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Some Innovations.
A fire drill has been established in every building. At least once a month the principals are required to prepare the pupils in their charge for the emergency of fire.
We have instituted "trial promotions." Scholars, of whose preparedness for promotion we have doubt, are sent to the higher grade with a card which admits them to that grade on trial. If after a few weeks they prove unable or unwilling to do the work of the advanced grade, they are returned to repeat the grade from which they came. It is hoped that thus some delin- quents will be stimulated to strenuous endeavor and be saved from spending two years in a grade, a fate from which we would gladly save all. We trust that the parents of children thus advanced on trial will co-operate with us in our effort to promote their children, and in equally good spirit co-operate with us when we return their children to the lower work from which we have been unable to save them. To repeat a grade is not discredit to a child naturally slow to learn. It is only dis- credit to the child who can advance, but will not.
There is to be henceforth no Latin taught in the eighth grade. Latin is to be begun in the high school.
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Greek is not to be presented as a regular study in the curric- ulum of the high school, more French is required instead. But the student who may wish Greek in preparation for courses in college Greek, may have special provision made for him. Those who are at present pursuing Greek will be undisturbed.
Henceforth children, who have had no previous instruction,
will not be admitted to first grade in the spring term. The testimony of all our first grade teachers is that few such children get any appreciable benefit; whereas they deprive the teacher of time which she could employ to valuable purpose in bringing some of the year's backward children up to standard.
Contemplated Outlines of Study.
While the printed outlines forecast in last year's report are not yet ready, the purpose to have them abides, and steps are in pro- cess toward their preparation. Meanwhile teachers' meetings have been held looking toward a more complete unifying of courses and a fuller understanding of the ground to be traversed in the several grades. For our arithmetic, moreover, we have placed on each teacher's desk a handbook prepared by Professor Smith himself, the author of our textbook, which not only presents an admirable outline of study, but gives many hints of value to the teacher as to methods and processes.
The High School.
We have reason to be happy over the condition, progress and prospect of our high school. Last June was graduated the largest class in the history of the school. The enrolment this year is one hundred and twenty-five, an increase of twenty-five over the highest previous enrolment. The first year's class num- bers fifty-seven. Who in Swampscott does not rejoice in this growing aspiration for the higher knowledge, and in the apprec- iation of the work of the school thus manifested? The teaching force was never before so large; better still, we believe it was never before so good. Principal Childs and his assistants are successful teachers, in whose abilities our people may have laudable pride. The year's work has been singularly free from
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friction. The relations between teachers and pupils have been unusually pleasant. Let me commend to parents the suggestion of Principal Childs in his report accompanying this, that they take care that their sons and daughters shall give honest hours to solid study at home. Without such care and support from parents, the high purpose and devoted toil of teachers is seriously invalidated. No books can be mastered without earnest study. There is meagre time for study in a school of one session. Home, therefore, is the place for private study. Parents will please let us press them to secure the home work which we can- not assure. Let a quiet room be provided for the student, let a wall be thrown about certain hours which no play shall be allowed to overleap, and the accomplishment of our High School will be noble.
We ought, I think, to adopt another suggestion of Mr. Childs', and thus follow the example which high schools else- where are setting, namely, to extend our course to five years, still allowing the able and the most studious to cover the ground in four years.
The "No School" Signal.
Our signal for no school is not working perfectly. Once 01 twice confusion has arisen between the Lynn signal and our own. This may probably be avoided by proper care. In the north and east sections of the town, however, the signal some- times cannot be heard. Seven scholars from these sections presented themselves at the High School on the morning of our last signal for no school. Is the suggestion feasible, that we have a whistle blown from the sewer pumping station for the residents in that vicinity ?
Thanks.
I may be allowed in closing to express my thanks to the gen- tlemen of the Sewer Commissioners for the use of their room as my office, to the townspeople for friendly attention, to scholars for respect and affection, to teachers for loyalty and co-operation, and to you of the Committee for consideration and encourage-
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ment. I should be derelict to duty and reckless of privilege, if I refrained from uttering the debt which myself, teachers, public and Committee, all owe to the Chairman of the Committee, Rev. Walter B. Shumway, for the intelligent, tireless, unspar- ing, yet unremunerated, devotion of himself to the interests of our schools. If he abides by his decision to decline a re-election to the office he has adorned, the Town will miss a most able and faithful servant.
Respectfully submitted, ROBERT M. MARTIN, Superintendent of Schools.
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Report of Principal of the High School.
Mr. Robert M. Martin, Superintendent of Schools :
Herewith, I submit the annual report from the high school and take the opportunity it offers to reach patrons of the school that can be reached in no other way.
Few realize in what isolation the teacher works. There is no vital connection between the teacher and the parent and few parents know from personal knowledge either the teachers or their work, a most unfortunate conditon. As an attempt to draw some inside the school-house, the school last April, invited the parents of the pupils and the friends of the school to an evening in the school hall. A good number responded, by their presence showing an interest in the school. Entertainment was given by declamations from the pupils in the two upper classes, by essays from pupils in the English classes and by chorus singing of the whole school.
This effort to bring the parents and friends into some direct contact with the school was reasonably successful, and a second attempt, this spring, we hope, will interest still more. The gap between home and school is too wide and should be narrowed by the joint efforts of parents and teachers, even though they be but partially successful. Teachers can do better work if parents are frequent visitors in the classes and have a personal acquaint- ance with the teachers.
In June, the school graduated its largest class of eighteen, twelve in Group B receiving diplomas "with honor." Three of the class returned to the school for graduate study, much to the pleasure of all. Two have entered the State Normal Art School in Boston ; one, a private school in Boston ; seven, busi- ness schools in Salem, Lynn and Boston; three are at work in Lynn; two are studying music.
This class left for the adorning of the school a beautiful photo- graph of Watts's "Sir Galahad," which was most gladly accepted. Such gifts are particularly desirable now, for when the high school took one of the rooms of the grammar school,
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all the pictures, of course, went with the grammar school, leav- ing the walls bare. Here is a chance for the generous friends of the school.
In grading the graduating classes, it is to be borne in mind that a good record in deportment ranks equal with a good record in studies, so that a pupil may partially offset a lack of intellect- ual brilliancy by his excellence in deportment. This is always within his power. The placing of character on a par with mental power should always be emphasized.
When the pupils from the grammar school were received in June, it was apparent that the accommodations would be crowded and the teachers overtaxed. In September, even more pupils applied for admission than in June, so that more desks had to be put up to accommodate them. To relieve the crowd- ing of classes, an additional teacher was engaged, greatly to the relief of all.
The first year class has enrolled the largest number in the school's history, fifty-seven, divided into two divisions. The whole school has been much cramped for room, both for seating and for recitations. The office is used, daily, as a class room, the hall has two classes at the same time, every week, and even one of the grammar school rooms is used during the noon hour of that school. We are longing for the relief to come from the finishing of the Clarke School.
This growth in numbers has been the most marked feature of this year, being an increase over last year of twenty-five per cent. The enrolment for the fall term is one hundred twenty-five, with seating accommodations for one hundred twenty-one. Besides the number enrolled, two others were present in classes tempo- rarily. The enrolment is shown on a later page.
In the teaching force of last year, one change only has occurred, Mrs. Keese resigning in June. The vacancy left has been most satisfactorily filled by the election of Miss Mabel L. Butler, a graduate of Mt. Holyoke College, and a teacher of experience, tact and skill. Miss Kathleen Robinson, also from Mt. Hol- yoke, was added in the fall, and has shown herself a valuable addition, in her ability to teach and to win the regard of her pupils. The teaching force is at present as strong as that of any
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school of its size that I know. This increase in the number of teachers will allow the school to do justice to the college prepara- tory students, who have had to suffer from the demands of the much larger number of non-college students.
The school needs equipment for physical or manual training, improvement in laboratory equipment and additional library resources, as well as better arrangements for the drawing classes.
The condition of many pupils entering the school seems to call for more time to fit them properly for future work. Some are too young and too immature either to do the work or to understand it, and so are unable to get much benefit themselves and really hinder the work of the others. Either a ninth grade should be made in the grammar school to drill these pupils in thoroughness, or more time be given in the high school. It has been suggested, as a wise plan, to have a five years' high school course, making the first year a review and further drill in some of the grammar school work, with a beginning in the strictly high school studies. The class entering in September would begin on the five-year plan without disturbing the status of any already in the school. Much might be said in favor.
In conclusion, let me call attention to the great need of careful supervision by the parents over the home study of the pupils. Such home study is absolutely necessary to insure good work. From two to three hours a day of real study, with the whole mind, is none too much for each pupil and more is needed by those preparing for college. The work of college preparation is indeed arduous to many, if not to all, and will not allow much consideration of music lessons or other social engagements and distractions. It demands all the time and strength of a pupil beyond what is essential for exercise and recreation. A clear recognition of this by all, early in a pupil's course, would avoid much disappointment later.
The thanks of the school are due to the School Committee for their interest and labors in behalf of the school and to yourself for your unfailing kindness and sympathy with the teacher's work.
Respectfully, HAROLD C. CHILDS,
FEBRUARY 9, 1906.
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GRADUATION EXERCISES OF THE
SWAMPSCOTT HIGH SCHOOL
PHILLIPS SCHOOL HALL,
Wednesday Evening, June 28th, 1905 AT 7.45 O'CLOCK.
Order of Exercises.
ORCHESTRA Miss Wardwell, Pianist.
PRAYER
Rev. George A. Jackson.
DECLAMATION-"The Arsenal at Springfield," . Longfellow Mildred R. Munsey.
ADDRESS-" The Personality of Gladstone."
William P. Kain.
SONG-" The Red Scarf." . School.
ESSAY-" Greek and Roman Traits in Modern Times." Prudence W Potter.
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DECLAMATION-" A Hero of the Furnace Room." W. Percy Norcross.
SONG-" King of the Forest."
School.
PRESENTATION OF CLASS GIFT
Lucy C. Jameson.
RECITATION-"Robert of Sicily," . Longfellow Jessie G. Bentley.
SONG-" Blow, Soft Winds."
School.
CLASS PROPHECY ·
Ellen D. Bergin.
ORCHESTRA
Miss Margaret L. Shorey, Pianist.
AWARDING OF PHILLIPS MEDALS, ANNOUNCING OF HONORS IN SWAMPSCOTT SCHOOLS, By Chairman of School Committee. AWARDING OF DIPLOMAS, By Superintendent of Schools.
SONG-"The Homeland" .
Class of 1905.
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GRADUATES-1905.
Ellen Downey Bergin. Jennie May Browne. Bessie Warren Haskell. Mary Ellen Havern. Lucy Cooke Jameson. William Patrick Kain. Katherine Francis McNamara.
Mildred Ruby Munsey.
Horace Edward Norman. Prudence Wood Potter. Olive Langley Sleeper. Marion Wardwell.
Jessie Grace Bentley. Jonathan Phillips Blaney. Mary Elizabeth Lyons. Pauline Frances Maxfield. William Percy Norcross. Marion Alberta Remick.
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Phillips Medals Given to Pupils of the High School, June, 1905.
For Scholarship for four years : Gold Medal, to Ellen D. Bergin. Honorable mention : Mildred R. Munsey.
For Declamation and Composition : Silver Medal, Jessie G. Bentley.
For Deportment : Silver Medal, Marion Wardwell, Horace E. Norman. Medal reinscribed :
Mary Ellen Havern, Kate F. McNamara.
Honorable mention : William P. Kain.
Selected List.
Pupils having "A," "Excellent," in every study for the year ending June, 1905 :
HIGH SCHOOL. Mary A. Cox.
GRADE VIII. Grace Imogene Packard.
GRADE VII. Clara B. Nies.
GRADE III .- Pine street.
James Edward Sharp. Rose Hilda Lee.
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Roll of Honor.
Pupils not absent or tardy during the year ending June, 1905 :
HIGH SCHOOL.
Roy S. Austin.
Herbert W. Blaney.
Katherine Call.
George T. Poor.
Ola B. Goodwin.
Harold M. Pope.
Bessie W. Haskell.
Beatrice I. Porter.
Mary E. Havern.
Prudence W. Potter.
Alice P. Horton.
Ruth Shattuck.
Frances Jasinsky.
Alma T. Johnson.
Margaret L. Shorey. Dorothy Till.
Mary E. Kain.
*Leonard F. Burdett.
* Absent one day to take examinations.
GRADE VIII.
Lillian Butler. Marjorie Ward Daniels. Eveleth Stanley Flagg. Mary LeCroix Holden.
Jessie McLellan Homan. Grace Imogene Packard Mary Mehagan. George Goodwin.
GRADE VII.
Grace Gosselin. Beatrice Abbott. Mildred Proctor. Marion Tebbetts.
Marion H. Bentley. Irving A. Curtis. Marion N. Proctor. Edna B. Montgomery.
GRADE VI.
Camille Serrington. Ralph Douglass. Lina Margaret Brown. Frank White Bucknam.
Sarah Jane Duncan. Edith Caroline Jones. Clarence Freeman Shaw. Alfred Henry Wetmore.
Jessie Macdonald. Marion D. Munsey.
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GRADE V.
Richard Mellen Daniels.
Frank McDonough.
Mary Beth Goodwin.
Ruth Inez Munzey.
Cora Frances Paul.
Lena H. Adams.
John T. Lee.
Edwin F. Spaulding.
Earl E. Jenkins. Vincent R. Abbott.
Carol A. Mclaughlin.
GRADE IV.
Irene Isabel Caproni.
Ruth Lovejoy Kitfield.
Robert Clifton Marsh.
Leon Abbott. Allen Durkee. Arthur Reinholm.
GRADE III. Eleanor McNamara.
GRADE II.
Francis Thomas Kain. Stanley Harris Nute. Vincent William Raley.
Esther Symonds and William Curtis of Grade VIII each absent one-half day and Alice Gott of same grade absent two days, all on account of sickness.
Edward Newman of Grade VI has not been absent or tardy since he entered school, March 6.
Kenneth McKennon and Eugene Pillsbury of Grade I, not absent or tardy except for sickness.
School Calendar.
Winter Term of 1906, began January 2 ; ends February 23. Spring Term of 1906, begins March 5 ; ends April 27. Summer Term of 1906, begins May 7 ; ends June 29.
Fall Term of 1906, begins Tuesday, September 4; ends December, 21.
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Winter Term of 1907, begins Wednesday, January 2 ; ends February 21.
Spring Term of 1907, begins March 4 ; ends April 26.
Children who have not previously attended school may enter the first grade only at the beginning of the fall term, September 4, and during the two weeks following.
Holidays.
Washington's Birthday, February 22.
Patriot's Day, April 19.
Memorial Day, May 30.
Bunker Hill Day, June 17.
Thanksgiving recess, from noon of the day before till Monday after Thanksgiving Day.
Signal For No School.
If the signal " 2-2" is sounded on the fire alarm at 7.20 A. M., the high school will open at 8.30 A. M. If the signal " 2-2 " is repeated at 7.50 A. M., no schools will open for the forenoon. The signal at 7.20 A. M. applies to high school only.
If " 2-2" is sounded at 7.50 A. M., the grammar and primary schools will not open in the forenoon. If " 2-2 " is sounded at 12.50 P. M., no schools will open in the afternoon.
Corps of Teachers, 1905-1906.
PHILLIPS HIGH.
-
Date of First Election
Grade
Address
Harold C. Childs .
1 898
Principal
19 Andrew road
A. Lillian Rideout
1893
Assistant
15 Farragut road
Mabel E. Ingalls .
1894
Assistant
I29 Essex street
Elisabeth M. Dunning
1904
Assistant
7 Rockland street
Mabel L. Butler
1905
Assistant
6 Elmwood terrace
Kathleen Robinson
Oct. 1905
Assistant
6 Elmwood terrace
PHILLIPS GRAMMAR.
Elizabeth J. Hadley
Dec. 1872
Eighth
17 Rockland street
Eva M. Macomber
1905
Eighth
348 Lafayette street, Salem
Minnie H. Fernald
1 888
Seventh
18 King street
Ellen M. Dewing
1894
Seventh
33 Rockland street
Mabel S. Knight .
Nov. 1894
.
Sixth
30 Burley avenue, Danvers
ELMWOOD ROAD SCHOOL.
Alice L. Shaw .
.
·
1902
Sixth 9 Farragut road
95
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Corps of Teacher, 1905-'06-Continued.
REDINGTON STREET SCHOOL.
Date of First Election
Frances A. Gould .
1888
Edith A. Farnum .
1897
Fourth
II Rock avenue
Katherine Y. Prescott
1902
Third
23 Huron street, Lynn
Florence Gregg
1905
L. Ardell Kimball
1903
First
19 Eastern avenue, Lynn
ESSEX STREET SCHOOL.
Mabel F. Verry
Apr. 1896
Fifth
134 Chestnut street, Lynn
Clara L. Miller
Apr. 1904
Fourth
22 Maple avenue
May E. Jackson
·
Nov. 1894
Second
I Claremont terrace
Laura C. Brooks
1 905
First
57 Pierpont street, Peabody
PINE STREET SCHOOL.
Annie O. S. Clemons
Mar. 1904
Third First
30 Ocean terrace, Lynn 42 Blaney street
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Anna F. Willey .
.
1902
Grade
Address
Fifth 7 Nichols street, Danvers
.
.
.
Second
16 Rockland street
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Corps of Teachers, 1905-'06-Continued.
BEACH SCHOOL.
Date of First Election
Grade Address
Blanche E. Doyle .. .
1903 First to Third 71 Redington street
FARMS SCHOOL.
Louise C. Stanley
1888
First to Third 149 Humphrey street
SUPERVISOR OF MUSIC AND DRAWING.
Elizabeth A. Bill . Jan. 1890 68 Superior street, Lynn
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS.
Robert M. Martin 1 904
12} Hathorne street, Salem
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Statistics for 1905.
Average Membership.
Average Attendance.
Number of Sittings.
one time.
Term, 1905.
Winter.
Spring.
Summer.
Fall.
Winter.
Spring.
Summer.
Fall.
HIGH
121
121
125 15.6
97
96.3
91.8
119.21
92.2
90.8
86.2
114.51 96.01
PHILLIPS :
Grade VIII .
42
35
30 13.4
34.5
33.3
33 25.2
31 31.8
23.1
22.8
20.3
30.2
95.03
Grade VII
48
45
45 12.6
47
47
40
43.7
43.7
42.8
38.3
95.75
Grade VII
49
40
42 13.1
38.4
33.4 33.7
44 30.5 30.1
37
28.2
27.5
35
94.5
ELMWOOD ROAD : Grade VI .
49
37
38 11.5
45
45
44.6
35.6
40.2
42.3
42.2
34
95.5
REDINGTON STREET :
Grade V
55
52
53 10 6
43
44.8
48.8
45 38.9
41.1
43.3
48 40.5
41.7 36.4
93.5
Grade III
40
33
33
8.2
14.5
15.2
15.5
27.4
14.4
15.2
15.5
26.4
96.27
Grade II
35
33
30
7.6
23.4
25.1
25.5 31.7
26.7 20
29.5
30.6
17.4
87.01
ESSEX STREET :
Grade V
48
43
54 10.4
39
47.3
38 48.9 37.3 38.1
41.1 39.5
34.3
35.1 23.4
34.9
36.3
47.5 32.1
96 6 92.6
PINE STREET :
Grade III
51
57
52
8.9
49
50 28.5
48.7 28
48.4 27.6
45.1 23.6
46.4 26.3
45.8 24.4
44.9 24.5
93
Grade I .
40
34
30
5 7
27.8
BEACH :
Grade III )
Grade II
45
11
11
6.7
8
7.7 8
8.9
7.2
7.5
7.4 8
8
8.2
92
Grade I
16
16
5.8
12.8
16
8 13.8
14.5
12
13.6
12.3
13.5
95
FARMS :
Grade III
8
10
7.7
7
7 10
8
9.5
6 8.3
7 10.
8.8
8.4
185
Grade I
13
8
5.7
7
11
13
6.3
4.4|
10.8
11.8
5.9
188
Percentage of Attendance.
96.5
Grade VIII .
36
32
32 13.4
26.5
24.8
43.1
43.4
36 46.6
53 42.6
36.3 43.5
34 46.2
33 44.7
47 39.9
88 93
Grade IV
44
47
53
9.2
Grade II
48
51
55
7.6
Grade I .
40
38
39
5.9
38.8 28
.
9
9
8.6
8
6.4
89
Grade II
.
.
33
11
10
6.8
10
11
8.7
23.4
25.1 30.3
25.5
25.6
95
Grade I .
26
35
28
6.1
34.4
34.1
35
35.4
31.1 30.3
29.2
31.9
94.6
Grade VI .
47
42
39 11.3
33.6
Average age, years, months.)
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SCHOOLS.
Largest membership at any
Number enrolled, Fall
32.4
32.1
32.2
29.9
92
Grade IV
51
46
39
9.4
41.7
38.2
39.5
35.5
38.5
7.6
9.2
94
49
7.6
7.2
8.7
88
.
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Enrolment for Fall Term.
HIGH SCHOOL :
1898.
1899
1900.
1901.
1902.
1903.
1904.
1905.
Graduate students.
. .
. .
. .
2
I
I
. .
3
Senior
6
7
IO
13
10
14
18
18
Junior
9
17
13
13
17
24
19
14
Second Year
24
21
17
24
30
29
23
33
First Year
30
34
41
39
35
34
40
57
Totals
69
79
81
91
93
102
100
125
GRAMMAR SCHOOLS :
Grade VIII
45
44
45
45
50
51
63
62
Grade VII
51
47
47
49
55
77
87
87
Grade VI
58
62
63
81
92
95
85
77
Grade V.
86
76
82
92
105
IO1
102
107
Grade IV.
83
97
85
98
98
105
89
92
Totals
323
326
322
365
400
429
426
425
PRIMARY SCHOOLS :
Grade III
97
83
88
88
IOI
77
91
104
Grade II
87
99
86
93
90
78
95
106
Grade I
117
106
118
94
113
I35
123
I2I
Totals
301
288
292
275
304
290
309
331
Grand totals
693
693
695
731
797
821
835
881
Increase
2
36
66
24
14
46
100
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Truant Officer's Report.
SWAMPSCOTT, January 31, 1906. To the School Board :
GENTLEMEN,-I have investigated So complaints from teachers during the past year, with the following results : Truancy, first offence, 7; second offence, 4; third offence, 3; fifth offence, I ; pupils taken to school, 5; calls made 93.
All others gave satisfactory reasons for absence.
Respectfully submitted,
RICHARD G. GILLEY, Truant Officer.
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REPORT OF CHIEF OF POLICE.
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Report of Chief of Police.
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen :
GENTLEMEN,-I herewith submit the annual report of the Police Department as follows :
Whole number of arrests
SS
Male
So
Female . .
S
SS
Arrested for the following offences :
Larceny ·
7
Assault and battery
·
5
Adultery
.
I
Malicious mischief
6
Being present at a game on the Lord's day . .
IO
Maintaining a place for illegal gaming.
.
I
Maintaining a liquor nuisance
I
. Insane
·
3
Safe keeping
.
I
Violation of the automobile speed law
IS
Stubbornness
I
Drunkenness .
25
Tramp
I
Neglected children . .
6
For out of town officers
.
2
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.
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8 .
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Disposed of as follows :
Fined and paid . ·
. 33
Committed for non-payment of fine
I
Sentenced to the House of Correction .
·
I
Appealed .
4
Placed on probation
.
6
Placed on file
· 28
Discharged by the Court
.
4
Turned over to parents
2
Delivered to the State Board of Charity
2
Committed to the Insane Hospital ·
·
3
Delivered to out of town officers
.
2
Continued cases .
.
2
Superior Criminal Court, September term, 1905 :
Maintaining a smoke nuisance .
I Larceny . .
·
I
Violation of the automobile speed law · . .
2
Drunkenness
.
I
5
The smoke nuisance case which was continued from the May term was called and placed on file.
The defendant in the larceny case plead guilty and the case was placed on file.
The two automobile cases and one for drunkenness were called and were defaulted.
Miscellaneous.
Complaints investigated . . 317
Cases of breaking, entering and larceny reported
18
Cases of larceny reported
22
Buildings found open and secured
51
Accidents reported . 38
Street obstructions removed 8
Defective places in streets and sidewalks reported 33
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.
88
1906]
REPORT OF CHIEF OF POLICE.
103
Injured and sick persons assisted
6
Disturbances suppressed without an arrest
·
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IO
Intoxicated persons assisted
43
Lights furnished for dangerous places
14
Street lights reported out
31I
Defective lights reported
3
Glass in fire alarm boxes reported broken
53
Leak in the gas pipe reported .
I
Breaks in the water pipe reported
8
Electric light poles reported down
I
Dogs reported lost .
·II
Fires extinguished without giving an alarm
12
Wires reported down in the street
9
Defective wires reported . ·
4
Persons reported killed by train
2
Drunks put off train at the depot (non-residents)
15
Fire alarms responded to by officers
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