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The arrangement of one session has been continued, but not with entire satisfaction. It certainly affords a better op- portunity for the scholars to do the necessary home-study, and, at the same time, it gives a much desired opportunity in the afternoon for the teachers to do individual work with scholars that need assistance beyond that which they receive in the class. This last consideration I believe to be of the utmost importance. The chief, and perhaps the only, objec-
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tion, from the standpoint of the school, to the one-session ar- rangement is the fact that a large percentage of our scholars, because of the very fact that they have so much time at their disposal for home-study, are tempted to waste it, and in fact many virtually throw away the whole opportunity. The com- plete remedy for this evil, and I consider it a very serious evil, will not be found in any arrangement of school sessions, but rests with the home. Unless the home influence in many cases becomes more positive and active for home-study, it may be well to apply whatever remedy there may be in the two-session arrangement.
The sanitary arrangements have always been unsatisfac- tory. Now that a supply of water is available, I would re- commend that attention be given to this matter as soon as possible. Water is also needed in the building for drinking purposes and for use in the laboratory. The present supply is far from satisfactory.
Through the generosity of Mr. C. A. Lancaster, the fol- lowing books have been added during the year to our refer- ence library :
Bryce's "American Commonwealth." 2 vols.
Hart's "American History Told by Contemporaries." 4 vols.
Sparks' " The Men Who Made the Nation."
Green's "History of the English People."
Botta's "Handbook of Universal Literature."
Adams' "Dictionary of American Authors."
Fiske's "Myths and Mythmakers."
Bulfinch's "Age of Fables."
Harper's "Dictionary of Classical Literature and Antiqui- ties." 0
Dana's "How to Know Wild Flowers."
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This gift was along the line of one of our greatest needs, and has been especially appreciated by both teachers and pupils.
The school is in good condition, an excellent spirit pre- vails, and fairly satisfactory progress has been made along all lines of work. The average ability is I think, remarkably good, and there is a good degree of interest and ambition.
In conclusion I wish to say that the teachers are gratified at the earnest efforts of the pupils, and greatly appreciate the hearty co-operation of the school officials.
Respectfully submitted,
CHARLES W. CUTTS.
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SCHOOL REPORT.
REPORT OF SUPERVISOR OF DRAWING.
1
To the Superintendent of Schools, Merrimac, Mass.,
Dear Sir :- At the beginning of this, my last report, I wish to say that I have been much pleased with the work done in the schools during the past year. Teachers and pupils have cooperated to make the work the best of any year since I have had charge of the drawing.
Last fall, as I began the work for another year, I felt the need of a more definite knowledge of color and its appli- cation to the every day life of the children, outside of the school-room. I therefore incorporated more of this into the . work for the present year.
The primary grades have taken up the study of the six spectrum colors in the first two grades, and of the intermedi- ates in the third, much as in previous years. This has been followed in the grammar grades by the study of color har- mony with exercises in the mixing of colors and the making of color scales. This work was applied to house decoration in the high school, and the pupils began the making of de- signs for such articles as rugs, wall-paper, sofa cushions and so forth.
The class in mechanical drawing made some plans for a simple house which gave them practice in architectural
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drawing. We hoped that this might be carried out by the boys, who planned the actual building of the house, to be furnished by the class in design.
The committee have purchased, some pottery for the high school which makes a valuable addition to the equip- ment of the drawing department.
It is with regret that I leave, with the plans for work, especially that in the high school, only partially carried out.
I wish to thank the committee, superintendent and teach- ers for their hearty cooperation and support during the five years which I have taught in Merrimac, and all others who helped to, make my stay one of which I shall have only pleasant memories.
Respectfully submitted,
MAUDE H. ROSE,
Supervisor of Drawing.
Lewiston, Maine, January 13, 1905.
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SCHOOL REPORT.
REPORT OF SUPERVISOR OF MUSIC.
To the Superintendent of Schools and honorable School Board of the Town of Merrimac, Mass. :
Gentlemen :- Having been but recently elected to the position of musical instructor in your schools, I find myself somewhat at a disadvantage in reporting upon the work. I think I can safely say, however, from knowledge of the standing in other towns and cities, that Merrimac is quite up to the average.
I found the technical knowledge of the children gener- ally very good indeed, and so, while striving to keep them up to the standard in this direction, I have tried to work more particularly in the line of better tone production, and to create greater interest in the singing periods. I have gener- ally had the assistance of the teachers in the furtherance of these objects to the best of their ability, without which very little can be accomplished in any direction.
I have greatly enjoyed my work in the Merrimac schools, having found the teachers agreeable and willing to accept any suggestions, and the pupils generally very much interest- ed and eager to sing.
It is my aim that the children shall know the principles of reading ; shall have a greater love for good musical com-
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position ; shall more intelligently render their songs; and, above all, that their voice shall improve as they advance in years. With these points in view by supervisor and teach- ers, progress in the right direction is sure.
I would recommend the addition of small supplementary books in some grades, not to displace their music readers, but to give the children a greater variety of songs.
Respectfully,
WM. E. HARTWELL,
Teacher of Music.
REPORT OF TRUANT OFFICER.
Mr. Geo. E. Chickering, Superintendent of Schools :
Your Truant Officer reports twenty visits during the year ending January 31, 1905.
Most respectfully yours,
S. SCOFIELD.
Merrimac, Mass., January 31, 1905.
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MERRIMAC HIGH SCHOOL.
GRADUATES, 1904.
LEROY BOYNTON FRASER, College Preparatory Course
HELEN ESTHER CROFUT,
KATHERINE GILMAN LITTLE, HORTENSE LYDSTON, LILLIAN MAY TRULL, JOHN FOSTER WOODMAN, LAURENCE BARRY,
FREDERICK ELLSWORTH GIBBS, VIOLA EMILY GROCUT,
HERBERT LEWIS STORY, GERTRUDE LOUISE TRULL, MARY GERTRUDE BRADY, RUFUS PHIPPS CLEMENT, JR .. CARLTON HAM GASSETT, GRACE FLORA STEVENS,
Classical Course Classical Course Classical Course
Classical Course
Classical Course
Scientific Course
Scientific Course Scientific Course Scientific Course Scientific Course English Course English Course English Course English Course
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SCHOOL REPORT.
SCHOOL CALENDAR.
HIGH SCHOOL.
1905.
March 24-Winter term closes.
April 3-Spring term begins.
June 23-Spring term closes.
Sept. 5-Fall term begins.
Dec. 22-Fall term closes.
1906.
Jan. 2-Winter term begins.
SESSIONS-Every day, except Saturday, from 8 a. m. to 1. 10 p. m.
LOWER SCHOOLS.
1905.
March 24-Winter term closes.
April 10-Spring term begins.
June 23-Spring term closes.
Sept. 5-Fall term begins.
Dec. 22-Fall term closes. 1906.
Jan. 9-Winter term begins.
SESSIONS-Every week day, except Saturday, from 8.45 to II.45 a. m., and 1.30 to 3.30 p. m.
HOLIDAYS-For all schools. Thanksgiving Day and the day following, Washington's Birthday, Patriots' Day and Memorial Day.
NO SESSION SIGNAL.
Two blasts repeated twice at 7.30 a. m. means no session in the forenoon.
Two blasts repeated twice at 12.30 p. m. means no session in the afternoon.
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STATISTICS.
Population of town, census of 1900, 2IOI
Number of schools in town, Sept. 1903 to June 24, 1904, II
Number of teachers employed including special teach- ers, I5
Number of different teachers employed including spec- ials and substitutes, 23
Number of children in town Sept. 1, 1903, between 5 and 15 years of age, per census, 354
Number of children in town Sept. I, between 7 and 14 years of age, per census, 259
Whole number of pupils enrolled during the school year, 432
Number attending over 15 years of age, 58
Number attending between 7 and 14 years of age, 273
Number attending private school, 3
Average membership for the year, 384.49
Average attendance for the year, 350.89
Per cent. of attendance for the year, 91 .
TABLE OF ATTENDANCE, ETC., FOR SCHOOL YEAR, From September 1903 to June 24, 1904.
GRADE.
SCHOOL.
TEACHERS.
Membership
Average
Membership
Average
Attendance
Per Cent. of
Attendance
Teachers'Salaries per Month
High
Charles W. Cutts, Principal,
64
60.37
57.52
95.27
120.00
Mittie A. Dow, Ist Assistant,
45.00
Susanna Sayre, 2d Assistant,
40.00
VIII-IX
Centre
E. J. Whittemore, Principal,
50
48.59
44.44
91.45
50.00
VII-VIII
Centre
Lilla M. Phelps,
44
42.79
40.33
94.25
45.00
V-VI
Centre
Mary H. Head,
45
39.60
37.59
94.92
45.00
III
Centre
Hattie A. Baxter,
3.5
26.27
23.28
89.60
40.00
IV-V
Prospect St.
Marion W. Smith,
50
43.62
39.26
90.05
40.00
I-II
Prospect St.
Sara S. Alley,
37
30.50
26.90
88.20
40.00
I-II
Middle St.
S. Blanche Cunningham,
47
31.00
27.00
87.09
40.00
I-VI
Port
Annie M. Sargent,
25
22.03
19.30
87.60
35.00
I-VII
Bear Hill
Gertrude A. Hamlin,
33
27.15
24.03
87.38
35.00
I-VI
Birch Meadow
Annie L. Hosford,
14
12.57
II.24
89.40
30.00
.
Total
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TABLE OF ATTENDANCE, ETC., FOR FALL TERM ENDING DECEMBER 23, 1904.
GRADE.
SCHOOL.
TEACHERS.
Total
Membership
Average
Membership
Average
Attendance
Per Cent. of
Attendance
Teachers'Salaries per Month
High
Charles W. Cutts, Principal,
69
67.67
64.99
96.04
120.00
Mittie A. Dow, Ist Assistant,
45.00
Susanna Sayre, 2d Assistant,
40.00
VIII-IX
Centre
E. J. Whittemore, Principal,
49
48.00
45.57
94.23
50.00
VII-VIII
Centre
Lilla M. Phelps,
43
40.96
39.24
95.80
40.00
V-VI
Centre
Mary H. Head,
44
42.79
40.43
94.50
40.00
III
Centre
Etta H. Colby,
31
29.63
28.82
97.28
40.00
IV-V
Prospect St.
Marion W. Smith,
42
41.50
39.48
95.15
40.00
I-II
Prospect St.
Sara S. Alley,
30
27.81
26.93
96.95
40.00
I-II
Middle St.
S. Blanche Cunningham,
35
33.00
30.08
91.85
40.00
I-VI
Port
Annie M. Sargent,
14
13.34
1.2.50
93.67
40.00
I-VII
Bear Hill
Hattie A. Baxter,
29
22.81
20.33
89.10
35.00
I-VI
Birch Meadow
Annie L. Hosford,
14
13.08
12.69
97.00
30.00
.
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LOCUST GROVE CEMETERY.
REPORT OF TRUSTEES.
To the Citizens of Merrimac :
1904.
DR.
To balance on hand as per last report,
$35 33
Apr.
Cash from sale of lot,
50 00
May
" John Heald, for grading, 7 00
June
66
sale of lot,
25 00
" lot,
50 00
July
66
" hay,
17 50
Sept. 66 66 " lot,
25 00
Dec.
66
" lot,
25 00
66
lot,
25 00
66
60 locust posts,
75
66
66 Sale of Bowker Insecticide, 2 50
66
66 mowing lots, 50
$263 58
1904.
CR.
Mar. Cash paid Bowker Insecticide Co., In-
secticide,
$5 25
66 " For express on Bowker In- secticide,
40
Apr.
66
" E. L. Hopkins, labor,
53
66
Wm. Morrow, labor,
2 60
May
66
T. Grant, labor,
6 10
66
" Sheehan and Hanlon, labor,
: 35
" For two loads dressing,
2 00
66
" Grass seed and teaming,
I 06
66
" James Doyle, labor,
4 70
66
" Wm. Morrow, labor,
7 50
" C. R. Howe, labor,
7 30
66
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REPORT OF CEMETERY TRUSTEES.
June July
Cash paid J. T. Crosby, haying, $12 30
66 " Grant, Kittredge, Knox and helper, 14 35
Oct. 66 " J. Currier and Geo. Grant, grading Heald lot, 10 00
66 " For teaming loam and man- ure, 5 00
Nov. 66
" Zenas Lovell & Co., grass- seed, 4 28
66
" J. Currier, labor, 2 30
66
Merrimac Budget, printing, I 25
66
" Zenas Lovell & Co., grass- seed, 57
66
" T. Grant, 8 hours labor, I 60
66
" Benjamin Mosier, trimming shrubbery, 4 00
" J. Currier, 20 hours labor, 4 00
Geo. Grant, labor on gut- ters, 50
66 .
" Geo. Grant, mowing lot, 25
66
66 Geo. Grant, labor, 50
1905. Jan. 66
" Trustees' expenses for mis- cellaneous work, , 00
Superintendent, for clerical work on books, ac-
counts, deeds, permits for burial, etc., 5 00
$108 68
Deposit in First National Bank, 154 90
$263 58
Contingent fund in Merrimac Savings Bank, $209.26.
Respectfully submitted,
GEO. G. LARKIN, SUPT. CHAS. A. LANCASTER, Trustees. CHARLES E. ROWELL,
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REPORT OF CEMETERY TRUSTEES.
Trustees' Report of Funds for Perpetual Care of Lots by the Town.
Under Massachusetts Laws, Revised Statutes, 1902, Chap. 78. Sec. 24.
OF CEMETERIES AND BURIALS.
A town in which Cemetery Commissioners or Trustees are chosen may receive gifts or bequests for maintaining cemeteries or cemetery lots, which shall be paid into the town treasury of said town and with the accounts thereof, shall be kept separate from the other money and accounts of said town ; the town treasurer shall invest all such funds in accordance with the stipulations, if any accompany them ; otherwise he shall invest them as ordered by the Selectmen and Commissioners or Trustees, and pay the income therefrom upon their order, or with their approval.
Eliza M. Sawyer fund for the care of the T. C. Sawyer lot in Church Street Ceme- tery, $114.00, deposited in Merrimac Sav- ings Bank.
Income to October dividend, 1904, $6 60
Expended by Trustees for dressing and labor,
$1 50
Paid Geo. A. Grant, lawn mowing, I 50
3 00
Available balance, $3 60
Emily S. Goodwin fund for care of the Patten Sargent lot in Lower Main Street Ceme- tery, $250.00, deposited in Merrimac Sav- ings Bank.
Income to October dividend, 1904, $15 64
Expended by Trustees for dressing and labor, $3 80
Paid M. W. Sargent, lawn mowing, 2 00
5 80
Available balance,
$9 84
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REPORT OF CEMETERY TRUSTEES.
John L. and Sophia A. Merrill fund for the care of the John L. Merrill lot in Church Street Cemetery, $200.00, deposited in the Merrimac Savings Bank.
Income to October dividend, 1904, $7 05
Expended by Trustees for dressing and labor, $1 75
Paid Geo. A. Grant, lawn mowing, 1 50
3 25
Available balance, $3 80
The income only can be used for the care of lots under this law.
GEO. G. LARKIN, SUPT. CHARLES E. ROWELL, Trustees. CHAS. A. LANCASTER,
CHURCH AND LOWER MAIN STREET
CEMETERIES.
TRUSTEES' REPORT.
To the Selectmen and Citizens of Merrimac :
1904. DR. July To cash received for hay, $8 50
CR.
Jan. '05 By cash paid Clifton B. Heath, town treasurer, $8 50
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REPORT OF CEMERERY TRUSTEES.
MEMORANDUM.
CR.
1904. July
Theodore Grant, labor, $8 30
George Kittredge, labor, 6 70
Paid by George G. Larkin, for Jabor, 5 20
Trustees' bill for team to Lower Ceme- tery, 50
Trustees' bill for stationery, postage and car-fare, 65
Trustees' bill for clerical work, burial permits, reports, etc., 3 00
Superintendent, for calls, correspond- ence, etc., 2 00
$26 35
DR.
To Selectmen's orders on town treasurer,
$26 35
Respectfully submitted,
GEORGE G. LARKIN, CHARLES E. ROWELL, Trustees. CHAS. A. LANCASTER,
ANNUAL REPORT OF
THE BOARD OF ENGINEERS
OF MERRIMAC FIRE DEPARTMENT.
MERRIMAC, MASS., Feb. Ist, 1905.
To the Selectmen and Citizens of the Town of Merrimac :
The Board of Engineers submit the following report for the year ending on this date.
There have been six alarms as follows :
MARCH 20.
Alarm from Box 13, for fire on Birch Meadow road in buildings owned by Willard B. Kelly, and was nearly a total loss. Cause unknown.
APRIL 6.
Alarm from Box 13, for brush fire on Red Oak Hill.
APRIL 23.
Alarm from Box 13, for brush fire at the Mason farm at Pond Hills.
JUNE 14.
Alarm from Box 12, for fire on Mill street in barn owned by the Co-Operative Bank. Damage slight. Cause, rats and matches.
.
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ENGINEERS' REPORT .
OCTOBER I.
Alarm from Box 12, for fire on Lancaster Court in building owned by Mr. Myer Stone. Cause supposed to have been rats and matches. Loss covered by insurance.
DECEMBER I.
Alarm from Box 13, for fire at waiting station of the H. and A. St. Ry. Co. Loss slight. Cause, defective wires.
APPARATUS AT CENTRAL STATION.
The apparatus at the Central Station consists of one third class Amoskeag double pump steamer ; one two-horse hose wagon, capacity 1200 feet; one four-wheel hand reel, capacity 600 feet ; one hook and ladder truck; five chemical fire extinguishers ; 2,300 feet of hose and all necessary tools and equipments in good order.
MERRIMACPORT STATION.
At the Merrimacport Station we have one Gleason & Bailey hand engine; one two-wheel hose reel, capacity 700 feet ; two chemical fire extinguishers; with all equipments and tools in good order.
IMPROVEMENTS MADE DURING THE YEAR.
The Central Station has been painted outside and inside and the hall re-plastered and painted.
The steamer and hook and ladder truck have been re- varnished and the hose wagon painted and varnished.
A new crank shaft has been put in the steamer.
On account of the new water system we have had to pur- chase six new service pipes, hydrant connections, strainer and couplings for the steamer.
One set of new lead bars and a set of four-horse reins have been purchased.
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Electric lights have been put in, new curtains hung in the steamer house and several other smaller improvements made.
The fire alarm system has been extended to Birch Meadow.
We have also purchased one second-hand four-wheel hand reel, carrying 600 feet of hose, which we consider a valuable addition to the department.
NEW FIRE GONG NEEDED.
We feel that we are badly in need of some kind of a fire gong, as the shutting down of the H. and A. power house has left us without any gong. Through the kindness of the Walker Carriage Co., we can use their whistle until we are able to do better. We hope the citizens will consider this matter at the annual town meeting as we deem it a matter of great importance.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
We wish to thank the Walker Carriage Company for a donation of $10.00, which we received from them in con- sideration of the services we rendered at the fire in their factory.
We also wish to thank Messrs. Charles A. Lancaster, Fred L. Parker, Charles E. Hoyt, Carlton C. Witham and the general public for their generous donations and the liberal manner in which they have helped us in all our undertakings during the past year.
We would also extend our thanks to Dr. F. E. Sweetsir for his generous offer of free medical attendance to all firemen injured at fires, whether it be for one week or one year; and to the local manufacturers for allowing them full time while in attendance at fires.
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CONCLUSION.
In closing our second annual report we wish to extend to the officers and members of this department our sincere thanks for the faithful manner, in which they have performed their duties, also to the Board of Selectmen for their hearty co-operation in all matters tending to improve the department.
Respectfully submitted,
ANGUS McINNIS, Chief, T. W. BRADY, Ist Asst. and Clerk, Engineers. LORENZO BLAISDELL, 2d Asst.
TOWN CLERK'S REPORT.
BIRTHS.
Number of births returned,
25
Males,
I2
Females,
I3
Fathers native born,
22
Mothers native born,
17
Fathers and mothers both native born,
17
Fathers and mothers both foreign born, 3
MARRIAGES.
Number of marriages recorded,
IO
First marriage of groom,
9
First marriage of bride,
IO
Grooms native born, IO
Brides native born,
9
Average age of groom, 25 years.
Average age of bride, 23 years, 8 months, 12 days.
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TOWN CLERK'S REPORT.
DEATHS.
Number of deaths recorded,
37
Males,
18
Females,
19
Under 5 years,
7
Males native born,
14
Females native born,
17
Of native parentage,
27
Of foreign parentage,
6
Of mixed parentage,
4
Average age, 52 years, I month, II days.
Oldest person, 98 years, 10 months, 6 days.
DOGS.
Number of dogs licensed,
82
Males, 76 1 Females, 6
BAILEY SARGENT,
Town Clerk.
REPORT OF TREE WARDEN.
During the past year the work of the tree warden has been carried on much the same as in previous years. The installation of electric lights in town has called for a larger amount of trimming of shade trees than usual, but in nearly every instance the trimming was badly needed and did no material injury. Considerable work has also been done in removing the nests of the brown tail moth from the trees about town. While this pest has not as yet gained any con- siderable foothold here it will be only with the utmost vigil- ance on the part of the tree warden and property owners at large that they can be kept out as the pest is very plenty on both sides of us. The pest can be kept cut by hard work but once let them get a foothold here and it will be almost an impossibility to completely get rid of them. With a small appropriation each year for the setting out of new trees there are great possibilities in this department for the future beauti- fying of the town.
The total expenditures of this department for the past year amount to $59.59.
Respectfully,
GILBERT G. DAVIS,
Tree Warden.
REPORT OF
SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES.
To the Selectmen of Merrimac :
Gentlemen :- The report of the Sealer of Weights and Measures is as follows :
Glass jars, 400
Hay or coal scales, 4
Large platform scales, 7
Small scales, spring scales and balances, I4
Weights, 66
Received for sealing scales and weights,
$9 88
Paid Clifton B. Heath, Town Treasurer, $9 88
EDWARD WYMAN,
Sealer of Weights and Measures.
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES OF THE
MERRIMAC PUBLIC LIBRARY.
To the Board of Selectmen of Merrimac :
Gentlemen- We have the honor of presenting to you the 29th annual report of the Merrimac Public Library.
The usefulness of the Library is attested by the increased circulation the past year, the number of volumes having been put in circulation being 11,383; an increase of 2,287 over the year 1903.
The average daily delivery has been 115 volumes, the largest in any one day being 200 volumes.
The following is the monthly delivery :-
February. 1904,
1,061
August, 1904 582
March,
66
1,140
September, 66
779
April, 66
1,123
October,
1,036
May, 66
1,096
November, 66
1,070
June, 66
875
December,
946
July,
66
845
January, 1905,
S30
The percentage of fiction, both adult and juvenile, was 79.5.
The additions of the year number 255 volumes ; 218 by purchase, 33 presented by the U. S. Government and the Commonwealth, and 4 by private individuals.
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LIBRARY REPORT.
92 volumes have been re-bound, including a file of the Merrimac Budget presented by the publisher, and 42 volumes have been purchased to replace worn out books.
The Congressional Record is received daily and can be found on file at the reading rooms.
The Library has been opened 98 times; as in the past two years it will continue to be opened on Saturdays in August, since the patronage proves that the interest of the readers holds good during the summer.
Two double book cases have been added during the past year, also a book shelf, holding about 250.volumes, which is conveniently placed, so that books may be examined by all, thus aiding many readers in making a selection. The privi - lege of examining books thus afforded is evidently much appreciated.
A folder containing a list of 200 books adapted to the younger readers has been prepared and can be obtained by application to the Librarian.
The Trustees request the usual appropriation of five hun- dred dollars.
Respectfully submitted,
CHAS. W. SAWYER, JAMES F. PEASE,
HERBERT O. DELANO,
GEORGE E. RICKER, WM. B. SARGENT, . THOMAS H. HOYT,
Trustees.
HERBERT O. DELANO, Secretary.
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LIBRARY REPORT.
FINANCIAL ACCOUNT OF PUBLIC LIBRARY FOR YEAR ENDING JAN. 31, 1905.
DR.
To Balance,
$0 45
Town appropriation,
500 00
Rent 12 mos. '03, Whittier est.,
48 00
Rent 5 mos. '04, Whittier est.,
20 00
Rent 3 mos. '04, Whittier est.,
12 00
Fines,
18 29
Sale of Catalogues,
2 60
Sale of Cards,
35
Sale of coal to Water and Elec- tric Light Board,
10 00
$611 69
CR.
By Books, 1903,
$47 54
Books, 1904,
190 49
Librarian to Feb. 1, 1905,
200 00
Binding books,
31 00
Printing,
20 75
Freight, express, postage, etc.,
19 52
Coal and wood,
21 40
Two book cases,
20 00
One book shelf,
6 50
One map of Essex County,
2 00
Insurance "Whittier House,"
3 00
Supplies,
II 58
Care and repairs of awning,
I 60
Magazines,
31 50
Cash on hand,
4 81
$611 69
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LIBRARY REPORT.
SCHEDULE OF PROPERTY OF MERRIMAC PUBLIC LIBRARY
From which income is derived.
The A. E. Goodwin fund, deposited in Merrimac Savings Bank. Amount of fund, Interest to October, 1904.
$200 00
21 90
$221 90
Real Estate, "James Whittier bequest," $300 00
SARGENT HALL.
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen :
Gentlemen-The report of Sargent Hall is as follows :-
From January 31st, 1904 to January 31st, 1905, Sargent Hall has been opened 51 times.
Received for rent of hall, $160 00
Paid Town Treasurer, C. B. Heath, $160 00
Respectfully submitted,
C. A. BRIDGES, Janitor.
Merrimac, Mass., Jan. 31, 1905.
POLICE REPORT.
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To the Honorable Board of Selectmen :
Gentlemen-I herewith submit the annual report of the Police department for the year ending Jan. 31st, 1905 :
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