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A curious fact about Lake Quannapowitt is, that although dozens of large bass are caught in its waters each season, a bass so small as half a pound is seldom if ever brought to net. We have received reports from several sportsmen which we take pleasure in presenting, together with our thanks for their favors :
Hereby hangs a tail :
H. Martin of Reading, 160 pickerel.
Lester Hall, 40 perch and 12 pickerel, one of which weighed 3 1-4 lbs., caught off Wiley's point.
Messrs. Atwood and Nokes, 167 pickerel and 300 perch ; 65 of the pickerel weighed from 1 lb. to 3 1-2 lbs. each.
Samuel Parker and Miss Carolyn Cogswell, chef of the Parker House, 45 pickerel.
Robert Randall, 350 pickerel.
William Matherson, 1 bass, wt. 3 1-2 lbs ; 27 pickerel and 12 perch.
J. Wesley Gleason of Reading, 46 pickerel, all caught the first day the lake opened, and over 200 different kinds of ducks.
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Harry Barr caught one square tailed brook Trout, weigh- ing 1-2 lb. We have spelled the word with a capital T and we have underscored it. The news will surprise many, but it is no surprise to your committee. We know his birthplace.
From Mr. Foster, manager at Rosson's boat house, we have the following total tally :
Bass,
5
White perch, .
3
No doubt a trout,
1
Eels,
352
Pout,
418
Yellow perch,
535
Pickerel,
922
Making a total of,
2236
We are glad to note the reappearance of a few white perch.
Many other things were carried out from this point but were not reported at the boat house. There is good fishing in all parts of the lake, but the upper half, where the deep water is, is most frequented in both summer and winter. The greatest depth of water is 16 feet.
GAME BIRDS AND ANIMALS.
Lester Hall,
Black ducks,
4
Teal, · .
.
4
Coot and widgeon,
14
Total,
22
David Fitz,
Blue winged teal, .
2
Widgeon,
9
Black ducks,
.
.
3
.
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Mallard ducks,
3
Partridges, .
2
Goose (Canadian),
1
Woodchuck,
1
Gray squirrels,
8
Raccoon,
1
Rabbits,
4
Total, .
34
The raccoon weighed 20 lbs. and was shot on the farm or Thos. Martin, Esq.
Frank Heath shot more than 50 ducks of various kinds and colors.
Several other sportsmen have not favored us with their report, or the roll would have been much longer. We de- sire to make it as full as possible, especially as to fish.
IN GENERAL.
Careful inquiry has been made as to fishing in Saugus river, but nothing of importance has been learned. When the fishways on this river have been rebuilt, Lake Quanna- powitt will become once more an aqueous Paradise Regained and more than one kind of fish will pass freely to and fro from Wakefield to the sea. Your committee feel justified in saying that in their opinion, more than 3000 pickerel and 10,000 perch (besides large numbers of pouts and eels) have been taken from the lake this season, yielding a con- siderable amount of valuable food to the people of Wake- field and vicinity. The largest pickerel ever caught here was 28 inches long, girth 12 inches, and weighed 6 1-2 lbs. Largest bass, 7 1-4 lbs.
FROM FISHBOAT TO GUNBOAT.
In the year 1765, Robert Fulton was born in Fulton town. ship, Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania. At school he was called
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a dull scholar, and was often reprimanded for neglect of his studies. But he loved to go a-fishing with his chum, John Gumpf, and his father, who also loved to fish. The boys had to pole the boat from place to place, and it was this hard work which suggested to Fulton's active and inventive mind the idea of side paddles. He made the model and soon had the improved fishing boat in operation. This was the first experiment of the man who was destined to change the system of navigation, commerce and warfare : and who achieved a triumph which brought joy and not sorrow to the world, as evolved from love of fishing.
CRYSTAL LAKE.
While we do not recognize nor acknowledge any authority to regulate fishing in this lake as resting in the local board of Water Commissioners, they, nevertheless have issued permission to fish there from the shores (but have prohibit- ed the use of boats). Our report on this matter, published in the Town Report last year, is worthy of careful review as it quotes the decision of one of the highest tribunals of the state, and was prepared under the immediate supervis- ion of the Massachusetts Commissioners of Fisheries and Game and with their approval and consent.
In this connection, as stating the case concisely, we beg leave to reproduce some lines from the pen of one of our local anglers, published lately in the Citizen and Banner, under the caption of
"THE LAW AND THE GOSPEL."
Lives there a man with soul so dead, In Wakefield town, who has not read The story of the Fish Committee ? How in the depths of Crystal lake There lurks the lusty trout-no fake The bounding bass, o'ergrown and fat,
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The pike and perch, and such as that. Horned pouts and eels and shiners too? Well, all together they will do. How, when the Lord scooped out the land, And waters fell at His command,
He held a basin full or two- Vouchsafed each mother's son of us, From grandest duke to worthless cuss, The right to fish? Who then shall dare Refuse to us an honest fare,
A quiet paddle on the lake, Along a rippling, moonlit wake? No corporation franchise grand
Can make us fish from off the land. Nor does the law's arm hesitate !
Then launch the boat, throw out the bait,
Then stand your ground-and wait.
THE REGULATIONS.
By order of the State Fish Commission, Lake Quanna- powitt is closed on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday of each week from June 1st to Dec. 1st, but is open to all comers on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. Winter fishing is wholly prohibited. These rules have been posted in con- spicuous places. It is unlawful to take pickerel less than 10 inches long, or bass less than 8 inches long. There is no limit on bass. There is no legal bar to fishing through the ice on Crystal lake, and we earnestly hope that many of our local anglers will avail themselves of the rare opportunity to secure a handsome string.
Compiled and written at Sunny Brae, in the city of Ham- ilton, capital of the Bermuda Islands, and respectfully sub- mitted, for the committee.
JACOB C. HARTSHORNE, Secretary. January 26, 1906.
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Tax Collector's Statement.
TAX OF 1903.
Uncollected balance Jan. 31, 1905, $29,749 54
Reassessed by Assessors, .
54 78
Received as interest,
.
2,284 59
$32,088 91
Paid Town Treasurer,
$30,402 94
Abated by Assessors,
1,685 97
$32,088 91
TAX OF 1904.
Uncollected balance Jan. 31, 1905, $68,437 89
Reassessed by Assessors, .
126 41
Received as interest,
941 30
$69,505 60
Paid Town Treasurer,
$35,275 44
.
4,566 64
Abated by Assessors,
$39,842 08
Balance uncollected,
. $29,663 52
TAX OF 1905.
Total amount assessed, $172,935 58
Bank tax,
2,018 80
Received as interest,
.
98 21
--- $175,052 59
Paid Town Treasurer,
$110,468 32
.
Abated by Assessors,
1,763 21
$112,231 53
Balance uncollected,
.
. $62,821 06
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SEWER TAX.
Balance uncollected Jan. 31; 1905, $18,455 97
Received as interest,
388 07
$18,844 04
Paid Town Treasurer, . $6,323 25
Abated by Sewer Commissioners, .
871 55
$7,194 80
Balance uncollected,
. $11,649 24
RICHARDSON STREET SEWER TAX.
Balance uncollected Jan. 31, 1905, . $3,500 39
Received as interest, 21 71
$3,522 10
Paid Town Treasurer,
. $2,436 83
Abated by Sewer Commissioners, 2 00
Apportioned, .
710 69
$3,149 52
Balance uncollected,
$372 58
C. E. WALTON, Collector. Wakefield, Jan. 31, 1906,
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Sewer Commissioners' Report.
To the Citizens of Wakefield :
Your Commissioners herewith submit their sixth annual report for the year ending January 31, 1906.
FINANCES.
CONSTRUCTION.
The balance unexpended as given in our last report was $1,936.31 of which $337.91 reverted to the treasury, and $1,598.40 which was retained on account of contract ; this latter amount with $400, appropriated in March 1905, and receipts of $44.55 make the total of $2,042.95 ; there has been expended $1,876.22, leaving a balance of $166.73.
MAINTENANCE.
Appropriation, $960, this with receipts of $36.00 make a total of $996.00 ; there has been expended $831.30, leaving a balance of $164.70.
CONVERSE STREET SEWER.
Appropriation $2,000, receipts $241.18, make a total of $2,241.18 ; expended $2,276.10, unpaid bills $73.46, mak- ing an overdraft of $108.38.
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CONSTRUCTION.
On Sept. 4, 1905 the town voted to construct a sewer in and through Gould and Converse streets, a length of 1,570 feet, this work has been done, but the appropriation was overdrawn to a small amount.
This overdraft was caused as follows : when the trench was opened the nature of the ground was such that it was considered necessary to extend the under drain for a dis- tance of about 660 feet in excess of what had been provided for in the estimate.
JORDAN AVENUE.
In connection with the Converse street sewer one has been constructed in Jordan avenue from a point opposite the premises of Charles N. Winship to Converse street, a length of 450 feet, the cost of which ($500.49) has been paid by Mr. Winship; this sewer is the property of the town.
CLAIMS.
Two claims for land damage have been settled during the year, two have been adjusted, in that award has been made, but are not yet accepted.
MAINTENANCE.
The usual inspections have been made, the necessary flushing and cleaning performed, covers reset, and such re- pairs as were needed to keep the system in good working condition have been made.
This year it will be necessary to do some additional work in the outfall sewer in stopping leaks and cleaning, and for this purpose a slightly increased appropriation is asked for.
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HOUSE CONNECTIONS.
Total number of applications to date, 356
Total number connections made, 350
Total number made during 1905,
64
Four connections have been made with the Con- verse street sewer.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT
DR.
Cash on hand Feb. 1, 1905,
·
$142 52
Receipts, cash,
. 1,635 33
$1,777 85
CR.
Disbursements, cash, . $1,649 07
Deposits with five applications,
25 00
Deposit with one uncompleted con- nection, .
42 43
Cash on hand,
·
61 35
$1,777 85
LEGAL.
The suit of the H. A. Hanscom Co., has been settled ; the case was heard before an auditor, and was about to be tried when settlement was effected on a very favorable basis to the town.
The amount named in the action was $15,000, the Audi-
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tor's report allowed $3,000, and the settlement was made for $1,675, including costs.
For information concerning other cases reference may be made to the report of the Town Counsel.
INVENTORY.
Office furniture and fixtures including maps, plans, draw- ing and surveying instruments, stationery supplies, etc., $900.00.
TOOLS.
1 hand cart, 1 wheelbarrow, 5 pails, 18 lanterns, 2 saws, 3 brooms, 1 maul, 4 tampers, 12 shovels, 9 picks, 9 pick handles, 4 bars, 1 oil can, 1 wedge, 2 grub hoes, 1 sod lifter, 1 spade, 1 stone hammer, 1 rake, 2 levels, 2 brick hammers, 5 scrapers, 1 hand hammer, 2 wrenches, 1 drill, 2 hoes, 1 axe, 4 wood horses, 2 trowels, 3 chisels, 1 sewer hoe, 65 ft. hose, 3 brooms, chain rope, 1 shut off wrench, 4 bags, 1 pair rubber boots, 3 suits oil clothing, 2 tapes, 1 grade pole, 100 ft. line, 1 10-foot ladder, 1 plank puller, 1 Edson pump, 400 feet sewer rods, 900 feet rope, 3 sewer brushes.
STOCK.
20 feet 5-inch pipe, 3,020 feet 6-inch pipe, 144 feet 8-inch pipe, 171 feet 10-inch pipe, 12 feet 12-inch pipe, 34 feet 15- inch pipe, 12 feet 24-inch pipe, 45 4-inch 1-16 bends, 20 6x5 Ys, 118 8x5 Ys, 31 10x5 Ys, 200 man-hole rods, 2 sets lamp shaft covers, 12 feet 12-inch iron pipe, 18-inch cast iron 1-4 bend, 12 bbls. cement, 500 brick, small amount second hand lumber.
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SEWER DEPARTMENT EXPENDITURES.
CONSTRUCTION.
Balance available from last year, . $1,598 40
Appropriation authorized, 400 00 .
Jordan ave., sewer, sale of pipe, 44 55
$2,042 95
Expended as per detailed report,
1,876 22
Balance unexpended,
$166 73
DETAILED EXPENDITURES.
H. A. Hanscom Co., settlement in full of con- tract, $1,675 00 .
George H. Taylor, wire fencing, 3 57
Sarah L. Weld, damage by sewer construction, 10 00
F. S. Hartshorne, clerical services, . 75 00
Mary A. McManuis, Brook line sewer land damage, 112 65
$1,876 22
MAINTENANCE.
Appropriation authorized,
$960 00
Feindel & Harrison, rent of storage
building, . 36 00
Expended as per detailed report, .
$996 00
831 30
Balance unexpended, . $164 70
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DETAILED EXPENDITURES.
H. O. Peckham, engineer, salary,. $376 12
Labor as per pay-rolls, . 263 30
Boston & Maine R. R. Co., rent of yard, . 25 00
New England Tel. and Tel. Co., exchange ser- vice and tolls, . 20 20
F. S. Hartshorne, clerical services, . ·
100 00
George H. Taylor, tools and sundries,
9 22
Cutler Bros., sundries,
1 40
Lucas Bros., office supplies,
.
3 90
A. H. Thayer, office supplies, . ·
4 00
Wakefield Water Dept., water for flushing,
19 11
Feindel & Harrison, brick,
4 75
George M. Kelley, repairs on tools, . 4 30
$831 30
CONVERSE STREET SEWER.
Appropriation authorized, . $2,000 00
Highway Dept., 14 1-2 bbls cement, 31 18
12 loads stone, 10 80
Richardson street, 35 bbls. cement, . 75 25
Jordan ave. sewer, proportion of lia- bility ins., 26 64
Jordan ave. sewer, proportion of dig- ging test pits, . 8 00
Jordan ave. sewer, proportion of pre- liminary work, 12 66
Jordan ave. sewer, proportion of oil bill, 3 00
Jordan ave. sewer, 7 bbls. cement, . Jordan ave. sewer, 4000 brick, .
12 25
38 00
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Winship house connection, proportion liab. ins., 10 85
Winship house connection, 1 bbl. ce- ment, ·
1 75
Feindel & Harrison, 108 cement bags returned, . 10 80
$2,241 18
Expended as per detailed report, 2,276 10
Due Waldo Bros., 7 manhole frames and covers, 58 80
.
Killorin Contracting Co., dynamite, .
14 66
$2,349 56
Overdraft,
$108 83
DETAILED EXPENDITURES.
H. O. Peckham, engineer, salary, $86 70
Labor, preliminary surveys and engi-
neering, 13 81
Labor, preliminary work, test pits, .
13 20
Labor, sewer construction, as per pay rolls, 1,256 41
Foreman, sewer construction, as per pay rolls, 97 45
C. F. Hartshorne & Son, liability in- surance, . 159 25
J. W. Grace, sewer pipe, 271 32
Feindel & Harrison, cement and brick 254 65
W. A. Prescott, stock and labor,
4 48
Killorin Contracting Co., dynamite and caps, 5 28 .
J. G. Cutler, oil,
.
7 75
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George H. Taylor, pipe, blasting caps
and fuse, . 89 60
Wanamaker & Feindel, repairs on tools,
8 90
George M. Kelley, repairs on tools,
7 30
$2,276 10
WILLIAM B. DANIEL,
WILLIAM H. LEE,
GEORGE M. TOMPSON,
Sewer Commissioners.
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ANNUAL REPORT
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
BEEBE TOWN LIBRARY
1905 -- 1906
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ORGANIZATION OF TRUSTEES.
Chairman, Treasurer,
Secretary,
Charles F. Mansfield Albert W. Flint
Richard Dutton, M. D.
STANDING COMMITTEES.
LIBRARY. Harry Foster, Chairman.
Charles F. Mansfield, Mrs. Sarah Y. Morton READING ROOM.
Richard Dutton, M. D., Chairman, William W. Taft
Mrs. Sarah Y. Morton, Edson W. White
BOOKS. Charles F. Mansfield, Chairman,
Harry Foster, Mrs. Annie E. Hamilton Edson W. White
William W. Taft,
CATALOGUE.
Richard Dutton, M. D., Chairman, Ashton H. Thayer Frank T. Woodbury, M. D.
FINANCE. Ashton H. Thayer, Chairman, Frank T. Woodbury, M. D., Mrs. Annie E. Hamilton GREENWOOD. Richard Dutton, M. D., Chairman,
Edson W. White, Ashton H. Thayer
Librarian, Assistant Librarian,
Mrs. HarrietA. Shepard Miss Ruth Gowen
Purchasing Agent, . Charles F. Mansfield
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Report of the Library Trustees.
TO THE CITIZENS OF WAKEFIELD :-
The Trustees, in their report a year ago, referred to the need of a library building for the better accommodation and enlargement of library work, and this need has still further manifested itself during the past year. Early in the year, the Trustees invited a member of the State Library Com- mission to visit the library, in the hope of securing advice which might be of benefit, but the point upon which he dwelt was the necessity for more room before any material advance could be effected. The present quarters could be advantageously occupied by departments which are now obliged to seek accommodations outside the town hall, and the appointment of a committee at the November town meeting to consider the matter of bringing all the town offices into the building, calls renewed attention to the va- cating of the present library room. While the town pos- sesses public-spirited citizens who may have in mind the gift of a library building, the Trustees have no knowledge on the subject, and hope before long the town itself may see fit to take action on the matter.
The general work of the library has been conducted on the usual lines, but three measures of special importance have been accomplished during the year :- The completion of the card catalogue, the printing of a supplementary cata- logue, and the improvement of the Greenwood delivery .
CARD CATALOGUE.
This was begun in 1900 umder the direction and supervis- ion of Miss A. I. Appleton of Winchester, who has carried on the work to its completion. The cards have been writ- ten by the librarian and her assistant, and the work has been done without closing the library, and without interruption to
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the circulation of books. The Trustees incorporated in the supplementary printed catalogue an appreciation of the faithful and conscientious labor of those who have accom- plished this work, from which they quote as follows : "The trustees have been most fortunate in securing for the super- vision of the cataloguing, Miss Augusta I. Appleton of Winchester, a recognized expert. Her love and devotion to library work, and her kindly and helpful interest in those with whom she comes in contact, cause regret that her work in Wakefield is nearly completed.
The cards have been carefully and handsomely written by the librarian, Mrs. Harriet A. Shepard, who has given much extra time to the work. Although a mammoth undertak- ing, it has been accomplished with cheerful and persistent enthusiasm.
It is with much pleasure that the Trustees of the Beebe Town Library publicly express their appreciation of the ser- vices which Miss Appleton and Mrs. Shepard have thus ren- dered the library cause in Wakefield."
The card catalogue now has all the books of the library indexed under the author, title and subject, with necessary cross references to make it most useful. No book has less than two cards and many require from ten to twenty cards to properly set forth their contents. In addition to this complete catalogue, an index of juvenile books has been prepared, also a duplicate index of new books, to serve as copy for a possible future printed catalogue. The cards may be readily adapted to the re-shelving, which would be necessary on the removal of the library to other quarters. Special appropriations, amounting to $650, have been made by the town for this work, of which a small balance remains unexpended, and has been turned into the treasury.
PRINTED CATALOGUE.
The original printed catalogue of the library was issued in 1887, and an additional one in 1896. The card catalogue
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is sufficient for use at the library, but it seemed desirable to print for home use, and especially since the establishment of the Greenwood delivery, a supplementary catalogue, continuing to date the previous lists. Such a one has been compiled by the librarians and printed, so the contents of the library may now be found in the
Original catalogue, containing books to 1887,
Supplementary catalogue, containing books to June 1, 1896,
66 " Oct. 1, 1905. Second “
The three catalogues may be obtained at the library for twenty-five, fifteen and ten cents, respectively, and their possession will be found a great convenience to its patrons.
The Trustees expected to ask for a special appropriation for printing the new catalogue, but by a careful use of the funds the expense, $170, has been met out of the general appropriation, reducing, however, to this extent, the amount available for the purchase of books.
GREENWOOD BRANCH.
The Greenwood Branch, at the new school house, has been open on Monday and Thursday afternoons from 3.30 to 5, and since November 29 it has been open on Saturday evenings from 7 to 8 o'clock ; through the courtesy of the school committee, gas having been placed in the delivery room. Miss H. Gertrude Lee has had charge of the station, and has aroused a real interest among the citizens of Green- wood, so that the delivery of books has increased from 217 in January 1905, to 689 in January 1906, and during the past year 4778 books have been delivered, the largest num- ber in any one day being 81. The Trustees gratefully acknowledge the hearty co-operation of the School Commit- tee and the teachers of the Greenwood school in making the Branch a success. A room, or rooms, centrally located, supplied with the best current magazines and a reasonable number of reference books, would also afford better facilities
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for the delivery of books, and would be of unmeasured value in aiding the better growth of Greenwood. The Trustees have under serious consideration the establishment of such a room in the future. Looking toward such a plan, the Trustees recommend the purchase of a number of reference books the coming year to be used in the present quarters. It will also be desirable to purchase for the use of the Branch duplicate copies of many of the more popular books.
READING ROOM.
The Reading Room is well supplied with papers and peri- odicals, which find many readers. An attendant is kept in the room during the hours of its greatest use, also on Sun- day afternoons, with good results. The room was opened on Christmas day for a few hours, as an experiment, and ar- rangements will no doubt be made for its opening on holi- days hereafter.
APPROPRIATIONS.
For the Reading Room, the Trustees recommend the same appropriation as made last year. $250. For the library, in view of the fact that the Greenwood work will require an increased expenditure the coming year, especially if books are purchased for use there, as proposed, and the further fact that not enough money has been spent for new books in the past, the Trustees recommend that the amount of the dog tax be appropriated and the sum of $450. This would make the amount to be raised by taxation for Library and Reading Room purposes $700, the same as raised last year, no further appropriation now being necessary for card catalogue.
In behalf of the Trustees :
CHARLES F. MANSFIELD, Chairman.
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Number of volumes in the Library, February 1, 1905,
15,384
Added by purchase during the year, . 202
to replace worn out volumes, . .
104
66 by donation, 80
Magazines bound from the Reading Room,
17
15,787
Volumes worn out during the year, . 165
Total number of volumes in the Library, February, 1, 1906, . 15,622
Number of volumes rebound including magazines, 275
Donations from
State of Massachusetts, 28 ·
United States, 19 .
Mr. William G. Strong, 10 -- .
Mr. J. F. Emerson, . .
8
Mr. H. M. Dolbeare,
.
2
Mr. W. E. Griffis, .
.
2
Azel Ames, M. D., .
.
1
Mr. C. F. Palmer, .
1
Mr. Sylvester Burditt, Mr. L. S. Gould,
.
1
Mr. W. I. Marshall, ·
1
Mrs. Laurella Hosmer, .
4
Mrs. C. A. Cutter, .
.
1
City of Boston,
.
1
-
80
.
1
Persons having signed application cards Feb. 1, 1905 to Feb. 1, 1906, ·
328
288
Total circulation (including Greenwood) . 36,528
Books circulated at the Library, 31,750
Books circulated at Greenwood,
4,778
Days open for circulation,
307
Average circulation,
106
Number of volumes used at the Library for ref-
erence, ·
2,502
Postal cards used for waiting list,
· 362
Largest number of books on waiting list at one time,
48
GREENWOOD BRANCH.
Persons having signed application cards Feb. 1, 1905, to Feb. 1, 1906, 94
Total circulation during the year,
4778
Days open for circulation,
111
Average circulation,
43
Largest circulation,
81
Smallest circulation,
10
.
H. GERTRUDE LEE,
Attendant at Greenwood.
LIBRARY HOURS.
Daily, 2-5, 7-9 pm.
Saturdays, 2-9 p. m.
READING ROOM HOURS.
Daily, 8-12 a.m. 1.30-5, 7-9 p. m.
Sundays, . 2-5 p. m.
GREENWOOD HOURS.
Mondays and Thursdays, 3.30-5 p. m. Saturdays, . 7-8 p. m.
HARRIET A. SHEPARD,
Librarian.
Wakefield, Mass., February 1, 1906.
THIRD ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
Board of Water Commissioners
OF THE
TOWN OF WAKEFIELD
FOR THE
YEAR ENDING JANUARY 31, 1906
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Water Commissioners' Annual Report.
The third annual report of the Wakefield Water Board contains a financial statement for the municipal year, from Feb. 1st, 1905, to Jan. 31st, 1906, and a summary of con- struction work. It includes detailed accounts of the re- ceipts and all expenditures for materials and labor. There is also presented, a brief financial summary of the plant, from its acquisition by the town to the present date, in or- der that the citizens may realize the financial value of the water plant to the town.
The tables of the quantities of water pumped show a large increase during the past year. The number of water takers is constantly increasing and many new fixtures are being added to the old services, thus raising the average amount of water consumed per capita of population. The mains have been extended to some of the streets hitherto without water supply, and the fire protection has been im- proved by the installation of eighteen new hydrants, in lo- cations approved by the Fire Engineers.
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