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SEVENTY-FOURTH

ANNUAL REPORT

OF THE

MUNICIPAL OFFICERS

OF THE

Town of Greenville

YEAR

FOR THE

ENDING

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Town Officers F O R THE MUNICIPAL Y E A R 1 9 1 0 - 1 9 1 1

Selectmen, Assessors and Overseers of Poor

M I L L A R D M E T C A L F C . F R A N K W O O D A R D SIDNEY P . YOUNG

Town Clerk

R A L P H P . BROWN

H A R R Y A . SANDERS

I . A . H A R R I S

Treasurer

JESSE M . PRENTISS

Collector

A D E L B E R T R O G E R S

School Committee

JESSE M . PRENTISS

Superintendent of Schools

CLIFTON E . W A S S

Town Agent

H I R A M H U N T

Auditor V ™ F . W . A L L E N

ad Commissioner

ACOB M . D R E W

Board of Health

L . M . PASTOR

F . J . PRITHAM

F . J . PRITHAM

Assessors' Report

V A L U A T I O N A N D POLLS A P R I L 1st, 1910

Resident, real estate 1362,403 00 Non-resident, real estate 78,397 50

Total real estate 1440,800 50 Resident, personal estate 124,816 50 Non-resident, personal estate 5,826 00

Total'personal estate .130,642 50

Total amount $571,443 00

ASSESSED BY V O T E OF T O W N FOR C U R R E N T EXPENSES

Superintendent of schools $ 200 00 Support of common schools 1,900 00 Support of free high schools 1,000 00 Text books 350 00 Insurance, repairs, appliances 400 00 Support of poor 500 00 Miscellaneous and incidentals 1,700 00 Highways and bridges 1,500 00 Breaking roads - • • • - 350 00 State roads 400 00 Electric lights 400 00 Memorial services 35 00 Town debt and interest 2,400 00 Care cemetery 150 00 Tool house and tools at cemetery 75 00

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New hearse 400 00 New streets 400 00 County tax 508 94 State tax 2,740 25 Overlay 136 15

Total amount assessed $15,545 34

Number of polls, 419. Each poll assessed, $3.00. Rate of taxation, .025.

M I L L A R D M E T C A L F , ) C. FRANK W O O D A R D , [ Assessors SIDNEY P. YOUNG, )

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Report of Overseers of Poor

S U P P O R T OF POOR

RESOURCES

Voted and raised $500 00 EXPENDITURES

Destitute woodsmen and tramps $ 34 40 L. J. Meservey and family 61 00 Levi Foster and family 126 80 Albert Lee 23 00

245 20

Balance unexpended $254 80

S T A T E P A U P E R S

EXPENDITURES

John Thompson $ 42 50 Joel Bouchard 188 85 Joseph Monroe 353 61 Thomas A . McKeown 60 91 John Freeman 68 46 Chas. Daley 99 11 D. R. Goss 49 94 Joseph Miller 13 23 Max Sievers 112 29

$988 90 Received from State 312 79

DuefromState $676 11

M I L L A R D M E T C A L F , ) Overseers C. FRANK W O O D A R D , [ of SIDNEY P. Y O U N G , ) Poor.

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Report of Selectmen

T O W N D E B T A C C O U N T

Voted and raised. . . $2,400 00

Paid interest on outstanding notes and bonds $ 918 24 Paid one high school note 1,000 00 Paid one railroad bond 500 00

2,418 24

Overdrawn $18 24

M E M O R I A L SERVICES

Voted and raised $35 00 Paid Warren Clark 35 00

ELECTRIC LIGHTS

Voted and raised $400 00 Paid Greenville Light & Power Co 396 40

Unexpended $3 60

M. G. S H A W FUND

Balance unexpended 1909 $30 14 Interest on fund 40 00

$70 14 Paid out during the year 66 05

Unexpended $4 09

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G R E E N V I L L E C E M E T E R Y ACCOUNT

Voted and raised $150 00 Paid treas. of cemetery corp 150 00

Voted and raised for tool house, etc $75 00 Paid J. E. Bigney estate, for house and tools 58 00 Paid treas. cemetery corp 17 00

N E W H E A R S E A C C O U N T

Voted and raised, $400 00 Paid for new hearse and freight, 552 00

Overdrawn, $152 00

A B A T E M E N T S 1909 T A X

3 Polls, $ 9 00 Commissiou collecting 1909 Lax, 291 02

$300 02

A B A T E M E N T S 1910 T A X

27 Polls, $81 00 W. A. St. Germain, real estate, 13 75 L. P. Judkins, real estate, 2 50

97 25

Discount on taxes paid before July 1, 1910, $447 15 Discount on taxes paid before Sept. 1, 1910, 131 12 578 27

Total, $975 54

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LIST OF D E L I N Q U E N T T A X P A Y E R S A N D ACCOUNTS D U E ON T A X O F 1910

Frank Brett, Sr., $ 4 25 Seeley Bowser, 3 00 James Ganders, 3 00 Geo. H. Carter, 4 88 James W. Carter, 3 00 Edward Delaney, 3 00 Alonze Davenport, 3 00 Arthur Davenport, 3 00 John R. Davenport, 26 13 Wm. Graliam, 3 00 Daniel Graham, 3 00 Theron Heald, 3 00 Ed. Hall, 3 00 Fred Harrington, 3 00 Albert Harrington, 3 00 Stephen II. Hubbard, 3 50 Leo. Hubbard, 3 00 Alexander Johnson, 3 00 Hiram J. Johnson, 3 00 Charles L. Jackson, 22 03 Augustus Lantcoigne, 3 00 R. H. Lamb, 3 00 Firmer Marsh, 3 00 John Murray, 3 00 Don Murray, 3 00 Hugh Morrill, 3 00 Thos. E. Moore, 3 00 Louis Moore, 3 00 John Miller, 3 00 James T. McLeary, 3 00 Alexander McDonald, 3 00 Harry F. Perkins, 3 00 Perley Redman, 3 00 Augustus Ronco, 3 00

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Wm. Reed, 3 00 Arthur Smith, 3 00 D. O. Taylor, 3 00 Joseph Veuo, 3 00 Amos Walker, 11 75 F. W . Wellman, 3 00 Simon May hew, 3 13 John Daley, 3 00

$180 67

S T A T E R O A D

O R D E R S D R A W N AND P A I D

Fred Johnson I 11 00 Wm. Robitaille 14 25 Geo. Smith 22 00 Wm. Raymond 7 00 Alphues Roberts ••• 13 12 Virgie Marsh 25 00 Rolland Jagkson • 7 00 John Babcock 11 28 L. H. McDonald 13 75 Samuel Lacaday 13 00 Sewall Smith 39 83 J.Wil l iams 7 87 Geo. Lacaday 17 50 Geo. Larrabee 17 50 Clark Allen 17 00 E. Micue 58 00 Walter Roberts 11 00 Alex Lemeaux 52 00 Joseph Robitaille 12 00 John Hanson 37 00 O. C. Rowe 29 00 P. Brochu 28 00 Frank Wilier 24 00 J . M . D r e w 190 00

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Elmo Roberts Henry Hood Wm. Brace Sewall Worcester Carl Roberts Gerrish Brothers D. T . Sanders & Son . . . H. M. Shaw Mfg. Co. . A . A . Crafts Co. N. E. Metal Culvert Co.

$886 65

R E S O U R C E S

Voted and raised $400 00 Received from State 460 74

860 74

Overdrawn $25 91

H I G H W A Y S A N D BRIDGES

O R D E R S D R A W N AND P A I D FOR W O R K ON H I G H W A Y S IN SUMMER

Carl Roberts $ 9 00 Wm. Raymond 85 31 J. M. Drew 396 80 Theo Taylor 18 37 H. T . Drew 52 50 Geo. Mountain 34 40 M. 0 . Sawyer 57 80 Sewall Smith 73 15 Moses Micue 28 00 Frank Wilier 27 00 E. O. Walden 42 80 Albert Sawyer 30 96 O. C. Rowe 13 00 Geo. Smith 5 00 A . L. Rogers 75

40 00 2 62

10 00 4 00

24 00 9 35 5 30

76 23 7 05

30 00

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F. W . Allen Tom Ryan M. Sullivan Hartwell Shaw John Graff am Virgie Marsh Frank Mansell Alex Lemeaux Tom Regan Will Marsh Tom Radman Isaac Murphy Ora Littlefield Chas. Porter Orrin Young Telos Smith Chas. Roberts L. H. Folsom L. H. McDonald S. P. Young Freeman Tyler L. P. Judkins Wm. Sentner & Son. . • • H. M. Shaw Mfg. C o . . . D. T . Sanders & Son Moosehead Clothing Co E. K. Moore Folsom-Prentiss Co A . A . Crafts Co Gerrish Brothers Greenville Mch. Co. • • •

Voted and raised . . . .

15 68 39 50 56 00

7 00 33 00 46 57 45 93 81 00 21 00

3 50 8 27 3 50

65 50 19 00 34 00

3 50 35 25 22 00

9 75 39 00 16 00

6 00 14 60

162 55 16 12 20 95 19 36 28 92

9 53 34 15

25 $1,792 22

1,500 00

Overdrawn $292 22

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BREAKING R O A D S IN W I N T E R

Voted and raised $350 00

E X P E N D I T U R E S

O R D E R S D R A W N A N D P A I D

Buck & Clark $ 27 78 Isaac Whitney 2 10 Whitney & Worcester 1 00 Lyman Blair 9 72 J. P. Brett 18 00 O. C. Rowe 17 10 J . M . D r e w 146 24 C. O. Lee 3 50 Ora Littlefield 87 John Hanson 20 00 M . O . S a w y e r 44 50 H. M. Shaw Mfg. Co 18 69 Walter Taylor 16 00 Chas. Roberts 4 00 E. O. Walden 30 00 Hugh McCormick 1 00

360 50

Overdrawn $10 50

E X T E N S I O N O F WIGGINS S T R E E T Voted and raised $ 1 5 0 0 0

E X P E N D I T U R E S Willie Marsh $10 49 Virgie Marsh 1 2 5 2

H . T . D r e w 1 5 7 5

J. M. Drew 38 50 Geo. Mountain 6 5 0

M. O. Sawyer 8 4 5

Sewall Smith 15 7 5

Frank Mansell 5 25

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Wm. Raymond 10 50 Tom Radman 9 17 M. Sullivan 12 43 A. A. Crafts Co 8 79

154 10

Overdrawn $ 4 10

B U I L D I N G O F L A W R E N C E A V E N U E

Voted and raised $250 00

E X P E N D I T U R E S

Willie Marsh $15 75 Virgie Marsh 19 10 Frank Raney 5 25 J. M. Drew 62 00 Geo. Mountain 10 00 M . O . S a w y e r 10 00 Sewall Smith 18 00 Tom Radman 15 85 Alex Lemeaux 49 00 Wm. Raymond 12 25 M.Sullivan 16 00 Ora Littlefield 10 00 A. A. Crafts Co 5 00

:248 20

Unexpended $1 80

N E W S T R E E T BY T O W N H A L L

Money hired as per vote of town 1600 00

EXPENDITURES

Virgie Marsh $32 '00 Wm. Hamilton 37 00 John Hanson 51 50 L. H. McDonald 71 87 Geo. Mountain 46 00

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Fred Johnson 23 50 Wm. Brace 4 0 5 0

J . M . D r e w 9 4 0 0

Wm. Brett 3 1 0 0

J. E. Meservey • • • 6 51 Wm. Raymond 19 50 A . A . Crafts Co 29 45 E . K . M o o r e 27 25 Samuel Lacaday 3 00 Sewall Smith 2 25 Geo. Lacaday 3 50 Geo. Larrabee 5 25 Clark Allen 5 00 E. Micue 10 00 Frank Wilier 8 00 Joseph Meservey 7 00 W . W . Meservey 60 H. M. Shaw Mfg. Co 36 21 Folsom-Prentiss Co 9 11

$600 00

INCIDENTAL CHARGES

Paid F. W . Allen, auditor $ 5 00 S. S. Davis, health officer 1909 6 00 H. W . Budden, clerical work 54 00 T . W . Burr Co., printing reports 27 00 Loring, Short & Harmon, town books. . . 7 15 John H. Brown, collector's bond 12 50 Greenville Light & Power Co., jail service

and breakage of street lights 18 35 A . G. Rogers, night watch 9 00 F. J. Pritham, disinfecting school houses,

etc 22 25 W . S. Files, repairs of town house 7 50 Folsom-Prentiss Co., paint for town house, 11 62

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G. W . Brown & Son, coal for town house, 34 81 W . P. Hubbard, searching for drowned

man Wilson Pond 7 07 Buck & Clark, for sheep and turkey killed

by dogs 14 00 Moosehead Clothing Co. , for sod® and

repairs for fire extinguishers. 5 30 Moosehead Clothing Co. , care of fire

extinguisher 5 00 F. J. Pritham, reporting births and deaths, 5 25 R. P. Brown, services as town clerk 15 00 R. P. Brown, recording births, deaths and

marriages 16 65 R. P. Brown, postage, stationery, e t c . . . . 1 85 G. W . Brown & Son', repairs for town

house 1 25 Millard Metcalf, postage, express, tele-

phone, etc. 23 50 Millard Metcalf, meeting State assessors at

Dover 5 00 Millard Metcalf, services as selectman. . . 200 00 C. Frank Woodard, " " . . . 50 00 S . P . Y o u n g , " " -•• 50 00 J. M. Prentiss, services as treasurer 50 00 A . G. Rogers, truant officer 5 50

ballot clerk 2 50 " " posting warrant 74

1673 79 Abatements, commissions and discounts 975 54

11649 33

Voted and raised $1700 00 Received from licenses 25 00 State, damage from does 14 00

6 1739 00

Unexpended $89 67

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F I N A N C I A L S T A N D I N G O F T H E T O W N

LIABILITIES

Railroad bonds, $12,500 00 High school building notes, 2,000 00 Fire engine notes, 900 00 Primary school house notes, 4,756 09 Cemetery note, 600 00 Highway notes, 600 00

$21,356 09 A S S E T S

Due from State, poor account, $676 11 collector, 1910 tax, 418 24

Tax deeds in care of treasurer, 418 85 Cash in hands of treasurer, ' 265 46 Due from State, account schools, 500 00

2,278 66

Net indebtedness, $19,077 43

M I L L A R D M E T C A L F , ) C. FRANK W O O D A R D , [ Selectmen. SIDNEY P. Y O U N G )

Auditor's Report

T o T H E INHABITANTS OF T H E T O W N OF G R E E N V I L L E :

The accounts of the selectmen, town treasurer and treasurer of the Greenville Cemetery Corporation for the fiscal year ending March 1st, 1911, have been examined by me and I find the same to be correct with all payments properly vouched.

March 6th, 1911 F. W . A L L E N , Town Auditor.

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Report of Town Treasurer

R E C E I P T S Cash on hand, $ 880 01 State Treasurer on acct. pauper claims, 314 07

' ' " " 1909 dog licenses, 37 40 " " " 1910 State roads, 400 00 " " " 1909 " " 60 74 " " " domestic animals killed by

dogs, 14 00 " " " 1910 equalization fund, 159 24 " " " 1910 common school fund, 1,015 05 " " " 1910 school and mill fund, 1,642 36

Northern Star Club for rent of town hall, 60 00 F. H. Carleton, pool room license, 10 00 M. Whalen, bowling alley license, 10 00 J. W . Ronco , intelligence office license, 5 00 Interest on bank account, 45 82 C. E. Wass for tuition, 15 05 A. J. Davee " 1908 tax, 3 0 0

Guilford Trust Co. for note, 992 50 Interest on M. G . Shaw fund bond, 4 ° 0 0

" " school fund bond, 4 ° 0 0

Alonzo Davenport for boards, 10 00 Estate of Frances S. Rogers for school house, 168 00 R . P. Brown, town clerk, on acct. 1910 dog licenses, 56 15 M.,G. Shaw Lbr. Co., Eunice S. Shaw bequest and

int. for Greenville Cemetery Corp., 526 67 Mrs. H. N. Bartley for note, 600 00 A. G. Rogers, coll. for 1909, 35° 43

« " " " 1910, 15^27 1 0

$22,582 5 9

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E X P E N D I T U R E S

Orrin Templeton, state pension $ 36 00 State treasurer, state tax 2,740 25 Guilford Trust Co., for note 1,000 00

" " " " bond 500 00 " " " " " coupons 510 00

State treasurer, ou acct. dog licenses 46 00 County treasurer, 1-2 of 1909 county tax 254 47 County treasurer, 1-2 of 1910 county tax 254 47 A. H. Shaw for bond for Greenville Cemetery Corp.. . . 499 10 Greenville Cemetery Corp., accrued int. on Eunice Shaw

bequest 27 57 Paid selectmen's orders 1,6449 27 Cash on hand 265 46

$22,582 59

J. M. PRENTISS, Treas.

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R E P O R T O F T R E A S U R E R O F G R E E N V I L L E C E M E T E R Y C O R P O R A T I O N

R E C E I P T S

Balance on hand as per report read at town meeting 1910 $209 54

Appropriation by town 150 00 Interest on Eunice Shaw fund 27 57 Sale of lots aod graves and ca*e of lots 219 16 W. P. Hubbard for use of hearse 1 50 Selectmen, balance Tool House money 17 00 James Canders, for J day's labor 1 1 0

$625 87

E X P E N D I T U R E S

Paid H. M. Shaw Mfg. Go's bill $ 18 10 E. B. Crowley bill 52 00 B. & A. R. R. Co's freight 1 48 R. B. Dunning & Co., bill 231 00 Folsom-Prentiss Co., bill 3 37 A. J. Kennedy, bill 2 50 E .B .Crowley on account 100 00 Thos. Hanson for labor 2 00 Jas. Canders for labor 149 00

Cash on hand 6 6 47

$625 87

J. M. PRENTISS, Treas.

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School Report

COMMON SCHOOLS

RESOURCES

Voted and raised $1,900 00 School and mill tax * 2,816 65 Interest on school fund 40 00 Tuition 11 90 Unexpended 531 94

$5,300 49 EXPENDITURES

For teachers: Miss Davis $ 508 00

Richards 120 00 Jewett 292 00 Bacon 130 00 Keyes 110 00 Sweet 378 00 Webster 378 00 J. King 110 00 L. King 268 00 Franklin 268 00 Brett 100 00 Lovley 248 00

Mrs. McEachern 292 00 $3,202 00

JANITORS Carrol Watson $285 00 Charles Edgerly 160 83 David Duty 30 50 Glenn Edgerly 24 00 Cleaning school houses 43 80

$544 13

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C O N V E Y I N G P U P I L S

Ambrose McEachern, Grace E. Shaw, Madeline Brett, F. L. Sawyer, Whitney & Worster,

D. T . Sanders & Son, Folsom-Prentiss Co.,

F U E L

Unexpended,

Voted and raised, Due from State, Unexpended, Tuition,

Miss Berry, Jenkins, Fuller, Stanley,

E X P E N D I T U R E S

$273; 0 0

159 00

5 0 0

5 0 0

61 50

$335 ° 2 161 82

H I G H S C H O O L

R E S O U R C E S

$5°3 5 °

496 84

4i746 47

$554 02

Si,000 00 500 00 115 67

3 15

$266 64 150 00 304 00 670 62

61,618 82

1,391 26

Unexpended, $227 56

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T E X T B O O K S

Voted and raised, $ 3 5 0 00

E X P E N D I T U R E S

American Book Co., $5 6 68 Edward E. Babb & Co., 40 59 Charles Scribners' Sons, 39 28 D. C. Heath & Co., 23 65 Ginn & Co., 18 4i Silver, Burdett & Co. , 9 i 98 Benj. H. Sanborn & Co., 34 30 Houghton, Mifflin Co., 9 53 Scott, Foresman & Co., 13 12 Thompson-Brown & Co., 11 05

338 59

Unexpended $11 41

I N S U R A N C E , R E P A I R S A N D S U P P L I E S

Voted and raised, $ 4 0 0 00

Orders drawn, 5 2 5 94

Overdrawn, $ 1 2 5 94

S U P E R I N T E N D E N T OF S C H O O L S

Voted and raised, $ 2 0 0 00

Paid Clifton E. Wass, $ 2 0 0 00

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Superintendent's Report

T o THE SUPERINTENDING SCHOOL C O M M I T T E E A N D C I T I Z E N S OP

THE T O W N OF G R E E N V I L L E :

With respect, I submit my fourth annual report of the results of the work done in your schools for the year 1910 :

Whole number of pupils in town, of school age, reported to State Superintendent of Schools:

April 1, 1910, 414. Whole number registered in the grades:

Spring term, 271. Average, 243. Fall term, 296. Average, 249. Winter term, 275. Average, 237.

Number different pupils registered duriug year, 319. Number different teachers during year, 13. Number teachers retained during year, 3. Number who are Normal graduates, 10. Each school has been in session 35 weeks, excepting the 8-9

grades which was in session 36 weeks. Number pupils in Grades 9, 12; 8, 19; 7, 18; 6, 21; 5, 37;

4, 30; 3, 27; 2, 38; 1, 41; Sub., 31.

Average, 23. Average, 31. Average, 31.

During the Spring term Miss Clara E. Berry completed more than three years of work. While Miss Berry was a hard working woman, one who does things to the best of her ability, and is a teacher of exceptional merit, it was thought, that owing to the large number of pupils in the building, a man was needed. Accordingly Mr. Winthrop A. Stanley, a graduate of Farmington Normal school

H I G H SCHOOL

Number of pupils registered in Spring term, 28. " " " " Fall term, 34. " « " " Winter term, 33.

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and the University of Maine, a man who has had marked success in his schools elsewhere, was engaged; and it is useless to state to those of you, who are at all interested in this department of our schools system, that the school is under good management.

His work has been very successful, and the classes are making rapid progress under his instruction. Special mention should be made of his work in Physics. While the laboratory is not as well equipped as it should be, yet with his class he has made apparatus and accomplished what few teachers could do.

Miss Annie Jenkins was the assistant teacher in the spring, but secured work nearer home, and did not return for the fall.

Miss Nettie Fuller of Plainville, Mass., a graduate of Colby, was put in Miss Jenkins' position. Miss Fuller is a teacher whom the pupils can respect, for her educational ability and manner of im-parting it to her classes. She is proving a very successful teacher.

At the close of the spring term a class of three young ladies was given diplomas. Miss Thelma Davis is now doing advanced Work in Westbrook seminary, Miss Carrie Capen at Bucksport seminary, and Miss Nellie Brett is assisting very acceptably in the Fourth and Fifth grade room.

As a whole the work of the High school has been very acceptable. The school has been carefully inspected by the State department, both by Hon. Payson Smith, State Superintendent of schools and Josiah W. Taylor, State Inspector of High schools. Both gentle? men expressed themselves as being pleased with the work.

It was a decided compliment to our schools, and their manage-ment, to have Mr. Smith pay us a visit. His talk with the teachers and to the parents and pupils was very encouraging.

The laboratory has received some needed repairs, and more must be done this year to make ready for the study of chemistry in the fall.

G R A D E S 8 A N D 9

Registered Spring term. 30, average 28 31, " 29 31, " 28

Fall Winter " • t

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Miss Davis has been in change of this school for another year, much to the gratification of the parents who have children in this school.

Any one knowing the ability and experience of Miss Davis can-not but help feeling that their child is receiving the best instruction to fit him for those things which may follow in his life. No teacher works harder for the interest of her pupils, and she should feel your appreciation.

G R A D E S 6 AND 7

Registered Spring term 29, average 27 Fall " 38, " 31 W i n t e r " 40, " 35

Miss Richards completed three years of very successful work in this school. At the close of the Spring term, much to the regret of pupils, parents and school officials, Miss Richards declined re-elec-tion, on account of securing a very desirable position at her home. During her three years stay here, she was always found to be a very excellent teacher and instructor.

After considering many applications, Miss Helen Jewett was elected. She came with high recommendations and she has proven herself well qualified to bring such recommendations. She is a youDglady of strong character and personality, and has the ability to impart her knowledge in such a way that the children under her instruction must be benefited. W e are to feel congratulated on securing such a teacher who has so acceptably filled the position left vacant by the resignation of Miss Richards. /

G R A D E S 4 AND 5

Registered Spring term . . • 63, average 54 Fall " 67, " 60 Winter " 67, " 63

In my report of this school last year you will notice that I made mention of the fact that this school was the largest and of the most difficult to manage; that Miss Bacon did what few teachers could do, I wish to repeat the same this year regarding Miss Bacon's work. She was a most excellent teacher.

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At the opening of the fall term a lady from your own town, Mrs. C. W . McEachern, was secured as teacher. Mrs. McEachern had some idea of the work to do and be done in this grade with so many pupils, and with Miss Brett as her assistant, she has done for this school what few teachers could do. The school is under most excellent discipline and the work of so many children crowded to-gether as they are in this room, is simply wonderful.

A visit to her room would soon convince one of the worth of Mrs. McEachern as a teacher. Her pupils must be well disciplined and learn the task set for them to do. I ask you, parents who have children in this grade to visit Mrs. McEacbern's room and then see if you will not give her your support and encouragement.

G R A D E S 2 AND 3

V I L L A G E S C H O O L

Registered Spring term 28, average 27 Fall " 40, " 36 Winter " 38, " 33

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Miss Keyes was in this school in the Spring term, and at the close she refused to return on account of securing a position in her home town. She was a very faithful teacher, and respected by her pupils and the parents alike. Her classes were well qualified for advance-ment.

It was with a great deal of satisfaction to all that Miss Sweet, who has so truly proven her worth as a teacher, decided to accept this school; and was promoted with her class to this room. What words of praise have been said for the excellent work of Miss Sweet in the other grades can be said of her in this grade. She seems well fitted by nature and training to take charge of these grades. Her work is highly appreciated.

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G R A D E S 2 AND 3

J U N C T I O N S C H O O L

Registered Spring term 24, average 22 Fall " 27, " 24 Winter " 27, " 20

Miss King completed her year's work in this school, and did not care to return for the Fall.

What has been said regarding the work in the Fall and Winter of these grades at the Village is also true of this school. All were pleased to have Miss Webster promoted to this grade, and the work of her classes, like Miss Sweet's has been a witness to her ability in these grades, as well as in the others.

We were fortunate to retain these teachers in these grades.

G R A D E S SUB. AND 1

V I L L A G E S C H O O L

Registered Spring term 57, average 50 Fall " 43, " 39 Winter " 43, " 34

When Miss Sweet was promoted at the close of the Spring term, we were at a loss to find a teacher who would carry on the work in this school without any hindrance to the advancement of the children.

Miss Lena King was elected, and she has proven herself to be the right teacher. Her school has made good progress; and she is one of the strong teachers. Much credit is due Miss King for filling this position so very acceptably.

G R A D E S SUB. AND 1

J U N C T I O N S C H O O L

Registered Spring term 40, average 35 " Fall " 36, " 31 " Winter " 29, " 24

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As I have said, Miss Webster who so successfully taught these grades was promoted in the Fall.

Miss Grace Franklin was selected to fill this position, and like Miss King, has done most excellent work, and is proving herself a most efficient teacher.

It has not been my intention to "eulogize" any of these teachers, but when teachers try to do so much for your children, and work as hard as these all have done the past year, I must say some word of appreciation, at least.

The parents have, for the most part, been very kind to us, and we feel that you have appreciated the work. I believe that the* year has been very successful, and I am satisfied that the teachers are capable of doing much for your children, and should have your support.

There have been a few cases of truancy, but have been cared for by the officials. The parents may help us in this, if they will.

Music and drawing was introduced in the fall, and the work of Miss Lovley has been very successful. The pupils, generally, are interested in these studies, and making good advancement.

I believe it has made a great improvement in the school system. While every student may not be a great singer, yet he should know music for its social and educational value; and should know, at least, the rudiments of music.

My relations with the School Board, Teachers, and Pupils have been most agreeable as in the past. And, I thank you all for your interest and kind encouragement.

The School Board should receive your consideration for the time and thought these gentlemen spend in trying to do those things which are for the best interest of the town, as well as the schools.

A new piano was placed in the High school room this Fall, made possible by the efforts of the teachers and pupils. It is our inten tion to pay for this instrument by concerts, etc., but any gift would be very gratefully received. It was a thing much needed for the helpful study of music.

Because of the unsatisfactory supply of water, the School Boarc decided that a well should be provided at the High school building

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For many reasons pure water of a sufficient supply was necessary, and I trust you will sanction the work of your School Board in this matter, even if the money for repairs, etc., has been overdrawn. Under the circumstances, it was an absolute necessity.

We would ask you to consider the following appropriations for your schools the next year :

Common schools $1,700 00 High school. •• 1,000 00 Text books 300 00 Insurance, repairs and supplies 450 00 Superintendent of schools 200 00

Respectfully submitted,

CLIFTON E. WASS, Superintendent of Schools.

H . A . SANDERS, ) J. M. PRENTISS, > School Committee. D R . F. J. P R I T H A M , )