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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
Canton Trust Company
33, 075. 08
Balance January 19, 1931, per statement $
Balance January 19, 1931, per check reg-
gister, ............................. $ 26, 589.41
Outstanding checks January 19, 1931,
6, 485. 67
per list, ..........................
33, 075. 08
First National Bank of BostGn
1, 082. 30
Balance January 19, 1931, per statement,
1, 082. 30
Balance January 19, 1931, per check register
Merchants National Bank of Bosfun
19, 1931, statement, 4, 120. 67
Balance January per
4, 120. 67
Balance Jan. 19, 1931, per check register ,
RECONCILIATION OF LIBRARY TREASURER' S CASH
1, 342. 82
Balance January 1, 1930, ................ $
Receipts 1930:
Town appropriation, ................ 5, 000. 00
119. 00
Library fines, ......................
Interest on deposits, .............. 22. 42
Income on trust funds:
195. 00
George E. Downes fund" ........
Allowance for old typewriter, ...... 12. 50
6, 691.74
1930, .. $ 5, 577. 73
Payments per trustees' warrants
Balance December 31, 1930, ............ 1, 114. 01
6, 691.74
Balance 1, 1931, ......... ... .. $ 1, 114. 01
January
Receipts January 1 to February 5, 1931:
Library fines, ................. $ 9. 00
Interest on deposits, .......... 1. 59
10. 59
1, 124. 60
Payments per trustees' <warrants January
1 to February 5, 1931, ............ $ 762. 09
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
Balance Canton Trust Company February
5, 1931, ............................ 362. 51
1, 124, 60
Canton Trust Company
Balance February 5, 1931,
per statement, $ 937. 10
Deposit in transit, ..................... 195. 00
1, 132. 10
Balance February 5, 1931, per check book, $ 362. 51
Outstanding checks February 5, 1931, per
list, ............................... 769. 59
1, 132. 10
Taxes-1928
Outstanding January 1, 1930, .......... $ 3, 762. 01
Payment after abatement, adjusted,.... 3. 16
3, 765. 17
Payments to treasurer, ................ 2, 937. 30
Abatements, ............................ 132. 67
Tax titles, .............................. 695. 20
3, 765. 17
TAXES- 1929
Outstanding January 1, 1930, ............ 66, 759. 41
Payments to treasurer, ................ $ 58, 164. 25
Abatements, ............................ 1, 675.40
Tax titles, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 682. 00
Outstanding December 31, 1930, .......... 6, 237. 76
66, 759. 41
Outstanding January 1, 1931, ............ 6, 237. 76
Payments to treasurer January 1 to 19,
1931, .............................. $ 462. 33
Outstanding January 19, 1931, per list, .. 4, 146. 38
Cash on hand January 19, 1931 ( verified), 1, 629. 05
6, 237. 76
TAXES- 1930
Commitment per warrant, .............. $ 291.710. 01
Additional commitment, ................ 1, 510. 00
Overpayment to collector, adjusted, . 20
293. 220. 21
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
Payments to treasurer, .................. 206, 539. 54
Abatements, ............................ 291.84
Tax titles, ............................. 644. 08
Outstanding December 31, 1930,.......... 85, 744. 75
293, 220. 21
Outstanding January 1, 1931, ............ 85, 744. 75
Payments to treasurer January 1, to 19,
1931, .............................. 2, 116. 42
Outstanding Jan. 19, 1931, per list, ...... 65, 552. 98
Cash on hand January 19, 1931 ( verified), 18, 075. 35
85, 744. 75
MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE TAXES- 1929
Outstanding January 1, 1930, ............ $ 4, 953. 76
Abatements and payments, refunded, .... 29.40
4, 983. 16
Payments to treasurer, .................. $ 4, 474. 06
Abatements, ............................. 504. 10
Outstanding Dec. 31, 1930, and January 19,
1931, per list, ...................... 5. 00
4,983. 16
MOTOR VEHICLES EXCISE TAXES- 1930
Commitment per warrants, .............. $ 15, 514. 59
Abatements and payments, refunded, .... 141.88
Abatements and payments, to be refunded, 21.03
15, 677. 50
Paymen'ts to treasurer, ................ $ 11, 094. 85
Abatements, ........................... 985. 08
Outstanding December 31, 1930, ........ 3, 597. 57
15, 677. 50
Outstanding January 1, 1931, ............ $ 3, 597. 57
Additiona' l commitment, ................. 243. 99
Abatements and payments, to be refunded, 4.94
3, 846. 50
Payments to treasurer January 1 to 19, 1931, $ 53. 10
Abatements January 1 ' to 19, 1931, ...... 60. 18
Outstanding January 19, 1931; per Hst, . . . . 3, 525. 17
Cash on hand January 19, 1931 ( verified), 208. 05
3, 846. 50
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
INTEREST ON TAXES-1928
Collections 1930, ........................ 262. 08
Payments to treasurer 1930, .......;.... 262. 08
INTEREST ON TAXE8- 1929
Collections:
1930, .............................. $ 2, 423. 26
January 1 to 19, 1931, .............. 177. 66
2, 600. 92
Payments to treasurer:
1930, ...................... $ 2,423. 26
January 1 to 19, 1931, ....... 29. 11
2, 452. 37
Cash on hand January 19, 1931, ( verified), 148. 55
2, 600. 92
INTEREST ON TAXES- 1930
Collections:
1930, ................... 156. 65
January 1 to 19, 1931, 295. 59
452. 24
Payments to treasurer:
1930, ................... $ 156. 65
January 1 to 19, 1931, .. 25. 93
182. 58
Cash on hand January 19, 1931, verified) , 269. 66
452. 24
INTEREST- MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE TAXES- 1929
Collections 1930, ........................ $ 148. 74
Payment to treasurer 1930, ............ 148. 74
INTEREST- MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE TAXES- 1930
Collections:
1930, ................... 10. 17
January 1 to 19, 1931, .... 4. 66
14. 83
Payments to treasurer:
1930, ................... $ 10. 17
January 1 to 19, 1931, . . . . 1.15
11. 32
Cash on hand January 19, 1931 ( verified), 3. 51
14. 83
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
DOG LICENSES
1.80
Cash on hand January 1, 1930, $
Licenses issued 1930:
328 Males and spayed fe-
males @ $ 2. 00, .......... $ 656. 00
65 Fem3lles, @ $ 5. 00, .... 325. 00
1 Breeder' s, @ $ 50. 00, . . . . 50. 00
1, 031. 00
1, 032.80
Payments ' to county treasurer:
June, .................. . $ 251.40
December, 690. 60
942.00
Fees retained by town clerk:
20c, ..... 78. 80
394 @ 00...... .
Cash on hand December 31,
12. 00
1930, .. 0......... .......
1, 032. 80
hand January 1, 1931 12. 00
Cash on
Licenses issued January 1 to 19, 1931:
4.00
2 Males and spayed females @ $ 2. 00
16. 00
Fees retained by town clerk January 1 to 19. 1931:
40
@ 20c, ................ $ .
2
1931 ( verified), 15. 60
Cash on hand January 19,
16. 00
HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSES
Licenses issued January 1 to 19, 1931:
51 Resident citizens' sporting @
2. 75, .......................... $ 140. 25
1 resident citizen' s trapping @
5. 25, .......................... 5.25
15. 25
1 Alien sporting @ $ 15. 25, ..........
160. 75
Fees retained by town Olerk January 1 to
13. 25
19, 1931, 53 @ 25c, ................ $
19, 1931 ( verified), 147. 50
Cash on hand January
160. 75
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
LIBRARY FINES AND SALES
Balance January 1, 1930, .............. $ 3. 95
Receipts 1930, .......................... 161.44
165. 39
Payments to library treasurer 1930, ...... $ 119. 00
Expenditures, ........................... 41. 75
Balance December 31 1930, ............ 4. 64
165. 39
Balance January 1, 1931, ................ $ 4.64
Receipts January 1, to 19, 1931, .......... 11. 18
15. 82
Expenditures January 1 to 19, 1931, .... $ 1.68
Balance January 19, 1931, .............. 14. 14
15.>
82
Balance January 20, 1931, .............. $ 14. 14
Receipts January 20, to February 3, 1931, 1. 51
15. 65
Payments to library treasurer, January 20
to February 3, 1931, ............... $ 9. 00
Expenditures January 20 to February 3,
1931, .............................. 1. 36
Cash on hand February 3, 1931, verified, 5. 29
15. 65
WATER RATES- 1926
Outstanding January 1, 1930, ............ 79, 82
Payments to Treasurer, ................ $ 42. 98
Abatements, ............................ 36. 84
79, 82
WATER RATES- 1927
Outstanding January 1, 1930, .......... $ 383. 58
Over- abatement, ........................ 10. 68
394. 26
Payments to Treasurer, ................ 109. 06
Abatements, ............................ 251.78
Outstanding December 31, 1930, .......... 33.42
394, 26
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
Outstanding January 1, 1931, ........... 33.42
Payments to Treasurer January 1 tio 19,
1931, .............................. 33.42
WATER RATES- 1928
Outstanding January 1, 1930, ............ $ 1, 044. 97
Over-abatements, ....................... 3.88
1, 048. 85
Payments to Treasurer, ................ $
Abatements, ............................
Outstanding December 31, 1930, ........
Outstanding January 1, 1931, ............ 145. 73
Payments to Treasurer January 1 to 19,
1931, ..,............................ $
Outstanding January 19, 1931, per list, ..
Cash on hand Ja,nuary 19, 1931, verified, ..
WATER RATES- 1929
Outstanding January 1, 1930, ............ $ 4,373. 95
CoUection not previously committed, ...... 100. 00
Water construction reported as rates 1929, 15. 00
Over- abatements, ....................... 12. 00
Overpayment to collector, adjusted, ...... 04
4, 500. 99
Payments to Treasurer, ................ $ 2, 872.92
Abatements, ............................ 634. 94
Outstanding December 31, 1930, ......... 993. 13
4, 500. 99
Outstanding January 1, 1931, ............ 993. 13
Payments to Treasurer January 1 to 19,
1931, .............................. $ 51.02
Outstandirng January 19, 1931, per list, .. 929. 51
Cash on hand January 19, 1931, verified, .. 12. 60
993. 13
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
WATER RATES- 1930
Commitments:
January, ................. .$ 10, 394. 07
July" ..................... 15, 171.90
25, 565. 97
Detailed list in excess of commitment, .... 60
Collections not previously committed, .... 1~. 00
Over" aba,tements, ....................... 3.00
Overpayment to collector, adjusted, ...... 10
25, 581. 67
Payments to ' treasurer, ................
Abatements, ............................
Outstanding December 31, 1930, ........
Outstanding January 1, 1931, ............ 3, 357. 12
Payments to Treasurer January 1to 19,
1931, .............................. $ 652. 26
Outstanding January 19, 1931, per list, .. 2,308. 05
Cash on hand January 19, 1931, verified,
Cash book balance, ........ $ 399. 81
Less-duplicate entry, ...... 3.00
396. 81
3, 357. 12
WATER CONSTRUl.'
TION
Outstanding January 1, 1930, ............ 85. 00
Payments to Treasurer, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. $ 55. 00
Abatements, ............................ 5. 00
Water construction reported as rates 1929, 15. 00
Oubltanding December 31, 1930, ........ 10. 00
85. 00
Outstanding January 1, 1931, ............ 10. 00
Outstanding January 19, 1931, per list, .. 5. 00
Cash on hand January 19, 1931, verified, .. 5. 00
10. 00
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
CUSHMAN B. SHALER CHARITY FUND
In Custody of Town Treasurer
Savings
Deposits Total
On hand at beginning of year 1930, .... 13, 808. 54 $ 13, 808. 50
On hand at end of year 1930, ............ 14, 507. 57 14, 507. 57
Receipts Payments
Added to savings de-
ncome, 699. 03 posits, ........... $ 699. 03
EMILY E. HARDING LIBRARY FUND
In Custody of Town Treasurer)
Savings
Deposits Total
On hand at beginning of year 1930, ...... 950. 00 $ 950. 00
On' hand at end of year 1930, ........ 998.08 998. 08
Recei pts Payments
Income, ........... . . .. $ 48. 08 Added to savings de-
posits, ............ 48. 08
CAROLINE T. DOWNES LIBRARY FUND
In Custody of Library Trustees)
Savings
Deposits Tota;l
On hand at beginning of year 1930, .,.. 13, 808. 54 $ 13, 808. 54
On hand at end of year 1930, .......... 2, 789. 97 2, 7'89. 97
Receipts Payments
Income, .............. $ 134.39 Added to savings de-
pQsits, ........... $ 134.39
CEMETERY AND LIBRARY TRUST FUNDS
In Custody of Town Treasurer)
Savings
Deposits Total
On hand at beginning of year 1930, .. .,' 33, 330. 39 $ 33, 330. 39
On hand at end of year 1930, .......... 35, 730. 39 35, 730. 39
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
Receipts Payments
Income, ............. 1, 658. 18 Added to savings de-
Bequests, .......... 2, 400. 00 posits, .......... $ 2,400. 00
Transferred to come-
tery account, .... 1, 447.43
St. Mary' s Cemetery, 15. 75
Library Treasurer, .. 195. 00
4,058. 18 4,058. 1?
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
ANNU AL REPORT OF 'THE BOARD OF
HEALTH
The Board of Health herewith submits its Annual Report:
at the Office of Dr. Porter. Dr. Porter
The Board organized
was elected Chairman, Dr. Fuller,
Secretary. Miss Eliza Reilly
was appointed Agent, in place of Miss Riford, Resigned.
The work of the Board has been carried out on similar lines
as in previous years. We have had fewer contagious diseases than
last year, and therefore, a smaller number sent to Contagious
Hospitals.
The collection of Garbage has not been as satisfactory as we
would like, but are hoping to make a more' satisfactory arrange-
ment for the coming year.
running parallel to Washington Street, has been
The stream,
the
in a most unsanitary condition for some time, and, considering
to
number of unemployed in the Town, the Board thought it wise
this work done. The work has been
help, by having necessary
it will not be
accomplished in a most satisfactory manner, and
in that location for some time.
necessary to expend any more money
the whol' e, has been up to Standard. Sev-
The Milk situation, on
ra;l of the ' larger dealers are now pasteurizing and more are
falling in line.
Respectfully,
CHARLES I. PORTER, M. D., Chairman
NATHANIAL FULLER, D. M. D., Secretary
FRANK E. COVENEY
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ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
School Committee
AND THE
Superintendent of Schools
OF THE
Town of Canton
FOR THE
Year Ending December 31, 1930Source page 143
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
REPORT OF THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE
The School Committee- organized at its first regular meeting,
March 7, 1930. Thomas F. Kelliher was elected chairman and
Edward L. Underwood, Secretary.
The organization for the past year has remained the
School
same, exception of one district. At the Ponkapoag School
with the
in the primary room are grades 1 to 3, instead of 1 to 4, in the
intermediate room grades 4 to 6, instead of 5 to 7, as of Jast
year. Transportation of one pupil to' the seventh grade in the
Eliot School, at no additional expense, leaves three grad~s in each
of the two rooms at the Ponkapoag SchooL This seems to be the
best arrangement that can be made under present conditions.
During the past year the committee, has spent something more
than the estimated amount in the budget for new equipment and
the repair of school bui,ldings. This outlay, however, has caused
no deficit in the total appropriation for school expenses. The
necessity of providing suitab1e housing and accommodatiOOls for
pupils is a matter of prime importance in school administration.
The year 1930, the Tercentenary Anniversary of the founding
of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, has been observed by special
eX!ercises in all the schools. Deolamations, essays, historical plays
and pageants have helped to portray and emphasize the growth
and vallue of our institutions from the Colonial Era to the present
time. These exercises have been commended for their excellence
by persons competent to judge.
One feature of school work deserves special mention. The
Committee has approved of a movement for the formation of a
school band. The Edward J. Beatty' Post Band kindly offered to
pay during a limited period for the services of Mr. Frederick I.
Ayres as a teacher, if the lessons could be continued later by an
appropriation in March. More than one bundred pupils from the
different schools have taken advantlage of this opportunity and
are practicing enthusiastically each week under the Ileadership of
Mr. Ayers. What other towns have done Canton should be able
to do. The school band rep sen'ts a valuable contribution to educa-
tiOOl.
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
The record made by the High School in athletic achievemen1ls
surpasses that of all previous years . It is also gratifying to know
that students must maintain a high standard of scholarship in order
to play on ' the school teams. The committJee has appointed Miss
Katherine Lyons as physical instructor for girls in the High School,
thereby providing adequate physical instruction for all pupils in
the school system .
Four changes took place in the teaching staff of the High
School. Teachers selected to fill these vacancies were highly re-
commended, unanimously elect'ed, and se'lected with a view to the
permanent good of the school faculty.
Miss Marguerite McCarthy Boston University, 1929, A. B.
Miss Helena L. O' Hara Simmons, 1927; B. S .
Miss Hazel M. Pease Brown University, 1928, Ph. B.
Miss Gyneth Prew University of N. H., 1929, A. B.
An increase over the numbers of the preceding year is shown
by the total enrollment for September 1930.
Total Enrollment
September
1930 1929
High 210 204
Elementary 596 576
Total Membership
June
High 209 190
Elementary 645 626
Average Membership
June
High 196 176
Elemealtary 572 574
The reports of the Superintendent, High School Principal, Su-
pervisors and Special Teachers, which foHow give further details in
regard to various features of school work.
Respectfu] ly submitted,
THOMAS F. KELLIHER, Chairman
EDWARD L. UNDERWOOD, Secretary
For the Committee.
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
0- .~
SCHOOL COMMITTEE OF CANTON 1930
1931
FREDERICK H. BISBEE, Chapman St., ...................
Place, ................... 1931 .
FRANCIS J. CARROLL, Pierce
1931
JOHN F. O' LEARY, Pleasant St., .......................
1932
CHARLES F. GIBSON, Washington St., ................
St., 1932
THOMAS F. KELLIHER, Neponset
Ave., 1932
EDWARD W. MURPHY, Sherman
1933
JAMES B. DRAPER, Washington St., ...................
1933
EDWARD KENNEDY, Sherman St., ....................
ShermlUl St., ............... 1933
EDWARD L. UNDERWOOD,
ORGANIZATION
Chairman
THOMAS F. KELLIHER, ..........................
EDWARD L. UNDERWOOD, ....................... Secretary
ALBERT S. AMES, ............................ Superint de't
A. S. Ames' residence, 726 Washington Stree1J. Office, High
School Building. Hours, 3: 30 to 4: 30 on school days. Telephone
504. Residence telephone, 0398- M.
OF THE SCHOOL COMMI'ITEE
REGULAR MEETING
Friday of each month at 7: 45 P. M., at the High School.
First
The " NoSchool" signal, 1- 2, repeated on the fire alarm at
7 :45 means there will be no morning session for the grades.
The same signal at 12: 30 P. M. means no session in the after-,
noon for the grades.
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ANNU AL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
SCHOOL CALENDAR 1931
Jan. 5, Monday- End of Christmas Recess.
Feb. 20, Friday- School Closes- Ear,ly Spring Recess.
Mar. 2, Monday- School Opens.
April 3, Good Friday.
April 17, Friday- School Closes- LatlJ Spring Recess.
April 27, Monday- School Opens.
June 19, Friday- Grade Schools Close-High School June 22 or 23.
Sept. 9, Wednesday- School Opens.
Oct. 12, Monday- Columbus Day.
Oct. 23, Friday- Teachers Convention ( Provisonal
; ).
Nov. 11, Wednesday- Armistice Day.
Nov. 25, Wednesday- School Closes- Thanksgiving Recess.
Nov. 30, Monday- School Opens.
Dec. 23, Wednesday- School Closes.
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EXPENDlTURES- GENERAL GOVERNMENT
FINANCIAL STATEIMENT
RESOURCES
General Appropriation ..............................$ 85, 755. 00
Unpaid Bills ....................................... 98. 10
Dog Tax ........................................... 864. 58
Refund ............................................. 76. 64
86, 794.32
EXPENDITURES
General
School Committee ...................... $ 100. 00
Superintendent ......................... 4,000. 00
Clerk .................................. 1, 170. 00
Truant Officer .......................... 50. 00
Stationery ............................. 115.43
Telephones ............................. 344. 93
School Census .......................... 66. 60
5, 846. 96
Teachers' Salaries
High ..................................
Elementary .............................
Evening .................. .... . . . . . . . . . . .
Special ................................
Tuition ................................
Text Books and Supplies
Books, High ........................... $ 486. 68
Supplies, High ......................... 1,276. 63
Books, Elementary ....... .............. 608. 39
Supplies, Elementary ................... 912. 70
3, 284. 40
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ANNU AL REPORT OF THE TO\VN OF CANTON
Transportation
High .................................. $ 2, 717. 50
Elementary ............................ 2, 922. 40
5, 639. 90
Janitors' Service
High and Elementary ................... 6, 996. 00
Evening ........................... 127. 00
7, 123. 00
Fuel and Light
High .................................. $ 989. 21
Elementary ............................. 1, 952. 53
2, 941.74
Maintenance of Buildings and Grounds
Repairs, High ......................... $ 953. 88
Janitors' Supplies, High ................ 170.07
Repairs, Elementary ................... 2, 340. 68
Janitors' Supplies, Elementary .......... 361.07
3, 825. 70
Maintenance and Furnishings
High .................................. $ 9.40
Elementary ............................. 712. 24
721. 64
Other Expenses
Graduation Expenses . ............... . . .. $
Miscellaneous Printing .................
Health .................................
All Other Charges .....................
Net Total Cost of 1930 .................
Balance ................................
Unpaid of
bill!) 1929 ...................
86, 794. 32 $ 86, 794. 32
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ANNUTL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
To the School Committee of Canton:
I hereby submit the annual report of the School Department
of Canton.
Elementary Schools- Ideals and Results
The chief object of public education in the United States i~ the
training of boys and gil1ls to fulfill the duties of citizenship. As
every citizen in our country rwith the exception of paupers, imbe~
dies and criminals, is a sovereign person, this training should be
as broad and complete as possible. The ancient idea that Reading,
Writing and Ari~hmetic are all sufficient does. not meet the require-
ments of the present day. Boys and girls must have a reasonable
knowledge of the fundamea:ltal facts of Language, History, Geog-
raphy, Physiology, Music, Drawing, etc. The studies prescribed
to be taught by the State law embrace, without a doubt, a com-
prehensive scheme. As a matter of fact, however, too much con-
centration defeats its. oWn end. Pupils read and write more effec-
tively if they have something to read and write about.
This program of progressive, modern education requires care-
ful organization, trained, skillful teachers and generous public
support. The results obtained in our schools at the present time
measure well up to the requirements. Visits to the schools by
parents and friends, not only on public days, but as occasion offers,
furnish opportunity to demonstrate results and should be mutu-
ally helpful to all concerned.
School Interests
Compulsory elementary education is a necessary factor in
modern civilization. There is advantage, however, in empha-
IIlO
sizilIlg the compulsory feature of school work. Every boy and
girl has some interest at heart that may be appealed to. The
school curriculum offers ample material for awakening youthful
interest. The training received in the elementary grades is not
simpIy a preparation for life work, it is a very essential part of
life work. Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, History, Geography and
all the varied subjects of the course have much more than a mere
academic value. They are closely iIIltJerwoven with the facts and
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experiences of daily existence. This is the viewpoint that is being
emphasized at the present time. Interest and success in school
work constitute a very real part of interest and success in life
work
School Orchestras
No feature of school life has aroused more interest and
enthusiasm amongelementary pupils than the work of the orches-
tra. Boys and gil'ls have exhibited unusual diligence and appli-
cation in mastering their various parts. Orchestral music makes
a very strong appeal to youthfUll performers and adds much to the
joy and efficiency of school work. Children are keenly alert in
realizing when their orchestra is a success and willingly work to
make it so.
World- Famous Scenes and Objects
The study of World- Famous Scenes and Objects has been a
subject of special interest during the past year. Stories and pic-
tures of Niagara Falls, The Big Trees of Califonia, The Pyramids
and various other world- famous scenes and objects have helped
to arouse and maintain interest in school work.
MEMORY GEM
ELEMENTARY GRADES
Our Native Land
God bless Our Native Land!
May protecting Hand
Haven' s
Still guard Our Shore;
May Peace her power extend,
Foe be transformed to friend,
And all her rights depend
On war no more."
Education and Teaching
Education may be defined as the sum of all the influences
that act upon an individual to develop chanlcUer and power. Teach-
ing is a medium through which educatiOlll may take place. Books
and schools are only a part of the educational program. The
influence of the home, the civic environment of the pupil, associa-
tion with others, travel, work and play are all importantl factors
in the process of development.
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ANNuAL REpORT OF THE ToWN OF CANTON
The most schools and teachers can do is to try to es-
that
tablish right habits of thought and action and to make school life,
so far as possible, part of a larger life. Modern education may
be considered successful' in so far as it accomplishes these objects.
We believe that our schools, during the past year, have had reas-
onable success in such accomplishments.
High School
Pupils of the High School have, within certain ilimits, the
to choose their own work. application
The interest, and
power
capabilities of the determining factors. throughout
individual are
the course. Students who enter the High School intent upon pro-
and provision for advancement. The
gress find ample opportunity
High School has been approved by the State Board of Education
for students entering Normal Schools and by the College Entrance
Examination Board. The total enrolment in the High School for
the year ending June 20, 1930 was 207. This is the largest num-
ber registered in the history of the schooL
Conclusion
School Committee, teachers and citizens
I again thank the
for their continued support and cooperation.
Respectfully submitted,
ALBERT S. AMES,
Superintendent of SchooIs.
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ANNU AL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
REPORT OF HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
Mr. Albert S; Ames
Superintendent of Schools
Canton, Massachusett.,
I have the honor to submit my eighth annual report, cover-
ing the period from January 1, 1930 to January 1, 1931. This
report wiLl be brief, since such reports are rarely read.
1. School
1 Membership
The averag;e total membership, as taken in September from
1921 through 1929, was 177. In September 1930, ' the membership
was 209, the largest in fifteen year.
2. Attendance
The percent of students present for the past school year was
97%, a creditable record.
over During the same period, there was
an average of about one tardiness for each pupil, which the State
considers satisfactory. Francis Mosley, of the Class of 1930 was
not absent or tardy during his entire four years. Eleanor Dur-
ham, Ella Graham, Margaret O' Brien, Rhea Paul, and Ruth Taber
were not tardy for four years.
3. Bercent of Class of 1930 Continuing Four Years.
This class retained 62 percent of its origiMI numerical strength.
This figure equals that of the Class of 1929 and constitutes a
high averag;e.
4. Occupations of the Class of 1930.
Of the thirty- three graduates in June 1930, five are now in
colleges ( M. I. T., Harvard, Bates, Simmons, and Bost'on Univer-
sity), three in Normal Schools, three in business schools, two con-
tinuing their education in schools elsewhere, twelve in business,
and eleven not employed. This means that two- thirds of this
class have something definite, to do.
5. Canton High School Scholarship Fund.
Amouni' ; on hand, January 1, 1931, in Canton Institution for
Savings is $ 4, 724. 39. If outstanding student loans and accruing
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ANNU AL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
interest are counted, the total amount would be a trifle over $ 5000.
The , large increase during the past year was due to the contri-
butIons by the Community Club, Parent- Teacher Association, School
Magazine Drive and Senior Class gift, Mr. Augustus Hemenway,
Mr. Edwin Webster, and eight other citizens of Canton. The two
awards in October, 1930, were made to Verna L. Brackett ( Bates),
and Marjorie E. Webster ( Simmons). Contributions to the Fund
will still be welcomed.
6. Activities.
The past year was noteworthy because of success and in-
terest' in athletics, dramatics and public speaking, music, monthly
school : naper, Student Council, and weekly student assemblies.
7 Faculty Changes.
l"o'llr chalIlges occurred in the regular school faculty of ' ten.
This situation is far from satisfactory.
8. Suggestions.
foIlowing matters need serious considerations: a gymnas-
The
ium, athletic field, industriaJ education, and the proper selection
and retention of good teachers.
Respectfully submitted,
WALTER F. HALL.
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
PROGRAM CANTON HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION
June 11, 1930- 8 P. M.
TOWN HALL-
CANTON, MASS
1. March of the Seniors, " Coronation March" Meyerbeer
School Orchestra
Marshal, Virginia Dean, 1931
2. Prayer Rev. John R. Dallinger
3. Senior Class Quartet
Esther E. Moulton, Soprano
Verna L.. Brackett, Alto
Richard F. Babcock, Tenor
Donald E. Chute, Bass
a) " To Thee Oh God, We Sing" J. H. Maunder
b) " Hymn to America" Mrs. M. H. Gulesian
4. Glass Poem Esther E. Moulton
5. Address, " The Unconquering Question" Charles Brandonbooth
6. Selected Chorus
a) " To Thee Oh Country" Julius E. Eichberg
b) " The Unfurling of the Flag" Densmore
7. Essay, " The American Frontier" Verna L. Brackett, 1930
8. Presentation of Class Gift
Richard F. Babcock, President of Graduating Class
9. Presentation of Awards and Diplomas
Mr. Albert S. Ames, Superintendent of Schools
10. Olass Song, Gertrude O. Hinds, A Laurie Morrison
11. Reception for Seniors
AWARDS
Washington Franklin Medal Verna Louise Brackett
Augustus Hemenway Prize Rhea Rita Paul
Service Medal Francis Joseph Mosley
Canton High School Scholarship Awards
Marjorie Eaton Webster ( Simmons)
Verna Louise Brackett ( Bates)
ADDITIONAL PRO MERITO AWARDS
Edna Eleanor Bolster Elizabeth Liscom Burt
Virginia Dean Paul Panagiotakos
Albion Richardson Fle'tcher Frances Irene Rice
Kathleen Louise Hebb Ruth Bride Wetherbee
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
Gradutes of the Class of 1930
Name Course
Babcock, Richard Fred Scien'tific
Brackett, Verna Louise Classical- First Honors
Bright, Martha Shepard General
Canniff, John Harold General
Chute, Donald Everett Scientific
Durham, Eleanor Katherine Commercial
Galligan, Genevieve Pauline Commercia[
Gardner, William Elijah Scientific
Goff, Marjorie Luella Commercia[
Graham, Ella Commercial
Hanson, MyrtJIe Bla;nche Commercial
Hinds, Gertrude Olive General
Leach, Evelyn Elizabe'th Commercial
Maher, Edward Thomas General
McAteer, Eleanor Avis General
McDonough, Margaret Marie General
McGowan, Charles Michael General
Miller, Robert Irving Commercial
Mittell, Sherman Phillip Commercial
Morrison, Annie Laurie General
Mosley, Francis Joseph Classical
Moulton, Esther Elizabeth Gene, ral
Munson, Elton Cole Commercial
O' Brien, Margaret Agnes Commercial
Paul, Rhea Rita Commercial- Second Honors
Priluck, Harry Scientific
Reilly, Kathryn Louise Commercial
Rowe, Thomas Francis General
Sadler, Raymond Edwin Commerciail.
Skehan, Esther Reliance Commercial
Taber, Ruth Evelyn Classical
Ulman, Eli Commercial
Webster, Marjorie Eaton Classical
Pro Merito
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
CANTON HIGH SCHOOL
Class of 1929
Name COllrse
Allen, Adeline Gladys Commercial
Be~lay, Stephen Michael Commercial
Borro'Ws, Richard Wendell Scientific
Briggs, Eleanor Reed Commercial
Brookfield, William Bernard Classical
Bryam, Charles Francis General
Chandler, Harlow Malcolm Scientific
Davy, Thomas Patrick Commercial
Dunbar, Oliver Churchill Scientific
Farrar, Frederick Scientific
Hagan, Albert James Commercial
Horgan, Ellen Barbara Olassical
Ivoskus, Mary Josephine Commercial
Leary, Charles Francis Commercial
McGowan, Madelyn Esther General
Morrison, Charles John Commercial
Packard, Theodore Scientific
Rothwell, Francis Edward. Classical
Shannon, Margaret Mary Commercial
Yeomans, George El1Ilest Commercial
Pro Merito Scientific
Honor Students
Adeline A. Allen Oliver C. Dunbar
Ellen B. Horgan Mary J. Ivoskus
Madelyn E. McGowan Francis E. Rothwell
George E. Yeomans
NOTE: Omitted from ~ast report.
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ANNU AL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
REPORT OF SUPERVISOR OF DRAWING
Mr. Albert S. Ames
Superintendent of Schoo:ls
Canton, Massachusetts
I my annual
hereby pl'esent report as Supervisor of Drawing
in the Public Schools of Canton.
to state why we have art in the
It is no longer necessary
to note the attitude
public school curriculum but it is interesting
to-
of such organization as the Department of Superintendence
an
In its resolutions, adopted a year or more ago,
ward this subject.
it included the following,-" we are rightfully coming to regard
similar fundamentail in the edu-
art, music alIld other subjects as
cation of American children. We recommend that; they be given
the other basic
everywhere equal consideration and support with
subjects."
A recent article in Everyday Art concludes thus: " We have
attaining
it aids in
art in our public school curriculum because
of AmericalIl education; because it makes a definite
the objectives
contribution toward fulfilling the purpose set forth
in the preamble
of our Constitution,- a more perfect union, justice, domestic tran-
defence, general weUare and the preservation of
quility, common
the blessings of Uberty.
art work. As
Public interests offer many opportunities for
citizens of the vicinity of Boston, we have been interested in the
Tercentenary. Last spring, grade pupils illustrated events in the
history of Boston and of Canton and made posters consisting
of a
Puritan figure and the dates 1630- 1930. Some of this work was
exhibited in the Canton Public Library.
Among projects we have continued our freehand brush
other
design and have ThalIlksgiving booklets and Christmas pic-
made
ture posters, cut paper cards and window transparencies
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ANNU AL REPOR' r OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
T~-
For our usual September ta:lks on flower arrangements, arti-
ficial flowers and paper vase forms were used with good results.
Last spring the freehand drawing classes in the high school
designed and worked out waN hangings in crayon on cloth. This
fal,l they have drawn landscapes in pencil and have painted land-
scapes in black and white and in color with naturalistic and decora-
tive treatment. Using some of the landscapes and also Christmas
symbols, paper batik cards were made.
I wish to express my appreciation of aU interest shown and
as ist'ance given during the past year.
Respectfully submitted,
MARION G. LEES,
Supervisor of Drawing.
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
PHYSICAl. TRAINING AND ATHLETICS
Mr. Albert S. Ames
Superintendent of Schools
Canton, Massachusetts
Throughout the grade schools composing the fifth, sixth,
sev-
enth, and eighth grades thephysicail work comprises competition
in football, ice hockey, soccer baLl, and baseball. Interest runs
is keen because each school seems to be
very high and competition
on a par with one another in each sport. A football leagUe was
formed last Fall in which there was play for everyone, and at the
time the schools have a hockey league which is very in-
present
teresting. When the baseball season comes, We shaLl
continue as
in the Spring of 1930. Throughout all these sports there is hardly
a boy rwho does not compete and benefi't in one way or another
As in the past, physical exercises are given in the High School
for a period of fifteen minutes a day. They are given with the
purpose of relaxing from studies.
1930 may be put on record as our best year athletically.
Dur-
carried baseballl as usual and me't with
ing the Spring, we on
very fair success. There were boys competing, the
twen~y-five
most. that we ever had on a basebaLl squad and each
one helped
in some way or another to bring us to second place in the league.
par with the season
Our ice hockey season remained about on a
weather facilities.
of the It seems impossible
previous because
it is very
a't times to get interest stirred up in the sport because
independable. finnallly accomplished the best s.eason in foot-
We
inter-
ball in Canton High School this past Fall. It was UpOlll the
such a sea-
est and enthusiasm of the boys that : we accomplished
son. Their spirit and cooperation among
themselves, with me, and
with ' the Principal and Faculty of the High School, achieved
for
them this great success.
In closing, I wish to thank you, Mr. Ames, Mr. Hall, the
school
committee, the students, and the citizens of tlle ipwn for the c0-
operation shown throughout' this past athletic year.
Respectfully submitted,
g WILLIAM E.
DONOVAN,
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ANNUAL REPOR~ r OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
MECHANICAL DRAWING AND
MANUAL TRAINING
Mr. Albert S. Ames
Superintendent of Schools
Canton, Massachusetts
I hereby submit my sixth annual report as instructor of Manual
Training and Mechanical Drawing.
As in thepast, Manuall Training is carried on fot the benefit
of the Freshmen and Sophomore classes of the High School and for
the grammar schools. The High School classes are composed of
those boys who are desirous of making any useful articles for
home purpose and, at the same t;me, wish to help in some way to
do any necessary repair work in the High School. The grammar
school boys have worked on fundamentals, tools, the use of tools,
and the making of small articles for their own use.
Mechanicall Drawing classes are made up of boys from the
Sophomore, Junior, and. Senior classes who are interested in the
Scientic course. The first year students have a course in lettering,
tlhe use of the various instruments, isometric figures, and view
work. The advanced students study work on geome'tric figures,
solids, shading, and blueprinting.
I find that the classes this year are larger in the past,
tpan
due to the fact that many more students are taking ' the Scientific
course.
I appreciate the interest taken by t,he students in these courses.
I also want to ' thallk Principal of the High School and the
the
Faculty for their cooperation.
Respectfuilly submitted,
WILLIAM E. DONOVAVN,
SupeniIor.
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