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DEATHS.
Males, 15 ; Females, 21 ; Total, 36.
Deaths in January, 3; February, 1 ; March, 1 ; April, 3 ; May, 2; June, 2; July, 2 ; August, 7 ; September, 7 ; October, 1 ; No- vember, 4 ; December, 3. Under 5 years, 6 ; 5 to 10, none ; 10 to 20, 3 ; 20 to 30, 4 ; 30 to 40, 3 ; 40 to 50, 5; 50 to 60, 4; 60 to 70, 3 ; 70 to 80, 5 ; 80 to 90, 3.
Causes. - Diabetes, miscarriage, old age, psoriasis, debility, perforation of stomach, burned, cholera infantum, peritonitis, no milk of mother, diphtheria, phthisis, nephritis, cancer of liver, sui- cide, bronchitis, nervous and rheumatic fevers, septicemeci, still- born, 1 each ; heart disease, 4; pneumonia, 3 ; consumption, 2 ; paralysis, 4 ; Bright's disease, 2 ; dysentery, 2.
Sixty years and upwards .- John P. Pierce, 64: Maria L. Phil- lips, 67 ; Harriet G. Armstrong, 66 ; Charles Bacon, 79 ; Martha Kendall, 86 ; Jas. T. Harris, 74 ; Frances R. Bridges, 71 ; Jona. F. Phillips, 71; Mary Connell, 80 ; Mary Questrom, 85 ; Caro- line A. Mudge, 70.
DOG LICENSES.
Number of dogs licensed, 106 ; males, 96 ; females, 10.
BENJ. J. LINDSEY, Town Clerk.
REPORT OF FIRE DEPARTMENT.
TO THE CITIZENS OF SWAMPSCOTT :
I have the honor to submit to you my second annual Report, for the year ending February, 1883.
APPARATUS.
The apparatus consists of one engine, in good working order ; 600 feet of hose ; 50 feet new suction hose ; four ladders with roof hooks; cover for ladders; two large portable platforms.
FIRE RECORD.
August 4. A wooden building on Humphrey Street, owned by Levi Nickerson, and occupied by him as an oil clothing factory.
September 6: An unoccupied wooden house on Hum- phrey Street, owned by Jonathan Blaney.
September 6. The " Ocean House," a wooden building on Orient Street, owned by Carter & Burgh, of Boston.
September 7. Re-kindling of " Ocean House " fire.
Two other slight fires have been noted, but prompt ac- tion saved these buildings, without general alarm.
In my report of last year, it was recommended that the Town take some action that would make the property of our citizens more secure, by introducing into the Town a supply of water for fire purposes. The Town have since
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voted to do this. Some of the pipes have already been laid, and we only wait the opening of Spring to complete the work.
The fifty feet of suction hose purchased this year, will fit Lynn steamers, and has a coupling to fit our own engine.
The ladders have been placed in the Grammar School yard, as this was thought to be the best place for them. The platforms were made by the direction of the Select- men, to be used in case of fire near the ocean, where only salt water could be had. One to be kept at Geo. Towns' stable, at the Upper Beach. The other, at James Knowl- ton's boat shop, Lower Beach.
We would this year recommend that the Town purchase 1400 feet of hose, and a good hose carriage ; and that it be kept at the beach somewhere in the vicinity of the hay scales, in such a place as the Town shall decide. Also, that the Town authorize the Selectmen to continue the water pipe to the entrance of the "Old Ocean House road," so that parties can connect pipe, at their own expense, suitable for hydrants.
Last year we had a company of thirty members ; these men although able and willing to do their duty at all times, were, from the fact of their living, many of them, on the outskirts of the Town, and others being employed on the water and elsewhere at a distance, unable to be on hand when most wanted. To remedy this, it was thought best this year, to select twelve men, who lived and were em- ployed in the Town, thinking they would be of more ser- vice to us than the larger company under the circumstances stated. Twelve names were sent in to the Selectmen for approval. They were accepted, and notified by them, that they would receive for their services two dollars a year each (their poll tax) ; this not being considered sufficient pay, the company disbanded. Our help has in consequence,
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been voluntary, and has been paid by the Town according to services rendered.
I would take this occasion to extend our hearty thanks to the Fire Departments of Lynn, Salem and Marblehead, that were so ready, willing and prompt, to render service at the fires we have had this year.
IVORY EMMONS, Chief Engineer.
A. F. NESBETT,
NATHANIEL GALEUCIA, Assistants.
REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT CEMETERY.
THE past year has improved the Cemetery but very little. No gravel has been put upon the roads, and very few shrubs and trees have been planted. And what with the drouth and pecuniary Board of Selectmen very little has been done for improvement. Our street sweepings had to go for sidewalks, and the roads had to go without gravel, which must be attended to another year, as the roads are getting so loamy, and makes a large expense in taking care of them.
Our Town Tomb is getting too small, and as boxes are used for the caskets, it is impossible to get them in the door of the tomb without putting them in sideways, and something should be done at once to remedy this evil.
The receipts have been $300 ; 12 lots having been sold at $25 each. The total expenditure has been $191.
During the year there have been thirty-six deaths.
C. S. PITMAN, Superintendent.
SURVEYOR'S REPORT.
Two snow plows, 7 shovels, I crowbar, 4 picks.
The Selectmen can, no doubt, account for the tools, etc., they have.
C. S. PITMAN, Surveyor.
TOWN WARRANT.
ESSEX, ss.
To JAMES WHEELER, CONSTABLE OF THE TOWN OF GREETING.
SWAMPSCOTT :
In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts you are directed to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Swampscott, qualified to vote in Town affairs, to meet at the TOWN HALL, in said Swampscott, on the SEVENTEENTH day of MARCH current, at 9 o'clock, A.M., then and there to act on the following articles :-
ARTICLE I. To choose a Moderator to preside at said meeting.
ART. 2. To choose a Town Clerk for one year. To choose a Town Treasurer for one year.
To choose a Board of Selectmen for one year. To choose one Assessor for three years. To choose a Collector of Taxes for one year. To choose one or more Surveyors of Highways for one year.
To choose one School Committee for three years. To choose one Overseer of the Poor for three years. To choose three Fence Viewers for one year. To choose a Board of Health Officers for one year. To choose three members of the Auditing Commit- tee for one year.
To choose all necessary Constables, Field Drivers, and Pound Keepers for one year.
All to be chosen on one ballot.
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ART. 3. Shall liecnses be granted for the sale of intoxicating liquors in this Town? Yes, or No. By ballot.
ART. 4. To hear and act upon the Reports of the Selectmen, the Auditors, the School Committee, the Trustees of the Library, the Surveyor of Highways, the Chief Engineer of the Fire De- partment, the Committee on Street Lights, the Superintendent of Cemetery, and any other Committee previously chosen.
ART. 5. To raise such sums of money as may be necessary to defray Town expenses for the ensuing year ; and make appropri- ations for the same.
ART. 6. To see if the Town will authorize the Treasurer to hire money under the direction of the Selectmen, to pay Town indebtedness.
ART. 7. To see if the Town will authorize the Treasurer to hire money under the direction of the Selectmen in anticipation of the taxes to be assessed and collected.
ART. 8. To see what amount of bonds will be required of the Town Treasurer for the current year.
ART. 9. To see what amount of bonds will be required of the Collector for the collection of the taxes for the current year.
ART. 10. To see what compensation the Town will allow the Collector for the collection of the taxes for the ensuing year.
ART. II. To see what action the Town will take in regard to the collection of taxes.
ART. 12. To see what discount, if any, the Town will allow on taxes paid before a certain date.
ART. 13. To see in what manner the Town will appropriate the money received for the licensing of dogs.
ART. 14. To see if the Town will accept the List of Jurors as prepared by the Selectmen.
ART. 15. To see if the Town will appropriate a sum of money to furnish and set curb stones, provided the abutters will pay one-half of the expenses.
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ART. 16. To see what action the Town will take in regard to lighting street lamps, and appropriate money therefor.
ART. 17. To see if the Town will vote to pay Murray Blaney the sum of one hundred dollars for land taken from his lot in widening Rose Street in the year 1881, agreeable to the petition of Thomas E. Stone and others.
ART. 18. To see if the Town will instruct the Selectmen to lay out as town-ways the streets known respectively as Beach Bluff Avenue, Mostyn Street, and Eulow Street, and lay them out as shown on a plan by Whitman & Breck, surveyors, entitled " Plan of Building Lots at Beach Bluff, Swampscott, Mass.," dated Dec., 1873, or do anything in relation to the same, agreeable to the petition of J. M. Grosvenor and others.
ART. 19. To see if the Town will accept that part of Mudge Street that lies within the limits of the Town of Swampscott, (said street being fifty feet wide,) agreeable to the petition of A. M. Whipple and others.
ART. 20. To see if the Town will appropriate a certain sum of money to suppress the sale of intoxicating liquors in this Town.
ART. 21. To see if the Town will appropriate a sum of money sufficient to repair the way leading from King Street to the vicinity of the dwelling house of James Burnett, so as to make the same passable for horses and vehicles, agreeable to the peti- tion of Thomas Stanley and others.
ART. 22. To see if the Town will appropriate a sufficient sum of money to purchase a Chemical engine.
And you are directed to serve this Warrant by posting up at- tested copies thereof at the Town Hall, Depot, Post Office, and three other public and conspicuous places in the Town, seven days at least before the time of holding said meeting.
Hereof fail not and make the return of this warrant with your
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doings thereon, to the Town Clerk, at the time and place of said meeting.
Given under our hands this third day of March, in the year eighteen hundred and eighty-three.
JAMES A. KNOWLTON, ALLEN ROWE, of
Selectmen
A. R. BUNTING, Swampscott.
A true copy. Attest :
JAMES WHEELER, Constable.
THIRTY-FIRST ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
OF THE
TOWN OF SWAMPSCOTT,
FOR THE YEAR ENDING FEB. 28, 1883.
LYNN : THOS. P. NICHOLS, PRINTER, NO. 24 MARKET STREET. 1883.
REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE.
TO THE CITIZENS OF SWAMPSCOTT :
THE season which brings your Committee before you again in its annual Report, does not differ essentially in attending circumstances from similar occasions within the past few years.
Without specifying any possible exceptions, we feel jus- tified in congratulating you upon the general condition of the schools of the Town. and the work accomplished in them within the past year. Very little friction has occurred to hinder the routine of school business ; and, as we think our methods are nearly abreast of the best established practice in towns with corresponding facilities, we believe the work to be as creditable in amount and quality as can reasonably be expected. Like many propositions in natu- ral science, theory and practice differ somewhat, so that what may be claimed theoretically as the fruit of our edu- cational system, is beyond its actual capacity ; and due allowance must be made for human frailties in pupils, teachers, parents and Committee, as well as loss of power by unforeseen and unavoidable contingencies - sickness, bad weather, etc.
While remarking in this general way as regards our school department - by far the most important of our
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Town interests - it may not be out of place to speak of one of the trials of those to whom this department is com- mitted ; namely, the impossibility of satisfying everybody. Were it possible so to do, there would certainly be a great temptation to administer the duties of the position in that way, even at a sacrifice of public interest. But as long as men and women are human, we shall need to be forbear- ing ; and as teachers and Committee are in constant exer- cise of patience in their discharge of duty, we beg that you will extend the same consideration to us, in view of the fact that we all belong to the same family. It is not easy for one who has some grievance in connection with the administration of a public school, to understand why the cause of complaint - supposing it to be valid - should not be at once removed. But it is often the case that the rights of others, and perhaps of the whole school or Town, are involved in what the complainant thinks should be summarily adjusted in his own interest. Let the same one take a place with us in the responsibilities of school admin -. istration, and he would probably do just about the same as those whom he now censures. To use the substance of a homely old saying, by way of illustration, "Things look dif- ferently to one on a house-top." We would further remark that many cases of dissatisfaction result from an incorrect understanding of facts ; and if it was more customary for parties in interest to visit the schools and consult teachers and members of the Committee, there would be fewer reasons for open complaint. And in conclusion of this portion of our Report, it is proper to call attention to the fact that self-interest of teachers and Committee, in what- ever light it may be viewed - had they no higher control- ling motives - would prompt them to strict attention to duty, and a faithful and impartial administration of justice toward every pupil and parent with whom they come in
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contact. We pass now to consider a few topics somewhat in detail.
ATTENDANCE
Will be found to have increased somewhat in the aggre- gate, particularly in the Pine Street and Grammar build- ings. There has been, perhaps, a little greater loss of time on the part of pupils than for two or three years, owing to slight illness, and detention of the younger ones, on account of bad weather and the like.
STUDIES AND BOOKS
Have not been changed to any considerable extent ; some changes having been completed that were instituted the previous year. We are now endeavoring to complete a system of secondary or supplemental reading for all the schools, which shall combine freshness, variety, and accu- rate information, together with the practice of the princi- ples taught in the text-book readers. Additional attention has also been given to spelling, by the use of the spelling book, in addition to the consideration of words from the reading lessons. Writing, drawing, arithmetic, geogra- phy, grammar, history, and general exercises, are each allotted a due proportion of time and attention, it being our purpose that all shall become as proficient as possible in the elementary branches of education.
VISITATION OF THE SCHOOLS
Has been more frequent than of late years, more time having been given by the Committee, and we hope more good done - if, indeed, they do good in this way! It would afford us great satisfaction, and greatly- encourage teachers and pupils, if parents and others would avail themselves of the standing invitation to go and see what is being done.
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TRUANCY
Has caused little trouble during the year, a very few hav- ing been the occasion of nearly all the attention of our worthy officer. The following is his Report : -
" For the year ending February 20, I have investigated thirty-six cases, visited nineteen families, and returned one to school."
We would again urge upon parents the importance of prompt and constant attendance on the part of their chil- dren. A little care on their part will almost entirely pre- vent truancy.
OUR TEACHERS
Are the same as at the close of our last annual Report. MISS WARDWELL was unable to return to the care of the Beach Intermediate School; hence MISS COCHRAN was regularly appointed to the position she was filling so ac- ceptably as substitute a year ago. All the teachers have manifested competency in their several positions; and while it may not be deemed by them a valuable compli- ment, we yet take pleasure in saying that we consider the Town fortunate in having a corps of teachers of such high average ability and faithfulness.
SCHOOL SESSIONS.
There is a growing tendency in our State and elsewhere, to extend the noon recess until two o'clock, and dispens- ing nearly or altogether with the old-time practice of an afternoon recess. After mature deliberation, we have arranged that our afternoon sessions shall begin uniformly at a quarter to two, with the thought that after a time the hour may be further changed to conform to the practice elsewhere. It is claimed that in addition to time saved to teacher and pupils for other purposes, the latter make more rapid progress than under the old system. The present
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arrangement will accommodate a considerable number who live remote from their schools, and have formerly been pressed for time in going to their dinners.
THE PINE STREET SCHOOLS.
The overflowing condition of these schools has been a serious problem for the Committee during the past year, and is not yet solved. Much inconvenience has resulted from our inability to accommodate more than could be seated, and unless means can be devised by which to relieve these schools of this pressure, their work in the next year must necessarily be retarded.
It will be remembered that in our last Report we recom- mended the removal of the Essex Street School to some point near the head of Burrill Street, and contemplating its enlargement into a graded school like that of Pine Street ; but that the plan was not adopted by the Town. Had this been done, the school districts in this part of the Town could have been easily and naturally arranged, so that the schools would be more evenly divided, and be much improved in working capacity. We therefore renew our recommendation, believing that the public interest demands that the " cemetery district " and that part of the Town above the Eastern Railroad should be organized into a school district, with a primary and intermediate school. Were it not for the distance and inconvenience, we could find temporary relief by sending some pupils to the Beach Schools, since these are not as well filled as we would like ; but in trying to accomplish this during the last Fall term, we stirred up such a " bees' nest" of dissatisfac- tion, that we were glad to abandon the attempt for the time being. We take occasion now to say, nevertheless, that unless other relief is provided, the Committee will be obliged to make a new arrangement of school territory next Fall.
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THE GRAMMAR SCHOOL BUILDING.
During last Summer's vacation, we were able to accom- plish the much-needed enlargement of the accommodations of the Grammar Schools. Our recommendation of the purchase of the Wiley estate, adjoining, for school pur- poses, was found to be impracticable, by reason of high price ; and the special committee, in whose hands the mat- ter was placed, turned their attention to the feasibility of enlarging the old building. This idea had not been seri- ously entertained by the School Board, hence they had no plan to submit ; but after a brief consultation with the special committee, a plan was devised and a rough esti- mate was submitted to the adjourned Town meeting. An appropriation was then made, and the charge of the work given to the School Committee.
It soon became apparent that the plan of enlargement proposed would fail to serve its purpose, and its execution be a waste of money. By a change, that in substance resulted in an extension of the old school-rooms to the rear of the lot, we have been enabled to secure all the needed room in the most satisfactory shape ; and when we consider its perfect adaptability and the delight it gives to all its oc- cupants, we have to acknowledge that we “ builded better than we knew." The Committee gave close personal supervision to the work, and feel to say with confidence that the work has been done in a substantial manner, and that the Town will not probably need additional room for its grammar schools for some years. The total expense, including heating and furnishing, was considerably more than at first contemplated; but when we look over the whole work and see how much we have to show for it, we consider it cheap. We tender our thanks to the Town for its liberality in appropriating sufficient funds without delay.
In connection with the building, we may mention that the expense of fuel and janitor's salary has increased, but
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that in return the space warmed and the service rendered is increased in much larger proportion. The matter of ventilating the rooms was carefully considered, and the dead, foul air, which formerly was so noticeable to a visitor, is not now perceptible, being carried off by venti- lating fireplaces, necessitating an inflow of pure air. With proper care on the part of teachers and pupils, there need now be no discomfort or unwholesomeness in any of the rooms in the building.
THE GRAMMAR SCHOOLS
Are making very satisfactory progress. and we take pleasure in asking as many as desire to see a live Yankee school to visit the rooms of MISSES HADLEY and MOTT, where they will now find all the materials and accessories in the hands of these competent and experienced teachers. With from fifty to sixty-five pupils in either school, there is little spare time on the part of the teachers ; but with the aid of Miss CLARK as assistant in taking charge of certain recitations in both schools, the work of instruction is dis- patched in a thorough and creditable manner. In addition to other equipments in the First Grammar. we have lately placed therein a first-class piano, made necessary by the changes in the building, which cut off the school from the benefit of the instrument formerly used jointly by the two schools on the same floor. In the Second Grammar. we have placed an organ, which has aided very materially in developing the vocal music of the school-a part of school education by many not deemed essential, but in our judg- ment of scarcely less importance than the three great and original R's of olden time.
THE HIGH SCHOOL.
We should have few regrets did public duty permit us
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to pass by without mentioning our High School. An un- fortunate succession of unfavorable conditions, from the first term of the school, has made the responsibility of the Committee in this matter anything but pleasant. At times we have felt much encouraged, only to be again disheart- ened, but never yet to despair. A year since, though not altogether what we wished, the school seemed to be per- manently improved, and we reported accordingly ; but since the opening of school in September last, there has been an almost constant deterioration in tone and attend- ance, until within a month past, during which time we have found a marked improvement. The reasons and the responsibility for this discouraging condition we conceive to be widely distributed ; and inasmuch as it has been a topic of public discussion, and much feeling has existed in regard to it, we deem it excusable at least, if not demanded by duty, that we present plainly our views to those whom we are addressing.
From the opening of the school, in 1876, there has been an opposition to its maintenance, the claim being made that we have no use for a High School, and that if any de- sire such an education for their children, they can send them to Lynn or elsewhere. It is sufficient in reply to this to repeat what we have before said, that the law of the State provides for the establishment and perpétuation of a school of this grade in all towns of five hundred or more families, and it cannot now be doubted that we are fully obliged to maintain such a school. And your Committee feel convinced that the Town needs it, and that with proper public spirit in regard to it, and an acceptable ad- ministration of its affairs, it may be a great benefit to all who will avail themselves of its privileges for their chil- dren.
Another source of difficulty has been a manifest feeling on the part of many who have entered the school, that the
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chief end to be attained was to " have a good time." And we have not had reason to feel that proper dignity and self- respect was inculcated at home ; but rather that instead of endeavoring to build up the school by encouraging manli- ness and womanliness in the pupils, they have too often only learned to disparage and criticize. Such a course, whether intentionally or thoughtlessly pursued, will break down or greatly impair the usefulness of a school much stronger than ours in its elements, even though it be under a much wiser direction than ours has been.
Again, the element of permanency has been lacking ; only a few continuing beyond the first year, making it dif- ficult to maintain advanced classes and the enthusiasm of numbers to aid those who do remain. The temptation to drop out of the ranks and go to earning money, or to go elsewhere to pursue study, has proved too much for a great majority of our students and their parents. While we think this is generally a grave mistake, and that it would be far better to make considerable sacrifice in order to support our own school, yet we mention it more to show the difficulty of those in authority in sustaining it.
We are well aware that many of our townsmen believe that all the imperfections in the working of the school are to be remedied by a change in its administration ; and we have stated our views as above, that it may be understood that whatever may be chargeable to that source, the unsat- isfactory condition of the High School is largely due to the causes we have mentioned. It is the purpose of the Com- mittee to enter upon the next school year with an assurance of better things ; but, for good and sufficient reasons, they deem it unwise and impracticable to make a change until after the Spring term.
It should not be inferred from the foregoing that we be- lieve the school has accomplished nothing creditable dur- ing the year, for such is not the case. Much hard work
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has been done, and substantial progress has been made by many, in science, literature, and language, as we can at- test from personal observation. It is only the more to be regretted that there is not a more general appreciation of the capabilities of the school, and a determination on the part of all concerned to sustain it until it becomes the pride of the Town. It can be done, and with the help of the pupils and parents, it will be done!
CONCLUSION.
We have omitted the mention of many minor items, for the purpose of discussing somewhat in detail matters of greater importance. If definite principles and plans are before us, there need be less thought as to details. We call attention to the probability of a large future growth of school population, and the wisdom of liberal foresight in school management. We can but feel that we have large responsibilities in the oversight of those who in a few years will take our places in the active affairs of life. And we beg to assure our fellow-citizens that we have deep interest in promoting our school interests so as to accomplish the greatest possible good.
All of which is respectfully submitted,
FRANK O. ELLIS, SAM'L O. INGALLS, Committee. IVORY EMMONS,
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HIGH SCHOOL.
GENTLEMEN OF THE SCHOOL BOARD :
Herewith I submit my Report of the attendance, scholarship, and deportment of the pupils in my department from January 1, 1882 to January 1, 1883.
STATISTICAL REPORT OF THE SWAMPSCOTT HIGH SCHOOL, FROM JAN. 1, 1882 TO JAN. 1, 1883.
NAMES.
Days Belonging.
Days Absent.
Scholarship.
Deportment.
NAMES.
Days Belonging.
Days Absent.
Scholarship.
Deportment.
First Class.
Hatch, Herbert O.
200
14
.85
.So
Knowlton, C. F.
I20
4
.90
.85
Potter, Ernest H.
200
9
.95
1.00
Rowell, C. G.
120
9
.85
-75
Roberts, Minnie G.
200
31
.75
.70
Oliver, Grace
200
7
1.00
.85
Ryan, Peter F
200
12
.85
.95
Caswell, Eliza
200
I
.S5
.75
Rich, William
200
13
.67
.75
Galeucia, Lillie.
200
29
.90
.So
Paine, Thomas
200
13
.85
.70
Second Class.
Eastman, Fred.
200
33
.95
1.00
Barberie, May
90
8
.78
.80
Third Class.
Austin, Herbert G.
50
0 .75
.So
Blanchard, Fred.
180
37
.60
.70
Gould, Addie L.
Sc
9
1.00
.90
Horton, Jerry L.
120
I
.75
.70
Hayford, Annie R ..
80
12 .75
.90
Morris, Stephen
120
2
.82
.So
Hayford, Wendell A ..
So
6
.78
.70
Hayes, Hannah.
So
26
.60
.70
Hardy, Elmer A
80
3 .90
1.00
Shaw, Flora B.
45
1
.96
.70
Johnson, Augustus D.
80
7
.70
.70
Bunting, Elliot A
200
2
.95
.80
Melzard, Lettie
50
O
1.00
.90
Crowell, Josie.
200
17
.55
.60
Neil, Clara S.
So
2
1.00
1.00
Gale, Mary.
200
6
.80
1.00
Stone, Herbert R.
So
I
.80
.70
Chase, Herbert.
200
28
.85
.93
Randall, Willie
20
I
.50
.55
()'Brien, Maggie.
200
3
.99
1.00
Randall, Herbert
20
2
.50
.75
..
Granger, Gardie.
7
.So
.90
Delano, Arthur B.
So
6
.60
.65
..
The following pupils, now members of the School, are not included in the above Report :- J. LELAND CLARK, KATE STRATTON, H. B. NEWCOMB.
. .
..
..
Stanley, Louise C.
120
27
.85
.80|
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WINTER TERM : Whole number in attendance 25
Average number in attendance
24
SPRING TERM :
Whole number in attendance . 21
Average number in attendance . 21
Whole number in attendance 27
FALL TERM : Average number in attendance
23
Average atttendace for the year
22.6
Average age 14.5 years
The figures under " days belonging," show the number of " school days " each pupil has been connected with the school.
The figures under " days absent," show the amount of time lost during the regular session.
The numbers under " scholarship," give a fair estimate of the relative standing of each pupil in the several departments of study, and the figures, under " deportment," give an approximate idea of pupils under rule.
Such a record as the the above must necessarily be incom- plete, especially when you take into the account the multiform changes that go on in the course of the year. This department is subjected to such changes more than any other.
The closing of the Summer term and the opening of the Fall term, make this very apparent. In the matter of school charac- ter, there has been an advance all along the line-more self- control, more self-respect, better habits of study, a cheerful yield- ing to good counsels and school authority. A sudden jostling in the gearing and running of machinery, indicates a loosening or ab- solute breakage of portions of that machinery, but not in any sense the weakness of purpose of the inventor and engineer ; so in school life and work, you are not to conclude from certain ab- errations from the right line, that the governing power is gone.
Our best critics tell us that disturbances are not inconsistent with the highest order of discipline. Every experienced teacher knows this to be true. Practical men establish practical truths.
The whole number connected with the School during the pe- riod above named has been 40; the average number in attend- ance 22.6. The course of study ordered by the Board has been carried out as fully as possible under the circumstances.
The following Text Books have been used with more or less success : - Bradbury's Algebra ; Bradbury's Geometry ; Physi- ology ; Harkness' Latin Introductory ; Harkness' Latin Reader ; Stuart's Cæsar ; Barnes' United States History ; Swinton's Gen- eral History ; Hall's Rhetoric ; Steele's Natural Philosophy and Chemistry ; Gray's Botany ; Kettel's French ; Meservey's Book- keeping ; Astronomy ; Virgil, (Greenough's) .
GENERAL EXERCISES .- Collateral Reading ; Declamations ; Recitations ; English Composition ; Written Abstracts on impor- tant studies.
The history of each scholar is found in the statistical table.
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SCHOOL REPORT.
We are not responsible for the very short time that each pupil is found in the school-room). The permanent scholar is the only one really educated.
Education is not only the training of the mind, but of the man as a whole. Hence in our work we have not undertaken to in- sert facts merely in the pupil's mind, as you would put books in a library, or specimens in a cabinet,-but also, to develop their powers of thinking, and their application of knowledge.
The school in its present aspect suffers only when we forget its past history, and the present uncontrolled obstacles.
Our apparatus has been improved and enlarged, and made serviceable to our scholars in natural science and chemical analy- sis. Great interest has been shown by several of the pupils in natural science,-this certainly is an encouraging development. We have disabilities and defeats, and what department of life is free from them? We will " organize victory out of defeat," " nil desperandum," is our motto.
The judicious enlargement and excellent arrangement of the school building, reflects great credit upon the Committee in charge.
Respectfully submitted.
JONAS B. CLARK, Principal.
STATISTICS OF SCHOOLS, 1882.
SCHOOL.
TEACHER.
Whole No.
in attend.
Average No.
in attend.
Whole No.
in attend.
Average No.
in attend.
Whole No.
in attend.
Average No.
in attend.
FIRST PRIMARY
Miss C. F. Mott
44
35
44
39
45
37
7.5
BEACH PRIMARY
Miss Stanley. ..
3S
30+
42
36
42
34
7.2
PINE STREET PRIMARY
Miss Boynton ...
44
34
5.1
44.3
48
43.5
7.5
ESSEX STREET
Miss Machon
23
IS.6
21
IS.5
17
15.8
S
FARMS.
Miss Chase
26
23
33
26
30
25
S
BEACH INTERMEDIATE.
Miss Cochran. . .
2S
26.5
2S
24.5
24
21.5
10.5
PINE STREET INTERMEDIATE.
Miss Thing .. . .
45
40
44
39.5
50
46.5
IO
SECOND GRAMMAR
Miss Hadley.
..
54
45.4
45
38.3
6S
59.6
12
FIRST GRAMMAR
Miss A. M. Mott
50
47
46
43.7
39
37.S
13.6
IIIGHI
Mr. Clark
25
24
21
21
27
23
14.5
AVERAGE AGE.
WINTER
SPRING TERM.
FALL
TERM.
TERM.
.
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