2.-Form of Inspector's Summons annexed to above

To M.

Declaration.

defendant.

In consequence of the above declaration you are hereby ordered to appear before me at

day of the month of

the

o'clock of the

noon, to answer the suit brought against you, otherwise you shall be condemned by default.

Given at

day of the month of

(Signature,)

Inspector of the Mining Division of

N. B. This declaration and summons may be altered so as to apply to other ordinary suits brought in virtue of this section.

43-44 V., c. 12, Form 2.

3.-Form of Certificate of Service of Summons.

I, the undersigned, (if he be a bailiff) certify, under my oath of office, that, on the

one thousand eight hundred and

day of the month of

I served

the present summons and declaration upon (the name of the defendant) in the parish of

a certified true copy of these presents, speaking to

noon, by leaving

day of the

If the service be made by a constable.

I, the undersigned

Mining Division of

, constable of the

, being duly sworn on the

Holy Evangelists, certify by these presents, under the oath which I have just taken, that I served (etc.) (as above.)

NOTE.-Every other return of service may be made in the above form, with the alterations required.

43-44 V., c. 12, Form 3.

M. (name of the defendant,) was condemned by me
Inspector of the Mining Division of

that he the said (defendant) did (state the reasons for conviction,) and that I do condemn the said (defendant) for such to pay to the said (prosecutor) the sum of

and costs.

NOTE.-The copy to be given to the defendant or left at his domicile shall be a true copy, certified by the inspector. 43-44 V., c. 12, Form 4.

5.-Form of Warrant of Distress.

Province of Quebec

District of

(Name of Inspector) Justice of the Peace for the Mining Division of

:

To all and every the bailiffs or constables in and for the Mining Division of

Whereas, on

at

:

day of the month of M. (name of the defendant,) of

was condemned by me, for having (reasons of the conviction,)

wherever

Wherefore you, and each of you are hereby ordered to seize and attach the goods and chattels of you may find the same within this District, to satisfy the judg

ment, and levy, on the sale thereof, the sum of

over and above the costs of seizure and sale; and you shall make a certified return thereof to me. Herein fail not.

6.-Form of Warrant for Imprisonment in default of goods and chattels in cases of penalties.

To all and every the bailiffs or constables of the Mining Division of

of the common gaol of the district of

Whereas, on

at

and to the keeper

day of the month of M. (name of the defendant) of

was condemned by me, for having (reasons of conviction) to pay the sum of , and the costs;

Whereas, a writ of execution was issued by me on the day of the month of

And whereas, by the return to me made by bailiff (or constable,) dated the of

18

, 18

day of the month

;

the defendant had no moveable

effects, or (as the case may be) not sufficient moveables to satisfy the judgment rendered against him;

of the district of

Therefore, I hereby command you to arrest the said M. and to convey him to the common gaol , and there to deliver him to the keeper thereof, together with this warrant, and I command you, the said keeper, to receive the said M. into your custody, and to keep him in prison dating from the day of his incarce be, before that

during
ration, unless the said sum of
time, paid to you, the said keeper.

And, for your so doing, this shall be your sufficient war

rant.

Given, &c., (as in preceding form.)

43-44 V., c. 12, Form 6.

7-Form of Warrant to Imprison, without the issue of a Warrant of Distress, in cases of penalties.

was condemned

by me, for having (state the reasons of conviction) and that, for such reasons, he was sentenced to pay the sum of

M.

and the costs; and whereas the said has neglected to pay such sum

Therefore, I hereby command you to arrest the said M. and to convey him forthwith to the

and

common gaol of the district of to deliver him to the keeper of the said gaol, and I command you the said keeper to imprison the said M.

for the space of

the date of his incarceration, unless the said sum of

from

and all the costs of imprisonment shall be

sooner paid to you the said keeper.

And, for so doing, this shall be your sufficient warrant.

Given, &c., (as in form No. 5.)

43-44 V., c. 12, Form 7.

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CHAPTER SEVENTH.

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND COLONIZATION, AND
MATTERS CONNECTED THEREWITH.

PART FIRST.

THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND COLONIZATION.

SECTION I.

Documents

DECLARATORY PROVISIONS.

1583. No deeds, contracts, documents or writings shall be binding only deemed to be binding upon the Department, or held to be the acts of the Commissioner, unless signed by him or his assistant and countersigned by the secretary. 50 V., c. 7, s. 7.

when signed.

Proof of co

1584. A copy of any document in the custody and charge pies signed by of the secretary, certified by him as a true copy, is held to be authentic and has primâ facie the same legal effect as the original in any court of justice. 50 V., c. 7, s. 7.

secretary.

SECTION II.

Administra

tion of the Commissioner.

His functions, &c.:

Agriculture, &c.

Agricultural schools.

Colonization works and roads. Council of Arts, &c.

COMMISSIONER AND HIS FUNCTIONS.

1585. The Commissioner of Agriculture and Colonization, validly designated in this chapter, under the name of "Commissioner," has the administration and direction of the Department of Agriculture and Colonization. B. N. A. act, 1867, ss. 63, 92, 134 and 135; 50 V., c. 7, s. 7.

1586. The functions, powers and duties of the Commissioner are the following:

1. He has, throughout the Province, the control and management of everything connected with agriculture, colonization, immigration and emigration ;

2. He has the control of and supervision over agricultural schools or colleges, model farms and colonization societies receiving Government grants, permanent exhibition committee, agricultural and horticultural societies and institutions for teaching agriculture ;

3. The colonization works mentioned in articles 1715 to 1720 inclusively, and colonization roads, are under his direction; 4. The council of arts and manufactures and mechanics' institutes, as well as beet sugar manufactories receiving Government grants, are under his control;