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1913, to date,
355.45
Cement,
11.07
Grass Seed,
11.58
Fence,
520.00
$4,940.19
Total for Construction in 1914,
$9,003.95
Statement of Complete Cost of Filtration Plant, including Expenditures for 1913, following :
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Payroll, Labor Account of Clearing Grounds,
$78.75
Relocating Water Pipe,
47.15
Relocating Shed,
136.50
Erecting and removing Derrick and Mixers,
355.94
Excavating for Filtration Structure,
1,322.85
Concreting Structure Walls,
3,386.01
Screening Gravel and Laying 8
inch Pipe,
1,213.92
Laying Pipe Lines-Outlet and Drain-off Pipe,
212.00
- Spreading Sand,
645.10
Back Filling and Grading,
122.82
Cartage of Tools and Pipe,
40.86
Grading,
347.15
Insurance,
355.45
$8,264.50
Teaming.
On Excavation,
$523.94
On Pipe and Tools,
46.30
On Grading and Concrete,
147.95
$718.19
Tools.
Screens-Tools, Wire and Nails,
$141.24
Rentals of Derrick, Boiler,
424.93
Concrete Mixer,
290.50
Cartage,
160.00
$1,016.67
Moving Shed,
$449.94
Repairing Shed,
258.97
$708.91
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Lumber,
$315.51
1337 1/2 bbls. of Cement,
2,069.72
Coal,
226.40
Special Fittings and Labor,
410.12
Bends, Tees and Fittings,
94.33
Gates and Gate Boxes,
236.30
Lead,
30.00
Vitrified Pipe,
201.05
Cast Iron Pipe,
304.44
Castings,
22.39
Crushed Stone,
522.00
Engineering,
1,100.00
Auto Supplies,
77.08
Advertising and Stationery,
3.76
Gravel,
2,461.69
Grass Seed,
11.58
Fence,
520.00
$8,606.37
Total Cost of Filtration Plant,
$19,314.64
Sinking Fund Investments.
Cr.
Receipts on account of Notes paid,
$35,435.00
Securities sold,
26,900.00
Balance Sinking Fund Dec. 31, 1914,
42,036.36
$104,371.36
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Investments Feb. 1, 1914, Notes Purchased.
$39,246.08
Town of Norwood Note No. 107, $11,000.00
Town of Norwood Note No. 115 900.00
Town of Norwood Note No. 118,
15,000.00
$26,900.00
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Receipts from Notes Paid.
Town of Norwood Water Note No. 129, $1,000.00
Town of Norwood Note No. 104,
$10,000.00
Town of Norwood Note No. 96,
4,600.00
Town of Norwood Note No. 102, 8,835.00
Town of Norwood Note No. 107,
11,000.00
$35,435.00
Appropriation from
Receipts of Water Works Dept.,
$1,500.00
Income-Interest on Securities.
Norwood Nat'l Bank Sav. Dept.,
$2.20
Inst. Savings Rox. and Vic.,
46.54
Home Savings Bank,
41.82
Suffolk Savings Bank,
46.88
The Boston Five Cent Sav. Bank,
42.42
The Franklin Savings Bank,
44.12
Warren Inst. for Savings,
46.30
Dedham Inst. for Savings,
42.18
Town of Norwood Water Notes,
280.00
Town of Norwood Note No. 96,,
184.00
Town of Norwood Note No. 102,
353.40
Town of Norwood Note No. 107,
160.42
$1,290.28
$104,371.36
Investments of the Sinking Fund.
December 31, 1914.
Securities.
Town of Norwood Water Notes 130-135 inc., $6,000.00
Town of Norwood Note No. 115, 900.00
Town of Norwood Note No. 118, 15,000.00
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Deposits in :
Norwood National Bank Sav. Dept.,
12,141.91
Dedham Inst. for Savings, 1,086.94
Institution for Savings in Roxbury and Vic.,
1,199.19
Warren Institution for Savings,
1,193.05
Franklin Institution, Savings Bank,
1,136.93
Home Savings Bank,
1,077.25
Suffolk Savings Bank,
1,207.77
Boston Five Cent Savings Bank,
1,093.32
$42,036.36
SEVENTH ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
Sewer Commissioners
OF THE
TOWN OF NORWOOD
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REPORT OF SEWER COMMISSIONERS.
The Sewer Commissioners herewith submit their eighth annual report. Robert T. Barr was re-elected a member of the Board at the March election, and the Board organized with the choice of Patrick J. Lydon, chairman, and Cornelius M. Callahan, secretary. Joseph E. Conley was appointed clerk and superintendent.
Extensions and New Construction.
In accordance with the vote of the town, extensions were made on Cottage and Vernon Streets from Nichols Street to Prospect Street and on Wheelock Avenue. The extensions in- cluded construction of underdrains on Cottage and Vernon Streets and ten manholes at a total cost of $5,275.84. Two sections of the filter beds were gravelled at an expense of $3,643.12 and are now in use. The grounds about the Pump- ing Station and Reservoir were graded and put in excellent condition at a cost of $249.32. An underdrain connection was laid, rights of way taken, and drain laid from Pond Avenue to the Neponset River at a cost of $479.18, exclusive of land damage. The matter of land damage to three parcels is still pending.
On contracts for sewer pipe, cement and brick, bids were called for and contracts awarded the lowest bidder. Bids for pipe were submitted by the American Sewer Pipe Co. of Akron, Ohio, John W. Ramsey of Boston, David W. Lewis Co. of Bos- ton, and Waldo Brothers of Boston. The American Sewer Pipe Company's bid of 781/2 per cent. of the standard list was the lowest bid and the contract was awarded to that firm.
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Bids for brick were received from The Stiles & Hart Brick Company of North Haven, Conn., and the Mansfield Lumber . Company of Mansfield, Mass. The bid of The Stiles & Hart Brick Company of $10.96 per thousand was the lowest bid and the contract was awarded to that firm.
Bids for cement were received from Frank A. Fales & Com- pany and The Beaver Coal & Grain Company. The former's bid of $1.84 per barrel was the lowest bid and the contract was awarded to that firm.
Main Drains.
A main drain was laid out and a right of way taken from Everett Avenue to Winslow Avenue. This action was taken under the general statutes, and was undertaken to care for the large volume of surface water accumulating in the catch basins on Everett Avenue and conveyed by an open ditch to Winslow Avenue, thence by a covered drain on Press Avenue and through private land to the Norwood Press drain. It was considered best to change the course of this drain and carry it through Press Avenue Extension to Washington Street, thence on Washington St. to the culvert emptying into the Norwood Press drain, in this way doing away with the necessity of taking rights of way through private property on the. southerly side of Press Avenue. The amount appro- priated for cost of the whole work from Everett Avenue to the Press drain, excluding a short section already constructed on Press Avenue, was $575; the cost of the work was $434.
Another drain was laid out, rights of way taken and drain laid from Savin Avenue, near Johnson Court, through various parcels to the land of the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Company. This work was done at the suggestion of the Board of Selectmen to take care of the overflow from a catch basin on Savin Avenue. The cost of this work was $231.70. There was no land damage in connection with these
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drains. Other drains were cleaned out and repaired at an expense of $150.
On May 26, 1913, the Board made a taking in fee of a parcel of land containing 37,650 square feet belonging to Willard Dean as a site for the pumping station and reservoir. The matter of damages could not be adjusted by agreement and came to be heard at the October sitting of the Superior Court for Norfolk County. At the suggestion of the judge at the hearing, conferences were held by counsel and agreement was made on judgment for $900. The total expense of this taking was $970.50.
Recommendations.
The balance in the Sewer Commissioners' Treasury is $7,249.04.
The Board recommends an extension of the sewers on Pleasant Street to take care of the sewerage of the George H. Morrill Company's plant. This is an extension of about 500 feet at an estimated cost of $1,000 and is requested by the Company. The Board also recommends an appropriation of $1500 for maintenance of sewers and $150 for cleaning and maintenance of main drains and other drains.
The matter of main drain is one of the problems which the coming town official will be obliged to solve. Off and on during the town's recent history takings have been made for main drains as necessity arose, but we have no system of main drains. The Board of Selectmen and Sewer Commissioners have been called upon from time to time to clean out and maintain brooks and drains into which surface water and drainage from catch basins empty, and appropriations have been made from time to time to do this work. It is important to determine whether or not we should make takings of all the main water courses, including brooks and drains, so that the town officials will have control. This would necessitate a survey and laying out of drains and water courses and
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takings of rights of way. This Board has been requested to make a taking of the water course running through the land of Michael Tobin on Cross Street. This would mean a layout and taking from the New York, New Haven & Hartford Rail- road to the Neponset River and would be a public benefit. As the Board goes out of office upon the election of the Board of Selectmen, under the provisions of the new charter, there was not sufficient time to make this taking; but it should be done in the near future.
On June 4, 1906, the first Board of Sewer Commissioners of the Town of Norwood was elected, and since that time a large section of the town has been sewered, sewer beds, pump- ing station, and reservoir built, and over 738 connections made under the direction of the Board. Full reports of the work, as it progressed, have been made in the annual reports of the Commissioners.
In retiring from office it is fitting that we express our gratification for the good will and confidence shown us at all times by the public, and our thanks for the hearty co-opera- tion of the people. We heartily commend the men who have assisted the Commissioners in this big work, Mr. Thorpe, the engincer, Mr. Conley, superintendent, and the men who have worked so faithfully with them for the town's interest.
In closing, we wish to say that the entire sewerage system is in perfect working order.
For additional detail and data we refer you to the reports of the Superintendent and Town Accountant.
PATRICK J. LYDON, ROBERT T. BARR, CORNELIUS M. CALLAHAN, Board of Sewer Commissioners.
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REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT.
Norwood, January 1, 1915.
To the Board of Sewer Commissioners :
Gentlemen: I have the honor to herewith submit my an- nual report for the financial year ending December 31, 1914.
Maintenance Account.
Appropriation,
$3,087.50
Appropriation for Salaries of Board, 412.50
$3,500.00
Receipts :
Sales of Material,
$3.50
Cleaning Private Sewers,
10.50
$3,514.00
$3,514.00
Expenditures as shown in Ac- countant's report for Mainten- ance of Sewers,
2,922.97
Balance Dec. 31, 1914,
591.03
$3,514.00
$3,514.00
Main Drains :
Appropriation,
$150.00
Expended,
150.00
Construction :
Appropriations.
By Sale of Notes,
$6,300.00
By Sale of Note,
1,700.00
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From Receipts from Assessments, 2,200.00 From Receipts from Assessments, 1,500.00
Construction Credits.
Stock furnished for:
Savin Avenue Main Drain, $129.58
Press Avenue Main Drain, 2.70
Particular Sewer Const. 23.00
Labor furnished : Highway Dept., 79.50
Stock on hand :
Feb. 1, 1914, $1,212.74
Less tool acct. 474.84 737.90
$972.68
972.68
$12,672.68
Construction Expenditures.
Cottage Street Extension,
$2,221.49
Less Charge to Highways,
40.50
$2,180.99
Vernon Street Extension,
$1,761.64
Less Charge to Highways,
39.00
1,722.64
Wheelock Avenue Extension,
1,372.21
Heaton Avenue Under Drain,
479.18
Land Damage and Expense,
1,111.18
Filter Beds,
3,643.12
Pumping Station Grounds,
249.32
Pumping Plant (Balance due from 1913),
225.60
Tools (Repair of Boiler),
180.19
$11,164.43
Consulting Engineer, balance due for 1913 construction, 432.99
Stock on hand Dec. 31, 1914, 400.07
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Labor furnished Highways Dept.,
$79.50
Stock furnished Main Drains,
132.28
Stock furnished Part. Sewer,
23.00
234.78
By Sewer Dept. Const .- Balance, Dec. 31, 1914,
440.41
$12,672.68
Main Drains :
Appropriation for Main Drain
Savin Avenue,
$231.70
Expended :
Payrolls-Labor,
$57.65
Teaming,
15.05
Vitrified Pipe,
129.58
Jute, Cement and Tools,
4.92
Auto Expense,
2.00
Engineering,
22.50
$231.70
Appropriation for Main Drain Press
Avenue,
$575.00
Expended :
Payrolls-Labor,
$168.30
Teaming,
23.40
Pipe,
186.35
Jute, Cement and Tools,
6.65
Auto Expense,
2.13
Engineering,
47.37
$434.20
Balance,
140.80
$575.00
Particular Sewer Account.
Appropriation,
$500.00
Less Amount of Overdraft in
1913 account,
203.80
$296.20
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Receipts :
Deposits,
Less Refunds,
$3,798.42 187.76
$3,610.66
From Highways Dept. for Labor Furnished,
136.50
Interest on Deposits,
4.93
Total,
$4,048.29
Expended as shown in Accountant's
Report of Payments,
$3,564.10
And Transfer Credits of
136.50
$3,700.60
Balance, $347.69
Of which balance the sum of $296.20
being the amount appropriated is
returned as an unexpended balance to the treasury ; And the sum of
$51.49
is credited to Sewer Dept.
ADDITIONS TO SEWERAGE SYSTEM FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1914.
Location
Manholes
Main Sewer
Underdrain
Labor and Team
Materials
Engineering
Insurance
Total
Cottage St.
3
1,045.03 ft.
1,045.03 ft.
$1,417.20
$425.16
$184.33
$154.30
$2,180.99
Vernon St.,
3
1,049.4 ft.
901.6 ft.
1,127.80
324.29
144.99
125.56
1,722.64
Wheelock Ave. 4
526.79 ft.
939.10
192.71
113.18
127.22
1,372.21
Heaton and Pond Avenues
440.00 ft.
322.25
80.61
40.29
36.03
479.18
Filter Beds,
2,983.75
298.02
328.23
33.12
3,643.12
Pumping Plant Grounds,
243.30
2.00
4.02
249.32
Pumping Plant,
225.00
225.60
Land Damage and Expense of,
1,111.18
Tool Account (Boiler), ..
180.19
$11,164.43
Total length of sewers constructed to Jan. 1st, 1915, Total length of underdrains to Jan. 1st, 1915, Total filtration area,
81,831.88 ft. equals 15.41 miles. 57,881.73 ft. equals 11 miles. 8.60 acres.
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The closing of the period ending December 31, 1914, shows that there is an increased demand for sewerage privileges, there having been installed during the past eleven months 106 house connections for sewerage disposal at a cost of $2,824.49 ; the average cost per foot of this construction to the owner was $0.56; also 12 sewer and underdrain connections installed at a cost of $723.63, the average cost per foot-in- cluding traps and special fittings-was $1.06 .-
The following statement shows the amount of Particular Sewer connections to date of December 31, 1914 :
Installed in
Total to
1914
Dec. 31, 1914
106
House connections installed,
738
12
Underdrains,
64
5091
Linear feet of sewer laid,
42,703
703
Linear feet of underdrain laid, 3,796
2
House connections with manholes,
48
12
Underdrain traps set, 65
Factory settling tanks,
2
Maintenance.
During the past year the maintenance of the sewer system consisted of the usual work of caring for the filter beds, clean- ing the dosing and settling tanks, sludge bed, and all pipe lines ; the new pumping station also being operated the entire year.
No stoppages occurred in pipe lines throughout the year.
The dredging of the Neponset River by the State having passed a point where the effluent from the filtration area en- ters the river has added greatly to the efficiency of the filter beds. The improvements to the river having caused the water level to drop from two to three feet, makes available a large area of land now owned by the Town for future filtration pur- poses.
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The New Pumping Station has given excellent satisfaction, no trouble from pumps or motors having been experienced. The pumps are so regulated that in taking care of the present flow of sewage they discharge 60,000 gallons four times per week. There are now sixty-seven (67) service connections to pumping system. Considering the number and character of services, the daily amount of sewage is remarkably low, which shows that the leakage of ground water is very small. The main drains under control of this department have been cleaned at various times throughout the year, the expense of which has been slight.
Construction of Sewers.
Sewers were laid in the following streets: Wheelock Avenue from Maple to Cottage Street, Vernon Street from Nichols to Prospect Street, and Cottage Street from Nichols to Prospect Street. The underdrain was continued from Heaton Avenue to the Neponset River, thus forming an outlet for the drains laid in Heaton Avenue and Sturtevant Avenue.
Filter Beds.
Two of the four (4) beds which were partially constructed during the season of 1913 were completed. These two addi- tional beds make a total filtration area of 8.60 acres now in use.
Main Drains.
Main drains were constructed in Press Avenue, Savin Avenue, and Heaton Avenue.
Pumping Station.
The grounds around the Pumping Station have been graded and seeded, which adds very much to the general appearance of the neighborhood. The entire system, including buildings, pumps, motors, etc., are now in excellent condition.
Respectfully submitted,
JOSEPH E. CONLEY,
Superintendent.
FORTY-THIRD ANNUAL REPORT OF THE
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
OF
NORWOOD, MASSACHUSETTS FOR THE
YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31st, 1914
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ORGANIZATION, 1914-1915.
School Committee.
Alfred N. Ambrose, 12 Vernon street, term expires, March, 1915.
Sarah N. Bigelow, 219 Winter street, term expires, March, 1915.
George H. Smith, 193 Walpole street, term expires, March, 1916.
Cornelius M. Callahan, 23 Railroad avenue, term expires, March, 1916.
Harriet W. Lane, 296 Walpole street, term expires, March, 1917.
Ralph E. Bullard, 92 Walpole street, term expires, March, 1917.
George H. Smith, Chairman.
Mary D. Taylor, Clerk.
Standing Committees.
Schoolbooks and supplies-Mr. Smith, Mr. Callahan, Mrs. Bigelow.
Finance, accounts and claims-Mr. Callahan, Mr. Ambrose, Mr. Bullard.
Janitors, schoolhouses and grounds-Mr. Ambrose, Mr. Smith, Mrs. Lane.
Fuel-Mr. Bullard, Mr. Callahan, Mr. Ambrose.
Committee Meetings.
The regular monthly meeting of the School Committee is held at the School Committee rooms, Municipal Building, at 8 p. m. on the first Thursday of each month.
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Superintendent of Schools.
Austin H. Fittz, 11 Grant avenue.
Telephone number, Norwood 367 M.
The office of the superintendent is at the Municipal Build- ing. His office is open from 8 a. m. until 11.45 a. m. and from 1.15 p. m. until 5 p. m. on school days; and from 8 a. m. until 11.45 a. m. on Saturdays.
Telephone number, Norwood 133.
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SCHOOL CALENDAR.
1914-1915
Winter Term.
First half : Tuesday, December 29 to Friday, February 19. Second half : Monday, March 1, to Friday, April 23.
Spring Term.
Monday, May 3 to Friday, June 25.
Fall Term.
Wednesday, September 8 to Friday, December 24.
1915-1916. Winter Term.
First half : Tuesday, January 4 to Friday, February 18. Second half : Monday, February 28 to Friday, April 21.
Holidays.
October 12, Thanksgiving Day and the following Friday, Good Friday, April 19, May 30, June 17.
No Session Signals.
The hours at which the signals will be given for no session of the schools in stormy weather are at 7.15, 8, and 8.20 a. m .; 12.30 and 12.50 p. m.
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A signal at 7.15 a. m. indicates no forenoon session of any schools.
A signal at 8 a. m. indicates no forenoon session of any grades below the High school.
A signal at 8.20 a. m. indicates that there will be a forenoon session in all the schools except the primary grades, (first three grades).
A signal at 12.30 p. m. indicates no afternoon session of any schools.
A signal at 12.50 p. m. indicates that there will be an after- noon session in all the schools except the three primary grades.
A signal at 7.00 p. m. indicates no session of the evening school.
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REPORT OF THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE AND SUPERINTENDENT.
Extract from the records of the School Committee of Nor- wood :
Voted, to adopt the report of the superintendent of schools for the eleven months ending December 31, 1914, as the report of the Committee.
Mary D. Taylor, Clerk.
To the School Committee of Norwood :
I submit herewith the report of the superintendent of schools. This report is for the eleven months beginning February 1, 1914, and ending December 31, 1914.
Receipts and Expenditures.
Receipts.
Appropriation (exclusive of appropriations for
transportation of pupils and evening school),
$64,680.00
Tuition,
419.39
Sale of schoolbooks and supplies,
30.33
Sale of incidentals,
5.04
High School English prize money,
20.20
Return of cash advanced,
25.00
$65,179.96
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Expenditures.
Teachers,
$45,935.58
Janitors and sweepers,
4,236.52
Schoolbooks and supplies,
4,578.84
Incidentals and repairs,
6,238.22
Heating and lighting,
3,888.48
School physician,
180.00
High School English prize money,
20.20
$65,077.84
Balance,
102.12
Transportation of Pupils.
Receipts.
Appropriation,
$400.00
Sale of school tickets,
91.86
491.86
Expended,
465.00
Evening School.
Receipts.
Appropriation,
$1,500.00
Sale of books and supplies,
248.69
ยท Expenditures.
Teachers,
$1,248.50
Janitors,
142.50
Schoolbooks and supplies,
132.34
Incidentals and repairs,
34.65
Heating and lighting,
74.81
$1,632.80
Balance,
115.89
26.86
$1,748.69
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A Period of Progress.
The eleven months for which this report is written have been months of progress. This progress is evidenced by the following facts :
The appointment of a woman attendanceofficer whose duties are to investigate the cause of a pupil's absence when the cause is unknown to the teacher; and to assist the school nurse in doing follow-up work. Altogether, the attendance officer has made 518 visits to homes ; 231 of these visits have been to ascertain causes of day school absences; 27, to ascertain causes of evening school absences; 78, to investigate incidental mat- ters in connection with the administration of the schools; and 182, to assist the school nurse in her follow-up work. The percentage of attendance attained last year, 96.4, the highest in the history of the town, is partly due to the employment of an attendance officer.
A new utilization of a portion of the School Plant. The Norwood Civic Association has held thirteen neighborhood meetings at the New Balch school. Five of these meetings have been for Italians, four for Poles and four for Syrians. At these meetings the audiences have been addressed in their own language usually upon some phase of their duties as citizens in their adopted country. The aggregate attendance has been 1102.
The acquisition of additional land at the Winslow School. The playground at the Winslow school has been too small. Additional land has been purchased and this land will be put into condition for playground purposes as rapidly as the funds available will permit.
The partial completion of the grading at the New Balch School. Over seven hundred dollars has been spent out of the regular school appropriation for grading and the planting of shrubbery and Boston ivy at the New Balch school. It is hoped to secure funds for completing this work by selling the old Balch school.
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The equipment of the Playground at the New Balch School with Playground Apparatus. Four swings, two horizontal bars, and two slides have been put up on the premises.
The work in Reading has been Improved. A very great improvement has been brought about in the reading in the first grades. This improvement has been due to the introduc- tion of a new basal reader and to thorough supervision. The oral reading in the upper grades has been much improved.
The scope in the work in Music has been Enlarged. Under the direction of the supervisor of music a course in apprecia- tion of music has been put into the high school. Nearly thirty pupils have been in attendance. The aim of this course is to give a greater appreciation of music through a better knowl- edge of musical history and the different musical forms. In the ninth grade a course in theoretical music has been intro- duced.
The work in Manual Art has steadily Developed. The boys have showed an appreciable gain in power in the use of tools and in self-reliance in doing the work assigned to them. Under the direction of the instructor they have fitted up a portion of the basement of the Guild school as a workshop, have laid the floor, and have built tool closets. They have constructed many pieces of furniture and have learned to tap shoes. They have been encouraged to carry on poultry rais- ing at their homes and two of the boys have won prizes in a state wide poultry contest carried on under the auspices of the Massachusetts Agricultural College at Amherst.
Excellent Results have been secured in the Classes in Household Arts. The work in sewing has progressed up to a point where a number of the girls have been able to make dresses for themselves. The girls have completed a thorough course in the cooking of the various kinds of food. They have learned to prepare a menu in an economical manner and to serve a meal. They have given two demonstrations of their efficiency : the preparation and serving of a luncheon for the
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Women's Standing Committee of the Civic Association; and the preparation and serving of a dinner for visiting school committee members, superintendents, and representatives of the State Board of Education. On both occasions their work has merited and received high praise.
A General Improvement has taken place in Teaching Methods. Teachers have been encouraged to allow their pupils a larger initiative in carrying on the work of the schoolroom. As a result, pupils have taken a keener and more intelligent interest and have learned to work more effectively.
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