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NJ ho % is Noh 6 [ # t ds PAGE SEX dyS W The question of house numbering was again introduced.. It was found that the old committee had completed their work when they gave in report on the cost. A new committee of Councillors Webster, Scythes and Gardhouse, are instructed to attend to this matter at once. It was suggestâ€" ed that each 25 feet be given a numâ€" ber on the plan, and those who wanted could buy their own numbers. This plan was not very favorably reâ€" ceived, but better than nothing. That the council buy a very cheap numâ€" ber is the plan that will be adopted in all probability. A byâ€"law authorizing the borrowâ€" ing of monies up to $40,000 for the current year‘s expenditures from the Bank of British North America was put through. A motion to pay the fire chief the sum of $25 for 1916 was passed. The assessment commissioner reâ€" ported on the progress of the assessâ€" ing. Their efforts are to equalize all the assessment for the town. Many properties are being looked into very carefully. _ The business assessment of the Roman Stone Co. was written off the tax bill. A motion to rescind Byâ€"law No. 651, which appointed a permanent town solicitor at $1400 per year, was laid over for one month after considerable discussion. The object was to econoâ€" mize by dispensing with a solicitor or engage one only as required and pay him accordingly. ‘Councillor James Gardhouse introâ€" duced a request from the firemen. The firemen asked that the council buy a car and make a second fire truck. Through saving the proceeds of conâ€" certs and other funds the firemen were able to buy their truck. By many gifts of the different parts and workmanship free we now have at wour service a truck that will be of great assistance in case of firé. They however thought that the council should buy a second truck in case of emergency. The Mayor was called away and the Reeve occupied the chair. The minutes of the previous meetâ€" ing and the council meeting were read and adopted. The Board of Trade met on Friâ€" day evening in the town hall at 8.30. The president was in the chair and 33 members were present. The meeting adopted the Weston Board of Trade byâ€"laws with slight changes. The council advised that the Board compile a small vest pocket book with all the statistical facts of Weston reâ€" corded. : The council talked for some little time upon the matter and were about to put through the necessary : motion. to buy the car and part up to $500. This, however, on further recommenâ€" dation, was left over.. The property committee, â€" Councillors Sainsbugy, Inch and Webster, will meet the fireâ€" men and look over the other equipâ€" ment. All were in favor of an effiâ€" cient brigade and paid very high comâ€" pliments to the firemen for their work, also for the great interest takâ€" en in the equipment. No other items except those of the town will be used in this book. The ‘ argument showed that such statistical. information was necessary and that every man should have this detail beâ€" fore him. The means of gathering these facts are as follows: Each memâ€" ber of the council will look after special lines. Mr. Morrow, passenger and freight and also express transâ€" portation; Mr. Master, what can be seâ€" cured in loans to assist in the promoâ€" tion of building business; Mr. firay and Mr. Halford, the prices of ‘facâ€" tory site prop‘erties and their locaâ€" tion; Dr. Irwin, educational faciliâ€" ties; Mr. Coon, cost of house buildâ€" ing; Mr. Harris, public utilities; Mr. Maclellan, the advantages of Weston as a manufacturing centre and our ‘present industries; Mr. Wright, suâ€" burban railway transportation and Weston as a residential centre; Dr. Irâ€" ‘win, Weston as a working man‘s home. These items will all be tabulated and edited by the council of the Board of Trade. It was decided to utilize the two sign boards by the railway tracks. The signs will be repainted and used to advertise Weston and its features. _ The important one is that the memâ€" bership fee be one dollar a year. The council rescinded the motion of February 12th re the Driving Club. There was no discussion, as the counâ€" cil discussed upon this action some little time ago. We, therefore, will have no Driving Club on the fair ‘"track for a little while. The accounts amounting/to $404.63 were ordered to be paid. The proposed agreement between the town and Keyes and Bull was preâ€" sented to the council. It will be subâ€" mitted to the solicitors of Keye and Bull for iconfirmation. Mr. W. J. Abernethy, of Beeton, had one of the most successful sales ever held in the community during the past 20 years, last Friday. One registered Shorthorn _ cow brought $800, 8 calves $200 each, and heifers rising 2 years $400. A fine lot of Oxâ€" ford sheep sold at prices ranging from $50 to $60 a piece. The sale amountâ€" ed to $1200 in all. J. K. McEwen & Son were the auctioneers. Mr. Mcâ€" Ewen, Sr., remarked that in his long years of experience he had never had better and quicker bidding, 4% hours being the time required to dispose of everything. J. M. Gardhouse, of Wesâ€" ton, was one of the largest purchasâ€" ers of Shorthorns, securing five head at the highest prices. Minutes and correspondence â€" was read and received. The items dealt with were as folâ€" lows: The council were to attend the Horticultural meeting on Friday evâ€" ening. A Department‘ representative will address the meeting n regard to cultvation of waste lands. The counâ€" cil accepted. On motion an order was made to purehase a raincoat for Mr. Crook while on the job. The matter of advertising through envelopes, circular letters and inserâ€" tion sheets was discussed very thorâ€" oughly.. After a most profitable meeting it adjourned at 10.45. BR The council met on Monday evening at 8.25 in the council chamber. The Mayor was in the chair and all memâ€" bers were present. MUNICIPAL MATTERS IN VARIOUS BRANCHES The meeting adjourned focd BOARD OF TRADE sUCCESSFUL SALE TOWN COUNCIL Attendance of boys Attendance of girls Do you know there‘s lots o‘ people Settin‘ round in every town, ‘Growlin‘ like a broody chicken, Knockin‘ every good thing down. Don‘t you be that kind of cattle, You just be a booster rooster, Crow and boost for all you‘re worth. If your town needs boostin‘, boost ‘er, Don‘t hold back, an‘ wait to see If some other feller‘s willingâ€" Sail right in, this country‘s free; No one‘s got a mortgage on it, It‘s yours as much as his; If your town is short on boosters, You get in the boostin‘ biz. High school report for Feb Boys on toll ... /..........." CGirls on roll _......a.lcsnlcne. Average attendance for month Accounts amounting to â€" $245.14 public school, and $145.51 high school for current expenses were ordered to be paid, also $20.25, fire insurance policy, and an account of $60.61, unâ€" dercharges for years 1914, 1915, 1916, from the water commission. ~The principals of the schools were appointed to select representatives for the deputation re superannuation to be held on March 9th. H. J. Alexander reported for the month of February, enrolment of scholars, 422; average daily attendance 377. â€" Twenâ€" tyâ€"one nonâ€"resident pupils have paid their fees. Owing to the absence of Mrs. Webster since March 1st through illness, it has been necessary to secure another teacher. Miss Bull has been engaged to take charge temporarily. The report of the Property Committee was read and adopted. 1. To level and seed a portion of the high school grounds, cost about $50. 32. The makâ€" ing of a bookâ€"case suitable for the requirements of the high school, cost about $57.00.. 3. The question of boilâ€" er inspection is being attended to. 4. some grading and cementing work to be done at the boys‘ entrance of the public school, cost $30. The report from the School Manâ€" agement Committee was. read and adopted. 1. That a new class be adâ€" mitted at Easter and that Miss Hall be asked to dismiss her younger pupils for the afternoons and the new pupils be taken in for the afternoons only until the midsummer vacation. 2. No pupils be admitted under 5 years of age. 3. The board â€" purchase wholesale supplies of foolscap for exâ€" aminations, pen points and pencils, the same to be given free to the puâ€" pils. 4. A contract has been given to the Canada Lumber Co. for two honâ€" or rolls for the boys who have enâ€" listed, at a cost of $91.50 each, and recommend that arrangements for unveiling when ready. 5. The Mediâ€" cal Inspection staff be asked to adâ€" dress the boys of the high school some afternoon during the next month. 6. That the Finance Committee act with the Management Committee to inquire into Industrial Education and report at the April mecting of the Board. The committee submitted schedules of the ages of children in the variâ€" ous classes in the public school and of the hours of instruction in the high school. If you see some fellow trying For to make some project £0, You can boost it up a trifle, That‘s your cue to let him know That you‘re not a goin‘ to knock it, Just because it ain‘t your ‘shout,‘ But you‘re goin‘ to boost a little, ‘Cause he‘s got ‘the best thing out.‘ If you know some feller‘s failin‘s, Just forget ‘em, ‘cause you know That same feller‘s got some good points, Them‘s the ones you want to show; "Cast your loaves out on the waters, They‘ll come back,", ‘s a sayin‘ true; Mebbe they will come back, "butterâ€" ed," s When some fellow boosts for you.‘" Canon Adcrafter The following motions~. were read and adopted: That H. J. Alexander and Trustee Goulding attend as deleâ€" gates to the Canadian Defence Leaâ€" gue to be held at the Legislative Asâ€" sembly, March 10th. There‘s a tight little island in Europe Northwest, This tight little island is now at its best; ‘Tis known as Great Britain, the home of the free, But trouble surrounds it on land and on sea, And although they‘re at war it‘s the same as beforeâ€" Business as usual. The Board of Education met last Tuesday evening with all the memâ€" bers present except Mr. Wm. Banks. There‘s a handful of soldier boys helpâ€" ing the right, Though they are from Weston they know how to fight, There‘s Mattison, Wilby, Canning and Tyroll, They are fighting for freedom, for God and for right, When they fight it‘s quite plain, their motto,‘s the same, Business as usual. There‘s many a home on this Canaâ€" dian shore, There‘s many a face that is trying to smile, Though hearts may be breaking with sorrow oppressed, For many a brave lad who‘s gone to his rest; In sorrow or pain their motto‘s the sameâ€" PETHRICKâ€"On Mar. 12 to Mr. and Mrs. Albert Pethrick, a son. DONALDâ€"On _ March 4th, King George‘s Road, . to Mr. and Mrs. Donald, a son. WESTON BOARD OF EDUCATION UNDER THE BRIIISH FLAG "BE A BOOSTER" Business as usual! â€"â€"W. T. RIGGLESFORD BIRTHS THE TIMES & GUIDE, WESTON. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14, 1917 We do Job Printing neatly and promptly. Give us a trial va w