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Senator, 2nd Norfolk District-Rep., William O| Faxon, 140; Dem., James M. Lynch, 23; Soc., George Elmer Littlefield, 4.
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Representative in General Court, 12th Norfolk Dis- trict-Rep., Bradley M. Rockwood, 145; Soc., William R. Collom, 14.
County Commisioner, Norfolk County-Rep., Evan F. Richardson, 142; Dem., Richard Cunningham, 23; Soc., William J. Whiting, 3.
Clerk of Courts, Norfolk County-Rep., Louis A. Cook, 152.
Register of Deeds, Norfolk County-Rep. and Dem., John H. Burdakin, 153; Soc., William Litchfield, 4.
County Treasurer, Norfolk County-Rep., Henry D. Humphrey, 136; Dem., George F. Brady, 26; Soc., Charles J. Axberg, 2.
District Attorney, Southeastern District-Rep. and Dem., Thomas E. Grover, 157; Soc., John McCarty, 4. .
A true copy.
[Attest ] JAMES H. SHANNON,
Town Clerk.
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Town Clerk's Meeting Nov. 16, 1906
A record of the doings of the Town Clerks of Belling- ham, Foxboro, Franklin, Plainville and Wrentham, constituting the 12th Norfolk Representative District.
On the 16th day of November, 1906, the clerks of the above named towns met at the Town House in Frank- lin, and examined and compared transcripts of the votes cast on the sixth day of November, 1906, in said towns, for Representatives in the General Court for the 12th District, in said County, and did ascertain that Bradley M. Rockwood of Franklin was duly elected, and issued certificates of his election, one of which was sent to the Secretary of the Commonwealth at Boston, and one was delivered to the Constable of Franklin to be served on the. said Bradley M. Rockwood.
Witness, our hands, at Franklin, this 16th day of No-' vember, 1906.
(Signed)
JAMES H. SHANNON, Town Clerk of Plainville. HENRY A. WHITNEY, Town Clerk of Bellingham. LOUIS W. HODGES, Town Clerk of Foxborough. ORESTES T. DOE, Town Clerk of Franklin.
DAVID T. STONE, Town Clerk of Wrentham.
BIRTHS RECORDED IN PLAINVILLE, IN 1906
DATE.
NAME OF CHILD.
NAME OF PARENTS.
January 7 Robert L. Fielding .
Edward and Ellen.
January 21 Clarence Joseph Schriever
Louis and Annie Elizabeth.
January 25
Edmund Waterman .
James W .. and Bertha W.
February 19 Kenneth Raymond Miller
Willis J. and Florence.
February 22
Sarah Zano
Antonio and Justina. Joseph A. and Eden M.
February 25
Eunice Sharpe
March 15
Herbert Martin Thompson
Harlie Eugene and Mabel.
April 13
Jeanne Fontaine .
Dorile and Albina. William Chester and Lillian Isabel.
April I5
William Lewis Card
April 26
Still born (male) .
May 12
Joseph Ernest Jacobs
Hormisdas and Louise. Carl and Ellen.
May 19
Clara Wolf
June 5
Willard Steward McDonald
Angus and Annie.
June 25
Marie Levesque
Ernest and Marie Anna.
August 9
Hortense Dora Alphonsine Alix
Joseph and Georgiana. George A. and May Florence.
September 20 George Edward Fournier
William and Rosina.
September 27 Clinton Eugene Barton
Richard and Florence Caroline.
September 30 Hilda Elizabeth Horton
Osmond E. and Mary E.
October 21
Daniel Edward Crottty
Daniel F. and Mary A.
November 23
Anabel Howland
George Wendal and Helen.
Births occuring in 1905, not included in last year's report.
July 26, 1905, .... Hayford Octavius Enwall. . December 8, 1905, Hermande Lacombe ..
Hasse O. and Rose Berthema. Wilfred and Rosina. JAMES H. SHANNON, Town Clerk.
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August 10 Ernest Lucius Maxcy
MARRIAGES RECORDED IN PLAINVILLE, 1906.
DATE.
January 15 .. Wallace Stratton Adams
March 25 . . William Henry Ready
April 4 . .. Chester Freeman Melendy
April 5 . Lorenzo B. Sturtevant
June 8 .. Thomas Edgar Ward
Mary E. Chace
June 18 . Bertie Frank Hawes Fisler
June 27 Ovid Mitchell King
June 28 Alfred Otis Toombs
June 30 . Clifford Brailey Hawes
July 7 . John H. Blaine
July 28 . Henry Collier Hopkins
August 5 , William Trieble
September 5 . Edgar Fanning Berry
September 6 . Charles Lindner
November 28 ... .. Clinton Everett Gay
Mary Josephine Burley
Mary Uslter Lane
Elvena Burnham Barden
Annie L. Faas
Eunice Winifred Strong
Caroline May Feid
Eva Louise Staples
Florence Bertha Snell
Ada M. Cogswell Bertha Ellen Brunner
Mary M. Fulcomer
Inez Maud Patton
Josephine Knettle
Harriet Sadie Whiting
JAMES H. SHANNON, Town Clerk.
ANNUAL REPORT.
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DEATHS RECORDED IN PLAINVLLE, 1906.
DATE.
NAME.
Y
Age. M D
CAUSE OF DEATH.
Jan. 13 ·
[Albert Patt
8I
2
29 Epithelial Cancer.
Feb. 19
Selah Eleanor Daggett
83
. .
19 Old Age.
March I
Lena Bielecki
. .
II . . Teething.
March II
Hermande Lacombe
·
3
. . Convulsions.
March 13
Phenuel Jacobs Barney
76
5 18 Paralysis.
April 4
Samuel A. Ring .
83
2 25 Shock.
April 14
Alfred Ira Franklin
6
I
25 Appendicitis.
April 26
Male
Stillborn.
May 16
James Reed Bugbee
89
2
.. Crebral Apoplexy.
June 29
Mary A. Zilch
69
6
17 Carcinoma of Stomach.
July 17 .
Catherine Doolin
73
. .
.. Old Age.
Aug. 2I
Reinhold Berthold Wolf
70
9
.. Diabetes.
Sept. II
William George Graham
35
8
. . Tuberculosis.
Sept. 16
Amos Fenner Hawkins
72
IO
19 Tubercular Laryngitis.
Oct. 16
Owen D. Graham
67
5
. . Cancer of Jaw.
Oct. 19
Jennie Ellen Temple
35
6
. . Pulmonary Tuberculosis.
Nov. 2
Hilda Elizabeth Horton
. .
I 2 Meningitis.
Nov. 15
Mary Francis Reed
53
8
9 Valvular Disease of Heart.
Dec. 7
[Flora Jeanette Whitmarsh
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6 26| Uraemia.
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. .
. .
JAMES H. SHANNON, Town Clerk.
ANNUAL REPORT.
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Revised Laws, Chapter 29
Extracts from Sections 1, 3, 4, 6, 7 and 8.
Section I. Each city and town clerk shall receive or obtain and record facts relative to the births * in his city or town.
Sec. 3. Physicians and midwives shall, on or before the fifth day of each month, report to the clerk of each city or town a correct list of all children born therein during the preceding month at whose birth they were present, * If the child is illegitimate the name of and other facts relating to the father shall not be stated, except at the request in writing of both father and mother filed with the return. The fee of the physician or midwife shall be twenty-five cents for each birth so reported. A physician or midwife who neglects to report such list on or before the fifteenth day of the month shall for each offense for- feit not more than twenty-five dollars.
Sec. 4. A member or a servant of a family in which a child is born, who has knowledge of the facts required
shall furnish the same upon request of the clerk of the city or town * * or of any person authorized by him. Penalty for refusal not more than ten dollars.
Sec. 6. Parents, within forty days after the birth of a child, shall cause notice thereof to be given
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to the clerk of the city or town in which such child is born.
Every householder is required to give notice of a birth occurring in his house.
Sec. 7. The master or other commanding officer of a vessel shall give notice, of every birth
* -* among the persons under his charge *
* * to the clerk of city or town at which his ves- sel first arrives after such birth.
Sec. 8. Penalty for neglect to comply with the pro- visions of sections 6 and 7 not more than five dollars.
The blanks to make the returns in accordance with above will be furnished on application to the Town Clerk.
JAMES H. SHANNON.
Town Clerk.
Plainville, Mass., January 31, 1907.
ANNUAL REPORT
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School Committee
RUFUS KING, Chairman. BENTLEY W. MORSE, Secretary. GARDNER WARREN. GEORGE M. BEMIS, Superintendent. WRIGHT SARGENT, Truant Officer.
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Report of the School Committee
To the Citizens of the Town of Plainville :
We herewith submit our second annual report.
The Committee organized with Rufus King as Chair- man, Bentley W. Morse as Secretary.
At the joint meeting of the Committees of Wrentham, Norton and Plainville, Mr. Geo. M. Bemis was selected as Superintendent of Public Schools. Mr. Bemis came to us as a practical teacher as well as a superintendent of wide experience, and the supervision of the year demonstrates the wisdom of our choice.
The school property is in good condition and only minor repairs are necessary this year.
The work in the schools has been most satisfactory, and conditions are much better than a year ago. This is mainly due to the closer supervision and harder work on the part of teachers and scholars.
During the year the High School has been approved by the State Board of Education, and if its present efficiency is maintained will receive material assistance from the State. Acting under the advice of the State Board your Committee installed a commercial course, and placed this department in charge of a competent and experienced teacher. The popularity of the course is shown by the number taking it up and the progress made.
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The school attendance shows marked improvement. The mistaken idea that children can be kept out any or all of the time seems limited to a very few parents. It has not been the desire of the Committee to create hard- ship, but in view of the number of visits made by the Truant Officer the past year it seems desirable that fur- ther reformation be made.
For complete detailed account of the school work we refer to the appended reports of the Superintendent and Supervisors.
Your Committee recommends the following appro- priations :
Teachers' wages, care and fuel $5,000.00
Superintendent of Schools 450.00
Incidentals 350.00
Books and supplies 400.00
Transportation 100.00
RUFUS KING,
BENTLEY W. MORSE, GARDNER WARREN,
School Committee.
Truant Officer's Report.
Number of case investigated 35
Causes of absence :
Truants IO
Detained by parents 20
Found at work 5
WRIGHT SARGENT,
Truant Officer.
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FINANCIAL REPORT.
Money Available for School Purposes.
Teachers' wages, care and fuel $5,500.00
Incidentals 400.00
Books and supplies 350.00
Superintendent of Schools 450.00
Transportation 100.00
Dog tax 337.60
Interest on School Fund
29.09
State School Fund
1,227.50
State, for teachers' wages
150.00
State, aid for High School
300.00
Coal for Town Hall
33.00
Wood sold
-75
$8,877.94
Teachers' Wages, Care and Fuel.
Appropriated
$5,500.00
Teachers' wages from State
150.00
Dog tax 337.60
High School support from State . . 300.00
Interest on School Fund
29.09
Sale of coal (Town Hall)
33.00
Sale of wood
.75
$6,350.44
Expended
6.207.53
Unexpended balance 142.91
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Incidental Account.
Appropriated
$400.00
Sale of outbuilding
6.75
$406.75
Expended
259.92
Unexpended balance $146.83
Books and Supplies.
Appropriated
$350.00
Sale of books
5.85
Transferred from State Fund
151.22
$507.07
Expended
507.07
Superintendent's Salary.
Appropriated
$450.00
Expended
$450.00
Transportation.
Appropriated
$100.00
Expended
88.75
Unexpended balance
$11.25
State Fund.
Received from State
$1,227.50
Transferred to book account
151.22
Balance $1,076.28
ANNUAL REPORT.
Books and Supplies.
Mabel Brigham $ 5.75
Benj. Sanborn 1.46
Atkinson, Mertzger & Grover 5.00
J. L. Hammett Co.
18.03
Silver, Burdette Co.
28.68
American Book Co.
23.42
Milton Bradley Co.
1.62
W. E. Kendall
1.00
Allyn & Bacon
1.82
E. E. Babb & Co. 147.68
D. C. Heath Co. 8.10
Ginn & Co.
108.00
Underwood Typewriter Co. 146.00
Pemberton Shorthand Co.
10.51
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Incidental Account.
John Sullivan $ 4.05
Mrs. A. L. Keyes
2.50
Geo. W. Greene
10.94
Jos. Endres
3.91
Boston Bank Note Co.
.75
A. S. Phillips
5.25
William McDougal
65.00
H. F. Guild
1.85
Plainville Pharmacy
14.35
American Oil Co.
1.00
J. A. Sharpe 2.00
Trowbridge Piano Co. 3.00
A. S. Bishop 3.00
Roy Keyes
4.00
North Attleboro Gas Co.
4.50
W. M. Hall Co.
20.18
$507.07
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J. P Ballou 3.00
N. J. Magnan
21.50
C. N. Moore
4.75
F. W. Kling Co. 25.62
E. C. Barney
9.14
Geo. M. Bemis
10.80
A. L. Keyes
1.70
Wright Sargent 18.68
Town of Plainville
4.00
Plainville Land Co.
12.50
C. A. Watrous
1.95
$295.92
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Superintendent's Report
To the School Committee of the Town of Plainville:
Gentlemen :- My first annual report, this being the second in the series of reports, is herewith submitted.
One of the first and most important duties for the citizens of a new town to consider is, obviously, to see to it that their public schools attain the highest possible standard of excellence, and afford their children every opportunity for culture, physical and moral as well as mental.
The people of Plainville are to be congratulated upon the start they have made. Conditions are favorable. Our two main buildings are modern, attractive, well located and convenient. With the exception of Blake's Hill there are not more than two grades in any room below the High School. We have a fairly good equipment of bocks, maps and apparatus. Our course of study seems to meet the complex demands of social, business and political conditions. Almost every teacher on our corps has had the advantage of either a normal or college training, and every one has had experience. They are teachers of good moral character, energetic, forceful and of strong personality. If they can only feel that they have the loyal and friendly support of parents in all mat- ters of instruction and discipline, there is no reason why our schools cannot be made to rank with those of any town or city in the State.
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In the High School there have been two changes of teachers since September, 1905. Miss Nellie V. Bradeen, a graduate of Radcliffe College, succeeded Miss Marion E. Dimond in April, 1906. In June Miss Bertha Bray resigned her position to continue her studies abroad. To take charge of the new business department and science work we were fortunate in securing the services of Miss Alice B. Eastman, graduate of Wellesley Col- lege, and formerly Principal of the High School at Sut- ton, Mass.
In October, 1905, Miss Mary E. F. Rowe succeeded Miss Bertha M. Holmes as teacher of grades VI and VII, and in March, 1906, Miss Rowe was offered a posi- tion at West Wrentham, Miss Abbie L. Conlogue, a graduate of Farmington Normal, taking the school.
At the close of the spring term, much to the regret of parents and pupils, Miss Emily M. Ellison resigned to accept a position of preferment in Revere, and Miss Lillian E. Smith, graduate of Bridgewater Normal, and a teacher of experience, was placed in charge of grades IV and V.
In January, 1907, Miss Dorrice Downing, graduate of Salem Normal, and experienced in schools of New Hampshire, was appointed to grade I, taking the place of Miss Elizabeth A. Dugdale, who left us to accept a more desirable position at Brockton.
By vote of the Town, the school at Shepardville was closed in May. Since then the pupils have been trans- ported by barge. This leaves only one ungraded school in town.
The statistics for the year ending in June, compared with those of the preceding year, show an increase in the average membership and average attendance. The per cent. of attendance was the same, but would have been much higher if it had not been brought down by the low average in grade I.
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Since September the High School course of study has been radically changed and broadened. (It is given in full at the end of this report). The elective plan has been adopted, the only required subjects being element- ary algebra, plane geometry and English. Each pupil is expected to carry at least four studies, and may elect science, history, ancient or modern languages, or busi- ness branches, to suit his own particular needs.
In science the following subjects are now offered : elementary physics, elementary chemistry, physiology, physical geography, astronomy, laboratory physics and laboratory chemistry. The aim of the elementary science is to connect and apply scientific reasoning to affairs of every day life. A large number of pupils elected this subject and the interest and progress have been satisfactory from the start.
No boy or girl in Plainville need now go out of town either to prepare for college or to secure a thorough commercial training, if he or she is willing to work. We have a good equipment of new typewriters, and a room used exclusively for them. The touch method is taught. This is proving to be one of the most popular courses, and many are showing gratifying proficiency The Beals System of Stenography is being studied by a good sized class. Judging from present indications we shall have no reason to feel ashamed of these pupils when they go out to take positions in the business world. The classes in bookkeeping, commercial arith- metic, commercial geography and penmanship are doing well.
In regard to the work in the other departments we are trying to improve both the quantity and quality. Owing in part to the fact that some pupils have been attempt. ing, in the past, to struggle with subjects for which they have had neither particular fitness nor taste, it must be admitted that much still remains to be done to bring us up to the proper standard. However, a decided im-
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provement is manifest and the outlook is encouraging. It has been my purpose to keep fully in touch with re- sults by means of frequent visitation, conferences with teachers. and by written reports. I hope that we may be able to attract more and more pupils into our High School by graduating young men and women who have learned to think, and to apply what they have learned.
The report of the Principal is given below :
PPRINCIPAL'S REPORT
All grade teachers have been required. since Sep- tember. to keep plan books, in which the daily progress in each subject is carefully recorded. These books are always open to inspection by school officials. They make it possible for a substitute teacher to take charge of any room on short notice and to know just what each class is doing. They secure definite form and system and do away with haphazard work.
A much needed change in text-books has been made during the fall term. Smith's Grammar School Algebra has been put into the ninth grade and Smith's Arithme- tics have taken the place of the Wentworth Practical in all grades. The new books are well graded. interesting to pupils. and in the selection of problems are strictly modern and present actual business conditions of to- dav.
The ninth grade work has been very satisfactory thus far. For reviews in geography we have used Carpen- ter's Geographical Readers. These books enable the pupils to take imaginary journeys through the coun- tries about which they are studying, observing the dress, manners, customs and life of the people. They are supplemented with the Stoddard Lectures and other interesting material.
In U. S. history. just now, a certain number of names of great men are selected from the index, and the mem-
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bers of the class are expected to look up the main facts in the lives of each and to be ready to report at the next recitation. At other times special topics are as- signed for general or individual discussion.
The fine showing of the present freshman class in the High School in algebra is an excellent proof of the thoroughness of their preparation in that subject last year.
All the way down through the grades the course of study is being carefully and intelligently followed. Plenty of opportunity is afforded for individuality and originality on the part of the teacher.
Most of the knowledge which a child acquires comics to him either through the sense of sight or through hearing. If we can appeal to both of these senses in teaching any subject, we shall, of course, be more likely to succeed than if we appeal to only one. The modern method of teaching spelling is a good illustration. A few words are written on the blackboard. The pupils first pronounce them. Then they are spelled orally to get what help they can from the sound. The visualizing follows. Next comes the writing of the words several times each to perfect the mental picture. All this is simply preparation. After a few more minutes of study the words are erased from the blackboard and the chil- dren again spell orally. Finally comes the dictation by the teacher and the pupils write them neatly in blank books. From the fourth grade the pupils are re- quired to look up the meaning of each word in their dic- tionaries and to be able to use it intelligently in an original sentence. Since the dictionary tells the spell- ing, pronunciation, division into syllables, accent, mean- ing, part of speech and derivation of every word, it is well worth while to acquire skill in using it rapidly and accurately.
In the lower grades story-telling by teachers and pupils furnishes a delightful opportunity for language
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lessons and moral training and for the cultivation of the imagination. We encourage the children to act out such stories as "Little Red Riding Hood" and "The Three Bears." It goes without saying that stories should be carefully chosen and used only with some definite end in view, allowing pupils to supply the moral, if there is one.
Our system of teaching reading (Rational Method) by means of sight words and phonics is a distinct help in spelling, it gives the child a large vocabulary, and, best of all, makes him independent and able to master new words for himself.
A year or two ago Secretary Martin said to a com- pany of teachers: "The most important thing we can do for our pupils is to help them to establish right habits, for when they shall have forgotten the facts of geography or history which have been taught them, these habits of thought, word or action which they are now acquiring will remain with them. The more one thinks about this statement the more strongly he is impressed with the truth of it. From the first grade through the High School this thought should be kept in mind. Pupils must be made by means of precept, example and constant practice to regard the rights of others. They must learn to do careful, accurate work. They must learn respect for lawful authority, and the fact that "to obey is not a disgrace, but an honor." They must practice courtesy, strict honesty and truthfulness, and cultivate good physical habits-such as correct standing, sitting, breathing, walking, etc. These right habits are most assuredly being instilled in that room where good order (from the right motives) prevails, where the pupils are contented and happy, and do their work faithfully, where the teacher is a woman of high- est moral character, well prepared for her work, firm, and yet sympathetic and patient, where she insists that everything attempted must be well done. I am glad to
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report that our pupils are acquiring many of these de- sirable habits. In general, the spirit of our schools is excellent. In discipline, corporal punishment is used only as a last resort, and then only in the presence of another teacher.
The work in music and drawing is of a high order. Details are given in reports of Supervisors.
In accordance with the new State law, the sight and hearing of all pupils in the public schools have been tested, and parents have been notified in all cases where either eyes or ears were found to be defective.
Our teachers' meetings are intended primarily to en- courage and foster a more active professional growth, and to furnish an opportunity for the exchange of ideas as to ways and means for the improvement of our work. Such subjects as "Discipline" and "The Slow Pupil" have been discussed. Dr. Hinsdale's "Art of Study" is to be read as our chief educational book for the year. The author points out the neglect of this art in the schools, and the importance of teaching boys and girls how to attack and sustain the attack upon a lesson until it is mastered. This art, once thoroughly acquired, and the pupil is able to go on indefinitely with his educa- tion after leaving school. The teachers have done their best to make these meetings interesting and profitable. For their loyalty and ready response to all suggestions, I take this opportunity to thank them.
The statistics, directory of teachers, roll of honor, High School course of study, reports of Supervisors of Music and Drawing, school calendar, etc., will be found at the end of this report.
The members of the Committee have worked har- moniously during the year for the welfare of the schools. They have been most cordial and helpful to me, and I wish to express my sincere appreciation of the en- couragement thus afforded.
Respectfully submitted,
GEORGE M. BEMIS.
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Report of Principal of High School
Superintendent G. M. Bemis:
Dear Sir :- It gives me much pleasure to state, in this my second annual report on the condition of the Plain- ville High School, that the school has improved in many directions during the last school year. Our teaching force at the present time is accomplishing more than has been done before during my principalship. The school in point of numbers has increased from twenty- five to thirty-two, for which all interested in our educa- tional affairs should be glad, as it shows that the parents and children of our Town are supporting one of its worthy institutions. Not only has our membership in- creased, but the average attendance of that member- ship has been very gratifying. During the fall term our pupils were here, and working, ninety-five per cent. of their school time. Again, the excellent work of the pupils who have come into the school after receiving a ninth grade training has materially raised the standard of the school. These pupils have also had an oppor- tunity, due to the adoption of a new course of study, which is largely elective, of selecting studies along lines which are regarded as the most likely to be of direct use to them, after they have completed their course here. In addition to the former work done in the school a business course has been added, which consists of courses in commercial geography, spelling, bookkeep- ing, stenography and typewriting. About two-thirds of
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