'The' Ratepayers' Meeting was callod_to order by the Chairman at 2 o'clock. The Rev. J. Ware led in prayer.
On the motion of the Rev. D. W. Nichols it was agreed{to take up the question of income.
The Rev. F. E. Meigs moved that the whole amount of taxation voted by the ratepayers be levied on the lots and houses in the ratio of $2 on each whole lot to $1 on each house. Seconded by the Rev.
Nichols.
Dr. Macklin moved an amendment that we place' $30 on one lot and $15 on a house. Seconded by-Dr. Jellison.
The Rev. W. N. Crozier moved as a further amendment that the taxes be imposed pro vald on the assessed valuation of property whether houses or lots." Seconded by the Rev. G. G. Warren.
The Rev. E. S. Little moved as a substitute for the above motion and amendments that we adopt: the suggestion of the Municipal Council, viz, a tax of '$20 on each lot and $15 on each house. Seconded bythe Rev. T. W. Houston and Tt was asked what is a taxable house This was on motion referred to the Municipal Council.
The subject of desirable objects as suggested by the Municipal Council was then taken up, viz., Estate House $1,300.
Recreation Ground, Boulevard, and Park $150.
Swimming Baths $200.
Mr. A. L. Greig moved that the consideration of desirable objects" be deferred sine die. Seconded by the Rev. F.
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