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ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
TOWN OF MERRIMAC,
FOR THE
ERR
TO
MASS
INCOR
1876.
ORATED
Year Ending January 31,
1902.
MERRIMAC, MASS., PRINTED BY THE MERRIMAC BUDGET, CLIFTON B. HEATH, MANAGER. 1902.
ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
Selectmen, Town Officers and School Committee OF
The Town of Merrimac,
FOR THE
Year Ending January 31,
1 902.
MERRIMAC, MASS., PRINTED BY THE MERRIMAC BUDGET, CLIFTON B. HEATH, MANAGER. 1902.
APPROPRIATIONS
For the Year Ending January 31, 1902.
Superintendent of Schools,
$ 375
General School purposes,
S200
Transportation of scholars,
500
Improvement of road from watering trough to
Port,
500
Highways,
1500
Sidewalks and Crossings,
200
Poor,
2600
Street Lights,
700
Public Library,
500
Interest,
350
Discount,
700
Town Officers,
1600
Miscellaneous,
600
Memorial Day,
75
Fire Department,
I Soo
Enforcing Liquor Law,
500
Sprinkling Macadam Road,
100
$20,800
TOWN OFFICERS.
SELECTMEN, ASSESSORS AND OVERSEERS OF POOR. EVERETT D. GEORGE, ALFRED M. COLBY, RALPH H. SARGENT.
CLERK. BAILEY SARGENT.
TREASURER. DANIEL J. POORE.
TREASURER PROTEM. WILLIAM L. SMART.
COLLECTOR OF TAXES. JOHN S. CLEMENT.
SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS. GILBERT G. DAVIS.
REGISTRARS OF VOTERS.
JAMES T. LOCKE, BAILEY SARGENT, FRANK F. PHILBRICK, ARTHUR W. CHASE.
ENGINEERS OF FIRE DEPARTMENT. ALEX. OXLEY, CHIEF. WILLIAM S. JONAH, LORENZO B. BLAISDELL.
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TOWN OFFICERS.
CONSTABLES.
OLIVER W. JORDAN, PHILIP J. NEAL.
ATWOOD S. NIXON.
SCHOOL COMMITTEE.
WILLARD B. KELLEY, Term expires March 1902
THOMAS H. HOYT,
66 66 1903
FRED E. SWEETSIR,
66 1904
TRUSTEES OF PUBLIC LIBRARY.
JAMES F. PEASE,
Term expires March 1902
CHARLES W. SAWYER,
66
1902
HERBERT O. DELANO,
66 66
1903
GEORGE O. GOODWIN,
66
1903
SIMPSON A. McCONNELL,
66
66
1904
WILLIAM B. SARGENT,
66
66
66
1904
TRUSTEES LOCUST GROVE CEMETERY.
GEORGE G. LARKIN,
Term expires March 1902
CHARLES E. ROWELL,
66
1903
CHARLES A. LANCASTER, 66 66 יי 1904
SURVEYORS OF LUMBER AND MEASURERS OF WOOD
AND BARK.
JOHN E. CURRIER, JOHN J. WOODMAN.
FENCE VIEWERS. CALVIN B. ROBINSON, FRED H. G. CHASE,
WALTER H. SARGENT.
TREE WARDEN. GEORGE G. LARKIN,
TOWN OFFICERS. 5
AUDITORS.
MILFORD EDWARDS, CHARLES E. DREW.
POLICE. ATWOOD S. NIXON, CHIEF.
DANIEL C. BUNKER, DANA F. TIBBETTS,
WILLIAM GREELY, CLARENCE O. LIBBY,
THOMAS FARKIN, SPECIALS.
INSPECTOR OF CATTLE. CHARLES A. WALLACE.
FISH AND GAME WARDENS.
JAMES C. LIBBY, GEORGE F. MASON.
FIRE WARDENS. WALTER II. SARGENT, WILLARD B. KELLEY.
SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES. THOMAS STOYLE.
FIELD DRIVER. FRED W. CATE.
BURIAL AGENT. CHARLES P. BAKER.
SCHOOL REPORT.
SCHOOL COMMITTEE.
WILLARD B. KELLEY, Chairman, Term expires 1902 F. E. SWEETSIR, Secretary, 190.4
THOMAS H. HOYT,
1903
J. G. MORRELL, SUPERINTENDENT up to Sept. 1901. G. E. CHICKERING, SUPERINTENDENT since Sept. 1901.
TEACHERS.
CHARLES W. CUTTS,
Principal High School
GRACE NEWHALL,
First Assistant High School
HENRIETTA G. BENSON, MITTIE A. Dow,
ALFRED K. LOWE,
ANNA F. DODGE, 1 LILLA M. PHELPS, S
LILLA M. PHELPS, MARY H. HEAD,
L. PEARL FRENCH,
Centre First Intermediate
MARY H. HEAD,
ANNA F. DODGE,
Second Assistant High School Principal Centre First Grammar Centre Second Grammar
Centre Third Grammar
Centre Second Intermediate
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SCHOOL REPORT.
ETTA H. COLBY, Centre First Primary MARY L. BROWN, BLANCHIE CUNNINGHAM, IDA M. BLAISDELL, Prospect Street Second Primary Middle Street Second Primary Port Grammar Port Primary
HATTIE A. BAXTER, ABBIE L. CLEMENT,
MARY HAINSWORTHI,
Bear Hill Birch Meadow
M. EVA ROBINSON
Supervisor of Music
MAUDE H. ROSE,
Supervisor of Drawing
TRUANT OFFICIERS.
CHARLES P. BAKER, PHILIP J. NEAL.
Teachers Employed during the year not enumerated above ; MISS POOR,
VIOLA STURGIS, MARGARET R. MACY, CARRIE M. EVANS, SUBSTITUTE.
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SCHOOL REPORT.
MERRIMAC HIGII SCHOOL.
GRADUATES, 1901.
EMMA ELEANOR HARDWICK, College Preparatory Course
MABEL BLANCHE LAWSON, College Preparatory Course Classical Course Classical Course
MARIAN KATHERINE BROWN, HELEN CHAMBERLAIN, ANNIE LILLIAN HOSFORD,
EMMA LOVERING WALLACE,
Scientific Course Scientific Course
EWARD POYEN BARRY,
LORENA BEATRICE BLAISDELL,
IDA ETHEL BRIDGES,
ETHEL FRANCES GILDAY,
English Course English Course English Course English Course English Course
MARY FRANCES GREELEY, .
SUSAN LOUISA HUTCIIINS,
ANNIE MABEL OXLEY,
BYRON HUNTINGTON SARGENT,
English Course English Course English Course
Twenty=sixth Annual Report of the
School Committee.
To the citizens of Merrimac :
We believe the schools to be in very good condition and think the appropriation to have been spent as economically as possible, under existing circumstances.
It would be gratifying if the parents would visit the schools more and thus encourage teacher and pupil by a show of interest in their work, and especially would it be well for all who are sufficiently interested in the expenditure of the town's money to vote on the article relating to the appropri- ations for school purposes, in town meeting, to visit the schools and by so doing be enabled to form a more intelligent opinion of what is being accomplished with the money ex- pended.
Very few changes have been made in the teachers' force. Miss Dow fills very acceptably the position of High School Assistant, made vacant by Miss Benson's resignation. The teachers in the fourth and sixth grades, changed places, Miss Head taking the six grade and Miss Dodge taking the fourth grade.
Mr. James G. Morrell, for two years Superintendent of our schoois resigned his position with us to accept a situation in a larger and more lucrative field of usefulness.
SCHOOL REPORT.
The Union formed with the town of Billerica for the purpose of employing a Superintendent of schools was dis- solved at the beginning of the school year and a new union formed with North Andover. We believe the town to be very fortunate in securing Mr. George E. Chickering to fill the vacancy made by Mr. Morrell's resignation. We recom- mend a careful reading of his report.
The heating of the High School building has been an item of large expense, it costing as much to heat this build- ing as all the other buildings combined. .
For years there has been great difficulty in heating the upper room in the Prospect street school. A new stove which is giving entire satisfaction was procured in exchange for the old stove, and the heating apparatus which was taken from the Middle street building at the time it was enlarged.
By vote of the town the Birch Meadow School, which had been closed for several years was reopened in April, al- though the move was very strongly opposed by every parent in the district with one exception.
Without speaking of the views of your committee as to the policy of sustaining this school it may be well to make a financial statement in regard to it.
As it is now the town receives from the state $19.00 per pupil or $209.00 in all per year. The school cannot be main- tained for less than $325.00 per year.
The whole number of scholars attending this school is 13, TI of which are children placed in the town by the State Board of Charity. There are 6 children in the district attend- ing the schools at the Centre. Should the town convey all the children to the centre, the cost of which would be less than $400.00, it would secure in addition to the $209.00 paid for tuition, 11-19 of the whole cost of transportation
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or about $236.00, making in all received from the state $445.00.
It costs the town about $116.00 to support the school, whereas, were conveyance furnished, the town would receive from the State over $40.00 more than it would pay out, be- sides acommodating all the town's children in the district, who now are obliged to walk or be conveyed at the expense of their parents.
WILLARD B. KELLEY, School FRED E. SWEETSIR,
THOMAS H. HOYT, Committee.
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FINANCIAL STATEMENT.
Appropriation for school purposes, $8,200.00
for Superintendent, 375.00
66 for Transportation, 500.00
(325.00 of which to be used to support Birch Meadow school. ) Received from Mass. school fund, SI7.44
66 from State acct. of Supt., 625.00
66 from State for tuition, 29.44
from State for tuition, 20.00
66 from dog tax, 153.90
66 for grass and apples, 3.00
$10,723.78
Expended,
$10,605.25
Balance unexpended,
IIS.53
$10,723.78
Several small bills were presented too late to be entered on this account.
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SCHOOL CALENDAR.
HIGH SCHOOL.
1902. March 28,-Winter term closes.
April 7, -Spring term begins.
June 27,-Spring term closes.
Sept. 2, -Fall term begins.
Dec. 19,-Fall term closes.
Dec. 29,-Winter term begins.
SESSIONS-Every day, except Saturday from 8.45 to, 12 M. and 1.30 to 3.30 P. M.
LOWER SCHOOLS,
1902. March 28,-Winter term closes. April 7,-Spring term begins.
June 20,-Spring term closes.
Sept. 2, -Fall term begins. Dec. 19. - Fall term closes.
1903. Jan. 5,-Winter term begins.
SESSIONS-Every week day, except Saturday from 8.45 to 11.45, and 1.30 to 3.30 P. M. HOLIDAYS-Thanksgiving Day and day following, Wash- ington's Birthday, Patriots Day and Memorial Day.
NO SESSION SIGNAL.
Two blasts repeated twice at 7.30 A. M. means no session in forenoon. Two blasts repeated twice at 11.30 A. M. means one session. Two blasts repeated twice at 12.30 P. M. means no session in afternoon.
TABLE OF ATTENDANCE, ETC., FOR FALL TERM, ENDING DECEMBER, 1901.
GRADE.
SCHOOL.
TEACHERS.
Membership,
Total
Membership,
Average
Attendance,
Average
Attendance,
Per Cent of
Per Month,
Teachers' Salaries
High
Charles W. Cutts, Principal,
SI
77.30
74.80
96.10
120.00
Grace Newhall, Ist Assistant,
42.50
M. A. Dow, 2nd Assistant,
40.00
VIII-IX
Centre
Alfred K. Lowe,
49
48.82
46.04
94.25
50.00
VII
Centre
Lilla M. Phelps,
31
29.24
26.94
91.SO
40.00
VI
Centre
Mary H. Head,
37
36.19
34.54
95.45
40.00
V
Centre
L. Pearl French,
28
24.35
22.59
92.80
40.00
III
Centre
Etta H. Colby,
33
31.97
30.88
96.58
40.00
· IV
Prospect St.
Anna F. Dodge,
23
22.25
21.38
96.08
35.00
I-II
Prospect St.
Mary L. Brown,
28
26.38
24.53
93.30
40.00
I-II
Middle St.
Blanche Cunningham,
34
29.25
25.75
SS.03
35.00
V-IX
Port
Ida M. Blaisdell,
16
15.37
14.78
96.15
45.00
I-IV
Port
Hattie M. Baxter,
22.48
20.71
92.13
40.00
I-V
Bear Hill
Abbie L. Clement,
16
15.00
14.41
96.06
35.00
I-V
Birch Meadow
Mary Hainsworth,
13
12.69
12.29
96.91
30.00
TABLE OF ATTENDANCE, ETC., FOR SCHOOL YEAR, From September 3, 1900 to June 28, 1901.
GRADE.
SCHOOL.
TEACHERS.
Membership,
Total
Membership,
Average
Attendance,
Average
Attendance,
Per Cent of
Per Month.
Teachers' Salaries
Length of School
Iligh
Charles W. Cutts, Principal,
78
71.27
67.59
94.83
120.00
40
Grace Newhall, Ist Assistant,
42.50
Henrietta G. Benson, 2nd Ass't,
40.00
Alfred K. Lowe,
42
38.IS
34.44
90.20
45.00
3S
Centre
Miss Poor,
39
36.85
34.16
92.70
35.00
38
Viola Smrgis,
35.00
Anna F. Dodge,
35.00
Centre
Lilla M. Phelps.
30
30,00
27.SS
92.96
40.00
38
Centre
L. Pearl French,
12
36.22
34.17
94.35
40.00
38
III
Centre
Etta H. Colby,
26
23.00
22.00
95.65
40.00
38
IV
Prospect St.
Mary H. Head,
31
26.49
24.83
93.71
35.00
38
I-II
Prospect St.
Mary L. Brown,
29
20.30
24.20
92.0I
40.00
38
I-II
Middle St.
Anna F. Dodge,
33
31.50
26.40
83.80
35.00
38
Margaret Macy,
35.00
Blanche Cunningham,
35.00
V-IX
Port
Ida M. Blaisdell,
2I
18.65
17.29
92.71
45.00
38
I-IV
Port
Hattie A. Baxter.
24
22.80
20.88
91.58
40.00
38
I-VI
Bear Hill
IS
14.23
12.93
90.85
35.00
38
I-VI
Birch . Meadow
M. Evelyn Josselyn,
12
12.00
11.99
99.91
30.00
IO
Totals,
425
387.49
358.76
92.58
Abbie L. Clement,
In Weeks.
VIII-LX V'II
Centre
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SCHOOL REPORT.
MERRIMAC TEACHERS' ASSOCIATION.
The following meetings have been held since the beginning of the fall term 1900 :
Oct. 16, 1900 .- Business meeting for election of officers.
Nov. 23, 1900 .- Miss Laura A. Knott of the Lowell Normal School spoke on "The Teaching of Literature."
Dec. 14, 1900 .- Lecture by Mr. James W. MacDonald of the State Board on "Some Practical Applications of the Principle of Apperception."
Jan. 30, 1901 .- Lecture by Mr. Cutts Prin. of the High School on "Some Problems of the School."
Mar. IS, 1901 .- Lecture by Dr. Walter P. Beckwith of Salem Normal School, "How a Teacher can keep him- self alive."
May 3, 1901,-Mr. James W. MacDonald lectured on "Habits."
Sept. 11, 1901 .- Business meeting for election of officers.
Dec. 6, 1901 .- Meeting with Amesbury Association in Amesbury. Lecture by Prof. Ross of Cambridge, on Drawing.
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SCHOOL REPORT.
REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS.
To the School Committee :
Mv term of office as superintendent of the schools of Merrimac has been so brief, comprising only that portion of the year since the opening of the schools in September, that I hesitate about expressing any very positive opinions as regards the past or future work of the schools.
In the absence of any accurate knowledge of the con- dition of the schools at the beginning of the past school year, it is of course impossible to speak with certainty of any prog- ress that may have been made, however much inclined I might be to do so.
The statistics of attendance are the only data I have at hand on which to base any conclusions. Such credit as may be due belongs entirely to my predecessor. The schools show evidence of faithful labor on his part.
The most of my time in September and October was taken up in gaining a knowledge of the condition and inves- tigating the methods of instruction of the schools. This work was unusually difficult by reason of the absence of any record other than last years printed report, and especially by the lack of any complete and authorized course of study.
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SCHOOL REPORT.
A course printed in a former Annual Report had been superseded by a course of some former superintendent, which in turn had become practically obsolete by disuse.
In some of the branches the course recommended sev- eral years ago by the State Board of Education was being used as a guide, and in some other branches the teachers were pro- vided with special instructions, which were both full in detail and good in quality. Especially was this so in reading.
It was evident that the work was in a transition state, and by refering to the last annual report of my predecessor, I learned that he recognized the fact and was making an effort to get the schools into line, but his departure had evidently prevented him from finishing his work.
It was plain that the proper thing to do was to finish the work already begun. To this end the course in Arith- metic was completed for all grades, and more accurately de- fined in the primary grades.
A complete course in language and grammar was outlined, and the course in Geography was rearranged to adapt it to the text books now in use. The course in reading remains the same.
A slight change in the History course is desirable.
The same plan is pursued in teaching spelling as for- merly.
In Penmanship I would recommend the use of copy books, not for practice but to show results of practice that is now being done. A permanent record of the pupils work in this branch is conducive to extra efforts and the expense would be very small.
In Nature Work, which covers a good deal of good work as well as a multitude of sins, a definite course is nec- essary, which will in many cases abridge the work now being
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done and at the same time enrich it, so that it may correlate certain other branches, particularly that of Geography, and be of more practical benefit to the pupils.
The study of Physiology is now pursued with the aid of text books in the seventh, eighth and ninth grades. In the other grades little is being done. This is a subject that can be taught in the other grades as required by law in a rational manner and with good results. Instruction in this branch has too often been in the line of what not to do rather than what to do, thereby offering suggestions for wrong doing that might otherwise never occur to the pupils. Some text books are better designed to foster a race of dyspeptics rather than strong and healthy men and women. A knowledge of the framework of the body and the hygienic care of the whole person is good for any boy or girl to have, and a course in this branch will, with your approval, be outlined the coming term, the teaching of which will be oral in those grades where text books are not now supplied, which will not be needlessly offensive, and which will conform to the intent of the law of the state relating to the subject.
In some branches we are hampered by too large a vari- ety of text books. This has probably been brought about by a partial adoption of new text books and failure to complete the introduction. This remark applies particularly to the Arithmetics. To some extent it applies to the books used in teaching Geogmphy.
In Arithmetic I think anyone acquainted with the av- erage child's mind will admit that up to a certain age, "One way and that the right way" should be the aim of the teachers. Between the spiral system, the single subject plan, and the particular notions of different authors as exemplified in their books, nothing but confusion can result.
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Any extension in any branch that results in superfici- ality, and exhaustive teaching which clogs the mind and ob- scures the essentials, is to be avoided.
The following remarks of agent G. T. Fletcher, of the State Board of Education, are well worth repeating, "The ten- dency, especially in graded schools to undue expansion of courses of study by adding new branches or by extending the work unduly in old ones is not in the line of real enrichment of school work."
"Several things should be taken into account."
"The mental and physical powers of teachers aud pu- pils are of first importance in considering what can be done most profitably."
"Childhood is entitled to home and outdooor life for a reasonable period of time."
"Family relations, natural and social environment, opportunity to play much, to do some light work, to gain vigor of body and intellectual touch with the doings of people are influences that children need."
"Restriction of work rather than extension is a need of the times."
More thoughtful consideration of a less number of sub- jects for the individual will yield more valuable knowledge and mental power than come from a superficial study of too many branches of learning."
BIRCH MEADOW SCHOOL.
I wish to give expression to what has evidently been the opinion of the Committee and former Superintendent that for many reasons, the least of which is that of expense, the pupils of the Birch Meadow School be transported to the center schools. In view of the action of the town at the last
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annual town meeting I hesitate to recommend anything furth- er in this line, although economy would suggest one or two other schools.
The question of concentration of schools is one that has two sides. Concentration is not - always desirable by any means. What is good for one town may not be good for an- other. Besides there are serious objections to turning child- ren loose and leaving them to their own desires during the noon intermission. Parents have a right to demand that some adult person shall be present at such times to guard the health as well as the morals of the children. The noon in- termission, however, is so short in the Merrimac schools that the objection does not apply so forcibly as in many other towns.
ATTENDANCE.
The record of attendance for the last school year is not as good as we should have reason to expect. Possibly there is a good reason for it, as there will be this year on account of the prevalence of measles and the necessary exclusion of so many pupils. In a town as compact as Merrimac, and in the absence of any epidemic, an average of 94 per cent is the lowest we ought to look for.
THIE SCHOOLS IN GENERAL.
In speaking of the schools in general it is with pleasure that I can testify to their general efficency. The teachers are earnest and faithful and above the average in ability. The discipline for the past term is everywhere good. The pupils are bright and attentive, and evince a commendable interest in their studies. The teaching is good, in some instances especially so.
Some defects in the furniture of some of the school rooms, particularly in the primary grades, was alluded to in
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last years report. The suggestions then made are applicable now. The High School is in good hands. Mr. Cutts' re- port will be added to this, as will also those of the teachers of music and drawing, as has been the custom in former years.
BOOKS.
There will be need of a considerable number of new text books in Geography for the seventh, eighth and possibly the ninth grades, those now in use being badly worn. Some new readers will also be needed. It is impossible to state definitely just what may be needed, as the condition of the books now in use cannot be determined until the close of the school year. It does not look as if any great expense in this line need be incurred, even if some changes should be made which, while not absolutely necessary, are very desirable.
CONCLUSION.
In concluding this brief report I wish to extend my thanks to the pupils for their apparent good will, to the par- ents for their cordiality, to the teachers for their cheerful co- operation, and to you especially for your courtesy and assist- ance.
Respectfully submitted, GEORGE E. CHICKERING,
Superintendent.
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STATISTICS.
Population of town, census 1900, 210I
Number of schools in town, 13
Number of teachers employed including special teach- er's, 15
Number of different teachers employed including special teachers and subtitutes, IS
Number of children in town September 1, 1900 be- tween the ages of 5 and 15 years as per census, 337
Decreased from last year, -10
Number of children in town September 1, 1900 be- tween the ages of 7 and 14 years as per census, 224
Decreased from last year, 63
Whole number of different pupils enrolled during the year, 425
Average membership for the year, 387.49
Average attendence for the year, 358.76
Per cent of attendance, 92.58
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SCHOOL REPORT.
REPORT OF PRINCIPAL OF HIGH SCHOOL.
To the Superintendent of Schools :
The work of the High school during the year, since the last annual report, has been in the main satisfactory. It is espec- ially gratifying to note an increased effort on the part of many of the scholars to do good work. This signifies that a commendable ambition has been aroused in them which gives promise of still better results.
A large class entered in the fall, making the total enroll- ment somewhat larger than last year. The average atten- dance has been good, probably better than that of most high schools, yet there is considerable opportunity for improvement in this direction. Ground lost, because of absence from re- citation, can never be fully be recovered. Parents, therefore, should see to it that their children are not absent from school except for reason of health.
Excellent spirit and harmony prevail, and in many ways the prospects for attaining most desirable results are encour- aging. And yet the work of the school is not entirely satis- sactory to the teachers. Many of our scholars are allowed to devote much of their time and thought in distracting social affairs, and as long as they are allowed to so do, they will
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be unable to do good work in school. I bespeak the co- operation of the parents in an effort to remedy this evil, which is perhaps, the greatest hinderance to highest success in our work.
The courses of study are to be commended in the main, yet it is evident that some readjustment is necessary to render them somewhat more flexible, that they may better meet the needs of the pupils and also better meet the conditions im- posed by our limited teaching force. Some changes have been already entered upon with this end in view.
Much of the work of the school could be more easily and effectively done if the recitation rooms were better equipped with desks, and it is recommended that this be done as soon as possible. It is desirable, also, that additions be made to the equipment for the work in the sciences, that the laboratory work in these subjects may be more complete. The school would be greatly benefited if provided with a more complete reference library.
A good number of our scholars are preparing for college and other institutions, and are working hard, in fact, most of our scholars are manifesting good interest and are doing ex- cellent work. They need encouragement, and I would be glad if the parents would visit the school often, and so miost effectively show their interest in that which they must consider of vital importance to their children. In so doing their own interest might be deepened, and encouragement and inspiration would be given to both teacher and pupil.
Respectfully submitted,
C. W. CUTTS.
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REPORT OF SUPERVISOR OF DRAWING.
To the Superintendent of Schools of Merrimac :
While the general outline for the work in drawing has been in all the essentially the same as last year, there have been some changes in the method of presenting the subjects of color and design which so far as tried, seems to be an im- provement on the former method.
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