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STATE AID.
RECEIPTS.
Balance to credit of account March
1,1899,
$765 31
Received from State Treasurer.
906 00
$1,671 31
EXPENDITURES.
W. E. Horton,
$72 00
Fred Holmes,
72 00
Fred Kind,
72 00
J. P. Boniface,
60 00
Edward Armes,
48 00
Lucian Bates,
48 00
Annie Kind,
48 00
C. L. Newhall,
48 00
John Stone,
48 00
Louis Rivers.
48 00
C. A. Wesson.
48 00
Samuel Young,
48 00
Simeon Young,
48 00
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REPORT OF AUDITORS.
H. V. Newell,
40 00
Darius Moon,
30 00
Edward Egan,
24 00
Albert Sanders,
18 00
Harriet Armes,
16 00
$836 00
Balance to credit of account
March 1, 1900,
$835 31
STATE AID, SPANISH WAR.
RECEIPTS.
Appropriation,
$200 00
EXPENDITURES.
Account overdrawn March 1, 1899, $196 00 Thomas Welch, 48 00
$244 00
Account overdrawn March 1, 1900, $44 00
STREET LIGHTS.
RECEIPTS. :
Balance to credit of account March
1, 1899, $135 96
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REPORT OF AUDITORS.
Appropriation, 6,200 00 Appropriation for arc light, Wor- cester street, 79 00
Appropriation for arc light, Elm street and Eastford road, 79 00
$6,493 96
EXPENDITURES.
Southbridge Gas & Electric Co.,
electric lights, $6,432 45
W. J. Douty, care of fountain light, 15 00
$6,447 45
Balance to credit of account
March 1, 1900,
$46 51
TOWN HALL CONTINGENT.
RECEIPTS.
Appropriation, $1.200 00
High school account, janitor and heating, 500 00
Rentals,
114 00
$1,814 00
EXPENDITURES.
Account overdrawn March 1, 1899, $578 03
100
REPORT OF AUDITORS.
Peter Caplette, janitor, extra labor and supplies, 636 50
Augustus Daniels, coal, 178 55
Southbridge Gas & Electric Co., lighting hall, 162 77
Southbridge Water Supply Co.,
water, town hall and high school, 80 00
George L. Winter, labor and sup- plies, 46 16
E. C. Ellis, coal,
14 25
W. C. Callahan, hose,
10 50
T. J. Harrington, flowers,
5 00
E. C. Horton, wood,
3 38
F. Gatineau, supplies,
2 58
J. M. Smith, wood,
2 00
J. M. & L. D. Clemence, supplies, 1 20
60
W. H. Clarke, supplies,
$1,721 52
Balance to credit of account March 1, 1900, $92 48
TOWN POUND
RECEIPTS.
Balance to credit of account March 1,1899, $50 00
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REPORT OF AUDITORS.
EXPENDITURES.
Expenditures, 00 00
Balance to credit of account March 1, 1900, $50 00
WAR RELIEF.
RECEIPTS.
Balance to credit of account
March 1, 1899,
$530 00
Appropriation, 1,200 00
Received from Town of Warren,
care of O. B. Rumrill, 202 64
$1.932 64
EXPENDITURES.
O. B. Rumrill,
$176 00
Mrs. Abbie Barrett,
144 00
David Fairfield,
120 00
Fabien Lescarbeau,
96 00
Ellen Gallaway,
65 00
Mary Sayles,
48 00
Frank Seymour,
45 00
W. D. Morse good to Edwards Armes, $35 50
Charles Horton, 6 00
41 50
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REPORT OF AUDITORS.
Selectmen-
Aid Albert Sanders, 18 90
Aid O. B. Rumrill, 9 87
Aid John Stone, 10 50
39 27
J. B. Plante goods to
Albert Sanders, 28 35
John Stone, 7 00
35 35
Dr. A. J. McCrea attendance
Fred Kind, 25 00
(). B. Rumrill, 10 00
35 00
Dr. F. Gauthier attendance
Fred Holmes, 23 60
Mrs. Fred Holmes, 8 96
32 56
J. S. Gleason, goods to Fred L. Holmes, 30 00
V. T. Hurlbut, goods to C. A. Wes- son, 19 00
Dr. J. A. Genereux, attendance Homer Galipeau, 14 75
Jos. E. Williams, goods to O. B. Rumrill, 12 67
Johnson Colburn Co., goods to John Stone, 10 16
O. B. Rumrill, 1 25
11 41
Dr. J. G. E. Page, attendance Homer Galipeau, 7 00
H. T. Hyde & Co., goods to
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REPORT OF AUDITORS.
Mrs. John Stone, 2 50
Harry Albee, 2 50
Charles Horton, 1 50
6 50
George Wald, boots Fred Holmes, 3 75
$982 76
Balance to credit of account March 1, 1899,
$949 88
WATER SUPPLY.
RECEIPTS.
Balance to credit of account March
1, 1899, $00 62
Appropriation, 1,700 00
$1.700 62
EXPENDITURES.
Southbridge Water Supply Co ..
rental 56 hydrants, Apr. 1, to Oct. 1, 1899, 840 00
Rental 56 hydrants Oct. 1, 1899 to April 1, 1900, 840 00
1.680 00
Balance to credit of account March 1, 1900. $20 62
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REPORT OF AUDITORS.
WORCESTER STREET WALK.
RECEIPTS.
Appropriation,
$1,950 00
EXPENDITURES.
-
J. J. Bowlen, pay roll, men and teams, $836 62
H. L. Lamson, curbing and corner stone, 533 50
Sidewalks, tar, pitch, asphalt and labor, 213 65
Estate S. Dresser, sand,
52 50
Agustus Daniels, supplies,
23 74
John A. Whittaker, examining records, locating street bat- ter boards and plan of walk, 21 70
J. M. & L. D. Clemence, lumber, 13 37
J. M. Olney, gravel, 11 20
Jos. Ouimette & Son, labor and supplies, 9 05
$1,715 33
Balance to credit of account March 1, 1900, $234 67
ACCOUNTS.
Appropri- ations and Receipts.
Expendi- tures.
Unex- pended.
Over- drawn.
Appropria- tions Rec- ommended.
Abatement of Taxes.
$1,135 39
$1.237 18
101 79
$500 00
Bridges. -
827 15
595 00
222 15
500 00
Benefit street walk,
20 25)
20 25
Cemetery Fund. -
10.464 25
2,611 78
32
2,000 00
Cemetery Improvements, - Chapin St. walk, (west side)
154 16
154 16
Chestnut street walk,
140 59
140 59
Cliff street walk, -
101 40
101 40
Common schools. -
16.847 06
15.520 30
1,326 76
559 92
2,500 00
Contingent schools,
3.765 13
3.720 17
44 96
4,250 00
Coombs street.
16 62
16 62
District Court Fees.
880 50
714 38
166 12
Electrician, -
150 00
150 00
635 84
Engine house,
23,791 20
17.621 50
6.169 70
30 41
1.910 00
Evening schools, -
679 42
648 02
31 39
650 00
· verett street walk.
1,300 00
1.169 50
130 50
100 021
2,000 im
Grammar School Building.
1.650 00
1 662 71
22 50
4,275 00
High School New Addition,
4,600 00
4 600 00
High street walk.
159 00
159 00
Highways.
10.175 00
0,871 67
303
3
63 15
800 00
Interest. -
4.445 67
4,807 84
362 17
6,300 00
I ens street walk.
1 22
1 22
Marey street walk.
263 85
263 85
30 00
Mechanics street extension.
63 09
63 09
Memorial Day,
100 00
100 00
M litary Aid,
3351 00
120 00
231 00
Militia,
830 53
583 13
247 40
Morris street walk,
1,350 00
1.204 12
145 88
Mynott Fund,
1.061 75
55 40
1,006 35
348 80
6,000 00
I'lle street walk, -
7 46
7 46
Police Duty. -
503 15
0418 00
85 15
400 00
Police Station.
342 96
291 04
51 92
200 00
Printing
752 66
952 33
199 67
800 00
Public Library.
2,670 62
2.666 14
4 48
D. F. 2.000 00
Railing Highways.
242 74
264 83
Repairs of Farm Buildings.
359 56
315 11
Repairs of Police Station, -
16 68
16 68
Salaries. -
2,782 30
2.684 90
97 40
3,000 (%)
sandersdale road relocation
5 72
5 72
Sayles street walk,
0 50
3 50
School Apparatus.
211 87
211 11
76
169 78
20,000 00
Sewer Commitee Plans.
300 00
196 14
sidewalk Repairs.
1.971 78
1,759 19:
212 59
1,500 00
Special repairs on town farm State Aid,
1,671 31
836 00
835 31
100 00
State Aid, Spanish War
200 00
244 00
Street Lights.
6,493 96
6.447 45
46 51
6.500 00
Support Poor.
2,785 55
1.766 84
1,018 71
2,000 00
Town Hall Contingent,
1,814 00
1.721 52
92 48
700 00
Town Pound,
50 00
50 00
war Relief. -
1,932 64
982 76
949 88
Water Supply.
1,700 62
1,680 00
20 62
2,000 00
Worcester Street Walk.
1.950 00
1.715 33
234 67
Unappropriated funds,
3,098 72
Outstanding Obligations Re- norted by Town Treas- ırcras in 1900,
11.675 00
Totals
$168,651 81 $145,162 68 $28,772 36,82,274 51
$106,560 00
Fire Department.
1,754 39
1,914 41
Fourth of July Celebration,
3 15
3 15
12 71
Headstones of Rev. Soldiers.
2 50
High School,
4 508 70
3 884 001
624 70
7,000 00
Insurance.
800 00
863 15
Main and Marey St. sewer,
106 391
76 39
100 00
Outside Poor,
6,614 88
6,963 6x
4+ 45
250 00
Sewers.
30,000 00
30,169 78
103 86
Sidewalk. Park & Summer,
55
55
2.500 00
2.491 45
8 53
150 00
Enforcement of liquor law,
655 84
Engine meu. -
1,910 001
2.140 41
15,900 00
Contingent account,
3,000 00
3.559 92
10,404 25
2,612 10
1
300 00
41 00
300 00
AUDITORS' CERTIFICATE.
The undersigned, Auditors of the town of South- bridge, hereby certify that we have examined the books, accounts and vouchers of the Treasurer, and of each of the several boards of the town officers auth- orized to draw orders upon the Town treasury, as required by the By-Laws of the Town, and find that the several items contained in each of the accounts presented in each of the foregoing reports of receipts and expenditures are correct and properly vouched for C. F. HILL, W. J. LAMOUREUX, ALEX. P. TAYLOR, Auditors of Southbridge,
Southbridge, March 1, 1900,
ANNUAL REPORT
.... OF THE ....
SELECTMEN.
SELECTMEN'S REPORT.
We submit a report in brief of the different de- partments that come under our charge. We have endeavored to keep within the appropriations of the several departments and the Auditor's report will show that we have done so with, perhaps, one or two ex- ceptions.
There was no appropriations for railings or bridges last year, therefore the railing account is overdrawn, as some new railing was put up which was not con- sidered last spring when appropriations were asked · for.
The contingent account is largely overdrawn owing to the condition of the account at the com- mencement of the year. Contingencies constantly arise, which draw heavily upon this account which cannot be estimated at the beginning of the year.
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REPORT OF SELECTMEN.
We have a balance to the credit of the highway account. Our highways and streets were in the best of condition until the unusual heavy rains in Feb- ruary which has left them at the closing of the year in very poor condition and will necessitate the expen- diture of quite a large amount of money to place them back in good condition for travel.
As to the best methods of repairing our streets and highways the Selectmen have thought best to make a few suggestions, or recommendations, as they have given the matter some consideration.
For material for our streets we would recommend broken stone of different grades in place of gravel. The limited experience the town has had has demonstrated to us that when the broken stone has been used the streets have been in better condition without the usual outlay of money. They not only stand the wash of the heavy rains but most of the time they are clean and free of mud. The use of broken stone will necessitate the purchasing or hiring of a steam roller, therefore we recommend the pur- chasing of a steam roller as a matter of economy. All up to date towns in the state own a steam roller in order to give better streets and better highways. Southbridge should not be behind in this advance- ment towards economy.
Our bridges are in good condition excepting one or two smaller ones which must be repaired and wid- ened. Most of them have been thoroughly overhauled and new planked and safe for public travel.
Our sidewalks are in good condition and a credit to the town with one or two exceptions. A few of the
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old brick walks still remain and are getting in an un- safe condition, and must be repaired, either with new bricks or concrete. We recommend concrete. It may cost a trifle more but is cheaper in the end. During the past year we have taken up several pieces of brick walk and replaced with concrete; also recovered walks where needed. We have also built about 5000 feet of new walks on Worcester, Everett and Morris streets; they are now established walks belonging to the town.
For our Militia boys we would recommend the usual appropriation. Southbridge should feel proud of its Armory and -Co. K under the captaincy of U. A. Goodell and his competent officers. Co. K stands sec- ond to none in the State. The Armory has been fitted up with modern improvements, including a rifle range, shower bath room and pool room. The State pays the town for rent $400 per year and $125 for janitor ser- vice. Our Armory receives a flattering report fron inspection officers, claiming it is one of the best in the . State.
For the Police Department we would recommend a paid police force, the present police protection is very unsatisfactory to the law abiding citizens of the town, and they are demanding better police protection, and, in order to give them what they demand, the town should establish a paid police force. Abolish the Watch District and organize a regular Uniform Police Department.
The money that is now expended for payment of Watch District Officers and the Police Officers that are appointed by the selectmen yearly, is almost enough to pay a police force of six good men, doing
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duty night and day.
We expend nearly $3,000 a year for our present police protection, and what do we get for the money ? The Watch District "Officers are handi-capped. They have a certain district to cover and are obliged to go on the hurry-up-step in order to cover their beat in time to drive the pins in the watch. What protection can they give in criminal cases ?
An appropriation of $4,000 would give us a good up-to-date police force and protection to the citizens of both villages night and day.
W. C. CALLAHAN, J. OUIMETTE, Jr., J. M. OLNEY, Selectmen of Southbridge.
ANNUAL REPORT
... . OF THE.
SCHOOL COMMITTEE.
OFFICE OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE, SOUTHBRIDGE, MARCH 6, 1900.
The Chairman and Superintendent presented the annual report for the school year ending March 2, 1900.
Voted to accept the reports and adopt them as the report of the Committee.
J. T. CLARKE, Secretary.
SCHOOL OFFICIALS.
SCHOOL COMMITTEE FOR 1899-1900
ALVA HIYDE,
Term Expires 1900
G. W. PENNIMAN,
- Term Expires 1900
SILVANU'> HAYWARD,
Term Expires 1901
GEORGE M. LOVELL.
- Term Expires 1901
F. X. TETRAULT,
Term Expires 1902
HENRY WHITTAKER,
- Term Expires 1902
OFFICERS OF SCHOOL BOARD.
REV. SILVANUS HAYWARD, Chairman. GEORGE M. LOVELL, Vice Secretary. Regular monthly meeting first Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock.
J. T. CLARKE, Suprintendent of Schools and Secretary of the Board. Office, Town Hall.
Office Hours: School days, 3 30 to 5 p. m .; 7 to 7.30 Tuesday, and 6.30 to 7.30 Saturday evenings.
REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE.
To the Citizens of Southbridge :-
Education is a giant force put into our hands for good or for evil. The years of childhood and youth ordinarily spent in the school leave an impress on the character which all the subsequent years of life can- not efface. We are too apt to forget or never to realize our tremendous responsibility in this matter. When our attention is called to it, we either make light of it, or try to shift the burden on some one else. This responsibility is certainly shared by Teachers, Superintendent, Committee and Parents, and none can throw off his share unon the others, nor can any one intelligently dare to say that he has fulfilled his whole duty. The phases of true educational work are many, and much might be forcibly and
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profitably urged, upon your attention in regard to every one of them. Yet none but the most reckless and indifferent to all real good, can fail at once to admit that the most important of all is in the direc- tion of moral character. Where this is lacking, all is lacking. Learning, power of thought, even genius itself become worthless, or harmful, without a found- ation of moral character on which to rest, in which to be rooted, and out of which to draw nourishment for healthy growth and activity. The Statutes of our Commonwealth require in no doubtful language, "all instructors of youth, to exert their best endeavors to impress on the minds of children and youth committed to their care and instruction, the principles of piety and justice and a sacred regard for truth; love of their country, humanity, and universal benevolence; so- briety, industry, and frugality; chastity, moderation, and temperance; and those other virtues which are the ornament of human society and the basis upon which a republican constitution is founded." Teachers and Committees may by no means throw off their respon- sibility, They are unquestionably too often negligent in this matter. But parents need to realize that the pri- mary and highest responsibility must always rest with them. It is to be feared that comparatively few pa- rents think much about it. The School Committee of one town in our Commonwealth have boldly and nobly sounded a loud note of alarm in this direction. Nor is there any reason to believe that the conditions in their town are specially exceptional. All our citizens need to take warning. The welfare of the Nation rests on the foundation rock of moral character in its citizens.
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Moral corruption undermines the foundation of all government. If the youth of our land grow up with lax ideas and careless habits in respect to integrity and virtue, there is only disaster before us. The Committee above referred to say, " We appeal to parents to be very dis- creet about allowing their children to be on the public streets in the evening .... Keep track of your children. Know just where they are, and with whom they associate." Surely this is sound advice. We believe that these suggestions cannot be too strongly urged for the welfare of our children and youth, and that they need very special emphasis at the present time. Strict honesty and purity of word and act are essential to the welfare not only of the individual, but of the whole community. "A word to the wise is sufficient."
Since our last report, the High School room, as then recommended, has been enlarged and fair ac- commodation thus provided for our increasing num- bers. An important advance has been made in the employment of an additional teacher, a necessity for the number of pupils, and giving opportunity for more thorough work. The Town is to be congratulated on a decided improvement in the condition of the High School.
A man who thinks he has attained his ideal, has no ideal worth striving for. The moment we cease to have "Excelsior!" for our motto, we begin to slide backward. It is to be taken for granted that you all desire your Committee, Superintendent, and Teachers to aim to secure the best books, the best apparatus, and employ the best methods of instruction, keeping abreast of all that is really good and helpful in modern
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thought and experience. This we are trying to do. But it is needful to remember that everything of value costs something. Real improvement in schools always requires increasing expenses. We hope you will ap- preciate this fact, and be ready to grant appropriations accordingly.
As in some previous Reports, we would again urge upon parents the great importance of coming into closer touch with Teachers, Superintendent, and Cons- mittee, as one of the very best means of improving your schools, and helping your children.
The following financial statement will show how the appropriations of last year have been expended. Your careful attention is also invited to the Superin- tendent's Report herewith presented as a part of our own.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT.
HIGH SCHOOL.
Balance from last year, $501 93
Appropriation, 3,700 00
Tuition from other towns,
306 77
$4,508 70
COMMON SCHOOLS.
Balance from last year,
$1,823 06
Appropriation, 15,000 00
Tuitions from other towns, 24 00
$16,847 06
CONTINGENT SCHOOLS
Balance from last year, $6 70
Appropriation, 3,650 00
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Books, supplies, etc., sold,
108 43
$3,765 13
APPARATUS.
Balance from last year,
$11 87
Appropriation, 200 00
$211 87
EVENING SCHOOLS.
Balance from last year,
$29 42
Appropriation, 650 00
,
$679 42
Total resources,
$26,012 18
The committe have expended:
HIGH SCHOOL.
Salary of teachers,
$3,354 00
Janitor and fuel,
530 00
$3,884 00
COMMON SCHOOLS.
Salaries of superintendent and
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teachers,
$12,922 00
Care of buildings,
1,411 90
Fuel,
1,057 40
Tuition,
81 00
Transportation,
48 00
$15,520 30
CONTINGENT SCHOOLS.
For books,
$1,009 35
For supplies,
786 97
For repairs,
1,051 73
For incidentals,
872 12
$3,720 17
APPARATUS.
For apparatus, chemicals and books of reference,
$211 11
EVENING SCHOOLS.
Teachers,
$429 25
Care of rooms,
59 10
Fuel and lights,
32 98
Rent,
35 00
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Books and supplies, 19 75
Incidentals,
71 95
$648 03
Total expenditures,
$23,983 61
Balance in hands of treasurer, $2,028 57
Books and supplies on hand, not distributed, $629 50
APPROPRIATION FOR NEXT YEAR
High School-
Teachers, Janitor and fuel,
$3,700 00
575 00
$4,275 00
Common Schools-
Teachers and Superintendent,
$13,000 00
Janitors,
1,500 00
Fuel,
1,200 00
Tuitions,
100 00
Transportation,
100 00
$15,900 00
Contingent Schools-
Books,
$900 00
Supplies,
850 00
Repairs, ordinary $600 00; special $900 00,
1,500 00
Incidentals,
1.000 00
4,250 00
Apparatus,
250 00
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REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE.
Evening schools, 650 00 Respectfully submitted in behalf of the Committee, SILVANUS HAYWARD, Chairman. Southbridge, March 6, 1900.
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT,
TO THE SCHOOL, COMMITTEE OF SOUTHBRIDGE:
Gentlemen: . The report for the year 1899-1900 is herewith respecfully submitted. This is the fifteenth of the series of annual reports from this office and the fourteenth of the present Superintendent.
The report relative to attendance has heretofore been given for the fiscal year ending with February,but hereafter on recommendation of the Secretary of the State Board of Education, attendance reports will be made for the year ending with June. This is done to secure uniformity throughout the State, having the re- ports cover the same period of time. In this report . statistics are made for both the last School year, end- ing with June and for the fiscal year, ending with Feb 1900.
Sec. 13, Chap. 496, Acts of 1898. The new School census is to be taken for the first time in September 1899.
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It is recommended that, in all towns and cities that do not already require it, School registers shall be opened and enrolment lists begun at that time, and that thereafter school attendance facts shall be deter- mined for a School year beginning at that time.
In the School returns to be made to the State board of Education on or before April 30, 1901, it is de- sired that School attendance data from every town and city shall cover the School year that ends in June, 1900. Towns and cities that can report on or before April 30, 1900, attendance data for the School year ending in June, 1899 . are requested to do so. Money returns of School expenditures must be made- up, as heretofore, from the fiscal year of the towns and cities, whatever those fiscal years may be.
STATISTICS.
POPULATION AND VALUATION.
Population of town, State Census, 1895, 8,250
Estimated population, 1900, 10,000
Assessed Valuation of the town, 1899, $3,842,490.00 Number of polls, 1,818
Rate of taxation,
$18,60
Valuation of School houses and lots,
$109.900 00
Valuation of other School prop-
erty, $6.180.00
bottom --- --- $116.080.00
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Number of children between 5 and 15 years of age, May 1898, 1,685
Number between 5 and 15, Sept 1899, 2,018
ATTENDANCE.
SCHOOL YEAR ENDING WITH JUNE 1899
Number enroled in public schools during
the year, . 1,245
Number under 5 years of age, .20
Number over 15 years of age, 116
Number between 5 and 15, 1,117
Number between 7 and 14, . .776
Average number belonging, .946.03
Average daily attendance, 880.90
Per cent. of attendance, . 93.12
FISCAL YEAR ENDING WITH FEBRUARY 1900.
Number enroled in public schools during
the year,. 1,338
Number under five years of age, 40
Number over 15 years of age, 125
Number between 5 and 15, . 1,173
Number between 8 and 14, .727
Average number belonging, 924.21
Average daily attendance, . 847.61
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Per cent. of attendance, . .91.77
Number of elected teachers employed
March 1, 1900, 33
Number of helpers employed March 1, 1900,
4
Through the courtesy of the instructors we are able to give the following statistics of the parochial schools :
Number enroled at the Notre Dame Par- ochial school, 811
Average number belonging 769
Average attendance, . 699
Per cent. of attendance, . 90.69
Total enrolment at St. Mary's Parochial school, 183
Average number belonging, 151
Average attendance,. 130
Per cent. of attendance, 86.
COST PER PUPIL.
Current expenses, including teaching,
fuel and care of buildings, $19,404 30
Cost per pupil, based on total enrolnient, . .14 50 Cost per pupil, based on average enrolment, . . .20 99 Total expenditures, less permanent repairs, . . 22,871 07 Cost per pupil based on whole number, 17 09
Cost per pupil based on average enrolment,. 24 74 Cost per pupil in High school, 40 87
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Membership and Attendance.
For School Year Ending June 30, 1899.
Names of Teachers.
Grade.
| Number of Boys Regis-
Number of Girls Regis-
Average Number Belong-
Average Daily Attend-
Percentage of Attend-
Per cent. of Tardiness to
each l'upil.
Number of Weeks and Days of School.
Fred E. Corbin,
High.
29
67
82.95
79 63
96.04
4.56|
39-
Marcy street.
IX
18
33
46.88
43.58
92.97
4.15
36-4
Isabel P. Taylor,
14
17
28.81
27.31
95.49
2.45
36-4
Alice Holmes,
VIL
19
22
30.48
28.31
92 88
1.88
36-4
Mary E. Meagher,
VI
18
19
34.82
33.32
95 69
1.19
36-4
Margaret E. Dougherty,
VI
17
18
31.06
28.90
93.04
2.51
36-4
Louisa O. Twombly,
V
40
24
43.58
38.81
89.03
1.89
36-4
J. Eva Conner,
V
20
2 4
43.75
41.25
91.95
3.15
37-1
A bagail C. Hitchcock, Main street.
Clara P. Chase,
III
21
28
38.82
36.02
92.79
3.41
36-4
Mary L. Boardman,
IL
26
26
40.22
38.07
94 65
1.67
36-4
Mabel J Newell,
I
26
29
32.14
29
90.23
3.00
36-4
Susan M. Knight,
1
36
13
33.48
30 68
91.62
1.39
36-4
School street.
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