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‘1In continuing, zx ’ 1 ? LJ weTa,TasaeF © eI Messts. | Long, Capt. P. M. Gampbell, _ | speak be ‘| Hotel follow [Bret 1 fat . & 5 THE GOUNCIL DECIDES ees The Dry Dock Company Not Exempt. THE COMMITTER REPORT ON THE PETITION, —_— THE RETURNING OFFICES APPOINTED. Withthe - tion of Messrs, Cham- berlain ana Smith all of the councillors were nt at the monthly conclave ron onday evening. Mayor Telfer a. e town solicitor also ad- ed dignity to the occasion. audience was much larger than usual. Amon spectators there was Hins, a, T. C, Brown co. © ndsay. The fornalities were passed and the communications were A DEPUTATION, Before continuing the business Mr. Hogg arose ere WAS & num of gentlewen present who wished toaddress the council the proposed cutting off of the tncan- descent electric lights from half-past twelve till five o'clock each morning. He moved that those who wished to heard and the council con- sented. Mr. Callary made a couple of attempts to speak but was called to order hy the Mayor and given to understand that the hes were to be made by those in the audience, not the councillors. The first gentleman to address the august body was Mr. John Rowland, proprietor of the Globe Hotel. In a few well chosen words he explained his position, stating that he agreed to take the electric lights for an all night service. He thought that if the service is redu @ price should be reduced tocorrespond. If the pro. sed change is carried out he would fave to use coal a which would make an extra cos 8 it is the elec- tric light is more expensive than the coal oil system, but on account of re- ceiving an all night service he took it. e said, that not one half ot his lights are burning at once. He could not see how a saving Was going to be male by shutting down for so short atime, In concluding he said if the service is going to be uced he wanted a reduction in price, Mr. Collin owlan through read. 3 proprietor of the Central a. Hie said that Mr. Row- Jand had covered all the points. added that the hours mentioned would make it very inconvenient as he would have to keep two sets of lights. He would rather have the all night eys- i] tem, Mr. Callary here made another effort to be heard. He informed the council that the banks considered jt an incon- venience. ™ ; lighta were o'clock it would be better t, 6 | Little, for impounded om WATRR-WORKS REPORT. Water-Works Committee's re presented for con- | The {port was the first , ‘ sideration by the council. Mr. Guilfoyle wasin the Chair. The accounts passed were:—W. H. Brown, firing. ao: & Briggs, carboning, $2.23; W. Hughes, carbening 32 days at $1.10 per -. 215.20: T. Hamilton, work, $2i;-D, Taylor, work, £25: J. Smith, machin- ist, 819; J. Gould}! cords cedar, $12.10; CG. G. E. Co., wire, $74.00; J. Henderson, sundries, $13.86; H. MeCannell, 25cta. ; Vacum Lamp Co., lamps, $62.35 ; Tele- ne Co., $4.12; Bryan Mfg. Co., box, s.: R. Hughes, 59 cords cedar, $6.19; '- Hassett, duties, $15.43; Wilson Bros., supplies, 8c, The accounts total $321, Mr. Guilfoyle stated that the price of incandescent lamps was now. re- duced from eighty cents to sixty cenis, About $100 of the amount expended this month is expected to be returned by the sale of lamps and wire. The committee presented the resig- nation of Mr. Jas. Wilson as assistant engineer, and recommended that it be accepted. The committee recommended that the Sunerjntendent engage ‘a man to fill the vacancy, The committee also recommended » hat Mr. Duncan Grant be appointed. Archer objected to the way Reeve . “ithe business in "i$ matter was done by the committee. Ho stated that the lea hardin nh were. appr paid by by-law. He also said the resig- nation had not been before the coun- cil. i Guilfoyle—It is here now. 6 report was amended to read, ‘That the superintendent engage Mr. Duncan Grant at $35 per month, That the Meyer sign the accompany- ing electric light contracts, among which is ote for the skating rink, . That the price of water for stekm engines be reduced to $1 net per? horse power for engines of ten horse er fe. per and over that number fifty oen Mr, Guilfoyle explai Mr. Gui ned i for stenn) enpines at Land ear tae igh. There would applicants if the was lowered. Vhen the question. of Mr. Hughes’ ficcount for w: came Up,a member ingnired how tere came to be such a a d wg and ees. The former is $1.10 and the latter received onty 75 id work be- one athe 7B Le ee me did member, if lowell to i ing but it was al to pase, Boy nestion whether the Callary.—I vhink that the advertise- ment through strangers is worth something. I do not think that it is likely to save one cent by cutting itoff at the hour mentioned, ve Archer.—Advertising is all right in its place, I for one do not in- tend to put the Corporation an x: penre of $70) for the mere fact of advertising aur town. Mr. Henderson —We have had no- thi Mnattor Thi ak that coevenpoiilc «matter. I thin a : ing reduction should be made to the hotels. al think the question should be referred to the committee to con- sider the rebate question. Reeve.—I have heard it said if the burned to half- one e moved that the matter be left in the hands of the committee with er to act. e matter was left as it was and the question ot rebate will be consid *} and discussed in due time. FINANCE COMMITTER. Chairman Henderson next presented the report of the Finance Committes. @ accounts were ; Bell Telephone Co., $22.60; If. Mor ROcts.; A. Condy and J. of sal H . to others than neighbors and tried The committee reported that they — had an offer for the debentures from Mr. Wilson Smith, af Montreal, at 2 premium, the same rate as last year and that on the recotamendation the Mayor the offer was accepted. hairman Henderson also presented . the monthly statement of the treaa- urer. TOWN PROPERTY COMMITTEE, The report from the Town Property Committee was the shortest presented at the meeting, in fact during the whole year. A long letter war presented from the Citizens’ Band re the payment of the new drum. The committee recommended that the Band be permitted to pay the bal- ance due on the drum and own the in- strument. - e second and last account of the report was 1. Lattimer, 7icts. for #s- sisting to put up storm windows. BOARD OF WORKER. Mr. Duncan presented the re of the Board of Works. The accounts were :— J. Nordoff, ble $1 ' for carting. $4.25; J, Henderson, sup- lies, $4.06; Wilson Bros., supplies, _ ts., Geo, Brown, carting, $1. Ae Brillinger and others, $119.07 ; J. é ter, street watering, 150. e was adopted. ; In the absence of Mr. Chamberlain, - Mr. Dunean officiated as chairman the Fire nl Water Committee, and presented the following accounts as @ reper — a . Rule, drawing hose reel to Trued- dell’s fire. $4.50: D. Hawman, watch- ing, $1;S. T. Smith, assistance with’ hose fe Truesdell’s fire ete., $140; J. Foster, hauling chemical engine to Truesdell'e fire, 83 : J. Henderson, 8 plies, $1.70; C. Howard, watching, The accouts were passed, ‘ PETITION COMMITTER, Mr, Conn, chairman, of the epecial committer re uae request for commie- sion to investigate re moneys of water- works presented the following report z- The committee have given the mat. ter theirgerions consideration and now to advise and recommend that » $8; belon * ;D. Atitlerson, inance Committee to inv. stigate tition. Mr. Duncan moved, seconded by ‘Reeve Archer, that the report be refer- red back to the special committee. Mr. Hogg.—A reflection savas cast on the Fin.Com. because they handled the money and thus the 7 intment of councillors who had nothing te do with the moneys. . Mr. Conn.—Does Mr. Hogg think we are accountants. iit the council had not $6.19; | an peition be placed in the hands of the ed ashamed of that gent very little: thought wise whe to du. * » Mr. Duncan. though enticmen competent they would n&t have been appointed, Mr. Hogg.—If they had spent the time they were con:idedng jt in prepa sin a statement they perhaps could brought i. .& proper \ Peport. have aliare.—f think the report , | ! ary frases wm : engineéra tid ia quiite in order.» If the Finance om. sinted and mitled-spient the oy they should tipt their trdete. ve —The matter wiis this committee to report. ft has fal i to do so. If the detailed state gives all the information they shou _ ; cortr. Ree report: sa, Mr, Conn,—Does Mr. Archer- not know that it would take two Phila ——— lawyers to make the .investi- ation. Mr, Callary.—It was referred committee without lastructione” we considered it and brought it back to = wg ee with inetrwctines ; . r. Duncan,—W mak : eee padre 7 re son.—It Appears . : a this committee has shitked ts uty. genet ads een | tet r. Callary.— ; as that | rt os gd one will not act ity-Reeve O'Brien.A be well to have ‘the serving licitor, J arm ane of a little committ not like to see them eat ion io and Conn have very Thtte to think that the a iemorail council should - taken up by such tion the gentleiben on thie comer committee work to give therm son —Do you want wou our > 3° ser Mr. Conn. book whole tot of books: i al say a Dae