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B. F. Hill. nails
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John Tupper, 6 swings, $5.00 . 30 00 .
A. F. Clark Lumber Co., lumber 25 05
M. Lynch. labor 13 00
T. Lynch, labor .
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13 00
F. Newhall, labor and team 4 00
37 cedar posts, $3.75. teaming
same, $1.50 5 25
E Q. Moulton, painting band stand . 11 30
E. Q. Moulton, making rubbish boxes 6 70
O. C. Guppy, labor . 5 00
$141 20
Cash on hand
$354 03
Deposited in Security Safe Deposit Trust Company, Lynn, Book No. 1863.
FRANK NEWHALL, Treasurer.
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Cemetery Commissioners Report.
The Cemetery Commissioners respectfully subinit the follow- ing report :
This last Fall a fence of 39 rods between land of Mr. Gerry and the Forest Hill Cemetery has been built of the best red cedar posts and railroad wire at a cost of about eighty dollars, making a durable fence which should last for a good many years
Nearly all the front or about one-fourth of the area of the West Cemetery is endowed. and being taken care of under the perpetual care system. When one becomes interested in such matters it seems a pity to see lots owned by prominent families left in a neglected way to be taken care of at the public expense, when for $100 they may be endowed, and forever be taken care of and be a great improvement to the town. The Old Burial Ground, near the Common, has been greatly improved in appear- ance the last summer. A row of evergreens were purchased at an expense of $19.00. They were set out along the line of au old wall, which sort of relieved the bare appearance of the yard. Stumps were dug out, some levelling done, at a cost of $15.00, which we think was money well expended.
At the South part of the Town in the old Cemetery a great many head stones had fallen down; these were all put back in place, quite a few were broken. these were put in shape again with irons and rivets, under the direction of Mr. Copelan I. so the cemetery has not looked as well for a good many years. Willow Cemetery is in very good condition, except the Gypsy moths are working among the trees, so the Commissioners have made arrangements with the Gypsy moth department to grove out the trees and perhaps save it from total destruction. Our Cemeteries are quite numerous and very prominently located in Town so we think a fair amount of money should be expended each year to keep them at least in a respectable condition. We would recommend that $75 be appropriated in addition to the unexpended balance.
GEO. W. ROUNDY, ALBERT E. COPELAND, DANIEL J. MCCARTHY. Cemetery Commissioners.
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Cemetery Commissioners. FINANCIAL STATEMENT.
Appropriation
$100 00
Unexpended balance
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87 70
Sale of lots
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50 00
Sale of grass .
2 50
Interest on trust funds
65 00
$305 20
EXPENDITURES.
Paid James H. Savage, cleaning moth nests $4 00
Edward L. Fogg labor 15 00
A. M. Tuttle & Co., shrubs and trees
19 00
Roundy & McCarthy, supplies ·
2 00
Louis Roberts, labor
17 00
O. E Guppy, labor .
3 00
L. O. Newhall .
16 00
Carl Schmidt, cedar posts
24 85
D. J. McCarthy, supplies and repairs
24 75
Wm. E. Roundy. loam and labor 2 50
Walter C. Harris, labor on fence 3 00
Roundy & McCarthy, wire fence
31 50
John Perrin, labor 10 00
D. J. McCarthy, labor 15 00
Benjamin Daniels mowing 20 00
D. J. McCarthy.care of trust fund lots 48 00
Harlan B Peabody " ..
12 00
A. M. Tuttle & Co., shrubs for trust fund lots 5 00
$272 60
Unexpended balance .
.
32 60
$305 20
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Lynnfield Public Library
REPORT OF TRUSTEES.
Cash on hand March 1, 1908
$84 43
Received income Blake fund .
140 00
Dog tax . . . 85 08
66 Fines on books 14 75
$324 26
Paid Miss E. W. Green, librarian $59 00
A. F. Southworth, janitor 29 30
Etta Moulton, care of books 10 00
G. H. Bancroft, transferring books faom library to So. Lynnfield 10 00
F. J. Barnard, repairs on books ·
10 66
Dennison Mfg. Co., supplies 1 00 .
Stone & Forsythe, supplies .
2 40
Thorp & Martin Co., paper .
1 65
E. Schoefling Co., moulding .
52
Barry. Beal & Co., supplies .
25
Davis Hardware Co., supplies · 60
Frank P. Russell, labor and supplies .
5 36
Tenney express
1 80
G. H. Bancroft, supplies
1 70
T. E. Brown, repairs
2 00
W. E. Roundy, teaming .
1 00
Item Press, library cards . .
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3 75
Miss Bertha Butman .
1 15
Francis Doane & Co., record book 7 50
Colesworthy Book Co., books 5 00
De Wolfe & Fiske Co .. books .
47 84
W. B Clarke Co., books . .
65 46
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$267 94
Cash on hand
$56 32
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TRUST FUNDS.
On deposit Medford Savings Bank . $1,040 40
(Mary U. Nash fund. )
On deposit Suffolk Savings Bank 520 20
(George L. Hawkes fund. )
Town Treasurer, Town of Lynnfield . . 4,000 00 (George N. Blake fund. )
Total Trust Funds $5.560 60
During the past year 3,210 books have been loaned to 240 individuals, and we note also the gift of some 25 volumes from the State.
Mr. J. W. Perkins has presented the library with a map of the Town of Lynnfield, and Mrs. Mary A. Parsons. Mrs. C. A. Cooper, and Mr. Geo. L. Raymond have given books.
Mrs. J. W. Perkins has contributed several years of good magazines, for all of which the Trustees are very grateful.
Some time ago a movement was begun to fit up a reading room in the library building and the nucleus of a fund for furni- ture has been started. The trustees hold some $45 for this pur- pose, $26 of which was raised and contributed by a committee of ladies made up as follows: Mrs. James Rourke, Mrs. G. M. Roundy, Mrs. B. P. Verne. Mrs. W. F. Gray, Mrs. O. E. Phil. lips, Mrs. E. E. Walker.
Owing to the unusual number of worthy objects which have come up for support during the past year the Reading Room fund has not been pushed to any great extent, but it is hoped that, during the year to come the room n ay be opened to the public.
ALBERT E. COPELAND, GEORGE H. BANCROFT, GEORGE O. GIDDINGS,
Trustees.
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Report of School Committee.
TO THE CITIZENS OF LYNNFIELD :- -
We herewith submit a brief report for the past year. The report in detail given by the Superintendent and the special instructors follows, and we recommend a careful reading of the same.
We have had the unsightly knoll on the Centre grounds removed, and hope with the assistance of the League to do much during the coming year toward making the grounds more attractive.
The school registers show a decided lack of interest in the schools, by a majority of the parents, as we notice that but very few avail themselves the opportunity of visiting. This you should and must do. It will encourage both teachers aud pupils, as well as your committee. Rember also that our amount of financial aid from the State depends on a high per cent in atcendance, when you visit the schools look over the register and see if you are responsible for any of the black marks therein.
Your committee appreciates the confidence you place in them by your silence, but they can do much more with your assistance. .
We have received from the Commonwealth a refund of the amount expended for High School tuition for the year 1907 and 1908, with that amount available for this coming year and anticipating the usual amount from the State School fund, we recommend and respectfully ask for the following appropriation in addition to the balance as shown by our financial report.
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For schools
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$1800 00
For incidentals
400 00
Eor transportation .
200 00
--- $2400 00
Respectfully submitted,
FRANKLIN W. FREEMAN, Chairman, EVERETT B. RICHARDS, Secretary, HENRY W. PELTON.
Financial Report.
Cash on hand February 1, 1908
. $1,793 40
Appropriation for schools
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1,800 00
" incidentals .
350 00
66
" transportation
2.0 00
65
" medical inspection
25 00
Income, State school fund
1,018 81
" high school tuition
814 00
" superintendent
125 00
City of Lynn, tuition
200 00
W. A. Bond, tuition
.
20 00
$6,346 21
Salaries and fuel
. $3,047 12
High school .
921 00
Incidentals
287 27
Transportation
200 00
Medical inspection
12 50
$4,467 89
Balance unexpended .
$1,878 32
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Report of Superintendent of Schools.
TO THE SCHOOL COMMITEE :
I hereby submit my fourth annual report of the schools of Lynnfield.
It is my purpose to submit to you a report giving the present condition of the schools, and recommending what seems to be for their best interests. However large or small a system of schools may be, vital interests are there. Child- ren need the same care and consideration ; methods of teach- ing are of the same importance ; adequate equipment is of equal necessity ; careful attention to details ; equal care in the selection of good teachers-all these have the same im- portance in one community as in another. It is the policy of the Committee and the desire of the town to make our schools the best that conditions will allow. We have am- ple accomodations, our buildings are in good condition, the equipment is adequate, and the Committee is willing to ex- pend in reasonable amounts whatever is necessary to make the buildings comfortable and serviceable, and whatever is needed to make the teaching effective and best for the ad- vancement of the children.
I am quite sure that Lynnfield may feel proud of the school buildings and their equipment, as everything is in good con- dition.
At the close of the last school year Miss Winifred Miller of the Centre School and Miss Lora B. Winn of the South School resigned and each accepted positions elsewhere. Miss Blanche M. Berry was elected at the South School and
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began her work in September. Miss JJennie B. Friend was elected at the Centre and began her work at the same time. Miss Berry had attended for some time at Boston University and had been teaching in the schools of Massachusetts. Miss Friend has also attended Boston University and has taught in Rhode Island and New Hampshire. Both teachers come to us with successful experience in their work and are doing excellent service in the schools. I believe in both schools conditions are much better than at any time during my connection as Superintendent. There is a healthy spirit in the schools ; a sympathy and confidence between pupils and teachers delightful in its manifestation, and uplifting in its effect. There has been created a stronger desire for real, efficient work on the part of the pupils. A zeal to learn things and to learn things well seems to have taken possess- ion of all. This can be brought about only through a progressive, painstaking, efficient teacher.
The Committee wisely decided to increase the salaries of teachers last June, and we are now paying that which makes it possible to secure the teachers we need. We are in a position to demand the best service, and the Committee is willing to do its part. The position of Lynnfield --- its lo- cation, the fact that in each room there are four grades or five ; the cost of living, the nearness to large centres, yet not the most convenient methods for reaching these centres, have made it difficult in recent years to secure the teachers desired. Now that we can offer a fair wage, we are able to make better selections, and are in a position to demand the best work. I would recommend that we adopt the policy of a maximum salary, thereby making it attractive for a good teacher to remain, and at the same time keeping the salary up to a standard that will induce a promising teacher to ac- cept any of our positions. This will enable us to have good teachers and will keep the schools up to the standard which the town demands. The teacher is the life of the school; if
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her ideals are high, if she is progressive and requires and accepts only the best that the pupils can do, then with the hearty cooperation of the patrons and the public, we will have good schools. Right here let me say that the cooper- ation of the parents is necessary if we would accomplish all that is desired. That cooperation does not mean simply good will ; it means also an effort that the children attend promptly and regularly, and that the teacher's efforts shall be upheld in every demand for good work. Parents may help by not allowing their children to remain away from school for trivial reasons --- the weather, visiting, working, doing errands, and various other things which are harmless and perhaps beneficial in some cases, but in each and every instance interferes with the progress of the pupil. Then too, parents may help in requiring children to be prompt. Many tardy marks are recorded because of the failure of parents to see that the children are started in time.
At the beginning of the present year we entered upon the plan of nine grades. It has been thought and clearly demonstrated in many cases that eight years have not been sufficient to give adequate instruction for entering the High School. In many cases the pupils have not attained suffic- ient maturity to fully understand and grasp the work of the preparatory year. It required too much crowding. The high pressure has therefore been relieved, and I am quite sure it will work to the advantage of both schools. At pres- ent there are only three pupils in all who are in the ninth grade. Another year, however, the number to enter will be much larger than previous years, and will average the same in succeeding years.
The drawing and music are in good condition and both show marked progress. The regular supervisor in drawing, Miss Black, has been ill since September, yet the subs- titute, Miss Killam, has carried forward the work with mark- ed success. The music under the direction of Mr. Wales is
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certainly showing decided gains. The individual singing requires effort on the part of each pupil, and the subject is fast becoming a reality and not simply a recreation period. It requires as much method and pedagogical insight to teach music as it does to teach any other subject. The pupil gains as much in growth of mind as in other subjects. Only as we place music on a basis equal to other subjects will it re- ceive the attention it deserves. I call your attention to the reports of the supervisors of drawing and music, and ask your careful reading.
The foregoing I think, gives a careful consideration of the condition of the schools as they exist today. I wish now to call your attention to some things which will add to the efficiency of the schools. In the first place let me direct your attention to the school grounds. At the Centre they are all that could be desired, but at the South school the children are compelled to play in the street or in an adjoin- ing lot. In times past it was not thought that play was a part of school life, and no doubt when the latter building was erected that idea prevailed. Today, however, it has been demonstrated that play has a large place in the develop- ment of a child physically and mentally. In play the pupil has a chance to work off his surplus energy, to show his dominant traits or characteristics, and to develop an in- dividuahty which otherwise might not manifest itself until later in life at a time when there is no opportunity to direct this same individuality or energy into channels which will make him a useful member of society. Therefore ample playgrounds are a necessity. At the Centre on account of the large grounds it would be possible for us to place at the disposal of the boys and girls certain apparatus and devices which under direction would tend to develop the pupils and make of them stronger men and women physically and men- tally. I would advise therefore that we study the conditions and make an effort to place at the disposal of the children
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apparatus for this development. It would also be an advan- tage to make arrangements that the vacant lot near the South school be used for this purpose. Furthermore, there is a great opportunity at the Centre to beautify the grounds by planting trees, shrubbery and flowers. At both schools this might well be done. School gardening, principles of agriculture, might be developed to the great advantage of the pupils and to the community.
These things are worth considering and as the spring opens it would be well worth giving a trial. It is pitiful at times to see the pupils aimlessly strolling about, or playing heartlessly some uninteresting game, not knowing just what to do or what to play, when there is every opportunity possible to direct their energies into something which would not only make the playtime profitable and interesting but would also enter into and make their school hours more profitable and uplifting. All the powers of the pupils at all times should have opportunity for exercise. It would be no waste of time nor waste of money.
Again I feel quite sure that it would be valuable to the pupils if we would take into consideration the purchase of some benches with tools and teach the boys how to use them. There is room at the Centre for such an arrangement. Hav- ing no such room at the South, raffia work would add much to the efficiency of the boys and would teach them to use their hands. Furthermore, some instruction in sewing for girls in both schools is desirable. It is practicable as well as educational. To teach any or all of the above would in no way detract from the so-called regular work in the schools, nor would it over crowd the curriculum. An all round de- velopment of all the powers of the child is both advisable and necessary. Is it education to teach the child only that which comes from books and leave all the rest to take care of itself? This is an agricultural community, but it is also a community-that contributes its proportion of workers in the
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various factories at the manufacturing centres. Principles of argriculture and also foundations for the other vocations should find a place. Respect for real scientific farming is necessary. It is sad to feel that all of our education is away from the farm. Why isn't it possible for us to do something to turn the tide the other way ?
Following are statistics with reference to attendance, etc. ;-
1906-1907, per cent of attendance
94.5
1907-1908,
66 66
.
89.9
1908-1909, " "
66 66
91.3
1906-1907, no. cases of tardiness
191
1907-1908, 66 66
· 147
1908-1909,
66 66
278
1906-1907, no. cases of dismissals
·
71
1907-1908, 6. 66 66
· 18
1908-1909, "
66
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I wish to express my appreciation for the hearty co-opera- tion and loyalty of the teachers, the manifest interest and sympathy of the community, and the constant and loyal support of the school committee in all my efforts to advance the schools.
Respectfully submitted,
J. H. CARFREY,
Supt. of Schools.
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Report of Supervisor of Music.
MR. J. H. CARFREY, SUPT. OF SCHOOLS, Lynnfield, Mass. Dear Sir :
At a recent meeting of music teachers, "the object of teaching music in schools" was discussed. All were agreed that first of all the love for singing should be developed, love for good music and a desire to render it well.
Secondly to enable the child to read music and interpret it correctly ; this may be done more are less successfully with different pupils. Some show a natural aptitude for this part of work, while to others it is more or less of an enigma. These are the ones who require the most attention and directing.
The teacher who expects to be able to teach the individual members of the class to read equally well, will be mistakeu. She will find that there exists as wide a difference as there is in their ability to excel in arithmetic or reading.
It is to be hoped that if a teacher finds her class deficient in either reading, tone production, or time that she will give her best work to build up the weak places.
Much praise is due to the parents and pupils of the Cen- tre district who gave of their means and efforts to secure the beautiful piano now to be found in the grammar room of the Centre School. All were greatly interested and many since bave shown a personal interest in the school.
Much attention is being given to the individual work, and the pupils themselves seem to enjoy it, some reading very difficult music at sight.
I thank you and those associated with you educationally for the favors of the year.
GEORGE E. WALES, Director of Music.
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Report of Supervisor of Drawing.
MR. J. H. CARFREY ;
My dear Sir ;
I am sending you a brief report of the drawing depart- ment in the Lynnfield schools.
Although we have been following a systematic course in drawing for only a little more than two years, the work of the pupils is of very good quality and will stand comparison with that of other schools. They are fast gaining a knowl- edge which will be of use to them in all their other work as well as enlarge their capacity for pleasure and enjoyment of the beautiful.
The pupils of the primary grades have made quite an ad- vance in their ability to express their ideas with pencil and paper ; this refers to the illustrative work especially.
The spring and fall nature work in water color in the upper grades was very creditable. Design and constructive work have been carried on during the winter months with a marked degree of success. First a useful, and as far as possible, practical object is designed, then constructed, then again comes the problem of design, a decoration for the object made. Problems have been worked out in brass as well as contruction paper, blotter corners and candle shades having been made.
Along with this work we are still remembering the pencil, that ever ready medium so apt to be neglected in the plea- sure of using color, scissors, etc. All objects, designs, plans, etc., are first sketched free-hand, rapidly and with a feeling for the thing for which we are working ; later careful
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instrumental drawings are made. The value of free-hand pencil sketching cannot be over-estimated.
The children have done very good work in their land- scape composition, charcoal drawing for proportion and model drawing bringing out the principles of perspective.
I wish to thank you for your great interest and help in my work with the children, also the teachers and members of the school committee for their cooperation.
Respectfully submitted, MAUDE E. BLACK,
Supervisor of Drawing.
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TABLE I.
School.
Teacher.
Total
membership.
Average
membership.
Average
attendance.
Per cent. of
attendance.
Pupils under 5
Pupilsbetween
Pupils over 15.
Pupilsbetween
7 and 14.
Centre Grammar,
Winifred Miller,
33
30.5
28,
93.5
0
33
2
29
Centre Primary,
Florence T. Young,
24
18.7
18.6
91.2
0
24
0
15
South Grammar,
Lora B. Winn,
20
18.6
16.5
88.3
0
20
0
20
South Primary,
Hannah M. Alden,
38
32.3
28.9
89.3
0
38
0
25
Totals,
115
100.1
92.0
91.9
0
115
2
89
The above statistics are for the school year from September 4, 1907, to June 19, 1908. TABLE . II.
School.
Teacher.
Total
membership.
Average
membership.
Average
attendance.
Per cent. of
attendance.
Total sessions
No. cases of
tardiness.
No. cases of
truancy.
Dismissals.
Salary
per week.
Centre Grammar,
Jennie B. Friend.
35
29
27
92
336
52
0
31
$12.50
Centre Primary,
Florence T. Young,
25
24
22.5
93.7
319
151
1
7
12.50
South Grammar,
Blanche M. Berry, ..
22
20.4
16.5
81.1
113
20
1
16
12.50
South Primary,
Hannah M. Alden,
33
31
29.4
94.7
298
55
0
4
13.12
Totals,
115
104.4
95.4
91.3
1066
278
2
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$50.62
Table II covers the first five months of the present school year.
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abence.
5 and 15.
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TOWN WARRANT.
ESSEX, SS.
To either of the constables of the town of Lynnfield, in said County of Essex. GREETING :
In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts you are hereby directed to notify and warn the inhabitants of the town of Lynnfield, qualified to vote in elections and in town affairs, to meet at the town hall in said Lynnfield, on Monday, March 8th, A. D., 1909, at 11.30 o'clock in the forenoon, then and there to bring in their votes on one ballot for the choice of all necessary town officers for the ensuing year, chosen in this manner, also to bring in their votes in answer to the question, Shall license be granted for the sale of intoxicating liquors in this town, the form of bal- lot in answer to that question to be, Yes-No -.
The polls on this ballot to open at 11.30 A. M. and close at 4 P. M. unless otherwise ordered by vote of the town.
Upon a separate ballot for the use of women qualified to vote according to law, to vote for members of the School Committee, to bring in their votes for one member of the School Committee, for a term of three years. Also to act on the following articles.
Article 1. To choose a moderator to preside at said meeting.
Art. 2. To act upon the reports of town officers as pub- lished.
Art. 3. To choose all town officers not required to be chosen by ballot.
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Art. 4. To see if the Town will authorize the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, to borrow during the municipal year, beginning Feb. 1, 1909, in anticipation of the collection of taxes of said year, such sums of money as may be necessary for the current expenses of the town, but not exceeding the total tax levy for said year, giving the notes of the town therefor, payable within one year from the dates thereof. All debts incurred under authority of this vote shall be paid from the taxes of the present municipal year.
Art. 5. To appoint a time when the collector of taxes shall settle his account.
Art. 6. To see if the town will authorize the collector of taxes to charge interest at the rate of 6 per cent on all taxes not paid November 1st, 1909.
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