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But what of the future? Are conditions likely to mend ? I cannot think so. It seems to me that the situation is becoming acute. At the present time the fourth year class numbers seventy- two members. On the supposition that these are all graduated (which is not probable), that the losses the other classes will suffer by pupils dropping out are no larger than the average for the past four years and that the entering class of next year is as large as that of this year, next September will find a High School
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of four hundred and twenty-eight pupils, i. e. thirty larger than this year. If this condition comes about, one or two additional teachers will be needed, which will necessitate providing an equal number of rooms in addition to our present number.
In these days when the public is straining every nerve to reduce as much as possible, in the interest of the pupil, the number of pupils that a single teacher shall meet, it would seem that Wake- field was turning back the hands of the clock in letting its pupils outrun in increasing ratio, the number of its teachers.
To me the immediate outlook is none too favorable. Before a permanent remedy can be provided, present conditions will have grown less favorable than they now are and to relieve the situa- tion it will be necessary to resort to temporary expedients, which, I fear will be far from satisfactory.
WORK OF THE SCHOOL
The work of the school continues on much the same lines as heretofore and calls for little by way of comment.
The work in Botany is going forward with enthu- BOTANY. siasm. It appears that for the best results, the course in Botany should be preceded by a course in the elements of Physics and Chemistry. I am discussing the advisability of recommending the addition of such a course to the work of the first year.
SCIENCE. In the science departmentthe work is being con- tinued on the lines hitherto followed. There is such diversity of opinion to be found among teachers of science as to what is the best course to pursue, that it seems wise for us to continue as at present, waiting patiently until the atmosphere clears before attempting any radical change.
ENGLISH. In the department of English, the feature of the year has been the emphasis placed upon oral com- position. More is being made of this feature of the work and less of written work, though the latter is by no means neglected or overlooked. Much interest has been exhibited among the boys of the Senior class in the subject of English Grammar. Some dozen or fifteen who do not take military drill petitioned
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for the privilege of joining the Grammar class. There is much enthusiasm in the class. What a difference it makes whether one is obliged to do a piece of work or merely allowed to do it.
The second year class (beginners ) in the spring of FRENCH. the year gave two short French plays upon the lawn of one of the members of the class. The plays were very creditably done, I am told. The object of giving the plays was to provide the class with an opportunity for the practise of the spoken word. The preparation was entirely voluntary but con- fined to those who had done creditable class work. The depart- ment is in receipt of a French newspaper daily. We find some who would neglect their other work, if allowed, in order to read this paper.
GERMAN. The action of the school board, adding German to the course of the second year came too late to be put into effect this year, but arrangements will be made to intro- duce it the coming year.
COMMERCIAL The success of the commercial class gradu-
SUBJECTS. ating last June has been quite unusual. Practically every pupil who desired work had a position by the opening of school last Fall. Several succeeded in finishing their school work before the close of the year and took positions early, returning in June to receive their diplomas.
MATHEMATICS, ETC. The work in Mathematics, History
and Ancient Languages has been going forward with the usual success. No changes have been made that call for comment.
DRAWING. The course in drawing has been extended to cover double periods, necessitating the employment of an assistant to the regular drawing teacher for one day in the week.
MUSIC. For several years past a fund has been gathering with which; to provide this department with either a mechanical piano player or a Victrola. The fund now amounts to nearly two hundred dollars. To provide either the player or the Victrola, with a reasonable supply of records will require
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some further addition to the fund, which it is my hope, may be forth coming, either from the school appropriation, or from gifts of citizens.
MILITARY DRILL. The work in this department has shown no falling off under the present efficient instructor. The last Prize Drill was most favorably commented upon, on all sides.
PHYSICAL TRAINING
More space ought to be given to the consideration of this important subject than is possible. However, I desire to call your attention to a few considerations which may not be out of place. In the absence of a gymnasium or a teacher of gymnastics the pupils of the Wakefield High School have little or no incen- tive to take proper and systematic care of their bodies. To be sure, the boys have their base ball, both fall and spring, their hockey and a bit of tennis. At the outside, the number who engage in these sports is not more than forty. For the remaining three hundred and fifty, the school is providing little or nothing in the way of physical education. That a well ordered school has not only the right but also the duty of providing for the physical welfare of its pupils is generally accepted. Prof. Horne in his "Philosophy of Education" says, "Because of the influence of the body on the mind, because of the consequent attention the body and brain should receive and indeed are actually receiving from certain school agencies today, it is evident that we are jus- tified in including physical development as a necessary element in our conception of education."
Statistics, so far as they have been gathered, indicate that a large percentage of the school population is defective physically. Although we readily assent to the doctrine of a sound mind in a sound body, our practice falls short of our theory. To be sure, we provide fresh air in sufficient quantity in our school rooms, the common drinking cup has been abolished, the school room floors and wood work are washed twice a year, perhaps, some attention is paid to the lighting, and the teachers examine the
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eyes and cars of all children. This is but a beginning. Com- pulsory gymnasium exercises for both girls and boys, organized and directed play for all, instruction in hygiene and sanitation and more extended medical 'inspection, either by physician or nurse or both, are topics worthy of more extended consideration than is now possible.
The readiness and enthusiasm with which the six hour school day has been received by the pupils of the commercial depart- ment, have led me to wonder whether the idea could not well be extended to the rest of the school. the extra hour being utilized for courses in physical training.
HIGH SCHOOL STATISTICS
February
1907
1908
1909
1910
Dec. 1910
Dec. 1911
Number graduated
35
58
53
61
53
*72
Average age at graduation
18.6 12
18 2. 12
18.6 12
181
187.
18.5
Senior class
36
61
58
66
53
72
Senior class when entered
75
112
121
124
127
142
Junior class
65
66
76
69
89
78
Junior class when entered
112
121
124
127
142
125
Second year class
76
91
88
101
92
95
Second year class when entered
121
124
127
142
125
122
First year class
113
114
131
115
117
13
First year class when entered
124
127
142
125
122
146
*Estimated.
The dark faced figures of the table indicate the membership of the present Senior class throughout the course.
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MISCELLANEOUS
I have the pleasure of acknowledging the receipt by the school of a beautiful carbon, "Concord Bridge", from the Rebecca Haven Chapter of the Daughters of the Revolution, Miss Isabelle G. Flint, regent.
Below is a list of pupils who entered higher institutions of learning at the beginning of this year.
Ralph W. Christie, U. S. Naval Academy.
Ethel G. Crandall, Smith College
Mildred Hutchinson, Smith College.
Daniel O. Ferris, Wesleyan University.
Frances E. Jackson, Mt. Holyoke College.
Helen A. Johnson, Boston University.
Olive D. Waterhouse, Salem Normal School.
Arthur R. Cade, Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
Paul B. Eaton, Mass. Agricultural College.
Alfred E. Wilkins, Mass. Agricultural College.
Allen R. Greenleaf, Mass. Institute of Technology.
In view of the publicity given last spring to the failure in ex- amination of many of the candidates in this Congressional district for West Point and Annapolis it is of interest to note that Wake- field's candidate was successful.
In the list of scholars of the second group at Harvard College, occurs the name of George T. Spencer, a student accredited to the Wakefield High School.
The Kosmos Club membership ticket held by that member of the senior class whose work in English has shown the greatest ex- cellence has been awarded this year to Miss Marjorie Cartwright.
Fire drill has been held at frequent intervals during the fall, The regulations require a drill once a month, at least. It has seemed to me very desirable to have it as often as two or three times a week, at least during the warmer weather, in order to make leaving the building as nearly automatic as possible.
Respectfully submitted,
CHARLES H. HOWE.
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GRADUATION EXERCISES, WAKEFIELD HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1911
Town Hall, Thursday, June 22nd, 8 o'clock
PROGRAMME
Overture
Chorus-On to the Battle, On !
Gaul
Declamation-From President McKinley's Last Speech THOMAS MICHAEL COLLINS
Recitation-Helene Thamre Phelps
ESTHER JEAN STUART
Chorus-Forget-me-not Giess
Declamation-The Conquerors McLaughlin
ARTHUR MICHAEL DIGNAN
Semi-Chorus-Cradle Song Frank
Recitation-From "Tom Sawyer" Twain
EDITH THERESA NORTH
Semi-Chorus-Come Where the Fields are Beaming ‘Kinkel
Monologue (Salutatory rank)-The Preparation of an English Lesson
ETHEL GENEVA CRANDALL]
Chorus-Sextet from Lucia Donizett
Oration (Honor rank)-The Satisfaction of Science ALLEN RAYMOND GREENLEAF
Essay and Valedictory-The American Girl's Inheritance MILDRED HUTCHINSON
Presentation of Diplomas-Mr. Arthur H. Boardman
Chairman School Committee 1
Class Song
Mendelssohn
Benediction-Rev. Rufus S. Chase
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Motto :- Labor Conquers Everything
CLASS SONG
EFFIE SOPHIE CARLSON
The years have passed, the day is here When we must say to classmates dear Our loving words of parting. Since we may part to meet no more As in the happy days of yore, With saddened hearts o'erflowing We say-Farewell.
The future, with its larger life, With sorrows and temptations rife, Before us lies to conquer, But fame, and joy, and gladness lie In store for us, if we but try With never-ending zeal to strive Against the wrong.
Then let us as the years roll by Remember, not with tear or sigh, But with delight, these happy days. Then may we ever onward go On life's great journey here below, With faith and hope and trust in Him Who dwells above.
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GRADUATES
CLASSICAL
Effie Sophie Carlson Ethel Geneva Crandall
Cheta Dorothy Ferrall Mildred Hutchinson
Frances Evelyn Jackson
Helen Augusta Johnson John Elliott Lewis
Edith Theresa North
Esther Jean Stuart
Olive Doane Waterhouse
Bruce Edgar Wilkinson
GENERAL
Luella Medora Allen
Walter John Anderson
Bernard Israel Cohan Paul Baker Eaton
Mildred Lillian Grattan Allen Raymond Greenleaf
Arthur Augustus Jenkins Ervine Ellsworth Laughton
Leroy Joshua Learned Frank Daniel MacKay Marion Elizabeth O'Neill Ralph Read Pitman Nora Theresa Regan John Frank Thistle Eleanor Urania Whittemore
Alfred Emerson Wilkins
COMMERCIAL
Albert Hopkins Achorn John Frank Anderson Waldo Whitman Bears Arthur Gillespie Burrill Mary Veronica Coleman Thomas Michael Collins Ernest Wilbur Crocker Arthur Michael Dignan Alice Elizabeth Donovan Alice Margaret Gaetz Roscoe Manson Guillow Ethel Marion Hall Hazel Florence Heath
Nellie Theresa Hourihan Frank Henry Horrigan Marion Louise Lane Ernest Mariner Lawrence William Thomas McGlory Harold Morton Millar Clarence Roy Mortimer Evangeline Beatrice Richards Helen Willietta Rolfe Dorothy Marion Stone Olive Esther Vint Nellie Mae Walsh Frederick Arthur Stanley Young
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Appendix A
STATISTICS
Population, Census 1900 . . 9,260
Population, Census 1911 . 11,444
According to school census, the number of children in town between five and fifteen in September, 1911 1,900 September, 1910 1,905 .
Decrease
5
Number between seven and fourteen, Sept. 1911 . . 1,340
Number between seven and fourteen, Sept. 1910 1,327
Average membership ending June, 1910 2153.1
Average membership ending June, 1911
· 2145.9
Decrease
7.2
Total membership 1910 2452 .
Total membership 1911
2414 .
Average attendance . 2025.8 .
Per cent of attendance for 1910 . 94.7
Per cent of attendance for 1911 .
94.4
Length of school year-September 1910-June, 1911
39 weeks
Days lost, stormy weather, holidays, etc.
18
Actual length of school year, 36 weeks, 3 days
Number of regular teachers 71
Increase
1
Special teachers employed . .
7
Total teachers employed
.
78
.
APPENDIX B
Grade
Teacher
Pupils under 5
Pupils betw'n 7 and 14
Pupils over 15
Total
Average Member- Member- ship
ship
Average Per ct. of } Days' Attend- ance Attend- ance Ab- sence
ness
Tardı- Dismis- Truan- sals
cy
1
Mr. C. H. Howe
0
22
272
367
340.1
328.1
96.4
2251
414
414
2
High
Lincoln 9
Mineola Clough
0
21
5
48
40.4
38.7
95.8
601
45
66
1
9
Fannie E. Carter
0
20
11
46
41.0
38.3
93.4
980
32
37
8
Sarah E. Wilkins
0
46
1
53
47.4
44.8
94.5
974
59
17
1
7
Eunice W. Fobes
0
44
0
44
39.2
36.9
94.1
857
23
26
4
6-7
Inez V. Decker
0
44
1
19
45.6
42.7
93.6
1045
57
28
3
6
Jessie S. Dyer
0
46
0
49
44.3
41.5
93 7
998
31
14
3
5
Isabel M. Elliot
0
38
0
48
38.8
37.2
95.9
564
17
11
0
4-5
Bernice E. Hendrickson
0
38
0
19
39.6
37.1
93.7
898
87
39
3
L. Josephine Mansfield
0
20
0
44
38.7
36.3
93.8
853
40
18
1
2
Hannah J. Ardill
0
15
0
42
32.9
30.5
93.0
865
73
15
0
1-2
Edith R. Marshall
0
0
0
70
56.3
50.8
90.2
1980
184
11
1
1
2 Florence B. Holt
0
18
7
10
37.0
35.6
96.2
511
12
8
0
8
Mary Kalaher
0
30
2
39
36.1
34.8
96.4
478
16
26
0
1
Bessie E. David
0
42
1
41
39.9
37.3
93.3
988
36
13
2
6
Irene F. Norton
0
39
0
33.5
32.6
37.5
93.3
723
75
10
0
5
Lillian A. Shaffer
0
35
0
36
32.8
31.2
95.1
576
99
50
0
3-4
Mary E. C. Geagan
0
34
0
34
32.9
31.0
94.2
642
80
38
0
1-2
Alice J. Kernan
0
5
0
38
31.9
28.2
89.0
1032
47
13
0
Hamilton 6-7
Elizabeth Gardner
0
20
0
18
18.2
17.6
97.0
188
7
16
0
4-5
Mary E. Kelly
0
33
0
32
31.0
29.0
94.0
672
14
13
0
2-3
Dorothy Packer
0
14
40
33.6
32.0
95.2
596
24
2
0
1-2
Mary C. Donovan
0
10
17
36
31.1
29.5
95.0
580
49
67
1
Greenwood 9
8
Florence Arnold
0
6
6
25
23.7
22.4
94.3
472
8
10
4
7
Lila P. McCormick
0
39
1
39
37.2
35.0
94.3
536
28
8
3
Cynthia M. Prentice
0
39
0
39
36.8
34.5
93.8
877
20.
20
1
5
Laura A. Hart
0
38
0
37
35.3
33.4
94.6
794
31
38
1
3
Susie E. Long
0
44
0
43
39.1
36.8
93.9
789
40
23
1
0
2
Mercie M. Whittemore
0
11
0
34
32.3
29.9
92.6
799
27
4
0
1
Mary M. Crane
0
2
0
31
29.3
26.8
91.4
943
33
2
·
1
.
.
0
49
0
49
46.3
44.5
96.1
672
19
20
4
( )
36
1
45
33.6
32.2
95.8
603
75
20
0
33
0
36
32.4
31.0
95.7
512
4
Clara E. Davidson
0
33
1
37
33.7
32.1
95.3
558
83
29
9
21
Mary I. Hawkins
160
Warren 9
M. Annie Warren
.
Mr. Ross Varden
6
Vienna L. Hill
25
19
8
Hurd 7-8
Harriet O. Paine Eva E. Howlett
0
35.
0
41
33.8
32.2
95.3
568
93
35
4
5-6
Anastasia E. Donovan
0
36
0
36
33.9
32.2
95.0
607
61
30
1
3-4
Sarah B. Titcomb
0
6
0
47
41.2
38.2
93.3
914
31
3
0
1-2
Louise U. Ekman
§ Nellie R. Barrett
0
29
2
39
36.5
34.9
95.4
466
43
21
0
Franklin 8
¿ Mr. T. Frank Shea
0
37
0
41
37.9
35.5
93 6
905
42
9
2
Margaret A. Kyan
0
30
0
36
28.7
27.2
94.9
560
8
9
0
6
Selena B. Conway
0
31
0
35
31.0
29.4
94.9
574
19
12
1
4
Maude L. Arnold
0
42
0
49
39.8
37.7
94.7
789
67
14
0
3
Katherine L. Kelly
0
26
0
54
44.6
41.3
92.5
1078
70
9
4
2
Hazel I. Oliver
1
10
1
62
51.5
47.2
91.7
1602
125
7
1
1
§ Sarah B. Titcomb
0
22
0
25
20.7
19.2
92.7
543
130
13
1
Woodville 3-4
2 Bertha Lawton
0
10
0
31
22.9
20.5
89.5
851
116
14
1
1-2
Fannie S. Knight
0
24
0
25
24.2
23.8
94.7
403
54
21
0
Montrose 5-6-7
Mildred Ruggles
0
27
0
35
30.4
28.6
93.0
604
103
2
0
1-2-3-4
Grace Orpin
0
38
0
45
34.7
31.7
94.5
695
71
29
0
Prospect St. 3-4
. 1-2
Addie R. Crosman
0
12
0
35
30.2
21.1
91.0
1062
110
12
0
161
Total
1
1443
330
2414
2145.9
2025.8
94.4
40,602
3271
1483
83
0
31
1
35
31.1
29.5
94.7
488
163
72
7
Eleanor F. Emerson
Marion deC. Ellis
0
33
0
36
31.7
30.4
95.7
488
61
20
1
5
Nellie L. Estabrook
Mabel A. Kernan
1
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APPENDIX C
SCHOOL ORGANIZATION, SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS. Willard B. Atwell, 1911,Brown University, $1800,* SUPERINTENDENT'S CLERK. Gertrude V. Lofstrom, $390. LIST OF REGULAR TEACHERS TO DATE.
Name.
Grade.
Date of first elect'n.
Where Educated.
Salary.
HIGH SCHOOL
C. H. Howe, A. B.
Principal First Ass't Assistant
1895
Dartmouth College
$2000
Helen W. Poor
1896
Radcliffe
+
850
Albert Hopson, A . B.
1911
Harvard
66
800
Elizabeth F. Ingram
1881
Smith
66
750
Ethel G. Reid, A. B.
66
1911
Tufts
66
700
M. Hannah Wait, A. B.
66
1903
Radcliffe
750
C.R. Crossett, Jr., L.L.B.
66
1910
Radcliffe College
700
Grace Emerson, A. B.
66
1911
Boston University
700
L. M. Brooks, B. S.
66
1911
Dartmouth College
700
Fannie M. Clement, A.B.
66
1909
Radcliffe College
4 650
M. Alice Ryan
1902
Wakefield High
650
Bessie I. Fay
Clerk
1910
66
320
LINCOLN
T. Frank Shea
Principal
1902
Westfield Normal
1200
Mineola Clough
9
1908
Farmington Normal
600
Fannie E. Carter
9
1886
Millbury High
650
Sarah E. Wilkins
8
1883
Salem Normal
600
Eunice W. Fobes
7
1904
Farmington Normal
550
Inez V. Deckert
6, 7
1908
Farmington Normal
550
Clara E. Davidson
6
1907
Truro Prov. Normal
550
Jessie E. Dyer
5
Wakefield High
550
Bernice E. Hendrickson
3, 4
1908
Salem Normal
500
L. Josephine Mansfield
3
1875
Wakefield High
550
Mary I. Hawkins
2
1896
Southboro High
550
Hannah J. Ardill
2
1892
1
550
Persis Richardson
1
1911
Plymouth Normal
500
Lillian Edmands
Assistant
1911
Wakefield High
200
WARREN
M. A. Warren
Principal 9 Assistant
1911
Mount Holyoke
450
Mary Kalaher
8
1888
Salem Normal
600
Bessie E. David
7
1907
Bridgewater Normal
550
Irene F. Norton
6
1908
Hyannis Normal 66
525
Lillian A. Shaffer
5
1908
1
525
Mary E. C. Geagan
3, 4
1906
Lowell
66
550
Alice J. Kernany
1,2
1890
Wakefield High
550
HAMILTON
Flizabeth Gardner
Principal
1898
Calais, Me. High
650
Mary E. Kelley
4
1884
Wakefield High
550
Florence B. Holt
2,3
1911
Page Kindergarten
475
Mary C. Donovan
1
1904
Symond's K. T. S.
525
1871
Wakefield High
800
Mildred Munsey, B. A.
1900
Quincy Training
550
Isabel M. Elliot
4,5
1910
Yale University
1300
Camilla Moses, A. B.
1908
Tufts College
750
Marion 1. Cousens, A.B.
1900
Salem Normal
*One-tenth of this salary is paid by Lynnfield.
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LIST OF REGULAR TEACHERS TO DATE-Continued.
Name.
Grade.
Date of| first elect'n.
Where Educated.
Salary.
GREENWOOD
Ross Varden
Principal } Ass't
8,9
1910
Radcliffe College
525
Lila P. McCormick
7
1891
Wheaton Seminary
550
Cynthia M. Prentice
6
1906
Salem Normal
525
Hattie Blanchard
5
1911
Plymouth Normal
475
Laura A. Hart
4
1910
Framingham Normal
475
Susie E. Long
3
1907
Castine Normal +
550
Mercie M. Whittemore
2
1900
Miss Wheelock's K. T. S.
550
Mary M. Crane
1
1906
Salem Normal
500
F. P. HURD
Harriet O. Paine
Principal 7, 8
1910
Hyannis Normal
650
Eva E. Howlett
5,6
1880
Salem Normal
550
Sarah B. Titcomb
3, 4
1906
Salem Normal
525
Mabelle L. Bartlett
1, 2
1911
Symonds Kindergarten
475
FRANKLIN
William Emmons
Principal { 8 Ass't
1911
Plattsburg, N. Y., Nor. S.
1000
Nellie Barrett
N. H. State Normal
475
Margaret A. Ryan, A.B.
7
1905
Boston University
550
Marion de C. Ellis
6
1908
Emerson College of Orat'y
525
Mildred Ruggles
5
1910
N. H. State Normal
475
Maude L. Arnold
4
1899
Salem Normal
550
Katherine Kelly
3
1894
Salem Normal
550
Dorothy Packer Nellie Esterbrook
1
1910
Fitchburg Normal t
475
May Hadley
Assistant
1912
Wakefield High
200
WOODVILLE
Bertha Lawton
Principal 3, 4
1911 1911
Fitchburg Normal Salem Normal
400
MONTROSE
Helen Prescott
Principal5, 6,7
1911
Arlington High Hyannis Normal
525
PROSPECT ST.
Mabel A. Kernan
Principal 3, 4
1899
Wakefield High
550
Addie R. Crosman
1, 2
1899
Wellesley
550
Myrta E. Knight
Per Substit'te
1910
Salem Normal
400
+ Not a graduate.
SPECIAL TEACHERS
Name.
Position
Date of| first elect'n.
Where Educated.
Salary.
George F. Wilson
Sup'v'r Music
1877
Boston Conservatory
$800
Amy Butterfield
Sup'v'r Dr'w'g
1910
Boston Normal Art
575.
Florence Robinson
Ass't in Dr'w'g
1911
Mass. Normal Art
120
Louise U. Ekman
1909
Woburn Training Sch.
600
Harlan B. Peabody
T'ch'r Sewing Sloyd
1908
Salem Normal & Sloyd Tr.
850
John H. McMahon
Military Inst'r
1909
A Co., 6th Inf., M. V. M.
100
Mrs. E. A. Gardiner
Sup'v'r P'n's'p
1910
Providence, R. I.
200
2
1906
Salem Normal +
525
475
J. Elsie Macdonald
1.2
Grace Orpin
1, 2, 3, 4
1906
500
1910
Bridgewater Normal
$1100
1910
Florence E. Arnold, A.B.
1
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JANITORS.
Name.
School.
Residence.
Salary.
Edward E. Eaton
High
30 Park Street
$750
Charles E. Newman
Lincoln
Otis Street
850
Albert Heath
Warren
13 Emerson Street
425
A. W. Ventress
Hamilton
31 Bryant Street
225
Josiah H. Ringer
Greenwood
Greenwood Ave., Green.
475
W. W. Shedd
Hurd
25 Cordis Street
225
A. A. Mansfield
Franklin
8 Summer Street
450
Charles E. Classen
Woodville
Nahant Street
120
Louis Hatch
Montrose
292 Salem Street
120
John Ardill
Prospect
8 Fairmount Ave.
120
1.
ANNUAL REPORT
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
BEEBE TOWN LIBRARY
WAKEFIELD, MASS.
1911
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ORGANIZATION OF TRUSTEES
Chairman
Richard Dutton
Secretary . .
. Edson W. White
Treasurer
Albert W. Flint
STANDING COMMITTEES
LIBRARY Harry Foster, Chairman
Richard Dutton
F. T. Woodbury
READING ROOM H. J. Skinner, Chairman Mrs. Sarah Y. Morton W. S. Ripley, Jr.
CATALOGUE Miss E. Florence Eaton, Chairman
H. J. Skinner Mrs. Sarah Y. Morton
FINANCE Edson W. White, Chairman
Miss E. Florence Eaton Harry Foster
GREENWOOD W. S. Ripley, Jr., Chairman Charles F. Mansfield F. T. Woodbury
Воок Charles F. Mansfield, Chairman
General works : Philosophy : Religion. Edson W. White. Sociology and Philology. F. T. Woodbury.
Natural Science. W. S. Ripley, Jr.
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Useful Arts. H. J. Skinner.
Fine Arts. Mrs. Sarah Y. Morton.
Literature. Charles F. Mansfield. History. Harry Foster and Miss E. Florence Eaton. Juvenile. Richard Dutton.
Librarian
Assistant .
Miss H. Gertrude Lee Miss Ruth Gowen
Attendant at Greenwood . Mrs. Idabelle F. Studley Charles F. Mansfield
Purchasing Agent
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Report of Library Trustees
TO THE CITIZENS OF WAKEFIELD :
The Trustees of the Beebe Town Library are pleased to report that the year 1911 has been unusually active and successful, the circulation having for the first time exceeded the 50,000 mark, a patronage of which the town may well be proud.
There have been no changes in the Library force and no radi- cal changes in any department. The meagreness of the waiting room, which also serves as the catalogue, children's and delivery room, is making more and more imperative economy of space and time in meeting the constantly increasing demands of the public and the energies of the Trustees and Librarian have been devoted to this end.
Among the improvements of the past year have been the fol- lowing :
The addition of a few new books each week rather than bi- monthly as formerly.
The classification of the bi-monthly bulletin.
The separation of the fiction and non-fiction catalogues.
The building of the delivery desk into the waiting room.
The storing of the older books over the shelves or in the attic.
The re-arrangement of the children's corner and the building of other shelves in the waiting room.
At the request of the Trustees, the Librarian, who is in direct touch with the wants of the readers has been for the first time, visiting the book stores and taking an active part in the selection of books.
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The attention of the citizens is called to the Librarian's report for the detailed statistics of the Library and also for the list of gifts which the trustees have gratefully accepted and acknowl- edged.
With the growth of the town and with the increasing use of the Library, the demands of the public are becoming more and more varied. This is especially noticeable among those who have for- merly lived in cities or towns having modern methods and build- ings. The following needs seem the most urgent at the present time.
The morning opening of the Library.
A morning attendant in the Reading Room.
A desk attendant during rush hours, leaving the Librarian free to assist patrons.
Placing of more duplicates at Greenwood.
Training of assistants, and possibly requiring their attendance at Library summer schools.
Closer co-operation with the schools.
Development of a department for very young children.
Adequate Library rooms.
Until these and many other problems are solved the citizens, and especially fathers and mothers, have no right to be satisfied with the Library facilities offered their children. In ten years the children of today will have passed the most impressionable age.
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