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W. E. Carpenter, 137 loads of gravel
$6 85
Fred Dupont, man, 10 h $1 50 Mr. Lovely, 10 h 1 50
66 5 loads gravel 25
F. Guertin, 87 loads of gravel 4 35
Dick Georgison, 50 h 7 50
Edw. Carpenter, 60 h 9 00
Wm. Brown, 85 h
12 75
A. Chase, 15 h
2 25
W. E. Jones, one drill hammer 1 15
A. Chase, 2 horses and cart, 15 h
3 00
W. E. Jones, dynamite 1 20
fuse
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Mike Ole, 15 h
2 25
caps
Homer Mercier, 40 h
6 00
W. R. Wallis, spikes and
fixing drag 30
Arthur Jones, 40 h 66 2 horses
6 00
W. R. Wallis, nails and scythe 90
and cart, 40 h 8 00
Arthur Jones, man, 20 h
David Lunn, driving horses on scraper, 20 h 3 50
David Lunn, 2 horses on
scraper, 20 h
6 00
S. P. Rawson, holding scraper, 20 h
4 00
S. P. Rawson, 2 horses
on scraper, 20 h 6 00
MARVEL SOUTHWICK, District No. 8.
M. Southwick, 137 h $27 40 | D. Lunn, driving horses
L. Taft, 25 h 3 75
66 horses 25 h 5 00
S. Hindon, 155 h 23 25
J. Anderson, 42 h 6 30
S. Hall, 6 loads gravel,
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M. Southwick, horse on
D. Dudley, horses 91h
18 20
C. Maynard, 35 h
5 25
J. Pariseau, 5 h 75
S. P. Rawson, 10 h 1 50
S. P. Rawson's horses on scraper, 10 h
3 00
E. Carlson, 87 h 13 05
D. Lunn, horses on scraper, 19 h 5 70
on scraper, 19 h $3 32
F. Dupont, 19 h 2 85
F. Dupont, horses on scraper, 18 h 5 40
cart 58 h 7 22
66 207 h 41 40
Buxton, 27 loads gravel 1 35
Dynamite, fuse and caps 50
A. Nelson, 63 h 9 45
$185 24
3 00 and cart, 5 h 1 38
Edm'd Lundberg, 53} h 8 02
R. A. Place, 2 h 30
Miscellaneous
5 81
P. Converse 8 25
$224 02
W. E. Carpenter, 9 posts and stringers 92
H. N. Lougee, sharpen- ing bars & drills 79
Adam, 85 h 12 75
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Filif Ruessons, 35 h 5 25
St. Andre, with horse
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HENRY JARVIS, District No. 9.
Henry Jarvis, 162 h $32 40 - Geo. Buffum, horses, 5 h $1 00 66 horses on
Richard Dermody, 50 h 7 50
scraper, 30 h 9 00
John Keeley, 25 h 3 75 Henry Laman, 45 h 6 75
Henry Jarvis, horses on cart 127 h 25 40
John Adams. 20 h 3 00
Louis Cansino, 20 h 3 00
Louis Cansino, Jr. 124 h
12 40
Geo. Buffum, 5 h
75
Melvin Hathaway, 144 h
21 60
W. E. Carpenter, 64 loads gravel 3 20
Fred Dermody, 70 h 10 50
W. R. Wallis, plank 21 67
Albert Burke, 59 h
8 85
M. Southwick, 37 h 7 40
George Stanton, 20 h
3 00
S. Hindee, 34 h 5 10
A. F. Jones, holding
D. Dudley, horses, 25 h 5 00
scraper, 20 h 3 50
F. J. Kenyon, 35 h 66 2 horses
7 00
A. F. Jones, horses on scraper, 20 h
6 00 on cart, 35 h 7 00
Will Kenyon, 9 h 1 35
William Brown, 55 h 8 25
J. Howard, 95
A. F. Jones, 50 h 10 00
" horses, 50 h 10 00 $298 67
H. C. MEDCALF, District No. 10.
H. C. Medcalf, 119} h $23 90 | David Lunn, driver, 20 h $3 50 66 horse & 2 horses on
cart, 105 h 13 12
scraper, 20 h 6 00
C. Bennett, 68 h 10 20
Fred Dupont, 20 h 3 00
2 horses and
2 horses
cart, 68 h 13 60
on scraper, 20 h 6 00
Peter Gardner, 88 h 13 20
W. Martin, 15 h 2 25
F. Chappell, 103 h
15 45
H. Howard, 78 h
11 70
Paul Mertoes, 14 h 2 20
A. Medcalf, 32 h
4 80
Alvin Brown, gravel, 53
Putnam Rawson, hold-
loads at 5c 2 65
ing scraper, 20 h
4 00
F. J. Libbie, gravel, 27 loads at 5c 1 35
Putnam Rawson, two
horses on scraper, 20 h 6 00
$159 12
Mastley Gou, 15 h 2 25
Mitchel Foster, 89 h
13 35
A. F. Jones, horses on cart, and man, 95 h 33 25
Mr. Corbin, 30 h 4 50
John Kelley, 88 h 13 20
D. A. E. Wallis, 2 horses on cart, 15 h 3 00
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SUPPLIES.
Bought of W. E. Jones,
1 shovel
$1 00
Bought of W. R. Wallis,
17 ft. chestnut boards $ 34
1 lb. nails 04
6 caps
12
15 ft. fuse
23
321 ft. chestnut plank
6 42
105 ft. chestnut timber 2 10
$ 2 30
72 ft. 66 66
1 44
11 39
20 lbs. spikes
70
159 12
$11 39
Total,
$172 81
1 hoe 45
1 lb. dynamite 50
1 doz. 4x 5 bolts
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I have examined the foregoing reports of Highway Surveyors and find them to be correct.
F. H. BIRD, Auditor.
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BY-LAWS
OF THE
TOWN of DOUGLAS.
ARTICLE I.
TOWN MEETINGS.
SECTION I. Every warrant for a Town Meeting shall be served by posting attested copies of the same at least ten days before the time of the meeting to be held under it in three public places, as follows : At the Post-Office at East Douglas and Douglas Centre, and one on the school house in South Douglas.
SECTION 2. In town meetings, all persons present shall, on re- quest of the moderator, as far as practicable, be seated.
SECTION 3. No motion shall be entertained at an adjourned meeting, for the reconsideration of any vote passed at the original meeting, or at an adjournment of the same, unless notice of such motion shall have been given at such original meeting, or at an ad- journment of the same; but this by-law may be suspended in any particular case by a vote of three-fourths of those present and voting.
SECTION 4. When anyone addresses the Chair, he shall rise and stand uncovered.
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SECTION 5. The duties of the presiding officer not specially provided for by law, shall be determined by rules of parliamentary law contained in Cushing's "Manual," so far as they are adapted to town meetings.
ARTICLE II.
SECTION 1. The annual Town Meeting shall be held on the third Monday of March in each year.
SECTION 2. The fiscal year, so far as the accounts of the sever- al town officers are concerned, shall close on the first day of March; and all accounts shall be made up to that time.
SECTION 3. Selectmen. The Selectmen shall have the general care and custody, direction and management of all the property of the town, in all matters not otherwise provided for. They shall count the cash belonging to the Town, in the Town Treasurer's possession, and examine and fully verify his bank deposit standing in the name of the Town, on the first day of March each year, and certify to the town, in their annual report, that they have done so ; and if everything connected therewith is found correct, they shall declare that the amounts agree with the Treasurer's report re- garding the same, or otherwise, as they shall find it.
They shall, in ample time before policies expire, see to the re- newal of all fire insurance on the Town's properties, and shall keep such property properly insured.
They shall print the by-laws of the town in full in each annual report of the Town Officers.
SECTION 4. Treasurer. The Town Treasurer shall not use any money or funds belonging to the Town, in the payment of any of his own or any other person's private·bills or obligations, nor for any other purpose, except for paying Town notes, interest on Town notes, and the State and County taxes, except on orders signed by at least a majority of the Board of Selectmen.
He shall give no Town notes, except the same are approved and countersigned by at least a majority of the Board of Selectmen.
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He shall prepare and deliver to the Board of Selectmen, on or be- fore the fifth day of March of each year, a full statement, in detail, of all receipts and payments of money by him as Town Treasurer, showing the balance of his account on the first day of March, with a statement of the property of the Town in his possession, and all notes or other obligations given by him or by his predecessors, and outstanding against the Town on the first day of March of each year, stating to whom each note is payable, when due, and the rate of interest said note or other obligation is drawing. He shall keep all Town notes that have been paid and cancelled, and all can- celled bank checks, and all orders drawn by the Selectmen, and other valuable documents or papers belonging to the Town, or re- lating to the affairs of the Town in his department, which shall be always subject to the inspection and examination of the Selectmen ; he shall give his bond within five days after his election, to the Town Clerk for his custody and safe-keeping, which shall first be subject to the approval of the Selectmen endorsed thereon in writing.
SECTION 5. Money belonging to the town, if deposited by the Treasurer or the agent, on the devise of Moses Wallis, shall be de- posited in some bank or Trust Company, allowing interest on daily balances, and the interest on said deposits credited to the town.
ARTICLE III.
CONCERNING TRUANT CHILDREN AND ABSENTEES FROM SCHOOL.
SECTION 1. It shall be the duty of the School Committee of the Town to appoint two suitable persons to be designated as "Truant Officers," who shall, under the direction of said Commit- tee, inquire into all cases coming under this article, and shall alone be authorized, in case of violation thereof, to make complaint and carry into execution the judgment thereof.
Truant officers so appointed shall at all times be subject to re- moval by the School Committee, and their compensation shall be fixed by the School Committee and shall be paid from the Treas- ury of the Town.
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SECTION 2. The Worcester County Truant School at West Boylston, Mass., is hereby assigned as the place of confinement, discipline and instruction of persons convicted under the provisions of this article.
SECTION 3. Any child between the ages of seven and fifteen years, who is an habitual truant, or is found wandering about the streets or public places of the town, having no lawful occupation or business, not attending school, or growing up in ignorance, shall, upon conviction thereof, be committed to the Worcester County Truant School at West Boylston, Mass., for such term as the Justice or Court having jurisdiction may determine.
SECTION 4. Truant officers appointed as herein provided, are authorized and empowered to take into custody any such child, and place him in the school to which he shall have been assigned by the School Committee of the town.
ARTICLE IV.
PENAL LAW.
SECTION 1. No person shall play at any game of ball or foot- ball, or throw ball, or stones, or snow-balls in the streets within the limits of the East Douglas fire district.
Nor shall any person deposit within any street or public places any ashes, cinders, fish or any waste-matter whatever, except by the consent of the Selectmen ; nor set or plant any trees within the limits of the streets or highways of said town, without the consent of the person having the care of said streets and highways.
SECTION 2. No person shall course, coast or slide upon the streets or sidewalks of the town upon any hand-sled, board, jump- er, or otherwise, except at such places and under such restrictions and regulations as the Selectmen shall designate and require.
SECTION 3. No person shall wheel, drive, or draw any coach, cart, hand-barrow, sled, bicycle, or other carriage of burden or
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pleasure (except children's hand-carriages, drawn by hand), or drive, or permit any horse, neat cattle, or sheep under his care to go or stand upon any sidewalk, or stand upon any street crossing, so as to obstruct public travel.
SECTION 4. No person shall behave himself in a rude and dis- orderly manner, or use any indecent, profane or insulting language in any street, highway, or other public place in the town, or near any dwelling-house or other building not his own, therein, or be or remain upon any sidewalk or fence contiguous to a highway or street, or upon any doorstep, portico, or other projection from any such house or other building nor in any church, meeting-house, railroad depot or platform, public hall or entrance thereto, to the annoyance or disturbance of any person ; nor shall any person, at, near, or upon any such dwelling house, building, sidewalk, door- step, portico, fence or projection, or any such meeting-house, pub- lic hall, railroad depot or platform, or entrance thereto, commit any nuisance, or by any noise, gesture, or other means, wantonly or designedly drive or frighten any horse in any street, highway or public place in the town.
SECTION 5. Penalties. Any person violating any of the pro- visions of the preceding by-laws, shall be punished by a fine not exceeding ten dollars ($10) for each offence, to be forfeited and paid to the Town, unless when different provision is made by the laws of the Commonwealth.
SECTION 6. These By-Laws may be altered, amended or an- nulled at any meeting called for the purpose, by a vote of two- thirds of those present and voting thereon.
SECTION 7. If these by-laws be adopted by the town and ap- proved by the Court, all by-laws heretofore adopted by the town and now in force, inconsistent with these by-laws, shall become null and void.
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These by-laws shall be in force when approved by the Court.
A. F. BROWN, WILLIAM ABBOTT, Committee JOHN M. RAWSON,
Douglas, Mass.
Adopted April 26, 1897.
C. H. BACHELER, Town Clerk of Douglas.
By a vote at the same time and place Mr. William Abbott was authorized to present these by-laws to the Court for approval.
C. H. BACHELER, Town Clerk.
ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
OF THE
TOWN OF DOUGLAS
FOR THE
Year Ending March I, I 906.
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S
INCOR
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WHITINSVILLE, MASS .: PRESS OF EAGLE PRINTING CO. 1906.
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SCHOOL COMMITTEE
LOUIS B. SAXTON Term expires March 1, 1906
WALTER PARKER
. .
1906
WALTER E. JONES
66
66
1906
WM. L. CHURCH
66
66
66
1907
WM. MANAHAN
66
66
1907
E. T. RAWSON
66
66
66
1907
E. N. JENCKES
66
66
66
1908
E. B. BLANCHARD
66
66
66
1908
FRANK E. JONES
66
1908
SUPERINTENDING COMMITTEE
E. B. BLANCHARD E. N. JENCKES E. T. RAWSON
PURCHASING AGENT
F. S. BRICK
TRUANT OFFICERS
A. B. SIMMONS
WM. MANAHAN
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
FRANCIS S. BRICK
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SCHOOL CALENDAR
1905-06
FALL TERM
All schools opened September 11, 1905. Elementary schools closed December 15. High school December 22.
WINTER TERM
All schools opened January 2, 1906. Elementary schools close March 16, 1906. Length of term, eleven weeks. High school closes March 23, 1906.
SPRING TERM
All schools open April 2. Elementary schools close June 15. High school June 29. Length of year, Elementary schools 36 weeks ; High school 40 weeks.
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APPROPRIATIONS AND RECEIPTS
Appropriations for public schools and for
transportation of pupils $5000 00
State School Fund 681 74
State, for Superintendent
500 00
Books and Supplies 400 00
Town School Fund.
56 48
Balance unexpended
958 02
For Superintendent
300 00
For Repairs
100 00
$7,996 24
EXPENDITURES
Teachers $4580 00
Janitors
560 89
Superintendent 660 00
Transportation
541 45
Fuel
349 68
Books and Supplies
526 37
Repairs and General Expenses
710 29
Balance unexpended,
$7,928 68
67 56
$7,996 24
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Superintendent's Report.
To the School Committee, Douglas, Mass .:
GENTLEMEN :- I herewith submit my fifth annual report of the schools of the town of Douglas.
More than four years have elapsed since I assumed the duties of the office of Superintendent of Schools of Douglas and during that time I have striven for certain ideals and ends. Most of these have been realized. Those that have not been realized I shall still continue to advocate and strive for so long as I believe in them.
The educational atmosphere has cleared wonderfully in the last ten years: subjects which used to be considered non-essential have become essential: fads have become full-grown realities, principles underlying each phase of the work are becoming defined, and the manners and methods of doing things in the educational field have become subordinate to the general laws and principles that govern them. Hence it is that the old idea that anyone can teach school has passed away. It ought to take as much general educa- tion and specific training to fit one for the scheme of teaching as for any other of the great elements of education, medicine, theology, law, etc., since the principles are as great and have be- come so well defined.
CHANGES.
CHANGES IN GRADES.
At the beginning of the fall term several changes in the grades occurred: First, owing to the large number of pupils in the gram- mar school it was deemed advisable to place Grade VII under a
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separate teacher. Second, owing to the lack of room, grades I and II were put in one place under Miss Johnson, the first grade coming from nine o'clock to twelve and the second from one to four. This arrangement, while it seemed to be the only feasible one at the time has not proved a success from an educational standpoint. Third, as suggested in my last report the ninth grade was removed from the high school and combined with the eighth grade forming a separate school.
CHANGES IN THE TEACHING FORCE.
The changes in the teaching force since my last report are as follows :
Resignations-Mr. Geo. Stoddard, High school; Miss Mary Harbort, Grade IV; Miss Maud Barry, South Douglas.
Elections .- Mr. John Brackett, High school; Miss Ethel M. Cleale, South Douglas; Miss Edith Fogg, Old Douglas; Miss Mary Pennell, West Douglas.
Transfers .- Miss Mathilde Burghardt from Old Douglas to Grade VII; Miss K. Helena Wixtead from Grade I to Grade IV.
Monthly grade and general meetings are held as usual.
TRAINED TEACHERS.
During the past four years I have continually plead for trained teachers. I have put forth every argument I knew to sustain the idea. I congratulate you upon this phase of the work and earn- estly hope that skilled service in our public schools may become a fixed and unswerving policy. As a final word, if such a word is needed, I quote from the Moseley Commission of England who visited this country five years ago to study educational problems.
" The efficiency of American schools is due primarily to the professional skill of the teachers. Programs of study, no matter how well drawn, will never raise education to a high standard un- less the teacher is trained for his duties. Even an indifferent pro- gram will become effective in the hands of a teacher who is an expert in the arts of his profession."
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HIGH SCHOOL.
I desire to call your attention to the present condition and future possibilities of our high school. Since September we have had an average attendance of 19. A comparison with the high school last year, average attendance, 11, will indicate quite a growth.
If this growth proves a healthy one, provision ought to be made to produce a high school worthy of the town of Douglas. The State provides for a contribution of $300 for an assistant for all approved schools. My first suggestion therefore, is the approval of our school. We need a physical and chemical laboratory. There is ample room for both in the unfinished part of the build- ing up stairs.
The towns of Mendon and Bolton each have an enrolment of twenty-four, three more pupils than Douglas, and each town draws $300 from the State for an assistant teacher ; as a result the course of study is more elaborate and effective. I am informed that pupils are fitted for college very easily in these schools. ,
THE GOSPEL OF WORK.
As a part of this report I am submitting to you an extract of an address delivered recently by Supt. J. M. Greenwood of Kansas City, Mo. This doctrine has been preached before in past reports but never so pithily as the following.
" Many grown people as well as children do not like to work. It is much easier to drift into habits of laziness, to take things easy, to expect big returns on no investments, than to get down to hard work and through it achieve success. Great plans usually come to naught because of personal laziness. Most people be- lieve in this doctrine for their children, and endeavor to practice it,-to have them do as little work as possible. They want them to be free from drudgery. This seems to be natural to many a parent ; but it makes the child flabby, helpless, and a parasite in the com- munity. Success in life depends more on the ability to do honest work, whether in the school, at home, or in the busy industries of the world, than all other characteristics combined. Children need to have their courage developed and trained, so that when-
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ever they go at whatever is set them to do, they will stick to it till it is finished. Quickness of mind and vigor and strength are all required. Courage to do is of a high moral quality when it is directed to worthy objects.
To have confidence in one's self, to be cheerful in doing, to have a definite purpose and to keep moving forward toward the accomplishment, will bring victory in the end. The best gospel is work, work physical, work mental, and work moral. Work is the very condition of the enjoyment of life. Every good thing in this world is the product of work. Every parent who brings up his child to eschew work, to be indulged in idleness, to fritter away his time and life in mere frivolities, hates his child and is prepar- ing him for an idler, or a tramp,-a fungus growth for the state to take care of. Coddling children in school leads them to the same dire consequences-later in life. All sensible persons feel a contempt for the idlers, the useless, and the counterfeits of so- ciety.
Since the school is one of the greatest forces in the manufacture of the human character, as teachers, we must see to it that we are not blameworthy. A teacher who is always grumbling about the weather, the schoolroom, the drudgery of his work, and a thousand other things is preparing his pupils for idleness, dissatisfaction, and to become a sort of human shadow walking aimlessly about. A good teacher will cultivate in his pupils the power of sticking to a thing until the end is reached. Steady industry and diligence will bring rich results to one of ordinary gifts. Self-independence, to be quiet and steady, to be cheerful, not to be hysterical, not to have others continually bracing one up, are some of the qualities that are admired by right thinking people. A strong, self-reliant spirit is always an inspiration to others."
MUSIC AND DRAWING.
I believe the time has come when some arrangement should be made for special instruction in music and drawing.
Drawing :- We have had no special instruction in drawing since Miss Hayward acted in that capacity five or six years ago. Her
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work at that time was so well done that its influence has lasted up to the present time. I believe however, that the time has ar- rived when the most important subjects should receive special attention. Our children are artists as a class and appreciate keenly any work done for them in this direction. A teacher could be secured to come once in two or three weeks for about $100.
Music :- Our music for the past five years has been under the instruction of the grammar teacher, the cost amounting to one dollar per week. While the work done is good, the instruction has not been as good as that which a special teacher would give. The increase of pupils in the Grammar department make the present arrangement inexpedient after this year, and some ar- rangement should be made to meet the present demand for better instruction in music. The children of Douglas are musical and I believe parents would appreciate any effort to increase the ef- ficiency in this branch.
DISCIPLINE.
This report would not be complete without some word of com- mendation to the children for their excellent attitude in school and out and some word of appreciation to the parents for their cooperation in bringing about the present excellent attitude of the children. The children of Douglas are exceptionally well be- haved and obedient. During my four and a half years of work with them it has been a growing attitude on their part of obedience and courtesy, and general good breeding. I can not recall a single act of disrespect to me in my work among them. This con- dition is due, largely, to the attitude of the parents in upholding the teachers in the work with the children.
SPECIAL NEEDS.
1. Nearly all the chairs in the building at East Douglas are in poor condition and need replacing. 2. A cutter for cutting paper and other material is much needed. A good cutter large enough to be of service will cost five dollars. 3. Laboratory supplies for experimental work in the High school, both physical
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and chemical are needed. 4. A small laboratory might be built · either in the basement or in the large area in the upper part of the building. Such a room would enhance the value of the work in the High school. 5. Some arrangements for lighting the . building ought to be made.
ROLL OF HONOR.
In place of the old plan of publishing the roll of honor in the report the following in submitted :
As soon as possible after the school year three lists of pupils shall be prepared, compiled from the registers. First, those who have attended the entire year without a tardy, absent or dismissal mark. Second, those who have attended two terms, and third, those who have attended one term. These shall be printed on a certificate large enough for framing, the first group in large type, the second in type less prominent and the third in small type, the whole surmounted by a scroll and properly inscribed. Each pupil whose name is inscribed shall be presented with a school certi- ficate at the opening of the fall term.
I am positive that such a plan would enhance the value of a roll of honor and have a very material effect on the attendance of the pupil. This plan might be further extended by exchanging these yearly certificates for one of three, four or five years consecutive attendance and one for the full four years in the High school.
CONCLUSION.
In closing this report I desire to express my appreciation of the work of the teachers, their faithfulness to the work, their de- votion to the children and their loyalty to the committee, the superintendent and their fellow workers.
The same earnest appreciation is expressed to you for the man- ner in which you have sustained me in my work.
Respectfully submitted,
FRANCIS S. BRICK,
Superintendent of Schools.
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STATISTICAL REPORT FOR YEAR 1904-1905.
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SCHOOL
GRADE
TEACHER
WHERE EDUCATED
Salary per week
No. weeks in year
Total enrollment
Total membership
Average member-
Average attend-
ance for year
ance for year
Total tardiness
Total dismissals
Number not absent
Number not tardy
Number not absent
or tardy for year
Total number of
visitors
High Grammar .. .6
G. H. Stoddard. ¿ G. H. Stoddard. ‘
Bowdoin College .. .
*$900.
36
10
10
7.5
6.5 86
67
31
0
0
Bates College .
$13 .00
36
42
42
32.9 30.5 92.6
110
81
1
6
1
50
Intermediate 66
V
Euna L. Buffington
Douglas High.
10 00
36
38
41
33.4
30.7 91 35 91
72
8
9
1
41
6
IV
Mary W. Harbort.
Worcester Normal.
10 00
36
45
49
38
122
38
10
1
36
Primary . . . .
III
Edith M. Abbott ..
Douglas High. . 10 00
Douglas High. .
10 00
36
29
33
24.5
23 94
39
15
18
0
0
48
K. Helena Wixtead Douglas High.
New Britain Nor'l )
10 00
36
28
30
26.8
21.6|81.2
89
67
0
9
0
7
10 00
36
30
30
26.4
22.2 87
152
42
0)
2
0
48
W. Douglas.
Mixed
Maud H. Barry .. Mary S. Pennell. . ..
Douglas High. . 7 50
12
S
13
12.9
12.5|98
14
4
0
0
0
36
412 382 406 319 .3 287.5 89.3
983
602
33
71
4
424
40
17
17
12.5. 11
[80
17
106
0
1
0
IX VIH-VII VI
Susan B. Merrill .. Grace E. Damon ..
Bridgewater Normal
10 00
36
42
44
35
32.6 92.5
104
141
0
14
1 11 1
12
1
1
39
II
Etta Johnson
28
0
15
0
44
Douglas Cen.
Mixed
M. C. Burghardt . Eliza P. Low
Salem Normal ...
10 00
So. Douglas.
Mixed
Ethel Hodge .. . .
Bridgewater High
10 00
Douglas High. .. 1
10 00
36
51
55
34.6
31.3.90
87
§ Elizabeth Turner.
Westfield Normal
10 00
36
42
42
34.8
30.6 88.4 110
41
for year
for year
0
50
I
10 00
32
I. H. Caldwell ... Brockton High ..
* Yearly salary.
ship for year
l'er cent. of attend
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REPORT OF HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
Mr. F. S. Brick, Supt. of Schools :
DEAR SIR :- I respectfully submit my report as principal of the High school from September, 1905.
I find the school enthusiastic and capable of much and hard work; any and all tasks that I have imposed upon them they have taken up with a will.
There is a much felt need of a Physical and Chemical Labora- tory which could be cheaply and easily put into the basement or attic. It is impossible to do satisfactory chemical experiments without a sink and hoods to properly carry off the liquid and gas- eous residue.
The Women's Relief Corps in the early fall term presented the school with two beautiful silk flags and I herewith wish to express our sincere thanks.
The School Committee has just put in a new piano which is duly appreciated by all the rooms in the building.
We have had many visitors Friday afternoons, but few at our regular week day recitations who are needed to encourage both pupils and teacher.
We wish to express our thanks to you for the many kindnesses and courtesies shown us, also to the Committee for their help and encouragement.
Yours very truly,
JOHN F. BRACKETT, Prin.
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Report of School Committee
The committee submit the following report for the year ending March 1st, 1906.
During the year the committee and superintendent have held meetings the last Thursday of each month.
The school in the West District was opened in April after care- fully considering the following reasons : the number of pupils 16; the distance to be carried together with the distance each child was compelled to walk to and from the team; and the exposure and suffering to the smaller children.
As will be noticed by the schedule of terms at the beginning of the School Report, the long vacation in March was shortened two weeks, that the children might be out in the warmer weather one week more in June and September.
During the year the school house in the West District was shingled, painted, inside walls renewed, and equipped with new windows.
The outside wood work of the new building in the East Village was painted, also the wood room and the inside of the school room in the South District were repaired.
In some parts of the work there has been a paring down of ex pense and the committee decided to use a part of this saving towards the purchase of a new piano for the High School.
One of the difficult problems to solve has been that of the Grammar school. At the opening of the fall term it was found to be impossible for one teacher to teach the 53 pupils in that room and also music for the building. The Grammar school consisted of grades VII, VIII and IX. It became evident that one grade
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must be removed. Every room in the building was occupied, therefore, there must be a doubling of some of the rooms or a separate place outside the building prepared and equipped for some one of the grades at a probable cost of $500.00. After long consideration it was decided to double the I and II grades for one teacher as explained in the Superintendent's report.
In the future some definite step must be taken to solve this problem. From present indications the Grammar school will be still larger next fall. There is a growing tendency to increase the upper grades, which speaks well for our schools.
In 1902 the Grammar school enrolled 38; in 1903, 40; in 1904, 52; in 1905, 53. In 1904 the IX grade of 10 was placed in the High school room, which was not a success. From the school census we also notice that the number of children in town between the ages of 5 and 15 in 1903 was 307, in 1904, 328; while in 1905, 388.
As in former years the supervision of the teachers and methods of teaching have been under the control of the Superin- tendent.
The Committee are glad to express their hearty approval of the principles for which the Superintendent stands in the development and progress of our schools; those principles of education which call for the highest standard of morality in character, and which pursue a wise plan of vigorous action.
EDWARD B. BLANCHARD EDWARD N. JENCKES Superintending Committee
EDWIN T. RAWSON
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