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Home gardens were encouraged, and two hundred home garden cards were distributed in the schools and returned with the parents' signatures. The main purpose of this was to encourage parents to co-operate with their children in garden making. A president and secretary of the Home Garden Club was chosen.
The visits to the pupils in project work combined with
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those of a local nature made the total large. Much in- formation was requested of the department, which it gladly gave with the assurance in many cases that the parties concerned were materially helped.
Articles of an Agricultural nature were written con- tinually for the local paper and Farm Bureau News. Since this report will not allow complete details, I wish to con- clude this portion of it by saying that the department feels that it has rendered material help in many ways during the last year.
In my report on the condition of the department I wish to say that the advisory committee of the department have met separately and jointly with the School Committee and have been consulted in regard to the handling of various phases of the work and in regard to what the de- partment had been doing since the previous. meeting.
During the past season sixteen jars of plant diseases have been collected. A collection of field crops has been made, home-made apparatus has been constructed and new apparatus has been purchased. With the aid of the above material I feel that the courses have become much more instructive and valuable. The above material, together with inside repairs, has given us a rather attractive roon for the department work.
The projects during the past year have been on the whole large and very satisfactory. Six boys enlisted in Farm Service and obtained an honorable discharge. Two graduates of the department, one of 1916 and the other of 1917 are attending an Agricultural college. At the present time we have eleven students in attendance, six from Har-
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wich, one from Chatham, one from Brewster, three from East- ham. Three more are to come in later for a shorter term.
The greatest gains in furthering Agriculture during the war and after it is over will come through efficient organiza- tion, and every one is requested to become a part of an efficiently organized Agricultural effort, the local center being the Agricultural Department.
Respectfully submitted,
FRANK L. DAVIS, Agricultural Instructor.
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REPORT OF SUPERVISOR OF DRAWING.
Mr. Loring G. Williams, Superintendent of Schools :
Dear Sir :- In submitting my first report of drawing in the public schools, I feel that the work in the majority of classes has been quite satisfactory. However, there is room for a great deal of hard work to make drawing take its proper place in the child's education.
I am endeavoring to encourage individual ideas, as confidence and self-reliance are thus established.
Upon reaching the grammar grades the pupil should have a feeling for form, color and design that will be of permanent value.
The work in the High School is progressing slowly. owing to a large class and short period.
The teachers have given their hearty support in making the work a success.
Yours respectfully,
CHARLOTTE T. ELLIOT.
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REPORT OF SUPERVISOR OF MUSIC.
Mr. L. G. Williams, Superintendent of Schools :
Dear Sir :- The following is my first report as Super- visor of Music in the public schools.
I am using rote songs in the primary grades, with the technical work presented on the board. This necessitates extra work for the teachers, but the results will justify it. My aim in these grades is to provide a fund of songs for the child's musical experience and vocabulary.
The pupils in the intermediate grades are at that age in which drill forms an essential part of their school work. They should spend much time in technical work that they may read and interpret their songs correctly.
The grammar grades should do much sight singing in two and three parts. I hope to inspire in the pupils of these grades a greater love for music.
The High School chorus is doing good work, though - there is still a chance for improvement. I hope in time to form a High School orchestra and glee club.
I wish to take this opportunity to speak of the hearty co-operation of the teachers and thank you and the com- mittee for your interest and help.
Respectfully submitted,
CHARLOTTE T. ELLIOT.
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To the School Committee of Harwich :
Gentlemen :- The most important single condition that pertains to our schools is the health of the pupils.
It has been several years now since any serious epidemic has broken out in our schools. Very little time has been lost on account of contagious diseases of the milder forms.
Inspections of the pupils in the different sections of the town show decided improvement in the condition of the teeth, Nose and throat conditions are less frequent and also of a less aggravated nature. Good progress is also noted in the growth and development of the children.
A little more care on the part of parents in having regular attention to the teeth will make for a nearly perfect condition in this respect.
Hardly ever, nowadays, do we have called to our at- tention any of the lively hair and scalp troubles that once , existed, and in those rare instances where it is found the parents are quickly attending to it or seeking advice as to - how it is to be disposed of.
I would like here to thank the parents of Harwich for their co-operation in looking after the health and com- fort of their children.
H. D. HANDY, M. D., School Physician.
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COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES, Harwich High School, Class of 1917. Exchange Theatre, Thursday Evening, June 28, at 8:00 o'clock.
Program.
America the Beautiful
K. L. Bates
School.
Invocation
Rev. B. F. Lindsay.
Salutatory
Elizabeth Ashley.
Essay-War, Over the Land and Under the Sea Esmond Freeman Lothrop.
Dance of the Butterflies Meyer-Helmund
Glee Club. 1
Class History
Lillian Frances Rogers.
Essay-Poultry
Ralph Waldo Williams
Land of Our Fathers
School. Donizette
Class Prophecy
James Julio Bento.
.
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Essay-Nothing Without Effort
Hilliard Ellsworth Hopkins.
To the Brook
Glee Club. Fearis
Address-Woodrow Wilson, the Man of the Hour Alfred Lemuel Hunt.
Class Will
Effie May Cahoon.
Valedictory
Flora Nickerson.
Presentation of Diplomas
Superintendent L. G. Williams.
Star Spangled Banner
School. Key
Benediction
Rev. B. F. Lindsay.
Graduates.
Elizabeth Ashley James Julio Bento Effie May Cahoon Hilliard Ellsworth Hopkins Alfred Lemuel Hunt Esmond Freeman Lothrop
Classical Course
Classical Course
Scientific Course
Agricultural Course Scientific Course Scientific Course
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Flora Nickerson Lillian Frances Rogers
Ralph Waldo Williams
Classical Course Scientific Course Scientific Course
*Diploma to be awarded in September at end of regular school year of Agricultural Department.
Class Motto: Persevere.
Class Colors : Garnet and Gold.
Class Flower : Red Rose.
BROOKS MEDAL WINNERS 1916-1917.
Bertha M. Phillips, High School, grade X. Catherine H. Sawyer, Center Grammar, grade VI. Arthur W. Tobey, Jr., Center Intermediate, grade III. Helen M. Robbins, Center Primary, grade II. Cera E. Doane, Port Grammar, grade VIII. Madeline W. Eldredge, Port Primary, grade IV. Christine Rose, North Grammar, grade VI. Benvenda F. Gomes, North Primary, grade III. Gladys M. Nickerson, East Grammar, grade VIII. Marion E. Nickerson, East Primary, grade III. Alice D. Berry, West Harwich, grade VII.
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SCHOOL CALENDAR, 1918.
Winter Term.
All schools open Jan. 14th, close April 5th, 12 weeks
Vacation one week.
Spring Term. All schools open April 15th. High school closes June 28th, 11 weeks
Elementary schools close June 21st,
10 weeks
Fall Term.
High school opens Sept. 3, closes Dec. 20, 16 weeks
Elementary schools open Sept. 30, close Dec. 20, 12 weeks
Winter Term 1919.
All schools open December 30, 1918.
Holidays in Term Time.
January 1st, February 22nd, April 19th, May 30th, October 12th, Thanksgiving Day and day following, every Sat- urday.
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PUPILS CLASSIFIED BY GRADES, 1917.
SCHOOL
GRADE
BOYS
GIRLS
TOTAL ยท
XII
3
5
8
XI
5
6
11
X
11
12
23
IX
7
10
17
Taking Agriculture only
3
2
5
Center Grammar,
VIII
5
4
9
VII
6
4
10
VI
5
12
17
Center Intermediate,
IV
7
7
14
Center Primary,
III
8
10
18
II
4
8
12
I
12
9
21
Port Grammar,
VII
3
3
6
VI
3
4
7
V
4
3
7
Port Primary,
IV
1
4
5
III
1
5
6
IT
0
4
4
I
6
2
8
North Grammar,
VIII
3
2
5
VII
4
6
10
VI
5
1
6
IV
2
9
11
III
7
1
8
TT
2
5
7
VIII
1
2
3
VII
3
0
3
VI
3
2
5
V
3
4
7
IV
1
1
2
II
4
3
7
I
2
1
3
East Grammar,
VIII
0
1
1
VII
4
2
6
VI
0
1
1
V
6
1
7
East Primary,
IV
3
2
5
III
3
2
5
II
1
2
3
I
3
1
4
Totals,
169
175
344
North Primary,
7
4
11
West Harwich,
8
8
16
High,
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CORPS OF TEACHERS JANUARY, 1918.
NAME.
SCHOOL.
PREPARATION.
DATE OF APPOINT- MENT.
SALARY
HOME ADDRESS.
Ralph B. Farnum
Prin. High
Brown University Mt. Holyoke
Dec. 1917
$1200
Harwich, Mass.
Donna M. Corliss
Asst. High
Oct. 1915
550
Ethel V. Thorburn
Asst. High
Boston University
July
1917
500
Wolfboro, N. H. 59 Ashland St., Mass.
Malden,
Frank L. Davis
Agriculture
Mass. State College
Oct.
1916
1300
Harwich, Mass.
Flossie H. Chase
Center Grammar
Hyannis Normal
Nov.
1917
510
Harwich Port
Augusta Ames
Center Intermediate
Bridgewater Normal
June 1916
442
Rockland, Mass.
Lillian V. Lincoln
Center Primary
Framingham Normal
June 1914
476
Framingham Center, Mass.
Elizabeth Campbell
East Grammar
Hyannis Normal
July
1915
442
Wellfleet, Mass.
Alice Freeman
East Primary
Hyannis Normal
June 1916
408
Orleans, Mass.
Elva Staples
Port Grammar
Framingham Normal
July
1917
442
East Taunton, Mass.
Dorothy Rice
Port Primary
Framingham Normal
July
1917
442
279 Tremont St., Boston, Mass.
Annie E. Carlton
West Harwich
Hyannis Normal
June 1915
510
East Sandwich
Mary T. Cleary
North Grammar
July 1913
510
Cambridge, Mass.
Katherine A. Moriarty
North Primary
Sept. 1913
510
Nashua, N. H.
Charlotte T. Elliot
Supervisor of Music and Drawing
Hyannis Summer School Rust Kindergarten Music Normal Methods
July
1916
800
Chartley, Mass.
Index
Town Officers
3
1
Selectmen's Report :
Tax Abatements. 5
State and County Tax. 5
State Macadam Tax 6
National Bank Tax. 6
Dog Tax. . 6
Anticipation of Revenue 7
Almshouse 8
Outside Poor.
8
Poor of Other Cities and Towns
9
Town . Officers. 9
Election Officers
10
Schools and Transportation
12
Exchange Account. 12
Board of Health
13
Miscellaneous
14
Repairs of Public Buildings
16
Inspector of Animals 17
Herring Brook Account. 17
Suppression of Crime. 18
Treasurer's Bond 18
Fish Wardens. 19
Tree Warden 19
Fire Warden. 19
Second District Court 20
Gypsy and Brown Tail Moths. 21
Brooks Library 22
Moderator 22
Hearings.
23
Tax Collector's Commission. 23
Insurance 24
Interest 24
State Aid. '25
General Repairs on Roads. 25
Bridges.
26
Fences and Rails
26
Snow. . 27
Oil Roads.
27
New Oil Road to E. H.
28
South Harwich Depot Road.
28
Bay View Road.
29
Port-Depot Road
29
Sisson Road. 29
Crosby-Small Road. .30
Small-Small Road. 30
Pleasant Lake Road. 31
Hubbard Road 31
Bells Neck Road. 32
Ocean Hall Road. 32
Herring River Bridge 32
Dredging Herring River 33
Heating Apparatus. 33
Kelley's Cemetery 33
Chase Library. 34
Memorial Day 34
Brooks Medal. 34
Fraser's Estate. 34
East Harwich Dump 35
Cemetery Lots. 35
Sealer of Weights and Measures .37
Loans. . 37-38
Settlement with Town Treasurer .39
Assets and Liabilities . 39
Auditor's Report
. 40, 46, 49, 55, 92, 93, 95, 97, 98, 101
Assessors' Report 41
Tax Abatements 42, 43, 44, 45, 46
Tax Settlement 47, 48
Report of Overseers of Poor :
Almshouse 50
Outside Poor 51
Poor of Other Cities and Towns 53
Summary Poor Account 54
Report of Road Commissioners :
General Repairs. 56
West Section. 57
West Section 58
Middle Section 59
East Section 61
Snow 64
.
West Section. 64
Middle Section 66
East Section 70
Bridges 72
West Section 72
Middle Section 73
Fences and Railings 73
Middle Section. 74
West Section 74
East Section 75
Oil Road Patching 76
West Section 76
East Section. 77
Middle Section
77
West Section
78
West Section
79
Middle Section
.81-88
East Section
89, 90, 91
Guideboards .91
Report of Brooks Park Commissioners 93
Report of Brooks Library Trustees 95
Report of Trustees of Caleb Chase Fund 97
Report on Brooks Medal Fund 98
Treasurer's Report. .99
Town Clerk's Report :
Town Meeting, 1917 102
Births 112
Births, Portuguese 113
Marriages 114.
Deaths 116
Dog. License Account 118
Town Meeting Warrant.
119
School Committee's Report :
Organization 3
Teachers' Salaries. 6
Superintendent's Salary 8
Janitors 8
Fuel 8
Repairs and Incidentals 10
Transportation 11
Books and Supplies 11
Miscellaneous
12
Statement of Agricultural Department 13
Recapitulation
14
Auditor's Report. 15
Superintendent's Report.
17
Report of Instructor of Agriculture 23
Report of Supervisor of Music and Drawing 26-27
Report of School Physician
28
Commencement Exercises 29
Class of 1917 . 30-31
Brooks Medal Winners 1916-1917 .31
School Calendar .32
Pupils Classified by Grades 33
Corps of Teachers .34
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