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In carrying out these plans our studies showed that in the future an excellent gymnasium could be made by throwing the first floor and the basement of the old building into one high room,
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the hall being supported on steel girders. This or other possible uses may be determined upon as the future demands.
COSTS
The main items of receipts and expenditures are as follows:
FUNDS
Appropriation, March 1916
$100000 00
Appropriation, March 1917
10000 00
Interest on bank balance to Dec. 31, 1917
1763 84
$111763 84
EXPENDITURES
New Building
General Contract, Mendell Eng. & Const. Co. $73376 00
Extras less deduction, Mendell Eng. & Const. Co. 834 19
Blasting and extra foundations, Mendell Eng. & Const. Co. 801 57
Heating and ventilating, Bride, Grimes & Co.
8182 00
Enlarging central heating plant, Bride, Grimes & Co.
5874 00
New boilers, Wright Stafford & Sons
2000 00
Architects' fees (both buildings)
5541 90
Engineers' fees and expenses
1278 46
Furnishings and equipment
4382 98
Miscellaneous
477 10
Old Building
Passageway
1560 00
New stair tower for fire escape
1960 00
Remodeling
5126 28
Total
$111394 48
The option given in the original vote to delay building if the committee deemed it wise was given very careful consideration. After reviewing the subject from all directions and getting the best possible light on probable future developments, the com-
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mittee were unanimously of the opinion that the new building should not be delayed. Later developments have shown that this was a wise conclusion. The town needed the building and there no prospects of better prices. As a matter of fact, all costs have advanced sharply since our contracts were made in 1916. We believe the town has obtained good values for the money expended.
THE FUTURE
The present plant has room for considerable growth of the high school, but it was felt that a long look should be taken into the future, and all plans of to-day are such that the plant could be enlarged in 10 or 15 years from now if this was found necessary. Our plan provides for the construction of wings which would take care of about 120 additional pupils, bringing the total capacity of the high school plant up to 520. The cut on page 117 shows the ground plan as it would be if such additions were made.
The plant as it stands is ready for use with all the essentials provided, but as stated there is some further work which can be done to advantage. Some of this may be met by the gifts of classes and by the action of patriotic townsmen who would like to add something to the simple essentials. Shower-baths can be provided later, and space and connections for them have been left in the toilet rooms. A few shrubs, vines, and trees would help the general appearance of the grounds. Automatic sprink- lers in the manual training room and at a few other points are desirable, and the water connections have been provided so that these can be put in easily. It is believed that all these things and a few others of similar nature will be provided in due time.
The committee has held sixty-two regular meetings in addition to the trips to other high schools and to much time spent in supervising the construction work. The work of the committee has gone on with entire harmony and unanimous agreement on all points, and there has been no expense to the town for any of the work done by the committee. Our relations with contractors,
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architects, and engineers have been most pleasant. The work as a whole has proved an interesting, even if at times an arduous service for the town.
BURTON S. FLAGG HENRY A. BODWELL N. C. HAMBLIN HARRY M. EAMES EDWARD V. FRENCH Committee.
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TOWN WARRANT
THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
ESSEX, SS .: To either of the Constables of the Town of GREETING: Andover,
In the name of the Commonwealth you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of said town who are qualified to vote in town affairs, to meet and assemble at the Town House, in said Andover, on Monday, the fourth day of March, 1918, at six o'clock a.m., to act on the following articles :-
Article 1 .- To choose a Moderator for one year, Town Clerk for one year, Treasurer for one year, Collector of Taxes for one year, one member of the Board of Selectmen for three years, , one member of the Board of Assessors for three years, three mem- bers of the School Committee for three years, two members of the Board of Public Works for three years, one member of the Board of Health for three years, three Auditors of Accounts for one year, three Constables for one year, one Trustee of Memorial Hall Library for seven years, one Tree Warden for one year, one Trustee of Cornell Fund for three years, one Trustee of Cornell Fund for one year (to fill vacancy), two Trustees of Spring Grove Cemetery for one year (to fill vacancies), Fence Viewers, Pound Keeper, and any other officers the town may determine to choose.
Article 2 .- To take action on the following question, Shall licenses be granted for the sale of intoxicating liquors in this town?
Article 3 .- To determine what sums of money shall be appro- priated for Almshouse Expenses, Repairs on Almshouse, Relief out of Almshouse, Aiding Mothers with Dependent Children, Board of Health, Brush Fires, Fire Department, Hay Scales, Highway Department, Insurance, Interest, Memorial Hall Library, Memorial Day, Post 99, G. A. R., Miscellaneous, Parks
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and Playsteads, Police, Printing and Stationery, Public Dump. Retirement of Veterans, Redemption of Water, Sewer, High School, and Andover Loan Act Bonds, Schools, Sewer Main- tenance, Sewer Sinking Funds, Soldiers' Relief, Spring Grove Cemetery, State Aid, Street Lighting, Town Officers, Town House, Tree Warden, Moth Department. Water Maintenance. Construction and Sinking Funds, and other town charges and expenses.
Article 4 .- To see if the town will vote to extend the Water System from its present terminal on Lowell Street a distance of 5600 feet to Brown Street, then 3900 feet on Brown Street, on petition of Charles W. Livingston and others, and appropriate the sum necessary for same.
Article 5 .- To see if the town will vote to place an electric light on Lincoln Street between Fred McCollum's and James Magee's and appropriate a sum of money therefor, on petition of Arthur O'Hara and others.
Article 6 .- To see if the town will appropriate the sum of $2000 for additions to the filter-beds, as ordered by the State Board of Health, on petition of the Board of Public Works.
Article 7 .- To see if the town will appropriate the sum of $2500 for the purpose of installing a 5-inch double suction pump, together with a 30-horsepower motor, and accessories, in the Pump Station on Bancroft Road, on petition of the Board of Public Works.
Article 8 .- To see if the town will affirm its vote at the annual meeting of 1917, whereby it appropriated $4000 for the con- struction of a two-unit pumping plant within the reservoir circle off Bancroft Road and appropriate an additional sum of $1000 to be added to the unexpended balance of the $4000 appropriated ; also to grant the Board of Public Works a sufficient sum from the Water Bonds, necessary to extend the water-main from the proposed pumping plant to a point near the present pumping plant on Bancroft Road, on petition of T. E. Rhodes and others.
Article 9 .- To see if the town will appropriate the sum of $2500 for widening Essex Street Bridge over Shawsheen River,
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on petition of the Board of Public Works.
Article 10 .- To see if the town will appropriate a sum of .
money not exceeding $5000, to continue the macadam on Lowell Street; the same to equal an amount which the State and County will severally appropriate, on petition of the Board of Public Works.
Article 11 .- To see if the Town will vote that citizens of the town in the National War Service and those hereafter engaged in the service shall be assessed for, but shall be exempt during the war, from paying a polltax, upon petition of Fred G. Cheney and others.
Article 12 .- To see if the Town will grant the use of the En- gine House Hall in Ballard Vale to the Ballard Vale Village Im- provement Society, and appropriate a sum of money sufficient to put it in proper condition for use for public gatherings, on petition of William Shaw and others.
Article 13 .- To act on any amendments to the Building Laws. passed at the Annual Town Meeting of 1917, which may be offered by the Committee to meet the requirements of the At- torney General.
Article 14 .- To see if the Town will vote to amend its By-Laws. by inserting under Article 4 thereof sections to be numbered 12, 13 and 14.
Section 12 .- The Selectmen may, as provided by Chapter 102 of the Revised Laws of Massachusetts and amendments thereto, license suitable persons to be junk collectors, to collect, by purchase or otherwise, junk, old metals, and second-hand articles from place to place within the limits of the Town of Andover and may revoke such licenses at pleasure, and any place, vehicle or receptacle used for the collection or keeping of the articles aforesaid may be examined at all times by the Selectmen, or by any person by them authorized so to do.
Section 13 .- A license for the collection of junk shall not be granted to any person who is not a citizen of the
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United States unless such person shall have declared his intention to become a citizen of the United States.
Section 14 .- A license shall be granted and issued only to such persons as have resided in the town of Andover for one year next preceding the date of appli- cation.
A license fee of not less than five ($5.00) dollars must be paid to the Town Clerk at the time of making application for such license, and in the event that the license is not granted the Town Clerk shall refund to the applicant the amount deposited.
Article 15 .- To fix the pay of the firemen for the ensuing year.
Article 16 .- To determine the method of collecting the taxes for the ensuing year.
Article 17 .- To authorize the Town Treasurer to hire money for the use of the town in anticipation of the revenue of the cur- rent financial year, with the approval of the Selectmen.
Article 18 .- To determine what disposition shall be made of unexpended appropriations.
Article 19 .- To act upon the report of the Town Officers.
Article 20 .- To determine the amount of money to be raised by taxation the ensuing year.
Article 21 .- To transact any other business that may legally come before the meeting.
The polls will be open at 6 o'clock a.m., and may be closed at 2 o'clock P. M.
And you are directed to serve this Warrant by posting attested copies and publication thereof seven days at least before the time of said meeting, as directed by the By-Laws of the town.
Hereof fail not and make return of this Warrant with your doings thereon at the time and place of said meeting.
Given under our hands this sixteenth day of February, A.D. 1918.
HARRY M. EAMES WALTER S. DONALD CHARLES BOWMAN Selectmen of Andover
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PUNCHARD FREE SCHOOL
REV. E. VICTOR BIGELOW SAMUEL H. BOUTWELL REV. NEWMAN MATTHEWS HARRY M. EAMES
MYRON E. GUTTERSON REV. C. W. HENRY
FRANK T. CARLTON HARRY H. NOYES
Trustees
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REPORT OF TREASURER
PRINCIPAL FUND
January 1, 1917
Cash in bank
$ 4334 97
Real estate, mortgages and bonds
72119 31
$76454 28
December 31, 1917
Cash in bank
4605 77
Real estate, mortgages and bonds
71848 51
76454 28
January 1, 1917
Cash in bank
4334 97
Mortgages paid during year
3570 80
7905 77
December 31, 1917
Cash in bank
4605 77
Investment in new mortgages
3300 00
7905 77
INCOME
January 1, 1917
Cash in bank
1659 52
Interest on mortgages and bonds
3729 60
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5389 12
EXPENDITURES
N. C. Hamblin, Principal
800 00
Edna G. Chapin, instructor
1050 00
Helen DeM. Dunn, instructor
995 00
Percival M. Symonds, instructor
685 00
Ruth R. Hamblin, instructor
300 00
Sarah B. Codding, instructor
75 68
Andover National Bank, box rent
5 00
Rogers & Angus, insurance
25 00
Smart & Flagg, insurance
10 00
Harry H. Noyes, treasurer
200 00
City of Boston
3 50
Expense
8 42
Henry Wardworth, legal advice
15 00
Cash on hand
1216 52
5389 12
BARNARD FUND
January 1, 1917 Cash in bank Dividends.
$ 25 50 40 00
$ 65 50
Prizes awarded
First-Gertrude Louise Lombard
20 00
Second-Margaret F. Hinchcliffe 12 00
Third-William R. Brewster 8 00
December 31, 1917, Cash in bank
25 50
65 50
DRAPER FUND
January 1, 1917
Cash in bank
1416 56
Dividend s
55 60
1472 16
A. T. Thompson, scientific apparatus
180 00
Scholarship
40 00
Scholarship
40 00
December 31, 1917, Cash in bank
1212 16
1472 16
GOLDSMITH FUND
January 1, 1917, Cash in bank
252 18
Dividends
10 18
262 36
Prizes awarded
Girl's prize-Helen C. Higgins
5 00
Boy's prize-Harry Roland Payne
5 00
December 31, 1917, Cash on hand
252 36
262 36
HARRY H. NOYES, Treasurer
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MEMORIAL HALL LIBRARY
FORTY-FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
The trustees of the Memorial Hall Library submit herewith their annual report to the town for the year 1917.
An adequate statement of the activities of the library may be found in the reports of the treasurer and the librarian which fol- low.
The ministry of books has never been more important than it is to-day. Not only are those volumes which relate to the war, its causes, its phenomena, its psychology and its economics in constant demand but as the realities of the great struggle come closer to our people an increasing solace is being found in the books which have been proved to contain enduring messages. This is shown to a remarkable degree by the list of books read by men at the front, and by the demands of our stay-at-home bor- rowers. The library is meeting these requests to the extent of its equipment. It has been the agent of the people of Andover in rendering a service to the camp libraries out of all proportion to the size of our town. Nor is the work of the library staff confined to supplying the wants of those who seek information; by dis- playing books, pamphlets and bulletins where all who come may see. they have suggested the study of the important ways in which the individual can render his due of patriotic service. A
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public library's value is never to be measured by quantitative standards, but the reality of its service is greater to-day than ever before.
E. KENDALL JENKINS FREDERIC S. BOUTWELL GEORGE F. SMITH ALFRED E. STEARNS BURTON S. FLAGG WILLIAM H. RYDER NATHAN C. HAMBLIN
Trustees
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TRUSTEES OF MEMORIAL HALL LIBRARY In account with the Town of ANDOVER, MASS.
RECEIPTS
Balance from last year
$2451.08
Town Appropriation
1800.00
Dog Tax
625.64
Income from Investments
3094.81
Fines
147.96
War Library Fund
610.50
Phillips Charitable Fund from P. A. Trustees
600.00
Gifts
5.90
Total
$9335.89
EXPENDITURES
Salaries
$3493.27
Lighting and heating
579.32
Periodicals
186.25
Book binding
246.64
Books
687.42
Insurance
220.38
Phillips Charitable Fund, invested
600.00
War Library Fund
610.50
Repairs and sundry items
453.54
Cash on hand
2258.57
Total
$9335.89
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Statement of Income and Expenses of the Trustees of Memorial Hall Library for the Year of 1917
INCOME
Income from investments
Main. $2100 68
Books $666 23
Cornell $327 90
Total $3094 81
Town appropriation
1800 00
1800 00
Dog tax
625 64
625 64
Fines
147 96
147 96
Gifts
5 90
5 90
Total
$4674 28
$672 13
$327 90
$5674 31
EXPENSES
Salaries
$3380 00
$113 27
$3493 27
Lighting and heating
454 46
124 86
579 32
Periodicals
186 25
186 25
Book binding
246 64
246 64
Books
687 42
687 42
Insurance
220 38
220 38
Sundry items
420 41
33 13
453 54
Total
$4908 14
$687 42
$271 26
$5866 82
Unexpended income
56 64
Deficit for the year
$ 233 86
$ 15 29
. $ 192 51
Condition of Funds and Unexpended Income on hand Jan., 1918
Unex. Inc.
Maintenance Fund
Funds $46600 00
$ 784 06
Book funds (general)
13600 00
555 73
Book funds (special)
3800 00
112 12
Cornell fund (permanent)
5000 00
262 72
Cornell fund (purchase)
3854 65
337 85
Special
64 94
Total
$72854 65
$2117 42
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INVESTMENTS
Bangor & Aroostook R.R. 4s
$11000 00
Boston Elevated Ry. Co., 41/2s
1000 00
Boston Elevated Ry. Co., 4s
10000 00
Chicago Railway Co., 5s
9962 50
Montreal Tramways Co., 5s
9962 50
Michigan State Tel. Co., 5s
4981 25
Boston & Maine R. R. 4s
2000 00
Boston & Albany Equip. Trust, 41%s
2981 10
Savings Banks
15254 65
Mortgage on Real Estate 5%
4000 00
Am. Tel. & Tel. Co., 4 shares
571 50
Principle Cash
141 15
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co., 5s
1000 00
Total
$72854 65
Income cash on hand
2117 42
Principle cash on hand
141 15
Total
$2258 57
FREDERIC S. BOUTWELL, Treasurer
I certify that I have examined and found correct the above statements as of January 15, 1918, whereby all securities held against the several funds have been examined and the income accruing from same accounted for.
All disbursements are supported by receipts in proper form and the cash on deposit as shown has been verified and found correct.
January 29, 1918.
BURTON S. FLAGG, Auditor
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REPORT OF THE LIBRARIAN
To the Trustees of the Memorial Hall Library:
GENTLEMEN: I herewith submit the report of the library for the twelve months ending December 31, 1917.
The end of 1917 finds the main library with a record of 35,731 books issued for home use during the year, - an increase of 2029 over 1916. At Ballardvale, 6136 books were borrowed. The total is 41,867 as compared with 40,377 in 1916.
To explain fluctuations of circulation is always difficult, but when the United States declared war upon Germany last April, it certainly seemed probable that, with the many new war ac- tivities springing up on every side, less use than usual would be made of the public library. This has not been the case. Not only has the circulation increased but there has been a larger use of books other than fiction. People are intensely interested in the war, in military matters, in all current history, in economic ques- tions and other problems of the day, and we have done our best to meet these demands by providing timely publications and by utilizing the numerous books and pamphlets sent us by our government and those of our Allies.
In the spring when the country was being urged to plant gardens, we bought a number of new books on agriculture, on vegetables, and other gardening books adapted especially for amateurs. This collection was used constantly by the Supervisor engaged by the Public Safety Committee and by the instructor in charge of the school gardens. Others came frequently for these books and more than a few people who planted war gardens owe a part of their success to their town library. Later, we obtained and distributed from the government, from the Essex County Agricultural School, from the State Agricultural College at Am- herst and from the National Food Emergency Commission at Washington, hundreds of circulars on gardening, on canning, pre- serving and drying fruits and vegetables. Every family in Ando-
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ver had the opportunity to obtain free of charge this advice from experts.
After the canning season, we bought several valuable books on food conservation and household economics, cook-books showing how to prepare wholesome, nutritious food, using only ingredients which are plentiful and which cannot be exported. The con- stant demand for these books shows that they are proving help- ful.
The library has done other war work during the year. When the American Library Association started its campaign to provide books for the men in service, Andover was asked to give an amount equivalent to 5% of its population. Including the $100 sent us by Phillips Academy, the town gave for this purpose $610. exceeding by about 30% its required quota.
People have also brought quantities of magazines and 8 books for the soldiers. These have been packed in boxes contrib- uted by neighboring stores and have been sent, some directly to Ayer, others to the Boston Public Library, which is acting as clearing-house for camps in the South. The library will receiv books for this purpose at any time and will see that they are. packed and shipped.
We have also bulletined material relative to any special call, such as these war libraries, the Y. M. C. A., the Liberty Loans, the Red Cross, and in every way have tried to make our reading- room a publicity centre. The library has also joined the ranks of the fuel savers, and for the first time since we had the new heating plant, the glass covering has been placed on the well to the Mem- orial Hall. This is a detriment to ventilation and a real sacrifice on the part of the staff, but enabled us to run the small heater until Thanksgiving, and will permit its use early in the spring.
During February and again in November, a series of talks was given to two different classes in the Punchard School on the use of reference books. Each division heard four; the first being on the general make-up of a book, the purpose of indexes and the systems of classification and cataloging used in the library. The second talk dealt with encyclopedias and dictionaries in general,
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and with reference books of biography and current statistics; the third with books of especial value in looking up questions of history, geography, government and literature; while the fourth considered books helpful in music, art, religion and education, and explained the use of the very important magazine indexes. Each talk was followed by questions involving the use of the books just explained, and from the enthusiasm with which the classes went to work upon these problems, it was plain that they en- joyed the experience, as well as learned something during the time spent at the library. In all, twenty-four talks were given to six different groups of pupils, and immediate result was seen in the way the young people tried to put into practice their newly acquired knowledge, and their evident pride in greater ability to use a library that seemed to them, perhaps for the first time, peculiarly their own. It is proposed to continue these talks as a part of the required course for every student entering Punchard.
We have sent the usual libraries to the district schools and in addition have loaned books to the High School. The library has now an adequate collection of children's books, and it is hoped to extend this privilege to any public school desiring it. The use of the library by both pupils and teachers is large and gratifying.
Before Christmas we held our usual holiday exhibit of books suitable for children, a collection that was enjoyed by visitors and which proved helpful to people in search of gifts. Early in December the librarian went to Haverhill to speak before a meet- ing of the librarians and trustees of Essex County on the best juvenile books of the season.
Our record of gifts acknowledges books and flowers from various friends. Many volumes that would ordinarily have come our way have gone this year to the men in camp and at the front. It was a fine collection of books that passed through our hands for this purpose and a good proportion we would gladly have wel- comed for our own shelves.
Many and very interesting war books and pamphlets have been sent us from England through Sir Gilbert Parker and the Univer- sity of Glasgow. The books have been placed in circulation ; the
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pamphlets filed for use. The library also receives regularly from Washington the Official Bulletin issued by the Public Information Committee, and Food Notes from the War Service Board of the American Library Association.
The branch at Ballardvale is in a flourishing condition and the apparent drop in its circulation is due to the greatly increased number of young people now coming to the High School and using the main library not only for themselves but for their families. During the winter the officials in charge of the Liberty Bond issues found the branch library the most convenient place to re- ceive installment payments.
This is our first experience of war, but at the end of 1917, we can look back with the consciousness that the Memorial Hall Library has been both a help and a resource to the community. We hope this may be our only war report, but whatever may be in future, the coming year will find us prompt to grasp any chance to be of service, ready to meet any demand upon us.
Respectfully submitted, EDNA A. BROWN, Librarian
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STATISTICS OF THE LIBRARY
Number of books issued for home use at the Memorial Hall 35731
Number issued at Ballardvale
6136
Total
41867
Percentage of fiction circulated
69
Percentage of non-fiction circulated
31
New borrowers registered
338
Actual number of cards in use
2726
Books added by purchase
665
Books added by gift
122
Total accessions
787
Books withdrawn, worn out, etc.
251
Total number of books in the library
23789
Volumes rebound
268
Volumes bound, periodicals, etc.
74
BALLARDVALE
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