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Of the present school enrolment more than forty per cent. are fitting for higher institutions as indicated in the following table ;
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TABLE IV-Fitting for Higher Institutions.
Fitting for Dr. Sargent's
Fitting for College
Fitting for Normal School
POST GRADUATES
1
1 910
3
4
5
1911
1
5
5
1912
4
16
1913
6
19
Total
4
20
45
The alumnae prize of five dollars worth of books for the best essay written by a member of the senior class (1909) was awarded to Miss Miriam Chase.
Acknowledgment is made of the following gifts :
Subscription to "World's Work" by Miss Martha Jen- kins of the class of 1905.
Framed portrait of Dr. Woodward by Miss Elizabeth G. Pattee of the class of 1909.
Cast of Venus de Milo by Mrs. Walter HI. Binnian of Weymouth Heights.
Slab 2, Western Frieze of Parthenon by the class of 1908.
Cast of Byzantine historic ornament by Miss Bertha Ven- dret of the class of 1910.
The condition of the Institute building and its grounds is very good. Last summer the boiler was reset and extensive repairs were made to the chimney, and recently some much needed repairs were made on the engine.
The improvements most desired during the coming year consist in the enlargement of the locker room, as I have men- tioned before, the installation of automatic drinking foun- tains to do away with the use of the drinking cup, and such
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changes in rooms as are necessary to allow the typewriting and domestic science departments to work to best advantage.
Mr. Allan W. Walker, the new engineer and janitor, has taken up his work in a very satisfactory way and his term of service has been characterized by all those qualities that are desirable in the custodian of a large building. .
Respectfully submitted,
ALBERT L. BARBOUR, Superintendent.
OUTLINE OF COURSE OF STUDY
CREDITS
PERIODS
FIRST YEAR
SECOND YEAR
CREDITS
PERIODS
CREDITS
PERIODS
FOURTH YEAR
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
4
4
English I.
-
4
English II.
1
4
English III.
5
5
English IV
2
3
Physical Training I.
3
Physical Training II.
2
3
Physical Training III.
1
2
Physical Training IV.
1
Music I.
1
2
Music II.
ELECTIVES
ELECTIVES
ELECTIVES
ELECTIVES
4
4
History I.
4
History II.
4
History III.
5
5
History IV.
3
3
Science I.
3
3
Science II.
4
4
Science III.
4
4
Science IV.
4
4
Mathematics I.
4
4
Mathematics II.
4 Mathematics III.
4
1
Mathematics IV.
5
5
Latin I.
D
5
Latin II.
5
Latin III.
5
5
Latin IV.
4
4
French I.
4
4
French II.
5
Greek II.
5
5
Greek III.
3
Commercial Arithmetic I.
5
5
Greek I.
4
French III.
1
1
French.
4
Bookkeeping I and Penmanship.
4
German I.
German II.
4
4
German III.
1
1
Drawing I.
Business Practice.
3
Stenography II.
1
2
Typewriting III.
Household Science and Arts I.
3
3
Stenography I.
2
Typewriting II.
1
1
Drawing IV.
1
2
Typewriting I.
1
1
Drawing II.
2
1
Music III.
2
2 Household Science and Arts II.
1
1 Drawing III.
1
2
Music IV.
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5
5
4
4
Bookkeeping II and
3
Commercial Geography.
3
3
Stenography III.
3
1
3
2
CREDITS
PERIODS
THIRD YEAR
-
3
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EXPLANATIONS
Required work includes subjects which all pupils are ex pected 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 approval 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, with the approval of the Princi- pal, 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 litera- ture of various nations and cover many subjects. There are three distinct aims in the course: (1) to teach the students to read intelligently and enjoyably; (2) to develop in them a taste for good literature; (3) to lay a broad foundation for the subsequent 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, sup- plemented by a study of English poets, completes the four years' course.
COMPOSITION
Four compositions are required each week from the three upper classes. The work is correlated with the course in lit- erature-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.
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Physical Training IV.
Individual prescription work.
Class work. Marching, jig and fancy steps; free, bound- ing ball, dumb-bell, chest-weight, club, wand, and ring exercises.
Games.
Physiology IV.
Physiology of the nervous system.
Papers on diet, exercise, sleep, bathing, and clothing.
Talks on first aid to the injured, together with practical demonstrations.
DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS
I. Original work in inspectional geometry and elemen- tary algebra.
II. Elementary algebra completed.
III. Plane geometry,-demonstrations and original work.
IV. Solid geometry or advanced work in algebra.
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, solfeg- gio, sight reading, dynamics, breath control, intonation, enun- ciation, 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
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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 civilization 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.
III. English history from the Roman invasion to the ac- cession 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 instutions. Civil government of the United States.
DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE
I. Introduction to science,-training in careful observa- tion and scientific methods as a preparation for sub- sequent 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.
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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 identifying plants, studying their habitat and pro- curing specimens for a small herbarium.
III. Chemistry or Physics.
A class in one subject only will be formed for those electing science in the third year.
IV. Physics or Chemistry.
The subject not taken in the third year is offered in the fourth.
DEPARTMENT OF LATIN AND GREEK
LATIN
I. Latin Lessons.
Translation of prose selections.
II. Caesar,-Commentaries on Galic 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.
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GREEK
I. Greek Lessons.
Translation of easy Greek narrative.
II. Zenophon,-Anabasis, books I-IV inclusive. Sight reading. Prose composition.
III. Homer,-Illiad books, I-III inclusive. Sight reading. Prose composition based upon Attic Greek.
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. Tranposition. Paraphrasing.
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Dictation. Easy conversation.
Reading : Contes de Fees, Mcrimee'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.
Dictation.
Conversation.
Reading : Selections from Zola, Maupassant, Bal- zac, Hugo, Daudet, 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.
Dictation. Easy conversation. Reading and translation of Fairy Tales.
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II. Grammar: Conjugation of strong and irregular verbs and modal auxiliaries. Order of words.
Translation : Schiller's Der Neffe als Onkel. Benedix' Eigensinn. Gerstacker's Germelshausen. Lyrics and Folksongs. Sight reading from easy texts.
III. Prose Composition.
Exercises in idiomatic German, including letter writing, short dialogues and descriptive themes. Conversation.
Translation : Lessings' Minna von Barnhelm. Schiller's Jungfrau von Orleans.
DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS
Commercial Arithmetic I. Subjects: Common and deci- mal fractions, common measures, interest, percent- age, discount, insurance, taxes, duties, exchange, partnership. After a review of fundamental pro- cesses, pupils are drilled in business methods.
Bookkeeping I. The principles of double and single entry bookkeeping are presented in a clear and practical manner. Neatness and accuracy are insisted upon.
Bookkeeping HI. The work of the previous year is con- tinued giving, as far as possible in a school, busi- ness practice.
Stenography I. The principles of stenography are taught and practice in reading and writing shorthand is be- gun.
Stenography II. Regular and systematie practice in read- ing and writing shorthand is continued in order to secure accuracy and speed.
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Typewriting I. After the use of the typewriter has been learned, practice is given in writing from shorthand notes and from dictation.
Typewriting II. The practice of the preceding year is continued and the pupils are taught to use at least one standard duplicator.
DEPARTMENT OF ART
The study of art must necessarily be considered as a whole rather than the work of different classes; therefore, the course of drawing is arranged to meet the needs of the individual student and is varied to suit any requirements.
Pupils are not only fitted for continuing their studies in advanced schools but also to appreciate the best in art.
The general plan is as follows :
Free-hand drawing of objects in pencil, and pen and ink, and principles of perspective.
Study of form, light and shade.
Study of design, applied decoration.
Study of color in water colors and in oil.
Modeling and casting. Mechanical drawing.
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSEHOLD SCIENCE AND ARTS
I. A simple outline of the location, surroundings, and proper conditions of a home. Special attention is given to the dining room and kitchen, together with the care and use of their furnishings.
II. Study of air, fire, water and some of the most im- portant elements in relation to life, heat and cooking.
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III. Study of food, its functions; growth, waste and repair of the human body.
IV. Food principles ; carbohydrates, fats and oils. Under these subjects, foods are prepared and cooked by the pupils. The composition, food value, growth, mar- ket value and best method of serving are discussed.
The second year course will be a continuation and en- largement of the first year year course, with lessons on invalid cooking and serving, table service and table etiquette, the preparation of inexpensive but nourishing meals and the serving of the same, instruction in drawing plans of a kitchen and dining room, and in furnishing them con- veniently, economically and tastefully.
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Founder's Day
Friday evening, March 12, 1909
Musical programme by the pupils of the School assisted by Miss Minnie R. Hardwick '06 and Miss Clara E. McClure '08 Under the direction of Mr. John D. Buckingham
PROGRAMME
1. Chorus-
a. A Maying -
-
-
-
- Minetti
b. Sweet and Low - -
- Matthews
2. Piano Solo-
a. L'Adieu
- -
-
- Favarger
b. Etude in C -
- Ravina
MISS AMY E. FALLON '12
3. Soprano Solo-
a. Venetian Song - Tosti
b. Good Night Little Girl, Good Night MISS HARDWICK '06
4. Violin Solo-
a. The Swan -
Saint-Saens
b. Perpetual Motion - -
- Bohm
MISS RUTH A. KEATING '10
5. Chorus-
a. Doris .
- - Nevin
(Violin and Cello Obligato)
b, Little Pappoose
Sherwood
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6. Trio-
Piano, Violin and Cello
(Two movements) - Bohm
MISS DRUMMOND '10 MISS KEATING '10 MISS MOORHOUSE '10
7. Soprano Solo-
Husheen
Needham -
MISS HARDWICK '06
8. Piano Solo-
Valse de Concert -
Wieniawski
MISS MCCLURE '08
9. Cello Solo-
Tarantelle Popper MISS MARION MOORHOUSE '10
10. Ave Verum-adapted to celebrated Largo of Handel for strings and chorus
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Graduating Exercises
Friday evening, June 17, 1909 PROGRAMME.
1. MUSIC BY THE SCHOOL
Under the director of Mr. John D. Buckingham.
a. Carmena, H. Lane Wilson
b. Dutch Lullaby, Patty Stair
c. The Shepherd Lady W. D. Armstrong (Solo by Miss Teresa Keating '06)
2. ADDRESS : SOME SATISFACTIONS OF LIFE
Byron Satterlee Hurlbut, A. M. Dean of Harvard College
CONFERRING DIPLOMAS
Rev. William J. Heath
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CLASS OF 1909
Harriet Allen Beaulieu
Annie Riddell Birnie
Alice Veronica Carey Miriam Chase
Katherine Anastasia Falvey
Robina Davidson Hall
Lilian Belle Sleep
Pearl Marion Hayden
Anna Gethro Thompson
Anna Maria Viden
Annie Winnifred Ward
Signe Gustava Wilbas
Annie May Williams
CLASS ODE
Written by MISS MIRIAM CHASE
In robes of purity and youth We seek the cup, Success. Its sparkling, crimson showers of light Guide and yet blind our eager sight Let us not claim it at the price Of truth and right.
For though it be the lode-star clear Of all our fondest hopes, The way is rough and long and hard, 'Gainst many pitfalls we must guard, Lest the cup be stained when held at last, -- Its beauty marred.
Emma Helena Johanson
Hulda Johnson
Marion Grindell Mitchell
Rachel Alden Munroe
Frances Murray Elizabeth Greenleaf Pattee Walborg Mary Peterson Mabel Dwight Reardon
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Calendar for 1910
Winter term: Monday, January 3-Friday, March 18.
Founder's Day: Friday, March 11.
Spring term : Monday, March 28-Friday, June 17.
Graduation : Wednesday, June 15.
Fall term: Tuesday, September 6-Wednesday, Decem- ber 21.
New Year: Monday, January 2, 1911.
Holidays: February 22, April 19, May 30, June 17, and the remainder of the week from Wednesday noon next pre- ceding Thanksgiving.
INDEX
PAGE
Address of Mayor, 1910
11
Appropriations
15
Board of Health
25
City Hall
26
City Valuation
15
Fire Department
22
Grade Crossings
24
How Debt is Apportioned
15 15
Limit of Indebtedness
17 17
Limit of Tax Levy
Loans Issued in 1909
Loans Under Special Acts
Maturing Debt
Municipal Debt
No License
Park Debt
14 21
Police Department
22 22
Resume
14
Schools
18
Sewer Debt
13
Sewers
21 21
Statement of Debt
13
Street Department
19
Street Improvement Loan 13
Water Debt
13
Water Department 24
15 17 14 14 24
Parks and Public Play Grounds
Poor Department
Sidewalks
How Debt Matures
INDEX
PAGE
Water Front and Water Ways
23
Wires and Shade Trees 23
Administrative Board, 1910 3
Annual Appropriations 40
By the
Auditor 42
Board of Assessors 41
Board of Health 42
City Clerk 42 42
City Council
City Treasurer 43
Managers of Public Burial Places 42
Mayor 43
Tax Collector 43
Approved by the
Board of Trustees, Thomas Crane Public Library 44
Building Inspector 46
Chief Engineer of Fire Department 45 Chief of Police 45 43
City Engineer
City Solicitor
44
City Treasurer 46 Committee on Finance 43 Commissioner of Public Works 44 45
Mayor
Overseer of Poor
45
Park Commissioners
43
School Department
46
Sealer of Weights and Measures 45
47
Water Department 47
Animals-Report of Inspector 154
Assessors' Report 187
Births of 1909 254
Board of Health 229
Building Inspector-Report of 369
Burial Places-Report of Managers 207
Auditor's Report 39
Sewer Department
INDEX
PAGE
City Auditor's Statement
48
Accepted Streets
144
Alarm-Fire Department
121
Appropriations 1909
67
Assessors' Department 78
Auditing Department 80
Auditor's Account
65
Board of Health Department
83
Bridges, Culverts and Drains
99
Buildings, Inspection of
108
Burial Places
88
City Clerk's Department
89
City Council Department
92
City Officers-Pay of
81
City Solicitor
93
City Treasurer's Department
94
Crane Public Library
94
Debt Statement
61
Evening Schools 137
Engineering Department 92
Excise Tax 110
Fire Department 120
Fuel-Fire Department 122
Grade Crossings 152
Gypsy and Brown Tail Moths 100
101
Horse Shoeing and Keeping-Fire Department 120
123
Hose
122
Inspector of Milk 119
120
Lighting-Fire Department
121
Mayor's Salary 125
Miscellaneous City Expenses 125
Miscellaneous, Fire Department 123
Municipal Debt 63
· Municipal Debt-Itemized Schedule of 72
Commissioner of Public Works Department
98
Highways
Horses and Harnesses
Keeping Chief's Horse-Fire Department
INDEX
PAGE
Outside Aid
132
Park Department
126
Pay of Men-Fire Department 120
Police Department
127
Poor Department 130
Removal of Snow 101
Repair of Public Buildings 105
Repairs and Fixtures-Fire Department 122
Return of Births
164
Return of Deaths
164
School Department
136
Sealer of Weights and Measures
134
Sewer Department 110
Sewer-House Connections 113
Sewer Maintenance 112
Special Appropriations 142
109
Street Watering
109
Surface Drainage 153
135
Treasurer's Statement 56
Water Department 114
Water Department Clerical
114
Water Maintenance 117
Water Meters
119
City Clerk-Report of 253
Births of 1909
254
Deaths of 1909
297
Election Returns
312
Marriages of 1909
281
City Council 1909
6
City Engineer 1909-Report of
245
City Government 1909 3
City Physician-Report of 205
211
City Solicitor-Report of
City Treasurer-Report of 28
Commissioner of Public Works 327
Deaths of 1909 297
Street Lighting
Tax Collector
INDEX
PAGE
Fire Department-Report of Chief
321
French Fund, Charles E .- Treasurer's Report 30
Health Department-Report of Board 229
Examiners of Plumbers-Report of 243
Inspector of Meats and Provisions-Report of 241
Inspector of Plumbing-Report of
239
Inspector of Animals 173
Milk Inspector 242
Inspector of Buildings-Report of
369
Johnson Fund, C. C .- Treasurer's Report 30
Librarian-Report of 389
Marriages in 1909 281
Mayor's Address 11
Park Commissioners-Report of 175
Police Department- Report of Chief 219
Poor Department-Report of Overseer 199
Public Burial Places
207
Public Library, Thomas Crane 385
Librarian's Report 389
Treasurer's Report
386
Trustee's Report 387
Rock Island Fund-Treasurer's Report
31
Sealer of Weights and Measures
197
Sewer Division-See Report of Commissioner of Public Works 348
Tax Collector-Report of 177
Woodward Fund-Report of the Treasurer 32
SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
Schools-Report of School Committee 7
Corps of Teachers 92
Financial Statement 51
Graduates (Grammar) 80
Grammar School Graduation 79
INDEX
PAGE
High School Graduation 76 Quincy High School-Report of Head Master 31
Report of Superintendent 11
Resignation of Teachers 73
Rock Island Fund . 67
School Calendar for 1910 102
School Census 86
School Committee for 1909 3
School Committee for 1910 100
· Standing Sub-Committee for 1909 5
The School Masters' Club of Quincy 44
Truant Officer-Report of 46
Truant Statistics 47
Evening Schools 36
WOODWARD INSTITUTE
Board of Directors-Report of 5
Calendar for 1910
30
Courses of Study 15
Faculty . 4
Founder's Day
26
Graduation Exercises 28
Organization 3
Superintendent's Report 7
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