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nary of all merville, James Lucas, = qualify and Mr. Somerville was 'elected by For Reeve--Robt. Soi : Mr, Lucas'did ni | acclamation, For Council--John Weir, Thos. Caesar, Bown, W. W. Crosier, James Mi Kee, J. E. Jackson, W. M, Letcher, A. D, Peters, Thos. Palmer, Norman Ewers, Madison Williams, Thos. Raines, Jas. Lucas, Armstrong McFarlane, A. B. Cawker. The following gentlemen qualified for the position of Council- and will stand for election on Monday next: W. W. Crosier, J. E. Jackson, James McKee, Madison Wil- @ | liams, Thos. Caesar, Norman Ewers, and A. D, Peters. For Board of Education--Mrs. Z. M. Jackson, Mrs. Amelia B. Forman, R. B. Smallman and John A. Hayden. The first three persons here named qualified. There will be no election for Board of Education. x The Public Meeting At the Public Meeting held after the nominations, Mr. E. H. Purdy, was elected chairman, and the old council and the new nominees were called on to present their views, Reeve Somerville--In speaking regarding the general in- crease of taxes gave the following figures showing the County rate year by year, since 1923, as following: 19283, $2836.20; 1924, $3609.70; 1925, $4396.26, 1926, $6367.96; 1927, $5618.07; 1928, $6129,18; 1929, $6946.42; making the total payment in 7 years of $34,893.74. There are 423 people in Port Perry that pay the taxes, The Weed Control Act is in force in Port Perry. In 1929 Mr. Somerville was appointed Inspector. He stated the ratepayers could have saved the council $100 if each one had cut the weeds in front of their property. ! In County Council, the committees each give report. This presentation of reports takes half time of County Council. In explaining the heavy county tax and where the money was spent, Mr. Somerville, stated that owing to the heavy floods in the spring, many county bridges were wash out, which means extra expense. 'The Inspector of Legal Offices demanded an ad- dition to the Registry Office at an estimated expenditure of $25,- 000. A committee made investigations and the contract was final- ly let at $13,000. The final cost will likely be between $15,000 and $16,000. $98,000 was the County's share of the cost of road building. Mr. J. E. Jacksori--The outstanidng accomplishment of the B. D. Henry, Walter lor, A Mr. Jackson said that the financial report clearly showed how affairs stood, and felt that all was being done that could be done to keep down taxes and pay off the debt. : - W. W. Crosier--Thanked people for trust given. He said it had been a very bad spring on culverts and many had to be re- 'Queen street. About 100 cement tile used to replace broken ones. The installation of the watermains is giving service to the south end of town both for water and firo protection. = No permanent work' was done on strets as expense in other respects was too great. Caleb street was widened and graded and ditches fixed. The watermains cost $2073.96. The expense will be met by pro- fits from water service and electric wiring, by Watef and:Light Department: Cassimir street from Catholic Church to Creamery. Mr. McKee--Told of expenditure on water front, $749.89, the chief item being the installation of sanitary equipment. Mr. Williams--Representing the Fire Department, said that we have an efficient company, but considered that the company needed a chemical outfit. Mr. Kaufman pointed out that on the Avenue there were sixteen houses without fire protection. He claimed that the town could be sued for fire logs where there is no fire protection. The Clerk pointed out that the watermains have been extended. He thought that two more mains would give almost complete protection. ; : Mr. C. V. Purdy asked for a sidewalk in front of Beare Bros. he Clerk pointed out that in 1934 three town debentures would be completely paid. PLIERS : "11: Mr. Davey--The chairman 4 | regarding the Board of Educatior | spent and on what basis wi 0 The various nominees for Cc Mr. James Lucas saw @ to Reeve Somerville and the Clerk, Mr. E. H, Purdy in this matter. placed. New metal culvert put across Lilla street at corner of): Mr. Goode paid $153.77 towards laying new main on Reeve--F. Hyland. ~~ "I~ Couneillors--N. Taylor, N. Green, R. Byers, J. Watson. Election for Councillors in Reach Reeve--George Till (acclamation.) : Deputy-Reeve--Grant Christie (acclamation) The following are standing for the position of Councillor-- R. J. Murray, W. C. Ashenhurst, Wm. Parrott, W. F. Thompson. Mr. W. F. Thompson is again in the field after eight years of good service and naturally expects the support of the ratepayers whose interests he has studied, N Toronto Rejects Down Town By-law Toronto, going to the polls in a manner unprecedented in the history of the city, yesterday defeated Mayor Sam McBride, and elected Major Bert Wemp as the Mayor for 1930, incidently re- jecting the downtown sectional planning scheme. In all, aproximateély 107,000 votes were cast for the Mayor- alty candidates, about 20,000 more than a year ago, while the majority of 56,000 ratepayers voted on the by-law. This exceeds the vote cast in the famous radial by-law vote of 1928. In Oshawa Mayor Mitchell, of Oshawa, will again be Mayor of Oshawa. All candidates withdrew leaving an acclamation for Mr. Mitchell. The election for the seats in the Council will take place on Monday next. There is also a contest for the Public Utilities Commission and Board of Education. BE SURE TO VOTE One of the most unfortunate things that could happen next Monday would be a small vote. The ratepayers owe it to those who have given good service in past years to express confidence in the work done. If any change is desired, it is the business of the voter to express his wish in the matter; but there is no use in letting this matter go by default. Good people--honourable, kindly folk---are often very neglectful of this duty of citizenship, and then bewail the choice of those who do the voting. The coun- cil has many difficulties to meet, and taken altogether, they have met these difficulties well. It will be poor thanks for service rendered if the ratepayers take no interest. Any person has a right to vote as he pleases and make sueh changes as he deems wise ; but neglect is inexcusable. Your Vote and Influence solicited for - W. F. THOMPSON For Councillor for the Township of Reach for the Year 1930. Your Vote and Influence solicited for W. C. ASHENHURST for Councillor for the Township of . Reach for the Year 1930 ROBERT J. MURRAY Solicits Your Vote und Influence for COUNCILLOR for the Township of Reach for the Year 1930 I am not making a personal canvass this year. Three years' service for the Township. Your Vote and Influence solicited for J. E. JACKSON For Councillor for the Village of Port Perry for the Year 1930. Vote and Influence solicited for W. W. CROSIER the for the past week at of his aunt and uncle Mr, bers wil make it a resolution t present at this the first \ the year, and as many of the x ing eleven as possible. All visitors will be welcome at this meeting. Mr. Chas. Gerrow's tender for mail route No. 4 was accepted for the next | four years. This position was filled by Mr. Fred Lyle during the past four 'years. Mr, and Mrs. Gérrow are moving back to Manchester and will live with Mr. Thos. Johnson. Mr. and Mrs. Gerrow rented their farm to Mr. Ralph Somerville, who takes pos< session on the 1st of January. Mr. John Boys is confined to his home through illness. Mr. Wright Crosier has been baling hay at the McConnell farm north of Port Perry. Miss Rilla Windrim, of Lindsay, is visiting at the home of her uncle Mr. C. E. Lamb. The snow plow is busy trying to keep the highway passable this win- ter. An early spring has been pre- dicted. Mr. Chas. Fincham is now con- fined to his bed entirely. School will re-open on Monday, Jan. 6th, 1980. Mr, D. Christie has been confined to his bed for some time, but we are very pleased to hear that he is im- proving nicely, and able to get up for a short time each day. Miss Dorothy Roper is spending her school holidays at the home of her grandfather, Mr. Roper, in Toronto. Mr, and Mrs. Wright Crosier and family spent New Year's Day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Ploughman of Port Perry. | Mrs, James Mitchell and daughter spent New Year's at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Luther Mitchell, in Oshawa. Mr, Ben. Kay spent Christmas with his brother in Prince Albert, Mrs. Frank Johnson spent Saturday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Nichols, in Oshawa. Rev. Mr. Merriam visited at the home of Mr. W, F. Walker, on Sun- day. : Mr. Robt. Walker, Mr. and Mrs. H. Real, of Greenbank, Mr. and Mrs. B. Smallman and family, of Port Perry, Mr, and Mrs. Jas. Hortop, Valde and Ollie Hortop, were guests of Mr. and Mrs, W. F. Walker, on Thursday, December 26th. Miss Bessie Johns' of Buffalo, and Miss Margaret Johns, spent the Christmas holidays at the home of their mother, Mrs. Johns. | A number of young men were out carol singing on Christmas eve. This is an annual event in England and much enjoyed. Some from here attended and ens joyed the service held in the Anglican Church, Port Perry, on Sunday even- ing last. Our Christmas visitors were as fol- lows: Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Real, of Greenbank; Mr. and Mrs. Lang- maid, of Oshawa, Mr. Robt. Walker, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Walker and three children, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur | Gilroy and two children; Mr. ant Mrs. Stanley Croxall and three children, : and Mr. R. Cooper, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Walker; Miss V. Mitchell, of Buffalo; and Josie, of To- - £ ronto, were with their parents Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Mitchell. a Mr. and 'Mrs. Robt. Holtby, Mrs. all of Port Perry, with Mr. W. F. Dobson. . bth 349 (Continued on back Page)