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2,626 18
Water Commissioners
833 91
Cash balance
2,342 12
$76,709 19
TEMPORARY LOANS. ANTICIPATION OF TAXES-NOTES
1907.
April 10. Jose, Parker & Co., 275 days at 5.50% $5,000 00
29. Natick National Bank, 1 year at 4.90% 5,000 00
May 11. Natick Five Cents Savings Bank, 1 year at 4.50%
3,000 00
29. Natick Five Cents Savings Bank, 1 year at 4.50% 5,000 00
June 7. Natick Five Cents Savings Bank, 1 year at 4.75% 5,000 00
July 8. Natick Five Cents Savings Bank, 1 year at 5.00% 2,000 00
91
Town of Wayland.
NOTES PAID.
April 3. City Trust Co.
$5,000 00
30. State National Bank
5,000 00
May 31. Winthrop National Bank .
5,000 00
June 7. Home Savings Bank
5,000 00
1908.
Jan. 10. Jose, Parker & Co. .
5,000 00
INTEREST PAID.
1907.
March 1. Boston Safe Deposit & Trust Co., 4 %
$840 00
April 10. Jose, Parker & Co., 5.50% .
210 10
13. Transferred to Parson fund, 5 % 10 00
29. Natick National Bank, 4.90% .
245 00
May
29. Transferred to A. M. Lovejoy fund, 5% 10 00
June 15. Somerville Savings Bank, 4% . 56 00
July
1. D. B. Heard, 4% .
20 00
Aug.
1. Boston Safe Deposit & Trust Co., 4%
220 00
Sept.
1. Boston Safe Deposit & Trust Co., 4 % 840 00
Nov.
11. Natick Five Cents Savings Bank, 4.50%
67 50
29. State Treasurer, 4.50%
112 50
Dec. 7. State Treasurer, 4.75%
118 75
15. Somerville Savings Bank, 4 % .
56 00
1908.
Jan.
1. D. B. Heard, 4 %
20 00
6. Trustees Loker fund, 5%
60 00
6. Trustees Allen fund, 5 %
100 00
6. Trustees Donation fund, 6 %
78 00
6. Francis Shaw, treasurer
E. E. Draper fund, 5 %
30 00
J. S. Draper fund, 5%
30 00
Childs fund, 6% .
6 00
G. C. Draper, 5%
50 00
8. State Treasurer, 5%
50 00
Feb.
1. Boston Safe Deposit & Trust Co., 4 %
220 00
.
$3,449 85
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Treasurer's Report.
SALARIES PAID TOWN OFFICERS.
A. T. Dean, Chairman, Selectman
$75 00
A. F. Parmenter, Selectman
50 00
Daniel Brackett, Clerk
50 00
Frank E. Yeager, Treasurer
200 00
F. H. Fowler, Auditor
50 00
D. W. Ricker, Overseer of Poor
50 00
C. A. Benson, Overseer of Poor 40 00
D. P. W. Loker, Overseer of Poor
40 00
Daniel Brackett, Registrar .
20 00
Ezra G. Lemay, Registrar .
20 00
B. W. Damon, Registrar
20 00
Thomas Bryant, Inspector of Animals
150 00
Daniel Bracket, Assessor
75 00
A. A. Carter, Assessor
99 00
N. R. Gerald, Assessor
99 00
Isaac Damon, School Committee
60 00
E. M. Bennett, School Committee
65 00
H. E. Carson, School Committee
55 00
H. G. Dudley, Moderator . ·
10 00
Election Officers
70 50
$1,298 50
CONTINGENT FUND.
Balance .
$1,461 34
Interest on bank deposit
39 64
Court fines
38 10
Hall Rent
29 00
Licenses .
5 00
Additional assessments
36 86
Tax overlay
98 09
State Treasurer
4,765 61
G. W. Fairbank, superintendent
31 75
A. F. Parmenter
5 00
Scales receipts
27 35
Interest on taxes
630 99
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Town of Wayland.
Transferred to interest account
$3,200 00
Transferred to poor account .
513 56
Transferred to school transportation account
197 72
Transferred to school repairs account
10 27
Transferred to school incidentals account .
14 43
Transferred to salaries account
91 00
Transferred to abatement of taxes account
240 91
Selectmen's orders
(See " Expenditures," page 90)
6,046 67
Overdrawn
3,145 83
$10,314 56 $10,314 56
CEMETERY FUNDS. DEPOSITED IN NATICK FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK.
Edwin L. Moore fund
$300 00
Jackson fund
100 00
D. B. Heard fund
100 00
W. S. Draper fund
100 00
Henry Reeves fund
100 00
$700 00
OTHER FUNDS HELD BY TOWN.
Loker fund, 5 per cent
$2,000 00
Allen fund, 6 per cent
1,000 00
Donation fund, 6 per cent .
1,300 00
J. S. Draper fund, 6 per cent
500 00
E. E. Draper fund, 6 per cent
500 00
Childs fund, 6 per cent
100 00
G. C. Draper fund, 5 per cent
1,000 00
$6,400 00
OTHER TOWN LIABILITIES.
42 Town bonds, due March 1, 1919, 4 per cent . . $42,000 00
11 Water bonds, due August 1, 1913, 4 per cent 11,000 00
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Treasurer's Report.
1 Water bond, due July 27, 1908, 4 per cent $1,000 00
6 Highway loan notes, $400 each, at 4 per cent (1 due December 15 each year) 2,400 00
1 Water note, due October 21, 1908, 4.50 per cent 1,000 00
1 Water note, due October 21, 1909, 4.50 per cent 1,000 00
1 Water note, due December 14, 1910, 5.50 per cent . 1,000 00
$59,400 00
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SCHEDULE OF ACCOUNTS.
TRIAL BALANCE.
ACCOUNTS.
APPROPRIATION.
BALANCE MARCH 1, 1907, AND CREDITS.
EXPENDED TO FEB- RUARY 29, 1908.
OVERDRAWN DR.
BALANCE CR.
Incidentals .
$2,000 00
$249 27
$2,666 86
$417 59
Highways
.
.
·
2,000 00
90 76
2,596 04
505 28
Support of poor
·
2,000 00
714 90
3,066 69
351 79
School, salaries, fuel and care
9,000 00
336 50
9,335 20
$ 1 30
School supplies
750 00
2 23
787 37
35 14
School transportation
1,700 00
219 04
1,902 85
16 19
School Superintendent .
375 00
437 50
750 00
62 50
School repairs
100 00
210 59
110 59
7 25
School Fund, State
2,233 43
986 11
1,247 32
School incidentals
150 00
176 36
26 36
School medical inspection
50 00
50 00
Main Street, Wayland
480 79
398 57
82 22
Electric lights ·
1,100 00
43 50
1,143 51
01
Fire Department .
850 00
72 60
727 11
195 49
Library
800 00
196 41
996 41
Water Commissioners .
2,407 82
+1,313 91
1,093 91
Hydrants
384 00
384 00
Cemetery
47 91
North and Centre Cemeteries
100 00
100 00
Lake View Cemetery
100 00
2 00
89 94
12 06
Memorial Day
.
3 16
Sinking Fund
1,408 80
1,408 80
State tax
2,569 05
2,569 05
County tax .
2,152 63
2,152 63
Highway loan note
400 00
400 00
Temporary loans
45,000 00
25,000 00
·
20,000 00
.
·
7 25
School, High (special)
·
.
75 00
27 41
99 25
56 59
8 68
Collection of taxes Abatement of taxes
350 00
144 66
275 00 867 63
567 63
Interest ·
3,814 82
3,449 85
364 97
Salaries
1,300 00
1,298 50
1 50
Contingent Fund .
7,168 73
*10,314 56
3,145 83
Reading Room, Cochituate
1,000 00
1,000 00
North Cemetery extension
500 00
327 88
172 12
15 24
12 00
3 24
Parsons' Fund
23 10
5 75
17 35
Jackson Fund
5 08
2 00
3 08
D. B. Heard Fund
5 08
4 00
1 08
W. S. Draper Fund
5 08
4 00
1 08
A. M. Lovejoy Fund
14 00
5 00
9 00
Henry Reeves Fund
101 00
100 00
1 00
Water Works, improvement, extension and repairs
3,000 00
2,626 18
373 82
Pond Street sidewalk
500 00
62 08
526 37
35 71
Fire protection, Wayland
1,000 00
1,000 00
Estate H. F. Lee
.
1898
217 42
Outstanding taxes
.
1899
372 61
1900
622 47
1901
1,167 49
1902
663 07
1903
467 08
1904
522 08
1905
1,254 28
1906
3,174 12
1907
9,423 21
$25,386 17
$25,386 17
+ $480 transferred to Interest Account.
* $3,200 transferred to Interest Account.
* $1,067.89 transferred to Overdrawn Accounts of last year
.
.
413 25
413 25
E. L. Moore Fund
·
219 66
300 00
Town of Wayland.
The appropriation of $800 to reimburse Joseph F. Minon, agent, not having been assessed, does not appear in this report.
During the latter months of the year just closed, your treasurer was not able to make monthly payments as promptly as in years past, on account of lack of cash on hand, caused principally by the general financial depression, and unusual drafts upon the Contin- gent Fund. This Fund usually shows a balance at end of the year - this year it is overdrawn $3,145.83. All notes and interest were. paid when due, however, and no additional interest charges or loans incurred.
Principally through the efforts of the Tax Collectors and Water Commissioners the income at end of the year was sufficient for your treasurer to make all payments and close the books with a cash balance.
FRANK E. YEAGER, Treasurer.
February 29, 1908.
98
Finance Committee.
FINANCE COMMITTEE.
The Finance Committee respectfully submits the following and recommends that the same be appropriated and adopted, viz. : -
Incidental fund .
$2,000 00
Support of poor .
2,000 00
Abatement of taxes .
300 00
School salaries and fuel
9,000 00
School supplies
750 00
Transportation .
1,800 00
Repairs on school buildings
100 00
Superintendent of schools
312 50
School incidentals
150 00
Medical inspection
50 00
Salaries
1,300 00
Electric lights
1,425 00
Fire department
700 00
Repairs on engine house
0 00
Hydrants .
384 00
Highways
2,000 00
Collector of taxes
350 00
Library
800 00
Lake View cemetery .
100 00
North and Center cemeteries
100 00
Highway loan
400 00
Memorial Day
100 00
Sinking fund
1,408 80
Repairs on library building
100 00
Branch library at Cochituate
500 00
Overdrafts
4,654 94
.
99
Town of Wayland.
Repairs on bridges and railings on highways Painting and repairs on Town Farm buildings
300 00
250 00
Manual training in schools
300 00
$31,634 24
We recommend that the sum of six hundred and five dollars ($605.00) be transferred from water rates to pay interest on water bonds.
That the Selectmen be authorized to draw from the Contingent Fund such sums of money as may be necessary, not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500.00) for assisting needy soldiers and their families.
That the Selectmen be authorized to draw from the Contingent Fund a sum not exceeding three hundred and fifty dollars ($350.00) for the use of the Board of Health.
That the sum of three thousand two hundred dollars ($3,200.00) be transferred from Contingent Fund to pay interest on town debt.
That the money for removing snow be drawn from the Contingent Fund.
That the sum of seven hundred and sixty-five dollars and eight cents ($765.08) be drawn from the Contingent Fund for Gypsy Moth Commission.
PAUL T. DRAPER, Chairman. L. K. LOVELL. C. W. DEAN. C. F. WHITTIER. FRANK S. JONES, Clerk.
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Auditor's Report.
AUDITOR'S REPORT.
WAYLAND, March 12, 1908.
The accounts of the financial officers have been examined and found correct.
The auditor renews his recommendation of last year, that the date for ending the municipal year be changed.
FREDERICK H. FOWLER, Auditor.
101
Town of Wayland.
INDEX.
Assessors, Report of .
26
Auditor, Report of
101
Cemetery Commissioners, Report of
43
Collectors, Report of . 79
77
Commissioners of Town of Wayland Sinking Fund, Report of Commissioners of Water Works Sinking Fund, Report of Finance Committee, Report of
76
Fire Department, Report of Engineers of
.
47
Gypsy and Brown Tail Moths, Report of Superintendent
83
Health, Report of Board of
. 36
Highways, Report of Surveyor of
28
Incidentals
.
15 20
Librarian, Report of .
55
Library, Accessions to
57
Library, Report of Trustees of .
50
Library Funds, Report of Treasurer of
52
Poor, Report of Overseers of
37
Selectmen, Report of
11
Town Clerk, Report of .
23
Town Meeting, Warrant for
1
Town Officers and Committees
7
Treasurer, Report of
86
Water Commissioners, Report of
66
Water Works, Report of Superintendent of
68
.
Jurors, List of .
99
.
State and Military Aid
21
102
ANNUAL SCHOOL REPORT
Onun nf Wayland Massachusetts
NINETEEN HUNDRED AND EIGHT
ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
School Committee
OF THE
Town of Wayland, Mass.
FOR THE
YEAR ENDING MARCH 1, 1908
.PO
RATED
L.
1635.
EAST SUDBURY
FOUNDED
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1835
PRINTED FOR THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE
1908
SCHOOL COMMITTEE.
ISAAC DAMON, Chairman . Cochituate, Mass.
TERM EXPIRES
1908
EDWARD M. BENNETT, Secretary Wayland, Mass.
·
.
· 1909
HARRY E. CARSON .
.
Cochituate, Mass.
.
· 1910
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS.
S. C. HUTCHINSON, Cochituate, Mass.
SCHOOL PHYSICIAN.
DR. W. H. SAYWARD, JR., Wayland, Mass.
TRUANT OFFICERS.
J. F. BURKE, Cochituate, Mass. J. C. VINCENT, Wayland, Mass.
School Committee.
REPORT OF THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE
To the Citizens of the Town of Wayland : -
In accordance with the usual custom we beg leave to submit this report as a report of progress of the work in our schools for the past year. With the advanced cost of all kinds of materials, and a steady increase in the salaries which have to be paid to teachers, it is evident that the expense of maintaining the schools must natu- rally increase. The appropriations made by the voters of the town have always been liberal. This fact in itself speaks in positive terms of their desire that the public schools shall be maintained on liberal and progressive lines.
After careful consideration of the matter, and with a desire to arrive at a fair and just decision, your com- mittee decided to increase the salaries of the teachers, and has raised the maximum salary for the grade teach- ers to five hundred dollars, and that for the assistant teachers in the High School to six hundred dollars. By these means the committee hopes to be able to retain the teachers for a longer time than it has been able to do in the past few years.
In connection with this matter we desire to express our disapproval of the practice of superintendents of
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schools in visiting neighboring towns and hiring away teachers who are apparently satisfied with their positions. Why should superintendents be allowed free access to our schools to induce teachers to leave? No teacher can accomplish good work in a single term, and the hiring of a new teacher weakens the whole school system. The present practice is, to say the least, detrimental to the best interests of all concerned, and surely school administration should be on as high a plane as that of other affairs.
No school methods are above criticism, but we believe it is the duty of parents, as well as that of others, to visit the schools and judge the conditions for themselves, rather than to listen to the stories of children and others, and then draw their conclusions.
Through the influence of some of our citizens we have been able to introduce manual training in the schools, and we desire to express our appreciation of the same. We believe it will tend in many cases to keep the boys and girls in school a longer time, and that they will thereby derive greater benefits in other ways also. If the course in manual training is to be continued it will be necessary to appropriate money to carry it on. It will be necessary to increase the amount of appropriation for the transportation of scholars, owing to the advanced rate of fare. With these exceptions an amount equal to to that appropriated last year for the schools will be suf- ficient for the needs of the coming year.
The condition of the school building in Wayland Centre is all that could be desired, owing to the generosity of one of our public-spirited citizens, but the building at
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School Committee.
Cochituate Village is a problem which must be con- sidered at no distant dav.
We desire to express to the superintendent and the teachers our hearty appreciation of their cordial co- operation in our effort to advance the standard of our schools. The superintendentent's report, which is hereto appended, covers the detail work of the schools.
ISAAC DAMON. HARRY E. CARSON. EDWARD M. BENNETT
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Town of Wayland.
REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS.
To the School Committee of the Town of Wayland :
I herewith submit my second annual report as superin- tendent of schools. It is the tenth in the annual series of school reports for this town since the formation of the union district with Sudbury and Dover.
A year ago I presented an outline of the plan and pol- icy, in part, of the present school administration. It may be said that this plan and policy has been faithfully ad- hered to, except that it has been broadened and made more inclusive of the newer phases and ideals of modern educa- tion. Whatever proves ineffective or inadequate is dis- carded, but whatever plan is adopted that promises to be of value is persistently followed and not allowed to go by default or fail for want of due attention and support.
Modern education is demanding more than ever be- fore of the teacher and of those responsible for the admin- istration of the public schools. The standard is high. The product of the school must be an individual who will meet the demands of the immediate future as an efficient mem- ber of society. It is our duty as educators to study the needs of our community and to determine the means and the methods whereby the schools may meet the demand for modern social efficiency, and successfully discharge the ob- ligations that devolve upon them.
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Superintendent of Schools.
TEACHERS.
Credit is due the teachers for their loyalty and for their excellent work. They are unceasing in their endeavor to develop the best in every pupil and to discharge to the best of their ability their duty both to the school and to the community. The community on its part has a distinct duty toward the teacher. An adequate salary, a just appre- ciation freely expressed, and a cordial social recognition are due to every teacher, and they are absolutely necessary in order to secure and to retain the services of superior teachers.
Changes in teachers are to be deprecated, but they are inevitable. From March I, 1907, to February 29, 1908, there have been nine resignations. Of these, one resigned to be married, three resigned before re-election, one re- signed for the good of the school, and four resigned to accept better positions elsewhere. These vacancies have been filled only after long and careful consideration, and we believe that the quality and ability of the teaching force has, on the whole, been improved, and is of high degree.
It is becoming more and more difficult to secure and retain competent teachers. There is a shortage of teachers all along the line. The larger towns and cities suffer no less than those of smaller population. Wayland has some advantages to attract teachers, but not for permanent ten- ure. It is an excellent stepping-stone to higher positions. In some respects it is well. It is better to have good teachers, while we can have them, than to have teachers who would remain permanently because no one else wants them. These are the teachers that we do not want, and do not keep, if we happen to get them. The policy of the town should be to secure as good teachers as possible and keep them as long as possible. The people should recognize the fact that changes are inevitable, accept them philosophically, and co-operate with the school officials
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to minimize the evil effects thereof. The committee are not to be blamed when a good teacher leaves Wayland. They can't help it. They can offer salaries to the limit of the town appropriation, or even beyond, but it is no in- ducement to remain, when a teacher is offered a position in cities like Brockton or Manchester.
In regard to salary and appropriations: A year ago the town generously increased the appropriation and en- abled the committee to advance salaries somewhat and to establish a salary schedule. This has had some effect in retaining our good teachers, and it has enabled the com- mittee to approach in salary a little nearer the worth of our best teachers. But the chief effect has been in the decided improvement in the quality of candidates who pre- sent themselves for our consideration when vacancies occur. At the present moment, in looking for a teacher to fill a vacancy in the high school, there is absolutely no desirable candidate in sight who would consider our maxi- mum salary prior to this year. It should be clearly un- derstood that increased salaries in a town like Wayland tend to increase the length of a teacher's term of service, but do not insure a permanent tenure; that the higher the maximum salary of any position, the better the class of candidates from which a selection may be made, and con- sequently the better the teacher that may be secured.
A word in regard to the maximum salary: How much can Wayland afford to pay the teacher that the town can- not afford to lose? My own opinion is that a teacher's worth to the town in his or her position should determine the maximum salary in any particular case. Length of service, salary schedule, or custom, cannot determine the financial worth of a teacher to the community. Results alone determine, and this is the test to apply to each indi- vidual teacher.
The general consensus of opinion now holds that a
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teacher should give or receive four weeks' notice in case of a desired change, and that after a teacher has accepted a position a full year of service is expected, provided condi- tions are satisfactory to all parties concerned, before a res- ignation will be accepted. The interests of the school should be considered. No teacher should desert a school in the middle of the year, unless after careful considera- tion the advantages manifestly outweigh all disadvantages. I am very glad to be able to state that there is an increas- ing tendency on the part of conscientious teachers to resist more lucrative offers elsewhere and remain loyal to the interests of the school throughout the entire year. Such loyalty should be appreciated. I believe that it pays in the end.
COURSE OF STUDY ..
The revision of the course of study is progressing. Reading and geography are receiving especial attention. The aim is to so arrange and adjust the environment of the pupil in the school room that he shall acquire such facts of knowledge and such experiences as shall best fit him to become a useful member of society. The courses in reading and geography have been greatly strengthened by the addition of valuable supplementary readers and text-books.
THE PUBLIC LIBRARY.
It is my desire to further the use of the public library by the schools and by the pupils as individuals. The habit of reading and study is best formed in youth and, if the habit of using the public library intelligently is inculcated at the same time, the chances of a life of intellectual en- joyment and profit are greatly increased.
It is probable that a further list of books suitable for children's reading will be arranged by grades by the teach- ers with the co-operation of the librarian, and placed in
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the hands of the pupils some time during the spring term
A plan is on trial, also, of preserving a card catalogue of references to library material suitable for use in con- nection with geography, history, and other subjects in the course of study.
The trustees of the public library have considered the needs of the schools in the purchase of books and the work of the high school has been especially benefited thereby.
The reading room which has been opened at Cochitu- ate is a valuable aid to the schools, and it will materially assist in training boys and girls for intelligent and useful citizenship. Its continuance is very much to be desired.
ATTENDANCE.
Considerable effort has been put forth to improve the attendance and punctuality, but little has been gained thus far. The average per cent of attendance for 1906-7 was 93.2. For the present year at the end of the fifth school month, the average was 92.9. In a town like Wayland, with its facilities for transportation, the average ought to be as high as 95. It is possible that the average would be a little higher, if there were no school on stormy days, but the difference would not be great. The good attendance on stormy days is especially to be commended. The co- operation of parents is very much desired in maintaining a good record of attendance and punctuality.
"NO SCHOOL" SIGNAL.
To avoid misunderstanding it may be well to state that there is no signal sounded for "no school" in this town. There are times when it would be desirable and advisable on very stormy days to have a signal for no school, but it is very difficult to determine beforehand just when it is advisable. The attendance at present is so good on stormy days that it seems to me inadvisable to waste
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Superintendent of Schools.
the town's money by dismissing school and losing a day's work.
Again, the effect of a "no school" signal is detrimental. To quote Superintendent Peaslee of Lynn,-"It creates unrest, belittles the necessity of every-day effort, cheap- ens the importance of the school, weakens character and develops and fosters the idea that nothing disagreeable is to be experienced or endured."
It should be borne in mind that parents are at liberty to use their own judgment in the matter of sending their children to school on stormy days. The compulsory school law does not require pupils to injure their health by school attendance, nor does it require school officials to deter- mine when a pupil's health may be endangered.
A high rank in attendance is very much to be desired, but it does not seem to justify no school on days when there is a liability of poor attendance.
PARENTS' DAY.
Some time during the month of May a special day will be set apart for the reception of parents and friends of the schools. The special features of the day will be the regular class work, the exhibit of written work, drawing, etc., and a general sociability and good time. Parents are always welcome, and are urged to visit the schools at all times, but since they do not all avail themselves of a gen- eral invitation, this special day and invitation is planned.
SAVINGS PLAN.
Your attention is called to the desirability of intro- ducing a penny saving system into the public schools whereby the children may be educated in the proper method of saving. They spend many pennies for cheap and unwholesome candies and confections which are in- jurious to their health, and which, I believe, seriously in-
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terfere with their growth and development. If the pen- nies so spent, together with others earned, could be saved and deposited in the bank for future and better use, they would be of much greater value to the owner, and the habits of thrift and industry thereby inculcated would be of inestimable worth to the individual child. I recommend the introduction of such a system at the beginning of the next school year in September.
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