Auditors for the County of Welland, do hereby certify that we have examined the accounts of the Treasurer of the County for the year ending December 31st, 1893. We have said taken great care to make sure that all the monies received by the Treasurer have been correctly entered in the books at the proper time, and posited in the bank as soon as received. all payments with the vouchers upon de- We have also compared which such payments were made, and we found all entries and vouchers correct, and the statement hereunto annexed is a true account of all monies received and paid out according to the books. We found all the books well kept and properly balanced, and the vouchers all carefully and systematically arranged. We also certify that we have examined the school accounts of the different municipalities in the County of Welland, and compared the vouchers attached thereto for the year ending December 31st, 1893, and found them correct. We find the Treasurer's bonds to consist of his personal bond for $5,000, and one bond from the London Insurance and Accident Company (Limited) for $10,000. J.J. F. GROSS, Auditors. E. JONES, WELLAND, February 20th, 1894. �AUDITORS' REPORT. COUNTY OF WELLAND. FOR THE YEAR 1893. TOWNSHIP OF BERTIE ASSESSMENT 1893. June ACCOUNT. DR. CR. To county assessment, By-law 610...$3738 59 By cash Township Treasurer 9 Dec. 13 66 " 30 $2500 00 1238 59 $3738 59 $3738 59 TOWNSHIP OF BERTIE NON-RESIDENT TAX ACCOUNT. 1893. May 6 To cash paid Ralph Disher, Town- ship Treasurer.. Dec. II $13 69 To cash paid Ralph Disher, Township Treasurer Mar. 10 21 73 By cash J. O'Brian, lot 13, Lake Shore Road.. 15 17 $1 38 By cash R. H. Stafford, lot 6, con. 6 E. Fucks, pt 5, broken front, Lake Erie, 1889...... April 11 Mrs. Current, 6 24 2 98 32 Jason Plato, pt lot 5, con. 2, C. C. Good, blk 3, 1888-90 I 24 15 63 I 48 3 38 J. Rainey, pt 17, B, F., L. E. 1888 24 50 1889. 1888 June 3 A. B. Hurrell, pt 5, con. 2, N. R., May 22 51 lot on Elice. st., Ridgeway, 1889... 21 5 W. Huffman, 3 Ridge st, 1889-90.... $35 42 $35 42 �194 TOWNSHIP OF CROWLAND ASSESSMENT ACCOUNT. 1893. To balance as per auditors Dec. 31st, June 9 1892.... To County Assessment By-law Jan By cash Township Treasurer. Dec 4 .$ 610 99 9° 1423 84 $ 99 90 12 By cash Township Treasurer... 300 00 19 By cash Township Treasurer... 400 00 29 By cash Township Treasurer 223 84 $1523 TOWNSHIP OF CROWLAND 74 NON-RESIDENT $1523 74 TAX AC COUNT. Dec 11 To cash paid Township Treasurer...$ 7 15 35 By cash Wm. Learn, pt lot 19, con 1, for 1891....... $15 TOWNSHIP OF 35 15 35 $15 35 AC- ASSESSMENT HUMBERSTONE COUNT. 1893. June 9 To county assessment by-law 610...$233° 35 Dec By cash Township Treasurer.. 1000 00 By balance brought down... 133° 35 7 31 $2330 To balance due county... TOWNSHIP OF 35 $2330 35 HUMBERSTONE . $1330 35 NON-RESIDENT TAX ACCOUNT. 1893. May Dec 6 To cash paid Township Treasurer... $ 11 To cash paid Township Treasurer.. April 29 By cash Imperial Bank, sw pt 18 42 27 60 lot 27, con. 5, 1889 Carried forward $ $ 46 02 $ 18 42 18 42 �195 Brought forward..... May 29 By cash Wm. Hardison, lot 2, N. S. June 24 Colborne street, Petersburg. By cash D. W. McCain, lots I and 2 Elm street, N. S 26 By cash Jacob Root, lot $18 42 $46 02 6.9° 6.9° 3 McCain 6.9° street, S. S. tax sale........... Aug 2 By cash Samuel Hopkins, tax sale 6.9° lots 5 and 6, Elm street, N. S. $ 46 02 $ 46 02 TOWNSHIP OF PELHAM ASSESSMENT ACCOUNT. 1893. June 9 To balance due county Dec. 31, '92.$1331 66 County assessment, By-law 610. 2529 90 By cash Township Treasurer... Dec. 10 31 " Balance brought down.... $3861 56 $1331 66 1200 00 1329 90 $3861 56 To balance due county....$1329 90 TOWNSHIP OF PELHAM NON-RESIDENT TAX ACCOUNT 1893. Dec. Nov. II 6 To cash paid Township Treasurer.. $41 79 By cash Wm. Reid, w ½ 1, con. 7, $41 1889-90-91 $41 79 79 $41 79 TOWNSHIP OF STAMFORD ASSESSMENT ACCOUNT. 1893. June 9 To county assessment, By-law 610...$1993 37 Dec. 5 By cash from Township Treasurer... $1993 37 $1993 37 $1993 37 �196 TOWNSHIP OF STAMFORD NON-RESIDENT TAX AC- COUNT. 1893- May 6 Dec. $48 To cash Township Treasurer.... " 11 38 53 86 $9 60 April 19 By cash W. J. Mowat, pt 106, 1892. 19 Thos. Reavely, pt 203, 204, 1889. 8 26 Jas. Habgood, pt 177, 1889. June 23 J. C. Hull, range 15, City of 30 28 Falls, 1888 2 26 D. Blackley, lots 4, 17, 1888 26 D. McLeod. ranges 13, 14, Ellis Furry, sale pt lot 181, 4.3° tax ..... 24 $102 TOWNSHIP OF WAINFLEET 29 22 75 City of Falls, tax sale. 26 50 24 ASSESSMENT 52 $102 24 ACCOUNT. 1893. June 9 Dec 31 To county assessment by-law 610...$3074 76 By balance brought down...... $3074 $3074 To balance due the county TOWNSHIP OF WAINFLEET NON 76 76 $3074 76 ..$3074 76 RESIDENT TAX AC- COUNT. 1893 Mar. 6 24 2 To cash paid Township Treasurer...$ 52 49 To cash paid Township Treasurer.. 24 68 By cash McClive & Gilleland, 44 and 45, con. 7, 24 lots 1891....... 52 By cash Isabella Thompson, N. pt lot 33, con. 3, 1891.... 49 24 68 - $ 77 17 $ 77 17 �197 TOWNSHIP OF THOROLD ASSESSMENT ACCOUNT. 1893. To balance due county as per audit Dec. 31, 1892. June To county assessment, By-law 610.. 9 1993 37 Jan. By cash from Township Treasurer.. 5 2013 51 Balance brought down. 31 Dec. $2013 51 1993 $4006 88 To balance due the county TOWNSHIP OF THOROLD 37 $4006 88 ..$1963 37 NON-RESIDENT TAX AC- COUNT. 1893. Dec. II To cash paid Township Treasurer.. Oct. 14 By cash S. Rinker, pt lot 111, 1889 Dec. 7 Geo, Gamble, $12 43 $5 60 pt lot 202, 6 83 1889... $12 43 TOWNSHIP OF WILLOUGHBY ASSESSMENT $12 43 ACCOUNT. 1893. To balance due county as per Dec. June 9 31, audit_ 1892. ..$ 367 86 To county assessment, By-law 610... 1255 16 Mar. 13 Dec. 14 By cash Township Treasurer. 367 86 By cash Township Treasurer... 720 00 31 By balance brought down... 535 $1723 02 To balance due county. $ 535 16 16 $1723 02 �148 TOWNSHIP OF WILLOUGHBY NON-RESIDENT TAX AC- COUNT. 1893. Dec 11 June 26 To cash paid Township Treasurer..$ By cash George Graham, pt 16, I 38 I con. tax sale......... $ VILLAGE OF CHIPPAWA I ASSESSMENT 38 $ 138 $ I 38 ACCOUNT. 1893. June 9 Dec. 13 To county assessment, By-law 610.. $166 13 By cash from Village Treasurer $166 13 $166 VILLAGE OF CHIPPAWA 13 NON-RESIDENT $166 TAX 13 AC- COUNT. 1893- May 6 Dec. 11 Mar. 16 16 To cash paid Village Treasurer..... " " " " 39 34 99 By cash R. A. McKenzie, Chippawa St., 1889-90 W. Kenny, 51 $3 42 Water 1889-90-91 16 $27 st., 1-24 . W. Kenny, lot 88, Chippawa st., 1888. 21 36 H. G. Macklem, 45, 47, 49 Water st.. 1891 21 H. G. Macklem, I 85 Chip- pawa st., 1891. April 4 J. C. Bartle, lot 61, 70 Chip8 4º pawa st.. 17 Henry 17 Lewis McGarry, 50 Chip- pawa st., 1888-89-90... Weinbrenner, 532 44 85 Water st., 1889......... Carried forward.... 05 $ 62 38 $ 21 34 �199 April 17 $ 62 33 Brought forward... By cash Lewis Weinbrenner, $ 21 34 141 605 Main st., 1889......... Louisa June 26 Pierce, lot 24, Chip- pawa st., 1892......... I S. I. Hill, lot 39, Mechanic. st., 1891-92, tax sale... 26 26 Louisa Pierce, 24 6.79 Chippawa st., tax sale.... S. J. Hill, lot 39, Mechanic 26 6 J. C. Bartle, 62 Chippawa st., tax sale... $62 VILLAGE OF FORT 86 10 61 st 26 54 ERIE ASSESSMENT 38 9 19 $62 38 ACCOUNT. 1893. June 9 To county assessment, By-law 610...$ Dec 7 By cash from Village Treasurer......... 170 43 $ $170 43 VILLAGE OF FORT ERIE NON-RESIDENT 170 43 $ 170 43 TAX AC- COUNT. 1893. Jan 16 June 26 Dec 11 Jan IO To cash paid Village Treasurer.......$ 98 41 To cash paid Village To cash paid Village 37 77 19 35 Treasurer... Treasurer... By cash from Wm. Rainsford, lot Niagara st., 1, $ 1890, 1891. April 29 By cash J. J. Nolan, lot G, June 23 shore, 1892....... By cash W. W. Brame, taxes on 98 41 lake 10 90 fol- lowing lots: East st, 8, 9, N. S.. 3.5° Battery street, 9, E. S....... I 29 William st., 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, W. S. 2 76 Elgin st., 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, E, S.. 2 76 Carried forward.. .... $155 53 $119 62 �200 $155 Brought forward $119 62 53 276 Elgin st., 5, 6, 7 8, 9, W. S... Kincardine st., 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 276 E. S.... Kincardine W. 5, 6, 7, 8. 9, 276 S........... Albert st., 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, E. S. 276 Albert st., 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, W. S. 276 Aberdeen E. June 26 st., By cash L. H. st., 5, 6, 7, S.. 8, 9, 276 ...... Steimal, lot 30, For- syth street, S. side tax sale.. July 11 By cash M. N. Newell, lot 6, Walnut street, 1891, N. Oct 7 S. 4 62 1892... By cash F. H. Larkin, lots 165, W. S. Mary street, 3.78 106, 1892.... By cash Wm. Rainsford, lots 47, 2 20 48, 49. 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, E. side Ellen st., 24 1892..... 275 By cash J. J. Nolan, lot W G, lake shore road, 6 co 1891. $ 155 53 $ 155 53 VILLAGE OF PORT COLBORNE ASSESSMENT ACCOUNT 1893. June 9 Dec. 30 To county assessment, By-law 610.. $474 73 By cash from Village Treasurer $474 73 $474 73 VILLAGE OF PORT COLBORNE $474 73 NON-RESIDENT TAX ACCOUNT. 1893. Dec. 11 To cash paid Village Treasurer.... June 26 By cash tax sale, J. H. Smith, lot 1, $1 62 $1 62 ss Arch st... $1 62 $1 62 �201 VILLAGE OF NIAGARA FALLS ASSESSMENT ACCOUNT. 1893- To balance as per audit, Dec. 31st, $299 66 1892. June Jan. 296 65 To county assessment, By-law 610... 9 By cash from Village Treasurer.... 23 Balance brought Dec. 31 $299 66 down.. 296 65 $596 31 To balance due county TOWN OF THOROLD $269 ASSESSMENT $596 31 65 ACCOUNT. 1893. To balance due county as per audit Dec. 31st, 1892.......... ...$1013 57 June To county assessment, By-law 610.. 9 Jan. 25 Dec. 31 1013 32 By cash from Town Treasurer......... $1023 57 Balance brought down.. 1013 22 $2036 89 $2036 89 - To balance due county TOWN OF WELLAND ..$1013 32 ASSESSMENT ACCOUNT. 1893. June 9 Dec. 31 To county assessment, By-law 610.. $889 94 By balance brought down. $889 94 $889 94 To balance due county NIAGARA FALLS TOWN $889 94 $889 94 AWARD ACCOUNT. 1893. Dec. 30. To balance...... Sept. 6 By cash for settlement up to July ...$1441 69 1, 1892..... $1441 $1441 69 69 $1441 69 �202 SUMMARY OF COUNTY ASSESSMENT RECEIPTS. Township of Bertie...... $ 3738 59 " "Crowland.. 1523 74 " "Humberstone 1000 00 " " 2531 66 66 "Stamford.. 1993 37 " "Thorold.... 2013 Pelham.... "Willoughby.. ." 1087 86 Town of Thorold......... 1023 57 ...... 166 13 Village of Chippawa... "Fort Erie... 170 43 "Port Colborne..... 474 "Niagara Falls South.... Balance ..... Carried to receipts $16023 25 25 $16023. 25 and expendr $16023 25 tures, SUMMARY 73 299 66 $16023 1893. Dec 31 51 OF BALANCES DUE ON ASSESSMENT AC- COUNT. Township of Humberstone...... 65 " "Wainfleet 66 " $1330 35 Pelham. 1329 3074 " "Thorold..... 16 296 Town of Thorold..... 1013 65 32 899 94 Welland... Balance 97 535 Village of Niagara Falls. " 76 1993 "Willoughby. 90 ..$10463 45 $10463 45 $10463 45 -- Dec 31, '93, By balance added to capital.... $10463 45 �203 HOUSE OF INDUSTRY. DISBURSEMENTS. HOSPITAL. 28 To George Ross, inspecting A. Lawrence, chairs 00 7.5° $355° WATERWORKS. $16 00 To James Walker, guard Ross & Co., (for prisonors) dry goods.. Taylor & Co., tobacco for prisoners... " tools. 2 35 1539 24 90 Charles Clark, sharpening tools 6 30 E. H. Burgar, labor 4 5° W. H. Crow, coal 5 64 I 63 Marcus Vanderburgh, masonry McCaw & Son, shoes 22 IO Beatty & Sons, repairs. 2 00 G. T. R., freight 5.95 on hose " 73 Gutta Percha Co., hose. 149 00 Young Bros., pipe. 130 25 Town of Welland, water. 2 50 R. 445 Cooper, supplies. E. R. Hellems, express charges... Young Bros., waterworks fixtures. 80 Gutta Percha Co., hose H. D. Lock, clothing 7 82 20 00 I 80 $424 STATIONERY AND It STAMPS. $ 36 36 To J. J. Sidey... DRAINAGE. To E. H. Burgar, guard. $20 00 Estate T. W. Hooker, tile. 68 39 James Walker, guard.. J. B. Taylor & Co., tobacco for prisoners. 66 00 12 11 M. Hoban, guard 42 00 $208 50 Carried forward. $704 47 �204 TELEPHONE. Brought forward $704 47 To Bell Telephone Company. $ 25 00 $ 9.94 PRINTING. To W. T. Sawle & Co... .$ 7 J. J. Sidey 24 27° FUEL. To Wm. Early, wood $ 135 68 D. Bald, wood..... 27 W. coal.. 47 66 coal.. 19 66 H. Crow, W. H. Crow, W. L. Rice, coal.. 50 283 52 $ 514 02 HOUSE MAINTENANCE. .$ To Chas. Smith, bread...... 76 08 Ross & Co., dry goods...... 4' Town of Welland water rate 2250 Taylor & Co., groceries... 135 54 45 W. J. Best, meat...... 98 of Taylor & Crow, hardware 22 89 G. Ellsworth, repairs.... 2 80 McCaw & Son, shoes..... John Fidler, apples.. 6.00 Chas. Smith, bread. 7.36 E H. Burgar, guard.. James Walker, guard.. 7 5° 142 39 Taylor & Crow, hardware... 29 18 Ross & Co., dry goods.... 93 79 George Stalker, bread... 66-76 W. J. Best, meat......... 28 Taylor & Co......... ..... 11 W. H. Crow, lumber......... 7 34 J. Brasford, 3 72 leather...... P. McMurray, repairing roof... 2275 Ross & Co., dry goods.... 37 86 Taylor & Crow, paint and hardware... 26 30 Beatty & Sons, grates 16 Taylor & ........ Co., groceries...... 80 91 63 --- Carried forward... .$1006 81 $1253 43 �205 Brought forward To W. J. Best, $1066 S1 9426 meat. McCaw & Son, shoes 9 30 Welland waterworks. 22 50 George Stalker, bread... 67 86 J. W. Hemming, sawdust, etc.. 5 44 68 62 James Foster, filing saw 25 George Stalker, bread..... Taylor & Co., groceries. Welland $1253 43 waterworks Ross & Co., dry goods 115 24 22 50 34 46 W. J. Best, meat 125 92 Taylor & Crow, hardware and paint E. Brasford, leather.. 23 76 P. McMurray, repairs Hyatt & Stephens.. 14 526 55 200 $1618 MANURE To James AND ASHES. $1.00 Kelly. R. Cooper 5 G. W. Cook...... D A. 73 45 35 °° 45°5 Doan E. H. Burgar D. Jones...... 3.00 6 00 J. Doan...... I 00 W. J. Best 200 George Sutherland...... I OO $99 45 FARM STOCK. To J. Dougherty, cow.. W. J. Best, butchering.. J. Trumm, killing hogs. J. Dougherty, cow... P. McKinley, cow.. Ralph Rice, service. $ 50 00 3:00 3 25 45 00 47 50 I oo D. Bald, cow..... 27 50 Mrs. Young, cow............... 33 84. W. J. Best. butchering.... 4 00 S. Stevenson, cow...... 35 00 Wm. Glentz, pigs.. 20 25 W. J. Best, butchering. Carried forward.. 1 00 $ 271 34 $2971 61 �206 $271 34 Brought forward To W. H. Althouse, c. pigs... 5° J. Trumm, killing pigs. J. R. Hutton, 6 pigs.. 3 25 20 00 John Spencer, veterinary services. I 5° 18 50 Arthur Brown, cow....... 50 00 A. Silverthorn, cow and calf. 27 00 Wilson Stewart, cow and 48 00 15 00 A. D. White, cow.. calf. J. Silverthorn, cow SALARIES To J. W. Mrs. AND Hemming.. 300 00 Hemming.... 150 00 455 °9 $ 872 16 $ 97 °5 153 00 Joseph Fidler.. George Bailey. Dr. Emmett. Holmes.... DRUGS AND A. E. Douglas, drugs..... FARM 29 16 126 00 100 00 14 00 MEDICINES. To W. F. Secord, liquor.... 19 95 77 10 MAINTENANCE. To Garner & Co, blacksmithing.. $5 68 Mrs. Wallace, horse hire.. Taylor & Moore, feed. Charles Clark, blacksmithing. Somerville & Trimble, repairs 75 38 40 35° 12 45 C. J. Page, barrel salt.. I ΙΟ J. W. Hemming, seed, etc 7 °5 A. Carl, repairing harness.. 4 53 Crow, lumber.... 38 30 John Brown, horse hire. 20 00 Wm. Rennie, seeds.... 10 50 W. H. $ WAGES. Nancy Wilson... Wm. $2971 61 O. H. Rounds 88 Welland waterworks. 22 50 Joseph Fidler, hay... 17 05 Carried forward.. $ 182 69 $4395 91 �207 Brought forward... To Charles Clark, blacksmithing. B. Moore , trees .... $ Taylor & Moore, mill feed.. 182 69 10 85 38 92 Thomas Mains, fixtures..... I oo 4 75 Jacob Gainer, hay..... 14 35 J. W. Munroe, seed potatoes. II 50 Taylor & Moore, seeds... 13 55 mill feed. " Phelps Bros., 9.30 9 80 grinding.... A. Griffiths, harness repairs 3.5° W. H. Crow, lumber...... 18 F. Ott, repairs ...... Wm. Rennie, nitrate of soda 425 81 9 00 Chas. Clark, blacksmithing. 8 Jos. Fidler, hay...... 7 66 S. W. Moyer, strawberry plants. 200 A. Carl, repairs to harness... 4 85 Gross & Son, pump repairs.. 10 200 Taylor & Moore, mill feed. 5° 49 Chas. Clark, blacksmithing.. 22 05 Levi Wilson, cutting oats.. IO OO 8 00 W. G. Somerville, repairs 8 60 J. Page, horse hire... I OO 20 44 P. Hoover, $4395 91 straw... W. H. Crow, lumber... W. Strawn, horse hire... 125 Estate of D. Bald, sundries. I 75 $ FARM PRODUCTS. To H. Goodwillie, baskets.... H. Goodwillie, baskets... 3.4° 215 J. W. Hemming, picking berries.. HOUSE 480 36 15 80 $ 21 35 FURNISHINGS. To P. McMurray, sundries...... 14 80 G. Cronmiller, mirror.. 70° 1550 ICE. To A. Doan..... Carried forward.... 13 00 $4926 12 �208 FARM IMPLEMENTS. Brought forward... To Richard Pew, cart and harness... $4926 12 8 00 SUNDRIES To O. H. Garner, telegram... 60 Swayze & Son, railway ticket. I Bell Telephone Co. account. 8 50 O. H. Garner, telegram...... 60 B. Lundy, telephone account. 40 Imperial Bank Exchange.... 25 Rev. W. H. Sway ze, funeral services of J. B. Lynn.... 3 00 A. Lawrence, burial of Lynn.. Geo. H. Burgar, P. O. box. O. H. Garner, OO 18 3 telegram. 00 20 45 J. A. Hansler, digging grave.. 200 $ 30 00 $4964 Total amount of expenditure...... 12 RECEIPTS. FARM By PRODUCTS. cash Taylor & Moore, peas, etc........ $ J. H. Smith, potatoes.... J. B. Taylor & Co., asparagus, &c... W. J. Best, berries.. J. W. Hemming, sales.. Jail supplies..... 17 80 18 00 26 81 I 70 188 03 60 50 George Stalker.. 4 R. Cooper, potatoes. 3.00 85 $320 FARM By STOCK. cash W. J. Best, cow.... W. J. Best, cow F. W. Fearman, 9 fat hogs. W. J. Best, cow..... W. J Best, calf.. 10 $ 4° 9° 21 48 109 38 37 55 8 00 $217 31 Carried forward..... $ 537 41 �209 Brought forward.... HOUSE By $537 41 MAINTENANCE. 42 98 cash J. W. H. for J. B. Lynn..... C. J. Page for A. Wilkerson 12 00 54 98 Total receipts... $592 39 SUMMARY. To total disbursements brought forward......$4964 12 By total receipts..... Balance carried to receipts and expenditures.. $4964 12 592 39 4371 73 $4964 12 8 00 15 00 15 00 LICENSES. 1893. By cash from Jan. 11 dler's Feb. Marshall Bros, ped- license..... 27 30 By cash from John Weiss, auctioneer By cash from Edward Box, auctioneer 7 By cash from L. McMann, auctioneer By cash from J. G. Cadham, auc- 22 15 0‫ܘ‬ tioneer Apr 15 18 By cash from D. Joseph, peddler... 28 By cash from 8 00 E. R. Hellems, auc- tioneer.... Nov 13 By cash from 15 00 S. Robinson & Son, auctioneers...... Dec 31 30 00 To receipts and expenditures. $ 121 00 121 00 REGISTRY OFFICE. DISBURSEMENTS. Jan. 4 00 To cash J. E. Morin, supplies. ... J. E. Morin, exp. charges. 116 80 6 30 J. E Morin, preparing plans index book per certifi- cate of inspector..... 100 00 Geo. Ross, copying maps... 60 00 Carried forward... $ 283 10 $121 00 �210 $ 283 Brought forward April 11 L. J. binding Brennan, books 12 June 17 21 22 Sept. 16 Taylor & Crow, sundries.. 5 24 (paid monthly)...... M. Vanderburgh, rep. roof.. M. Beatty & Sons, Geo. rep. Ellsworth, roof 7 7 Dec. 23 Jan. 4 oo I 30 Mains, 00 20 00 70 carpenter I 10 16 57 Taylor & Crow, sundries... Thos. 25 I care furnace, 8 four months..... Nov. 88 John Botterill, care of lawn, work.... Oct. 10 00 Copp, Clark & Co., books... John Botterill, care furnace. 51 00 8 00 Hart & Riddell, books. 32 00 By cash from J. E. Morin, county's proportion of registration fees for 1892...... To balance receipts and 505 $70 expendi- tures.. $1041 ADMINISTRATION OF 47 JUSTICE. 1893. Jan. 6 To cash Sheriff Smith, per criminal audit, Dec. quarter, '92 $226 50 446 59 T D. Cowper......... J. H. Burgar, drugs. 24 45 C. A. Smith, bread 39 52 Thos, Griffith, groceries... 21 62 J. J. Sidey, printing. 29 34 W. T. Sawle & Co., print'g. 12 90 W. F. 17 10 IO OO C. Ramey. 9 60 Judge Baxter, audit. 300 C. B. Bennett, 2 I. P. Guest, meat.. Wilson.... ......... " H. N. Higgins 20 40 3.00 L. R. Snyder, constable... Reg. vs. Zimmerman, crown witnesses.. Carried forward.... 22 50 $ 878 52 1041 47 $1041 47 �211 Brought forward............ $ 878 52 C. Ramey, constable......... I 50 House of Industry, jail sup- plies. monthly . J. B. Stevens, painting J. Coulson, salary as jailer, 1893.... J. A. Gilchriese, 27 75 12 60 600 50 salary as turnkey, 1893 45° 00 Thos. Mains, salary as asst. Paid 3 Mar. 17 20 April 12 C. M. Gilchriese, matron, ཀླུ སྤ ་ུས་ སའགླུ་ Feb. turnkey, 1893 ... 45° 00 salary as 1893. 254 04 Geo. Chapman constable... 4 00 " A. D. White, 6 775 16 60 " Sheriff Brady, Dec. audit... Est. W. A. Smith..... G. Robertshaw, constable.... Reg. vs. Stevens, crown wit. Constables pay list.... 2 11 31 00 35° 54 70 19 90 Judge Fitzgerald, Board of Audit 3 00 J. R. Sawle, Board of Audit 3 W. H. Fry, Board of Audit. 3 80 Sheriff Smith .... 514 00 92 T. D. Cowper A. D. White, constable...... 200 03 L. R. Snyder, constable.... 13 60 18 50 Levi Near, constable........ 9.00 James Nixon, constable.... 4 00 D. Tufts, constable.......... 26 00 John Kimmons, constable. E. Augustine, constable.... Martin Burns, constable.. Casper Ramey, crier.... Ross & Co., supplies. C. J. Page, groceries.. C. A. Smith, bread....... W. F. Guest, P. McMurray, 20 9.95 6 10 33 45 73 18 109 80 meat.... supplies...... J. H. Burgar, drugs........ J. H. Howell, jail surgeon. Carried forward..... 16 30 18 56 14 18 00 55 96 35 00 $4041 90 �212 Brought forward........ Dr. S. $4041 90 H. Glasgow, exam- ining insane... J. J. Sidey, printing ....... W. T. Sawle & Co....... 29 May 9 June 8 75 A. D. White, constable...... 16 68 12 91 Provincial Treas, còn. pris- Sheriff Smith, Millbanks to Kingston. C. Ramey, constable... L. V. Garner, extra Crown connection witnesses with Reg. 5 6 co I 50 30 00 vs 16 70 pay list June. . 19 90 IO OO Judge Fitzgerald, audit....... 3 00 W. H. Fry, audit.... 3 80 Rose Alanson, C. C. sten- ographer July 50 ar- sessions.... 30 50 services Farr.... Constables I conveying rest Cherry & Hannah 13 84 14 in 13 10 Industrial Home, supplies... C. Ramey, constable... 31 °° 8 70 oners..... 16 4 Sheriff Smith.. 195 80 T. D. Cowper.. 379 Sheriff Dawson..... 00 II 12 Wm. Eastman, constable.. 2 50 E. Augustine, constable.... II IO J. R. Dowd, constable..... II 20 Thos. Dundas, constable 3.80 Geo. Chapman, constable... John Kimmons, constable. 7 00 6 60 4 90 10 00 12 28 W. F. Guest, meat.. 6 82 C. J. Page, groceries.... 6 48 Industrial Home, supplies... 7 25 J. H. Burgar, drugs...... 23 77 J. H. Howell, jail surgeon. 26 00 109 11 75 00 C. Ramey, crier......... I. P. Wilson...... C. A. Smith, bread... J. J. Sidey, printing...... W. T. Sawle & Co........ Carried forward... ... $5155 91 �213 $5155 91 Brought forward .... 7 18 Dr. J. H. Howell, examin- ing prisoner.... A. D. White, special constable. Aug 8 Henry ...... Totten, 20 6 30 Oct. 10 20 00 15° George Taylor, constable... Judge Fitzgerald, audit...... 6 85 3 J. R. Sawle, audit 3.00 W. H.,Fry, audit...... 3 80 00 285 43 367 41 Smith... T. D. Cowper.. C. A. Smith, bread... 22 C. J. Page, groceries.. 54 28 W. F. Guest, meat.. II J. H. Burgar, drugs.... 1785 J. H. Howell, jail surgeon.. 34 00 J. J. Sidey, printing.... 26 87 W. T. Sawle & Co., print'g. 10 94 Geo. Chapman, constable.. 18 " J. R. Dowd, 6 " A. D. White, 30 00 20 25° Jas. Nixon, I 5° S. Gilchriese, Thos. Dundas, Industrial Home, jail sup. Crown 60 8 4° L. R. Snyder, witnesses, Reg. 13 45 3 3° 10 75 vs. Simpson 2 15 16 00 Constables pay list. 23 70 31 A. D. White, constable...... 33 36 6 T. Crown witnesses, Reg. vs. Howard Dec. 10 Casper Ramey, constable... Sheriff 25 56 copies manual on tariff...... Sept. 68 Thos. H. Young, re Howard. 15 16 H. Young, services re gambling house at Fort Erie... 12 33 13 20 C. J. Metcalf, constable..... Crown wit. Reg. vs. O'Neal. " " Carried forward.. " Farr... 5 00 00 16 55 31 40 $6310 78 �234 ..........$6310 Brought forward 28 Crown wit. Reg. vs. Witman " " Overholt 6.00 " " 66 Shafer. 3.90 " " << Simpson 3.30 H. Young, services Wm. Greenwood, constable. 20 40 00 7.5° 29 Crown wit. Reg. vs. Witman A.D. White, spec. constable May 12 By cash from Prov. Treasurer, Dec. 26 34 re policy shop....... 20 10 " Constables pay list......... T. 78 3 90 16 60 audit... July Sept. 6 " 5 Dec. 31 $465 74 Prov. Treas., March quarter 448 22 66 June 414 85 Bal. to receipts and expenditures.. 5125 47 $6454 28 JURY EXPENSE. 1893. Feb. 6 To cash I. P. Wilson, selecting jurors $ " G. L. Hobson, 8 ∞ Mar. 22 I. P. Wilson, " 66 G. L. Hobson, 66 " Petit June 13 200 2 " " Grand jury, June sessions.. Petit 30 200 Grand jury, spring assizes.. 66 " 66 " 00 118 90 209 80 69 60 114 60 I. P. Wilson, selecting jurors G. L. Hobson, 200 " 200 200 Sheriff Smith, ½ year's pay, By-law 447 July Sept. 7 15 25 I. P. Wilson, selecting jurors G. L. Hobson, " Selecting jurors for 1894: Judge Fitzgerald .. 00 200 " 200 4 00 C. B. Bennett.. 4 00 Sheriff Smith... 4 00 T. D. Cowper 400 G. L. Hobson.. 4 00 Carried forward... .... $ 573 9° $6454 28 �215 Brought forward... Oct. 90 106 90 199 10 Grand jury, fall assizes. 25 " Petit Dec. $ 573 " 118 30 Grand jury sessions. 13 " " 200 40 Judge Fitzgerald 12 00 C. B. Bennett. 12 00 Sheriff Smith... 12 00 12 00 12 00 25 00 Petit Draft jury for 1894: 14 T. D. Cowper G. Hobson.. L. Sheriff Smith, 12 year's pay, 23 By-law 447. April 12 By cash I. P. Wilson, fees spring assizes... June 12 1. P. $ Wilson, fees June sessions.... Dec. 31 3 I. P. Wilson, fees fall assizes 28 By receipts and expenditures ..... COURT HOUSE AND 60 JAIL. 1893. to To cash, Thos. Griffith, supplies....$ J. 14 J. Sidey, stamps, office 5 00 Ross & Co., underclothing... 14 O. H. Garner, W. H. Crow, lumber... 30 Central Prison, clothing..... 31 Chas. cartage Asher, 45 14 I 20 5 7° 5° 3° stationery, jailer's office... 16 30 60 jailer's 14 of clothing...... 60 W. H. Crow, lumber.... April 11 27 Taylor & Crow, hardware. 12 I 2 O. H. Garner, 12 P. McMurray, pipe... 17 ink..... 65 and key....... Carried forward.... 3 35 45 47 4 D. McCaw, rep. shoes 25 25 910 C. J. Page, sundries. J. J. Taylor, repairs on lock 14 00 3 00 $1292 Jan. 1800 75 24° $ 231 51 1268 60 $1292 60 �216 Brought forward. May 17ៈ .$ 231 J. O'Neal, painting flag-pole. Smith Britton, painting roof Thos. Blanchard, 3 loads 26 29 Wä ä ៩ loam 29 G. H. Burgar, P. O. box... 29 J. E. Cutler, floor in jailer's office..... ing wall. George Cronmiller, lumber 16 and castors... W. R.Strawn, repairs. 16 Kelly 3 Becket Eng. 3 C. Asher, cartage on 7 7 NEGINE IO GAN 29 Aug. 2 31 Sept. 11 14 Oct. 2 4 5 00 13 12 3 00 2 00 34 02 19 50 i oo 2 30 50 60 Co., grates 15 21 Marcus Vanderburgh, repair- June 10 July 51 grates 2 14 Ross & Co., dry goods.. 13 26 C. J. Page, supplies 31 92 Taylor & Crow, hardware... 9 4° Geo. Ellsworth, rep. doors. 6 5° Chas. I 39 24 87 5 00 Asher, cartage. Young Bros, steam-pipe fittings J. J. Sidey, stamps, jailer's office. Thomas Main, set dies... I 50 Smith Britton, painting.. 16 00 4 00 лI 88 17 30 I 40 B. Moore, straw.. Taylor & Crow, sundries.... P. McMurray, sundries O. H. Garner, ink, etc. Ross & Co., combs. C. J. Page, supplies. 13 76 19 M. Vanderbugh, repairs... 13 25 21 W. H. Crow, lumber. 8 27 Hyatt & Stevens, glazing.. C. J. Page, glass.. 4 00 15 00 Central Prison, clothing... 65 30 IO Nov. Dec. 55 20 849 18 C. Asher, cartage clothing... 65 13 A. Carl, covering cushions... 200 20 Geo. Cronmiller, 27 Hyatt & Stevens, painting.. 322 Carried forward....... rep. 50 desk 6 55 .$ 654 44 �217 Brought forward. $ 654 44 Welland Waterworks, paid 75 00 Quarterly. Bell Telephone Co., telephone, paid half-yearly 12 00 By cash from Town of Welland, rent Jan. 14 of lock-up for 1891-92 50 00 691 44 $741 44 By receipts and expenditures....... $741 44 JAILER AND TURNKEY'S RESIDENCES. 1893. May 9 July 7 Oct. To cash, W. Doan, papering rooms..$ 3 P. McMurray, rep. roof.... 50 Dawdy & Adley, wall paper 4 25 41 7.93 61 59 By receipts and expenditures. $ 61 59 BOARD OF EDUCATION. 1893. Mar. 30 June 17 To cash J. H. Ball, inspector, quarter salary... Treas. Stamford H.S., exam. pupils, J. $165 00 1892... H. Ball, postage stationery 17 00 13 27 5 00 and W. T. Sawle & Co., printing and advertising July 3 J. H. Ball, June quarter... S. 4 C. Woodworth, 166 25 exami- nations at Ridgeway.. D. W. McKay, examinations at Marshville 10 16 45 13 00 J. J. Sidey, printing and advertising J. 5 °° 101 08 H. Ball, entrance examinations Carried forward. $ 502 05 $ 61 59 �218 88 - Brought forward. $ 502 05 Dora E. Ball, entrance ex- Aug. aminations, Pelham... II 95 29 O. H. Garner, supplies.... 5 5° 29 J. J. Sidey, printing exami25 00 25 00 166 25 14 05 18 00 23 00 24 00 IO OO 16 00 166 25 27 70 150 00 རྔུ 19 nation papers....... J. H. Ball, sec. Board of Examiners......... = J. H. Ball, salary 3rd quarter Dec. II J. H. Ball, office expenses.. 16 Treas. ༦ Sept. 3° 16 Thorold H. S, ex- amining pupils 1891 92 Board of Co. Examiners: A. J. McCulloch H. Ball. R Harcourt. John Lennox 26 J. H. Ball, salary 4th quarter Town of Welland, proportion of inspector's salary... Town of Welland, Model School grant...... Nov. 4 By Province of Ontario, leaving examinations Dec. 31 $ By receipts and expenditures 500 1179 $1184 75 75 $1184 75 DIVISION COURT JURY FUND. 1893. Jan. 5 $10 29 By cash G. L. Hobson...... A. K. Scholfield.. II 14 Nov. 14 3 P. J. Willson 34 97 J. A. Orchard.. 6 38 T. Newbigging. 4 38 " To receipts and expenditures 2 36 $27 92 $27 92 $27 92 �219 HIGH SCHOOL. June 9 To cash Thorold High School, equiv alent to government $ 260 30 grant... Twenty-five per cent added 65 07 by the County 17 Stamford High School, equivalent to government 248 66 grant.... Twenty-five per cent added Sept. 16 62 by the County...... Thorold High School, equivalent to 06 government 260 30 grant..... Twenty-five per cent added by the County....... 16 65 07 Stamford High School, equivalent to government 248 66 grant..... Twenty-five per cent added Oct. 7 by the County....... Welland High School, added to government Equivalent to grant.. 16 718 23 308 87 government grant.... ...... For entrance examinations. Dec. 31 62 57 00 By receipts and expenditures....... 2356 $2356 38 SPECIAL GRANTS. . Ja1n89.3Feb 26 To cash E. Morden, Farmers' Insti$ tute... 28 J. H. Ball, County Teach- ers' Association I 2 18 25 00 Prisoners' Aid 25 00 Association. Mrs. Hemming, extra work 15 00 20 00 10 00 J. E. Cohoe, Monck Farmers' Institute......... Carried forward....... .$ 95.00 38 $2356 38 �220 Brought forward.... 20 .$ Women's Christian Temper- 95.00 ance Union, books for jail library...... June 13 Welland County St. 44th 00 300 00 100 00 Battalion Band expenses at Niagara Camp...... Dec. 31 100 Catharines General and Marine Hospital...... 21 OO Agricul- tural Society... 14 IO By receipts and expenditures.. 605 .... $ 605 00 00 $605 00 PRINTING. 1893. Jan. 14 To cash J. J. Sidey, minutes Dec. session, 28 Feb. 4 Mar. 15 June 14 29 Sept. 16 1892 .... ..$ 84 W. T. Sawle & Co., advt..... Thorold Post, advt. 3 J. J Sidey, advt 272 2.52 J. J Sidey, minutes of January session..... 24 28 56 W. T. Sawle & Co., advt... 6 10 J. J. Sidey, advt...... 4 40 Thorold Post, advt......... 3 00 J. J. Sidey, minutes June session.... Dec. 37 43 52 12 Thorold Post, advt...... 288 13 W. T. Sawle & Co., advt... 4.76 16 J. J. Sidey, printing history and advt 31 121 ..... 68 By receipts and expenditures...... $ 261 22 $ 261 22 $ 261 22 �221 PUBLIC 1893. Aug 17 SCHOOLS. To cash Tp of Bertie......... $ 472 00 " Crowland 123 00 " Humberstone 324 00 " Pelham... 282 00 " Stamford.. 235 00 Thorold.. 241 00 Wainfleet. 325 00 Willoughby. Aug. 1 134 00 By cash, Provincial Treasurer.. 2136 00 $2136 00 $2136 00 FUEL. 1893. Mar. 4 To cash W. R. Phillips, wood........$ Apr. 11 W. H. Crow, coal reg. office. July 16 W. Aug. 12 W. H. Crow, coal, Crow, coal, 00 28 14 502 21 3 13 Court house and jail.... H. 196 Court house and jail......... Dec. 31 $ 729 48 By cash Receipts and Expenditures. $729 48 MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT. 1893- January Sesssion. Jan. 28 To cash members sess'nl allowance. $368 60 Industrial Home com. time. 14 40 Jail com. time 14 60 Warden, gen'l com. time... 16 00 June Session. June 9 To cash members sess'nl allowance. $299 70 Industrial Home Com....... 34 00 Jail Com..... 17 60 Roads and Bridges Com... Warden, gen'l com...... 38 00 Carried forward....... 12 00 .$ 814 90 $729 48 �222 Brought forward... $ 814 90 December Session. 9 Dec. To cash members sess'nl allowance. $368 70 Industrial Home Com..... 47 80 120 70 Jail Com... 35 20 Warden, gen'l com..... 16 80 Niagara Falls Award.... IO 10 Roads and Bridges Com. 31 By receipts and expenditures.. 1414 20 $1414 20 $1414 20 CONTINGENT. 1893. Jan. Feb. 9 To cash Telephone Co., messages.. $ 4 20 April 12 95 " 50 S. Campaigne, trim. trees... Rogers & Welsh, carriage. hire, Judge 17 Dec. 31 25 9 00 I 45 Baxter's funeral June 5 Telephone Co., messages.. By receipts and expenditures $17 15 $17 15 $17 15 DIVISION COURT OFFICES. 1893- Feb. 8 To cash J. A. Orchard, procedure book Dec. 19 31 Irvin Teal, bailiff act. books $ 6 40 14 25 By receipts and expenditures... $ $20 65 20 65 $20 65 �223 ROADS AND BRIDGES. 1893. Jan. 28 Το cash town of Welland iron. bridge... Township of Willoughby bridges over 100 feet... Mar. 13 15 C. Climenhage, repairs 7 28 July 19 Uriel 2 7 00 53 70 1 50 39 00 Hanham, repairs Smith on bridge..... Britton, painting no- F. Rounds, lumber John for bridge....... Heximer, repairing F. Rounds, plank Beckett's bridge..... M. Burns, piling for White O. Anderson, fixing 17 16 65 65 50 12 75 proaches Port RobinJohn Aldows, piling White Pigeon bridge 31 OO ap- son bridge. Oct. IO for Pigeon bridge..... 7 00 2 Montrose bridge...... Sept. 17 Burgar, repairs on O'Reilly's bridge..... O'Reilly's 30 56 500 tices...... Aug. 26 bins' bridge. O'Reilly's 27 oo H. Robbins, repairs on Rob- H. 27 50 J. L. Dell, repairing Montrose bridge.... 26 00 to Montrose bridge..... June 50 Michael Beck, proaches 132 00 filling to ap- White Pigeon bridge. 25 00 C. B. White, building White Pigeon bridge. Nov. 22 236 00 D. H. Sensebaugh, repairs to Port Davison and Laidlaw bridge...... 40 27 1350 Martin Heximer, labor on White Pigeon bridge.. Carried forward............ 3 00 .$ 759 16 �224 $ Brought forward... 29 M. R. Detenbeck, bridge painting between "Vil- loughby and Bertie..... Dec. Hanham, contract 9 7 H. 7 O'Reilly's bridge . . Geo. Ross, plans and speciC. D. work 9 68 Wm. Burns, repairing Montrose bridge... Wm Burns, work on rose bridge..... 23 Wm.Crumb, blacksmith work U. C. Burgar, care O'Reilly's bridge. 31 200 50 00 2 00 5 00 951 $951 59 .... $15 58 J. J. Sidey, stamps, C. C. O. 5 00 6 00 59 $951 59 OFFICE EXPENSES. 4 To cash J. J. Sidey, stationery, C. C. O.. 13 Davis & Henderson, enve- lopes, etc., T. O........ Express charges.... 27 35 J. J. Sidey, stamps, C. C. O. " " Mar. 25 .6 April 12 B. Lundy, "T. O... June 14 J. J. Sidey, *** July 00 By receipts and expenditures.. 1893 Feb. 5 Mont .rose bridge....... Wm. Burns, swinging Mont20 00 on Beckett's bridge........ 18 97 00 12 Farr, 75 on fications 13 759 16 6 G etc..... 5 00 5 25 5 00 14 30 H. Burgar, P. O. box rent, C. C. O...... 200 G. H. Burgar, P. O. box rent, T. O... Sept. 6 J. J. Sidey, stamps, C. C. O. 7 00 T. O... 5.00 23 B. Lundy 30 J. J. Sidey, Dec. 31 200 " " C. C. O. 5 25 By receipts and expenditures...... 77 73 $77 73 $77 73 �225 SALARIES. 1893. To cash C. B. Bennett, Warden, '93 $100 00 600 00 G. L. Hobson, Treas., 1893 Paid Monthly. R. Cooper, Co. Clerk, 66 8 J. Botterill, caretaker George Elliott, auditor..... ΙΟ Leon C. Macklem, auditor. 56 June Dec. 31 450 00 120 00 40 00 40 00 By receipts and expenditures...... $1350 00 $1350 00 $1350 00 ELECTRIC LIGHTING. 1893. Jan. 18 April 14 July Oct. 7 10 Dec. 31 To cash Welland Electric Light Co. " " " " " " " " $24 70 28 80 31 20 31 20 By receipts and expenditures......... $115 90 $115 90 INTEREST. 1893- Jan. 31 To cash Imperial Bank on overdraft January... Feb. 28 April 29 ... 325 Imperial Bank on overdraft March.... 6 05 Imperial Bank on overdraft April... May 31 9 31 14 25 562 00 27 30 Imperial Bank on overdraft June July 15 Imperial Bank on debenture No. 4..... 30 14 Imperial Bank on overdraft May........ June 4° Imperial Bank on overdraft February Mar. 31 I Imperial Bank on overdraft July..... Carried forward.... 4295 $ 671 35 $115 90 �226 Aug. 31 Brought forward .....$ 671 35 Imperial Bank on overdraft August September...... 43 50 Imperial Bank on overdraft 31 56 90 October..... Imperial Bank on overdraft Nov. 30 November. 66 30 48 60 Imperia! Bank on overnraft Dec. 30 December. 31 60 Imperial Bank on overdraft Sept. 30 Oct. 40 By receipts and expenditures. 927 $927 25 25 $927 25 INSURANCE. 1893. 2 Jan. 30 To unexpired insurance brought down from last audit.... 250 21 To cash F. Swayze & Son, policy No. 699609 co. buildings, Jan. 21st, 1893 to Jan. 60 00 21st, 1896...... 22 F. Swayze & Son, Jailer and Turnkey's residences from Feb. 1893 to Feb. 1896 2 17 50 20 00 J. F. Hill, policy 400740, on county buildings, Feb. 20th, 1893, to Feb. 20th, 1896. By expired insurance carried to capital Jan. 35 42 30 By cash F Swayze & Son, rebate on policy 682189... 30 00 By unexpired insurance carried to capital. Dec. 31 214 By receipts and expenditures. . 79 67 50 $347 71 $347 71 �227 LAW EXPENSES. 1893. Dec. 29 31 To cash L. C. Raymond, services.. 5.00 By receipts and expenditures. 500 $ $ 5 00 5 00 DEBENTURE ACCOUNT. 1893. June 6 By amt. at Cr. per audit Dec. 31, '92 $ 1381 00 To paid debenture No. 4 Balance $11243 00 9862 00 $11243 00 $11243 00 Dec. 31 By carried to assets and liabilities $ 9862 00 �228 ABSTRACT - STATEMENT OF Receipts and Expenditures. Bank overdraft, per audit Dec. 31,'92. $1272 Less cash in Treasurer's hands.... 73 366 33 Deficit per audit Dec. 31. '92... $906 40 Bank overdraft Dec. 30, '93... ..... 5956 86 Less cash in Treasurer's hands..... 191 39 $5765 47 Balance, being increase of deficit 4859 07 EXPENDITURE. Paid non-resident taxes: Township of Bertie...... .$ 35 42 Crowland... 15 35 Humberstone. 46 02 Pelham. 41 79 Stamford 102 24 77 17 12 43 I 38 62 38 155 53 I 62 Wainfleet. Thorold. Willoughby. Village of Chippawa. Fort Erie.. Port Colborne House of Industry.... Registry office... 4964 12 535 77 Administration of justice. 6454 28 Jury expenses.. 1292 60 20 65 741 44 Board of Education. 1184 75 High Schools....... 2356 38 61 59 Printing... 261 22 Special grants... 605 00 2136 00 Division Court jury fund. Court house and jail. Jailer and turnkey's residences. Public schools ...... Municipal government....... 1414 20 Carried forward... $22579 33 �229 $22579 33 Brought forward.. Fuel account...... 729 48 Roads and bridges.. 951 59 77 73 17 15 Office expenses.. ... Contingent.. Salaries.. 1350 00 Interest.. 927 25 115 90 97 50 5 00 1381 00 Electric Light.... Insurance.... ........ Law expenses.... ..... Debenture No. 4. ..... $28231 93 RECEIPTS. $4859 07 Amount brought down as increase of deficit.. 16023 25 Assessments Non-resident Taxes: Township of Bertie ..... 35 42 Crowland.... 15 35 Humberstone 46 02 Pelham 41 79 102 24 Wainfleet. 77 17 Thorold Willoughby.. 12 43 I 38 Stamford.. Village of Chippawa 62.38 ....... Fort Erie... 155 53 Port Colborne. 1 62 Award Niagara Falls Town.. 1441 69 121 00 592 39 1041 47 Licenses....... House of Industry..... Registry Office ... 1328 8r Administration of Justice 30 00 Insurance....... Jury Expense Account ...... Division Court Jury Fund. Public Schools....... 24 00 27 92 2136 00 Board of Education.... 5.00 50 00 Court House and Jail $28231 93 $28231 93 �230 Receipts and Expenditure. BALANCES BROUGHT FORWARD. DR. CR. $1441 From Town of Niagara Falls 16023 25 County assessment receipts....... Licenses $ 4371 House of Industry.. Administration of justice. 5125 47 Jury expenses.... 1268 Division Court jury fund... Court House and jail. 121 00 505 70 73 Registry office.. 60 27 92 4859 07 691 44 Board of Education 1179 High Schools. 2356 38 75 Jailer and Turnkey's residences.. Printing 261 22 Special grants. 605 00 1414 20 61 Municipal government.. Fuel..... 59 729 48 Roads and Bridges 951 59 Office expenses. 77 73 Contingent. 17 15 Salaries 1350 00 Interest 927 25 Electric lighting. 115 90 67 50 5 00 1381 00 Insurance Law expenses. Paid on 69 debenture account..... Division Court offices...... Cash deficit increased as per abstract 20 65 sheet. $22978 63 $22978 63 �231 CAPITAL ACCOUNT. CR. DR. By capital, per audit Dec. 31, 1891...... $101098 29 Balance due on assessments, 1893..... Debenture account, decrease.... 10463 45 1381 00 To decrease insurance account $ Increase cash deficit...... Amount due county on 35 42 4859 07 assessments 5136 16 due Dec. 31, 1892, paid in 1893 ... Balance 102912 09 $112942 74 OF ASSETS 74 $102912 09 Capital, Dec. 31, 1893... SUMMARY $112942 AND LIABILITIES. ASSETS. House of Industry.... Court house and jail $29404 12 67500 00 Registry office ..... 8613 85 Furniture, jail........ 1017 60 Court house.... " Registry office Insurance unexpired.... 1200 00 125 75 214 79 Assessment account, balances due. Cash on hand.... 10463 45 191 39 LIABILITIES. Debentures... $9862 00 Imperial Bank overdraft. Capital, Dec. 31, 1893 5956 86 102912 ...... $118730 95 OCapital, Dec. 31, 1893 09 $118730 95 $102912 09 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 1894 - Proceedings of the council of Welland County Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Welland County regional government (1856-1970) Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Public domain Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Welland County Title A name given to the resource 1894 - Proceedings of the council of Welland County Subject The topic of the resource Welland County meeting minutes for the year 1894 Description An account of the resource Scanned copy of the proceedings of the council of Welland County for 1894. Samuel J. Sidey was County Warden, with the following councillors: A. E. Taylor, A. Mann, A. McClenchy, Charles E. Steele, Cornelius B. Bennett, Cranmer Riselay, Daniel W. Page, E. Barrick, Emanuel W. Fares, Ernest Alexander Cruikshank, Francis W. Krafft, Frank E. Misener, Haggia G. A. Cook, Henry Cronmiller, Herbert G. Macklem, J. Harrison Pew, James Henderson, James Taylor Deans, Lampman, Michael B. Barnhard, Norval B. Hagar, and William H. Fry. It is incomplete, containing one session: June 5-9. The meetings were held at the Welland County Courthouse. Welland County was the precursor to today's Niagara Regional government (Niagara was composed of Lincoln County and Welland County from 1856-1969). In the minutes will be found historical decisions being made on subjects such as schools/education, bridges, public buildings, tax assessments, creation of by-laws, and more. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Welland County Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Welland Public Library Local History Collection Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1894 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Book segment Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context LHC 971.338 Wel 1894 A. E. Taylor A. Mann A. McClenchy Charles E. Steele Cornelius B. Bennett County of Welland meeting minutes Cranmer Riselay Daniel W. Page E. Barrick Emanuel W. Fares Ernest Alexander Cruikshank Francis W. Krafft Frank E. Misener Haggia G. A. Cook Henry Cronmiller Herbert G. Macklem Historic texts J. Harrison Pew James Henderson James Taylor Deans Lampman Michael B. Barnhard Minutes Norval B. Hagar Samuel J. Sidey William H. Fry https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/59848/archive/files/2a05fa2b3a4b6f243cb50f1d2965044c.pdf?Expires=1789603200&Signature=d9pYWxH1qrYty5pipCEhf3uTu0oQ3QSIC-41ueB4TonqQaMBoTXzNFjg4arjclODx%7Ed-tWPBv0%7E4m7P%7EpyL5O6G1A-7-afjUnRXDTpmnfkkUvgbzMEoDYiw-NHbiFiuOlBpanFK1v8R4KdyPKI2bVX0NKOiwD31XWa-0loaZrBOHc5RC84c5X-QzcOozyEvSr%7E9Ndx9lbUNogasgN6uXPG3Kb5j0tT0XZ3PhoTGINRxEUtuRFMovVYzFFwGKvjVxq5T3PA2vb0gz6TVHM2VvVoIM812A4gtXx--bFSGjvarBnqF0Hgt0z-al00uXke5sTLnwYRZDTGVytnpHF75w2Q__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM e7d67ebec0726d302bf96746fc283e3f PDF Text Text 1878. PROCEEDINGS OF THE MUNICIPAL OF COUNCIL THE COUNTY OF WELLAND. FIRST SESSION.-WM. BUCHNER, ESQUIRE, WARDEN. 22nd, 23rd, 24th and 25th January, 1878. WELLAND: Printed at "The Tribune" Printing House, by J. J. Sidey, County Printer. 1878. 22AJO �1878. PROCEEDINGS OF THE Municipal Council of the County of Welland. FIRST SESSION. WELLAND, January 22nd, 1878. Pursuant to the Act respecting Municipal Institutions of Council met. the Province of Ontario, the Reeves and Deputy Reeves of the several municipalities Welland, met in the Grand composing the Jury Room, County in the of Court House, at the Town of Welland, on Tuesday the 22nd day of January, A. D. 1878, at 5 o'clock p. m., for the purpose of organization as the County Municipal Council of said County. The Clerk, ad interim, in the chair. The following named Councillors presented certificates Present. of election, tion and having made and subscribed the declara- of office and qualification as required by law, took their seats accordingly: Bertie Edwin Hershey, Esq., Reeve. Bertie Levi Baker, Esq., Deputy Reeve. Chippawa John Bartle, Esq., Reeve. Clifton John Coulson, Esq., Reeve. Crowland-William Buchner, Esq., Reeve. Fort Erie Ernest Cruickshank, Esq., Reeve. �4 Humberstone-E. W. Fares, Esq., Reeve. Humberstone John A. Ramsden, Esq., Deputy Reeve. Pelham-Joseph Garner, Esq., Reeve. Pelham D. W. Horton, Esq., Deputy Reeve. Port Colborne-Harry Buchner. Esq., Reeve: Stamford-George J. Duncan, Esq., Reeve. Stamford-Joseph Wynn, Esq., Deputy Reeve. Thorold Township-John J. Damude, Esq., Reeve. Thorold Township-George Page, Esq., Deputy Reeve. Thorold Town-James Arnold, Esq., Reeve. Thorold Town-Róbert J. Johnston, Esq.. Deputy Reeve. Wainfleet-Edward Lee, Esq., Reeve. Wainfleet A. Lattimore, Esq., Deputy Reeve. Welland A. Williams, Esq., Reeve. Willoughby--William Marshall, Esq.. Reeve. The rol! having been called, the following named Councillors answered to their names: Messrs. Arnold, Baker, Bartle, Buchner W., Buchner H., Coulson, Cruickshank, Damude, Duncan, Fares, Garner, Hershey, Horton, Johnston, Lattimore, Lee, Marshall, Page, Ramsden, Williams and Wynn-21. Election of Warden. Moved by Mr. Damude, seconded by Mr. Bartle, That Wm. Buchner be Warden of this County for the current year, and, Moved by Mr. Hershey, seconded by Mr. Duncan, In amendment, that the name of William Buchner bet erased, and that the name of Edward Lee, Esq., be inserted. instead. The amendment proposed to Council and lost on a division. Original motion being again proposed, and. Moved by Mr. Garner, seconded by Mr. Horton, In amendment, that the name of William Buchner, int the original motion, be struck out, and the name of Dr. Johnston, Deputy Reeve of the Town of Thorold, be inserted as Warden for the current year. �Amendment proposed to Council and lost on a division. The original motion being again proposed to the In amendment, that the name of Wm. Buchner, in the Council, Moved by Mr. Duncan, seconded by Mr Coulson, original motion be struck out, and the name of A. Williams be substituted, as Warden for the current year. The amendment being proposed to the Council was lost on a division. The original motion being again proposed was carried without a division. Mr. William Buchner being informed by the Clerk of Wm. Buchner his election, made and subscribed the declaration of office before as Mr. elected. Lee, a Justice of the Peace, and took his seat Warden, and made a few appropriate remarks and thanked the Council for the honor conferred on him. Moved by Mr. Hershey, seconded by Mr. Duncan, That the hours of meeting and adjournment, during the present session, be as follows: Meet at 9 o'clock, A. M., adjourn at 12:30 P. M., meet Sessional hours. again at 2 o'clock P. M., and adjourn at 6 P. M., and that Committees meet at 7:30 P. M., to prepare reports, thereby relieving the day labor, with a view of shortening the present session.-Carried. Moved by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mr. Lattimore, That Robert A. Campbell, be Auditor of the Treasurer's Appointment Auditor. accounts, on the part of this Council, for the current year, of and, Moved by Mr. Hershey, seconded by Mr. Duncan, In amendment, that all in the original motion, after word "that," be erased, and the the following be inserted, that Fletcher Swayze of the Town of Welland, be appointed Auditor of the Treasurer's accounts, on behalf Council, for the current year, and, of this �6 Moved by Dr. Johnston, seconded by Mr. Arnold, In amendment to the amendment, that all after the word "that," in the amendment be struck out, and the following inserted, that John Dale be appointed Auditor on the part of this Council for the current year. The amendment to the amendment, and ment, being proposed to the Council, were the lost amend- on a di- vision. The original motion being again proposed, was carried without a division. Moved by Mr. Hershey, seconded by Insurance. That the clerk be required statement of the Mr. Duncan, to lay before this Council a number of insurance policies now in force on the County Buildings, the amount of each of such policies, the name of the company insuring, and the dates at which such policies expire; also, the rate paid in each. Carried. Moved by Mr. Hershey, seconded by Dr. Johnston, Com. to strike That the following named gentlemen be appointed a standing com mittees. Committee to strike the Standing Committees for the current year, viz: Messrs. Hershey, Fares, Lee, Duncan, Williams, Coulson, Damude, Garner, Johnston and Bartle, and, Moved by Mr. Garner, seconded by Mr. Lattimore, In amendment, that all in the original motion after word "year," be struck out and the following be the inserted, viz: Messrs. Lattimore, Hershey, Johnston, Duncan, Wil- liams, Bartle and the mover. The amendment being proposed to the Council was carried on a division. The original motion as amended, being proposed to the Council, was carried without a division. E. W. Brook- field appointed Auditor. The Warden announced to the Council that he appointed Mr. E. W. Brookfield as Auditor of the Treasurer's ac- �ร counts on behalf of the head of the Council for the current year. Moved by Mr. Hershey, seconded by Mr. Duncan, That leave be given to introduce a bill for the appoint- Bill fortheappointment of Auditors. ment of Auditors. Leave granted. Moved by Mr. Hershey, seconded by Mr. Duncan, That the bill for the appointment of Auditors, be read a first time.-Carried. Biil read a first time in pursuance of the motion. Moved by Mr. Hershey, seconded by Mr. Duncan, That the bill for the appointment of Auditors, be read a second time.-Carried. Reading dispensed with. Moved by Mr. Hershey, seconded by Mr. Duncan, That the bill for the appointment of Auditors, be read a third time forthwith, that it do pass, be signed and sealed as required by law, and that its title be as in the bill.- Carried. Bill read a third time and passed, entitled, A By-Law Passed. for the appointment of Auditors. Dr. Johnston gives notice that he will on to-morrow ask Notices. leave to introduce a bill for the appointment of High School Trustees to fill the vacancies about to occur in the several Boards throughout the County, also, That he will on to-morrow ask leave to introduce a bill for the appointment of members of the Board of Audit, as required under the Revised Statutes of Ontario, Cap. 85, Sec. 5 and 7. Moved by Mr. Garner, seconded by Mr Lattimore, That the Warden do cause a statement to be laid before Treasurer's this Council during the present Session shewing the salary. amount of salary received by the Treasurer of this Coun ty, also all amounts received by him by virtue of his office, �including interest on County Funds deposited by him in any Bank or Banks, for the year 1877, and also the amount of security held by the County from said County Treasurer.-Carried. The hour of adjournment having arrived, the Warden left the chair. SECOND DAY-MORNING SESSION. WELLAND, Jan. 23rd, 1878. Pursuant to adjournment the Council met at 9 o'clock a. m. The Warden in the chair. All members present. Minutes of yesterday read by the Clerk and Communica- approved by the Council. tions: The Warden presented to the Council Minister of Education. communications from the Minister of Education. . Also from A. T. McCord, acknowledging receipt of $50, granted by County Council at December Session. J. W. Lang- muir. Also from J. W. Langmuir, as to prison clothing. Co. of Elgin. Also from County Council of Elgin, as to Voters' Co. of Huron. Also from County of Huron, as to drainage. Ontario Insti- Also report from the Ontario Institution tute for the blind. for Lists. Education of the Blind. Moved by Mr. Hershey, seconded by Mr. Ramsden, Referred. That the communication of the County Council of the �9 County of Elgin, respecting amendments to the Voters' List Act, be referred to a special committee Messrs. Fares, Duncan, and the consisting of mover and seconder.- Carried. Moved by Mr. Garner, seconded by Mr. Lattimore, That the names of Messrs. A. Williams and Fletcher Auditors of Criminal Jus- Swayze be inserted in the bill appointing Auditors of tice Accounts. Criminal Justice accounts, and, Moved by Mr. Fares, seconded by Mr. Page, In amendment, that the name of Fletcher Swayze be struck out and the name of Joseph Priestman be inserted. instead. Amendment proposed to the Council and lost on a division. Original motion again proposed and carried on a divi- sion By permission the Special Committee to strike Standing Committees was allowed to retire. Moved by Mr. Garner, seconded by Mr. Hershey, Standing comThat the report of committee appointed to strike the mittees. Standing Committees be received and read. Report received and read in pursuance of the motion. Moved by Mr. Garner, seconded by Mr. Hershey, That the report of the committee appointed to strike the Standing Committees for the current year, just read, be adopted. Carried. Moved by Dr. Johnston, seconded by Mr. Duncan, That leave be granted to introduce a bill for the appoint- Bill appointing H. S. ment of High School Trustees. Leave granted. Moved by Dr. Johnston, seconded by Mr. Arnold, That the bill for the appointment of High School Trustees be read a first time. Trustees. �10 The bill read a first time in pursuance of motion. Moved by Dr. Johnston, seconded by Mr. Wynn, That the bill for the appointment of High School Trus- tees be read a second time.-Carried. Reading dispensed with. Moved by Dr. Johnston, seconded by Mr. Williams, That the bill for the appointment of High School Trus- tees be not now committed; that the same be read a third time forthwith; that it do pass, be signed and sealed according to law, and that its title be as in the bill. Bill read a third time and passed, entitled "A By-Law Passed. for the Appointment of High School Trustees." Moved by Mr. Hershey, seconded by Dr. Johnston, That the communication from the County Council of . from Co. the County of Huron in respect to memoralizing the Gov. Huron re- ernment as to appropriating a sum of money for drainage . purposes, under provision of the Drainage Act; also, as to appropriating $2 per head of the population out of the surplus distribution fund, among the municipalities of the Province, as was done in 1873, under the provisions of 36 Vic., Cap. 47, be referred to the Special whom was referred the communication Committee to from the County Council of the County of Elgin in respect to amendments to the Election Law.-Carried. The Warden presented to the Council a statement of the Report on In- County Clerk in re Insurance, in pursuance of resolution surance. passed at the afternoon session of yesterday, which was read to the Council and laid on the table. Moved by Mr. Hershey, seconded by Mr. Coulson, That it be an instruction to the Clerk of this Council, to ReCounty In- write to the Department of Inland Revenue, asking a copy debtedness. of the Order in Council passed, remitting the debt due the Government on Marsh Lands accounts, by this County, information having reached this Council that such Or- der in Council was passed. �11 The Warden presented to the Council a statement from er's Co. statement Treasur County Treasurer in pursuance of resolution, which having been read to the Council, and by suggestion of some members, the Warden was asked to refer the statement back to the Treasurer for further particulars. Moved by Dr. Johnston, seconded by Mr. Damude, That the motion passed in this Council on January; 23d, Board of Audit. 1878, in reference to filling up blanks in bill for the ap- pointment of a Board of Audit, be reconsidered. Motion proposed to the Council and lost on a division. Moved by Mr. Horton, seconded by Mr. Arnold, That the Warden do cause to be laid on the table, on County Finances. Thursday, a statement from the County Treasurer, shewing the financial condition of the County, 1-The amount of Temporary Loan 2-The amount of County rate (if any). not paid in, and from which municipalities. 3-The amount of County funds on hand.-Carried. The hour of adjournment having arrived, the Warden left the chair. SECOND DAY-AFTERNOON SESSION. At 2 o'clock, P. M. the Council resumed. The Warden presented to the Council a petition John Smith, and others, praying that Joseph from Petitioncaretaker re of Burton appointed as care taker of Montrose bridge. Moved by Mr. Hershey, seconded by Mr. Duncan, be Montrose Bridge. �12 Referred. That the petition of John Smith, and others, in reference to the appointment of Joseph Burton to attend Montrose bridge, be referred to Committee on Roads and Bridges. Bill for ap- pointment of Board of Audit. Moved by Mr. Garner, seconded by Mr. Lattimore, That leave be granted to introduce a Bill for the ap- pointment of a Board of Audit. Leave granted. Moved by Mr. Garner, seconded by Mr. Lattimore, That the Bill be read a first time for the appointment of members of the Board of Audit. Bill read a first time. Moved by Mr. Garner, seconded by Mr. Lattimore, That the Bill be read a second time. Bill read a second time. Moved by Mr. Garner, seconded by Mr. Lattimore, That the Bill be not now committed, but that the same be read a third time forthwith, that it do pass, be signed and sealed as required by law, and that its title be as in the Bill.-Carried. Passed. Bill read a third time and passed, entitled "A By-law for the appointment of members of the Board of Audit." Moved by Mr. Williams, seconded by Mr. Arnold, Re Gaol Supplies. That the Treasurer of this County be instructed and authorized to pay the several accounts for gaol supplies, when audited by the board of audit. . of Valuators Co. Lands. Mr. Coulson gives notice, that he will on to-morrow ask leave to introduce a bill for the appointment of two valua- tors of the County Lands and for other purposes. Moved by Mr. Lattimore, seconded by Mr. Garner, That the first report of the Road and Bridge Committee First Report on Roads and be received and read. Bridges. Report read in pursuance of motion. �13 Moved by Mr. Lattimore, seconded by Mr. Garner, That the first report of the Road and Bridge Committee, Adopted. just read, be adopted.-Carried. Moved by Mr. Damude, seconded by Mr. Page, That the Warden do cause to be laid on the table, this Return re insane destitute present session, a return shewing, 1-The number of insane and destitute now receiving aid from this County. 2-The amount received by each. 3-The respective names and places of residence of the said parties.-Carried. Mr. Hershey, from Special Committee on County of El- Report on Co. Elgin Mem- gin Memorial, brought up their report. orial. Moved by Mr. Hershey, seconded by Mr. Ramsden, That the report of Special Committee to whom was re- ferred the communication from Council of the County of Elgin be received and read. Report read in pursuance of motion. Moved by Mr. Hershey, seconded by Mr. Ramsden, Motion to That the report just read be adopted. adopt. Upon the motion for the adoption of the report being Lost. proposed to the Council, it was lost on a division. Mr. Hershey, from Special Committee appointed to con- Re House of Refuge and sider the communication from County of Huron, re House Drainage. of Refuge, and Drainage Purposes, brought up their Re- port, which was read to the Council. Moved by Mr. Hershey, seconded by Mr. Fares, Report adopt- That the Report just read be adopted.-Carried. ed. By permission of the Council, Mr. Wills and Mr. Simp- Messrs. Wills son were heard at the bar of the Council, in reference to and Simpson heard. lot No. 11, in 4th Concession, Wainfleet, Mr. Wills claim- ing part of land said to be sold by County to Simpson. Councillors, generally, joining in the debate arising from the Simpson and Wills matter, and the hour of adjourn- ment having arrived, the Warden left the chair. �14 THIRD DAY-MORNING SESSION. JANUARY 24th, 1878. Council met, in pursuance of adjournment, at 9 o'clock, A. M. The Warden in the chair. All members present. The Minutes of yesterday read by the Clerk and appro- ved by the Council. Messenger iil. The Reeve of Wainfleet announced that the Messenger was very ill, and that Mr. Gilchriese would be in attendance to act as messenger. Moved by Mr. Hershey, seconded by Mr. Arnold, By-lawrePublic Morals to be printed That the Clerk be instructed to procure the publication of a sufficient number of copies of the By-Laws of this Council regulating Public Morals, for distribution among the several magistrates of the county.-Carried. Insane desti- The Warden presented to the Council a return made by L. D. Raymond, in pursuance of resolution of yester- tute. day, in reference to insane and destitute, which was read to the Council, and laid on the table. Moved by Mr. Coulson, seconded by Mr. Wynn, Bill for ap- Pursuant to notice, that leave be granted to introduce a pointment Valuators of Bill for the appointment of Valuators on County Lands, Co. Lands. and that the Bill be read a first time. Bill read a first time, in pursuance to motion. Moved by Mr. Coulson, seconded by Mr. Wynn, That the Bill be read a second time. The Bill was read a second time in blank. Moved by Mr. Cruikshank, and seconded by Mr. Coulson, That the names of Messrs. Lattimore, Deputy Reeve of Wainfleet, and Mr. E. W. Fares, Reeve of Humberstone, �16 be inserted in the Bill for the appointment of Valuators.Carried. The names being inserted in the Bill in pursuance of motion, Moved by Mr. Wynn, seconded by Mr. Coulson, That the Bill be not now committed, but that the same. be read a third time forthwith, that the same do pass, be signed and sealed as required by law, and that its title be as in the Bill.-Carried. Bill read a third time, entitled, "A By-Law for the ap. Passed. pointment of Valuators of County Lands." Mr. Damude, from Standing Committee on Salaries, Report on Salaries. brought up their report. Moved by Mr. Damude, seconded by Mr. Coulson, That the Report of the Committee on Salaries be re- ceived and read.-Carried. Report read in pursuance of motion. Moved by Mr. Damude, seconded by Mr. Marshall, That the Report of the Committee on Salaries, just read, be adopted, and Moved by Mr. Ramsden, seconded by Mr. Arnold, In amendment, that the Report of Committee on Salar- Motion to ries be not now adopted, but that the same be referred amend. back to said committee, with instructions to change the figures in report opposite the word "Warden," from $100 to $150. The amendment proposed, and, Mr. Lattimore calling Yeas & Nays. for the Yeas and Nays, they were taken as follows: YEAS. Messrs. Arnold, H. Buchner, Ramsden and Williams.-4. NAYS. Messrs. Baker, Coulson, Cruickshank, Damude, Duncan, Fares, Garner, Hershey, Horton, Johnston, Lattimore, Lee, Marshall, Page and Wynn.-15. �16 The amendment passing in the negative.-Majority 11. Lost. The original motion being again proposed, Moved by Mr. Garner, seconded by Mr. Fares, 2nd Amend- That the statement laid before this Council yesterday, ment. shewing the amount of money received by the County Treasurer for the year 1877, is for salary, $600, for interest received for County monies deposited in the Bank, $109.95 and for other amounts received by County Treasurer, about virtue of his office as $18. making in all $727.95, re- ceived by him as Treasurer of this County, for the year 1877, that in the opinion of this Council to the Treasurer is more than the amount paid is required for such ser- vices; Therefore be it resolved, that the report of the Committee on the Salaries, just read, be not now adopted, but that same be referred back to said Committee, with in- structions to amend the same by striking out the figures $600, opposite Treasurer" in the Report and substituting $500 in its stead. proposed to Council, and Mr. Garner . Amendment calling for the Yeas and Nays, they were taken as follows: YEAS. Messrs. Cruikshank, Duncan, Fares, Garner and Horton.-5. NAYS. Messrs. Arnold, Baker, Buchner, Coulson, Damude, Hershey, Johnston, Lattimore, Lee, Marshall, Page, Ramsden, Williams and Wynn.-14. Lost. The amendment passing in the negative.-Majority 9. The original motion being again proposed, and Mr. Garner calling for the Yeas and Nays, they were taken as follows: YEAS. Messrs. Arnold, Baker, Buchner, Coulson, Da- mude, Hershey, Johnston, Lattimore, Lee, Marshall, Page, Ramsden, Williams and Wynn.-14. NAYS. Messrs. Cruikshank, Duncan, Fares, Garner and Horton.-5. �17 Report adopt- The original motion for the adoption of the Report pass- ed. ing in the affirmative.-Majority 9. Moved by Mr. Hershey, seconded by Mr. Duncan, That the first Report of the Finance Committee, now on First report on Finance. the table, be received and read. Report read in pursuance of motion. Moved by Mr. Hershey, seconded by Mr. Duncan, That the first report of Finance Committee. just read, be adopted.-Carried. Moved by Mr. Garner, seconded by Mr. Fares, That whereas the Imperial Bank have had an office in Motion_to the County Building, and still charge Imper- have an office in said ial Bank rent. building, for which no rent has been charged, and in opinion of this the Council, the said bank should pay some- thing for the use of the same, Be it therefore resolved, that the Warden be and he is hereby instructed, to notify the manager of the said Bank, that the sum of $100 per year will be charged for the use of the said office from and after this date, and if the request is not complied with, the Warden do cause the bank to be removed from the said building, and Moved by Mr. Williams, seconded by Mr. Page, In amendment, that the sum of $100 be struck out in Amendment. the original motion, and the sum of $50 inserted instead. Amendment proposed, and lost on a division. Original motion again proposed, and carried on Lost. a divi- Original motion carried. sion. The Warden presented amended statement from County Co. Treas'. statement. Treasurer. Moved by Mr. Damude, seconded by Mr. Marshall, That leave be given to introduce a Bill to fix the salaries aries. Bill to fix salof the several officers of the County. Leave granted. �18 Moved by Mr. Damude, seconded by Mr. Marshall, That the Bill be read a first time. Bill read in pursuance of motion. Moved by Mr. Damude, seconded by Mr. Marshall, That the bill be read a second time.-Carried. Reading dispensed with. Moved by Mr. Damude, seconded by Mr. Marshall. That the Bill be not now committed. but that the same be read a third time forthwith, that it do pass, be signed and sealed as required by law, and that its title be as in the Bill. Passed. Bill read a third time and passed, "Entitled a By-Law to fix salaries of County Officers." The hour of adjournment having arrived, the Warden left the chair. THIRD DAY-AFTERNOON SESSION. At 2 o'clock, P. M., the Council resumed. Imperial Bank Moved by Mr. Buchner, seconded by Mr. Page, rent-motion reconsidered. That the resolution in regard to rent of Treasurer's office be reconsidered.-Carried. The resolution passed at the forenoon session, in reference to the rent of Treasurer's Office to Imperial Bank, being again read in pursuance of motion for reconsider- ation, Moved by Dr. Johnston, seconded by Mr Buchner, �19 That the motion in reference to charging rent for Bank Motion to rescind. Office be rescinded. The motion for rescinding being proposed, was lost on Lost. a division. The original resolution on reconsideration being again read, Moved by Mr. Garner, seconded by Mr. Fares, That the motion be amended by adding the words, "in Amendment. conjunction with the Treasurer's Office as now used," after the word office on the seventeenth line.-Carried. The original resolution as amended, being again pro- posed, Moved by Mr Lee, seconded by Mr. Williams, In amendment, that the amended resolution now before Further the House be further amended, by striking out $100, and amendment. substituting $50 in lieu thereof, as a all in the yearly rent, and that original motion after the word "date" on the seventeenth line be struck out, and that the original motion as finally passed, shall read as follows: Moved by Mr. Garner, seconded by Mr. Fares, That whereas, the Imperial Bank have bad an office the County Buildings, and still have an office building for which no rent has been charged, and opinion of this Council. the said in in said in the bank should pay some- thing for the use of the said office: Be it therefore resolved that the Warden be, and is hereby instructed to notify the Manager of the said Bank, that the sum of $50, per year will be charged for the use of the said office, in conjunc- tion with the Treasurer's Office as now used, from and after this date. The amendment to the original resolution carried with- Carried. out a division. Moved ner, by Mr. Williams, and seconded by Mr. Buch- �20 Aid to Welland Fire Co. That whereas, the amounts of the premiums for insur- ance of the County Buildings and contents have been materially reduced in consequence of the Corporation of the Town of Welland having provided a steam fire engine at a large outlay, and entailing an said town, and it is desirable annual expenditure to that this County do pay towards the expense of keeping up the said engine and Welland Fire Company in an efficient manner, a sum proportionate to the benefit received by the County; Therefore be it resolved, that this Council do grant the sum of $100 towards the said expenses, and that the Warden be authorized to issue his cheque in favor of the treasurer of said company for said amount; and Moved by Dr. Johnston, seconded by Mr. Cruickshank, Amendment. In amendment, that the question of granting aid to the Welland Fire Brigade be considered this day three months; and Yeas & Nays. Mr. Duncan calling for the Yeas and Nays, they were taken as follows: YEAS Messrs. Damude, Arnold, Duncan, Garner, Baker, Coulson, Hershey, Cruickshank, Horton, Johnston, Marshall, Page, Ramsden, and Wynn-14. NAYS Messrs. Buchner, Fares, Lattimore, Lee, and Williams-5. Amendment Amendment passing in the affirmative-majority 9. carried. Moved by Mr. Hershey, seconded by Mr. Marshall, Payment of Co. rates. That all the municipalities in the County, after the first day of February, 1878, be required to pay the full amount of their apportionment of County rates to the Treasurer of this County, on or before the 31st day of December in each and every year, and that all municipalities in arrears at the last mentioned date be charged interest upon such arrearages until paid; And be it further resolved, That it be an instruction to the Clerk of this Council to send a copy of this resolution to the several local clerks throughout the County. �21 Motion proposed to the Council and lost on a division. Moved Motion lost. by Mr. Lattimore, seconded by Dr. Johnston, That the Warden issue his cheque in favor of J. C. Page May's Parlia mentary prac- for the sum of ten dollars, for the purchase of May's Par- tice. liamentary Practice.-Carried. Moved by Mr. Lee, seconded by Dr. Johnston, That whereas a dispute has arisen between Michael Wills and John S. Simpson, of the township of Wainfleet, as to the ownership of part of north part of lot 11, Con. 4, Wainfleet, the said parcel in dispute having been sold by the County, and deeded to the said Simpson, in the month of December, 1870, and the said Wills claiming a consider- able portion of said land by deed from late T. C. Street, of an earlier date, and the said Wills having already cleared considerable portion of said land, being the most valuable part of the lot sold by the county to Simpson. And whereas, in the opinion of this council, the right of Simpson to the land sold him by the county ought to be protected by the county, and whereas, in order to avoid litigation, and in view of an amicable arrangement between all parties concerned, be it resolved, That it be an instruction to the Committee on Marsh Lands to employ a Provincial Land Surveyor to run out lot 11, con. 4, Wainfleet, north of Canal Feeder, and estab- lish, if possible, the boundary between Wills and Simpson. And after such survey is made, the Marsh mittee are hereby Lands Com empowered to take such steps as they may consider best to get the vexed matter finally settled by mutual consent or arbitration, as they may consider best, paying due regard to the rights of the said Wills and Simpson, and the interests of this county, insofar as is just to all concerned, and this council will sustain the commit- tee in what they shall have done.-Carried. The hour of adjournment having left the chair. arrived the Warden Willsv. Simpson. �22 FOURTH DAY-MORNING SESSION. WELLAND, Jan. 25th, 1878. Pursuant to adjournment, the Council met at 9 o'clock a. m. The Warden in the chair. All members present. Minutes of yesterday read by the Clerk and approved by the council. Mr. Hampton By permission of council, Mr. Hampton was heard at heardre Peat the bar of the Council in reference to purchase of a part Lands. of the Marsh Lands for peat purposes. Moved by Mr. Williams, seconded by Mr. Lattimore, Drainage from water closets. That whereas the present state of the drain from the water closets of the Court House is most defective, there- by endangering the health of the inhabitants in the vicinity thereof, and it is desirable that the nuisance caused there- by be remedied, be it resolved, and it is hereby resolved, that the Gaol Committee be instructed, and they are hereby instructed, to remedy the said evil, and so repair or extend the said drain as may to them seem advisable.- Carried. . Com.from Dr. The Warden read to the council a communication from Dr. Schooley, in reference to the drainage of the water closets. Moved by Dr. Johnston, seconded Motion -Fire Proof Registry . Office by Mr. Cruikshanks, That whereas, in the Registry Office of this county are deposited records of the utmost importance to the whole community, and whereas the present office has been condemned by the Inspector of Registry Offices as being "not only unfit for use, but in all respects dangerous," there- fore be it resolved that a detached fire proof Registry Office shail be erected; and Moved by Mr. Hershey, seconded Amendment. by Mr. Coulson, In amendment, that in consequence of the large outlay �28 on the Daly Ditch, payment for which will have to be made during the present year, as well as the large balance of about $8000 due the Government, it would not be advis- able to further embarrass the county at the present time by entering into any arrangement for the construction of a detached fire proof Registry Office. The amendment being proposed to the council, and Mr. Duncan calling for the yeas and nays, they were taken as Yeas & Nays. follows: YEAS Messrs. Baker, Coulson, Damude, Duncan, ner, Hershey, Horton, Marshall, Page, Ramsden Gar and Wynn.-11. NAYS Messrs. Arnold, Bartle, Buchner, Cruikshanks, Fares, Johnston, Lattimore, Lee and Williams.-9. Amendment passing in the affirmative-majority 2. Amendment carried. The Warden presented a statement from County Treas- urer, in pursuance of resolution. The reeve of Wainfleet presented first report of Marsh 1st report on Lands on the Committee, table . which was readLands to the council and laid Marsh . Moved by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mr. Hershey, That the first report of Committee on Marsh Lands just Adopted. read be adopted.-Carried. Moved by Mr. Garner, seconded by Mr. Lattimore, That leave be given to introduce a bill to amend By-law Billre Consta- No 366, entitled "A By-law in relation to the payment of bles' fees. constable fees," any rule of this council to the contrary notwithstanding. Leave granted. Moved by Mr. Garner, seconded by Mr Lattimore, That the bill be read a first time. Bill read a first time in pursuance of motion. A discussion arose thereupon, and by permission the Sheriff heard. Sheriff was heard in reference thereto in explanation. �24 Moved by Mr. Garner, seconded by Mr. Lattimore, That the bill be read a second time. Reading dispensed with. Moved by Mr. Garner, seconded by Mr. Lattimore, Bill passed. That the bill be not now committed, but that the same be read a third time forthwith, that it do pass, be signed and sealed according to law, and that its title be as in the bill. Moved by Mr. Hershey, seconded by Mr. Duncan, 2nd report on finance. That the second report of the Finance Committee, now on the table, be received and read. Report read in pursuance of resolution. Moved by Mr. Hershey, seconded by Mr. Duncan. Adopted. That the report of the Finance Committee, just read, be adopted.--Carried. Moved by Mr. Hershey, seconded by Mr. Baker, Re Prison That it be an instruction to the Gaol Committee to take labor. immediate steps to carry out provisions of resolution of this council, passed at the December Session, in regard to , the use of prison labor.-Carried. 2nd report on seconded by Mr. Garner, That the second report of the Standing Committee on roads & brid- Roads and Bridges be received and read. ges. Report read in pursuance of motion. Moved by Mr. Lattimore, seconded by Mr. Garner, Adopted. That the second report of Road and Bridge Committee, just read, be adopted.-Carried. Moved by Mr. Hershey, seconded by Mr. Duncan, Adjournment. That this council do now adjourn, to meet again on the first Monday in June.-Carried. Report of SchoolInspector. Report of School Inspector received after adjournment. Council adjourned at 1 o'clock p. m. �APPENDIX A. BY-LAWS. CHAPTER CCCLXXXIV. AN ACT for the appointment of Auditors. WHEREAS, The Warden has nominated E. W. Brookfield as Auditor of the Treasurer's accounts, on the part of the head of the corporation, and this council has appointed Robert A. Campbell as the other Auditor, and it is neces- sary to confirm said appointments; Be it therefore enacted, By the Corporation of the County of Welland, and it is hereby enacted, that E. W. Broofield being the nominee of the Warden, and Robert A. Campbell being the nominee of this council, be, and they are hereby appointed Auditors of the County Treasurer's accounts for the current year. Passed in Council this 22nd day of January, 1878. L. S , Warden. Signed, J. C. PAGE, County Clerk. �26 CHAPTER CCCLXXXV. A BILL for the appointment of High School Trustees. WHEREAS, it is necessary for the Municipality of the County of Welland to appoint the High School Trustee for each of the High Schools within incorporated towns in said County to fill the vacancies about to occur in the Boards of such towns; And whereas, it is necessary for the Municipality of the County of Welland to appoint two High School Trustees for the High Schools situated elsewhere than in incorporated towns, to fill the vacancy about to occur in such Board. Therefore, the Municipality of the County of Welland enacts, and it is hereby enacted, that for the High School situated in the Town of Welland, J. W. Schooley, M.D., shall be High School Trustee; that for the High School situated in the Town of Thorold, George Baxter, Esquire, be High School Trustee; and that for the High School situated in the Village of Drummondville, Rev. C. L. Ingles and George J. Duncan, Esq., be High School Trustees. Passed in Council this 23rd day of January, 1878. L. S Signed, WM. BUCHNER, Warden. Signed, J. C. PAGE, County Clerk. �27 CHAPTER CCCLXXXVI. BILL for the appointment of a Board of Audit. WHEREAS, In and by the Revised Statutes of Ontario, Chap. 85, Sec. 7, a Board of Audit is to be appointed for the purposes named therein in said Act, to be composed of the Judge, or junior or acting Judge, of the County Court, and two other persons who shall be appointed annually for that purpose by the County Council of such county, or union of counties, at their first meeting in each year, not more than one of such persons being a member for the time being of such council; and WHEREAS, It is necessary and expedient to give effect to such enactment, insofar as relates to the County of Welland. Be it therefore enacted, And it is hereby enacted, by the Corporation of the County of Welland, that A. Williams, Esquire, Reeve of the Town of Welland, and Fletcher Swayze, Esquire, of the Town of Welland, be, and they are hereby appointed members of the said Board of Audit for the County of Welland for the current year. Passed in Council this 23rd day of January, 1878. L. S Signed, WM. BUCHNER, Warden. Signed, J. C. PAGE, County Clerk. �28 CHAPTER CCCLXXXVII. AN ACT for the appointment of Valuators of the County Lands. WHEREAS, It is necessary and expedient to appoint two persons, members of this council, as Valuators of County Lands: And whereas, There still remains unsold, situate in the Townships of Wainfleet and Humberstone, about 7000 acres; And whereas, Drainage will be going on from time to time, thereby increasing the value of said lands; And whereas, The value of lands vary from situation, and it is advisable to sell the lands at as good a price as can be obtained; And whereas, In the opinion of this council it would be beneficial to the county, and would be more acceptable to the applicant for purchase, if a price could be given at once upon application; Therefore be it resolved, That Messrs. Lattimore and Fares be, and they are hereby appointed, Valuators of County Lands, and that all county shall hereby have applications made to this be referred to the said valuators, who shall authority made of Marsh to establish the price of all sales Lands; and the said valuators to report from time to time what they may do in the premises. Passed in Council this 24th day of January, 1878. L. S Signed, WM. BUCHNER, Warden. Signed, J. C. PAGE, County Clerk. �29 CHAPTER CCCLXXXVIII. AN ACT to fix the Salaries of the several Officers of this Council: WHEREAS, It is necessary and expedient to provide by by-law for the payment of the salaries of the several officers of this council. Be it therefore enacted, By the Corporation of the County of Welland, and it is hereby enacted, that there shall be paid to the several officers of this council the following yearly salaries, that is to say: To the Warden... $100 00 450 00 600 00 Auditors, each. 20 00 Messenger 60 00 Clerk Treasurer And be it therefore enacted, That the foregoing sums shall be paid monthly by the Treasurer upon cheque of the Warden, out of any monies in his hands belonging to this county not otherwise appropriated. Passed in Council this 24th day of January, 1878. L. S Signed, WM. BUCHNER, Warden. Signed, J. C. PAGE, County Clerk. �30 CHAPTER CCCLXXXIX. A BY-LAW to amend By-Law No. 366. WHEREAS, On the 24th day of June, A.D. 1876, a by-law was passed entitled "A By-Law in relation to the payment of Constable Fees." And whereas, Since the passing thereof, the experience has been such that it is now advisable to amend the same, the mode of payment of the constable fees therein advised being injurious and expensive. That the accounts pre- sented should be audited by the Board of Audit for the county, and when so audited the Treasurer be instructed to pay the same. Be it therefore resolved, That all in the said By-Law No. 366 after the words "from time to time," be, and the same is hereby repealed, and that there shall be inserted in lieu thereof the following: Be it therefore enacted, And it is hereby enacted, that from and after the passing hereof every constable performing his duties in the administration of criminal justice shall present his account to the proper person, and so soon as the said account has been audited by the Board of Audit for the county, the Treasurer be, and he is hereby instructed to pay the same. Passed in Council this 25th day of January, 1878. } sT{ Signed, WM. BUCHNER, Signed, J. C. PAGE, County Clerk. Warden. �APPENDIX B. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES. FIRST REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON SALARIES. To the Warden and Councillors of the County of Welland in Council Assembled: The Standing Committee on Salaries beg leave to recommend that the following salaries be paid to the parties named respectively: To the Warden...... .$100 00 Clerk...... 450.00 Treasurer........ 600 00 Auditors, each. 20 00 Messenger 60 00 .... All of which is respectfully submitted. (Signed) JOHN J. DAMUDE, JOHN BARTLE, JOHN COULSON, ERNEST CRUIKSHANK, JOSEPH WYNN, WM. MARSHALL. COUNCIL CHAMBER, Welland, January 24, 1878. �32 FIRST REPORT OF THE STANDING COMMITTEE ON FINANCE. To the Warden and Councillors of the County of Welland in Council Assembled: The Standing Committee on Finance beg leave to submit the following Report, recommending payment of the following certified accounts, viz : N. B. Colcock, advertising..... .$ 400 22 71 J. J. Sidey, printing and advertising. D. D'Everardo, sundries for registry office... 6 84 W. H. Bone, advertising 400 All of which is respectfully submitted. (Signed) WM. BUCHNER, LEVI BAKER, GEO. J. DUNCAN, EDWIN HERSHEY, JOHN COULSON, A. WILLIAMS, D. W. HORTON. COUNCIL CHAMBER, Welland, January 24, 1878. SECOND REPORT OF STANDING COMMITTEE ON FINANCE. To the Warden and Councillors for the County of Welland in Council assembled: The Committee on Finance beg leave to submit the fol- �33 lowing, recommending payment of the following certified accounts, viz : John Hern, repairs to court house........ Wallace Tufts, cord .$ 3.00 pine wood. James Blackwell, lime... Copp, Clark & Co., books for registry. Hart & 285 Rawlinson, assessment blanks....... 1 50 67 50 101 28 James Foster, filing saws, and repairs........ 195 A. Lattimore, for Wm. Lawrence, repairs to bridge 6 00 All of which is respectfully submitted. (Signed) WM. BUCHNER, EDWIN HERSHEY, LEVI BAKER, GEO. J. DUNCAN, JOHN COULSON, D. W. HORTON. COUNCIL CHAMBER, Welland, January 25, 1878. FIRST REPORT OF THE MARSH LANDS COM- MITTEE. To the Warden and Councillors of the County of Welland in Council assembled: The Committee on Marsh Lands beg to submit their first report. Your committee has little to report at this session of council. They recommend that the same powers con- ferred on Committee on Marsh Lands for 1877 be vested �34 in the committee for the year 1878, in regard to contract entered into for the enlargement of the Daly Ditch, and any other improvements in the way of drainage that may be undertaken during the year 1878. All of which is respectfully submitted. (Signed) E. LEE, Chairman, WM. BUCHNER, JOSEPH GARNER, JOHN BARTLE, EDWIN HERSHEY, COUNCIL CHAMBER, Welland, January 25, 1878. FIRST REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ROADS AND BRIDGES. To the Warden and Councillors of the County of Welland in Council assembled: Your committee beg to report that they have before them the petition of John Smith and thirty-eight others, praying that Joseph Burton be appointed bridge tender on Montrose bridge. Your committee recommend that such petition be granted, and that the said Joseph Burton be paid a salary of fifty dollars per year. All of which is respectfully submitted. (Signed) ALEX. LATTIMORE, JOSEPH GARNER, JOSEPH WYNN. COUNCIL CHAMBER, Welland, January 23, 1878. �35 SECOND REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON ROADS AND BRIDGES. To the Warden and Councillors for the County of Welland in Council assembled: The Standing Committee on Roads and Bridges beg leave to submit this their second report. Upon referring to the report of the Standing Committee on Roads and Bridges, adopted by your Honorable Council on the 25th day of January, A. D. 1872, and further con- tinued on the 28th day of January, 1875, we find that a general power is thereby given to the Standing Committee on Roads and Bridges, for the time being, to do, from time to time thereafter, whatever they may deem neces- sary and best for the safety of the travelling public, and for the interests of this County, with reference to the re- pairs or rebuilding of any county bridge within the limits of this County, or upon any line between this County and the County of Lincoln and Haldimand. Your Committee have found from the experience of the past year that the vesting of that power in the said Committee has operated favorably for all interests, and has, in its practical working, proved to be an economical and effective arrangement for carrying forward that branch of the county service, and they would recommend the con- tinuance of that authority to the Road and Bridge Committee in time coming; and further, that the Treasurer be authorized to pay, from time to time, such persons as may contract with said Committee for any services in connec- tion with the bridge referred to, such sums on account as the said Committee, or a majority of them, (of which the Chairman shall be one), shall draw on him for the time being, afterwards to be covered by the cheque of the Warden; and also, that said Committee report fully at each session of this Council what they shall have done in pursuance thereof. �36 And your committee would further recommend th Mr. Bartle, Reeve of Chippawa, have power to engag some person to swing Chippawa Bridge, and that t said Mr. Bartle have general supervision of said bridge. All of which is respectfully submitted. (Signed) ALEX. LATTIMORE, Chairma JOSEPH GARNER, 10 JOSEPH WYNN. s COUNCIL CHAMBER,tooqos d of a Welland, January 24, 1878. beique abid ban abiof es cadh buster. Alo yab His de Jabbaw 81 718el. to ab d82 sdt no he dierato). aiba od of movie ydersdt ai 1970 Inten mol ob of guid suis sdt tot,asgbird be ab -2009 me b - out (od 1979ted w rolesrod omil orsa sildim mailari di to vissa sdt tot lasd ba adt of gatesto dio zid to alasti ody aldt midtby bid op as lo gaiblind Das zabo 10 od suti visto aid ambano ya estimo) Like och di wot I bus si ils to riderol betaxaqo anal nities tot fa-megr 79d by mobil be no a y boil adi on zirodine jedi to soun andavo bol bird or fli T st �APPENDIX C. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES. REPORT OF SPECIAL COMMITTEE RE VOTERS' LISTS ACT OF 1867. Report of Special Committee to whom was referred the communications from Council of the County of Elgin in regard to amendments of the Voters' List Act of 1867. To the Warden and Councillors of the County of Welland in Council assembled: Your committee appointed to report on communication above referred to beg leave to submit the following: That in the judgment of your committee a petition should be drafted and forwarded to the Ontario Legislature, at the present session, for an amendment to the Voters' List Act of 1867, directing the judges in case of appeals to the Judges' Court to award the payment of costs against the appellants, where appeals are not sustained, and requesting further that the fees allowed to carrying out the provisions of the officers in the Act in connection with appeals to the County Judge, particularly as regards the serving of summonses, so that in future the fees for serving �38 summonses shall not exceed 10 cents per mile, for miles actually travelled in going to serve such summonses. All of which is respectfully submitted. (Signed) EDWIN HERSHEY, E. W. FARES, GEO. J. DUNCAN, J. A. RAMSDEN. COUNCIL CHAMBER, Welland, January 23, 1878. REPORT OF SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON COMMU- NICATION FROM COUNTY OF HURON. Report of Special Committee to whom was referred the communication from the County Council of the County of Huron in regard to memoralizing the Government in reference to the erection of a House of Refuge in this Pro- vince for the reception of indigent persons who are afflicted with incurable diseases; likewise the setting apart of a sum of money for drainage purposes and the distribution of a portion of the surplus as in the year 1873. To the Warden and Councillors of the County of Welland in Council Assembled: Your Committee to whom was referred the communica- tion above referred to, beg leave to submit the following: Recommending co-operation with the Council of the County of Huron in regard to the subject matter set forth in the said communication. And beg further to advise that the memorial referring to �39 appropriation for drainage purposes be signed by the Warden and Clerk on behalf of this Council and forwarded in the usual manner. All of which is respectfully submitted. (Signed) EDWIN HERSHEY, E. W. FARES, GEO. J. DUNCAN, J. A. RAMSDEN. COUNCIL CHAMBER, Welland, January 23, 1878. REPORT OF SPECIAL COMMITTEE TO STRIKE STANDING COMMITTEES. Report of Committee appointed to strike the Standing Committees for the current year. To the Warden and Councillors of the County of Welland in Council assembled: Your Committee appointed to strike the Standing Committees for the current year beg leave to submit the fol- lowing report, viz: On Finance The Warden, Messrs. Baker, Hershey, Duncan, Horton, Williams, and Coulson. On Roads and Bridges-Messrs. Lattimore, Garner, and Wynn. Gaol Committee-Messrs. Lee, Garner, Williams, and Duncan. On Salaries-Messrs. Damude, Ramsden, Wynn, Mar- �40 shall, Bartle, Cruikshank, Buchner H., Coulson, and Arnold. On Education-Dr. Johnston, Messrs. Horton, Buchner H., Page, Damude, Coulson, Duncan, Fares, and Ramsden. On Printing-Messrs. Lee, Baker, Arnold, Cruikshank, and Page. On Equalization-Messrs. Garner, Johnston, Hershey, Bartle, Lattimore, Damude, Duncan. Marshall, Williams, Fares, Coulson, and Buchner H. On Marsh Lands-Messrs. Lee, Hershey, Garner, Bartle, and Warden. All of which is respectfully submitted. (Signed) JOSEPH GARNER, A. WILLIAMS, ALEX. LATTIMORE, JOHN BARTLE, ROBT. J. JOHNSTON, GEO. J. DUNCAN, EDWIN HERSHEY. COUNCIL CHAMBER, Welland, January 23, 1878. �APPENDIX D. MEMORIALS. RE DRAINAGE AND DISTRIBUTION OF SUR- PLUS. TO THE HONORABLE GOVERNOR OF D. A. THE McDONALD, LIEUTENANT- PROVINCE OF ONTARIO, IN COUNCIL: The Memorial of the Council of the Corporation of the County of Welland, HUMBLY SHEWETH, That whereas there is a large surplus of money in the Treasury of the Province of Ontario: Your memorialists respectfully request your Honor in Council to appropriate the sum of one hundred thousand dollars for drainage purposes, to be expended under the provisions of the Drainage Act. And that you will be pleased to cause a further sum of two dollars per head to be distributed out of the surplus �42 funds to the population of the Province of Ontario, and paid over to the respective municipalities in the same manner and under the same conditions as was done in 1873, under the provisions of 36 Vic., cap. 47. And your memorialists, as in duty bound, will ever pray. L. S WM. BUCHNER, Warden. J. C. PAGE, County Clerk. PETITION JOHN SMITH, ET AL., RE MONTROSE BRIDGE. To the Warden and Councillors of the County of Welland in Council assembled: We, the undersigned petitioners, do humbly pray that your honorable body will grant the care and swinging of Montrose Bridge to Joseph Burton. And, as in duty bound, your humble petitioners will ever pray. (Signed) JOHN SMITH, And 40 others. I think the petitioner within named will, if his application be accepted, prove an efficient officer. (Signed) STEPHEN BEATTY. Port Robinson, Jan. 19, 1878. �APPENDIX E. COMMUNICATIONS. TRAVELLING EXPENSES OF PUBLIC SCHOOL INSPECTORS. MEMORANDUM OF THE HONORABLE THE MINISTER OF EDUCATION. With reference to the remuneration of the County In- spector, the minimum allowance of five dollars per school from the county cannot be legally held to include the tra- velling expenses; and the County Inspector is entitled to be paid a reasonable allowance for such expenses. Failing, the amount being determined by the County Council, the County Inspector would be entitled to collect his actual expenses from the County Treasurer. The Act plainly means that the allowance to the County Inspector from the Council should at least be the same for the inspection of each school as that payable out of the Legislative Grant, and to diminish this amount from the county by the travelling expenses of the Inspector would be a breach of the law. (Signed) ADAM CROOKS, Minister of Education. Education Department (Ontario), Toronto, 1st December, 1877. �44 NOTE. In determining the allowance for Inspectors' travelling expenses it is expected that County Councils will fix such an amount as will, in their judgment, fully cover all such expenses. This Memorandum is issued for the information of County Councils and County Inspectors. FROM PETER ADAMSON, CLERK COUNTY OF HURON. COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE, GODERICH, Dec. 31, 1877. } DEAR SIR,- I am instructed by the Council of the County of Huron to request the co-operation of your Council in memorializing the Government in support of the enclosed memorials. Will you kindly bring the same under the notice of your Council? I have the honor to be, Your most obedient servant, (Signed) PETER ADAMSON, County Clerk. J. C. PAGE, Esq., County Clerk. �46 FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE TORONTO EYE AND EAR INFIRMARY. Toronto, 28th Dec., 1877. DEAR SIR, I am in receipt of your favor of the 21st inst., enclosing the Warden's cheque of the County of Welland for $50, being a contribution of the said County toward the sup- port of the Eye and Ear Infirmary, of Toronto, and for which the Directors desire me to return their sincere thanks. I am, dear Sir, Your most obedient servant, (Signed) A. T. McCORD. Pres. E. & E. Inf'y. J. C. PAGE, ESQ., County Clerk. FROM J. H. BARTLETT & CO., RE IRON BRIDGES. TORONTO, Ont., Jan'y 21st, 1878. To the Warden of the County of Welland, Welland, Ont. . DEAR SIR,- We beg respectfully to draw your attention and that of your Honorable Council to the subject of Iron Bridges, and to solicit an opportunity of submitting an estimate, if you are going to build any bridges. We enclose a circular and testimonial which, with this letter, we should like placed on file for future reference. Very respectfully, (Signed) J. H. BARTLETT & CO. �46 FROM THE GAOL SURGEON RE SEWERAGE. To the Warden and Councillors of the County of Welland: GENTLEMEN, I would respectfully call the attention of your honorable body to the impure and unhealthy condition of the sewer- age connected with the Court House and Prison. This has given a great deal of annoyance for the past two years, particularly during a north wind. I, on two occasions, called the attention of the late Warden to the matter, who promised to have it remedied, but was, I presume, from an oversight neglected. I shall be pleased to give your body or any committee you may remedy. appoint, any In the mean assistance in my power as to the time the sewerage condition, I would say, is such as to demand immediate attention. I have the honor to be, Gentlemen, Your obedient servant, (Signed) J. W. SCHOOLEY, Gaol Surgeon. WELLAND GAOL, January 25, 1878. J. W. LANGMUIR RE PRISON CLOTHING. OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR OF PRISONS AND PUBLIC CHARITIES, ONTARIO, Toronto, 7th Jan'y, 1878. SIR,― Having regard to the necessity for complete uniformity �47 in the clothing of male prisoners, sentenced to confinement in the Common Gaols of the Province, not only for dis- ciplinary reasons, but in the furtherance of more effective precautionary measures against escapes, the Government has approved of a recommendation made by me that such gaol clothing be made up in the tailor's shop of the Central Prison and furnished to gaols upon requisition at the lowest wholesale rates. The clothing will comprise tunic, trousers, cap and brogans, of uniform pattern and make. I shall be glad if you will submit this communication to the County Council and forward me, not later than the 1st February, a list of the requirements of your gaol in respect to the articles mentioned. I have the honor to be, Sir, Your obedient servant, (Signed) J. W. LANGMUIR, Inspector. MR. SHERIFF HOBSON, Welland. �APPENDIX F. MISCELLANEOUS. COUNTY SCHOOL INSPECTOR'S THE REPORT FOR YEAR 1877. To William Buchner, Esq., Warden of the County of Welland: SIR,― I have the honor to submit my annual report of the number of schools under my jurisdiction for the year 1877. The number of Public Schools in Rural Sections is.... The number of Public Schools in Incorporated Villages 80 6 Additional departments in Rural Sections and Incor8 porated Villages.... Roman Catholic Separate Schools. Total 1 95 During the year five new school houses have been erect- ed and fitted up with new and suitable furniture; à number of old ones have received improvements, the school grounds planted with shade trees and otherwise improved, and many of the schools better supplied with maps and apparatus. Among the new buildings is that at Drummondville, the best school building in the county, and it is the first and only one as yet, that is heated by hot water. This school house will, I trust, serve both as a stimulus to �49 improvement in school architecture throughout the county and as a model for imitation. We have also a number of well conducted and efficient schools that are a credit not only to the county but also to the country, and show what our Public made under efficient management. Schools can be In many of the schools, however, the change of teachers is so frequent that a high state of proficiency is never reached. This evil is I think, one of the results of the section system, and it will not, I fear, be remedied until the Legislature abolishes school sections and establishes the township system, an enactment which, I think, would place our schools upon a better footing. The establishment of County Model Schools forms a new era in our school system. The principle of having our teachers go through a course of training for the profession, if properly carried out, is, no doubt, calculated to affect our schools very favorably. The more thorough that training the better; but some care will require to be exercised, lest that training become more nominal than real The num- ber of teachers in training permitted to attend the Model School at a time is twenty-five, but there is a provision for admitting more, and the time required to attend is two months. The County Board of Examiners, with a view to making the training at the County Model School as effective as possible, allowed only half of the twenty-eight candidates who passed the non-professional examination to attend at a time. In a Model School where there is only a small staff of teachers, as in ours, the amount of practice a teacher in training receives in two months, when the number in training is much more than ten or twelve, be- comes very limited, for unless the regular teachers of the school give a considerable portion of their time to teaching the pupils of the schools themselves, parents would proba- bly look upon the Model School in their midst as a doubtful advantage, for the teaching would be done mainly by �50 the unskilled teachers in training. On the other hand, candidates who have passed the non-professional examination feel it a hardship to have to wait two or four months, or longer, before being allowed to attend and get their certificates. The law, however, provides for the establish- ing of more than one Model School in a county; and I have to express my conviction that no better plan could be adopted to give the teachers who are to take charge of our Public Schools throughout the county a good training than by availing ourselves of the excellent school building and arrangements at Drummondville, and of the services. of the master who occupies the front rank in his profession. both as a teacher and a disciplinarian. The pleasant and healthy locality of Drummondville. and its scenery, are, moreover, important considerations, and render the place a very eligible one for a County Model School. With a view to mutual improvement in the profession of teaching I have held a Teachers' Institute in each township, and we have also held a County Association Meeting. The work of these meetings has been of a very practical nature. The best Public modes School of teaching Education the various branches of a have been illustrated and dis- cussed. A Teachers' Library has also been established during the year, containing most of the standard works on teaching. These means, we trust, will prove of no small aid in improving the status of our schools. The number of schools having School Section is increasing, although libraries among the schools Libraries are not as yet general The importance, however, of afford- ing good reading matter for the young after leaving school cannot be overestimated. The books designed for school libraries are all of excellent character, and are calculated to interest and instruct not only the young but all in the section. The advantage. ous terms upon which these books may be had is an ad- �51 ditional reason why every school should be furnished with a library. Money expended in this way is well laid out. I have the honor to be, Sir, Your obedient servant, (Signed) JAS. H. BALL. County Inspector. REPORT OF COUNTY AND CLERK RE INSURANCE OTHER MATTERS. COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE, WELLAND, January 22nd, 1878.) To the Warden and Councillors of the County of Welland in Council assembled: GENTLEMEN,- In compliance with resolution passed at this afternoon's session, 1 beg to submit a statement showing amount of insurance on County Buildings, and other particulars asked for in said resolution. Total insurance on County Buildings, $44,000; total in- surance on furniture, $1,000; on library, $1,000. The same represented by the following companies: Scottish pires Commercial, $6,000, dated 12th July, 1877; ex- 12th July, 1880; rate paid, 9-10ths per cent. Wm. Hill, agent. Canada Fire and Marine, $8,000, dated 8th February, �52 1877; expires 8th February, 1878; rate, per cent. Wm. Hill, agent. Victoria Mutual, $2,000, dated 20th February, 1875; expires 20th February, 1878; total 20th February, 1877, $10.77. assessments paid to the W. D. Booker, agent. Western Assurance Co., $9,000-$8,000 on building and $1,000 on furniture; expires 7th June, 1880; rate, 1 cent. G. L. Hobson, agent. per This policy is a re-insurance of N. D. Ins. Co.'s policy. Liverpoool and April, 1877; London and Globe, $4,000, dated expires 9th April, 1880; rate, 1 9th per cent. Charles Treble, agent. British American Assurance Co., $8,000 dated 11th June, 1877; expires 11th June. 1880; rate. 1 per cent. Charles Treble, agent. British American Assurance Co., $1,000 on library, dated 22nd June, 1877; expires 22nd June, 1880; rate, 1 per cent. Charles Treble, agent. Royal Insurance Company, $8,000, dated 25th September, 1877; expires 25th September, 1880; rate, 9-10ths per cent. Making the total amount as before stated. The policies expiring this year are as follows: Canada Fire and Marine, $8,000, expires 8th February, 1878; Victoria Mutual, $2,000, expires 20th February, 1878. And from the rate heretofore paid the expense of insur- ance this current year will be $45, or thereabouts, as against $439 last year. I also beg to submit to the council for consideration the advisability of County Lands. appointing one or more valuators on Since the Daly Ditch contract was let there have been twenty-four applications for purchase of lands, and as this work progresses and new work is taken �63 up, many more will be applying for lands (as the accomplishment of drainage is, from present appearances, the secret of disposing of all lands held by the county), and by making an appointment, as above stated, would no doubt give better satisfaction. I wish to submit to the council the propriety of getting the by-laws relating to Public Morals printed in sheet form for use of magistrates of the county, as at present the original by-law and amendments thereto are in five separate sessions, and the frequent applications for those by-laws will soon consume the numbers of printed Minutes filed for county purposes. All of which is respectfully submitted. (Signed) J. C. PAGE, County Clerk. MEMORANDUM FROM Amount of interest received COUNTY TREASURER. for 1876........... Amount of interest received for 1877. $ 57 81 .. 109 95 .$600 00 Amount of salary...... Amount paid for security... 100 00 500 00 Amount of security, $10,000. Amount received for selection of jurors........ 16.00 Amount received for searches, perhaps........ 10 00 JAMES MCGLASHAN, Co. Treasurer's Office, Welland, 23rd January, 1878. Treasurer. �64 MEMORANDUM COUNTY FROM Due by Fort Erie, 1876. Due by Fort Erie, 1877. *Due by Town of Thorold TREASURER. ..$ 63 15 156 06 945 02 *This amount ($945.02) paid to-day) No Temporary Loan. Amount of cash on hand, $9,995. JAMES MCGLASHAN, Co. Treasurer. Treasurer's Office, Welland, 25th January, 1878. FROM L. D. RAYMOND RE INSANE DESTITUTE. WELLAND, January 24, 1878. J. C. PAGE, ESQ., Clerk County Council: DEAR SIR, I beg to hand you statement of amounts allowed by the Grand Jury at the December Sessions, 1877, for the support of Insane Destitute. The statement shows the names of applicants, of insane destitute, and amount allowed each per week. The residences are not stated in the Grand Jury report, but I apprehend they are known to the members of the council. Yours truly, (Signed) L. D. RAYMOND. �65 STATEMENT of amounts allowed by the Grand Jury for support of Insane Destitute persons for the six months ending December 11th, 1877-with names of appli cants and insane destitute persons-26 weeks: of Dr. Johnston Dr. Johnston Edward Lee W. C. Moore ...James W. Turney. Mary A. Gordon.. Lucinda Upper ...John . 2.00 Johnston............John Fera . week Insane Destitute. $ Dr. of per Applicants. Names Amount Names Clark..... 200 200 150 1 50 Jacob Weaver Jane Braven. 1.50 Peter Sider. David Sider...... 2.00 Edward Lee....... S. W. Buchner Sheriff Hobson. Wm. Mellanby.. Jas. R. Haun.... Caroline Taggart 150 150 .Israel Tice Johanna Grady. 250 ...Jacob Neff..... ..Ellen Clifford 2.00 Melinda Smith Wilson Smith. 125 Melinda Smith. Her daughter. 125 Mary Caffray James Caffray. 125 Mrs. Wells Mrs. N. Sutton...... John B Crow Wm. Mellanby..... Elizabeth Wilson. 1.50 100 Barbara Sowers. 125 ... David Smith. 1 00 Jas. Emmett, M.D......Destitute woman & 2 children. 1 00 James R. Haun.... 100 Elizabeth Waters .Mrs. Harney......... Certified to be a correct statement from Grand Jurors' report, filed Dec. 12th, 1877. (Signed) L. D. RAYMOND, Clerk of the Peace. Dated 23rd January, 1878. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 1878 - Proceedings of the council of Welland County Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Welland County regional government (1856-1970) Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Public domain Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Welland County Title A name given to the resource 1878 - Proceedings of the council of Welland County Subject The topic of the resource Welland County meeting minutes for the year 1878 Description An account of the resource Scanned copy of the proceedings of the council of Welland County for 1878. William Buchner was County Warden, with the following councillors: Adolphus Williams, Alexander Lattimore, David W. Horton, Edward Lee, Edwin F. Hershey, Emanuel W. Fares, Ernest Alexander Cruikshank, George J. Duncan, George Page, Harry Buchner, James Arnold, John A. Ramsden, John Bartle, John Coulson, John J. Damude, Joseph Garner, Joseph Wynn, Levi Baker, Robert J. Johnston, and William Marshall. It is incomplete, containing only one session: January 22-25. The meetings were held at the Welland County Courthouse. Welland County was the precursor to today's Niagara Regional government (Niagara was composed of Lincoln County and Welland County from 1856-1969). In the minutes will be found historical decisions being made on subjects such as schools/education, bridges, public buildings, tax assessments, creation of by-laws, and more. 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