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BIRTHS REGISTERED IN THE TOWN OF WILMINGTON IN THE YEAR 1892.
No.
Name of Child.
Names of Parents.
Date.
1
Not named (still born)
Charles McPhail. Margaret McPhail.
Jan. 7.
2
Herbert E. White
Michael White. Mary J. White.
Jan. 19.
S Phillip B. Buzzell
Daniel T. Buzzell. Mary L. Buzzell.
Jan. 29.
4 James A. MeGrory
Patrick MeGrory. Mary MeGrory.
Feb. 1.
5 Catherine Croto
Lewis Croto. Mary Croto.
Feb. 2.
6 Thomas J. Regan
Thomas A. Regan. Mary Regan.
Feb. 12.
7 Norman S. Buck
Sydney C. Buck. Cecilia M. Buck.
Feb. 14.
S Jessie M. Carter
Wmn. H. Carter, 2d. Clara A. Carter.
Feb. 18.
9 Not named (still born)
Peter Rubelard. Rosie Rubelard.
Feb. 27.
10 Mary J. Mullen
Michael Mullen. Annie Mullen.
Mar. 5.
11
Not named (still boru)
Alexander Brabent. Mary Brabent.
Mar. 10.
12
Chester L. V. B. Taylor .
George L. Taylor, Jr. Amelia A. Taylor.
Mar. 14.
13 Katie E. Hoban
John W. Hoban. Mary Hoban.
Apr. 1.
14 Mary C. Muse
Frank Muse. Mary J. Muse.
Apr. 5.
15 Francis Blake
James Blake. Mary Blake.
Apr. 13.
16
Not named
Henry Surrett. Mary L. Surrett.
May 12.
17
Surrett . ' ·
Joseph E. Surrett. Jane P. Surrett.
May 23.
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BIRTHS REGISTERED IN THE TOWN OF WILMINGTON IN THE YEAR 1892.
No.
Name of Child.
Names of Parents.
Date.
18
Daniel Babine .
Ambrose Babine. Agnes Babine.
May 23.
19
John W. Norcross
Daniel C. Norcross. Ida C. Norcross.
Aug. 15.
20
Mary J. Doucette
Frank Doucette. Maggie Doucette.
Aug. 23.
21
Ross Campbell .
Eugene S. Campbell. Ellen R. Campbell.
Aug. 29.
22
Joseph A. Babine
Mark Babine. Rose Babine.
Aug. 30.
23
Mary L. Robinson
Thomas Robinson. Jane Robinson.
Sept. 23.
24
Mary J. Babine
Rudolph Babine. Fannie Babine.
Sept. 28.
25
Robert Ellwood Buck
Albert C. Buck. Florence I. Buck.
Sept. 30.
26
William Burke .
Richard F. Burke. Rosie A. Burke.
Oct. 3.
27
Clarence E. Cady
Fred A. Cady. Abbie Cady.
Oct. 16.
28
Eaton. .
Charles E. Eaton. Emma S. Eaton.
Oct. 25.
29
Susan Babine
Amos Babine. Judith Babine.
Nov. 2.
30
Not named (still born)
Herbert A. Harris. Mabel C. Harris.
Nov. 11.
31
Pervis A. M. Cutter .
William H. Cutter. Susan M. H. Cutter.
Nov. 15.
32
Not named (still born)
James Kernon. Mary Kernon.
Nov. 30.
33
Cyril R. Buck .
Myron E. Buck. Mary J. Buck.
Nov. 31.
34
Amy Clark Sargent
Charles J. Sargent. Abbie F. Sargent.
Dec. 3.
35 Mary M. F. Surrett ·
Eugene Surrett. Maggie Surrett.
Dec. 11.
MARRIAGES REGISTERED IN THE TOWN OF WILMINGTON IN TIIE YEAR 1892.
No.
Date.
Names of Groom and Bride.
Age
Residence.
Occupation of Groom.
Place of Birth.
Names of Parents.
1 Jan. 14. Ryland D. Batchelder. Lizzie M. Hart.
24 Boston, Mass. 24 Wilmington,
Salesman.
Woodbury, Vt. Clifton, P. Q.
Ira F. and Nettie D. Batchelder. George A. and Mary Hart.
2 Jan. 19. William Grimes. Rossie McMahon.
25 Wilmington. 23 Wilmington.
Currier.
Ireland.
Rochester, N. H. John and Margaret Grimes. Michael and Mary McMahon.
3 Jan. 28. George L. Taylor, Jr. Amelia A. Hale.
23 Wilmington. 18 Wilmington.
S. R. R. Con- [duetor.
Wilmington. Wilmington.
George L. and Julia A. Taylor. J. Warren and Amelia Hale.
4 Jan. 28. George T. Eames. Carrie A. Bancroft.
54 Wilmington. 38 Wilmington.
Farmer.
Wilmington. Kingsborough, N.II.
Nathan and Mary Eames. Wm. A. and Sarah A. Niehols.
5 Feb. 23. Ramie Babine. Evalina Surrett.
22| Wilmington. 22 Wilmington.
R. R. Sectionman Nova Scotia. Nova Scotia.
Barney and Maggie Babine. Samuel and Julia Surrett.
6 Apr. 4. Henry B. Nichols. Olive T. Simonds.
65 Wilmington. 62 | Wilmington.
Carpenter.
Wilmington. Andover, Mass.
Charles and Salley Nichols. Robert and Olive Clements.
7 May 10. Eugene Surrett. Maggie Babine.
22 Wilmington. 19 Wilmington.
Currier.
Nova Scotia. Nova Seotia.
John B. and Frances Surrett. Barney and Margaret Babine.
S May 22. William C. Stevens. Agnes Blaek.
25| Wilmington. 30 Boston, Mass.
Clerk.
Danvers, Mass. Win. and Elizabeth Stevens. St. Johns, N. B. John N. and Mary Black.
9 May 28. Richard F. Burke. Rossie A. Babine.
21 Wilmington. 21 |Wilmington.
Currier.
Woburn, Mass. Nova Scotia.
Patriek and Ellen Burke. Michael and Mary Babine.
10 June 9. Stanley S. Porter. Hannah II. Childs.
30 Wilmington. 25 Wilmington.
Electrician.
Nova Scotia.
William D. and Charlotte Porter. Dorehester, Mass Abner C. and Louisa Child.
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11 June 12. Wilson Thompson. Nellie Miller.
19 Woburn, Mass. 15 Wilmington.
Laborer.
Nova Scotia. Wilmington.
John and Martha Thompson. Chas. O. and Laura Miller.
12 Oct. 3. Schamile R. McIntosh. Agnes L. Mathinson.
27 Wilmington. 30 Wilmington.
Blacksmith.
New Orleans, La George W. and Mary A. McIntosh. England. William and Laura Mathinson.
13 Nov. 14. John A. Taylor. Emma Gibbs.
51 Wilmington. 30 Wilmington.
Watchman.
Burlington, Mass Elbridge and Abbie Taylor. Joseph and Margaret Gibbs. England.
14 Nov. 15. John Murphy. Catherine MeDougal.
32 Wilmington. 30 Wilmington.
Laborer.
St. Johns, N. B. Dennis and Nora Murphy.
Prince Edw. Is.
Angus and Annie McDougal.
15|Nov. 15. Walter Stickney. Carrie M. Blanchard.
43 Epping, N. II. 24 Wilmington.
Druggist.
Epping, N. II. Wilmington.
David and Nancy l'. Stickney. John O. and Maria V. Blanchard.
16 Nov. 23. John Bailey. Lila Gage.
51 Wilmington. 45 Lawrence, Mass.
Farmer.
Chelmsf'd, Mass. LeRoy, N. Y.
Abner and Hannah Bailey. William and Ellinos Gage. 39
17 Nov. 25. Adam Bustead. Maggie J. Snelling.
25 JVilmington. 21 Wilmington.
Laborer.
Woburn, Mass. Nova Scotia.
James and Elizabeth Bustead. George HI. and Mary A. Snelling.
DEATHS REGISTERED IN THE TOWN OF WILMINGTON IN THE YEAR 1892.
No.
Date.
Name and Surname of the Deceased.
Age. Y. M. D.
· Place of Death.
Sex and Condition.
Place of Birth.
Names of Parents.
Disease, or Cause of Death.
1 Jan. 6.
McPhail.
0 0 0 Wilmington. Male.
Wilmington.
Charles and Margaret. William and Mary A.
Still born. Pneumonia.
2 Jan.
9. James M. Fortis.
44 1 11 Wilmington. Male, widower. Wilmington.
. 3 Feb. 9. Peter Brennan.
45 0 0 Wilmington. Male, single.
Nova Scotia.
Patrick and Eliza.
Alcholism.
4 Feb. 11. John J. Blake.
1 0 11 Wilmington. Male, single.
Wilmington.
James and Mary.
Phthisis.
5 Feb. 23. Joshua O. Jaquith.
68 3 0| Wilmington. Male, widower. Wilmington.
Joshua and Sabra.
Pneumonia and Heart Disease. Pneumonia.
6 Feb. 26. Samuel Surrett.
62 0 0 Wilmington. Male, widower. Nova Scotia.
Not known. .
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7 Feb. 27.
Rubelard.
0 0 0 Wilmington. Male, single.
Wilmington.
Peter and Rossie.
Still born.
S Mar. 10.
Brabent.
0 0 0 Wilmington. Male, single.
Wilmington.
Alexander and Mary.
Still born.
A Mar. 22. Rudolphus Nichols.
78 8 0 Wilmington. Male, married. Charlemont, Mass.
Not known.
Pneumonia.
10 Apr. 2. Chester L. V. B. Taylor
0 0 18 Wilmington. Male, single.
Wilmington.
Geo. L. Jr., &Amelia A. Bronchitis.
11 Apr. 6. Mary J. Mullen.
0 0 21 Wilmington. Female, single. Boston, Mass.
Michael and Annie.
Bronchitis.
12 Apr. 7. Mary A. Fortis.
67 11 3 Wilmington. Female, widow England.
James and Martha.
Bilious Fever.
13 Apr. 15. Abbie L. Staples.
44 0 0 Wilmington. Female, single. Boston, Mass.
John and Abby.
Erysipelas,
14 Apr. 22. Benjamin Swain.
64 8 18 Wilmington. Male, married. No. Reading.
Benjamin & Assentte,
Kidney Disease,
15 Apr. 26. James A. McGrory. 16 May 4. Lucretia Housel. 17 May 14. Surrett. 18 May 16. Catherine B. Sheldon. 19 July 5. Elizabeth Jaquith. 20 July 24. George Walker. 21 |Aug. 14. Sabra G. Jaquith. 22 Aug. 15. Eliza Stokes.
0 3 0 Wilmington. Male, single.
61 0 0 Danvers, Ms. | Female, widow New York. 0 0 2 Wilmington. Female, single. Wilmington. 59 8 7 Wilmington. Female, mar'd. Wilmington. 86 11 0 Wilmington. Female, widow Billerica, Mass Levi and Betsey. 83 8 10 Wilmington. Male, widower. Medford, Mass George and Mary.
99 4 6 Wilmington. Female, widow Wilmington.
0 9 0 Wilmington. Female, single. Reading, Mass. Joseph and Susan.
Marasmus.
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Pneumonia.
Scarlet Fever.
Bronchitis.
26 Oct. 22. Joseph W. Surrett. 27 Nov. 2. Harris.
28 Nov. 6. Catherine Murphy.
29 Nov. 17. Martha A. Pearson.
30 Nov. 30.
Kernon.
27 3 0 Wilmington. Female, single. Ireland. 60 1 20 Wilmington. Female, widow Wilmington. 0 0 0 Wilmington. Male, single.
Wilmington.
James and Mary.
Acute Hydro- cephedis.
Erysipelas and Acute Melanch'a Premature birth. Erysipelas. Eczema. Paralysis.
John and Keziah. Old Age.
23|Aug. 16. John W. Norcross.
. 0 0 1 Wilmington. Male, single.
Wilmington.
24 Sept. 1. Mary E. Porter.
1 3 0 Wilmington. Female, single. Wilmington.
25 Sept. 27. Alice E. Walker.
2 2 20 Wilmington. Female, single. Sangus, Mass.
1 5 0 Wilmington. Male, single. 0 0 0 Wilmington. Male, single.
Wilmington. Wilmington.
Daniel C. and Ida C. Rudolph and Mary. Chas. F. and Mary A. Joseph O. and Agnes. Herbert A. & Mabel C. Still born.
Dennis and Margaret. Paul and Sally.
Consumption. Dropsy. Still born.
Wilmington.
Patrick and Mary. Not known. Henry and Mary. Jonathan and Betsey.
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RECAPITULATION.
Births registered in 1892
35
Males
2I
Females
14
Marriages registered in 1892
I.7
Deaths registered in 1892
30
Males
I7
Females
I3
Received and paid to County Treasurer on account dog licenses, $150.
EDWARD M. NICHOLS,
Town Clerk.
WILMINGTON, February 15, 1892.
ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
OF THE
TOWN OF WILMINGTON,
FOR THE YEAR 1892-93.
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REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE.
The School Committee respectfully present the following re- port :-
The year which is about closing has been a successful one with the various schools throughout the town.
During the spring term, which opened April 4th with the same corps of teachers as the term preceding, there occurred, during the early part of the term, vacancies in the Grammar and East schools ; the former occasioned by the acceptance, by Miss Grace P. Tho- mas, of a position in one of the Somerville schools, and the latter owing to the resignation of Miss Charlotte S. Buck. to accept a similar position as teacher in one of the schools of Pawtucket.
Miss Thomas had rendered most efficient service in the Gram- mar school during the two preceding terms and Miss Buck had . taught the East school for several years most ably and successfully and it was with sincere regret that the committee received their resignations.
Miss Lou M. Thomas, who was appointed to fill the vacancy in the Grammar school, has continued her services throughout the year, and has maintained the former excellent standing of the school.
Miss Mary C. Flagg of Chelsea was engaged in May to teach the East school for the remainder of the spring term.
The closing exercises of the spring term, which were held at the different school houses on the twenty-second and twenty-third days of June, gave evidence of the faithful work done by the teachers and scholars throughout the year, and were largely at- tended by the parents, and friends of the schools.
The Graduating exercises at the High School took place on the evening of June twenty-third, under the direction of Mr. Walter W. Rowe, who had taught the school throughout the year. The various recitations and essays as well as the singing showed that
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careful and thorough work had been done. There were five members in the graduating class, viz :- Lucy M. Harmon, Rose- anna T. Kelley, Annie M. McEnroe, Willie B. McIntosh and Fred B. Perry. The diplomas were presented by Mr. L. T. Mc- Kenney, the superintendent of schools. .
During the summer vacation the much needed repairs in the way of whitening the walls and ceilings and varnishing the wood work, was made at the North, East and South schools. These now present a very attractive appearance.
Previous to the opening of the fall term in September, it be- came necessary for the committee to secure new teachers for the High and East schools, and, after meeting several candidates for the former position, Miss Harriet V. Elliott of Everett was en- gaged to teach this school. . Miss Elliott, having had previous experience, and possessing rare gifts as a teacher, has carried forward the work in this school very ably and successfully.
The number of pupils now in the High school is somewhat smaller than usual owing to the fact that during the past few years many of the Grammar school scholars have left before completing their course of study in that school. We sincerely hope that as many as possible will remain and avail themselves of the advan- tages of the High school course and that the number in this school may soon compare favorably with that in the lower grades.
The necessity of having some one to properly attend to the heating of the High school building so that the rooms should be comfortable, even in the coldest of weather, and the boiler and pipes be kept clean and in a safe condition, being of the utmost importance, the committee, previous to the opening of the fall term, employed Mr. D. S. Fuller to attend to this work, which is being' thoroughly and satisfactorily done. Although the direct cost is a very little more than heretofore, yet the saving of fuel, and the expense of repairs to the boiler and piping have more than offset this, not to mention the comfortable temperature which has been secured in all the rooms, even in the most severe weather.
With the beginning of the fall term, the school in the West district, which had been closed during the two years preceding, owing to the limited number of pupils in that part of the town, was reopened, and Miss Cora M. Fitch of Chelsea was employed as teacher.
The attendance has been good during the fall, but owing to the
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unusual severity of the weather and the distance that some of the pupils have to travel, it has fallen off somewhat during the winter term. This school now compares favorably with those in other parts of the town.
The East school, during the fall and winter terms, has been under the care of Miss Lizzie F. Webber of Bedford, who has labored earnestly for the best welfare of the school.
The attendance has been somewhat interrupted during the past few months owing to the presence of Scarlet Fever in the district, but we trust that before long the former good attendance which has been characteristic here may again be noted.
Those of our teachers who have been with us during the entire year are Miss Blan Alexander at the Sub-Grammar, Miss Helen H. Buck at the Primary, Miss Nettie M. Buck at the North, and Miss Sylvia E. Prescott at the South schools. Faithful and con- scientious work has been done by each and the results obtained have been most encouraging.
There has been a noticeable improvement in the attendance at the South school during the past year and we trust that this may be continued throughout the coming year.
The committee would once more urge upon the parents and others the importance of frequent visits to the schools during the term. This not only encourages the teachers and pupils in their work, but serves to show the importance of faithful and regular attendance, in order that the best results may be secured.
Through the efforts of the teachers in the West and South dis- tricts, flags have been secured for these schools, and we hope that very soon after the commencement of the spring term, flag poles may be placed upon these school houses, as they have been upon all the others throughout the town.
The services of our efficient superintendent, Mr. L. T. McKen- ney, have been retained throughout the year, and the course of study which was adopted one year ago has been followed in the various schools.
The schools have been in session forty weeks during the year.
The Report of the Superintendent of Schools, together with the Financial Statement for the Year, the Book and Supply Ac- count, Roll of Honor, and Table of Statistics will be found upon pages immediately following.
The Committee would recommend that the sum of $3,000 be
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raised and appropriated for the regular school expenses for the coming year, in addition to the balance unexpended for the cur- rent year, also that $250 be raised and appropriated for school books and supplies, and $200 for the salary of School Superin- tendent.
ARTHUR O. BUCK, SARAH R. PARKER, R. L. FOLKINS,
School Committee.
WILMINGTON, Feb. 13, 1893.
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SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT.
TO THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE OF WILMINGTON :-
The third annual report of the Superintendent of Schools is presented.
At the beginning of the year the schools were working under favorable conditions. Some changes in the teaching force have occurred, but the Committee have been fortunate in securing good teachers to fill the vacancies, and the work has continued success- fully in all the schools.
The teachers readily entered upon the course of studies printed in last year's report, and although some of the lines of study seemed innovations, they are leading in the right direction.
Drawing, with clay modeling in the lower grades, has been so successfully taught in all the schools that progress has been made beyond my expectations. In plant study, also, most excel- lent results have been obtained. All the little folks have done all the work outlined for their grades, and most of those in the third and fourth years have done the work outlined in the preceding years, and will be ready next spring to go on with the work out- lined for them in their own grade, with that of the previous years made up. This work is interesting both to teachers and pupils, and in a few years cannot fail to show its beneficial effects upon the pupils in many ways.
Some progress has been made in physical culture under the Swedish system, although most of the teachers need more instruc- tion in this work than your superintendent has found time to give them.
Two series of reading books, the Davis and the Normal Readers, have been put into the schools, half enough of each to supply all the pupils, equivalent in cost to one complete series, but by exchanging them between the different schools, equivalent in use to two complete sets. Considerable supplementary reading, as indicated in the course of studies, has also been introduced so that
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the schools are now well supplied with reading that comes fresh and new to every pupil. Thus increased interest has been awakened and marked improvement is already noticeable in this line. The work in Geography is also improving from the use of topics, and from other improved methods used by the teachers.
In accordance with my suggestion in last year's report, the International Cyclopædia has been placed in the high school building. The constant use made of these reference books proves that they were well-nigh indispensable, and shows that the habit of individual research is being cultivated by the pupils.
Teachers have been earnest in their attention upon teachers' conventions, careful in their visitations, always ready to receive and adopt suggestions, and have, in every way, endeavored to improve themselves and their schools, and much credit is due them for the excellent work of the year.
The attendance has been remarkably good, except where sick- ness has prevented, as shown in the table of statistics following this report, to which attention is directed; and thus have the lessons of punctuality and attendance to duty been enforced-les- sons among the most important taught in school, since they are the essential elements of success in life.
The discipline has been well maintained and the school build- ings have been kept from markings and defacements, and thus have been impressed also the lessons of obedience to authority and respect for public property-lessons more important than those conned from the printed page-lessons that count for citi- zenship and for manhood and womanhood.
NOTES FROM PARENTS.
Teachers are instructed to require notes of excuse from parents when children are tardy or absent. This requirement is made in all kindness, and with the utmost courtesy toward parents, in order that teachers may co-operate with parents in the care of children on their way to and from school in accordance with the requirements of law. This is not assuming that children are untruthful, although it must be confessed that the word of all children can not be relied upon, and especially is this true of those who are inclined to be laggards or truants. The requirement is certainly a just one and made in the interest of both parent and
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pupil and ought to receive the approval of all parents. In no other way can parents always know whether their children are in school when they ought to be.
RECORD CARDS.
Instead of promoting pupils on the result of an examination given on the year's work, or on the teacher's estimate of the pupil's work, made at the end of the year, cards have been fur- nished the teachers on which the pupil's records of character, scholarship and attendance are carefully kept, and these will form the basis of promotion. The scholarship is made up monthly from daily work and from written and oral tests. It is thus a true record of the pupil's work in the school room and of his conduct in and about the school building. The cards go into the hands of the parents every month and keep them informed of the pupil's standing in school. Parents are desired to give the cards their careful attention and if they indicate any doubt of the pupil's promotion, parents are requested to co-operate with teachers in urging pupils to better effort in the lines of failure.
The cards are thus of much interest to teachers, parents and pupils. I am sure, from careful observation, that these cards are producing a good effect on the work and conduct of the schools.
MUSIC.
With the other good things that are being done for our schools, music ought to be added. It could be taught by our teachers if the schools were supplied with music charts, which could be done at a cost of about forty dollars. The matter is suggested for consideration.
PHYSIOLOGY AND HYGIENE.
To the question, Is " temperance" taught in the schools? it is replied that physiology and hygiene with special reference to the effects of alcoholic drinks are taught regularly in all the schools once or twice a week. This subject is included in the course of studies printed in last year's report, and teachers are instructed to give it special attention.
COMPARATIVE COST OF SCHOOLS.
It is both interesting and instructive to note, in the following
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table, the comparison of Wilmington with neighboring towns in cost of schools. The comparison has been made with the other five towns in this superintendency district, and with some other representative towns in the county, and with the average for the county. The figures are taken from the Report of the State Board of Education for 1890-'91, except the salaries for Bedford's and Wilmington's teachers, which are for the year just closed, and are considerably higher than they were two years ago, Bed- ford's then being $38.So and Wilmington's $32.64. The average salaries in these two towns is considerably increased on account of employing female principals in their High Schools.
COMPARATIVE EXPENSE TABLE.
Sum appropriated
by towns for each
child between 5 and
15 years of age.
· Average wages per
month of female
teachers.
Percentage of val-
uation appropriated
to public schools in
mills & hundredths.
Length of school
in months and days.
Wilmington,
$14 25
$37 02
$.004-21
10
Bedford,
16 20
45 00
2-39
10
Billerica, .
11 11
35 50
2-45
9-10
Burlington,
9 43
32 00
1-96
9
Carlisle,
12 22
29 00
2-46
Lincoln,
16 87
35 20
1-73
9-10
Chelmsford,
13 51
35 20
3-4%
9
Concord, .
19 78
59 16
3-61
10
Lexington,
19 21
45 00
2-95
10
Lowell,
14 64
60 31
3-02
9-16
Cambridge,
18 17
62 00
3-22
10
Waltham, .
19 04
58 23
3-33
10
Average for Middlesex County,
$16 67
$50 79
3-29
8-9
It will be observed that Wilmington ranks seventh in the sala- ries paid teachers in the list of twelve towns taken for the com- parison and considerably below the average for the county, and that it was below all but two when the averages were made two years ago. In the cost per pupil it ranks eighth in the list, and considerably below the average for the county, but in the per cent. of its valuation appropriated for schools it stands first.
The table thus shows that the schools in Wilmington are being economically conducted, and at the same time the town is ex- pending for educational purposes all it can well afford.
HIGH SCHOOL COURSE OF STUDIES.
In outlining this course it is not considered the province of our High school to fit pupils for college, but rather to give them a better knowledge of English, and a broader mental development. The aim has therefore been to make a practical English course to supplement that outlined for the lower schools, and to carry on the lines of study there begun. The work in the High school has been constantly improving during the year, and, with a defi- nite course to follow, it is believed that more pupils will enter and go through the school, and that better work will be done.
CONCLUSION.
The present good condition of the school buildings is a credit to the pains-taking care of the Committee, and the excellent manner in which they have attended to all the needs of the schools has been a source of much encouragement to both teachers and superintendent, and has materially aided in the successful work that characterizes the year.
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