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For the Year ending December 31, 1920.
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SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
TO THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE OF MEDFIELD :
School Expenses.
School expenses, like all expenses, should be governed by a wise economy. No wisdom, however, can alter the fact that the cost of all kinds of commodities has greatly in- creased during the past few years. The United States Monthly Labor Review Bulletin for September, 1920, gives the increased cost from 1916-1920 of food, clothing and the various necessaries of life at approximately 100 per cent.
This increase holds true in regard to most school supplies. Twenty Thousand Dollars spent for the maintenance of schools in 1919-1920 would be only the equivalent to Ten Thousand Dollars spent four years ago. A teacher receiving $1200 at the present time would have received about $600 in 1916. These facts are well known to all. They are worth emphasizing, however, that there may be no lowering of the standards of education.
Educational Standards.
Educational standards are an index of the character and intelligence of a people. Massachusetts has always been a leader in the movement to secure and maintain good schools. Educational excellence depends upon conditions in the smaller communities as well as upon the larger cities and towns. In the movement towards concentration of schools, many isolated rural schools have disappeared. Pupils transported from various quarters of the town to one or two central
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buildings are given many of the advantages of the larger school systems.
Well graded rooms, supervisors of special subjects, care- ful promotions, all tend to elevate the character of the work. Boys and girls in all schools should have the best trained and most skillful teachers. So long, however, as educations is mainly a community affair, the larger, wealthier towns and cities can offer greater advantages. No advantage possessed by any town or city can deter the citizens of another community from making special effort and some sacrifice to maintain the highest possible standards.
Physical Training.
No standard of education can be considered satisfactory or complete that does not make adequate provision for proper physical training. The large percentage of young men physically unfit for military duty in the recent World War emphasized the necessity for a general awakening in regard to bodily) development. Here again, the larger, wealthier communities can employ expert instructors, and offer special advantages.
It must be remembered, however, that all training is a state of mind plus its outward expression. A teacher who thoroughly realizes the value of correct physical development will find various ways to secure such development. March- ing, singing, health talks and regular simple gymnastic exercises can be given in all schools. Persistency and a desire to help the pupils will produce sure and lasting results for good.
Vocational Training.
Vocational training has become a permanent feature of education. Business colleges, High Schools of Commerce, Agricultural and Manual Training Schools are evidence of this desire to furnish special training for special work. Many elementary schools have introduced manual training and domestic science courses as a result of the movement for vocational education. Teachers in the upper grades of
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elementary schools may very profitably study their pupils with a view to guiding them in the choice of some vocation. Com- positions and discussions concerning various trades and professions are especially helpful in this connection.
Training for Culture.
Strong bodies and trained intellects are very desirable results of education, but they are not enough. True educa- tion means these and something more. This something more is indicated by the word "culture." A cultured person is one who shows by words and acts that the entire character is in harmony with whatever is true and beautiful. Kindness and consideration for others are unfailing marks of culture. Good books, music, works of art and above all, the influence and example of noble lives lift us to higher levels of culture. Strength and efficiency alone are characteristics of a ma- chine; self-control, sympathy for others and love for all that is beautiful, are qualities of a living, helpful, human soul.
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS.
The following topics, given to elementary teachers at the beginning of the school year, indicate points to be emphasized in the work :-
Grades I-VIII.
1. Registers.
6. Reports.
2. Programs.
7. Supplies.
3. Class Record Books.
8. Language.
4. Attendance Record.
9. Examinations.
5. Seat Plan.
10. Monthly Papers :-
September
Writing.
October
Language.
November
Arithmetic.
December
Writing
January
Geography.
February
History
March
Writing
April
Language.
May
Arithmetic.
Respectfully submitted,
ALBERT S. AMES, Superintendent.
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Medfield, Massachusetts,
January 31, 1921.
MR. ALBERT S. AMES, SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS :
Dear Sir :- At your request I submit my report as principal of the high school, for the year 1920.
At the close of the last school year a class of thirteen was graduated with appropriate exercises. The program will be found with the report of the School Committee. Eight of this graduating class are continuing their studies in college, normal school, or business college. Medfield High is also well represented by former graduates in various schools and colleges.
School opened in September with an enrolment of 78; more than at any time last year. Removals from town have re- duced this number somewhat at the present writing.
There seems to be some doubt in the minds of the towns- people regarding the standing of our high school as com- pared with others of the State, which I will take this opportu- nity to clear up. While no small high school should be com- pared in importance and prestige with large city high schools, it should not be belittled nor scorned on that account. Stat- istics gathered by the United States Bureau of Education show that three fourths of the high schools in the nation have an enrolment of less than 100 pupils, and more than half the schools have less than fifty pupils. Therefore the small high schools must be doing their part in educating the children of the country. And there is no reason why the work done in the small school should not be as good as that done in the large school, even if there can not be so many courses offered and the equipment is not so extensive. At present, I consider the grade of work done by the majority of our pupils, as very good. While our equipment could be greatly improved upon, it is better as regards textbooks, supplies, etc., than that of many schools of this size. We are now listed among the schools approved by the New Eng-
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land College Entrance Board for the privilege of sending pupils to college without examination. We are also ap- proved by the State Board of Education as a Class A school with the privilege of sending pupils to normal schools without examination. No school can rank higher than class A. Our courses of study are based on the recommendations of the State Board and on the college entrance requirements. All the pupils who have entered college or normal school during the past year have entered without examinations in all sub- jects in which their rank was 80 or over.
The course of study as outlined in last year's report is proving successful. The single session, now on trial, has proved very satisfactory so far. The unbroken session gives the pupils better incentive to work, and eliminates the con- fusion of frequent breaks. So far there has been little, if any, interference between the grades and the high school on account of the different dismissal times, and the fact that the grade and high school pupils are not on the play- ground together is a decided advantage. I would recommend that this plan be continued indefinitely.
In closing, I wish to thank you and the School Committee for your assistance and courtesy.
Respectfully submitted, ALTON H. HARTFORD, Principal.
Medfield, Mass., January 14, 1921.
MR. A. S. AMES, SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS,
Dear Sir :- Music in the schools is carried on according to the same plan. Each grade has its special plan for the year. The work of each year completed is a preparation for the following year.
Good songs, well sung, are a very important factor.
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The usual programs of Christmas music were given by each school. The orchestra assisted in the High School.
New members are expected to play with the orchestra a little later.
Respectfully submitted,
NETTIE F. HAMANT.
Boston, Mass., January, 1921.
MR. A. S. AMES, SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS,
Medfield, Massachusetts.
Dear Sir :- I will submit a very brief report for drawing in the public schools in Medfield, Mass.
A year of good work in many of the rooms has passed and I feel that a great deal has been accomplished. One knows it takes a long time to become acquainted with pupils and their ways, but I feel that the pupils and I are well acquainted now and can do very good work together.
Throughout the building considerable time has been spent on projects, which involve measuring and good spacing. Designing of Posters, object drawing, nature work, interior decorating, lettering, mechanical drawing and free hand cutting have been the branches of the work we have covered for the year.
The High School work in free hand drawing has been successful only it is a difficult proposition to teach painting as there are no conveniences. The mechanical drawing class is gradually gaining in its work so that many difficult prob- lems have been overcome and a great deal gained.
I wish to extend my thanks to all the teachers that have worked so earnestly and helped me in my work, for without their cooperation I could do little.
Yours respectfully,
MARION CELESTE TAYLOR.
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REPORT OF THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE.
The annual report of the School Committee is presented. At the annual March Meeting, Mr. Melvin R. Blood was elected for three years. On his removal to Vermont he re- signed and Mr. Allan A. Kingsbury was appointed in his place.
At the graduation in June the annual prizes of the Hannah Adams Club were awarded to Frances Tubridy and Dorothy Gardner. At the same time the Class of 1920 presented Mr. Kingsbury a gold piece to show appreciation of his interest and service.
Mr. Dailey presented a set of the International Encyclo- pædia to the Public Library and at his suggestion the Library gave their set to the Ralph Wheelock School. We accept this gift with appreciation.
A change from two sessions to one for the High School was tried in the Fall and notwithstanding the inconvenience of the plan to some, the advantage gained in many ways urges its continuance.
In estimating the budget for 1920, the Committee asked for an appropriation of $17,000.00 The sum available, $17,506.60 has been exceeded. There were unforeseen ex- penses. By law pupils of a rural school who reach the fourth grade may be transferred to the Central School at the request of their parents. The Consolidated policy started in Mass., in the centralized Latin grammar schools in the 17th century for the benefit of the whole town and few states have carried the program farther. To give pupils the same teaching, housing, and sanitary conditions, the Lowell Mason School was closed at the end of the Winter term and transportation
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to the Ralph Wheelock School furnished. It was necessary to arrange an additional room. This was done under the supervision of a State Inspector of Buildings.
We include in our report the following letter from Dr. Geo. T. O'Donnell, State District Health Officer:
"I desire to say to you that I was thoroughly satisfied with the condition of things, so far as sanitation is considered, in your town school build- ing. The rooms were clean and the basement toilets likewise. I would suggest, however, that the toilets in the basement be cleaned of all corrosion by suit- able process and white paint used on the inside of toilets.
"In looking over the children, but one case of empetigo contagiosa was pointed out to me. I saw no evidence of any other disease, but did think that the children on the whole, averaged very well in- deed."
The salaries of the teachers were raised, taking effect in September, and in consequence the town received from the State $1,655. The present average for grade teachers in towns like Medfield is approximately $1,000; for 7th and 8th grade teachers and Junior and Senior High School teach- ers $1,200. The Committee ask for a sum total of $18,000.
Organization.
TIMOTHY F. KENNEDY,
Chairman
SUSAN M. CLARK.
Secretary ·
ALBERT S. AMES
Superintendent
Attendance Officer.
B. Frank Rhoades.
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Calendar.
Winter term, 12 weeks, closes March 25, 1921.
Spring term, 12 weeks, opens April 4, 1921, closes June 24, 1921.
Fall term, 16 weeks, opens September, 6, 1921, closes De- cember 23, 1921.
FINANCIAL REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE.
Town Appropriation
$17,000.00
From State Treasurer for Supt.
312.50
From State Treasurer for Tuition of Children
39.75
From State Treasurer for Int. on Town School
Fund
· 153.75
Sale of Old Material
60
$17,506.60
Appropriation exceeded
489.64
$17,996.24
EXPENSE OF GENERAL CONTROL. School Committee.
Timothy F. Kennedy
$35.00
Melvin R. Blood
11.67
Allan A. Kingsbury
23.33
Susan M. Clark
35.00
Susan M. Clark, clerk
25.00
Susan M. Clark, Census
5.00
A. H. Hartford, expenses .
10.25
Wright & Potter, printing
1.55
Albert S. Ames, Superintendent of Schools
581.60
B. Frank Rhoades, truancy calls
6.00
$734.40
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EXPENSES OF INSTRUCTION. Salaries of Teachers.
High
$5,930.00
Elementary
4,704.50
Special .
545.00
$11,179.50
TEXT BOOKS.
Edward E. Babb and Co.
High $179.08
Elementary $324.40
D. C. Heath and Co.
9.96
5.02
Benj. H. Sanborn
2.10
American Book Co.
74.46
Silver, Burdette and Co.
3.16
Ginn and Co.
12.54
World Book Co.
34.98
Allyn and Bacon
21.87
$260.53
$407.04
Supplies.
Edward E. Babb and Co.
High $202.37
Elementary $344.45
Geo. W. Southworth
26.30
10.60
Milton Bradley Co.
9.33
47.97
Charles Martin
6.28
12.56
Library Bureau
1.77
3.53
Silver, Burdette and Co.
4.69
Mary E. Park .
4.25
Ginn and Co.
13.41
Oliver Ditson Co.
20.53
American Book Co.
16.50
Knott Apparatus Co.
20.92
Remington Typewriter Co.
6.15
Royal Typewriter Co. .
4.40
Carried forward
$327.96 $428.05
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Brought forward .
High $327.96
Elementary $428.05
Rogers Press
8.50
Beckley-Cardy Co.
1.46
Waldo A. Fitts
2.85
E. J. Keyou
2.00
$342.77
$428.05
EXPENSE OF OPERATION. Janitor Supplies.
John Dyer
$1,149.00
Clyde Heard
24.00
$1,173.00
Janitor Supplies.
Masury-Young Co.
$32.25
Edward E. Babb and Co.
6.25
E. H. Abell
9.70
Louis B. Fairbanks
8.53.
$56.73
Fuel.
Blood Bros., R. W. School
$1,079.68
Blood Bros., L. M. School .
42.25
$1,121.93
Water.
Medfield Water Co., for 1920
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$80.00
EXPENSES OF MAINTENANCE.
Allan A. Kingsbury, stock and labor $552.90
Medfield Plumbing and H'ting Co. 188.93
Edison Light, R. W. School 15.17
W. J. Hayward, work at R. W. Sch.
50.93
Carried forward $807.93
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Brought forward .
$807.93
Edgar Kingsbury, removing ashes 10.50
Henry H. Clark, material and labor Milton Bradley
60.39
35.28
Leon Ashley, work at L. M. School
7.75
William Weiker, Express
1.96
C. F. Reed, Express
2.48
R. J. Lamont, tuning 3 pianos
7.00
Wallace A. Shipton, tuning piano
2.00
Roy S. Hunt, repairing Victrola 2.00
John J. Kelley, labor .
1.50
$938.79
EXPENSE OF AUXILIARY AGENCIES.
Promotion of Health.
Frank H. Clough
$50.00
$50.00
Transportation.
H. W. Wood
$270.00
Geo. W .- Currier
417.50
Annie Newell
506.00
Ervil C. Kenneth
30.00
$1,223.50
SUMMARY.
Expense of General Control
$734.40
Expense of Instruction
11,179.50
Text Books .
667.57
Stationery, Supplies, etc.
770.82
Expense of Operation
1,173.00
Janitor's supplies .
56.73
Expense of maintenance
938.79
Fuel
1,121.93
Water
80.00
Carried forward
$16,722.74
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Brought forward
$16,722.74
Promotion of Health
50.00
Transportation
1,223.50
$17,996.24
Respectfully submitted,
Correct :
SUSAN M. CLARK, Clerk of Committee.
L. W. WHEELER, Accountant.
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STATISTICS.
Total membership for 1919-1920 298
Enrolled in other schools of State first 41
Between 5 and 7 years :- boys, 44 ; girls, 18; total .
Between 7 and 14 years :- boys, 85 ; girls, 81; total . .
62
. 166
Between 14 and 16 years :-
boys, 17; girls, 15; total .
32
Over 16 years :- boys, 17; girls, 20; total . 37
Graduated from Grammar School :-
. 23 boys, 12; girls, 11; total .
Graduated from High School :- boys, 4; girls, 7; total . 11
MEMBERSHIP BY GRADES, DECEMBER, 1920.
I.
II. III. IV. V. VI. VII. VIII. IX. X. XI. XII. Tota
40 25 26 30 23 23 25 22 22 23 16 15 290
EYE AND EAR TEST.
Pupils tested 287
Defective in sight
15
Defective in hearing · 7
Parents and guardians notified
10
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ATTENDANCE, SEPTEMBER 2, 1919 to JUNE 18, 1920.
GRADES
TEACHERS
TOTAL No.
Av. MEM.
Av. ATT.
PER. CENT.
High
Alton H. Hartford
72
67
61
91
Elizabeth Falvey
Evelyn M. Hussey
Margaret D. Kannally
Dorothy Gordon
Florence A. Day
Theresa E. O'Brien
VII-VIII
Effie M. Griffin
Mary E. Park
50
49
45
92
V-VI
Beatrice K. Beane
58
47
44
94
III-IV
Marion F. Clark
56
48
45
94
I-II
Agnes Donlan
62
45
38
84
Totals
298
256
233
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TEACHERS' DIRECTORY, DECEMBER 31, 1920.
GRADE
TEACHERS
WHERE EDUCATED
High Alton H. Hartford, A. B., Prin. Boston University.
66
Theresa E. O'Brien, A. B.
Brown University.
Mary F. Toland, A. B.
Radcliffe College.
66
Jane Hersey, A. B.
Mt. Holyoke College.
Margaret E. Dolan, Com'l.
Salem Normal.
VII-VIII Mary E. Park
Lowell Normal.
V-VI Helen Davis
Castine, Me., Normal.
III-IV Marion F. Clark
Framingham Normal.
II-III Anne MacInnes
Perry Normal Training.
I-II Agnes Donlan
Perry Normal Training.
Supervisor of Music, Nettie F. Hamant, Northampton Institute. Teacher of Drawing, Marion C. Taylor, Massachusetts Normal Art School.
PUPILS NOT ABSENT NOR TARDY September 2, 1919 to January 23, 1920
Helen Babcock
George Miller
Gordon Bearse
Gordon Newell
Eva Green
Dolly Palumbo
Carolyn Hamant
Lucille Spaulding
Marian Kelly
John Tucker
Eleanor Marcionette
Marion Wills
January 26 to June 18, 1920
Hazel Kierstead
Bertha Platt
Warren Kierstead
John Sheehan Norman Smith
Jessie McLeod
George Mills
Entire Year
Burton Herron Alma Hodgdon Villa Bailey
Adelaide Dray Clara Dray
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GRADUATING EXERCISES CLASS OF 1920 of the
MEDFIELD HIGH SCHOOL
Thursday Evening, June Seventeenth Nineteen Hundred and Twenty. Chenery Hall, Medfield, Mass. Eight o'clock.
PROGRAM.
PROCESSIONAL -"Send Out Thy Light" Gounod
INVOCATION -
Rev. L. L. Campbell
SELECTION -
School Orchestra
SALUTATORY AND ESSAY -" Governor Bradford " Dorothy Elizabeth Gardner
CLASS HISTORY -
Ruth Valena Hunt
SONG - " In Springtime "
Becker
High School Chorus
ESSAY -" The Pilgrims in England and Holland " William Lawrence Cornick
ESSAY -" The Pilgrims in Plymouth "
Ruth Emily Morris-
ESSAY - " Pilgrim Customs "
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Leo Connors
SONG-"Out on the Deep " Lohr
High School Chorus
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HANNAH ADAMS CLUB PRIZE ESSAYS-
" The Relations Between the Pilgrims and the Indians " First Prize - Frances Jane Turbidy Second Prize - Dorothy Elizabeth Gardner Miss Gardner's essay will be read by Dorothy Luddington Allen
AWARD OF PRIZES -
Mrs. Susan Clark, President of the Hannah Adams Club
SONG - " Moonlight Serenade "
Von Blon
Eighth Grade
ESSAY - "John Elliott "
Edgar Webber Allen
ESSAY - " Miles Standish "
Mary Alice Kennedy
PRESENTATION OF CLASS GIFTS-
Nora Agnes Connors
ACCEPTANCE FOR THE SCHOOL -
Winnifred Griffin
SONG -"The Storm Fiend " Roeckel
High School Chorus
ESSAY - "The Girl Scouts "
Edith May Mills
ESSAY - with Valedictory and Gown Address, " Who are Americans ? " Gordon Pettinger Percival
ACCEPTANCE OF GOWN -
Louise Mills, President Class of 1921
SONG -" Greeting to Spring "
Girl's Chorus Strauss
PRESENTATION OF DIPLOMAS -
Mr. Timothy F. Kennedy, Chairman of the School Committee
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CLASS SONG, 1920 - Words and Music by Lucille Spaulding
1. The Class of 1920
Of Dear Old Medfield High, Oh, how we dread the leaving Of happy days gone by; But still, we are courageous - We intend to do, or die ; And may our hearts be ever true To dear old Medfield High.
CHORUS
All hail for 1920, The best year of them all;
Our banner we unfold to thee, Its colors green and gold; Then, once more altogether, We give our shouts of cheer For our old. Alma Mater And Medfield High so dear.
2. Experi-entia docet
Is our motto good and true And we hope that in the future It may be carried through; Once more we say farewell to thee, Our Dear Old Medfield High; For the happy days are over, And our school days have gone by.
BENEDICTION
Rev. L. L. Campbell
CLASS OF 1920.
* " EXPERIENTIA DOCET "
First Honor Gordon Pettinger Percival Second Honor Dorothy Elizabeth Gardner Third Honor
Ruth Valena Hunt
Frances Jane Tubridy
Dorothy Luddington Allen
Edgar Webber Allen Leo Connors Nora Agnes Connors William Lawrence Conrick
Mary Alice Kennedy Edith May Mills Ruth Emily Morris Lucille Spaulding
CLASS COLORS Green and Gold.
Experience is the best teacher.
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GRADUATES OF THE MEDFIELD GRAMMAR SCHOOL
Gordon Everett Bearse
Warren Lee Hunt
Harland Herbert Bullard
Charles Cummings Cain
Muriel Woodbine Conway Lillian Elizabeth Corbett
Florence Katherine Marcionette
John Joseph Cornell
William Reed Miller
Elizabeth Henrietta Crooker
Dollie Grace Palumbo
Eva Josephine Green
Gildo Joseph Pederzini
Thomas Edward Richardson
Carolyn Daily Hamant Lois Heard
Norman James Smith,
Linwood William Herron
Alma Arline Hodgdon
John Paul Kalmaza Marian Kelly
Harry Rose Leighton
Beatrice Alberta Wills
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TOWN WARRANT.
Norfolk, ss. To either of the Constables of the Town of Medfield,
Greeting:
In the name of the Commonwealth you are directed to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Medfield, qualified to vote in elections and town affairs, to meet at the Town Hall in said Medfield on Monday, March 7th, 1921, at 6 o'clock in the morning, then and there to act on the following articles :
Article 1. To choose all town officers required to be elected annually by ballot, viz: One Moderator, One Town Clerk, One Treasurer, one Collector of Taxes, Three Con- stables, One Tree Warden, all for one year; One Selectman for three years ; One Assessor for three years; One Assessor for two years, to fill vacancy; One School Committee for three years ; One School Committee for two years, to fill vacancy ; Two Trustees of the Public Library for three years ; One member of Board of Health for three years; One member of Board of Health for one year, to fill vacancy; One Park Commissioner for three years; One Park Commis- sioner for one year, to fill vacancy; One Cemetery Commis- sioner for three years; One Water Commissioner for three years ; One Water Commissioner for two years; One Water Commissioner for one year.
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Also to vote on the following questions :
First-"Shall Chapter 807 of the Acts of 1913 being an act to provide for compensating laborers, workmen and mechanics for injuries sustained in public employment and to exempt from legal liability counties and municipal corpo- rations which pay such compensation be accepted by the inhabitants of this town of Medfield?" The vote to be "Yes" or "No."
Second-Shall license be granted for the sale of non-intoxi- cating beverages in the town for the ensuing year? The vote to be "Yes" or "No." All the above to be voted for on one ballot. The polls to be opened at 6.15 o'clock in the forenoon and may close at two o'clock in the afternoon.
Article 2. To choose Fence Viewers, Field Drivers, and Pound Keeper.
Article 3. To see if the town will accept the reports of the several town officers for the past year.
Article 4. To grant and appropriate such sums of money as may be necessary to defray the expenses of the town for the ensuing year.
Article 5. To see if the town will authorize the Treas- urer, with the approval of the Selectmen, to borrow money from time to time in anticipation of the revenue of the present municipal year to an amount not exceeding in the aggregate thirty thousand dollars, and to issue a note or notes therefor payable within one year, any debt or debts incurred under this vote to be paid from the revenue of the present municipal year.
Article 6. To determine in what manner the taxes shall be collected for the ensuing year, also determine what per- centage shall be allowed the Collector for the ensuing year.
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Article 7. To see if the town will authorize the Collector . to use all such means in the collection of taxes as the Treas- urer might if elected to that office.
Article 8. To see what compensation the town will allow the members of the Fire Department for the ensuing year.
Article 9. To see how much per hour the town will allow for work on the highways for the ensuing year, or do or act anything relating thereto.
Article 10. To see if the town will accept the following named sums as perpetual trust funds for the care of lots in Vine Lake Cemetery, the interest thereof, or so much as may be necessary to be used for said care: viz:
For care of Benjamin Chenery lot. $100.00
For care of the "Keyes-Gilley" lot 100.00
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