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TEACHERS.
During the calendar year just closed there have been twelve changes in the teaching force, this averages one change for each school in own. I think any casual observer will agree with me when I say that these frequent changes in the teach- ing force are not for the best interests of our schools. When we ask how this condition may be remedied, we are immedia- tely brought to the subject of salaries. About a month ago one of our teachers who was receiving nine dollars per week was offered forty-five dollars per month by a town whos e population is but 912 and valuation $639,927. The present tendency of having fewer schools with better equipment and higher salaried teachers enables some of the smaller towns easily to exceed the salaries paid in our rural schools.
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Eight states have recently passed laws relating to the mini- mum salaries of public school teachers and it has been sug- gested, at least, that Massachusetts make the minimum salary by law ten dollars. It might be well for this town to take this step at once and establish a minimum rate of ten dollars per week and require the teacher to be a normal graduate or its equivalent. The salary of the teacher is not commen- surate with that of other occupations. The increased living expenses and the increased demands upon the teacher neccesi- tate increased salaries. The natural law of supply and demand is making it harder each year to secure good teachers at the salaries paid. If we are to advance the standard of teaching, salaries must advance ; for upon the teacher more than any other person in the school system depends the character of the school. I believe that the teachers are doing their work faithfully and intelligently and that the character of the work is improving. We must not forget, however, that the teacher has claims on the community as well as the community on the teacher. Parents should visit school, become familiar with what is being done in the school room, and take an active interest in all that pertains to the school life of their children. The attitude of parents toward the school is always reflected in the schoolroom. Only by the heartiest co-opera- tion between parents and schools can the best results be obtained.
HIGH SCHOOL.
The number of pupils attending high school in 1906 was 24; 1907, 31; and 1908, 36. The actual cost to the town for the past year was $2021. The number of pupils next year will probably be about the same but the city of Taunton has advanced the price of tuition ten dollars per pupil so that the cost next year will probably exceed the cost for the present year. I am in receipt of a notice from the State
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Board of Education to the effect that it is not reasonable to expect towns to pay the tuition of pupils who are wasting their time in high school. After investigating the standing of pupils from this town, I am happy to say that the reports of their work are in most cases favorable.
The time will probably come when it will be a matter of economy to maintain a good high school for, at least, a part of the course ; but under existing conditions I do not see how it can be done at present.
SCHOOL ACCOMMODATIONS.
One serious problem we are facing is the overcrowded con- dition in the North Primary and all the rooms in the South school. If present conditions and tendencies continue, it will soon be necessary to build an addition to the South building, making another room. This would give each teacher about two instead of three grades and greatly increase the efficiency of the work that could be done. As a great many of the pupils at the Flat Rock school live practically the same dis- tance from the South school as from their own school, it may be possible to combine these schools after an addition is built and thus save the expense of running an additional school. This means transportation for some of the Flat Rock pupils, and I realize that parents complain under this plan and justly complain unless special care is taken to see that they are car- ried by a competent person with proper conveyance, well pro- tected from the weather. Would not a thoughtful parent, however, consider it a greater advantage to live two miles from such a graded school as the South school could be made under this plan than to live one half mile from an ungraded rural school? This question will have to be solved by your Committee in the near future.
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SHORTER SESSIONS FOR YOUNG CHILDREN.
I wish to call your attention to the fact that in some places the children of the first and second grades are allowed to at- tend school but one-half day instead of the whole school day. It is the universal opinion of school authorities and parents in these cities and towns that the education of these children has not suffered thereby ; and that they are just as well prepared to take up the work of the third grade. Some of the argu- ments in favor of this plan are that it allows more time for free spontaneous play in the open air and sunshine, and that it saves much time spent in supervising restless children, when the proper place for them is at home and at play in the sand pile. It enables the teacher to do much better work with them while they are in school and gives her the extra time in the afternoon that is so much needed for the older pupils. I think this plan is worthy serious consideration. The chief objection to it seems to come from those parents who desire their children taken care of for the greatest possible number of hours each day. The physical development of the child at this period of life is especially important, and the school room and its environment for five and one-half hours each day is not a good place for this development for the average child of five and six years of age.
TEACHERS' MEETINGS.
Teachers' meetings have been held once each term during the past year and different subjects of school administration studied and discussed.
A district meeting was held in Berkley in February. A copy of the program will be found in this report.
Plans are underway for a district meeting in Dighton in February this year. An interesting program is being pre- pared and it is hoped that the parents will attend in large numbers.
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CONCLUSION.
The general tone of our schools is excellent and it is a matter for congratulation that the local sentiment is so favor- able towards having good schools and that the citizens of Dighton are desirous of having whatever is for the best inter- ests of the educational system as a whole. With this senti- ment behind us we should be able to push forward to things more advanced and step by step improve the character and scope of our schools.
In closing I wish to express my gratitude for the many kindnesses and courtesies of your Committee.
Respectfully submitted, JOHN C. DAVIS.
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Report of the Supervisor of Drawing.
Mr. J. C. Davis, Superintendent of Schools.
Dear Sir :
The work in drawing is progressing well, some of the schools showing marked improvement over last year. The results are always better where the subject is put on the same basis as other studies, and a drawing is not accepted until it is done as well as it is possible for the child to do it. Some of the teachers are beginning to realize this.
There has been little change in the general plan of work during the past year. Less time has been given to manual ·work as it does not seem best to give up the drawing for so long a time as was done last year. The industrial work is very important and should have its full share of time, the drawing time, however, cannot be cut short and still obtain the desired results. Therefore, this year, only one article was made in each grade as an application of the work in construc- tive drawing and design. These involved work in cardboard, paper and brass. The lower grades made calendars and match-strikers ; the middle grades, boxes and calendars made of card or brass on which the design was stamped with a nail and hammer; the upper grades made writing folios of card board covered with paper and book-binder's linen, and blotter pads of card board and paper with brass corners. These objects when completed are useful and of real value and involve considerable thought in the designing and planning, accurate measuring and drawing, and careful workmanship.
Last year much more was done in this line, over two months being given to it, and then a sale was held with a
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simple entertainment given by the children. The hall was crowded and about sixty dollars was raised which the school board kindly allowed us to use to buy pictures to further decorate the walls of the school rooms. Now it would be hard to find a town of this size where the schools have more or better pictures, every room having upon its walls several good reproductions of paintings famous in the world of art. This must exert a good influence over the lives of the chil- dren who spend so many hours in the school room.
The nature drawing is carried on as before, either pencil, crayon or paint being used, whichever is most suitable for the specimen to be represented. In the spring the plant forms were used as suggestions for the designs for sofa pillows, tiles, doilies, table mats and scarfs. These were stencilled onto the linen or other suitable material by those who wished to do so.
This year studies in landscape composition were made very successfully in one room, certain elements being suggested by the teacher and these combined by the children according to the principles of unity, balance and rhythm.
Some teachers have shown considerable skill in correlating the drawing with language, geography and other subjects, and villages have been made on the sand table representing . the Indians and Eskimos while studying about them.
The teachers have worked well, are interested and enthu- siastic, the school board has been very generous in supplying materials, and thanks are due the superintendents for their hearty co-operation.
Respectfully submitted,
MARY L. COOK.
Middleboro, Mass., Jan. 7, 1909.
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Report of Supervisor of Music.
Mr. John C. Davis, Superintendent of Schools :
I herewith submit my second annual report on music in the public schools. The music in all the schools is progressing along the lines previously indicated.
Of course there is a difference in results in the several schools. The attempt is made, however, to have the general results better each year so that the work may be taken up with a higher aim at the beginning of each school year.
The improvement has been marked since the beginning of the year especially in the outlying schools.
During the past year the public have been able to judge the work for themselves. In the winter term opportunity was given at the several school rooms at North and South Dighton and again, in June, at the graduation exercises of the gram- mar schools.
I need hardly say that the interest of parents and friends is sure to make itself felt. Visitors will be cordially welcomed by the teachers and work in any department of the music will be gladly shown.
My thanks are due to the teachers for their faithfulness in carrying out instructions and the Superintendent and School Committee for their interest and co-operation.
Respectfully submitted,
GEORGIANA E. TAYLOR.
Dover, Mass., January 7, 1909.
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Report of Truant Officer.
To the School Committee of the Town of Dighton :-
I have received 15 complaints from superintendent and teachers during the past year.
6 cases at the North Grammar School.
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66 Intermediate.
· 4 66 66 66 Primary.
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66 66 Williams School.
I have looked up each case and find parents in most cases ready to comply with the law in regard to truants.
Respectfully submitted,
W. T. PLACE, Truant Officer.
North Dighton, January 1, 1909.
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TABLE A. Attendance Statistics, 1907-1908.
SCHOOLS.
Boys
Girls Total
Enrolment
under 5 yrs.
Enrolment
5 to 15 yrs.
Enrolment
over 15 yrs.
Enrolment
7 to 14 yrs.
Total
Membership
Average
Average
Attendance
Attendance
Half days
Absence
Tardinesses
Tardinesses
Number of
Dismissals
Number of
Visitors
Number of
Supt's visits
North Grammar,
13
8
21
0)
21
0
21
28
23.2
22.5
94.9
496
157 6.77
96
23
21
North Intermediate,
16
9
25
0
25
0
25
28
23.5 22.1 93.2
493
102|4.34
40
4
21
North Primary,
28
25
53
1
52
0
24
54
40.9 37.1
90.6
1365
60 1.47
95
37
23
South Grammar,
22
16
38
0
35
3
36
41
36.1
33.8
92
1399
64 1.77
32
17
21
South Intermediate,
24
18
42
0
42
0
42
42
40.3 37.1
91.9
1347
63 1.56
. 50
19
18
South Primary.
26
24
50
0
50
0
35
51
43.9 37.9
88.4 1449
15.1 92.5
345
77 4.75
9
65
17
Brick,
10
7
17
1
16
0
10
19
Broad Cove,
24
14
38
0
38
0
32
43
32
28.1 87.9
1270
229 7.16
1
8
13
Fish,
15
4
19
0
18
1
11
19
14.9 |14.1
95
258
12 .81
3
11
14
Flat Rock,
6
11
17
0
17
0
13
17
16.7
14.7
90.1
496
113 6.77
27
18
21
Segreganset,
9
5
14
0
13
1
10
18
16.4
16
98 -
123
31 1.89
13
40
16
Williams,
16
7
23
0
23
0
22
23
21.2 18.6 88
1246
261 12.31
26
12
17
Total,
209
148
357
2
350
5
281
383
325.3 297.1 91.2 |0287 1248 3.84
428) 264 222
79 1.80
30
10
20
16.2
Membership
Per cent. of
Number of
Av. No. of
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ENROLMENT.
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TABLE B. Rank of Schools in Attendance and Punctuality. 1907-1908.
ATTENDANCE.
PUNCTUALITY.
Rank.
School.
Per cent.
Rank.
School.
Average Tardiness.
1
Segreganset,
98
1 Fish,
.81
2
Fish,
95
2 North Primary,
1.47
3
North Grammar,
94.9
3 South Intermediate,
1.56
4
North Intermediate,
93.2
4 South Grammar,
1.77
5
Brick,
92.5
5 South Primary,
1.80
6
South Grammar,
92
6 Segreganset.
1.89
7
South Intermediate,
91.9
7 North Intermediate,
4.34
8
North Primary,
90.6
S Brick,
4.75
9
Flat Rock,
90.1
9 Flat Rock.
6.77
10
South Primary,
88.4
10 North Grammar,
6.77
11
Williams,
88
11
Broad Cove,
7.16
12
Broad Cove,
87.9
12 Williams,
12.31
TABLE C. Changes of Teachers.
RESIGNATION.
SCHOOL.
APPOINTMENT.
.
Agnes G. Emerson,
Myra H. Dean.
Myra H. Dean,
South Grammar, South Intermediate,
Catherine T. Liberty.
Ella M. Holbrook,
South Primary,
Mabel W. Emery.
Lillian F. Goff,
Brick,
Mildred E. Macomber.
Mildred E. Macomber,
Brick,
Mary E. White.
Laura M. Howland,
Broad Cove,
Annie Sandison. Lena B. Albrecht.
Mary H. Jones,
Flat Rock,
Mary W. Matheson.
Mabel W. Emery,
Segreganset,
Mildred E. Macomber.
Mary C. Sullivan,
Williams,
Ethel D. McTiernan.
Ethel D. McTiernan,
Williams,
Alice D. Ellis.
Alice D. Ellis,
Williams,
Annie Sandison.
Annie Sandison,
Broad Cove,
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TABLE D. TEACHERS, 1907-1908.
SCHOOL.
TEACHER.
WHERE EDUCATED.
ELECTED.
WKS. OF SERVICE
WAGES PER WEEK.
North Grammar
Lida M. Mann,
Gorham, Me., Normal Scho'l
1906
37
$14.00
North Intermediate
Lillian P. Case
Hyannis Normal School
1907
37
11.00
North Primary
Lucy M. Paull Agnes G. Emerson
Wellesley College
1900
37
12.00
South Grammar
Kent's Hill Seminary
1906
37
13.00
South Intermediate
Myra H. Dean
Taunton High School
1907
37
11.00
South Primary
Ella M. Holbrook
Hyannis Normal School
1907
37
11.00
Brick
Lillian F. Goff
Taunton High School
1907
29
8:00
66
66
1908
8
8.00
Broad Cove
Laura M. Howland
66
1907
37
10.00
Fish
A. Gertrude Daley
1907
37
8.50
`. Flat Rock
Helen L. Wood
1907
4
8.00
66
66
66
66
1907
32
8.00
Segreganset
Mabel W. Emery
66
1905
37
10.00
Williams
Mary C. Sullivan
Orleans High School
1907
31
8.50
Esther D. McTiernan
1908
6
8.50
Music
American Institute
1907
37
5.55
Drawing
Georgiana E. Taylor Mary L. Cook
Mass. Normal Art School
1907
37
6.25
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Mildred E. Macomber
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B. M. C. Durfee High School Taunton High School
Mary H. Jones
Woodward Institute
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HIGH SCHOOL PUPILS. 1908-1909. TAUNTON HIGH SCHOOL. CLASS OF 1909.
Wesley Chase Esther Emma Goff
Joseph Winslow Place
Marion Alberta Simmons
Delight Reed Standish
Edward Ellsworth Lincoln
Hope Perry Waldron Melancy Covel White
CLASS OF 1910.
Marshall Eton Briggs Doris Wright Turner Cora Emily Sprague CLASS OF 1911.
Helen Baker Cole Mamie Reed Negus
May Loretta Hamilton
Eleanor Asenath Horton
Lillian Lucinda Seekell
Edward Ferdinand Waldron
Roy F. Walker Arthur Gideon Whalon
CLASS OF 1912.
Charles Grafton Atwood
Leland Franklin Bullard
Elmer Hathaway Chadwick Marion Russell Fuller
Lester Chapman Lee Sarah Tompkins Place Alice Lydia Simmons
Agnes May White
FALL RIVER HIGH SCHOOL.
Myron Reuben Chase Nellie Edna Adams
Class of 1909.
Class of 1910.
Mary Hathaway Chase Class of 1911.
Jennie May Adams Evelyn Edmona Hathaway
Class of 1912.
Class of 1912.
Mabel Wood Lane
Mary Morton Lincoln
Bernice Haley Pierce. Gertrude Irene Saunders
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ANNUAL REPORT.
Financial
Report of the School Committee.
For the Year 1908.
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SCHOOL FUND ACCOUNT.
State Appropriation
$1,229 99
Transferred to Book and Supply Account
$300 00
Teachers' Acoount
929 99
$1,229 99
TEACHERS.
Balance from 1907
$687 34
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Appropriation
3,000 00
From State School Fund
929 99
Supervision Fund
175 00
Tuition of State Wards
54 50
Dog Fund
185 37
1908.
Jan. 17. Agnes G. Emerson, 3 weeks
$ 39 00
31. Pay Roll, 5 weeks
593 60
Feb. 15.
2
257 00
29. " 2 66
259 00
Mar. 13. . « 2 66
258 00
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Apr. 3. Tuition of Goff children in Rehoboth
33 00
.
3. Pay Roll, 2 weeks
260 00
17.
“ 2
66
248 00
May 2.
250 00
15. 66 66 2
245 50
29.
2
268 50
June 12. 66
2
66
260 00
Sept. 18. 66
2
66
255 00
Oct. 2. 66 66
2 66 .
245 20
16. 66
2
254 00
30 66
66
2
254 00
Nov. 13. 66
2
66
254 00
27.
66
66
2
66
254 00
Dec. 18. 66
66
3 66
381 00
$5,032 20
$4,868 80
Dec. 31, Balance unexpended
$163 40
JANITORS AND FUEL.
Balance from 1907
$86 80
Appropriation
800 00
Jan. 31. L. Frazier and H. Leonard $ 35 00 31. H. L. Horton, sawing and housing wood 4 40
31. J. T. W. Reed, 2 1-2 cords kindling 13 75
Feb. 4. A. W. Turner, 4 " " wood at $5 22 50
Mar. 13. Pay Roll of Janitors
81 60
13. T. L. & J. H. Church, coal 15 00
1 50
3. Leonard and Frazier, janitors, 2 weeks
14 00
3. Lennie Pierce, sawing and splitting wood 1 25
3. J. T. W. Reed, wood and shavings 5 25
17. Leonard and Frazier, janitors, 2 weeks 14 00
May 2.
66
2 66
14 00
2
66
Apr. 3. Jos. Enos Rose, kindling
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15. Louis P. Frazier, 2
66 6 00
29.
66 66
2 66 6 00
29. T. L. & J. H. Church, 1 ton of coal
7 50
June 4. 16 00
12. June Pay Roll of Janitors
58 70
July 2. Ralph Earle, wood and sawing wood
3 75
2. Staples Coal Co., 61,800 lbs. W. Ash 164 16 2. “ 61,320 160 14
10 50
4. Martin Maher "
10 50
18. Louis P. Frazier, janitor 2 weeks
6 00
18. Henry W. Leonard, " 2 ' 8 00
6 00
2. Henry W. Leonard " 2 4 8 00
102 80
16. Henry W. Leonard, janitor 2 weeks
8 00
Nov. 2. Louis P. Frazier, 1 week 3 00
2. Jos. W. Place, 3 66
9 00
6. S. D. Jones, 1 50
13. Jos. W. Place, 2 weeks 7 00
13. Henry W. Leonard 2 weeks 8 00
27. Jos. W. Place, 2 66
7 00
27. Henry W. Leonard 2 66
8 00
Dec. 4. Chas. H. Smith, wood
7 50
18. Jos. W. Place, 3 weeks
10 50
18. Henry W. Leonard, 3 weeks 12 00
18. Edith Babbitt, 15
9 00
18. Geo. W. Rose, 15
9 00
18. Raymond Horton, 15 9 00
18. Manuel Mellor, 15
9 00
18. Harry Chase, .15
9 00
18. Palmer Marble, 15
9 00
$886 80
$931 80
Dec. 31. Overdrawn
$45 00
Oct.
2. Louis P. Frazier, janitor 2 "
2. Charles H. Horton, wood
Sept. 4. J. S. Place carting coal
H. W. Leonard, 4 weeks as janitor
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BOOKS AND SUPPLIES.
Balance from 1907
$78 10
Appropriation 200 00
Transferred from School Fund Acct. 300 00
1908.
Jan. 31. Ginn & Co., arithmetics 23 33
31. Thompson, Brown & Co., books 1 25
31. Ginn & Co., "Pencil and Pen" 16 4 67
31. R. S. Reed & Co., floor brush
2 33
31. D. D. Andrews, 2 flags
8 25
31. Milton Bradley Co., raffia
70
31. Edward E. Babb, supplies and books 1
23 80
31. Edward E. Babb, 66 33 55 66
31. Estabrook Steel Pen Co., pens
12 60
31. Bay State Paper Co., cardboard
3 20
31. Kenney Bros., and Wolkins, oaktag 2 70
4 73
31. White, Son Company, leather
2 18
Apr. 3. E. E. Babb, supplies
28 04
3. Oliver Ditson
1 83
3. Kenney Bros., & Wolkins
2 00
May
2. Edward E. Babb, water colors
1 27
July 2. J. L. Hammett, diplomas and lettering
10 00
2. Davol Printing Co., programs
2 25
Aug. 29. Rand, McNally & Co.,
14 40
Sept. 4.
Presbrey-Field Co.
9 18
4. Malden Book Bindery
7 60
4. Charles H. Washburn
3 34
4. F. R. Washburn
2 25
4. E. D. Tisdale & Son
7 00
4. Kenney Bros., & Wolkins
97 33
4. John C. Davis, freight and express
3 45
4. Edward E. Babb Co. 1 56
Oct. 2. Rand, McNally & Co., Mace's Histories 32 00
2. E. E. Babb & Co. 53 43
31. Chandler & Barber, leather
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2. John C. Davis, express 1 00
2. C. T. Bagnall, printing 3 17
Dec.
4. Milton Bradley Co. 5 00
4. Kenney Bros., & Wolkins
51 52
4. Rand, McNally & Co. 2 00
4. H. A. Briggs, del. supplies
5 50
.4. Chas. F. Brownell, sharpeners
7 00
4. £ Ginn & Co., books, etc. 66 42
$578 10
$541 83
Dec. 31. Balance unexpended
$36 27
REPAIRS AND INCIDENTALS.
Appropriation
$600 00
Overdrawn in '1907
79 27
Jan. 31. Lilla C. Lee, cleaning schoolhouse 2 40
31. Kenney Bros., & Wolkins, blackboards 17 99
31. Frank P. Cadoza, teaming 5 10
31. Presbrey-Field Co.
3 04
31. E. D. Tisdale, clock
3 50
31. Geo. H. Walker, labor and supplies
14 77
31. Ella M. Holbrook, expense for curtains
3 00
Apr. 3. Geo. H. Walker, supplies, material and labor 4 17
3. Mrs. Wm. H. Lee, cleaning schoolhouses
2 85
3. Carl P. Gordon, reaving halyards
1 50
3. Roland G. Briggs, labor and supplies
13 19
May 4. Presbrey-Field Co., hardware
11 85
4. R. S. Reed Co., curtains
25 00
29. C. D. Babbitt, repairing pump
4 50
29. Julia E. Dean, use of well 1907
3 00
July
2. T. C. Baker, stove supplies 1 30
2. M. F. Campbell, hoes and rakes 4 00
2. Edwin S. Cobb, freight, etc. 32 66
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2. H. W. Leonard, use of well 3 00
2. Walter E. Chase, use of well 3 00
Sept. 4. Kenney Bros., & Wolkins, blackboards
24 75
4. L. Frazier, labor
3 00
4. Jesse P. Codding, labor
4 38
4. No. Dighton Cooperative Stove Co.
7 75
4. Howard P. Hathaway
217 60
4. Frank L. Allen Lumber Co.
26 76
4. Presbrey-Field Co., zincs 10 42
4. Ida F. Hathaway, labor 10 50
4. Thomas Kiernan, labor
2 25
4. Geo. H. Walker, repair work
14 45
4. Mrs. A. M. Davis, cleaning 6 50
4. J. S. Place, Frt. cleaning, etc. 9 75
30 27
2. Mrs. Wm. C. Horton, cleaning A. F. Whalon, labor
1 75
2. No. Dighton Coop. Stove Co., pipe
1 25
2. John P. Briggs, bolts
10 41
2. J. A. Hayes, cleaning well
3 00
2. Howard P. Hathaway, labor, etc. 46 09
15 00
Nov. 6. J. W. Place
65
Dec. 1. Arthur A. Hathaway
5 38
1. Presbrey-Field Co.
5 77
1. Howard P. Hathaway
5 00
4. Rent Memorial Hall, June 12, 1908
4 00
4. Roland G. Briggs, setting glass
2 87
4. B. F. White, repairs furnace
21 62
4. H. A. Briggs, mowing sch. yd.
2 00
4. B. L. Dean, use of well
3 00
$520 73
$660 99
Dec. 31. Overdrawn
$140 26
Oct.
2. Frank L. Allen Lumber Co.
5 00
2.
2. H. C. Briggs, taking census
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HIGH SCHOOL TUITION.
Balance from 1907
$ 293 49
Appropriation
1,200 00
May 1. Fall River H. S., Nov. 15-Feb. 10
$ 60 00
May 1. Taunton H. S., Sept. '07 to June '08
1,331 00
July 2. Fall River H. S., Feb. 9 to Apr. 27 45 00
Sept 4. 66 " " May to July 15 45 00
Dec. 31.
5 pupils 1-4 year 75 00
$1,493 49
$1,556 00
Dec. 31. Overdrawn
$62 51
HIGH SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION.
Balance from 1907
$199 50
Appropriation
500 00
Mar. 31. George E. Cole, Oct. to Feb. at $2, 5 mo. $ 10 00
31. Clothier Pierce, " " 66 66 10 00
31. George M. Chase, " " " 66 . 10 00 66 66
31. Old Colony St. R. R. Co., tickets
125 00
Apr. 3. Edith Standish for R. R. tickets for 4 mos.
for John and Delight 16 00
3. Old Colony St. R. R. Co., tickets 62 50
July
2. Geo. M. Chase, tickets Mar. 14 to Apr. 14 2 00
2. Geo. E. Cole, 66 Mar. 1, to June 1 6 00
13. D. F. Lane, carfare of Mabel L. 6 mos.
12 00
Sept. 4.
Clothier Pierce, Apr., May, June
6 00
4. A. L. Briggs, 8 mos. to June '08
16 00
Oct. 2. Old Colony St. R. R., 25 tickets
62 50
Nov. 6.
66 66 66
" " 25 '
62 50
Dec. 4. Abbie J. Atwood, R. R. fare 1 mo. 2 00
31. Old Colony St. R. R. Co. 62 50
$699 50
$465 00
$234 50
Dec. 31. Balance unexpended
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MUSIC AND DRAWING.
Appropriation
$500 00
Overdrawn in 1907
18 28
27 75
Jan. 31. Miss Taylor 31. Miss Cook
31 25
May 13.
37 50
13. Miss Taylor
33 30
Apr. 17. Miss Cook, 4 weeks
25 00
May 15.
66 66
25 00
15. Miss Taylor, 6 "
33 30
June 12. Miss Cook, 4 weeks
25 00
12. Miss Taylor, 6 weeks
33 30
Oct. 16. 4 66 66
22 20
16. Miss Cook, 4 66
25 00
Nov. 13.
4
25 00
13. Miss Taylor, 4 66
22 20
Dec. 18. Miss Cook, 5 66
31 25
18. Miss Taylor, 5 66
27 75
31. Bay State Paper Co.
1 80
31. J. L. Hammett
3 84
31. Milton Bradley Co.
45
31. Ginn & Co., music books 17 60
$481 72
$448 49
Dec. 31. Balance
$ 33 23
DISTRICT SUPERVISION.
Balance from 1907
$ 98 56
Appropriaton
250 00
From the State
262 50
Feb. 1. E. S. Cobb, salary for Jan.
43 75
24. 66 66
Feb.
43 75
Apr. 3. 66 66 66 6 Mar. 43 75
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ANNUAL REPORT.
43 75
29. 66
66
66
May
43 75
July. 2. 66 66 66 June
43 75
Sept. 4. 66 66
66 July and Aug.
87 50
Oct. 25. J. C. Davis.
Sept.
43 75
Nov. 18. 66 66
66 66 Oct.
43 75
Dec. 28. 66
66
66
66 Nov.
43 75
31. "
66
66 Dec.
43 75
$611 06
$525 00
Dec. 31. Balance unexpended
$86 06
MEDICAL INSPECTION.
Balance from 1907
$16 67
Appropriation
50 00
Dec. 4. Dr. Jos. B. Sayles for services one year as per contract 39 75
$66 67
$39 75
Dec. 31. Balance unexpended
$26 92
PAINTING OF SCHOOLHOUSES.
Balance from 1907
$ 4 52 200 00
Appropriation
Sept. 4. Arthur A. Hathaway
$150 00
Dec. 31. Geo. H. Walker
5 30
$204 52
· $155 30
Dec. 31. Balance unexpended
$49 22
May 1. 66
66
66
66 Apr
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ANNUAL REPORT.
STATISTICS.
1908.
Population, 1905 2,070
Valuation $1,043,668
Tax rate per $1000 14 80
Total amount raised by taxation for school purposes 7,300 00 Total cost to town per pupil, based upon average membership 15 05 Total expenditure per pupil 25 12
Total expenditure per pupil in Bristol County 1906-07 26 67
Total expenditure per pupil in state 1906-07 30 53
Expenditure per pupil for books and supplies 1 67
A verage wage of female teachers per week 10 44
Average wage of female teachers per week, Bristol County 13 25 Average wage of female teachers per week, State 14 66
Number of schools in town
12
Length of school year in weeks
37
A verage length of school year in Bristol County 1906-07 9.10
Average length of school year in state 1906-07 9.7
Per cent of attendance 1906-07 92.3
Per cent of attendance 1907-08 91.2
Per cent of attendance in Bristol County 1906-07 92
Per cent of attendance in state 1906-07 92
Number of children in town between 5 and 15 years Sept.'08 371 Number of children in town between 7 and 14 years Sept.'08 300 Number of illiterate minors over 14 years 0
Number of pupils attending high school, Sept. 1906 24
Number of pupils attending high school, Sept. 1907 31
Number of pupils attending high school, Sept. 1908 36
Average cost to town per pupil attending high school $60 33
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ANNUAL REPORT.
Meeting of the Teachers of Dighton, Berkley and Rehoboth, Congregational Church, Berkley, Feb. 14, 1908.
PROGRAM.
10. Invocation and Words of Welcome, Rev. Mr. Christie, Berkley.
10.15 Address, "The Law of Educational Progress," Supt. E. S. Cobb, Dighton.
10.30 Address, "The Claims of Environment Upon the Child," Supt. S. Howard Chase, Tewksbury.
10.50 Open Discussion, "How Can We Make the Schools Count for More in the Life of the Child?"
11.30 Address, "Writing in Rural Schools," Mr. A. W. Clark, representing Ginn & Co.
12. Luncheon.
12.45 Social Hour and Inspection of School Exhibits.
1.30 Address, "The Importance of the Child's Health," Supt. C. E. Richardson, Cumberland, R. I.
1.45 Open Discussion, "Ways to Promote the Health of Children."
(A few Swedish movements to be explained and illustrated by one of the teachers.)
2.15 Address, "Character Building," Rev. O. J. White, Taunton.
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ANNUAL REPORT.
Grammar School Graduating Exercises, Memorial Hall, Dighton, Friday Evening, June 12th, 1908.
PROGRAM.
Invocation, Rev. W. F. Bartlett.
Piano Solo, Waltz, "Gracieuse," Kern
Alma Forrest Briggs.
Chorus, "Mornrise," Veazie
South Grammar School.
Chorus, "The Lost Chord," Sullivan
North and South Grammar Schools.
Essay, "General Grant," Charles Theodore Leonard.
Essay, "New Bedford and Its Whaling Industry," Alice Lydia Simmons.
Quartette, "In June Time," Billeter
North and South Grammar Schools.
Essay, "The Mystery of Raven Rock," Frank Reed Walker.
Essay, "Along the Water Front," Evelyn Edmona Hathaway.
Essay, "Indian Relics," Lester Chaplin Lee. Piano Solo, "Silvery Waves," Albena Madelyn Beaulieu.
Wyman
Essay, "Old Houses of Dighton," Florence Evelyn Rose.
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ANNUAL REPORT.
Essay, "The Legend of Sir Galahad," Harold Nelson Goff.
Chorus, "The Lord is My Shepherd," North Grammar School.
Koschat
Presentation of Diplomas,
Edwin S. Cobb, Supt. of Schools.
('horus, (a) "Fairies Moonlight Dance," Gregh (b) "The Oars Are Plashing Lightly," Geibel
North and South Grammar Schools.
Dismissal,
Rev. A. J. Rich.
GRADUATES.
North Grammar School.
Albena Madelyn Beaulieu Sallie Tompkins Place
Charles Theodore Leonard Frank Reed Walker
South Grammar School.
Alma Forrest Briggs Florence Evelyn Rose Alice Lydia Simmons
Evelyn Edmona Hathaway
Lester Chaplin Lee Ralph Tompkins Sherman
Rachel Hathaway Lewis Esther Holmes Whitmarsh
Beryl Esther Rose
Brick School.
Helen Gertrude Hathaway
Segreganset School.
Harold Nelson Goff
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