I-'i:eRUiLRY 7. 1953- Meyer Emphasizes Continued from page 1 1 was lowered from 376. in 1951 to 135g for 1952. This revision and revaluation is a ri..orm in Oivic ad- ministration which was long over- due. ments. There are equally valid reasons for larger revenues for the municipalities. Streets ' Your biggest Committed and your busiest Committee for the year of 1952 was the street Department. This Oouncil, faced first with the Mayor's Problems "Your Council has g'ven consid- erable study .to the major problems that are confronting mist City and surrounding areas, and while noth- ing yet in ccnwete form has taken shape. within the coming year we hope tha't the ideas will take isoiid THE GUARDIAN. ciirreat Account- ,continued from page 1 vised assessment on real estate. and are pleased to state that it was received by the taxpayers as a fair and equlteble' valuation. The total valuation on real and Cl-IARLOTTETOWN dftian of the bond market-and 335,000 which is 5091. of bonds ms- turlng in 1952. up to the first of July. This sefunding issue of 388,- 000 was sold to the Provincial Government at a price of 97.50. The bonds were 20 year, non-ca1l- able 415 per cent, 1972. Tendes were invited on a bond issue of 3250.000 permanent works' unturned to see that tax arrears will be paid the City Corporation. Your Finance Committee, during the year, reviewed taxes on the Charlottetown Forum Limited. and the by-law to amend the by-law respecting taxation on the Forum was enacted. This was done under lauthority of the Act of Incorpora- tion. I Gaesiilaii costumers Ilewe genisation to look after the prob- lems of the consumer and we have only ourselves to blame that our C.A.C. isn't stronger. its federation, union or pressure- , PAGE NINE new members attending. and the treasurer then gave her raportq Elaine Toom-be opened the Wor- ehip service with a. recitation. Sandra K Jy save the can to Worship, followed by Hymn 504 "Praise Him, Praise Him.” Cad spoke on "Prayer." A prayer was then said by Mrs. Kennedy. and of the Mission Band teachers I Continued from page 2 Every branch of our economy has Education .5 "Wntenance of some of our streets I9"m- T0 "WW0" I I9" 01 W0 "W Def-SODII PPTOPGII-1' WI-5 834.003.2511. Katheryn MacLeod read a stow! Fa, mm P”, numu 0. yam. first the rehgbiiitgtion of omen. !p'ori.1a':t ones -. tl':euz)'evlsion1oflt-he ale against 315,160,124 for the pre- tgliebenlagresl 1.41:; 111: tlie 0VC!'iI:::IIJa:l-l ch,,,,,ucw,,n new group, it matters not what they are um. which the offering ml "kg no me mmmu. -1-emu, we” ea Departmen work n can voue year. e ya an n cap called, that looks after the special en by Linda Dov”, md Ema” the various councillors have been approached by the Board of School Trustees to impress upon them that the time has come when addition- e.l School facilities would have to called for the work of rehabilita- tion and bids were received from the Island Construction Co.. Cur- ran as Briggs, Rayner Construction co-operation with the Health and welfare Department of the Provinc- ial Government; the study of the fringe area with the possibility of After considerable work by all committees of the Council. your committee brought in as the esti- mated expenditure in all depart- ments 3675.042. Estimated for 11- oount. These bonds were for a per- iod of'twenty years bearing inter- est at 41599. Several syndicates bid on this issue; but at the time tenders were called. the Canadian A matter of concern to the Finance Committee, and which we will bring before the Council. is the agreement with the Canadian National Railways regarding the interests of that group. We all seem to do a better job of advancing our producer interests than we do of protecting our consumer interests. MacKay. amounting to 31.51. Mrs. Kennedy gave a report on her trip to Presbytery in 5mm- merside. Hymn 596 f'Fathex- Lead There are more ways and places for anyone to get a hearing as a producer than for him or her to be heard as a consumer and yet after all producers and consumers are the same people. "Everyone is a th extension of the City limits, which would mean the supplying of ser- vices enjoyed by the residents with- in the limits, more particularly the laying of water and sewer mains to eliminate the hazrrd of pollution. Co.. and Warren Maritime: Lim- ited. The latter company was awarded the contract. an insure the greatest efficiency in this project, the Donald Inspection Company Charlottetown Hotel. The Board ofgvaluators set the valuation on the land and structure, for tax- aiion purposes, at the sum of 3832.000. In the year 1941 a ten year agreement was entered into Me" was then sung. Rev. Mr. Macbean told the children a story about the "Five Fingers." and Rev. Irwin told an interesting story about "The Bay in China," dollar was at an all time high in companson with the American dollar. The result was that many Americans who held Canadian bonds took the advantage of the eensee. rents, Police Court, etc.. granil. Commissioners of Bowers as water supply, parking meters, and poll tax, to the amount of 514221.656. left the sum of 3552.386 be provided to meet the require- iiiunu of our students. Diversiificaticn of curriculum can- not be accomplished enomically or with full educational pomibilities with the present overcro ing oi our public schools. Reallzi g that this overcrowding is on the in- crease. Charlottetown definitely is confronted with the erection of a High School. As I understand it, the pupils. ter completing grade eight in the Public Schools. would he graduated to the High School. where the Freshman year would tstry on the work of grade nine. I relieve that such a change would :ertalnly be an improvement, and mat the student would have a bet- ier rounded academic background, which would allow him or her a iegree of specialization in the lat- ter years as far asschooi facilities made it possible. The cost estimates of the High School are as yet tent- ative, depending on 'ihe plans. spe- cifications. and the contractor's tender. We appreciate the great amount of thought and study given by the Board of School Trustees, under their chairman, Dr. Lee. I have assured him and his associates they will receive the wholeliearted co- operation in whatever steps they take wward the achievement oi this most necessary project. within the financial limitations of this City. At the present time there are eighty-eiglht teachers engaged in our four public schools and kinder- garten. There are 1,310 boys and 1.155 girls. making a total in all of 2.473 pupils. The total cost of main- taining thue four schools. and the paying oi supplements to the teachers amounted in the year 1952 to 3l44.464.0.'i. Mr. 11.)”. Mack-Wliee. .B.A.. Q.C.. was re-appointed to the Board for another five years. We also wel- come as Superintendent to the City schools. Mr. Kenneth Parker, MA. Finance Your city has lived within its budget in current account for the past year, and it is to be congrat- ulated on so doing in the face of rising costs. Mudi time and energy has been devoted to the spending of the tax- payer's money, in order that the tax dollar be stretched as far as D&Ible. Your Finance Comoniittee has also worked most sueniucusly on the pwud collection of arreaire of taxes. Sicrtiy after taking office. your Council waited on the Provincial Governmqgt and presented a brief ethic additional assistance, and as a result of our efforts the grant was increased by approximately 25 Du cent. We feel that this is not adequate, and it is our intention to press' our clalmsmit the earliest opportunity. The net lde-bt of the City as the present time Is 32.774,- .S17.w. This would make the per cepite. debt 3176.35. There are 5.400 names on the assessment roll of the city paying real. personal or poll tax. This would mean that the debt oer famuyer is 3513.82, the net debt I practically five times the current ovy me real and personal tax. The Mymuit oi debenture interest and linking fund provision is definitely i load on the City Treasury. The following table shows the ag- Ireoute revenues for all govern- ments In 1930. 1939. 1948 and 1951. Ind the percentage of the total ac- cruing to each level of government. Haul years 1930 1959 1948 1951 Total - All Governments iailllione) Federal 38.696 50.794: 07.596 71.396 PPOVIIIOIAI 22.051. 21.77: 19.89:. 17.296 Municipal 39.495 27.695 12.770 11.596 in-om the foregoing tables. it will be men that the aggregate reven- ues accruing to both the Federal Ind Provincial Governments have moved steadily upwards and well beyond their equivalent 1930 douar value. The increase in municipal revenues durim the period has been barely sufficient to meet their minimum expenditure needs con- Iequent upon expanding urben rrmrth. There are good and suffic- ient reasons for the increased rev- enue needs of -both the Federal and Provincial Govemmenis. There are Equally valid reasons for larger rev- muee for the municipalities. From the foregoing tables, it will be seen that the aggregate revenues morning to both the Federal and Provincial Governments have mov- Dd steadily upwards and well be- mad their equivalent 1930 dollar Vllue. The increase in municipal revenues during, the period has been he-my sufficient to meet their minimuni expenditure needs con- ”W9nI- "Don growth. There are 3001! Ind sufficient reasons for the increased revenue needs of both the FNIGIII and Provincial Govern- was engaged in a technical capac- ity. Approximately 3360.000 worth of work was done under our ni- gineering Department with Mr. Harold Hewitt and his staff work- ing along. as technical advisers. other major projects under the supervision of the street t- merit were done .by M. F. Seth n Company, the County Construc- tion Gonvpany and our Street De- partment men. A detailed account will be found in the report which will be submitted by the Chairman of "the Street Department. Public Property Your Public Property Committee was certainly not idle during the year. Possibly the major project taken by them in 1952 was the building of the sea Wadi at the west end of the Victoria Park. The re-building and lengthening of the bridge at the north end of the Government Pond, the laying of the asphalt walk on King Square. the painting of the rail on the breastwork at Victoria Park, and the redecorating oi our City Hall, are some of the operations done by them. Police The Police Department carried on in its usual efficient manner. Here again much thought was given to the workings oi this Department. by the Police Committee. The new police patrol was purchased. and interim the season a motorcycle was acquired. We believe that the acquiring of the motorcycle will do much to control traffic menaces. The parking meters netted the City some 36,010.13. They have done much to facilitate the parking in the congested areas. and I know the Police Comanittee is giving thought to the installation of more. The traffic lights also are a great aid to the handling of our traffic, especially those at the intersec- tion oi Euston. Weymouth. and Iongworth Avenue. I .feel that there is still need for more of these trailfic lights. and they will be pro- cured just as soon as it lls conven- iently possible. 1 Fire Department This is another splendid depart- ment in our civic set-u-p. We are of both the men and the equipment. During the year our If-ire Committee has given miich of their time and energy in dealing with the various problems and re- quests from the firemen. The acquisition of an air hoe-n. life net. and delige gun have add- ed to the efxiclenioy of this splen- did depariiment. This new equip- ment. which has cost the taxpay- ers considerable money, has been purchased only when it was felt to be absolutely necmary. Perhaps the citizens do not realize it, but the purchase oi every piece of major fire equipment means a re- duction 'to them on the premium they pay on their individual fire policies. ny way of information to,the general public. the present volun- teer personnel oi the Fire Depart- ment is forty-five men. a Fire chief and an Assistant Fire Chief ap- pointed by the Council. The fire equipment is maintained and op- erated by three pennsnent engin- eere. The supervision of the Fire Department is vested In the Fire Board. which consists of the Fire committee of this Council, sr mem- ber of the Commissioners of Sew- ers md Water supply. and me Chief of the Fire Department. Market The Market Committee has given utmost satisfaction. me Market Building has been kept in a. good state of repair at all times, and all the service in connection with the Market have been attended to. Lights During the year. the lighting of our streets has been well looked after by our Llgiht Committee. Tender This committee. though not over- worked. gave careml consideration to all purchases for which tenders were called. While the latter two committees have not been called upon to perform very onerous tasks. they have been valuable members of other committees on which they have served. By-Lowe The following By-laws were passed by the Council during me year: - April lath. -- A By-law to estab- lish the Installment Payment -of Civic Asseumente and to fix the Rate of Interest. -.A By-law levying and speci- fying the am of Aaseuniem. on Real htats and Personal and the amount of Poll Taxa in the Oiiry oi Charlottetown. for general Civic purposes. April 27th. - A By-law to amend the By-lam to establish Rules of Order to”regu1ate the prcceedhel of the city Council. my lain. .. A av-law to mend the By-law respecting shows and Please M lllnterteinnient and Am- moment. August llth-A By-low to amend the By-law to establish a Restricted Building zone in the City. ooeeea Men. A Dy-M in amend the By-ieiw to ruulate draf- 'Ietm die (It; at Oherlatotown. -A -into mdiiotv-Ian gQpQtf':" .mofthIQl- ”'I'i1cn too, as I 3 eritioned before in this report. the lding of the High school. Your council knows that these projects will involve the spending of the i.airpe.yers' money. and naturally is moving slowly in making any changes. It is gratify- ing to the Council to report a splendid'splrlt of community co-, operation. through the Board of Trade, the Junior Chamber of Comme en, the Clt:zens' Committee on Town Planning, and the Par- ent-Teacher groups. We welcomd this valuable assistance. During the year, you appointed Councillors Johnstone and Farm- er, and myself, to meet with the Provincial Minister of Health, 'to discuss the matter of a re-vamped Board of Health for the City of Charlottetown. A't this meeting, plans were laild to have legislation brought in for a new organized Board of Health for the City. After such legislation there will be a- vailable to the Cityof Charlottetown the facilities of the Provincial De- partment of Health and we will be assured of a rigid inaiectiuin of our miilk, meat, fish and other foods. The Water Department, as you can see by the returns. is down considerably from 1951. In July an increase i-n the water rates was establigied, to take care of the in- crease in electrical energy costs. and the satisfactory results of this increase are shown in the financial returns by the Water Department to the City, for the last six months of 1952. Airport Runways I think that a review of events. with reference to this Council's at- tempt to have thei runways, or a runway, extended a't the Charlotte- town Aii-port. would now be time- ly. The matter was first taken up with the Federal authorities in Ot- tawa, by Premier-Jones and myself when we were there last March. This was followed in April by res- olutions of this Council. the Char- lottetown Board of Trade, and oth- or local organlntions. asking the Federal Department of Transport to make a survey of the local air- port. to ascertain wihat lands would be required to extend the runways. and also to ascertain to what ex- tent the Department would partic- ipate in this uu elopme t. On July 31st we were honored with a visit from the Hon. Lionel Chevrier, Minister of Tr wort. Mr. John R. Baldwin, Chairman of the Air Transport Board. and Major Dodd. the Director of Civil Aviation for Canada. The Minister and his party made a complete ground survey of the airport prop- erty. and then met with represent- atives of the Federal House,” the Provincial Government and your Council, in uh-is Chaimbevr. where a verbal brief was presented. The Minister assured us of his interest in the problem, but could not give any definite decision in the matter until a survey of areas and cost was made. A survey. by ofificlals of the Federal Dcpartfncnt of Transport was made. Late in November, I received a ccmmuni - atlon from the Hon. Mr. Chevrier advising me that "he was satisfied that it would be desirable to pro- ceed with the construction of a new runway at Charlottetown sub- ject to an undertaking from the City that it will take over opera- tional responsibilities." In reply "to this comminilcation. I wrote the Minister axing for fur- ther details as to "operational re- sponsibilities”. I received e. lengthy reply in December. including a statement of expenditures and re- ceipts covering the operations of the ailport from October 1st. 1951 to September 30th.. 1052. Fresh this statement, one could only conclude that the city would have to be prepared to take over a substantial deficit yearly, if we are to have the Federal Govemment build us a runway adequate for present day aircraft. However. before bringing the matter before Council and then in turn replying to the Minister, I -have endeavoured to obtain from the cities of Saint John and Fred- lcsses on the operation of their air- ports. I have a complete statement from Saint John, and on receipt of Fredericton's, will lay the complete file on the table for your informa- tion and action. In conversation with the Hon. Mr. Chevrier in Ottawa in De- cember, he intimated that the matter was always open to dis- cueelon, and providing an under- standing could he arrived at with the City. a sum adequate to make a start on construction of a run- way cbuld be included In the supplementary estimates. During the year, I attended. Is your representative, two meetings of the Canadian Federation of Mayors and Municipalities. The first meeting was the annual Convention. held in Calgary in July. This meeting was very largely attended and covered' a wide range of g. " to all Canadian Municipalities-to clteie few. grants to Municipal- ltiee from the Federal Govern- ment ln lieu of taxes on Federal- ? owned properties. a study of he profile of absorption of it! of Sales Tax on goods pur- aeed by Municipalities. Taxation did -Aueeeraent. and many others. 1110 second meeting was that of the National Incentive held -in Montreal and Ottawa early in De- otlnitar. The resolution: of the nation were reviewed ior pre- ericton a statement of profits. or, "Fringe Areee", Civil Defense, lte- ' to be raised on the real and per- sonal property tax. To raise this amount on the 324,063,250 made the rate 2.15 per cent. The actual, revenue was 3806.- 06s.3ii as against an estimated revenue of 3ilIl4.3l9.95. Whiid the actual expenditure was 3083,575.59 as against an estimated expend- iture of 36'l5,041.90. I have made WIIIS comparison to show you how closely the estimated was to the actual. This is not done without much thought and elort. Inci- dentally. we note that we are some 32,390.00 within our budget. Bonds Two issues of bonds were acid during the year-a reiunding issue which was made up of a 333,000 carry over from 1951 which was done owing to the lateness of maturity and the unhealthy con- sentation to the Federal Cabinet. 1 was present, with the National Executive when they met with the Federal Cabinet and I e yearly briefs presented to that of the more Important points cov- ered was that oi a. request for a Conference oi Federaiy Provincial and Municipal Governments, to re- view the complete Canadian Tax structure with the hope that a more equitable distribution oi the tax dollar may be made. The Canadian Federation of Mayors and Municipalities has Come I I008 way. and has done a great amount of valuable work for our level of Government since it was organized in 1037. It is now the recognized voice of Municipal Government in Canada and certain- ly deserves our full support. Many distinguished personage: called at City Hall during the year, the outstanding one being our first Canadian-born Governor General. His Excellency Vincent Mllley. who was accompanied by his son and daughter-in-law. Mr. and Mrs. Lionel Massey. After a formal visit and presentation in the Council Chambers. His Excel- lency was a guest at a Civic Luncheon at Dalvay In our Nation- sl Park. His chatelalne, Mrs. Lionel Massey. was a guest of Mrs. Stewart at a Luncheon at Keppoch Beach Hotel. The citizens of Charlottetown greeted our Gov- ernor General wltii a warmth and sincerity which I feel he will long remember. Events for the Coming Year: The- year 1953 will be an his- torical one for the British Empire. Every City, town and hamlet will in some way celebrate the Coron- stion of Elizibeth II. We in Charlottetown must start just as soon as possible to make plans for this occasion. We must im. press upon our citizens. young and old. the importance of this event, and what the Crown of England means to our Commonwealth of Nations, and to our democratic Way of living. To many. oi course, the coronation of e Sover- eign Is not new. Our school children. however, must be made cognizant of what it means. and a spirit of loyalty and patriotism to the throne impressed upon them. Let us then make this a day long to be remember d-an event in history that will remain in their minds as long as they shall live. and instill in their hearts such a love of country that they will ever be proud they are Cana- dian cltlzens and British subjects -and that the sun never sets on the Union Jack--that flag that has braved a thousand years the bat- tle and the breeze. We must also at this time give thought of and in the very near termini of our City, which as you know will be the year 1955. I will appoint a Committee from this Council, with power to add to its members from citizens of our City, to work out plans as to what form of celebration will be held. Mr. Fullerton has already been in communication with the City of Halifax and has a program of events which took place there, when they celebrated their Bi- centennial, and I believe that by laying the ground work now, even though some of us may not be In the Council, a start will have been made and we will not have neglected our duty In this regard, and our successors l"lIIl take up the program from there. I cannot close my report willi- nut recording the passing of Mr. John Turner who for many years served the City an e fireman. Mr. 3. Roy Holman, a Councillor for many years and Mayor from 1940 to 1944, Lt. Colonel R. C. Chand- ler. who served the City as Coun- clllor and was recognized as one of the ebleet Chairmen of Finance in the last quarter century. We their memory. our eincereat sym- peihy. To you Councillors and in all Civic officials. and City employees. for your good work. I offer my einctreet thanks. ' J. D. STEWART, D.s.o., Mayor. WATCH OUT! .TIIE PIIOVIIEII is common CAPITOL - ody. One . future make plans for the Cen-. extend to those left to cherish mg . exchange to sell their,holding.s. This had a. tendency to. and actu-I ally did, glut the bond market. Such being the case. it was deem- ed advisable not to accept the price as offered. but to invite bids later in the Fall. Consequently. lenders were again called, and this permanent works issue was sold to a. syndicate comprising Bell Gouinlock as Company Limited. I)omlri.Ion securities Limited. and the Canarlan Bank of Commerce. the price being 4.95 below par. The iunded debt of the City, that is the City debentures out- standing at the end of December 1052, is 32,857,050. The debentures are as follows: . 5224,-250.00 573,750.00 686,500.00 250,000.00 . 1,072,050.00 50,500.00 32.857.050.00 we have in Against this sum. Sinking Fund and Sinking Fund investments 3679.448.l4. Sinking Fund , In the latter part of March, a proposition was received from Eastern Trust Company, suggest- ing that they handle the City of Charlottetown Slriking Fund and Investments, on an Agency basis. After considerable study. and on presentation of the Eastern Trust Company's proposition to the Council. a resolution was passed authorizing the Finance Commit- tee to enter into contract whereby the Eestem Trust Company will have the safekeeping of sinking Fund investment and monies. the re-invutment and realization there- of as required, subject to the approv- al of the Finance Committee. as indicated by the signature of the chairman-the fee of the Eastern Trust Company not to exceed 49?. of the annual income from the Sinking Fund. A formal agreement with the Eastern Trust Company was en- tered upon on the 26th day of September 1952. Your Finance Committee feels that by so doing they will have knowledge and ed- vice of the Eastern Trust Com- pany on the investing of Sinking Fund monies, and the re-selling and purchasing of present invest- ments for better holdings. bearing a higher rite of interest. In time, this should increase the earning capacity of Sinking Fund invest- mcnis, which is now im.. The total amount of the Sinking Fund eith- er cash or investments held by the Eastern Trust Company for the City of Charlottetown as at December 31, 1952. amounts to 3672,050.Il. This will be augmented by 35,500.00 worth of debentures to be sold in 1953, and 31,297.73 un- invested cash, making in all a total of 3679,448.14. Tax Collector In April, Mr. Fred Large was given leave of- absence due to ill- heaith. Mr. George Abbott of the Assessing Department was ap- pointed Tax Collector, and upon his assuming office, a new system was inaugurated to allow for col- lection of arrears of taxes. Mr. Abbott checked with all employers to ascertain the names and ad- dresses of persons in their employ, and got a. very much larger cov- erage. and many new names were added to the Tax Assessment rolls for poll tax purposes. This could not have been done except for the splendid cc-operation given the Tax Collector by the different em- ployers in the City. If this co- operation oontinues. and I feel sure that it will. it will have a far reaching effect in perfecting Mr. Abbott's system of collection. We are giving thought to the idea of seeking legislation, making it compulsory for employers of help to give the City Hall the names of new employees as they are tak- on on from time to time. and the collecting of poll tax at the source. This system has taken consider- able time to get into operation, but we are pleased to report from . Abbott's records as follows: In July. 2,081 letters were sent out, advising the poll tax default- ers of the amount they owed. 1,118 follow-up letters were sent to those who ignored the first letter. From these letters. 374 paid in full, 267 made arrangements. and the majority of these -are keeping their payments up. The amount of 37,269.06 was paid 'on poll taxes in arrears in the year. against 32,856.61 for the previous year. 586 letters were returned "wrong address. unknown. or left Province”. A list of these was given the Police Department to try and locate. 150 accounts were turned over to the Court for col- lection. of these, 79 were given to the Sheriff. 12 paid in full. 10 made part payments. 16 n-ulia bane. and three forqgai-nishee. The herii! turned over 3275.00 on e convictions. The year 1058 should use this machinery running quite smoothly. Our intention is to leave no stone 'with the Canadian National Rail- way's Tax Division of Montreal, which stated they would pay on s150,000 valuation at the current rate. The agreement ex lred in the year 1951, and when the new valuation was served on the Tax Commissioner in April of this year, they did not take cognizance of it. but paid on 3150.000 at the current rate of 2.35 per cen-t. The result of this is the setting up in our arrears ledgers of the sum of some 316,000. Your Committee brings this matter before the Council now, to ask what action is to be taken on it. If this amount is un- ccliectable, it should not be car- ried on the iedgers as an asset or a ”Bill Receivable”. Hospitals After consideration given to tax- es of the Charlottetown Hospital and the Prince Edward Island Hospital. it was decided to give them a grant in lieu of their re- spective taxes, augmented by 32.- 000.00. Commissioner: 0! Sewers And 'Water Suppky The receipts for 1952. as com- pared with 1951, show a consider- able decrease. However, in the year 1953 we expect there will be a definite increase as a result of the new rates which were in effect only for the last two quarters of 1952. The increased costs in elec- trical energy used in the Pumping Station, and the general increase in maiiitenance costs were re- sponsible for the remittance being lower than our estimated revenue from this department. By way of comparison, in 1951 the Commis- sioners of Sewers and Water Sup- ply paid the City Treasury 326,- 241.58 as compared with 313,116.84 in 1952. The estimated revenue from this source was 325,000.00. School Board The cost of operating our public schools for the year was 3l36,397.50 as against 3i31.927.00 in the previ- ous year. Looking over the audited statement of the School Board's receipts and disbursements, one sees a bank balance of 3883.75 as at January 1st, and an overdraft at the Canadian Bank. of Com- merce at December 31st of 34,- 065.76. These two items totalling 54,949.51 show the amount of ex- penditure cver the above receipts for the year. and this can he as- sumed to be the amount of ex- pcnditure over the year's revenue for 1952. However. the amount which will have to -be absorbed by the City would be 34,085.76, the overdraft at the Canadian Bank of P mmerce. This will no doubt be placed in the 1953 estimates of the Board of School Trustees when they make their submission to the City Council. Your Finance Committee has studied a Brief presented by the Board of School Trustees to the City Council. regarding the over- crowding of our public schools.and the need for additional facilities. We realize in 1953 something de- finitely must be done to alleviate this situation Whether it be the erection of a High School with a big capital outlay, or additions to the present schools. we are not prepared to say, but we.go along Catinued on page 11 consumer." Red Book" has an excellent arti e entitled "A Real Break For Con- sumers." It is worth getting and rearing. I am sure if you will think Rev. Irwin presented Lloyd cof- fin with a Life Membership and Pin on behalf of the King'- Daughters. The teachers presented Valen- tines to the children. After the meeting closed with all repeatixig The February number of "The lhlspout for yourselves you will realize the need for a strong as- sociation to study the pa0bI8I1'lS and straighten out the tangles which 001118 DD every day in our struggle to stretch the household budget and be sure that we are yettlng and giving a square deal. Your dollar still goes a long way -before it finds something it can buy! The Canadian Association of Consumers (C.A.C.) is a growing and it going concern in Canada and your membership of 50 cents be. sides bringing the clever monthly bulletin to your door makes the voice of the consumer stronger and your protection greater. Helen Lawson, Provincial President. TRINITY MISSION BAND , The Trinity Mission Band meet- ing opened in the social Hall Wednesd-y. February 4, with the children playing games. The Mis- sion Band Purpose was said in unison. - Minutes of the previous meet- ing were read by the Secretary. Roll call was answered with nine the Benedictinngin unison. the af- ternoon auxiliary of the Women's Mimionary Society treated the children to a delightful Valentine refreshments. Chi Ll. it FAST MEDICATION CLEAN MEDICATION MORE MEDICATION lnay II lluly -. Jgende etey clean 50? 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