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Geo. W. Butterfield, “. 25
Eben Parsons, return of births, mar- riages and deaths, · 11 20
Eben Parsons, postage and express. 2 13
George H. Bancroft, mailing moth notices, 5 00
Commonwealth of Mass., overpaid money, 15 06
J. W. Danforth, services as justice of peace, . 4 00
Albert F. Southworth, care of town hall, etc., . 66 45
Hobbs, Warren & Co., tax book, 2 00
Wright & Potter Co., supplies, town clerk, . 1 25
Item Press, printing and supplies, . 105 70
(Town Reports, 1905, warrants, etc.) F. W. Freeman, wood for town hall stationery, 3 40
2 75
J. W. Grace, repairs to furnace at town hall, . 55 78 .
A. D. Jenkins, fumigating. 1904, 5 00
George H. Bancroft, stationery, 2 60
H. B. Falls, window sash, 5 00
James Rourke, stamped envelopes, town treasurer, 26 80
Lilla D. Stott, return of deeds, etc. 11 60
Malden Specialty Co., supplies to sealer, 1 50
George Hatch, ins. Centre school, £
80 00
Parsons & Bowen, legal services, Silsbee case, 105 00
Fred Griffin, ringing bell, July 4, 1 00
$958 69
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Forest Fires. TOWN EXPENSE.
Paid Charles McCarthy, labor,
$3 00
ing fire. 66 and others, fight-
16 40
Roundy & McCarthy, supplies to fire wardens. 3 80
Roundy & McCarthy, team, ·
4 00
W. E. Gilson, fighting fire, 11 80
S. E. Ramsdell & others “ 66
12 00
W. C. Harris,
66
3 80
A. G. Tedford,
66 .
10 00
C. L. Rogers,
66
3 00
E. E. Walker,
66
4 00
Martin Caine,
.
.
.
7 00
W. E. Gould,
2 50
J. H. Perkins and others,
49 80
G. C. McGregor,
12 25
L. G. Bartlett,
6 50
J. F. Bartlett,
6 50
Arthur Tuttle,
12 55
S. W. Heath,
2 80
H. S. Flannigan,
5 40
A. J. Flannigan,
5 80
H. F.Nesbitt,
4 00
Roy Griffin,
1 30
E. B. Richards,
4 00
Geo. L. Blanchard,
4 40
Geo. M. Roundy,
1 40
C. E. Whittaker,
4 50
Jas. A. Ramsdell, .
10 00
Frank Newhall and others, 10 65
O. E. Phillips,
2 00
C. Coughlan, .
5 00
G. A. Westover. ·
.
3 00
H. E. Smith, .
10 80
.
.
.
.
$243 95
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Gypsy and Brown Tail Moth Account.
TOWN ACCOUNT.
Paid Henry Donegan, labor, . $167 62
L. W. Hastings, removing brush, 3 00
John Armstrong, 60 66
3 70
John Ray,
11 00
George Elliott, .
10 00
Jos. Jefferson,
20 50
E. E. Walker, repairs, 2 60
Henry Law, superintendent, .
15 00
Thos. R. Evans, repairs . 2 95
Jos. Breck & Sons, supplies, 8 41
Alex Crowley, labor,
12 00
Harry Gove, ·
12 00
James Savage, .
18 00
John Burnham, .
12 00
G. E. Ramsdell,
.
59 75.
Fred Cornell, 66
3 00
Henry Coombs, .
24 00
John H. Perkins and others, pay roll, ' 214 00
John W. Robbins, supplies, 8 50
Fellows & Co., ladders, etc., . ·
37 00
Roundy & McCarthy, supplies, 109 52
Balance of Nov. 8, 1904, appropriation, . $70 00
March 13, 1905, appropriation,
200 00
Jan. 2, 1906,
147 50
Jan. 2, 1906, 60
294 50
$712 00
Amount overdrawn,
37 55
$749 55
Account of Gypsy and Brown Tail Moth.
PAID BY TOWN TO BE REIMBURSED BY STATE.
Paid Henry Law, .
$75 00
Henry Coombs,
32 00
$749 55
.
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George Elliott,
30 00
Harry Gove, .
.
.
32 00
Jos. Jefferson,
18 50
Alex Crowley,
44 00
Fred Cornell, .
40 00
$271 50
This account is paid to Feb. 17, 1906.
Fire Department.
Paid Roundy & McCarthy, supplies, $10 85
D. J. McCarthy, labor and supplies, 5 50
F. W. Freeman, coal and wood, 23 75
Geo. L. Blanchard, cleaning engine,
2 00
E. E. Walker, labor,
2 50
W. C. Harris, rep. to hand chemical, 4 50
Standard Extinguisher Co., supplies,
30 40
Amount overdrawn, $4 50
Appropriation.
75 00
Cemetery Commissioners.
Paid D. J. McCarthy, care of lots, . $25 00
L. O. Newhall, mowing cemeteries, . 15 75
E. B. Richards, mowing, 15 00 .
E. L. Fogg,. 32 00
James Savage, 15 00
H. B. Peabody, care of Gilman lot, . 5 00
Henry Donegan, moths, . 11 00
Balance unexpended,
$118 75 33 75
Appropriation,
$100 00
Sale of lots, . ·
25 00
Drawn from trust funds,
27 50
$152 50
$79 50
$79 50
$152 50
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Memorial Day.
Appropriation,
$75 00
Paid Isaac H. Mitchell, .
75 00
Public Library Trustees.
Appropriation, -dog tax, $84 63
State and County Tax.
Paid State tax,
$920 00 ·
County tax, ·
747 11
.
$1,667 11
Interest and Debt.
Paid Mechanics Savings Bank :
Note due on Centre school bld'g, . $1,000 00
Note due on Chemical engine, 500 00
Mechanics Savings Bank :
Interest on notes, 173 11
Wakefield Savings Bank :
Note, temporary loan, . ·
1,000 00
Interest, temporary loan, .
12 00
Blake Library fund :
Temporary loan, . ·
2,000 00
Interest, temporary loan, 80 50 .
E. L. Bancroft :
Demand note, interest, 77 50
Library Trustees :
Demand note, interest,
20 00
Library Trustees :
Income Nash Improvement Fund, 57 16
Interest on park loan, 225 00
Geo. S. Silsbee, public park, . . 10,000 00
$15,145 27
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Town Liabilities.
Notes due on Park loan, . $10 000 00
E. L. Bancroft, note,
1,550 00
Lynnfield public library, note, 500 00
66 Mechanics! savings bank
on Centre school building, .
4.000 00
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$16,050 00
Town Credits.
Cash on hand,
$3,024 65
Due on tax list, 1903,
315 68
6 6 . “ 1904,
1,011 94
66 66 ". 1905, .
.
·
3,720 71
66 State, State Aid, .
344 00
66
66 Military Aid, .
24 00
$8,440 98
Balance against the town,
.
$7,609 02
Town Treasurer's Report. TRUST FUNDS.
GEORGE H. BLAKE LIBRARY FUND.
Deposited Wakefield National Bank, . $4,000 00
Interest, 80 50
$4,080 50
Paid Library Trustees,
$80 50
$4,000 00
On deposit Feb. 1, '06, .
$4,000 00
MARY U. NASH FUND FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS.
Feb. 1, '05, on deposit, . $2,057 16
Nov. 15, '05, Interest Wildey Savings Bank, . 30 20
Feb. 1, '06, Interest Wakefield Savings Bank, . ·
22 60
$2,109 96
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.
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Mch. 13, '05, Paid Library Trustees (painting library building),
$57 16
$2,052 80
Feb. 1, '06, Deposit Wildey Savings Bank,
1,030 20 Feb. 1, '06, Deposit Wakefield Savings Bank,
1.022 60 .
$2,052 80
Cemetery Trust Funds.
On deposit Feb. 1, '05
Dividend for 1905
Expended care of lot
On deposit Feb. 1, '06
Henry Bancroft,
208 52
7 35
3 00
212 87
Thomas D. Blake,
100 64
3 03
3 00
100 67
Matthew Cox.
117 61
3 53
3 00
118 14
John Bryant,
73 60
2 57
1 00
75 17
Emerson & Orne,
81 27
2 44
3 00
80 71
Lucy Endicott Gowing,
49 93
1 73
51 66
Esther W. M. Gilman,
201 75
6 08
5 00
202 83
Endicott Hart,
49 93
1 73
51 66
Jacob Hood,
104 40
3 14
50
107 04
Daniel Needham,
103 65
3 12
3 00
103 77
Joseph C. Newhall,
52 63
1 57
54 20
Ebenezer Parsons,
76 20
2 68
3 00
75 88
Charlotte M. Ramsdell,
100 00
3 01
103 01
Herbert Richardson,
72 60
2 17
74 77
Moses Richardson.
99 56
2 99
3 00
99 55
$1,492 29
$47 14
$27 50 $1,511 93
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Recapitulation.
Paid Highways, $1,747 05 ·
Broadway bridge, .
· 100 00
Forest Hill avenue,
300 00
Support of schools,
2,522 60
Incidental schools, .
366 75
Transportation of scholars,
200 00
Painting South School, .
145 69
High School tuition,
919 00
State aid,
344 00
Military aid, .
48 00
Soldiers' relief,
185 00
Support of poor,
609 32
Town officers' salaries, . .
637 00
Miscellaneous town expenses, .
958 66
Forest fires, .
243 95
Gypsy and brown tail moth, town account, .
749 55
Gypsy and brown tail moth, state account, .
271 50
Fire department,
.
79 50
Cemetery Commissioners,
·
118 75
Memorial Day,
75 00
Public library trustees,
84 63
State and county tax,
1,667 11
Interest and debt, .
. 15,145 27
.
-- $27,518 33
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I hereby certify that I have examined the foregoing accounts and find them correct, with proper vouches for the same. JOHN M. DANFORTH, Auditor.
Dr. FRANKLIN W. FREEMAN, Treasurer and Collector, in account with Town of Lynnfield.
Cr.
Cash on hand February 1, 1905,
,
.
. $1,597 05
Amount paid on orders,
·
. $27,518 33
Due on tax list of 1903,
.
1,030 57
Due on tax list of 1903,
·
.
315 68
Due on tax list of 1904,
.
3,385. 89
Due on tax list of 1904, .
·
·
·
.
12,332 43
Due on tax list of 1905,
3,720 71
Interest on taxes collected,
·
.
114 14
Cemetery trust funds on deposit,
-
2,052 80
Trust funds for cemetery purposes, .
1,511 93
Blake Library fund on deposit,
4,000 00
Interest on cemetery funds withdrawn,
27 50
20 00
Mary U. Nash fund, "Public Improvement,''
2,057 16
Interest on Mary U. Nash fund,
52 80
Blake library fund,
4,000 00
Interest on Blake library fund,
80 50
Park loan,
10,000 00
Temporary loans,
3,000 00
Commonwealth, Corporation tax, 66
317 72
National bank tax,
27 10
Street Railway tax,
507 50
State and Military aid,
324 00
School fund,
725 40
High school tuition, .
947 00
Superintendent of schools,
125 00
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Education State children,
114 16
Inspection of animals,
17 50
Burial of C. P. Skinner,
35 00
Excise tax, B & N. street railway,
588 64
Treas. Essex county, acct. Alfred Wiley, .
7 00
Treas. Essex county, dog tax returned,
84 63
City of Lynn, High school tuition,
40 00
W. A. Bond for High school tuition,
7 50
Cemetery lots sold,
·
.
25 00
Rent of hall,
.
·
.
56 00
$43,176 04
$43,176 04
.
.
·
.
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.
M. S. P. C. A. fund for fountain, Cash on hand,
.
1,511 93
Interest on daily bank balance,
36 92
Mary U. Nash fund on deposit,
1,011 94
Tax list committed, 1905, .
.
3,024 65
.
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BIRTHS REGISTERED IN LYNNFIELD IN 1905.
Date.
Name of Child.
Names of Parents.
Occupation ofįFather.
Jan. 7,
John Norman d'Arcy,
Jan. 30,
Mary Gladys Ingraham,
Jan. 31,
Leon Webster Crowley,
John W. F. and Muriel (Lucy), Don M. and Ella F. (Ingalls), Alexander and Bertha (Abbott), William M. and Florence (Galucia),
Man. of Impor'g Co. Morrocco Dresser.
Gardener. Milkman.
March 21,
Ruth Elizabeth Hayward,
May
25,
George H. Martin,
June 17,
Julia Ziskowski,
Poultry Farmer.
June 19,
Ethel Francis Jacobs,
Electrician.
July 10,
Henrietta Martha Coombs,
Milkman.
Tavelling Salesman.
July 14.
Harold Kenneth Gove,
Dec.
15,
Charles E. Simpson,
Henry W. and Alice P. (Bryant), Harold A. and Clara B. (Sylvada), Charles W. and Catherine M. (Keating),
Arthur S. and Cassie A. (Smith),
Dec. 19,
Ralph Smith Flannigan,
George H. and Margaret J. (McInnis), Frank and Maria (Wilicka), Fred M. and Susie M. (Andrews),
Edge-Setter. 22
Farmer.
Teamster.
MARRIAGES REGISTERED IN LYNNFIELD DURING THE YEAR 1905.
Date and Place.
Name of Groom and Bride.
Residence.
Birthplace.
Names of Parents.
By whom married.
Feb. 1,
Henry W. Coombs,
Lynnfield, Lynnfield,
Lynn, Lynnfield,
Thomas W. & Nellie J. (Towne),[Wm. E. Renshaw, Wilbur J. and Sarah H. (Wilson),
Lynnfield Centre.
June 5, Wakefield,
Harry Osgood Hinckley, Florence L. Lawrence,
Wakefield, Lynnfield,
Boston, Lynn,
Eugene S. and Lizzie (Sherman), John R. Chaffee, George M. & Susan A. (Abbott),
Wakefield.
June 28 Lynnfield,
William M. Doak, Hilda A. Corcoran (Pea- body),
Lynnfield, Lynn,
Lynn, Lynn,
Aaron W. and Adaline (Gove), Charles P. & Mary A. (Perkins),
Wm. E. Renshaw, Lynnfield Centre.
July 19, Wakefield,
Clarence G. Howes, Emily F. Freeman,
Boston, .
Andrew N. and Lillian F. (Gray),
Glenn T. Morse. West Somerville
July 27, Boston,
Francis P. Russell, Sally L. Thayer (Morse), Boston,
Lynnfield Ctr., Lynnfield Ctr., Levi H. and Harriet (Smith), Norridgewock, Nat'l W. & Sarah E. (Thompson ), [Me.,
Wm. T. Brown, E. Boston.
Sept. 20, Wakefield,
Charles M. McCarthy, Emily Gihon,
Lynnfield Ctr., Lynnfield Ctr., Charles and Mary (Barrett), Wakefield, Wakefield,
Edward and Ellen (Lyons),
J. J. Lyons, Malden.
Nov. 7, Wakefield,
Charles A. Copeland, Asenath W. Hayward,
Lynnfield, Lynnfield,
Peabody Lynnfield,
Albert E. & Georgie A. (Newhall) John R. Chaffee, Alfred J. and Nellie S. (May),
Wakefield.
Nov. 20, Wakefield,
Ernest O. Weir, Carrie F. Gray,
Salem, Salem, Lynnfield Ctr., Swampscott,
Daniel P. and Eliza (Babcock), Frederick F. & Mary E. (Finch),
Hugh A. Heath, Wakefield.
Nov. 25, Lynn,
James LeRoy Foster, Priscilla S. Conrod,
Lynn,
Lynnfield Ctr., Lynnfield Ctr., James M. & Mary Jane (Chasson), Halifax, N. S., William C. & Cathrine (Mooreash)
Ernest J. Dinnen, Lynn.
Dec. 21, Malden,
Carl Schmidt, fill), Lynnfield Ctr., Germany, Nellie G. Champney (Ban- Reading,
Johann & Marg'ite (Wilmenroth), Lee S. Wheeler, Landaff, N.H., William H. and Sophia (Buzzell),
Malden.
Lynnfield Ctr. Alice Pearl Bryant,
Reading, Lynnfield Ctr., Newton Lower Franklin W. and Helen A. (Boit), [Falls,
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DEATHS REGISTERED IN LYNNFIELD DURING THE YEAR 1905.
Date.
Name of Deceased.
Age. y. m. d.
Birthplace.
Condition.
Names of Parents.
Cause of Death.
Jan. 1, George W. Newhall,
78 6 .. Lynn,
Single,
Arthur and
Heart Failure.
Jan. 12, Ellen T. Lynch,
38 . . .. Lynnfield,
Single,
Patrick & Mary (Cannon) Pneumonia.
Feb. 1, Harriet E. Harvey (Genthner)
76 11 7 Parkman, Me. Widowed, Daniel & Esther (Stevens) Pneumonia.
Mar. 1, Daniel N. McDuffee,
79 . . .. Lynnfield,
Single,
Daniel & Eliza (Newhall) Senile Asthenia.
Mar. 5. Harriet I. Restall (Hastings) 29
9 5 Antrim, N. H. Married,
J. E. & Mary E. (Tarbell) Pernicious Anaemia.
Mar. 8, George W. Henfield,
59 2
8 Lynnfield Ctr., Married,
Jos. & Eliz'th (Sweetser) Status Lymphaticus.
Apr. 16, Lucy S. Chasson (Tarbox),
67 6 8 Lynn,
Widowed, Jonathan &Lucy (Stevens)
Bronchial Pneumonia.
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May 8, Cornelius Lynch,
64 .... Ireland,
Married,
Michael & Mary (Gookin) Gastritis.
May 28, Annie E. Ross,
25 . . . . Lynnfield Ctr., Single,
N. & Sophia E. ( Wellman)
Tuberc. of Lungs & Per.
Aug. 1, Frank D. Gould,
.. 9 22 Lynnfield,
Single,
Wm.H.& Nellie M. (Dyer) Inanition.
Aug. 28, John A. Gibney,
67 . . . . Salem,
Married,
John and Mary (Brown),
Aortic Disease of Heart.
Sept. 24 Henry Danforth, 81 1 17 Lynnfield Ctr., Married,
John and Betsey (Fowle), Apoplexy.
Sept. 27 Elizabeth S. Higgins (Davis) |74
1|27 Bristol, Me.,
Widowed, Moses and Mary (Oram), Pulmonary Oedema.
Oct. 20, William E. Sprague,
55 7|4 Stoneham,
Widowed, E. V.&SarahE. (Wilk'son)
Nephritis.
Dec. 6, Lillian M. Lightbody,
1| 3|22 Lynnfield Ctr., Single,
A. E. & Lil'n (McIntosh) Septic Peritonitis.
Dec. 15, Lucy J. Russell (Damon),
81 8|25 Charlestown,
Widowed, Geo. & Mary J. (Damon) Fracture of Hip.
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Report of School Committee.
The School Committee respectfully submit the following re- port.
Since our last report our teaching force has changed consider- ably, in that we were obliged to secure three new teachers at the opening of the fall term in September last. Our former superin- tendent, Mr. Alfred C. Thompson, also severed his connection with our schools and accepted the superintendency of the public schools in Auburn, New York. While we regret the loss of each and all of them, yet we are glad that they have secured more lucrative situations, and we wish them success.
At the present time our scholars are making good progress under the direction of an able and conscientious corps of teach- ers, who are under the direct supervision of Mr. J. H. Carfrey. Mr. George E. Wales has accomplished much in the teaching of music, and we believe that such a training is a great benefit and help, even after school days are over. Both Mr. Carfrey and Mr. Wales will submit for your consideration a more detailed re- port of the work which they are supervising.
We have received from the Commonwealth a reimbursement of all the money which we expended for High School tuition for the school year of 1904 and 1905, amounting to $947.
This refund is provided for in Chapter 43, Section 3, of the Revised Laws, as amended by Chapter 433, Acts of 1902, and that part of said section, as now amended, which relates particu- larly to the Town of Lynnfield is as follows :
" A town whose valuation is less than seven hundred and fifty thousand dollars shall be entitled to receive from the treasury of the Commonwealth all necessary amounts which have actually been expended for High School tuition under the provi- sions of this section : provided, that such expenditure shall be certified under oath to the board of education by its school com-
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mittee within thirty days after the date of said expenditure *
No town the valuation of which averages a larger sum for each pupil in the average membership of its public school than the corresponding average for the Commonwealth, shall receive money from the Commonwealth under the provisions of this section."
It is ascertained each year whether or not a town comes within the provisions of this section. Since the passage of this act, and up to last year, our average valuation for each pupil in the aver- age membership of our schools has been larger than the corre- sponding average for the Commonwealth, and so we were not en- titled to any reimbursement. It means a saving of about one thousand dollars a year for the town if we can continue to come within the provisions of the statute. It is, therefore, important that we should see to it that our scholars attend school regularly, not only because such attendance will aid materially in this regard, but also because a regular attendance insures better work and greater progress in their school work.
We do not ask for an appropriation to meet the expenses of High School tuition for the coming year, because we have on hand the sum of $947, which we received from the state, and we assume that we can use such sum for that purpose for the cur- rent year.
We recommend the following appropriations, in addition to the amount which we now have on hand as shown by our financial report herein published :
For schools,
$1,800
" transportation,
·
200
" incidentals, 350 .
Respectfully submitted,
RUTHERFORD E. SMITH,
J. WINSLOW PERKINS, ANNIE L. STEVENS.
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FINANCES.
RECEIPTS.
Cash on hand Feb. 1, 1905, $660 43 Appropriations for schools, 1,400 00
" incidentals,
350 00
66
" high school tuition,
1,100 00
66 " transportation of scholars,
200 00
66 " painting south school house,
150 00
Income state school fund,
725 45
from state high school tuition refunded,
947 00
66 support of superintendent, 125 00
66 state board of charity tuition, .
114 00
city of Lynn tuition, .
40 00
$5,811 38
EXPENDITURES.
Teachers', superintendent's, music teacher's, janitor's
and school committee's salary and fuel,
. $2,522 60
Incidental school expenses, 366 75
High school tuition,
919 00
Painting south school house,
145 69
Transportation of scholars,
200 00
$4,154.04
Balance unexpended,
. $1,657 84
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Report of School Superintendent.
TO THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE :
I have the honor to present my first report as superintendent of your schools. This is the sixth report from superintendents.
It is impossible for me to speak at great length concerning the work done in the schools, as my knowledge of them covers a period of five months only. My time has been occupied largely in becoming acquainted with the work, the conditions under which it is being done, the equipment of the schools, and plan- ning for the future. Permit me to say in this connection, the condition of things-the general equipment, the character of work accomplished, and the selection of teachers, reflects great credit upon the school committee and my predecessor.
The buildings I find in very good condition. The new build- ing at the Centre is a credit to the community, and is all it was planned to be. If any suggestion is necessary here, it is that at the next vacation the walls be tinted, the woodwork be bright- ened, and the desks be given a coat of varnish. There is economy in spending a small amount of money each year. to keep school property bright and fresh ; furthermore it is economy, and in the interest of good health for us to see that the buildings are thor- oughly cleaned as often as three times a year, and mopped as often as once a month ; or more frequently if possible. Build- ings well cared for are more serviceable, more healthful, and last longer. The new seats placed in the South School are welcomed by the pupils and teacher alike ; they have been needed for some time. The new system of heating placed in this building has been very successful in keeping the rooms warm and comfortable. A few repairs have been made since September, such as putting locks on doors of outdoor closets, and repairing some doors and seats within the buildings. All in all, the buildings are in an ex-
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cellent condition ; the equipment has been generous, and the spirit of the committee toward the schools in giving to them what they need is worthy of high commendation.
At the opening of the present school year, two new teachers began work at the Centre, Mrs. F. T. Young as Principal, and Miss Olive Paine as teacher of the first four grades. Mrs. Young came to us from several year's experience in upper grade work in the town of Peabody ; Miss Paine is having her first year's ex- perience, graduating from Worcester Normal School, June, 1905. Miss Emily D. Sturtevant of the South School resigned in Sep- tember, to accept a position in another part of the state at an in- crease of salary. Miss Katharine Varney of North Berwick, Me., graduate of Smith College, was secured to fill the vacancy. After remaining four months she was compelled to resign on ac - count of illness. The position was filled by the election of Miss Lora Winn from Winchester, Mass. Miss Winn is a graduate of Wellesley College, took a special course at Salem Normal and has taught one year. She began her work with us January 1st.
The work of our teachers I wish to commend. The energy, ambition, and loyalty manifested are worthy of praise. To teach a room of three or four grades, and keep all up to the proper standard is no easy task. There is as much and more force re- quired, as much tact necessary, and certainly as much teaching ability required to conduct one of these schools as is demanded in a school of one grade. We want good schools and we have them ; the people are willing to pay for them, and of course have a right to demand that good results be obtained. The professional spirit among the teachers shows itself in the interest manifested at the different teachers' meetings in the discussion of various questions pertaining to methods of work, the eagerness to read what may be suggested as a help in their teaching, and the good feeling with which they welcome any suggestion given them in teaching the various subjects. I feel very sure that the community ap- preciates the efforts of the teachers, and the hearty cooperation of all patrons is ever ready. The harmony that exists among the school committee, teachers, patrons, and the whole commun- ity is indeed worthy of mention. This is the primary reason for the high standard in the schools.
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This is the second year that music has been taught in the schools under the direction of a supervisor. I can say from ob- servation that the progress made on the part of the pupils has fully justified the expenditure of money necessary. Music is a branch of study in which can be seen results as a whole more quickly than in almost any other subject. To appreciate good music, to be able to listen to it correctly, and to understand its meaning ; all these are for the building of character, and make life harmonious.
The report of Mr. Wales, the supervisor is worth your careful attention.
In this connection I wish to call your attention to the subject of drawing. The state law requires that drawing shall be taught in the public schools, and in order to do this effectively the work should be under the direction of a specialist in that subject ; one who is able to carry on the subject in various phases as outlined by state authorities. As it is carried on today, there is very little systematic work done. Each teacher is left to her own de- vices, and no two teachers are doing similar work in like grades. In short there is no clearly defined requirements in the schools respecting this subject; and if there were, under the present con- ditions no particular definite results could be assured. Our pupils, therefore, go into the High Schools handicapped for any of the courses they desire to pursue in which drawing is required. Furthermore, drawing well taught is an aid to every other sub- ject, and an aid to all boys and girls in every walk of life, and in every calling pursued for a livelihood. The idea is not simply that every child shall learn to draw only, but that he shall be able to appreciate the beautiful in nature and art, and to know how to use the same in every day life-in the home and in business. Therefore I recommend that we consider the advisability of ar- ranging with some town to have a special teacher visit our schools as often as twice a month, and place the subject of drawing on the basis where it belongs.
The subject of attendance is one which always interests us, and certainly without good attendance very little regular and ef- fective progress can be made on the part of pupils. The follow- ing table gives some evidence of the condition.
31
1903-1904, per cent. of attendance, .
98.
1904-1905, “
93.1 1905-1906, “ 60 66
93.4
1903-1904, no. cases of tardiness,
264
167
1904-1905, .' $ 6 66 66 1905-1906, “ 66 6 66 1903 -- 1904, no. cases of dismissals,
134
67
1904-1905, " 66 66 66
44
1905-1906, “ 66 66 66
39
It is hoped that all will co-operate in making the attendance as perfect as possible. Prompt and regular attendance insures pro- gress in the schools. We are all interested.
In conclusion I wish to express my appreciation of the co- operation of teachers and school committee, also the towns-people. Very little can be done without this co-operation. For the loy- alty of the School Committee, and for the many suggestions given me in my work I wish to specially express my thanks, and to as- sure the committee that I shall endeavor to merit their support in the future.
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