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No. of Samples
Atwood, Fred C.
2
0
0
1
Bloss, W. C.
3
1
2
1
Bucci, Alex ..
3
1
1
1
2
2
0
10
Burns, Mary .
1
0
4
Chisam, S. A.
6
0
0
1
1
0
0
5
City Farm ..
0
1
0
1
1
1
1
7
Dow, George.
5
2
0
0
0
1
2
12
Dunn, W. F.
3
1
0
4
1
0
0
10
Forbes Bros ..
4
1
2
0
0
0
0
3
Gittes, Harry . .
1
. .
..
...
. . .
. .
. . .
.
. .
. .
0
9
Howard Farm.
0
2
1
2
0
1
10
Levy, George.
3
1
2
1
0
0
0
4
Luce, R. A ..
0
2
0
0
0
0
3
Lucey, Daniel.
4
3
1
0
0
0
1
5
Moses, E. A ..
2
2
0
1
0
0
9
Pais, Anthony ..
2
1
3
1
0
1
1
1
1
0
1
0
0
6
Quinn, M. J.
2
0
3
1
0
0
0
3
Roulston, R.
0
0
2
1
0
0
0
10
Schuman, O.
8
2
2
0
1
0
0
10
Smith, A. M.
5
Spratt, Abbie ..
2
1
1
1
3
0
0
8
Turner Centre ..
2
White, George. .
4
4
0
1
1
0
0
1
. . . .
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245
83
39
42
28
37
Total.
33.8
15.5
17.1
11.5
15.1
29.0
4.0
Per cent.
.
. .
...
.
. .
..
.
.
1
0
6
Hayward, C. D.
1
1
0
2
1
0
0
11
Holden, J. W .. .
2
4
1
3
1
0
1
10
Hood, H. P. & Son.
2
2
2
2
3
2
. .
. .
. .. .
. .
. .
.
.
.
.
.
3
2
0
0
Penney, M. L.
7
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. .
.
.
.
.
. .
.
.
.
......
...
...
0
2
0
0
6
1
10
Whiting, D. & Sons.
.
1
3
0
1
8
0
0
0
10
Goldsmith, G. B.
4
3
1
1
0
1
...
...
. .
...
0
0
10
0
1
1
0
2
1
1
0
0
9
1
3
0
1
2
2
8
2
1
2
0
9
2
0
7
10
9
Manning, J. S.
3
2
2
1
10
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HEALTH REPORT
V. RESULTS OF EFFORT TO DETECT ADULTERATION
The most common forms of adulteration of milk consist in the addition of water or the removal of the cream. These practices as well as the addition of formaldehyde to preserve the milk would be detected by the methods in use in our laboratory. The State requires that milk shall contain at least 3.35 per cent butter fat and 12.15 per cent total solids (the total solids include the butter fat, milk, sugar, protein, and mineral salts in the milk). The milk of some cows is not up to this standard of richness of food value. The enforcement of this standard is for the purpose of protecting the pocket-books rather than health of the con- sumers. It will be seen that all but one of the milk supplies delivered by wagon have averaged well above the standard of richness required by the State law; while four of the ten stores where the milk was examined, sold milk which did not average up to the State standard. It was evident on inspection that this trouble at the stores was due to failure to properly mix the milk. Unless the proprietor of the stores and his clerks take unusual precautions, they are sure to give the first customer milk of more than average richness from the top of the can, and the last customer will receive a sample of milk which is below the State standard. This is merely one of the many reasons for preferring milk bottled at the dairy to milk from cans or dip tanks in stores. Table No. 4 printed below gives the average percentage of butter fat and total solids for the year for each of the dealers. In selecting a milk supply, cleanliness should be considered before food value.
The appended list of cream analyses shows that this product was well up to the State standard.
Ten samples of ice cream which were analyzed were also found to be well above the State standard of 7 per cent fat.
Table 4 Average of Chemical Analyses
Average
Wagon Dealers
Average % Fats
%
Store Dealers
% Fats
%
Solids
Solids
Atwood, F. C.
4.4
13.1
Bugbee & Barrett.
3.7
12.5
Bloss, W. C.
3.6
12.3
Friend Bros.
3.3
12.4
Bucci, Alex.
4.7
13.6
Fleming, R. P
3.8
12.5
Burns, Mary .
4.2
12.9
Foster, J. T.
3.1
11.5
Chisam, S. A.
3.5
12.2
Ideal Lunch
3.6
12.2
City Farm.
3.8
12.5
Kidder, J. F.
2.7
Dow, George.
3.8
12.4
Marble, W. H.
3.4
12.3
Dunn, W. F.
4.5
13.5
Sellers, R. R.
3.5
11.8
Forbes Bros.
3.7
12.3
Simpson Creamery
3.8
12.3
Goldsmith, G. B.
3.8
12.7
Varley Lunch.
3.6
12.6
Gittes, Harry.
3.7
12.5
Howard, Emma J.
4.3
12.9
Cream
% Fats
Hood, H. P. & Son.
3.7
12.4
Davies, J ..
36.0
Levy, George
3.8
12.7
Hampden Creamery.
38.6
Luce, R. A.
3.7
12.4
Hood, H. P. & Son.
35.0
Lucey, Daniel.
3.8
12.6
Turner Centre Creamery
43.0
Manning, J. S.
4.4
13.2
Holden, J. H.
4.0
12.7
Ice Cream
% Fats
Briry,
13.5
Penney, M. L.
3.6
12.1
Burwell, Pharmacy
8.7
Quinn, M. J.
3.7
12.8
Cross, Frank. :
9.0
Hayward, C. D.
3.7
12.4
Dill, Jesse A.
14.5
Roulston, R.
3.7
12.9
Franklin Sq. Pharmacy
.10.2
Schuman, O.
4.0
13.5
Kearney's Lunch.
12.0
Smith, A. M.
3.7
12.7
Lawrence, George
7.5
Spratt, Abbie.
4.5
13.2
Larrabee & Stearns
8.1
Turner Centre Creamery
3.7
12.6
Ripley. H. M.
17.1
White, George.
4.0
12.6
Strumpolis, George.
10.5
Whiting, D. & Sons
3.6
12.4
Pais, Anthony
4.1
12.9
VI. RECOMMENDATIONS
As Milk Inspector, I would respectfully make the following recom- mendations: (1) That the results of the bacteriological milk analyses be published at least quarterly, even if it is necessary to insert such a publication as a paid advertisement. It is my opinion that an average of the last four months' analyses gives a fairer idea of the nature of the milk supply than the publication of the results of one analysis alone. (2) I believe that the bacteriological laboratory examinations, and the inspection of dairies could be better co-ordinated if the work of dairy inspection were placed in my hands as Milk Inspector. I believe, also, that the facilities of our laboratory would be useful in investigating the employees of any milk dealer on whose route were cases of diphtheria or typhoid fever, sufficient in number to suggest the infection by milk. The State Law (Chapter 744 of the Acts of 1914) provides that even the owner of a single cow must obtain a permit for the sale of milk, and such permit shall not be granted except after inspection by the local Board of Health. .
Respectfully submitted, (signed) ROBERT N. HOYT, Milk Inspector
Report of Inspector of Animals
Melrose Board of Health :-
I herewith submit my report for the past year as Inspector of Animals.
Made physical examinations of 283 head of cattle. Also buildings in which they were kept were given careful examination in regard to sanitary conditions.
Condemned and had killed one cow with tuberculosis.
Made examinations of three dogs supposed to be effected with rabies, and two horses thought to have glanders, all proving to be free from disease.
(signed) F. P. STURGES,
Inspector of Animals
NUISANCES
The following is the list of nuisances abated by order of the Board of Health or its agent, during the year and in parallel column, nuisances abated during the previous year.
1913
1914
Privy nuisances
4
3
Privies abolished .
11
12
Cesspool nuisances
7
6
Cesspools abolished.
23
18
Premises connected with sewer by order of Board.
0
1
Hen nuisances .
10
3
Dumping nuisances
23
3
Uncleanly premises
7
9
Pig nuisances
3
2
Stable nuisances
5
1
Manure. .
6
1
Stagnant Water.
5
2
Insufficient sanitary provision.
4
2
Obstructed house drain.
0
1
Defective plumbing.
3
5
Defective drainage
1
0
Animals in apartments
2
0
Leaking garbage wagon
2
0
Filthy milk bottles.
1
0
Pollution of drinking fountain.
1
0
Lunch cart nuisance
1
0
Noise. .
2
0
Ell Pond Brook.
1
0
Committing nuisance
0
1
Offensive rabbit pen
0
1
Complaints investigated and no cause for complaint
7
4
Dead animals buried.
47
66
Dead animals unburied
2
0
70
CITY OF MELROSE
GARBAGE
The collection of garbage has continued under the contract which expires Sept. 1, 1915. The contract system of garbage collection has one merit, economy for the City, but it has many defects; so many in fact, that most cties have abandoned it.
Under any system householders should remember:
First-Garbage is household food waste and not any offensive substance that they wish to get rid of.
Second-A covered galvanized pail should be provided as a receptacle, all garbag. should be drained and no water allowed in the bucket, and all substances like raw fish or meats should be wrapped in paper.
Third .- The garbage can should be kept in a place convenient of access, well covered and protected from maurading cats and dogs and should be flyproof and cleaned after each collection.
Fourth .- The garbage of Melrose'is fed to swine and no broken glass or crockery or empty cans or poisonous substances should be allowed in the pail.
Report of the Inspector of Plumbing
January 1, 1915
To the Board of Health, City of Melrose, Mass.
Gentlemen :- I submit the following as the annual report of plumbing inspection for the year ending Dec. 31, 1914.
Number of applications received .
253
Number of permits granted ..
250
Number of new buildings connected with sewer .
65
Number of old buildings connected with sewer .
39
Number of new buildings connected with cesspools
14
Number of old buildings connected with cesspools
7
Number of sinks installed . 146
Number of wash trays installed . 121
Number of water closets installed 219
Number of bath tubs installed .
150
Number of wash bowls installed 162
Number new traps installed .
53
Number pantry sinks installed
1
Number of urinals installed
3
Number garage wash stands, floor drains and traps installed . 1
Number of shower baths installed 1
6
Number of lead bends replaced .
Number of floor drains. 1
Number of dental sinks. 1
Total number of fixtures installed . 865
Respectfully submitted, ANDREW J. BURNETT Inspector of Plumbing
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HEALTH REPORT
ELL POND
During the month of August, the Board made the experiment of removing from the waters on the south shore of Ell Pond a considerable accumulation of "algae" which accumulates in the water every summer and is very offensive. The experiment was successful and the work should be done during the coming summer on a much larger scale.
UNDERTAKERS
The following named undertakers have been licensed: Albert J. Walton, John H. Gately, Stephen W. Harvey, Fred T. Churchill and Henry W. Clark.
BOARDING HOUSES FOR INFANTS
The Board has approved the applications of the following named persons to maintain boarding houses for infants: Mary E. Silver, Nellie Crosby, Marie Fester, Jennie I. Chapman, Mary J. Crowley, Agnes Thompson, Clara J. Manley, Jane Harfst, Edith A. Benson, Minnie A. Taylor, Mary Bourne, Phoebe E. A. Morris, Annie Broderick, Victoria Hobart and Loverna Andrews.
ESTIMATED POPULATION JULY 1, 1914, 16,719
1910
I9II
1912
1913
1914
Apparent death rate per
1,000 population .
.13.00
10.98
10.33
11.30
11.59
·Corrected death rate per
1,000 population . . . .14.43
12.03
11.88
12.91
11.84
NOTE .- The corrected death rate is found by eliminating the records of all non-residents dying in Melrose, and adding the records of all Melrose residents dying elsewhere, as shown by the records of the City Clerk.
CLARENCE P. HOLDEN ARTHUR A. HAYDEN MELVIN A. WALTER
Board of Health.
Report of the Overseers of the Poor
The Honorable Mayor and Board of Aldermen, City of Melrose.
Gentlemen :- The Board of Overseers of the Poor herewith submits its annual report for the year ending Dec. 31, 1914.
PARTIAL SUPPORT
Individuals Aided . 364
Adults
130
Children
234
Having settlement in Melrose . 266
Having settlement elsewhere in state
66
Having no known settlement. 26
Families Aided 99
Having settlement in Melrose
74
Having settlement elsewhere in state
18
Having no known settlement .
7
FULL SUPPORT
Supported at City Home 20
Boarded in private families
5
Children boarded by State
7
Deaths at City Home
0
Cases admitted during year
17
Cases discharged .
12
Remaining at City Home Jan. 1, 1915
8
At State Hospital at Tewksbury 3
1
Appropriations
General Administration
$775.00
Almshouse .
$1,800.00
Additional Appropriation
500.00
Transfer from "Other Cities and Towns"
350.00
2,650.00
Outside Relief by City
2,500.00
Additional Appropriation.
500.00
3,000.00
Relief by other Cities and Towns.
1,000.00
Transfer from "Mothers' Aid" .
1,000.00
Less amount transferred to "Almshouse"
350.00
1,650.00
Mothers' Aid .
2,000.00
Less amount transferred to Relief by other Cities
and Towns.
1,000.00
1,000.00
At Massachusetts Hospital School.
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REPORT OF OVERSEERS OF POOR
Receipts
Almhouses
$1,522.69
Reimbursements
1,309.11 $2,831.80
Expenditures
General Administration
$761.84
Almshouse
$2,630.31
Outside Relief by City.
2,999.61
Relief by other Cities and Towns
1,637.55
Mothers' Aid
992.00
MOTHERS' AID
Cash
Reimbursements
Totals
January .
No appropriati The Mothers'
Aid was given from Outside
Relief
March
April.
$71.00
$71.00
May.
112.00
112.00
June.
114.00
114.00
July ..
103.00
103.00
August
100.00
100.00
September
102.00
102.00
October
130.00
$37.67
167.67
November
92.00
23.33
115.33
December .
107.00
107.00
Totals
$931.00
$61.00
$992.00
on until April.
February
ADALINE G. REED, BERTRAM E. LOVEJOY, EDWARD L. MARR, M.D.,
Overseers of the Poor.
Report of the City Physician
To the Honorable Mayor and Board of Aldermen,
City of Melrose, Mass.
Gentlemen :- I send you herewith the ninth annual report of the City Physician for the year ending December 31, 1914.
Visits made for the Charity Department: At the City Home
36
To the patients in their homes
145 222
Office calls 180
Visits made for the Health Department:
At hospitals
8
To patients in their home. Visits of inspection and consultation . 269
116
393
Office treatment for pupils of the public schools 85
Office calls for Public Works Department 7
Visits for Police Department . 16
Vaccinations.
45
Examinations by order of the Mayor 9
CLARENCE P. HOLDEN, City Physician
Report of the Police Department
January 18, 1915
To the Honorable Charles H. Adams, Mayor, and the Members of the Honorable, the Board of Aldermen of the City of Melrose.
Gentlemen :- In compliance with Chapter 33 of the Ordinances of this city, I respectfully submit the following report of the Police Department for the year 1914:
FINANCIAL
Salaries and wages
$17,594.75 50.00
Aldermanic order
$17,644.75 17,573.10
Disbursements
Balance
$71.65
Other Expenses
$300.00
Transfer from Equipment and Repair.
50.00
$350.00
Disbursements.
331.24
Balance.
$18.76
Equipment and Repair.
$350.00
Transfer to other expenses.
50.00
300.00
Disbursements
298.42
Balance
$1.58
Horses and care of same.
$425.00
Disbursements
408.23
Balance
$16.77 190
MISCELLANEOUS REPORT
Accidents reported 10
Arrests for out of town officers.
8
Articles found and returned to owners
3
Autos stopped and warned
38
Board of Health notices served . 12
Boys throwing stones in streets warned
6
Boys throwing ball in streets warned .
3
Buildings and houses specially protected
3
. Cases and complaints investigated.
98
Cats disposed of .
4
Defects in streets reported.
17
Defects in sidewalks reported .
3
Disturbances suppressed
6
Dogs found.
4
Dogs killed.
2
Offences for which complaints have been made in Court
76
CITY OF MELROSE
Doors and windows found unlocked and secured
33
Electric and telephone wires burning trees. 17
Electric and telephone wires reported down.
7
Fire alarms attended by officers
51
Fire alarms given by officers
1
Fires discovered by officers
1
Gas leaks reported .
2
Horses found roaming and taken care of .
2
Incandescent lights reported out
136
Insane committed.
10
Investigation of jurymen.
172
Lost children found and returned home
4
Letters delivered for City Clerk
1,582
Leaks in water pipes reported.
6
Lanterns hung in dangerous places
33
Miscellaneous letters, telegrams, etc., delivered by officers.
48
Obstructions removed from streets .
16
Persons assisted home
20
Pulmotor used
5
Runaway horses stopped.
2
Street signs reported down
4
Summonses served .
32
Special messages delivered by patrolmen
4
Stray dogs brought to station.
6
Trees reported down
3
Value of property recovered and returned . $435
Duty calls by officers from boxes, Jan. 1, 1914 to Jan. 1, 1915 34,200
Telephone calls from boxes Jan. 1, 1914 to Jan. 1, 1915 . 3,058
Ambulance calls from boxes Jan. 1, 1914 to Jan. 1, 1915
6
Wagon calls from boxes Jan. 1, 1914 to Jan. 1, 1915.
49
Ambulance calls from other sources. 170
Respectfully submitted,
GEORGE E. KERR, Chief of Police
Report of the Board of Control
March 11, 1915.
To the Honorable Mayor and Board of Aldermen, City of Melrose.
Gentlemen :- The Board of Control herewith submits its annual report for the year ending December 31, 1914.
Permits to peddle in Melrose were granted to 27 peddlers. Of this number 9 lived in Melrose and 18 were non-residents. Permits were granted to non-residents only when they had a state license. Badges were furnished for each peddler and each helper.
The receipts of the department, exclusive of the amount paid the City Treasurer for state licenses, amounted to $24,75, which with the appropriation of $25.00 made a total of $49.75. The expenditures of the department amounted to $29.25.
Respectfully submitted,
GEORGE E. KERR, Chairman CHARLES E. MERRILL, CLARENCE P. HOLDEN, Board of Control.
Report of the Fire Department
January 1, 1915
To the Honorable Mayor and Board of Aldermen,
Gentlemen :- I respectfully submit the Annual Report of the Fire Department for the year ending December 31, 1914.
The Organization consists of four companies as follows :-
Engine Company, No. 1; Hook and Ladder Company, No. 1; Com- bination A Company (Auto, Hose and Chemical); Hose Company, No. 4.
PERMANENT FORCE
2 Captains, 1 Lieutenant, 1 Chauffeur, 1 Engineman, 5 Drivers.
CALL FORCE
Chief Engineer, First and Second Assistant Engineers, 32 Hose and Ladder Men.
APPARATUS
1 Steam Fire Engine, 2 Auto Combinations (Chemical and Hose), 1 Chief's Auto, 2 Hose Wagons, 3 Pungs, 8 Hand Chemical Extinguishers.
78
CITY OF MELROSE
HORSES
8 Horses in the Department.
HOSE
There is 6,450 feet of hose in good condition and 450 feet in poor con- dition. 2,000 feet of new hose was purchased the past year at a cost of $1,274, or 65 cents per foot, 5% discount for cash.
FIRES
The Department has answered 75 bell alarms and 164 telephone and other calls for fires during the year with the following results :-
In buildings and contents that were valued at $163,100.00 the fire loss was $25,775.15
Insurance on buildings and contents endangered by fire. $143,550.00
Insurance paid on buildings and contents endangered by fire 24,675.51
FIRE STATIONS
The fire stations are in good repair with the exception of the station at the Highlands. Hose No. 4 House was shingled, also the main roof of the Highlands House, during the past year.
PERSONAL PROPERTY
Value of Personal Property of the Department is. $24,587.80
RECOMMENDATIONS
I respectfully recommend the motorizing of the Fire Department, which in my opinion can be done without any more annual expense to the City. What it now costs for the care of the eight horses in the service would pay the running expense, also the interest on the purchase price of the autos, and the City would benefit by the added efficiency of the Department.
Yours respectfully, JOSEPH EDWARDS,
Chief Engineer.
Report of the Park Commissioners
To the Honorable, the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of Melrose:
Gentlemen :- The Fifth Annual Report of the Board of Park Com- missioners is herewith presented. In the pages following you will find a detailed account of the appropriations and expenditures for the mainte- nance of existing parks and park areas, the expenditures connected with the erection of the shelter on the knoll at Ell Pond, and the maintenance of the bathing facilities at Ell Pond.
Appropriations and expenditures in different park accounts:
Appropriations 1914
Total Appropriation
$2,100.00
Divided as follows :.
Parks, General Administration:
Salaries and Wages
$50.00
Other Expenses
100.00
Parks and Gardens:
Salaries and Wages.
650.00
Improvements and additions.
400.00
Other Expenses .
175.00
Playgrounds:
Salaries and Wages.
50.00
Improvements and Additions
250.00
Other Expenses.
25.00
Bathhouses and Beaches:
Salaries and Wages.
350.00
Improvements and Additions
25.00
Other Expenses.
25.00
$2,100.00
Expenditures.
Parks, General Administration, Salaries and Wages:
Appropriation
$50.00
Expended :
Salary of Clerk to Jan. 1914.
$50.00
Parks, General Administration, Other Expenses
Appropriation.
$100.00
Expended :.
Damon Co., Printing and Stationery.
$7.70
Postage
13.46
Perry & Marston, Keys.
1.50
Sheldon & Clark, Photos and Cuts
7.00
Melrose Free Press
2.00
Sinnott Bros.
1.55
Smith Bros.
.15
Postage.
.93
Keystone Press.
26.39
Public Works Dept ..
39.32
$100.00
80
CITY OF MELROSE
Parks and Gardens, Salaries and Wages:
Balance from 1913.
$136.53
Appropriation .
650.00
Transfers from Various Accounts.
88.62
$875.15
Expended:
Pay Roll 1914
$387.31
Caretaker
400.00
Police.
79.40
866.71
$8.44
Parks and Gardens, Improvements and Additions:
Appropriation
$400.00
Transfer to
31.95
$431.95
Expended:
Boston & Maine Railroad, Freight
$3.42
Harlan P. Kelsey, Shrubs.
98.44
Deering Lumber Co., Lumber
20.33
Frank E. Coyle, Material, Hardware
5.25
Walter Sandilands, Carpentering
67.00
Thomas E. Mollins, Labor
8.25
Pay Roll.
4.50
Ames Plow Co., Settees
40.56
E. G. Simmons, Boat.
28.00
Eastman's Express .
2.00
Perry & Marston, Hardware, etc ..
10.50
Hoffman & Son, Labor and Material.
43.70
Public Works Dept., Ashes.
100.00
$431.93
Parks and Gardens, Other Expenses
·
Appropriation.
$175.00
Expended:
George DeCost, Gypsy Moths.
$52.00
E. W. Mansfield, Paints.
11.47
Hoffman & Son., Material
15.35
Deering Lumber Co.
12.38
Boston & Maine Railroad, Cinders
15.00
Malden Electric Co., Light
1.00
Harry Robertson, Lowering Top Mast (twice)
10.00
Perry & Marston, Material.
6.60
Frank E. Coyle, Hardware.
9.08
Harrington & Co., Rope.
4.81
Brock Bros., Plumbing.
2.68
American Express Co., Express on Rope.
.27
Casey Florist Co., Plants.
6.50
Melrose Free Press, Advertising.
1.00
J. A. Dill, Use of Chairs, etc., Concerts.
5.94
C. A. Moody, use of Boats.
1.00
Wing Electric Co., Sharpening Lawn Mower.
1.00
W. Sandilands, Carpentering .
17.60
Balance to P. & G. Salaries and Wages.
1.32
$175.00
Playgrounds, Salaries and Wages:
Appropriation .
$50.00
Expended:
Pay Roll for Labor
$32.63
Pay Roll for Caretaker
17.37
$50.00
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REPORT OF PARK COMMISSION
Playgrounds, Improvements and Additions:
Appropriation.
$250.00
Expended :
A. Drinkwater, Skating Rink on Common. $25.00
Boston & Maine Railroad, Cinders.
15.00
C. L. Hoffman & Son, Loam. 90.30
Pay Roll for labor.
9.00
W. Sandilands, Work on Bleachers.
16.25
Transferred to P. & G. Improvements
31.95
Transferred to P. & G. Salaries and Wages
62,50
$250.00
Playgrounds, Other Expenses:
Appropriation
$25.00
Expended:
Benson Coal Co., Sand.
$5.00
Transferred to P. & G. Salaries and Wages
20.00
$25.00
Bathhouse and Beaches, Salaries and Wages
Appropriations.
$350.00
Expended:
Paid for Caretakers as per Pay Roll.
$350.00
$350.00
Bathhouses and Beaches, Improvements :
Appropriation
$25.00
Expended:
H. M. Ripley, First Aid Set.
1.45
E. W. Mansfield, Paints.
5.13
C. L. Hoffman & Son, Loam and Labor.
15.00
W. A. Jefts, Water Cooler.
1.50
Transferred to P. & G. Salaries and Wages
1.92
$25.00
Bathhouses and Beaches, Other Expenses
Appropriation
$25.00
Expended:
Deering Lumber Co.
2.24
H. L. Low, Electric Lights at Bathhouse.
19.00
Malden Electric Co., Lighting .
.88
Transferred to P. & G. Salaries and Wages
2.88
$25.00
Ell Pond Acquiring Land:
Balance.
$375.75
Improvement of Land, Benson's Ice Houses:
Balance.
.27
Shelter:
Appropriation
$1,400.00
Expended:
George F. Newton, Plans
$25.00
Chalres E. Moss, Blue Prints.
4.47
Ludivici-Celadon Co., Tiles ..
274.00
Melrose Free Press, Advertising.
2.00
Walter Sandilands, Carpentering.
563.00
Simpson Bros. Cor., Concrete Work.
527.00
$1,395.47
Balance
$4.53
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CITY OF MELROSE
Illustrations
In connection with this report, you will find at the beginning of the book an insert showing the plan of Ell Pond Park as proposed by Harlan P. Kelsey, landscape architect, in 1912. It is along the line laid down by this plan that the Board of Park Commissioners is conducting the develop- ment from year to year.
In addition, you will find two photographs of the new shelter recently completed at the knoll in Ell Pond Park, and a picture of the Ell Pond Embankment extending along Main Street. These illustrations will convey an idea of how the park areas are beginning to show the finished appearance which will come with the completion of the plans as outlined.
Ell Pond Park
As much progress as was possible with the limited appropriation has been made in this area during the past year. Sixteen electric lights have been installed, the steps leading from the knoll westerly have been completed, concrete landings laid, additional swings have been provided in the playground attached, the bath house and buildings adjoining have been painted and kept in a thorough state of repair. Electric lights have been installed in the bath house. Grading, in accordance with the original plans, has been continued.
Band Concerts
Through the continued courtesy of one of our fellow-citizens, Mr. John C. F. Slayton, eight band concerts have been rendered during the past summer. Four of these concerts were provided by Mr. Slayton and four by the Metropolitan Park Commission, all given under the direction of the Metropolitan Park Commission, to whom was granted the use of the park. A much larger attendance was noticed at each concert this year than the preceding year, and the added attractions of the park are becom- ing more and more known to the citizens. Mr. Slayton has also presented to the city, through the Park Commission a very attractive float, from which band concerts have been given on several occasions.
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