.. s_.,. . ..-Y p -_ v Q§f3}_i_Z"f;l°37 . _ ~ _ 'runWcr~rARLor1‘E'row§r_is1iAizo1A1~: _ . _A 11 5_._~._o_e_p_i;r._r,'vr.'1sr L2\I1d TEIX COII€Ct'i '"5 ““°"“°llE .‘ii°i..‘;;‘-..:’;.:”.:.",‘::::sf;.;“°'.°..::“: "*"""" ` ' " f -- ' . WAS UNBEARABLE ?§E§i“rfl°&“t}."’.““a?ir“§’.?i’2i§-“‘§t¥“’{ _ . - _ _ S u d I . are rchooi taxes also which would C I1 Kruschen Broun? Him Re_ have to figure on the tax receipt - as well as the land tax. I think “ef from am that would interfere with the free . .. N 1 I aggmbfmgscfgcgfh vzyafiegtilgastgggfl to sell his property. The trouble is . have been enjoying the best years that Pe°P1° Wh° °°m° ms I’° buy A \ of his life. Here he tells how Krus- la-nd °fl'e“ tell 37°" that “° seamh Legislation To “Remunerate” Messrs. LePage, .Gallant And 'Acorn For Services On Fisher- men’s Loan Board Passed In Committee. pmviricial L9¢lSllIllf¢» March 25 'rho House mct at 10.15 a.m. _ lion. Mr. Wright gave notice :im no will ask the Attorney- General to lay on the table the (allowing information: 1_ tai The number of persons gpnvicted during 1936 for operat- _ng motor vehicles while intoxicat- ed. rbi The names and addresses of ill persons so convicted. ici The names and addresses of ill persons whose licenses were :ancelled during 1936 for operat- ng motor vehicles while intoxi- xited. id; The period for which such iicenses were cancelled. 3_ The number of convictions made during 1938 for infractions at the Highway Traffic Act. Mr. H. H. Acom presented a petition from the Mayor and Towii Councillors of the Town oi 5ouris for the passing of an Act to amend the Souris Incorpora- tion Act. 1910. A bill in accord- ance with the petition was read. The following Government bills were introduced and read: An Act to Amend the Vital Statistics Act: an Act to Amend the Chancery Act, 1910: an Act to Amend an Act reSP¢0liln8 B NH- tionai Park (Premier Campbell). The Dairy Industry Act (VI-Ion. Mr, Dennis). An Act to Amend the Public Health Act, (Hon. Mr. McGulganJ. REMUNERATION FOR LOAN BOARD On motion of the Premier the House went into committee with Mr. Baker in the chair on second reading of an Act to Amend the Election Act, 1922. “As the House is aware," the promoter said. "a commission or board was appointed less than a year ago to administer the fund of s50.o00 created by 2 grant 01 525.000 from the Dominion Gov- ernment and a similar contribu- ‘ion of the Provincial Government. it was felt by the Executive that "ie administration of that fund .hould be in the hands of a icarci directly responsible to the Government and the Legislature. For that reason the members of :hc board were comprised of one :ncmbcr of the Fhrecutlve Council. the honorable President. and two private members of this Assembly. Time men devoted it great deal of time and energy and attention to the administration of thc Act and, I think, carried out their work very efficiently and satis- factorily. Owing to the provisions of the Election Act it was impos- .sible to make any provision for their remuneration. The object of this amendment is simply to enable the Govemment to provide r modest remuneration for the `i services of thc l“ishermen's 1./Jan Board. The bill was agreed to without discussion. Old Age Pensions On motion of Premier Camp- bell the House went into com- mittee.with Mr. Baker in the chair on an Act to Amend the Old Age Pensions Act. The amend- ment, in pursuance of a request from the Federal Government provides that the expression "general scheme" in the Act may include an arrangement for grant- ing of Old Age Pensions to the blind at an age earlier than the age at which pensions are grant- cd to others. Hon. Mr. Allen asked, why not include the hopelessly crippled as well as the blind, under this pro- vision? Premier Campbell: “The Federal Act does not provide for it." I-Ion Mr. Allen: "But when the Federal Government was opening up the Act they should have made provilon for cthcrs as well as t-hose who were blind. Premier Campbell: “That could easily be provided for by adding alter the word “blind” the words “or any persons otherwise incapa- cltaled." Hon Mr. LePage: “It would have to be pa"sed by the Dcmlnion Gov- ernment " Premier Campbell: “Oh yes, I take it that the hon. member from Summersfde merely suggests that we should put ourselves in a posi- tion to take advantage of any such legislation that the Dominion Gov- erment may pas at a later date ” Hon. Mr. Allen: “They may bring it up next year." Hon. Mr. McIntyre: “I think it would be as well to leave it alone until the Amendment is passed at Ottawa." Mr. Llnkletter: “Doc`apersoii to receive a pen ion have to be totally blind? There are people in the country who are so blind that they cannot easily walk alone, yet they can see the light and with a. little aid can move about Does this blind pension cover that. Then again the suggestion made by the member from 5th Prince referred to crlppics I think it wou‘d be a great advantage to include that in the legislation " I Premier Campbell read tl\€ federal bill's definition of n blind peron as one “who is and con- tinuesso blind as to be unable to perform any work for which cyc- right. is essential " The bill was reported agreed lo Land Assessment Act On motion of Premier Campbell the House went into committee with Mr. Foley in the chair cn an Act to amend the Land Asessment Act. 1924. The Premier explained gmt ce,-_ tain functions in eonnccgipn with the land taxes arc specifically in the Act to be carried out bv a collector. Since the pe..s~ing of 'thc 'Act successive governments have made use of the scrvicc cf an 0f_ llllclgll “&lfl0l in kncvgn as the super- S » is amen ment is for thc of 1‘ci‘r|1l>1viiig any i,nc|m|¢- * Y WllCl "I8 prevent him doing ilic actions prescribed |n thc Slatlll-£‘. M\f.lSa\glle:u“We miglit tnko into consucra on is nestion of assess- ment of lands. qAt the present time I think there should be a new assessment. There should be pw. Der men appointed, acquainted with the different sections, to gg over the assessment. The last time that X: done wat: in 1920 and slime that e a grea many ro r es have changed hands. andpsogiee of them | have increased in value and to my I mind the whole thing is in an un- satisfactory condltlon, I think it would be wise for this session of lille Legislature to provide for rea.sse:sment.of the land: in this Proylgitiae lnuorder that the taxes m'gi e co ec ed roperly. One of the criticisms is tl?at the people who owe taxes are 'not doing their duty." ' Premier Campbell: "I quite agree as to the necessity of a general re- lnspecticn and reassessment of pro- perty but I do not think it is nece- sary to introduce a bill for that 'purpo':e. I think the present Act already provides that may be done in a depertniental manner How- ever, during the :esslon we will look into that question, and if any ad- ditional legislation is necessary we will .see that it is introduced " Mr, Mustard: "Has the depart- Znentvnntofficlal no}i\/lvvligse duty i' o co ec arrears o an axes?" Premier Campbell: ‘ Not_ only land taxes- all taxes.” Mr Mustard: "Can you give us an idea of how successful that has een?" , Premier Campbell: “I think that latter the Public Accounts are tabled iwe will be in a better position to l discuss that " Mr. Mustard: "I know of properties which have been vacant for ten or fifteen year: and the land tax has been accumulating until it is doubtful if the owners lhave any equity at all in the prcpcriy. and there has not been ‘any attempt at all io clear these i cases up." Premier Campbell: “That is quite true: the situation has come to a lcritlral stage in the very respect lwnicit my hon. friend from cardi- igan has mentioned We appointed ,three tax collectors last ear to icu`ty and interview the owners of properties where possible. and obtain all necessary particulars. Ono of these officials ls a full- time man. the others are part time men who perform other duties in the public sen/icc. A considerable amount of information was collect cd and a goodly amount; of arrears ‘of land taxes were collected. Mem- bers of the committee will have noticed no dcubt that at the pre- sent time there are a considerable numbrr of lands in the three Counties advertised f':runpa’d tax- 7 I taxes. That is only a first installment of a list which has been prepared for advertisement. My hon. friend hes s value Our store has recently been renovated and completely stocked to provide you with everything you ne`ed_for your Easter table. Our special display of choice Easter BEEF will compare with the BEST IN THEPROVINCE. You are invited to visit our store _ ._ . ._ i = had been paid." . coma AND SEE Fon Youasanr _ TAKE No'ru1NG Fon \t°1r.}.].;.pr&r:C.ha1v`r§ratIt;rE rganrmstg ,m§"H§l ?» 211. .=1i1 . -5' . l .' T0 look your best for Easter, you will want to ,_.~jf _ Wear a costume that's worth noticing! You’re sure to win -E 3PD1‘0Vll\§ glances, in one of _.=1= these new coat adaptations. ~ , I FOR WOMEN & MISSES . G I O Easter Parade I'-`“""""“°\»\t 95 the sale, it its tl;1e 1 dtétyfof tht; Act l to o t an o ec an ' . szgyeixf thgife i~ fnything against The Premier explained that dur' ’ that property He should get a mg the lm '°5"’I°"' tm’ Act had been amended b makin a dis l €;;°:1f'|];r;“af]“dS°S ghfgftgfme" fgf tlnction between dependent ohne- ° f dmdual bu that mpertm he is A ren and non-dependent'_.children: u '~.» F y Y 1 `.;\` ?‘ \*.l `~ i ff .\,»*7`“' _ L.) *Q/TZ-5 l i l | Grey Beige Black Navy This was supposed to cover' the services of counsel in Court but it made no allowance for prepara- tion of the case. Mr. Acom said he understood that the object in increasing the amount to be sued for in thc County Courts was to keep down extravagant costs in the Suprmc Court. 'I‘herc was a danger that this legislation might be de- parting from that objective. Hon Mr. McGulgan: "The party does not have to employ a lawyer at all; in that case it wouldnt be nieces ary. But where they do em- ploy a solicitor, somebody has to pay him. It dces not seem fair for it man to have to win his case and the-u pay his attorneys costs." Premier Campbell: “I don't think the public need be afraid of the I know that during my first few years of practice I went into the County Court and found it was a good plain to gain experience; but I found it was |110 a good place to lose money, by taking cases for which I would never get paid. So County Courts It is a good pace allowed for rtrgumcnt in the Court- .. U, ____ _ I made it a rul-,~ to stay out of tne 1 1 “_-*II 5,! ; _____ T . _ . _V n_~ experlencc. It Ls no place lor any lawyer to make n li\'inf1." I-lon. Mr. McInt_\'rc: "lt ought to be abolished altogether " Mr. Saville: "There is c‘ci'tai:1i_\' ri considerable diffcrrnrc br-lwccn thc fees of the County Court ann thc Supreme Court. Hon. Mr. McGuif.:nn: “Thr- County Court is the poor niar.'s court ” Hen. Mr Allen: "'1`he poor man has got to go sonlowlicrc " The amendment \v:i.s adcplrd Additional cfmiscs io the bill in- cluded provision: thnl. noiluns: ihcrein contained will prcrt-in ri plaintiff or dcfendent frain »..:i-.' or defending without attornc_v; or thc judge from having the .~..m<- iurlsdiciton to commit for contempt of court. as is inhcrcnl. in ti~.r~ judges of the Supreme Court; nl~o that affidavits to bc used in the County Court may be .sworn before officials having jurisdiction in the County in which such action Ls sworn. At 12 110 p. in progacsa wa: rc- ported on the bill. Third reading wrs given in the for Junior-iawyers--to~-- get- or-lit-tie~ I | Drug icre. 1-ri in :».:'i~:~..i tho legal Profcssioi i . .'\.i. in.-.rd until Tue.- “- -J 'F35 `ii.i_\ next :it ltl..\('li M.\Rl.\ DE LUKE ‘ ('.\Fl~1 'TOWN--in line with mod vi-.1-rI:‘.\' i:".pi‘o\c;nciiis_ the poict `r`cn:-i‘ii\wt\.l lizis. nrrlcrccl rt neu ‘:l2!a;!: .`\1.ii'in" vquippccl with bel- `o~u lr and .1 :pcclal \'cntilal.ioi '..~l“m .~~ kr-mi :lie van cool. Up li<»!'tr~‘<» st~:1t