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4,267
Total number of volumes taken for home use,
16,760
Total circulation of books, 21.027
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REPORT OF LIBRARLIN.
USE OF LIBRARY WITHIN THE ROOMS.
Largest use on any day, Oct. 9, 95
Smallest use on any day, Nov. 11.
Average use per day, 13
ISSUED FOR HOME USE.
Largest number issued any day, April 4, 163
Smallest number issued any day, June 20, 15
Average issue per day, 54
NUMBER WHO HAVE TAKEN BOOKS FROM THE LIBRARY.
Accounts open from the beginning, 4,684
Accounts cancelled from the beginning. 2,284
Accounts opened the past year, 230
Accounts now open, 2,400
DONORS AND GIFTS.
Unbound
Ammidown, HI. P.,
Books. Pamphlets. Periodicals. 1
Baker, Walter & Co., Dorchester, C
Baker, Zephania, 1
Barnes, William C., 135
Boston public library,
1
Bridgewater State Normal School,
1
Bronson library, Watertown, Conn ..
Chicago public library,
16
Clarke, J. T.
1
('lemence, Mrs. L. D.
A
Cleveland, Ohio, public library,
1
Comins, Mrs. L. H., estate of. 14
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, 18
5
Concord, N. H., public library,
Cook, Thomas & Son. 1
Department of Interior, Washington, 37
Department of State, 15
Exposition. World's Columbian.
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REPORT OF LIBRARIAN.
Fall River public library,
Gorham M'fg Co., Providence, R. I.
Handsworth, Eng., public library,
1
Hartford Library Association, 1
Harvard University, 1
Hoboken, N. J., public library,
1
Insurance Companies, Hartford, Conn. 1
Leicester public library, 1
Marsh, Mrs. Warner. 14
Massachusetts Agricultural College, 7
Newberry library, Chicago, 1
Newton, Mass., public library,
1
Oxford, Mass., public library,
1
Providence, R. I., public library,
1
Rice, Hon. W. W. 14
Russell, Hon. J. E. 20
6 1
Salem, Mass., public library,
Smith, Julia S. 2
3
Society for prevention of cruelty to children, 1
Springfield, Mass., public library. 1
Swansea, Wales, public library, 1 1
Toledo, Ohio, public library.
Vassar, J. G., est. of, Poughkeepsie, N. Y. 1 Walker, Hon. J. H. 25 9
Watertown, Mass., public library,
1
Webster, Mass., public library.
1
West Brookfield, Mass., public library,
1
Wood, Mrs. R. HI. 1
Worcester Polytechnic Institute,
1
Worcester public library,
1
182 76 13.
Smithsonian Institution,
Unbound Books. Pamphlets. Periodical -. 1
Hyde, I. Perkins, 1
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REPORT OF LIBRARIAN.
GIFTS TO READING ROOM.
Beach, F. E., Editor. "Southbridge Journal."
Darling, Linus, Editor. "Massachusetts Ploughman."
Ellam & Grant, Editors. "Southbridge Press."
Mass. Agricultural College. "Bulletins of the Hatch Experi- ment Station."
Mynott Fund. "Christian Advocate" and "Methodist Review." Phoenix Council. "The Royal Arcanum."
Robinson, Wmn. T., Editor. "Southbridge Herald."
Rogers, Mrs. Anne B., Worcester, Mass. "The Critic."
Seventh Day Adventist Society. The magazine "Good Health." Society for the prevention of cruelty to animals. "Our Dumb Animals."
United States Patent Office. "Official Gazette."
Universalist Society. "Christian Leader" and "Universalist Quarterly."
Walker, Hon. J. H. "Congressional Record" and a Map of the United States published 1890.
Whitaker, Mrs. Allie E., Editor. The magazine, "Health."
Whitaker, G. M., Editor. "New England Farmer."
GIFTS TO MUSEUM.
Blanchard, Mr. J. D. Specimen of iron ore from the' Chateau- guay mine, Lyons mountain, 1700 feet underground. Also a specimen of Iceland spar.
Clemence. Mrs. Sarah L. Cocoa beans.
Cummings, Mr. E. B. A letter written in 1776.
Faulkner, Mr. Festus. A programme of an entertainment given at the Tremont Theatre, Boston, new year's night, 1829.
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REPORT OF LIBRARIAN.
FINANCIAL.
RECEIPTS.
Fines,
$56 13
Cards.
7 31
Catalogues,
1 95
Waste paper.
15
-$65 54
EXPENDITURES.
Rubber stamp.
$2 00
Twine,
55
Disinfectant,
47
Door mat,
1 15
Labor,
4 75
Brooms and brushes.
1 20
Charcoal,
1 80
Door Key,
75
Packing boxes.
15
Repairing chair.
75
-- $13 57
A. JEANNETTE COMINS, Librarian.
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REPORT
OF THE
OVERSEERS OF THE POOR.
FARM AND ALMSHOUSE.
The whole amount of orders drawn for the support of the poor is $1970, an increase of $202 over last year.
The whole number of inmates during the year 23, with an average of 16 all the year.
The net cost with full support was $1.63 per week and in- cludes services of the superintendent and matron and all hired help and services of physician. The inventory of personal prop- erty is $3135, a gain of $184 over last year.
Two deaths have occurred during the year-Mrs. Phila R. Graves, 90 years of age ; Mrs. Mary Reynolds, 78 years of age.
The withdrawal of the resignation of Mr. and Mrs. George F. Northup, superintendent and matron, gives much satisfaction to the overseers and we believe will to the inhabitants of the town, and they have commenced their fourteenth year of con- tinuous service.
For the support of the poor at the almshouse we recommend an appropriation of $1200, the same as last year.
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REPORT OF OVERSEERS OF THE POOR.
OUTSIDE POOR.
Charges to the outside account amount to $3799 against $3135 last year, an increase of $664.
The account includes $1253 paid for the insane at the hospitals ; paid for the state, $136 ; paid other towns for persons having settlements in this town. $205; paid for persons in this town having settlement in other towns, $233. This shows $1972 paid in the town against $1720 last year, an increase of $252. Total expense to the town $3430. The increase of $664 comes from $252 paid in the town, and for the state and other towns $289 and $123 increase of hospital charges. There are no out- standing bills known to the overseers but one of $65.83 in the town of Sutton.
The account shows a constantly increasing expense for the insane. The inmates in insane hospitals are :
Catharine Tynan,
Mary Kavanaugh,
Annie Monroe, John Coldrick,
Hendrick L. Smith, Edward H. Hill,
Thomas Boyle, Louis Gomoux,
John Brogan.
The expense, $169, paid for Annie Monroe is paid in full to the town by James Monroe. The number of tramps cared for 337, at an expense of $33.70.
For the outside we recommend an appropriation of $3500 for the ensuing year. $500 more than last year.
INMATES OF ALMSHOUSE.
*John Clark, aged 86
*Charles Congdon, aged 46
*Lucy Harding, aged 60
*John Murphy, aged 66
*Catharine Welch,
aged 72
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REPORT OF OVERSEERS OF THE POOR.
*Daniel Holden, aged 69
Louis Gaumond.
aged 28
Bridget Kane. aged 59
*Regina Fogle.
aged 68
Mary Reynolds, died June 1.
aged 78
*Kate McGrath, aged 22
*Harriet Clark,
aged 50
Phila R. Graves, died Feb. 13.
aged 90
*Mary J. McColgan,
aged 51
*John McCarty,
aged 64
Adelia Davis.
aged 55 aged 27
Cordelia Potvin,
Israel Potvin,
aged 7 aged 43 aged 71
*Catharine Curry.
aged 52
Ann Coldrick,
aged 56 aged 84
Whole number inmates 23, average 16. Those marked * were inmates March 1.
ACCOUNTS DUE THE TOWN.
ALMSHOUSE ACCOUNT.
State of Massachusetts,
$984 00
P. M. Clarke.
135 00
Estate of E. B. Weld.
4 00
Joseph Green.
5 73
OUTSIDE ACCOUNT.
State of Massachusetts,
99 00
Charles M. Clark,
65 00
Town of Charlton.
12 00
Ira N. Vinton,
76 61
Ellen Dinene,
*John Curry,
*George Sayles.
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REPORT OF OVERSEERS OF THE POOR.
INVENTORY OF PERSONAL PROPERTY AT THE ALMSHOUSE AND FARM FEB. 29, 1892.
Class 1. Stock. $1.078 00
2, Hay and grain. 412 35
3. Carts, wagons and farming tools. 804 50
4. Household furniture. 335 70
5. Beds and bedding. 240 00
6. Family supplies. 284 81
$3,155 36 2,971 63
Inventory, 1891.
Gain over last year. $183 68 HENRY A. MORSE. GEORGE L. CLEMENCE. SILAS B. MORSE.
February 29. 1892.
Appraisers.
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ACCOUNT OF CASH.
Received and paid Town Treasurer by C. A. Paige for account of the Overseers of the Poor for the year ending Feb. 29. 1892 :
George F. Northup, for sales of produce at the town farm. 8298 47
James Monroe, for the amount paid Worces- ter Lunatic Hospital. 169 46
P. M. Clarke, on account of support of wife at almshouse, 125 00
Michael Egan, on account of support of John Curry at almshouse. 25 00
City of Worcester, aid to Mrs. Alfred Boucher. 6 00
Miss Ellen Dinene. freight on trunks, 4 95
- $628 88
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REPORT OF OVERSEERS OF THE POOR.
For sales of produce at farm-
C. V. Carpenter,
$4 25
Silas B. Morse. 8 75
Andrew Plimpton,
12 00
Andrew Clark,
2 96
Charles Johnson,
2 98
Frank Northup,
3 99
Wmn. Chicoine.
22 00
. George Truesdale,
3 75
L. S. Ammidown,
2 50
Mary Bradford,
80
John Rowley,
7 65
Fred Rowley,
5 84
Henry Wells,
15 56
Charles Morse,
1 50
Misses Ferris and Irish,
6 50
G. H. Wyman,
16 26
E. F. Dakin,
2 31
Nehemiah Jackson,
6 00
Wm. Eccleston,
50
A. F. Luther,
1 00
Edwin Morse,
75
Gilbert Boyd,
7 50
E. P. Wells.
50
O. Mais,
5 00
Edgar Brown,
1 68
J. N. Larned,
5 00
John Flood,
3 00
F. P. Carter,
3 25
Wm. C. Barnes,
4 25
M. L. Brainard,
5 00
P. M. Dalton,
1 50
John Mann,
4 00
M. Earls,
5 00
Matthew Flood,
7 00
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REPORT OF OVERSEERS OF THE POOR.
John Foley.
4 00
Thomas Carey,
5 00
M. Murphy,
3 50
E. Douty,
17 00
J. Tully,
10 00
M. Homer,
1 00
Mr. Powers,
2 00
Mr. Lafford,
1 00
W. Howland,
5 50
Wm. Callahan,
5 00
John Halpin,
2 50
Daniel Mahoney,
2 50
Lucy A. Brown,
24
Mrs. Fisk,
24
Mrs. Ellis,
1 61
Louis Bebo,
1 30
1. Cozzens,
4 51
Edgar M. Phillips,
4 98
Sabin Dodge,
3 00
E. P. Wells,
4 00
C. A. Paige,
9 88
Wm. Booth,
16 50
Joel Marble,
4 00
E. M. Phillips,
8 50
Geo. F. Northup,
18
*298 47
C. A. PAIGE, PAUL N. LECLAIR. M. D. MORRILL, Overseers of the Poor.
Southbridge, Feb. 29, 1892.
TOWN CLERK'S REPORT.
DATE OF EXPIRATION OF POLICIES.
Amount. Property Insured.
$600. School house, Sumner district,
6,200.
Books, fixtures, etc., public library,
Expires. April 1, 1892 April 13, 1892 July 1, 1892
4,000.
Books and paintings,
2,000. 2,000.
School house, Union street,
Nov. 1, 1892
School house, Main street,
Jan. 1, 1893
50,000. Town Hall building and contents,
Jan. 1, 1893
5,000. Boiler, Town Hall building,
Feb. 11, 1893
600. School house, Hooker district,
Apr. 1, 1893
2,575. Almshouse, barn and contents,
600. School house, Bacon district,
June 1,11894
1,500. Barn and contents near Main street,
Aug. 6, 1894
2,500. Engine house and contents, Globe,
2,500. Engine house and contents, Center, 2,500. Library Building,
Sept. 23, 1894 Sept. 24, 1894 Oct. 1, 1894
3,700. Pleasant and School street school houses, Nov. 1, 1894 3,000. School house and furniture, School street, Dec. 1, 1894
3,000. School house and furniture, Main street, Dec. 1, 1894. 2,000. School house and furniture, Main street, Jan. 1, 1895
7,725. Almshouse, barn and contents, Dec. 1, 1895
1,600. School house, Elm street. Sept. 6, 1896
1,500. School house near Morris street,
March 17, 1897
$105,100.
Dec. 1, 1893
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TOWN CLERK'S REPORT.
VITAL STATISTICS.
Number of Marriages-
French.
49
American.
24
Irish.
6
English.
2
Scotch.
.)
Swede.
1
84
Number of Births-
French.
202
American,
31
Irish.
24
Scotch.
·)
English.
262
Number of Deaths-
French.
42
Irish.
23
English.
4
Scotch.
German.
Swede.
1
137
Number of dogs licensed --
Males.
284
Females, 22
30₺
Respectfully submitted,
EDGAR M. PHILLIPS. Town Clerk.
American,
REPORT
OF THE
CEMETERY COMMITTEE.
The committee recommend that the sum of 8500 be raised and appropriated for cemetery improvements.
Also, that the sum of $150 be raised and appropriated for grading a portion of the free grounds, as this portion of the grounds is low and in digging graves to a proper depth water is found, making same unfit for burial purposes.
Also, that the sum af $50 be raised and appropriated for trees and shrubbery to beautify and improve the grounds.
Also, that the sum of $50 be raised and appropriated for painting the hearse house.
THOMAS SANDERS. Clerk of Cemetery Committee.
SELECTMEN'S REPORT.
We herewith submit a report of our doings for the past year. For itemized expenditures we refer you to the several accounts in the auditors' report. We have endeavored in the large ex- penditures committed to us. to be as economical and to act as judiciously as possible to bring about the best results for the money expended. The increase of expenditures in the several departments is accounted for by the large amount of work done. the cost of material, and in the payment of outstanding claims and salaries. But we may with a good deal of satisfaction call the attention of the citizens to the fact that there has been no special appropriations called for since the last annual meeting. Taxes are burdensome, but the necessary improvements and the cost of maintaining the several departments at the high standard desired by the citizens of this town, will lead the voters to give due consideration to the several reports and recommendations made by us. At the earnest solicitation and repeated requests of many of our citizens. the board made a new departure in appointing a police officer for the special purpose of restraining the liquor traffic. As the duties called for special qualifications. we deemed it best to employ an officer who had experience in this line of business, and for this reason we appointed S. W. Pat- terson of Sturbridge. We think the voters should indicate at town meeting whether they desire a continuation of a police force. As to the case of Thomas Doyle against the town. the matter has been before the auditor several times, but the plain- tiff has not as yet finished his evidence. When he has done so. the town will make its defense. The delays have been caused
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by the inability of one of the plaintiff's attorneys to attend the hearings.
HIGHWAYS.
The highways have been under the efficient care of J. J. Bowlen, superintendent of streets. The admirable condition of the outside roads and of the streets is a matter of congratulation to the citizens, as a great deal of work has been done in the way of permanent improvement. The filling and widening of the Sandersdale road cost about $400, and was charged to the high- way account. A special appropriation should have been called for to do this work and we believe a little should be done every year to carry out this improvement. There was also a large fill made on the old Charlton road which at times was impassable owing to the extensive wash-out caused by the breaking of Har- rington's dam. This also came out of the highway account without special appropriation. We are pleased with the con- duct of this department and believe that the money has been well and judiciously expended.
CONTINGENT.
This account is overdrawn $806.86. There was a balance against the account last year of $804.19, and that, with the out- standing claims of Walker & Son, costs in the Hadley case, and professional services, amounting in all to $1067. has been paid. We know of no outstanding claims.
SIDEWALKS.
The expenditures under this account have been quite large, owing to the amount of work we have been called upon to do. Most of the walks are in good condition, but some of the old walks are in great need of repairs, and we recommend the sum
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of $1000 for sidewalk repairs. We completed Mechanic street walk, Elm street, Hamilton street, and Edwards street walks. which had been paved and curbed ready for concreting. In ad- dition, there has been built a new walk on South street, River street and Pleasant street, all of which were needed and have improved the streets. The abutters generally have responed promptly with their assessments, but a few have not yet paid. We find in 1879 an assessment was made on the abutters on River street and was paid-for the plank walk that was built. Consequently the town cannot again levy on them.
BRIDGES.
The bridges are in good repair. We have replanked the bridge below Elm street, the bridge near shop of H. N. Vinton. and replanked and rebuilt the abutment of bridge at Dexter Harrington's.
RAILINGS.
The railings have been painted and repaired generally, and new railing has been built at Sandersdale and along dangerous places on new walks.
FIRE DEPARTMENT.
The fire department is efficient and well organized under the charge of Charles E. Wilson as chief engineer. His report will show more particularly the condition of the department and the work done during the year.
INSURANCE.
All policies expired on town property have been renewed, and in addition the two engine houses have been insured, which overdraws the appropriation.
SELECTMEN'S REPORT.
POLICE STATION.
The fire in the rear of the police station damaged the build- ing and we were obliged to repair and put it into good condi- tion. A window was cut in the west side for ventilation and the room above has been fitted for the detention of female crim- inals. The unusual expenses have overdrawn this account.
WAR RELIEF.
This account is overdrawn largely by reason of a claim of the town of Hardwick for the support of the family of Richmond Barrett. They presented a bill of $279.94, which we settled for $166.28. We have since paid $45.99 for the support of this family. In addition, we are assisting the families of twenty soldiers as against twelve soldiers or their families receiving aid last year.
MILITIA.
The militia account has a balance credit of $390.18. and we recommend the usual appropriation of $200. The expense to the town for the maintenance of the company is very slight in comparison with the advantages offered by its maintenance.
STREET LIGHTS.
Owing to an outstanding bill from last year of $505.91. there is a balance against this account of 8261.32. As this has become such a public necessity. we recommend the appropriation of $6000 for this account.
TOWN HALL CONTINGENT.
There was a balance against this account of $375.45 with outstanding bills of $20.00 more. The balance standing against
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this account at the end of this last fiscal year is $349.95, and all bills paid. We have had built a large cemented cesspool on Dresser street for the sewage of the Town Hall. at a cost of about $100. which was charged to this account. We would recommend the appropriation of $1500 for this account.
Respectfully submitted.
CALVIN CLAFLIN. J. M. OLNEY, L. D. CLEMENCE. Selectmen of Southbridge.
March 19. 1892.
ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
SCHOOL COMMITTEE.
OFFICE OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE. SOUTHBRIDGE, March 18, 1892.
The Chairman and Superintendent presented the annual reports for the school year ending March 1. 1892.
Voted to accept the reports and adopt them as the report of the Committee.
J. T. CLARKE. Secretary.
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REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE.
SCHOOL OFFICIALS AND TEACHERS.
SCHOOL COMMITTEE FOR 1891-92.
GORHAM EASTERBROOK (Chairman),
MARY E. WELLS.
Resigned. Term expires 1894 Term expires 1892
GEO. M. LOVELL.
JAMES M. AMMIDOWN, Term expires 1892
F. X. TETRAULT.
Term expires 1893 Term expires 1893
I. P. HYDE,
J. T. CLARKE, Secretary, and Superintendent of Schools.
Office, Town Hall. Office hours : School days, 4 to 5 P. M. 7 to 7:30 P. M., Tuesdays and Thursdays. NAMES OF TEACHERS, MARCH, 1892. High School. Fred E. Corbin, Principal; Lizzie A. Potter, resigned, and Harriet B. Towne, Assistants.
Grammar School.
Florence A. Morse, HI. A. Maine, Alice Holmes, Maud Oldham. Intermediate. Mary E. Clemence. Mary E. Meagher, Fidella G. Woodcock, Jane Farquhar.
Primary.
Mary A. Pellett, 1. Rebecca Rowley, Mrs. S. M. Knight, Agnes M. Meagher, Mary JJ. Delehanty, Isabella P. Taylor, Mary A. Ellis, Mary E. MeCabe, Martha Cutting.
Ungraded. Ida M. Plimpton. Bertha Cheney, Alice B. Aldrich, Martha J. Plimpton, Mary L. Boardman.
Special Teacher of Drawing, Jennie E. Chamberlain.
REPORT.
TO THE CITIZENS OF SOUTHBRIDGE:
In submitting our annual report of the public schools of the town. we wish to call your attention once more to the press -. ing need of some thorough and systematic plan being adopte 1 by the town for improving and increasing the school accommo- dations. The same state of things exists, but in a more aggra vated form, which has been brought to your notice in previous reports, and are so well understood by most that there is no need of a re-statement at this time. While there may be an honest difference of opinion in regard to what should be done, it seems to us every citizen must admit that our school accom- modations are inadequate and that our school houses are a dis- credit to a town of our wealth and population. Your committee are of the opinion that it would be wiser and better economy for the town to consolidate all the Grammar and Intermediate schools in one building centrally located, instead of expend- ing a large amount of money-which we shall be compelled to do in the near future to comply with the state law for heating, ventilating and improving these old buildings. We would1 recommend that the town take some action in this matter, and would suggest the appointment of a committee to act with the School Committee, who shall take into consideration the whole subject of school accommodations for the town, and report at an adjourned meeting.
The Rev. Gorham Easterbrook has resigned his position as member of the board, much to the regret of the remaining members, who wish to express their acknowledgment of the
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able and courteous manner he has filled the office of chairman of the board, and his valuable services on the committee.
On February 28th the school house at Sandersdale was destroyed by fire, and we would recommend that a new build- ing be erected at once, to be in readiness for the fall term. Arrangements have been made meanwhile, for the accommoda- tion of the younger pupils in the Ammidown farm house, and the older ones in the other schools of the town.
Appended is the financial statement for the past year and estimates for the coming year, together with the report of the Superintendent.
It will be observed that in the department of common schools there is a deficit of a little more than $300. On account of unusual conditions it was difficult to estimate the cost of running this department. The other accounts show a favorable balance.
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REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT.
HIGH SCHOOL.
Balance from last year, Appropriation, Tuition from other towns,
$518 45
2,100 00
73 34
$2,691 79
COMMON SCHOOLS.
Balance from last year,
$1,370 17 10,600 00
Appropriation,
$11,970 17
CONTINGENT ACCOUNT.
Deficit from last year, $5 44
Appropriation, Books, supplies, etc., sold,
2,400 00 21 39
$2,421 39
REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE.
APPARATUS ACCOUNT.
Balance from last year.
$82 45
Appropriation, 100 00
$182 45
EVENING SCHOOLS.
Balance from last year.
$1 55
Appropriation,
600 00
$601 55
Total resources.
$17,867 35
The Committee have expended :
HIGH SCHOOL.
Teachers' salaries,
$2,335 00
COMMON SCHOOLS.
Salaries of teachers and superintendent, $10.633 40 Fuel. 695 03
Care of buildings.
772 50
Rent,
184 00
- $12,284 93
CONTINGENT ACCOUNT.
Deficit of last year. For books. For supplies,
$5 44
530 86
735 69
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REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE.
For repairs. Incidental expenses.
$400 47 560 77
$2,233 28 .
APPARATUS ACCOUNT.
For apparatus and books of reference, 894 16
EVENING SCHOOLS.
Teachers,
8448 33
Care of rooms.
57 75
Fuel and lights,
24 24
Books and supplies.
14 04
Incidentals.
32 19
Rent.
25 00
$601 55
Total expenditures. $17,548 87
Balance in hands of Treasurer. 318 48
Books and supplies on hand. not distributed.
925 75
APPROPRIATIONS FOR NEXT YEAR.
For High school.
$2,400 00
Common schools.
11,500 00
Contingent schools-
Books,
$600 00
Supplies,
700 00
Repairs, ordinary,
500 00)
Incidentals,
600 00
2,400 00
Apparatus.
100 00
Evening Schools,
600 00
REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE.
Special Repairs-
River street house. painting. etc ..
$150 00
Union street basement.
150 00
Elm street, basement,
50 00
Carpenter. heating and ventilation.
900 00
$1.250 00
Total.
$18,250 00
GEO. M. LOVELL. MRS. MARY E. WELLS. JAMES M. AMMIDOWN. I. P. HYDE. F. X. TETRAULT.
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SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT.
TO THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE OF SOUTHBRIDGE :
MRS. WELLS AND GENTLEMEN :- In submitting to you this my sixth annual report, the same being the seventh of the series of annual reports of the Superintendent, I am pleased to be able to report a year of successful work. Nothing has oc- curred to seriously mar the quiet, orderly progress in all the schools.
SUMMARY OF STATISTICS.
Population of the Town, State census, 1890,
7747
Valuation of the Town for 1891, *3,289,963
Number of children between 5 and 15 years of age.
1,640
Number enrolled in public schools during the year, 1.583
Number under 5 years of age,
11
Number over 15 years of age,
76
Number between 5 and 15,
1,496
Number between 8 and 14,
680
Average number belonging,
863.27
Average daily attendance,
784.48
Per cent. of attendance,
90.87
COST PER PUPIL.
Current expenses, including teaching. fuel and care of buildings.
$14.435 93
REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE.
Cost per pupil, based on total enrollment,
9.12
Cost per pupil, based on average enrollment. 16.72
Total expenditures, less permanent repairs, 16,834 32
Cost per pupil, based on whole number, 10 63
Cost per pupil, based on average enrollment, 19 50
Through the courtesy of the instructors we are able to give the following statistics of the Parochial schools :
Number enrolled at the Notre Dame Parochial school. 662
Number under 5 years of age.
0
Number between 5 and 15.
653
Number between 8 and 14,
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