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2.40
E. Payson,
1.00
T. F. Rourke, 66
4.25
F. W. Abell,
7.40
P. N. Cook, 66
5.20
W. Ranney,
4.20
Wilfert,
8.15
C. Lord, 66
5.00
C. Bolton, 66
7.20
D. Cortet,
5.00
G. W. Adams,
4.40
A. Gilbert, 66
1.80
C. Fisher, 66
7.00
R. Crawford,
5.80
T. Hogan,
10.60
F. J. Bell,
1.60
M. L. Garfield,
8.80
A. Anderson,
7.00
F. B. Quincy,
10.30
F. Parker, ..
.70
W. F. Guild,
6.00
I. D. Dugal, 66
3.80
J. R. Miller,
1.50
A. L. Gay,
14.60
H. M. Parker,
5.20
J. Sullivan,
3.80
J. Hanson, 66
10.00
J. Rhodusky, 66
7.50
O. Lamson,
4.30
Chr. McGrory, 66
7.IO
Edw. Meany,
4.80
W. E. Ord,
.50
F. S. Wight,
13.20
A. Toner,
11.00
G. Babcock,
6.80
C. Turner,
.70
Carried forward, .
$318.90
L. Ashley,
1.00
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Brought forward, $318.90
Paid D. S. Wheeler, for labor,
7.20
A. A. Dean, Jr., “
1.00
F. Wilds, 66 7.40
H. Mann, 66
.60
G. K. Ricker & Sons, for labor, 36.85
P. Carlow, for labor, . 8.45
D. Pember, 66
7.40
J. Coughlin,
10.80
J. C. McDonald, "
2.80
H. H. Keith, 66
6.10
J. Conroy,
3.60
C. McCartey,
2.80
J. W. Coltman,
2.50
W. Stevens,
7.20
S. Mallery, 66
19.80
G. Washburn,
7.80
J. H. Brigham,
5.20
J. Jennings, 66
14.50
I. H. Crosby, 66
13.10
H. H. Brigham, 66
2.47
C. Holt,
19.80
W. Gilbert, 66
7.10
J. E. Lonergan, for team, 30.50
W. F. Weiker, 26.40 66
L. Kingsbury, for labor, 10.71
J. T. Lillibridge, “
12.15
R. S. Hardy,
8.60
T. F. Hanley,
6.60
W. H. Locke,
7.60
A. A. Kingsbury, “
8.80
J. H. Hanley,
5.40
A. S. Kingsbury, “
.70
L. West,
2.93
W. E. Dugan,
9.75
T. Hanley, 66
.60
J. McGarey,
12.40
E. W. Kingsbury, for labor,
9.00
Carried forward, .
$665.51
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Brought forward, $665.51
Paid H. M. Lillibridge, for labor,
2.00
A. D. Kingsbury, 25.10
G. A. Moor, for labor, . 6.40
T. H. Hanley,
5.40
I. H. Maker,
15.20
A. H. Lillibridge, “
12.15
C. W. Wight,
17.76
W. D. Kingsbury,“
18.80
C. W. Strang, 66
6.00
W. E. Kingsbury, for team,
23.40
Wm. Mallery, for labor,
12.60
S. B. Ware,
23.20
G. L. L. Allen,
12.20
J. B. Mars, 66
11.90
C. Lane,
2.60
W. H. Lane, 66
2.60
H. A. Ellis, 66
8.70
J. Noonan, 66
23.50
H. W. Hutson,
2.80
H. H. Clark, 66
9.30
D. McFee, 66
3.00
J. A. Newell, 66
6.00
Leon Ashley, 66
2.50
H. Gunneson, 66
1.50
C. Booth, 66
9.80
H. Pederson, 66
11.30
T. Rourke, 66
19.40
D. Lynch,
8.60
J. J. Hennesey, 66
14.40
Theo. Pederson, "
12.10
J. W. Simmons, “
26.80
J. A. Quincy, 66
14.90
C. C. Ashley, 66
6.80
F. L. Osborn, 66
9.45
E. L. Ashley,
6.80
G. W. Woolvett, “
15.20
W. J. Cox, for team, .
100.25
Carried forward, .
$1, 175.92
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Brought forward,
$1, 175.92
Paid A. H. Clark, for labor, .
29.30
Alex. Allen,
2.80
B. Newcomb,
66
5.40
G. W. Bruce, 66
1.00
L. A. Cutler,
3.50
G. W. Kingsbury, for team,
26.32
$1,244.24
RECAPITULATION.
RECEIVED ON SELECTMEN'S ORDERS.
On account of Highway.
$895.00
Snow,
1,244.24
Bridges.
3.37
$2,142.61
EXPENDED.
Highway,
$895.00
Snow,
1,244.24
Bridges,
3.37
$2,142.61
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Respectfully submitted,
GEORGE W. KINGSBURY,
Supt. of Streets.
Examined and found correct. T. E. SCHOOLS, Auditor.
REPORT OF THE OVERSEERS OF THE POOR.
The Overseers of the Poor of the town of Medfield respectfully present the following report : --
Amount of the appraisal of the personal property at the Almshouse Feb. 1, 1899, $2,020.41
Sales from the Farm :
Milk sold,
$939.85
Potatoes,
122.56
Eggs,
15.77
Pork,
15.79
Apples, .
6.80
Turnips,
.40
Meadow hay,
6.00
Calves, .
4.25
Poultry, .
1.93
Transient board,
4.00
Cow hide,
1.50
$1,118.85
Bills due : -
For milk,
$105.06
For hay,
II.91
$116.97
Providing for 614 tramps at 20 cents, .
$122.80
PAYMENTS BY THE TREASURER OF THE EXPENSES AT THE ALMSHOUSE.
Paid Blood Brothers, grain, .
$552.65
Blood Brothers, seed potatoes, 27.80
W. H. Bullard, fish and oysters, .
30.49
Carried forward. .
$610.94
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Brought forward, $610.94
Paid H. Wight, lumber, 13.00
Blood Brothers, coal, 13.00
Blood Brothers, plough irons and harrow teeth, 4.05
Blood Brothers, I cow, .
40.00
George Easton, salary from Feb. 1, 1898, to April 1, 1898, 50.00
C. F. Bruce, meat and provisions. 77.62
Blood Brothers, I cow, . 47.00
Codding & Schools, groceries, etc .. .
196.68
W. S. Mitchell, lumber,
9.43
Mrs. C. A. Leahy, supplies,
4.55
W. H. Cook, 4₺ cords of manure. 22.50
M. L. Cheney, I calf, 2.00
M. L. Cheney, difference in cow trade,
10.00
A. H. Mason, fertilizers, 22.50
A. H. Mason, planting corn, . 6.00
Blood Brothers, difference in cow trade.
50.00
Blood Brothers, grass seed, etc.,
6.20
George Easton, salary from April 1, 1898, to Feb. 1, 1899, 323.75
George Easton, cash paid hired man. .
12.25
James Ord, supplies,
11.00
M. F. Campbell, difference in horse rake.
15.00
M. F. Campbell, supplies, . 8.00
J. L. Peckham, planting potatoes, 4.00
Boston Branch, groceries, . 31.81
W. W. Preston, repairing pump and supplies. 4.10
W. T. Welch, laying over barn cellar wall, 9.60
E. M. Bent, I cask of cement, 1.65
Blood Brothers, garden seeds, 2.75
Michael Sables, labor, 72.00
M. L. Cheney, 2 pigs,
6.00
Mrs. M. A. Ritche, sawing lumber, .
8.96
J. J. Cunningham, boots and repairing.
4.20
H. Wight, fertilizer, . 10.50
T. L. Smith, I cow, . 50.00
Blood Brothers, 3 tons of coal,
18.75
Carried forward, . $1,779.79
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Brought forward, $1,779.79
Paid Blood Brothers, 2 horse blankets, 2.00
E. H. Abell, supplies, . 9.89
A. A. Dean, shoeing and blacksmithing, 15.63
F. W. Cutter, “ 6.35
Preston & Annis, fish and oysters, . 3.87
Alex. Wight, veterinary services and medicine, . 22.00
J. E. Lonergan, grain, 4.10
J. A. Fitts, groceries, etc., . 4.60
46.87
G. E. Pettis, crackers, .
E. C. Crocker, supplies, 1.00
E. J. Keyou, medicine, . .65
Dr. A. Mitchell, medical attendance, 16.00
R. W. Baker, pair of sled shafts and bolts, 5.70
M. C. Adams, service of bull, 4.00
M. C. Adams, I bottle of Perry's Compound, .50
T. L. Smith, pasturing 3 heifers, 10.00
G. W. Kingsbury, grinding corn, 2.82
G. W. Kingsbury, butchering 2 hogs, . 2.00
M. F. Campbell, rubber hoes and repairing pump, 5.50
R. Weiker, ice, 8.10
Charles Bullard, meat and provisions, . 68.41
E. C. Clark, lumber, 13.99
G. W. Kingsbury, cash paid for labor, 3.86
D. Driscoll, labor, 16.69
O. McLord, fish, 1897 bill, 9.62
$2,063.94
Inmates in Almshouse Feb. 1, 1898 :-
Flora Kingsbury, aged 21 years.
Admitted during the year : -
Emma Kingsbury. Admitted April 2, 1898. Discharged May 31, 1898.
Lottie Kingsbury. Admitted April 2, 1898. Discharged
May 31, 1898.
Emma Kingsbury.
Readmitted Oct. 31, 1898. Discharged Dec. 10, 1898.
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Appropriation from the Town, $1,000.00
Income from the Farm
1,118.85
$2,118.85
Expenses at Almshouse,
2,063.94
Unexpended, .
$54.91
PAUPER EXPENSES OUT OF THE ALMSHOUSE.
Paid Codding & Schools, supplies of Olive and Louise Guild, $93.88
Overseers, for aid for Olive and Louise Guild, . 36.00
Aid for Mrs. Herbert Parker, 124.00
Lewis A. Hall, board of Lottie Kingsbury, 6.00
E. J. Keyou, medicine for David West, 5.65
Mrs. Charlotte Hall, board of Lottie Kingsbury. 10.00
A. B. Parker, funeral expenses of Mrs. L. A. Snow, . 25.00
City of Taunton, for aid furnished Mrs. Michael Tobin, 34.46
Dr. A. Mitchell, medical attendance on David West, 18.00
Mrs. Nelson Lowe, board of Lottie Kingsbury, 40.00 Blood Brothers, ¿ ton of coal for Mrs. D. West, Boston Branch, supplies for D. West's family, . 15.00 E. J. Keyou, medicine for Mrs. D. West, 2.30 City of Chelsea, for aid rendered Mrs. E. F. Hunt and family, . 104.00
3.25
Mrs. W. H. Pratt, for board of Effie Hanks and child, . 16.00
Dr. A. Mitchell, for medical attendance on Mar- cus Gilmore, 12.00
Dr. A Mitchell, attendance on Mrs. D. West, 8.00
E. C. Crocker, pair of boots and rubbers for Emma Kingsbury, . 2.00
$555.54
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Received from the town of Nantucket, for aid fur- nished Mrs. Herbert Parker, . $64.00
Due from town of Nantucket, for board of Mrs. Her- bert Parker, 60.00
Received from the city of Newburyport, for aid furnished Mrs. David West, 23.00
Due from the town of Franklin, for medical attend- ance on Marcus Gilmore, . 12.00
Due from the State, for medical attendance and med- icine for David West, 23.65
SUPPORT OF THE INSANE AND FEEBLE-MINDED.
Paid Westboro Insane Hospital, for the board of Elizabeth Smith, $171.45 Westboro Insane Hospital, for the board of William Forbes, 212.97
Taunton Insane Hospital, for the board of
Rachel Brisco, 179.46
Massachusetts School for Feeble-minded, for
board of Arthur Ricker, 169.45
$733.33
GEORGE W. KINGSBURY, 1 Overseers HERBERT W. HUTSON, of the M. HOWARD BLOOD, Poor.
Examined and found correct. T. E. SCHOOLS, Auditor.
REPORT OF TRUSTEES OF TRUST FUNDS.
SCHOOL FUND.
Note of the town of Medfield, R. A. Battelle, Treas-
urer, dated April 4, 1891, : $2,510.20
Note of Sarah A. Chickering, secured by second mortgage, dated Dec. 15, 1869, . 250.00
Deposits in Framingham Savings Bank, 500.00
Cash in hands of Trustees, 500.00
$3,760.20
PUBLIC LIBRARY FUND).
In hands of Town Treasurer : -
George Cummings Fund,
$1,000.00
George M. Smith Fund,
500.00
$1,500.00
TRUST FUNDS FOR CARE OF LOTS IN CEMETERY.
In hands of Town Treasurer :
Mary T. Derby Fund,
$100.00
George M. Smith Fund.
100.00
Mary F. Ellis Fund, . 100.00
Nancy Curtis Fund, 50.00
Mary M. Phelps Fund, 50.00
Moses Ellis Fund,
200.00
$600.00
TRUST FUNDS FOR THE GENERAL CARE OF THE CEMETERY.
In hands of Town Treasurer :
Eliza E. Williams Fund,
$475.00
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We anticipate the new code of by-laws to be submitted to the town in the near future will make some provision for the disposi- tion of the above funds.
Respectfully submitted, WM. H. BAILEY, CLINTON T. FROST, 8 Trustees. HAMLET WIGHT,
MEDFIELD, Feb. 1, 1899.
REPORT OF THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE.
A time-honored custom, the laws of the Commonwealth, and the interest of the people in the public schools require that the School Committee shall annually report to the town its doings. the condition of the schools, and make such suggestions as may, in their opinion, conduce to the welfare of the interests in its charge.
ORGANIZATION.
At the first meeting of the Committee for the year Albert A. Lovell was chosen chairman, George Washburn secretary.
TEACHERS.
There have been no changes in the corps of teachers during the past year, except at the North School. Miss Isabel D. Bailey, who was in charge, declined a re-election at the begin- ning of the fall term. Miss Rosa S. Allen was chosen her suc- cessor, and taught a few weeks, but owing to ill-health tendered her resignation ; and Miss Mabel F. Melcher was elected to fill the vacancy, and has continued in charge of that school.
COURSES OF STUDY.
The regular courses of study prescribed have been followed, and special work has been performed as indicated below.
NORTH SCHOOL. Mabel F. Melcher, Teacher. SIX GRADES.
Attention has been given to oral and written expression in connection with all studies. Interest has been shown and en-
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couraged in the observation of natural phenomena. A weather record has been kept, also reports of the moon's phases and the constellations seen. Daily calisthenics have proved very bene- ficial.
SOUTH SCHOOL.
Wilma E. Bowden, Teacher.
SIX GRADES.
The work of last year has been continued, and nature study has been added, taking through the winter months the common animals. New physiologies, histories, and geographies have added much to the interest in those branches.
RALPH WHEELOCK SCHOOL.
GRADE I. Mary B. A. Dunn, Teacher.
Regular work has been done in reading, arithmetic, and writing. The alphabet has been taught a little earlier than is usual, and more has been done in spelling both by letter and sound. Dicta- tion exercises have been begun, hoping to gain thereby in spelling and correct forms of expression. Observation talks are quite frequent on objects and animals.
GRADES II. AND III. Susan M. Chase, Teacher.
The work of caring for a large school has been lightened by two circumstances,- excellent attendance and enthusiasm. At two different times no one was absent during an entire week, thus making the attendance 100 per cent. for those weeks. Care has been taken in the arrangement of written work. Language work has been made prominent as heretofore. Special attention has been given to having the children tell a story in connected lan- guage from one which they have heard or read. The simplest rules of punctuation, followed by sentences illustrating them, are copied into blank books. The spelling this year has been better than ever before. This end has been kept in view, - to have the child know a word by sight, by sound, and by letter.
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GRADES IV. AND V. Ida Pearl Brigham, Teacher.
The course of study has been followed with lessons in physi- ology from a chart once a week. In arithmetic, pupils have had drill in mental work in addition, to secure rapidity as well as accuracy. A new feature is the ten-minute morning talk, the subject-matter taken from daily environment, the object being to lead the pupil to observe and think for himself, and so increase his interest in, and love of nature.
GRADES VI. AND VII. Jeannette E. King, Teacher.
In addition to the work carried on last year we have intro- duced the use of the modelling table as an aid in the study of geography, in Grade VI. Grade VII. has a weekly lesson in United States history. The latter part of the spring term the children drew from life, not with the expectation of obtaining likenesses, but with the idea of securing correct proportions.
GRADES VIII. AND IX. Carrie A. Smith, Teacher. 1
In Grade VIII. the work done during the past year has been almost the same as in the year preceding. Special attention has been given to English composition, with good results. In Grade IX. it was thought best in September to drop Latin from the course of study and substitute rhetoric. In United States history special lines of reading are followed according to suggestions by John Fiske, the author of the text-book in that study.
HIGH SCHOOL. Walter L. Van Kleeck, Principal.
In general, the work has been carried on along the same lines as last year, the chief difference being in the increased emphasis laid upon the work in English and the introduction of book- keeping.
French and German are taught as heretofore, four terms being
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spent on the former, and three terms (one school year) on the latter.
In Latin the pupils entering the school have had one year's work; and they go on through the study of Cæsar, Cicero, and Virgil. Increased importance has been attached to the work in Latin composition, in order that the pupil may acquire that under- standing of Latin constructions which comes only from the con- stant use of them by the pupil himself.
The course in general history has been shortened by omitting the study of various parts of medieval history ; and the time thus saved will be devoted to geometry, which will thereby be made to extend through one school year.
The most notable change in English has been the introduc- tion of the practice of writing daily " themes," short sketches on various subjects, sometimes assigned by the teacher, sometimes of the pupil's own choosing. The habit of writing something every day, if only a single page, cannot help being of benefit to the pupil in increasing his ability to write smooth, accurate English. Another important addition to the work of the school has been the introduction of book-keeping, in which the scholars have shown a marked interest. Of course, in the brief amount of time that can be given to the subject, it is not possible to give a thorough training in the science of accounts; but it is pos- sible to lay a foundation upon which it will be easy to build the later practical knowledge, by giving the pupil a good idea of the theory and principles underlying the subject. This the school can and does aim to do.
SCHOOL SUPERVISION.
Several years ago the town accepted the act of the legislature in relation to the formation of districts comprising two or more towns, of a given valuation and number of schools, and the employment of a Superintendent who, under the direction of the Committee, should supervise the work in the schools. The town of Medfield has never availed itself of the provisions of this enact- ment. The Committee, while having, as individuals, their own opinions as to the merits or demerits of this law, are desirous of carrying out the will of the town as it shall be expressed. The good of the schools and the expense to the tax-payers are the
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factors in the problem. If the people of the town are convinced that supervision is advisable, and are willing to make the appro- priation necessary, the Committee is ready to carry out their will in the matter. If, on the contrary, the town is not willing to adopt supervision, the Committee will be as obedient in this direction. A large majority of the towns in the Commonwealth have accepted and adopted the provisions of this law,- in many instances, with great and admitted advantages. In other in- stances, serious defects and disadvantages have presented them- selves. As this matter of supervision may, in some form or other, come before the town for action, it is hoped that parents and all concerned in the welfare of the schools will consider the matter so as to act intelligently either for or against such super- vision.
In this report the Committee would call attention to the need of greater interest on the part of parents in the schools, and hope they will acquire the habit of visiting them often and see for themselves what is being done. Intelligent criticism is always welcome. What interest can scholars or teachers manifest when parents are indifferent ? These children are your children. You owe it to them to take a personal and painstaking part in their education. It is a great stimulus to teachers when parents visit the schools frequently, and make it known that they know and appreciate good teaching and will insist upon having it. Look back over your own school days, and do you not observe that those scholars whose parents visited the school generally excelled in scholarship? The schools of any community will always be just as good as public sentiment demands,-no better, no worse.
The prudential affairs connected with the schools have been managed with such a regard to the welfare of the scholars as the means at hand would admit, and the Committee have borne in mind that strict economy is required. But demands are con- stantly arising which call for outlay, some of which cannot always be foreseen. Among the demands in the near future will be the painting of the North School-house, and a proper water supply for both the North and South Schools, this being at pres- ent very unsatisfactory. During the past year the South School- house has been shingled, the blackboards in four of the rooms at the Ralph Wheelock School have been redressed, concrete walks
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have been laid in the yard of the latter school, and lightning rods have been placed upon the new part of the building, and the old rods inspected and repaired. Measures are under way to secure proper inspection, care, and insurance of the boilers in this building ; and the fire alarm drill has been perfected, in so far that the entire building is vacated without disorder or con- fusion, in one and one-fourth minutes, at the maximum, and in a great majority of instances in less than one minute. These pre- cautions have been taken by the Committee with a realizing sense that parents intrust their children for thirty-six weeks in every year to the care of the town ; and it is the duty of the town to protect and guard them as far as possible from sickness, injury, or harm of any kind, so that, when a child is sent to school, the parent at home or at his business can feel that proper vigilance is exercised to protect the child.
The Committee desires to recognize the kindness of the Trus- tees of the Public Library in furnishing the principal of the High School with keys, so that he can obtain books that will be helpful to the scholars in their studies at any time.
The text-books in use are in a generally fair condition. Some are badly worn and much soiled. Pupils should never be re- quired to use filthy books. The town, under State law, is required to furnish pupils with text-books and school supplies; and this should be done with decent liberality. Economy should be practised in providing these necessaries, but it would be mean- ness to require a child to use a book that no self-respecting man or woman would touch except with a pair of tongs. In this matter the teachers have endeavored to instill into the minds of the pupils the principle that public property is to be used more carefully than private property, and to practise a strict economy in the use of supplies. In spite of the utmost endeavor on the part of the teachers there will be some waste, but we believe it to be in our schools at the minimum.
This report has been extended and is somewhat in detail, that the people may know the condition of the schools, and in the hope of a stimulated interest of them. It matters not what efforts may be made by school boards, superintendents, or teachers, or what educational views any or all of them may entertain : it is the general sentiment of the community which will determine what
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the schools shall be. Our school system should be devoid of the false, the glittering, the showy, but full of healthy moral and mental training, teaching the true dignity of the labor of the hands as well as of the brain, not omitting the gentler affections of the heart.
Length of School in Weeks.
Whole Number of Scholars.
Average Attendance.
Percentage of Attendance.
Number over 15 Years.
Salary of Teachers
Spring.
Fall.
Winter.
Spring.
Fall.
Winter.
Spring.
Fall
Winter.
Spring.
Fall.
Winter.
Spring.
Fall.
Winter
High,
IO
15
25
25
22
22.76 . 19.37
19.50
93. 5
94.7
91.4
24
16
$1,000
H. Grammar, .
IO
15
II
28
28
27
27.35
26.29
24.80
94.8
95.6
89.5
14
S
8
425
L. Grammar,
IO
15
II
32
35
31
28.6
30.74
26.93
91.4
94.2
90.3
2
2
2
425
Intermediate,
IO
15
II
42
48
47
38.80
42.87
38.96
95.4
96.2
84.7
O
I
425
H. Primary,
IO
15 II
46
43
42
40.90
37.43
39.20
93.9 95 .0
95.6
O
425
L. Primary,
IO
15
35
26
21
28.15
21.16
19.50
90.5
91.3
93. 5
425
North,
IO
15
II
24
27
25
19.34
20.25
18.9
80+
75
75+
400
South,
IO
15
II
2
30
29
26.2
20
27.8
97+
96.6
95+
425
ROLL OF HONOR.
Not absent nor tardy for two years : Clarence Grant, Mabel L. Clark. Not absent nor tardy for one year : Edith Blood, Arthur F. Kingsbury, Illian Grant, Chester Dyer, Florian Downing, and Lewis A. Clark.
Respectfully submitted in behalf of the Committee,
ALBERT A. LOVELL,
Chairman.
SCHOOLS.
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REPORT OF TRUSTEES OF THE PUBLIC LIBRARY.
The Trustees respectfully submit the following report : -
Donations of books have been received from Colonel E. V. Mitchell, Mr. Nathaniel T. Allen, Mr. Bracey Curtis, and Mrs. Mary Fitch.
One hundred new books have been added during the year. There are now 4,234 books in the library ; and 12 periodicals have been subscribed for, for the use of the reading-room. The libra- rian reports a circulation of 7,889 volumes during the past year.
We have delayed the issue of a new catalogue in order not to exceed our appropriation. The expenditures for the year will be found in the Selectmen's report. There remains to the credit of the library an unexpended balance of $104.85, which, with the usual appropriation of $100 and the dog tax, will, we think, be enough to pay the running expenses and provide for a new catalogue.
STILLMAN J. SPEAR, GEORGE H. SMITH, WILLARD HARWOOD, BRACEY CURTIS, WILLIAM H. BAILEY, ISAAC B. CODDING,
Trustees.
TOWN WARRANT.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
NORFOLK, SS.
To either of the Constables of the Town of Medfield in said County, Greeting :
In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts you are directed to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Medfield, qualified to vote in elections and town affairs, to meet in the Town Hall, in said Medfield, on Monday, the sixth day of March, at nine o'clock in the forenoon, then and there to act on the following articles : -
ARTICLE I. To choose a Moderator to preside at said meeting.
ART. 2. To choose the following-named town officers, under the provisions of Chapter 548 of the Acts of 1898, namely: one Town Clerk, one Treasurer, one Collector of Taxes, three Selectmen, three Assessors, three Overseers of the Poor, three for Cemetery Committee. three Trustees of School and Trust Funds, five Constables, one Sexton. one Auditor, all for one year; one School Committee for three years ; two Trustees of Public Library for three years; one for Board of Health for three years. Also to vote on the following question : Shall license be granted to sell intoxicating liquors in this town for the ensu- ing year? The vote to be Yes or No. All of the above to be voted for on one ballot. The polls to be opened at half-past nine in the fore- noon and to be kept open at least four hours.
ART. 3. To choose Tree Wardens, Fence Viewers, Pound Keeper, and Field Drivers.
ART. 4. To see if the town will accept the reports of the several town officers for the past year.
ART. 5. To grant and appropriate such sums of money as may be necessary to defray the expenses of the town for the ensuing year.
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