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ANNUAL REPORT OF, THE TOWN OFl CANTON
REPORT OF HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
Mr. Albert S. Ames
Superintendent of Schools
Canton, Massachusetts
Dear Mr. Ames:
I herewith 1bmit
S'. my eleventh annual repor.t of the Canton
High School, covering the period January 1, 1933 to January 1,
1934.
1. GENERAL REVIEW.
1. School Membership.
a) Average membership for 192:3- 1933 ( 10 years) was
187.
b) Membership in September 1933 was 252 ( 250 still
onJanuary 2, 1934). The membership in Septem-
ber 1934 will be at least 270.
c) CompariSQn of enrollment 1911 ( first year of occu-
pancy) with 1933: 116, 252, an increase of 117%.
d) Originally intended home room capacity was 168.
2. Attendance.
a) ptember 1932 to June
Percent present from 8t> 1933
was 95, as compared ' With 96 in 1931- 1932. ( Better
than State average).
b) Average tardiness per pupil was 4/ 5, or less than
one per pupil. ( Better than State average).
c) Members of Class of 1933 not absent or tardy for
four years: Helen Sebeika, Charles Strumski.
Members tardy for four years: Virginia
not
Briggs, Caplan, Nestera
Nathan CarC' O, Robert
Childs, Mary Collins, Donald Davenport, Harriet
Durham, Lucille Emerson, Virginia Gallipeau, Pris-
cilla Horton, Thomas Knowlton, Adolph Noll, Paul
Rowe, Henry Sokolosky. The above is a good record.
3. Percent of the Class of 1933 continuing for four years was
60, as compared with the previous five year average of
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61. The Class of 1934 still retains 65% of original num-
ber.
4. Percent of Public School Eighth Grade grad"Jates entering
High School: 1932, 83%; 1933, 93%. Since two of the
five who did not enter the public September
high school in
193.3 did enter St. John' s High School, the above figures
indicate that practically all graduates of elementary
schools now continue their education.
5. Present Occupations of the Class of 1933: College 8 ( M.
I.T., 2; Boston University, 2; Radcliffe, 1; Simmons, 2;
Mass. State, l)--
one pOilt- graduate entered Simmons-
Hospital Training, 1; Normal School, 1; Business Col-
lege, 2; Preparatory School, 1; post graduates, 1; clerical
or general work, 20; unemployed, 10. In other WQrds,
78% of this class are at present definitely employed in
further education or gainful work.
6. Canton High School Scholarship Fund.
a) On hand in Canton Institution for Savings, Jan.
1, 1934 ................................ $ 5, 043. 44
b) Outstanding loans ...................... 372. 30
c) Contributors d"Jring past year: Class of 1933.
d) Awards in 1933: Mary Collins ( Radcliffe), Helen
Sebeika ( Simmons).
7. High School Library.
Number of books at present on the shelves, 650; magazines
secured regularly 7, daiiy newspapers 1; Public Library
books transferred monthly, 30 to 50. There is need of a
regular annual fund for the purchase of up-to- datE' refer-
ence books and literature, as well as periodicals. At
present, the student activities fund of the school is the
only source of revenue, although grateful acknowledge-
ment is due the Community Cbb for several books of
good literature during the past year
8. Activities.
a) Athletics: Twelve games played' in basil: etball, 25
boys', 30 girls'; ten games in baseball, 26 boys; four
inter- school and three inter- class games in field
hockey, 25 girls; eight games in football, 55 boys.
The Athletic Association pays the entire expense of
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the rental of the Orpheum used by boys and girls
five afternoons and one evening every week.
b) In addition, there
the following activities:
were Stu-
dent Council, Senior
Play, Operetta, School Paper,
two Parent- Teacher evenings, four socials, and sev-
eral student assemblies, with at least eight outside
speakers. Over one- half of the school participated
in these activities and in athletics. Eight are en-
rolled in a new Art Appreciation Course.
9. Lunch Counter.
In 1932- 1933, 40% of the student body patronized the
school prepared lunches; in 1933- 1934, so far, 35%. Fifty
students, or 1/ 5 of the sbdent body, now rush home and
back for their noon meal during the thirty- minute lunch
period. This is unfortunate from the point of vi~;w or
health. It would be far better if these students remained
at the school to eat leisurely, bringing their lunch and a
thermos bottle, or else purchasing at least one warm dish.
10. Faculty Changes.
There have been no changes during the past year. In
spite of much heavier schedules and substantial
salary
cuts, every teacher has cooperated faithfully and willingly.
II. SPECIFIC PROBLEMS.
1. Co-.lrses.
Scholarship--
The High School record of marks for the period September
1932 to June 1933 and for the first four months of this school year
reveals the fact, on the one, that no more than 26% of the sb-
dents have been on the honor roll, and, on the other, that 23% of
the whole student body and 35% of the freshman class have been
failing in two or more subjects. This state of affairs appears quite
general thl' oughout the state, according to the recent January
report of the Massachusetts High School Principals Association,
after a state- wide survey, Several quoted statements of high
school principals refer to the growing number of " indifferent and
incompetenil" students, of the demoralizing effect of this group
upon the others, of the increasing difficulty for the teachers, and
of the certain prospect of larger enrollments due to unemploy-
ment and child labor codes, all of which will lgment the number
a".
of indifferent boys and girls.
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The remedies
proposed range all the way from a definite
policy of
suspension and elimination ( already adopted by some
school committees) to a varied system of subject offerings, in-
dividualized instruction, and adjustments, whereby the large num-
ber of " problem" boys and girls will fit somewhere in the school.
Our formal type of book education, determined by the rigid re-
quirements of colleges and, to a less extent, by business houses,
meets the situation of not more than one- half of our students.
The other half, which will not enter professions or trades in the
broadest sense but will enter " jobs" of every description, needs
as much attention as the first half.
After studying the situation carefully, I sho".lld like to mari:e
the following suggestions:
First: That closer coordination mIght be developed between
the elementary and high school grades by regular conferences in
small groups of the teachers in the two systems, so that common
aims and continued of
study might be worked out in such
courses
subjects as English, mathematics, science and history. A per-
manent record card of marks and helpful personality information
from at least the sixth grade should follow each
pupil into high
school. All this is very important, because, as the figures for
1933 show, over 90% of eighth grade graduates now enter high
school.
Second: That the present two teachers of mechanical draw-
ing and manual training and of domestic science, should be full-
time high school teachers, for high school work alone.
They arc
urgently needed for non- academic high school students. More-
over, the art teacher should have at the high school more than
merely 3lh hours a week. Art and music are no longer fads. The
increasing amount of leisure time and the varied Interests of
yuuth demand these subjects.
Third: That the Scientific and Classical Courses should he
called College Preparatory; that the Commercial Course secure
much more space and equipment; and that a Vocational Course
be developed as rapidly as possible. This last course, intended
largely for the non- academic 50%, should be very flexible. Eng-
lish, mathematics, science, and history o".lght to be required; yet
the content of these subjects should be much more general and
less academic. There should be ample room for domestic science,
manual training, typewriting, drawing, and music. If, however,
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a student showed sufficient inclination and aptitude for colIege
preparatory subjects, these could be elected.
Fourth: That smaller classes, grouped so far as possible
according to ability, might be arranged. At present, several
classes number from 35 00 50, with varying degrees of capacity
and interest. In order to secure the desired sub-divisions, a large
full- time teaching force is necessary. Since boys have far out-
numbered girls, more men instr.lctors are strongly advisable.
Furthermore, a special teacher on duty the entire day would be
extremely helpful in handling boys and girls, who, for one reason
or another, are backward or failing in work. Regular required
ma~ e- up groups now meet every afternoon, but this is not enough.
In this connection, it should be pointed out that most of the
studying has to be done in rooms where recitations aTe in progress.
Fifth:
That adequate arrangements for physical education
for an
boys and girls might be secured. The value and interest
in such an activity amply demonstrates the need. 0:11' activities,
compared with other high schools, are distinctly limited.
Sixth: That there might be more frequent contacts between
parents and teachers. Parent- Teacher Associations are useful,
but parents should plan to visit school on a specially designated
afternoon after every bi- monthly report period. The teachers
need to know, for the good of the boy or girl, many facts which
only parents can furnish. Moreover, parents should constantly
cooperate with teachers in home study. Students who do well in
school devote Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday eve-
nings to their school work without exception.
2. New Building and Equipment.
Mention has been made of the inadequate equipment and room.
The figures of enrollment, etc., in the first part of this report
must make it clear that a b'.lilding intended for 165, ( according
to Superintendent Davis in the 1915 report) or for 200 is not
suitable for an enrolIment
at present of 250 or fo:'certain en-
rollment of 270 in September 1934. This number taxes the capa-
city of recitation rooms, into which study pupils and portable
desks crowded; literally fills the Assembly Hall with 260 per-
are
sons, when teachers are present, instead of the intended maximum
capacity of 200 for ample fire exit; and causes a very bad situ-
ation in the basement.
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The
largest ? oom in the basement is now used for a locker
room, manual
training, dressing room for athletics, and cafeteria.
The floor of the boys' toilet is often covered with water on ac-
count of the necessary use of the showers by 55 boys and the
seepage of surface water through the walls. The Domestic Science
room for girls is next to the boys' toilet, with a concrete floor often
damp and stone walls also often damp. The girls have no show-
e?s. Moreover, the whole locker arrangement is bad, because
there only 146 old, wooden lockers for over 250 students.
are In
the case of the boys, who have outnumbered the girls for the past
five years, the reg-.llar outer clothing', bags, athletic equipment,
etc., of two individuals cannot be jammed into one loc~ er. As a
result, many students cast their belongings about and often lose
them.
the building, the lawns, situated on tlhe main street
Outside
in abusy part of the town without adequate protection, present
a perennial problem, much as we t?y to prevent it. In addition,
the lack of a near- by athletic field or playground and of a gym-
nasium makes a real program of physical education for all boys
and girls impossible.
The above description of the situation is not exaggerated. In
all probability, there would be less indifference and fewer failures
if something definite could be done to enlarge the school plant and
increase the equipment.
In spite of this sit-..
lation, I feel grateful to the school authori-
ties, to you, Mr. Ames, to the teachers, and townspeople for many
acts of kindness and cooperation during the trying years of the
depression.
Respectfully submitted,
WALTER F. HALL,
Principal.
GRADUATION PROGRAM
1. March of the Seniors
March High School Orchestra
Marshal, Samuel Bitetti
President, Class of 1984
2. Prayer, Rev. Samuel A. Harlow
3. Salutatory, Helen Sebeika
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4. Class History, Mary P. Collins
5. Class Poem, Alice L. Winn
6. Essay, " A New Russia" George F. Roach
7. Music
a) Saxophone Solo, " Liebesfreud," by Kreisler
Robert S. Childs
b) Piano Duet, " Bolero", by Moszkowski
Helen E. Sebei" a and Vera R. VoWles
c) Selected Chorus " Freedom, Our Queen",
by Horation Parker and Oliver Wendell Holmes
8. Essay, " Is the Pen Mightier Than the Sword" Alice L. Winn
9. Address, " Opportunity and Responsibility,"
Patrick S. Campbell, Supt. of Boston Schools
10. Presentation of Class Gift,
Joseph W. Gibson, President of 1933
11. Valedictory, Mary P. Collins
12. Pro Merito Awards,
Walter F. Hall, Principal of High School
13. Presentation of Diplomas,
Albert S. Ames, Superintendent of Schools
14. Class Song, Helen E. Sebeika
5. Reception to the Graduating Class.
CLASS OF 1933
Anagnoston, George Nicholas General
Bellay, Elizabeth Ethel" Commercial
Briggs, Virginia Porter Commercial
Bright, Orlow Stevens, Jr. Scienti1ic
Caplan, Nathan Scientific
Carco, Nestera General
Chandler, Harold Linwood, Jr. General
Childs, Robert Stillson Scientific
Cohen, Robert Joseph Classical
Co11ins, Mary Priscilla Classical
Davenport, Donald Ames Scienti1ic
DiStafens, Dominic General
Durham, Harriet Elizabeth Commercial
Emerson, Lucille Commercial
Estey, Mildred Josephine Scientific
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ANNUAL REPORT OF' THE TOWN 01<' CANTON
Fletcher, Emily Scientific
Gallipeau, Virginia Margret Commercial
Gibson, Joseph William Scientific
Hebb, Lawrence St. Clare General
Horgan, Cornelius Joseph Jeremiah General
Hol'gan, Mary Veronica Classical
Horton, Priscilla Scientific
Hughes, Dorothy Catherine General
Igo, Dana Francis, Jr. Scientific
Keefe, Robert Francis Commercial
Kennedy, Isabel Marie Classical
Knowlton, Thomas Reddy Scientific
Malcolmson, Stanley Thomas General
Minichielli, Everett George Commercial
Minichielli, Joseph Emil General
Morris, Marion Joan General
Noll, Adolph Henry Commercial
Nugent, William Richard General
Reed, Lesley Endicott General
Roach, George Francis General
Rowe, John
Paul Scientific
Sebeika, Helen Elizabeth Classical
Sokolosky, Henry Joseph Scientific
Strumski, Charles Julius General
Sullivan, Margaret Patricia Classical
Vowles, Vera Ruth Commercial
Winn, Alice Louise G:l!1eral
Witt, John Stanley Commercial
Yeomans, Edward Harrison Gelleral
Pro Merito Students
A WARDS IN ADDITION TO PRO MERITO
Washington- Franiklin Medal .................. Mary P. Collins
Jstus Hemenway
AUg'" Prize ................ Isabel M. Kennedy
Service Medal .............................. Edward Yeomans
Scholarship Awards:-
Mary P. Collins, Radcliffe College
Helen E. Sebeika, Simmons College
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ANNUAL REPORT OF. THE TOWN OF) CANTON
REPORT OF SUPERVISOR OF DRAWING
Mr. Albert S. Ames
Superintendent of Schools
Canton, Massachusetts
My dear Mr. Ames:
I herewith submit my annual report as Supervisor of Drawing
in the Public Schools of Canton.
Art has received a very critical examination, especially since
the business depression has come upon us and schools have been
required to reduce expenses, but it has been proven that art train-
ing is essential to the business world and to the home in its work
and in its leisure hours. The public demands more than ever
beauty of design and color in all things and it is the duty of the
public schools to provide art training to meet these demands. We
are trying in our own schools to teach the pupils to recognize
beauty, to appreciate it and as far as possible to make it. From
the simple and often crude efforts of the little children, we ad-
vance by degrees to an art appreciation course for pupils of high
school age. In my report I would like to mention some of the
special features of the past year.
Grades One to Four have made some simple booldets in con-
nection with Thanksgiving season. This problem furnishes
the
practice in draiWing with colored crayons, cutting, pasting and
arrangement. Grades Five and Six have painted some simple
landscapes. Grades Seven and Eight have tried some experiments
in colors. By mingling different colors, varying values and inten-
sities were obtained. Grades Five to Eight have designed units
for wall paper or printed fabrics. These were worked out in hand
painted cut paper in neigW>oring and opposite colors. The units
were composed of decorative flower, leaf and stem shapes or of
tree, house and land forms. These same , grades made attractive
Christmas transparencies.
Picture study is a very important .part of our art work. We
study reproduction of famous paintings for their beauty of line,
color and composition and to discover the idea which the artist
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wishes to convey. The story of the picture and of the life of the
artist add interest. At present we study only tliree pictures a
in each grade. As an acquaintance with works of art should
year
be a part of every one' s education, we feel that more should
be
done than we are now doing and when finances allow the purchase
of more we hope to more fully develop this course.
pictures,
creditable
High School classes have made some very
The
charcoal drawings from casts and have done decorative landscapes
and in color. Th~ first of October an art ap-
in black and white
The members
preciation class was organized in the High School.
are mostly juniors and seniors. Lectures are given, notebooks kept,
and drawings made or material mounted to illustrate the subject
matter. In December, Mr. Lindergreen of the Vesper George
School of Art lectured to the class on " The Art of the Theatre".
This class owes much to Mr. Hall who by his interest and assist-
ance made it possible.
In closing I take this opportunity to express my appreciation
of all the cooperation, intereet and support the work has received
from the teachers, high school principal and school superintendent.
Respectfully submitted,
MARION G. LEES,
Supervisor of Drawing.
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ANNUAL REPORT OF' THE TOWN OFT CANTON
REPORT OF MUSIC SUPERVISOR
Mr. Albert S. Ames
Superintendent of Schools
Canton, Massachusetts
My dear Mr. Ames:
The following report gives a brief resume of the activities of
the music department.
The year 193.3 was a busy one in both High School and grades.
m addition to the rO'atine worri:, the High School Orchestra played
in February for the Senior Play, in March for the Parent- Teacher
Association, and in conjunction with the Operetta and the gradu-
ation exercises. The glee clubs c'Ombined to give the operetta,
The Bells of Beaujolais," and upper classmen furnished choral
music at graduation. In the eighth grades the year' s efforts cul-
minated in graduation music at each of the grammar schools.
The fall term opened with the regular activities. The grade
teachers always willing to carry out the music work as sched-
are
uled. Consequently, several classes are doing better or more ad-
vanced work than last year. By stressing m:lsic reading in the
earlier grades, we hope that in a few years the ' Older pupils wi, l
have acqaired sufficient skill in sight-reading to enable them to
enjoy much of the best literature. Music Appreciation, with the
aid of phonograph records, is a regular feature of the wor/k in
leach grade.
In the High School all the music groups are slightly larger
than last year. Sufficient interest is shown to warrant the addi-
tion of a course in harmony next year.
I wish to express my gratitude to Mr. Hall for his helpful-
ness and kindly advice, and to the grade principals and teachers
for their loyal spirit of cooperation.
Respectfully submitted,
DORIS TITCOMB,
Supervisor of Music.
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ANNUAL REPORT OF' THE TOWN OF CANTON
PHYSICAL TRAINING AND ATHLETICS
Mr. Albert S. Ames
Superintendentof Schools
Canton, Massachusetts
My dear Mr. Ames:
In our grade school work in physical ed:lCation, we have every
boy in grades V- VIII competing in football, ice hockey, and base-
ball. As usual, we have inter- school competition in football and
baseball. The grammar school leagues certainly prepare for com-
petition which they will receive in High School.
In High School, our physical program consists of a 15- minute
setting- up exercise period each day which is devoted to limbering
exercises.
Athletics For Year 1933
Basketball was adopted for the first time at the Canton High
School. The reason that this gamc was started was the fact that
an available place was found to play, namely, the old Orpheum
Theatre. Practice was held three afternoons a week for the boys
and two afternoons a wee~ for the girls. Our season was not
very successful financially, or in the matter of winning games,
but we found many students who participated in this game who
did not participate in any other form of athletics.
Baseball was very successful and was played with enthusiasm
by a squad of thirty boys. 0".
11' season ended in a tie for first
place.
Our 1933 football season reached a low ebb, due to the fact
that all of our 1932 team was graduated and also to the fact
that new material
was being broken in for the future. Never-
theless, boYd played their best throughout
the the season and
certainly were wonderfully supported.
May I thank you at this time, Mr. Ames, Mr. Hall, the Schoo!
Committee, the faculty and students, and the townspeople as a
whole for the fine cooperation and spirit shown for our athletic
program.
Respectfully submitted,
WILLIAM E. DONOVAN.
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ANNUAL, REPORT OF' THE TOWN 01'1 CANTON
MECHANICAL DRAWING AND
MANUAL TRAINING
Mr. Albert S. Ames
Superintendent of Schools
Canton, Massachusetts
My dear Mr. Ames:
in Manual Training are carried on in the Freshman
Classes
and Sophomore years of High School and in the eighth grades of
the grammar schools. The boys in the High School have shown
a decided interest this year in that they have made some very
good articles for household purp05es, such as book cases, magazine
racks and taborets. They have also made fish nets, bird hO".
lses
and airplane models. The grammar school boys have become ac-
quainted with the tools and their uses and have started to make
small artic1es such as necktie racks, book ends and door stops.
Mechanical Drawing classes are composed of those boys, in
all classes of the High School, who are interested in the Scientific
Course.
Freshman or beginners, are taught the uses
classes, of draw-
ing instruments, lettering, simple figure drawing, and view work.
The upper classmen are woridng on geometrical figures, isometric
figures, designs and architectural work.
I wish to thank the Principal, the Faculty and all the stu-
dents interested in these courses.
Respectfully submitted,
WILLIAM E. DONOVAN,
Supervisor.
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REPORT OF THE TEACHER OF
HOME ECONOMICS
Mr. Albert S. Ames
Superintendent of Schools
Canton, Massachusetts
My dear Mr. Ames:
I hereby submit my annual report as teacher of Home Eco..
nomics in the Canton High School.
The course of study is practically the same, o~ Foods,
rerin:;!,'
Clothing, and Home Management. The vabe of this background
is recognized in every school system as an essential one for every
girl, regardless of her occupation or social position. Each year
more girls are electing these courses.
The lunchroom, although self- supporting, is just able to do
this. A special effort has been made this year to offer attractive
menus at the lowest possible prices. Parents are urged to en-
courage children to buy at least one hot dish for lunch. A smaller
percentage purchase lunch this year.
Re3pectfully submitted,
HELENA L. O' HARA,
Teacher of Home Economics.
REPORT OF THE SCHOOL PHYSICIAN
Mr. Albert S. Ames
Superintendent of Schools
Canton, Massachusetts
Dear Sir:
The medical work in the schools has progressed the past
the in former A detailed aCCQunt is
year much same as years.
incorporated in the report of the School Nurse.
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I wish to add a word about immunization of the school child-
ren diphtheria. It has been my custom to innoc".llate
against
first and second grade children whose parents give consent; thus
in time a large part of the school population will have had an
opportunity to be rendered immune. This year 90% of all first
grade children have been innoculated. This is a good percentage
and should we succeed each year in immunizing a like number
there need be no fear of an epidemic of diphtheria.
Thanking you far your cooperation, I am,
Respectfully yours,
DEAN S. LUCE.
REPORT OF THE SCHOOL NURSE
Mr. Albert S. Ames
Superintendent of Schools
Canton, Massachusetts
My dear Mr. Ames:
The folIowing is the report of health work done in the schools
for the year 1933:
No. pupils examined by doctor fTom Jan. 1933 to Jan. 1934 .. 835
No. pupils showing satisfactory vaccination ............... 809
No. pupils 10% or more underweight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . " 106
No. pupils having enlarged tonsils ........................ 156
No. p".
lpils having defective teeth ......................... 260
No. pupils having heart lesions .......................... 23
No. pupils having enlarged glands ........................ 56
No. pupils having postural defects ........................ 335
No. visits to Schools ..................................... 322
No. individual inspections for pediculosis or uncleanliness ... 2238
No. classroom inspections ................................ 6
No. eye and ear examinations ............................. 849
No. first aid treatments .................................. 19
No. hygienic talks ....................................... 28
No. hame visits. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 5'01
No. home nursing classes ................................. 55
No. pupils receiving toxin- anti- toxin ...................... 54
No. pupils receiving the schick te.3t ....................... 58
Visits to Norfolk County Hospital ........................ 1
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The Summer Round- up clinic was held on April 4 and 6 at
which 38 children were given a physical examination.
The Chadwick Clinic ( State) visited the schools during the
month of February at which 82% of the school children were ex-
aminoo. The object of this clinic is to prevent tuberculosis by
calling attention to any signs of the disease that may be f'Ounc!
in the child.
In closing I wish to thank the S".lperintendent, the teachel' s,
and all who have helped inpromoting betler health in the schools.
Respectfully submitted,
RUTH GALLANT, R. N.
REPORT OF THE BAND INSTRUCTOR
Mr. Albert S. Ames
Superintendent of Schools
Canton, Massachusetts
My dear Mr. Ames:
I herewith submit my report as Band Instructor.
Even though hamperoo still existing, I feel
by conditions
that we very good progress.
have made Financial conditians in the
homes have prevented some boys from joining this year, but we
hope they may be able to join later. It is very gratifying to no-
tice the rapid progress that some of them are making, and a great
pleasure to see so many of them capable of playing in the school
orchestra. There are quite a few who will become very good per-
formers on their variaus instruments. I can see even now some
who will far Ordinary expectatians and become i1 credit
exceed '
to their schoal and tawn. I wish it were ryossible to anange fOl'
a rehearsal at the High Schaal ' Once a week of the pupils wha have
wk)
graduated from the other schools to the High Schaal, and
Then they would
are capable of playing more advanced music.
nat be retarded by the neCf" isary loss of time which happen with
I th: nk ie,
beginners on account ' Of explanations and sa forth.
would be an incentive to far better work.
clasing I wish to thank you fO!' the interest you have shown
In
for,
in my work, and for advice given so generously when asked
and also to the teachers
thani<: at the variaus schoals where we
hold 11' rehearsals
0". for their kind coaperatian.
Respectfully submitted,
FREDERICK 1. AYERS.
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GRADUATION EXERCISES OF THE ELIOT SCHOOL
Unitarian Parish Hall
June 14, 1933 at 8 P. M.
PROGRAM
Address of Welcome Sumner Witt
Orchestra Selections
a. Assembly March Lamater
b. The Old Clock Creighton
c. Ching Chang Lamater
Miss Ethel Stone, Director
Recitations, " Qualities We Admire"
Rita A' Hearn Doris Hays
Mary Murphy Janet Capen
Pauline Libby Nellie Niederhauser
Mina Hanson Alice Martin
J ocri: Sturrock Dustin Wood
Play, " The Riddle" HaJlock
Ellen Mary Bullard
Michael Mildred Silva
Queen Sally Poole
Councillor Robert Danahy
Jester Ann Riford
Notary Sumner Witt
Beggar Chief Jacqueline Landis
Beggars, Courtiers, Townspeople
Orchestra Selections
a. Waltz Loos
b. Fox Trot Colby
Essay, " How Our Country Grew"
Maps Colored and Exhibited by Members of Grade Eight
Presentation of Diplomas
Mr. Albert S. Ames, Superintendent of Schools
Music
a. Forget- Me- Not Grese
b. Sing Along Penn
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ELIOT SCHOOL GRADUATES
Rita A' hearn
John Ames Bright
Mary Bullard
Janet Capen
Robert Francis Danahy
Mina Walker Hanson
Doris Hays
Atherton Crane Hewett
leline
J acq". Rose Landis
Pauline Laura Libby
Alice Martin
Theodore Claude Martin
Mary Murphy
Nelly Niederhauser
Violette Niederhauser
Sally Sumner Poole
Ann Bootman Rifurd
Jock McHardy Sturrock
Charles Frederick Sweetman
Ernest Wesley Titus
Mildred Silva
Harry Pershing Tracy
William Sumner Witt
Dustin Cartwright Wood
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GRADUATION EXERCISES OF THE CRANE SCHOOL
June 15, 1933
PROG RAM
1. Selections from LaTraviata Verdi
School Orchestra
2. Recitation, " The Day and The Work" Edwin Markham
William Curtis
3. Scenes from Longfellow' s " Evangeline"
Part 1. Acadia
Narrators: N eHie Mark, Elizabeth Billings
Evangeline, Acadian maiden Antoinette Porcaro
Benedict Bellefontaine, her father Nicholas BOUg2S
Babriel Lajeunesse, Son of Basil, the
Bla* smith Anthony Pavides
Father Felician, Priest and Pedagogue Leo Strumsld
Rene Leblanc, the Notary Public S;lmner Rosenblatt
Tableau: Benedict and Evangeline
Father Felician and Children
Scene I. The Signing of the Contract
Scene II. The Mandate
Evangeline' s friends await news of the Bl'itish
Ships
Coralie Nancy Grover
Rosalie Jennie Anagnoston
Emmalie Marie Beis
Part 2. Evangeline' s Search fur Gabriel
Narrators: Sylvia Harding, Mary Marinaro
Scene I. Evangeline refuses to consider any suitor but
Gabriel.
Scene II. On the banks of the Mississippi.
Narrators: Clifford Gunnison, Nicholas Tolias
Tableau: Acadians asleep on banks of river
Dance: " Spirits of the Mississippi",
Nancy Grover, Ruth Weeks
Gabriel' s boat passes.
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Scene III. Basil' s home on the Mississippi
Narrator: Jennie Anagnoston
Meeting of Basil, Evangeline and Fr. Felician
Old French Fo,lk Dances
Jennie Anagnoston Nancy Grover
Marie Beis Ruth Weeks
Elizaheth Billings N eliie Mark
Carmelia Nardelli Eleanor Thomas
Michael, the Fiddler Margaret Campagna
Part 3. End of Search
Scene in Anteroom ofa Hospital in Philadelphia. Evangeline
meets Fr. Felician. They discover Gabriel among the
dying.
Narrators: Charles Orlowski, Bernard Lutkus
4. Selection, VaItz Romantique Higginson
School Orchestra
5. Pageant of 1933
Mother W ori'd Priscilla Sawyer
Hope Ruth Weeks
Progress Eleanor Thomas
Greece John Vlohogianis
Rome Anthony Romanelii
J udea Earle Slherr
Germany Clarence Croft
France John Webster
England Albert Tordoff
Ireland Elizabeth Billings
America Helen Mugford
Liberty Margaret Campagna
Democracy Edward Cooperstein
it of 1933 Ernest Verity
Spi:.-
Prosperity Carmelia Nardelli
6. Selections,
The Cotton Picil:ers" C. J. Roberts
Minuet"
First Violin, Margaret Campagna
First Violin, Nancy Grover
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Alto Horn, Ernest Ve: ity
Clarinet, John Webster
Piano, Priscilla Sawyer
Piano, R"~th Weeks
7. March of Graduates
8. Songs
A Day in June
Spring
9. Presentation of Diplomas
Mr. Albert S. Ames, Superintendent of Schools
10. Selection, " Vienna Forever" Schrammel
School Orchestra
CRANE SCHOOL GRADUATES
Jennie Anagnoston
Marie Beis
Elizabeth Billings
Nicholas James Bougas
Margaret Elizabeth Campagna
Edward Thomas Cooperstein
Clarence Dwight Croft
William Fellows Curtis
Nancy Dean Grover
Clifford Lester Gunnison
Sylvia May Harding
Bernard Joseph Lutkus
Mary Virginia M,arinaro
Naja Anna Markaranko
Helen Bates Mugford
Carmelia Elizabeth Nardelli
Anthony Francis Pavides
Charles Henry Orlowski
Antoinette Delores Porcaro
Anthony Paul Romanelli
Sumner Rosenblatt
Priscilla Gladys Sa,wyer
Earle Sherr
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Leo William Strumski
Eleanor Mae Thomas
Nicholas Stephen Tolias
Alfred Richard Tordoff
Ernest Wil1iam Verity
John StathisVlohogianis
John Ackroyd Webster
Ruth Agnes Weeks
GRADUATION EXERCISES OF THE REVERE SCHOOL
High Scho(ll Hall, June Ul, 19:38
Overture, " Masterbilt" Alford
Revere School Orchestra
Address of Welcome Edward R. Anderson
Song, " A Little Dutch Garden" Hosmer
Class
Dance of Holland
Edna Spurr Evelyn F1all
Margaret Caddigan ThereSa Zanazzo
Elizabeth Doody Emily Fraccalire
Helen Fraccalire Eli~aibeth Tumas
Edith Woodman Marion Govey
Recitation, " America For Me" Van Dyke
Francis Chase W alter Nervi
Edward Anderson John Lane
Louis Caramatti John Dominic
Waltz" Lamater
March" Wendland
Orchestra
Play, " I'll Try"
Mrs. Benedict Edith Woodman
Maid Govey
Marion
Caroline Spurr
Edna
Fairy Margaret Caddigan
Q".leen Grammar Helen Fraccalire
King Language Edward Anderson
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P.arts of Speech
R. Caddigan W. Nervi
T. Zanazzo E. Tumas
F. Chase, Jr. J. Dominic
E. Doody J. Lane
E. Fraccalire L. Caramatti
E. Paul R. Goss
Piano Selection Louis Caramatti
Marching Drill Boys of Grades 7- 8
Song, " Four Leaf Clover" Spencer- Lea vi tt
Class
Class March
Presentation of Diplomas
Mr. Albert S. Ames, Superintendent of Schools
REVERE SCHOOL GRADUATES
Edward Revere Anderson
Margaret Irene Caddigan
Louise Amedeo Caramatti
Francis Chase, Jr.
John Joseph Dominic
Elizabeth Bailey Doody
Helen Fraccalire
John Edward Lane
Walter William Nervi
Edna Myrtle Spurr
Edith Bradbury Woodman
Theresa Agnes Zanazza
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State Auditor' s Report
THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
Department of Corporations and Taxation
Division of Accounts
State House, Boston
February 12, 1934.
To the Board of Selectmen,
Mr. J. Herbert E. Cushman, Chairman
Canton, Massachusetts.
Gentlemen :-
I lbmit
s". herewith my report of an audit of the books and
accounts of the town of Canton for the fiscal year ending Decem-
ber 31, 1933, made in accordance with the provisions of Chapter
44 of the General Laws. This is in the form of a report made
to me by Mr. Edward H. Fenton, Chief Accountant of this Division.
Very truly yours,
THEODORE N. WADDELL,
Director of Accounts.
Mr. Theodore N. Waddell
Director of Accounts
State House, BO'Ston
Sir:-
In accordance with your instructions, I have made an audit
of the books and accounts of the town of Canton for the fiscal year
ending December 31, 1933, and report as follows thereon:
The financial transactions of the town, as recorded on the
hooks and recoms of the several departments receiving or dis-
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b".
lrsing rown funds or committing bills for their collection, were
examine<!
and for the
checke<! period of the audit.
The books and accounts of the accounting officer weTe ex-
amine<!
and checke<!.
The recorded receipts were verified by a
comparison with the treasurer' s cash booil:, while the recorded
disbursements were checked with the selectmen' s warrants and
the treasurer' s records.
ledger was analyzed, the necessary adjusting and closing
The
entries made, a trial balance was taken off, proving the ac-
were
counts tx>be in balance, and a balance sheet, which is appended to
this repOl.t, was prepared showing the financial condition of the
town as of December 31, 1933.
The balance sheet, while showing the general financial condi-
tion of the town to be satisfactory, also shows that a number of
appropriations were overdrawn on December 31, 1933, to the ex-
tent of $ 22, WO. While nearly all of these overdrafts were au-
thorized by the selectmen as emergency overdrafts under Section
31, Chapter 44, General Laws, it is nevertheless evident, as may
be seen from the fact that a number of these appropriations were
overdrawn prior to the date on which the tax rate for the year
1933 was determined, that insufficient provision was made in the
tax rate of 1933 for the necessary expenditures of that year,
especially since a special town meeting was held on July 20, 1933,
prior to the fixing of the tax rate.
The appropriations and transfers voted by the town, as shown
by the town clerk' s records, were checked to the accounting officer' s
ledger. The transfers from the reserve fund, authorized by the
finance committee, were checked with the entries on the oppro-
priation ledger.
It is recommended that the salaries of all elective town of-
ficials be fixed lally by vote of the town, as required by Sec-
anIl'".
tion 108, Chapter 41, General Laws.
The books and accounts in the office of the town treasurer
were examined and checked.The receipts as entered in the cash
booik were compared with the boo.rs and records of the several de-
partments collecting money for the town and with the other
sources from which money was paid into the town treasury, while
the payments were checked with the selectmen' s warrants author-
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izing the disbursement of town funds with the accounting of-
ficer's books and vouchers.
The cash book was footed, and the cash balance January 15,
on
1934, was verified by a count of cash in the office and by a reconcili-
ation of the ban1l: balances with statements furnished by the ban,ks
of deposit.
The debt and interest payments were compared with the
amounts falling due and with the cancelled sec'Jrities and coupons
on file.
The accounts of the tax collector were examined and checked.
The commitment lists were added and compared with the assessors'
warrants their collection, the recorded collections were com-
fo:::
pared with the payments to the treasurer, and the recorded abate-
ments were checked with the assessors' records of abatements
outstanding accounts
The listed and reconciled with
granted. were
the accounting officer' s ledger.
The records eyf tax titles held by the town were examined,
reconciled with the tax books and the accounting s ledger, be-
office:::'
ing checked with the deeds on file.
The lbooks and accounts of the collector of water rates were
examined and cheeked in detail. The commitments were verified,
the collections were compared with the payments to the treasurer,
the abatements were checil:ed with the records of abatements
granted by the water commissioners, and the outstanding accounts
were listed and reconciled with the accounting officer's ledger.
A further verification of the outstanding tax and water ac-
counts was of persons whose
made by mailing notices to a number
names appeared on the books as owing money to the town, the re-
plies received thereto indicating that the acco-mts, as listed, are
co: rect.
Attention is called to the steady increase in the total amount of
outstanding water accounts. In three years the total outstanding
water accounts have increased from $ 4, 539. 40 at the end of 1930
although the annual commitments
to $ 14, 990. 95 at the end of 1933,
have remainedpractically constant. The correspondingly decreas-
ing collections are now considerably less than the amount necessary
to meet the annual water maintenance, debt, and interest require-
ments.
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The records of receipts of the town clerk for town, dog, and
sporting licenses issued were examined, and the payments to the
town treasurer and the State wei' e verified.
The surety bonds of the several town officials required by law
to furnish such surety were examined and found to be in proper
form.
The savings bank books, representing the investments of the
tnst funds in the
custody of the town treasurer and of the library
trustees, were personally examined. The income was proved and
the disbursements were verified.
The accounts of the treasurer of the library trustees were ex-
amined and checked in detail. It is recommended that the library
trustees turn over the savings bank books representing the invest-
ments of the Caroline T. Downes Fund and the cash balance of the
library account to the town treasurer, to comply with the town vote
on Article 35 of the 1933 annual town meeting.
In addition to the accounts mentioned, the records of all other
departments collecting money for the town or committing bills for
their collection were examined and checked in detail.
Appended to this report, in addition to the balance sheet, are
tablas showing reconciliations of the several cash accounts, sum-
maries of the tax, water, and town clei'k' s acco'.mts, together with
schedules showing the condition of the several trust funds.
For the courtesies
and co-operation extended by the several
town officialsduring the progress of the audit, I wish, on behalf of
my assistants and for myself, to express appreciation.
Respectfully submitted,
EDW. H. FENTON.
Chief Accountant.
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
RECONCILIATION OF TREASURER' S CASH
General
Balance January 1, 1933, . . . . . . . . 9, 796.41
Receipts, ...................... 693, 967. 07
703, 763.48
PaynIents, ..................... 662, 612. 87
Balance December 31, 1933, . . . . . . 41, 150. 61
703, 763.48
Balance January 1, 1934, ....... 41, 150. 61
Receipts January 1 to 15, 1934, .. 4,401.36
45, 551.97
Payments January 1 to 15, 1934 7, 824. 54
Balance January 15, 1934:
Canton Trust Company,
per check register, ...... $ 24, 817.47
Merchants National Bank of
Boston, per check register
and statement, .......... 11, 279. 63
First N ational Ban~ of Bos-
ton, per check register and
statement, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 027. 22
Cash in office, verified, .. . . . 603. 11
37, 727. 43
45, 551.97
Canton Trust Company
General Account
Balance January 15, 1934, per statement, 26, 583. 56
Balance January 15, 1934, per check regis-
ter, ............................... $ 24, 817. 47
Outstanding checks, January 15, 1934, per
list, ......... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 766. 09
26, 583. 56
RECONCILIATION OF LIBRARY TREASURER' S CASH
Balance January 1, 1933, . . . . . . . $ 1, 190. 44
Receipts 1933:
Library fines, ............. $ 23. 00
Interest on deposits, ...... 1. 48
24.48
1,214. 92
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Payments per trustees' warrants, 564. 71
Balance Canton Trust Company,
December 31, 1933 and
February 6, 1934, ......... 650. 21
1, 214. 92
Canton Trust Company
Balance Febr"Jary 6, 1934, per statement, 6'07. 71
Balance February 6, 1934, per check book, $ 65'J.21
Outstanding checks February 6, 1934, per list, 7. 50
657. 71
Special Deposit
FEDERAL EMERGENCY RELIEF- C. W. S. FUND
Receipts 1933, ......................... 621.00
Payments 1933, ........................ $ 24. 00
Balance December 31, 1933, ............. 597. 00
621.00
Balance January 1, 1934, ............... $ 597. 00
Receipts January 1, to 15, 1934, ......... 310. 50
907. 50
Payments January 1, to 1'5, 1934, ....... $ 148. 80
Balance Canton Trust Comp,any January
15, 1934, .......................... 758. 70
907. 50
Canton Trust Company
Special Account
Balance January 15, 1934,
per statement, 809. 10
Balance January 15, 1934, per check
register, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. $ 758. 7'J
Outstanding checks January 15, 1934, per
list, ............................... 50. 40
809. 10
RECONCILIATION OF TAX COLLECTOR' S CASH
Cash balances January 15, 1934, per cash hoo1<s and tables:
Taxes 1932, .................... $ 448. 80
Taxes 1933, .................... 229. 70
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Old age assistance taxes 1932, ... 2. 00
Old age assistance taxes 1933, ... E. OO
Motor vehicle excise taxes 1932, ., 2. 00
Motor vehicle excise taxes 1933, .. 8. 74
Interest on taxes 1932, .......... 37. 17
Interest on taxes 1933, .......... 2. 49
Interest on motor vehicle excise
taxes 1932, ................... 28
736. 18
Excess cash, ......... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19. 85
756. 03
Overpayment to treasurer- motor vehi-
cle excise taxes 1932, ............ 35
Cash on hand January 15, 1934, verified, 755. 68
756. 03
TAXES 1930
Outstanding J an"J.ary 1, 1933, ........... 23. 70
Payments to treasurer 1933, . . . . . . . . . . . .. $ 2. 12
A:batements 1933, ...................... 21.58
23. 70
TAXES 1931
Outstanding January 1, 1933, ........... 29, 008. 15
Payments after abatement, refunded, .... 2. 30
Audit adjustments:
Interest on taxes 1931 reported as
taxes 1931, ...................... 90
Transfer to tax titles after pay-
ment, ........................... 35. 10
Overpayment to coUector, adjusted, . 01
Overpayment to collector, to he refunded, 10. 00
29, 056.46
Payments to treasurer, ................. 20, 534.46
Abatements, ........................... 4, 179. 46
Tax titles taken, ....................... 4, 341.74
Outstanding December 31, 1933 and Janu-
ary 15, 1934, per list, .............. 80
29, 056.46
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TAXES 1932
Outstanding January 1, 1933, ..... 85, 860. 85
Rehnds:
Abatement after paYlpent, .... 9. 60
Overpayment to collector, . . . . . 2. 00
In error, .................... 1.00
12. 60
Audit adjustments:
Payments after abatement, ..... . . . .. $ 20. 00
Abatement in error, ................ 2. 00
Transfer to tax titles after payment, . 18. 24
Transfer to tax titles in error, ...... 16. 00
85, 929. 69
Payments to treasurer, ................. 48, 304. 57
Abatements, ........................... 3, 590. 60
Added to tax titles, ..................... 3, 371.84
Audit adjustment:
Refund old age assistance taxes 1932
charged to taxes 1932, ............ 1.00
Outstanding December 31, 1933, ......... 30, 661.68
85, 929. 69
Outstanding January 1, 1934, .......... 30, 661.68
Payment.s to treaSUl' er January 1 to 15,
1934, ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. $ 192. 60
Outstanding January 1'5, 1934. per list, .. 30, 020. 28
Cash balance January 15, 1934, ......... 448. 80
30, 661.68
TAXES 1933
Commitment per warrant, .............. 287, 815. 60
Additional commitment, ................ 1, 119. 60
Audit adjustments:
Old age assistance taxes 1933 re-
ported as taxes 1933, ............ 1.00
Overpayment to collector, ........... 10
288, 936. 30
Payments to treas".ner, ................. $ 196, 662. 10
Abatements, ........................... 1, 429. 74
Outstanding December 31, 1933, ........ 90; 844.46
288, 936. 30
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
Out-standing January 1, 1934, ........... 90, 844. 46
Payments to treasurer January 1 to 15,
1934, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. $ 1, 256. 78
Outstanding January 15, 1934, per list, .. 89, 357. 98
Cash balance January 15, 1934, ......... 229. 70
90, 844.46
OLD AGE ASSISTANCE TAXES 1931
G8. 00
Outstanding- January 1, 1933, ....
Payments to treasurer 1933:
By collector, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38. 00
Refunds by State, ....... . . . . 20. 00
58. 00
OLD AGE ASSISTANCE TAXES 1932
Outstanding January 1, 1933, .... 855. 00
Audit adjustments:
ReLmd of old age assistance
1932 charged to taxes 1932, 1.00
Payments to colleetor after refund
hy State, ................. 10. 00
Excess l'efunds by State, .... 2.00
13. 00
868. 00
Payments to treasurer:
By collector, ............... $' 598. 00
Refunds by State, "........ 193. 00
791.00
Outstanding December 31, 1933, ......... 77. 00
868. 00
Outstanding January 1, 103'!, ........... 77. 00
Payments to treasurer January 1 to 15,
1934, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. $ 2. 00
Outstanding January 15, 1934, per list, .. 73. 00
Cash balance January 15, 1034, ......... 2. 00
77. 00
OLD AGE ASSISTANCE TAXES 1933
Commitment per warrant, ...... $ 1, 805. 00
Additional commitment, ........ 19, 00
1, 824. 00
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Payments to treaSUl' er:
By collector, ............... $ 910. 00
Refunds by State, ....... . . . 87. 00
997. 00
Audit adjustment:
Old age assistance taxes 1933
reported as taxes 1933, .. 1.00
Outstanding December 31, 1933, 826. 00
1, 824. 00
January 1, 1934, ...........
O'.Jtstanding 826. 00
Payments to treasurer January 1 to 15, 1934:
By collector, ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. $ 28. 00
Outstanding January 15, 1934, per list, .. 793. 00
Cash balance January 15, 1934, ......... 5. 00
826. 00
MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE TAXES 1931
Outstanding January 1, 1933, . . . . . . . . . . .. $ 544. 10
Audit adjustment:
Error in reporting abatements, ...... 53
544. 63
Payments to treasurer 1933, ............ $ 93. 64
Abatements 1933, ...................... 450. 99
544. 63
MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE TAXES 1932
Outstanding January 1, 193.3, ........... $ 3, 146. 75
Audit adjustments:
Refunds of motor vehicle excise taxes
1932 charged to motor vehicle excise
taxes 1933, .................... 3. 29
Duplicate abatements, .............. 9. 18
3, 159. 22
Payments to treasurer, ................. $ 2, 437. 54
Abatements, ........................... 454. 77
Audit lstments:
adj"..
Abatements not previously reported, 7. 27
Outstanding December 31, 1933, ......... 259. 64
3, 159. 22
Outstanding January 1, 1934, ........... $ 259. 64
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