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I would thank the teachers for their hearty support and interest in the music.
Sincerely, MYRTLE ASH.
REPORT OF THE DRAWING SUPERVISOR.
The thought in planning the work in Drawing throughout the year has been that the ability to draw is but a means to an end. The end in view is four fold. 1. Mental training is sought after as in other sub- jects. Drawing helps to express ideas clearly, to judge distances, to discriminate between sizes and lines. Ex- ercises in perspective drawing, landscape composition, illustration as picture stories, as well as the constructive projects necessitating measurements and mechanical ex- actness, have been given for this purpose.
2. Manual training, developing muscular control and skill in handling tools, has been the aim in clay modeling,
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cardboard construction of furniture and boxes, and in the making of raffia and reed mats and baskets.
3. Aesthetic training is a third aim. Design of con- structed articles, bookcase-covers, bed-room and living- room furnishings envolving surface and border patterns, has been carried on by the children with interest. Les- sons in Nature Drawing and color have been given for the purpose of direct observation and appreciation of beauty.
4. The disciplinary end is always in mind in that neat- ness and accuracy in execution, patience, and obedience to directions are required.
The plan for the future is for some picture study, in order to acquaint pupils with some of the great paint- ings. Closer correlation with other subjects will be at- tempted. Sand Tables would aid greatly in this, in the depiction of some historical scene, as life of other peoples, or story in reading lesson, for instance.
At Hitchcock Academy, special attention has been given commercial drawing, as; posters, book-covers and calendars, envolving good composition, design, lettering and harmonious color schemes. The class in mechanical drawing is studying geometrical constructions with at- tention to use of instruments and good lettering.
The supervisor wishes to express her appreciation of the support given her by the Superintendent, School Committee, and grade teachers.
THE STATISTICAL TABLES.
Statistical tables are appended hereto. Owing to a change in the school census law, the children enumer- ated are reported as of the age they will be on April 1, 1917. Formerly they were classified according to their ages on September 1.
Respectfully submitted, FREDERIC A. WHEELER.
87 SCHOOL CENSUS.
(Ages are given as of April 1, 1917.) Number of persons in town : Totals Males Females
5 years of age or over and under 7, 13 7 6
7 years ofage or over and under 14, 103
63 40
14 years of age or over and under -6, 31
63 16.
Totals,
147 85 62
CORPS OF TEACHERS, JANUARY 1. 1917.
Hitchcock Academy.
Charles F. Edmands, Acting Principal,
Clark College
History, Commercial Arithmetic, Bookkeeping, Music. Helen A. Thayer, Boston University
Mathematics and Science.
Lucy E. Tripp, Boston University
English, Stenography, Typewriting.
Helen Chase, Mount Holyoke College
Latin and French.
John G. Glavin, Ontario Agricultural College
Agriculture.
Ruth L. Conner, Mount Holyoke College
Drawing.
CENTER GRAMMAR SCHOOL.
Elizabeth R. Smith, Westfield Normal Grades Seven and Eight.
Julia E. Hitchcock, Westfield Normal
Grades Four, Five and Six.
Dorothy Vincent, Miss Wheelock's School Grades One, Two, and Three.
EAST BRIMFIELD.
Bertha L. Wallace, Southbridge High School Grades Five and Eight. Harriet L. Lombard, Hitchcock Free Academy Grades One and Four.
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WEST BRIMFIELD.
Helen M. Mullins,
Warren High School
Supervisor of Music.
Myrtle. Ash,
Weaver Summer School
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Supervisor of Drawing.
Ruth L. Conner,
Mount Holyoke College
MEMBERSHIP AND ATTENDANCE, 1915-1916.
Name of School
Center Primary,
4097
23
30
25
105
57
Center Intermediate,
5691
32
40
36
69
33
Center Grammar,
3544
20
24
22
70
40
E. Brimfield Primary,
1801
10
11
11
10
9
E. Brimfield Grammar, 2074
11
14
13
17
18
West Brimfield,
2698
15
20
17
1
1
Hitchcock Academy,
10681
57
68
62
160
11
Totals,
30586
168
207
186
432
169
MEMBERSHIP AND ATTENDANCE, FALL TERM, 1916.
Name of School
Center Primary,
825
14
15
2
Center Intermediate,
2033.5
34
38
4
Center Grammar,
1413
24
15
2
East Brimfield Primary,
1087.5
17
8
7
East Brimfield Grammar,
779.5
11
6
4
West Brimfield,
841.5
13
0
14
Hitchcock Academy,
3686
55
28
4
10666
168
110
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ENROLMENT BY SCHOOLS, GRADES AND SEXES, FALL TERM, 1916
Name of School
Number of Grade
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Freshmen
Sophomore
Juniors
Seniors
Post
Graduates
Totals
BG BG BG BG BGBG BG BG BG BG
BG BGBG
Center Primary Center Intermediate
5 9|
3 7 9
7
40
Center Grammar
27
E. Brimfield Primary
5
2
4
52
1
19
E. Brimfield Grammar
1 2
1
1 5 2
12
West Brimfield
1
2413
1
1
15
Hitchcock Academy
8 8 611 478511
59
Total
7| 4 6 214 7| 7|12
4 9 11 7| 7 9 15 7 8 8 6 11
4 7851|
1 187
Total Each Grade
11
| 8
21
19
13
18
16
22
16
17
11
13
2 187
Total Number Boys
7
6
14
1
11
7
15
8 |6
4
8 | 00
1 98
Total Number Girls
4
2 |
7
12
9
7
9 7
8 |11
1
7 |
5 1
89
212271
15
5 7,10
5
2
.
89
90
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES, JUNE, 1916.
Anna M. A. Brackett,
Sanford Arthur Carroll,
Lysle Verna Davenport, Mary Rosella Freeman, Mary Ellen Hynes,
Dorothy Grace Loveland, Eunice Lorraine Maloney, Sadie Mabel Plimpton, Jean Payton Youtz,
GRAMMAR SCHOOL GRADUATES, JUNE, 1916.
Leroy M. Alvey,
Alice M. Hitchcock,
Rachel J. Hitchcock,
George C. Knight,
William J. Landen,
Alice M. Sibley,
Edward H. Spooner,
Norman O. Wesson,
PERFECT ATTENDANCE PUPILS, FALL TERM, 1916.
Center Primary: George Kay.
Center Intermediate: Lawrence Bissell, William Kay, Albert Ojampera, William Nilson, Marion Bissell, Ger- trude Hitchcock, Edith Kay, Lucy Landen, Frances McDermott, Alice Norcross, Mildred Phillips, Ethel Saltz- man.
Center Grammar: Gertrude Brown, Kathryn Brown, Jessie Hitchcock, Mildred Hitchcock, Esther St. Clair, Earl Adams, Herman Chandler, Frank Webber, Fred Webber.
East Brimfield Primary : Roger Nichols.
East Brimfield Grammar: Lawrence Duprey, Louise Turner.
West Brimfield: Ralph Sherman.
Hitchcock Academy: Mildred Allen, Paul V. Brown, Mildred E. Holley, Kathryn T. Kirby, Ella F. McIntire, William Easterbrook, Albert J. Girard, Alice Hitchcock, Gerim Penarity, Edward H. Spooner, Norman Wesson, Anna Leland.
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PENNY SAVINGS STATEMENT, JANUARY 1- DECEMBER 31, 1916.
Center Intermediate School,
$1.97
Center Grammar School,
1.00
East Brimfield Primary School,
14.84
East Brimfield Grammar School,
26.86
Total,
$44.67
Brimfield Public Library
TREASURER'S REPORT.
Dr.
1916
To balance of settlement, $ .41
Feb. 11 To cash received of Ware Savings Bank, Interest on Hyde fund, 13.12
To cash received of Palmer Savings Bank, Interest on Shaw fund, 31.92 To cash received of Palmer Savings Bank Interest Coy fund, 18.88
To cash received of Palmer Savings Bank Interest on Flynt fund, 4.16
To cash received of Springfield Institution
for Savings Interest Shaw fund,
21.90
To cash received of Hampden Savings Bank Interest on Shaw fund, 26.50
To cash received of Springfield Five Cents Savings Bank Interest on Shaw fund, 20.20
Apr. 22 To cash received from Treasurer, Dog fund appropriation, 178.88
Oct. 6 To cash received of Town Treasurer Town appropriation, 300.00
Nov. 11 To cash received from Monson Savings Bank Interest on Tarbell fund, 9.09
Dec. 30
To cash received of Librarian for book
and fines,
1.18
$626.24
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Cr.
1916
By cash paid F. J. Hamilton for coal for the year ending Dec. 30, 1916, $55.75
By cash paid Webster & Southbridge Gas & Electric Co., for lighting for the year ending Dec. 30, 1916, 16.23
By cash paid Webster & Southbridge Gas & Electric Co., for Electric lamps, 2.00
By cash paid H. C. Maddocks for Plumbing and repairing lock, 5.15
Mar. 21 By cash paid H. R. Johnson, bill for books, 2.50 By cash paid M. Anna Tarbell for services as Librarian for the year ending Dec. 30, 1916, 150.00
By cash paid M. Anna Tarbell for services as Janitor for the year ending Dec. 30, 1916, 50.00
Apr. 17 By cash paid R. V. Sawin for book, By cash paid the H. R. Huntting Co. for books for year Dec. 30, 1916,
6.75
161.08
for cash paid,
By cash paid M. Anna Tarbell Librarian for sawing & packing wood, postage, repairs on furnace, express, telephoning, supplies and extra services, 21.75
By cash paid the N. E. Library Binding Co. for binding books and magazines for year ending Dec. 30, 1916, 34.20
Oct. 2 By cash paid B. E. Perry for sawing wood, 1.00
Dec. 2 By cash paid W. L. Stiles for wood, 15.00
Dec. 4 By cash paid Library Bureau for cards, 3.82 Dec. 12 By cash paid Wm. H. Guild & Co. for magazine subscriptions, 33.50
Dec. 30 By cash paid Chas. S. Allen for labor on wood, , 1.95
+5
Dec. 30 By cash paid Fred Bissell for sawing wood and making snow paths. 2.05
Dec. 30 By cash paid Francis D. Moon for draw- ing wood and dirt. 2.75
Dec. 30 By cash paid Bert Allen for cleaning chimney. 1.00
Dec. 30 By cash paid by Treasurer for postage. stationery and money orders for the year ending Dec. 30, 1916. 2.72
Dec. 30 By cash paid G. E. Hitchcock for wood and Oil for year ending Dec. 30. 1916. 8.20
Dec. 30 By cash in hands of Treasurer to balance. 48.84
$626.24
Funds held by the Town of Brimfield for the sup- port of the Public Library viz:
The Ursula J. Shaw fund deposited in the Springfield Five Cents Savings Bank. $500.00 The Ursula J. Shaw fund deposited in Hampden Sav- ings Bank. 656.31
The Ursula J. Shaw fund deposited in Palmer Savings Bank. 790.28 The Ursula J. Shaw fund deposited in Springfield Insti- tution, 542.50
The Eudocia Converse Flynt fund deposited in Palmer Savings Bank. 103.52 The Mary Knight Hyde fund deposited in Ware Savings Bank. 325.00
The Albert G. Tarbell fund deposited in Monson Savings Bank. 200.00 The Julia Ellen Coy fund deposited in Palmer Savings Bank, 467.93
CHARLES C. BROWN. Treausurer Brimfield Public Library.
I have examined the foregoing statement and find it correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. EDWARD J. PRINDLE,
Auditor.
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LIBRARIAN'S REPORT.
The principal improvement has been the installation of a new heater. This provision for health and comfort has been greatly needed during the many days of work- ing for the upkeep of the library as well as on the days of opening to the public.
MEETINGS.
The most important gatherings have been the month- ly meetings of the Home-Making Group of the Brim- field Council whose subjects have been especially ap- propriate for discussion before the village hearthstone. These subjects have included "Children's Reading," "The Physical Development of Children," "Woman's Work Outside the Home," "The Use of Money by Children" and "School Lunches," discussed by local women, while at several meetings there were speakers from outside. Mrs. Herbert A Youtz of Auburn, N. Y., gave a talk on "The Prison Reforms of John Mott Osborne;" Mrs. Effie Dan- forth McAfee of White Plains, N. Y., described some pioneer women in social service under the title, "Some Great Souls I Have Known;" Mrs. Elizabeth Eddy Norris of South Warren spoke on "Home-Making at Home and Abroad," and Mrs. Charles Parker of Sturbridge explain- ed "The Value of Hot Lunches" from her experience as a teacher. Mrs. Hamburger of Springfield gave read- ings of selections pertaining to child life.
A group of women took up the study of civil govern- ment in the library.
These various meetings were valuable for stimulat- ing the use of books on the subjects considered as well as for the discussions.
GIFTS.
Valuable books have been given and memorial gifts have been presented by former residents and descend- ants of Brimfield families. Mrs. Mary Hitchcock Board-
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man of Waterbury, Conn., has given a set of books, "The Animate Creation," in six volumes. George A. Bacon of Springfield has given "The Photographic History of the Civil War" in 10 volumes: With money presented to the librarian by Miss Mary Searle for books in memory of her mother, Mrs. Abigail (Brown) Searle, a native of Brimfield, "The University Musical Encyclopedia" in 12 volumes has been purchased. Mrs. Rhoda (Tyler) Cap- en of Warren and Miss Harriet Tyler and Miss Mary Tyler of Washington, D. C., have given a silver luster sugar bowl, a Loestoft plate and a set of teaspoons which belonged to their grandmother, Mrs. Rhoda (Brown) Coye of Brimfield.
Through the agency of the Free Public Library Commission we have received from the state addi- tions of books at different times, the largest collection being for younger readers.
Books have been given by Mrs. J. G. Emmons, Char- les E. Lombard, Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Morris, Miss Frances R. Morse, Harry M. Peters, Charles W. Stough- ton, and Rev. Herbert A. Youtz ; also by Butler Brothers, International Bureau of American Republics, Massachu- setts National Canning Association, United States.
Pamphlets have been received from various sources.
Subscriptions for periodicals have been received as follows: From Miss Laura Boorman "The Craftsman ;" Brimfield Equal Suffrage League, "The Woman's Jour- nal;" Miss Florence Harding "American Forestry" and "National Geographical Magazine;" Mrs. F. Lincoln Pierce, "The Ladies' Home Journal;" from the publish- ers, "Our Dumb Animals."
Monthly bulletins of new books have been received from Springfield Library Association, Chicopee Public Library, Westfield Atheneum and Worcester Public Li- brary. Lists of recommended books sent twice a year by the Woman's Educational Association have been of great assistance in the selection of books as heretofore.
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STATISTICS.
There have been added to the circulating department aside from the bound volumes of magazines 224 volumes, of which 121 have been presented. Eleven periodicals have been subscribed for, and six presented.
The number of readers outside the library is approx- imately 450 which includes 116 visitors in town and teachers and pupils whose homes are elsewhere.
The number of books used is approximately 6,725 and of magazines 950. The figures probably fall below those which would represent the actual use of the li- brary, as exact reports of the circulation of books ex- changed among families living at a distance, and among school pupils by the teachers cannot be given.
In accordance with recommendations of the Free Public Library Commission the loan of a collection of books was made to the teacher of the school in Holland for the use of her pupils, to supplement the children's books in the Holland library.
AID OF MASSACHUSETTS FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY COMMISSION.
In common with the libraries of other small towns we have continued reason to be grateful to the Free Public Library Commission and its staff, not only for additions of carefully selected books, but also for other kinds of assistance.
Last summer the librarian was among those who were invited to attend without expense a conference at Simmons College, conducted by the Commission for the benefit of the libraries of the smaller towns.
A visit to our library from the general secretary and library advisor of the staff resulted in the offer of needed assistance in the installation of a new charging system which the librarian had been planning to undertake for sometime.
Advise and information has been generously given from time to time.
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OUTLYING DISTRICTS.
There is still need of organized delivery of books in East Brimfield and West Brimfield, especially in the for- mer section. In past years individuals have given out books from their homes, and Mrs. William Davenport has continued to distribute books in her immediate neigh- borhood in East Brimfield. Plans to extend the privi- leges of the library more generally to those living at a distance will receive the librarian s hearty cooperation.
Respectfully submitted,
MARY ANNA TARBELL, Librarian.
Books Added to the Circulating Department
RELIGION.
*Bond, Alvan. Young people's illustrat- ed Bible history,
220
B64
* Brooks, Phillips. Addresses.
252
B79
*Dresser, H. W. A physician to the soul, 240
D81p
*Farrar, Rev. F. W. Early days of Christianity,
270
F24
*Year book,
252
F24
*Keeble, Rev. John. The Christian Year, 245
K23
*Lang, Jeanie. Book of myths, 292
L225
*Larcom, Lucy. The Unseen friend,
240
L32
*Youtz, H. A. The Enlarging conception of God, 230
Y8
SOCIOLOGY-EDUCATION.
*Bullard, Eugene. History of New Salem academy, 378 B87
*Educational and national character, 377
E24
*Ely, R. T. Introduction to political econ- omy, 330
E52
*Field and Nearing. Community civics,
F45
*Frothingham, L. A. Brief history of the 370 constitution and government of Mass- achusetts, 342
F93
Gauss, Christian. Through college on 378 nothing a year,
G23
Kirkpatrick, A. E. The Use of money by 370 children,
Olcott, F. J. Children's reading, 372 0163
*Indicates gift.
100
SCIENCE - NATURE STUDY.
Beard, Dan. American boy's book of bugs,
butterflies, and beetles, 595 B37
*Blanchan, Neltje. Bird neighbors, cop 2 598 B59
*Forbush, E. H. The domestic cat, 590
F74
*Wood, J. G. Animate creation, 6 vols., 590
W85
*Mathews, F. S. Field book of American wild flowers, 580 M42f
*Wright, Mrs. M. O. Flowers and ferns 580 and their haunts,
W93f
PRACTICAL ARTS
*Abel, Mrs. M. (H). Sanitary and econo- mic cooking, 641
A139
*Bitting, A. W. & K. G. Canning and how to use canned foods, 641
B548
*Burkett, Stevens, and Hill. Agriculture
for beginners, 630
B913
Verrill, A. H. Real story of the whaler, 639
V61r
FINE ARTS.
* Architectural League of New York, Year book, 720
A669
*Clifford, J. Hed. 3 Music lovers' handbook, 780
C61
*Elson, L. Ced. University musical en- cyclopedia, 12 vols., 780
E49
Mackay, C. D. A. Costumes and scenery for amateurs,
792
M19
*Stevens, The Puppet Princess,
792
S94
LITERATURE.
*Bryant, W. C. Early poems, 821
B842e
*Cicero, Bacon, Emerson. Essays on
Friendship, 800
F91
Cobb, I. S. Speaking of operations, .817
C633s
*During, Lawrence, E. B. Bacon is
101
Shakespeare,
822
S527Db
*Foster, W. H. Debating for boys,
808
F81
*Goldsmith, Oliver. Deserted village,
821
G57d
*Lang, Jeanie. Stories from Shakespeare, 822 Leacock, Stephen. Essays and literary
S527la
studies,
814
L46
*Mansfield, John. William Shakespeare,
822.3
M37
*Meredith, Owen. Lucille,
821
M54
*Muller, Max. Memories,
838
M91
*Shelley, H. C. Shakespeare and Strat- ford,
822.3
S54
*Spofford, H. P. Stepping-stones to hap- piness,
818
S762
*Tennyson, Alfred. Idylls of the king,
821
T251
*The Princess,
821
T25p
DESCRIPTION AND TRAVEL.
Ford, I. N. Tropical America,
918
F75
*Hagar, G. J. Plain facts about Mexico, 917.2
H12
*Harding, G. L. Present day China,
915.2
H215
Packard, Winthrop. Literary pilgrimages of a naturalist, 917.4
P12
*Porter, R. P. Japan the new world power,
915.2
P82
*Smith, R. W. Benighted Mexico,
917.2
S64
BIOGRAPHY.
Luther Burbank, his life and work, by H. W. Williams,
92
B89r
*Our great benefactors, by S. A. Drake,
920
D78
*Great authors in their youth, by M. M. Frank, 928
F85
*Life and services of Benjamin Franklin, by Towle Manufacturing Co., 92
F857
Robert Fulton, by A. C. Sutcliffe,
92
F95
*Genealogy of the Hitchcock family, by Mrs. Mary L. Hitchcock, 929
H63
1
102
*Genealogy and history of the Janes fami-
ly, by Frederick Janes, 929
J25
* Abraham Lincoln, by G. L. Putnam, 92
L63p
*Genealogy of the Loomis family, by Elias Loomis, 929
*Personal recollections of Gen. Nelson A. Miles, 92
*Phillips genealogies, by A. M. Phillips,
929
P54
*Boy's life of Lord Roberts, by H. F. B. Wheeler, .
92
R54
*The Wight family, by D. P. Wight, 929
W63
HISTORY.
Aldrich, Mildred. Hill top on the Marne, (European war), 940.91 A365
* Ammidown, Holmes. Historical collect-
ions, 2 vols., 974.4
A518
*Boxborough, Mass. Vital records,
974.4
B69
*Bridgewater, Mass. Vital records, 2
vols., 974.4
B76
*Brooks, Noah. Washington in Lincoln's time, 973.7
B79
*Burlington, Mass. Vital records,
974.4
B92
*Burrage, H. S. Gettysburg and Lincoln, 973.7
B94
*Connecticut Valley, History of 2 vols.,
974.4
C76
Eastman, C. A. From the deep woods to civilization,
970.2
EBf
Essen, L. van der Short history of Bel- gium,
949.3
E78
Johnson, Clifton ed. Battleground adven- tures,
973.7
J62
Lovett, J. D'W. Old Boston boys and the games they played, 974.4
B651
*"Mademoiselle Miss." (European war), 940.91
M26
*Massachusetts volunteer militia of War of 1812, Records of, 973.5
M38
L87
M59
103
*Miller, F. T,ed. Photographic history of the Civil war, 10 vols., 973.7 M61
* New Ashford, Mass. Vital records,
974.4 N42
*Nilsson, Victor. Sweden,
948.5
N59
*O'Shaughnessy, Edith. Diplomats' wife in Mexico, 972
082
*Paige, L. R. History of Hardwick, Mass., 974.4
H22p
*Richmond, Mass. Vital records, 974.4
R41
*Salisbury, Mass. Vital records, 974.4
S167
* Westford, Mass. Vital records, 974.4 W523
* White, James. History of France, 944
W58
FICTION.
Adams, S. H. The unspeakable perk, A212u
Allen, J. L. Cathedral singer,
A427c
*Balzac Honore de. Eugenie Grandet,
B218e
Bindloss, Harold. Coast of adventure,
B51c
*Blackmore, R. D. Lorna Doone, cop. 2,
B5641
Brebner, P. J. Master detective,
B74m
Brown, Alice. The prisoner,
B812p
Bryant, Marguerite. Felicity Crofton,
B843f
*Bullard, F. L. Tad and his father,
B58s
Cleghorn, S. N. The spinster,
B868
Cobb, I. S. Old Judge Priest,
C6330
Cooper, Elizabeth. Drusilla with a mil- lion, C783d
Day, Holman. Blow the man down,
D33b
Dunn, J. B. In the service of the king,
D925i
Dwight, H. G. Stamboul nights,
D936s
Eaton, W. P. Bird house .man,
E145b
Foster, John. The bright eyes of danger,
F814b
Glasgow, Ellen. Life and Gabriella,
G461
Grayson, David, psend. Hempfield,
G795h
Grey, Zane. Border legion,
G866b
Haggard, H. R. Allan and the holy flow- er, Hay, Ian. Scally,
H12 H323s
.
104
*Holley, Marietta. Samantha at Coney Island, H72sc
Huestis, Ethel. Prudence says so,
H875
Hughes, Rupert. Clipped wings,
H877c
*Ingraham, J, H. Prince of the house of David, I54
Johnston, Mrs. A. (F). Georgina of the rainbows, J64g
King, Basil. The side of the angels,
K58s
Lincoln, J. C. Mary 'Gusta,
L63m
Lutz, Mrs. G. L. (H). Finding of Jasper Holt,
L978f
McFarlane, A. E. Behind the bolted door,
M163b
Macfarlane, P. C. Held to answer, M164h
MacHarg W. and Balmer, E. Blind man's eyes,
M273b
Maher, R. A. Shepherd of the North,
M273s
Maniates, B. K. Mildew manse,
M313m
Masefield, John. Captain Margaret,
M373c
Miller, Alice D. Come out of the kitchen, M612c
Nicholson, Meredith. The poet,
N513p
Onions, Mrs. B. R. In another girl's shoes,
0158i
Oppenheim, E. P. Double traitor,
062d
Kingdom of the blind,
062k
Yellow crayon,
062y
Parker, Sir. Gilbert. The world for sale,
P223w
Porter, E. H. Just David,
P83j
Prouty, Mrs. O. H. Fifth wheel,
P945f
Richmond, Mrs. Grace (S). Under the country sky, R413u
Rideont, H. M. White tiger,
R435W
Rinehart, Mrs. M. (R). Tish,
R47t
Rowland, H. C. Filling his own shoes,
R795f
Sawyer, Ruth. Seven miles to Arden,
S871s
Sherwood, M. P. The worn doorstep,
S554w
Sinclair, B. W. Big timber,
S616b
Spearman, F. H. Nan of Music Mountain
S741n
105
*Tarkington, Booth. Seventeen,
T17s
Tracy, Louis. Day of Wrath,
T667d
Van Schaick, George. Girl at Big Loon post, V362g Son of the otter, V362s
Webster, Jean. Dear enemy,
W394de
Wiggin, Mrs. K. D. S. Penelope's post- scripts, W635p
Romance of a Christmas card, W635ro
Wilson, H. L. Ruggles of Red Gap,
W639r
Wright, H. B. When a Man's a man, W934w
FOR YOUNGER READERS.
Altsheler, J. A. Keepers of the trail, jA469k
*Bigham, M. A. Fanciful flower tales, j398 B48
*Blaisdell and Ball. Heroic deeds of American sailors, j973 B574h
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Town Warrant
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Hampden s. s. To either of the Constables of the town of Brimfield.
Greeting :
In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts you are hereby directed to notify and warn the inhabi- tants of Brimfield qualified to vote in town affairs to meet at the Town Hall in said Brimfield on Monday, the 5th day of February, 1917, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon to act on the following articles, viz:
Article 1. To choose a Moderator to preside over said meeting.
Art. 2. To give in their votes on one ballot to the election of officers for the following Town Officers: Town Clerk, three Selectmen, Town Treasurer, two Auditors, five Constables, Tree Warden, Tax Collector, all for terms of one year each. One School Committee, one Assessor, one Overseer of the Poor, two Library Trustees, one Cem- etery Commissioners, all for the term of three years. One School Committee for one year to fill vacancy,. One Cemetery Commissioner for two years to fill vacancy.
Also to bring in their vote, "Yes or No," upon the question, "Shall license be granted for the sale of intox- icating liquors in this town ?"
The polls will be open at half past ten o'clock in the forenoon and may be closed at half past two o'clock in the afternoon.
Art. 3. To hear the reports of officers, agents and committees heretofore chosen by the town, and act there- on.
Art. 4. To raise money for the support of Schools,
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Highways, Bridges, payment of town debts, and defray the expenses for the ensuing year and direct how the same shall be expended.
Art. 5. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, to borrow money in anticipation of revenue of the current financial year.
Art. 6. To determine the manner and state the terms and conditions of collecting the taxes for the en- suing year, and fix the compensation of the Collector of Taxes.
Art. 7. To see if the Town will authorize the Col- lector to use the means for collecting taxes which the Town Treasurer may use when appointed collector ; Chap. 490, Part 2, Section 80, Acts 1909.
Art. 8. To see what disposition the Town will make of its dog fund.
Art. 9. To see if the Town will cause to be printed the reports of its officers or agents, or any part of same.
Art. 10. To see what sum of money, if any, the Town will raise or appropriate for Memorial Day.
Art. 11. To see what sum of money, if any, the Town will raise and appropriate for the suppression of the Gypsy and Brown-tail Moths and Elm-tree Beetle.
Art. 12. To see what sum of money, if any, the Town will raise or appropriate for the use of Tree Warden.
Art. 13. To see what sum of money, if any, the Town will raise or appropriate for the use of the Ceme- tery Commissioners.
Art. 14. To see what sum of money, if any, the Town will raise and appropriate for the repairs of high- ways, under the State Highway Small Town Act of 1908, with amendments thereof.
Art. 15. To see what sum of money, if any, the Town will raise and appropriate to pay the proper charges of insurance companies for acting as surety on official bonds of town officers.
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Art. 16. To see what sum of money, if any, the Town will raise or appropriate for the care of the Com- mon and Soldiers' Monument.
Art. 17. To see what sum of money, if any, the Town will raise or appropriate for the construction and repair of sidewalks.
Art. 18. To see what sum of money, if any, the Town will appropriate for the suppression of illegal sale of intoxicating liquors in town.
Art. 19. To see what action the Town will take to raise and appropriate the sum of $40.00 for the George Washington Memorial Building, Washington, D. C.
Art. 20. To see if the Town will change the meth- od of paying the Collector of Taxes salary and act there- on.
Art. 21. To see what action the Town will take with regard to the purchase of a Steel Filing Cabinet for the vault, so that bills, vouchers, etc., may be prop- erly stored, and to act thereon.
Art. 22. To see what action the Town will take with regard to installing a new heating plant or system for the Town Hall, and to act thereon.
Art. 23. To see what action the Town will take in regard to defending the law suits pending against the Town, and act thereon.
Art. 24. To see what sum of money, if any, the Town will raise and appropriate for the maintainance of the Vocational Agricultural department of the High School.
Art. 25. To see what sum of money, if any, the Town will raise or appropriate for Agricultural Demon- stration work on land owned by the Town or owned by any resident of the Town, in accordance with the pro- visions of Chapt. 707 of Act of 1914, to be expended by the Hampden County Improvement League for promo- tion of Boys' and Girls' Club work and the improvement of agriculture and country life in the Town.
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Art. 26. To see what sum of money the Town will raise or appropriate for the use of the Tree Warden, the same to be used for the purchase and planting of shade trees in cooperation with the Hampden County Improve- ment League and act thereon.
And you are directed to serve this warrant by post- ing an attested copy of the same at the Town Hall, one at the Center Post Office, and by mailing a copy to the Post Office at East Brimfield, and by mailing or other- wise sending a copy to Foskett's Mills and the depot at West Brimfield seven days at least before the time of holding said meeting.
Hereof fail not, and make due return of this warrant, with your doings thereon, to the Town Clerk of said Brimfield at the time and place of meeting aforesaid.
Given under our hands this sixteenth day of January, A. D., 1917.
ORRIN HICKS, CHARLES H. FILER, CLARENCE B. BROWN, Selectmen of Brimfield.
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