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board 2.00, 2 iron kettles 1.00, stoves and funnel 20.00, clothes line 1.00, whitewash brush 1.00, rubber cushion 2.00, clothes- basket .50, tub 2.00, pair blankets 3.00, oak plank 1.00, 2 picks, 1.50, horse sled 20.00, farm wagon 15.00, cart body 10.00 vinegar 5.00, corn cutter 1.00. Total $1317.90.
APPRAISAL OF PROPERTY OWNED BY THE TOWN.
Town Farm, valued at
$4500 00
Woodland
100 00
Town House
1000 00
Personal property at Almshouse
1317 90
Town safe
200 00
Town hearses
300 00
$ 7417 90
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SCHOOL HOUSE TAXES.
SCHOOL DIST. NO. 1.
Whole amount assessed
$30 95
Collection and abatements
95
Paid the District
30 00-30 95
SCHOOL DIST. NO. 5.
Balance due the District for 1878,
50 36
Amount assessed for 1879
546 44
596 80
Collection and abatements 23 30
Paid the District
573 50 - 596 80
SCHOOL DIST. NO. 6.
Amount assessed
20 61
Collection and abatements
61
Paid the District
20 00
20 61
SCHOOL DIST. NO. 8.
Amount assessed 62 62
Collection and abatements 2 62
Paid the District
60 00
62 62
MATTHEW H. TAYLOR CHARLES T. MAXWELL, GILMAN D. KELLEY, Salem, N. H. }
Selectmen of
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PINE GROVE CEMETERY.
CR.
Cash rec'd of former board
32 60
Cash received for sale of lots 29 50 - 62 10
DR.
Paid Nelson Emerson for labor
30 00
Cash on hand 32 10 - 62 10
MATTHEW H. TAYLOR, CHARLES T. MAXWELL, GILMAN D. KELLEY,
Committee.
.
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COLLECTOR'S REPORT.
CR.
1878. Bal. due on list for 1878,
2000 00
Interest,
25 00
2025 00
DR.
1878, Cash paid Treas.,
1949 94
Abatements,
75 06
2025 00
CR.
1879, For tax list, year 1879, Interest,
10434 54
50 00
-
10484 54
DR.
1879, Cash,
7653 90
Discount on taxes,
446 40
Collecting,
175 00
Balance uncollected,
2209 24
- - 10484 54
SCHOOL HOUSE TAX.
DISTRICT No. 5.
CR. Balance due on 1878,
52 68
DR. Cash,
52 68
52 68
WM. G. CROWELL, Collector.
Feb. 28, 1880.
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REPORT
OF THE
SUPERINTENDING SCHOOL COMMITTEE.
In presenting this annual report your committee begs leave to preface a few general remarks.
SCHOOL MONEY.
Great inconvenience has been caused by the fact that the amount of the railroad tax and literary fund available for school purposes, is not reported to the selectmen until the month of December. Some of the schools close for the year before that time, and the pru- dential committees being unable to ascertain the full amount of school money, sometimes overrun it to the loss of the teachers, or close earlier than necessary if the required knowledge were at hand.
If the town by vote would instruct the selectmen to apportion these funds early in the year on the basis of the preceding year, this inconvenience would be avoided.
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STUDIES.
The elementary studies required by law have been very generally taken up in the schools of the town. A surprising prejudice has, however, been discovered in some districts against such studies as geography and grammar. This prejudice is invariably injurious to the scholars. Where grammar is taken up composition writing is greatly neglected. One half of the schools report no exercise of this nature, although the attention of the teachers has been called to its importance. His- tory is also greatly neglected. Notice is called to the table connected with this report showing the relative attention paid to the different branches.
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION.
Pupils should be taught self-reliance in recitations. If teachers assist them to answer, they will rely on such help afterwards. The following is a sample of a method of instruction that has been noticed. The teacher asks, " What is the capital of Massachusetts ?" The pupil hesitates, when the teacher says, "Bos -. " The pupil
immediately answers, "Boston." It was noticed that nearly all the scholars subject to such instruction requir- ed such assistance continually. In other schools if the pupil did not answer promptly, the question was passed immediately to the next. This method secured prompt- ness, self-reliance and accuracy. The topical method of recitation which requires each scholar to take up the main facts connected with a given subject without ques- tions, is to be commended as securing thoroughness and self-reliance. Miss E. M. Pattee, at No. 6, has been most successful in employing this method. The method of explaining examples in arithmetic in the same school is to be commended for the same reasons. The teacher required each pupil to state the rule, and to trace carefully the operation in accordance with it. Very few have any
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method in teaching reading. The practice of Mr. S. P. Gage, at No. 7, was very satisfactory. A short lesson was assigned, and special attention was paid to emphasis and inflection with the best results.
It requires special tact to interest small scholars in their studies. Miss J. E. Stevens, at No. 6, Primary, was very successful in this. The interest of this class of pupils at Nos. 4, and 10, was creditable to their teach- ers, and insured rapid progress.
Teaching is one of the fine arts. It differs essen- tially from keeping school and hearing recitations. Those are most successful in it who consider it worth careful attention and faithful study.
METHODS OF DISCIPLINE.
Good discipline is essential to progress in studies, for that reason it is very important. Force within reas- onable limits is approved as a means of securing the obedience of refractory pupils. The practicability of offering prizes to secure obedience is questionable, though this method is employed by some with fair suc- cess. The best results have been attained where but little if any force has been employed, and no rewards for deportment offered. Reasonable requirements, and de- cision in enforcing them, secure the respect of scholars without forfeiting their good-will, and insure obedience
ATTENDANCE.
Great injury results to scholars from frequent ab- sences from school. They get behind their classes, are often discouraged, and frequently leave school at an early age. Parents can best remedy this difficulty, and should allow their children to remain away only when it is absolutely necessary. In some cases the attendance has suffered from excessively long terms. Shorter terms, by being less wearisome, are more profitable.
The following pupil's have not been absent or tardy for the entire school year.
ROJLL OF HONOR.
No. 1, Grace 'M. Foster ; No. 2, Bertha W. Emer- son, Eliza A. Merrill, Lennie M. Merrill ; No. 3, Hattie J. Pike, Jennie E. G. Tibbetts, Charles A. Pinkham ; No. 5, John D. Woodbury ; No. 6, Elfie Parrish ; No. 9, Susie A. Page ; No. 10, Annie M. Chase, Mattie S. Hastings, Eva M. Hunt, Hattie M. Plummer, Mattie L. Plummer, Charles S. Plummer.
DISTRICT NO. 1.
Miss Ella A. White ta ught the Summer and Fall terms, which passed quite profitably.
Mr. Henry O. Hill commenced the Winter term. He gave promise of being an able instructor, and did his best to control the school, but failed. The school was found to be so unprofitable that it was closed at the end of seven weeks. Your Committee has the greatest respect for Mr. Hill, and appreciated his efforts, and greatly regretted the necessity of that step.
Rev. Rufus Er nerson was employed to finish the term, and immedia tely effected a decided change. He secured excellent ( discipline, and the remainder of the term will doubtle ss prove profitable. It is still in session
DISTRICT NO. 2.
Miss Carrie V. Whitney taught the entire school year with good success.
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DISTRICT NO. 3.
Miss Emma F. Goodhue taught both terms, mak- ing three years of consecutive and very profitable service in this school.
DISTRICT NO. 4.
Miss Hattie E. Noyes taught the Spring term and gave excellent satisfaction.
Mr. Frank D. Peaslee taught the second term and, effected surprising results. He ranks with our best teach- ers as an instructor and disciplinarian. The last of the term was thinly attended owing to its length.
DISTRICT NO. 5.
The entire school year has been pleasant and pros- perous under the direction of Miss S. Lucy Proctor. The discipline has been good. A little more attention to thoroughness would, however, have been an improve- ment.
DISTRICT NO. 6.
The Grammar school has continued under the able instruction of Miss Ella M. Pattee, and has made ex- cellent progress. Compositions written by members of the Grammar classes were exhibited at the examination, which were creditable to their authors.
Miss Etta M. George taught'five weeks of the Sum mer term of the Primary school and then resigned on ac- count of ill-health. Miss Ellen L. Kimball consented to finish the term.
Miss George died soon after leaving town of Con- sumption. For two years she had taught in town with
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great success, winning the love and esteem of her pupils and many friends.
Miss J. Emma Stevens taught the remaining terms. She has proved herself in every respect a competent teacher, and a valuable acquisition to the school.
DISTRICT NO. 7.
Miss M. Emma Pratt taught the first term with very good success considering that this was her first school.
Mr. Sydney P. Gage taught the Winter term. His methods of teaching are excellent, and produce the best results.
DISTRICT NO. 8.
Mrs. Senie S. Mason taught the Summer term, and Miss Nettie R. Jones the Winter term. Good work has been done throughout the year.
DISTRICT NO. 9.
Mr. F. W. Stickney taught the entire year. This was his first experience as a teacher, hence some mis- takes might be expected. He labored conscientiously and faithfully. A paper read at the last examin ation was highly creditable to the scholars vvho contribut ed to it.
DISTRICT NO. 10.
Miss Laura J. Goodhue taught 'both terras with i de- cided success. She, and her sister at No. 3., have made very profitable use of the map of New Hampshire.
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One teacher and four interesting scholars have died during the year, and some of the schools have suffered from an unusual amount of sickness.
Your Committee would express his gratitude for the uniform courtesy with which he has been treated by all with whom he has had dealings in the discharge of his duties.
Respectfully submitted, ALFRED S. STOWELL, Superintending School Committee.
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STATISTICAL TABLE.
Districts.
Terms.
No. studying Reading.
No. studying Spelling.
No. studying Penmanship.
No. studying Arithmetic. No. studying Geography.
No, studying Grammar.
No. studying History.
No. studying Composition.
No. studying Drawing.
No. studying Vocal Music.
No. studying Physiology. No. studying Philosophy.
No. studying Rhetoric.
No. 2.
Summer. Fall.
8| 8
6
6
4
3
Winter.
6
6
6
6
4
3
No. 3.
Summer, Fall.
20 20
20
19
15
4
2
No. 4.
Summer.
25|25 19
21
6
6
3
6
5
2
No. 5.
Summer.
181812
15
12
co
Winter.
919
14
16
12
1
No. 6.
Grammar.
Summer.
25 25
21
25
20
19
3,19
25
1
1
1
Primary.
Summer.
43 35
10 13
11
Fall.
40 33
25
20
9
No. 7.
Summer.
1212 10
11
8
2
Winter.
15 15 15
15
12
3
15
No. 8.
Summer.
1414 12 12
7
3
No. 9.
Summer.
11 1111
11
10
4
Winter.
12 12 12 12
9
6
2
8
No. 10.
Summer.
25|25
10 18
5
8
2
Fall.
22 22 21 |17
7
6
1
31
No. 1.
Summer. Fall.
49 49 29 39
31 15
7|10
51 51 30
38
25
20
7
9
Winter.
45 45 36 40
25 23
7
3
3
23 23 21
22
18
8
4
Winter.
25 25 17
21
7
6
3
Fall.
23 23 21
23 21
13
1 13
23
1
1
Winter.
27 27
24
27 25
13
13
27
1
2
Winter.
35 35 26 31
11
10
Winter.
16 16 14
14
8
4
1010 4
* STATISTICAL TABLE.
Districts.
Term.
Teachers.
Weeks. No. of
No. of
Scholars
Average
attendance
Wages of
per month
Visits of
S. S. Com
Visits of
Pru. Com.
Visits of
Others.
Prudential Committee:
No. 1.
Summer.
Ella A. White.
9
49
43
$28
4
1
15
Joseph W. Emerson
Fall.
( Henry O. Hill.
9
51
45
28
3
17
t Winter
Rufus Emerson.
10
45
40
2 50
5
1
1
No. 2.
Summer. Fall.
Carrie V. Whitney
9
10
9
20
3
9
8
Winter.
Emma F. Goodhue.
9
20
18
25
2
24
Edwin P. Pike
No. 3.
Summer. Fall.
Hattie E. Noyes.
10
25
223
28
3
1
23
John M. Taylor
Winter.
F. D. Peaslee.
16
25
23
32
3
26
No. 5.
Summer.
S. Lucy Proctor.
9
18
15
2740
3
23
Asbury Rowell
Winter.
Summer. Fall.
Ella M. Pattee. 66
10
23
211
36
3
7
9
27
235
36
3
22
Primary
Summer.
S Etta M. George. Ellen L. Kimball.
9
43
33}
2 30
6
6
Fall.
J. Emma Stevens.
9
35
27
30
3
11
No. 7.
Summer.
M. Emma Pratt. Sydney P. Gage.
13
15
93
28
3
5
No. 8.
Summer.
Senie S. Mason. Nettie R. Jones.
11
17
13
25
3
19
No. 9.
Summer.
Fred W. Stickney. 66 66
13
12
114
27
3
11
No. 10.
Summer. Fall.
Laura J. Goodhuc.
9
25
22
25
2
1
26
12
22
20
25
3
1
24
66
5
6
51
20
1
3
.6
10
23
20
24
2
7
No. 4.
Summer.
10
19
16
30
3
13
9
25
22
36
4
7
E. A. Peabody
Winter.
Winter.
8
12
11:
27
3
1
7
Winter.
8
14
11
25
2
Jacob Huse
Winter.
8
11
10%
25
3
1
23
George W. Jones
Winter.
Robert Chase
*For school appropriations see Selectmen's report.
+Still in session.
4
11
10
40
30
30
.
$ 40
Daniel Merrill
11
S
7
20
1
31
No. 6. Grammar
"
$ 30
Washington Kimball
66
Teachers
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