Town annual report of Chelmsford 1914, Part 7

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Publication date: 1914
Publisher: Town of Chelmsford
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Class of 1914 PERGE MODO "EVER ONWARD"


Thursday Evening, June 25, Town Hall


PROGRAM


GRAND MARCH


Under the Banner of Victory


Germania Orchestra


V. Blon


PRAYER


Rev. E. A. Robinson


Geibel


SONG 'Tis Morn


High School Chorus


SALUTATORY E:SAY


Value of Education


1


Blanche Lydia Spaulding


SELECTION


From Tannhauser


Wagner


Orchestra


ESSAY Conservation of Our Forests


Marjorie Sparling Armstrong


COMMENCEMENT SONG Murray


Semi-Chorus


ESSAY


Suffrage Question


Mary Catherine Green


CONCERT WALTZ "June" Orchestra


Baxter


SONG The Quaker Adams


Girls' Chorus


VALEDICTORY ESSAY Events of Consequence in U. S. History


Miriam Emerson Warren


SELECTION


(a)


Spring Dreams


(b)


The Secret


Orchestra


King


Gautier


PRESENTATION OF DIPLOMAS


Supt. B. E. Martin


SINGING CLASS ODE


Words by Elmer Robert Hill


BENEDICTION


Rev. L. L. Greene


SELECTION


LaCinquantaine


Orchestra


Gabriel-Marie


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CLASS ODE


Words by ELMER ROBERT HILL


Forever onward roll the years ;


We follow after in their wake.


Our High School dear, before we go May we thy cherished blessing take. To thee we render up our thanks For thy protection, thy good care, For golden days of youth with thee For comradeship's ennobling share.


Our father's God and ours, Oh grant That we go forth with steadfast heart To do thy will, and precepts keep ; In every struggle, do our part. Though years may pass, as time rolls on, The mem'ries of this parting day, 'Twill ever be our aim to keep, While "Ever Onward" in Life's way.


CLASS ROLL


ELMER ROBERT HILL, President


MARJORIE SPARLING ARMSTRONG, Vice-President MABEL MINNIE PAIGNON, Secretary-Treasurer


ADELBERT BARBER ADAMS


MARY CATHERINE GREEN


CATHERINE BROWN HAMMOND


GERTIE PANSY JONES


BLANCHE LYDIA SPAULDING


MIRIAM EMERSON WARREN


FLOWER IRIS


COLORS BLUE AND GOLD


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REPORT OF THE SUPERVISOR OF MUSIC


MR. BENJAMIN E. MARTIN,


Superintendent of Schools,


Chelmsford, Mass.


DEAR SIR :


I respectfully submit the following report concerning the music in the schools of Chelmsford.


As the aim of music in the public schools is to develop appre- ciation and enjoyment of good music in the children, to give some voice training and to teach the reading and interpretation of music, it is the endeavor of your Supervisor to bring about the best possible results.


In my last report, I gave a general idea of the work taken in the different grades. Each year, from grade one to the High School, definite principles are taught. As fast as the child has conquered the old and is ready to grasp the new, these principles are presented in a logical order.


We are working especially hard this year for good quality of tone. Deep breathing exercises and voice drills are given.


I visit most of the schools once a week. In rooms having the four lower grades, I give two lessons, combining the first with the second and the third with the fourth. With the fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth grades in a room, I combine all the grades, therefore giving but one lesson. In schools such as these, the plan of the work differs necessarily from that of a graded school.


Both High Schools have chorus work once a week. At the North High, the first term, we had a Girls' Chorus and a Boys' Chorus. Now we have two mixed choruses, taking in one, the freshmen, in the other, the sophomores, juniors and seniors.


The success of the work depends to a great extent on the way plans are carried out by the grade teacher. I believe


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that the teachers are constantly working to bring the school music to the highest possible standard. 1


I wish to acknowledge the kind co-operation of the Superin- tendent, teachers and pupils.


Respectfully submitted,


M. MARION ADAMS,


Supervisor of Music.


REPORT OF THE SUPERVISOR OF MANUAL ARTS


MR. BENJAMIN E. MARTIN,


Superintendent of Schools, Chelmsford, Mass.


DEAR SIR :


The object of the drawing course is to help the children to appreciate the beauties about them, and to train them to desire to make their lives and homes more idealistic.


We have followed the same general course through all of the grades, taking the simplest work for hand control in the pri- mary grades, and advancing through the upper grades, taking free hand drawing from objects and nature, construction and applied design, color and design, and picture study.


In the High Schools we have taken more advanced work along these same lines. We also have a class at the Centre in mechanical drawing from which the boys may gain practical help for future work.


The Sewing Course is planned so that the girls may do plain sewing and make their own clothes. They learn the common stitches that every woman should know, and choose their own practice work, which must, however, include the essentials.


We have Manual Training classes in the upper grades, which


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include basketry and wood work. At the Centre new tools and benches have been provided, and we hope the boys may learn how to make their own plans and work out their own projects, as well as to do repair work about their homes.


It is necessary for the regular teachers to do much of the hard work, and in every case they have done this very con- scientiously and faithfully.


I wish to thank the Committee, Superintendent, and teachers, for their patient and helpful assistance in carrying on this course.


Respectfully yours,


JESSIE ATWOOD, Supervisor of Manual Arts.


REPORT OF THE COURSE IN HOUSEHOLD ARTS


ยท MR. B. E. MARTIN,


Superintendent of Schools,


Chelmsford, Mass.


DEAR SIR :


Following is the report for the Household Arts work in the schools in Chelmsford for the year 1914-1915.


The course has continued and progress made since last year.


The courses now given have been extended to include pupils of the seventh and eighth grades as beginners, and the work continued in the High School on a second year basis, thus broadening the scope and purpose of this study.


The aim is to give to each class the necessary and simple fundamental principles in the instructions as to foods and their classification ; as starches, sugars, proteins, fats and oils, as well as mineral matter. Water and milk are studied and


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their relation to health. Types of nutrients are also studied and how to obtain good values for money expended.


The principles of cookery are considered ; as related to food composition ; in the preparation of foods for the diet ; as effected by heat; toward wholesome living and uses.


The processes or methods of cookery are taught and how to conserve and use fuels.


Practice is given in manipulations or the handling of food materials ; care of the same and costs and the preparation of simple dishes and meals. Combinations as to food values ; nutrition in relation to the cost of living, for values received, are taught.


Many common food-stuffs are used and combined to make the work of practical and educational value. The work con- sists of both instruction and application in practice.


Housekeeping is important and so is taught as to care of the fire, room, sink and the various utensils and material used. Table setting and serving as practical arts in the home and to gain standards in presenting and serving foods for the table.


The number of pupils taking the course in the High School is seventy-one, that of the Grammar School sixty-four. The pupils have shown appreciative interest and co-operation in their work and efforts.


The object of such courses in the school is to aim for an intelligent control and efficiency in that centre of all normal living, the home and to make the individual more resourceful as a member of the same.


Respectfully submitted,


LOUISA A. NICHOLASS


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REPORTS OF SCHOOL PHYSICIANS


MR. B. E. MARTIN,


Supt. of Schools, Chelmsford, Mass.


DEAR SIR :


I have to report the following diseases in the schools of Pre- cincts I and 4 :


Anaemia


5


Adenoids


8


Blepharitis


I


Cardiac Disease I


Defective Speech


3


Enlarged Tonsils


I6


Impetigo


6


Mental Deficiency 7


Pediculosis


IO


Infantile Paralysis I


Whooping Cough several cases


Disease of Lungs 2


A large number of children have diseased teeth. Some have received proper attention.


Hygienic conditions are fair in most buildings with the ex- ception of the Centre.


Very respectfully,


ARTHUR G. SCOBORIA, M. D. School Physician. Precincts I and 4.


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REPORT OF SCHOOL PHYSICIAN


MR. BENJAMIN E. MARTIN,


Superintendent of Schools, Chelmsford, Mass.


DEAR SIR :


I respectfully submit the following report of my annual in- spection of the schools for the year 1914.


Whole number inspected 488


Deseased Teeth


I77


Pediculosis 40


Defective Nasal Breathing 48


Enlarged Tonsils 4I


Condition Sub-normal


4I


Adenitis


4


Disease of Eye Lids


5


Impeltigo


2


Anaemia


4


Scabies


I


Mental Deficiency


I4


The children have been very free from general sickness and contagious diseases.


Respectfully submitted,


FRED E. VARNEY, M. D.,


School Physician.


Precincts 2 and 3.


ANNUAL REPORT


OF THE


Trustees of the 'Adams Library


AND THE


North Chelmsford Library Association


OF THE


Town of Chelmsford


FOR THE


YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31st, 1914


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Report of the Trustees of the Adams Library


The Trustees of the Adams Library respectfully report that on the Saturday following the Town Meeting of 1914 they met at the Library and chose the following officers :


CHAIRMAN


ALBERT H. DAVIS


SECRETARY -


EDWIN R. CLARK


TREASURER


WILSON WATERS


LIBRARIAN


MRS. E. R. CLARK


The usual committees were chosen to carry on the work of the Library. There has been much need of shelf-room to ac- commodate the increasing number of books. Shelves to hold about 2000 volumes have been placed in the basement, which will relieve the congested condition of the stock-room. This however can be only a temporary expedient.


By the will of Miss Mary B. Proctor, who died recently, the Library is the recipient of a life-size, three-quarter length oil portrait of her father Thomas Parker Proctor, a native of this town, who was much interested in the Adams Library, which has benefited by his generosity in the past. Subject to certain contingencies, the will also provides that the Library shall receive the sum of $10,000 on the death of a sister of Miss Proctor.


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The problems of the public library are specially related to the successful serving of an increasing number of patrons, scattered over a widening area. A library is a sort of univer- sity extension. In these days libraries and librarians are associated together for mutual helpfulness. Magazines are published especially to advance their efficiency. The Mass- achusetts Library Club has its meetings, which perhaps bene- fit more particularly the large city libraries. There have lately been instituted what are called neighborhood meetings, in which the trustees and librarians of the smaller libraries in a certain region meet to compare notes on their work and ex- perience for mutual help. It is hoped that one will soon be held in Chelmsford.


The juvenile department of the Adams Library is receiv- ing attention with the idea of adding much to its usefulness. A large number of books are now loaned to the public schools for use in their various departments of study.


The library is a most efficient extension of the school, all the more effective because the child comes to it voluntarily and not by compulsion, it continues through life, whereas school years are limited in number, and also the scope of its teaching and influence are boundless, and its instructors are the choice minds of the ages.


Arrangements have been completed for sending books to 1


East Chelmsford. On the first day about 70 books were sent there, in the same way that they have been for years sent to South Chelmsford.


A good supply of books was loaned to this Library by the Amherst College Library for use in connection with the Agri- cultural Extension School held in Chelmsford during five days in January (1915) and proved to be of much value and interest to those in attendance at the school, and quite a number were called for later at the Library.


Through our librarian books may be had on application from the Boston Public Library or others, giving our patrons the benefit of books which a small library cannot keep on its shelves.


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There is now and then some question as to the transmis- sion of disease by library books. In some libraries the practice of spraying or disinfecting all books returned to the library has been tried and found impracticable. Those who have studied the matter say that the liability of thus contract- ing disease is very small, and one need not fear it even as much as in receiving paper money, which none of us refuse to do. . Moreover the law provides for the proper disinfecting or burning of books which have been in houses where any con- tagious disease is reported by physicians.


The circulation for the ten months ending December 31, 1914, has been 13,593, of which 77 per cent has been fiction, 23 per cent general literature. There have been 98 new cards given out. The attendance in the reading room is about 15 per day on which the library is open.


The number of new books purchased is 266


Many books have been repaired. Books rebound number 225


Magazines bound-volumes 19


Books donated-volumes . 19


Books bought to replace those worn out. 35


Books worn out and not replaced .


20


The library has been open to the public fifteen hours each week.


The number of volumes in the library is. .10916


DONATIONS


Mrs. A. H. Park. 11


State of Massachusetts


8


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The amount of the "Joseph Warren Fund " is $1,029.03 and that of the " Adams-Emerson Fund " is $129 68. No money has been drawn from either of these funds.


OTIS P. WHEELER,


ALBERT H. DAVIS, A. HEADY PARK, FRANCES CLARK, WILSON WATERS, EDWIN R. CLARK,


Trustees.


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REPORT OF TREASURER OF THE ADAMS LIBRARY


RECEIPTS


Balance .


$ 9 68


Received from the Town


1,000 00


1,009 68


EXPENDITURES


Gas ..


$ 57 51


Periodicals


62 75


Binding


45 28


Plumbing


25 00


Water District


16 44


Fuel .


108 50


Transportation of books to S. Chelmsford


13 00


Printing.


22 00


Hardware and sundries


14 50


Work on grounds.


27 75


Librarian.


300 00


Books .


279 01


Book-shelves.


25 35


Postage


76


Water


6 00


Balance on hand


5 83


$1,009 68


WILSON WATERS, Treasurer.


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Report of the Directors of the North Chelmsford Library Corporation


The Directors of the North Chelmsford Library Corpora- tion submit the following report of the doings of the Corpora- tion for a period of ten, months ending December 31, 1914:


The Town having decided to end its fiscal year on Decem- ber 31, it is our intention to submit to the members of the Library Corporation, at its next annual meeting in March 1915, the question of a change in its By-Laws, which will cause its fiscal year to a close likewise December 31st, thus enabling us to make future reports for the full twelve months business for a corresponding period.


The library has been opened 128 sessions during the ten months covered by this report and the circulation for this same period was 13,627 volumes, fiction as usual predominating. Our circulation as reported a year ago was 13,634 volumes for twelve months, indicating that we are still maintaining the steady increase, which it has been our pleasure to report for the last few years.


We are able also to report a constant addition to the number of borrowers, having now a total of 481 persons who actively use and enjoy the privileges of our library.


We have added during the last period 203 new books and have a total of 6,812 now available.


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Our rapid growth in circulation is now becoming apparent in the wear and tear of our books, consequently increasing the labors of the Librarian in maintaining the necessary high standard. As a result of her careful attention, but 125 books were sent to be rebound during the period covered by this report, but it will be necessary to send a much greater number unless our borrowers recognize the importance of necessary care in the handling of our books, while in their possesion.


It has been reported by the Librarian, and noticed in certain instances by the Directors, that proper care has not been given our books by some of our borrowers, and it is our intention to see that extreme cases are properly dealt with in the future.


No repairs or alterations to the building have been re- quired, except that the older portion was re-shingled last fall, the necessity for which we noted in our report of a year ago.


Respectfully submitted,


HENRY T. RIPLEY H. ELLEN SARGENT SARAH E. SHELDON


:


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TREASURER'S REPORT


North Chelmsford Library Corporation 1914


RECEIPTS


Balance on hand .


$ 27 39


Town appropriation.


700 00


Receipts from fines, catalogues, etc ..


3 75


$ 731 14


EXPENDITURES


Librarian and janitor


$ 225 00


Books.


213 02


Printing.


18 50


Carrying books to West Chelmsford.


7 60


Fuel . .


46 25


Electric light


16 54


Supplies.


17 91


Cleaning


9 11


Repairs .


30 36


Insurance.


36 10


General expense


7 45


$ 627 84


Balance on hand


103 30


$ 731 14


STEWART MACKAY, Treasurer.


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Warrant for Annual Town Meeting At Town Hall, Chelmsford Center


Monday, February 1, 1915


COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS


MIDDLESEX, SS.


To the Constable of the Town of Chelmsford, in said County, GREETING.


In the name of the Commonwealth aforesaid you are hereby required to notify the legal voters of said Chelmsford to meet in the Town Hall, at Chelmsford Center, on Monday the first day of February, current, being the first Monday of said month. at eight o'clock in the forenoon. The polls will be opened at 8.15 A. M. and closed at 1.15 P. M .; and they are then and there to act upon the following articles, viz :


Article 1. To choose a Moderator.


Article 2. To bring in their votes for one Town Clerk, one Assessor, one School Committee, two Trustees of the Adams Library, one Cemetery Commissioner, one Park Commissioner, one Selectman, one Overseer of the Poor, all for three years; Town Treasurer and Collector of


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Taxes; three Auditors, one Constable, and one Tree Warden, all for one year. Also to vote on the following question : " Shall license be granted for the sale of in- toxicating liquors in this town?" All on one ballot.


Article 3. To choose all other Town officers necessary to be chosen by hand vote, or act in relation to the same.


Article 4. To hear reports of Town officers and Committees, or act in relation thereto.


Article 5. To raise and appropriate such sums of money as may be required to defray Town charges for the current year.


Article 6. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, to borrow money in anticipation of the revenue of the current financial year.


Article 7. To see if the Town will authorize the Selectmen to act as its agent in any suit or suits which may arise during the current year; also in such other matters which may arise requiring in their judgment, the action of such agent, and to employ counsel therefor.


Article 8. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appro- priate the sum of fifteen hundred dollars ($1,500.00) to be paid to the North Chelmsford Fire District for hydrant service for the current year, or to act in relation thereto.


Article 9. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appro- priate the sum of fifteen hundred dollars ($1,500.00) to be paid to the Chelmsford Water District for hydrant service for the current year, or act in relation thereto.


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Article 10. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate the sum of one hundred and ninety and 39/100 dollars ($190.39) with which to pay the County of Middlesex for specific repairs on Acton Road, or act in relation thereto.


Article 11. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appro- priate the sum of one hundred thirty dollars ($130.00) to defray the expenses of the chairman of the Board of Select- men for the municipal year 1914, or act in relation thereto.


Article 12. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appro- priate the sum of fifteen hundred dollars ($1,500 00) for the purchase of fire hose and equipment for the North Chelmsford Fire Department, or act in relation thereto.


Article 13. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appro- priate a sum not exceeding seven hundred and fifty dollars to provide a Fire Alarm signal system for the Center Village, said money to be expended under the direction of the Selectmen and the fire engineers duly appointed for the Center Village, or act in relation thereto.


Article 14. To see if the Town will vote to change the num- ber of Constables from one to two, or what other number, or act in relation thereto.


Article 15. To see what action, if any, the Town will take relative to the salary and compensation of the members of the Board of Selectmen and the Overseers of the Poor, or act in relation thereto.


Article 16. To see if the Town will authorize the Board of Selectmen to rent or let for social meetings the fire house, so called, at North Chelmsford to such persons and under such terms as they may deem advisable, or act in relation thereto.


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Article 17. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate the sum of fifteen hundred dollars ($1,500.00) for the purpose of publishing the History of Chelmsford prepared by Henry S. Perham and Rev. Wilson Waters at the request of the Town by vote under Article 13 at the annual town meeting of 1907. The income from the sale of the book to revert to the town, or act in relation thereto.


Article 18. To see what action, if any, the Town will take relative to the oiling of Streets in said Town or act, in relation thereto.


Article 19. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate the sum of three hundred and fifty dollars ($350.00) for the purpose of fencing and putting in condition the new ad- dition to the West Chelmsford Cemetery. The expen- diture of this money to be in charge of the Cemetery Commissioners, or act in relation thereto.


Article 20. To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate the sum of three hundred dollars ($300.00) for the purpose of grading the grounds at the Highland Ave. School Building at North Chelmsford. The expenditure of this money to be in charge of the School Committee, ur act in relation thereto.


Article 21. To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate the sum of three hundred dollars ($300.00) to pay the purchase price of land adjoining the land on which the school building at the West Village now stands. Said land to be used for school purposes or act in relation thereto.


And you are directed to serve this Warrant, by posting up attested copies thereof at Postoffices in the Center of the Town, South Chelmsford, North Chelmsford, West Chelms-


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ford, and at the School House East Chelmsford, seven days at least before the time appointed for holding said meeting.


Hereof fail not and make return of this Warrant with your doings thereon to the Town Clerk at the time and place of holding the meeting aforesaid.


Given under our hands this twenty-first day of January in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and fifteen.


D. FRANK SMALL, A. HEADY PARK, KARL M. PERHAM,


Selectmen of Chelmsford.


I have served the foregoing Warrant by posting up true and attested copies of the same at the places above mentioned more than seven days before the day of holding said meeting.


HUBERT H. RICHARDSON,


Constable of Chelmsford.


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Index


PAGE


Aggregate of Appropriations, Receipts and Expenditures 120


Annual Report of the School Committee 123


Buildings and Grounds . 125


Financial Report of the School Board .


128


School Committee 1914. 139


124


Summary of Receipts and Expenditures


22


Appointed by the Selectmen.


7


East Chelmsford Fire Apparatus


98


North Fire Apparatus


97


South Fire Apparatus


97


Westlands Fire Apparatus


98


Weights and Measures


100


Appraisal Personal Property at Town Farm


89


Assessors' Report.


103


Board of Health Report


101


Collector's Report on Tax of Chelmsford Water District


75


Collector's Report on Tax of North Chelmsford Fire District


76


Dogs Licensed for the Year 1914


10


Highway Property Appraisal. .


93


Joint Primary, September 22, 1914


33


Property Appraisal of Moth Department 99


Report of Auditors. 107


Report of the Directors of the No. Chelmsford Library Corporation. 180


Treasurer's Report. 182


Report of Inspector of Animals 118


Annual Town Meeting, 1914.


95


Appraisal Centre Fire Apparatus


190


Report of Inspector of Meats and Provisions


112


Report of Selectmen


43


Adams Library


Acton Road


Care and Improvement of Cemeteries


Cattle Inspection.


Chelmsford Water District


Chlorinda H. Parkhurst, Accident


Collection and Abatement of Taxes.


Damages on Acton Road


East Chelmsford Fire Protection


Expenses of Chairman of Selectmen


Fire Hose and Equipment


Highways


Hydrant Service .


Indigent Soldiers and Sailors


Janitors North and Center Fire Houses


List of Jurors, 1914


Loans and Interest


Lowell Industrial School


Meat Inspection


Memorial Day


Military Aid .


Miscellaneous


Moth Department.


North Village Library


Officers for Caucus, Primaries, State Election and March Meeting


Officers and Committees


Outside Poor


Plans for New School House


Public Parks


Receipts at Almshouse


Repairs of Public Buildings


Report of Street Lights


66


Sealer of Weights and Measures


67


Sinking Fund 61


62 64 67


61 62 65 63 65 66 64 64 46 62 67 66 71 63 63 63 62 66 56 58 62


55 52 51 65 60 51 60


191


State Aid , 67


Support of Poor. 49


Town History 65


Tree Warden 59


Trust Funds 68


Village Clock 63


Westlands Fire Protection


64


West Chelmsford Cemetery. 65


. Report of Superintendent of Moth Work. 119


Report of the Cemetery Commissioners


116


Report of the Forest Warden 113


Report of the Park Commissioners for 1914 82


175


Treasurer's Report. 179 79


Report of Tax Collector


Report of Town Clerk.


11


Births Recorded in 1914


11


Deaths Recorded in 1914 19


Marriages Recorded in 1914


15


Report of Tree Warden.


74


State Election, November 3, 1914


37


Results of Vote for Representative 41


Special Town Meeting, May 4, 1914 31


Superintendent of Schools' Report-


Age and Grade Distribution Table. 150


Calendar Days. 144


Conclusion 158


Extension of Library facilities. 158


General Statistics. 145


Graduation Exercises Centre High School. 165


Graduation Exercises North High School. 161


Our High Schools. 155


School Organization and the Individual Child 156


Report of the Principal of the No. High School . . 159


Report of the Principal of the Centre High School. . 163


83


Report of Town Treasurer 122


Sealers of Weights and Measures


Report of the Trustees of the Adams Library


192


Report of the Supervisor of Music. 167


Report of the Supervisor of Manual Arts. 168


Report of the Course in Household Arts 169


Reports of School Physicians 171


School Calendar 1914-1915 142


School Statistics for the Year Ending in June, 1914. 146


Teachers, December 31, 1914. 148


The Work of the Elementary Schools 152


Town Officers 3


Warrant 183





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