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corporation and for the Town our indebtedness for their loyal and efficient service. It is to be hoped that during the coming year, the citizens of the Town will find more occasion to avail themselves of the service and resources offered by the library and its staff.
For the Directors,
A. RODMAN HUSSEY, Jr., President
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REPORT OF THE LIBRARIAN
To the Directors of the Plymouth Public Library :
The annual report of the Library is herewith pre- sented :
Unusual activity is called for in the Library's attempt to compete with other forms of entertainment claiming the attention and interest of our townspeople. It is per- haps well that we can no longer take saisfaction in enormous circulation increases, for we are more aware that other phases of library service, equally if not more important than book circulation, must be publicized if we are to retain appreciative borrowers and attract new ones.
A pleasant building, new books, an agreeable staff are not enough. As in the manner of merchants with goods for sale, we must advertise. Newspaper publicity, printed book lists, story hours, exhibits, contests, special book displays and decorating for holiday seasons, book talks by the librarian are some of the extra activities by which we endeavor to attract and hold the borrower's interest. Passive acceptance of these is an indication of failure on our part, but occasional enthusiasm encourages us to continue what is now recognized as essential to library progress.
The Massachusetts Division of Public Libraries made a survey in June 1937 to determine how many of the 354 public libraries in the state met the standards set by the Division. Trustees, librarian, staff, income, book selection, records, library quarters, circulation, special attention to children and reference service, and exten- sion service including work with schools, were the fac- tors considered. Of the 349 libraries reporting only 55 or 15.5% met these standards. Libraries were grouped by population range and Plymouth was one of 38 libraries
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in the 7,500-15,000 population class. Of this number 8 libraries were up to standard, and the librarian is happy to report that the Plymouth Public Library was one of these eight. The other seven libraries in our population scale meeting the requirements were Andover, Concord, Fairhaven, Lexington, Natick, Newburyport and Wellesley. Since library service in these towns is of recognized high order, it was very gratifying to receive credit with them.
CIRCULATION
Circulation statistics under the heading "Use" are given in detail. We should mention here, however, that while our loss in Main Library circulation was 9,852, the gain of 7,028 in school deposit circulation reduced the total loss to 2,824. Of this Main Library loss 6,591 was adult fiction, 448 adult non-fiction; 1723 was juvenile fiction, and 1,090 juvenile non-fiction. If we must report a loss in circulation, it is encouraging that fiction com- prises 84% of the decrease.
In the Report of 1936, the librarian spoke of the possi- bility of circulation of books decreasing until the figures of 1929, considered a normal year, were reached. This now seems an unnecessarily pessimestio estimate. A glance at the figures for 1929 and the gains through 1933, with a comparison of the gradual losses following 1933, makes the return to the low figure of 1929 seem very improbable.
Yearly gain
Yearly loss
1929-110,830
6,041
1930-124,612
13,782
1931-133,235
8,623
1932-158,879
25,644
1933-161,555
2,676
1934-155,970
1,874
1935-158,629
2,659
1936-151,220
7,409
1937-148,396
2,824
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ACTIVITIES
Visits to grade teachers at the beginning of the school year resulted in an increased number of school deposit requests. When these were filled our juvenile book stock was greatly depleted, and it was necessary to purchase many replacements, extra copies and new titles. This to some degree affected the number of purchases for Children's Book Week. While fewer new titles were added at this time, there was a sufficient number to list by subject in an attractive printed folder, which also announced the Book Week Story Hour and Exhibit. These were given to all children using the Library, and copies were mailed to all teachers with invitations to visit the Library with school classes during the week. Thirty-two classes including the entire Junior High School, and Cornish and Burton Schools, accepted this invitation.
We have continued instruction in the Use of The Library, to Junior High School pupils, and have added this year, Mrs. Miriam A. Raymond's senior English class for advanced instruction in the same subject. There are seven groups, and three classes for each group are held at the Library. Teachers follow up this instruction with reviews and examinations in the classrooms.
In June, the Massachusetts Library Association held its spring meeting in Plymouth, with the Plymouth Pub- lic Library as host. The generous cooperation of town officials permitted the use of Memorial Hall for the two day sessions, and the Antiquarian Society assisted most graciously in the entertainment of the Association. Guests availed themselves of invitations to visit Pilgrim Hall, the Antiquarian, Harlow and Howland Houses, and the evening presentation of Pilgrim Tableaux by the Antiquarian Society was very enjoyable. Individually, and by formal resolutions, the Association members ex- pressed pleasure in the success of the meeting, and ap- preciation of the Library's hospitality.
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The Plymouth Garden Club invited the Library to exhibit garden books at its annual flower show in Me- morial Hall. A large space was allotted us in the foyer, and we believe that the exhibit surpassed all previous showings in attractiveness and interest. In August the Garden Club held a Zinnia show in the Library reading room.
Child care, safety education, and health books have been displayed in the office window of the Plymouth Community Nurse 'Association and Mrs. Lorraine Fry Goodwin, Community Nurse, has cooperated splendidly in bringing these books to the attention of patients.
It is a privilege to meet clubs informally and bring the Library a little closer to its members, to talk about books, and possibly gain new library friends. The librarian has this year, reviewed books before four church groups.
The librarian attended the American Library Associa- tion Convention in New York City. The children's libra- rian has attended the Juvenile Round Tables held at Boston Public Library.
The National Youth Administration has provided two Plymouth young men for work in the Library. They are cleaning books and bookshelves, and when this work is completed the appearance and condition of books and stacks will be greatly improved. Since workers under the N. Y. A. may be employed only fifty-five hours a month, this work will occupy a considerable length of time.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
We are fortunate in the number of gift books received this year. These are all very acceptable additions to our book stock.
The Garden Club is continuing its fine project in sup- plying flowers for the Library. The Club has generously extended the time period for which it takes responsi- bility.
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We are grateful to Miss Margaret Kyle for Story Hours, to which the children always look forward, and enjoy.
The Old Colony Memorial has printed library book-lists and notices, and we appreciate the cooperation of its editor, Mr. Paul Bittinger.
STAFF
With regret the Library accepted the resignation of Mrs. Dorothy Libby Savery, a valued member of the staff personnel. Miss Bettina Jones was advanced from substitute member to the permanent staff. Her suc- icessor Miss Lucy Lanman left to be married, and was followed by Miss Mary Ames, who left to take the posi- tion of Librarian in the Public Library, at Avon, New York. Miss Mary Magee is now acceptably filling the position of substitute member of the staff.
In the achievements of the Library, Directors and Staff play a major part; no one understands this more fully, and I express my gratitude to you both.
Signed,
CHARLOTTE HASKINS, Librarian
STATISTICS
Arranged according to the form recommended by -
The American Library Association
ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1937
Name of Library: Plymouth Public Library.
Town and State: Plymouth, Massachusetts. Name of Librarian: Charlotte Haskins. Population served: 13,183.
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Terms of use: Free to permanent and temporary resi- dents. By fee to out-of-town residents.
Total number of agencies: Central Library, 48 School Deposits, 3 Summer Camp Deposits, Club Reading Groups.
Number of days open during year: 302.
Hours open each week for lending and read-
ing:
66 (10 mos.) 60 ( 2 mos.)
Hours of service each week required of staff :
40 (10 mos.)
37 ( 2 mos.)
BOOK STOCK
Number of volumes end of 1936
24,490
Volumes added by purchase
1,582
Volumes added by gift
71
Total
26,143
Volumes lost and withdrawn
1,467
Total number of volumes, end of 1937
24,676
Number of pictures, photographs and prints (estimated)
16,750
Periodicals subscribed to
69
Newspapers subscribed to
5
USE
Adult
Juvenile
Total
Volumes of non-fiction lent
22,656
8,742
31,398
Volumes of fiction lent
77,161
15,164
92,326
Prints lent 2,177
Volumes lent through School Deposits
24,672
Total number of volumes lent
148,396
Percent fiction lent, Main Library circulation
74.5%
Circulation per capita 11
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REGISTRATION
Adult
Juvenile
Total
Number of new borrowers regis-
tered 1937
273
148
421
Total number of registered bor- rowers
3,900
1,069
4,969
Percent of registered bor -
rowers of population served
37.6%
MAIN LIBRARY ADULT CIRCULATION
BY CLASSES
Fiction
73,916
General Works
141
Philosophy
858
Religion
314
Sociology
1,583
Languages
126
Science
605
Useful Arts
1,976
Fine Arts
1,864
Literature
2,916
History
1,372
Travel
2,798
Biography
3,417
Periodicals
4,519
Foreign Books
167
Duplicate Pay Fiction
3,245
Total Adult Circulation
99,817
PLYMOUTH PUBLIC LIBRARY
FINANCIAL REPORT
Appropriation including 1936 Dog
Tax
$8,850.00
Income from Gates Fund
58.45
$8,908.45
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Payments
Salaries-
Librarian
$1,860.00
Assistants
3,600.00
Janitor
600.00
$6,060.00
Books-
Books
$2,078.06
Book repair
82.12
$2,160.18
Other expenses-
Fuel and light
$425.78
Library supplies
256.79
All other
5.70
$688.27
Total Payments
$8,908.45
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REPORT OF THE PARK COMMISSIONERS
The Park Commissioners herewith submit their report for 1937.
MORTON PARK
Considerable time was spent cutting and burning brush in an effort to reduce the Gipsy Moth and Tent Caterpillar hazard.
Twice the usual quantity of lead was used by the Moth Department this year for spraying.
The Commission recommends that a portable power spray pump be purchased to be used in all parks, in sections that cannot be sprayed by Moth Department.
Two hundred and fifty-two loads of gravel were used on the driveways.
Nine loads of sand and four loads of large stone were used to correct a serious washout caused by surface water from Summer Street.
The receipts of the bath house this year were $59.75 as compared to $49.10 of 1936.
BEACH PARK
The bath house roof was renovated with fireproof shingles and trimmings painted.
Fourteen loads of gravel were used on surface of park- ing area.
With the assistance of the Superintendent of High- ways and the Welfare Board the bathing beach was put in first class condition.
Bath house receipts were $692.35 as compared to $496.20 of 1936.
INDIAN RESERVATION
One hundred and seventy-three loads of sand were
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used in filling low spots and six loads of stumps were hauled out, in order to improve former waste land.
A large catch basin was constructed with a drainage system composed of one hundred and thirty-five feet of 10" tile pipe and four loads of large stone, to prevent land erosion caused by the flow of surface water follow- ing heavy rains.
The comfort station was increased twenty-two feet in length and five lavatories installed. Underbrush was cut and burned to eliminate Gipsy Moth hazard.
The receipts for camping were $1,220.50 as compared to $1,191.30 of 1936.
TRAINING GREEN
More attention was required here this year than ever before, the lawn being badly damaged by roller skates.
A large amount of fertilizer and lawn seed was re- quired and considerable rolling to restore lawn to proper condition.
Shade trees surrounding the park were pruned under supervision of Tree Warden.
BATES PARK
This park was accorded the usual care, watering and cutting lawn and pruning shrubs.
DEPOT PARK
The lawn in this park was heavily fertilized, watered and kept in neat condition. Shrubs were pruned and park benches painted.
SOUTH STREET PLAYGROUND
The popularity of this playground is increasing yearly. The swings, slides, tennis and horseshoe courts are con- stantly in use in the season.
Two loads each of stone, clay and stone dust were used to renovate tennis courts. Two new swings were
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provided for the small children and a five foot chain link safety fence was erected, enclosing the playground. A new flagpole was erected, being donated to the play- ground by the retiring Park Superintendent Job H. Standish.
NELSON STREET CAMP GROUND
Eight loads of gravel was used to repair main drive- way. Twelve loads of motar sand was used on bathing beach, bath house was painted and one lavatory installed.
The camping rates were increased at this camp ground as well as at the Indian Reservation Camp. It is recom- mended that an underground electricity service be in- stalled on south side of camping ground and a suitable rate be charged users in addition to camping fees.
The receipts were, Camp fees $1,661.95, bathing suit fees $13.95, totalling $1,675.90 as compared to total of $1,292.20 in 1936.
BURTON PARK
The usual attention of cutting grass, pruning shrubs and painting park benches was accorded this park.
BREWSTER GARDEN
By virtue of the fact that the many visitors consider it one of the most beautiful parks in this country, it is necessary to give it preferred attention, that the reputa- tion may be preserved.
Six loads of gravel were used on the foot paths, three loads of loam in the flower beds, three loads of large stone to raise the north wall of the brook.
The north bank was improved and a rose trellis erected. New flowers are added annually. The lawn requires cut- ting daily in places where hand mowers only can be used.
The caretaker was kept on duty later in the season this year in order to do the necessary pruning.
The Welfare Department provided help to assist the caretaker during the season.
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VETERANS' FIELD
The following material was necessary to repair the tennis and bocci courts: Five loads of sand, five loads of stone dust and six loads of clay.
The band stand was wired for electricity and painted.
Four band concerts were conducted during the sum- mer.
STEPHENS FIELD
This being the only municipal athletic field it was necessary to keep it constantly groomed.
The following materials were used on the bathing beach, baseball diamond, tennis and horseshoe courts:
Loam, seventy loads.
Gravel, fifty-one loads.
Sand, thirteen loads.
Clay, ten loads.
Stone dust, three loads.
Sods, one hundred and fifty.
Four new swings were added and the storehouse was painted. Receipts of bath house $45.65.
The personnel of the Park System cooperated with the Commissioners to keep within the amount appropri- ated by the town, the appropriation being all used with the exception of six cents.
In order to keep within the appropriation it was neces- sary to neglect certain parts of the system and a repeti- tion of this is not recommended.
Respectfully submitted
JAMES T. FRAZIER, Chairman ERNEST C. DUNHAM ALMORE W. BURGESS
Commissioners of Parks and Playgrounds
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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH
Wiggin L. Merrill, M. D.
Term expires 1940
Herbert S. Maxwell
Term expires 1938
Alsop L. Douglas, D. D. S.
Term expires 1939
Almeda Chandler, Clerk
William E. Curtin, M.D., Board of Health Physician
Edward K. Morse, Sanitary Inspector
Daniel J. Sullivan, Milk Inspector
Arthur L. Morse, Slaughter Inspector
FINANCIAL REPORT FOR 1937
Receipts
Appropriation
$19,700.00
Payments
General and Administrative Ex-
penses
$1,183.41
Quarantine and Contagious Diseases 5,428.48
Tuberculosis
3,626.18
Inspection (meat and milk)
1,448.29
Vital Statistics
108.00
Public Dumps
1,811.33
Tuberculosis Dispensary
865.44
Dental Clinic
813.81
Plumbing Inspection, Sanitary
Inspection and various ex-
penses 3,241.87
Total Payments 18,526.81
Balance to Excess and Deficiency $1,173.19
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PIGGERY MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION AND) COLLECTION OF GARBAGE
$8,068.50
Appropriation Payments :
Salaries and Wages
Clerical Assistance
$422.49
Other Expenses
Labor
$6,390.00
Rent
500.00
Gasoline and Oil
295.82
Truck Expense
560.48
All Other
6.50
7,753.50
Total Payments 8,175.99
Balance Overdrawn to be Appro-
priated by Town $107.49
To the Citizens of the Town of Plymouth:
The Board of Health herewith presents its annual re- port together with the reports of its various appointees for the year ending December 31, 1937.
The reports of our appointees show the work has been carried on in its usual manner.
The contagious disease report shows scarlet fever most prevalent during the year, with a total of 108 cases. There is no scarlet fever toxoid available through the State Department of Public Health to combat the disease.
There were three clinics held at the Board of Health rooms for immunization against diphtheria with 61 children under school age immunized.
There were 175 cases of diphtheria reported in Massa- chusetts last year, the lowest number ever recorded. In 1930 the State had more deaths from diphtheria than it had cases in 1937. The total number of cases has been reduced 90% during the past five years.
These facts indicate the value of a good immunization program in stamping out diphtheria. We, therefore, ask
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all parents for their cooperation by having their children immunized between the age of six months and six years. Don't wait for your child to enter school, have it done at once.
The work on tuberculosis has been carried on as usual, having had an average of seven patients at the Plym- outh County Hospital and one at Lakeville State Sana- torium. There were also 83 contacts examined and x-rayed at the Plymouth County Hospital during the year.
Collection of garbage has been very satisfactorily car- ried on, receiving very few complaints.
Respectfully submitted,
W. L. MERRILL, M.D., Chairman A. L. DOUGLAS, D.D.S. HERBERT S. MAXWELL,
Board of Health Plymouth, Mass.
All contagious diseases where there is no physician called should be reported by the parents to the office of the Board of Health. Below shows list of contagious diseases reported during 1937:
Jan. | Feb.
Mar. | Apr.
May
June
July
Aug.
Sept.
Oct.
Nov.
Dec.
|Total
Chicken Pox
6 |6|
8
11
23
2
1
57
Dog Bite
2
6 |
2
6
6
2
2
2
28
German Measles
1
2
1
1
5
Trachoma
1
1
Influenza
Pneumonia, Lobar
2
1
5
Measles
6
1
1
1
2
11
Mumps
--
Scarlet Fever
5 9
11
42
16
5
2
1| 2
2
7
6
108
Septic Sore Throat
Tuberculosis, Pulmonary
4
1
1
1
-
1
8
Tuberculosis, Hilum
Tuberculosis, All Other Forms
1
1 2
Whooping Cough
22
1
7
10
9
1
1
3
6
60
Gonorrhea
1
1
2
2
1
2.
1
2
1 (13
Syphilis
1
2
1
1
-- 5
Total
44
17 40 67
57
17
12
10 | 2 |
8
20
9 303
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REPORT OF SANITARY INSPECTOR
To the Board of Health
Plymouth, Mass.
Gentlemen :
I herewith submit the following report as Sanitary Inspector for the year ending December 31, 1937.
Listed below are the number of complaints investi- gated, also the number of inspections made on food stores and various other places.
Obtaining a public dump is becoming very serious. Obery has been rebuilt for more dumping space, but this cannot be done forever. The public has no idea the amount of rubbish that is placed into a dump.
Placarding for all contagious diseases, fumigating and various other things have been done.
Complaints are as follows :
Rubbish
127
Garbage
81
Miscellaneous 56
Inspection of Food Stores :
Grocery, Meat and Fish
533
Bakeries
151
Restaurants and Lunch Rooms
309
Miscellaneous
156
Violation of keeping products too near sidewalk 30
Respectfully submitted,
EDWARD K. MORSE,
Sanitary Inspector and Fumigating Officer.
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REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF SLAUGHTERING
To the Board of Health
Plymouth, Mass.
Gentlemen:
The following animals were slaughtered and inspected the past year:
Cattle
Pigs
Calves
Goat
January
7
13
1
February
8
8
2
1
March
8
4
2
April
8
6
4
May
7
7
3
June
8
2
5
July
11
2
5
August
7
1
5
September
10
2
2
October
8
7
2
November
8
9
1
December
8
23
2
98
84
34
1
Respectfully submitted,
ARTHUR L. MORSE, Inspector of Slaughtering
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REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF MILK
To the Honorable Board of Health:
Gentlemen :
In compliance with Chapter 40, Section 49, General Laws, Mass., Chapter 305, Acts of 1932, Amendments of 1933, and Chapter 376, Acts of 1934, Mass., I herewith submit a report for the year 1937 as Inspector of Milk and Milk Products.
WORK PERFORMED
Licenses and Permits Issued :
Class A
Class B
Class C
Total
Licenses, Milk Dealers
71
73
34
178
Licenses, Oleomargarine
17
17
Permits
50
50
Totals
71 90
84
245
Summary of Inspections Made, Sanitary :
Number
Percentage
Class A-Hotels, Restaurants, Etc.
7
91.71%
Class B-Stores, Markets, Etc.
5
88.00%
Class C-Producers, 1 or 2 cows
14
82.42%
Dairyfarms
84
93.61%
Totals
110
355.74
Average Percentage for Sanitary Conditions Summary of Tests Made:
88.93%
Butter Fats
51
Solids
102
Sediment
51
Adulteration
51
Pathogenic
336
Total
591
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Average Percent of Butter-Fats of Milk Tested:
Raw
4.06%
Pasteurized
3.98
Average Percentage of solids-not-fat: Raw
13.76%
Pasteurized
13.07
Average Refractive Index Reading, Adulteration:
35.5-98.61%
Average Percentage of Sanitary Conditions
for Sediment Tested 91.50
RECEIPTS
Milk License Fees
$89.00
Oleomargarine Fees
8.50
Total
$97.50
EXPENDITURES
Salary of Milk Inspector
$633.78
Equipment
11.50
Transportation
22.58
Material
50.90
Total
$718.76
Respectfully submitted,
DANIEL J. SULLIVAN, Milk Inspector
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REPORT OF INSPECTORS OF PLUMBING
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To the Honorable Board of Health Plymouth, Mass.
Gentlemen:
We herewith submit our report for the year 1937:
Number of Permits
227
Number of Inspections 280
Number of New Buildings 34
Number of Old Buildings 193
Respectfully submitted,
MICHAEL D. WELSH, FRED P. BAILEY, EDGAR F. BLISS, Inspectors of Plumbing
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REPORT OF FIRE COMMISSIONER
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen
Gentlemen :
I herewith submit a report of the Plymouth Fire De- partment for the year 1937 :-
It is with considerable satisfaction that I can continue to state that the high standing of efficiency is still main- tained - as shown by the records of 1937.
The number of alarms were three hundred and eighty- one (381), eighty-nine (89) more than the year 1936. The value of the building and contents being $971,939.00, the fire loss was but $20,035.50 which is about 2.5%. Based on 13,000 inhabitants, it means $1.54 per person. The record made certainly should entitle the Depart- ment to a continuance of the support of your Honorable Board and the citizens of the Town.
PERSONNEL
The excellent spirit of co-operation shown by every man in the Department-both permanent and call-con- tinues to exist, and although we had three men seriously injured and three or four with minor injuries none have resulted in permanent injuries.
BUILDINGS
Both the Central and North stations are in good condi- tion and need but minor repairs.
FIRE ALARM AND RADIO
The fire alarm system outside lines are in good condi- tion. The radio, which is being operated in conjunction with the Massachusetts Department of Conservation, has certainly proved its value. It was largely instru- mental in making it possible to keep the building loss so
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small during the unfortunate large woods fire of the past year.
APPARATUS
The subject of apparatus is a very serious one and has been given much thought by your Commissioner and should be given very serious consideration not only by your honorable selves, but by the Finance and Advisory Committees and by every citizen of the Town. The fol- lowing table shows the age and costs for repairs :-
Engine No. 1-purchased 1925; 500 gal. pump with 125 gal. booster tank; carries 1,000 ft. of 21%" hose, 250 ft. of 3/4" hose; is in good condition; $354.05 having been paid out for repairs the past year.
Engine No. 2-purchased 1916; 500 gal. pump with 100 gal. booster tank; carries 1,000 ft. of 21%" hose, 250 ft. of 34" hose; is in good condition; $1,143.09 being paid out for repairs this past year.
Engine No. 3-purchased 1916; 750 gal. pump ; carries 1,500 ft. of 21%" hose; is in good condition ; $797.43 being paid for repairs the past year.
Engine No. 5-purchased 1935; 125 gal. pump; car- ries 1,000 ft. 11%" hose, 225 gal. booster tank with 250 ft. 34" hose, 28 212 gals. chemical extinguishers; is in good condition, $51.73 having been paid for repairs this past year.
Engine No. 7-purchased 1927 ; carries 90 gal. booster tank, 250 ft. 34" hose and 18 21/2 gals. chemical extin- guishers; this machine is in poor condition; $169.02 was paid out for repairs the past year.
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