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George and Anna Young. Thomas M. and Lucy A. Alfred F. and Mary A. John and Polly. Ephraim and Sophronia. Joseph and Martha D. Winston. Lewis and Hannah. William S. and Susan. George B. and Anna.
Summary - Marriages, 10; births, 26; deaths, 38. Number of dogs licensed, 94.
ALBERT T. SHURTLEFF,
Town Clerk.
Fellow citizens, - At the approaching town meeting I shall decline to be considered a candidate for re-election.
Thanking you for the kindness and consideration shown me during my fourteen years of service as Town Clerk, I am very respectfully,
Your obedient servant, ALBERT T. SHURTLEFF.
Sept. 30.
Hazel Southworth.
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20. Paraplegia.
Bright's Disease.
Aug. 10. Harriet M. Van Schaack.
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REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE.
To the Citizens of Carver :
The following report of your School Committee for the school year ending March 17, 1893, is respectfully submitted. We think the aim of our report should be not only to give the general and definite work of the year, and the results flowing therefrom, but also to add such thoughts and suggestions as we believe will conduce to the future prosperity and progress of our schools ; and we would have it understood in the commencement of our report, that we do not measure progress alone by the number of problems solved in algebra, or by the felicity of expression in composition, but by every principle of every-day life that goes to make up the true man or woman. And so, with this object in view, we believe that your Committee have tried during this past year to encourage the teachers to train, as far as possible, the scholars in their charge to learn to be interested in such things that will give them general intelligence and mental fitness which shall help them in every domain of life, whether in the material or spiritual. And, with this object in view, we have assisted the teachers as far as possible, as the financial means would allow, to get one or two copies of each of the different histories to place in the schools where the teachers showed an interest to lead the scholars to train their minds to long for good reading, which will help them in the journey of life. And so far as this has been practised, the interest taken in these works by the scholars has led us to believe that it will bring forth good results.
We notice that the evil of absenteeism is present in Carver as well as in other towns, and is one of the worst foes to steady .
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progress in our schools with which we have to contend. In one or two cases we have talked with the parents very plainly. For we feel that it is necessary to have them understand that it is for the future interest of the child as well as the state, that he should receive at least a common-school education. The excuse has been made on the part of the parent that they were too poor to clothe and send the children to school, or needed them to assist to support the family. The law will not allow this to be done at the expense of the child's learning.
The state, having put upon the individual the responsibility of an integral share in the direction of its affairs, is bound to see that he receives adequate training for that responsibility. More- over, if the end sought by this means is to be rendered reason- ably sure, not only must education be free, but it must be compulsory. If the state provides the facilities, she has a right to say that no person of school age shall wholly neglect these privileges freely offered. Why we have not enforced the law, which perhaps we ought to have done in one or two cases, is simply because of promises to do better. But there comes a time when patience ceases to exist and duty must be done, even though it be disagreeable. A word to the wise right here is sufficient ; we trust that all parents will encourage and help, as far as it lies in their power, to do their duty in this direction.
We now turn our attention to improvements and repairs. During the past year we have done very much toward making the schools more comfortable and cheerful for the scholars, with good results. The primary and grammar schools of District No. I, the schools in Districts No. 2 and 5, all have been greatly im- proved inside, which have encouraged both teachers and scholars.
The school building in District No. 4 has been painted, which adds very much to its appearance. The out-building has been enlarged and made substantial so that it will be made to last for many years to come.
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It is very necessary to have a new out-building at the school in District No. 3, as the present one is too far gone to be repaired, and we need one that will be large enough so that we can put in a good supply of fuel, that it may be kept dry, and always ready for use ; we hope that the citizens will make an appropri- ation as large for the repairs of schoolhouses for the coming year as they did for this, which was $20C.
We come now to the consideration of the condition, and spe- cial workings of each of the different schools, which we report as follows : -
DISTRICT NO. I.
The Primary school during this year has been taught by Miss Bernice E. Cornish. She has the love and confidence of her pupils, is apt in teaching, and is one among our list of success- ful teachers. Last summer during her vacation the time was mostly spent in pursuing a course of studies which was to help her in her work. Good results have been seen as the conse- quence of this study.
The Grammar school has been taught by Miss Lillian W. Dove, a Normal graduate. This school is in the possession of a teacher who is up to the times in her work in every way, which is combined with honest, thorough instruction; she strives to help her pupils to a practical development of those powers and faculties of the mind which prepare it to utilize and adopt the principles involved in all the different studies, to their practical use, whether it be realizing the beauty and harmony of Nature's ponderous laws by which they are surrounded, or to solve the business transactions of material being.
DISTRICT NO. 2.
This school commenced with Miss Lulu Robbins, who taught until the end of the first term. The second term began with Mr. Elmer B. Perkins. The Committee feel that they were
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fortunate in securing the services of Mr. Perkins, who has had large experience. He is original in his methods of illustration and instruction, and while it is not consonant with his idea of teaching to rely to any great extent upon the methods and illus- trations given in the text book, yet it is his aim to give the scholar a thorough and practical knowledge of all the principles contained therein. We hope to be able to retain the services of Mr. Perkins for some time.
DISTRICT No. 3.
The services of Miss Sadie F. Atwood were continued in this school for the past year. She is a faithful and a successful teacher. She entered into her work of the past year determined to bring forth good results, and, as the school shows that it has made good progress, the Committee feel that Miss Atwood is cloing her best to lead her scholars to advance in their studies, so that they may gain a knowledge of such things as will be a benefit to them through the journey of life.
DISTRICT No. 4.
The Primary school during the first term has been under the charge of Miss Lizzie M. Schouler, who very efficiently taught this school for the eight previous terms, but Miss Schouler mar- ried, and it was with regret that the Committee accepted her resignation. Of the second term, Miss Thomas taught for one week, Miss Orrie E. Clark taught four weeks, but as her health failed her she was obliged to resign her position. Then the Committee secured the services of Miss Edith Barrows from the Middleboro Training school, who has taught the remaining weeks of the school year. We believe that as she goes on in her work she will prove herself an efficient teacher for the place.
The Grammar school is taught by Miss Vesta B. Shaw, who
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is considered one of our best teachers, and as such has retained her previous rank and merit. She has been a teacher in nearly every district in town, and has taught in our schools for nearly fourteen years, which is to her credit, and we are pleased to continue her services.
DISTRICT No. 5.
This school has been in charge of Mrs. Rebecca W. Benson, who has been very successful in leading her pupils to grasp the most practical thoughts in connection with their studies. The same continued interest between teacher and scholars that has been noticed in the past, is still kept up with good results.
DISTRICT No. S.
The first term was taught by Miss Leila B. Thomas, with good success. The second and third terms were taught by G. Gilbert Atwood, who previously served here as a teacher, and resigned last year to pursue a further course of studies. Mr. Atwood makes a good teacher. The school is small ; membership twelve.
EAST HEAD SCHOOL.
This school provided for, same as last year, was taught by Miss Orrie E. Clark during the first nineteen weeks of the school year, and Miss Fannie Dunham, eleven weeks. The results are as favorable as can be expected. First term enrollment, ten ; second and third, six.
ROLL OF HONOR.
Scholars neither absent nor tardy.
DISTRICT NO. 1, GRAMMAR. - First Term.
Flora I. Eames.
Mabel H. Eames. Nellie W. Sherman.
Lucy W. Reckard.
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Chester Reckard. SECOND TERM.
Embert Eames. Chester Reckard.
THIRD TERM.
Embert Eames. Chester Reckard. DISTRICT NO. 1, PRIMARY. - First Term.
L. Mildred King. Eliza G. Shurtleff.
SECOND TERM.
L. Mildred King. Lena E. Shurtleff.
THIRD TERM. Lena E. Shurtleff. DISTRICT No. 3. - First Term.
Alice Atwood.
William Cornish.
Myrtle A. Shaw. Ellsworth V. Shaw.
SECOND TERM.
Marion A. Pratt. Myrtle A. Shaw.
Ellsworth V. Shaw. THIRD TERM.
Myrtle A. Shaw. Ellsworth V. Shaw. DISTRICT NO. 4, GRAMMAR. - Second Term.
Ernest Brett. Arthur Nickerson. Eddie Swift. Donald McFarlin.
THIRD TERM.
Fannie Briggs. Harvey Swift.
Eddie Swift. Susie Crocker.
PRIMARY No. 4. - First Term.
Susie Crocker. Blanche Tillson.
DISTRICT No. 2. - Second Term.
Stephen F. Richards. Frank F. Weston.
THIRD TERM.
Stephen F. Richards. Frank F. Weston.
DISTRICT No. 5. - Second Term. George E. Boynton.
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THIRD TERM.
S. Winabel Atwood. Lester E. Pratt. DISTRICT No. S. - First Term. Almon W. Harlow. SECOND TERM. N. Francis Atwood. THIRD TERM.
N. Francis Atwood. Almon W. Harlow.
B. Freddie Harlow. EAST HEAD SCHOOL. - Second Term. Rose V. Anderson.
MONEY APPROPRIATED FOR SCHOOL.
Raised by taxation $1.500 00
Received from Pratt Fund 100 00
Received from Massachusetts School Fund
368 31
Received from dog licenses .
160 00
Received town of Middleboro tuition
58 12
$2. 186 43
Expenditures :
Teachers' wages .
$2.004 So
Janitors' services .
57 17
Wood cutting. &c.
IOI 97
Cleaning schoolhouses .
13 90
$2.177 SĄ For financial statistics relating to school supplies and school- house repairs. reference may be had to the Selectmen's Report. J. J. TOBEY. GUSTAVUS ATWOOD. MRS. REBECCA W. BENSON, School Committee.
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SCHOOL STATISTICS.
SCHOOLS.
TEACHERS.
Terms.
No. of Weeks.
Wages per week.
Visitors.
term.
Average member-
Average attendance
No. between S and
14 years.
No. under 5 years.
No. over 15 years.
ship for year each
district.
Average member-
Average attendance
Average attendance
triet.
in town for year.
Cost per scholar.
No. 1, Grammar.
Lillian W. Dove
12
II
23
22
19
13
000
20.7
17.1
II
$8 00
9
23
21.3
17.3
13
66
6
7
22
19
I 5
13
23.6
14
No. 1, Primary.
Bernice E. Cornish
12
7 50
a
29
21.5
24.I
19
23.2
22.7
6
5
30
21.2
20.5
19
Lulu Robbins
IO
6 50
14
14
II.6
7.5
II
1
No. 2.
Perkins
II
7 50
5
13
II.8
9.2
6
II
7 50
1
II
10.5
8.6
26
Sadie F. Atwood
II
7
25
21.7
18.7
16.3
9
2
21.2
18.3
16.48
5
4
+
23.2
19
13
3
6
18.4
153.2
17.2
132.2
-
No. 4, Primary
Lizzie M. Schouler
13
7 50
7
S
30
25.2
22.I
17
1
Edith L. Barrows
9
66
IO
7 00
7
25
22
18.6
17.2
II
2
No. 5.
Mrs. Rebecca W. Benson 66
II
8 00
12
IS
17.3
15.8
12
2
17.3
15.5
IO
2
à
16
13.7
II
2
S
Leila B. Thomas
13
NO
12
IO.2
9.3
7
9.8
8.5
G. Gilbert Atwood
IO
7 50
4
12
9.4
00 001
4
1
3
7
5 00
4
a
4.6
4.I
3
1
.
Vesta B. Shaw
13
IO
9 00
5
22
18
17.3
12
6
14
3
9
9
20
19.2
17.9
20.9
16
9.8
8.5
24.2
17
13
1
12
No. 8.
East Head school.
Orrie E. Clark Fannie S. Dunham
60
5
IO
9.I
6
7.7
5
7.I
5.7
19.6
4
No. 3.
II
8 00
II
20
18
16.4
I2
No. 4, Grammar.
II
16
29
27
No. of pupils per
ship per term.
per term.
Average member-
ship for year in
town.
for year each dis-
WITHW WHW NHWNHW NHWNHW NHWNHWNH
66
II
9.9
8.3
6
1
II.3
S.4
2I
27
22.8
7 00
6
9
II
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