Puslinch Township Council

Minutes of Council Meetings

January 7th 1924 ─ January 3rd 1928.

Municipality of Puslinch Election Returns January 7th 1924. For Councillors P. = Polling Division
P.	Crow	Doyle	Haines	Hanning	Hesketh	Patterson	Roszell
#1.	2	16	10	5	71	12	6
#2.	101	46	101	33	74	19	44
#3.	83	43	71	120	30	98	85
#4.	29	22	13	19	12	13	61
#5.	24	48	9	9	19	5	10
#6.	28	28	8	2	7	9	18
T.	267	203	212	188	213	156	224
T. = Total number of votes Pursuant to statute and the declaration of the Returning Officer at the Nomination Meeting of the 31st ultimo, the polls were opened at the several subdivisions in the township and the above tabulated summary of votes cast was returned by the respective Deputy-Returning Officers. Messrs. Crow, Roszell, Hesketh, and Haines, having received the largest number of votes, were duly declared elected as Councillors and, with Mr. Schultz as Reeve, will comprise the Municipal Council of the Township of Puslinch for the year 1924 A.D. (signed) T. W. Robertson R.O. (Returning Officer)

Municipality of Puslinch January 14th 1924. The members of the Municipal Council of 1923 met in special session in the Council Room, Aberfoyle, at 11 a.m. today. Those present were Reeve Ross and Councillors Schultz, Crow, and Hesketh. The minutes of the December 15th meeting were read by the Clerk.
1.		It was moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by Wm. Crow, that the minutes of the last meeting be adopted as read, but that no action be taken regarding Dr. Stuart’s account.
The Council then adjourned, giving place to the members elect for 1924. The members elect of the Puslinch Municipal Council for 1924, viz., Wm. H. Schultz, Reeve, and Wm. Crow, Fred Roszell, Daniel J. Hesketh, and Marshall Haines, Councillors, after duly taking the required declaration of office, took their places around the Council Board, Reeve Schultz presiding. The Clerk read reports of the Nomination meeting, held on December 31st 1923, and the election, held on January 7th 1924. The resignation of the Assessor, Mr. Wilson Robertson, was laid before the Council. The following resolutions were passed:
1.	Moved by Fred Roszell, seconded by Wm. Crow, that Charles Martin be appointed Pathmaster on Division 323.

2.	Moved by Fred Roszell, seconded by D. J. Hesketh, that the Clerk be instructed to order six copies of the Municipal World for 1924.
3.	Moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by Marshall Haines, that tenders be called for the position of Assessor of the Township of Puslinch, the same to be in the hands of the Clerk by January 26th, and the said tenders to be marked on the outside “for the position of Assessor”.
4.	Moved by Marshall Haines, seconded by Fred Roszell, that the Reeve and Clerk be authorized to sign and submit, to the Minister of Public Works and Highways of the Province of Ontario, the petition of the Corporation of the Township of Puslinch, showing that, during the period January 1st 1923 to December 31st 1923, there has been expended upon the township roads the sum of $5827.15, and requesting the statutory grant on that amount, as provided by the Ontario Highways Act, and amendments thereto.
5.	Moved by Marshall Haines, seconded by Wm. Crow, that a bylaw, appointing a member of the Board of Health, be now introduced and read a first and second time.
6.	Moved by Marshall Haines, seconded by Fred Roszell, that a bylaw, appointing auditors for the year 1923-24, be now introduced and read a first and second time.
7.	Moved by Fred Roszell, seconded by Marshall Haines, that a bylaw, providing for the distribution of dog tags in the Township of Puslinch, be now introduced and read a first and second time.

8.	Moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by Wm. Crow, that a bylaw, authorizing the Head and Treasurer of the Township of Puslinch to borrow money to meet the current ordinary expenditures of the Corporation during the year 1924, be now introduced and read a first and second time.
In Committee of the Whole, the Reeve presiding, the following names were inserted in the blanks in the bylaws, viz., for member of the Board of Health, William J. Little, and for auditors, D. A. McNaughton and John A. Wilkinson.
9.	Moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by Marshall Haines, that the bylaw, appointing a member of the Board of Health, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered 1.
10.	Moved by Fred Roszell, seconded by Marshall Haines, that the bylaw, appointing auditors for the year 1923-24, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered 2.
11.	Moved by Marshall Haines, seconded by D. J. Hesketh, that the bylaw, providing for the distribution of dog tags in the Township of Puslinch, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered 3.
12.	Moved by Wm. Crow, seconded by D. J. Hesketh, that the bylaw, authorizing the Head and Treasurer of the Township of Puslinch to borrow money to meet the current ordinary expenditures of the Corporation during the year 1924, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered 4.
13.	Moved by Marshall Haines, seconded by D. J. Hesketh, that James Harmer be and is hereby appointed School Attendance Officer for the year 1924, the remuneration to be at the rate of 40¢ per hour and 10¢ per mile, one way, for time occupied and distance travelled.

14.	Moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by Wm. Crow, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:
	Thos. F. Ryder ─ gravelling Division 213	$84.00
	M. Ferguson ─ commuted labour to date, Division 302	$33.00
	Jas. Gilmour ─ blacksmithing and repairs	$3.00
	Municipal World ─ supplies	$21.34
	Wm. Stewart ─ cutting brush, Division 321	$16.50
	Wallace Printing Company ─ Nomination bills	$5.22
	Treasurer, Guelph Township ─ half share of townline work, 1923	$142.37
	Chas. Gregor ─ gravelling Crieff corner	$25.20
	Chas. Gregor ─ 30 yards of gravel, Crieff corner	$4.50
	D. G. Hanning ─ work & timber of railing, Division 421	$20.45
	Jas. Heffernan ─ work on railing, Division 421	$18.30
	Angus Martin ─ work on railing, putting in culvert, Division 412	$32.75
	Angus Buchanan ─ 30 rods of wire fence, Division 417	$6.75
	Donald Campbell ─ 39 yards of gravel, Division 417	$5.85
	Donald Campbell ─ 5 days commuted labour, Division 417	$7.50
	Alex McLean ─ 11 days commuted labour, Division 417	$16.50
	Angus Buchanan ─ 5 days of commuted labour, Division 417	$7.50
	Thos. Foley ─ 2 days commuted labour, Division 417	$3.00
	D. J. McLean ─ ½ day commuted labour, Division 417	$.75
	Wm. Foley ─ 1 day commuted labour, Division 417	$1.50
	T. McDonald ─ 1 day commuted labour, Division 226	$1.50
	Jones & Johnston ─ renewal of policy ─ Morriston shed (insurance)	$2.50

	Stewart Hume ─ election expenses	$15.00
	M. P. Lynch ─ election expenses	$15.00
	M. Ferguson ─ election expenses	$15.00
	J. M. Eagle ─ election expenses	$15.00
	Geo. Lewis ─ election expenses	$12.00
	Jno. Winer ─ election expenses	$18.00
	T. W. Robertson ─ services as Returning Officer	$15.00
	Leonard Evans ─ work on Division 111	$23.00
	J. Little ─ gravel, 138 yards, Division 110	$20.70
	Henry Prong ─ 48 rods of wire fence	$10.80
	Geo. Crane ─ 5 days commuted labour, Division 123	$7.50
	Thos. Maltby Senior ─ glazing windows of Hall	$1.00
15.	Moved by Marshall Haines, seconded by D. J. Hesketh, that a special meeting of Council meet on Monday January 28th, at 2 p.m., to consider applications for the position of Assessor.
16.	Moved by Wm. Crow, seconded by D. J. Hesketh, that this Council now adjourn, to meet again on Monday February 11th, at 1:30 p.m.
(signed) T. W. Robertson ─ Clerk (signed) Wm. Schultz ─ Reeve

Municipality of Puslinch January 28th 1924. Special Meeting The Puslinch Municipal Council met, in special session, at 2 p.m. today, for the purpose of considering applications for the position of Assessor of the township for 1924. The members were all in attendance, the Reeve presiding.
1.	It was moved by Marshall Haines, seconded by D. J. Hesketh, that a bylaw, appointing an Assessor for the Township of Puslinch for the year 1924, be now introduced and read a first and second time.
In Committee of the Whole, Wm. Crow presiding, the name of Duncan McLean was inserted in the blank of the bylaw, at a salary of $225 per annum.
2.	It was moved by Fred Roszell, seconded by Marshall Haines, that the bylaw, appointing an Assessor for the Township of Puslinch for the year 1924, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered 5.
The Council adjourned. (signed) T. W. Robertson ─ Clerk (signed) Wm. Schultz ─ Reeve

Municipality of Puslinch February 11th 1924. The Puslinch Municipal Council met, in regular session, in the Council Room, Aberfoyle, at 1:30 p.m. today. The members were all in attendance, Reeve Schultz presiding. The minutes of the previous meeting and of the special meeting ,of January 28th, were read, and adopted on motion of Messrs. Hesketh and Crow. A letter from Inspector J. J. Craig was read, regarding the Guy children attending the Consolidated School, and suggesting that the Council give a grant towards their fees there. Mr. Geo. Lewis presented a petition to the Council, requesting that a new floor be laid in the Township Hall. The following resolutions were passed:
1.	Moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by Wm. Crow, that no action be taken regarding the scholars going to the MacDonald Consolidated School from S. S. No. 2.
2.	Moved by Wm. Crow, seconded by D. J. Hesketh, that we refund Fred Roszell $2.00 dog tax, charged in error.
3.	Moved by Wm. Crow, seconded by Fred Roszell, that we extend the time for collection of taxes until March 31st, but after this date, taxes will be distrained.

4.	Moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by Fred Roszell, that the Clerk be instructed to write the Minister of Highways, protesting against the needless expense of opening the Provincial Highway for motor traffic in the winter time, and also to send a copy to L. Goldie, member of the House for this riding.
5.	Moved by Marshall Haines, seconded by D. J. Hesketh, that a bylaw, appointing Overseers and Winter Pathmasters, Pound-keepers, Fence-Viewers, and Sheep Valuators, to serve in and for the Township of Puslinch for the current year, 1924-1925, be now introduced and read a first and second time.
6.	Moved by Fred Roszell, seconded by Wm. Crow, that the bylaw, appointing Overseers and Winter Pathmasters, Pound-keepers, Fence-Viewers, and Sheep Valuators, to serve in and for the Township of Puslinch for the current year, 1924-1925, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered 6.
7.	Moved by Wm. Crow, seconded by D. J. Hesketh, that the auditors’ report of receipts and expenditures, for the year 1923, be received and adopted.
8.	Moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by Wm. Crow, that tenders be called for a new asphalt, cedar, or steel roof for the Township Hall, also for a new hardwood floor for the Hall, lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Plans and specifications may be obtained from the Clerk or from Mr. Haines, tenders to be in the hands of the Clerk by March 1st.

9.	Moved by Wm. Crow, seconded by D. J. Hesketh, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:
	Jas. Harmer ─ storing grader	$0.50
	Municipal World ─ supplies and subscriptions	$25.10
	Guelph Mercury ─ advertising for Assessor	$4.04
	Jno. Rae ─ 48 yards of gravel, Division 213	$7.20
	Fred Roszell ─ refund of dog tax, charged in error	$2.00
	Jno. Walsh ─ Revenue stamps, Postage Exchange 1923, supplies	$20.35
	Dr. J. H. King ─ salary as M.H.O., 1923	$5.00
	J. A. Wilkinson ─ auditor’s salary	$15.00
	D. A. McNaughton ─ auditor’s salary	$15.00
10.	Moved by Fred Roszell, seconded by Wm. Crow, that this Council now adjourn, to meet on Monday March 3rd, at 1:30 p.m.
(signed) T. W. Robertson ─ Clerk (signed) Wm. Schultz ─ Reeve

Municipality of Puslinch March 3rd 1924. The Puslinch Municipal Council met in regular session in the Council Room, Aberfoyle, at 1:30 p.m. today. The members were all in attendance, Reeve Schultz presiding. The minutes of the previous meeting were read, and adopted on motion of Messrs. Hesketh and Haines. Mr. Geo. Lewis interviewed the Council in connection with a grant towards the Field Crop Competition. The following resolutions were passed:
1.	Moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by Wm. Crow, that no grant be given towards the Field Crop Competition this year.
2.	Moved by M. Haines, seconded by D. J. Hesketh, that a bylaw be now introduced and read a first and second time, providing for an estimated expenditure for construction and maintenance of roads for 1924.
3.	Moved by M. Haines, seconded by D. J. Hesketh, that the bylaw, providing for an estimated expenditure for construction and maintenance of roads for 1924, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered 7.
4.	Moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by M. Haines, that the tender of Andrew McEdward for roofing the Township Hall and Council Chamber with 5X B.P. cedar shingles, for $257.00, completed, be accepted.

5.	Moved by Wm. Crow, seconded by D. J. Hesketh, that we advertise for making tile and for a foreman to operate the grader for 1924, tenders to be in the hands of the Clerk by April 5th.
6.	Moved by Wm. Crow, seconded by D. J. Hesketh, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:
	Leonard Evans ─ gravelling Division 111	$17.00
	Arch. Ramsay ─ 12 hours cutting brush & digging out stone, Beverly Townline.	$3.60
	Guelph Mercury ─ advertising for tenders	$4.20
	T. W. Robertson ─ registering births, etc., 1923	$17.50
	Treasurer, Beverly Township ─ Puslinch share of Beverly Townline account	$6.25
7.	Moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by Wm. Crow, that this Council now adjourn, to meet on Monday April 7th, at 1:30 p.m.
(signed) T. W. Robertson ─ Clerk (signed) Wm. Schultz ─ Reeve

Municipality of Puslinch April 7th 1924. The Puslinch Municipal Council met in the Council Room, Aberfoyle, at 1:30 p.m. today, but, owing to the absence of the Clerk, the meeting was adjourned as per the following motion:
1.	It was moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by M. Haines, that the Council adjourn, to meet on Thursday April 10th at 1:30 p.m.
(signed) T. W. Robertson ─ Clerk (signed) Wm. Schultz ─ Reeve

Municipality of Puslinch April 10th 1924. The Puslinch Municipal Council met in regular session in the Council Room, Aberfoyle, at 1:30 p.m. today. The members were all in attendance, Reeve Schultz presiding. The minutes of the previous meeting were read, and adopted on motion of Messrs. Hesketh and Crow. A petition from several ratepayers, who own cottages at Lyon’s Park, requesting that their names be transferred to Polling Sub-Division No. 6, was read, and the Clerk was instructed to attend to this matter. A communication from the Deputy Minister of Highways was also read, notifying the Council that, after December 31st 1924, no grants will be paid by the Province, under the Ontario Highways Act, on road expenditure, to any township that has retained Statute Labour, either in its original or commuted form, and also, that all townships receiving aid from the Province must have a regularly appointed Township Road Superintendent. The following resolutions were passed:
1.	Moved by M. Haines, seconded by Fred Roszell, that Mr. Crow, Mr. Hesketh, and the Clerk be a committee to look into the Griffenham matter.
2.	Moved by Wm. Crow, seconded by D. J. Hesketh, that the tender of James Harmer, at 34 cents per hour, as foreman and operator of the grader, be accepted.

3.	Moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by Wm. Crow, that the tender of John Marshall for making tile, at 40 cents per hour, be accepted.
4.	Moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by M. Haines, that the Clerk be instructed to prepare a bylaw to form a new Polling Sub-Division in S.S. No. 9.
5.	Moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by M. Haines, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:
	Jas. Harmer ─ 25 hours shovelling snow ─ Aberfoyle	$7.45
	Duncan McEdwards ─ 61 hours opening road, Division 419	$36.60
	Jas. Simpson ─ Nassagaweya B. L. account 1923	$17.90
	Municipal World ─ supplies	$4.36
	Gummer Press ─ Printing financial statements & ballots	$73.57
	Wm. Foster ─ 59 hours shovelling snow, Division 229, Guelph pays half	$17.70
	L. Maltby ─ 80 hours shovelling snow, Division 226	$26.20
	Peter C. McLean ─ 72 hours shovelling snow, Division 418	$21.60
	T. F. Ryder ─ shovelling snow ─ 45 hours men ─ 16 hours team, Division 213	$22.30

	Harry Hanlon ─ 6 yards of gravel, Division 229, Guelph pays ½	$.90
	Wm. Steffler ─ 13 yards of gravel, Division 229, Guelph pays ½	$1.95
	Jas. Price ─ 270 hours shovelling snow, Divisions 209 & 227	$81.00
	J. K. Martin ─ sheep killed by dogs	$45.00
	M. Ferguson ─ services as Sheep Valuator	$2.00
	Jno. Rae ─ services as Sheep Valuator	$2.00
	T. W. Robertson ─ report to School Inspector	$3.00
6.	Moved by Wm. Crow, seconded by D. J. Hesketh, that this Council now adjourn, to meet on Monday May 5th, at 1:30 p.m.
(signed) T. W. Robertson ─ Clerk (signed) Wm. Schultz ─ Reeve

Municipality of Puslinch May 5th 2011. The Puslinch Municipal Council met in regular session in the Council Room, Aberfoyle, at 1:30 p.m. today. The members were all in attendance, Reeve Schultz presiding. The minutes of the previous meeting were read, and adopted on motion of Messrs. Hesketh and Haines. The Clerk was instructed to write the Clerks of Beverly and Nassagaweya Townships, and arrange a meeting between representatives of the Council regarding boundary line work. The following resolutions were passed:
1.	Moved by Wm. Crow, seconded by M. Haines, that the Reeve and Clerk be appointed a committee to interview Mr. Kerwin regarding the agreement between Jno. Parker and Jas. E. Doyle, and also to interview Mr. McArthur regarding the Watt Drain.
2.	Moved by M. Haines, seconded by Fred Roszell, that the amount of money to be expended by the Councillors in the various Divisions not exceed $600.
3.	Moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by M. Haines, that the resignation of Alex McGinnis, as Constable for the Township of Puslinch, be accepted.
4.	Moved by Fred Roszell, seconded by Wm. Crow, that the County Treasurer pay Mr. Walsh, the Township Treasurer, the money due this township for arrears of taxes for non-resident property.

5.	Moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by Fred Roszell, that the Treasurer is hereby instructed to sell any stock or chattels now under seizure for arrears of taxes of the War Veterans’ Welfare Commission.
6.	Moved by Wm. Crow, seconded by D. J. Hesketh, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:
	Dan McIntyre ─ 30 hours shovelling snow, Division 421	$19.20
	Donald Simpson ─ 14 hours shovelling snow, man & team, Div. 420	$11.90
	Ernest Nicol ─ drawing lumber for bridge, Division 409	$2.50
	Municipal World ─ supplies	$4.82
	Gordon Salt ─ 5 hours shovelling snow, man & team, Division 115	$4.00
	A. McEdwards ─ shingling Hall & painting flagpole	$260.00
	Thos. Allen ─ shovelling snow, Division 222	$52.50
	Robt. McCartney ─ shovelling snow, Division 203	$15.90
	Jas. Harmer ─ gravelling streets Aberfoyle	$10.40
	Geo. W. Paddock ─ dragging Beverly Townline	$2.75
	Chas. Martin ─ drawing & putting in tile, Division 328	$5.50
	Robt. Kennedy ─ drawing gravel, Division 322	$8.50
	Jno. Brydon – 32 hours shovelling snow, Waterloo & North Dumfries Townline	$9.60

	Sam Smith ─ 25 hours breaking roads, 2 men & team, Division 108	$20.29
	Jno. Marshall ─ 29½ hours making tile ─ $11.80, lock for door ─ $.65, & drawing cement ─ $1.00	$13.45
	Jno. Rae ─ insurance on Hall for 3 years	$12.40
	Jno. P. Little ─ 1 sheep killed by dogs	$15.00
	Jno. Rae ─ services as Sheep Valuator	$2.00
	Guelph Trust Company ─ rent of safety deposit box	$5.00
	Moved by Wm. Crow, seconded by D. J. Hesketh, that this Council now adjourn, to meet on Monday May 26th, at 10 a.m. as a Court of Revision, and afterwards, for general business.
(signed) T. W. Robertson ─ Clerk (signed) Wm. Schultz ─ Reeve

Municipality of Puslinch May 26th 1924. Court Of Revision The members of the Puslinch Municipal Council met in the Council Room, Aberfoyle, at 10 a.m., on Monday May 26th 1924, and after taking the required declarations were duly constituted as a Court of Revision, to hear and decide appeals against the 1924 Assessment Roll. The Court heard and decided the following appeals:
1.	Michael French ─ account too high assessment ─ dismissed.
2.	Geo. McAllister & Sons ─ account assessed for 50 acres too much ─ dismissed.
3.	Jas. Nelson ─ account too high assessment ─ reduced $300.
4.	T. F. Ryder ─ account too high assessment ─ dismissed.
5.	Mrs. C. Sinclair ─ account too high assessment ─ reduced $50 on buildings.
6.	Soldiers’ Aid Commission ─ account Government property ─ exempted.
7.	Miss Hazel Turner ─ account too high assessment ─ dismissed.
8.	Michael Walsh ─ account too high assessment ─ reduced $400 on land.
9.	Geo. J. Baker ─ account too high assessment ─ reduced $250 on land.
10-13.		Geo. Steffler, Thos. A. Phalen, Jas. McGraw, & Wm. Swartzenberger ─ account dog tax ─ all struck off.
14.	Reverend Stuart A. Woods ─ to be assessed as tenant of Lot part 32, Rear Concession 7, Morriston ─ allowed.
15.	Reverend John W. Hammit ─ to be assessed as tenant of Lot part 31, Rear Concession 7, Morriston ─ allowed.

The following transfers of property were also made:
1.	James Gilmour property to Jas. Leachman, as owner.
2.	Miss Hannah McLean property to Jno. P. McPherson, as owner.
3.	Patrick Hanlon property to Samuel Hume, as owner.
4.	Alex Stewart property to Jas. Yemen, as owner.
5.	Lots A & B, N.B.R., Morriston, property of Mrs. Louisa McLean, to Chas. Brown, as owner, assessment ─ $50.
6.	Mrs. Wilhelmina Gregor to be assessed as joint owner with Lewis D. Gregor.
7.	Chas. Martell to be assessed as tenant of Estate Mary Gilmour.
8.	John Parker to be assessed as tenant of Lot 11, Front Gore.
1.	It was moved by Fred Roszell, seconded by Wm. Crow, that the Assessment Roll for 1924, as revised and amended, be confirmed.
(signed) T. W. Robertson ─ Clerk (signed) Wm. Schultz ─ Reeve

Municipality of Puslinch May 26th 1924. The Puslinch Municipal Council met in regular session, at the close of the Court of Revision, in the Council Room, today. The members were all in attendance, Reeve Schultz presiding. The minutes of the previous meeting were read, and adopted on motion of Messrs. Hesketh and Haines. The following resolutions were passed:
1.	Moved by M. Haines, seconded by D. J. Hesketh, that a bylaw be now introduced and read a first and second time, providing for the addition and re-adjustment of the Polling Subdivisions in the township.
2.	Moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by M. Haines, that the bylaw, providing for the addition and re-adjustment of the Polling Subdivisions in the Township of Puslinch, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered 8.
3.	Moved by Wm. Crow, seconded by Fred Roszell, that the Clerk be instructed to have Part 3 of the Voters’ List printed along with Parts 1 and 2.
4.	Moved by M. Haines, seconded by D. J. Hesketh, that the Township Treasurer be instructed to take the necessary steps to collect outstanding taxes against Geo. Baker, Cornelius Collins, and Ralph Ballagh.

5.	Moved by Wm. Crow, seconded by D. J. Hesketh, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:
	Duncan McLean ─ refund of taxes overpaid	$.50
	Duncan McLean ─ salary as Assessor	$225.00
	Chas. Quinnell ─ damage to wire fence, Waterloo to pay half	$10.00
	Municipal World ─ supplies	$1.68
	Walter Elliott ─ 45 hours shovelling snow, Division 420	$13.50
	Angus Martin ─ 20 hours shovelling snow, Division 420	$6.00
	Andrew Scott ─ commuted labour, Division 411	$53.55
	F. Kistenmacher ─ burial expenses for the Griffenham child	$32.00
	Duncan McLean ─ postage & stationery	$4.00
	Geo. Reaman ─ damages to fence	$2.00
	J. A. McAllister ─ 15 hours shovelling snow, Division 325	$4.50
	Harry Haugh ─ 15 hours shovelling snow, Division 210	$4.50
	P. A. Fleming ─ 50 hours shovelling snow, Division 210	$15.00
	W. J. Little ─ services as fence-viewer	$2.00
	P. A. Patterson ─ services as fence-viewer	$2.00
	M. Ferguson ─ services as fence-viewer	$2.00
	Chester Schultz ─ gravel & drawing gravel for tile	$14.00
	Jno. Tolton ─ grading & filling hole, Concession 9	$48.80
	Jas. Thornton ─ grading on Division 2	$50.00
	Jno. Marshall ─ drawing cement ─ $2.75 & making tile ─ 81 hours at 40¢ per hour	$35.15
	T. W. Robertson ─ half year’s salary	$200.00
	Moved by Wm. Crow, seconded by Fred Roszell, that this Council now adjourn, to meet on Monday July 7th, at 1:30 p.m.
(signed) T. W. Robertson ─ Clerk (signed) Wm. Schultz ─ Reeve

Municipality of Puslinch July 7th 1924. The Puslinch Municipal Council met in regular session in the Council Room, Aberfoyle, at 1:30 p.m. today. The members were all in attendance, Reeve Schultz presiding. The minutes of the previous meeting were read, and adopted on motion of Messrs. Crow and Haines.
1.	It was moved by M. Haines, seconded by D. J. Hesketh, that the Council give a grant of $50.00 to the Agricultural Society, if the society will increase the livestock prizes to the extent of the grant.
2.	It was moved by Wm. Crow, seconded by Fred Roszell, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:
	Angus Martin ─ cutting hill, Division 416, __. L. ─ $43.50	$200.00
	Edwin Leslie ─ repairs for bridge ─ Beverly Townline	$12.00
	W. H. Martin ─ repairs to road, Beverly Townline	$11.85
	Wm. Matthews ─ cutting brush	$2.50
	Lewis Gregor ─ digging ditch, Division 404	$12.75
	Wesley Winer ─ 20 loads of stone, Division 409	$4.50
	Alex Nicoll ─ commuted labour, Division 409	$49.50
	J. P. Broeckel ─ commuted labour, Division 120	$62.50
	Jas. Gilmour ─ repairs to grader and plow	$5.15
	Chas. Borthwick ─ shovelling snow, Division 126	$9.60
	Walter Holm ─ shovelling snow & putting in culvert ─ $5.75, Division 109	$34.75

Aaron Cober ─ shovelling snow, Division 101	$11.20
Canada Ingot Iron Company ─ culvert ─ Beverly Townline	$91.00
Guelph Mercury ─ advertising rē Court of Revision	$7.50
Geo. Baker ─ work on road ─ Guelph Townline	$13.75
Geo. Crane ─ commuted labour ─ Division 123	$4.50
Geo. Crane ─ gravelling ─ Division 123	$29.50
Thos. Aikens ─ filling sinkhole ─ Division 326	$90.14
Jno. Tolton ─ gravelling ─ Guelph Townline	$97.00
Bond Hardware Company ─ cement	$29.15
Jno. Marshall ─ making tile ─ 32½ hours	$13.00
Jno. Marshall ─ cleaning Hall & drawing cement	$4.50
Elmer McCartney ─ drawing gravel for tile	$2.75
Russell Kerns ─ drawing & putting in culvert ─ Beverly Townline	$24.25
Jno. Tolton ─ gravelling ─ Guelph Townline	$83.25
Duncan McLean ─ commuted labour ─ Division 413	$12.90
Duncan McLean ─ commuted labour ─ Division 315	$7.50
Robt. Kennedy ─ commuted labour ─ Division 316	$7.50
Duncan McLean ─ gravelling & grading ─ Division 315	$35.50
Jacob Crowder ─ spreading gravel ─ Division 315	$8.25
Duncan McDonald ─ commuted labour ─ Division 305	$10.50
Duncan McDonald ─ cutting hill ─ Division 305	$8.05
J. M. Eagle ─ gravelling & cutting brush ─ Division 318	$41.00
Jno. Brydon ─ gravelling ─ Division 301 ─ North Dumfries Townline	$14.00
M. Gallagher ─ filling hole ─ Division 321	$67.00

	Wm. Young ─ collecting taxes ─ 1923	$19.39
	Guthrie & Kerwin ─ legal advice	$20.00
	L. Maltby ─ work on Division 226 ─ gravelling	$18.90
	Jas. Thornton ─ grading	$79.80
	Elmer McCartney ─ grading	$129. 50
	Jno. Bell ─ 11 hours grading	$2.75
	Jas. Harmer ─ grading	$83.64
	Jno. Fitton ─ shovelling snow ─ Division 215	$43.50
	Jno. Tolton ─ gravelling ─ Divisions 207, 215 (179.75), 217	$378.25
3.	It was moved by Wm. Crow, seconded by Fred Roszell, that this Council now adjourn, to meet on Monday August 4th, at 1:30 p.m.
(signed) T. W. Robertson ─ Clerk (signed) Wm. Schultz ─ Reeve

Municipality of Puslinch August 4th 1924. The Puslinch Municipal Council met in regular session in the Council Room, Aberfoyle, at 1:30 p.m. today. The members were all in attendance, Reeve Schultz presiding. The minutes of the previous meeting were read, and adopted on motion of Messrs. Crow and Roszell. The following resolutions were passed:
1.	It was moved by M. Haines, seconded by D. J. Hesketh, that a bylaw be now introduced and read a first and second time, providing, by way of assessment on the rateable property of the Township of Puslinch, for the raising funds for county, school, and municipal purposes for the year 1924 A.D.
2.	Moved by Fred Roszell, seconded by Wm. Crow, that the bylaw, providing, by way of assessment on the rateable property of the Township of Puslinch, for the raising of funds for county, school, and municipal purposes for the year 1924, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered 9.
3.	Moved by Fred Roszell, seconded by Wm. Crow, that the following amounts of 1923 arrears of taxes, with percentage, be struck off: Percy Hamilton ─ $1.57, Robt. Evans ─ $2.10, Mary Reynolds ─ $5.16, Jas. Lynch ─ $1.57, Jno. McConnell ─ $1.57, Edward Bailey ─ $2.10, Jno. Schultz ─ $1.57, Harry Schultz ─ $1.57, Robt. Little ─ $1.57, Wm. Smale ─ $1.57, and J. H. Meier ─ 1.57.

4.	Moved by M. Haines, seconded by D. J. Hesketh, that a bylaw, authorizing the Reeve and the Clerk, on behalf of the township, to sign an agreement with the Hydro-Electric Power Commission for a supply of electrical power to a number of ratepayers in the township, be now read a first and second time.
5.	Moved by Wm. Crow, seconded by Fred Roszell, that the bylaw, authorizing the Reeve and the Clerk, on behalf of the township, to sign an agreement with the Hydro-Electric Power Commission for a supply of electrical power to a number of ratepayers in the township, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered 10.
6.	Moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by Fred Roszell, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:
	D. Sirett ─ picking stones, Concession 7	$1.50
	Canada Ingot Iron Company ─ 1 iron culvert, East Flamboro Townline	$23.00
	Geo. Hunt ─ 36 yards of gravel, Division 406	$5.40
	Wm. Monkhouse ─ 17 yards of gravel, Division 428	$3.40
	Wm. Prettie ─ 54 yards of gravel, Division 426	$8.10
	Wm. Crow ─ 210 yards of gravel, 95 yards for Division 104, 60 for Div. 105, 32 for Div. 126, 8 for Div. 328, and 15 yards for Division 405.	$31.50
	Louis Evans ─ gravelling, Division 111	$34.00
	J. P. Little ─ putting in culvert & widening road, Division 219	$24.00
	Geo. Lewis ─ lamp for Hall	$10.50
	L. Maltby ─ cutting weeds on show grounds	$7.00
	Alex Neubauer ─ 100 rods of wire fence	$22.50
	Thos. Aitken ─ 12 yards of gravel, Division 115	$1.80
	Mrs. J. Woodhouse ─ 12 yards of gravel, Division 115	$1.80
	Geo. Steffler ─ shovelling snow, Waterloo Townline	$5.50

	F. Jackson ─ gravelling ─ Division 112	$116.00
	Hugh Ross ─ shovelling snow, Division 108	$8.75
	Wm. Eggert ─ putting in culvert, Division 110	$24.00
	Christie-Henderson Company ─ stone for culvert, Division 110	$7.60
	Wm. Eggert ─ filling culvert, Division 110	$45.40
	Geo. McGill ─ gravelling, Division 124	$51.50
	L. Nigro ─ gravelling ─ Division 113	$34.00
	Arch. Ramsay ─ 34 yards of gravel, North Dumfries Townline	$5.10
	R. O’Donoghue ─ shovelling snow, Division 103	$14.50
	Chas. Gregor ─ commuted labour, Division 312	$15.15
	Municipal World ─ supplies	$5.53
	A. G. Bootes ─ 112 yards of gravel, 42 yards for Division 101, 32 for 102, 20 for 106, and 18 yards for Division 325.	$16.80
7.	Moved by Wm. Crow, seconded by D. J. Hesketh, that this Council now adjourn, to meet on Monday September 8th, at 1:30 p.m.
(signed) T. W. Robertson ─ Clerk (signed) Wm. Schultz ─ Reeve

Puslinch Council August 4th 1924. (Additional minutes) The Puslinch Council met in regular session in the Council Chamber, Aberfoyle, on Monday August 4th, at 1:30 p.m. The members were all in attendance, Reeve Schultz presiding. A bylaw, to meet and cover, by way of assessment, the expenses of the township for 1924, was given its several readings and passed. The following are the sums required and the rates struck therefor, with last year’s rates in brackets:
	For county purposes: $17,409.22, rate ─ 7.8 mills (10.7)
	For general school purposes: $8800.00, rate ─ 4.1 mills (3.9)
	For general township purposes: $6493.22, rate ─ 3 mills (3)
	For special school rates, as per trustee requisitions:
		S. S. No. 1 ─ $600, rate ─ 3.7 mills (2.8)
		S.S. No. 2 ─ $415, rate ─ 2 mills (2)
		S.S. No. 3 ─ $500, rate ─ 2.9 mills (2.9)
		S.S. No. 4 ─ $700, rate ─ 3.5 mills (4)
		S.S. No. 5 ─ $275, rate ─ 1.9 mills (3.5)
		S.S. No. 6 ─ $927.80, rate ─ 4.8 mills (3.6)
		S.S. No. 7 ─ $500, rate ─ 3.3 mills (3.3)
		S.S. No. 9 ─ $350, rate ─ 1.7 mills (3)
		S.S. No. 10 ─ $800, rate ─ 5.4 mills (4)
		S. S. No. 11 ─ $450, rate ─ 3 mills (4)
		S.S. No. 12 ─ $650, rate ─ 4.2 mills (5.1)
	Special rate in S.S. No. 8, for school debenture, 1.25 mills (1.3).
Accounts, to the amount $524.33, were passed and orders issued for payment. The Council adjourned, to meet again on Monday September 9th, at 1:30 p.m.

Municipality of Puslinch September 8th 1924. The Puslinch Municipal Council met in regular session in the Council Room, Aberfoyle, at 1:30 p.m. today. All of the members were in attendance, Reeve Schultz presiding. The minutes of the previous meeting were read, and adopted on motion of Messrs. Hesketh and Haines.
1.	It was moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by Wm. Crow, that Dr. Duncan McEdwards and Harvey Stewart be notified to clean out the ditch, Penrice Drain, through their property, as soon as possible.
2.	It was moved by Wm. Crow, seconded by D. J. Hesketh, that the Treasurer be instructed to collect all outstanding taxes for 1923.
3.	It was moved by Wm. Crow, seconded by Fred Roszell, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:
	P. J. McLean ─ posts and braces for railing, Division 416	$11.55
	W. H. Schultz ─ 75 yards of gravel, Division 401	$11.25
	Andrew Scott ─ 112 yards of gravel, 30 yards for Division 402, and 82 yards for Division 411.	$16.80
	Dan McIntyre ─ work on Division 421	$10.00
	Jas. Thornton ─ cutting brush, Division 424	$10.50
	Jno. Inglis ─ 35 yards of gravel, 25 yards for Div. 421 & 10 yds. for Division 422.	$5.25
	Canada Ingot Iron Co. ─ 1 culvert, Beverly Townline	$20.70

Gummer Press ─ printing Part 3 of the Voters’ List	$73.50
Guelph Mercury ─ advertising rē the voters’ list	$6.40
Jno. Rae ─ 292 yards of gravel, 12 yards for Div. 214, 100 for Div. 215, 21 for Div. 216, and 159 yards for Division 217.	$43.80
Miss Hamilton ─ 223 yards of gravel, Division 207 & Division 223 ─ 53 yards.	$33.45
Thos. Arkell Junior ─ 142 yards of gravel, 120 yards for Div. 213, and 22 yards for Division 217	$21.30
F. McGladery ─ 79 yards of gravel, 30 yds. for Div. 202, 35 for Div. 204, and 14 yards for Division 227	$11.85
P. A. Fleming ─ 40 yards of gravel ─ Division 210	$6.00
A. Tawse ─ 30 yards of gravel, Division 212	$4.50
R. J. McFarlane ─ 30 yards of gravel, Division 218	$4.50
Earl Carter ─ 90 yards of gravel, Division 224	$13.50
Peter Hume ─ putting in culvert, drawing tile, Division 216	$7.___
Geo. Steffler ─ 40 rods of wire fence, Division 101	$9.00
Angus Martin ─ cutting hill, putting on railing, Division 416	$58.50
Dugald Campbell ─ 67 yds. of gravel, Div. 425, shovelling snow ─ 3 days	$19._0
Jno. Carruthers ─ repairs to Hall	$25.55
Thos. Aikens ─ gravelling & gravel, Division 102	$33.05
Samuel Meek ─ ½ day cutting weeds, Division 121	$1.50
Thos. Jackson ─ shovelling snow, Division 121	$3.60
R. O’Donoghue ─ gravelling & gravel, Divisions 103, 112, 117	$77.80
Aaron Cober ─ shovelling snow, Division 101 (may have been crossed out)	$11.20

Royal City Press ─ envelopes	$3.25
Jno. Fitton ─ shovelling gravel, Division 215	$19.50
Fred Ryder ─ shovelling gravel, Division 213	$21.50
Wm. Blair ─ 38 yards of gravel, 20 yards for Division 203, and 18 yards for Division 205.	$5.70
Samuel Smith ─ 64 yards of gravel & damages, Division 108	$10.60
Geo. Loty ─ gravelling, Division 119	$50.00
I.O.F. per M. Haines ─ picture for Hall	$3.00
Dr. W. B. Galbraith ─ 40 rods of wire fence, Division 107	$9.00
Fred Paddock ─ 131 yards of gravel, 81 yds. for Division 310 & 50 yards for Division 322	$19.65
Jno. Cameron ─ 35 yards of gravel, Division 306	$5.25
Chris Bond ─ 38 yards of gravel, Division 317	$5.70
Fred Roszell ─ 62 yards of gravel, 40 yds. for Div. 323, and 22 for Division 328.	$9.00
Jas. or Jos. Heaney ─ drawing gravel, Division 321	$.60
Robt. Burmaster ─ drawing gravel, Division 308	$2.50
Jno. Jamieson ─ 140 yards of gravel, 67 yds. for Div. 318, 42 yds. for Div. 321, and 31 yards for Division 326	$21.00
Wm. Stengel ─ 169 yards of gravel, 75 yds. for Div. 302, 64 yds. for Div. 309, and 30 yards for Division 313.	$25.35
R. Kerns ─ 78 yards of gravel, 46 yards for Division 311 & 32 yards for Division 316.	$11.70

	D. McLean ─ 114 yards of gravel, 49 yds. for Div. 304 & 65 yards for Division 315	$17.10
	D. McLean ─ grading & gravelling, Division 315	$8.50
	G. L. Metcalf ─ 297 yds. of gravel, 106 yds. for Div. 119, 99 yds. for Div. 120, 27 yds. for Div. 121, & 25 yards for Division 124.	$44.55
	D. T. Parker ─ 257 yds. of gravel, 146 yds. for Division 112 & 111 yards for Division 113.	$38.55
	Wm. Steffler ─ 71 yards of gravel, Division 123	$10.65
	Harry Hanlon ─ 55 yards of gravel, Division 127	$8.25
	J. R. Little ─ 83 yards of gravel, Division 111	$12.45
	F. Blackstone ─ 58 yards of gravel, Division 122 (Kay’s)	$8.70
	R. G. Chester ─ 25 yards of gravel, Division 106	$3.75
	Jno. Conroy ─ 23 yards of gravel, Division 119	$3.45
	W. Holm ─ repairs to hill, Division 109	$38.25
	It was moved by Fred Roszell, seconded by Wm. Crow, that this Council now adjourn, to meet on Monday October 6th, at 1:30 p.m.
(signed) T. W. Robertson ─ Clerk (signed) Wm. Schultz ─ Clerk

Municipality of Puslinch October 6th 1924. The Puslinch Municipal Council met in regular session in the Council Room, Aberfoyle, at 1:30 p.m. today. All the members were in attendance, Reeve Schultz presiding. The minutes of the previous meeting were read, and adopted on motion of Messrs. Crow and Hesketh. A deputation from the Puslinch Women’s Institute and the Puslinch Horticultural Society, composed of Mrs. Haines, Mrs. Mason, and Reverend Mr. Woods, waited on the Council, asking that certain improvements be made towards beautifying the Township grounds.
1.	It was moved by Fred Roszell, seconded by M. Haines, that we pay fifteen cents per yard for all gravel taken out of the Township of Puslinch.
2.	It was moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by Wm. Crow, that the Puslinch Council hereby protest strongly, to the Ontario Department of Highways, against the condition of the hill, running from the O. A. College towards the City of Guelph, on the Provincial Highway, on account of it being so narrow and also very slippery at nearly all times of year, thus being a menace to vehicles drawn by horses, and that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Guelph Township Council for its endorsement.

The Clerk was instructed to write to the Women’s Institute and the Horticultural Society, saying that the Council could not see its way clear towards spending any money on the Township grounds this year.
3.	It was moved by Wm. Crow, seconded by Fred Roszell, that the following accounts be passed an ordered paid:
	Jno. Pinkney ─ 40 rods of wire fence, Division 407	$9.00
	Peter Patterson ─ 72 yards of gravel, 60 yards for Division 409, 10 yds. for Div. 410, and 2 yards for East Flamboro Townline.	$10.80
	Jos. Kloepfer ─ 53 yds. of gravel, 18 yards for Div. 316 & 35 yds. for Div. 403, and 8 loads of stone for Division 403.	$9.95
	J. E. Simpson ─ 24 yards of gravel, Division 409	$3.60
	Thos. Francis ─ 26 yards of gravel, Division 424	$3.90
	Jno. Mast ─ widening road, East Flamboro Townline	$48.50
	Wilson Robertson ─ grant for Puslinch Township Ploughmen’s Association	$25.00
	W. H. Martin ─ 60 yards of gravel, Beverly Townline	$9.00
	Wm. Leslie ─ Overseer	$10.50
	Jas. McCaig ─ dragging, Division 104	$5.50
	Robt. Hunter ─ gravelling, Beverly Townline	$48.80
	Bond Hardware Company ─ cement ─ Division 207A	$14.80
	Thos. Arkell Junior ─ timber, 6 yards of gravel, cement mixer, Division 207A	$6.50
	Jno. Tolton ─ work on bridge, Division 207A	$20.60
	Walter Cook ─ work on bridge, Division 207A	$17.50
	Geo. Ruber ─ putting in culvert, Division 224	$11.50
	B. Watson ─ 2 gallons of gasoline	$.60

	Alex Stewart ─ repairing sinkhole, shovelling snow, Beverly Townline	$75.08
	Fred Paddock ─ 27 yards of gravel, Beverly Townline	$4.05
	Municipal World ─ supplies	$7.48
	Gummer Press ─ printing Voters’ List, Parts 1 and 2	$168.00
	Geo. McGill ─ Sheep Valuator’s services	$3.00
	Martin Bolger ─ 2 sheep killed by dogs	$20.00
	Thos. Maltby Senior ─ cutting weeds on show grounds	$6.00
	Geo. Meldrum ─ grant to Agricultural Society	$50.00
	J. W. Gilchrist ─ repairs to bridge & cutting brush, Division 313	$13.00
	Angus Martin ─ gravelling & putting in culvert, Division 421	$78.85
	T. W. Robertson ─ postage for tax notices	$20.00
4.	It was moved by Wm. Crow, seconded by D. J. Hesketh, that this Council now adjourn, to meet on Monday November 3rd, at 1:30 p.m.
(signed) T. W. Robertson ─ Clerk (signed) Wm. Schultz ─ Reeve
	(omitted) T. Beaton ─ 317 yards of gravel, Divisions 418, 419, 420, & 421 & damage to crop.	$52.55

Municipality of Puslinch November 3rd 1924. The Puslinch Municipal Council met in regular session in the Council Room, Aberfoyle, at 1:30 p.m. today. All the members were in attendance, Reeve Schultz presiding. The minutes of the previous meeting were read, and adopted on motion of Messrs. Crow and Hesketh. A deputation from the Puslinch Junior Farmers’ Association, composed of Messrs. A. McWilliams and J. Winer, was present, and requested the Council to make a grant to Mr. J. A. Cockburn for his work as coach of the Puslinch judging team. The following resolutions were passed:
1.	Moved by Fred Roszell, seconded by D. J. Hesketh, that the Council grant J. A. Cockburn $25.00 for his trouble in training the Puslinch Judging Team.
2.	Moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by Wm. Crow, that this Council give a grant of $25.00 in aid of St. Joseph’s Hospital.
3.	Moved by Wm. Crow, seconded by Fred Roszell, that a bylaw, determining the time and place for the nomination of candidates for Council, and to appoint Deputy-Returning Officers and Poll Clerks, for the year 1925, be now introduced and read a first and second time.
4.	Moved by Fred Roszell, seconded by M. Haines, that a bylaw, providing for the submitting to the electors the question of the abolishment of statute labour, be now read a first and second time.

5.	Moved by M. Haines, seconded by D. J. Hesketh, that the bylaw, determining the time and place for the nomination of candidates for Council, and to appoint Deputy-Returning Officers and Poll Clerks, for the year 1925, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered 11.
6.	Moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by Wm. Crow, that the bylaw, providing for the submission to the electors the question of the abolishment of statute labour, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered 12.
7.	Moved by Fred Roszell, seconded by Wm. Crow, that the Clerk be instructed to draw up a bylaw, prohibiting hunting or trespassing anywhere in the Township of Puslinch, unless the permission of the property owner has been secured.
8.	Moved by Wm. Crow, seconded by D. J. Hesketh, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:
	J. Peer ─ bridge repairs, Div. 425, gravelling, Division 424.	$60.75
	Thos. Francis ─ 45 yards of gravel, Division 424	$6.75
	S. Jacobs ─ 59 rods of wire fence, Division 402	$13.27
	Jonathan Scott ─ 5 days overseer ─ East Flamboro Townline	$15.00
	Donald Simpson ─ gravelling, East Flamboro Townline	$67.80
	Cathcart Kay ─ 82 yards of gravel, Division 122	$12.30
	F. Blackstone ─ gravelling, Division 122	$76.50
	Donald Currie ─ 40 rods of wire fence	$9.00

W. H. Martin ─ balance of gravel account, Beverly Townline	$3.00
City of Guelph ─ 8 tiles, Division 224	$24.00
Fred Bartels ─ 253 yards of gravel, 236 yds. for Div. 307, & 17 yards for Division 329.	$37.95
Royal City Press ─ printing account P____	$3.50
T. W. Robertson ─ for selection of jurors	$12.00
Gummer Press ─ printing tax notices and envelopes	$13.92
Judge Spotton ─ township share of plebiscite expenses	$67.04
A. C. Mullock ─ half share of East Flamboro Townline account	$64.19
Supt. ─ St. Joseph’s Hospital ─ grant	$25.00
Thos. Beaton ─ 56 yards of gravel, East Flamboro Townline	$_______
C. Wingrove ─ 20 yards of gravel, East Flamboro Townline	$4.00
Guelph Mercury ─ advertising rē dogs	$2.60
Miss Hamilton ─ 53 yards of gravel, Division 207	$7.95
Wm. Prettie ─ 30 yards of gravel, Division 222	$4.50
Harry Barton ─ 20 yards of gravel, Division 201	$3.00
Ed. Cassin ─ 3 sheep killed by dogs	$40.00
Harry Leachman ─ 23 sheep killed by dogs	$234.00
Jno. Rae ─ services as Sheep Valuator	$4.00
Alex Tawse ─ services as Sheep Valuator	$6.00
Samuel Smith ─ 13 lambs killed by dogs	$100.00

	Duncan McLean ─ gravelling, Divisions 323 & 324	$51.60
	D. McFarlane ─ Overseer, Division 324	$6.00
	Robt. Kennedy ─ Overseer, Division 323	$4.50
	Chas. Kubbie ─ picking stones, Division 312	$3.00
	Russell Kearns ─ filling hole in hill, Division 312	$4.25
	Fred Bartels ─ gravelling (commuted labour), Division 307	$57.00
	Jos. Kloepfer ─ 75 yards of gravel, Division 324	$11.25
	Fred Roszell ─ 72 yards of gravel, Division 323	$10.80
	Jas. Harmer ─ grading (commuted labour), Division 306	$20.00
	Jas. Harmer ─ grading, Divisions 312, 316, 328, & 405	$42.10
	Moved by Wm. Crow, seconded by Fred Roszell, that this Council now adjourn, to meet on Monday December 1st, at 1:30 p.m.
(signed) T. W. Robertson ─ Clerk (signed) Wm. Schultz ─ Reeve

Municipality of Puslinch December 1st 1924. The Puslinch Municipal Council met in regular session in the Council Room, Aberfoyle, at 1:30 p.m. today. All the members were in attendance, Reeve Schultz presiding. The minutes of the previous meeting were read, and adopted on motion of Messrs. Hesketh and Haines.
1.	It was moved by M. Haines, seconded by D. J. Hesketh, that the bylaw, providing for the prohibiting of hunting and trespassing in the Township of Puslinch, be now read a first and second time.
2.	It was moved by Fred Roszell, seconded by Wm. Crow, that the bylaw, providing for the prohibiting of hunting and trespassing in the Township of Puslinch, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered 13.
3.	It was moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by M. Haines, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:
	Geo. Hardie ─ 50 yards of gravel, Division 416	$7.50
	J. McNaughton ─ cleaning out drain (McEdward), Lot 31, Conc. 8	$12.00
	Alex Chisholm ─ Overseer on West Flamboro Townline	$12.00
	Chester Schultz ─ gravelling, West Flamboro Townline	$55.38
	P. Patterson ─ 6 yards of gravel, West Flamboro Townline	$.90
	Jno. Matthews ─ 8 yards of gravel, West Flamboro Townline	$1.20
	F. Jackson ─ gravelling (commuted labour), Division 112	$9.00

F. Jackson ─ 6 tiles ─ $10.50, ½day with team ─ $2.75, 12 hours @ 30¢ per hour ─ $3.60, Division 112	$16.85
Thos. Aitken ─ 40 rods of wire fence, Division 117	$9.00
D. T. Parker ─ 45 yards of gravel, Division 120	$6.75
A. McGregor ─ gravelling, Waterloo Townline	$64.00
Jos. Shantz ─ 50 yards of gravel	$7.50
J. M. Eagle ─ repairing sinkhole, Division 318	$63.25
Duncan McLean ─ repairing sinkhole, Division 318	$63.25
J. P. Broeckel ─ gravelling, Division 120	$39.25
N. Kreig ─ wire fence, Division 318	$17.__
N. Kreig ─ damage to plow, Division 318	$_____
Galt Reporter (newspaper) ─ advertising bylaw	$6.30
Guelph Mercury ─ advertising bylaw	$4.20
Alex McGregor ─ commuted labour, Waterloo Townline	$16.50
John Tolton ─ commuted labour, Division 214	$29.00
Mrs. Jno. Hewitt ─ commuted labour, Division 114	$7.50
Harold Tolton ─ commuted labour, Division 204	$3.00
A. W. Moody ─ 8 sheep killed & injured by dogs	$63.20
A. F. Byrnes ─ dragging & picking stones, Division 207	$26.50
D. Campbell ─ gravelling, Division 417	$32.25
C. Bond ─ 272 yards of gravel, Divisions 317, 318	$40.80
C. Bond ─ gravelling & cutting brush, Div. 317, (commuted labour)	$109.75
J. A. McAllister ─ drawing stone, Division 325	$10.00
F. Mollison ─ 3 sheep killed by dogs	$38.00
Jno. Herbert ─ repairs to Hall	$6.00
D. McMillan ─ commuted labour, Division 402	$10.50

	Angus Martin ─ taking out stones, Division 417	$10.00
	Wm. Schultz ─ allowance, as Reeve	$100.00
	D. J. Hesketh ─ allowance as Councillor	$100.00
	M. Haines ─ allowance as Councillor	$100.00
	Fred Roszell ─ allowance as Councillor	$100.00
	Wm. Crow ─ allowance as Councillor	$100.00
	T. W. Robertson ─ balance of salary as Clerk	$200.00
	Jno. Walsh ─ salary as Treasurer	$160.00
	D. Campbell ─ commuted labour, Division 417	$75.00
	D. Campbell ─ 122 yards of gravel, Division 417	$16.80
	J. A. Cockburn ─ grant for coaching (livestock) judging team	$25.00
	D. R. Clark ─ 2 days shovelling gravel & commuted labour	$60.30
4.	The Council then adjourned, to meet on Monday December 15th, at 1 p.m.
(signed) T. W. Robertson ─ Clerk (signed) Wm. Schultz ─ Reeve

Municipality of Puslinch December 15th 1924. The Puslinch Municipal Council met in final regular session in the Council Room, Aberfoyle, at 1 p.m. today. All the members were in attendance, Reeve Schultz presiding. The minutes of the previous meeting were read, and adopted on motion of Messrs. Hesketh and Haines. Mr. Jardine, of the Department of Highways, was present and addressed the Council in connection with the statute labour question. Letters from the Amusement Tax Branch, of the Province of Ontario, were read, regarding entertainments in the Township Hall, and also one from Mr. Trapnell, of St. Catharines, regarding damages to a car that overturned on the Provincial Highway. Mr. Roszell reported that Mr. Haines and he had met representatives from the Beverly and North Dumfries Councils, and that the share of the work to be done by Puslinch, and which was mutually agreed upon, was to remove the knoll at the Dumfries end of the Gore. The following resolutions were passed:

1.

Moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by Wm. Crow, that Marshall Haines be appointed to attend the nomination meeting on Monday December 29th, to appoint the persons to attend the various polling places and at the final summing up of votes by the Clerk in connection with the question on statute labour.

2.	Moved by Wm. Crow, seconded by D. J. Hesketh, that the Treasurer’s report be adopted and that he be hereby instructed to have 200 copies printed for distribution.
3.	Moved by M. Haines, seconded by D. J. Hesketh, that Dr. King’s account for $31.50, for medical attendance on Amelia Kuhl, indigent, be paid.
4.	Moved by Wm. Crow, seconded by Fred Roszell, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:
	Donald McMillan ─ 20 rods of wire fence, Division 402	$4.50
	J. M. Clark ─ refund of statute labour, Division 413	$15.00
	Jno. Hohenadel ─ refund of statute labour, Division 415	$13.50
	Elias Holm ─ 2 sheep worried by dogs	$13.00
	Calvin McKay ─ 1 sheep worried by dogs	$11.00
	Gummer Press ─ printing nomination notices	$6.04
	Municipal World ─ supplies	$21.45
	Jas. Reid ─ cutting brush, Division 413	$10.00
	Geo. Lewis ─ supplies	$15.00
	Provincial Treasurer ─ government license ─ $3.00, & amusement tax	$24.75
	Jas. Harmer ─ Truant Officer’s services for 1924	$30.63
	Alex McGregor ─ gravelling, Waterloo pays half	$4.50
	J. A. Ord ─ grading and gravelling, Division 226	$17.75
	Geo. McGill ─ services as Sheep Valuator	$8.00
	M. Ferguson ─ services as Sheep Valuator	$2.00
	T. W. Robertson ─ postage account to date	$16.00
	D. T. Parker ─ damage to wire fence	$5.00
	Geo. Lewis ─ looking after tile for 1924	$5.00

	Samuel Smith ─ reward for shooting dog	$12.50
	Jno. P. L. Clark ─ refund of statute labour, Division 118	$16.50
	Jno. Brydon ─ 36 hours cutting brush, North Dumfries pays half	$10.80
	Duncan McLean ─ cutting brush, Division 315	$12.00
	H. Fixter ─ gravelling (commuted labour) Division 309	$9.00
	J. Kloepfer ─ 27 yards of gravel, Division 324	$4.05
	F. Paddock ─ 43 yards of gravel, Divisions 309, 322	$6.45
	F. Paddock ─ gravelling (commuted labour), Division 322	$19.50
	F. Paddock ─ gravelling, Division 322	$2.50
	D. Sirett ─ picking stones, Division 306	$1.50
	Roy Harmon ─ gravelling (commuted labour) Waterloo Townline	$24.00
	G. L. Metcalf ─ 58 rods of wire fence, Division 118	$13.05
	G. L. Metcalf ─ gravelling, Division 118	$97.50
	G. L. Metcalf ─ 179 yards of gravel & opening road, Division 118	$32.85
	Thos. Maltby ─ Caretaker’s salary	$36.00
	Thos. Maltby ─ collecting amusement tax	$5.00
	Dr. J. H. King ─ medical attendance to indigent (Amelia Kuhl)	$31.50
	Duncan McLean ─ 96 yards of gravel, Division 413	$14.40
At the close of business, the Reeve was requested to leave the chair, and Wm. Crow occupied the same. The Reeve made a short speech, and all of the members of the Council spoke feelingly of Mr. Schultz’s courteous and efficient leadership. The meeting adjourned, sine die. (signed) T. W. Robertson ─ Clerk (signed) Wm. Schultz ─ Reeve

Municipality of Puslinch December 29th 1924. Nomination Meeting The annual nomination meeting was held, pursuant to statute, on December 29th 1924, at one o’ clock p.m., in the Township Hall, Aberfoyle. A large attendance of ratepayers was present and the following gentlemen were duly nominated for the offices of Reeve and Councillor:
For Reeve:	Wm. H. Schultz
For Councillors:	Wm. Crow, Thos. S. Doyle, Marshall Haines, Donald G. Hanning, Daniel Hesketh, and Fred Roszell.
Mr. Schultz was declared Reeve by acclamation, but in consequence of the fact that the nominations for Councillor exceeded the number of offices to be filled, the meeting was adjourned until Monday January 5th 1925, to be decided by ballot at the polls designated in the bylaw prepared for that purpose. (signed) T. W. Robertson ─ Returning Officer

Municipality of Puslinch January 5th 1925. Election Returns P. = Polling Subdivision
P.	Crow	Doyle	Haines	Hanning	Hesketh	Roszell
1.	17	35	25	15	86	13
2.	92	56	101	32	53	79
3.	48	51	43	84	23	93
4.	29	28	34	27	30	82
5.	22	63	33	9	14	11
6.	27	66	27	10	13	36
7.	33	18	29	66	27	32
T.	268	317	292	243	246	346
T. = Totals

The Statute Labour Question “Are you in favour of statute labour?”
	Polling Subdivision	Yes	No
	1	74	18
	2	67	70
	3	45	72
	4	63	30
	5	45	26
	6	51	36
	7	49	30
	Totals	394	282
Pursuant to statute and the declaration of the Returning Officer at the Nomination Meeting of the 29th ultimo, polls were opened at the several subdivisions in the township, and the above tabulated summary of votes cast was returned by the respective Deputy-Returning Officers. Messrs. Roszell, Doyle, Haines, and Crow, having received the largest number of votes, were duly declared elected as Councillors and, with Mr. Schultz as Reeve, will comprise the Municipal Council of the Township of Puslinch for the year 1925 A.D. (signed) T. W. Robertson ─ Returning Officer

Municipality of Puslinch January 12th 1925. The inaugural meeting of the Puslinch Municipal Council was held, pursuant to statute, in the Council Room, Aberfoyle, at 11 a.m. today. The members elect, viz., Wm. H. Schultz, Reeve, and Fred Roszell, Thos. S. Doyle, Marshall Haines, and Wm. Crow, Councillors, were all in attendance, Reeve Schultz presiding. After taking the required declaration of office, they were duly constituted the Municipal Council of Puslinch Township for 1925. The minutes of the December 15th 1924 meeting were read, and adopted no motion of Messrs. Crow and Haines. The Clerk read reports of the nomination meeting, held on December 29th 1924, and of the election, held on January 5th 1925. Communications from the Hospital for Sick Children, requesting a grant, from the Ontario Municipal Association, inviting delegates to a meeting in the City Hall, Toronto, on January 15th, and from the Municipal World, regarding a subscription to that paper, were read. Messrs. John P. Little and R. J. McFarlane interviewed the Council and requested that they, along with others, be changed back to Polling Subdivision No. 2. The Clerk was instructed to look into the matter. The following resolutions were passed:

1.

Moved by M. Haines, seconded by T. S. Doyle, that the Clerk be instructed to order six copies of the Municipal World for 1925.

2.	Moved by Fred Roszell, seconded by Wm. Crow, that the Council pay Dr. Stuart the sum of twenty dollars, $20.00, for medical attendance on the Griffenham child.
3.	Moved by M. Haines, seconded by Fred Roszell, that a bylaw, appointing auditors for the year 1924-25, be now introduced and read a first and second time.
4.	Moved by Wm. Crow, seconded by Fred Roszell, that a bylaw, authorizing the Reeve and the Treasurer of the Township of Puslinch to borrow money to meet the current ordinary expenditures of the Corporation, during the year 1925, be now introduced and read a first and second time.
5.	Moved by M. Haines, seconded by T. S. Doyle, that a bylaw, appointing an Assessor for the Township of Puslinch, for the year 1925, be now introduced and read a first and second time.
6.	Moved by T. S. Doyle, seconded by M. Haines, that a bylaw, providing for the distribution of dog tags in the Township of Puslinch, be now introduced and read a first and second time.
7.	Moved by T. S. Doyle, seconded by M. Haines, that a bylaw, appointing a member of the Board of Health, be now introduced and read a first and second time.
In Committee of the Whole, the Reeve presiding, the following names were inserted in the blanks in the bylaws, viz., for member of the Board of Health, Wm. J. Little, for auditors, D. A. McNaughton and J. A. Wilkinson, and for Assessor, Duncan McLean,

8.	Moved by Fred Roszell, seconded by Wm. Crow, that the bylaw, appointing a member of the Board of Health, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered one.
9.	Moved by Wm. Crow, seconded by Fred Roszell, that the bylaw, appointing auditors for the year 1924-25, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered 2.
10.	Moved by M. Haines, seconded by T. S. Doyle, that the bylaw, appointing an Assessor for the Township of Puslinch, for the year 1925, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered 3.
11.	Moved by T. S. Doyle, seconded by M. Haines, that the bylaw, providing for the distribution of dog tags in the Township of Puslinch, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered 4.
12.	Moved by M. Haines, seconded by T. S. Doyle, that the bylaw, authorizing the Reeve and the Treasurer of the Township of Puslinch to borrow money to meet the current ordinary expenditures of the Corporation during the year 1925, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered 5.
13.	Moved by Fred Roszell, seconded by Wm. Crow, that James Harmer be and is hereby appointed School Attendance Officer for the year 1925, the remuneration to be at the rate of 40¢ per hour and 10¢ per mile (one way), for time occupied and distance travelled.
14.	Moved by Wm. Crow, seconded by Fred Roszell, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:
	D. Campbell ─ 160 feet of lumber for bridge, Division 421	$7.20
	Gummer Press ─ printing	$96.61

	Municipal World ─ supplies	$27.20
	Geo. Lewis ─ election expenses	$12.00
	M. Ferguson ─ election expenses	$15.00
	J. Winer ─ election expenses	$18.00
	J. M. Eagle ─ election expenses	$15.00
	Stewart Hume ─ election expenses	$15.00
	M. P. Lynch ─ election expenses	$16.00
	P. C. McLean ─ election expenses	$15.00
	M. Ferguson ─ commuted labour, Division 302	$9.00
	Dr. L. J. Stuart ─ medical attendance, Griffenham child	$20.00
	J. A. Ord ─ shovelling gravel, Division 226	$2.40
	Thos. Carter ─ 2 days shovelling gravel, Division 207	$6.00
	Harvey Watson ─ 1 day shovelling gravel, Division 207	$3.00
	Municipal World ─ cash book	$18.00
	Treasurer, Guelph Township ─ B.L. account 1924 (borderline, possibly)	$53.27
	T. W. Robertson ─ services as Returning Officer	$15.00
	Provincial Treasurer ─ amusement tax tickets	$7.00
	Jas. Harmer ─ shovelling snow, Aberfoyle	$3.30
The Clerk was instructed to post up notices, asking for tenders for four (4) cords of hardwood, to be cut in two-foot lengths, for the use of the Township Hall, said tenders to be in the hands of the Reeve or Clerk on or before the 9th of February.
	Moved by T. S. Doyle, seconded by M. Haines, that this Council now adjourn, to meet on Monday February 9th, at 1:30 p.m.
(signed) T. W. Robertson ─ Clerk (signed) Wm. Schultz ─ Reeve

Municipality of Puslinch February 9th 1925. The Puslinch Municipal Council met in regular session in the Council Room, Aberfoyle, at 1:30 p.m. today. The members were all in attendance, the Reeve presiding. The minutes of the previous meeting were read, and adopted on motion of Messrs. Crow and Haines. No tenders were received for the supply of firewood for the use of the Township Hall. A report of the engineer regarding Municipal Drain No. 2, Township of Guelph, was considered, and the Clerk was instructed to try to arrange a meeting with the Guelph Township Council, to go into the matter more fully. A deputation from the Aberfoyle Young People’s Club interviewed the Council regarding some repairs and changes to the platform in the Township Hall; also a delegation from the Puslinch Women’s Institute and the Horticultural Society regarding beautifying the Township grounds to some extent. The following resolutions were passed:
1.	Moved by T. S. Doyle, seconded by Fred Roszell, that Messrs. Crow and Haines be appointed a committee to get estimates regarding the cost of fixing the platform in the Township Hall.
2.	Moved by M. Haines, seconded by T. S. Doyle, that the Horticultural Society be granted a free hand to go ahead with any work that they see fit to do in connection with beautifying the Township grounds, and to work in conjunction with the Council.

3.	Moved by M. Haines, seconded by T. S. Doyle, that the membership fee to the Good Roads Association be forwarded.
4.	Moved by M. Haines, seconded by Fred Roszell, that Mr. Doyle be appointed a delegate to the annual meeting of the Ontario Good Roads Association, with Mr. Crow as alternative.
5.	Moved by Wm. Crow, seconded by M. Haines, that the auditors’ report of receipts and expenditures, for the year 1924, be received and adopted.
6.	Moved by Fred Roszell, seconded by Wm. Crow, that a bylaw, appointing Overseers of Highways and Winter Pathmasters, Pound-keepers, Fence-viewers, and Sheep Valuators, for the current year, 1925-26, be now introduced and read a first and second time.
7.	Moved by Wm. Crow, seconded by Fred Roszell, that the bylaw, appointing Overseers of Highways and Winter Pathmasters, Pound-keepers, Fence-viewers, and Sheep Valuators, to serve in and for the Township of Puslinch, for the current year, 1925-26, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered 6.
8.	Moved by M. Haines, seconded by T. S. Doyle, that the Reeve and Clerk be authorized to sign and submit, to the Minister of Public Works and Highways of the Province of Ontario, the petition of the Corporation of the Township of Puslinch, showing that, during the period January 1st to December 31st 1924, there has been expended, upon the township roads, the sum of ______ (left blank), and requesting the statutory grant on that amount, as provided by the Ontario Highways Act and amendments thereto.

9.	Moved by M. Haines, seconded by T. S. Doyle, that the Treasurer be instructed to take immediate action to collect outstanding taxes against Geo. Baker, Cornelius Collins, and John Parker.
10.	Moved by T. S. Doyle, seconded by M. Haines, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:
	Municipal World ─ supplies	$25.18
	Guelph Mercury ─ advertising	$12.60
	Treasurer of Nassagaweya Township ─ Townline account 1924	$103.11
	J. A. Wilkinson ─ auditor’s salary	$15.00
	D. A. McNaughton ─ auditor’s salary	$15.00
	Thos. Maltby Senior ─ repairing stovepipes	$1.00
	Dominion Bank ─ error in taxes	$67.00
	P. A. Fleming ─ to replace cheque 183, Sept. 8th 1924	$6.00
	T. W. Robertson ─ subscriptions for Municipal World	$6.00
	T. W. Robertson ─ report to School Inspector	$3.00
	T. L. Kennedy ─ membership, Ontario Good Roads Association	$5.00
	Provincial Treasurer ─ amusement tax tickets	$13.50
	W. J. Baker ─ refund of dog tax, charge in error	$2.04
11.	Moved by Wm. Crow, seconded by T. S. Doyle, that this Council now adjourn, to meet on Monday March 2nd, at 1:30 p.m.
(signed) T. W. Robertson ─ Clerk (signed) Wm. Schultz ─ Reeve

Municipality of Puslinch March 2nd 1925. The Puslinch Municipal Council met in regular session in the Council Room, Aberfoyle, at 1:30 p.m. today. The members were all in attendance, Reeve Schultz presiding. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and adopted on motion of Messrs. Crow and Roszell. Mr. P. A. Patterson was present and requested that the Council do something with the road allowance running through his property. No action was taken. Mr. Doyle gave a splendid report on the Good Roads convention. Mr. Haines reported that Mr. Robt. Adams had agreed to supply the firewood for the Township Hall, at $12.00 per cord. The following resolutions were passed:
1.	Moved by Wm. Crow, seconded by M. Haines, that the same wages be paid in 1925 as were paid last year.
2.	Moved by Wm. Crow, seconded by Fred Roszell, that the Clerk be instructed to write to all people whose taxes are outstanding, demanding the payment of same, not later than April 1st; otherwise goods will be at once seized for taxes.

3.	Moved by M. Haines, seconded by Fred Roszell, that the Clerk be instructed to advertise for tenders for making tile, and also for a foreman to operate the grader during the year 1925, the same to be in the hands of the Reeve or Clerk not later than April 4th.
4.	Moved by Fred Roszell, seconded by Wm. Crow, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:
	Dugald Campbell ─ 10 days commuted labour, Division 245	$15.00
	Municipal World ─ supplies	$1.01
	J. Walsh ─ postage, Exchange & Revenue stamps, 1924	$18.83
	T. W. Robertson ─ registration of births, deaths, marriages, 1924	$18.50
	T. S. Doyle ─ expenses, Good Roads convention	$12.00
5.	Moved by T. S. Doyle, seconded by M. Haines, that this Council now adjourn, to meet on Monday April 6th, at 1:30 p.m.
(signed) T. W. Robertson ─ Clerk (signed) Wm. Schultz ─ Clerk

Municipality of Puslinch April 7th 1925. The Puslinch Municipal Council met in regular session in the Council Room, Aberfoyle, at 1:30 p.m. today. All the members, with the exception of Mr. Haines, were in attendance, the Reeve presiding. The minutes of the previous meeting were read, and adopted on motion of Messrs. Doyle and Crow. Mr. Herrington, of A. E. Wilson & Co. Ltd., of Toronto, interviewed the Council regarding accident insurance. No action was taken in the matter. The following resolutions were passed:
1.	Moved by Fred Roszell, seconded by Wm. Crow, that the tender of James Harmer, as foreman and operator of the grader, at 34 cents per hour, be accepted.
2.	Moved by Wm. Crow, seconded by Fred Roszell, that the Council refund Mrs. Oakley the sum of $2.10 dog tax, charged in error.
3.	Moved by T. S. Doyle, seconded by Fred Roszell, that this Council agree to purchase two No. 2 Road Boss graders from the Canada Ingot Iron Company, to be delivered at Aberfoyle, at $150 each.
4.	Moved by Wm. Crow, seconded by Fred Roszell, that sealed tenders be requested for the lumber and posts for the fence in front of the township grounds, the same to be in the hands of the Reeve on or before the 13th day of April.

5.	Moved by T. S. Doyle, seconded by Wm. Crow, that the Clerk be instructed to write to the Department of Highways and the Police Village of Morriston rē cleaning out the Penrice Drain in the vicinity of the Foresters’ Hall.
6.	Moved by Wm. Crow, seconded by Fred Roszell, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:
	Wm. Deakin ─ 7 days commuted labour, Division 202	$10.50
	Treasurer, East Flamboro ─ boundary line account, 1924	$33.20
	Geo. Ruber ─ repairing washout, Division 224	$4.25
	Jos. Broeckel ─ dragging, Division 120	$5.50
	Jas. Harmer ─ shovelling sidewalks, Aberfoyle	$20.53
	Wm. Quirk ─ repairs to Hall	$220.00
	Mrs. Oakley ─ refund of dog tax, charged in error	$2.10
7.	Moved by Wm. Crow, seconded by T. S. Doyle, that this Council now adjourn, to meet on Monday may 4th, at 1:30 p.m.
(signed) T. W. Robertson ─ Clerk (signed) Wm. Schultz ─ Reeve

Municipality of Puslinch May 4th 1925. The Puslinch Municipal Council met in regular session in the Council Room, Aberfoyle, at 1:30 p.m. today. All the members, with the exception of Mr. Haines, were in attendance, Reeve Schultz presiding. The minutes of the previous meeting were read, and adopted on motion of Messrs. Crow and Roszell. Mr. Herrington, of the A. E. Wilson Co. Ltd., Toronto, again interviewed the Council regarding accident insurance. Mr. Hunt, manager of the Bank of Toronto, also interviewed the Council, regarding opening a township account with his bank. No action was taken. The Clerk was instructed to write to Mr. Wood, Clerk of Beverly Township, in connection with a meeting of the two Councils rē boundary line work, and also to order a new blade for the large grader from the Sawyer Massey Company. The following resolutions were passed:
1.	Moved by T. S. Doyle, seconded by Wm. Crow, that the Reeve be empowered to sign an application to the Globe Indemnity Company for liability and property damage insurance, policy to be sent on approval only, but to be effective from today, in case of loss.
2.	Moved by Wm. Crow, seconded by T. S. Doyle, that this Council agree to pay six ($6.00) dollars per day for grading in 1925.

3.	Moved by Fred Roszell, seconded by Wm. Crow, that a bylaw, providing for the addition and re-adjustment of certain polling subdivisions in the Township of Puslinch, be now read a first and second time.
4.	Moved by Wm. Crow, seconded by Fred Roszell, that the bylaw, providing for the addition and re-adjustment of certain polling subdivisions in the Township of Puslinch, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered 7.
5.	Moved by T. S. Doyle, seconded by Wm. Crow, that the Treasurer be instructed to take immediate action to collect outstanding taxes against John McLaughlin.
6.	Moved by T. S. Doyle, seconded by Wm. Crow, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:
	Angus Martin ─ repairing road, Division 424	$4.50
	Canada Ingot Iron Company ─ 2 Road Boss graders	$300.00
	Gummer Press ─ printing letterheads	$4.73
	G. E. Leslie ─ repairs to Beverly Townline	$11.75
	R. McConnell ─ 12½ yards of gravel, Beverly Townline	$2.50
	W. Robinson ─ cutting brush, Waterloo Townline	$18.00
	J. Brydon ─ cutting hill, Division 301, Puslinch share	$34.50
	Jos. Heaney ─ cutting brush, Division 321	$3.00
	D. Stewart ─ putting in culvert, Division 310	$6.00
	J. Harmer ─ removing sod off sidewalks, Aberfoyle	$5.00
	F. Jackson ─ 82 rods of wire fence, Division 112	$18.45

	T. S. Doyle ─ 40 rods of wire fence, Division 120	$9.00
	J. R. Reid ─ cutting brush, Division 413	$8.00
	Robt. Adams ─ 2 cords of wood for the Hall	$24.00
	Wm. Eggert ─ 6 days grading, Division 1	$36.00
	Chas. Gregor ─ grading, Division 4	$18.60
	Chas. Gregor ─ grading, Division 3	$36.00
	Chas. Gregor ─ grading, Beverly Townline	$30.00
	Chas. Gregor ─ grading, North Dumfries Townline	$6.00
	Chas. Gregor ─ grading, Waterloo Townline	$6.00
	Jos. Broeckel ─ 5 days grading, Division 1	$30.00
	Jno. A. Ord ─ 100 4-inch tiles	$3.50
7.	Moved by Wm. Crow, seconded by Fred Roszell, that this Council now adjourn, to meet on Monday June 1st, at 10 a.m., for Court of revision, and afterwards, for general business.
(signed) T. W. Robertson ─ Clerk (signed) Wm. Schultz ─ Clerk N.B. ─ Mr. Wm. Quirk’s tender, of $27.50, for the material of the board fence, in the front of the township grounds, and the removal of the same, was accepted.

Municipality of Puslinch June 1st 1925. Court of Revision The members of the Puslinch Municipal Council met in the Council Room, Aberfoyle, at 10 a.m., on Monday June 1st 1925 and, after taking the required declarations, were duly constituted a Court of Revision, to hear and decide appeals against the 1925 Assessment Roll. The Court heard and decided the following appeals:
1.	Andrew Jardine ─ account improperly assessed ─ as Mr. Jardine was not present, and through lack of particulars, the case was dismissed.
2.	S. J. McLane ─ should not be assessed more than $1,000 ─ assessment was changed to Samuel Cromwell as owner, and assessment reduced $300 on land and $300 on buildings.
3.	W. R. Osborne ─ account assessed too high ─ dismissed.
4.	Gordon Salt ─ account assessed $300 too high ─ dismissed.
5.	Dogs owned by the following were struck off the roll: Cecil Martin, Alex Stewart, & Alfred Reid.
6.	Wellington and Myrtle Holtzhauer were struck off, as they are not residents of the township now.
7.	Lot Part 5, Front Gore, assessed to Mrs. A. Ramsay, was changed over to James D. and Donald Ramsay, as owners.
8.	B. S. Lawrence and Mrs. Lawrence were assessed as tenants of Lot 25, Front 9th Concession.
9.	The appeal of J. S. Baker, on account of too high assessment, was dismissed. This appeal was not received by the Clerk until May 30th.
It was moved by Fred Roszell, seconded by Wm. Crow, that the Assessment Roll for 1925, as revised and amended, be confirmed. T. W. Robertson ─ Clerk Wm. Schultz ─ Reeve

Municipality of Puslinch June 1st 1925. The Puslinch Municipal Council met in regular session in the Council Room, Aberfoyle, at the close of the Court of Revision. All of the members, with the exception of Mr. Haines, were in attendance, the Reeve presiding. The minutes of the previous meeting were read, and adopted on motion of Messrs. Doyle and Roszell. A letter from J. H. McElderry, with reference to John Parker, was read. The Clerk was instructed to write to Mr. McElderry, saying that the arrangement was not satisfactory. Mr. Herrington, of the A. E. Wilson Co. was again present, but the Council decided not to take out the insurance policy. The following resolutions were passed:
1.	Moved by Fred Roszell, seconded by T. S. Doyle, that in case Mr. Thos. Maltby, Caretaker, has to notify Mr. Harmer, Constable, while there is anything going on in the Hall, he shall have the right to collect fifty cents, (50¢), from the parties conducting the same.
2.	Moved by T. S. Doyle, seconded by Fred Roszell, that Mr. Haines be granted leave of absence from the Council for a month, from this date.
3.	Moved by T. S. Doyle, seconded by Wm. Crow, that the Treasurer be instructed to take immediate action to collect the outstanding taxes against John Rae.

4.	Moved by Fred Roszell, seconded by Wm. Crow, that the last paragraph of Bylaw No. 7-1922 be amended to read as follows: “that the salary for such service shall be five hundred dollars per annum, commencing May 1st 1925.
5.	Moved by T. S. Doyle, seconded by Fred Roszell, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:
	Thos. Maltby ─ grading, 6½ days, Division 2	$39.00
	Wm. Scott ─ grading, 9 days, Division 4	$54.00
	D. Simpson ─ raking stones & widening road, Division 420	$12.00
	Jas. Thornton ─ putting in culvert, Division 415	$11.85
	Alex Nicol ─ repairs for road, Division 409	$8.25
	Pedlar People Ltd., 4 culverts	$201.30
	Sawyer Massey Company ─ blade for grader	$10.45
	Jno. Fyfe ─ 34 rods of wire fence, Division 102	$7.65
	Chas. Crawley ─ 25 rods of wire fence, Division 202	$5.63
	Jno. Paddock ─ drawing culverts, Division 322	$2.75
	Duncan McDonald ─ picking stones, Beverly to pay half	$7.80
	Duncan McLean ─ Assessor’s salary	$225.00
	Guelph Trust Company ─ rent of safety deposit box	$5.00
	Jas. Harmer ─ express charges on grader blade	$1.00
	Provincial Treasurer ─ license for Hall	$3.00
	Angus Martin ─ cutting hill, Division 420	$83.00
	Duncan McLean ─ postage account, etc.	$3.82
	Provincial Treasurer ─ 200 5-cent amusement tickets	$10.00
	T. W. Robertson ─ part salary as Clerk	$200.00
6.	Moved by Wm. Crow, seconded by Fred Roszell, that this Council now adjourn, to meet on Monday July 6th, at 1:30 p.m.
(signed) T. W. Robertson ─ Clerk (signed) Wm. Schultz ─ Reeve

Municipality of Puslinch July 6th 1925. The Puslinch Municipal Council met in regular session in the Council Room, Aberfoyle, at 1:30 p.m. today. All of the members, with the exception of Mr. Haines, were in attendance, Reeve Schultz presiding. The minutes of the previous meeting and of the Court of Revision were read, and adopted on motion of Messrs. Crow and Doyle. A communication from the County Clerk was read, regarding changes in the County Road system, and asking for an expression of opinion from the Council in connection with the same. A deputation from the Puslinch Horticultural Society waited on the Council, regarding a fence in the front of the township grounds. They were assured that it was not the intention of the Council to erect a new fence at the present time. The following resolutions were passed:
1.	Moved by Fred Roszell, seconded by Wm. Crow, that the Treasurer be instructed to get legal advice regarding the case of John Parker’s taxes of 1923.
2.	Moved by T. S. Doyle, seconded by Wm. Crow, that this Council hereafter pay 22½ cents per rod for all wire fence that is properly constructed on all township roads, with the exemption of swamp roads.
3.	Moved by T. S. Doyle, seconded by Wm. Crow, that Mr. Haines be granted leave of absence for a month, from this date.

4.	Moved by T. S. Doyle, seconded by Wm. Crow, that the Puslinch Council hereby protest against any change in the present county road system established in this township.
5.	Moved by Wm. Crow, seconded by T. S. Doyle, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:
	Roy Leslie ─ commuted labour, Division 404	$14.80
	Thos. Maltby Junior ─ grading, Divisions 205, 222	$9.00
	Jas. Ritchie ─ taxi service, indigent, House of Refuge	$10.00
	Mr. Oakley ─ repairs to road, Divisions 209, 227	$25.00
	Alex Fleming ─ cutting hill, Division 210	$71.50
	Crastor Scott ─ gravelling, Division 214	$19.12
	Municipal World ─ supplies	$6.93
	Chas. Bennett ─ 1 day shovelling gravel, Division 113	$3.00
	Jas. Lynch ─ 3 days shovelling gravel, Division 113, 125	$9.00
	F. Jackson ─ gravelling, Division 112	$68.00
	Alex Smith ─ grading, Division 105	$9.00
	D. T. Parker ─ gravelling, Division 114	$25.00
	Harry Hanlon ─ gravelling & grading, Division 127	$12.00
	Jos. Broeckel ─ commuted labour, Division 120	$34.00
	Jas. Lynch Junior ─ shovelling gravel, Division 110	$25.80
	Michael Lynch Junior ─ shovelling gravel, Division 110	$20.50
	Chas. Brown ─ shovelling gravel, Division 110	$1.50
	Fred Broeckel ─ shovelling gravel, Division 110	$51.00
	Duncan McLaren ─ shovelling gravel, Divisions 106 & 110	$25.50

Harry Ehrhardt ─ 30 rods of wire fence, Division 115	$6.75
Jas. Phalen ─ 39 rods of wire fence, Division 124	$8.70
Lewis Evans ─ gravelling, Division 111	$59.50
Geo. Hunt ─ 40 yards of gravel, Division 415	$6.00
Mrs. J. Hewitt ─ 53 rods of wire fence, Divisions 108, 114	$11.93
Guelph Mercury ─ advertisement, Court of Revision	$10.00
Wm. Eggert ─ commuted labour, Division 110	$164.00
Harry Haugh ─ labour on hill, Division 210	$43.50
Leonard Maltby ─ labour, Division 226	$20.70
Leonard Maltby ─ cutting weeds on show grounds	$6.00
Jno. Grieve ─ 70 rods of wire fence, Division 110	$15.75
Wm. H. Wood ─ gravelling, Division 214	$18.37
Mrs. Starkey ─ gravelling, Division 214	$17.00
Jno. Tolton ─ gravelling, Division 214	$19.12
Jno. Rae ─ services as Sheep Valuator	$2.00
M. Ferguson ─ services as Fence-viewer	$2.00
W. J. Little ─ services as Fence-viewer	$2.00
P. A. Patterson ─ services as Fence-viewer	$2.00
Jas. Harmer ─ grading, Division 211	$15.40
Jacob Crowder ─ Overseer, Division 322	$4.95
Fred Paddock ─ cutting hill, Division 322	$16.00
Duncan McDonald ─ Overseer, Beverly Townline	$12.00
Arch. Ramsay ─ picking stones, Beverly Townline	$1.50
Duncan McLean ─ gravelling, Beverly Townline	$123.35
Jno. McLaughlin ─ spreading gravel, Division 325	$6.00
Chas. Brown ─ shovelling gravel, Division	$10.50

	Wm. Eggert ─ crushing stone, Divisions 317, 325	$72.00
	Duncan McLaren ─ shovelling gravel, Division 317	$12.00
	Jos. Broeckel ─ shovelling gravel, Divisions 317, 325	$21.00
	Duncan McDonald ─ commuted labour, Division 305	$9.00
	Jas. A. McPherson ─ commuted labour, Division 311	$6.00
	D. McAllister ─ commuted labour, Division 316	$3.00
	Wm. Ross ─ commuted labour, Division 318	$7.50
	Fred Paddock ─ commuted labour, Division 322	$18.00
	D. McLean ─ commuted labour, Division 315	$6.00
	C. Bond ─ commuted labour, Division 317	$50.00
	Wm. Bond ─ commuted labour, Division 310	$9.00
	D. McLean ─ putting in culvert, Division 322	$4.00
	D. McLean ─ gravelling, Division 322	$32.75
	D. Stewart ─ 48 rods of wire fence, Division 310	$10.90
	Geo. Paddock ─ 80 rods of wire fence, Beverly Townline	$18.00
	Arch. Scott ─ 40 rods of wire fence, Division 312	$9.00
6.	Moved by Wm. Crow, seconded by Fred Roszell, that this Council now adjourn, to meet on Monday August 3rd, at 1:30 p.m.
(signed) T. W. Robertson ─ Clerk (signed) Wm. Schultz ─ Reeve

Municipality of Puslinch August 3rd 1925. The Puslinch Municipal Council met in regular session in the Council Room, Aberfoyle, at 1:30 p.m. today. All of the members, with the exception of Mr. Haines, were in attendance, the Reeve presiding. The minutes of the previous meeting were read, and adopted on motion of Messrs. Doyle and Roszell. A communication from the Minister of Agriculture, regarding the destroying of noxious weeds on the highways, was read, and also, one from the County Clerk, with reference to the county tax rate for the current year. Mr. M. Haines tendered his resignation as Councillor, on account of ill health. The following resolutions were passed:
1.	Moved by T. S. Doyle, seconded by Wm. Crow, that this Council accept the resignation of Mr. Haines as Councillor.
2.	Moved by Wm. Crow, seconded by T. S. Doyle, that the Clerk be hereby instructed to take the necessary steps for the holding of a new election for the vacancy in Council, and that the nomination meeting be held in the Township Hall on Tuesday August 11th, at one o’ clock in the afternoon, and that the polling, if a poll be necessary, be held on Tuesday August 18th, at the usual polling places.
3.	Moved by Fred Roszell, seconded by T. S. Doyle, that the Treasurer be instructed to take the necessary steps to collect the outstanding taxes against the Stone Stock Club, Albert Ames, and Robt. Miller or Lynn Lasby.

4.	Moved by Fred Roszell, seconded by Wm. Crow, that a bylaw be now introduced and read a first and second time, providing, by way of assessment on the rateable property of the Township of Puslinch, for the raising of funds for county, school, and municipal purposes for the year 1925 A.D.
5.	Moved by T. S. Doyle, seconded by Fred Roszell, that the bylaw, providing, by way of assessment on the rateable property of the Township of Puslinch, for the raising of funds for county, school, and municipal purposes for the year 1925, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered 8.
6.	Moved by Fred Roszell, seconded by Wm. Crow, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:
	Jas. Black ─ commuted labour, Division 407	$8.50
	Jas. Martin ─ gravelling, Division 421	$25.50
	Jas. Martin ─ 40 rods of wire fence, Division 421	$9.00
	R. T. Amos ─ 40 rods of wire fence, Division 426	$9.00
	M. Clifford ─ filling in stone on road, Division 226	$25.00
	J. Pinkney ─ repairs to bridge, Division 407	$6.50
	J. Pinkney ─ commuted labour, Division 407	$9.00
	M. Lynch Junior ─ shovelling gravel, Division 120	$3.60
	H. Steffler ─ spreading gravel, Division 117	$3.00
	J. Conroy ─ cutting brush, Division 112	$7.50

	J. W. Gilchrist ─ cutting brush, Division 313	$3.00
	D. McAllister ─ grading, Division 316	$2.75
	Jno. McCaig ─ filling hole with stone, Division 323	$6.00
	E. S. Shantz ─ 2 lambs killed by dogs	$20.00
	M. Ferguson ─ services as Sheep Valuator	$2.00
	C. Maltby ─ picking stones, Division 209	$7.50
7.	Moved by Wm. Crow, seconded by Fred Roszell, that this Council now adjourn, to meet on Monday August 31st, at 1:30 p.m.
(signed) T. W. Robertson ─ Clerk (signed) Wm. Schultz ─ Reeve

Municipality of Puslinch

August 11th 1925.

Nomination Meeting

A special nomination meeting, to fill the vacancy in Council, caused through the resignation of Mr. Haines, was held on August 11th 1925, at one o’ clock p.m., in the Township Hall, Aberfoyle.

There was a small attendance of ratepayers, and Mr. Daniel Hesketh was duly nominated for the office of Councillor. As there were no other nominees for the office, Mr. Hesketh was declared elected by acclamation.

(signed) T. W. Robertson ─ Returning Officer

Municipality of Puslinch August 31st 1925. The Puslinch Municipal Council met in regular session in the Council Room, Aberfoyle, at 1:30 p.m. today. All the members, with the exception of Mr. Crow, were in attendance, Reeve Schultz presiding. After taking the required declaration, Mr. D. J. Hesketh took his seat as a member of the Municipal Council of the Township of Puslinch, for the balance of the year 1925. The minutes of the previous meeting were read, and adopted on motion of Messrs. Doyle and Roszell. The Clerk also read a report of the nomination meeting, held on August 11th 1925. A deputation from the Agricultural Society interviewed the Council, regarding the erection of a fence, to replace the one removed from the front of the township grounds, and also regarding a grant towards the Show. It was decided to call a special meeting of Council on Thursday September 3rd, at 8 p.m., and to ask representatives from the Women’s Institute and the Horticultural Society to be present.

1.

It was moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by Fred Roszell, that the Agricultural Society receive the usual grant of $50 for the Aberfoyle Show.

2.	Moved by Fred Roszell, seconded by D. J. Hesketh, that the following amounts of 1924 arrears of taxes, with percentage, be struck off: R. Jennings ─ $1.57, Ruby Taylor ─ $2.79, V. Huckle ─ $2.10, R. McAllister ─ $2.10, F. Cartwright ─ $1.76, A. G. Bootes ─ $4.95, J. McGregor ─ $2.10, S. Rickert ─ $2.10, J. Young ─ $2.10, T. McConnell ─ $1.57, L. Arpa ─ $1.57, O. Bolgon (or Bolgor) ─ $1.57, H. Lichti ─ $1.57, and B. Saitor (or Sartor).
3.	Moved by Fred Roszell, seconded by D. J. Hesketh, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:
	F. Cromwell ─ cutting brush, Beverly Townline	$12.00
	Gummer Press ─ printing voters’ lists, etc.	$184.54
	Municipal World ─ supplies	$11.28
	Guelph Lumber Company ─ lumber, Division 207A	$6.50
	R. Kerns ─ 25 yards of gravel, Division 305	$3.75
	W. Stengel ─ 168 yards of gravel, Divisions 302, 313	$25.20
	F. Paddock ─ 200 yards of gravel, Divisions 309, 310, 322	$30.00
	F. Paddock ─ 75 yards of gravel, Beverly Townline	$11.25
	R. McConnell ─ 108 yards of gravel, Beverly Townline	$16.20
	Arch. Ramsay ─ 22 yards of gravel, North Dumfries Townline	$3.30
	Mrs. Taylor ─ 112 yards of gravel, Division 308	$16.80
	C. Bond ─ 129 yards of gravel, Divisions 317, 325	$19.35
	D. McLean ─ 14 yards of gravel, Division 311	$2.10
	J. Jamieson ─ 97 yards of gravel, Divisions 318, 321	$14.55
	F. Roszell ─ 116 yards of gravel, Divisions 316, 322, 323	$17.40
	A. Tawse ─ 36 yards of gravel, Division 212	$5.40
	H. Barton ─ 25 yards of gravel, Division 201	$3.75

	F. Byrne ─ repairing bridge, Division 405	$3.00
	H. Fixter ─ commuted labour, Division 309	$4.50
	Canada Ingot Iron Company ─ 1 culvert, Division 407	$73.37
	W. Eggert ─ repairing hill, Division 109	$6.00
	J. Chester ─ labour, Division 106	$22.50
	J. Broeckel ─ cutting weeds, Division 120	$3.60
	F. Blackstone ─ cutting weeds, repairing road, Division 122	$12.00
	J. Tolton ─ cutting brush, Division 217	$7.50
	R. Brook ─ cutting brush, Division 217	$6.00
	T. Aikens ─ grading, etc., Divisions 101,102	$48.00
	W. Crow ─ 192 yards of gravel, Divisions 104, 126, 328	$28.80
	H. Harding ─ gravelling, etc., Division 117	$15.00
	R. O’Donoghue ─ 95 yards of gravel, Division 112	$14.25
	L. Maltby ─ repairs to township grounds	$5.00
	W. Eggert ─ 125 yards of gravel, Division 110	$18.75
	Moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by Fred Roszell, that this Council now adjourn, to meet on Monday October 5th, at 1:30 p.m.
(signed) T. W. Robertson ─ Clerk (signed) Wm. Schultz ─ Reeve

Municipality of Puslinch October 5th 1925. The Puslinch Municipal Council met in regular session in the Council Room, Aberfoyle, at 1:30 p.m. today. All of the members were in attendance, the Reeve presiding. The minutes of the previous meeting were read, and adopted on motion of Messrs. Hesketh and Roszell. A letter from Mrs. Sinclair was read, complaining of the drainage conditions in the Village of Aberfoyle affecting her property.
1.	It was moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by T. S. Doyle, that a grant of $25.00 be given to the Puslinch Township Ploughing Association for the year 1925.
2.	It was moved by Wm. Crow, seconded by Fred Roszell, that this Council appoint James Harmer as Sanitary Inspector for the Township of Puslinch for the balance of the year 1925.
3.	It was moved by Wm. Crow, seconded by Fred Roszell, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:
	Thos. Arkell Junior ─ 53 yards of gravel, Division 213	$7.95
	Mr. Eadie ─ 59 yards of gravel, Divisions 207, 223	$8.85
	Earl Carter ─ 3½ days raking stones, Division 207	$10.50
	Jno. Blair ─ 42 yards of gravel, Division 203	$6.30
	Jno. Blair ─ 33 yards of gravel, Division 205	$4.95

A. Moodie ─ 80 yards of gravel, Division 202	$12.00
J. Tolton ─ cleaning ditch, Guelph pays half, Division 225	$10.50
R. McConnell Junior ─ balance on gravel, Beverly pays half	$5.40
Thos. Carter ─ ½ day raking stones, Division 214	$1.50
J. Cameron ─ 28 yards of gravel, Division 306	$4.20
B. Gregor ─ grading, Divisions 316, 322, & 323	$18.00
Alfred Reid ─ commuted labour	$21.00
H. Hanlon ─ 15 yards of gravel, Division 229, Guelph pays half	$2.25
Earl Carter ─ 12 yards of gravel, Division 224	$1.80
W. Prettie ─ 78 yards of gravel, Divisions 222, 426	$11.70
R. J. McFarlane ─ 50 yards of gravel, Division 218	$7.50
J. Rae ─ 100 yards of gravel, Division 215	$15.00
J. Fitton ─ ½ day, man & team, opening pit	$4.25
Gummer Press ─ posters	$6.83
Municipal World ─ supplies	$2.48
Guelph Mercury ─ advertising	$9.80
Wallace Printing Company ─ printing	$1.00
Canada Ingot Iron Company ─ 1 culvert, Division 224	$57.60
J. A. Ord ─ posts, wire, & labour, fence show grounds	$30.07
Thos. Maltby Senior ─ cutting weeds on show grounds	$7.00
J. Leachman ─ repairs to grader	$6.75
Guelph Township ─ Puslinch share of Drain No. 2	$1184.00
Geo. Loty ─ 83 rods of wire fence, Concession 5	$19.83
Jas. Hanlon ─ 43 rods of wire fence	$9.73

	Wm. Crow ─ 32 yards of gravel, Division 405	$4.80
	Wm. Monkhouse ─ 17 yds. of gravel, Div. 428, W. Flamboro pays ½	$3.40
	Wm. Moore ─ 48 yards of gravel, Division 404	$7.20
	Andrew Scott ─ 116 yards of gravel, Divisions 402, 411	$17.40
	J. Kloepfer ─ 53 yards of gravel, Divisions 324, 403	$7.95
	P. A. Patterson ─ 140 yards of gravel, Divisions 401, 409	$21.00
	Wm. Watson ─ tile for drain across road, Division 213	$25.00
	T. W. Robertson ─ postage for tax notices	$20.00
4.	It was moved by Fred Roszell, seconded by Wm. Crow, that this Council now adjourn, to meet on Monday November 2nd, at 1 p.m.
(signed) T. W. Robertson ─ Clerk (signed) Wm. Schultz ─ Reeve

Municipality of Puslinch November 2nd 1925. The Puslinch Municipal Council met in regular session in the Council Room, Aberfoyle, at 1:30 p.m. All of the members were in attendance, Reeve Schultz presiding. The minutes of the previous meeting were read, and adopted on motion of Messrs. Hesketh and Crow. Mr. Haines interviewed the Council, on behalf of the Puslinch Horticultural Society, asking for a grant to help with the levelling and improvements to the township grounds.
1.	It was moved by Wm. Crow, seconded by Fred Roszell, that a bylaw, imposing and levying certain special rates upon the lands and premises of certain property in the Township of Puslinch, on account of Municipal Drain No. 2, Township of Guelph, be now read a first and second time.
2.	It was moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by T. S. Doyle, that a bylaw, determining the time and place for the nomination of candidates for Council, and to appoint Deputy-Returning Officers and Poll Clerks, for the year 1926, be now introduced and read a first and second time.
3.	It was moved by Fred Roszell, seconded by Wm. Crow, that the bylaw, determining the time and place for the nomination of candidates for Council, and to appoint Deputy-Returning Officers and Poll Clerks for the year 1926, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered 9.

4.	It was moved by Wm. Crow, seconded by Fred Roszell, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:
	Alex Nicoll ─ widening road, Division 409	$19.00
	Gummer Press ─ printing tax notices & envelopes	$13.92
	T. Allan ─ 7 sheep & 2 lambs killed by dogs	$95.00
	M. Ferguson ─ Fence-viewer’s fees	$2.00
	Geo. McGill ─ Fence-viewer’s fees	$2.00
	W. J. Little ─ Fence-viewer’s fees	$2.00
	Arch. Ramsay ─ repairs to Beverly Townline	$5.40
	Fred Dunkie ─ building bridge for sidewalk (Aberfoyle)	$89.31
	R. Burmaster ─ cutting hill, Division 308	$46.75
	Dominion Bank ─ error in 1924 taxes	$4.63
	D. Parker ─ 87 yards of gravel, Divisions 112, 114	$13.05
	Geo. Metcalf ─ 166 yards of gravel, Divisions 117, 118, 119, 121, 124	$24.90
	C. Kay ─ 80 yards of gravel, Divisions 122, 127	$12.00
	Wm. Steffler ─ 55 yards of gravel, Division 123	$8.25
	Alex Nicoll ─ 15 yards of gravel, Division 409	$2.25
	Wm. Schultz ─ 53 rods of wire fence	$11.93

	Mrs. Stewart Hume ─ painting sign for Murray’s hill	$1.00
	H. B. Tolton ─ 27 rods of wire fence, Division 204	$6.07
	P. A. Fleming ─ 33 yards of gravel, Division 210	$4.95
	J. Fitton ─ 2 men shovelling gravel, Division 215	$6.00
	Geo. Meldrum ─ grant to Agricultural Society	$50.00
	Wilson Robertson ─ grant to Ploughing Association	$25.00
	T. W. Robertson ─ for selection of jurors	$12.00
	J. Leachman ─ iron for bridge ─ Aberfoyle	$6.00
	John Rae ─ services as Sheep Valuator	$2.00
	John Rae ─ 48 yards of gravel, Division 214	$7.20
	It was moved by Fred Roszell, seconded by Wm. Crow, that this Council now adjourn, to meet on Monday November 30th, at 1:30 p.m.
(signed) T. W. Robertson ─ Clerk (signed) Wm. Schultz ─ Reeve

Municipality of Puslinch November 30th 1925. The Puslinch Municipal Council met in regular session in the Council Room, Aberfoyle, at 1:30 p.m. today. All of the members were in attendance, the Reeve presiding. The minutes of the previous meeting were read, and adopted on motion of Messrs. Crow and Roszell.
1.	It was moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by Fred Roszell, that permission be given Mr. W. H. Martin to cut the brush, for the wood that may be in it, on the Beverly Townline, opposite Mr. McCuen’s and his own property.
2.	It was moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by T. S. Doyle, that the bylaw for the appointment of a Township Engineer, under the Ditches and Watercourses Act, be now read a first and second time.
3.	It was moved by Wm. Crow, seconded by Fred Roszell, that the bylaw for the appointment of a township engineer, under the Ditches and Watercourses Act, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered 11.
4.	It was moved by T. S. Doyle, seconded by D. J. Hesketh, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:
	W. Leslie ─ Overseer, Beverly Townline	$15.00
	Wm. McCuen ─ gravelling, Beverly Townline	$48.24
	W. H. Martin ─ 100½ yards of gravel, Beverly Townline	$20.10
	W. H. Martin ─ dragging, Beverly Townline	$3.30
	D. McMillan ─ gravelling, Division 402	$100.50

	O. Patton ─ gravelling, Division 424	$55.00
	O. Patton ─ 70 yards of gravel, Division 424	$10.50
	Dugald Campbell ─ 63 yards of gravel, Division 425	$9.45
	Dugald Campbell ─ commuted labour, Division 425	$21.00
	R. Kerns ─ timber and labour for railing, Division 312	$24.75
	H. H. Walker ─ wire, nails, & staples for railing, Division 312	$5.53
	A. A. Stewart ─ spreading gravel, cleaning ditch & dragging, Beverly Townline	$29.35
	C. Martin ─ gravelling, division 323	$62.00
	J. Neubauer ─ gravelling, Division 324	$5.10
	W. Warren ─ 87 yards of gravel, Division 323	$13.05
	Cecil Martin ─ 20 loads of stone, Division 409	$5.00
	S. Philpot ─ erecting railing, Division 411	$6.00
	W. H. Schultz ─ allowance as Reeve	$100.00
	Wm. Crow ─ allowance as Councillor	$100.00
	T. S. Doyle ─ allowance as Councillor	$100.00
	D. J. Hesketh ─ allowance as Councillor	$41.69
	M. Haines ─ allowance as Councillor	$58.31
	Fred Roszell ─ allowance as Councillor	$100.00
	T. W. Robertson ─ balance of salary as Clerk	$266.60
	J. Walsh ─ salary as Treasurer	$160.00
	Provincial treasurer ─ amusement tax tickets	$10.00
5.	It was moved by Wm. Crow, seconded by T. S. Doyle, that this Council now adjourn, to meet on Tuesday December 15th, at 1:30 p.m.
(signed) T. W. Robertson ─ Clerk (signed) Wm. Schultz ─ Reeve

Municipality of Puslinch December 15th 1925. The Puslinch Municipal Council met, in final session, in the Council Room, Aberfoyle, at 1:30 p.m. today. All of the members were in attendance, Reeve Schultz presiding. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and adopted, on motion of Messrs. Hesketh and Crow. The Treasurer submitted his report of receipts and expenditures for the year.
1.	It was moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by Wm. Crow, that the Treasurer’s report be adopted, and that he be hereby instructed to have 200 copies printed for distribution.
2.	It was moved by T. S. Doyle, seconded by Wm. Crow, that the bylaw, imposing and levying certain special rates upon the lands and premises of certain property in the Township of Puslinch, on account of Municipal Drain No. 2, Township of Guelph, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered 10.
3.	It was moved by T. S. Doyle, seconded by Wm. Crow, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:
	W. Holm ─ drawing gravel, Division 109	$15.30
	J. Broeckel ─ drawing gravel, Division 119	$28.00
	W. Tabbert ─ 200 tile, and laying same, Division 112	$17.50
	J. R. Little ─ 147 yards of gravel	$22.05

R. O’Donoghue ─ work on Division 111	$42.50
R. O’Donoghue ─ commuted labour, Division 103	$31.50
R. O’Donoghue ─ gravelling, Division 103	$8.50
R. O’Donoghue ─ 155 yards of gravel, Divisions 103, 107	$23.25
J. Lester ─ 10 hours work, Division 125	$3.00
J. Tolton ─ gravelling, Division 227, Guelph pays half	$70.50
R. Gordon ─ shovelling gravel, Division 227, Guelph pays half	$9.30
D. McLean ─ gravelling, Division 424	$280.00
P. Patterson ─ 40 rods of wire fence, Division 401	$9.00
G. L. Metcalf ─ 40 yards of gravel, Division 119	$6.00
D. J. Hesketh ─ 42 rods of wire fence, Division 405	$9.45
Treasurer, Guelph Township ─ half share of 1925 boundary line work	$51.08
Treasurer, East Flamboro ─ half share of 1925 boundary line work	$51.60
G. Lewis ─ supplies for Hall, etc.	$15.60
N. Black ─ refund Statute Labour, Division 224	$7.50
J. Tawse ─ erecting wire fence on township grounds	$14.65
W. S. Maltby ─ use of stretcher	$3.00
H. B. Tolton ─ commuted labour, Division 204	$3.00
P. Hume ─ gravelling, Division 216	$93.00
J. Rae ─ 100 yards of gravel, Division 216	$15.00
J. Harmer ─ drawing crushed stone, Division 211	$112.98
J. Van Norman ─ commuted labour, Division 211	$14.70
C. Robertson ─ commuted labour, Division 211	$11.25
E. Clark ─ 295 rails used on Division 211	$14.75

P. J. McLean ─ sheep killed & injured by dogs	$349.00
Douglas McLean ─ sheep killed & injured by dogs	$239.50
T. Maltby Senior ─ Caretaker’s salary	$36.00
T. Maltby Senior ─ bonus for collecting amusement tax	$5.00
T. Maltby Senior ─ lock on root shed	$.30
J. Rae ─ services as Sheep Valuator	$6.00
Peter C. McLean ─ gravelling, Division 418	$40.50
Peter C. McLean ─ commuted labour, Division 418	$54.00
J. E. Simpson ─ 13 days of commuted labour, Division 420	$19.50
J. R. Pinkney ─ 40 rods of wire fence, Division 407	$9.00
R. D. Leslie ─ 9 rods of wire fence, Division 404	$2.02
Wm. Scott ─ 3 days grading	$18.00
A. Scott ─ 9 yards of gravel, Division 409	$1.35
E. Nicoll ─ 35 rods of wire fence, Division 409	$7.87
D. R. Clark ─ refund of Statute labour, Division 413	$84.30
M. Ferguson ─ commuted labour, Division 302	$4.00
Wm. Ross ─ gravelling, Division 318	$58.50
W. Crowder ─ cutting brush, Divisions 323, 328	$16.00
F. Bartels ─ 30 yards of gravel, Division 307	$4.50
F. Bartels ─ 46 yards of gravel, Waterloo pays half	$6.90
C. Bond ─ cutting brush, Division 317	$15.00
Bond Hardware Company ─ cement ─ Aberfoyle bridge	$42.40
Wm. Hellyer ─ commuted labour, Division 211	$42.50
C. Borthwick ─ commuted labour, Division 211	$13.50
W. Flewelling ─ commuted labour, Division 211	$16.80
J. Harmer ─ services as School Attendance Officer	$18.90
J. Harmer ─ services as Constable	$1.60

	Alex Nicoll ─ Division Court Clerk’s fees	$16.00
	T. Maltby Senior ─ services at Division Court	$2.00
	H. Haugh ─ widening road, Division 210	$25.00
	E. Cockburn ─ teaming, Division 211	$24.75
	J. M. Cockburn ─ plank for bridge, Division 211	$5.71
	M. Ferguson ─ services as Sheep Valuator	$2.00
	Howitt & Howitt ─ legal advice	$6.00
	E. Clugston ─ refund of Statute Labour, Division 416	$7.50
	Douglas McLean ─ refund of Statute Labour, Division 416	$7.50
	C. Richardson ─ spreading gravel, Division 416	$2.00
	G. A. Hardie ─ 65 yards of gravel, Division 416	$9.75
	D. Campbell ─ refund of Statute Labour, Division 417	$67.50
	D. Campbell ─ 74 yards of gravel, Division 417	$11.10
	T. Beaton ─ 140 yards of gravel, Divisions 418, 421	$21.00
	W. H. Schultz ─ 90 yards of gravel, Division 402	$13.50
	D. McLean ─ 454 yards of gravel, Divisions 407, 413, 424	$68.10
	D. McLean ─ gravelling, Division 413	$39.80
	Guthrie & Kerwin ─ services collecting taxes	$20.00
	T. W. Robertson ─ postage account to date	$16.00
At the close of business, the Reeve was requested to leave the chair and Mr. Doyle occupied the same. The Reeve made a short speech and all of the members spoke feelingly of Mr. Schultz’s courteous and efficient leadership. The meeting adjourned, sine die. (signed) T. W. Robertson ─ Clerk (signed) Wm. Schultz ─ Reeve

Municipality of Puslinch December 28th 1925. Nomination Meeting The annual nomination meeting was held, pursuant to statute, on December 28th 1925, at one o’ clock p.m., in the Township Hall, Aberfoyle. A large attendance of ratepayers was present, and the following gentlemen were duly nominated for the offices of Reeve and Councillor:
For Reeve:	Wm. Crow, Thos. S. Doyle, and Wm. H. Schultz.
For Councillors:	Donald G. Hanning, Daniel J. Hesketh, Peter Hume, Peter A. Patterson, Frederick E. Roszell, and Samuel Smith.
Mr. Schultz failed to make the required “Declaration of Qualification” within the required limit of time, and his name was therefore withdrawn from the list. In consequence of the fact that the nominations for Reeve and Councillors exceeded the number of offices to be filled, the meeting was adjourned, until Monday January 4th 1926, to be decided by ballot at the polls, designated in the bylaw prepared for that purpose. (signed) T. W. Robertson ─ Returning Officer

Municipality of Puslinch January 4th 1926. Election Returns PSD = Polling Subdivision
	For Reeve		For Councillors
PSD	Crow	Doyle	Hanning	Hesketh	Hume	Patterson	Roszell	Smith
1.	24	88	11	78	98	14	32	52
2.	100	61	50	95	88	64	123	99
3.	68	68	83	32	62	69	96	69
4.	58	30	19	20	25	29	78	46
5.	9	72	28	30	34	20	46	68
6.	33	78	21	30	20	44	73	59
7.	55	24	70	13	26	33	38	28
Totals	347	421	282	298	353	273	486	421
Pursuant to statute and the declaration of the Returning Officer at the Nomination Meeting of the 28th ultimo, polls were opened at the several subdivisions in the township, and the above tabulated summary of votes cast was returned by the respective Deputy-Returning Officers. Messrs. Doyle, for Reeve, and Roszell, Smith, Hume, and Hesketh, for Councillors, having received the largest number of votes, were duly declared elected, to comprise the Municipal Council of the Township of Puslinch, for the year 1926. (signed) T. W. Robertson ─ Returning Officer

Municipality of Puslinch January 11th 1926. The Municipal Council of 1925 met in the Council Room, Aberfoyle, at 11 a.m. today, Reeve Schultz presiding. The minutes of the December 15th meeting were read, and adopted on motion of Messrs. Hesketh and Crow. The Clerk read reports of the Nomination meeting, held on December 28th 1925, and the Election, held on January 4th 1926. The Clerk reported that he had received the resignations of Peter Hume and Samuel Smith, as Pathmasters, and also of Peter Patterson, as Fence-viewer.
1.	It was moved by Wm. Crow, seconded by D. J. Hesketh, that the resignations of Peter Hume and Samuel Smith, as Pathmasters, be accepted.
2.	It was moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by T. S. Doyle, that this Council do not accept Peter Patterson’s resignation as Fence-viewer.
3.	It was moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by Fred Roszell, that a bylaw, amending Bylaw No. 6-1925, be now introduced and read a first and second time.
4.	It was moved by T. S. Doyle, seconded by Fred Roszell, that the bylaw, amending Bylaw No. 6-1925, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered 1.
The 1925 Council then arose, and the members elect of the 1926 Council, consisting of Thos. S. Doyle, Reeve, and Fred Roszell, Samuel Smith, Peter Hume, and Daniel J. Hesketh, Councillors, took their place.

After taking the required “Declaration of Office”, they were duly constituted the Municipal Council of the Township of Puslinch for 1926. Communications from St. Joseph’s Hospital and from the Hospital for Sick Children, requesting grants, were read, but no action was taken. The following resolutions were passed:
1.	Moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by Samuel Smith, that the Clerk be instructed to order six copies of the Municipal World for 1926.
2.	Moved by Samuel Smith, seconded by D. J. Hesketh, that a bylaw, appointing a member of the Board of Health, be now introduced and read a first and second time.
3.	Moved by Samuel Smith, seconded by D. J. Hesketh, that a bylaw, appointing auditors for the year 1925-26, be now introduced and read a first and second time.
4.	Moved by Peter Hume, seconded by D. J. Hesketh, that a bylaw, appointing an Assessor for the Township of Puslinch, for the year 1926, be now introduced and read a first and second time.
5.	Moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by Samuel Smith, that a bylaw, appointing a Sanitary Inspector, for the Township of Puslinch, be now introduced and read a first and second time.
6.	Moved by Peter Hume, seconded by D. J. Hesketh, that a bylaw, providing for the distribution of dog tags in the Township of Puslinch, be now introduced and read a first and second time.

7.	Moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by Peter Hume, that a bylaw, authorizing the Reeve and the Treasurer of the Township of Puslinch to borrow money, to meet the current ordinary expenditures of the Corporation during the year 1926, be now introduced and read a first and second time.
8.	Moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by Samuel Smith, that the Clerk be instructed to write the Minister of Highways about clearing away the snow from the approaches of the sidelines and driveways of Provincial Highway No. 6.
9.	Moved by Samuel Smith, seconded by Fred Roszell, that the Clerk be instructed to get in touch with the Secretaries of the various schools and to call a public meeting in the Township Hall on Monday evening, January 25th, at 8 p.m., to discuss the bill to establish Township Boards of trustees for rural schools.
In Committee of the Whole, the Reeve presiding, the following names were inserted in the blanks in the bylaws, viz., for member of the Board of Health ─ Wm. J. Little, for auditors ─ D. A. McNaughton and J. A. Wilkinson, for Assessor ─ Duncan McLean, and for Sanitary Inspector ─ Jas. Harmer.
10.	Moved by Peter Hume, seconded by Fred Roszell, that the bylaw, appointing a member of the Board of Health, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered 2.
11.	Moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by Samuel Smith, that the bylaw, appointing an Assessor for the Township of Puslinch for the year 1926, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered 3.

12.	Moved by Fred Roszell, seconded by Peter Hume, that the bylaw, providing for the distribution of dog tags in the Township of Puslinch, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered 4.
13.	Moved by Fred Roszell, seconded by Peter Hume, that the bylaw, appointing auditors for the year 1925-26, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered 5.
14.	Moved by Fred Roszell, seconded by Peter Hume, that the bylaw, appointing a Sanitary Inspector for the Township of Puslinch, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered 6.
15.	Moved by Samuel Smith, seconded by D. J. Hesketh, that the bylaw, authorizing the Reeve and the Treasurer of the Township of Puslinch to borrow money to meet the current, ordinary expenditures of the Corporation, during the year 1926, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered 7.
16.	Moved by Fred Roszell, seconded by Samuel Smith, that John S. Marshall be and is hereby appointed School Attendance Officer for the year 1926, the remuneration to be at the rate of 40 cents per hour and 10 cents per mile, one way, for time occupied and distance travelled.
17.	Moved by Fred Roszell, seconded by Samuel Smith, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:
	J. W. Moffat ─ Puslinch-Nassagaweya boundary line account 1925	$29.33
	Gummer Press ─ printing	$105.80
	Municipal World ─ subscriptions	$6.00
	Geo. Lewis ─ election expenses	$12.00
	M. Ferguson ─ election expenses	$15.00

	Jno. Winer ─ election expenses	$18.00
	W. W. Robertson ─ election expenses	$15.00
	Stewart Hume ─ election expenses	$15.00
	M. P. Lynch ─ election expenses	$15.00
	Jas. Simpson ─ refund Statute Labour	$12.00
	J. E. Simpson ─ 70 yards of gravel, Division 420	$10.50
	W. Elliott ─ shovelling gravel, Division 420	$3.00
	A. Martin ─ refund Statute Labour, Division 420	$10.50
	C. Metcalfe ─ 10 hours cutting brush	$3.00
	J. Harmer ─ commuted labour, Division 415	$62.30
	C. Leslie ─ repairing road, Beverly Townline	$1.50
	A. Wilkinson ─ bonus wire fence, Division 307	$3.15
	F. Jackson ─ commuted labour, Division 112	$18.00
	Municipal World ─ supplies	$12.20
	P. C. McLean ─ election expenses	$15.00
	J. Harmer ─ storing road machinery	$.50
	Alex Campbell ─ error in dog tax, 1925	$6.00
		$388.78
18.	Moved by Samuel Smith, seconded by Fred Roszell, that this Council now adjourn, to meet on Monday February 8th, at 1 p.m.
(signed) T. W. Robertson ─ Clerk (signed) Thos. S. Doyle ─ Reeve

Municipality of Puslinch January 25th 1926. A public meeting, to discuss the bill to establish Township Boards of Trustees for rural schools, was held in the Township Hall, Aberfoyle, on Monday evening, January 25th, at 8 p.m. A large attendance of ratepayers was present, and the Reeve, T. S. Doyle, was chosen Chairman and the Clerk, Secretary. After a general discussion, the following resolution was carried, unanimously.
1.	Moved by Robt. T. Amos, seconded by Wm. Crow, that the Township Council, the Public School Trustees, and the ratepayers of the Township of Puslinch hereby strongly object to the new bill to establish Township Boards of Trustees for rural schools, as we feel that the present system of rural school education is more satisfactory at the present time in this township.
(signed) T. W. Robertson ─ Clerk

Municipality of Puslinch February 8th 1926. The Puslinch Municipal Council met in regular session in the Council Room, Aberfoyle, at 1 p.m. today. All of the members were in attendance, the Reeve presiding. The minutes of the previous meeting were read, and adopted on motion of Messrs. Hesketh and Roszell. A representative from the Globe Indemnity Insurance Company was present and interviewed the Council regarding accident insurance. No action was taken in the matter. Representatives from the Aberfoyle Progressive Club also interviewed the Council in connection with Hall fees. The auditors were present and presented their annual statement of receipts and expenditures for the year 1925. The following resolutions were passed:
1.	It was moved by Peter Hume, seconded by D. J. Hesketh, that the Aberfoyle Progressive Club be granted the privilege of renting the Hall and Council Chamber, for the balance of the season 1926, at the rate of $4.00 per night for dances, provided that no fees are collected at the door.
2.	Moved by Fred Roszell, seconded by Samuel Smith, that the auditors’ report of receipts and expenditures, for the year 1925, be received and adopted.

3.	Moved by Samuel Smith, seconded by Fred Roszell, that a bylaw, appointing Overseers of Highways and Winter Pathmasters, Pound-keepers, Fence-viewers, and Sheep Valuators, to serve in and for the Township of Puslinch, for the current year, 1926-27, be now introduced and read a first and second time.
4.	Moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by Peter Hume, that the bylaw, appointing Overseers of Highways and Winter Pathmasters, Pound-keepers, Fence-viewers, and Sheep Valuators, to serve in and for the Township of Puslinch for the current year, 1926-27, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered.
5.	Moved by Fred Roszell, seconded by Samuel Smith, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:
	D. A. McNaughton ─ auditor’s salary	$20.00
	J. A. Wilkinson ─ auditor’s salary	$20.00
	Guelph Mercury ─ advertising nomination	$4.20
	Municipal World ─ Assessor’s supplies	$38.94
	Bank of Toronto ─ collecting taxes	$32.81
	Jas. Harmer ─ gravelling, Division 415	$11.00
	F. McGladery ─ 46 yards of gravel, Division 204	$6.90
	D. McMillan ─ commuted labour, Division 402	$13.50
	T. Maltby Senior ─ percentage Hall fees, Dominion election	$1.20

	Angus Martin ─ putting in culvert, widening road, Division 421	$57.25
	T. W. Robertson ─ report to School Inspector	$3.00
	T. W. Robertson ─ registration of births, deaths, marriages, 1925	$16.25
	T. Francis ─ 84 yards of gravel, Divisions 423, 424	$12.60
	Geo. Lewis ─ looking after tile, 1925	$2.50
	A. W. Gamble ─ shovelling gravel, Division 119	$3.00
		$243.20
6.	Moved by Samuel Smith, seconded by Fred Roszell, that this Council now adjourn, to meet on Monday March 1st, at 1:30 p.m.
(signed) T. W. Robertson ─ Clerk (signed) Thos. S. Doyle ─ Reeve

Municipality of Puslinch March 1st 1926. The Puslinch Municipal Council met in regular session in the Council Room, Aberfoyle, at 1:30 p.m. today. All of the members, with the exception of Mr. Hume, were in attendance, Reeve Doyle presiding. The minutes of the previous meeting were read, and adopted on motion of Messrs. Hesketh and Smith. Communications, from the Ontario Forestry Branch, regarding municipal demonstration plots, and from Commissioner Sowton, of the Salvation Army, requesting a grant, were received, but no action was taken in either matter. The following resolutions were passed:
1.	Moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by Samuel Smith, that the tender of Robt. J. Adams for 2 cords of hardwood, at $11.00 per cord, be accepted.
2.	Moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by Samuel Smith, that the time for collecting of 1925 taxes be extended to April 1st.
3.	Moved by Samuel Smith, seconded by Fred Roszell, that the Clerk be instructed to post up notices asking for tenders for making tile, the same to be in the hands of the Reeve or the Clerk not later than April 3rd.

4.	Moved by Fred Roszell, seconded by Samuel Smith, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:
	Municipal World ─ supplies	$2.73
	A. A. Stewart ─ drawing gravel, Beverly Townline	$6.18
	D. Maltby ─ shovelling snow, Division 226	$4.00
	D. McEdwards ─ commuted labour, Division 419	$7.50
	Bank of Toronto ─ stamp tax on receipts	$3.66
	Dominion Bank ─ part payment of note	$5000.00
	J. Walsh ─ postage revenue stamps, exchange, and supplies	$20.52
	S. Smith ─ desk for Council chamber	$4.25
	Total	$48.84
5.	Moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by Samuel Smith, that this Council now adjourn, to meet on Monday April 5th, at 1:30 p.m.
(signed) T. W. Robertson ─ Clerk (signed) Thos. S. Doyle ─ Reeve

Municipality of Puslinch April 5th 1926. The Puslinch Municipal Council met in regular session in the Council Room, Aberfoyle, at 1:30 p.m. today. All of the members were in attendance, the Reeve presiding. The minutes of the previous meeting were read, and adopted on motion of Messrs. Hesketh and Roszell. The Clerk was instructed to write to Mr. R. H. Clemens, of Arthur, saying that the Council is in favour of having a month’s short course in stock judging, etc., here, next winter. The Clerk was also instructed to ask Mr. Robt. Adams for two more cords of hardwood at his tender price of $11.00 per cord. The following resolutions were passed:
1.	Moved by Fred Roszell, seconded by Peter Hume, that this Council purchase two No. 2 “Road Boss” graders from the Canada Ingot Iron Company.
2.	Moved by Peter Hume, seconded by D. J. Hesketh, that the tender of Chas. D. Lewis for making tile for the season of 1926, at the rate of 35 cents per hour, be accepted.
3.	Moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by Peter Hume, that the Reeve be given authority to look into the matter of procuring Bonds for the Treasurer, to the amount of $8000, from the Bond Company, and $7000 from the Treasurer.

4.	Moved by Samuel Smith, seconded by Fred Roszell, that the annual registration fee of $2.00, to the Ontario School Trustees and Ratepayers’ Association, be forwarded.
5.	Moved by Fred Roszell, seconded by Samuel Smith, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:
	C. L. Kearns ─ attending Division Court, 1925	$16.00
	C. L. Kearns ─ fees for distress of taxes (Bootes)	$4.80
	L. Maltby ─ shovelling snow, Division 226	$8.70
	R. Burmaster ─ cutting brush, Division 308	$16.00
	Ontario School Trustees Association. ─ membership fees	$2.00
The Treasurer was instructed to take the necessary steps to collect $47.50 of outstanding taxes against Jas. Dickieson and Benjamin Hagey.
6.	It was moved by Peter Hume, seconded by Fred Roszell, that this Council now adjourn, to meet on Monday May 3rd, at 1:30 p.m.
(signed) T. W. Robertson ─ Clerk (signed) Thos. S. Doyle ─ Reeve

Municipality of Puslinch May 3rd 1926. The Puslinch Municipal Council met in regular session in the Council Room, Aberfoyle, at 1:30 p.m. today. All of the members were in attendance, Reeve Doyle presiding. The minutes of the previous meeting were read, and adopted on motion of Messrs. Hesketh and Smith. The following resolutions were passed:
1.	Moved by Samuel Smith, seconded by Fred Roszell, that the Clerk be instructed to write to the Clerk of Beverly Township in connection with a meeting of the Beverly and Puslinch Councils rē boundary line work.
2.	Moved by Peter Hume, seconded by D. J. Hesketh, that the Clerk be instructed to write to the Clerk of Nassagaweya Township in connection with a meeting of the Nassagaweya and Puslinch Councils rē boundary line work.
3.	Moved by Fred Roszell, seconded by Samuel Smith, that Bylaw No. 8-1926 be amended as follows: Jas. McCaig ─ Pathmaster for Division 104, H. H. Harding ─ Pathmaster for Division 117, and J. M. Neubauer ─ Pathmaster for Division 324.

4.	Moved by Samuel Smith, seconded by Fred Roszell, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:
	Canada Ingot Iron Company ─ 2 graders	$290.00
	Gummer Press ─ printing letterheads	$6.04
	G. McAllister ─ grading	$12.00
	J. Wigood ─ grading	$9.00
	J. Yemen ─ grading, cutting brush, & gravelling, Division 108	$13.30
	Geo. McGill ─ grading, Division 124	$4.20
	Jas. Lester ─ grading, Division 125	$9.00
	J. R. Gordon ─ repairing culvert, Division 225, Guelph pays half	$4.50
	Robt. Adams ─ wood for Hall	$44.00
	Total	$392.04
5.	Moved by Peter Hume, seconded by D. J. Hesketh, that this Council now adjourn, to meet on Monday June 7th, at 10 a.m., as a Court of Revision, and afterwards, for general business.
(signed) T. W. Robertson ─ Clerk (signed) Thos. S. Doyle ─ Reeve

Municipality of Puslinch June 7th 1926. Court of Revision The members of the Puslinch Municipal Council met in the Council Room, Aberfoyle, at 10 a.m., on Monday June 7th 1926 and, after making the required declarations, were duly constituted a Court of Revision, to hear and decide appeals against the 1926 Assessment Roll. The following appeals were before the Court:
1.	J. S. Baker ─ account, too high assessment and statute labour.
2.	J. M. Eagle ─ account, too high assessment.
3.	F. L. Freudeman ─ should not be assessed more than $200.
4.	Soldiers’ Aid Commission ─ Crown property ─ should be exempted.
The only party to appear was Mr. Eagle, but after careful consideration by the Court, his appeal was dismissed. The other parties did not appear, and their appeals were therefore dismissed. Dogs owned by the following persons were struck off the Roll: M. Clifford, Peter Hume, and Walter McWilliams.

Court of Revision, continued
1.	Lot 24, Front of Concession 7, was changed from M. Byrne to Frank P. Ray, as owner.
2.	Lot 11, Rear of Concession 9, was changed to Mrs. Sherwood, as owner.
3.	Lot 8, Front of Concession 2, was changed from Arch. Gillies to Wm. J. Aikens, as owner, and Jas. Aikens, as farmer’s son.
4.	Lots 17, 18, & 19, Rear of Concession 1, were changed from M. Grinnur to Jos. Nicuk and Paul Zlsicka, as owners.
5.	John Hamilton was added to the Roll as tenant of Lot 5 and Part Lot 4, N.B.R., Morriston.
6.	Mrs. Gillinder was added as a Municipal Franchise voter on Lot Part 16, Rear Concession 7.
7.	Harry Woods and Mrs. Woods were added as tenants of Lot 35, Concession 11.
	It was moved by Fred Roszell, seconded by Samuel Smith, that the Assessment Roll for 1926, as revised and amended, be confirmed.
(signed) T. W. Robertson ─ Clerk (signed) Thos. S. Doyle ─ Reeve

Municipality of Puslinch June 7th 1926. The Puslinch Municipal Council met in regular session, in the Council Room, at the close of the Court of Revision. All of the members were in attendance, the Reeve presiding. The minutes of the previous meeting were read, and adopted on motion of Messrs. Hesketh and Hume. The Clerk read a letter from the County Clerk, notifying the Council that all other roads in the Township of Puslinch that were formerly County Roads, and which are not included in County Bylaw No. 1172, would revert to the Township, from 12 o’ clock noon on the 17th day of May 1926. The Clerk was instructed to write to Mr. Marshall, Clerk of Nassagaweya Township, and notify him that the Puslinch Council would meet with the Nassagaweya Council on Wednesday June 16th at 1:30 p.m., at the property of Mr. R. T. Amos. The Clerk was also instructed to order two 18-foot tiles, 12 inches in diameter, 14 gauge, from John A. Elliott, to be shipped to Puslinch Station. The following resolutions were passed:
1.	Moved by Peter Hume, seconded by D. J. Hesketh, that Bylaw No. 8-1926 be further amended as follows: F. J. Byrne ─ Pathmaster for Division 126, in place of M. Byrne, M. Clifford ─ Pathmaster for Division 405, in place of F. J. Byrne.
2.	Moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by Samuel Smith, that the Reeve be authorized to deposit the bonds of John Walsh and the London & Lancashire Company in the Dominion Bank.

3.	Moved by Samuel Smith, seconded by D. J. Hesketh, that the Clerk be instructed to write to Mr. J. Mason, warning him that if any accident occurs through the iron pipe running across the sidewalk to his gasoline tank, that the Council will hold him responsible for same.
4.	Moved by Samuel Smith, seconded by Fred Roszell, that the Treasurer be instructed to take immediate action to collect outstanding taxes against Edward Baker and Albert Ames, and also Albert Oakley.
5.	Moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by Fred Roszell, that the Assessor receive an increase in salary of twenty-five dollars.
6.	Moved by Samuel Smith, seconded by Fred Roszell, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:
	Royal City Press ─ 500 envelopes	$3.00
	Municipal World ─ supplies	$1.35
	Mercury ─ advertising Court of Revision	$5.60
	Geo. Lewis ─ cement	$14.55
	Wm. Eggert ─ grading, Division 1	$48.00
	Jos. Yemen ─ grading, Division ___ (possibly 108)	$7.50
	Jas. Nelson ─ grading, Beverly pays half	$30.00
	Jas. Nelson ─ grading, Waterloo pays half	$6.00
	Jas. Nelson ─ grading, North Dumfries pays half	$3.00
	Jas. Nelson ─ grading, Division 3	$21.00
	Jas. Blake ─ dragging, Beverly pays half	$5.50
	Jas. Blake ─ bonus for 80 rods of wire fence	$18.00
	Jno. Kreig ─ bonus for 20 rods of wire fence	$4.50

	Elmer McCartney ─ grading, Division 4	$45.00
	S. Lawrence ─ picking stones & grading, Division 4	$17.10
	A. Simpson ─ shovelling snow, Division 420	$6.00
	Treasurer, S.S. No. 5 ─ balance of 1925 grant on teacher’s salary & qualifications	$25.00
	Alex Fleming ─ shovelling snow, Division 210	$6.00
	Thos. Arkell ─ 54 yards of gravel, Guelph pays half	$8.10
	Provincial Treasurer ─ Public Hall license	$3.00
	Provincial Treasurer ─ amusement tax tickets	$10.97
	L. Maltby ─ dragging, Division 226	$2.20
	Duncan McLean ─ salary as Assessor	$250.00
	Duncan McLean ─ postage, stationery, etc.	$4.86
	W. B. Galbraith ─ bonus for 35 rods of wire fence	$7.88
	Jos. Or Jas. Lester ─ grading, Division 202 (B.L.)	$6.00
	Total	$560.41
7.	Moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by Samuel Smith, that this Council now adjourn, to meet at the call of the Reeve.
(signed) T. W. Robertson ─ Clerk (signed) Thos. S. Doyle ─ Reeve

Municipality of Puslinch July 6th 1926. The Puslinch Municipal Council met in regular session in the Council Room, Aberfoyle, at 1:30 p.m. today. All of the members, with the exception of Mr. Hesketh, were in attendance, Reeve Doyle presiding. The minutes of the previous meeting and of the Court of Revision were read, and adopted on motion of Messrs. Roszell and Smith. A notice was read from the County Clerk, notifying the Puslinch Council that its share of the county rate this year would be $23,655.28. Also read, a vote of thanks, signed by Dorothy Lewis, from the congregation of Mount Carmel United Church, for the free use of the Hall and Council Chamber for their 50th anniversary services and re-union.
1.	It was moved by Fred Roszell, seconded by Samuel Smith, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:
	W. H. Prettie ─ grading, commuted labour, Division 227	$52.50
	Geo. Crane ─ widening road, Division 123	$51.00
	Gordon Salt ─ bonus, 40 rods of wire fence, Division 116	$9.00
	Elias Holm ─ bonus, 40 rods of wire fence, Division 102	$9.00
	T. F. Ryder ─ gravelling, Division 213	$31.00
	Thos. Jackson ─ bonus, 56 rods of wire fence, Division 114	$12.60
	Jos. Yemen ─ commuted labour, Division 108	$9.25
	Thos. Maltby Senior ─ cutting weeds at the show grounds	$7.00
	Jno. Paddock ─ filling hole & cutting hill, Division 321	$100.00
	E. Plumtree ─ gravelling, Beverly pays half	$30.00

D. McDonald ─ Overseer, Beverly pays half	$9.00
D. McDonald ─ commuted labour, Division 105	$6.00
D. McLean ─ commuted labour, Division 315	$6.00
Jas. A. McPherson ─ gravelling, Division 311	$51.00
W. Paddock ─ commuted labour, Division 321	$22.50
W. Paddock ─ grading, Division 3	$24.00
J. Sutherland & Sons ─ premium on bond	$32.00
Pedlar People ─ 2 culverts, Beverly pays half	$55.80
Pedlar People ─ 2 culverts, Division	$61.20
F. Blackstone ─ gravelling, Division 122 (Comm. L.)	$16.50
J. Conroy ─ gravelling, Division 112	$62.20
Jos. Broeckel ─ grading & gravelling, Division 120	$39.25
P. Crimless ─ commuted labour, Division 205	$90.00
P. Crimless ─ widening road & gravelling, Division 205	$20.00
Jos. Broeckel ─ commuted labour, Division 120	$9.00
Geo. Steffler ─ gravelling, Division 101	$38.50
Wm. Smith ─ putting stone on, Division 108	$10.00
L. Evans ─ gravelling, etc., Division 111	$42.50
W. H. Prettie ─ grading, Nassagaweya pays half	$71.55
D. McAllister ─ commuted labour, Division 316	$3.00
R. Kennedy ─ commuted labour, Division 324	$3.00
J. Cameron ─ shovelling gravel, Division 306	$4.80
Alfred Reid ─ commuted labour, Division 312	$11.50
Alfred Reid ─ gravelling, Division 312	$5.50

	J. A. McAllister ─ gravelling, Division 325	$55.25
	Arch. Ramsay ─ gravelling, Waterloo pays half	$76.00
	Arch. Ramsay ─ cutting brush, Beverly Townline	$7.25
	C. Bond ─ commuted labour, Division 317	$33.45
	C. Bond ─ gravelling, Division 317	$5.85
	Jno. McCaig ─ widening road, Division 322	$14.00
	T. W. Robertson ─ part salary as Clerk	$250.00
	J. A. Wilkinson ─ reinforcing iron	$15.00
	Hector McCaig ─ for delivering iron	$1.00
	Dominion Bank ─ rent of box for keeping bonds	$1.00
	Total	$1464.95
2.	Moved by Peter Hume, seconded by Fred Roszell, that this Council now adjourn, to meet on Monday August 2nd, at 1:30 p.m.
(signed) T. W. Robertson ─ Clerk (signed) Thos. S. Doyle ─ Reeve

Municipality of Puslinch August 2nd 1926. The Puslinch Municipal Council met in regular session in the Council Room, Aberfoyle, at 1:30 p.m. today. All of the members were in attendance, the Reeve presiding. The minutes of the previous meeting were read, and adopted on motion of Messrs. Smith and Hume. A letter from Mr. R. M. Smith, Chief Engineer of the Department of Public Highways was read regarding the filling and raising of the subway (puzzling term) on the west side of the road in front of Mr. Mason’s shop. No action was taken in the matter. A deputation from the Puslinch Agricultural Society, headed by the President, Mr. R. J. McCartney, interviewed the Council asking for a grant.
1.	It was moved by Samuel Smith, seconded by Peter Hume, that a grant of $50 be given to the Agricultural Society.
2.	It was moved by Peter Hume, seconded by Fred Roszell, that a bylaw be now introduced and read a first and second time, providing, by way of assessment on the rateable property of the Township of Puslinch, for the raising of funds for county, school, and municipal purposes for the year 1926 A.D.
3.	It was moved by Fred Roszell, seconded by Peter Hume, that the bylaw, providing, by way of assessment on the rateable property of the Township of Puslinch, for the raising of funds for county, school, and municipal purposes, for the year 1926, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered 9.

4.	It was moved by Samuel Smith, seconded by Fred Roszell, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:
	Canada Ingot Iron Company ─ culvert, Division 103	$90.40
	Robt. Stewart Limited ─ covering for bridge, Division 423	$79.49
	Gummer Press ─ printing voters’ lists	$231.00
	Pedlar People ─ culvert, West Flamborough pays half	$18.00
	Pedlar People ─ culvert, Division 4	$14.40
	Harry Haugh ─ cutting hill, Division 210	$24.25
	Municipal World ─ supplies	$4.40
	Geo. Parr ─ gas, etc., for stone crusher	$6.93
	J. G. McLean ─ sheep injured by dogs	$15.00
	Jno. A. McPherson ─ services as sheep valuator	$2.00
	P. J. McLean ─ services as fence viewer	$2.00
	P. A. Patterson ─ services as fence viewer	$2.00
	M. Byrne ─ services as fence viewer	$2.00
	R. J. McCartney ─ bonus for wire fence, Division 203	$7.88
	R. O’Donoghue ─ commuted labour, Division 108	$9.00
	R. O’Donoghue ─ gravel, Division 103	$15.60
	Geo. Metcalf ─ bonus for wire fence, Division 120	$18.00
	R. O’Donoghue ─ gravelling, et cetera, Division 103	$52.25
	Keith Ireland ─ 6 posts, Division 116	$1.50
	A. W. Gamble ─ gravelling, etc., Division 119	$26.95
	Alex Ramsay ─ bonus for 50 rods of wire fence, Division 302	$11.25
	D. McAllister ─ grading, Division 316	$4.25
	J. Cameron ─ shovelling gravel, Division 306	$4.80

	Geo. Lewis ─ 82 hours making tile	$28.70
	Geo. Lewis ─ cement for tile	$17.85
	J. P. Little ─ grading, Division 219 (boundary line)	$9.00
	Geo. Steffler ─ gravelling, Division 101	$10.50
	D. Simpson ─ gravelling, Division 420	$82.00
	Alex Nicoll ─ gravelling, etc., Division 409, (boundary line ─ $6.75)	$33.25
	Silas Philpot ─ cutting hill, Division 410 (boundary line ─ $12.00)	$168.88
	J. Cole ─ repairing bridge, Division 423	$24.55
	Thos. Foley ─ cedar poles	$5.00
	Wm. Hillyer ─ for crushing stone	$63.00
	D. Maltby ─ teams & men drawing crushed stone	$137.65
5.	It was moved by Fred Roszell, seconded by Samuel Smith, that this Council now adjourn, to meet on Monday September 6th, at 1:30 p.m.
(signed) T. W. Robertson ─ Clerk (signed) Thos. S. Doyle ─ Reeve

Municipality of Puslinch September 6th 1926. The Puslinch Municipal Council met in regular session in the Council Room, Aberfoyle, at 1:30 p.m. today. All of the members were in attendance, Reeve Doyle presiding. The minutes of the previous meeting were read, and adopted on motion of Messrs. Hesketh and Roszell.
1.	Moved by Fred Roszell, seconded by Samuel Smith, that the following amounts of 1925 arrears of taxes, with percentage, be struck off: F. Myers ─ $4.20, T. Fryer ─ $2.10, D. Saunders ─ $2.10, A. Prong ─ $2.10, P. Sardella ─ $11.02, A. McPhee ─ $4.15, and Soldier’s Aid Commission ─ $7.28.
2.	It was moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by Peter Hume, that the Treasurer be instructed to take the proper means to collect the taxes on the F. C. Robinson property, Lot 19, Rear of Concession 7.
3.	It was moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by Fred Roszell, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:
	Guelph Mercury ─ advertising	$3.25
	Gordon McLean ─ cutting weeds, Division 4	$4.50
	Alex White ─ sheep killed by dogs	$20.00
	M. Ferguson ─ services as sheep valuator	$2.00
	Wm. Crow ─ putting in culverts & gravelling, Division 328	$20.00
	Wm. Crow ─ 177 yards of gravel, Divisions 108, 126, 328, 405	$26.55

Mrs. Kay ─ 53 yards of gravel, Division 127	$7.95
Geo. Metcalfe ─ 219 yards of gravel, Divisions 117, 118, 119, 121, 122, & 124	$32.85
R. G. Chester ─ 33 yards of gravel, Division 106	$4.95
R. O’Donoghue ─ 23 yards of gravel, Division 107	$3.45
Geo Crane ─ 8 yards of gravel, 16 loads of stone, Division 123	$5.20
Geo. Crane ─ commuted labour, Division 123	$1.50
H. Harding ─ gravelling, Division 117	$35.00
J. R. Little ─ 125 yards of gravel, Division 111	$18.75
G. Borthwick ─ gravelling, Division 113	$33.85
G. Borthwick ─ commuted labour, Division 113	$9.50
J. Paddock ─ cutting hill & filling hole, Division 321	$202.50
J. Lester ─ gravelling, Division 125	$63.75
Guelph Trust Company ─ rent of safety box	$5.00
C. Martin ─ gravelling, etc., Division 323	$8.50
W. Blair ─ 165 yards of gravel, Divisions 203, 204, 205, 212	$24.75
Orme Sherwood ─ 226 yards of gravel, Divisions 213, 214, 215, 216	$33.90
Orme Sherwood ─ cleaning pit	$11.00
R. J. McFarlane ─ 30 yards of gravel, Division 218	$4.50
H. L. Dancy ─ 78 yards of gravel, Division 221	$11.70
H. L. Dancy ─ gravelling, Division 221, (boundary line)	$48.00
W. Prettie ─ 34 yards of gravel, Division 222	$5.10
F. McGladery ─ 23 yards of gravel, Division 227	$3.45
A. Aide ─ 46 yards of gravel, Division 207	$6.90
A. Aide ─ cleaning pit	$4.50

	J. Fitton ─ shovelling gravel, Division 215	$6.00
	W. Warren ─ 63 yards of gravel, Division 323	$9.45
	W. Crowder ─ 63 yards of gravel, Division 311	$9.45
	D. McNaughton ─ shovelling gravel, Division 401	$6.00
	D. McMillan ─ commuted labour, Division 402	$10.50
	D. McMillan ─ cutting weeds, Division 402	$3.00
	E. Boucher ─ 80 yards of gravel, Division 402	$12.00
	J. Kloepfer ─ 35 yards of gravel, Division 403	$4.20
	D. McLean ─ 38 yards of gravel, Division 407	$5.40
	J. Black ─ gravelling, (boundary line), Division 407	$8.50
	P. Patterson ─ 105 yards of gravel, Division 409	$15.75
	A. Scott ─ 97 yards of gravel, Division 411	$14.55
	D. Hanning ─ shovelling gravel, Division 421	$3.00
	T. Beaton ─ 125 yards of gravel, Divisions 418, 421, 422	$18.75
	T. Francis ─ 45 yards of gravel, Division 423	$6.75
	O. Patton ─ 55 yards of gravel, Division 424	$8.25
	G. Lewis ─ cement for tile & cartage	$5.95
	Bond Hardware Company ─ nails	$.96
	R. O’Donoghue ─ 100 yards of gravel, Division 103	$15.00
	W. S. Maltby ─ delivering tile	$8.00
	Total	$734.46
4.	It was moved by Fred Roszell, seconded by Peter Hume, that this Council now adjourn, to meet on Monday October 4th at 1:30 p.m.
(signed) T. W. Robertson ─ Clerk (signed) Thos. S. Doyle ─ Reeve

Municipality of Puslinch October 4th 1926. The Puslinch Municipal Council met in regular session in the Council Room, Aberfoyle, at 1:30 p.m. today. All of the members were in attendance, the Reeve presiding. The minutes of the previous meeting were read, and adopted on motion of Messrs. Hume and Smith.
1.	It was moved by Fred Roszell, seconded by D. J. Hesketh, that the usual grant of $25.00 be given to the Puslinch Township Ploughing Association.
2.	It was moved by Fred Roszell, seconded by Peter Hume, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:
	Duncan McLean ─ 9 yards of gravel, Division 407	$1.35
	Jos. Kloepfer ─ 40 yards of gravel, Division 324	$6.00
	Fred Bartels ─ 103 yards of gravel, Division 307	$15.45
	Fred Bartels ─ 43 yards of gravel, Waterloo Townline	$6.75
	Jno. Cameron ─ 62 yards of gravel, Division 306	$9.30
	Arch. Ramsay ─ 80 yards of gravel, Waterloo Townline	$12.00
	Wm. Stengel ─ 109 yards of gravel, Divisions 302, 313	$16.35
	Mrs. Taylor ─ 100 yards of gravel, Divisions 308, 309	$15.00
	Fred Paddock ─ 150 yards of gravel, Divisions 310, 322	$22.50
	Jno. Eggert ─ gravelling, Division 110	$48.00
	P. A. Patterson ─ drawing gravel for cement	$15.00
	Russell Kerns ─ 64 yards of gravel, Division 312	$9.60
	Jno. Jamieson ─ 119 yards of gravel, Division 321	$17.85
	Chas. Gregor ─ grading hill, Division 306	$9.00

	E. Plumtree ─ 63 yards of gravel, Division 315	$9.45
	Geo. Lewis ─ 14 hours making tile	$4.90
	Bond Hardware ─ cement	$7.10
	P. A. Snider ─ Puslinch share of Waterloo Townline account	$55.63
	Thos. Maltby ─ cutting weeds on township grounds	$6.00
	Geo. Lewis ─ drawing plank from Guelph	$1.00
	Geo. E. Leslie ─ putting in culverts, etc., Beverly Townline	$18.50
	E. A. Hales ─ sheep killed & injured by dogs	$31.00
	Jos. Broeckel ─ drawing chips, Division 115	$33.50
	Jos. Broeckel ─ commuted labour, Division 120	$3.00
	Jas. (or Jos.) Lynch ─ gravelling, Division 107	$12.50
	Jas. Lynch ─ commuted labour, Division 107	$10.50
	R. T. Amos ─ putting in culvert, Division 426	$2.60
	Alex Smith ─ grading, Division 105	$2.75
	H. Barton ─ 41 yards of gravel, Division 201	$6.15
	Robt. Stewart ─ lumber, etc., for bridge, Division 207A	$170.37
	Robt. Hume ─ building bridge, Division 207A	$175.77
	Mr. McAllister ─ gravel for cement, Division 207A	$7.00
	T. W. Robertson ─ postage for tax notices	$13.00
	J. H. McElderry ─ expenses rē bond	$9.09
	Guelph Cemetery Commission ─ expenses rē burial Wm. Burke	$23.00
	Robt. Kennedy ─ for sheep injured by dogs	$15.00
3.	It was moved by Samuel Smith, seconded by Fred Roszell, that this Council now adjourn, to meet on Monday November 1st, at 1:30 p.m.
(signed) T. W. Robertson ─ Clerk (signed) Thos. S. Doyle ─ Reeve

Municipality of Puslinch November 1st 1926. The Puslinch Municipal Council met in regular session in the Council Room, Aberfoyle, at 1:30 p.m. today. All of the members were in attendance, Reeve Doyle presiding. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and adopted on motion of Messrs. Smith and Roszell.
1.	It was moved by Samuel Smith, seconded by Fred Roszell, that the Treasurer be instructed to take immediate action to collect the balance of outstanding taxes against Albert Oakley.
2.	It was moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by Fred Roszell, that a bylaw, determining the time and place for the nomination of candidates for Council, and to appoint Deputy-Returning Officers and Poll Clerks for the year 1927, be now introduced and read a first and second time.
3.	It was moved by Samuel Smith, seconded by Peter Hume, that the bylaw, determining the time and place for the nomination of candidates for Council, and to appoint Deputy-Returning Officers and Poll Clerks for the year 1927, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered.
4.	It was moved by Samuel Smith, seconded by Fred Roszell, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:
	The Pedlar People ─ culvert	$30.60
	Gummer Press ─ printing envelopes, etc.	$13.92
	T. W. Robertson ─ for selection of jurors	$12.00
	Canadian Municipal Directory ─ directory	$1.25

	Alex Tawse ─ services as Sheep Valuator	$4.00
	D. McAllister ─ grading, Division 316	$4.25
	Roy Harmon ─ grading Waterloo Townline	$6.00
	Jas. Nelson ─ putting in culvert, Beverly Townline	$3.95
	Geo. Lasby ─ 50 yards of chips, Division 109	$35.00
	W. Holm ─ spreading gravel, Division 109	$6.00
	F. Blackstone ─ filling hole, Division 122	$1.00
	J. J. Doyle ─ cutting weeds, Division 119	$3.00
	J. Ehrhardt ─ gravelling, Division 115	$5.50
	E. McCartney ─ grading & repairing Corwhin Road	$27.00
	T. McDonald ─ work on Corwhin Road	$12.00
	J. P. Little ─ removing wood & repairing bridge, Division 219	$6.00
	J. E. Simpson ─ 155 yards of gravel, Division 420	$23.25
	J. H. Peer ─ cutting brush, Division 426	$30.00
	Robt. Hume ─ lumber & work on bridge, Division 207A	$3.63
	W. Crowder ─ 87 yards of gravel, Division 311	$13.05
	E. Carter ─ 32 yards of gravel, Division 224	$4.80
	Wilson Robertson ─ grant to Ploughing Association	$25.00
	Geo. Meldrum ─ grant to Agricultural Society	$50.00
	It was moved by Fred Roszell, seconded by Peter Hume, that this Council now adjourn, to meet on Monday November 29th, at 1:00 p.m.
(signed) T. W. Robertson ─ Clerk (signed) Thos. S. Doyle ─ Reeve

Municipality of Puslinch November 29th 1926. The Puslinch Municipal Council met in regular session in the Council Room, Aberfoyle, at 1:00 p.m. today. All of the members were in attendance, the Reeve presiding. The minutes of the previous meeting were read, and adopted on motion of Messrs. Hesketh and Smith. The following resolutions were passed:
1.	Moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by Samuel Smith, that the Clerk be instructed to post up notices, asking for tenders on one cord of cedar, to be cut in two-foot lengths, for the use of the Township Hall, tenders to be in the hands of the Reeve or Clerk on or before December 14th.
2.	Moved by Fred Roszell, seconded by Peter Hume, that the Treasurer be instructed to take immediate action to collect the 1926 taxes against Fred C. Robinson and Joe Nicuk.
3.	Moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by Fred Roszell, that the Reeve get an increase of $50.00 in salary, on account of extra work in connection with his duties.
4.	Moved by Samuel Smith, seconded by Peter Hume, that the Treasurer’s salary be increased from $160 to $175 per annum.
5.	Moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by Fred Roszell, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:
	A. C. Mullock, Treasurer ─ Puslinch share of East Flamboro account for 1926	$251.93
	Geo. A. McGill ─ services as Sheep Valuator	$2.00
	Fred Langdon ─ sheep killed by dogs	$12.00

	Municipal World ─ supplies	$2.37
	R. Kennedy ─ gravelling, Division 322	$42.55
	W. Crowder ─ filling hole, Division 311	$50.33
	Roy Harmon ─ gravelling, Waterloo Townline	$50.55
	J. A. Ord ─ 30 rods of wire fence, Division 406	$6.75
	Wm. Prettie ─ 68 yards of gravel, Division 426	$10.20
	Wm. Forrest ─ grading Arkell Road, 35 hours	$19.25
	G. Borthwick ─ putting in culvert, Division 122	$5.50
	W. W. McAllister ─ gravel, Guelph Townline	$16.00
	G. Borthwick ─ gravelling, etc., Division 203, (__. B. L.)	$55.90
	Fred Roszell ─ allowance as Councillor	$100.00
	Samuel Smith ─ allowance as Councillor	$100.00
	Peter Hume ─ allowance as Councillor	$100.00
	D. J. Hesketh ─ allowance as Councillor	$100.00
	Thos. Doyle ─ allowance as Reeve	$150.00
	T. W. Robertson ─ balance of salary as Clerk	$250.00
	John Walsh ─ salary as Treasurer	$175.00
	J. S. Marshall ─ for services as Truant Officer	$5.00
	Wm. Ross ─ gravelling, Division 318	$44.00
	John Jamieson ─ 52 yards of gravel, Division 318	$7.80
	Arch. Ramsay ─ picking stones, Beverly Townline	$3.90
	Fred Bartels ─ 44 yards of gravel, Waterloo Townline	$6.60
	Chas. Gregor ─ grading, Division 3	$12.00
	Wm. Ross ─ commuted labour, Division 318	$19.50
	Chris Bond ─ 65 yards of gravel, Division 317	$9.75
6.	Moved by Fred Roszell, seconded by D. J. Hesketh, that this Council now adjourn, to meet on Wednesday December 15th, at 1 p.m.
(signed) T. W. Robertson ─ Clerk (signed) Thos. S. Doyle ─ Reeve

Municipality of Puslinch December 15th 1926. The Puslinch Municipal Council met, in final session, in the Council Room, Aberfoyle, at 1:00 p.m. today. All of the members were in attendance, Reeve Doyle presiding. The minutes of the previous meeting were read, and adopted on motion of Messrs. Hume and Hesketh. Mr. John S. Marshall tendered his resignation as School Attendance Officer. Mr. Louis Nigro was present and requested that he be transferred from Polling Subdivision No. 2 to Polling Subdivision No. 5. This matter was left in the hands of the Clerk, to be brought up in the New Year. The Clerk read the annual report of the Board of Health. The Treasurer submitted his report of receipts and expenditures for the year. The following resolutions were passed:
1.	Moved by Samuel Smith, seconded by Fred Roszell, that the resignation of John S. Marshall, as School Attendance Officer, be accepted.
2.	Moved by Fred Roszell, seconded by Samuel Smith, that the Treasurer’s report be adopted, and that he be hereby instructed to have 200 copies printed for distribution.

3.	Moved by Peter Hume, seconded by D. J. Hesketh, that a committee, consisting of Samuel Smith and D. J. Hesketh, be appointed to try and buy some cedar wood or rails for the use of the Township Hall.
4.	Moved by Fred Roszell, seconded by Peter Hume, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:
	Geo. Paddock ─ drawing tile, Division 302	$3.30
	M. Ferguson ─ commuted labour, Division 302	$8.00
	Jno. McMillan ─ 204 rods of wire fence	$45.90
	A. A. Stewart ─ putting in culvert, Beverly pays half	$9.15
	Chas. Gregor ─ grading, Beverly pays half	$6.00
	Jas. Blake ─ cutting hill, Division 304	$38.00
	Jas. Wingrove ─ filling hole, etc., Division 321	$15.75
	Geo. Lewis ─ pipes & supplies for Hall	$21.92
	Sidney Maltby ─ putting up pipes	$2.50
	M. Ferguson ─ services as Sheep Valuator	$2.00
	Geo. Wingfield ─ commuted labour, Division 116	$18.60
	Geo. Metcalfe ─ 16 yards of gravel, Division 107	$2.40
	Thos. Jackson ─ putting in culvert, Division 121	$6.20
	Geo. Lasby ─ drawing gravel, Division 109	$42.00
	W. Holm ─ spreading gravel, Division 109	$6.00
	C. D. Bowman ─ services as Township Engineer	$42.00
	E. W. Robertson ─ services rē Ord Ditch	$3.00
	O. Sherwood ─ 60 yards of gravel, Division 214	$9.00
	Jno. Ehrhardt ─ gravelling, Division 115	$5.50
	Sidney Maltby ─ 150 rods of wire fence, Division 406	$33.75

	Peter C. McLean ─ putting in culvert, Division 418	$5.00
	J. Tolton ─ fixing culvert, etc., Division 214	$10.60
	Geo. Lasby ─ drawing gravel, Division 214	$54.00
	Treasurer of Guelph Township ─ half share of 1926 work	$11.50
	Chester Schultz ─ 117 yards of gravel, Beverly Townline	$65.50
	Duncan McDonald ─ 3¾ days spreading gravel ─ Beverly Townline	$11.25
	Jas. Harmer ─ services as Constable	$1.50
	Harry Hanlon ─ 10 yards of gravel, Guelph Townline	$1.50
	W. H. Martin ─ putting in culvert, Beverly	$6.00
	Geo. Lewis ─ looking after tile	$5.00
	H. A. Cockburn ─ 2 cords of cedar for crusher	$7.00
	J. A. Ord ─ deepening ditch, Division 405	$3.00
	Miss Cabeldu ─ share of provincial election expenses	$53.78
	Alex Nicoll ─ Division Court Clerk’s fees	$16.00
	T. W. Robertson ─ postage account for the year	$11.70
	T. Maltby Senior ─ Caretaker’s salary	$36.00
	Howitt & Howitt ─ for legal expenses	$21.85
At the close of business, the Reeve was requested to vacate the chair, and Mr. Hesketh occupied the same. The Reeve made a short speech and signified his intention of not running for re-election. All of the members of the Council spoke feelingly of Mr. Doyle’s courteous and efficient leadership. The meeting adjourned, sine die. (signed) T. W. Robertson ─ Clerk (signed) Thos. S. Doyle ─ Reeve

Nomination Meeting December 27th 1926. The annual nomination meeting was held, pursuant to statute, on December 27th 1926, at one o’ clock p.m., in the Township Hall, Aberfoyle. A very large attendance of ratepayers was present, and the following gentlemen were duly nominated for the offices of Reeve and Councillor:
For Reeve:	Wm. Crow, Thos. S. Doyle, and Fred Roszell.
For Councillors:	Marshall Haines, Daniel J. Hesketh, Peter Hume, Duncan McDonald, Samuel Smith, and Neil Stewart.
Mr. Doyle failed to make the required “Declaration of Qualification” within the required limit of time and his name was therefore withdrawn from the list. In consequence of the fact that the nominations for Reeve and Councillor exceeded the number of offices to be filled, the meeting was adjourned until Monday January 3rd 1927, to be decided by ballot, at the polls, designated in the bylaw prepared for that purpose. (signed) T. W. Robertson ─ Returning Officer (signed) Thos. S. Doyle

Election Returns January 3rd 1927. *P.S.D. = Polling Subdivision
	For Reeve		For Councillors
P.S.D.	Crow	Roszell	Haines	Hesketh	Hume	McDonald	Smith	Stuart
1.	41	58	26	83	80	26	27	19
2.	113	56	129	102	56	93	82	64
3.	58	85	66	37	39	91	44	102
4.	11	88	31	11	30	94	29	36
5.	35	35	48	34	16	32	38	19
6.	31	65	47	25	24	65	26	58
7.	51	23	36	37	22	41	32	42
T.	340	410	383	329	267	442	278	340
	T. = Total votes
Pursuant to statute and the declaration of the Returning Officer at the Nomination Meeting of the 27th ultimo, polls were opened at the several subdivisions in the township, and the above tabulated summary of votes cast was returned by the respective Deputy-Returning Officers. Messrs. Roszell, for Reeve, and McDonald, Haines, Stewart, and Hesketh, for Councillors, having received the largest number of votes, were duly declared elected, to comprise the Municipal Council of the Township of Puslinch for the year 1927 A.D. (signed) T. W. Robertson ─ Returning Officer

Municipality of Puslinch Election Returns ─ Police Village of Morriston
	For Trustees	Votes
	John McNaughton	56	elected
	Angus Stewart	40	elected
	Wm. G. Morlock	39	elected
	John A. Elliot	29
	Ernest Kitchen	22
	Thomas Ayres	1
per John A. Wilkinson Returning Officer

Municipality of Puslinch January 10th 1927. The Municipal Council of 1926 met in the Council Room, at Aberfoyle, at 10 a.m. today, Reeve Doyle presiding. The minutes of the December 15th meeting were read, and adopted on motion of Messrs. Roszell and Hume. The Clerk read reports of the Nomination Meeting, held on December 27th 1926, and of the Election, held on January 3rd 1927. The Clerk reported that he had received the resignation of Duncan McDonald, as Pathmaster of Division 305. The committee, composed of Messrs. Hesketh and Smith, reported that it had accepted Mr. W. S. Maltby’s tender for cedar rails.
1.	It was moved by Samuel Smith, seconded by Fred Roszell, that the resignation of Mr. Duncan McDonald, as Pathmaster of Division 305, be accepted.
2.	It was moved by Peter Hume, seconded by D. J. Hesketh, that a bylaw, amending Bylaw No. 8-1926, be now read a first and second time.
3.	It was moved by Fred Roszell, seconded by Samuel Smith, that the bylaw, amending Bylaw No. 8-1926, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered 1.

4.	It was moved by Samuel Smith, seconded by Fred Roszell, that we recommend to the Council of this year, 1927, that the following accounts be paid:
	Geo. Lasby ─ 56 yards of gravel, at 75 cents per yard, Division 109	$42.00
	W. Holm ─ 2 days spreading gravel, Division 109	$6.00
	D. T. Parker ─ 8 yards of gravel, Division 120	$1.20
	Cecil Martin ─ 35 loads of stone, at 25 cents per load, Division 409	$8.75
	Alex White ─ sheep killed by dogs	$12.00
	Geo. Steffler ─ repairs to road, Division 101	$2.55
	J. R. Little ─ 102 yards of gravel, Division 109	$15.30
	Dr. J. H. King ─ salary as M.H. O. (Medical Health Officer)	$5.00
	Thos. Maltby Senior ─ services at Division Court	$2.00
	Thos. Maltby Senior ─ bonus rē Amusement Tax	$5.00
The 1926 Council then arose, and the members elect of the 1927 Council, consisting of Fred Roszell, Reeve, and Duncan McDonald, Marshall Haines, Neil Stewart, and Daniel J. Hesketh, Councillors, took their places. After taking the required “Declaration of Office”, they were duly constituted the Municipal Council of the Township of Puslinch for 1927. A communication from the Hospital for Sick Children, requesting a grant, was read, but no action was taken. Also, a communication from the Deputy Provincial Secretary was read, rē the admission of Michael Pledge to the Ontario Hospital, Hamilton. This was left in the hands of the Clerk, to obtain further information.

The following resolutions were passed:
1.	Moved by M. Haines, seconded by D. McDonald, that the Clerk be instructed to order six copies of the Municipal World for 1927.
2.	Moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by Neil Stewart, that the Clerk be instructed to post up notices asking for tenders on cedar, for bridge flooring, 16 feet long and 6 inches thick, for any quantity up to 5,000 feet, same to be in the hands of the Reeve or Clerk on or before February 11th.
3.	Moved by D. McDonald, seconded by M. Haines, that the Clerk be instructed to post up notices asking for tenders on 3 cords of dry body hardwood (maple or beech), to be cut in 2-foot lengths, for the use of the Township Hall, same to be in the hands of the Reeve or Clerk on or before February 11th.
4.	Moved by M. Haines, seconded by Neil Stewart, that this Council donate a cup for a prize for the Boys’ Stock Judging, in the short course to be held here next month.
The Clerk was instructed to advertise in the Guelph Mercury for an office safe, and the Reeve and the Clerk were appointed a committee to deal with the same. The Clerk was instructed to write to Waterloo Township, asking them to pay Geo. Steffler’s account for shovelling snow on the Waterloo Townline, amounting to $2.75. The Clerk was also instructed to write Guelph Township, advising them that our understanding was that we were to look after the Townline from the Highway, east, to the Nassagaweya Townline.

5.	Moved by M. Haines, seconded by D. McDonald, that a bylaw, authorizing the Reeve and Treasurer of the Township of Puslinch to borrow money to meet the current ordinary expenditures of the Corporation during the year 1927, be now introduced and read a first and second time.
6.	Moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by Neil Stewart, that a bylaw, appointing auditors for the year 1926-27, be now introduced and read a first and second time.
7.	Moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by Neil Stewart, that a bylaw, appointing a member of the Board of Health, be now introduced and read a first and second time.
8.	Moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by D. McDonald, that a bylaw, appointing an Assessor for the Township of Puslinch for the year 1927, be now introduced and read a first and second time.
9.	Moved by Neil Stewart, seconded by D. J. Hesketh, that a bylaw, appointing a School Attendance Officer for the Township of Puslinch, be now introduced and read a first and second time.
10.	Moved by D. McDonald, seconded by M. Haines, that a bylaw, providing for the distribution of dog tags in the Township of Puslinch, be now introduced and read a first and second time.

In Committee of the Whole, the Reeve presiding, the following names were inserted in the blanks of the bylaws, viz., for a member of the Board of Health, Wm. J. Little, for auditors, D. A. McNaughton and Jno. A. Wilkinson, for Assessor, Duncan McLean, and for School Attendance Officer, Duncan McLean.
11.	Moved by M. Haines, seconded by Neil Stewart, that the bylaw, authorizing the Reeve and the Treasurer of the Township of Puslinch to borrow money to meet the current ordinary expenditures of the Corporation during the year 1927, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered.
12.	Moved by M. Haines, seconded by Neil Stewart, that the bylaw, appointing a member of the Board of Health, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered.
13.	Moved by M. Haines, seconded by D. McDonald, that the bylaw, appointing an Assessor for the Township of Puslinch for the year 1927, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered.
14.	Moved by Neil Stewart, seconded by D. J. Hesketh, that the bylaw, appointing auditors for the year 1926-27, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered.
15.	Moved by D. McDonald, seconded by M. Haines, that the bylaw, providing for the distribution of dog tags in the Township of Puslinch, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered.
16.	Moved by Neil Stewart, seconded by D. J. Hesketh, that the bylaw, appointing a School Attendance Officer for the Township of Puslinch, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered.

17.	Moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by Neil Stewart, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:
	Leonard Evans ─ moving stone crusher	$14.40
	P. O’Drowsky ─ repairs to car	$18.25
	Gummer Press ─ printing	$100.55
	Treasurer of Nassagaweya Township ─ half share of Townline, 1926	$61.45
	Jas. Leachman ─ rods for stovepipes	$2.00
	Guelph Mercury ─ advertising nomination	$2.10
	B. Goebel ─ repairs to stone crusher	$8.00
	Municipal World ─ supplies	$9.98
	Treasurer, West Flamboro ─ half share townline account, 1926	$1.75
	H. B. Tolton ─ commuted labour, Division 204	$3.00
	Geo. Lewis ─ election expenses	$12.00
	Jno. Winer ─ election expenses	$17.00
	Stewart Hume ─ election expenses	$15.00
	M. Ferguson ─ election expenses	$15.00
	M. P. Lynch ─ election expenses	$15.00
	W. W. Robertson ─ election expenses	$15.00
	Peter C. McLean ─ election expenses	$15.00
	D. T. Parker ─ 8 yards of gravel, Division 120	$1.20
	Cecil Martin ─ 35 loads of stone at 25 cents per load, Division 409	$8.75
	Alex White ─ sheep killed by dogs	$12.00
	Geo. Steffler ─ repairs to road, Division 101	$2.55
	J. R. Little ─ 102 yards of gravel, Division 109	$15.30
	Dr. J. H. King ─ salary as M.H.O. (Medical Health Officer), 1926	$5.00
	Thos. Maltby Senior ─ services at Division Court	$2.00
	Thos. Maltby Senior ─ bonus rē Amusement Tax	$5.00
18.	Moved by D. McDonald, seconded by M. Haines, that this Council now adjourn, to meet on Saturday February 12th, at 2 p.m.
(signed) T. W. Robertson ─ Clerk (signed) Fred Roszell ─ Reeve

Municipality of Puslinch

February 12th 1927.

The Puslinch Municipal Council met in regular session in the Council Room, Aberfoyle, at 2 p.m. today. All of the members were in attendance, Reeve Roszell presiding. The minutes of the previous meeting were read, and adopted on motion of Messrs. Hesketh and McDonald.

A communication from the County Clerk was read, notifying the Township that, from and after January 1st 1927, one half of the amount of all charges for maintenance and burial expenses of indigents in all hospitals, who were residents of the township when admitted, shall be a charge against the township.

A letter from Mr. Hunt, Manager of the Bank of Toronto, Morriston, requesting that the township open an account with them, was laid over until the next meeting.

Also received, was a letter from W. M. Morris, Secretary-Treasurer of the Ontario School Trustees and Ratepayers Association, enclosing a program of the convention to be held in Convocation Hall, Toronto, on April 19th, 20th, and 21st, and asking that a delegate be sent from this township.

Mr. Pellatt, a representative of the Globe Indemnity Company, Toronto, was present and interviewed the Council regarding accident insurance.

The auditors presented their annual report of receipts and expenditures for the year 1926, showing a small balance to the credit of the township.

The following resolutions were passed:
1.	Moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by Neil Stewart, that the township take out an insurance policy with the Globe Indemnity Company for protection up to $10,000 for any single accident.
2.	Moved by Neil Stewart, seconded by Marshall Haines, that the auditors’ report of receipts and expenditures, for the year 1926, be received and adopted.
3.	Moved by Neil Stewart, seconded by Marshall Haines, that the tender of Robt. T. Amos for three cords of dry hardwood, at $12.00 per cord, be accepted.
4.	Moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by Neil Stewart, that the Reeve be given the authority to take the necessary steps to collect a doctor bill from John Pozzobon.
5.	Moved by Duncan McDonald, seconded by D. J. Hesketh, that the Treasurer be instructed to take the necessary steps to collect the outstanding taxes against Jas. Dickieson, Bernard Hagey, and Leslie Greer.
6.	Moved by Neil Stewart, seconded by Marshall Haines, that a bylaw, appointing Overseers of Highways and Winter Pathmasters, Pound-keepers, Fence-viewers, and Sheep Valuators, to serve in and for the Township of Puslinch, for the current year 1927-28, be now introduced and read a first and second time.
7.	Moved by Marshall Haines, seconded by Duncan McDonald, that the bylaw, appointing Overseers of Highways and Winter Pathmasters, Pound-keepers, Fence-viewers, and Sheep Valuators, to serve in and for the Township of Puslinch, for the current year 1927-28, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered.

8.	Moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by Duncan McDonald, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:
	D. A. McNaughton ─ salary as auditor	$20.00
	Jno. A. Wilkinson ─ salary as auditor	$20.00
	Geo. Lasby ─ 56 yards of gravel at 75 cents per yard, Division 109, (B.L. ─ $12.00)	$42.00
	W. Holm ─ 2 days spreading gravel, Division 109,	$6.00
	Thos. Arkell Junior ─ insurance, Morriston shed	$3.70
	Municipal World ─ supplies & subscriptions	$46.60
	Sydney Maltby ─ 2¼ cord of cedar	$18.00
	T. W. Robertson ─ registration of births, deaths, marriages	$18.75
	T. W. Robertson ─ report to School Inspector	$3.00
	Jno. Huether ─ refund of taxes overpaid	$15.30
	David Maltby ─ rent of room for auditors	$3.00
	Dr. J. H. King ─ attendance on Jno. Pozzobon	$44.50
	C. L. Kearns ─ attendance at Division Court	$16.00
	Moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by Neil Stewart, that this Council now adjourn, to meet on Monday March 7th, at 1:30 p.m.
(signed) T. W. Robertson ─ Clerk (signed) Fred Roszell ─ Reeve

Municipality of Puslinch March 7th 1927. The Puslinch Municipal Council met in regular session in the Council Room, Aberfoyle, at 1:30 p.m. today. All of the members were in attendance, the Reeve presiding. The minutes of the previous meeting were read, and adopted on motion of Messrs. Haines and McDonald. A letter from Mr. A. D. Anderson, proprietor of the Palmerston Spectator, was read, giving quotations on printing. The matter was laid over until a later date.
1.	It was moved by Marshall Haines, seconded by Duncan McDonald, that the Clerk be instructed to post up notices, asking for tenders for making tile.
2.	It was moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by Duncan McDonald, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:
	Robt. Amos ─ 3¼ cords of hardwood	$38.00
	Waterloo Township ─ half share of townline account	$1.38
	W. H. Martin ─ 2 sheep killed by dogs	$55.00
	Jno. A. McPherson ─ services as Sheep Valuator	$2.00
	G. Roy Darby ─ safe rē E. O. Kitchen	$50.00
	E. O. Kitchen ─ for cartage on safe	$4.00
	A. E. Wilson & Company ─ premium, accident insurance	$133.50
	Jno. Walsh ─ postage, Exchange & Revenue stamps 1926	$13.8__
3.	It was moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by Neil Stewart, that this Council now adjourn, to meet on Monday April 4th, at 1:30 p.m.
(signed) T. W. Robertson ─ Clerk (signed) Fred Roszell ─ Reeve

Municipality of Puslinch April 4th 1927. The Puslinch Municipal Council met in regular session in the Council Room, Aberfoyle, at 1:30 p.m. today. All of the members were in attendance, Reeve Roszell presiding. The minutes of the previous meeting were read, and adopted on motion of Messrs. Hesketh and Stewart. A letter from the News Job Printing Department, Chatham, was read, giving quotations on printing as follows: for financial statements ─ $2.00 per page, for voters lists ─ $1.90. These prices include sales taxes and shipping charges. No tenders were received for making tile, but Mr. Haines was given authority to arrange for someone to make tile, if possible.
1.	It was moved by Marshall Haines, seconded by Duncan McDonald, that the Treasurer be hereby instructed to take the necessary steps to collect the outstanding taxes Geo. H. Menary, R.R. No. 2, Puslinch.
2.	It was moved by Daniel Hesketh, seconded by Neil Stewart, that this Council send the Reeve as a delegate to the Ontario Trustees and Ratepayers Convention, and if the Reeve be unable to go, that Mr. Haines or the Clerk be the alternates.
3.	It was moved by Daniel Hesketh, seconded by Neil Stewart, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:
	Roy Gordon ─ 48 hours cutting brush, Guelph to pay half	$14.40
	Municipal World ─ supplies	$1.32
	Savage & Company ─ trophy for judging course	$8.00
	Jas. Harmer ─ repairs to Corwhin Road	$15.10
	W. M. Morris ─ membership fee, O.E.A. (Ontario Educational Assoc.)	$2.00
	It was moved by Daniel Hesketh, seconded by Neil Stewart, that this Council now adjourn, to meet on Monday May 2nd, at 1:30 p.m.
(signed) T. W. Robertson ─ Clerk (signed) Fred Roszell ─ Reeve

Municipality of Puslinch May 2nd 1927. The Puslinch Municipal Council met in regular session in the Council Room, Aberfoyle, at 1:30 p.m. today. All of the members were in attendance, the Reeve presiding. The minutes of the previous meeting were read, and adopted on motion of Messrs. Haines and McDonald. Mr. Haines reported that he had secured Mr. Chas. Lewis to make cement tile this year, at the rate of 35 cents per hour. The Clerk gave a short report of the Ontario Educational Association Convention, which he attended on the 19th, 20th, and 21st of April. The following resolutions were passed:
1.	Moved by Marshall Haines, seconded by Duncan McDonald, that the Clerk be instructed to write to the Clerks of Beverly, East Flamboro, and Nassagaweya Townships in connection with a meeting of the Councils rē boundary line work.
2.	Moved by Neil Stewart, seconded by Duncan McDonald, that this Council is in favour of having a bylaw drawn out, authorizing the Head and the Treasurer of the township to borrow up to five thousand dollars from the Bank of Toronto to meet the current ordinary expenditures of the township for the year 1927.
3.	Moved by Neil Stewart, seconded by D. J. Hesketh, that a bylaw be now introduced and read a first and second time, respecting trees on the highways in the Township of Puslinch.

4.	Moved by Marshall Haines, seconded by Duncan McDonald, that the bylaw, respecting trees in the Township of Puslinch, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered.
5.	Moved by Duncan McDonald, seconded by Marshall Haines, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:
	G. McAllister ─ grading, Division 3	$15.00
	Geo. M. Paddock ─ grading, Division 3	$12.00
	R. Kearns ─ grading, Beverly Townline	$12.00
	Pedlar People ─ 3 iron culverts	$184.44
	Neil Black ─ lamb killed by dogs	$5.00
	Jas. Mason ─ for replacing sidewalk, Aberfoyle	$45.75
	J. P. Broeckel ─ 9 days’ grading & axle grease	$54.20
	Jno. Pinkney ─ 15 rods of wire fence, Division 407	$3.37
	Municipal World ─ Statute Labour lists	$4.21
	T. W. Robertson ─ expenses, Ontario Educational Assoc. convention	$10.50
	T. W. Robertson ─ painting safe	$2.75
	Dominion of Canada Guarantee & Accident Insurance Company – Bond, J. W. (the Treasurer’s initials, possibly, John Walsh)	$32.00
6.	Moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by Duncan McDonald, that this Council now adjourn, to meet on Monday May 30th, at 10 a.m., as a Court of Revision, and afterwards, for general business.
(signed) T. W. Robertson ─ Clerk (signed) Fred Roszell ─ Reeve

Municipality of Puslinch May 30th 1927. Court of Revision The members of the Puslinch Municipal Council met in the Council Room, Aberfoyle, at 10 a.m. on Monday May 30th 1927, and after taking the required declarations, were duly constituted a Court of Revision, to hear and decide appeals against the 1927 Assessment Roll. The following appeals were before the Court:
a.	Jno. F. Ehrhardt ─ claimed assessed $600 too high on Lot 6, Front of Conc. 5.
b.	Jas. A. Hewitt ─ claimed assessed out of all proportion to farm property in neighbourhood.
c.	Mrs. Mary Kay ─ overcharged & improperly assessed.
Mr. Ehrhardt’s appeal was dismissed, after careful consideration, and as Mr. Hewitt did not appear, his appeal was dismissed also. Mr. C. L. Dunbar, of Dunbar, Goetz, and Dunbar, Barristers, Guelph, appeared on behalf of Mrs. Kay.
1.	On motion of Messrs. Hesketh and Stewart, her assessment was lowered $200, on land.

Messrs. Geo. And Jno. Marshall were added to the Roll, as owners of Lot 11, N. E. Dundas Street, Aberfoyle. Mr. Jas. (or Jos.) Nicuk was added to the Roll, as owner of Lots part 17, 18, 19, Rear of Concession 1. Mr. Jas. Dickieson was assessed as tenant of Lots 12 and 13, Rear of Conc. 1. Dogs owned by the following persons were struck off the Roll: Fred Roszell, Cecil Martin, Geo. McIntosh, D. M. McLean, and Chas. Martin.
2.	It was moved by Neil Stewart, seconded by D. J. Hesketh, that the Assessment Roll for 1927, as revised and amended, be confirmed.
(signed) T. W. Robertson ─ Clerk (signed) Fred Roszell ─ Clerk

Municipality of Puslinch May 30th 1927. The Puslinch Municipal Council met in regular session, in the Council Room, at the close of the Court of Revision. All the members were in attendance, Reeve Roszell presiding. The minutes of the previous meeting were read, and adopted on motion of Messrs. Hesketh and Haines. Mr. Geo. Lewis and Mr. Jno. A. Ord were present, and requested the Council to have the sidewalk raised at the entrance to their driveways. Messrs. Jno. W. Kerr and Andrew Ord were also present and asked the Council for a grant towards fixing the grounds in the vicinity of the monument. The following resolutions were passed:
1.	Moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by Marshall Haines, that the Clerk be instructed to write to the Minister of Highways, asking to have the sidewalk filled in, from Mr. Lewis’ store to the Ellis property, in order to lay a new sidewalk.
2.	Moved by Neil Stewart, seconded by D. J. Hesketh, that Bylaw No. 8-1927 be amended by adding the following as Pathmasters: Division 207A ─ Walter Cook, Division 415 ─ J. Hohenadel, Division 429 ─ Roy Harmer, and Division 430 ─ Ernest Clark.
3.	Moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by Marshall Haines, that the Puslinch Horticultural Society be granted $50.00, fifty dollars, to fix up the grounds around the monument.

4.	Moved by Marshall Haines, seconded by Neil Stewart, that the Treasurer be instructed to take the necessary steps to collect the outstanding taxes against Thos. Heeley.
5.	Moved by Marshall Haines, seconded by Duncan McDonald, that a bylaw, authorizing the Reeve and Treasurer of the Township of Puslinch to borrow money from the Bank of Toronto, Morriston, to meet the current ordinary expenditures of the Corporation, during the year 1927, be now introduced and read a first and second time.
6.	Moved by Marshall Haines, seconded by Neil Stewart, that the bylaw, authorizing the Reeve and the Treasurer of the Township of Puslinch to borrow up to $5,000.00, five thousand dollars, from the Bank of Toronto, Morriston, to meet the current ordinary expenditures of the Corporation, during the year 1927, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered.
7.	Moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by Duncan McDonald, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:
	Guelph Mercury ─ advertising Court of Review	$4.20
	Wm. Scott ─ grading, Division 4	$24.00
	W. G. Burns ─ new axle for grader	$3.00
	Municipal World ─ supplies	$1.96
	D. J. McLean ─ grading & picking stones	$5.40
	Thos. Aikens ─ grading, Division 3	$9.00
	Duncan McLean ─ salary as Assessor	$250.00
	Jos. Broeckel ─ 40 rods of wire fence, Division 120	$9.00
	Roy _____(left blank) ─ 28 rods of wire fence, Division 120	$6.30
	Fred Roszell ─ 38 rods of wire fence, Division 322	$8.55

	R. Starkey ─ grading, Division 214	$5.50
	Crastor Scott ─ work on Division 214	$6.45
	Jno. Tolton ─ work on Division 214	$15.25
	Stewart Hume ─ repairing hill, Division 215	$14.25
	H. Gilchrist ─ repairing hill, Division 215	$2.40
	Jno. Tolton ─ repairing hill, Division 215	$5.25
	Fred Mast ─ 1 sheep killed and lambs injured by dogs	$20.00
	Canada Ingot Iron Company ─ casting for grader	$.75
	Jno. Elliot ─ 55½ rods of wire fence	$12.48
	Fred Ryder ─ grading & picking stones, Division 213	$15.00
	Provincial Treasurer ─ Township Hall license	$3.00
	Andrew Ord ─ grading, Division 4	$3.00
	Jno. A. McPherson ─ services as Sheep Valuator	$2.00
	Geo. Lewis ─ 4 barrels of cement and cartage	$11.90
	Duncan McLean ─ postage, stationery, etc.	$3.50
	Moved by Duncan McDonald, seconded by Marshall Haines, that this Council now adjourn, to meet on Monday July 4th, at 1:30 p.m.
(signed) T. W. Robertson ─ Clerk (signed) Fred Roszell ─ Reeve

Municipality of Puslinch July 4th 1927. The Puslinch Municipal Council met in regular session in the Council Room, Aberfoyle, at 1:30 p.m. today. All of the members were in attendance, the Reeve presiding. The minutes of the previous meeting and of the Court of Revision were read, and adopted on motion of Messrs. Hesketh and Haines. A letter from Reverend W. A, Bradley, the Pastor of the Aberfoyle United Church, was read, requesting the use of the Township Hall for Sabbath Services, and any function pertaining thereto, during the process of the building of their new church. A copy of County Bylaw No. 1217, respecting the value of real property in the county, for county assessment purposes, was also read. The following resolutions were passed:
1.	Moved by Marshall Haines, seconded by Duncan McDonald, that the Clerk be instructed to write to the Department of Highways, asking them to fill from the pavement to the approach to the monument in the township grounds.
2.	Moved by Marshall Haines, seconded by Neil Stewart, that the Clerk be instructed to advertise the closing of the roadway from the Moffat Road to the next road running east.

3.	Moved by Neil Stewart, seconded by Marshall Haines, that the resolution of May 30th, authorizing John Walsh, the Treasurer, to open an account with the Bank of Toronto, Morriston, be amended by adding thereto, “and to withdraw any or all of the monies that may be standing to the credit of the Corporation of the Township of Puslinch, on his own signature as Treasurer of the said Township, and to sign the bank’s forms for receipt for vouchers, and further, to conduct, in his own name as Treasurer of the said township, any or all banking business that may be necessary with the said bank, and further, that the Reeve and Clerk affix their signatures to this resolution, under the corporate seal of the township.” We certify that the above is a true and correct copy of the resolution passed in open Council on July 4th 1927. (seal of the Township of Puslinch) (signed) T. W. Robertson ─ Clerk (signed) Fred Roszell ─ Reeve
4.	Moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by Neil Stewart, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:
	Geo. Lewis ─ cement and cartage on the same	$11.20
	Jno. Lidster ─ gravelling Corwhin Road	$16.50
	Chas. Richardson ─ gravelling Corwhin Road & Division 218	$33.00
	R. J. McFarlane ─ gravelling & grading, Division 218	$60.25
	Thos. Allan ─ gravelling Corwhin Road & Division 218	$19.50
	H. Leachman ─ gravelling Corwhin Road & Division 218	$53.00
	R. Tarzwell ─ shovelling gravel, Corwhin Road & Divisions 214 & 218	$24.00
	Jno. Tolton ─ gravelling, etc., Nassagaweya Townline	$36.00
	Jno. Tolton ─ gravelling, etc., Divisions 214, 218	$60.00

Stewart Hume ─ gravelling Nassagaweya Townline	$16.50
Boyd Hume ─ gravelling Nassagaweya Townline	$16.50
Douglas McLean ─ commuted labour, Division 416	$34.50
Thos. F. Jackson ─ gravelling, Division 121	$25.00
A. W. Gamble ─ gravelling, Division 119	$27.50
A. W. Gamble ─ 40 rods of wire fence, Division 119	$9.00
W. Holm ─ commuted labour, Division 109	$10.50
W. Holm ─ gravelling, Division 109	$150.00
Alex Neubauer, gravelling, Division 115	$55.75
Alex Neubauer, commuted labour, Division 115	$9.50
D. T. Parker ─ gravelling, Division 114	$12.00
R. O’Donoghue ─ gravelling, Division 103	$25.00
D. J. McLean ─ gravelling, Division 412	$54.00
S. Philpot ─ gravelling, Division 401	$79.70
C. Maddaugh ─ gravelling & grading, West Flamboro Townline (b.l.)	$46.20
D. G. Hanning ─ grading, Divisions 418, 421	$9.00
D. G. Hanning ─ gravelling Nassagaweya Townline	$42.50
D. McEdwards ─ grading, Division 419	$3.00
D. McEdwards ─ digging ditch, Division 419	$34.00
Geo. Clark ─ grading	$3.60
Geo. Clark ─ gravelling	$17.00
P. C. McLean ─ gravelling, Division 418	$31.00
Peter Iles ─ work on Division 216	$25.80
Thos. Carter ─ work on Division 216	$25.80
Peter Hume ─ work on Division 216	$46.05
Jno. Fitton ─ work on Division 216	$47.30
Robt. Hume ─ building sidewalk, Arkell	$83.06

P. A. Fleming ─ grading & gravelling, Division 210, 219	$27.50
Roy Carter ─ gravelling, Division 213	$5.50
W. Wilson ─ gravelling, Division 213	$5.50
Alex Plummer ─ shovelling gravel, Division 213	$3.00
D. McEdwards ─ use of scraper, Division 419	$1.00
M. McGarr ─ filling & widening, Division 125	$59.50
F. Blackstone ─ grading & gravelling, Division 122	$20.00
F. Blackstone ─ commuted labour, Division 122	$34.50
L. Evans ─ commuted labour, Division 111	$6.00
L. Evans ─ gravelling, Division 111	$79.00
Geo. Steffler ─ work on Division 101	$1.50
Geo. Steffler ─ commuted labour, Division 101	$19.50
Jno. Eggert ─ commuted labour, Division 110	$43.50
Roy Leslie ─ commuted labour, Division 404	$10.50
D. Campbell ─ 40 rods of wire fence, Division 417	$9.00
Wm. Howard ─ 65 rods of wire fence, Division 422	$14.62
A. Martin ─ 100 rods of wire fence, Divisions 419, 420	$22.50
Jas. McMillan ─ building railing, Division 402	$45.65
A. Scott ─ gravelling, etc., East Flamboro Townline	$193.00
Alex Nicoll ─ repairs to bridge, Division 409	$4.00
J. A. McPherson ─ commuted labour, gravelling, East Flamboro Townline	$109.50
J. A. McPherson ─ steel wire	$8.50
A. J. Huether ─ repairing cement forms	$.75
Thos. Foley ─ 160 rods of wire fence, Division 417	$36.00
O. Sherwood ─ gravelling Nassagaweya Townline	$12.10
Geo. Wilson ─ gravelling Nassagaweya Townline	$16.50

D. Hume ─ work with team, Divisions 214, 216, 218	$53.00
Alvin Ryder ─ work with team, Divisions 213, 214, 218	$50.50
W. H. Wood ─ gravelling, Division 214	$5._0
Crastor Scott ─ gravelling, Division 214	$17.00
R. Starkey ─ gravelling, Division 214	$17.25
Wm. Fraser ─ digging ditch at Arkell	$7.50
Chas. Wetherall ─ gravelling Corwhin Road & Division 218	$31.50
Jno. Evans ─ shovelling & picking stones, Divisions 210, 219	$22.50
Sam Hume ─ gravelling, Division 202	$16.50
Thos. Maltby ─ grading, Division 202	$6.00
Jno. McNulty ─ shovelling gravel, Division 202	$6.00
Wm. Forrest ─ work on Arkell Road	$63.80
P. Crimless ─ cutting hill, Division 205	$78.15
H. B. Tolton ─ 1 sheep killed by dogs	$15.00
Neil Black ─ services as Sheep Valuator	$2.00
Jno. P. Little ─ work on Divisions 218, 219	$23.00
A. Ord ─ grant to Horticultural Society	$50.00
F. Crimless ─ picking stones, Division 210	$3.00
A. Byrnes ─ gravelling, Division 227 (B.L)	$8.80
Jno. McNulty ─ commuted labour, Division 227	$12.65
Jno. McNulty ─ commuted labour, Division 227	$11.50
Wm. Forrest ─ commuted labour, Division 227	$5.50
Robt. Armstrong ─ gravelling, Division 202	$11.00
Jos. Clair ─ gravelling, Division 202	$11.00
Jno. McNulty ─ gravelling, Division 202	$11.00
T. A. Phalen ─ gravelling, Division 202	$13.75
Jos. Lester ─ gravelling, Division 202	$11.25
Jas. Phalen ─ gravelling, Division 202	$10.00

	Jno. Scott ─ gravelling, Beverly Townline	$172.50
	A. A. Stewart ─ spreading gravel, Beverly Townline	$18.60
	B. McPhatter ─ gravelling, Beverly Townline	$115.00
	Jas. Reddick ─ picking stones, Beverly Townline	$1.50
	P. Angus ─ spreading gravel & grading, Beverly Townline	$39.30
	M. Ferguson ─ commuted labour, Division 302	$36.00
	M. Ferguson ─ grading, Division 302	$5.15
	D. McCaig ─ cutting hill, Division 327	$89.50
	Arch. Scott ─ cutting hill, Division 305	$86.10
	M. French ─ commuted labour, Division 313	$9.00
	M. French ─ gravelling, Division 313	$7.50
	D. McAllister ─ commuted labour, Division 316	$9.00
	Wm. Ross ─ commuted labour, Division 318	$19.50
	D. McLean ─ grading, Division 315	$6.00
	Chas. Kubbie ─ shovelling gravel, Division 312	$3.00
	Geo. Paddock ─ grading, Division 314	$14.00
	R. Elston ─ shovelling gravel, Division 328	$3.00
	Jno. McCaig ─ 20 loads of stone, Division 323	$5.00
	Arch. Scott ─ 24 rods of wire fence, Division 305	$5.40
	Carl Ross ─ commuted labour, Division 108	$18.00
	Canada Ingot Iron Company ─ 1 culvert	$28.00
	Canada Ingot Iron Company ─ 1 culvert, West Flamboro Townline	$24.52
	Jas. Harmer ─ services as Constable	$1.00
	D. A. McNaughton ─ commuted labour, Division 401	$22.65
	T. W. Robertson ─ part salary as Clerk	$250.00
	O. Patton ─ widening road, Division 424	$16.50
5.	Moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by Neil Stewart, that this Council adjourn, to meet on Monday August 1st, at 1:30 p.m.
(signed by) T. W. Robertson ─ Clerk & Fred Roszell ─ Reeve

Municipality of Puslinch August 1st 1927. The Puslinch Municipal Council met in regular session in the Council Room, Aberfoyle, at 1:30 p.m. today. All of the members were in attendance, Reeve Roszell presiding. The minutes of the previous meeting were read, and adopted on motion of Messrs. Haines and Stewart. A deputation from the Puslinch Agricultural Society, consisting of Messrs. Geo. Clark, Geo. J. Meldrum, and Gordon Salt, interviewed the Council, and requested a donation for the annual Fall Fair. The following resolutions were passed:
1.	Moved by Duncan McDonald, seconded by Marshall Haines, that a grant of fifty dollars, $50.00, be given to the Puslinch Agricultural Society.
2.	Moved by Neil Stewart, seconded by D. J. Hesketh, that the Treasurer be instructed to take the necessary steps to collect the outstanding taxes against E. S. Lawrence.
3.	Moved by Duncan McDonald, seconded by Marshall Haines, that a bylaw be now introduced and read a first and second time, providing for the closing of the Townline between Nassagaweya and Puslinch, running along Lots 29 & 30 and part of Lot 28, Puslinch Township.
4.	Moved by Marshall Haines, seconded by Duncan McDonald, that a bylaw be now introduced and read a first and second time, providing, by way of assessment on the rateable property of the Township of Puslinch, for the raising of funds for County, School, and Municipal purposes for the year 1927 A.D.

5.	Moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by Duncan McDonald, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:
	Thos. Maltby ─ cutting weeds on the township grounds	$7.00
	Chas. Wetherall ─ work on Division 219	$7.00
	Fred Mast ─ 2 lambs killed by dogs	$10.00
	Jno. A. Ord ─ 179 6-inch tiles, ditch at Arkell	$10.75
	Municipal World ─ supplies	$3.49
	P. Richardson ─ grading, gravelling, etc., Corwhin Road	$18.80
	Jas. Harmer ─ spreading gravel, Corwhin Road	$1.50
	Jas. Martin ─ gravelling, Division 421	$34.50
	Alfred Reid ─ commuted labour, Division 312	$15.00
	Jno. Neubauer ─ commuted labour, Division 324	$9.00
	Jno. Neubauer ─ grading, Division 324	$12.00
	A. A. Stewart ─ spreading gravel, Beverly Townline	$7.50
	B. McPhatter ─ gravelling, Beverly Townline	$45.00
	F. P. Broeckel ─ commuted labour, Division 120	$9.00
	F. P. Broeckel ─ shovelling gravel, Division 120	$2.50
	F. Byrne ─ commuted labour, Division 126	$9.00
	Jno. Conroy ─ commuted labour, Division 112	$18.00
	Jno. Conroy ─ gravelling, Division 112	$41.85
	L. Nigro ─ commuted labour, Division 113	$4.80
	Jno. Eggert ─ gravelling, Division 110	$25.00
	Thos. Arkell ─ Insurance, Township Hall	$18.10
	Moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by Neil Stewart, that this Council now adjourn, to meet on Monday September 5th, at 1:30 p.m.
(signed) T. W. Robertson ─ Clerk (signed) Fred Roszell ─ Reeve

Municipality of Puslinch September 5th 1927. The Puslinch Municipal Council met in regular session in the Council Room, Aberfoyle, at 1:30 p.m. today. All of the members were in attendance, the Reeve presiding. The minutes of the previous meeting were read, and adopted on motion of Messrs. Haines and Stewart. Communications from Messrs. Thos. Francis, J. T. Taylor, Connie Powers, and Jno. H. Peer, requesting that the portion of the Nassagaweya-Puslinch Townline running along Lots 28, 29 and 30 be not closed for public traffic. Messrs. Hastings and Barber, of Guelph, were present and requested the Council to close the portion of the 2nd Concession running along their property, viz., Lots Part 2 and 3, Rear Concession 1. The Council members deferred any action until they inspected this portion of road. The following resolutions were passed:
1.	Moved by Neil Stewart, seconded by D. J. Hesketh, that the Puslinch Township Ploughing Association be give a grant of twenty-five dollars, $25.00.
2.	Moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by Neil Stewart, that the Clerk be instructed to advertise for tenders for a new floor in the Township Hall.
3.	Moved by Marshall Haines, seconded by Duncan McDonald, that the bylaw, providing, by way of assessment on the rateable property of the Township of Puslinch, for the raising of funds for County, School, and Municipal purposes, for the year 1927, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered.

4.	Moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by Duncan McDonald, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:
	Municipal World ─ supplies	$5.62
	D. J. McLean ─ 10 hours cutting weeds, Division 412	$3.00
	Guelph Mercury ─ advertising rē road	$24.00
	A. B. Woodward Printing Ltd. ─ printing voters’ lists	$167.20
	Chas. Laing ─ 25 yards of gravel, Division 430	$3.75
	J. A. Ord ─ 56 yards of gravel, Divisions 407, 427	$8.40
	T Beaton ─ 178 yards of gravel, Divisions 419, 420, 421, 422	$26.70
	J. E. Simpson ─ 130 yards of gravel, Divisions 409, 420	$19.50
	Wm. Schultz ─ 80 yards of gravel, Division 410	$12.00
	T. Francis ─ 60 yards of gravel, Division 423	$9.00
	P. A. Patterson ─ 4 yards of gravel, Division 409	$.60
	A. Scott ─ 90 yards of gravel, Division 408	$13.50
	O. Patton ─ 40 yards of gravel, Division 424	$6.00
	C. W. Barber ─ 50 yards of gravel, Division 403	$7.50
	E. Clugston ─ 22 yards of gravel, Division 416	$3.30
	G. A. Hardie ─ 12 yards of gravel, Division 416	$1.80
	D. McLean ─ 131 yards of gravel, Division 412	$19.65
	E. Carter ─ 14 yards of gravel, Division 224	$2.10
	H. Barton ─ 47 yards of gravel, Division 227	$7.05
	R. J. McFarlane ─ 170 yards of gravel, Division 218	$25.50
	J. C. Thomas ─ 86 yards of gravel, Division 207	$12.90
	F. McGladery ─ 20 yards of gravel, Division 304	$3.00

O. Sherwood ─ 390 yards of gravel, Divisions 213, 214, 215, 216	$43.50
O. Sherwood ─ 90 yards of gravel, Nassagaweya pays half	$13.50
W. Forrest ─ gravelling, etc, Division 207	$19.25
H. B. Tolton ─ 50 rods of wire fence, Division 204	$11.25
R. O’Donoghue ─ 138 yards of gravel, Divisions 103, 107	$20.70
Geo. Metcalfe ─ 182 yds. of gravel, Divs. 112, 119, 120, 121, 122, 124	$27.30
Mrs. Kay ─ 40 yards of gravel, Division 127	$6.00
Jas. Harmer ─ cutting weeds,	$3.30
R. G. Chester ─ 77 yard of gravel, Division 106	$11.55
Wm. Steffler ─ 28 yards of gravel, Division 123	$4.20
J. R. Little ─ 279 yards of gravel, Divs. 110, 111, 115, 127	$41.85
D. McGarr ─ 66 yards of gravel, Division 125	$9.90
C. Borthwick ─ 45 yards of gravel, Division 126	$6.75
J. H. Chester ─ work on Division 106	$23.25
J. H. Chester ─ commuted labour, Division 106	$5.25
Jos. Broeckel ─ grading, Division 120	$3.00
E. Kitchen ─ drawing tile	$3.50
Jno. Fitton ─ gravelling, etc., Division 215	$26.50
Wm. Crow ─ 184 yards of gravel, Division 105, 126, 328, 405	$27.60
W. Crowder ─ 159 yards of gravel, Divisions 304, 311, 316	$23.85
A. Reid ─ 75 yards of gravel, Division 312	$11.25
D. McLean ─ 60 yards of gravel, Division 315	$9.00
F. Paddock ─ 217 yards of gravel, Divisions 303, 314, 327	$32.55
M. Jamieson ─ 102 yards of gravel, Divisions 313, 318, 321	$15.30
C. W. Barber ─ 53 yards of gravel, Divisions 323, 324	$7.95
Mrs. Taylor ─ 98 yards of gravel, Divisions 308, 309	$14.70

	Wm. Stengel ─ 100 yards of gravel, Division 302	$15.00
	W. Warren ─ 12 yards of gravel, Division 323	$1.80
	T. Aikens ─ grading, Division 325	$3.00
	A. McDonald ─ picking stones, Beverly pays half	$7.50
	R. Herman ─ commuted labour, gravelling, Waterloo pays half	$12.00
	Wm. Bond ─ commuted labour, Division 310	$12.00
	P. A. Fleming ─ sheep killed by dogs	$12.00
	Arch. Ramsay ─ 13 yards of gravel, North Dumfries pays half	$1.95
	Arch. Ramsay ─ 13 yards of gravel, Waterloo pays half	$1.95
	D. G. Hanning ─ gravelling, Nassagaweya pays half	$9.00
	W. Prettie ─ cutting & grading hills, Divisions 215, 216, 222	$49.55
	Alex Tawse ─ services as Sheep Valuator	$2.00
	P. A. Fleming ─ 28 rods of wire fence, Division 219	$6.30
	W. Prettie ─ 381 yards of gravel, Divisions 213, 214, 215, 216	$57.15
	Moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by Duncan McDonald, that this Council now adjourn, to meet on Saturday October 1st, at 1:30 p.m.
(signed) T. W. Robertson ─ Clerk (signed) Fred Roszell ─ Reeve

Municipality of Puslinch October 1st 1927. The Puslinch Municipal Council met in regular session in the Council Room, Aberfoyle, at 1:30 p.m. today, all the members being present, except Mr. Stewart, Reeve Roszell presiding. The minutes of the previous meeting were read, and adopted on motion of Messrs. Hesketh and Haines. The tenders for a new floor in the Township Hall were opened, but were left over for further consideration by Council. The resignation of T. W. Robertson, as Clerk of the Township of Puslinch, was read, asking for the same to take effect by November 1st 1927. The following resolutions were passed:
1.	Moved by Marshall Haines, seconded by Duncan McDonald, that the resignation of T. W. Robertson, as Clerk of Puslinch Township, be accepted, the same to take effect November 1st.
2.	Moved by Marshall Haines, seconded by Duncan McDonald, that Daniel J. Hesketh be given authority by the Puslinch Township Council to present the tax notice for the current year, and to have Mr. Ashby sign an agreement to pay the taxes to the Clerk of his sale.
3.	Moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by Duncan McDonald, that the Treasurer be instructed to take the necessary steps to collect the current year’s taxes against Mr. Ashby, Lot 18, Front of Concession 9 and Rear of Concession 8.

4.	Moved by Daniel J. Hesketh, seconded by Marshall Haines, that the following amounts of 1926 arrears of taxes, with percentage, be struck off: S. Southward ─ $2.10, H. Childerly ─ $4.20, G. W. Parr ─ $8.26, Chas. Bennett ─ $1.57, Samuel Bennett ─ $1.57, Jno. Munro ─ $1.57, S. Richie ─ $433 (or $4.33), M. Pledge ─ $1.07, Mrs. J. Warriner ─ $3.64, Hugh Hogg ─ $2.10, and Ward Rife ─ $2.10.
5.	Moved by Duncan McDonald, seconded by Marshall Haines, that the Council ask for applications for the position as Township Clerk, applications to be in the hands of the Reeve, Fred Roszell, not later than October 15th.
6.	Moved by Daniel Hesketh, seconded by Marshall Haines, that the Horticultural Society be granted the use of the Hall, free of charge, for their show, held last month.
7.	Moved by Daniel Hesketh, seconded by Marshall Haines, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:
	J. Conroy ─ widening road, Division 112	$52.85
	Leonard Maltby ─ cutting weeds on Township grounds	$6.00
	Canada Ingot Iron Company ─ for two culverts	$153.27
	The Mercury ─ for supplies	$11.20
	R. O’Donoghue ─ 101 yards of gravel, Division 112	$15.15
	H. H. Harding ─ 35 yards of gravel, Division 112	$5.25
	F. H. McGladery ─ 35 yards of gravel, Division 204	$5.25
	Orme Sherwood ─ 75 yards of gravel, Division 217	$11.25
	Chris Bond ─ 85 yards of gravel, Division 317	$12.75
	Wm. Little ─ 34 yards of gravel, Division 326	$5.10

	Wilfred Campbell ─ 202 yards of gravel, Division 417	$30.30
	Wm. Prettie ─ 30 yards of gravel, Division 222	$4.50
	Wm. Blair ─ 431 yards of gravel, Divisions 212, 202, 204, 205	$64.65
	H. L. Dancy ─ drawing gravel, Division 221	$29.75
	Alex Fleming ─ drawing tile & 60 yards of gravel, Division 210	$14.00
	Jas. Harmer ─ laying steel culvert, Division 219	$21.30
	George Lewis ─ making tile & four barrels of cement	$43.70
	T. W. Robertson ─ salary, in full	$166.65
	T. W. Robertson ─ postage	$15.00
	James Reddick ─ cutting weeds, Beverly pays half	$8.40
	Wm. Leslie ─ spreading gravel	$27.00
	Chris Bond ─ commuted labour, Division 317	$54.00
	Jas. Martin ─ laying steel culvert, Division 421	$23.00
	Wilfred Campbell ─ commuted labour, Division 417	$67.50
	Wilfred Campbell ─ repairing road, Division 417	$72.50
	Donald Hanning ─ laying steel culverts, Division 424	$41.30
	Donald Hanning ─ gravelling, Nassagaweya pays half	$2.00
	Ernest Kitchen ─ drawing tile, Division 421	$3.00
8.	Moved by Daniel Hesketh, seconded by Duncan McDonald, that the Council adjourn, to meet again on November the 14th at 1:30 o’ clock.
(signed) Geo. Lewis ─ Clerk (signed) Fred Roszell ─ Reeve

Municipality of Puslinch October 31st 1927. Special Meeting A special meeting of the Puslinch Municipal Council was held in the Council Chamber, Aberfoyle, tonight, called by the Reeve for the purpose of selecting a Clerk. The members were all present, Reeve Roszell presiding. The applications were opened and considered.
1.	On motion of Mr. Haines, seconded by Mr. Hesketh, the Council went into Committee, and upon Mr. George Lewis getting a majority vote of the Committee, the Committee arose.
2.	It was moved by Mr. Hesketh, seconded by Mr. Haines, that the Council make the vote unanimous in favour of Mr. Lewis. (Carried.)
3.	Moved by Mr. McDonald, seconded by Mr. Stewart, that the Council now adjourn.
(signed) Fred Roszell ─ Reeve

Municipality of Puslinch November 14th 1927. The Puslinch Municipal Council met in regular session in the Council Room, Aberfoyle, at 1:00 p.m. today, all the members being present, Reeve Roszell presiding. The minutes of the previous meeting and of one special meeting were read, and adopted as read, on motion of Messrs. Hesketh and Haines.
1.	It was moved by Duncan McDonald, seconded by Marshall Haines, that a bylaw, determining the time and place for the nomination of candidates for Council and to appoint Deputy-Returning Officers and Poll Clerks for the year 1928, be now introduced and read a first and second time.
2.	Moved by N. Stewart, seconded by M. Haines, that the bylaw, determining the time and place for the nomination of candidates for Council and to appoint Deputy-Returning Officers and Poll Clerks for the year 1928, be now introduced and read a third time, passed, and numbered.
3.	It was moved by D. Hesketh, seconded by N. Stewart, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:
	J. R. White ─ 28 loads of stone, Beverly to pay half	$7.00
	The Modern Press ─ tax notices & envelopes	$14.30
	Wallace Printing Company ─ envelopes & printing	$12.50
	Canada Ingot Iron Company ─ repairing grader	$12.15
	Municipal World ─ supplies	$.98

The Mercury ─ advertising for Clerk	$8.00
J. W. Tyrrel & Co. ─ rē Bailey(?) Ditch	$8.00
Andrew Gilmour ─ on town line, for ground bought for Road, East Flamboro to pay half.	$5.00
Duncan Buchanan ─ repairing bridge, Division 425	$12.00
Thos. Beaton ─ 100 yards of gravel	$15.00
Wm. Maltby ─ bonus for 22 rods of wire fence, Division 406	$4.95
Duncan Buchanan ─ for culvert, Division 423	$25.00
P. A. Snider ─ for Puslinch share of work on Waterloo Townline	$161.13
Jno. Chester ─ one day’s work, Division 106	$3.00
Walter Holm ─ half day’s work, man & team, Division 109	$2.75
J__. M. Lynch ─ ½ day’s work, man & team, Div. 116, commuted labour	$2.75
Arthur J. Krueger ─ bonus, 155 rods of wire fence	$34.87
Robt. Amos ─ grading & opening ditch, Divisions 425, 426	$9.50
Puslinch Agricultural Society ─ grant to show per G. Meldrum	$50.00
Puslinch Ploughing Match ─ per Wilson Robertson	$25.00
H. B. Tolton ─ 2 days’ work, commuted labour, Division 204	$3.00
Geo. Fielding ─ 17 rods of wire fence, bonus, Division 401	$3.82
Jas. Harmer ─ repairing & cleaning sidewalk	$12.75
Donald Simpson ─ for ditching hill & gravelling, Division 420	$50.00
John E. Simpson ─ drawing gravel, Division 426	$5.25
Thos. Beaton ─ repairing bridge, Division 421	$3.00
Donald McDonald ─ spreading gravel, Division 423	$6.00

	Marshall Haines ─ salary for Councillor, 1927	$100.00
	Duncan McDonald ─ salary for Councillor, 1927	$100.00
	Neil Stewart ─ salary for Councillor, 1927	$100.00
	Daniel J. Hesketh ─ salary for Councillor, 1927	$100.00
	Fred Roszell ─ salary for Reeve, 1927	$125.00
	John Walsh ─ salary for Treasurer, 1927	$175.00
	Geo. Lewis ─ salary for Clerk, balance of 1927	$83.35
4.	Moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by Neil Stewart, that this Council adjourn, to meet again on Friday December 2nd, at 1 o’ clock.
(signed) Geo. Lewis ─ Clerk (signed) Fred Roszell ─ Reeve

Municipality of Puslinch December 2nd 1927. The Puslinch Municipal Council met in regular session in the Council Room, Aberfoyle, at 1 p.m. today, all the members being present, Reeve Roszell presiding. The minutes of the previous meeting were read, and adopted as read, on motion of Messrs. Haines and Hesketh.
1.	Moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by D. McDonald, that Mr. Haines go to Toronto and interview the Hydro-Electric Company regarding Mr. Jno. Ord’s contract for power and light. (Carried.)
2.	It was moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by Neil Stewart, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:
	Jno. P. L. Clark ─ 96½ rods of wire fence, bonus, Division 116	$21.72
	Jas. Harmer ─ 4½ hours work on sidewalk	$1.35
	Fred E. Bartels ─ commuted labour, Division 307	$15.00
	Arch. Ramsay ─ railing, Waterloo Townline, Waterloo to pay half	$4.00
	Arch. Ramsay ─ putting in tile, Beverly Townline, Beverly to pay ½	$2.00
	Wallace Printing Company ─ envelopes & notices	$5.98
	Fred E. Bartels ─ 93 yards of gravel, Division 307	$13.95
	Samuel Darnel(?) ─ commuted labour, Division 226	$25.50
	Geo. Lewis ─ supplies for Hall	$14.09
	Duncan Mc Lean ─ selecting jurors	$12.00
	Geo. McGill ─ valuing sheep killed by dogs	$6.00
	Henry Berton ─ one lamb killed by dogs	$9.00

	E. Hales ─ 8 sheep killed or injured by dogs	$44.50
	Jno. E. Simpson ─ 1 day shovelling gravel, Division 420	$3.00
	Jno. McNulty ─ 1 sheep killed by dogs	$12.00
	Frank Boreham ─ 42 days of commuted labour, Guelph Township pays half	$63.00
	Harry Barton ─ 37 yards of gravel, Guelph Township pays half	$5.55
	D. McMillan ─ commuted labour, Division 402	$9.00
	Jno. A. Ord ─ 250 6-inch tiles for Arkell Road	$15.00
	Thomas Maltby ─ salary as Caretaker	$36.00
3.	Moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by Neil Stewart, that this Council adjourn, to meet again on December 15th, at 1 o’ clock.
(signed) Geo. Lewis ─ Clerk (signed) Fred Roszell ─ Reeve

Municipality of Puslinch December 15th 1927. The Puslinch Municipal Council met in regular session in the Council Room, Aberfoyle, at 1 p.m. today, all the members being present, the Reeve presiding. The minutes of the previous meeting were read, and adopted as read, on motion of Messrs. Hesketh and Stewart. The following resolution was passed:
1.	Moved by M. Haines, seconded by D. McDonald, that this Council thinks it to the best interest of Mr. Ord and Mr. Turner if the Hydro Commission would please release them of any obligation that they might have against them, as we do not think that either party financially able to go on with their contract. (Carried.)
The Treasurer submitted his report of receipts and expenditures for the year.
2.	Moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by N. Stewart, that the report of the Treasurer be adopted as read, and that he order to be printed 200 copies for distribution.
3.	Moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by N. Stewart, that the Clerk be instructed to write to the C.P.R. Road Superintendent regarding the railway crossings in this township.
4.	Moved by Neil Stewart, seconded by M. Haines, that the Puslinch Council notify the Clerk of the Municipality of Hespeler that there is to be no more night soil or other offensive matter sent into Puslinch Township.

5.	Moved by M. Haines, seconded by D. McDonald, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:
	Wm. Robertson ─ postage	$13.75
	Duncan McLean ─ Truant Officer	$18.00
	Wm. Watson ─ drawing tile, Arkell Road	$10.00
	C. L. Kearns ─ to attendance, Div. Court	$20.00
	Thomas Maltby ─ service, Divisional Court	$4.00
	A. C. Mulloch ─ Puslinch share of East Flamboro Townline	$6.25
	Wm. Blair ─ cleaning out gravel pit	$11.50
	Jno. Scott ─ work on Division 302	$27.75
	Cecil Nelson ─ work on Division 302	$31.90
	Blair McPhatter ─ work on Division 302	$19.80
	Thos. Stewart ─ work on Division 302	$31.90
	Geo. Angus ─ work on Division 302	$30.80
	Peter Angus ─ for gravel, 104 yards, Division 302	$15.60
	Don McLean ─ grading, Divisions 418, 412, 408	$12.00
	Harry Snider ─ cutting weeds, Division 115	$1.50
	W. H. Martin ─ putting in culvert & repairs, Beverly to pay half	$12.30
	Wes Winer ─ filling stones, 40 loads, Division 409	$10.00
	William Huether ─ gravelling, Beverly pays half	$120.87
	William Leslie ─ spreading gravel, Beverly pays half	$4.50
	Andrew Ord ─ commuted labour, Division 406	$25.00
	Wm. Woods ─ Puslinch share of Beverly Townline	$208.36
	Alex Nicoll ─ Division Court fees	$16.00
	Chas. Martin ─ gravelling, Division 322	$96.00
	Fred Paddock ─ 96 yards of gravel, Division 322	$14.20

	Wm. Martin ─ 118 yards of gravel, Beverly to pay half	$23.60
	M. Haines ─ expenses to Toronto	$6.00
	Thomas Carter ─ cutting brush, 50 hours, Division 216	$15.00
	Peter Hume ─ picking stones, 2 days, Division 216	$6.00
	Jno. A. Ord ─ 25 yards of gravel, Division 404	$3.75
	Thos. Francis ─ 59 yards of gravel, Nassagaweya Townline, Nassagaweya pays half	$8.85
	D. J. Hanning ─ 94 rods of wire fence, bonus	$21.10
	Peter Angus ─ 2 days, cutting weeds, Beverly Townline, Beverly pays half	$6.00
	R. Burmaster ─ commuted labour, Division 308	$13.50
	R. Burmaster ─ 3 hours, man & team, Division 308	$1.65
	M. Hart ─ 9 days commuted labour, Division 226	$13.50
	Dr. J. H. King ─ salary as M.H.O. (Medical Health Officer)	$5.00
At the close of business, the Reeve was requested to leave the chair, and Mr. Hesketh occupied the same. The Reeve made a short speech and signified his intention of again standing for re-election. All of the other members of Council spoke of their work during the year and of the very efficient leadership of the Reeve. The meeting adjourned, sine die. (signed) Geo Lewis ─ Clerk (signed) Fred Roszell ─ Reeve

Municipality of Puslinch December 26th 1927. Nomination Meeting The annual nomination meeting was held, pursuant to statute, on December 26th 1927, at one o’ clock p.m., in the Township Hall, Aberfoyle. A large attendance of ratepayers was present, and the following gentlemen were duly nominated for the offices of Reeve and Councillors:
	For Reeve ─ Fred Roszell
	For Councillors ─	Marshall Haines, Duncan McDonald, Neil Stewart, and Daniel Hesketh.
As this was no more nominations than the required number, these gentlemen were declared elected as Reeve and Councillors for 1928 A.D. (signed) Geo. Lewis ─ Returning Officer

Municipality of Puslinch

Election Returns ─ Police Village of Morriston

January 3rd 1928.

We, the undersigned, having been the only two trustees, elected by acclamation, for the Village of Morriston, do hereby choose and elect Chas. Brown, of the Police Village of Morriston, labourer, to act as trustee, with us, for the year 1928.

(signed) John P. McPherson

(signed) Fred Dunkie

per John A. Elliot, Returning Officer.

Puslinch Township Council

Minutes of Council Meetings

January 7th 1924 ─ January 3rd 1928.

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