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DEATHS
Following is a list of deaths for the year:
Diseases of the Heart, 18
Enteritis, 3
- Diseases of the Brain, 13
Nephritis,
9
Cancer, 12
Premature Birth,
7
Pneumonia,
49
Arterio Sclerosis,
3
Influenza,
48
Measles,
1
Tuberculosis,
16
Diseases of the Liver,
2
Angina Pectoris,
2
Accidental, 2
Diabetes,
4
Ill Defined,
4
Diphtheria,
1
All Others,
15
Typhoid Fever,
1
Still Births, 10
Total-Males, 113; Females, 97-220.
DEATHS BY MONTHS
January,
6
July, 9
February,
12
August. 10
March,
14 September,
13
April,
18 October,
58
May,
11
November,
27
June,
14
December,
28
Total, 220.
Very respectfully,
J. E. DONAIS, M. D., W. S. CONWAY, M. D., P. S. CARON,
Board of Health.
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Agent's Report
To the Board of Health:
Gentlemen-
I herewith submit my report for the year ending Dec. 31, 1918:
Houses Placarded for Contagious Diseases, 13
Houses Disinfected After Contagious Diseases, 13
Houses Disinfected After Other Diseases,
15
School Houses Disinfected,
2
Garbage Nuisance ; Investigated,
47
Dump Nuisances Investigated,
4
Yard Nuisances Investigated,
31
Hen Nuisances Investigated,
6
Swine Nuisances Investigated,
4
Cesspool Nuisances Investigated,
1
Privy Nuisances Investigated,
2
Dead Animals Ordered Buried,
3
Sewer Nuisance Investigated,
1
Contagious Disease Investigated,
2
Other Complaints Investigated,
15
These nuisances have been looked into, and where complaints were justified they were ordered abated, and all have been abated by the owners.
I wish to thank the Board and the public for their help in the year's work.
Respectfully submitted, ALBERT R. BROWN,
Agent.
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Milk Inspector's Report
To the Board of Health:
Gentlemen-
I hereby submit my report for the year ending De- cember 31, 1818:
I have issued twenty-nine (29) milk licenses and seven (7) oleomargarine licenses, for which I have turned over to the Town Treasurer the sum of $18.
I have had but few complaints about the quality of the milk sold in town, as all of the milk sold in town is from nearby farms. I believe this is the reason for the fact that good milk is sold here.
I have visited the farms where the milk is pro- duced, and in all cases I found the farmer trying his best under war times to follow out improvements suggested to make his stable and milk rooms cleaner and more sanitary, which is the foundation for good milk.
This office is ready and anxious to hear all com- plaints about the quality and quanty of milk delivered, and will try and remedy the evil.
The householder must remember that the peddler delivers his milk from ice-cooled tanks, and she must put it on ice as soon as delivered or sour milk is the re- sult in a short time.
Hoping that the return of help will make it possi- ble to make more improvement this year than last in sanitary conditions in the handling of milk, I wish to
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thank the dealers and the public in its co-operation. Respectfully submitted, ALBERT R. BROWN, Inspector of Milk.
Plumbing Inspector's Report
To the Board of Health: Gentlemen-
I hereby submit my report as Plumbing Inspector for the year ending December 31, 1918:
During the year I have issued 25 permits to do plumbing work from applications on file at this office. They are classified as follows:
New Old Total
Residences,
1
10
11
Two-Tenement Houses,
0
2
2
Four-Tenement Houses,
0
1
1
Office Buildings,
1
0
1
Factories,
1
4
5
Hotel,
Additional Fixtures,
0
4
4
Total,
3
22
25
These buildings contain the following fixtures:
Water Closets,
54
Wash Trays,
2
Sinks,
30
Urinals,
2
Baths,
20
Refrigerators,
1
Bowls,
27 Floor Drains, 3
On this work I have made the following inspec-
1
1
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tions:
Water Tests, 23 Final Inspections, 23
Other Tests,
2
Following is the number of houses connected with the public sewer or with cesspools during the year:
Old
New Total
With Sewer,
9
1 10
- With Cesspool,
5
-
1 6
Respectfully submitted, ALBERT R. BROWN. Plumbing Inspector.
ANNUAL REPORT 1
OF THE
FIRE ENGINEERS
In compliance with custom we submit our report for the year ending Dec. 31, 1918, showing the number of fires, value of property endangered, when alarms were given (still alarms not included), roll call, equip- ment, etc., and recommendations that we believe will increase the efficiency of the department.
The Town Accountant's report will show for us a balance of $97.05. There were 110 alarms in all, 90 still and 20 bell. The value of property endangered: Buildings, $120,760; contents, $100,725; total, $221,- 485. Loss on property: Buildings, $8,436; contents, $2,524.15; total, $10,960.
Insurance on property: Buildings, $102,850; con- tents, $99,500; total, $202,350; insurance paid on buildings, $7,736; insurance paid on contents, $5,784; total, $13,520. Insurance in excess of loss, $94,414. Loss in excess of insurance, $3,224.15.
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ROLL CALL
Joseph E. Duchesneau, Chief
Louis Lamothe, Willard J. Claflin,
George W. Laughnane, John J. Hogan, Clerk
PERMANENT MEN
Henry Lavoie, Govan J. Wright, George A. Larochelle
STEAMER CO. NO. 1
Joseph Brouilette, Captain Isidore Duchesneau, Lieutenant
Henry Desaulniers
Adelard Delage
Arthur Durocher
Joseph Morin
Hormisdas Duplissis
George Lamothe
Michael Birmingham Alfred Langevin
Michael Maloney
Clement J. Potvin
Joseph Ford
Paul Fontaine
HOOK AND LADDER NO. 2
Hosea Weld, Captain Frank J. Walsh, Lieutenant
Patrick May Napoleon Loranger
Calixte Boucher,
George W. Lavallee
Charles F. Reilly Eugene Paul
Louis E. Farland, Alex McDonald
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HOOK AND LADDER NO. 1
Joseph Lucier, Captain John B. Casavant, Lieutenant
Leander Coutre,
Origene Lacasse
Oliver Paul
Felix Lavallee
Philias Dufault
Wilbrod Paul
Henry Lusignan
Alfred Boucher
Arthur McDonald
Henri Lamontagne
STEAMER CO. NO. 2
James Pollard, Captain Paul Potvin, Lieutenant Frank J. Greenwood, Engineer
Alfred Gaumond John Mallison
Alfred Lavallee
Paul Grenier
Hector Collette
Nelson Allard
Adelard Dumas Joseph Dufault
Joseph Lariviere, Steward.
EQUIPMENT OF DEPARTMENT
One horse-drawn steamer, 2 horse-drawn hook and ladder trucks, 1 automobile hook and ladder truck, 1 automobile combination chemical and hose truck, 1 triple-combination pump, 1 auto supply truck, 1 hand hose reel, 1 racing cart, 5650 feet of hose in good con- dition, 16 nozzles, 5 six-gallon hand chemicals, 4 three- gallon hand chemicals; all in service.
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FIRES AND LOCATIONS
Jan. 5 .- Box 47, alarm 6.45 a. m., recall 7 a. m. Fire in six-tenement block on Worcester street owned by John Tully. Cause, sparks from chimney. Insured.
Feb 1 .- Box 42, alarm 11.48 a. m., recall 12.20. Fire in two-tenement block, Woodstock road, owned by Stefan Ohap. Cause, defective chimney. Insured.
Feb. 17 .- Box 42, alarm 11.30 a. m., recall 12 m. Four-tenement block on Golf street owned by Eusta- chio Barbierri. Cause, incendiary. Insured.
Feb: 28 .- Box 28, alarm 11.20 a. m., recall 11.30 a. m. Three-tenement block, Pine street, owned by Narcisse LeBlanc. Cause, boiling tar. No damage.
March 3 .- Box 45, alarm at 7.45 p. m., recall 8 p. m. Three-tenement block, Rose street, owned by Morris Green. Cause cumbustion. Insured.
March 3 .- Box 45, alarm 11.05 p. m., recall 11.55 p. m. Fire in three-tenement block, Rose street, owned by Morris Green. Cause, electric wires. Insured.
March 12 .- Box 37, Alarm 12.07 a. m., recall 1 a. m. Fire in two-tenement house on Dresser street owned by Pierre Allard. Cause, overheated furnace. Insured.
March 14 .- Box 34, alarm 4.20 a. m., recall 5.05 a. m. Fire in bowling alley, Central street, owned by Laverdiere & Denatte. Cause, cigarettes. Insured.
March 14 .- Box 51, alarm 7.20 a. m., recall 7.25 a. m., dwelling on Cohasse street owned by Mrs. Ernest Bourdelais. No damage. Cause smoke.
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March 15 .- Box 28, alarm 7.40 a. m., recall 7.55 a. m. Fire in store owned by Gideon Pinsonneault. Cause, combustion. Insured.
March 15 .- Box 24, alarm 4.20 p. m., recall 4.45 p. m. Fire in dwelling house on High street owned by Mrs. John J. Martin. Cause, hot ashes. Insured.
March 23 .- Box 45, alarm 11.05 p. m., recall 11.45 p. m. Fire in carriage shed and barn, Charlton street, owned by Dominia Payant. Cause, electric wires. Loss, $500. Insured.
April 6 .- Box 51, alarm 3.20 p. m., recall 3.55 p. m. Fire in barn on Eastford road owned by John Peck. Cause, brush fire. Not insured.
May 9 .- Box 71, alarm 4.35 a. m., recall 5 a. m. Fire in brick building of American Optical Company, Mechanic street. Cause, overheated oven. Insured.
June 11 .- Box 32, alarm 9.32 p. m., recall 9.45 p. m. Fire in store on Hamilton street owned by Ellen Callahan. Cause, rubbish. No damage.
June 13 .- Box 24, alarm 4.15 p. m., recall 4.45 p. m. Fire in two-tenement house on West Main street owned by Hamilton Woolen Company. Cause. defect- ive chimney. Insured.
June 24 .- Box 47, alarm 3.15 p. m. False alarm.
Sept. 13 .- Box 25, alarm 9.40 a. m., recall, 9.50 a. m. Fire in dwelling house on Pine street owned by Pierre Allard. Cause, hot iron. Insured.
Oct. 13 .- Box 51 .- Alarm 3.30 a. m. False alarm,
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Nov. 1 .- Box 43, alarm 8.04 p. m., recall 8.40 p.
m. Fire in building owned by Southbridge Printing Company. No damage.
Dec. 1 .- Box 45, alarm 8.50 a. m., recall 9.05 a. m. Fire in six-tenement block on Mechanic street owned by Morris Green. Cause, matches. No damage.
Dec. 19 .- Box 27, alarm 9.10 a. m., recall 10.10 a. m. Fire in six-tenement block on High street owned by J. K. Egan. Cause, overheated stove. Insured.
RAISE $15,500
In submitting our report for this year we feel a great satisfaction in the excellent showing made by the department, and, no doubt, all the people of South- bridge feel satisfied that the money spent in purchasing up-to-date apparatus was spent judiciously. We recom- mend three more permanent men, including chief, and the centralization of the apparatus. That is to say, keep all the apparatus in No. 1 House; a reduction in the number of call men at Globe Village to 10; discontinue No. 2 house, and thus enable the Board of Engineers to run the department more economically and at the same time greatly increase the efficiency of the Fire Department. We wish to state that the above recom- mendations are fully in accord with the wishes of the fire underwriters and meet their approval. It may seem at first that the above recommendations are tak- ing away protection from Globe Village. But it is not
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SO. We feel the town can dispose of No. 2 House to advantage. We also think the Fire Department Head- quarters should be more centrally located, and know- ing the wants of the town, we suggest building a mod- ern fire station on the corner of Pine and Main streets and the Town using No. 1 House for court room, police station, emergency room, and in so doing get some return for its money.
We also recommend an increase in pay for all members, with the exception of Chief.
We recommend an appropriation of $15,500. This amount will take care of every item of expense in con- nection with the department, including 500 feet of hose. We want to thank the citizens for their co-oper- ation; the firemen for obedience and good work.
Respectfully submitted, JOSEPH E. DUCHESNEAU, Chief. WILLARD J. CLAFLIN. LOUIS LAMOTHE, GEORGE W. LAUGHNANE, JOHN J. HOGAN, Clerk.
ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
SEALER
To the Citizens of Southbridge: Gentlemen-
I respectfully submit my report from November 30, 1917, to November 30, 1918:
Adjusted Platform Scales Over 5,000 Pounds,
11
Sealed Platform Scales Over 5,000 Pounds, 14
Condemned Platform Scales Over 5,000 Pounds, 2
Adjusted Platform Scales Under 5,000 Pounds, 5
Sealed Platform Scales Under 5,000 Pounds, 134
Non-Sealed, 10
Condemned Platform Scales Under 5,000 Pounds,
6
Sealed Slot Weighing Scales,
8
All Other Scales Adjusted,
19
All Other Scales Sealed, 254
All Other Scales Condemned,
9
Number of Weights Adjusted,
0
Number of Weights Sealed, 1,255
Number of Weights Condemned, 37
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Number of Liquid Measures Adjusted,
None
Number of Liquid Measures Sealed, 167
Number of Liquid Measures Condemned,
9
Number of Milk Jars Sealed,
195
Number of Milk Jars Condemned,
None
Number of Linear Measures Sealed,
41
Number of Linear Measures Condemned,
1
Oil and Molasses Pumps Sealed, 39
- Oil and Molasses Pumps Condemned,
7
Total Adjusted, 38
Total Sealed, 2,098
Total Condemned,
82
Certificates Issued in the Office, and Outside, 287
Inspection of Stores, 84
Inspection of Hawkers and Peddlers,
76
Inspection of Peddlers' Licenses, 64
Inspection of Milk Wagons, 15
Inspection of Coal Certificates, 27
Inspection of Junk Dealers, 12
Inspection of Ice Wagons, 30
During the year many inspections were made at different times of which no record was kept. The scales of hawkers, peddlers, coal dealers, ice dealers and those in markets, grocery stores, etc., were inspected to insure against carelessness and fraud.
Within the last few years many outside hawkers and peddlers have been eliminated from this town, to the benefit of our merchants, who pay rent and taxes and give employment; it is no more than right that they should be protected.
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The department has received few complaints of short weight this year, although many violations of the law were noted and quickly adjusted. All of the violations except one, where a fine was paid, were slight, and it was not deemed advisable to bring them to the attention of the court.
More incorrect scales have been seized and con- demned during the past year, and are held at the Seal- er's office.
The duties of the Sealer of Weights and Measures are becoming more important and harder each year, as the Government and State inspectors require more work and time put in the position to stop fraud and deceit and give a greater protection to the purchasing public.
The inventory of the Sealer's Department, taken Dec. 31, has given the amount of $334.50.
The fees collected during the year and paid to the Town Treasurer amount to $140.51.
Respectfully submitted,
FELIX GATINEAU, Sealer.
ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
CEMETERY COMMITTEE
To the Citizens of the Town of Southbridge, Mass .: The Cemetery Committee organized with George H. Hartwell, Jr., as chairman, S. W. Williams as clerk.
We have carried on the work after the lines of last year and consider it as successful, although the cash turnover is not as large. John F. Nichols was appoint- ed in April as foreman, and it is due to him that the cemetery presented so fine an appearance.
He has been appointed for 1919, and we feel that we are fortunate to retain him. Superintendent S. W. Williams has, as usual, put in his efficient work, and has also been reappointed.
It is with much sorrow that we report the loss by
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death of an interested and untiring worker committee- 4 man, Mr. Henry C. Cady.
Daniel P. Bernheim has been appointed to fill out his unexpired term.
We wish to thank the citizens and town officials for their hearty co-operation.
Respectfully submitted, ALVA L. HYDE,
WARDWELL M. EDWARDS, CLARENCE F. MORSE, DANIEL P. BERNHEIM,
GEORGE H. HARTWELL, JR., DANIEL T. MORRILL. S. W. WILLIAMS, Clerk.
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ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
BOARD OF ASSESSORS
The Assessors of the Town of Southbridge submit the following report for the year 1918: Town Appropriation, $245,992 44
Less Estimated
revenue, $35,000 00
State Income
Tax, 8,811 18
$43,811 18
State Tax, County Tax, State Highway Tax,
$202,181 26
20,790 00
10,026 00
1,028 33
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Auditing Municipal Account, Overlaying's,
364 85
3,045 76
Total Amount to be Raised by Taxes, $237,446 20
Valuation Real Estate
April 1, 1918, 6,232,870 00
Tax on Real Estate, 155,822 66
Valuation Personal Es- tate April 1, 1918, 2,779,980 00
Tax on Personal Estate,
69,499 90
Valuation Resident Bank Stock, 173,505 00
Tax on Resident Bank Stock, 4,337 64
Number of Polls As- sessed, 3893, at $2.00,
7,786 00
Total Valuation, 9,186,355 00
Total Taxes Assessed,
237,446 20
Value Non-Resident Bank Stock, 41,495 00
Tax on Non-Resident
Bank Stock, 1,037 42
Sewer Apportionments Assessed, 259 58
Total Warrant to Collector August 31, 238,743 20
Worcester Consolidated Street Railway
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Company, Excise Tax, 1,655 57
Total Amount to Collector for 1918, 240,398 77
Total Valuation Dec. 31, 1918,
9,186,355 00
Rate per Thousand, 25 00
Respectfully submitted, ANTOINE FARLAND, WILLIAM H. McGILPIN, PHILEAS F. X. CASAVANT, Assessors of Southbridge.
ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
OVERSEERS OF POOR
In presenting this report for 1918 we wish to ex- press to the Selectmen and members of the town gov- ernment how much we appreciate their co-operation during the past year.
We feel that it has been a year in which this Board has been confronted with issues never before expe- rienced by the Overseers of the Poor. The greatest ex- tra expense has been the epidemic of influenza now raging, which has not only necessitated immediate as- sistance but also means that there are many families in our town who have lost their husband and father, there- by losing their means of support, and will have to be aided by the town for years to come. Although this aid has been done with the Outside Poor account. a heavy load will fall on the Mothers' Aid from now on. Applications already have been filed. Even with this we are able to report a balance on both these accounts.
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Our Almshouse Account we were forced to over- draw, owing to the high cost of foodstuffs and repairs which were ordered by the State. Our buildings and equipment, except the barn, are in the best of condi- tion, owing to the efficient work of Warden and Mrs. Jos. N. Payant, whom we have appointed for the year 1919. Repairs on the barn must be made this spring.
We have placed the town physician on a basis with other appointive offices, with a stated salary, and whose term expires Dec. 31 of each year. Dr. J. E. Donais has been reappointed after his years of faithful service.
We have also with our appropriation equipped an up-to-date office on the first floor at the Town Hall, where we can handle the work in a more efficient man- ner.
Respectfully submitted, EUGENE MATTE, Chairman. GEORGE H. HARTWELL, JR., Clerk NARCISSE PELOQUIN, Visitor.
Inventory at Almshouse for 1918
Class No. 1-Live Stock:
1 Pair Gray Horses, Value, $650 00
1 Driving Mare, Value, 200 00
14 Head Cattle, Value, 1,390 00
24 Pigs, Value. 277 00
Fowls and Chickens, Value,
139 00
Class 2:
Grain and Feed, 1,079 25
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Class 3:
Lumber and Fuel,
337 00
Class 4:
Vegetables,
287 50
Class 5:
Supplies, etc.,
116 50
100 Pounds Tobacco,
75 00
Class 6:
Preserves and Groceries,
169 17
Class 7:
Furniture,
663 30
Crockery and Tinware,
825 85
Farming Tools,
1,485 43
Grand Total,
$7,695 00
ARTHUR HARWOOD, JOHN HALPIN, ARSENE GIRARD,
Appraisers.
ANNNUAL REPORT
OF THE
PLAYGROUND COMMITTEE
To the Members of the Playground Committee, Southbridge, Mass .:
Gentlemen-
The year from April, 1918, to April, 1919, has been designated as the Children's Year by the Children's Bureau of the Department of Labor. This department sent out an appeal to "save the nation's children from war-time hazards of increased delin- quency, over-taxed nerves and weakened bodies, by giv- ing them a fair chance in the summer vacation to grow well and strong through play and recreation.
The eighth season of supervised play in our town came during the period devoted to the drive to pro- mote playgrounds, recreation centers and leisure time
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activities, and the playgrounds were conducted along the lines suggested by the National Committee. Every effort was made to promote play, to inspire a desire for team work, a willingness to give and take, and fair play.
ATTENDANCE
The attendance at the playgrounds was the largest ever, 1035 children being present opening day, and 1150 closing day. The number of instructors was de- creased, therefore the increased attendance brought ex- tra burden.
EQUIPMENT
The same apparatus was in use as in former years; new slides are needed and repairs must be made on most of the apparatus.
ACTIVITIES
The activites included baseball, basketball, volley ball and many other ball games; active games, races, track events, athletic contests for boys and girls, and folk dancing for girls. The games were of a more highly organized nature than previous years.
INDUSTRIAL WORK
The industrial work included basket making, foot rests, muffin stands, trays, raffia bag, braided straw bags, woven raffia pillow tops, sewing, rug weaving,
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knitting, crocheting embroidery, wood whittling, sten- ciling, kite making and chair caning. An important branch was the Red Cross work, the children knitting squares for the afghans used as extra hospital bed covers, knitting sweaters and stockings for the soldiers, also sewing flannelette squares to make bed quilts for hospital use. Through the courtesy of the Edwards Co. an exhibit of this work was shown in their spacious show windows.
SWIMMING
The swimming classes were well attended by girls and boys; learning to swim seemed more popular this season than last. These classes were held on Monday and Tuesday mornings at Sandy Beach off the shore of " Big Pond." The Hamilton Woolen Company gen- erously permitted the use of this tract for public bathing, and as a safeguard for the children have created a safe- ty zone.
The children are under careful supervision during the swimming classes. At the close of the season a swimming meet of five events for boys and girls was held. The winners of the honors were presented with prizes donated by Miss Florence Rowley, swimming instructor for girls.
NEW FEATURES
Community singing of the present day war songs and national anthems was a delightful feature each
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afternoon. A food demonstration under the direction of Mrs. J. I. Beck was given at the Union Street Ground, and resulted in increased interest along the line of conservation.
SUPERVISION
There were changes in the supervision, resulting from the call to arms and the lure of high wages. Three of our past athletic instructors had responded to the country's need, and some of the young women en- tered the industries, and three were granted a leave of absence. There were but nineteen instructors, includ- ing the Supervisor; many of these were untrained to the work and were instructed as to their duties at the Wednesday morning meetings at the Town Hall.
With a larger attendance and fewer instructors the conclusion is more intensive work for each in- structor, and it is obvious that to retain trained in- structors it will be necessary to offer salary inducements.
We must realize that these people are actively en- gaged in entertaining children during the hottest sea- son of the year, and the hottest time of the day.
SUGGESTIONS
A public tennis court or courts, centrally located, for girls and boys too old to attend playgrounds, be planned.
A winter toboggan slide on some of our play- grounds would afford much pleasure to the children, and add to the safety of pedestrians.
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The flooding of Union Street Grounds would af- ford a safe spot for skating for the younger children.
More rooms partitioned off at the bath houses, to accommodate more people at one time; a gong at the bath house.
A general testing of apparatus before opening the new season.
Acting in accordance with the suggestion of the Children's Bureau that one week be set aside for patriotic play, the last week of the season was chosen. Each playground arranged a special program for the week. and the six grounds united in a play festival and patriotic pagent at the Central Street Ground on clos- ing day.
The Supervisor wishes to thank all persons who contributed in any way to the success of the work; ap- preciates the valuable time given by the committee to plan for the conduct of the season's activities, and makes special mention of the faithfulness of the in- structors.
Respectfully submitted,
MARGARET G. BUTLER.
ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
SEWER COMMISSIONERS
To the Citizens of the Town of Southbridge:
Your Board of Sewer Commissioners herewith sub- mit their report for the year 1918:
There are now connected with the system 1089 buildings, including manufacturing plants, schools, public buildings, tenement houses and residences. In as much as there was not a great deal of sewer construc- tion done in the season of 1918 two expensive jobs of reconstructing were undertaken.
The first was started in April on a stretch of sewer on Snow Street that had to be relaid, due to faulty pipe connections caused by the settling of the earth.
The second was one on East Main Street, under- taken late in the season and not completed at the time
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this report was written. This second piece of work will necessitate the excavating and relaying of approx- imately 200 feet of pipe at a depth of perhaps 12 feet. Conditions on Mechanic Street and surroundings were in such a state that this work was an absolute necessity.
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