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Supplies.
Composition Blanks. 80
Crayons,
1 box.
Slates, - 10
Blotters, - 1-2 pks.
Drawing Pencils,
1 doz.
Report Cards and Envelopes, 40
Pens, -
2 boxes.
Drawing Books,
- 40
Examination Paper, - - 5 reams.
Writing Books, - 40
CENTRE THIRD GRAMMAR SCHOOL.
Teacher,
S. E. WILKINS.
Number of scholars,
59.
Average membership,
49.89
Average attendance,
46.48
Per cent. of attendance,
Text Books.
Franklin Fourth Reader.
6 Franklin Written Arithmetic. 17
Music Reader, -
1 Colburn's Mental Arithmetic, - 2
New Pron. Speller,
Swinton's Language Lessons, - 1
Geography, Large,
49
Supplies.
Composition Blanks, - 48 Examination Paper, S reams.
Drawing Paper, Sheets,
60 Practice Paper, - 2 reams.
Slates, -
23 Primary Practice Paper, - 1 ream.
Slate Pencils,
4 boxes.
Crayons, - - 2 boxes.
Common Lead Pencils, 1 doz.
Blotters, 1-2 pk.
Drawing Pencils, 5 doz.
Report Cards and Envelopes, - 58
Erasive Rubber.
. 30
Drawing Books 48
Pens,
2 boxes.
Writing Books,
42
Pen Holders.
4 doz.
Note Paper, - 1-2 ream.
CENTRE SECOND GRAMMAR SCHOOL.
Teacher,
M. E. MCLAUGHLIN·
Number of scholars,
52.
Average membership,
49.3
Average attendance,
45.9
Per cent. of attendance,
Text Books.
Geography. Large,
- 30 Colburn's Mental Arithmetic, - 81
Franklin Written Arithmetic, . 22 Bartley's Daily Record Book, 1
Supplies.
Composition Blanks, -
104 Crayons, - 2 boxes.
Slates, - -
6 Blotters, 1-2 pk.
Slate Pencils,
3 boxes. Reward Cards and Envelopes, - 54
Pens, - - 3 boxes.
Drawing Books, - 53
Pen Holders,
3 doz.
Ink, - 1 bottle.
Examination Paper,
3 reams.
Primary Practice Paper, - 1 ream.
Practice Paper,
3 reams.
CENTRE FIRST GRAMMAR SCHOOL.
Teachers, L. F. INGRAM, MATTIE BRUCE, (Resigned).
Number of scholars,
,
33.
·
93.1
.
.
93.16
Primary Practice Paper, - 1 ream.
154
Average membership,
35.3
Average Attendance,
31.8
Per cent. of attendance,
90.
Text Books.
:
Franklin Fifth Reader, new, 2 Franklin Written Arithmetic, - 7
Geography, Large,
29 Swinton's Language Lessons, - 2.
Supplies.
Spelling Blanks, 40 Examination Paper, - 5 reams.
Composition Blanks, -
- 45 Crayons, -
1 boz.
Slate Pencils,
1 box.
Blotters, 1-2 pk.
Common Lead Pencils,
4 doz. Reward Cards and Envelopes,
- 45.
Drawing Lead Pencils,
4 doz.
Drawing Books, - 45
Pens.
2 boxes.
Writing Books,
- 45.
Pen Holders,
4 doz.
Ink, - 1 bottle.
ADVANCED GRAMMAR SCHOOL.
Teachers, M. E. WENTWORTH, ALICE S. APPLETON, CLARA P. RIGGS,. (Resigned.)
Number of scholars,
69.
Average membership,
56.6
Average attendance, .
53.5
Per cent. of attendance,
94.5
Text Books.
Irving's Sketch Book, 6 Barnes' History U. S.,
Bible Manual, -
1
Teachers Account Book,
1
Supplies.
Composition Blanks, 46 Examination Paper, - - 5 reams.
Spelling Blanks,
98
Practice Paper, - 2 reams.
Drawing Paper Sheets,
150
Crayons,
1 box.
Slates, -
12 Rulers,
- 24
Slate Pencils,
1 box.
Blotters.
1-2 pk.
Drawing Pencils,
11 doz.
Report Cards and Envelopes, - - 60
Erasive Rubbers,
120
Drawing Books,
116
Pens,
3 boxes.
Writing Books,
59
UNGRADED SCHOOLS.
The ungraded or mixed schools are located in Montrose, Wood- ville and North Ward, and each school contains the Grammar, Inter- mediate and Primary grades, consisting of one Grammar, three Intermediate and two Primary classes. The number of classes in three different grades renders it impossible for the teachers to give the same thought and instruction to the pupils in each grade that scholars receive in corresponding classes in graded schools, therefore their improvement in the various branches of study which engages their attention cannot be of so marked a character as may be made
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by the pupils in those schools where the instruction and attention of the teachers is less divided. The general progress and deportment of the pupils in these schools testifies that they have been taught by earnest and faithful teachers during the year. Miss E. R. Sanborn was transferred in September to the Centre 2nd Intermediate School and Miss M. A. Kalaher, formerly assistant in the same school, was appointed to fill the vacancy.
Number of schools,
3.
Number of teachers,
3.
Number of scholars Dec. 31, '89, . 104.
Number of Grammar scholars Dec. 31, '89,
I5.
Number of Intermediate scholars, Dec. 31, '89, 50.
Number of Primary scholars, Dec. 31, '89,
39.
NORTH SCHOOL.
Teacher,
ALICE C. DICKERMAN.
Number of scholars,
44.
Number of Grammar scholars Dec. 31, '89,
5.
Number of Intermediate scholars Dec. 31, '89,
17.
Number of Primary scholars Dec. 31, '89,
14.
Average membership,
37.45
Average attendance,
33.62
Per cent. of attendance,
90.
Text Books.
Franklin New Third Reader, 2 Geography, Small, - 10
Monroe's Third Reader,
9 Franklin Elm. Arithmetic, - 10
Music Readers, 20 Key to Elm. Arithmetic, -
New Pron. Speller,
6
Supplies.
Spelling Blanks, 36
Practice Paper, 1 ream
Composition Blanks,
12 Primary Practice Paper, 1 ream
Drawing Paper, 48 sheets
Crayons, - - 1 box
Slates, 6 Drawing Books, - 3S
Common Lead Pencils, -2 doz.
Writing Books,
- 12
Erasive Rubber, - 12
MONTROSE SCHOOL.
Teacher,
. MISS N. F. EMERSON.
Number of scholars,
50.
Number of Grammar scholars Dce. 31, '89,
5.
Number of Intermediate scholars Dec. 31, '89,
I7.
Number of Primary scholars Dec. 31, '89, I4.
Average membership,
31.8
-
156
Average attendance,
78.5
Per cent of attendance,
89.6
Text Books.
Franklin First Reader, -
12 Geography, Small, =
Franklin Second Reader,
B Franklin Elm. Arithmetic, . 2
Franklin Third Reader, -
6 Franklin Primary Arithmetic. 3
Lippincott's First Reader.
1
7 Bartley's Record Book, - 1
New Pron. Speller,
Supplies.
Spelling Blanks.
. 42 Primary Practice Paper, - 1 ream
Composition Blanks,
. 24 Crayons,
- 1 box
Merits,
6 pks.
Rulers, - 18
Reward Cards,
-5 doz. Blotters,
1 pk.
Ruled Slates,
6
Report Cards and Envelopes, - 12
Slate Pencils,
2 boxes
Drawing Rooks, - 30
Drawing Pencils,
-1 doz.
Writing Books, Bus. Stan., 12
Pens.
- 1 box
Writing Books, Primary, 6
Pen Holders,
- 1 doz
Sponges,
- 60
Practice Paper,
1 ream
Ink,
1 bottle
WOODVILLE SCHOOL.
Teachers, . MISS E. R. SANBORN, MISS M. A. KALAHER.
Number of scholars, .
38.
Number of Grammar scholars Dec. 31, '89,
3
Number of Intermediate scholars Dec. 31, '89,
II.
Number of Primary scholars Dec. 31, '89.
I7.
Average membership,
77.82
Average attendance,
.
71.82
Per cent. of attendance,
81.
Text Books.
Franklin New First Reader, - 4 Franklin Elm. Arithmetic, 1
Franklin New Second Reader,
Franklin Primary Arithmetic, 2
Franklin New Third Reader, -
6 Music Reader, 1
Franklin New Fourth Reader,
5 Dictionary, 1
New Pron. Speller,
9 Key to Elm. Arithmetic, 1
Geography, large, -
4 Bartley's School Record,
1
Colburn Mental Arithmetic,
5
Supplies.
Spelling Blanks,
30
Blackboard Erasers, 2
Composition Blanks,
25 Report Cards & Envelopes, 1 1-2 doz.
Splints and Blocks,
- 1 box
Drawing Books, - 18
Reward Cards, 3 pks. Writing Books, Bus. Stan., - 11
Drawing Pencils, - -2 doz.
Writing Books, Primary, - 14
Erasive Rubber, 6
Sponges,
- 10
Pen Holders, 1-2 doz.
Ink, 1 bottle
Primary Practice Paper, 1 ream
Crayons,. - 1 box
Pitch Pipe,
1
HIGH SCHOOL.
The statement expressed in the last School Report, that it was the purpose and object of the committee and teachers to create more
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enthusiasm in the scholars to obtain a higher degree of excellence in their intellectual attainments, and raise the standard of scholarship, has been in a reasonable measure realized, and the school now merits, as it receives, the public confidence and regard.
All of the youth of our town, possessing the necessary qualifica- tions, are "cordially invited to avail themselves of the rich facilities which this school affords for instruction in all the higher branches of intellectual education, patriotism and morality.
The work in our High School during the past year has been one of close application and progress. No change has occurred in the corps of teachers, a cause for satisfaction,-as the frequent interrup- tions from such changes are a great detriment to the best work in any school. An endeavor has been made to improve the condition of the school in many directions. More system has been observed in the arrangement of studies, a higher standard of scholarship has been re- quired, and more thorough work has been performed. Great atten- tion has been given to the study of English, a policy in keeping with the demand of the times and the wishes of the people. The use of the Chemical Laboratory, mentioned in the last report, has proved the wisdom of the expense incurred in preparing it for use and occu- pation. Much interest has been aroused in scientific thought, and the valuable lessons of observation and personal investigation have been taught with signal success.
The College preparatory work has been put upon a more thor- ough and systematic basis and its results are gratifying. Graduates from the school in the class of '89 have passed successful examina- tions for entrance into Harvard University, Boston University, and the School of Technology. While the High School is not primarily, a fitting school, it is pleasing, however, to note that our young peo- ple can be prepared for higher schools of learning without extra ex- pense to the parent, and remain under the valuable influence of the home.
· · Several text books which have been in use for many years, have been exchanged for later and better editions, thereby enabling us to keep our school with the advance of science and the newer ideas and methods of the present.
Believing that a hall of learning ought to be a place of attraction, the large room in the High School building was papered on ceiling and wall during the summer vacation, and curtains in harmony with the general effect of the room have replaced those which had seen
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years of service. To meet the increased demand for opportunity to consult reference books and atlases, two book cases have been built in the rear of the large study room. The scholars likewise have caught the spirit of beautifying their schoolroom, and busts of Wash- ington and Lincoln, and four large and costly pictures have been added to the ornaments of the room. These improvements added to a room originally well adapted for its purpose, and attractive in appearance, furnish for our young people a study-room which is sur- passed for usefulness and beauty by few schools in the state.
The military department of the school is continuing to do splendid work, and the change from a company to a battalion was deemed wise for purpose of comparison and rivalry in drill.
The purpose of the drill is not a primary object of the school, but it is intended to assist in the physical development of the cadets, as well as being a great help in the better discipline of the school. In the future, promotion to office in the battalion will depend first of all upon deportment, second, scholarship, and third, military proficien- cy. Promptness and obedience should be the prominent lessons of the military drill, and an earnest effort will be made to make it a val- uable aid to the efficiency of the school.
The school needs at the present time better facilities in regard to reference books. There is no modern Encyclopaedia in the school library, and other books, such as gazetteers and dictionaries are in poor condition or entirely wanting.
If the school continues to receive the liberal support from the citi- zens of the town as in the past, we feel sure that our High School will continue to advance in efficiency and be an honor to the town.
The Committee, acting under the State authorities, ordered a fire escape for the school, which was constructed under the direction of Mr. George H. Teague on the northerly side of the building, and meets the necessary requirements.
Wednesday evening, June 26th, 1889, a large and appreciative audience attended the exercises of the graduating class in the Town Hall, which were noted for the literary qualifications manifested by the scholars in their essays, and their pleasing and easy address in declaiming. The following is the programme of the exercises :
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PROGRAMME.
GRAND MARCH. "Alma Mater." Ripley. Mozart Orchestra.
GREETING SONG. . Rowley.
SALUTATORY. Emily Mabel Wright.
DECLAMATION, ""The Ballad of Carmilhan." . . Longfellow. George Aymar 'Taber.
ENGLISH HONOR ESSAY, "Beyond the Alps lies Italy."
Adah Blanche Phinney.
SEMI-CHORUS, "Like the Lark." Eichberg.
CLASS HISTORY. "A Class Reunion."
Mary Alice Knight.
DEBATE, "Resolved, that Canada should be annexed to the United States." · Aff. George Lincoln Wakefield. Neg. Charles Francis Parker.
RECITATION, "The Little Stow-a-way." .
Anon.
Annie Floyd Emmons.
SELECTION, "The Beggar Student." . Milloecker. Mozart Orchestra.
DECLAMATION, "Herve Riel." Robert Browning.
William Augustus Gardner.
ESSAY, "Bryant as a Lover of Nature." Addie Frances Eaton.
PRESENTATION,
Pictures of "The Muses" and "The Aurora."
George Maude Hackett.
DECLAMATION, "The Death-bed of Benedict Arnold." Lippard.
Thomas Francis Madden.
PIANO DUET, "Qui Va La?" Sidney Smith. Edith Rebecca Marshall and Hattie May Godfrey.
ORATION, "The New England Town-Meeting." Edward Stacey Mansfield.
RECITATION, "The Jonesville Singin' Quire." Josiah Allen's Wife. Fanny Isabella Crosby.
CLASS PROPHECY, "Old Ocean's Song." Isabel Gertrude Flint.
SEMI-CHORUS, "O'er the Waters.' Rowley.
ESSAY, "The Value of Thought." Emma Brown Skinner.
VALEDICTORY, "The Sea ! The Sea !" Fred Howes Anderson.
PRESENTATION OF DIPLOMAS.
CLASS ODE. .
Written by ABBY OAKES FULLER.
BENEDICTION.
160
NAMES OF GRADUATES.
--
CLASSICAL COURSE, FOUR YEARS.
Fred Howes Anderson,
Fanny Isabella Crosby,
Mary Alice Knight,
Annie Floyd Emmons,
Edward Stacey Mansfield,.
Isabel Gertrude Flint,
Edith Rebecca Marshall,.
Abby Oakes Fuller,
Emma Brown Skinner, George Aymar Taber,
Emily Mabel Wright.
ENGLISH COURSE, THREE YEARS.
Addie Frances Eaton,
Charles Francis Parker,
George Maude Hackett,
Thomas Francis Madden,
Adah Blanche Phinney, George Lincoln Wakefield ..
Names of pupils neither absent nor tardy during the year.
Annie F. Emmons,
Fred H. Anderson,
Edith R. Marshall,
George A. Taber,
Emma B. Skinner,
Cyrus B. Wakefield,
Adah B. Phinney,
George L. Wakefield,
Mary E. O'Conner,
Hubbard B. Mansfield,
Lillian M. Derby,
John J. Round,
Lena F. Nickerson,
James McMahon.
Members of First Year Class, not absent or tardy, who entered in September.
Edith V. Buzzell,
Bertha M. Taylor,
Jennie E. Draper,
Gertrude M. Whittridge,
Grace M. Eldridge,
Willie F. Deadman,
Grace Hawes,
William J. Howland, Stanley A. Mansfield,
Arthur L. Wiley.
Teachers, MR. C. T. C. WHITCOMB, MISS M. J. WILLIAMS, MISS I .. H. HOWE, MISS G. J. BARKER.
Number of scholars, 130.
Average membership,
109.75
Average attendance,
104.53.
Per cent. of attendance,
95.2
Lillian M. Scovell,
Hattie May Godfrey,
William Augustus Gardner,
161
Text Books.
Bunker Hill Oration,
6 Bataille de dames, 1
Lord Clive, -
6 Quentin Durward, 5
Irvings Sketch Book,
6 Commercial Arithmetic, 25
Algebra Wentworth, -
54 Civil Government, 25
Chemistry Williams, -
11 Crittenden Composition,
22
Chemistry Manual,
11 Jones Greek Prose Composition, 1
Xenophon Relsey,
: Shakspeare's Hamlet,
21
Latin Books. 28 Whittier's Classics,
5
Thackery's Humorists, -
B
Composition Blank Books. 100
Mid Summer Nights Dream,
Note Books, - 55
Walker's Physiology,
8
Scratch Books, 3 doz.
Snowbound,
Books for Records,
:
Dosia, -
5
Meservys Book keeping Biks, 8 sets.
Petit Robinson,
5
Supplies.
Common Lead Pencils, - 1 doz.
Writing Books,
12
Pens,
- 4 boxes.
Call Bell, -
1
Examination Paper,
21 reams.
Red Ink, 1 do%.
Composition Blanks, 200
TEXT BOOKS AND SUPPLIES.
The town granted the School Committee for the purchase of text books and supplies fourteen hundred dollars, and the town received from the sale of old books ninety-four dollars and seventy-three cents which was appropriated by the committee for this object. The following schedule contains the number and kind of books and sup- plies, together with the price of each, which have been delivered to the several schools by a written order from each teacher and a receipt given for the same and both order and receipt are on file in the office of the committee :
TEXT BOOKS.
Warren's Common School Geography,
200 $0.90
$180.00
Warren's Primary Geography;
90
40
36.00
Franklin First Reader,
100
18 1-6 off
15.00
Franklin Second Reader,
50
30 I-6 off
12.50
Franklin Third Reader,
50
42 I-6 off
17.50
Franklin Fourth Reader,
75
54 1-6 off
33.75
Franklin Fifth Reader,
40
84 1-6 off
28.00
New Franklin First Reader,
I2
24 1-6 off
2.40
New Franklin Second Reader,
125
36 1-6 off
37.50
New Franklin Third Reader,
50
50 1-6 off
20.83
New Franklin Fourth Reader,
75
60 1-6 off
37.50
Munroe's Primer,
I2
12
1.44
Geol. Map of U. S., 1
Worcesters Dictionary, - 11
162
.
Stickney's Fourth Reader,
8
50 1. 6 off
$3.34
Munroe's Third Reader,
25
35
8.75
Franklin Ad. Second Reader,
I2
36 1-6 off
3.60
Stickney's Second Reader,
25
6.67
Worcester's N. P. Speller,
125
23 1-6 off
23.97
Barnes' U. S. History,
50
1.00 I-6 off
41.67
Music Reader No. 2,
25
40 I-6 off
8.33
Music Reader No. 1,
50
25 1-6 off
10.42
Franklin Written Arithmetic,
100
75 1-6 off
62.50
Franklin Elementary Arithmetic.
50
34 1-6 off
14.58
Franklin Primary Arithmetic,
50
20 1-6 off
8.34
Worcester's Comp. Dict.,
I2
1.00
12.00
Parker's First Reader,
24
30
7.20
Hyde's Language Lessons,
200
15
30.00
Swinton's Language Lessons.
12
28
3.36
Colburn's First Lessons,
82
29 3-4 off
24.39
Wentworth's Algebra,
54 1.12 1-2 I-6 off
50.40
Williams' Chemistry,
II
80 1-6 off
7.33
Williams' Laboratory Manual,
II
25 1-6 off
2.29
Collar & Daniel's Latin,
28
1.00 1-6 off
23.34
Walker's Physiology,
2
1.20
2.40
Walker's Physiology,
6
1.IO I-6 off
6.00
Music Books,
430
6.21
Xenophon's Anabasies,
3
1.60 1-6 off
4.00
Franklin Speakers,
2
84 1-6 off
1.40
Key Franklin Arithmetic,
I
75 1-6 off
.63
Geological Maps,
2
2.00 1-6 off
3.34
Modern Classics,
16
40 15 off
5.44
Marmion.
5
42
2.10
Primers,
16
30 15 off
4.08
Botanical Blocks,
25
25 1-10 Off
5.63
Hamlet,
21
47 1-10 off
8.88
Rob Roy,
5
60 1-6 off
2.50
Pilgrims and Puritans,
2
60 1-6 off
1.00
Memory Gems,
I
30 1-6 off
.25
Lessons in English,
I
60 1-6 off
.50
Greek Composition,
I
1.00 1-5 off
.80
Speakers,
6.14
Gulliver's Travels,
5
30
1.50
Snow Bound,
5
40
15 off
1.70
163
Midsummer Nights Dream,
5
42
$2.10
Thackeray,
3
60
1.80
Sketch Book,
6
25 1-6 off
1.25
Music Chart,
1
8.33
Quentin Durward,
5
40 1-6 off
1.67
French Readers.
2.38
Lord Clive,
6
75 1-10 off
4.05
Bunker Hill Orations,
6
IO I-IO off
.54
$861.52
Cr. old books returned,
$94.73
$766.79
SCHOOL SUPPLIES.
Copy Books, 79 doz. at 80 cts.,
$56.00
Copy Books, 45 doz. at 60 cts.,
27.00
Drawing Books,
45.60
Rebinding Dictionaries,
4.50
Practice Paper,
18.24
Pens,
18.00
Sponges.
4.80
Erasers,
10.50
Ink Stands,
3.00
Call Bell,
2.50
Slate Pencils,
25.00
Slates, .
15.50
Composition Blanks,
33.75
Spelling Blanks,
10.00
Committee's Record Book,
3.50
Kindergarten Material, .
13.59
Examination Paper,
87.00
Rulers,
3.04
Crayons,
3.60
Blotting Paper,
10.00
'Teachers' Blanks, .
1.80
Book-keeping Blanks,
5.34
Bartley's Record Books,
7.20
Pencil Sharpener, .
3.50
Pencil Sharpener Rep., .
1.00
Ink,
9.00
Common Pencils, .
12.50
Discs for Sharpener,
1.80
Chart Stand,
1.00
Messenger-W. W. Bessey,
90.00
Expressing, .
18.15
$546.41
164 FINANCIAL STATEMENT.
GENERAL RECEIPT AND EXPENSE ACCOUNT.
Town grant, . . $18,200 00
Paid teachers for services,
$14,034 00
" janitors "
992 25
" for fuel,
· 1,290 90
Balance in treasury,
. 1,882 85 $18,200 00
Contingent Receipt and Expense Account.
Town grant, . . $1,300 00
Received for tuition,
65 00
66 from state,
55 48
Rebate in A. L. Marshall's bill, 1 88 $1,422 36
Paid for Contingent Expenses as per Auditors'
Report .
. $1,224 38
Balance in treasury,
..
197 98 $1,422 36
·
Text Book and Supply Receipt and Expense Account.
Town grant, .
-
$1,400 00
Cash received for old books, .
.
94 73
$1,494 73
Paid for text books,
.
$861 52
" " supplies, .
546 41
·
.
Balance in treasury,
.
.
.
86 80 $1,494 73
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CONCLUSION.
The school work for the Committee yearly increases in proportion as the number of schools grows larger and new duties are imposed by additional laws. Much time, thoughtful attention and careful work are required to select, purchase and deliver text books and supplies and attend to the prudential affairs for twenty-three schools, containing nearly twelve hundred pupils, examine and adjust difficul- ties which frequently arise between parents, teachers and scholars, grant permits for children to enter school and transfer them from one school to another, sign certificates for them to engage in some busi- ness employment, employ teachers and arrange their monthly pay roll, visit each school, not as the law requires on some day in the first and last two weeks of the school, and also once each month, but as necessary circumstances may require and opportunity permit, and attend to numerous other matters relating to and connected with the several schools. The time has been, is now, and ever will be, while the number of schools and children attending them, remain as at present, that these duties can be better attended.to and performed for the better and higher interests of the schools, town and state by one qualified person, specially designated and paid for that purpose, than by any number of men, having the best qualifications for that position, but whose time and attention are well occupied in caring for and attending to their own individual and private business.
The term of service for which Mr. Selim S. White and Mr. Melvin J. Hill was chosen, terminates at the close of the present school year, creating two vacancies in the School Board, which the town must supply at its next annual meeting.
The Committee heartily thank the parents, teachers and scholars for their concurrent efforts in aiding and assisting them in their official duties, which though arduous. and at times vexatious, have been made easy and pleasant.
Respectfully signed,
SELIM S. WHITE, Chairman, ASHTON H. THAYER, Sec's, MELVIN J. HILL,
WILLIAM E. ROGERS,
CHARLES J. RYDER, EDWARD A. UPTON.
School Committee of Wakefield.
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Names of Teachers Employed at Present Date, February 1, 1890.
Schools.
Teachers.
Elected.
Salaries.
High,
C. T. C. Whitcomb,
Sept., 1888,
$1700
..
Miss H. J. Williams.
Sept., 1887,
800
66
" I. H. Howe,
Sept., 1887,
600
66
" G. J. Barker,
Sept., 1887, 600
Advanced Grammar,
Mrs. M. E. Wentworth,
March, 1871,
750
66
Miss A. S. Appleton,
Sept., 1889,
360
Centre 1st Grammar,
L. F. Ingram,
Sept., 1881,
550
66
3d 66
S. E. Wilkins,
Sept., 1883,
450
1st Interm'ate,
1 66
M. E. Charles,
Sept., 1888,
400
66
2d .66
E. R. Sanborn,
Sept., 1885,
400
66
3d 66
L. J. Mansfield,
Sept., 1875,
400
1st Primary,
C. P. Riggs,
Jan., 1889,
450
2d 66
6 C. L. Mason,
Sept., 1889,
500
66
2d 66
Mrs. F. E. Allen,
Sept., 1889,
200
Hamilton 1st Grammar Miss A. M. Warren,
Dec., 1871,
600
2d 66
C. E. Emerson,
Dec., 1879,
500
66 Interm'ate,
F. E. Carter,
Nov., 1886,
450
Primary,
66 E. E. Howlett,
Sept., 1881,
500
Franklin Grammar,
C. S. Russell,
Sept., 1888,
400
6.
Interm'ate, Primary,
M. A. Brown,
Sept., 1887,
400
East Ward,
66 N. F. Emerson,
Oct. 1887, 400
West Intermediate,
66
B. I. Cooper,
Sept., 1886,
400
" Primary, 6 66
66 II. A. Currier,
May, 1889,
200
Woodville, .
66 M. A. Kalaher,
Sept., 1888,
400
Greenwood Interm'ate,
M. P. Whitman,
Sept., 1888,
400
Primary,
N. H. Thayer,
Sept., 1883,
400
Music, .
Geo. F. Wilson,
Sept .; 1876,
700
--
Names of Teachers who have Resigned during the Year.
Schools.
Teachers.
Elected.
Salaries.
Centre 1st Grammar,
2d Interm'ate,
66 L. E. Evans,
Sept., 1883, 400
1st Primary,
66 E. F. Emerson,
Sept., 1885,
450
2d 66
66 A. E. Tucker,
Sept., 1887,
425
66
2d
66 HI. Horton,
Feb., 1889,
200
2d
M. E. McLaughlin,
Sept., 1883,
550
66 M. E. Kelly,
Sept., 1885,
400
North Ward,
66 A. C. Dickerman,
Sept., 1885, 400
C. M. Murdock,
April, 1887,
400
Miss M. E. Bruce,
Sept., 1887,
500
From Jan. 1, 1889,
to
Jan. 1, 1890.
No. of Grades.
No. of Teachers.
Pupils belonging.
Largest No. of
Smallest No. of
Average No. of
Attendance.
*Percentage of
Seating Capacity.
No. not Absent.
No. not Tardy.
June.
Sept.
No. entered in
No. belonging Jan. 1, 1889.
No. belonging Jan, 1, 1890.
No. of Boys.
No. of Girls.
*Cost of Instruc-
*Cost of Janitor-
*Cost of Fuel.
including, Water,
*Cost of repairs,
High School,
4
4
124.103
105
.95
I 38
23
23
19
52
119
102
45
57
$3762
$135
$305
$608
-- Advanced Grammar, Centre Ist
I
I
43
30
. 81
I
I
17
32
32
37
23
14
550
45
68
50
I
I
52
42
. 96
63
7
29
34
50
in
51
3I
21
580
32
35
13
I
I
53
35
.70
53
O
2
35
00
35
4
4
25
480
32
35
13
2d
I
2
53
. 76
71
13
23
47
31
72
73
35
38
575
32
35
23
3d Grammar,
I
I
00
44
50
54
2
48
46
in
44
23
21
455
32
30
13
Ist Intermediate,
I
I
54
39
of in
. 89
54
3
4
46
59
52
30
22
543
32
30
13
3d
I
I
46
36
42
52
0
I
42
45
40
20
20
430
32
30
13
Hamilton Ist Grammar,
1
37
33
35
.95
48
1
9
35
36
38
20
18
630
38
62
26
1
I
46
38
42
. 91
+
O
6
37
40
45
39
20
19
530
38
62
26
66
Intermediate,
2
I
53
49
51
. 89
5
12
22
25
49
24
25
480
38
62
26
Primary,
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