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100 00
Town appropriation,
8700 00
State School fund,
216 52
Coddington fund,
100 00
Uncollected bills,
50 00
Total, .
· $9501 20
TOTAL EXPENSE OF SCHOOLS.
Paid for teaching, $6437 31
for fuel, . 383 38
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Paid for care of rooms, . ·
$412 26
for miscellaneous expenses, · 1193 84
Total,
. $8426 79
Expenditures less than the appropriation, . . $1074 41 Paid for Stetson High School, . $1500 00
All of which is respectfully submitted.
WINSLOW BATTLES, GEO. H. WILKINS, JAMES MOLLOY, School Committee.
FIRE DEPARTMENT.
To the Selectmen of Randolph :
Gentlemen, - The Engineers of the Fire Department of Randolph respectfully submit the following Report : -
ORGANIZATION.
The department organized May 1, 1882, as follows :
ENGINEERS.
Charles A. Wales, Chief; John B. Wren, Clerk; Henry H. Francis, James E. Neary, Myron W. Hollis.
COMPANIES.
Steamer No. 1, A. J. Gove, Driver; W. P. Alden, En- gineer; J. T. Cartwright, Fireman.
Steamer No. 2, Frank Wentworth, Driver; Benjamin Belcher, Engineer; G. F. Howard, Fireman.
Horse Hose No. 2, Cyrus N. Thayer, Driver.
Hose Co. No. 1, 20 men, James Farrell, Foreman.
Hose Co. No. 2, 10 men, Geo. W. Shedd, ce
Pioneer H. & L. Co. No. 1, 25 men, Samuel A. Foster, ee
Extinguisher Co. No. 1, 15 men, Thomas Halloran, ce
FIRES.
The department has been called to the following fires :
July 22, 7 P.M. Steamer No 1, Hose No. 1 and Pioneer No. 1, went to East Stoughton in response to a call for assistance.
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November 25, 2 A.M. House and Barn of Frank E. Stetson. No alarm given.
November 26, 6.30. Alarm given for a fire at South Braintree. House and barn of Wm. Pitt Hayden. Whole department responded. Steamer No. 2 and Hose No. 2 went to the fire.
November 27, 2.15 A.M. Mechanics building ; owned by John Long, between North and Howard streets. Badly damaged. Occupied by N. H. Tirrell, Wm. B. Brown and James D. Sheridan. House of Wmn. Shephard slightly damaged. Whole department present.
December 1, 6.45 P.M. House of Fred. Miller, on Lafay- ette street. Slightly damaged. Whole department re- sponded.
EXPENSES FOR 1882-83.
Whole amount appropriated, $1800, divided as follows : -
For pay of men,
$1000 00
general expenses,
800 00 $1800 00
Paid 60 men, $12,
$720 00
10 men, $10,
100 00
Engineers and Firemen,
128 33
general expenses, .
851 36
$1799 69
Balance less than appropriation,
31
To be refunded,
20 00
$20 31
STEAMER NO. 1 AND HOSE NO. 1.
Paid 20 men, services year ending May 1, 1883, $12, ·
$240 00
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Paid W. P. Alden, services as engineer year ending May 1, 1883, $40 00 John T. Cartwright, services as fireman year ending May 1, 1883, 30 00
Wm. B. Brown, repairing hose carriage, 5 25
N. H. Tirrell, varnishing hose carriage,
10 00
Manchester Locomotive Works, reel hub,
7 50
Edwin M. Mann, pine wood, . 3 00
H. H. Francis, repairing floor of house,
19 58
W. P. Alden, pipe for sprinkler, . .
3 35
W. P. Alden, packing, waste, oil, &c., 5 35
R. W. Turner & Co., coal for house, 28 25
T. Fardy & Son, repairs on hose carriage, 50
T. Fardy & Son, hooks for sprinkler, .
50
C. A. Wales, lantern, globe and burner, 1 30
C. A. Wales, coal hod, 60
C. A. Wales, lining and blacking stove, 2 00
C. A. Wales, zinc pipe, 52 ·
D. B. White & Co., supplies, 9 22 .
A. J. Gove, bill of 1881, ·
34 75
A. J. Gove, drawing steamer, coal, &c., 50 00
A. J. Gove, drawing steamer to East Stoughton, *20 00
W. P. Alden and John T. Cartwright, care steamer, fires, removing snow, &c., 84 38
John T. Cartwright, steward's bill, 15 45
$611 50
STEAMER NO. 2 AND HOSE NO. 2.
Paid 10 men 10 months' services, ending May 1, 1882, $100 00
* To be refunded.
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Paid Benjamin Belcher, 10 months' services, ending May 1, 1882, $33 33 · G. F. Howard, 10 months' services, end- ing May 1, 1882, 25 00
John T. Cartwright, spanner sockets, straps, &c., 2 50
James Riley, rent of land, ·
15 00
N. H. Tirrell, painting sign, .
10 50
T. Fardy & Son, irons for sign,
40
Wm. A. Howard, wood,
2 75
R. W. Turner & Co., coal for house,
14 00
C. A. Wales, zinc, copper, tacks, &c.,
1 65
C. A. Wales, balance on stove,
10 00
C. A. Wales, lantern, 1 00
Benjamin Belcher, cleaning engine, 14 50
Benjamin Belcher, step-ladder,
1 50
Benjamin Belcher, handle for door, .
50
Benjamin Belcher, fire-board and screws, 23
Benjamin Belcher, barrel shavings, .
15
G. F. Howard, steward's bill, care of fire, &c., . 37 75
G. F. Howard, labor on steamer, ·
15 75
Charles Prescott, supplies, ·
1 62
Josiah Clark, drawing steamer and hose carriage,
40 00
Josiah Clark, care of harnesses,
3 00
Josiah Clark, wood, . 2 00
$333 13.
PIONEER HOOK AND LADDER NO. 1. Paid 25 men, services year ending May 1, 1882, $300 00
N. E. Knight, steward's bill, 10 25
$310 25
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EXTINGUISHER No. 1.
Paid 15 men, services year ending May 1, 1882, $180 00 John McGrane, steward's bill, care of fires, &c., 85 00 .
C. O. Bennett, supplies, . 1 81 .
D. B. White & Co., supplies,
1 02
Mary Sullivan, rent of land,
10 00
N. H. Tirrell, painting sign,
9 00
R. W. Turner, coal for house, .
21 50
C. A. Wales, tunnel and burners, 2 00
C. A. Wales, stove grate,
1 00
$311 33
GENERAL EXPENSES.
Paid Hall Rubber Co., coats, . $27 00
Colin Boyd, care of rooms two years,
12 00
N. H. Tirrell, painting coats, . 5 00
John McGrane, cleaning Ind. engine,
3 00
R. W. Turner & Co., coal for steamers, 97 33
A. J. Gove, expressing,
1 02
A. J. Gove, team, . 1 00
Daniel H. Huxford, printing,
9 00
$155 35
RESERVOIRS AND EXTRA LABOR.
Paid Hose Co. No. 1,
$35 75
No. 2 and others,
25 13
Extinguisher Co. No. 1,
2 25
Wales Brothers,
15 00
·
.
$78 13
RECEIPTS.
Received for old hose and benches sold,
$4 76
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Paid Steamer and Hose Co. No. 1,
$611 50
Steamer and Hose Co. No. 2,
333 13
Pioneer Hook and Ladder Co. No. 1,
310 25
Extinguisher Co. No. 1,
311 33
General expenses, . .
155 35
Filling reservoirs and extra labor, .
78 13
$1799 69
ENGINE-HOUSES.
The houses, with the exception of some repairs, are in good condition.
RESERVOIRS.
The reservoirs are full and in good order. We would recommend that the town should build at least one the present year.
HOSE.
The amount of hose in the department at present is the same as last year, 2850 feet canvas hose, and about 600 feet leather hose, which is of no use for steamers. This is all the hose we consider necessary for the present year.
PAY OF MEN.
The pay of men we leave for the town to take action on.
APPROPRIATIONS.
We would ask for the following amounts : - 70 men,
2 engineers,
2 firemen,
General expenses,
$1000 00
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APPARATUS.
We think steamers, hose-carriages, extinguisher and truck are all in good order.
In closing, we would thank the drivers, engineers, firemen, and each member of the department, for their promptness during the past year.
CHARLES A. WALES, Chief, JOHN B. WREN,
HENRY H. FRANCIS,
JAMES E. NEARY, Engineers. MYRON W. HOLLIS,
d
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DR.
TOWN OF RANDOLPH IN ACCOUNT
1883.
Paid Town Orders. .
. $39.023 00
Treasury Notes.
13,500 00 Interest on Treasury Notes, .
1.798 87
Turner Library. Dog License receipts.
338 43
State Treasurer, State Tax.
2,740 00
State Treasurer, National Bank Tax.
3,001 30 State Treasurer. Corporation Tax.
12 56
Check Books. Record Book. P. Cards. P. Stamps. Stationery. &c .. .
Expense on Election Returns at Stoughton. · 34 50
Treasurer. . .
100 00
Town Clerk and R. Houghton. Fees for births, mar- riages and deaths. .
76 55
Town Clerk. Fees for Licenses,
5 00
Balance,
6.930 60
Balance :
Cash. Bills and T. O., · $4.639 49 Due from E. M. Roel, Col .. 2,291 11
$6.930 60
5 00
.
$67,565 81
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WITH HIRAM C. ALDEN. TREASURER.
CB. 1883. March.
$ .. 166 96 8.500 00
Received for Treasury Notes. . .. Tax Bill. 1552.
36.625 97 80 00
..
Bank dividends. .
of E. M. Roel. Collector. interest on Taxes. 1651.
226 51
. .
of C. C. Churchill. County Treasurer. Dog Licenses. of sundry persons. for Liquor Licenses. .
10 00
. .
of Supt. School Committee. for School Books sold. of Old Colony Railroad Co .. for land sold.
50 100
..
of E. M. Roel. Collector. for Extra Taxes. 1SS1. .
108 40
. .
of H. P. Mann. old water trough. .
1.00
of H. L. Peirce. for rent of Ponkapog Pond.
10 00
..
H. E. Britton. guardian of J. E. Upham. .
. .
Sundry persons. on account of Reservoir at Library.
400 00
Sundry persons. aid refunded.
279 9.
..
for Lumber sold Town Farm .
9 .
for Grading.
20 00
of State Treasurer, Corporation Tax.
2.716 12
. . of State Treasurer. National Bank Tax.
3.939 16
.. ..
of State Treasurer. Indigent Soldiers and Sailors.
996 70
..
of State Treasurer. State School Fund.
216 52
of State Treasurer. State Paupers.
41. 65
..
of City of Taunton. Pauper.
52 00
..
of Town of Stoughton. Fire dept .. $30. Pauper. $16.
46 0)
.. ..
of Town of Braintree. Pauper. .
20 50
36 40
..
of Town of Easton. Pauper.
215 10
60
of Town of Holbrook. settlement 1852.
1.257 70
..
$
of Town Farm. labor. 8653.55. produce and milk. 25.62.
:12 47
$67.505 $1
of Town of Atington. Pauper. .
143 :5
.
of Town of Foxboro. Pauper. .
of Town of Duxbury. Pauper. .
of State Treasurer. State Aid.
2.278 50
for Salt Grass.
of Town of Methuen. Pauper.
338 43
334 65
Balance.
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STATE OF THE TREASURY MARCH 1, 1883.
DR.
Town notes outstanding,
$34,000 00
Interest on notes to March 1, .
125 00
Bills unpaid,
250 00
$34.375 00
CR.
Coddington Fund. - S shares Randolph Nat. Bank, $1600 00 Seth Marsh, Quincy, 500 00
$2,100 00
Due from E. M. Roel, Tax Collector, Tax 1882,
2,291 11
Due from other towns. Pauper accounts,
553 02
Due from State. Pauper accounts,
275 39
Due from State. State aid,
2,512 50
Due from State. Aid to soldiers and sailors, acct. 1879,
1,183 40
Due from R. Adams. Note and interest,
850 00
Due from Treasurer,
4,649 49
Amount of school-books in hands of S.S. Committee,
100 00
Amount due for board at Almshouse,
109 00
Balance.
19,751 09
$34.375 00
RANDOLPH, March 16, 1883.
The undersigned, elected as Auditors of Accounts of the Town of Randolph at the annual Town Meeting in April, 1882, respectfully re- port that they have examined the accounts of the Town Treasurer, and find the some correctly kept, and proper vouchers and entries made for all payments and receipts.
ROYAL W. TURNER, JAMES BURKE, JR., C. G. HATHAWAY,
Auditors.
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STETSON SCHOOL FUND.
To the Selectmen and Inhabitants of the Town of Randolph :
The Trustees of the Stetson School Fund beg to submit their annual Report, hoping to meet your approbation as to ts general tenor and import, at least.
The funds remain, as heretofore reported, invested in Bank Stocks, of which the following is a list : -
10 shares Eliot National Bank, Boston (par), $1,000
10 ee
Webster National Bank, Boston (par), 1,000
10
ce Hide & Leather Nat'l Bank, Boston (par), 1,000
10
ce Shoe & Leather Nat'l Bank, Boston (par), 1,000
10
ee Exchange National Bank, Boston (par), 1,000
ee Boylston National Bank, Boston (par), 1,000
10 10
ee Tremont National Bank, Boston (par), 1,000
20 13
ce Old Boston National Bank, Boston (par), 1,000
ee Shawmut National Bank, Boston (par), 1,300
13
ce Randolph National Bank, Randolph (par), 1,300
$10,600
By annexed financial exhibit, it will be seen that the in- come from the fund, together with town appropriation, has just met the expenses, which the Trustees have endeavored to keep at the minimum. The chemical and other appara- tus essential to the furnishing of a laboratory, as spoken of in the previous report of the Trustees, and favorably enter- tained by the town, have been procured, and the old bank- room fitted to meet the requirements of the same ; so that the
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needs of the school in that regard have been met to the sat- isfaction of the Trustees, while the School Committee of the town, upon examination, by request, have been pleased to express gratification and entire approbation thereof. What- ever has been the case in the past, the town now has a school perfectly competent to discharge all the functions of a High School, as provided by statute law of the Commonwealth. As it is well known, practically, the largest sum that can be expected from the income of the fund, also the least amount that can be made to meet the expense of the school for the ensuing year, the Trustees ask the town, most respectfully, to appropriate, for such purpose, the sum of thirteen hun- dred and fifty dollars, it being much desired that it should retain its present enviable standing. Here it becomes a duty to call attention to the immediate necessity that exists for the reshingling of Stetson Hall, as well as the making of certain other repairs consequent upon such necessity. These will involve an outlay of eight hundred dollars, which they recommend the town to appropriate for that purpose.
STETSON HIGH SCHOOL.
At the annual commencement of the school, on Monday, March 27, 1882, under the charge of Mr. E. N. Loring, assisted by Miss Ada B. Chandler, there was an enrolment of seventy-two members, and the average attendance of pupils during the thirty-eight weeks that the school has been in ses- sion has been sixty-two. The principal having executed his work in a manner which their previous experience with him led them to expect he would, and the assistant's labors fully meeting all that her excellent reputation had promised for her, it adds much to the gratification of the Trustees to be assured of their conclusion to remain in their respective
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positions, at least during the ensuing year. They, there- fore, bespeak for the school in the future a degree of success commensurate with its palpable advantages. The annual public examination occurred on March, 16th inst., in its rooms, the graduating exercises taking place in Stetson Hall, where diplomas were awarded in the presence of the Trustees, the School Committee, Clergy of the town, and a very large audience of much interested persons.
Much in approval of the exercises on this occasion the Trustees feel might properly be said by them here, but they prefer rather to give the opinion and language of another who was present at the graduation in Stetson Hall. This opinion, coming as it does from one disinterested in any special sense, seems to be better authority than commenda- tions emanating from the Trustees or others connected di- rectly with the school.
" The senior exercises of the Stetson High School surpass in excellence any which I have witnessed in a similar Insti- tution. The members of the graduating class distinguished themselves by their dignity and self-control.
" The exercises showed a departure from the usual rou- tine, and additional interest was given to them by the judi- cious selection of essay subjects and recitations.
" The language selections were particularly well rendered, and in a manner whose perfection was due alike to the in- struction of the teachers and the application of the pupils. The general appearance and conduct of the school bespeaks thorough training in the elements of culture and education.
" The entertainment as a whole was of a character most pleasing, and the Trustees have, I think, good cause to con- gratulate themselves that the school is under efficient man- agement."
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NAMES OF GRADUATES.
Dennis Andrew O'Brien,
Murton Merit Maloon,
Katherine Frances O'Connell, Marian Belcher,
Ann May Brady,
Hannah Frances Hoye,
Bridget Agnes Shay, Annie Genevieve Molloy, Sara Adnea Eddy, Mary Victoria Reynolds, Alice Whitcomb Towns, Frank Ellis Wodward.
Near the close of the term applicants for admission to the school the ensuing year were examined, and twenty - ten girls and ten boys - being found to meet the requirements, were given permission to enter on its reopening.
The school will reopen on Monday, the 26th of March inst., at 9 o'clock A.M.
·EDWARD KANE, DANIEL HOWARD, T. T. CUSHMAN, Trustees Stetson School Fund.
RANDOLPH, March 19, 1883.
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DR. 1882.
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES IN ACCOUNT
Feb. April. Exchange National Bank, dividend, ·
$30 00
Randolph National Bank. dividend. 65 00
Tremont National Bank, dividend, 25 00
Eliot 'National Bank, dividend. 30 00
Old Boston National Bank. dividend. . 25 00
Shawmut National Bank, dividend, 26 00
Boylston National Bank. dividend, 30 00
Webster National Bank, dividend, 25 00
Shoe and Leather National Bank, dividend. 25 00
Hide and Leather National Bank, dividend, 25 00
Oct.
Exchange National Bank, dividend. 30 00
Randolph National Bank, dividend, 65 00
Tremont National Bank, dividend. 25 00
Eliot National Bank, dividend,
30 00
Old Boston National Bank, dividend, 25 00
Shawmut National Bank, dividend,
26 00
Boylston National Bank, dividend, 30 00
Webster National Bank, dividend.
25 00
Shoe and Leather National Bank, dividend, 25 00
Hide and Leather National Bank dividend, 25 00
306 00
June 27.
Town Appropriation (part of).
700 00
Nov. 28. Town Appropriation (balance of).
800 00
1883.
Feb.
Rent of Hall during year, sundry parties, . 188 00
Tax refunded by State,
.
.
192 70
$2605 15
SETH TURNER.
Secretary.
To Balance of old account. $112 45
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WITH THE STETSON SCHOOL FUND. CR.
1882.
March 22. By paying D. H. Huxford, bill printing.
$34 00
April 18. By paying William H. Smith, charcoal. .
12 00
By paying Abington Mut. Ins. Co., policy.
29 13
June
12. By paying E. N. Lovering. salary. 300 00
22.
By paying E. N. Lovering. bill. minerals, &c., By paying Miss Ada B. Chandler, salary,
171 05
By paying Colin Boyd. care of room, &e .. By paying Winslow Alden. repairs.
102 86
July
3. By paying T. B. Woodman, bill.
35 77
7. By paying Thos. Hall. bill merchandise,
60 65
By paying E. S. Ritchie, bill merchandise,
47 77
Aug. 5. By paying Daniel N. Howard, bill, chemicals,
47 81
23. By paying F. G. Bodwell. repairs roof. .
46 50
Sept. 6. By paying Colin Boyd. bill old board room. .
34 30
21. By paying Daniel N. Howard. balance bill Aug. 5,
15 00
Oct. 2. By paying E. N. Lovering. bal. half year's salary,
1 60
24.
By paying Miss Ada B. Chandler. bill salary,
2 66
27. By paying Colin Boyd. care of room, .
18 16
28.
By paying J. White Belcher, insurance policy, By paying Edwin H. Mann, wood. .
4 38
Sept.
19. By paying William H. Smith. charcoal.
15 00
Dec.
13. By paying Chas. A. Wales, bill.
42 02
22. By paying D. H. Huxford. printing.
7 67
By paying E. N. Lovering, salary October, 1882, to January. 1883,
350 00
1883. Feb. 15. By paying S. W. Leavitt, bill plastering, .
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By paying Trustees and Secretary. serv. one year.
20 00
March 1.
By paying E. N. Lovering, salary Jan. 1 to April 1, By paying Miss Ada B. Chandler, bal. due April 1, By paying Colin Boyd. care of room. &c ..
350 00
184 21
21 31
By paying D. B. White & Co .. bill sundries from March. 1880.
18 50
By paying R. W. Turner & Co., bill coal.
28 70
Balance,
3 38
$2605 15
The undersigned, Selectmen of the town of Randolph, have made an examination of the accounts of the Trustees of the Stetson School Fund. as represented. and find them correct. The investments remain same as last year, in the bank stock reported by the Trustees. the par value of which is $10.600, the certificates remaining in the hands of the Secre- tary, Hon. Seth Turner.
RANDOLPH, March 19, 1883.
JOHN T. FLOOD. ROYAL T. MANN. JOHN B. THAYER, Selectmen of Randolph.
400 00
Nov. 20. By paying J. White Belcher. insurance on piano, .
144 74
By paying Miss Ada B. Chandler, school-books,
10 00
8 28
8. By paying Chas. E. Higgins. bill printing.
5 33
By paying Chas. A. Wales. bill repairs.
13 00
18 42
$2601 77
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TURNER FREE LIBRARY.
TRUSTEES 1882-83.
SETH TURNER, President.
J. WHITE BELCHER, Vice-President.
ROYAL W. TURNER, Treasurer.
GILBERT A. TOLMAN, Secretary.
REV. JOHN C. LABAREE, REV. JOSEPH C. FOSTER. JOHN T. FLOOD, ROYAL T. MANN, JOHN B. THAYER, Selectmen of Randolph, ex officiis.
BENJAMIN DICKERMAN, DANIEL HOWARD, JOHN V. BEAL, NATHANIEL HOWARD, JOHN B. THAYER,
J. WINSOR PRATT. Librarian. CHARLES C. FARNHAM.
Assistant. Miss MARGARET W. BOYD.
PUBLIC LIBRARY.
The undersigned herewith presents the seventh annual report of the Turner Free Library in compliance with article 3d of the by-laws, showing the condition of the trust, the building, Library and funds, with extracts from the reports of the Librarian and the various committees which have been submitted to the trustees for the year ending December 31, 1882.
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TRUST.
The building, Library, investments, and income arising from the same, properly belong under this head; and the Finance Committee (consisting of John V. Beal, Nathaniel Howard, J. Winsor Pratt, Royal T. Mann and John B. Thayer) in their report to the Trustees, state that the cash fund remains the same as in previous years, viz., a note of the town of Randolph for $5000, bearing interest at six per cent per annum, which is in the hands of the Treasurer, also an unexpended balance of $1027-85. The Committee recom- mend that the sum of $300 (instead of $500 as formerly), with the amount received for dog licenses, be appropriated by the town for the benefit of the Library the ensuing year.
BUILDING.
The report of the Committee on Building (signed by Royal W. Turner, J. White Belcher and John B. Thayer), states the total amount expended for repairs during the year ending December 31, 1882, has been $38-46%; for janitor, $125 ; supplies, $8,8% ; light, $151-61% ; fuel, $121-5% ; ex- pressing, $3962%. The receipts for rents amount to $617-5 0 and have been paid in full to January 1, 1883; also the parties who have been supplied with light and heat have paid their proportionate part for said service. It will be seen from the report of the Treasurer that there has been a larger amount received for light than has been expended for the same, which is explained by the fact that the parties receiving the same have paid for fifteen months' supply, " while the account shows an expenditure for only one year. This method was adopted so that hereafter the accounts for receipts and expenses will cover the same time. The build-
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ing and contents are reported to be in good condition, with no large expenditure in prospect for the present year.
FUNDS.
This department consists of what has already been alluded to in the report of the Finance Committee, viz., a note of the town of Randolph for $5000, with a balance in the hands of the Treasurer amounting to $1027.85 The report of the Treasurer hereto annexed shows in detail the receipts and expenses for the year ending December 31, 1882.
The income for the current year is estimated as follows ; viz., - From rents, $600 00
Interest on town note, .
300 00
$900 00
Appropriation asked from the town of
money received for dog licenses
(estimated), $250 00
Appropriation as recommended by the
Trustees and asked from the town, 300 00 $550 00
$1450 00
LIBRARY.
The annual examination of the library has been made by the Library Committee (consisting of Rev. J. C. Labaree, Rev. J. C. Foster, Messrs. Seth Turner, Benjamin Dicker- man and Gilbert A. Tolman) and the report of their investi- gation, as to the care and usage of books, the good order and decorum at all times observed by visitors during library and reading-room hours, was very satisfactory, the result of which is attributable in a great measure to the ability and excellent management of the librarian, Dr. Charles C. Farn-
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ham, and his assistant, Miss Margaret W. Boyd, who have been faithful and efficient in the discharge of their respective duties. The responsible and arduous duties of the Library Committee in the selection and purchase of books have been performed with great care and with their usual discretion and good judgment, and as indicated in the report of the Librarian, the character of the books selected, from their constant circulation, has met the approval of our reading community. During the past year several valuable periodi- cals have been placed in the reading-room.
The report of the Librarian gives the following statistics for the year 1882 : -
Number of days the library was open to the public, 288
Volumes issued during the year, . · 21,347
(an increase of 766 volumes over the previ- ous year)
Largest daily issue, 252
Average daily issue, .
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Smallest daily issue, 6
Number of cards issued to January 1, 1883, . 2420
Number of applicants for books over the pre- ceding year, 155
NUMBER OF VOLUMES ADDED DURING THE YEAR.
Periodicals bound,
25
Donations, . ·
55
Purchased,
384
Number of volumes in Library, January 1,
1883,
· 8047
The total circulation each year, together with the daily
78
average since the Library has been in operation, has been as follows ; viz., -
1876, total circulation, 22,000. Daily average, 80.
1877, ee
21,296.
ce
78.
1878,
ce
24,897.
ee
85.
1879,
23,470.
ce
72.
1880,
18,685.
Re
70.
1882,
21,347.
ce
74.
As the inquiry is sometimes made why so large a percent- age of the books taken from our Library belong to the class termed fiction and juvenile reading, the following compari- son is made, as regards the circulation of books in other libraries in this vicinity, which shows that Randolph is not an exception in this respect : -
TABLE.
Per Cent of Circulation as to Each Class.
Population
Census 1880
No. books
in Library.
Average
Circulation
Fiction and
Juvenile.
Miscellane-
Travel and
Adventure.
History.
Biography.
Poetry.
Randolph,
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