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It is a purpose of the Superintendent as soon as is con- venient to inaugurate a series of conferences with the teach- ers employed in the town. Such meetings will be periodic, and their purpose to unify the work in the elementary schools, and improve its articulation with the High School. We shall endeavor to keep in touch with the best practices in modern education, and share our common experiences and solve our common or peculiar problems.
I desire to express my appreciation of the cordial and helpful manner in which I have been received by the com- mittee and such of the citizens as I have come in contact with.
Respectfully submitted,
STEPHEN G. BEAN, Superintendent of Schools.
December 31, 1918.
Report of Principal of High School
To the Superintending School Committee :
I hereby submit my second annual report upon the condition and work of the High School for the past year.
Commendable progress has been made in the work of the school, as is shown by a greater earnestness and atten- tion to study. Very few failed to attain the standing required for promotion at the end of the year. The "Honor Roll" of students receiving no mark below "B" during the preceding bi-monthly period has grown until it included in December more than one-fourth of the school.
Perhaps the one feature of the year which has been most favorably commended is the introduction of a commercial course for those who can profitably undertake it. Early last spring, some standard typewriters were purchased and a course in stenography and typewriting was offered as an elective under the supervision of Miss Doris M. Wheeler, who has proved thoroughly competent for the work and under whose direction the commercial subjects have become an integral part of the curriculum.
The hearty approval which this course has received as well as the interest shown in the work done by one of our students last spring in connection with the "White Pine Blister," strengthens my belief that a course in scientific agriculture for the boys, under a competent instructor. would be both wise and practical. The expense of such work is largely borne by outside means available for this purpose. It seems to me therefore, a duty that we make use of the
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opportunities which the State offers through its College of Agriculture to improve the methods and condition of those who work for all, namely : the farmers.
I cannot help referring with pardonable pride to the readiness with which the school has responded to the call of duty in this world-wide conflict. Nearly every boy who has graduated within the last few years, either was engaged in war work, or had arranged to do so when the armistice was signed. With an equal devotion, the girls under Miss Hokanson's direction furnished many things for the Red Cross, the work of their hands. Besides, there has been a generous contribution by the students in the purchase of War Saving and Thrift Stamps. Surely Norwell may feel proud of the war record of its High School. In what way can a recognition of this find better expression than in some plan for improving the conditions for its work. None but those acquainted with them can realize how difficult it is to secure adequate results under present limitations. The addi- tion of the Commercial course has made it necessary to uti- lize both the dressing room and the entry and even then, there are times when two exercises are going on simul- taneously in one room. No one who has the welfare of the young at heart can feel that this is giving them a square deal in their preparation for life. I trust that you will soon find some way whereby a beginning may be made for adequate and modern facilities for High School work.
We were among the few schools that were able to con- tinue work during the fuel shortage of last winter and we are also exceedingly fortunate in that no member of our school has been taken away by the epidemic which has proved such a scourge to the community.
I am glad that your wisdom in securing teachers of experience for this year has been so amply justified. Miss Margaret Tolman, a graduate of Radcliffe College, and Miss Margaret Cochran, a graduate of Jackson College,
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have both proved earnest and faithful in all their work. I should fail in my duty if I should not acknowledge my deep obligation to all associate teachers and to Mrs. Eldridge, our instructor in drawing, who have done so much to make the school work pleasant and successful. Of Miss Wheelock, under whose supervision, the music has proved such a pleas- ant feature of our graduation exercises, no commendation is needed. I desire in conclusion to express my sincere ap- preciation of the courtesy and kindness which you and the Superintendent of Schools have always shown me, and I hope that the work of the school will continue to merit your hearty approval and support.
Respectfully submitted, J. M. NICHOLS,
Report of Supervisor of Drawing
To the School Committee :
I am going to take the liberty to make this a little more than a mere report and say a word here for drawing. Per- haps some of us have forgotten or never gave it much thought at all.
In a great measure, the actual results depend upon the regular teacher. I can commend them for the willingness and efficiency with which they follow my plans. Results come from cheerful, inspiring instructors and I appreciate those with whom I leave my outline.
Since September I have visited each grade once every two weeks. Last year, only two visits a term were given. The result is very satisfactory, as shown by work accom- plished, more subjects can be reached as teachers get instructions from which to work. My visits are outline and class illustrations and often review, by this method I know where the class is standing.
The children have been interested in whatever the part presented them.
In drawing we have many "parts" involved and they all combine, as, Froebel says : "The end and aim of all our work should be the harmonious growth of the whole being." The object is not simply a training of the hand in the use of a pencil but something much broader. The training of the mind, habits of close attention, concentration of thought. perseverance and accurate observation, all of which lie at the foundation of success in any calling.
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They are also gaining self-reliance and independence, the value of which can hardly be overestimated.
When we ask "Why?" Who, then, knows the answer? Even when we do or do not "see" the result in a perfectly put line. Once I was asked, "Why should I take drawing? I will never use it for anything." Perhaps not, but he will, however, need that something he attained and achieved through the doing of that thing, which perhaps, never would otherwise have been reached by him.
No, we do not learn to draw perfectly in our graded schools. It is impossible to do so, there is too much in draw- ing to achieve in so short a time. "Seeing is believing" and perceiving is the power to draw. We are reaching out for more and more of this "power."
The break in the school term of four weeks out was like six weeks in the value of immediate work, and the draw- ing has got to feel it somewhat the rest of the year. We will, however, accomplish much.
An exhibition of our work will be inspiring to all con- cerned. We need to be in touch with parents, teachers and pupils to make results successful. Working together with but one thought, victory is ours. Your child is concerned.
At the High School each student has forty minutes of drawing per week. Freehand and mechanical drawing classes are doing good work.
Mr. Bean has provided us with water color boxes. Forty minutes is a short time for water color when there is other work going on at the same time, but some are sticking to it and at the end of the term results will be obtained. I admire the perseverance of the High School students. They have it in the school and bring it into my class.
To Mr. Nichols, the principal, is due much credit in the result of my work by the interest he gives to it.
This goes to show the enthusiasm and singleness of aim, it is only for the students' welfare.
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It gives me pleasure to state a few facts about our draw- ing ( drawing anywhere, drawing as it truly is), in this message, to you, as a submitted report by your supervisor.
A. GERTRUDE ELDRIDGE.
Not for Circulation
Report of Supervisor of Music
To the School Board and Superintendent of Schools of the Town of Norwell :
The Supervisor of Music herewith respectfully submits her report for the year nineteen hundred and eighteen :
Music became a part of the curriculum in the schools April Ist, 1917. Since that date we have worked steadily toward our goal which is to appreciate and to properly ren- der good music.
The absence of music study in the past years has made our progress necessarily slow, yet it is most definite and sure. By far the greater part of our effort is expended in trying to help the pupil to sing the tones with correct pitch. The tendency to sing all tones slightly flat is one which causes much difficulty and requires watchful effort to cor- rect. There is marked advance in the direction of overcom- ing the tendency, however, this year. Ability to sing tones involving much more difficult intervals than previously has become steadily noticeable this year, as has also their ability to follow two-part music.
The High School pupils sang several selections at their commencement in June, and showed appreciable gain over the former year's work.
The scholars evince much interest and pleasure in their work and I am sure the parents must join with me in ap- preciation of the co-operation always given me of teachers, committee, and Superintendent, without which loyal help this work would be insurmountable.
ROSALIE H. WHEELOCK, Supervisor of Music.
15 South Fairview Street, Boston, Massachusetts.
Seventieth Annual Report OF THE
BOARD OF SELECT MEN AND OTHER TOWN OFFICERS
OF THE
TOWN OF NORWELL
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INDEX
Appropriations Recommended
82
Articles in Warrant 87
Assessors' Report 59
Auditor's Report
8I
Board of Health Report 79
Financial Statement 81
Forest Warden Report 70
Highway Account
49
Incidental Account
63
Jury List
83
Miscellaneous 75
Moth Report 68
Overseers of Poor Report 61
Roll of Honor
7
School Report
85
Sealer of Weights and Measures 74
Snow Account
56
Special Highway Account 52
Tax Collector's Report 47
Town Clerk's Report
I2
Town Officers' Account
57
Town Officers, 1919 5
Treasurer's Report 41
Tree Warden Report 66
Trustees' Report
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IN MEMORIAM FRANK W. JONES Born Sept. 22, 1860-Died May 3, 1919
SELECTMAN 1909-1919
The Late Frank I. Jones
TOWN OFFICERS
Selectmen, Assessors and Overseers of Poor EDWARD M. SEXTON LOTHROP E. FESSENDEN WILLIAM J. LEONARD
Town Clerk Treasurer JOSEPH F. MERRITT HERBERT E. ROBBINS
Tax Collector WILLIAM H. SPENCER
Surveyor of Highways WALTER T. OSBORN
School Committee
BENJAMIN LORING MRS. AMY SYLVESTER MRS. NELLIE L. SPARRELL
Auditor
JEROME F. WADSWORTH
Board of Health
JOHN F. WILDER MINOT WILLIAMSON J. LYMAN WADSWORTH
Constables
WALTER T. OSBORN JESSE M. WINSLOW J. WARREN FOSTER JOHN F. WILDER
Cemetery Committee W. WALLACE FARRAR ARTHUR T. STODDARD
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Tree Warden FRED M. CURTIS
Sealer of Weights and Measures J. WARREN FOSTER
Field Drivers THE CONSTABLES OFFICERS APPOINTED BY SELECTMEN
Registrars of Voters
JOSEPH F. MERRITT ARTHUR T. STODDARD
HENRY J. TOLMAN JEREMIAH H. LEHAN
Warden of Almshouse JAMES H. PINKHAM
Forest Fire Warden Gypsy Moth Agent
JOHN T. OSBORN FRED M. CURTIS
Inspector of Animals J. WARREN FOSTER
Inspectors of Slaughtered Animals AMOS H. TILDEN J. ALDEN DAMON ALPHEUS DAMON
Surveyors of Lumber, Wood and Bark
BERT RICHARDSON JOHN WHALEN
W. D. TURNER ARTHUR T. STODDARD)
BENJAMIN LORING F. E. HENDERSON J. FRANK TURNER
JOHN E. LESLIE
Keeper of Lockup JAMES H. PINKHAM
Toron Weigher
JAMES H. PINKHAM
ROLL OF HONOR
CITIZENS OF NORWELL WHO WERE IN ANY BRANCH OF THE UNITED STATES SERVICE DURING THE WAR WITH GERMANY
AINSLIE, CLAUDE W .- Battery A, 55th Reg. C. A. C., U. S. N.
AINSLIE, ELLERY FRANCIS JR .- 12th Depot Bat., Co. 8, Signal Corps. Fort Slocum and Camp Vail,. N. J.
BEACH, HOWARD WASHINGTON-92d Div., 317th Engin- eers, A. E. F. Seven months in France.
BEACH, CHESTER AMBROSE-Wentworth Institute, Co. B, U. S. Inf.
BOWKER, STUART R .- 104th Co., 25 Bat., Syracuse, N. Y. Salvage Co., Camp Devens.
BRAINERD, ABBOTT-Y. M. C. A. Service Secretary,. eleven months in France.
BRIGGS, PAUL D. L .- Co. L, 302d Inf., Camp Devens. Co. A, U. S. G., Jersey City, N. J. Sixteen months in service.
BROWN, HARRY BRIGGS-Headquarters Co., 306th Field Artillery, 77th Division, A. E. F. Fifteen months in France.
BROWN, WILLIAM HENRY-Supply Co., IOIst Reg .. 26th Div., A. E. F. Eighteen months in France.
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BROWN, RALPH EUGENE-Northeastern College Unit, Bos- ton.
BURNS, JOHN WENDELL, JR .- Medical Unit, Service in Peyton. England; Brest, France.
BUSWELL, JOHN S .- 3d Engineers Corps,. Canal Zone.
DAMON, ARTHUR RUSSELL-U. S. Navy 3 years, 3 months. Discharged. U. S. A. at Camp Lynnfield 3 months.
DE GAINER, ARTHUR-39th Inf., Co. C. 4th Div. A. E. F.
DELANO, FREDERIC BURTON-Headquarters Co., 9th Inf., 2d Div. A. E. F. Sergeant. With army of occupa- tion in Germany.
DELANO, HENRY FRANKLIN-344th Machine Gun Co., 90tl Div., A. E. F. Army of occupation in Germany. Eleven months in service.
ELLMS, EDGAR HOWARD-Sergt., Co. B, 18th Regt. Eng., A. E. F. One year and ten months in France.
EVERETT, HAROLD-3d Co., Ist Bat., 157th Depot Brigade,. Camp Gordon, Atlanta, Ga.
FREDRICKSON, FREDERICK ADOLPH-Camp Devens, Mass. HARRISON, FRED JAMES-325th Co., Camp Stewart, New- port News, Va.
HASKINS, EDWARD BECKMAN-Student Army Training Corps.
HENDERSON, IRVING RUSSELL-General Headquarters Co., Ccast Artillery: With A. E. F. eight months in France.
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HOWLAND, PERCY HALE-Engineers' Dept., Student Army Training Corps.
KIDDER, HAROLD RUSSELL-Troop L, 14th Cavalry, Fort McIntosh, Texas.
LESLIE, WILLIAM EDWARD-Co. K, IOIst Inf., A. E. F. Wounded in France.
LINCOLN, HERBERT AUSTIN-U. S. Battleship Nebraska, transferred to the U. S. Superdreadnaught Florida, 8 months in the service.
MERANDA, TONY-Seven months at Camp Devens.
MOREY, DANA WHITE-24th Coast Artillery, Newport, R.
I. One year and six months in the service.
MOTT, STEPHEN ALLEN-Headquarters Co., 103d Regt., 26th Div., A. E. F. Ten months in France.
OLSON, FREDERICK S .- U. S. Akbar, U. S. N. Training Station, Rockland, Me.
OSBORNE, EDNA JOSEPHINE-At Naval Base Hospital, New London. Nurse.
OSBORNE, EDWIN-Boatswain's Mate, U. S. S. Birmingham. Four years in the navy.
OSBORNE, FRANK HERBERT-Co. L, 306th Inf., Pioneers, A. E. F. One year and nine months in France.
OSBORNE, LAWRENCE-Private, 16th Supply Train, Motor Truck Co., Camp Kearney, California.
OSBORN, PERRY HAMMOND-Mechanic, Battery E, 301st Field Artillery, 76th Div., A. E. F. Six months in France.
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PEMBERTON, JAMES L .- U. S. S. Virginia. Two years and three months in the Navy.
PINSON, HENRY IRVING-Co. A, 312th Machine Gun Bat., 79th Div., A. E. F. Eleven months in France.
PROUTY, LAWRENCE WILLIAM-Students' Army Training Corps, Harvard University.
SCULLY, JOHN JOSEPH-38th Regt., Canadian British Ex- peditionary Force. Two years and seven months in France.
SHEEHAN, EUGENE P .- Shoe Unit with A. E. F. One year and eight months in France.
SOULE, LAWRENCE-Remount Station, Camp Travis, Tex- as, then Sergeant Army Reserve Depot, New Cumber- land, Pa.
SPENCER, ALVAN GERRY-Supply Sergeant, 7th Battalion, Co. D, U. S. A.
SPENCER, HARRY L .- Ist Lieut. IOIst U. S. Engineers, 26th Div., A. E. F.
SPRAGUE, HERBERT WILLIAM-Fire Truck and Hose 322d Co., also in Replacement Companies. One year and ten months in France.
SPROUL, WALTON DYER-Sec. 29, 641 U. S. A. A. S. In France 22 months.
TURNER, HAROLD MELVIN-U. S. Naval Reserve with Tufts College Unit.
WADSWORTH, JEROME FERDINAND-Co. A, 73 Replacement Engineers, Washington Barracks, D. C. Six months in the service.
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WEBER, ANTON. Sergeant, Commissary Department, Bal- timore, Md.
WELTON, RUTH A .- One year in the Canteen Service in France.
WESTFIELD, HUGH EVERETT-U. S. Naval Reserve, Tech- nology Unit.
WILLIAMSON, CHARLES MITCHELL-Mechanic's Mate, U. S. Naval Reserve, U. S. Destroyer Thacher.
WILLIAMSON, GEORGE W .- U. S. S. Pittsburg.
WINSLOW, EDWARD FRANCIS-Co. D., 547 Engineers, A. E. F.
WINSLOW JAMES EVERETT-Co. L, 372d Inf., 93d Div., A. E. F.
WINSLOW, JESSE BURDEN-Stationed at Camp Devens, Humphreys and Camp Merritt.
Report of the Town Clerk
ANNUAL TOWN MEETING, MARCH 3, 1919
Pursuant to a warrant under the hands of the Selectmen, duly executed by Walter T. Osborn, a constable of Norwell, the qualified voters of the Town of Norwell met at the Town Hall on Monday, March 3, 1919, and took the following action on the articles contained therein :
Article I. To choose a Moderator.
John Whalen was chosen Moderator, by ballot. He was sworn by the Town Clerk.
Article 2. To bring in their votes for a Town Clerk for one year, one Selectman, one Assessor and one Overseer of the Poor for three years, a Treasurer, a Collector of Taxes. an Auditor, a Surveyor of Highways, five Constables and a Tree Warden for one year, one member of the School Com- mittee for three years, one member of the Board of Health for three years, and to vote Yes or No in answer to the question, "Shall license be granted for the sale of intoxicat- ing liquors in this town?" All on one ballot. Polls oren from 7 A. M. to 11 A. M.
The ballots, keys and instructions were delivered to the Moderator and the polls were declared open at 7 A. M. They were closed at 11:30 A. M. One hundred and twelve names were checked on the voting lists and one on the lists for women. One hundred and thirteen ballots were cast. They were canvassed and counted in open meeting and the result announced as follows :
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Town Clerk ( for one year )
Joseph F. Merritt IOI
Blanks
Selectman (for three years)
Lothrop E. Fessenden 100
Blanks 12
Assessor (for three years)
Lothrop E. Fessenden 96
Blanks 16
Overseer of Poor (for three years)
Lothrop E. Fessenden
97
Blanks 15
Treasurer (for one year)
Herbert E. Robbins IOI
Blanks
Collector of Taxes (for one year)
96
William H. Spencer
16
Blanks
Auditor (for one year)
IO
John Whalen
Elliott W. Crowell
I
Humphrey W. Turner
12
Jerome F. Wadsworth
1
George E. Torrey
2
James H. Barnard
I
Ernest H. Sparrell
Blanks 75
IO
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Board of Health ( for three years)
J. Lyman Wadsworth 90
Blanks 22
School Committee ( for three years)
Benjamin Loring 82
William J. Leonard 6
Frank Baker I
Blanks 24
Highway Surveyor ( for one year)
Lyman W. Lincoln 39
Walter T. Osborn 70
Emanuel P. Joseph
I
Blanks 2
Constable (for one year )
Herbert W. Apps 85
Walter T. Osborn
J. Warren Foster 89
John F. Wilder 80
Jesse N. Winslow
86
Earl Richardson
I
John HI. Sparrell
I
Blanks 132
Tree Warden ( for one year)
Fred M. Curtis 91
John H. Sparrell I
Blanks 20
Shall license be granted for the sale of intoxicating liquors in this town for the ensuing year? Yes 49 No 5 L
Blanks 12
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OFFICERS ELECTED
Town Clerk, Joseph F. Merritt.
Selectman, Assessor and Overseer of Poor, Lothrop E. Fes- senden.
Treasurer, Herbert E. Robbins.
Collector of Taxes, William H. Spencer.
Auditor, Jerome F. Wadsworth.
School Committee, Benjamin Loring.
Board of Health, J. Lyman Wadsworth.
Highway Surveyor, Walter T. Osborn.
Constables,. Herbert W. Apps, Walter T. Osborn, J. War- ren Foster, John F. Wilder, Jesse N. Winslow.
Tree Warden, Fred M. Curtis.
Article 3. To hear the reports of the several boards of officers and committees of the town and act thereon.
Voted that the reports of the officers as printed be ac- cepted.
Voted that the Town Clerk and Assessors be a committee to prepare a complete list of men from Norwell serving in the army or navy during the German war.
Article 4. To make the necessary appropriations to de- fray the expenses of the town and for other purposes, and to raise such sums of money as the town shall deem exped- ient.
Voted to appropriate the following amounts :
Support of Poor $1500.00
Almshouse .1 800.00
Support of Schools 12,000.CO
Highways (General repairs) 5500.00
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Highways (Circuit and Pleasant Street, by
Highway Surveyor) 800.00
Removing Snow 700.00
Memorial Day I 50.00
State Aid 2000.00
Soldiers' Relief 400.00
Town Officers 2000.00
Washington Street Cemetery 75.00
Tree Warden 50.00
Mowing Bushes 100.00
Board of Health
500.00
School Physician 100.00
Squares and Triangles
100.00
Town Hall 75.00
Electric Lights
500.00
James Library
IOO.CO
Fire Department
300.00
Gypsy Moth
515.29
Superintendent of Schools
400.00
Interest
I350.00
State and County Taxes
5500.00
Gaffield Park
25.00
Incidentals
I 300.00
Spraying Elms 200.00
Under Article 26, Plymouth County Trustees . . 100.00
Voted to raise by taxation a sum not to exceed $40,000.00 to be assessed on the polls and estates of residents and on the estates of non-residents.
Article 5. To see if the town will vote to authorize the Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, to borrow money in anticipation of the revenue of the current finan - cial year.
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Voted that the Treasurer, with the approval of the Se- lectmen, be and hereby is authorized to borrow money from time to time, in anticipation of the revenue of the financial year beginning January 1, 1919, and to issue a note or notes therefor, payable within one year, any debt or debts incurred under this vote to be paid from the revenue of said financial year.
Article 6. What appropriation will the town make for removing snow, and appropriate money for the same.
Voted to pay 30 cents per hour for removing snow. Ap- propriation $700.00.
Article 7. In what manner and time shall the taxes be collected for the ensuing year.
Voted that the Collector issue summonses after January 1, 1920.
Article 8. To make allowance to town creditors.
No bills were presented to the meeting.
Article 9. What sum of money will the town appro- priate for the use of Post 112, G. A. R., on Memorial Day.
An appropriation of $150.00 was made under Article 4.
Article IO. Will the town cause a statement of its finan- cial affairs to be printed in February next.
Voted that a report of the financial affairs and of the Town Officers be printed in February, 1920.
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Article 11. Will the town appropriate a sum of money to be expended in the cemetery on Washington street.
Voted to appropriate $75.00 for this purpose under Art- icle 4.
Article 12. What price will the town pay for labor on the highways for the ensuing year.
Voted to pay $3.00 for men, $7.00 for man and two horses, and $5.00 for man and one horse.
Article 13. What action will the town take in regard to keeping the sidewalks in repair.
Voted to pass over this article.
Article 14. Will the town give any instructions to town officers.
No action taken.
Article 15. What price will the town pay for work at fires for the ensuing year.
Voted to pay 50 cents per hour for work at fires.
Article 16. Will the town take any action in regard to the care of parks, squares and triangles and make any ap- propriation for the same.
An appropriation of $100.00 was made for this purpose under Article 4, and it was voted that the Tree Warden have charge of expending the same.
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Article 17. Will the town make an appropriation for the James Library in return for the free privilege of taking books which the townspeople now have.
Voted to appropriate $100.00 under Article 4.
Article 18. Will the town act in conjunction with the town of Hanover to have electric lights at the terminus of River street, Norwell,. and Broadway, Hanover, at the Third Herring Brook and at Assinippi.
Voted that the town continue to act with Hanover in maintaining lights at the above locations.
Article 19. Will the town appropriate the sum of $505.65 for the suppression of gypsy and browntail moths.
The above amount was appropriated under Article 4.
Article 20. What sum of money will the town appro- priate to pay the Superintendent of Schools.
$400.00 was appropriated under Article 4.
Article 21. Will the town raise and appropriate the sum of $300.00 for the purpose of fighting fires.
Voted to appropriate $300.00 under Article 4.
Article 22. What sum of money will the town appro- priate for the spraying of elm trees along the highways.
Voted to appropriate $200.00 under Article 4.
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