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Yours respectfully,
F. A. BARBOUR.
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REPORT OF SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES.
Milford, January 1, 1915.
TO THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN :--
GENTLEMEN : I hereby submit my report as Sealer of Weights and Measures for the year ending December 31, 1914. All places of business in the town of Milford were vis- ited by me after notifying. by public notice as the law re- quires, that all scales, measures, etc, would be sealed without fee if brought to my office.
SCALES, MEASURES, ETC., SEALED.
Adjusted. Sealed. Condemned.
Platform scales, over 5000 pounds, 8
11
Platform sales, under 5000 pounds, 47
100
3.
Computing scales,
11
32
All other scales,
14
164
6
Weights,
20
864
40
Dry measures,
6
3
Wet measures,
171
6
Milk jars,
20
Linear measures,
15
Pumps,
8
Office calls for sealing
60
Outside calls for sealing
120
Inspections, all kinds
263
Sealing fees .
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$108.12
Paid for stamps
$3.46
INSPECTIONS.
Two hundred sixty-three inspections have been made of stores, milk wagons, junk dealers, peach, berry, vegetable, charcoal and coke peddlers, as shown in the record above.
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stated ; besides frequent visits, not recorded, which have been made to stores, peddlers, etc., and the patroling of streets in anticipation of meeting dealers in commodities.
The duties of the sealer of weights and measures are be- coming more important and harder each year as the state in- spectors require more work and time put into the position to stop fraud and deceit and give greater protection to the pur- chasing public.
A large majority of the dealers of Milford, as judged by many inspections I have made, are willing and anxious to give their customers full weight or measures; however, there are a few that I have found who have been at least careless in this regard ; therefore, in order to keep this latter portion in check, to insure honest competition for the dealers doing an honest business, the sealer must be on the alert at all times.
Thanking the honorable board of selectmen, the town so- licitor and the public for their assistance given me during my term as Sealer of Weights and Measures, I am,
Respectfully, DANIEL M. O'BRIEN,
Sealer of Weights and Measures.
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REPORT OF CHIEF OF POLICE.
O THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN OF THE TOWN OF MILFORD :-
GENTLEMEN :- I have the honor to submit a report of the · duties performed by the police department of Milford for the year ending December 31, 1914 :
Whole number of arrests
254
Number of cases of drunkenness
111
Assault and battery
51
"Vagrancy
Larceny .
7
Adultery .
2
IIdle and disorderly
3
Disturbing the peace
4
Robbery .
4
Assault with weapon
2
Keeping liquors .
17
Concealing personal property held on conditional lease Injury to personal property
2
Trespass .
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3
Careeny from persons
C1
Trespass on poultry enclosure
2
Assault to rape .
1
(Concealed weapons
1
Neglect of minor child
1
·Selling leased goods
1
Assault on officer
1
Return of meter .
1
Illegitimate child act
1
Assault to murder
1
Neglect of family
1
4
Violation of health regulations
2
20
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Burning to defraud
1
Abuse of female child
1
Embezzlement
1
Breaking and entering
1
Perjury .
1
Unlicensed pawnbroker .
1
Bastardy
1
Weighing device not sealed
1
False scales with intent to use .
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RESULTS.
Guilty
234
Placed on file
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62
Released on probation
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45
Appealed to superior court
17
Property recovered (value of)
$225
Assisting other officers .
20
Out of the 254 arrests made by the police department, 101 arrests of that number were made by the Chief of Police himself, which is a substantial saving to the town.
Nine regular patrolmen are employed by the town at dif- ferent times of the day and night: 1 officer 61 hours each week ; 1 officer 34 hours each week; 1 officer 24 hours each week ; 1 officer 23 hours each week ; 1 officer 22 hours each week ; 1 officer 20 hours each week; 1 officer 38 hours each week ; 2 officers 14 hours each week.
During the past year there has been some changes in the police force by the board of selectmen, a great many of the older men in the department being replaced by young men, a change I am proud to say that has given the town much bet- ter service. The town now has an efficient police force of young men on duty on the streets, working in harmony with your chief. This change, I am sure, will meet the approval of the citizens in general. In conclusion, let me thank the honorable board of selectmen and the other town officers, and the citizens in general, for the assistance they have given me
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and I sincerely thank the officers for their hearty co- operation and assistance, and willingness to help me any hour when on duty or off duty.
Respectfully submitted, JEREMIAH T. MURPHY, Chief of Police.
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REPORT OF TOWN SOLICITOR.
Milford, Mass., January 28, 1915. TO THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN :-
I herewith submit my report as town solicitor for the year last past.
Passing over matters of a routine nature and opinions rendered during the year, the following matters have received the attention of the solicitor.
The petition of the Milford Pink Company to the County Commissioners for an abatement of the taxes assessed upon that company for the year 1913, which was pending at the time of the last report, has been disposed of. After a com- plete hearing of the matter by the County Commissioners a decree was entered by that board by which the value of the property of said company was found to be thirty-three thou- sand nine hundred fifty-six dollars ($33,956.00), a reduction of ninety-one thousand three hundred forty-four dollars ($91,- 344.00) from the, value placed upon the property by the Board of Assessors, and an abatement was granted on that basis. Being dissatisfied with the decree the matter was prepared for the consideration of the Supreme Judicial Court but before entry of the proceeding a compromise wis effected whereby the Milford Pink Company paid taxes for the year 1913 on a valuation of fifty-five thousand dollars ($55,000.00).
The claim of Mary A. O'Connor against the town for in- juries sustained by reason of a defect in a sidewalk was set- tled for two hundred dollars ($200.00). The injuries received were of a very serious nature and it was deemed good busi- ness judgment to dispose of the matter.
During the year, at the request of your board, I have ap- peared in the local court in the trial of complaints involving seventeen defendants for violation of the liquor laws. Of
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these defendants twelve were found guilty, one not guilty three complaints were filed without a finding, and there is one now pending.
The following cases are now pending :-
Town of Milford vs. Maria Abatino. A bill in equity to establish the rights of the town to discharge surface waters into a ditch which runs across the land of Abatino. The ac- tion was commenced by reason of the complete obstruction of the ditch.
City of Malden vs. Town of Milford. An action to charge the town for care, medical attention and services rendered a pauper under the claim that settlement was in Milford.
Town of Walpole vs. Town of Milford. An action to charge the town for care, medical attention and services ren- dered a pauper under the claim that settlement was in Mil- ford.
Petition filed by the Board of Selectmen with the Gas and Electric Light Commissioners in accordance with a vote of the town praying for an investigation of the service and prices charged by the lighting companies doing business in the Town of Milford. The matter of the Milford Electric Light & Power Co. is assigned for hearing January 29, 1915.
I thank the various town officers for the courtesy anp consideration which has been extended by them in matters relating to this office.
Respectfully submitted,
CHESTER F. WILLIAMS, Solicitor.
AUDITOR'S REPORT.
I have examined the books of the different departments and find that the vouchers correspond with the orders drawn on and paid by the town treasurer.
I have also examined the accounts of the tax collector and treasurer and find them to be correct.
Respectfully submitted, THOMAS F. MANNING,
January 15, 1915.
Auditor®
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Grammar Grades and High School-Selected
ANNUAL SCHOOL REPORT
MILFORD
MASSACHUSETTS
SCHOOL YEAR 1913-14 FISCAL YEAR 1914 :
HILL
NICHOLS
SCHOOL CALENDAR.
WINTER TERM .- All schools :- Began January 4, 1915. Close February 26, 1915. Vacation, one week.
SPRING TERM .- All schools :- Begin March 8, 1915. Close April 30, 1915. Vacation, one week.
SUMMER TERM .- High school :- Begins May 10, 1915. Closes June 30, 1915. Vacation, ten weeks. Other schools :- Begin May 10, 1915. Close June 25, 1915. Vacation, eleven weeks.
FALL TERM .- All schools :- Begin September 7, 1915. Close December 24, 1915. Vacations :- High school, one week. Other schools, two weeks.
HOLIDAYS :-- Lincoln's Birthday, February 12, exercises in the schools : Washington's Birthday, February 22, exercises in the schools, Friday afternoon, Feb- ruary 19; Good Friday, April 2; Memorial Day, May 30, exercises in the schools, Friday, May 28; Labor Day, September 6; Columbus Day, October 12, exercises in the schools, Friday, Oc- tober 8; Thanksgiving Day, and the day fol- lowing, November 25 and 26.
SCHOOL COMMITTEE.
JOHN C. LYNCH,
Term expires 1915
JOHN E. SWIFT,
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GEORGE E. STACY,
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ALFRED B. CENEDELLA,
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66 1916
JOHN V. GALLAGHER,
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66 1917
CHARLES W. GOULD,
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ORGANIZATION.
GEORGE E. STACY, Chairman, ALMORIN O. CASWELL, Secretary.
SUB COMMITTEES. Rules and Regulations. .
GEORGE E. STACY
JOHN C. LYNCH
Finance.
JOHN V. GALLAGHER ALFRED B. CENEDELLA Repairs and Fuel.
GEORGE E. STACY
ALFRED B. CENEDELLA
Books and Supplies.
JOHN C. LYNCH
JOHN V. GALLAGHER Teachers and Salaries.
. JOHN E. SWIFT
CHARLES W. GOULD
SUPERINTENDENT. ALMORIN O. CASWELL.
The superintendent is a member of each sub-committee ex-officio.
COMMITTEE MEETINGS.
The regular meetings of the committee are held on the Arst Friday of each month at 8. P. M.
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SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE.
Office at the high school building. Office hours 4 to 5 r. M., daily when schools are in session, except Fridays ; 8 to 9 A. M. on Mondays and Thursdays.
Until further notice the Superintendent will be in his office from 8 to 9 A. M and from 4 to 5 p. M. on school days, to issue labor certificates.
SCHOOL SESSIONS.
High school-8 A. M. to 1 P. M. Grammar schools-9 A. M. to 12 M ; 1.30 to 3 30 r. M. Primary schools-9 A. M. to 12 M .; 1.30 to 3.30 P. M. Country schools-9 A. M to 12 x. ; 1 to 3 p M.
NO.SCHOOL SIGNAL. Adopted January 1, 1908. 22 repeated three times on the fire alarm.
At 7.30 A. M .- No morning session for all schools, including the high school.
At 8.00 A. M .- No morning session below the high school.
At 8.30 A. M .- No morning session for grades below the fifth. At 12.30 p. M -No afternoon session for all grades.
Between 12.45 and 1.00 r. M .- No session for grades below the fifth.
At 6.30 P. M .- No session of the evening school.
When the no- school signal is sounded in the morning and not repeated in the afternoon, there will be an afternoon ses- sion.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE.
The lapse of another year makes it necessary to again make report of the condition and needs of our schools.
The following report of the Superintendent of Schools, which has been adopted by the School Committee as the re- port to the town, sets forth in detail, draws conclusions, and makes suggestions, which should be carefully considered by the citizens of Milford.
The report is so comprehensive that it is not needful for ns to make further suggestions. Believing as we do, that the people of Milford are willing to do all that is necessary for the welfare of our schools.
Read! Ponder! and act !
We earnestly request that the following appropriations for school purposes be made :-
Salaries
$42,102 50
Fuel
4,000 00
Supplies
3,600 00
Care .
3,400 00
Incidentals
2,000 00
Supervision
2,000 00
Medical inspection
750 00
Repairs
2,500 00
Transportation
1,250 00
Carriage hire .
450 00
Evening school
800 00
Total regular .
$62,852 50
Special :-
Heating plants
$2,500 00
Due on Oliver street plant
300 00
Total special
2,800 00
Grand total
$65,652 50
GEORGE E. STACY,
For the Committee.
SECRETARY'S REPORT.
RECEIPTS.
General appropriation
$65,000 00
Extra income-Tuition, etc. . 849 75
$65,849 75.
EXPENDITURES.
Teachers' salaries
$36,577 98
Evening school
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731 50
Supervision
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1,943 20
Janitor's services
3,358 90
Medical inspection
500 00
Supplies
3,409 82
Transportation
1,233 70
Fuel
3,825 81
Repairs
2,254 94
Carriage hire
446 9.2
Incidentals
1,927 90
Back bills :-
Portable schoolhouses and
furniture . $3,814 33.
Fuel
1,819 18
Supplies .
1,872 67
Transportation
. 200 00
7,706 18
Extras (No appropriation) :- Oliver street heating plant $1,393. 92
High school prima- ry coil ·
437 00
Athletic coach .
100 00
1,930 92
Balance
1 98
$65,849 75.
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ITEMIZED ACCOUNTS. FUEL.
L H. Barney .
$840 58
H. M. Curtiss Coal Co.
866 13
James E. Macuen
207 31
Milford Coal Co.
561 45
Milford Gas Co.
14 40
Charles S. Mullane
624 61
B. Vitalini
711 33
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$3,825 81
REPAIRS.
Carpenter work :-
Thomas Kellett
$ 7 13
P. L. Sarty .
566 53
Waters & Hynes
70 98
H. E. Trask .
78 50
S. H. Bickford
202 72
$925 86.
Painting :-
Cass Bros.
$ 63 85
Eld redge & Son
89 09
E. F. Porter
283 21
436 15
Plumbing :-
Clark Ellis & Sons .
$518 99
Staples & Gould .
137 13
656 12
Engineering :-
J. F. Damon .
12 20
Masonry :-
A. P. Clarridge
151 30
Electrical work :-
W. C. Tewksbury
$10 68
G. H. Whittemore
29 00
39 68
Curtain repairs :-
Remick Furniture Co.
· 33 63
$2.254 94
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SUPPLIES.
Allyn & Bacon . ·
$ 34 07
. American Book Co.
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473 07
. American Ribbon & Carbon Co. ·
7 00
Edward E. Babb & Co.
1,317 36
J. D. Brown ·
20 00
Cheney Bros. .
33 11
Otis Clapp & Son
6 30
Margaret Davoren (reimbursement)
3 00
Oliver Ditson Co.
20 54
E. P. Dutton Co.
39 10
Ginn & Co.
295 28
Gregg Publishing Co. . 12 12
J. L. Hammett Co. 229 07
D. C. Heath & Co.
120 41
Houghton, Mifflin Co. .
230 34
Kenney Bros. & Wolkins
15 35
I. E. Knott Apparatus Co. 231 01
Milford Journal Co.
5 20
Thomas Nelson & Sons
3 00
J. Allen Rice Co. 28 90
Royal Typewriter Co. .
40 00
Row, Peterson & Co. . 73 63
Benjamin H. Sanborn & Co.
62 28
J. M. Sullivan . 91 56
Underwood Typewriter Co.
6 00
C. F. Wilkinson .
12 12
$3,409 82
INCIDENTALS.
Avery & Woodbury Co.
$131 75
Edward E. Babb & Co.
60 (0
C. L. Birnard . .
25 75
J. F. Barrett .
116 25
G. M. Billings . .
160 25
Burditt & Williams Co.
41 35
A. & E. Burton Co. .
67 65
Carter, Rice & Co.
5 30
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William H. Casey
$ 4 25
A. O. Caswell (sundries account)
105 10
H. S. Chadbourne 6 39
Cheney Bros. .
20 56
W. E. Cheney .
17 70
Crowell & De Witt
2 04
H. I Dallman Co.
4 16
J. F. Damon
7 15
J. B. DeShazo (State inspector of
boilers) .
10 00
Dillon Bros.
25 00
C. B. Dolge Co.
15 00
Bertha S. Draper
11 75
Clark Ellis & Sons
1 55
Z C. Field
9 83
W. A. Flannery
19 25
H. W. Gaskill .
15 00
J. B. Henderson 10 00
E. F. Hodgson Co.
60 00
F. J. Jameson .
22 40
Jenney Mig Co.
6 51
Johnston Teaming Co.
26 60
Kenney Bros. & Wolkins
89 25
E. F. Lilley
11 50
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Milford Electric Light & Power Co. .
59 76
Milford Gas Light Co. .
21 90
Milford Water Co.
425 03
Charles S. Mullane
7 25
D. M. O'Brien, Agent .
4 00
Quinshipaug Woman's Club
100 00
Remick Furniture Co. .
10 00
J. Allen Rice & Co.
29 83
George A. Sherborne .
26 53
Sherborne-Coughlin Co.
3 40
West Disinfecting Co.
76 50
W. B. Whiting.
6 40
C. F. Wilkinson
9 54
Yawman & Erbe Co. .
38 47
$1,927 90
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BACK BILLS.
Special :-- (Portable schools and furniture) :-
E. F. Hodgson Co. .
$3,000 00
American Seating Co.
770 83
E. E. Babb & Co. .
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43 50
$3,814 33
Regular :-
Lewis H. Barney ·
$922 14
H. M. Curtiss Coal Co.
3( 9 59
James E. Macuen
193 75
Milford Coal Co.
91 90
Charles S. Mullane .
265 55
Benjamin Vitalini
36 25
$1,819 18
Transportation :- M. & U. St. Ry. Co. .
$200 00
Supplies :-
American Book Co. . $407 61
E. E. Babb & Co.
536 10
E. P. Dutton & Co. .
47 20
Ginn & Co. .
237 33
J. L. Hammett Co. .
73 43
D. C. Heath & Co ..
27 15
Houghton, Mifflin Co.
139 61
Kenney Bros. & Wolkins
267 44
C. E. Merrill Co.
6 50
Charles Scribner's Sons
130 30
$1,872 67
EXTRAS. - NO APPROPRIATION.
Staples & Gould (Oliver street con- tract) $1,346 40
Staples & Gould (High school pri. coil) 437 00
Richard D. Kimball Co. (fees) 47 52
James J. O'Neil (services as coach) . 50 00
Ernest L. Hilton (services as coach)
50 00
$1,930 92
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NEW OLIVER STREET HEATING PLANT.
Due Staples & Gould, under contract. $1,584 00
Paid Staples & Gould . 1,346 40
Balance due Staples & Gould
$237 60
Due R. D. Kimball Co., under con- tract
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$95 04
Paid R. D. Kimball Co
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47 52
Balance due R. D. Kimball Co. 47 52
Total amount outstanding on con-
$285 12 tract
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APPROPRI ATION .
DRAWN.
BALANCE
DEFICIT.
Teachers' salaries,
$38 993 82
$36,577 98
$2,415 84
Evening school,
900 00
731 50
168 50
Supervision,
2,000 00
1.943 20
56 80
Janitor service,
3,250 00
3,358 90
Medical inspection,
500 00
500 00
Supplies,
2,800 00
3.409 82
609 82
Transportation,
1,300 00
1,233 70
66 30
525 81
Repairs,
2,000 00
2.254 94
254 94
Carriage hire,
450 00
446 92
3 08
Incidentals,
1 800 00
1,927 90
127 90
Back bills,
7.706 18
7.706 18
Extras (no appropriations),
1,930 92
1,930 92
Extra income,
849 75
Bal.
1 98
847 77
$65.849 75
$65 849 75
$3.558 29 $3,558 29'
At a meeting of the school board held Friday, January. 15, the reports of the secretary and superintendent were read and accepted and will constitute a part of the report of the board to the citizens of Milford.
ALMORIN O. CASWELL,
Secretary.
$ 108 90'
Fuel,
3 300 00
3.825 81
ANALYSIS OF EXPENDITURES FOR 1914.
CARRIAGEHIRE 1%
ENT
REPAIRS 4%
ALS
TRANSPORTATION
MEDICAL INSPECTION 1%
FUEL
62%
0 65% 0
SUPPLIES 6 %
JANITOR SERVICE 6%
SUPERVISION 32 %
NIGHT SCHOOL 12 %
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For the explanation see next page.
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EXPLANATION.
Appropriation
$65,000 00
Extra income
849 75
Total
$65,849 75
Drawn for back bills
$7,706 18
Drawn for heating pl.
1,930 92
Balance unexpended
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1 98
Total
9,639 08
Total expended for regular school pur-
poses .
$56,210 67
Of this amount, there was expended, as shown graphical- ly, by the above device,
For teachers' salaries, 65 per cent
Night school salaries, 12
Supervision salaries, 33 46
Janitors' salaries, 6
Medical inspection, 1
All salaries, 77
Supplies,
6
Fuel,
Transportation,
2
Repairs,
4
Carriage Hire,
1
Incidentals,
33
Total,
100 per cent
SUMMARY OF STATISTICS.
Number of public schools 52
"Number of school buildings 19
Number of teachers employed . 63
In High school 10
In Grammar schools . ·
16
In Primary schools ·
35
Special teachers .
2
Number of children in town September 1, 1914, be- tween 5 and 16 years of age, as reported by the census enumerator :-
Number of boys 1373
Number of girls 1447 .
Total number between 5 and 16 years 2820
Total number in September 1913, between 5 and 15 years of age 2635
Total number in September 1914, between 5 and 15
years of age 2608 .
Decrease 27 · .
SCHOOL ATTENDANCE (1913-14).
Number enrolled between 7 and 14 1850
Total enrolment 2272 .
Average membership in all the schools .
. 2070.18
Average attendance .
1921.06
Per cent of attendance
92.80
Number of cases of tardiness in all the schools
1720
dismissal « 66
792
66 66 corporal punishment 17
truancy 24
Visits by superintendent 682 .
committee .
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80
others
1352
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT.
TO THE HONORABLE SCHOOL BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MILFORD, GENTLEMEN :-
My fourth report as the superintendent of your schools- the thirty-eighth of such reports in Milford -- is hereby sub- mitted.
STATISTICS.
Some attention to the statistics of the preceding page is earnestly recommended. According to the figures of the cen- sus enumerator there were on September 1, 27 fewer children in town between the ages of five and fifteen years of age than one year earlier. This is doubtless accounted for by the Hopedale hegira and the removal of some families to other towns. However, contrary to a somewhat general impres- sion, the statistics, a ready referred to, show healthy increases from September, 1913, to September, 1914; June, 1913 to June, 1914; and from January, 1914 to January, 1915.
Enrolled September, 1913-2110 Enrolled September, 1914-2224
Gain . 114
Total enrollment, 1912-'13-2188
Total enrollment, 1913.'14- 2272
Gain 84
Enrollment, January, 1914- -2171 Enrollment, January, 1915-2233 Gain . 62
The high rate of persistence or survival from the grades to the High school is a cause for congratulation :- Graduated from the Grammar schools in June, 1914, 127 Entered the High school (of the above), 114
Survival, 90 per cent.
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Present enrollment of the Freshman class, (leaving out others entered from out of town) 112
Persistence, 98 per cent.
Another noteworthy fact about our High school this year is the high percentage of boys in the total enrollment :- Number of boys enrolled 119
Number of girls enrolled 157
Total 276
Percentage of boys in total enrollment, 43 per cent.
The above facts would seem to indicate that the alleged gap between the grades and the High school; the excessive mortality at the doors of the latter, and the effeminizing of the High school do not exist for Milford.
The age and grade table shows 17 per cent of over-age pupils, as compared with 16 per cent, the showing of the previ- ous year. The recent appointment of special teachers for backward and deficient pupils should do much to reduce the percentage of retardation.
The percentage of attendance for the year has fallen from 96.2 to 92 % per cent, and the honor roll bears but 120 names, less than half as many as for the previous school year. These are two phises of the same fact, broken school attendance, fully explained by the running fight with scarlet fever, diph- theria. chicken pox and whooping cough that lasted pretty much the entire school year.
Although, as has been said, the honor roll bears less than half as many names as last year, the writer congratulates these boys and girls and their parents. Perfect attendance at school for an entire year is a much greater achievement than is generally understood, not only because in that way the pu- pil puts himself in a position to receive one hundred per cent of his educational opportunities, but because the habit of prompt and punctual attendance is one of the most valuable life habits that can be established.
One hundred and forty freshmen entered the High school in September, and the school entered upon the new year with the largest enrollment in its history.
PROBABLE CONDITIONS IN THE HIGH SCHOOL FOR NEXT SEPTEMBER.
There are at present .in the Iligh school 276 pupils. these 52 are seniors. There are at present in the eightb grades 149 pupils.
276 minus 52 plus 149 equals 373.
Allowing 10 per cent for those who may drop out,,
373 min': 37 equals 336.
336 divided by 9 equals 37.66, teacher load.
State Boird recommendation (Requirement for state- aided High schools) a teacher for each 25 pupils.
336 divided by 25 equals 13.6 teachers required.
I earnestly recommend that eleven full-time teachers be employed in the High school next school year, and that some assistance be provided in the Commercial Department.
The report of Principal FitzGerald will be found intel -. esting and suggestive.
EVENING SCHOOL.
Principal Luby's report of the evening school shows » much smaller enrollment than in previous years. This is fully explained by the fact that, as an outgrowth of the strike, war-time conditions, other causes, or all three elements, a smaller number of illiterate minors are at work than usual .. This is shown clearly by the number of gray cards on file in the Superintendent's office.
The addition of manual and vocational courses to the evening school program would doubtless attract many who do not now attend, but we must first secure these advantages for our day pupils.
MANUAL TRAINING.
Grades V., VI. and VII. have received instruction in sew- ing, and grade VIII. and first year of High school instruction in cooking, by arrangement with the Framingham State Normal school, as in former years. Seventeen High school girls and sixty-seven girls from the grades have taken cook ... ing wi h tive pupil teachers from the Normal school, Mans3
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work for the boys still waits for the new building. The boys are becoming restless and one or two seventh grades have, on request, been taught sewing during the present year. I am of two opinions whether this is desirable on the whole. There are objections, that will doubtless occur to the reader. To a certain extent, however, it answers the craving of these boys for something to do along manual lines, and it may be that the benefits will outweigh such objections as may be raised. The main difficulty in the way of providing proper manual work for the boys has been, in the past, lack of money and Zack of room, but both room and money seem in a fair way of realization.
CHANGES IN TEACHERS.
There have been a number of changes in the teaching force since my previous report. The most important was the change in the principalship of the High school. In the early weeks of the fall term, Dr. George Hermann Derry, principal of the Milford High school since 1911, was elected to a posi- tion in the Boston English High school, and in September, severed his connection with this department. The situation created by Dr. Derry's resignation was happily met by the promotion [of Mr. Christopher A. FitzGerald, submaster for the past two years. Mr. FitzGerald has administered the affairs of the High school, since taking charge, with under- standing and good sense.
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