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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
Subject Matter
been, and still is the fashion among certain critics to
It has
curricu-
assail they term the " fads" and " frills" of the school
what
lum. Undoubtedly, money appropriated for public education should
bfj well and wisely spent. This does not mean, however, stagna-
tion and lack of progress. Time was when Geography, History,
considered " fads" and " frills." The In..
Music and Drawing were
life calls for needs and new
c: complexity of modern
easing
new
will not fit the re-
adjustments. The training of fifty years ago
Each community for its own
quirements of the present day.
advancement the best education that can be
welfare and owes
given to all its boys and girls.
Literature
The study of Literature has received special attention during
the past year. and poems by the w0' rld' s greatest writers
Stories
era are full of
from the times of the Hebrews down to the present
interest and value for pupils of all ages.
MEMORY GEM
ELEMENTARY GRADES
The Proverbs of Solomon:
is rather to be chosen than great riches, and
A good name
l0'ving favor rather than silver and
gold."
whether his work be
Even a child is known by his doings
pure and whether it be right."
them about thy
Let not mercy and truth forsake thee; bind
neck, write them upon the tables of thine heart."
light that shineth
The path of the just is as the shining
more and more unto the perfect day."
Character Training
curriculum deserves more attention than
No part of the school
the subject 0'f character training. Skill and scholarship are 0'f
littJIe value unless used for right ends. The influence and example
of the teacher are undoubtedly factors of prime importance in
valuable .character lessons
planting ideals and shaping conduct, yet
also be found in athletic contests and in the subject matter
may
of History and Literature. In the lower grades with little children
stories and talks by the teacher are often helpful in securing
desired results.
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
High School
The High Scho'ol is the necessary complement to the work
of education begun in the grades. It prepares for futher study
or business
activity and provides proper training for the right kind
of American citizenship. It is a source of satisfaction to know
that the great majority of parents and
pupils appreciate the value
of a High School education. The High School has agailll been ap-
proved by the State Board of Education and by the College En-
trance Examination Board. The numbers in the High School con-
tinue to increase. A total membership of 214 for the year
ending
June 23, 1931, establishes a new record over
preceding years.
Conclusion
Again, I wish to thank the School Committee, teachers and
citizens of Canton for continued and
support cooperation.
Respectfully submitted,
Albert S. Ames,
Supprintendem of Schools.
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
REPORT OF HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
Mr. Albert S. Ames
Superintendent of Schools
Canton, Massachusetts.
Dear Mr. Ames:
I have the honor to submit my ninth annual report, covering
the period from January 1, 1931 to January 1, 1932.
1. School Membership
Theaverage total membership, as taken in September, from
1921 through 1930, a period of ten years, was 180. In Sept., 1931,
the total membership reached 225, including five post- graduates.
This is the largest enrollment by ten ever recorded for the High
School. There are still 219 enrolled in the school.
2. Attendance.
The percent of students present for the past school year was
the
97<;~" same as last year, a creditable record. During the same
period, there was an average of less than one tardiness for each
pupil. This is also creditable. Albion Fletcher of the Class of
1931 was not absent or tardy during his entire four years. Madelyn
A verill, Edna Bolster, Elizabeth Burt, Virginia Dean, Lillian Emer-
son. Clara Fisher, Kathleen Hebb, Beth Henniker, Eleanor How-
ard, EdithLonergan, Esther Morgan, Winifred Powers, Frances
Rice, Elizabeth Seavey, Charlotte Stevens and Frank Witt were not
tardy for four years.
3. Percent of Class of 1931
Continuing Four Years
This class retained its original numerical
67C;{ of strength,
the highest average yet ahained by any class. The Class of 1932
still has 74% of its numerical strength.
origina<!
4. Occupations of the Class of 1931
Of the forty- one graduates in June 1931 nine are now in
colleges ( one in M. I. I.,' Simmons, Wheaton, St. Lawrence, Ho-
bart, Northeast, ern, three in B. U.), six in hospital ' training, one
in a teacher- training school, three in business colleges, five post-
graduates ( one to enter hospital training in February), two con-
tinuing schooling, five engaged in general or clerical work, and
ten at home, two of these specifically employed. This means ' that
at least three- fourths of this class have something dEfinite to do.
5. Canton High Schoal Scholarship Fund
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
The amount on hand, January 1, 1932, in the Canton Institution
for Savings is $ 4, 768. 52, with $ 372. 50 omstanding student loans,
making a total of $ 5, 140. 82. During the year 1931, $ 187. 50 was
added to the fund by a gift from the Community Club, another
gift from the Class of 1931, and a student magazine drive. The
two awards in October 1931 were made to Albion R. Fletcher ( M.
I.T.) and Beth Henniker ( Sargent- Boston University).
6. Activities
The past year witnessed interest and success in athletics,
dramatics, public speaking, music, school paper, Student Council,
and Student Assemblies. In addition, the school was extremely
fortunate in having as speakers, Nixon Waterman, Charles Gelpke,
Dana,
Richard Paul, Judge Abner Braley, H. Helm Clayton, Edward
Joseph Powers, Elsie Poole, and others.
7. Faculty Changes
One change occurred among the regular teachers ( commercial)
and one among the special teachers ( music).
8. Suggestions
The same matters need serious consideration: a gymnasium and
athletic field, health educ.ation, industrial education, and the prooer
selection and retention of good teachers.
Respectfully submitted,
WALTER F. HALL,
Principal.
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ANNU AL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
GRADUATION PROGRAM
1. March of the Seniors
March from " Lenore Symphony"
School Orchestra
Marshal, Edwin A. Howard,
President Class of 1932
2. Prayer, Rev. Charles W. Casson
3. Salutatory, Frances 1. Rice
4. Class Poem, Elizabeth Seavey
5. Class History, Elizabeth L. Burt
G. Essay, " Folk Music," with Violin Selections,
Nicholas Rasetzki
7. Address, " Preparation for Citizenship,"
Judge Kenneth D. Johnson
8. Selected Chorus
a. " Largo" Handel
b. " V olga Boatman," Russian Folk Song
c. " Now the Day is Over" Barnaby
9. Class Gift
Albion R. Fletcher, Presidelllt Class of 1931
10. Presentation of Awards and
Diplomas,
Mr. Albert S. Ames, Superintendent of Schools
11. Valedictory, Albion R. Fletcher
12. Class Song, Words by Elizabeth L. Burt
13. Reception for Graduating Class.
CLASS OF 1931
Abramowitz, Theodore Herbert Classical
Averill, Madelyn Frances Commercial
Billings, Dorothy Classical
Bolster, Edna Eleanor Commercial
Bowmar, Henry Clay Scientific
Burt, Elizabeth Liscom Classical
Croak, James Francis Classical
Cushman, Ethelida General
Darville, Edith Margaret Commercia'!
Dean, Virginia Commercia' l
Emerson, Lillian Annabel CommerciaI
Finn, Margaret Geraldine General
Fisher, Clara Inez Commercial
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
letcher, Albion Richardson Scientific- First Honors
Galvin, Paul Anthony Classical
Gamble, James General
Hallett, Robert Albert Scientific
Hebb, Kathleen Louise General
Henniker, Beth Sanford Classical
Hinton, Anne Classical
Howard, Elinor Classical
Keleher,Daniel Christopher General
Lonergan, Edith Marie Commercial
McDonough, Anne Elizabeth Classical
McKenna, Mary Margaret Commercial
Morgan, Esther Victoria Classical
Nugent, Harold Francis General
Parker, William Henry General
Powers, Madeline Winifred Classical
Priluck, Eli Classical
Rasetzki, Nicholas Alfred Classical
Rice, Frances Irene Classical- Second Honors
I~onayne, Lillian Joanne General
Seavey, Elizabeth Classical
Stevens, Charlotte , Marie Classical
Thomas, Robert Carleton Scientific
Weeks, Harold Thomas Scientific
Wetherbee, Ruth Bride Classical
Whitty, ]\ 1arie Cecilia General
Wile, Andrew Lorenzo C') L1mercial
Witt, Everett Frank, Jr. C;' mcral
Pro Merito Students of 1931
ADDITIONAL pno lVInRITO AWARDS
Anne Hinton, Class of 1931 Elt::'l1or Lowry
Elizabeth Moss
Karl Gelpke
Robert Gibson Charles Stevenson
Ruth Griffin Eleanor Trueman
OTHER AWARDS
Franklin Medal ....................... . Eli Priluck
Washington-
Prize ................ Charlotte M. Stevens
Augustus Hemenway
Service Medal .............................. Albion R. Fletcher
Scholarship Awards:-
Albion R. Fletcher, Institute of Technology
Beth S. Henniker, Sargent- Boston University
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
REPORT OF SUPERVISOR OF DRAWING
Mr. Alben S. Ames
Superintendent of Schools
C~ nton, Massachusetts.
e.H Mr. Ames:
I herewith submit my annual report as Supervisor of Draw-
ng- in the Public Schools of Canton.
The business world recognizes the study of the fine arts to
be a necessary part of an all- round education. The business man
and the home maker may turn to the artist and designer for a
solution of some of their problems but they must know how to choose
the artist and designer wisely. The business man and the home
maker have more leisure than in past days and must have oc-
cupation of mind and body in these leisure hours. The best oc-
cupation is a creative one and many business men have turned to
painting and its kindred arts for relaxation. A dentist who paints,
draws and models in his leisure time says he has found his know-
ledge of the arts an actual help in his profession.
The schools offer an opportunity tOo future citizens for the
ftudy of an. To be most effective this study must be carried on
in a happy environment under intelligent instruction and with
good and sufficient materials with which to work. Too many
grades or too many pupils in a room retard progress. An hour a
week is all too short a time, everyone feels hurried and there is
time for very little individual instruction and criticism. An un-
crowded room with one grade will accomplish much more in the
same time.
Actual doing creates power. We endeavor to give instruction
in color, form and arrangement. Hence our course includes nature
drawing, color, representation of objects, drawing of action figures
and faces, creative drawings, design, picture study and paper con-
sLrnction, usually in the form of holiday projects.
One very practical problem we call arrangement. A sheet of
white drawing paper is torn into r'ectangular pieces of
various sizes. Many arrangements of these pieces are tried on
gray drawing paper. Rules fo'r good arrangement are given and,
after criticism, one arrangement is pasted. This work is followed
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ANNU AL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF' CANTON
of sheets of collectedillustrations and clippings.
by the making
We hope that these lessons given from grade five through grade
in the making of note books and in other school
eight may help
ork.
used in design,
Last spring, tablets in geometric shapes were
the method used in the Boston schools. For
following somewhat
Indian fig-
November grades five and six drew Pilgrim and
work,
and used them in drawings to illustrate
ures in several positions
life. Grades seven and eight drew an autumn landscape.
Pilgrim
about the same
High School freehand drawing classes remain
in the number of pupils. Only four periods on Thursday mo;:ning
are available for these classes. During part of the past year a
in dress design and interior decoration was given
simplified course
to a small class. A note book was kept, illustrated with sketches and
ollecled
I~ material. Pupils have made very good charcoal drawings
and of these were shown in the Canton
from plaster casts some
The fall work consisted of the des: gn-
Public Library last spring.
the painting of the
ing of a repeat pattern about a center and
colors, six or twelve intermediates and
pattern in the six spectrum
colors, thus making an interesting color scale.
six or more grayed
tea tiles, book ends and
For Christmas work, some pupils decorated
letter holders.
to thank all whose cooperation and encouragement
I wish
out of for the past
have made possible the carrying our program
year.
I{espectfully submittprt,
MARION G. LEES,
Drawing Supervisor.
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
SUPERVISOR OF MUSIC
vIr. Albert S. Ames
Superintendent of Schools
Canton, Massachusetts
My Dear Mr. Ames:
During an interview with one of the principals of the grade
school in Canton, she deplored the fact that music supervisors
ehanged so often that the ehildren' s musical - education suffered from
the constant change of method. Fortunately this is not true this
year. It pleased me very much to find that the course of
study in
music as outlined by my predecessor was based on the same ap-
proved modern method that I iY, te ded to use. This - .18thod is sanc-
tiom d by Professor Graham ot '~ Boston University School of
Music.
In the schools '- I' here there is more than one grade in a room
I have found a marked tendency on the part of the younger pupils
to imitate the work of the older ones rather than to learn the fun-
damentals through their own efforts. I have tried to corIlect this
sitc:ation because in music, as in any other subject, the fundamen-
tals must be mastered before a pro-per grasp of more advanced work
can be attained.
The students, on the whole,
have given me excellent coopera-
tion and the results I have beengetting have been very satisfactory.
The Glee Clubs were rather late in starting this year due to the
forced closing of the schools. I am, however, very pleased at their
enthusiastic efforts and look forward to-a very sucoessful year.
Due to graduation, the orchestra lost some of its most efficient
members. However, with the new material I believe they will be
able to maintain the usual standard. Already have
we given one
public performance and are planning to give others in the near
future.
I wish to take this opportunity to express my appreciation to
all the teachers who have cooperated with me and to thank you,
1\11'. Ames, for your suggestions and sincere interest in my work.
Respectfully submitted,
VIRGINIA P. BURKE,
Supervisor of 1:.
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOVVN OF CANTON
PHYSICAL TRAINING AND ATHLETICS
Mr. Albert S. Ames
Superintendent of Schools
Canton, Massachusetts
Dear Mr. Ames,
and
Throughout the grade schools composing the 5th, 6th, 7th,
8th grades, physical work comprises competition in football, soccer,
hockey and baseball. Inter- school competition is very keen and, as
in the past, each school is well represented on its own diamond,
to
gridiron or hockey rink. I find that every boy has permission
to show how willing
engage in all of these sports, which only goes
they are to have physical' competition.
As in the past, physical exercises are given in the High School
for a period of 15 minutes a day. They are given for the purpose
of relaxing from studies. During this period, Mr. Hall has lec-
tured throughout the week on hygiene and physiology.
Athletics for the year 1931, were quite as successful as in
1929 and 1930. As usual, our ice season was about the, same
as previous years, in which there was some competition,
but not a
conditions. In the
great deal, because of the inolement weather
baseball with of 25 boys as our
Spring, we carried on a group
squad and of course every boy had a chance to compete some time
or other. Our success was very good indeed, considering the young
15 starts.
material we had on our squad. We had 12 victories in
n football, a squad of 38 boys competing in scrimmages, prac-
Interest
tices, and games, upheld their own against aH competition.
and enthusiasm throughout the season helped us to a very suc-
cessful season. The spirit and cooperation throughout the en-
than one.
tire school system was excellent and helped in more ways
I wish to thank Mr. Ames, Mr. Hall, the school
In closing, you
the students, and the citizens of the town for your
committee,
the year 1931.
help and cooperation during
Respectfully submitted,
WILLIAM E. DONOVAN,
Supervisor
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
MECHANICAL DRAWING AND
MANUAL TRAINING
J\1r. Albert S. Ames
Superintendent of Schools
Canton, Massachusetts
Dear Mr. Ames:
on for the benefit
As in the past, Manual Training is carried
and
Schoo'!
of those Freshmen and Sophomores classes of the High
school The students of the High
the eighth grade grammar boys.
manual labor as well
School classes are those who are interested in
labo-r and who see an opportunity to construct articles of
as mental
household ware for their own use.
These boys do repair work in the school, namely, repairing
chairs, desks, benches, and all other work on woodworking lines.
on fundamentals, tools, the
The grammar school boys have wo-rked
have made and are now making small articles
use of tools, and
stands.
such as necktie racks, foot stools and shoe polishing
Mechanical Drawing classes are composed of boys in all classes
the Scientific
of the High School. An of these boys are taking
course and naturally need Mechaniccal Drawing
to help them in
this particular course.
have a group, whereas,
Freshman in the past,
This year we
of three
the classes. This group
classes were composed upper
such as: use of instruments, let-
have a course in fundamentals
The groups have
tering, block views and isometric figures. upper
and shape
work on isometrics, projections, shading, blueprinting,
description.
the interest of the students towards these
courses.
I appreciate
I wish to thank the Principal and Faculty for their cooperation.
Res'p,ectfully submitted,
WILLIAM E. DONOVAN,
Supervisor.
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
EVENING SCHOOL
Mr. A. S. Ames,
Superintendent af Schaals,
Cantan, Mass.
My Dear Mr. Ames:
The fall sessian af the Cantan Evening Schaol clased at the
Crane SehGal Building with suitable exercises an the evening af
December 23rd.
The attendance at this term was gratifying, a tatal af 54 hav-
ing been enralled. In additian ta the regular classes usually held
we have this year again instituted an advanced Civil Service class,
which apparently is praving very attractive.
In the cambined classes 11 natianalities were represented.
Three af the students have successfully been admitted ta citizen-
ship during this term and seven athers have taken aut their papers
of declaratian.
appartunity ga by withaut extending the very
I can nat let the
sincere thanks my ca- warker, and myself far the
af Mr. O' Cannell,
splendid caaperatian yau have given us, and far yaur willing as-
sistance in all aur prablems.
z Very truly yaurs,
W. F.WARD,
Directar af Americanizatian, and
Principal, Canton Evening Schaal.
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
REPORT OF THE THE TEACHER OF HOME
ECONOMICS
NIl'. Albert S. Ames
Superintendent of Schools
Canton, Massachusetts
Dear Mr. Ames:
I hereby submit my second report as teacher of Home Eco-
nomics in the Canton High School. The teaching consists of two
ighth-grade cooking classes, with courses at the High School in
Foods, Home Management, and two courses in Clothing. The latter
includes the study of textHes, sewing construction, and clothing
s.2Iection. The aim of the courses is to develop higher standards
and skill in problems pertaining to' the home.
The Lunchroom offers a varied menu of nutritious food. It is
self- supporting, ahhough there has been a decrease in the num-
bers buying lunches at the school this year.
Respectfully submitted,
HELENA L. O' HARA,
Teacher of Home Economics.
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REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
ANNUAL
REPORT OF THE SCHOOL PHYSICIAN
To the Superintendent of Schools,
Deal Sir:
which has already been sent
The report of the School Nurse
the past year in health work in the
the work done
you covers wen
schools.
children immun-
Every year sees a larger peroentage of school
If eighty per cent of the school population
ized against diptheria. of
are immunized we can feel fairly secure against any e'Pidemic
That is the goal toward which we are striving.now
diptheria.
of schedule we seem better able
Owing to rearrangement
some
as regards dental work.
to care for the children in the distant schools
to and from the clinic has been
The difficulty of transportation
overcome.
more attention to
For the year may I recommend
coming
is faulty
culture The posture of many children
work.
physical that
more definite work along
and could be remedied with some
in this connection a great need of a gymnasium.
line. There is
have endeavored to pay
In this year of financial stress
we
to the home conditions of the pupils with a
considerable attention
yiew to proper clothing and food.
Respectfully submitted,
DEAN S. LUCE.
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TO\ YN OF CANTON
REPORT OF THE SCHOOL NURSE
Mr. Albert S. Ames
Superintendent of Schools
Canton, Mass.,
Dear Mr. Ames:
I herewith submit my annual report as school
nurse:
The physical examinations have been completed
for the year
and thefoHow- up work for the
correction of physical defects is
no' w
being done. The Home Nursing classes are
usual at the being carried on as
High School. At the completion of this
courSe each
year, the students visit the
Hospital School and the Norwood Hos-
pital.
The Hea'lth tags are to be used
again this year. Those are the
teeth, and "
physically fit" tags. The latter is given to the child
who has had all
physical defects corrected. We ho'pe this
help to get some of the remediable defects tag will
corrected before the
year is over.
I am glad to
say that each year there seems to be
more in-
terest shown by the children and the
teachers in getting dental de-
fects corrected.
The Summer Round- up clinic was held
in April, at which 45
children were
examined. About 12 children were examined
by their
own
family physician. This makes an
average of 75% of the chil-
dren who entered school
for the first time had a
tion. phy~i~
cal examina-
These examinations, of course, are
of no avail unless we can
impress upon the parents the importance of
his school life with aU starting their child in
remediable defects corrected.
The foHowing is a report for the year 1931:
No. pupils examined from Jan. 1, 1931 to Jan. 1, 1932 ......
No. 762
pupils showing satisfactory vaccinations ..............
No. pupils 10% or more 731
underweight ...................... 120
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
189
No. pupils having enlarged tonsils ........................
264
No. pupils having defective teeth .........................
19
No. pupils having heart lesions ...........................
60
o. pupils having enlarged glands .........................
276
No. pupils having postural defects... .. .. ..................
326
No. visits to schools ......................................
No. individual inspections for pediculosis and uncleanliness. . 2259
21
No. class room inspections ................................
627
No. eye and ear examinations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..
33
No. of children in need of glasses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..
treatments ............................... 33
No. of first aid
120
No. of hygienic talks ....................................
667
No. of home visits .......................................
54
No. of home nursing classes ..............................
in 1 and 2
No. of pupils receiving Toxin Anti- Toxin ( given
94
grades.) .............................................
test .................................. 72
No. racei ving Schick
at Norwood. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Visits to Habit Clinic
3
Visits to Boston Dispensary ...............................
2
Visits to Wrentham State School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . ., . .
4
Visits to. Norfolk County Hospital Xray ................
for
1
Visits to Children' s Hospital ..............................
teachers, and
In closing I wish to thank the Superintendent,
who has helped in any way during the year.
anyone
Respectfully submitted,
RUTH D. GALLANT, R. N.
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
REPORT OF THE BAND INSTRUCTOR
Mr. Albert S. Ames
Superintendent of Schools
Canton, Massachusetts
Dear Sir:
I hereby submit my first report as Band Instructor.
I may say that I am very well pleased with
progress that the
Band has made so far. After having four months instruction,
they appeared at a Concert in the Town Hall last February and on
Memorial Day they entered into the spirit of the day by
taking part
in the exercises. Their playing and marching for the time since
organization was very creditable.
Realizing the fact that in so young an organization their pro-
gress may be retarded by the Summer Vacation, it gives me great
pleasure to find out that the children really wished to continue
their Musical Instructions during the Summer Vacation. They
agreed to meet the first Monday after the 4th of July and then
have open- air rehearsals each week during July and August in ad-
dition to the rehearsals.
We had the opportunity to improve the marching ability of
the Band on the street, that when
so
they took part in the Thanks-
giving Day Parade of the High School pupils to attend the football
game the improvement was quite noticeable.
Of course, we always find a few who cannot advance as
rapidly
as others, so in order to get better results I have decided for a
time to devote the last 30 minutes of each session to those who
need more individual instruction. I find them very anxious to learn
and I believethey are trying their best to show the School Com-
mittee and the people of Canton that
they deeply appreciate this
opportunity that has been given ' them and eventually intend to
make the townspeople proud of them.
Vhen starting, we had 103 pupHs of whom 7 were
girls. We
lost 2 or 3 on account of their parents
leaving Canton and of
e, as was to be
cour-:: expected, a few thought it was too much work
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
to actice.
p1l:" But still at present, we have 35 in the Crane School,
t the Eiiot, and 39 at the Revere School.
27 "
in
In closing, I wish to thank you for your friendly interest
work and for the advice and cooperation you have
my generous
me whenever necessary. I would also mention
the fact that I
given
from the principals of the schooLs
have had splendid cooperation
where the rehearsals are held, namely: Mrs. Riford, Miss O' Connell,
and Miss Mann which has greatly helped to make my work more
bp'1eficial to the children.
Respectfully submitted,
FREDERICK I. AYERS.
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Al, NUAL REPORT OF TI-IE TOWN OF CANT UN
GRADUATION EXERCISES OF THE ELIOT SCHOOL
Unitarian Parish Hall
June 17, 1931 at 8 P. M.
PROGRAM
Waves of the Danube, Ivanovici
Always Jolly, Zamecnik
Eliot School Orchestra
Miss Ethel Stone, Director
Address of Welcome,
Paul Forrest Ge'lpke
Our Play,"
Roger Sargent Hewett
Play, " Sunshine and Shadow,"
Mackay
Ellen, Beatrice Titus
Jane, Gertrude Niederhauser
Day Dream PriscHla Wattles
Rose Dream, Alma Higgins
Silver Dream, lone Wile
Golden Dream, Patricia Lonergan
Joy, Ruth Chandler
Play, William Poole, 3rd
Knowledge, Edith Kettendorf
Aspiration, Millison Tracy
Jack,
Raymond Martin
Jill Jane Hinton
Greed,
Harding Aylward
Fatigue, John Gateley
Ignorance, Andrew Wood
Public Opinion, Roger Corey
Legis'lation, Napoleon Belmore, Jr.
Factory Workers, George Hepworth,
Annetta Fisher, Roger Hewett,
Hans Niederhauser, Ralph Wallen,
Ernest Landon, Walter Landon,
Calvin Ervin
Trio
Romance, .......................................... Heydn
Marche, ............................................ Weber
Piano, Edith Kettendorf,
Cello, Jane Hinton
Violin, Priscilla Wattles
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
Play, " Brewing of Brains," ............................ Mackay
Wise Woman, ........ .... .... .. Ruth Chandler
Durlock, Paul Gelpke
Elsbeth, Priscilla Wattles
Essay, " American Immigration,"
William Frederick Poole, 3rd
resentation
1" of Diplomas,
Mr. AlbertS. Ames,
Superintendent of School
Orchestra Selections,
Scented Blossoms, ................................ Zamecnik
Let' s Go, ........................................ Zamecnik
LIST OF GRADUATES
Harding Lowell Aylward
Napoleon Belmore, Jr.
Ruth Chandler
Roger Lyman Corey
Calvin Iverson Ervin
Annetta Norma Fisher
John Joseph Gately
Paul Forrest Gelpke
George Richard Hepworth
Roger Sargent Hewett
Alma Dorothy Higgins
Jane Hinton
Edith Kettendorf
Ernest Guild Landon
Walter Delno Landon
Patricia Eileen Lonergan
Raymond Theodore Martin
Gertrude Niederhauser
Hans Niederhauser
William Frederick Poole, 3rd
Beatrice May Titus
Charlotte MiBison Tracy
Ralph Charles Wallen
Priscilla Frances Wattles
lone EHzabeth Wile
Andrew Ross Wood
195Source page 196
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
GRADUATION EXERCISES
Class of 1931
CRANE SCHOOL, CANTON, MASSACHUSETTS
PROGRAM
Selection, " In Melody Land,"
Seredy, School Orchestra
Greeting Leolene Cunningham
Play, " America' s Graduates of Today"
Act I. Meeting of Committee to Select Class Play
Frances, Wdnifred Johnson
Margery, Dorothy Weeks
Anne, Concetta Marinaro
Janice, Grace MacAloney
David. John Trueman
Harold, Frank Wood
Ro,ger, Stanley Hansen
Albert, John Polmonari
Act II America in her Council Hall.
America, Charlotte Braley
Experience, Ra:lph Beasley
Prosperity, Grace Tinkham
Progress, Jean Brown
Liberty and Law, Celia Feldman
Today, Dorothy Weeks
Spirit of Youth, Leland Morse
Greek Maidens
Leolene Cunningham, Shirley Rice
Athenian Youth
Detemetrius, Ralph Nichols
Burton Bowmar, Guerrino Barbaglia,
Michael Kulikowski, Frank Wood
Father of Demetrius, Charles Teague
Selection, " A Morning Greeting," Oehmler School Orchestra
Rainbow Dance, Celia Feldman
Play, " The Crowning of Peace"
Liberty, Mary Withington
Heralds, Ra'lph Ndchols, Francis Wood
War, John Trueman
Attendants
Guarrino Barbaglia, John Polmanari,
Burton Bowmar, Roland Pratt
Peace Louise Skehan
Attendants
Helen Philbrick, Veronica Pavides, Hazel Wood
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
Selections by Quartette
IndianLullaby," HeItman
Petite Gavotte," Aletter
Violin, Celia Feldman
Violin, Ethel Butters
Clarionet, Winifred Johnson
Piano Dorothy Weeks
Olass of 1931
Song, " To Thee My Country,"
Presentation of Diplomas,
Mr. Albert S. Ames, Superintendent of Schools
March,
Schrammel
School Orchestra
GRADUATES
Barbagli, Guerrino
Beasley, Ralph Wlesley
Bowmar, Burton
Braley, Charlotte Cushman
Brown, Jean
Butters, Ethel Marion
Cunningham, Leolene Arzile
Feldman, Celia Anna
Hansen, Stanley
Johnson, Winifred
Kulikowski, Michael
Marinaro, Concetta
MacAloney, Grace Miriam
Morse, Leland French
Nichols, Ralph Hillyar
Pavides, Veronica
Philbrick, Helen Stuart
Polmonari, John
Pratt, Roland Read
Skehan, Louise Martha
Teague, Charles Frederick
Tinkham, Grace Mae
Trueman, John Albert
Weeks, Dorothy Mae
Withington, Mary Emery
Wood, Francis William
Wood, Hazel Martha
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
REVERE SCHOOL GRADUATION EXERCISES
June 16, 1931
HIGH SCHOOL HALL, CANTON. MASS
PROGRAM
White Queen Overture," ................................ Metra
Revere Schoal Orchestra
Welcome,
Charles Patriarca
carf Dance
A Dream Boat Passes By," ..................... . Lemare
Girls of Grades 7, 8
Flag Drill
Unfurling of the Flag," ............................ Sears
Boys of Grades 7, 8
Cherry Blossoms," .................................. Zamecnik
Glee Club March," ................................. Wellesley
Revere School Orchestra
Song, " Keep on Hopin, ", ..................... . Heron- Maxwell
Grades 7, 8
Song of the Market Place," ......................... . Buckham
Girls of Grades 7, 8
Madrigale"
Edith Fall, Violin
Florence Verzone, Piano
Class March
Revere School Orchestra
Presentation of Diplomas,
Mr. Albert S; Ames, Superintendent of Schools
2 8tar Spangled Banner"
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ANNU AI, REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON'
GRADUATES
Junior Holtman Anderson
Walter Berteletti
Charlotte Helen Briggs
Walter Atkins Caddigan
William Elwell Daly
Inez Joan Dardano
Florence Edith Fall
Evelyn May Fralick
Marjorie Elizabeth Fralick
Charles Donald Govey
Evelyn Irene Minichielli
Charles Patriarca
Florence Ines Verzone
William Cowie Spurr, Jr.
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INDEX
Selectmen' s Report .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Town Officers, 1931- 1932 ....... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
List of Jurors .................................... 11
Report of Accounting Officer .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 14
fown Notes and Bonds Outstanding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 40
Outstanding Bills .................................. 41
Appropriations .................................... 43
Recommendations of Selectmen .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 5';)
Tax Collector' s Report ................................... 53
Town Treasurer' s Report ................................ 58
Funds Given to the Town in Trust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 59
Assessors' Statistics ..................................... 65
Estimated Value of Town Property. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 65
Property Exempt from Taxation .................... 65
Valuation, A,pril 1, 1931 ........................... 66
Taxes Assessed .................................... 67
Town Clerk' s Vital Statistics ............................. 69
Births Recol' ded ................................... 75
Marriages Recorded ................................ 70
Deaths Recorded .................................. 80
Interments ........................................ 85
Report of Police Department ............................. 87
Highway Surveyor' s Report .............................. 92
Report of Tree Warden .................................. 93
Report of Gypsy Moth Superintendent .................... g:{Source page 203
Report of Board of Health ............................... 94
Cemetery Department Report ............................. 95
Report of Sewer Commissioners .................. ......' 96
Sewer Assessments ................................ 96
Recommendations............. ....... ........ ...... 100
Warrant for Annual Town Meeting, March 7, 1932 ......... 101
Report of State Auditor ................................. 108
Fire Department Report " . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..129
Report of Planning Board .. .................... ... ....... 134
Water Department Report ............................... 135
Report of Water Commissioners .................... 137
Report of Collector of Water Rates ................. 138
Financial Statement ............................... 141
Statement of Outstanding Bonds ................... 142
Record. of Pumps .................................. 142
Public Library Report ................................... 145
Officers ........................................... 147
Trustees' Report ................................... 148
Treasurer' s Report ..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 150
Librarians' Report ................................. 153
School Department Report .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..157
Report of School Committee ........................ 159
School Committee for 1931 ......................... 162
School Calendar ................................... 163
Financial Statement ............................... 164
Report of Superintendent of Schools ................. 166
Distribution of Pupils by Ages, etc. ................. 169
Attendance Records ............................... 171
Teachers, December 31, 1931 ....................... 176
Report of High School Principal .................... 178Source page 204
Program High School Graduation ................... 180 Report of Supervisor of Drawing .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 182 Report of Supervisor of Music. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 184 Physical Training and Athletics .................... 185 Report of Teacher of Manual Training and Mechanical Drawing ........................................ 186 Report of Evening School " . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 187 Report of Teacher of Home Economics .............. 188 Report of School Physician ......................... 189 Report of School ~ urse .............. ... ........... 190 Report of Band Instructor ......................... 192 Program Eliot School Graduation .................. 194 Program Crane School Graduation ................. 196 Program Revere School Graduation ................. 198