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AS REGARDS THE MAYOR.
The charter absolutely divorces the executive from the aldermanic department and permits no official intercourse except in the most formal manner. It also provides that the "executive powers of the city shall be vested solely in the mayor, and may be exercised by him personally or through the several officers or boards of the city in their respective departments, under his general supervision and control." Thus it is apparent that the mayor has been elected as the absolute head of the business affairs of the city, in fact the general manager to whom all officials and all employes are subservient and for whose work and con- duct in office he alone is responsible to the people. The magnitude of this responsibility is patent. Let it be under- stood, that every officer and every employee will be held strictly accountable to me for the character of the service he renders, and that no combination of politics, friendship or circumstances will be allowed to conspire to shield an of- fender. All heads of departments will be responsible for their own work as well as that of their subordinates, and will report to me as often as the character of the service demands.
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No man who is inefficient will be tolerated, and no man look- ing for a " soft snap " need apply, as there will be none under this administration if I can prevent it. Business and busi- ness alone will be our motto.
Gentlemen of the Board of Aldermen:
The advent of a new year, bringing to the thoughtful mind visions of enlarged responsibilities and of increased activities together with well meaning resolutions for a more conscientious application to duty, is always an interesting event, but to you and I the present moment is a most solemn occasion, standing as we do upon the threshold of a new century and a new undertaking; behind us the expiring embers of the past freighted with surpassing marvels in the realms of literature, science and art; before us the dim and distant future into which we peer with bewilderment, won- dering what secrets may be treasured there to eclipse, or even equal, the perfection of steam as a motive power, the magical effects of electricity, the consummation of the art of printing and type setting, the telephone and those terrible engines of destruction used in the horrible arts of war, all of them creations of the last hundred years and mostly co- existent with some epoch in the life of our town now nearly extinguished and about to pass into history. Magical changes have been wrought in physical conditions during the latter half of the passing century, nowhere more appar- ent than in this community. Within this chamber are those who can remember when old Aaron Butler drove a stage- coach from Reading to Boston three times a week, so scantingly patronized and the receipts so small that the poverty-stricken, half-starved brutes which hauled the rickety vehicle were hooted at by the urchins of Charles- town as candidates for the bone-yard, much to the discom- fiture of the driver and his passengers. Contrast this pic- ture with our fifty or more splendidly equipped and well patronized steam trains, whisking us along daily over their iron beds, from one convenient station to another, almost with the rapidity of thought, and the ever welcomed "elec- tric" which takes us along the ordinary lines of travel and
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leaves us at our own doorsteps with the very maximum of comfort and the minimum of expense. In those early days the entire territory now contained in the city of Melrose possessed less than forty houses and as late as 1843, two years previous to the completion of the Boston and Maine railroad, the entire population could not have exceeded three hundred souls. The center grammar school marks the spot where the only school- house in North Malden stood. It was burned in or about I845. At the Highlands, near the corner of Franklin street and West Hill avenue, then the east school district of Stoneham, stood the conventional "little red schoolhouse," never containing more than nine scholars at one time, of which your first mayor had the distinguished honor of being a graduate. One of its masters, the venerable and honored Deacon Silas Dean, for more than 40 years town clerk of Stoneham, is now living in the possession of all his faculties.
None of our people at that time were very rich and none were very poor. During the long days of summer the men cultivated their lands and harvested peat for fuel, coal being then unknown, and in the winter worked at shoe-making the shoe-maker's shop being a necessary appendage to every household, while the women in addition to domestic duties, earned their spending money by binding shoes. Thus they lived as a happy and contented community because their wants were few and easily supplied. What a commentary on the high tension and extravagance of the present genera- tion, where real comfort and domestic happiness is too often sacrificed to luxury and ease, or to the insatiate demands of the demon of appetite. They were also a religious people and supported two Methodist churches for many years. The annual town meeting was their gala day and it was a novel and interesting sight to see them assemble in early morning and to the inspiring tune of "Yankee Doodle," played by "ye ancient" fifer, and the "rub a dub dub" of Grover's drum, march down to Malden. Many times they captured the office of selectmen and once, only once, they came within a single vote of electing their candidate for representative to the general court, the late Elbridge
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Green, who died in recent years at an advanced age. Such were the men who were active in this community previous to the middle of the nineteenth century. Most of them have passed away but there still remains Freeman Upham, hale, erect and hearty at the age of 87, Abel Willis, 81, James G. Emerson, 82, George E. Fuller, 82, Charles Board- man, 76, Aaron Vinton, 73, George Emerson, 74, George Newhall, 76, George F. Boardman, 77, George P. Fuller and possibly others who were in the prime of life and partici- pated at the birth of Melrose and have been life long resi- dents among us. May their lives be spared for many years to grace us with their presence and aid us with their coun- sel. Much, and perhaps too much time has been expended in this digression, but it seems proper that one who was a youthful observer of the times whereof he speaks should place his observations on record, that a moral of value may be drawn therefrom.
And now gentlemen of the board, permit me to request you to unite with me in an earnest effort to render to our fellow citizens by whom we have been so highly honored, the very best service in our power to bestow. Let every act and every decree be honest, independent and absolutely free from prejudice and all entangling alliances. May jeal- ousy, distrust and petty strife obtain no lodgement here, and a supreme desire to elevate the government of our new city to a position above reproach actuate each and every one. Thus, and thus only, will our doings merit the plaud- its of our own consciences and receive the approbation of those whose interests we have sworn to serve and protect. To this end let us pledge our sacred honor in firm reliance upon His promise, no matter where our paths may lead, that "the eternal God is thy refuge and underneath are the ever- lasting arms."
Government of the City of Melrose. 1900.
MAYOR. LEVI S. GOULD.
PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN. GEORGE R. JONES.
ALDERMEN-AT-LARGE.
FOR TWO YEARS.
JONATHAN C. HOWES. CHESTER SHEPARD.
CHARLES J. BARTON. CLARENCE T. FERNALD.
ALDERMEN-AT-LARGE.
CURTIS C. GOSS.
FOR ONE YEAR. EUGENE H. MOORE. WILLIAM A. CARRIE.
WARD ALDERMEN.
Ward 1. ARTHUR H. FOLGER.
CHARLES E. FRENCH.
Ward 2. ALBERT A. DAY.
GEORGE E. GILCHRIST.
Ward 3. FRANK W. FOSTER.
GEORGE R. JONES.
Ward 4. FRANK H. DAMON.
JOHN G. ROBINSON.
Ward 5. FRED E. EVERETT.
EDWIN S. SMALL.
Ward 6. GEORGE E. BERRY.
AARON HILL, JR.
Ward 7. ANDREW J. BURNETT.
JOHN E. MARSHALL.
CLERK OF THE BOARD. W. DEHAVEN JONES, City Clerk.
Regular meetings the first and third Mondays in each month, at 7.45 o'clock p. m.
Standing Committees of the Board or Aldermen.
Accounts and Surety Bonds. Aldermen DAMON, CARRIE, ROBINSON, FRENCH and DAY.
Claims. Aldermen CARRIE, MOORE, BARTON, SMALL and MARSHALL.
Elections and Returns, Printing and Supplies. Aldermen FOLGER, BERRY, ROBINSON, EVERETT and GILCHRIST.
Finance. Aldermen HOWES, MARSHALL, BARTON, SMALL, SHEPARD, GILCHRIST and HILL.
Fire Department, Electric and Telephone Wires. Aldermen MOORE, FRENCH, BURNETT, EVERETT and FOSTER.
Highways, Sewers, Water and Public Grounds. Aldermen FERNALD, GOSS, MOORE, FOLGER, FOSTER, EVERETT, and BURNETT.
Nominations and Resolutions. Aldermen ROBINSON, BERRY, DAMON, DAY and MOORE.
Ordinances, Rules, Orders, and Legislative Matters. THE PRESIDENT, Aldermen ROBINSON, GOSS, DAY and BERRY.
Police Department and Licenses. Aldermen BARTON, CARRIE, HILL, EVERETT and DAMON.
Public Buildings. Aldermen FOSTER, HILL, FOLGER, BARTON and MARSHALL.
Public Charities. Aldermen GOSS, MARSHALL and DAY.
Public Health. Aldermen HILL, FRENCH and BURNETT.
Public Instruction. Aldermen GILCHRIST, FRENCH and SMALL.
Special Committee on Settlement with Metropolitan Water Board. Aldermen GOSS, HOWES, MOORE, CARRIE and THE PRESIDENT.
State and Military Aid, and Soldiers' Relief. Aldermen MARSHALL, DAY and GOSS.
Street Railways and Public Lighting. Aldermen SHEPARD, GILCHRIST, ROBINSON, BURNETT and BERRY.
CITY OFFICERS.
City Clerk. W. DEHAVEN JONES.
City Treasurer. JOHN LARRABEE. Resigned. (Elected Mayor.) W. R. LAVENDER. (Elected to fill vacancy.)
City Collector. JAMES W. MURRAY.
City Auditor. EDWIN C. GOULD.
Engineer and Superintendent of Public Works. W. DABNEY HUNTER.
Mayor's Clerk. W. DABNEY HUNTER.
City Solicitor. FRANK L. WASHBURN
Chief of Fire Department. A. WILBUR LYNDE.
Chief of Police. FRANK M. MCLAUGHLIN.
Inspector of Buildings. W. AUGUSTUS GOODNO.
Inspector of Plumbing. JOHN T. BARKER.
Inspector of Milk and Vinegar. WILLIAM S. BRIRY.
Inspector of Animals, Provisions and Food Products. FRANK H. STURGES.
Sealer of Weights and Measures. WILLIAM L. PIERCE.
Agent State and Military Aid and Soldiers' Relief. SIDNEY H. BUTTRICK.
Burial Agent. GILBERT N. HARRIS.
Assessors. FRANK R. UPHAM, Chairman. HENRY A. LEONARD. JOHN CROLLY, Clerk.
JOSEPH EDWARDS.
Board of Health. CLARENCE P. HOLDEN, Chairman.
WILLIAM H. DOLE. PAUL H. PROVANDIE.
Overseers of the Poor. SIDNEY H. BUTTRICK, Chairman.
ALBERT B. FRANKLIN. MATILDA E. STANTIAL.
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CITY OFFICERS.
Matron Pratt Farm. MRS. CHRISTIE CHANDLER.
School Committee.
THREE YEARS.
JOHN C. MAKER,
ARTHUR F. AMADON,
1903
SUSAN F. FLANDERS,
1903
GEORGE H. HILL, elected to fill vacancy caused by death of John C. Maker,
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1903
TWO YEARS.
SARAH A. DAY,
Team expires 1902
D. EUGENE CURTIS,
1902
WILLIAM D. STEWART,
ONE YEAR.
BESSIE B. DEARBORN,
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1901
FRED L. WOOD,
Sinking Fund Commissioners.
Term expires 1903
ROYAL P. BARRY,
JOHN W. FARWELL,
1902
DANIEL RUSSELL,
1901
Trustees of the Public Library.
ELBRIDGE H. GOSS,
Term expires 1903
CHARLES C. BARRY,
1903
CHARLES A. PATCH,
1902
RUBY F. FARWELL,
1902
MARIA L. CHAPIN,
1901
NEIL A. DIVVER.
1901
Cemetery Committee.
JOHN P. DEERING.
Clerk, EDWIN C. GOULD. Superintendent of Cemetery, R. A. LEAVITT.
Registrars of Voters.
VICTOR C. KIRMES, Chairn.an,
Term expires 1902
*CHARLES W. COCHRANE,
1903
EDGAR R. SOMES, .
. 1901
HERBERT A. MARSH, elected to fill vacancy,
1903
EDWIN L. CRAGIN, elected to fill vacancy,
W. DEHAVEN JONES, City Clerk, ex officio.
*Deceased. tResigned.
Engineers of Fire Department. A. WILBUR LYNDE, Chief.
JOSEPH M. HOLBROOK.
SAMUEL LEAR, Clerk.
Measurers of Wood and Bark, Weighers of Hay and Coal.
SETH E. BENSON.
GEORGE GOODWIN. CHARLES B. GOSS.
FRED H. GOSS.
FRANK E. NEWELL. CHARLES L. WALKER.
OTIS W. PIERCE.
WILLIAM L. PIERCE. GEORGE M. HALL.
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1902
Term expires 1901
EDWARD B. MARSH,
1901
JOHN LARRABEE.
JULIAN C. WOODMAN.
1901
Term expires 1903
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CITY OFFICERS.
Fence Viewer. WALTER C. STEVENS.
Field Drivers. FRANK A. VINTON.
A. J. BONETT.
Pound Keeper. A. J. BONETT.
Police Officers. PERMANENT FORCE.
FRANK M. MCLAUGHLIN, Chief. OSBORN E. DROWN.
WILLIAM A. CASWELL.
REDFORD M. RAND.
CHARLES F. W. FOGG. (Resigned)
CHRISTOPHER B. THOMPSON.
GEORGE E. FULLER.
HARRY BROWN. ALLSTON H. PINEO.
WILLIAM H. DOHERTY.
WILLIAM C. MCCARTHY. LOUIS B. HEATON.
SPECIAL OFFICERS.
EDGAR E. SHERBURNE. A. WILBUR LYNDE.
CHARLES J. WING.
JAMES DAVIDSON. ARTHUR L. BRIGHAM.
HARRY S. PALMENTER. JOHN J. HINDS.
CONSTABLES.
GEORE W. BURKE.
WILLIAM L. PIERCE.
FRANK M. MCLAUGHLIN. OSBORN E. DROWN.
Bail Commissioner. SIDNEY H. BUTTRICK.
ELECTION OFFICERS.
Ward 1.
HARRY A. BATCHELDER, Warden. CORYDON W. HARLOW, Clerk.
D. FRANK STEARNS, Inspector.
WILLIAM H. GREENLEAF, Inspector. SIMEON CRAGIN, JR., Dept. Inspector.
CHARLES N. FOWLER, Inspector.
MICHAEL D. REARDON, Inspector.
CHAS. A. YOUNG, Dept. Warden. JOHN W. NOWELL, Dept. Clerk. FRANK G. KELLOGG, Dept. Inspector.
CHARLES F. GOURLEY. Dept. Insp. ROBERT H. CURRY, Dept. Inspector.
Ward 2.
ORANGE H. COOK, Warden. AUBREY W. DUNTON, Clerk. JOSEPH H. ESCHBACH, Inspector. GEORGE C. BUCKNAM, Inspector. GEORGE W. BURKE, Inspector. JAMES L. RILEY, Dept. Inspector. FRANK L. TERWILLIGER, Inspector. GEORGE W. STINSON, Dept. Insp.
Ward 3.
FRANK TOWLE, Warden. OTIS W. PIERCE, Clerk. PETER J. CURRAN, Inspector. GEORGE F. WOODMAN, Inspector. JOHN J. KEATING, Inspector. STEPHEN A. LOVEJOY, Inspector.
F. P. BOWDEN, Dept. Warden. CHARLES H. KING, Dept. Clerk. EVERETT E. TARBOX, Dept. Insp. GEORGE W. VAN HORN, Dept. Insp. CHASE C. WORTHEN, Dept. Inspector. JOHN R. PIKE, Dept. Inspector.
Ward 4.
JABEZ S. DYER, Warden. CLARENCE P. HOLDEN, Clerk. GEORGE E. BABSON, Inspector. CURTIS S. GORDON, Inspector. WILLIAM P. LIBBY, Inspector. WILLIAM E. WATERHOUSE, Insp.
FRANK W. LYNDE, Dept. Warden. GEORGE E. HYDE, Dept. Clerk. BENJAMIN L. HEATH, Dept. Insp. CHAS. GARDNER BARRY, Dept. Insp. H. RUSSELL SAWTELL, Dept. Insp. EDWARD E. BABB, Dept. Inspector.
Ward 5.
WALTER J. SKINNER, Warden. GEORGE H. DEARBORN, Clerk. OTIS K. PHINNEY, Inspector. THOMAS J. HAWKES, Inspector. FRED L, PUTNAM, Inspector. CARL C. CRANE, Inspector.
JOHN M. HAMLIN, Dept. Warden. EUGENE A. SNOW, Dept. Clerk. SAMUEL DEARBORN, Dept. Inspector. FRANCIS H. MERRILL, JR., Dept. Insp. MERTON G. WOODBURY, Dept. Insp. CHARLES G. SCHAEDEL, Dept. Insp.
Ward 6.
CHARLES N. SHUTE, Warden. PETER J. LYNCH, Clerk. HARRY M EASTMAN, Inspector. STEPHEN C. DEERING, Inspector. GEORGE H. TOWNE, Inspector. THOMAS D. BAYNE, Inspector.
MELVILLE D. VAUGHN. Dept. Warden. WILLIAM J. DUFFY, Dept. Clerk. WILLIAM F. RUSSELL, Dept. Insp JONATHAN H. ATKINSON, Dept. Insp . E. W. LEWIS, Dept. Inspector. GEO. B. GROTTENDICK, Dept. Insp.
Ward 7.
ALBERT E. DADLEY, Dept. Warden. JOHN J. BUCKLEY, Dept. Clerk. HERBERT H. SLOCUM, Dept Insp. JOHN C. FLATLEY, Dept. Inspector. JAMES R. DONAHER, Dept. Inspector. EDMUND FAHY, Dept. Inspector.
CLARENCE T. ABBOTT, Warden. JOHN J. MCCULLOUGH, Clerk. W. A. T. NORRIS, Inspector. HENRY E. JOHNSON, Inspector. GEORGE A. BAILEY, Inspector. WILLIAM CORNER, Inspector.
CALVIN W. SAWYER, Dept. Warden. SAMUEL LEAR, Dept. Clerk.
FRANK E. MORTON, Dept. Inspector. NEIL A. DIVVER, Dept. Inspector.
ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
OF THE
CITY OF MELROSE
FOR THE
YEAR ENDING JANUARY 31, 1901.
MELROSE : A. W. DUNTON & CO., PRINTERS, REPORTER OFFICE.
1901.
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SCHOOL COMMITTEE FOR 1900.
MEMBERS.
*John C. Maker, 2 Mt. Vernon avenue, . Term expires 1903
A. F. Amadon, M. D., 9 Vine street, . 1903
Susan F. Flanders, 22 Hillside avenue, . ٠٠ 1903
William D. Stewart, 21 Woodland avenue, 6. 1902
Don E. Curtis, 129 Bellevue avenue, 6.
1902.
Sarah A. Day, 45 Ashland street, 1902
Edward B. Marsh, 109 Meridian street, . ،،
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Fred L. Wood, 89 East Foster street,
1901
Bessie B. Dearborn, 315 Main street, .
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*June 19, Capt. Maker died, and July 2, at a joint meeting of the Board of Aldermen and the School Committee, George H. Hill, 16 Summer street, was chosen to fill the vacancy,
ORGANIZATION.
John C. Maker, till June 19, . Chairman.
William D. Stewart, from July 2. Chairman.
A. F. Amadon, M. D., Secretary.
MEETINGS.
Regular meetings of the school committee are held in the commit- tee room, high school building, on the second and fourth Tuesdays of · every month, excepting July and August, at 8 o'clock p. m.
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS.
FRED H. NICKERSON.
Office: High school building.
Residence: 492 Lebanon street.
Office hours : 8 to 9 a. m., on all school days, and 4 to 5 p. m., Mon- day, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
Telephone: 94-2 Melrose.
Superintendent's Clerk, Helen L. Burr, ... ...... 119 Wyoming avenue.
SUB-COMMITTEES.
Mr. Maker,
Accounts, Finance, and Estimates. Mrs. Flanders, Course of Study and Text-Books.
Mr. Curtis.
Mrs. Dearborn,
Mr. Marsh,
Mrs. Flanders.
Mr. Stewart,
Supplies and Printing. Mr. Maker, Mrs. Flanders.
Mr. Curtis,
Special Studies. Mrs. Day, Mrs. Dearborn.
Rules and Regulations. Mr. Wood, Mrs. Day.
Mr. Marsh,
School Houses and Janitors.
Mr. Stewart, Mr. Maker.
Mrs. Flanders,
Dr. Amadon, Mr. Wood.
Kindergartens.
Mrs. Dearborn. Mr. Marsh.
Mrs. Day,
Mr. Curtis, Dr. Amadon.
Visiting Committees.
HIGHLANDS.
Mr. Stewart,
Mrs. Day,
Mr. Curtis.
EAST SIDE.
Mr. Marsh,
Mr. Wood, Mrs. Flanders.
CENTRE.
Mrs. Flanders,
Mr. Maker, Mrs. Day.
WYOMING.
Dr. Amadon, Mrs. Dearborn, Mr. Wood.
NOTE :- At a meeting of the school committee September 11, Mr. Stewart was changed from the chairmanship of the Committee on Sup- plies and Printing to the chairmanship of the Committee on Accounts; Mr. Wood from the chairmanship of Committee on Kindergartens to chairmanship of Committee on Supplies; Mrs. Dearborn was made chairman of the Committee on Kindergartens; and Mr. Hill was placed on Committee on Supplies, the Committee on School Houses, the Com- mittee on Kindergartens, and the Centre Visiting Committee. These changes were occasioned by the death of Capt. Maker.
Dr. Amadon,
Teachers and Salaries
Mr. Wood,
High School.
In Memoriam.
JOHN CROSBY MAKER,
FOR NINE AND ONE-HALF YEARS
A MEMBER OF THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE IN MELROSE, MASS.
Born in Brewster, Mass., December 2, 1837. Died in Melrose, Mass., June 19, 1900.
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED BY THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE, JUNE 20, 1900.
John C. Maker, Chairman of the School Committee of Melrose, passed into rest Tuesday morning, June 19.
By his death the members of the School Committee have lost a loved and honored friend and brother, the city a true and loyal ser- vant and the schools a devoted and earnest leader.
Since his first election to the School Committee in 1888, he has given freely of time and effort in behalf of the public schools, and much of their present excellence is due to his wise and thoughtful care and personal effort.
Of a careful and conservative nature, he proved a wise leader and counselor, and those who were brought into contact with him learned to love and honor him for his kindness, courtesy and wisdom.
We who have been associated with him in school work have come to appreciate him for his courteous manliness, his genial tempera- ment and his warm heart.
The school children will not soon forget his kindly "Good morn- ing, children," with which he was accustomed to greet them in the school room. It seemed to soften and sweeten the whole day's work.
The School Committee wish to extend to the family of Mr. Maker their warmest sympathy in their great loss, and to assure them their sorrow is shared by us all.
In Memoriam.
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FRANK LOCKE TITCOMB,
FOR THREE AND ONE-HALF YEARS
PRINCIPAL OF THE FRANKLIN SCHOOL IN MELROSE, MASS.
Born in Providence, R. I., October 28, 1862. Died in Melrose, Mass., January 19, 1901.
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED BY THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE.
WHEREAS, It has pleased our Heavenly Father to remove from his earthly labors Mr. Frank L. Titcomb,
Resolved, That his death is a serious loss to the city and one that is keenly felt by all connected with the School Department.
Resolved, That, by his quiet manliness, his courteous bearing, his ripe scholarship, his devotion to the interests of his pupils, and his high professional ideals, he won the respect and confidence of all with whom he came in contact.
Resolved, That these resolutions be spread upon the records of the School Committee and published in the Annual School Report.
REPORT OF THE
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS.
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To the School Committee of Melrose :
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN :- The following annual report concerning the public schools of Melrose is submitted for your consideration. Bearing in mind that the Superintend- ent's report is usually adopted as the report of the Commit- tee to the citizens, and that the average tax-payer is princi- pally interested to know-and properly so-whether or not the community is getting from the schools an equivalent for the expenditure necessary for their maintenance, I have confined myself principally to the presentation and discus- sion of such facts regarding the administration and work of the school system as may enable our citizens to pass intelli- gent judgment upon its efficiency, dealing with theories of education only so far as their discussion may contribute to the main purpose as above stated.
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SCHOOL REPORT.
STATISTICAL TABLES.
TABLE I. REGARDING SCHOOL HOUSES AND SCHOOL LOTS.
SCHOOL HOUSES.
SCHOOL LOTS.
NAME.
LOCATION.
No. School Rooms.
No. of Rooms in use
No. of Rooms not in
use Dec. 1900
Estimated Value.
Size in Sq. Feet.
Estimated Value.
Combined Value of Houses and Lots.
High . . .
Main St
16
14*
2# $100,000
116,385
$29,925
$129,925
Franklin
Franklin St.
8
8*
0
30,000
21,752
5,450
35,450
Washington
Lebanon St.
8
8*
0
30,000
30,794
4,000
34,000
Horace Mann
Grove
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8
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20,000
26,361
4,475
24,475
D. W. Gooch
Foster St.
8
8
0
25,000
27,815
4,175
29,175
Lincoln
Wyoming Ave.
8
8*
0
30,000
27,604
4,975
34.975
Warren
Warren St.
4
4
0
16,000
18,575
2,000
18,000
Winthrop
Eleventh St
4
4
0
11,000
26,544
1,325
12,325
Sewall
Upham St ..
4
4
0
10,000
14,748
5,150
15,150
Whittier
Franklin St.
4
3
1
8,000
15,000
1,800
9,800
Converse
Fells .
2
1
1 5,000
21,017
1,050
6,050
Ripley
Swains Pond Ave.
1
1
0
2,200
14,567
425
2,625
West Side
Franklin St
1
0
1
1,000
11,880
1,900
2,900
Totals
80
75
5 $300,200
$71,450
$371,650
*These buildings contain an assembly hall in addition to the rooms specified.
#One of these rooms is used temporarily by the School Committee.
TABLE II. NUMBER OF TEACHERS IN THE DIFFERENT DEPARTMENTS, DEC. 1900.
SPECIAL TEACHERS
High
X-XI-XII XIII
Grammar
Primary
Kindergarten
Music.
Drawing.
Phys. Cult.
Totals.
gr.
Males
5
4
0
0
1
1
0
Females
7
26
33
7
0
0
1
74
Totals
.
12
30
33
7
1
1
1
85
4
0
12,000
26,555
4,800
16,800
Mary A. Livermore. .
Main
4
Dec. 1900.
gr. V-VI-VII-VIII-IX
gr.
11
37
SCHOOL REPORT.
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COMMENT ON TABLE II.
Comparison of the above table with a similar table in the report for 1899 reveals a net increase during 1900 of one in the number of teachers employed. This is due to the addi- tion of two teachers in the elementary grades,-one for an additional kindergarten established at the Washington School in September and one for an additional fourth grade at the Lincoln School,-and to the abolition of the position of supervisor of penmanship at the close of the term in June. In justice to Mr. Clark, who had held this position for the past three years, it should be said that the action of the committee in this respect is not to be construed as, in any way, a reflection upon his efficiency. On the other hand, it is the unanimous feeling that he was highly success- ful in his department and, in every way, a desirable man to have in a corps of teachers.
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