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Mildred Bates Sloane
Ernest Harold Fales Joel Snow Fawcett
Isabella Snowden
Louis Shumway Finger
Eva Maud Stanley Eunice May Stantial
Marion Adeline Flagg .
Louine Eleanora Ford
Russell Francis Sullivan
Emma Elizabeth Fuller
Miriam Vaughn Swett
Grace French
Joseph Francis Twohig
Lynde Gately
Florence Estelle Tyzzer
Maurice Sylvester Gerrish Helen Hart Gerry
Stuart Hamilton Vaughan Conrad Guy Campbell von Klock
David Wilson Craig
Edward Bagg Snow
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Robert Gordon Guest
Clarence Leroy Wanamaker
Marcy Honiss Hall
Julia Mae Ward
Loren Ellis Haskell
Harold Manson Warren
Beulah Atwood Hatch
Walter William Watson
Percy Starbird Hawes
Lewis Roger Wentworth
Forrest Oscar Heartz
Howard Grover Wheaton
Ellis Harold Holmes
Homer Beethoven White
Isabel Cecile Holt
Kathryn Bernice White
Ruth Alden Hoyt
Henry Frank Whitney
Lawrence Richard Hunewill
Herbert Ray Wilson
Myrtie May Hutchinson
Roger Winship
Mildred Emily Jones
John Harold Woodward
Mary Rose Keiran
PUPILS PROMOTED FROM THE EIGHTH AND NINTH GRADES TO THE HIGH SCHOOL, JUNE, 1911.
NINTH GRADES
High School, Room II.
*Firth Andrews
*Madeline Lahey
*Louise Andrews
*Harold Levy Henry Lindquist
*Everett Bromley
*Marion Lyall
* Alice Buckley
*Edna MacDonald
*George Darling
*Ethel MacDonald
*Florence Davison
*John McNiell
*Mildred Emerson
*Herman Moore John Mutty
*Marion Farr
*Mildred Murphy
*Frank MacRae
*Philip Parsons
*Harold Rowe
*Marjorie Schofield
*Eileen Sullivan
*Joseph Higgins
*Pauline Taylor
*Doris Jones
*Louis Watson
*Alice Wickford
*George Winston
High School, Room 12.
*Helen Bearse Madeline Browne
*Marion McCoubry
*Doris Daniell
*Oliver Munroe
*Irving Davis
*Emeline McNeal
*Everett Philbrick
*Stanley Plummer
*Max Shlager
*Harold Dunn Fred Elliott Mildred Fairfield
Thomas McCoubry
*Grace Harrow
*Bigelow Hersey
*Teresa Griffin
*Edna Guppy Helga Hall
*Marion Hamilton
*Louis Johnson
*Dorothea Kellough
*Eloise Barton
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*Marie Fitzgerald Blanchard Ford
*John Gerrish
*Laura Green
*Dora Grossman
*Maximilian Hoffman
*Edward Holden
*James Jennings
*Beatrice Lavender
*Mildred Silver
*Gertrude Smith
*Helen Spurr
*George Sterling
*Sallie Thurston Evelyn Trefry
*Donald Vinton
*Percy Wanamaker
*Harlow Wheeler
*Paul Zouver.
High School, Room 13.
*Hilda Allstrin
*Helen Anthony
*William Barrett
*Violet King
*Charles Little
*Hazel Berry Leland Beal
Louis Lyons
*Carl Birmingham
*Harvey MacArthur
*Jennie Bond
*James Paisley
*Alan Boyce
*Max Parker Gladys Pearson
*Phyllis Buck
*Helen Chesley
*Ernest Perkins
*Robert Chisholm
*Lois Rigby
*Anna Clark
*John Ross
*Ella Corbett
*Mildred Sawyer
*George Cutter
*Flora Segel
*Marjorie Dean
*Viola Simonds
*Cosma DeCecca
*Harold Simpson
*Vera Drew
*Florence Smitht
*Leslie Garrett
*Maurice Goodridge
*Leta Thompson
*Dorothy Hall
*Melbourne Heald
*Roland Hussey
*Margaret Ilsley
*Eleanor Wills *Alice Wright.
High School, Room 31.
*Elsie Adams
*Eleanor Batchelder
*John Langley
*Annie Lans
*William Belt
*Marion Marsh
*Bartlett Carrie
*Katherine Cassell
*Hubert Codwise
*Elizabeth Davis
*Clifford Jones
*Fenley Beeler
*Everett Stebbins
*Margaret Fernald
*Lillian Tebbetts
*Marion Tobey Helen Troy
*Guy Vaughan
*Burton Nowell Joseph Nyman Carleton Otterson
*Ballou Phillips
*Joseph Kelkup
*Erwin Kenison
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High School, Room 31 continued.
*Samuel Dike *Della Emerson *Horace Fernald *Wyllys Gannett *Winifred Gately
*Marion Hobbs *Stanley Hobbs *Helen Hughes Mabel Hughes
*Lester Pulley *Albert Russell *Charles Sansom *Laura Starratt
*Marian Trites
*Mildred Trites *Thelma True
*Erenie Vlasto Ruth Vlasto
High School, Room 32.
*Gertrude Allen
*Adeline Coburn Violet Cockburn
*Tom Crosby Pauline Drake
*Edward Merrill *Isabel Merrill *Gladys Moore
*Ella Morrison
*Katherine Murphy
*Herbert Fleming James Gillies
*Marguerite O'Malley
*Gladys Gnirke *Lilla Hines *Grant Holt
*Alice Phillips
*Ora Porter
*Harriet Salmon
*Mary Sherburne
*Helen Tarr
*Rachel Wentworth.
High School, Room 33.
*Grace McKeon *Hazel Messenger
*Ella Copp Katherine Cronin
*Hazel Montgomery Helen O'Connor John Riley
*Francis Sheldon
*John Divver
*Isabel Souter Howard Varney
*Gorden Glover
*Constance Wheeler Catherine White
*David Gittes
*Isabel Grant
*Francis Lucey
*Helen Howe
*Margaret Healy
*Margaret Lynch. EIGHTH GRADES.
*Warren Bowen Louis Chicoine
· Franklin School.
*Katherine Littlefield
*Abbie Lamprey
*Frank Callahan *Samuel Cohen
*Dorothy Cushing *Ada Dennis
*Robert Duncan
*Marjorie Phillips
*Harold Houghton Gertrude Lewis
*Helen MacAdam
*Marion Marden Helen Merriam
*Sydney Durb Alma Fleeman
*Carey Leisk
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*Edith Canning
*Lillian Cox
*Marita Cross
*Oleva Dority
*Leslie Dunn
*Caroline Norris
*Ellsworth Paterson
*Sherwood Page
*Harold Pendleton
*Edward Pierce
*Vinton French
*Elmer Giles Gerald Harrington
Paul Hickey
*Norman Sharp
*William Taylor
*Ruth Todd
Valentine Troy
*Madeline Watson
*Gladys Webb
*Norman Wiggin
Mary A. Livermore School.
*Sybil Baker Lawrence Bartlett
*Dorris Black
*Barbara Carney
*Warren Cofran
Dorothy Leyland
*Irene Cowdrey
*Victor Lovejoy Ruth Nevins
*Marguerita O'Connor
*Sydney Porter
*Marion Pulley
*Paul Thurlow
Washington School.
Roland Murphy
*Joseph Nevins
*Mary Sargent
*Joseph Sinnott
*Francis Coughlin
*Louise Spear
*Irene Stebbins
*Paul Sullivan
*Kenneth Thompson
*Matthias Warren
Lincoln School.
*Hazel Barstow Mildred Bishop
*Malcolm Burroughs
*Arthur Kenison
*Phyllis Lord
*Howard Milton
*William Baker
*Fred Bennett
*Harry Birdsail
*Helen Buckley
*Corris Emerson Herbert Hall
*Daniel Harrington
*Daniel MacLean
*Albert Hersey
*Maurice Hunter
*Lawrence Hyland
Gertrude Leisk
*William Dole
*Gwendoline Fulton
*Walter Healy
*Verna Heaton
*Mary MacDonald
*Lawrence Martin
*Francis Myrick Frank Orthman
*Mary Durgin
*James Fahey Carl Follansbee
*Helen Sands
*Hazen Spinney
*Charles Ilsley
*Marion Jordan
*Hugh Knight
*Allan Knowlton
*Vincent Landros
*Rose Levine
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*Ruth Driver
*Earl Duhy
*Gladys Fales
*Myrtle Pike
*Milton Ripley
*Eva Gnirke
*Abram Segel
*Arlene Sircom
*Errol Twitchell
*Herbert Varney Jr.
*Victor Wadland
*Ethel Welch
D. W. Gooch School.
*Mary Lillian Lucey
*Bernice Maxwell
*Helena Parker
*Arnold Prior
*Margaret Stanley
*Fanny Gershon
*Mildred Lane
*William O'Connell
*Dorothy Peabody
*Winifred Gerry
*Beatrice Grant
*Ethel Hilton
*Elizabeth Howard
*Eleanor Hooper
*Helen Jackson
*Margaret Anderton
*Benedict Brady
*Margaret Curran
*Jane Edelstein Marion Edelstein
*Esther Whitcomb Donald White
*Florence MacDonald.
*Entered High School, September, 1911.
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ORGANIZATION OF THE SCHOOL STAFF December 31, 1911
Superintendent of Schools, John C. Anthony, 83 Lake Avenue. Superintendent's Clerk, H. M. Aldrich, 27 Vine Street.
CORPS OF TEACHERS. High School.
Name
Department
Where Educated.
When Elected.
Lorne B. Hulsman. .
Principal . ..
Boston University
.1911
Alonzo G. Whitman.
Principal Emeritus.
Bowdoin College.
.1874
Clara A. Snell.
Mathematics .
Bates College .
.1904
W. Henry H. Peirce
Sub-Master, History
Boston University .
.1908
Gertrude Gile . .
History .
Radcliffe College.
.1907
Ruth H. Barry .
History, Algebra.
Wellesley College. .1911
George A. Hutchins.
Science.
Bates College . .1901
Maude E. Capron .. .
Science.
Wellesley College.
1910
Marion Chadbourne
English Department .
Boston University . .1910
Susan R. Scott.
English . .
Brown University .1907
SCHOOL REPORT
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HIGH SCHOOL, Continued.
Edith S. Blake . English . .
Bates College . . 1903
Helen F. Warren . .
. English, History ...
Mount Holyoke College . 1908
Laura G. Willgoose . Modern Language Department.
Radcliffe College . . .1908
Nina G. Adams.
French, German .
Boston University .1910
Maud M. Lunt .
French, German .. .
Tufts College. . . 1911
Elizabeth F. Abbe. Ancient Language Department .
Wellesley College .1904
Adelma A. Ballou ..
Latin .
Dean Academy .
.1887
Ednah A. Whitney.
Latin . .
Smith College. . 1911
George M. Hawes.
Commercial Department.
Harvard College. .1910
Florence E. Stacy .
Stenography, Typewriting .
Mount Holyoke College. 1910
Mildred F. Merrill. .
Stenography, Typewriting .
Salem Normal School . .1910
Lucy A. Wightman
Book-keeping, Arithmetic.
Mount Holyoke College. . 1910
Linnie M. DeMeritt
Arithmetic, Algebra.
New Hampton Institute. .1904
Rose D. Lanphear
English, Grammar.
Boston University .1903
Mary G. Hickey .
Latin, Grammar.
Boston University . .1907
Madeline M. Corse
Principal's Clerk.
Melrose High School . .1909
Ninth Grades.
Name
Where Educated.
When Elected.
Mary I. Coggeshall.
Lowell Training School .
.1908
Annie L. Ricker.
Gorham, Maine, Normal .. .1908
Lillian G. Runnells.
Bridgewater Normal School. .1906
CITY OF MELROSE
Franklin School, Cor. Main and Franklin Streets
Name
Grade
Where Educated. When Elected.
Carl D. Lytle . .
.Principal ..
Brown University . . .1909
Mary I. Lynch . . VIII .
Bridgewater Normal School
.1908
Ethel M. Foster . VIII ..
Salem Normal School.
1909
Louise G. White. . VII.
Salem Normal School .
1895
F. Ethel Whitney. VII
Bridgewater Normal School 1907
Evelyn A. Pike.
VI. .
Newburyport Training School .1905
Lilla M. Layng . .
VI.
Bridgewater Normal School . 1911
Alma J. Guptill .
V.
Girls' High School, Boston. . 1884
Emily C. Gorden . V.
Boston University. .1911
Washington School, Cor. Lebanon and Lynde Streets
Name
Grade
Where Educated
When Elected.
Clara Rowley
Principal
Mount Holyoke College. 1911
Melvina E. Williams VIII .
Gorham (Me.) Normal School 1908
Ina E. Cobb. .
VII.
Kents Hill Seminary 1908
Edith A. Chellis .
VI.
Gorham (Me.) Normal School .1910
Anna W. Atkins. . V.
Provincetown High School. .1897
Nellie C. Dempsey .
IV.
Salem Normal School . 1891
Mary E. Tupper ..
III .
Framingham Normal School . .1892
Mabel A. VanRiper
II.
Normal School, Paterson, (N. J.) . . 1907
Sarah E. Allen . . I.
Wheelock Kindergarten Training School. . .... 1911
SCHOOL REPORT
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Name
Lincoln School, Wyoming Avenue. Grade
Where Educated When Elected.
Willis Sikes Fisher ..
Principal .
Massachusetts Agricultural College. .. 1906
Emma M. Thompson. VIII
Salem Normal School . .1906
Alice H. Long.
VIII
Boston Normal School . 1877
Harriet H. Dowe .
VI. .
Mount Holyoke College. . 1894
Annie P. Long . . V ..
Melrose High School . . 1894
Minnie F. C. Snow ..
IV.
Orono (Me.) High School. 1892
Jeannette A. Doane. .
III .
Templeton High School . 1896
Amelia F. Trowbridge. II
Melrose High . . . .1889
Grace A. Lynde . . I.
Anne L. Pages' Kindergarten Training Class. .. 1897
D. W. Gooch School, Cor. Foster and Florence Streets.
Alice M. Swett . .
Principal .
N. H. Normal School . 1882
Mary S. Wentworth.
VIII.
Wakefield N. H., High School. . 1896
A. Louise McCormick
VII.
Wheaton Seminary . . .1891
Etta J. Call .
VI.
Kansas Institute . 1890
Nellie W. Riley.
V.
Salem Normal .. . 1904
Tessa Thibodeau.
IV and III
Farmington Normal . . .1911
Mabel Price.
II and I
Symonds Normal Institute. 1897
Mary A. Livermore School, Main Street
Annie C. Washburn
Principal .
Wellesley College. . 1900
Bertha C. Hatch.
VIII .
Gorham Normal School. .1904
Edith M. Maxwell.
VII.
Farmington State Normal School 1902
Leonora W. Goodsoe. VI. .
Gorham Normal School. .. .1907
Lucy E. Shute . . V.
Pinkerton Academy, Derry, N. H. 1895
Sewall School, Upham Street.
Annie C. Washburn. Principal.
Wellesley College. . 1900
Fannie M. Kattelle . IV.
Lena D. Marshall ..
III .
Salem Normal School . .1900
Louise E. Smith .. II.
Lewiston Normal Training School . .
1909
Emma C. French . I.
Miss Symond's Kindergarten Training School . . 1902
Joseph Warren School, Warren Street
Alice J. Coffin, Principal . IV
Gorham Maine Normal School. 1895
Helen L. Patten . III and II.
Salem Normal. . 1903
Ruth M. Knowles. I
Mt. Holyoke College. 1894
Whittier School, Franklin Street
Carl D. Lytle .
Principal
Brown University . 1909
Mabel G. Gilbride.
IV.
Quincy Training School .. 1900
Isabelle L. Atwood .
III.
Haverhill Training School . .1980
Mary A. Chisholm . II .
Hyannis Normal School . 1896
Annie G. Balch. I.
Colby Academy (N. H.). .1900
Winthrop School, Cor. Eleventh and First Streets
Florence M. Gogin.
VI and V.
Boston Normal School . 1907
Mary L. Loring. .
IV and III .
Salem Normal School . 1897
Jennie S. Prescott .
II.
Miss Symond's Kindergarten . . 1903
Maude A. Norton.
I.
Elliman Kindergarten Training Sch., N.Y. City 1906
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SCHOOL REPORT
Framingham Normal School . 1911
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Ripley School, Swain's Pond Avenue
Name
Grade Where Educated When Elected.
Martha T. Foster II and I Symond's Kindergarten Training Sch, Boston .. 1911
Manual Training Director
Aimee C. Ferson.
. Manual Training
Supervisors
Mary E. Coyle .
. Drawing . . Music
Margaret E. Grady .
. Special Primary
Janitors
Name and Residence
School
Fred S. Boardman, 106 Grove Street. . Washington School Charles J. Critchett, 4 Crystal Street. .Livermore and Sewall Schools
James Fahey, 23 Albion Street. . . Warren and Whittier Schools
George E. Fogg, 10 Linden Road.
. . High School
Samuel Lear, 952 Main Street ... .Franklin School
Walter H. Lewis, 353 E. Foster Street
Winthrop School
Archie B. Mcllwraith, 5 Allen Place. . . Lincoln School
Mrs. Violet Perry, Swain's Pond Avenue. . Ripley School
John Philbin, 119 Linwood Avenue Fireman, . . High School
John Thyng, 43 Winthrop Street. . . Gooch School
Charles E. Van Riper, 82 E. Foster Street Assistant, . . High School
. . .
.
Engineer in High School Joseph H. Tessier, 9 Winter Street.
CITY OF MELROSE
Edward N. Griffin
Annual Report of the Trustees of the Melrose Public Library
To His Honor, the Mayor, Charles Elwell French, and the Honorable Board of Aldermen.
Gentlemen :-
The Trustees of the Melrose Public Library present their report for the year 1911, being the eleventh annual report to the City, and the forty-second since the establishment of the Library.
In the sudden passing from earth of Mr. Charles Copeland Barry, Chairman of our Board, on December 27th, 1911, the Library met a loss difficult to estimate in the ordinary phrases which chronicle such an event.
Recognition of his service has been placed upon our records with the tribute of appreciation which that service so justly claimed; but the greater part of what he did for the Library must always remain untold. For forty-two years, in a life of many activities, and ever-increasing responsi- bilities, he gave most generously of his time, his energy and his large ability to the care and upbuilding of the Library. His unselfish devotion to its interests never failed, but only grew more steady with the passing of the years. The in- fluence for good of such a life in the community is inestimable; its memory is left as a priceless heritage.
Hours have remained unchanged in the Library: it has been open daily for seven hours, except upon Sundays, legal holidays and Wednesdays during the summer vacation of the schools. In consequence of the long hours of service de- manded of library employees, it has become a quite common custom to grant this weekly holiday in the summer when out- door interests somewhat interfere with library patronage.
Regular monthly meetings of the Board of Trustees have been held, with full attendance.
On January 1st, there were 19,085 volumes on the shelves. And again we record an increasing use of the library by the citizens. The number of books issued during the year was 71,682. Five years ago 65,167 were given out, an increase of 6,515, or somewhat over 1200 volumes per year.
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The number of books rebound during the year was 955, those replaced 221, which demonstrates plainly in connection with the large number issued, the fact that the library well fills its office of a public institution.
Many valuable books have been added, the departments of history and travel and of scientific research having received special attention.
The Children's Room has been supplied with larger ac- commodation of shelf room, with more chairs and tables, and with substantial additions to the books required by young people in their studies. Among these are the Young People's Library, Vocations, and Children's Library of Work and Play in sets of 10 volumes each. But the use of this room is con- stantly growing, and in the near future we must consider further plans for its enlargement.
Special arrangements are made for the convenience of High School pupils in consulting the Library and Reference shelves, and of the 659 cards issued in 1911, 237 were students and 35 teachers.
146 volumes have been placed in the Duplicate Library, and the sum of $153.80 has been collected on this account.
This department was added, after careful consideration by your Board, not as a source of revenue, but to help in satisfying the great demand for current fiction.
It has apparently been approved and appreciated. Notwithstanding the large amount of light fiction required by readers, it is encouraging to note the steady call for the stand- ard novels. We often renew editions of Scott and Thackeray, of Dickens and Dumas, of Trollope and George Eliot. Books of this class grow more valuable with each succeeding genera- tion.
One bulletin has been issued containing 1062 titles properly classified. Sometime we hope to print a catalogue for ready. reference, supplementing the card catalogue and yearly bulle- tin now in use for readers.
The meetings of the Melrose Improvement and Horti- cultural Society have been held in the Historical room as in former seasons.
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LIBRARY REPORT
Mrs. Charles C. Barry has again provided for exhibits of the Library Art Club of which there have been fifteen. These interesting collections are much appreciated by the public.
Gifts of a cast of a lion, by Barye, and of a bust of Paul Revere, have been received from Miss Charles. A valuable addition to the Children's Room.
Our thanks are due to these friends of the Library for their generous remembrance.
There has been no change in the administration of Library affairs during the year, and the same staff of employees is still with us. Their work has increased with the larger patronage of the Library, but they have cheerfully and courteously complied with its demands. No person in the City's employ has so long hours of service as they, and none stand in a more critical place to fill satisfactorily. They are often held re- sponsible for rules and regulations which they do not make, and they must always answer pleasantly and patiently, if not wisely, questions whose range and scope are simply remark- able. We appreciate their devotion to the work of our Library.
For the administration of Library affairs during the current year, the sum of $5,670.00 will be needed, divided by departments as follows:
For Salaries $2,475.00
" Books and Magazines . 2,250.00
" Heating and Lighting 500.00
Incidentals . 350.00'
" Janitor's Supplies. 75.00
Water. 20.00
$5,670.00
It is hoped that the sum of $2,250, can be allowed for the department of books and magazines.
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Owing to the large circulation, the books wear out quickly, making large bills for rebinding and replacing; 950 were re- bound; 221 replaced in 1911. This leaves a comparatively small sum for the purchase of new books, so essential if the Library is to do good work in the City.
Respectfully submitted, for the Board of Trustees by the Secretary, ANNA T. BUSH.
Melrose, February 1, 1912.
EDWARD M. MUNYAN, Chairman,
NEIL A. DIVVER,
PAUL STERLING, MARY L. CHARLES, ANNA T. BUSH,
Trustees.
REPORT OF THE TREASURER OF THE SPECIAL FUNDS OF THE MELROSE PUBLIC LIBRARY TO DECEMBER
3Ist, 19II.
William Emerson Barrett Fund.
Jan. 1, 1911 :-
By Balance.
$1,05.59
By Interest
4.24
Balance.
$109.83
$109.83
$109.83
Jan. 1, 1912 :-
By Balance.
$109.83
Catalogue Fund.
Jan. 1, 1911 :-
By Balance
$831.56
By Interest.
30.79
By Fines.
207.64
By Goss' Hist. of Melrose.
2.50
To 3,000 Bulletins
$75.00
Balance
$997.49
$1,072.49
$1,072.49
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Jan. 1, 1912 :- By Balance $997.49
Horatio Nelson Perkins Fund.
Jan. 1, 1911 :-
By Balance.
$578.93
By Interest.
21.72
To Books purchased
$80.80
Balance
519.85
$600.65
. $600.65
Jan. 1, 1912 :-
By Balance
$519.85
William Bailey Fund.
Jan. 1, 1911 :-
By Balance.
$2,558.79
By Interest.
111.05
To Books purchased $66.60
Balance
$2,603.24
$2,669.84
$2,669.84
Jan. 1, 1912 :-
By Balance
$2,603.24
Duplicate Library Fund.
Jan. 1, 1911 :-
By Balance.
$116.93
By Books Loaned
153.33
By Interest
2.80
To 107 Books purchased.
$118.96
To Slips and Labels.
8.25
Balance.
$145.85
$273.06
$273.06
Jan. 1, 1912 :-
By Balance. $145.85
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Hyman Peternoff Fund.
Jan. 1, 1911 :-
By Balance.
$15.80
To Books purchased .
$15.44
Balance.
.36
$15.80
$15.80
Jan. 1, 1912 :-
By Balance.
.36
NEIL A. DIVVER, Treasurer.
Examined and found correct, Feb. 24, 1912.
EDWIN C. GOULD, City Auditor,
Report of the City Auditor of the City of Melrose
To His Honor the Mayor and the Board of Aldermen :-
Gentlemen :- I have the honor to submit herewith a state- ment of the receipts and expenditures of the City of Melrose, beginning on the first day of January, 1911, and ending of the financial year on the thirty-first day of December, 1911, with a detailed statement of each department, a statement of assets and liabilities, a table showing the funded debt, the dates on which the notes and bonds are payable, together with a schedule of the City property.
In accordance with the requirements of Chapter 322, Acts of 1904, I have examined the several trust funds, under the control of the trustees of the public library, and find proper vouchers for, and bank books showing balances as reported by them on pages 76 to 78 of their report.
Respectfully submitted, EDWIN C. GOULD,
City Auditor.
City of Melrose, Auditor's Office.
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CITY OF MELROSE FINANCES.
The assessed valuation of the City, April 1, 1911, was: Real Estate . $14,921,675.00
Personal estate including resident bank stock. 1,975,950.00
Total valuation
$16,897,625.00
Increase in valuation from April 1, 1910 to April 1, 1911
433,760.00
Number of .dwelling houses, April 1,1911. 3,503
Number of Assessed Polls
4,515
Population .
16,118
Rate of taxation per $1,000, April 1, 1911, $20.40 was divided as follows, viz
City Tax. $11.59
County Tax.
.63
State Tax . 1,14
State Metropolitan Park Tax .69
.92
Charles River Basin Tax .
.24
Interest on Loans and Sinking
Funds
4.78
Overlays . .41
$20.40
Municipal and Permanent
Debt, Dec. 31, 1910
$73,017.55
Increase:
Municipal
$20,000.00
Permanent .
24,310.00
44,310.00
$117,327.55
Payments:
Municipal ,
26,199.74
Permanent .
11,955.95
$38,155.69
Debt Dec. 31, 1911
$79,171.86
Increase for the year
$6,154.31
State Metropolitan Sewer Tax
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AUDITOR'S REPORT
CITY OF MELROSE MUNICIPAL DEBT, DEC. 31, 19II. Notes.
Notes due in 1912
$22,700.00
Permanent Debt-Notes.
Notes due in 1912 ·
$22,461.86
1913
18,310.00
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66 1914
6,900.00
66 1915
3,900.00
66 1916
2,900.00
66 66 1917
1,000.00
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66
1918
1,000.00
$56,471.86
Total Municipal and Perm- anent Debt, Dec. 31, 1911
$79,171.86
BONDED DEBT. Auditorium Bonds.
Melrose Auditorium Loan
1911, dated July 1, 1911,
$3,000.00 due each year to 1916; $2,000.00 due
each year from 1917 to
1931 inclusive at 4% . $45,000.00
City Hall Bonds.
Melrose Town Hall Loan renewed 1892, due Sept. 1, 1912, at 4% $45,000.00
Park Bonds.
Melrose Park Loan 1911, due Nov. 1, 1912 to 1921 at 4%. 1 Bond $1,500.00 due each year, 1912 to 1915 inclusive $6,000.00
1 Bond $1,000.00 due each year, 1916 to 1921 in- clusive. 6,000.00
$12,000.00
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School House Bonds.
Melrose School House Loan,
due Feb. 24, 1916, at 4%. . $200,000.00
Due Mch. 1, 1929, at 312%. . 78,000.00
$278,000.00
Sewer Bonds.
Melrose Sewerage Loan
Due June 1, 1912 at 4% .. . .
$25,000.00
June 1, 1917, at 4% ... 50,000.00
June 1, 1924, at 4%. ..
100,000.00
June 1, 1925, at 4%. . .
100,000.00
June 1, 1926, at 4%. ..
50,000.00
July 1, 1935, at 4% . . .
10,000.00
June 1, 1937, at 4%. . .
10,000.00
July 1, 1937, at 4% . . .
10,000.00
June 1, 1938, at 4%. . .
10,000.00
June 1, 1939, at 4%. . .
10,000.00
April 1, 1940, at 4% .. .
10,000.00
May 1, 1941, at 4% . . . 5,000.00.
Nov. 1, 1941, at 4%. . .
5,000.00
$39,5000.00
Surface Drainage Bonds.
Melrose Surface Drainage Loan:
Due May, 1, 1916, at 4% .. $5,000.00
Nov. 1, 1916, at 4%. . 5,000.00
Nov. 1, 1919, at 4%. . 5,000.00
July 1, 1920, at 4% . . 5,000.00
July 15, 1932, at 4% . .
100,000.00
$120,000.00
Water Bonds.
Melrose Water Loans:
Due May 1, 1912, at 4% . . . $25,000.00
Sept. 1, 1912, at 4% .. . 37,000.00
Oct. 1, 1913, at 4% . . . 50,000.00
Mch. 1, 1918, at 4% ... 35,000.00
Aug. 1, 1922, at 4% ... 10,000.00
Feb. 1, 1923, at 4% . . . 5,000.00
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July 1, 1925, at 4% . . . 38,000.00
June 1, 1912 to 1932 at 312%. 41,000.00
2 Bonds of $1,000.00 each due year to 1931
1 Bond of $1,000.00 due 1932 Due May 1, 1912 to 1916 at 4% . 5,000.00
May 1, 1912 to 1920 at 4% .
9,000.00
Nov. 1, 1912 to 1916 at 4% . 5,000.00
1 Bond due each year. $260,000.00
Total Bonded Debt.
$1,155,000.00
Sinking Funds.
City Hall Loan.
$45,963.84
School House Loan.
156,838.91
Sewer Loan. 233,957.11
Surface Drainage Loan 25,580.60
Water Loan .
171,324.32
Auditorium Premiums
1,310.05
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