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BRYAN'S REVIEW OF OAKVILLE 15 • In the matter of paved s treets , concrete sidewalks, sewers and watermains , Oakvil le probably has a greater mileage than any town of similar size in Ontario. Oak­ ville owns and controls its own Water Works and Electric Light and Power Plant and in both instances possesses a thoroughly equipped and up-to-date system for municipal requirements. So far as parks and play grounds are concerned the Chairman of which is Mr. Jas . N. McGregor. The Town Authorities have provided ample space for years to come -amid surroundings very picturesque and attractive. FIRE PROTECTION Fire protection in Oakville for all purposes is a fea­ ture of the town's activities, possess ing a good fire hall and an equipment quite up to the best found anywhere for a place like Oakville, bes ides being efficiently officered in the person of Mr. Alf Hillmer, the Chief, who is also the President of the Provincial Fireman's Association. The Secretary of the Oakville Fire Brigade is Mr. Walter Cavan. OAKVILLE UTILITIES COMMISSION F. W. Meek, Chairman of Commission. M e m b e r s : Mayor Forster and Arthur Hillmer. Domestic water rates per year are imposed as fol­ l ows : (Flat rate) Sink $5.50, Bath $3.50, Basin $2.50, Toilet $3.50, Hose $4.00, Laundry tubs $1.50. 10 per cent. discount for prompt payment. Water charges (meter measure­ ment) are 20c. per 1000 gals . with 10 per cent. discount for prompt payment. Minimum charge $2.00 per quar­ ter. Meter rent S0c. per quarter. Electric light and power charges are as fol low s : Light rate-l0c. per K.W. hour ; power rate-Sc. per K.W. h o u r ; 50 per cent. discount for prompt payment. WESTSIDE PUBLIC SCHOOL-OAKVILLE