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THE COURSE OF STUDIES.
Changing from a nine-year to an eight-year course before the high school makes it necessary to revise the entire course of studies for the grades. Some changes have already been made; some are being made as required, and others must be made during the next year and a half.
The change is taking place gradually, rather than all at. once. The plan is to have it completed by the end of the next school year, so that after September 1, 1911, we shall have but eight grades instead of nine. By increasing the age for admis- sion the children in each succeeding grade will be about a year older and more mature than they are in the corresponding
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grade at the present time. Therefore they will be able to do more work and to cover nearly the same ground in eight years that they do now in nine years.
It seems to me now that our high school course should be revised, and with some thought of the more practical side of education. Probably no more beneficial work could be done for the pupils than to provide for the girls a course of instruc- tion in household arts, and for the boys a course in practical elementary science, or industrial work. This would necessi- tate the employment of another teacher who could devote the necessary time to the high school and the balance to the grades. A graduate from the Household Arts department of Framingham Normal school could teach cooking to the eighth and ninth grades girls, and elementary science and household arts in the high school.
If the pupils in our high school continue to increase, and I see no reason why they should not, another teacher will be needed before long, as it probably will be necessary to sepa- rate the departments of English and History.
We have in our high school building two splendid labora- tories now but little used. The physical laboratory is used on an average only eight periods of 45 minutes each per week, and the chemical laboratory only three periods per week. It is to be regretted that these rooms are unoccupied so much of the time when they might be put to such good use. For a sum not exceeding $75 the physical laboratory could be equipped for teaching cooking, and household science. This certainly would be a practical use of the room, and I can see no reason why it should not be used in this way. I feel sure that the introduction of such work into our schools would meet with favor, and that it would soon become one of the most valued and practical courses. I trust that the possibility of providing training along this line for our pupils may receive thoughtful consideration.
It is now possible to arrange with the Normal school at Framingham for one of the senior girls to teach sewing in the grades, one or more days per week as may be required. The only expense attached to this is the car fare of the teacher
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and the slight cost of material. Many towns, accessible from Framingham, are availing themselves of this opportunity, and certainly Milford should do as much for its girls as other towns are doing for theirs.
I suggest that sewing be added to the course for our fifth and sixth grades, and that arrangements be made for a teacher from the Normal school, beginning next September.
REPORT OF THE PRINCIPAL OF THE HIGH SCHOOL.
January 21, 1910.
MR. CHARLES W. HALEY,
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS,
Dear Sir :-
In point of numbers the enrollment of the High school this year exceeds that of any previous year. At the begin- ning of the year every desk, save one, in the building, in rooms with teachers in charge, had its occupant, and this num- ber has been well maintained. While a few pupils have with- drawn from school, their places, in nearly all instances have been filled by new pupils. This large membership is found in spite of the fact that the present Senior class is considerably below the average in numbers. The Junior class is nearly twice as large, and with an ordinarily large Freshman class next year there is every indication that we shall have between 215 and 225 pupils. This will make the opening of another room, and consequently the employment of another teacher well-nigh a necessity. An added teacher would serve to strengthen our curriculum in many ways, one of the most important being an increase in the time given to the study of English.
With your approval a rule has been put into operation this year, requiring a pupil to obtain an average of 80 per cent during his Junior and Senior years in each study in which he is given a college entrance certificate. This proce- dure is in line with that of other high schools of our class and is absolutely essential, in order to maintain a proper standard and to retain our certificate privilege unimpaired.
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That this rule might not militate unduly against the present Senior class a requirement of 80 per cent. in each study for the certificate privilege was made of them for this year only.
The athletic sports of the school should, I believe, have some support from the public fund. Athletics have now a recognized utility in the development of boys and girls, and to such an extent that many high schools employ an athletic director, who gives nearly his entire time to that work. While we may not yet be ready for that innovation, it seems entirely proper that at least a small sum of money be appro- priated to help maintain athletic sports. If $100 could be voted for this purpose, to be expended under the direction of the Superintendent and the Principal, it would be a great boon and a real help to the school.
The Senior class are making an effort to go to Washing- ton, as a body, during the spring vacation, and I believe the plan a good one and worthy of support. I shall be glad to outline the plan in detail to you and to the Committee, if it is desired.
The fact that the teaching force has remained unbroken this year has made our work particularly pleasant, and effec- tive work has been the result.
I thank you and the Committee for your co-operation and support.
Respectfully submitted,
EDWARD R. CLARKE, Principal.
HOME AND SCHOOL INDUSTRIAL WORK.
This work has been carried on very much the same as last year. A large quantity of seeds was given out to the pupils and many of them bought their own. Much interest was shown in this garden work during the early summer, but the season was so dry and unfavorable for gardens that the results were not what had been hoped for. The other lines of work, particularly the sewing and cooking, were all that we could expect.
A very creditable exhibition was held in the Town Hall
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in September. This was attended by a large number of par- ents and pupils all of whom seemed delighted with the work. Practically 800 square feet of table surface was needed for the display of the various articles, and prizes amounting to nearly $50 were awarded to those who had exhibits.
Probably this work will not be attempted another year as it cannot be done without more help. To carry it on success- fully requires a great deal of time and energy. About half of the time of one person for at least four months would be none too much, but as this seems impossible I doubt if the work can be undertaken another season.
SUMMARY OF IMPORTANT THINGS ACCOMPLISHED DURING THE YEAR.
During the past year the age of admission to the first grade has been changed from five to six years of age.
The Committee voted to change from a nine to an eight- year course before the high school, and we are now working to accomplish that end.
The school year has been lengthened two weeks, making it 38 weeks instead of 36 as formerly.
The salaries of the grade teachers have been readjusted and increased.
The following text books have been adopted :
The New Education series of music readers for the grades -the changing to occupy two years-and Gulick's Hygiene books for the five upper grades.
Hanson's English Composition and Chardenal's French course for the high school.
Extensive alterations have been made at the Spruce street building, and all of the return pipes in the high school base- ment removed from beneath the concrete.
CONCLUSION.
On the whole the work of the year has progressed much as usual along well established lines. Nothing sensational or revolutionary has been attempted, but whatever has been ac- complished is due in a large degree to the efforts of the teach-
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ers. As a whole I believe they are a faithful, conscientious- body, worthy of the confidence of parents and the community. Of course some are more successful than others, which is due largely to their devotion to the work, and to their skill in managing pupils. I feel that many are increasing their efficiency, and that much excellent work is being done.
Both for the teachers and myself I wish to express ap- preciation of the harmonious relations that have existed throughout the school department, and to thank the commit- tee and citizens for co-operation and support.
The report of the medical inspectors and various items of statistics are presented herewith.
Respectfully submitted, · CHARLES W. HALEY,
Superintendent of Schools.
SCHOOL INSPECTION.
The results of our inspection of the pupils in the various schools are more noticeable each year. Teachers report that pupils are having their teeth cared for 'and treated, have had adenoids or tonsils removed, have been fitted with eye-glasses, have been vaccinated or have consulted their physicians for various things which were discovered and made known to them through the agency of the annual medical inspection.
Notwithstanding these facts, however, the number and percentage of abnormal conditions do not decrease.
This year there were examined 1832 pupils and some con- dition warranting note was found in 1257 cases-68 per cent. In other words, only 32 per cent of the pupils passed this very casual and superficial physical examination. In cases where serious defects necessitating early attention were found, the parents or guardians were notified in writing. Of these no- tices, 648 were sent home with the children-35 per cent of all examined.
Many defects and various abnormalties were found, but as in previous years, the most common were adenoids (17 per cent of all pupils examined showed evidences of them), tonsils enlarged (35 per cent of all examined), poor teeth, carious or irregular, (22 per cent), and enlarged glands of the neck (20 per cent). It is to be hoped that the parents will see to it that the suggestions of the medical inspectors are given prop- er consideration.
With regard to vaccination, there are some pupils found in the schools each year who have not been vaccinated suc- cessfully. We are doing our best to make this number small- er. It would be easier to keep correct records of this if each pupil were required to present a note from a physician certi-
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fying that he or she had been successfully vaccinated, and' giving the date.
The sanitary conditions of our schools have not improved materially, owing to the school committee having insufficient funds at their disposal to make needed improvements. One more school building, the Spruce street, has been connected. with the sewerage system, and the change is very satisfac- tory. Sanitary drinking fountains also have been installed at: this school.
This year we reiterate our former recommendations that the remaining schools be connected with the sewerage sys- tem. If it is imperative that one building only may be con- nected each year, the Claflin school should be the next. The sanitary conditions there are very poor, and the health of 300 pupils is at stake.
Again, the need of increased accommodation is forced to our attention. Nearly all the schools are crowded. Two large buildings are required; one at the north and one at the south side of the town. It is not fair that pupils in one part of the town should have large, airy, well-lighted school-rooms, and those in another section be compelled to spend so many of their days in small, dark and poorly ventilated rooms. Large buildings and large rooms, with greater air space per pupil are the order of the day. Concentration and economy are combined in such school buildings, as well as comfort and good health.
Respectfully,
.
JOHN V. GALLAGHER, M. D. JOHN M. FRENCH, M. D.
EVENING SCHOOL.
ATTENDANCE.
Evening school opened October 11.
Length of term 12 weeks,
Total enrolment .
287.
Average membership
151.6
Per cent of attendance .
91.6
Number of weeks of school
12
STATISTICS.
Number under 20 years of age .
176
Number between 20 years and 30 years
103
Number over 30 years
8
Illiterates
121
PLACES OF EMPLOYMENT.
Draper Co.,
149 {
Regal Shoe Co., 3
Quarries,
9
Keaney's Shoe Shop,
2
Greene Bros.,
29
Archer Rubber Co.,
3
Milford Shoe Co.,
15
Three K Shoe Shop, 2
Huckins & Temple,
18
Miscellaneous,
41
Lapworth & Sons,
7
Milford Iron Foundry,
4
Total, 287
NATIONALITY OF PUPILS.
Americans,
16
Greeks, 1
Poles, 3
Armenians,
24
Germans, 1
Russians, 8
Assyrians,
3
Irish,
4
Swedes, 9
French,
2
Jews,
6
Italians, 210
.
· 165.36
Average attendance
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JAMES E. LUBY,
Principal.
STAMP SAVINGS' REPORT.
FEBRUARY 1, 1909 to JANUARY 16, 1910. RECEIPTS.
Balance on hand Feb. 1, 1909
$281 86 Received from schools for sale of stamps :-
Claflin, 5 rooms
$229 81
Chapin street, 2 rooms
34 40
Oliver street, 3 rooms
.
89 19
Plains Grammar, 4 rooms
117 21
Plains Annex, 2 rooms
36 24
Italian Hall, 1 room
·
25 00
Stamp Savings' office
77 63
Cash from children for bank
3 65
$613 13
Interest on money in Savings Bank .
9 14
Children for stamp cards
03
Social Service Department Quinshi- paug Woman's Club for expenses
10 00
Total
. $914 16
EXPENDITURES.
Redeeming stamp cards
$600 05
Social Service Department Quinshi-
paug Woman's Club
5 00
Sundries ·
2 76
607 81
Balance on hand Jan. 16, 1910 . $306 35 .
29 have deposited in Savings Bank $103.31. 16 others had had Savings Bank books before. Stamp Savings started in Milford Feb. 1, 1901.
JOSEPHINE THAYER,
Treasurer.
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Time Schedule of the Supervisor of Drawing.
Odd Weeks.
Even Weeks.
DAY. SCHOOL.
DAY.
SCHOOL.
Monday A. M.
Park.
Monday A. M.
Plains grammar ..
Monday P. M.
Spruce street.
Monday P. M.
Plains primary.
Tuesday A. M. High.
Tuesday A. M. High.
Tuesday P. M.
Chapin street.
Tuesday P. M.
Claflin I. V. VI.
Wednesday A. M. Oliver street.
Wednesday A. M. South.
Wednesday P. M. Plains IV & Annex. Wednesday P. M. South IX.
Thursday A. M.
Braggville.
Thursday A. M.
West street.
Thursday A. M. Thursday A. M. Thursday A. M.
Purchase gram.
Thursday P. M.
Bear Hill.
Thursday P. M.
Friday A. M.
High.
Friday A. M.
Claflin II.III.IV. High.
Friday P M.
Park VI.
Friday P. M.
Plains I.
Time Schedule of Music Teacher.
Odd Weeks.
Even Weeks.
Tuesday A. M. Plains grammar Tuesday A. M. and Grade I. Tuesday P. M.
Spruce I.II. III.IV.
Tuesday P. M. Plains Grade II. Wednesday A. M. Oliver II.III.IV. V. Cedar street. High school.
Wednesday A.M. Purchase gram. Wednesday P. M. Plains Annex. Purchase prim. Fountain street. Thursday A. M. High school.
Wednesday P. M. Claflin I. II. III. IV.
Thursday A. M. Claflin V. VI. Ex- Thursday P. M. tra lessons where needed.
Thursday P. M. South grammar.
Park and Spruce V.
Braggville. Chapin. Oliver I. Extra lessons where needed.
West. Hoboken. Bear Hill.
Fountain street. Purchase prim.
Thursday P. M.
Hoboken.
Wednesday P. M. Spruce street I.
SCHOOL CALENDAR.
WINTER TERM .- High school :- Began January 3, 1910. Closes March 18, 1910. Vacation, one week. Other schools :- Began January 10. Close March 18. Vacation, one week.
SPRING TERM .- High school :- Begins March 28. Closes June 24. Vacation, ten weeks. Other schools :- Begin March 28. Close June 17. Vacation, eleven weeks.
FALL TERM .- All schools :- Begin September 6. Close December 23. Vacation :- High school, one week. Other schools, two weeks.
WINTER TERM .- High school :- Begins January 2, 1911. Other schools :- Begin January 9, 1911.
STATISTICS FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR BEGINNING SEPT. 8, 1908, AND ENDING JUNE 25, 1909.
SCHOOL.
NAME OF TEACHER.
Total
Average
Membership.
Average .
Attendance.
Per Cent of
Attendance.
Total Half Days'
Number Cases of
Number Cases of
Number Cases of
Number Cases of
Corporal Punishment.
Half Days Teacher
Was Absent.
HIGH,
Sen.
Miss M. B. Ford,
27
26.6
26.8
98.4
67
39
37
Jun.
Miss H. J. Gilmore,
29
24.9
24.1
96.8
152
22
21
Soph.
Miss I. L. Gay,
48
46.3
45.5
98.2
136
66
32
Fresh
Miss E. A. Nichols,
40
37.3
37.2
98.6
156
46
14
Fresh
Miss A. M. Waldmeyer,
41
38.5
38.1
98.4
117
23
21
1
4
PARK,
9
Mrs. K. E. Edwards,
35
30.9
30.2
97.5
286
6
17
1
8
Miss H. M. Broderick,
50
46.9
45.8
97.6
409
12
8
2
33
29.2
28.5
97.8
236
9
36
12
6
Miss C. G. McCool,
43
38
37.4
98.9
215
6
20
18
SOUTH,
9
Miss M. J. Kelly,
41
36.4
34.9
95.9
549
14
57
2
2
8
Miss S. R. Broderick,
48
44.5
43.3
97.5
484
18
57
1
7
Miss S. F. Sullivan,
46
42
40.5
96.4
586
15
47
30
6
Miss K. G. McDermott,
47
44.7
43
96.1
698
18
52
3
EPLAINS GRAMMAR,
8-7
Miss M. F. Devine,
49
43.2
42.3
98
388
12
11
1
1
1
6
Miss M. F. Ranahan,
41
37
35.9
97.2
412
25
31
2
4
5
Miss M. E. Mullane,
42
37.3
36.1
96.8
456
18
26
1
2
4
Miss M. C. Toher,
62
49.5
48
96.8
568
5
6
)
6
Absence.
Tardiness.
Dismissal.
Truancy.
GRADE OF SCHOOL.
Membership.
Mr. E. R. Clarke,
34
7
Miss M. T. McGrail,
PLAINS ANNEX,
3
Miss K. L. Gillon,
48
48
45.6
95
852
30
9
3
9
PLAINS PRIMARY,
2
Miss I. K. Gallagher,
51
46.2
44.4
96
671
29
3
1
2
Miss S. E. Ranahan,
49
43.7
42.1
96 3
568
40
9
2
1
Mi· s J. F. McGann,
50
45.7
43 7
95.7
613
14
48
44 4
42.7
95.9
594
26
1 |Miss G. Higgiston,
37
33.1
31.8
96.6
380
86
1
36
34.8
33 5
96.3
490
18
14
PURCHASE GRAMMAR, CLAFLIN,
7-6
Miss E. M .Namara,
45
40.3
37 3
92 5
820
57
. 23
2
1
5
Miss K. B. Conely,
47
42.9
40.5
94.4
883
31
23
1
3
4
Miss A. S. McDermott,
48
45
43.2
95.9
667
20
33
1
45
42 1
40.4
96.1
618
23
36
3
42
38.9
37.8
97.2
412
31
43
2
1
1
Miss M. G. O'Connor,
54
47 3
44.2
93.4
1076
57
17
4
SPRUCE STREET,
5
Miss L. E. Gilfoyle,
41
36 2
35
96.7
582
7
27
55
49
48.1
98.1
488
4
18
39
37 7
35 8
95
696
34
33
4
· 51
47 4
45.2
95
901
32
18
35
OLIVER STEET,
5
Miss N. M. Conely,
47
43.9
42.4
96.5
576
16
22
4 3
Miss M. H. McDermott,
45
42.3
40.7
96 1
602
17
44
2
2
Miss L. F. MacNamara,
38
34.6
33.1
95 8
555
12
15
2
·
1
Miss H. F. Swift,
49
40.5
39
96 3
582
8
6
48
43
41.8
97.4
'459
2
18
CHAPIN STREET,
2
Miss J. L. Devine,
34
28 1
27 4
97 3
267
8
17
1
Miss F. V. Gorman,
39
33 8
313
92.6
958
48
6
1
9
WEST STREET,
4 3
Mrs. M. E. Edwards,
29
26 6
24 5
94.4
681
100
46
1
3
4
44
42
40
94.2
807
96
34
1
5
48
39 9
37
92
1210
55
14
2
1
FOUNTAIN STREET,
4.1
Miss S. E. Inman,
37
36
34 4
95.6
596
40
14
1
42
35 6
33 9
95 1
590
18
3
PURCHASE PRIMARY,
13
11.2
10 4
92 8
268
35
6
16
BEAR HILL,
Miss F. M. Aldrich,
17
17
16.5
93 2
164
36
3
1
Totals,
2089 1895.4 1824
96 2
26.283
1411
1063
32
19
136
51
45
42.7
94 8
742
32
16
1
1
2
1
Miss R. E. Keany,
8-7 6 5 Miss M. H. McConnachie,
2
-
1
3
Miss K. F. Tully,
2
iss K. McNamara,
43
Miss E. M. Waters,
2
Miss S. E. Sheldon,
1
Miss A. L. Luby,
.
Miss M. T. Gilmore,
HOBOKEN,
2 1
Miss E. L. Allen,
41
Miss M. Davoren,
Miss E. C. Curran,
BRAGGVILLE,
4-3
Miss A. M. Ames,
2 1
4-3 Miss L. A. Broughey,
LIST OF TEACHERS, JANUARY, 1910.
SCHOOL.
NAME.
RESIDENCE.
SALARY
DATE OF
APP'T.
High,
*E. R. Clarke,
16 Gibbon Ave.,
$1,600 1908
Miss I. L. Gay,
9 Sumner St.,
700 1907
Miss M. B. Ford,
11 Jefferson St.,
700|1905
Miss Adele Waldmeyer
Water St.,
650
1908
Miss Edith Nichols,
4 West Pine St ..
700
1907
Miss H. J. Gilmore,
141 West St.,
700 1905
Park Grammar,
*Mrs. K. E. Edwards, Miss H. M. Broderick,
37 Pine St.,
500
1879
Miss C. G. McCool,
2512 Grove St., 50
640
1877
Miss S. R. Broderick,
37 Pine St.,
500
1878
Miss S. L. Sullivan,
73 So. Main St.,
500
1900
Miss K.G. McDermott,
33 Depot St.,
500
1893
Plains Grammar,
*Miss M. F. Devine,
Prentice Ave.,
640 1875
Miss M. F. Ranahan,
64 So. Bow St.,
475 1906
Miss M. E. Mullane,
132 Spruce St.,
500
1898
Miss M. C. Toher,
Hopkinton,
500
1903
Plains Primary,
*Miss J. F. McGann,
145 Congress St.,
550
1887
Miss R. E. Keany,
Hopkinton,
500 1902
Miss S. E. Ranahan,
64 So Bow St ..
500 1905
Miss I. K. Gallagher,
104 Spruce St.,
475
1907
Plains Annex,
*Miss L. A. Broughey, Miss E. C. Curran, Miss K. C. Burke,
59 High St.,
425 1908
18 Water St.,
400 1909
MissM.H. McConnachie|29 Forest St.,
450
1907
*Miss K. McNamara,
250 Central St.,
600
1880
Miss E. McNamara,
91 West St.,
500 1905
Miss K. B. Conely,
25 Taylor St.,
500
1900
Miss A. S. McDermott, |33 Depot St.,
500 1897
Miss K. F. Tully,
23 Sumner St.,
500 1889
Miss M. G. O'Connor,
28 W. Spruce St.,
450 1907
Spruce Street,
*Miss S. E. Sheldon, Miss L. E. Gilfoyle,
46 High St.,
500 1889
Miss E. M. Waters,
8 Carroll St.,
500
1887
Miss A. C. Luby,
100 Water St.,
500
1902
Oliver Street,
*Miss N. M. Conely, Miss M. H. McDermott, Miss L. F. MacNamara, Miss H. F. Swift,
44 Sumner St.,
500
1892
Chapin Street,
*Miss A. M. Ames,
14 Fruit St.,
500|1889
Miss J. L. Devine,
Prentice Ave.,
500 1884
West Street,
*Miss M. T. Gilmore,
141 West St.,
500
1901
Hoboken,
8 Bacon St.,
400 1909
FountainSt. Prim.,
Miss S. E. Inman,
7 Taylor St.,
500 1868
Purchase Primary,
Miss M. Davoren,
82 Purchase St.,
500|1896
Bear Hill,
Mrs. M. E. Edwards,
Pleasant St.,
500 1909
Braggville,
Miss F. N. Aldrich,
48 Claflin St.,
475 1907
Music Teacher,
Miss E. G. O'Connor,
Marlboro,
450 1901
Sup'r of Drawing,
Miss G. M. Toohey,
23 Pleasant St ..
650
1905
*Principal of building.
$27,795
1873
Miss M. T. McGrail,
251% Grove St.,
500 1902
1903
South Grammar,
* Miss M. J, Kelley,
87 High St.,
Hopedale,
500
1903
Italian Hall, Purchase Gram., Claflin Grammar, and Primary,
31 Franklin St.,
550 1871
25 Taylor St.,
550
1888
4 Pearl St.,
500
1893
83 High St.,
500
1900
Miss G. P. Higgiston, Miss K. M. Glennon,
25 Pleasant St.,
425 1908
41 Sumner St.,
640
GRADUATING EXERCISES
OF THE
Class of'09, Milford High School,
Thursday Evening, June 24:
Motto :- Fide et Fiducia. Colors :- White and Gold. Flower :- Pink Carnation.
PROGRAM.
Overture-Selection, The Red Mill Herbert High School Orchestra.
Entrance March-Tannhauser . . Wagner i. .
Entrance of Senior Class, Escorted by Juniors.
The Heavens Resound . Beethoven School.
Salutatory Essay-The Outlook for Peace Florence Maud Whittemore.
The fIero-President Horace Porter ·
Thomas Francis Dempsey.
Class Essay, 3d Honor-Milford in History Helen Higgins. Selection-Merry Widow Lehar Orchestra.
Class History
Mildred Elizabeth Whittemore.
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Class Oration, 4th Honor-Public Opinion Carroll John Duggan.
Sewall Ford
Phoebe of the Three Pigeons Dorothy Helen Shean. Presentation of Class Gift, "The Castle of Chillon" Irene Margaret Fuller.
Acceptance of Class Gift
George E. Stacy, Chairman of School Committee. The Two Grenadiers . Schumann School.
A Flight into the Future Grace Imogene Packard.
Valedictory Essay-The Breadwinners' College . Katherine Helen Lyman.
Class Song
Presentation of Diplomas His Excellency Eben S. Draper, Governor of Massachusetts.
Selection-Police Parade
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. Lincke Orchestra.
CLASS OF 1909.
May Elizabeth Birmingham, Cora Estelle Bishop, Francis Aloysius Boyle, Mary Lillian Boyle, Eva Louise Burns, Ralph Stanley Bragg, Gertrude Veronica Concannon, Thomas Francis Dempsey, Mary Emma DePasquale, Carroll John Duggan, William Francis Dunphy, Irene Margaret Fuller, Charles Waite Gould, Helen Higgins, Jessie Kalter, Mary Agnes McCart, Laura Blanche Gilmore, Katherine Agnes Hayes, Irene Charlotte Hogan, Katherine Helen Lyman, Florence Irene Mccarthy,
Marion Gertrude McDermott,
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Elizabeth Veronica McNary, Grace Imogene Packard, Esther Gertrude Ryan, Dorothy Helen Shean, Florence Maud Whittemore, Mildred Elizabeth Whittemore, Marion Frances Williams.
CLASS OFFICERS.
President, Carroll John Duggan. Vice-President, William Francis Dunphy, Secretary-Treasurer, Thomas Francis Dempsey.
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TOWN RECORDS.
1909-1910.
TOWN RECORDS, 1909-1910.
WARRANT FOR THE ANNUAL TOWN MEETING, MARCH 1, 1909.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
Worcester ss.
To either constable of the town of Milford, in said county,
Greeting :
In the name of the Commonwealth aforesaid, you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of said town, qualified by law to vote in elections and in town affairs, to meet at the Town Hall in said town, on Monday, the first day of March, A. D., 1909, punctually at six o'clock in the forenoon to act upon the following articles, namely :-
[The polls may be closed at four o'clock in the afternoon on said day of meeting. ]
ARTICLE 1. To choose a moderator to preside at said meeting.
ARTICLE 2. To choose all necessary town officers for the year ensuing, a town clerk, town treasurer, tax collector, audi- tor, three selectmen, one assessor, (three years), one assessor, (two years), to fill vacancy, three overseers of the poor, one sewer commissioner, (three years), two members of the school committee, (three years), one member of the board of health, (three years), two trustees of public library, (three years), one trustee of public library, (two years), to fill vacancy, two trus- tees of Vernon Grove cemetery, (three years), and five consta- bles, to be voted for on ballots prepared and furnished in ac- cordance with the provisions of Chapter 560, Acts of 1907 and any amendments thereto, also upon said ballots the voters shall give;in their votes, "Yes" or "No" in answer to the fol- lowing questions, "Shall Chapter 513 of the Acts of the year nineteen hundred and eight, requiring certain cities and towns
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