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I have given you, very briefly it is true, an outline of our manner of teaching and the results attained by it. Now may I
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suggest a few changes, which I consider as necessary, if we wish the child to receive some reward for his hard labor in the grades.
First --- that a stated amount of time be devoted to chorus singing each morning in the High School. I would suggest a period of not less than twenty minutes.
Of what particular advantage is one singing lesson a week to High Schools? Why, after singing in school every day for at least eight years, should a High School student be allowed but one lesson each week? I suppose the inevitable answer will be --- no time. Why? Haven't you five hours of study each day? Isn't music of sufficient importance to devote one-fifteenth part of that school day to the chorus? Are not our greatest educa- tors admitting music to be one of the most important studies in the school curriculum, more important, indeed, than the major- ity? Is it not true that, after the singing lesson, the child is ca- pable of better work than before? If these things are not so, why not abolish music altogether? I certainly cannot plead too too strongly for daily music in the High School.
Second --- That credit of a stated number of points be al- lowed each pupil for outside music study.
How many of our High School boys and girls are studying the voice? The piano? The violin? Or any other instrument? Not as many by more than half as there should be. Why? Again the answer --- no time. It has been my own personal ex- perience, and I have absolute proof of that of countless other teachers, that boys and girls do not study music outside of school because their high school studies occupy so much of their time. The pupils admit it. Their parents confirm their statements. Is there any logical reason why a child should not be allowed to study some musical instrument if he so desires? And yet, you are prohibiting this very thing. If credit were given, the pupil to be judged by some competent authority, isn't
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it fair to assume that the Town of Ipswich must benefit in a few years, even as the child himself? Again I urge that you act upon this matter.
Third --- that credit be given to those who participate in either the boys' or girls' glee clubs, as well as the High School chorus.
If a pupil takes interest enough in his school to freely give his time for rehearsing, why shouldn't the school reciprocate by giving him credit for the same? I understand that, being compulsory, the members of the chorus are credited with one point. Why not those in the Glee Clubs, which is not compul- sory?
Fourth --- that one extra day each week be given the super- visor for work in the High School to include the teaching of Har- mony, Theory, Sight Singing and Music Appreciation.
It is hardly unnecessary for me to point out the advantages of this suggestion. There are many of the students who could prepare for a musical education by the training secured from their studies. Also, they could prepare for music at college. Of course you realize that the future of the music in the town of Ipswich rests absolutely with our High School scholars. No one can get too much music. That is impossible. In this town of over one thousand children, music practically stops at the end of the eighth grade. How many High School students are in our church choirs? In our community chorus? Why not
give them a chance? All of the four subjects mentioned, es- pecially that of sight singing, are of the utmost importance.
Fifth --- that a High School and Junior High School concert be given each year by the respective grades.
Plans are already under way, whereby we intend to give both of these concerts before graduation this year. Why not have it understood by the pupils that the arrangement is to be permanent?
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In regard to the High School chorus on Thursday morn- ings, I would like to extend an invitation to any person in the town who is interested in music, to come to Manning Hall at eight-thirty and join us in our work. Not only would it be ben- eficial to the pupils, but perhaps instructive and interesting to those who care to avail themselves of the opportunity. Might I ask you to spread the invitation?
Sixth --- that a new piano be purchased for the High School. It will be impossible to continue the work with the present col- lection of tin and wood that out of courtesy to the school is called a piano. A second-hand instrument could be purchased for a small expenditure, and if we are to continue the music, something must be done immediately.
I would also recommend the starting of an orchestra and a boys' quartette. No high school of importance is without them.
May I suggest that you bring these recommendations be- fore your committee at the earliest possible moment; and I would further suggest that, if you wish to put the High School on a par with others, that these recommendations be carried out.
I wish to thank you for your very kind assistance, assuring you that I shall continue the work already started and endeavor to show you even more progress during the coming year.
Sincerely yours,
ARTHUR HAROLD TOZER.
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THE DRAWING DEPARTMENT.
To the Superintendent of Schools,
Ipswich, Mass.
Dear Sir :---
The work of the free hand drawing department in the schools for the year 1916 has been carried along on nearly the same basis as it was during the preceding year. Owing to the fact that the amount of time and interest given to this work has been increased, both the curriculum and the scope have been perceptibly broadened.
Tremendous effort is being made to teach the pupil appre- ciation and good taste.
During this year a practically new course in mechanical drawing has been established. Never before has enough thought been given to this subject to make it a factor here in our school system. Great results are expected from this
course. It is the desire of the supervisor that this subject may be correlated very closely with the manual training. In that way it will give the boys an opportunity to create original design, and to finish an integral problem.
In the high school the number of students taking drawing has been increased nearly 100 per cent. over the number a year ago. In the free hand department courses have been
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planned in design, interior decoration, color, composition and costume. In the mechanical department it is expected that the boy at the end of the fourth year will be acquainted with archi- tectural construction and be able to design machine drafts of the most intricate form. These courses have been planned with the greatest consideration, the most serious attention being given to the students' welfare in every particular.
The supervisor of drawing and the superintendent of schools extend a most cordial invitation to any person who de- sires to enter any of these classes.
Respectfully submitted, FRANKLIN BUTLER MITCHELL,
Supervisor of Drawing.
THE EVENING SCHOOL.
To the Superintendent of Schools,
Ipswich, Mass.
Dear Sir :---
The work of the evening school for this season started the first week in November. Our work has been among three main classes of people, non-English-speaking persons, boys over four- teen years of age from fourth to eighth grade ability who have left day school, and those taking commercial subjects. There have been about 65 foreign women and 20 foreign men in reg- ular attendance. Most of these cannot read or talk English at all when they enter. There has been a class of about 20 women
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reading advanced work of from 3rd to 8th grade difficulty. All illiterates between 14 and 21 are, of course, required by the law of the state to attend. Some 18 boys all told, from 14 to 17 years of age, have been coming to evening school for instruction in English and arithmetic. The attendance here has been some- what irregular. This is the first year that an attempt has been made to reach this class, and it is hoped that another year re- newed effort may be made to meet the needs of boys and girls who realize that they have left school too soon and wish to go farther in their education. We have been teaching shorthand, typewriting, business arithmetic, penmanship and spelling, and bookkeeping in the commercial sections. About 25 have been in regular attendance in this division. We are planning to give certificates of credit to each one who completes the season in regular attendance and does faithful work. This will be of act- ual practical benefit to the holders when they are looking for promotion or new positions. Request have also been made for recommendations to employers. Teachers and principal are al- ways glad to recommend industrious students. An attempt was made to interest foreign men in a naturalization class without much success. The total enrollment since November 1 in all departments has been 221. This is quite large, but the continual shifting of foreigners from one town to another, and the lack of a steadfast earnestness for regularity in attendance on the part of native citizens, has cut the average attendance down to about 115. In a town like Ipswich, where a large majority of the res- idents are foreigners, there should be a large future for the evening school, if thoughtfully considered and supported. The young men and women just out of the day schools of the town, should, for their own sakes, vigorously support the commercial courses which are being offered to them.
Respectfully submitted,
RALPH W. WESTCOTT.
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DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL INSPECTION & HYGIENE.
REPORT OF THE SCHOOL PHYSICIAN.
To the Superintendent of Schools,
Ipswich, Mass.
Dear Sir :---
The work done under this heading has been followed along lines adopted several years ago. It consists of an examination of each pupil and the findings of the examinations are recorded upon individual cards. Any pupil found not to be up to a good health standard, or any pupil suffering from certain physical de- fects, is followed up by the school nurse. This leads to a check- ing process with these pupils, and as a result these defects are corrected in a good percentage of the cases. The report of the school nurse which follows refers to this matter more in detail.
, The hygienic and sanitary condition of most of our buildings is good. Three of the older buildings, however, need sanitary plumbing to replace the old out-buildings now in use. It is ex- pected that at least one of these buildings will be remedied this year. All of them ought to be.
The general health of the pupils has been good. Not a large number have been kept out of school because of contagious disease when the schools were in session. Any loss of time to the pupils because the schools were not in session, was because of conditions outside the town, and beyond the control of the school authorities.
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Additional equipment which has been recommended by the Superintendent and School Committee will add greatly to the ef- ficiency of the important work that is being done by the School Nurse, as well as in the work of the Physician. If the contem- plated Dental Clinic is established, this department should be able to obtain results that will stand favorable comparison with those of any school system in the Commonwealth.
Respectfully submitted, GEORGE E. MacARTHUR, School Physician.
Ipswich, February 12, 1917.
REPORT OF THE SCHOOL NURSE.
To the Superintendent of School,
Ipswich, Mass.
Dear Sir :---
The work of the School Nurse consists of assisting the Physician in his examinations of the children by recording his findings at the time of examination, and tabulating the re- sults upon individual cards which are kept on file in the Super- intendent's office; also in following up at their homes such children as need this supervision because of physical defects. Of 900 children examined, 398 were found with some physical defect. 105 homes were visited in reference to 175 children.
Of 120 children having enlarged tonsils, 24 have been op- erated upon, and many have had dental work done. Coburn
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Home has paid for attention to the teeth of 36 children, and the nurses have accompanied children to hospitals for opera- tion, and also to the dentist. Some small dressings were done at the schools.
In their visits to the homes the nurses have been most cor- dially received by the parents, and a spirit of co-operation has been shown which promises well for a larger development of the work in the future.
Respectfully submitted, MARTHA J. STEWART, School Nurse.
Ipswich, February 12, 1917.
REPORT OF THE ATTENDANCE OFFICER.
To the Superintendent of School,
Ipswich, Mass.
Dear Sir :---
I herewith submit my report for the period from Sep- tember 13, 1916, to January 1, 1917.
Seventy-seven cases of absences have been investigated during that time, most of which were found to have some valid excuse. Three were unable to go to school on account of not having proper clothing, one was taught in private school, three w re illegally held at home and two illegally employed.
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The fear of infantile paralysis was the cause of some parents keeping their children at home the first part of the year and sickness of pupils occasioned the greater number of cases. Sixteen were returned to school and only in one case was it necessary to bring the child before the court.
The earlier part of the school year being warm and pleas- ant was an inducement for some to stay away and enjoy the beauties of nature, but after it was rather forcibly impressed upon their minds that it was better for them to attend school regularly, it is gratifying to state that the number of absences has decreased greatly.
Today, January 19, only five absences were reported from a registration of 975.
In addition to the day schools I have visited the Ipswich Mills and Burke's factory several times in reference to the com- pulsory attendance to the evening school which has been added to the duties of the Attendance Officer this year.
Yours very truly, GEORGE W. TOZER, Attendance Officer.
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LIST OF TEACHERS.
John P. Marston Charles Goodwin Franklin Mitchell (Drawing) Mildred Emerson Amy Lindsey Gladys MacLay
Adele Mathey
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66
Gwendolyn Taggart
Mary A. Preble
66
Ralph Westcott
Winthrop School
William Murphy
Elizabeth Stolba
Katherine Sullivan
Isabelle Arthur
66
Eva Willcomb
Elizabeth Nutter (Domestic Science)
Alice Dinneen
Winfield W. Lunt (Manual Training)
66
Martina O'Neil Elsie C. Green
66
Burley School
Portable School .
Nellie T. Sullivan Grace Higgins Hazel Weare Kathleen Broderick Carrie Bowman
High School
Herbert W. Pickup
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Alice Maguire Lydia Harris
Payne School
Annie P. Wade Lucy Ardel Kimball
Dennison School
Winifred Fleming Augusta Appleton
Cogswell School 66
Grace Moulton
Wainwright
Arthur Tozer
Music
Esther L. Tenney
Linebrook
Cora Jewett
Grape Island
Joseph I. Horton
Superintendent
CLASS OF 1916.
Edna J. Bailey
Lincoln E. Hudgens Edith H. Joyce Harold A. Lord Ruth F. Mehaffey Clara M. Millard Gertrude R. Sheppard Sigourney Todd
Susie S. Buzzell Francis B. Jewett Helen B. Kelley Mary K. Matheson Annie M. MacDonald Myron F. Nason
Winfield J. Haley Beatrice Johnson Carl L. Lange Caroline E. Mayes Marjorie G. Morris Rebecca S. Robinson Maud L. Sheppard Everett R. Tucker
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VITAL STATISTICS.
We have taken these tables of vital statistics from copies furnished us by our Town Clerk, Mr. Charles W. Bamford. In every case persons born in any of the British Provinces, Ire- land, Scotland or Wales have been excluded. As an indica- tion of the drift of our school population these figures may pos- sess some interest.
Births.
Year
Number
Foreign Fathers
Foreign Mothers
1912
159
57
59
1913
146
62
62
1914
144
75
75
1915
118
55
57
1916
168
99
100
In 1916, of 168 births, 67 fathers were mill operatives, 23 were laborers, 11 teamsters, 7 machinists, 5 heel cut- ters, and 7 farmers.
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SCHOOL CALENDAR FOR 1917.
Begins
Closes
Winter Term
January 2
February 16
Spring Term
February 26
April 27
Summer Term
May 7
June 29
Fall Term
September 10
December 21
Holidays.
Every Saturday; Columbus Day, October 12; Wednesday Afternoon, Thursday and Friday of Thanksgiving Week; Feb- ruary 22; April 19; Memorial Day; June 17; and Good Friday.
No School Signals.
Two blasts at 7:30 --- no schools. Two blasts at 8:00 --- no school for first six grades. Two blasts at 11:00 --- no afternoon sessions.
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AUDITOR'S REPORT.
To the Citizens of Ipswich :---
I submit the Annual Report of the Manning School, R. H. Manning, Heard and Treadwell Funds, as compiled from the books of their respective Treasurers.
I have found receipts for all bills paid.
I have examined the various Stocks and Bonds of which these various funds are composed, and find them to agree with the report submitted.
ARTHUR H. WALTON,
Auditor.
February 3, 1917.
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MANNING SCHOOL FUND.
Receipts Cash on hand February 1, 1916
$1351 09
Income from investments
1034 00
2385 09
Expenditures
Salaries
$ 150 00
Taxes, water, insurance and miscellaneous expenses
863 06
Cash on hand February 1, 1917
1372 03
2385 09
Securities Comprising Manning School Fund.
12 1000 4 p.c. Peoria & Eastern 1 st mtg. bonds $12,000
5 National R. Mexico 66 5,000
2
" 5 p.c. N. E. Brick Co. bonds 2,000
1 Passaic Steel Co. 1,000
7,000
Invested in Master's House
" Colonial Building 18,000
45,000
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R. H. MANNING FUND.
Receipts Income $448 12
Securities Comprising R. H. Manning Fund.
Deposited in Ipswich Savings Bank
$4763 94
3 1000 5 per cent. Chicago & Northern Mich. bonds 3000 00
4 1000 5 per cent. Passaic Steel Co bonds 4000 00
11,763 94
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HEARD FUND OF IPSWICH PUBLIC LIBRARY.
Income
Balance on hand January 1, 1916
$ 603 25
Received from investments
923 56
Received from Treadwell Fund
800 00
2326 81
Expenditures
Salaries
$1144 85
Insurance and miscellaneous expense
829 27
Balance January 1, 1917
352 69
2326 81
Securities Comprising Heard Fund.
33 shares B & L R preferred stock
$5846 00
35 shares B & M R
1470 00
10 shares Fitchburg R preferred stock
900 00
1 C B & O R 3 1-2 per cent bond
945 00
1 United Electric & Power bond
950 00
3 Northern Pac Great Northern 4 per cent bond
2830 00
1 Aurora Elgin & Chicago bond
1000 00
3 Quincy Gas & Electric bonds
3000 00
1 Waterloo Cedar Falls & Northern bond
1000 00
Deposited in Ipswich Savings Bank
208 24
18,149 24
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TREADWELL FUND.
Receipts Cash on hand January 1, 1916
$1472 68
Received from investments
1560 53
2933 21
Expenditures
Salaries
50 00
Miscellaneous expenses
1036 58
Paid Heard Fund
1600 00
Balance on hand January 1, 1917
246 63
2933 21
Securities Comprising Treadwell Fund.
50 shares Fitchburg R preferred stock
$4500 00
30 shares Old Colony R
5215 00
25 shares B & P R
6300 00
25 shares M Central
3080 00
25 shares Vt & Mass. R
3460 00
25 shares B & A R
3990 00
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1 County Commanche, Kansas, 6 per cent. bond 1000 00
1 City of Fostoria, Ohio, 4 per cent. bond 530 00
1 American Tel & Tel Co 4 per cent. bond
1000 00
1 Central Branch R. 4 per cent. bond 975 00
1 Aurora, Elgin & Chicago R 5 per cent. bond
1000 00
1 Kansas Gas & Electric 5 per cent. bond
1000 00
1 Quincy Gas & Electric Heating 5 per cent. bond
950 00
1 Waterloo, Cedar Falls & Northern bond 1000 00
Deposited in Ipswich Savings Bank
2399 74
36,399 74
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BURLEY EDUCATION FUND;
The Trustees of the Burley Education Fund in Ipswich pre- sent this their Ninety-first Annual Report.
The Funds in their hands are as follows: 15 shares of common stock B & M R R
$ 675 00
3 notes of Town of Ipswich, $700. each
2100 00
Deposit in Ipswich Savings Bank
3132 17
Caldwell Fund in Ipswich Savings Bank
1021 27
Deposit in Salem Savings Bank 793 24
Deposit in Salem Five Cents Savings Bank 1827 71
9549 39
Income since the last Report has been as follows: Interest on Town notes
$112 00
Dividends from Ipswich Savings Bank 120 02
Caldwell Fund -
42 58
66
Salem Savings Bank 23 24
66
66 Salem Five Cents Savings Bank 41 60
339 44
Expenditures have been as follows:
Paid Committee of Minority Stockholders B & M R R $ 15 00
Paid School Com. for furniture at Winthrop School 150 00
FRANK T. GOODHUE
GEORGE W. TOZER
JOSEPH T. MORTON JOHN W. NOURSE
Trustees.
I certify that I have examined the report of the Treasurer of the Burley Education Fund and find it correct and to agree with the report submitted. ARTHUR H. WALTON, Auditor.
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BROWN SCHOOL FUND.
The Trustees of the Brown School Fund present the fol- lowing seport for the year 1916:
The funds are as follows
Deposited in Ipswich Savings Bank $1372 62
" Salem Five Cents Savings Bank ยท 1099 10
2471 72
Income since last report Dividends from Ipswich Savings Bank $53 76
Dividend from Salem Five Cents Savings Bank 42 66
96 42
Expenditures for the year
Transportation of the small children of the Candlewood District to and from the schools in the town center $90 00
6 42
Respectfully submitted, CHARLES G. BROWN A. STORY BROWN BENJAMIN R. HORTON Trustees
I certify that I have examined the report of the Treasurer of the Brown School Fund and find it correct. ARTHUR H. WALTON, Auditor.
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INDEX.
Organization of School Committee
Page 3
School Expenditures ---
General Expense
4
Teachers' Salaries
5
Text Books and Supplies
8
Transportation
10
Janitor Service
11
Fuel and Light
11
Buildings and Grounds
12
Furniture and Furnishings
13
Rent
14
Diplomas and Graduation Exercises
14
Insurance
14
Other Expenses
14
Evening School ---
Teachers' Salaries
16
Janitor Service
17
Other Expenses
17
Report of the School Committee
18
Distribution of Pupils
24
Roport of the Superintendent
25
Needs
27
Beginnings
30
General Observations
32
Our Schools
34
Spelling
39
Penmanship
40
History
40
Grammar and Language
41
Reading
43
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The High School
44
Shall It Be a Preparatory School or Not?
48
The High School a Civic Center
51
Ranks, Marks and Pomortion
53
Transportation
56
School Garden
57
Excursions
60
Penny Savings
62
Suggestions to Parents
63
Delinquents
64
The Budget
66
Gifts and Acknowledgments
66
The Junior High School
68
Domestic Science
72
The Sewing Department
75
Manual Training Department
77
The Music Department
79
The Drawing Department L
84
The Evening School
85
Report of the School Physician
87
Report of the School Nurse
88
Report of the Attendance Officer
89
List of Teachers
91 .
Class of 1916
92
Vital Statistics
93
. School Calendar
94
Auditor's Report
95
Manning School Fund
96
R. H. Manning Fund
97
Heard Fund
98
Treadwell Fund
99
Burley Education Fund
101
Brown School Fund
102
TOWN OF IPSWICH. TENTH
ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
FINANCE COMMITTEE
ON THE
APPROPRIATIONS AND ARTICLES IN THE WARRANT
FOR THE
ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
MARCH 4, 1918.
IN
31634
THE BIRTHPLACE OF AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE 1687
IPSWICH, MASS .: GEO. A. SCHOFIELD & SON, PRINTERS.
1918
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FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT.
TENTH
ANNUAL REPORT.
IPSWICH, FEBRUARY 22, 1918.
To the Citizens of the Town of Ipswich :---
The Finance Committee has carefully considered the financial needs for the maintenance of the various departments of the Town, also to provide for the payment of principal and interest due on Bonds and Notes for the fiscal year. We have also considered all the articles in the Warrant calling for the appropriation of money.
In considering the following recommendations, the attention is called to the reports of the departments as presented in the Town Report which show for what purpose the money appropriated in 1917 was expended and also recommendations for expenditures in 1918.
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FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT.
Department.
Appropriated 1917
Expended 1917
Called For 1918
Recom- mended
Selectmen,
$2233 96
$2212 20
$2276 12
$2275 00
Auditing
and Accounting
1450 00
1447 95
1450 00
1450 00
Treasurer,
and Collector, Salary, 3453 33
1500 00
1800 00
1500 00
Clerical assistance,
1147 65
1200 00
1200 00
Other expense,
804 48
685 00
685 00
Total,
$3452 13
$3685 00
$3385 00
Assessors,
860 00
340 25
860 00
860 00
Law Department,
3876 60
3811 60
300 00
300 00
Town Clerk,
560 00
563 17
568 50
560 00
Election
and Registration,
659 35
519 55
575 00
575 00
Town Hall,
2145 49
2132 91
2180 00
2180 00
tSate Aid,
2500 00
2061 91
2500 00
2500 00
Soldiers' Relief,
1511 25
1158 90
1500 00
1500 00
Police Department.
5732 85
5675 67
4800 00
4800 00
Fire Department,
5990 40
6798 79
6950 00
6950 00
For repairs at Hose 2 house,
300 00
We re-
commend that no appropriation be made for this work.
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FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT,
Recom- mended
Department.
Appropriated 1917
Expended 1917
Called For 1918
Forest Warden,
115 00
101 44
100 00
100 00
Tree Warden,
400 00
341 34
400 00
400 00
Park Department
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