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Upon the railroad sixty (60) per cent. of the entire cost, upon the Old Colony Street Railway Company fifteen (15) per
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cent., and upon the City of Quincy twenty-five (25) per cent.
At the hearings before the Commissioners it appeared in evi- dence that the entire cost would be approximately $46,000. I was informed by the engineer in charge of the work that the actual expense would come within that estimate. The Commis- sion provided in their report that the work should be done by the railroad company, and upon completion of the work the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Co., in charge of the same, will submit its accounts to the inspection of the par- ties in interest and will then file a report with the court and ask that the parties be called upon to pay their proportionate shares of the expense as heretofore adjudged by the Commis- sion. Twenty-five per cent. of this will be approximately $11,500. Quincy will without doubt be called upon to provide for the payment of this sum sometime in the year 1905, and the same question as to how the money will be provided as in the matter of the Quincy Point bridge will be for the Mayor and Council to decide ; that is, whether Quincy shall borrow the amount, the loan to be paid within ten years, or put the amount of the assessment into the tax levy.
The original petition for the widening of this bridge was filed with the County Commsssioners in 1892, but owing to constant changes in the County Commissioners or the law De- partment of the city, and further by reason of technical objec- tions raised by different parties in interest, this case has had to be reheard several times. There has been much publicity given to the proposed plans of the bridge, both as to the grade of Hancock street and the method of treating the adjoining streets. Many public hearings have been given in Quincy, at which hearings the plans have been on exhibition. The claim that a four per cent. grade on Hancock street was excessive was never raised by any of the citizens until recently, although no other grade was ever shown upon the plans. The suitableness of this grade, however, was discussed by the County Commissioners and also by the parties in interest and it was thought to be a proper grade. The method adopted for widening this bridge and plans for the same, together with the method of treating
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the approaches, were shown on the plan adopted by the County Commissioners. The plans showed abutment walls to be built upon the approaches of Hancock and Sagamore streets, and the work was in the hands of the railroad to carry out according to these plans.
The Solicitor deems it necessary to call the attention of the Mayor to the growing tendency of the City Council to en- croach upon the powers and duties of the executive branch of our city government. The city charter provides (section 2) that "the administration of all fiscal, prudential and municipal affairs of said city, with the government thereof, shall be vested in an executive department which shall consist of one officer to be called the mayor, and in a legislative department which shall consist of a single body to be called the city council." It further provides that "the executive department shall never ex- ercise any legislative power, and the legislative department shall never exercise any executive power." The appointment of committees of the Council with authority to discuss and ar- range matters in which the city has a vital interest before state boards and commissions, or to make arrangements with the officials of companies in the name and on behalf of the City of Quincy, is usurping the powers of the Executive. It is not only in violation of the charter but has a tendency to frequently defeat the accomplishment of objects in which the city is vitally interested. The function of the City Council is to enact legis- lation and make appropriations. It undoubtedly has the right to inquire of the executive branch whether its legislation has been carried out but it has no power itself to direct its own members to carry out its legislation. That is exclusively the duty of the Mayor and the heads of his departments.
During the year I have had an office for the transaction of city business at City Hall and have daily given a part of my time to the heads of departments who have had need of my advice or services.
Very respectfully yours,
PAUL R. BLACKMUR.
ANNUAL REPORT
-OF THE -
Board of Directors and Superintendent
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Woodward Institute
City of Quincy
Massachusetts
1904
QUINCY ADVERTISER JOB PRINT 1905
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Woodward Institute
ORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
FOR 1905
Chairman
REV. ELLERY C. BUTLER
Vice Chairman
REV. FRANK W. PRATT
Secretary
REV. EDMUND D. WEBBER
Finance Committee
REV. ELLERY C. BUTLER, ex officio REV. WILLIAM J. HEATH REV. CARLTON P. MILLS REV. HENRY G. MEGATHLIN
Textbooks and Supplies
REV. ELLERY C. BUTLER, ex officio
REV. WILLIAM E. GARDNER REV. WILLIAM B. BARR REV. NATHANIEL J. SPROUL
Superintendent
FRANK E. PARLIN
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The Faculty
Principal
Frederic W. Plummer
Latin and History
Teachers
Charlotte J. Burgess .
Stenography and Typewriting
Ruth B. Mears .
Natural Sciences
Adella W. Bates .
Grace S. Burke Greek and Mathematics English and Latin French and German
Helen H. Claflin
L. Florence Kimball
English Physical Training
Martha E. Maccarty .
Georgiana C. Lane
Art
John D. Buckingham
Vocal Music
Susie T. Sprout .
Household Science
Abraham L. Buzzell
· Engineer and Janitor
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Woodward Institute
To the Mayor and City Council :
GENTLEMEN : The history of Woodward Institute during the year 1904 has been marked by progress along all lines. The school has risen to a very high place and is doing work second to none in the state. It is a school of which we think the city should be justly proud. The teachers are efficient and doing conscientious work.
Mr. Frank E. Parlin was reelected as Superintendent and Mr. Frederic W. Plummer was reelected as Principal. Several teachers resigned during the year whom the Directors .were sorry to lose, but through the efficient help of the Superintend- ent we were able to supply their places by just as worthy and capable ones.
The enrolment last term was unexpectedly large, being 159, which is about the full capacity of the school.
For further and more detailed account, we refer you to the Superintendent's report which was read, approved and ordered. printed at the annual meeting of the Board of Directors.
W. B. BARR,
Secretary of the Board of Directors.
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TReport of Superintendent
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To the Board of Directors of Woodward Institute :
GENTLEMEN : The report herewith submitted is, in the series of annual reports of Woodward Institute, the eleventh and of the Superintendent the fourth.
During the past year there has been an unusually large number of changes in the corps of teachers, but they have been due to causes entirely beyond our control. Miss Tinker, who had been for several years in charge of the department of English and had done excellent work, decided to leave teaching and to enter a new field of effort. Miss Westgate, another teacher of long and creditable service, resigned to travel and study abroad. Miss Swift, who had been in charge of the department of science about two years and had proved herself a teacher of unusual ability, left to accept a similar position in the English High School of Somerville at a large increase in salary. Miss Wetherbee, her successor, being offered a position in Simmons college, resigned in June.
Since the excellence of a school is so largely dependent upon the character and ability of its teachers, it is always a misfortune not to be able to pay salaries sufficiently large to retain teachers of experience and conspicuous merit. Wood- ward Institute is doing its work with increasing efficiency. Few girls' schools in the state offer as broad and complete a course of study. Its aim is to develop a spirit of democratic simplicity and refinement, to promote fullness and richness of life for the individual and to secure intelligent and abundant
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service for the community. The importance of scholarship is recognized and so is the fact that education is more than scholar- ship. Health and physical strength being prime conditions of happy and useful living, receive most careful consideration. Selfcontrol and selfrespect as manifested in good manners and in just and generous conduct towards others are not neglected. Throughout the course the purpose is to keep a sane balance between theory and practice and to preserve a vital contact between the school and the normal life outside. In all these functions of the school the teachers must ever be the most im- portant factors. From nothing less than the living example and inspiration of the teacher can the girls absorb the best elements of culture or gather the most potent ideals of life. Therefore the policy of the school should be so far as its resources will permit, never to lose an exceptionally strong teacher because of insufficient salary.
The spirit of the school is excellent on the part of both teachers and students. There is the atmosphere of an industri- ous, well-ordered and happy home about the place, and all are working more and more effectively toward the highest aims of the school. There is earnestness without worry, enjoyment without neglect of duty, freedom without breach of decorum. The influence of the school is wholesome and cannot fail to pro- mote among its members mutual respect, confidence and good- will, and to call forth the best qualities of the heart as well as of the mind. The girls respond readily and cheerfully to all requirements and there rarely appears any lack of ladylike conduct. By being a law unto themselves they enjoy a larger freedom and learn the true meaning of selfrespect.
The attendance during the last term was one hundred and fifty-nine, a somewhat larger number than was expected after abolishing the preparatory class and especially after graduating thirty-two last June. The entering class numbers forty-six, the same as the entering and preparatory classes combined last year. The average daily attendance was 92.7 per cent., an increase of about one and one-half per cent., while the number of cases of tardiness decreased forty per cent.
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The following table shows the class and total enrolment of pupils each year since the school was opened, also the number of regular and special teachers employed :
Teacher
Seventh Class
Sixth Class
Fifth Class
Fourth Class
Third Class
Junior Class
Senior Class
Post Graduates
Total
Regular
Special
Total
Spring of 1894,
28
15
17
13
7
80
7
7
1894-1895,
41
44
18
17
5
125
8
2
10
1896-1897,
29
28
32
5
8
5 107
8
3
11
1897-1898,
13
22
23
28
5
3
94
8
3
11
1898-1899,
14
13
17
21
27
92
8
3
11
1899-1900,
20
14
13
14
21
3 85
8
3
11
1900-1901,
3
28
18
11
14
14
88
8
3
11
1901-1902,
13
40
28
15
9
14
2
121
7
3
10
1902-1903,
11
55
35
27
16
9
2
155
8
2
10
1903-1904,
43
46
30
25
15
5
164
8
2
10
Fall of 1904,
46
38
38
33
159
8
3
11
9
41
36
10
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The new course of study was completed last September by adding the department of household science and arts. A room on the second floor was fitted up as a kitchen with a counter- table provided with gas, hot covers, drawers and molding- boards for fifteen pupils at one time, also with a gas range, sink and the various other furnishings needed in a course in cooking. This room is so small that another has to be used as a dining-room. The entire cost including plumbing, water and gas piping, was $423.89. The school was fortunate in securing the services of Miss Sprout as teacher in this department. She is well fitted not only by training and experience, but by taste and temperament for the work. The course has proved very pop- ular, there being one hundred six girls who elected it. This neces- sitatessome crowding of the sections but it is hoped this may
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1895-1896,
115
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be avoided another year. As the room had to be fitted up and required new furnishings and materials throughout, the ex- penses of the department have been much larger than they will be hereafter. An outline of the course will be found in the appended course of study.
Early in the year tests of the sight and hearing of the girls in this school were made and the following results obtained. The number having defective sight was unusually small, while the number with defective hearing was very large :-
Number examined, 154
Defective Sight, 20, 13 %
Defective Hearing, 32, 20 %
Disease of Eye, 7, 5%
Disease of Ear, 3, 2 %
During the year some important changes were made in the school grounds. The old drive way and the gravel area south of the building were abolished and grassed over, a double tennis court was made and equipped, the grading and the retaining wall back of the building were very much changed and a new drive way to the back door opened. These changes have greatly improved the light in the chemical laboratory and the grounds for recreation purposes, to say nothing of the added conven- ience in receiving and removing ashes or freight from the boiler room. The cost was $360.27.
In the heating system a new low pressure pump was sub- stituted at an expense of $68 for the old one of high pressure, thus saving about eight pounds of steam during several months. of the year. As the old pump was sold for $25 the net cost of the change was only $43.
Important additions have been made to the reference library and to the equipment of the laboratories, about $120 having been spent in each case. As much more should be ex- pended for these purposes during the next year. These are the work-shops of the school and they should be made as profitable as possible by an adequate equipment.
An unexpected expense was made necessary by the break- ing down of the hot water boiler connected with the baths. A
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new and stronger boiler was provided at a net cost of $25. Having begun the year with an empty coal-bin and being obliged to purchase coal at winter prices, and now having a supply for several months our fuel bill for the year was unusu- ally large. We have, however, nearly recovered from the effects of the late coal famine.
Mr. Seth W. Fiske, who had served the school as engineer and janitor since it was opened in 1894, resigned last October to accept a more lucrative position at Lasell Seminary, Newton- ville.
Mr. Abraham. L Buzzell, who was elected to the vacancy, came highly recommended in every respect and thus far has proved himself entirely worthy.
Respectfully submitted,
FRANK E. PARLIN,
December 30, 1904.
OUTLINE OF COURSE OF STUDY.
Credits
Periods
FIRST YEAR.
Credits
Periods
Credits
Periods
Credits
Periods
FOURTH YEAR.
REQUIRED.
REQUIRED.
REQUIRED.
REQUIRED.
4
4
English I.
4
4
English II.
4
4
English III.
5
5
English IV.
2
3
Physical Training I.
2
3
Physical Training II.
2
3
Physical Training III.
1
2
Physical Training IV
1
2
Music I.
1
2
Music II.
ELECTIVES.
ELECTIVES.
ELECTIVES.
ELECTIVES.
4
4
History III.
5
5
History IV.
4
4
History I.
4
4
History II.
4
4
Science III.
4
4
Science IV.
3
3
Science I.
3
3
Science II.
4
4
Mathematics III.
4
4
Mathematics IV.
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4
4
Mathematics I.
4
4
Mathematics II.
5
5
Latin III.
5
5
Latin IV.
5
5
Latin I.
5
5
Latin II.
5
5
Greek II.
5
5
Greek III.
4
4
French I.
4
4
French II.
4
4
French III.
4
4
German III.
2
3
Commercial Arithme-
5
5
Greek I.
4
4
German II.
2
3
Stenography II.
tic I.
4
4
German I.
2
3
Stenography I.
1
2
Typewriting II.
2
2
Household Science and Arts I.
2
3
Bookkeeping I.
1
2
Typewriting I.
1
2
Music IV.
1
1
Drawing II.
2
3
Bookkeeping II.
1
1
Drawing IV.
2
2
Household Science and Arts II.
1
1
Drawing III.
1
2
Music III.
2
2
Household Science and Arts III.
1
1
Drawing I.
SECOND YEAR.
THIRD YEAR.
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EXPLANATIONS
Required work includes subjects which all pupils are expected to take unless excused by the Principal.
With the consent of the Principal a pupil may select from the electives as many subjects as her health and ability will warrant. Ordinarily she is expected to elect not less than twelve (12) nor more than fourteen (14) periods per week. The ap- proval of parents should accompany any request to take a greater or less amount of work.
In the column marked "periods" is indicated the number of exercises per week.
In the column marked "credits" is indicated the number of points allowed for satisfactory work in each subject. A total of eighty (80) points or credits entitles a pupil to a diploma. One additional credit will be allowed each year for excellence in conduct and effort.
A pupil in any class may elect from the preceding years' lists any subject which she has not satisfactorily completed.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH
LITERATURE
The first two years of the course in literature are spent in reading carefully, but without attempting analysis and criticism, as much of the world's best literature as the time will allow. The books are selected because they are adapted to the minds of the readers and are worth reading. They include not only English classics but good translations from the literature of various nations and cover many subjects. There are three dis- tinct aims in the course: (1) to teach the students to read in- telligently and enjoyably; (2) to develop in them a taste for good literature ; (3) to lay a broad foundation for the subse- quent study and appreciation of the English classics selected for the third and fourth years. These are taken up in the order of narration, description, exposition, and argument. An outline history of English literature, supplemented by a study of English poets, completes the four years' course.
RHETORIC
One period a week is assigned to each of the three upper classes for the study of rhetoric.
COMPOSITION
Four compositions are required each week from the three upper classes. The work is correlated with the course in literature-narration, description, exposition and argument, each taken in turn. The course is designed to awaken the interest of the pupils in theme-writing and to enable them to express their thoughts clearly and logically.
The pupils are urged to write from their own experience, to write often, to eliminate by degrees all faulty expressions and to acquire the habit of using simple, correct, idiomatic English words.
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DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL TRAINING
I. General anatomy of the bones and muscles.
Action of the principal muscles.
General anatomy and functions of the blood.
The organs of circulation, respiration, disgestion and ex- cretion.
Gymnastic work; three periods a week.
II. General plan and functions of the nervous system. Peripheral nervous system. Brain and spinal cord.
Lectures on diet, sleep, exercise, bathing, clothing, hygiene for girls, etc.
Gymnastic work: three periods a week.
III. Advanced work in hygiene, nutrition, physiology of exercise, etc.
Gymnastic work : three periods a week.
IV. Anatomy, physiology and hygiene of the organs of the pelvis.
A short practical course in First Aid to the Injured, consisting of lectures, demonstrations and practice. Gymnastic work : two periods a week.
The course in anatomy and physiology is designed to give a clear understanding of the structure and functions of the human organism as a basis for the course in hygiene.
The aim of the course in hygiene is to give a thorough knowledge of the laws of health, and to teach the pupils how to promote not only their own health and happiness, but the health and happiness of those about them.
The gymnastic work consists of a graded course with free movements, light apparatus, military drill, æsthetic movements, athletics and gymnastic games. Interest and enthusiasm in out- of-door sports is encouraged in every way.
At the beginning of the year each pupil is examined, and the kind and amount of work best adapted to the individual carefully determined.
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Dr. Sargent's system of measurements and charts is used. The charts are plotted from the measurements, and enable each one to see exactly in what particulars, and to what degree she differs from the normal standard for girls of her own age. At the end of the year, second measurements are taken and a second chart plotted. A comparison of the two charts shows exactly what changes and improvements have been made during the year.
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
The aim of the department of music is to cultivate a taste for good music and to prepare the girls for intelligent and appreciative work in the further pursuit of the art in its various branches.
The vocal and choral study includes vocalization, solfeggio, sight reading, dynamics, breath control, intonation, enunciation, unison and part singing.
The elementary theoretical work (required) aims to give the pupil a thorough foundation in the elements of music and includes rhythm, meter intervals, the derivation and construc- tion of our present day tonalities, major, all minor forms and chromatic scale in all keys, triads, chords of the dominant and diminished sevenths and cadences, leading to the study of
Harmony- elective but strongly advised for all pupils in vocal or instrumental study.
Individual class work, one period weekly.
Vocal and choral work (entire school required ) one period weekly.
DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY
I. A preliminary consideration of the origin and races of mankind,-their primitive condition, migrations, and progress toward civilization.
A brief study of the extinct civilizations of the East. Greek history to the death of Alexander.
II. Roman history from the founding of the city to the fall. of the empire.
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III. English history from the Roman invasion to the accession of Edward VII.
IV. American history, special attention being given to the forces which have shaped the government of the United States and developed its present institutions. Civil government of the United States.
DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE
I. Introduction to science,-training in careful observation and scientific methods as a preparation for subsequent work.
The evolution of the solar system and the formation of the earth.
The elementary facts of astronomy and geology.
The examination of a few of the common minerals and rocks.
The systematic observation and record of some common phenomena.
Simple experiments to ascertain facts or to test given propositions.
The classification of facts under divisions of science.
II. Zoology, first half year.
The time is about evenly divided between laboratory and recitation work.
Elementary work in morphology, physiology and some ecology.
Botany, second half year.
There is considerable field work for the purpose of iden- tifying plants, studying their habitat and procuring specimens for a small herbarium.
III. Chemistry or Physics.
A class in one subject only will be formed for those elect- ing science in the third year.
IV. Physics or Chemistry.
The subject not taken in the third year is offered in the fourth.
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DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS
I. Original work in inspectional geometry and elementary algebra.
II. Elementary algebra completed.
III. Plane geometry,-demonstrations and original work.
IV. Solid geometry or advanced work in algebra.
DEPARTMENT OF LATIN AND GREEK
LATIN
I. Latin Lessons.
Translation of prose selections.
II. Cæsar,-Commentaries on Gallic War, books I-IV in- clusive.
Sight reading.
Prose composition.
Grammar.
III. Cicero,-Orations against Catiline, The Manilian Law, and Archias.
Sight reading.
Prose composition.
IV. Virgil,-Æneid, books I-VI inclusive. Sight reading. Prosody.
GREEK
I. Greek Lessons. Translation of easy Greek narrative.
II. Zenophon,-Anabasis, books I-IV inclusive. Sight reading. Prose composition.
III. Homer,-Iliad, books I-III inclusive. Sight reading. Prose composition based upon Attic Greek.
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DEPARTMENT OF MODERN LANGUAGES FRENCH
I. Pronunciation.
Grammar : Declension. Conjugation of regular verbs and of a few irregular verbs. Simpler uses of tenses and moods. Syntax.
Memorizing : Vocabulary for oral and written work. Prose and poetry selections.
Composition : Translation into French. Transposition. Reproduction.
Dictation. Easy conversation. Reading of simple French.
II. Grammar : Rapid review of grammar. Conjugation of irregular verbs. Uses of tenses and moods. Memorizing : Vocabulary enlarged. Idioms. Prose and poetry selections.
Composition : Translation into French. Transposition. Paraphrasing.
Dictation. Easy conversation.
Reading : Contes de Fees, Merimee's Colomba. Sandeau's Le Gendre de M., Poirier.
III. Grammar : Review and continuation of difficult points. Syntax.
Memorizing.
Composition : Translation into French. Transposition. Paraphrasing. Abstracts.
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Dictation. Conversation.
Reading : Selections from Zola,' Maupassant, Balzac,., Hugo, Dandet, Loti. Corneille's Le Cid, Racine's Athalie, Moliere's L'Avare. GERMAN
I. Pronunciation.
Grammar : Declension. Conjugation of weak verbs and of the more usual strong verbs. Simpler uses of tenses and moods. Prepositions. Syntax.
Memorizing : Vocabulary for oral and written work. Prose and poetry selections.
Composition : Translation into German. Transposition. Reproduction.
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