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Home My WebLink Abouttownofcohassetma1926seleC OH ASSET TOWN REPORT 1926 One Hundred and Fifty-Sixth Annual Report of the BOARD OF SELECTMEN OF THE FINANCIAL AFFAIRS OF THE « TOWN OF COHASSET AND THE REPORT OF OTHER TOWN OFFICERS FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31 1926 THE BOUNDBROOK PRESS .1927 CONTENTS Officers 1926-1927 . Report of Town Clerk . Births,Marriages and Deaths Accountant's Report Recapitulation .•,.. Auditor's Report . Selectmen's Report . Assessors'Report Report of Overseers of the Poor Report of Treasurer . Report of Tax Collector . Report of Sealer of Weights and Measures . Report of Tree Warden Report of Superintendent of Moth Work Report of Superintendent of Wheelwright Report of Board of Health Report of Inspector of Milk and Vinegar Report of Harbor Masters Report of Engineers of Fire Department Report of Police Department Report of Superintendent of Streets Report of Building Committee on Town Hall Report of Committee on New Grade School Building Report of Gulf River Gate Committee Town History Report of Cohasset Free Public Library Report of Directors of Paul Pratt Memorial Library Revised Jury List .... Report of School Committee . Report of Superintendent of Schools Park Page 3 9 29 40 120 126 151 153 155 157 159 160 161 162 163 164 166 167 168 176 179 181 185 189 190 192 194 199 Appendix Appendix TOWN OFFICERS,1926-1927 TOWN RECORDS Elected by ballot Town Clerk HARRY F.TILDEN Term expires March,1929 Selectmen,Assessors and Overseers of the Poor HERBERT L.BROWN ..Term expires March,1927 DARIUS W.GILBERT ..Term expires March,1929 *HARRY S.PARKER ..Term expires March,1928 WILLIAM H.McGAW,Assessor Term expires March,1927 Treasurer and Collector of Taxes HARRY F.TILDEN Constables HENRY B.KENNEDY JOHN T.KEATING JOHN J.OLIVER WILLIAM J.POWERS ROYAL A.BATES Finance Committee HOLLIS T.GLEASON ..Term JOSEPH N.WILLCUTT ..Term CARLTON M.WOODS ..Term EDWIN W.BATES ...Term WILLIAM H.McGAW ..Term OILMAN CHURCHILL ..Term JOSEPH F.KENDALL ..Term Resigned March 18,1926 as Assessor. expires expires expires expires expires expires expires March,1927 March,1927 March,1927 March,1929 March,1929 March,1928 March,1928 Highway Surveyor GEORGE JASON Tree Warden GEORGE YOUNG School Committee FRED V.STANLEY Tenn expires March,1929 MANUEL A.GRASSIE .Tenn expires March,1927 HELEN E.SCRIPTURE .Tenn expires March,1927 DEAN K.JAMES .Term expires March,1928 EVERETT W.GAMMONS Term expires March,1928 JOHN P.KANE ...Term expires March,1929 Board of Health IRVING F.SYLVESTER .Term expires March,1929 EDWARD L.HIGGINS ..Term expires March,1927 ABRAHAM S.ENOS ..Term expires March,1928 Trustees EDITH M.BATES . MARTHA P.HOWE . OLIVER H.HOWE . FLORENCE N.BATES SARAH B.COLLIER BURGESS C.TOWER GEORGE W.COLLIER EDWARD NICHOLS. EDWARD H.TOWER of Public Library Term expires Term expires Term expires Term expires Term expires Term expires Term expires Term expires Term expires March,1929 March,1929 March,1929 March,1927 March,1927 March,1927 March,1928 March,1928 March,1928 Town Officers Appointed by Selectmen Town Accountant EDWARD L.STEVENS ..Term expires March,1929 5 Registrars of Voters THOMAS W.DOYLE ..Term expires March,1929 HENRY E.SWEENEY ..Term expires March,1927 THOMAS F.KANE ...Term expires March,1928 HARRY F.TILDEN,ex officio Clerk of Board Chief of Police WILLIAM H.McARTHUR Police Officers FRANK JASON JAMES J.SULLIVAN,JR. JOHN FLEMING SPENCER H.STOUGHTON JOHN J.OLIVER ELLERY C.BATES JOHN T.KEATING HENRY B.KENNEDY JOHN ELTMAN EDWARD L.MAGUIRE Special Police Officers THOMAS J.AYERS EDWARD J.FITZPATRICK GEORGE JASON EDWARD R.JASON EDWARD T.REILLY WILLIAM J.POWERS ELMER J.LOUIE ROYAL A.BATES CHARLES E.BUTMAN CARLOS A.TANGER JAMES L.HAPPENNY LOUIS B.C.BAILEY CLIFFORD K.DICKSON Sealer of Weights and Measures CALEB NICHOLS Inspector of Wires S.CHESTER PRATT Field Drivers SPENCER H.STOUGHTON JOHN T.KEATING ARTHUR STUDLEY 6 Special Officers to Act at Forest Fires JOHN KENNEDY EDWARD J.FITZPATRICK JOHN T.BARNES JOSEPH H.DONOVAN ELMER E.BATES WILLIAM J.BRENNOCK Fence Viewers ELMER E.BATES DANIEL N.TOWER JOSEPH E.GRASSIE ARTHUR STUDLEY ARTHUR A.DAVENPORT Constable THOMAS L.BATES Public Weighers and Weighers of Coal NEWCOMB B.TOWER FRANK W.WHEELWRIGHT MARY P.TOWER GERTRUDE C.LOCKE GEORGE P.TOWER WALTER C.WHEELWRIGHT JOSEPH A.VALINE EVERETT C.WHEELWRIGHT Auctioneers HARRY F.TILDEN GEORGE F.SARGENT,JR. THOMAS L.BATES AUGUST F.B.PETERSEN JOHN P.KANE JOSEPH E.GRASSIE Measurers of Wood and Bark FRANKLIN BEAL ARTHUR 0.HIGGINS EDWIN J.MEALY Surveyors of Lumber JOSEPH A.VALINE WILLIAM H.ELLSWORTH Harbor Master JOHN J.GRASSIE Assistant Harbor Master JOSEPH S.ENOS Burial Agent THOMAS L.ALLEN Pound Keeper ELMER J.LOUIE Town Physician EDWARD H.SCHOTT,M.D. Town Council FREDERICK A.THAYER Fire Engineers REGINALD R.BEAL FRANK F.MARTIN,JR. JOSEPH L.OLIVER JOSEPH H.DONOVAN EVERETT W.WHEELWRIGHT Forest Warden FRANK F.MARTIN,JR. Inspector of Animals DARIUS W.GILBERT,V.S. Superintendent of Moth Work GEORGE YOUNG Appointments by Board of Health Collector of Samples of Milk and Vinegar IRVING F.SYLVESTER Inspector of Slaughtering DARIUS W.GILBERT,V.S. Digitized by the Internet Archive in 2013 http://archive.org/details/townofcohassetma1926sele TOWN CLERK'S REPORT Election of Town Officers,March 1,1926 Article 1.Chose William H.Morris,Moderator,to preside at this meeting. Article 2.The ballot vote was declared. Total niimber of ballots cast,1,324. Town Clerk for three years Harry F.Tilden,Elm Street 1,114 Blanks 210 Treasurer for one year Harry F.Tilden,Elm Street 1,104 Blanks 220 Collector of Taxes for one year Harry F.Tilden,Elm Street 1,095 Blanks 229 Selectman for three years Fred C.Blossom,Border Street 221 Darius W.Gilbert,Highland Avenue 620 William O.Souther,Jr.,Elm Street 461 Blanks 22 Assessor for three years Fred^C.Blossom,Border Street 224 Darius W.Gilbert,Highland Avenue 608 William O.Souther,Jr.,Elm Street 459 Blanks 33 10 Overseer of the Poor for three years Fred C.Blossom,Border Street 233 Darius W.Gilbert,Highland Avenue 607 William O.Souther,Jr.,Elm Street 438 Blanks 46 Highway Surveyor for one year George Jason,Pond Street 1,024 Blanks 296 Scattering 4 Tree Warden for one year Joseph E.Grassie,South Main Street 635 George Young,Hull Street 657 Blanks 32 Constables for one year Frank J.Antoine,Stockbridge Street 484 Royal A.Bates,Elm Court 504 Joseph H.Donovan,South Main Street 390 John T.Keating,Pleasant Street 767 Henry B.Kennedy,Short Street 528 Samuel H.Nichols,Sohier Street 299 John J.Oliver,Margin Street 529 William J.Powers,North Main Street 612 Anthony J,Sidney,Stockbridge Street 196 Blanks 2,312 School Committee for three years John P.Kane,South Main Street 735 Sydney K.Skolfield,Sohier Street 499 Fred V.Stanley,Sohier Street 630 Blanks 784 Board of Health for three years Irving F.Sylvester,Cedar Street 952 Blanks 372 11 Finance Committee for three years Edwin W.Bates,Beechwood Street 813 William H.McGaw,South Main Street 907 Blanks 928 Trustees Cohasset Free Public Library for three years Edith M.Bates,North Main Street 858 Martha P.Howe,North Main Street 792 Oliver H.Howe,North Main Street 804 Blanks 1,517 After the declaration of the above,it was voted that we adjourn until March 6,1926,at 2 p.m. Report of Meeting held March 6,1926 Cohasset,March 6,1926. Met according to adjournment at 2 p.m.,and the following articles were acted upon : Article 3.Voted that the Selectmen appoint all Town Officers not required to be elected by ballot. Article 4.Voted that all the reports of the various Town Officers as printed in the Town Report be accepted. Voted that the following resolution be adopted and spread in permanent form upon the records of the Town of Cohasset. Whereas,since our last meeting former selectman Harry E. Mapes has been removed from this life by the will of the Creator : Whereas,he served the citizens of Cohasset during his public career faithfully and well ; Whereas,his high character,public spirit,uncompromising integrity and cheerfulness to face any issue,regardless of his own advancement,won the respect of and endeared him to the thoughtful citizens of Cohasset ;be it Resolved,That the citizens in Town Meeting assembled give public acknowledgment of the loss the Town sustains in the passing away of a courageous and valued citizen : 12 Resolved,That a copy of these preambles and resolutions and a picture of former selectman Harry E.Mapes be printed in the Town Report for the year one thousand,nine hundred and twenty-six. Voted that the following sums of money be raised and appropriated. Article 5.Voted that the simi of $10,000 be raised and appropriated for Town Officers of which stmi $1,800 is to be used to cover Assessors'salaries,each individual assessor to be paid as salary the simi of $10 per day for each and every whole day in which he is employed in that service and no more,also the sum of $100 for salary of Moderator. Article 6. Article 7. Article 8. Article 9. Article 10. Article 11. Article 12. Article 13. Ariicle 14. Article 15. Article 16. Article 17. Article 18. Article 19. Article 20. Article 21. Article 22. Article 23. Article 24. Article 25. Ariicle 26. Article 27. Article 28. Law,Legal Counsel $500.00 Engineering,maintenance 200.00 Engineering,outlay,tax survey 400.00 Town Hall 3,500.00 Printing 1,900.00 Water for hydrants and public buildings 8,314.00 Police Department 12,700.00 Fire Department 12,045.22 Forest Fires 1,500.00 Moth Suppression 4,500.00 Tree Warden 2,200.00 Inspection of Wires 545.00 Sealer of Weights and Measures 300.00 Board of Health,general 2,500.00 Board of Health,dental dispensary....1,200.00 Board of Health,tuberculosis hospital 1,924.11 Straits Pond,Cat Dam and James Brook 1,000.00 Inspection of Animals 150.00 Highways,including tarring streets, $7,000 to rebuild Ash Street,$1,000 for tar wagon 36,000.00 Highways,street signs,etc..Selectmen 500.00 Removing snow and sanding streets...13,000.00 Electric street Hghts 8,812.00 Fore River Bridge 1,000.00 13 Article 29.Harbor Maintenance $700.00 Article 30.Charities,Cohasset Home,Outside Poor and general administration 12,000.00 Article 31.Soldiers'and Sailors'Relief 1,400.00 Article 32.State and Military Aid 500.00 Article 33.Education 68,650.00 Article 34.Libraries 4,700.00 Article 35.Parks,town commons,general 1,700.00 Article 36.Parks,Wheelwright 700.00 Article 37.Memorial Day 500.00 Article 38.Recreation,ball field 100.00 Article 39.Incidentals 3,000.00 Article 40.Telephones for individuals 600.00 Article 41.Cemeteries 800.00 Article 42.Interest 7,000.00 Article 43.North Cohasset Post Office Building...350.00 Article 44.Voted that the sum of five hundred dollars be raised and appropriated for the care and preservation of The Guild and American Legion Hall....500.00 Article 45.Bonded debt 3,000.00 Article 46.Will the Town authorize the Treasurer with the approval of the Selectmen to hire what money may be needed in anticipation of taxes of the current year,to be paid as soon as money sufficient for the purpose is received ? Voted:That the Town Treasurer,with the approval of the Selectmen,be and hereby is authorized to borrow money from time to time in anticipation of the revenue of the financial year beginning January 1,1926,and to issue a note or notes therefor payable within one year,any debt or debts incurred under this vote to be paid from the revenue of said financial year. Article 47.To hear the report of any committee heretofore chosen or appointed and act thereon. Voted to accept the verbal report of the Committee on New Schoolhouse. Article 48.Will the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $965 to pay for land damages awarded in the taking and 14 rebuilding of a part of North Main Street north of the gravel pit lot by the State,or act on anything relating thereto? Voted :That the sum of $994 be raised and appropriated for above purpose. Article 49.To see if the Town will indemnify the Com- monwealth of Massachusetts against any and all claims for land,grade and drainage damages which may be caused or result from the laying out,construction or reconstruction of the State Highway in Cohasset,south of Beech wood Street, and will authorize the Board of Selectmen to sign indemnity agreement therefor in behalf of the Town,or take any other action in respect thereto. Voted in the affirmative. Article 50.Will the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $90 for the purchase of new apparatus for the Department of Weights and Measures as requested by the State authorities, or act on anything relating thereto? Voted in the affirmative. Article 51.Will the Town raise and appropriate the stim of $150 to be paid to the American Legion Auxiliary for the purpose of furnishing a Memorial Day dinner for the ex-service men,or act on anything relating thereto? Voted in the affirmative. Article 52.Will the Town vote to accept Section 6 of Chapter 148 of the General Laws relating to the removal of rubbish constituting a fire menace,or act on anything relating thereto ? Voted in the affirmative. Article 53.Joseph L.Oliver and others.Will the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $7,000 for the purpose of reconstructing and draining Ash Street,or act on anything relating thereto? Voted:That this article be indefinitely postponed. Article 54.William F.Burke and others.Will the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $4,800 to build Hill Street, Lincoln Hillside,as laid out by the Selectmen and accepted by the Town at the special meeting of June 7,1924,or act on anything relating thereto ? Voted in the affirmative. 15 Article 55.William C.Rogers and others.To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to acquire by pur- chase or take by eminent domain for Town Hall purposes the land and buildings belonging to Frank W.Browne on the south- easterly side of the present Town Hall lot ;raise and appropriate sufficient money for the payment of any damages awarded as such for said taking or for the purchasing of same;determine how the money shall be raised;authorize the Selectmen to lease said property until such time as it may be needed for Town Hall purposes,or take any action relative thereto. Voted by an unanimous vote:That the Selectmen be and they hereby are authorized to acquire by purchase or take by eminent domain for Town Hall purposes the land with the buildings thereon on Highland Avenue belonging now or formerly to Sarah W.Browne,more particularly bounded and described as follows:Northerly by land belonging to the Town of Cohasset,about two hundred and fifty (250)feet;westerly by land of said Town of Cohasset,approximately fifty (50)feet; again northerly by land of Edith J.Gammons,approximately eighty-five (85)feet;easterly by land of the heirs of Nicholas Tower in a line running southwesterly one hundred and fifty-five (155)feet;southerly by land of Nina E.Lincoln,two hundred sixty-five and six tenths (265.6)feet,and westerly by said Highland Avenue,approximately ninety-eight and five tenths (98.5)feet;containing approximately three fourths of an acre, be any or all of said measurements more or less;and that from the unexpended balance in the Town Treasury a sum not to exceed twenty thousand dollars (S20,000)be appropriated for this purpose;and that the Selectmen be and they hereby are authorized to lease the buildings on said land on such terms as they may determine until such time as said property may be needed for Town Hall purposes. Article 56.William C.Rogers and others.To see if the Town will vote to construct,equip and furnish a new Town Hall building on the site now occupied by the present Town Hall and on the land of Frank W.Browne on the southeasterly side thereof;determine how the money necessary for this purpose shall be raised;authorize the Selectmen to sell any or all of 16 the buildings on said land,any money received therefrom to be held and appropriated to defraying the expense of furnishing and equipping said new Town Hall;appoint a committee of nine consisting of the three Selectmen and James Dean,Frederick C.Roche and William H.McGaw,the three remaining members to be named by the six herein mentioned,said committee to have full authority to employ an architect to provide plans and specifications,obtain estimates of the cost of constructing,fur- nishing and equipping said building,and,when the money for. such purpose shall have been appropriated,execute all necessary contracts in relation thereto and supervise the construction, furnishing and equipping of the same;raise and appropriate the sum of $1,000 for the use of said committee,or take any action relative thereto. Voted:That there be raised and appropriated a sum not to exceed one hundred and twenty thousand dollars ($120,000) for the purpose of constructing,furnishing and equipping a new Town Hall on the site of the present building and the newly acquired Browne lot,to be dedicated as a memorial to the soldiers and sailors of Cohasset who served their country during all wars and to meet said appropriation that there be raised the sum of three thousand dollars ($3,000)in the current year's tax levy,and that the Treasurer,with the approval of the Selectmen,be and he hereby is authorized to borrow a sum not to exceed one hundred seventeen thousand dollars ($117,000) and to issue bonds or notes of the Town therefor,said bonds or notes to be payable in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 44 of the General Laws and Acts in addition or amend- ment thereto so that the whole loan shall be paid in not more than twenty years;and further that a committee consisting of Darius W.Gilbert,Herbert L.Brown,Harry S.Parker,James Dean,Frederick C.Roche,and William H.McGaw and three others to be named by the six herein mentioned be and they hereby are appointed with full authority to secure plans and specifications for constructing,furnishing and equipping said Town Hall to execute all necessary contracts in relation thereto, and to supervise the construction,furnishing and equipping of the same;and that the Selectmen be,and they hereby are 17 authorized to sell any and all of the buildings on all said land, the proceeds of said sale or sales to be held for use toward defraying the expense of additional furnishings or equipment for said building.(Yes,225;No,12.) Article 57.To see if the Town will instruct the Selectmen or other officers to petition the General Court .for authority to borrow outside the debt limit of the Town for the purpose of constructing,furnishing and equipping a new Town Hall a sum not to exceed $140,000 or take any action relative thereto? Voted:That this article be indefinitely postponed. Article 58.Frank F.Martin,Jr.,and others.Will the Town raise and appropriate a sufficient sum of money for the purchase of a new ladder truck and equipment,or act on any- thing relating thereto ? Voted :That the Town raise and appropriate eight thousand dollars ($8,000)for the purchase of a White ladder truck to conform with underwriter specifications. Article 59.Oliver H.Howe and others.Will the Town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $500 to be expended under the direction of the Selectmen for the purpose of furnish- ing and erecting a granite curbing and sidewalk on Main Street from the present curbing near the steps leading to St.Stephen's Church to the corner on the property given to the Town by the Cohasset Improvement Association,to become a part of the Town Common ;or act on anything relating thereto ? Voted in the affirmative. Article 60.Walter B.Binnian and others.Will the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $5,000 to construct a side- walk along the westerly side of Atlantic Avenue from Margin Street to Beach Street,or act on anything relating thereto? Voted:That the Selectmen appoint a committee of five to study the question of sidewalks and dangerous corners on Beach Street,Atlantic Avenue,and other streets in Town and make recommendations thereon for action at the next Town Meeting.(Committee appointed by Selectmen:Walter B. Binnian,Dudley S.Dean,Frank W.Wheelwright,Edgar T. Brickett and John J.Pratt.) Article 61.Charles E.Howe and others.Will the Town 18 appoint a committee to investigate the advisability of pro- viding means of collecting the garbage and refuse of the Town, or take any action relative thereto ? Voted :That this article be indefinitely postponed. Article 62.Charles E.Howe and others.Will the Town appoint a comrwittee not to exceed fifteen from the various sections of the Town to investigate and report not later than the next Town Meeting the advisability of adopting a planning board;the committee to be appointed by the Moderator with the advice of the Selectmen of the Town,or take any action relative thereto? Voted :That this article be indefinitely postponed. Article 63.John J.Grassie and others.Will the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $2,500 to construct new gates at Gulf River outlet (near Border Street or Gulf River Bridge) or act on anything relating thereto ? Voted:That two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) be raised and appropriated to construct new gates at Gulf River outlet (near Border Street or Gulf River Bridge)and that a committee of three be appointed by the Selectmen one of whom shall be the Harbor Master.(Committee appointed: John J.Grassie,John Eltman and William H.Ellsworth.) Article 64.George F.Sargent,Jr.,and others.Will the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $400 for the purpose of purchasing five hundred feet of double jacketed hose for Com- bination 2 at Beechwood ? Voted :That four hundred and fifty dollars ($450)be raised and appropriated for above purpose,hose to be delivered to Beechwood Station. Article 65.C.Warren Stevens and others.Will the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $200 for the purpose of fur- nishing loam,grading and seeding the triangular lot of land at the junction of Beechwood and King Streets,or act on anything relating thereto? Voted:That the sum of three hundred dollars ($300)be raised and appropriated for grading,seeding,and furnishing loam,to be expended by Superintendent of Streets. Article 66.William F.Martin and others.Will the Town 19 raise and appropriate the sum of $20 to install and maintain an electric light on Oak Street,or act on anything relating thereto ? Voted in the affirmative. Article 67.Howard A.Johnson and others.Will the Town grant a sufficient sum of money to install and maintain one electric light at curve on Lane running from Atlantic Avenue to Sandy Cove,between property owned by Katherine H. Johnson and Charles Higginson,or act on anything relative to the same? Voted:That this article be left to Selectmen. Article 68.Alfred M.Silvia and others.Will the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $125 to install a new steamer hydrant to replace the old hydrant in John W.Sidney Square, or act on anything relating thereto ? Voted in the affirmative. Article 69.George M.Long and others.Will the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $400 or amount necessary for the purpose of installing hydrant on King Street 350 feet from Beechwood Street? Voted:That the sum of seventy-five dollars ($75)be raised and appropriated for above purpose. Article 70.William H.McGaw and others.Will the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $240 to install a steamer hydrant from the main on South Main Street in front of the Bridgham or Manassee places so-called? Voted:That the sum of seventy-five dollars ($75)be raised and appropriated for above purpose. Article 71.James L.Happenny and others.Will the Town authorize the installation and appropriate $75 for the maintenance of a fire hydrant at the junction of Hull Street and Jerusalem Road,or act upon anything relating thereto? Voted in the affirmative. Article 72.Frank F.Martin,Jr.,and others.Will the Town vote to pay its firemen 75 cents per hour while on duty ? Voted:That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of two thousand dollars ($2,000)to pay its firemen seventy-five cents ($0.75)an hour while on duty. 20 Article 73.George M.Ennice and others.Will the Town vote to raise the pay of its Town laborers to $4.80 per diem,or act on anything relating thereto ? Voted:That the Town raise the pay of its Town laborers to four dollars and eighty cents ($4.80)per eight-hour diem. Article 74.Joseph F.Kendall and others.Will the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $350 to pay for a band concert and other expenses,in connection with a Fourth of July cele- bration,or act on anything relating thereto? Voted in the affirmative.(The Selectmen appointed Joseph F.Kendall,Chairman,he to pick his own committee.) Article 75.Joseph F.Kendall and others.Will the Town raise and appropriate the simi of $500 for preparing and main- taining,under the direction of the Selectmen,a skating field at the so-called *'Mohawk,"located on the south side of Beach Street,or act on anything relating thereto? Voted:That a committee of four (4)be appointed by the Selectmen to investigate possible sites for a skating field and that such committee report their recommendations at the next Town Meeting.(Committee appointed Joseph F.Kendall, Edwin L.Furber,Daniel N.Tower and Charles W.Gammons.) Article 76.Manuel E.Salvador and others.Will the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $500 to widen,recon- struct and relocate the stone on the water side of Margin Street opposite Stockbridge Street,to remove this dangerous obstruction,or take any action relating thereto? Voted in the affirmative and that said work be done under the direction of Manuel E.Salvador and the three Selectmen. Article 77.Will the Town raise and appropriate a sufficient sum of money to erect a snow fence three hundred (300)feet long on North Main Street opposite the residence of Edward Bell Furber? Voted :That this article be indefinitely postponed. Voted :That the thanks of this meeting be extended to the Moderator for the able and impartial manner in which he has presided over it. Voted :That this meeting be dissolved. 21 State Primaries At the State Primaries held September 14,1926,the following vote was declared : REPUBLICAN PARTY Governor Alvan T.Fuller 283 Lieutenant-Go'vernor Frank G.Allen 263 Secretary Frederic W.Cook 241 Treasurer William S.Youngman 241 Auditor Alonzo B.Cook 213 A twrney-General Elijah Adlow 57 Alexander Lincoln 128 Arthur K.Reading .'74 Senator in Congress (To fill vacancy) William M.Butler 241 Congressman,Sixteenth District John D.W.Bodfish 66 Charies L.Gifford 183 22 Councillor,Second District Chester I.Campbell 115 Washington Cook 48 William W.Ollendorff 62 Peter L.Rowell 2 Senator,NorJoik and Plymouth District Thomas J.Griffin 64 William Lyman 4 Walter Shuebruk 255 Representative in General Court,Third Plymouth District Henry F.Ripley 249 County Commissioner,Norfolk County Frederick A.Leavitt 218 Associate Commissioners,Norfolk County Walter E.Piper 191 District Attorney,Southeastern District Winfield M.Wilbar 219 Sheriff,Norfolk County Samuel H.Capen .^ 222 State Committee,Norfolk and Plymouth District Thomas V.Nash 207 Delegates to State Convention Edward E.H.Souther 16 Oilman Churchill 19 Florence Bristol 12 Scattering 26 23 Town Committee Anselm L.Beal of Hull Street 206 Florence E.Bristol of Slimmer Street 200 Herbert L.Brown of Beechwood Street :207 Darius W.Gilbert of Highland Avenue 205 Emily B .Gleason of Atlantic Avenue 192 Mary F.Mapes of Elm Street 193 Sheldon N.Ripley of Ripley Road 207 Edward E.H.Souther of Highland Avenue 215 Philip L.Towle of North Main Street 205 Edith Pratt of Elm Street 195 Louise Rogers of King Street 200 Walter Shuebruk of Pond Street 10 John P.Kane of South Main Street 4 Ruth G.Mealy of Beechwood Street 8 WilHam H.McGaw of South Main Street 3 Scattering 14 DEMOCRATIC VOTE Governor William A.Gaston 8 Lieutenant-Governor Harry J.Dooley 4 Joseph B.Ely 4 Secretary Frank W.Cavanaugh 8 *Treasurer Daniel England 8 Auditor Strabo V.Claggett 8 24 Attorney-General John E.Swift 6 Harold Williams,Jr 5 Senator in Congress (To fill vacancy) David I.Walsh 12 Congressman,Sixteenth District George Fox Tucker 6 Councillor,Second District Augustus W.Perry 5 Otho L.Schofield 2 Senator,NorJoik and Plymouth District John H.Moran 9 Representative in General Court,Third Plymouth District Joseph St.John 12 County Commissioner,Norfolk County Associate Commissioners,Norfolk County District Attorney,Southeastern District Sheriff,Norfolk County Samuel H.Capen 5 State Committee * Thomas H.Buckley 7 Delegates to State Convention Joseph St.John 1 25 Town Committee Henry Sweeney .. Joseph E.Grassie, John J.Grassie .., Edward Mulvey .. Joseph St.John .. State Election At the election held November 2,1926,the following vote was declared: Governor Alvan T.Fuller of Maiden,Republican 666 William.A.Gaston of Boston,Democratic 355 Walter S.Hutchins of Greenfield,Socialist Party 1 Samuel Leger of Boston,Socialist Labor Party 7. Lewis Marks of Boston,Workers Party 1 Blanks 19 Lieutenant-Governor Frank G.Allen of Norwood,Republican 672 Daniel T.Blessington of Somerville,Socialist Labor Party 2 Albert Oddie of Brockton,Workers Party 5 Dennis F.Reagan of Brockton,Socialist Party 1 Edmond P.Talbot of Fall River,Democratic 308 Blanks 54 Secretary Harry J.Canter of Boston,Workers Party 16 Frank W.Cavanaugh of Newton,Democratic 309 Frederic W.Cook of Somerville,RepubHcan 615 Stephen S.Surridge of Lynn,Socialist Labor Party....1 Edith M.Wilhams of Brookline,Socialist Party 3 Blanks 98 Treasurer Albert Sprague Coolidge of Pittsfield,Socialist Party ...10 Winfield A,Dwyer of Boston,Workers Party 11 26 Daniel England of Pittsfield,Democratic 288 Henry Hess of Boston,Socialist Labor Party William S.Youngman of Brookline,Republican 630 Blanks 103 Auditor Leon Arkin of Boston,Socialist Party 5 Strabo V.Claggett of Newton,Democratic 436 Alonzo B.Cook of Boston,Republican 460 Emma P.Hutchins of Boston,Workers Party 4 John R.MacKinnon of Lowell,Socialist Labor Party...1 Blanks 136 A ttorney-General Isadore Harris of Boston,Socialist Labor Party 6 Max Lerner of Worcester,Workers Party 7 Arthur K.Reading of Cambridge,Republican 621 John Weaver Sherman of Boston,Socialist Party 1 John E.Swift of Milford,Democratic 283 Blanks 124 Senator in Congress (To fill vacancy) John J.Ballam of Boston,Workers Party 2 William M.Butler of Boston,Republican 565 Washington Cook of Sharon,Modification Volstead Act.1 Alfred Baker Lewis of Cambridge,Socialist Party 2 David L Walsh of Fitchburg,Democratic 443 Blanks 29 Congressman,Sixteenth District Charles L.Gilford of Barnstable,Republican 632 George Fox Tucker of Middleborough,Democratic 270 •Blanks 140 27 Councillor,Second District Chester I.Campbell of Quincy,Republican 626 Augustus W.Perry of Boston,Democratic 257 Blanks 159 Senator,Norfolk and Plymouth District John H.Moran of Weymouth,Democratic 265 Walter Shuebruk of Cohasset,Republican 693 Blanks '84 Representative in General Court,Third Plymouth District Henry F.Ripley of Hingham,Republican 723 Blanks 319 County Commissioner,Norfolk County Frederick A.Leavitt of Brookline,Republican 670 Blanks 372 Associate Commissioners,Norfolk County Walter E.Piper of Quincy,Republican 632 Scattering 2 Blanks 408 District Attorney,Southeastern District Winfield M.Wilbar of Brockton,Republican 639 Blanks 403 Sheriff,Norfolk County Samuel H.Capen of Dedham,Democratic,Republican.633 Blanks 409 Question No.1 Shall an amendment to the Constitution which authorizes the General Court to establish in any corporate town containing more than six thousand inhabitants a form of town government providing for town meetings limited to such inhabitants of the 28 town as may be elected for the purpose,which received in a joint session of the two Houses held May 29,1924,189 votes in the affirmative and 40 in the negative,and at a joint session of the two Houses held March 18,1925,received 262 votes in the affirmative and 4 in the negative,be approved? Yes :..416 No 150 Blanks 476 Question No.2 Shall a law which amends existing law by striking out the provisions that veterans who pass Civil Service examinations shall be placed upon the eligible lists above all other applicants, that disabled veterans shall be placed ahead of all other veterans, and that disabled veterans shall be appointed and employed in preference to all other persons ;and by providing in place thereof, that five points shall be added to the mark of veterans who pass such examinations,and ten points to the mark of disabled veterans,which law was disapproved in the Senate by a vote of in the affirmative and 34 in the negative,and in the House of Representatives by a vote of 11 in the affirmative and 181 in the negative,be approved? Yes 402 No 331 Blanks 309 29 Record of Births,Deaths and Marriages Recorded in 1926 BIRTHS Total number of births was eighty-two of which forty-one were males and forty-one females. MARRIAGES Total number of marriages was thirty-five of which twenty- one were married in Cohasset. DEATHS Total number of deaths was seventy-five and includes twenty who died in other towns or were brought here for burial ; of the fifty-five who died in Cohasset twenty-four were males and thirty-one females. The causes of death were as follows:Diseases of heart,6; nephritis,5;pneumonia,5;myocarditis,5;accidental,4; stillborn,7;cerebral hemorrhage,3;carcinoma,3;tuberculosis, 3;angina pectoris,2;influenza,haemophillis,brights disease, premature birth,thombosis,peritonitis,cretinison,shock, gastric ulcer,typhoid fever,meningitis,bronchitis,suicidal, one each. HARRY F.TILDEN, Town Clerk. 30 ^ ^ g O CO i PQ M 0^•ct3 W5 a-fi ^o (U -. 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I Manch Cohass Scituat Cohass OO0O03+JOOO pq (Ih hJ CO OOOOtHOC0i-ii:D(MC^OOOcD(MO'* r-((M (M T-H C<)T-H oooi-H^coaiooooooooc^i> b-cocOb-i-H'^coaiOoooO'-ioooajt^co (N CO CO 00 TjH 00 CD ^1>CO 00 ^-*00 CD (N ^F<"^'-S ;mm ^g cu 1: r^r<cu ^7 ^cu • o3 o3 S ^03 o3r;1 So h>ir 0)log 2 8.2 ?^t^?^c^£b Q^fflKc/^J^O^ 03 ':t^cO'-HcOOOcocDOiOLO'rhicDl>^t^l>cD'-H^c^^CO ^^^^^^oq c,^ "n,"n,+j*+J 4J +J +J >>>cJ cj d 6 cJ cj d d ?iT ki o ooooOOOcuoJcucuajcucuQ;c^c^OOOOO^^i^QQQQQQQQ 40 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT Accounts of 1926 For Auditor's report,see page 126 after "Recapitulation and Index." For Index,see ''Recapitulation,"page 120.Details as to labor,teams and trucks are given at the end of the Account- ant's report,page 137. Town Officers Appropriation $10,000.00 Receipts : Costs of advertising delinquent 1923 taxes S40.00 D.W.Gilbert,reimbursement account telephone bill 12.44 S52.44 Expenditures : Selectmen,salaries: Darius W.Gilbert,Chairman.$400.00 Herbert L.Brown 400.00 Harry S.Parker 400.00 $1,200.00 Selectmen,expenses: Telephone of D.W.Gilbert, Chairman,eight months...$53.10 Postage,stationery and box rent 18.39 Express (1925)63 Transportation,D.W.Gilbert 6.30 Transportation,Edward R. Jason 16.67 Recording taking of James Lane,F.A.Thaver 4.79 41 Posting warrants: John J.Oliver $5.00 Royal A.Bates 11.00 Voting list plates (Addresso- graph Co.)6.25 $122.13 Moderator,services,William H. Morris 100.00 Town Accountant and Auditor, services,Edward L.Stevens..1,800.00 Town Accountant and Auditor, expenses : Stationery and postage $9.85 Clerical help,H.L.Brown...2.00 11.85 Treasurer,services,Harry F. Tilden 1,200.00 Treasurer,expenses: Stamped envelopes and post- age $101.71 Paper fastener •....6.08 Stationery,etc 6.84 Certifying two notes (1925)..4.00 Transportation,J.F.James..1.50 Insurance,burglary,etc.,W. H.Pratt 40.76 Bond,J.T.Phelps &Co 185.62 Check writer,Joseph E.Burns 54.00 Telephone,J^of cost 29.06 429.57 Tax Collector,services,Harry F. Tilden .\..1,200.00 Tax Collector,expenses: Stamped envelopes and post- age $61.96 $466.67 1,812.55 42 Books,etc.,Hobbs &Warren.$17.65 Recording tax deeds 45.05 vStationery and P.O.box rent 3.72 Advertising tax sales,Franklin Publishing Co 17.35 Transportation,E.R.Jason ..6.25, Harry F.Tilden,use of safe (1925)three offices (also Town Clerk and Treasurer)100.00 Bond,J.T.Phelps &Co 185.63 Telephone,3^of cost 29.06 Assessors,services: Herbert L.Brown,chairman.$797.91 Darius W.Gilbert 604.65 Harry S.Parker (two months)83.32 William H.McGaw 326.67 Assessors,expenses: H.L.Brown,travel,etc $8.30 D.W.Gilbert,transportation 42.45 W.H.McGaw 19.15 E.R.Jason,transportation..16.67 Adding machine,repairs and supplies 9.45 Filing Equipment Co.,card ..4.67 The Davol Printing House, blanks,etc 18.75 Preparing probates 10.00 Abstract of deeds 55.30 Banker and Tradesman,sub- scription 10.00 Automobile list and tax table .5.67 200.41 Finance Committee,expenses:89.00 Financial offices and accounts : The Merchants National Bank, Boston,cost of $112,000 school bonds 224.00 43 Town Clerk,services,Harry F. Tilden $400.00 Town Clerk,recording,1925, Harry F.Tilden 111.45 Town Clerk,expenses: Stamped envelopes,etc $18.13 Books,etc 23.49 Vital records,Walter F.Brooks 2.00 Express .77 Serving notices,Thomas L. Bates 10.75 Transportation : J.F.James 4.00 E.R.Jason 3.00 Bond,J.T.Phelps &Co 4.00 Telephone,\i of cost 29.06 95.20 Elections : Election officers,services: A.J.Antoine $27.00 Reginald R.Beal 19.00 Fred C.Blossom 18.50 Joseph H.Donovan 17.00 Joseph G.Enos 11.00 Edward M.Fleming 23.00 Thomas L.Grassie 19.00 Joseph L.Leonard 10.00 Frank F.Martin,Jr 22.50 E.C.McSweeney 8.00 George G.Monteiro 10.00 Caleb Nichols 28.50 Joseph L.Oliver 18.00 Charles H.Pratt 27.00 John Roche 27.00 S.H.Stoughton 12.50 George P.Tower 29.00 Ziba T.Lapham 2.00 44 Henry E.Sweeney $2.00 Everett Wheelwright 10.00 $341.00 Election officers,expenses: Lunches,T.F.Kane 83.00 Registrars of Voters,services : Harry F.Tilden $100.00 Thomas W.Doyle 100.00 .Thomas F.Kane 100.00 Henry E.Sweeney 100.00 400.00 Registrars of Voters,expenses : H.E.Sweeney,transportation $5.00 E.R.Jason,transportation ..10.50 15.50 Balance over appropriation to Incidental Account $302.33 $10,302.33 $10,302.33 Unpaid bills,$3.25 LAW —LEGAL COUNSEL Appropriation $500.00 Paid Frederick A.Thayer $500.00 ENGINEERING —MAINTENANCE Appropriation $200.00 Paid Hartley L.White,Nor- folk Road $31.50 Paid Hartley L.White,Ash Street 55.00 $86.50 45 Paid Daniel N.Tower,Ripley Road $5.55 $92.05 Balance to Treasury 107.95 $200.00 $200.00 ENGINEERING —OUTLAY Appropriation $400.00 Paid,Hartley L.White,James Lane $74.00 Paid,Hartley L.White,James Lane and Hill Street 180.50 $254.50 Balance to Treasury 145.50 $400.00 $400.00 TOWN HALL —MAINTENANCE Appropriation $3,500.00 Receipts : W.B.Harwood $842.00 L.J.Morris 428.51 Use of telephone .40 $1,270.91 Expenditures : Janitor,Louis J.Morris,services $1,200.00 Janitor's supplies: Masury-Young &Co.,spray, mops,etc $22.65 Tower Bros.&Co 16.45 46 Hobbs &Warren,towels and fixtures 116.00 Cohasset Hardware Co 29.34 John N.MacNeill 3.47 Middlesex County House of Correction 2.63 Litchfield's Express 1.50 American Railway Express ...66 H.L.Brown,ke}^.25 William O.Souther &Son,ice . 18.00 Heating : City Fuel Co.,7,600 pounds coal $41.80 Lincoln Bros.Coal Co.,79,930 pounds coal 639.44 Tower Bros.&Co.,19,640 pounds coal 179.22 $860.46 People's Wood Co.,1^cords kindling 21.00 John T.Barnes,sawing wood 4.00 Wiring and lamps : P.L.Towle $38.90 Bosworth &Beal 7.99 $110.95 Telephone 120.94 Lighting : General $207.10 Motion picture machine 75.81 Exit lights 41.41 324.32 885.46 46.89 recting election booths,L.J. Morris 18.00 47 Building maintenance and re- pairs : Alexander E.Hiltz,plumbing and heating $73.46 Cousens &Pratt,awning....10.00 Commissioner of Public Safety, inspecting boilers 4.00 W.P.Malley 4.00 L.J.Morris,carpenter work ..6.00 Bennison Flag and Decorating Co.,decorating for July 4..25.00 E.H.Sparrell,repairing furni- ture 7.50 Litchfield's Express 1.85 Tuning and repairing pianos : Raymond O'Rourke $6.00 Edwin D.Bates 4.00 W.P.Malley 2.96 Labor : B.F.Morse $24.00 C.F.Wilbur 24.00 $131.81 12.96 48.00 Insurance : Employers'Liability on W.H.Pratt 8.55 $2,907.88 Balance to Treasury.........592.12 1,500.00 $3,500.00 Unpaid bills,$16.94. 48 NEW TOWN HALL —OUTLAY Appropriation —raised $3,000.00 Appropriation from balance in Treasury 20,000.00 $23,000.00 Appropriations,$117,000 bonds or notes authorized but not issued. Receipts : William H.McGaw,for build- ings of Frank W.Browne ..$1,125.00 F.W.Browne,rent 66.66 C.Lothrop &Co.,refund on insurance 68.56 Antoine Barrow,apples 6.00 $1,266.22 Expenditures : Frank W.Browne,for land and property $19,000.00 Edith J.Gammons,for land and property 800.00 Engineering : Daniel N.Tower $43.73 Walter B.Foster U.40 55.13 Architects : Charles M.Baker $3,000.00 Unsuccessful architects : George F.Newton 100.00 Edward Nichols 100.00 Haven &Hoyt 100.00 Shepard &Stearns 100.00 Parker,Thomas &Rice 100.00 49 Judges: Gordon Allen S25.00 I.Rowland Jones 25.00 James Purden 25.00 S3,575.00 H.F.Tilden,auctioneer Browne property 10.00 Frank W.Browne,return pre- mium on insurance 68.56 Balance over appropriations to Incidental Account 508.69 $23,508.69 $23,508.69 The following amounts from 1925 carried to 1926 were not used,as new votes were taken in March,1926: Balance of $3,000 raised in 1925 $2,553.50 Bonds,not issued 27,000.00 For land,voted for in Decem- ber 1925 1,300.00 $30,853.50 PRINTING Appropriation $1,900.00 Expenditures : The Boundbrook Press: Town Reports 1925,1,100 copies,220 pages at $4.75 .$1,045.00 Folding and binding 68-page valuation lists 19.70 $1,064.70 50 Selectmen,warrants,etc $137.90 Assessors,tax lists,etc 52.39 Town Accountant,envelopes and notices 8.64 Tax Collector,billheads,etc....30.02 Overseers,envelopes 4.07 Cemetery,billheads 7.00 Total for Boundbrook Press ..$1,304.72 The Journal Print,Hingham: Tax Collector $16.00 Elections,tally sheets,etc....169.50 185.50 $1,490.22 Balance to Treasury 409.78 $1,900.00 $1,900.00 WATER FOR HYDRANTS AND PUBLIC BUILDINGS Appropriation,general $8,314.00 Appropriation,steamer hydrant, Sidney Square 125.00 Appropriation,hydrants on King, South Main and Hull Streets ($75 each)225.00 $8,664.00 Expenditures : Cohasset Water Company : Hydrants,99 at $75 $7,425.00 Hydrants,%at $75 (see Town Report of 1924)50.00 Hydrants,two,93^months at $75,South Main and Kings Street 118.75 51 Changing four-way hydrant, Sidney Square $125.00 Hingham Water Company: Hydrants,11 at $75 $825.00 Engine No.2,North Cohasset, closet and hose 14.00 $7,718.75 839.00 $8,557.75 Balance to Treasury 106.25 1,664.00 $8,664.00 POLICE DEPARTMENT Appropriation $12,700.00 Receipts : W.B.Harwood,for service of officer at Town Hall $2.00 Expenditures : Chief,William H.McArthur, services .$2,157.50 Officers,services: Frank Jason 1,753.65 John Fleming 1,753.65 James J.Sullivan 1,753.65 Edward L.Maguire 1,753.65 John T.Keating 191.67 WilHam Powers 258.60 S.H.Stoughton 145.20 Edward T.Reilly 4.80 Matthew Brown,care signs, Moors'rocks 25.00 $9,797.37 52 Traveling expenses of chief ...$14.38 Headquarters : W.H.AIcGaw,contract, shingling $303.06 W.J.Coombs,contract, painting 175.00 M.S.Leonard,repairs to stove,etc 15.00 D^'keman Bros.,bulbs,etc..1.20 Bosworth &Beal,lamps....1.74 Cohasset Hardware Co.,sup- plies 7.70 \l.Linsky &Bros,badges, caps,etc -20.75 T.F.Kane,lunches 12.50 Carpenter Manufacturing Co., searchlight 35.56 572.51 Telephones : Chief $47.49 Headquarters 81.65 North Cohasset 46.92 176.06 Heating,Lincoln Bros.Coal Co., 15,960 pounds coal 133.39 Lighting,Electric Light and Power Co 33.84 Legal services,T.H.Buttimer 35.00 Transportation : C.H.and L.T.Trott,Chev- rolet sedan,$865.50,less allowance on Ford,$165.50 $700.00 Ruiter Motor Sales,Inc. : 472 gallons gas 100.22 14%gallons oil 15.50 Storage (1925 —$15)....40.00 53 Tires,tubes,etc.,1925 $23.00 .Repairs and miscellaneous 45.65 Labor on motor cycles,etc.46.10 Overpaid on Voucher No. 300,April 15,1926 10.00 C.H.and L.T.Trott,mis- cellaneous supplies 4.25 Cohasset Alotor Company: 535 gallons gas 133.88 4J^gallons oil 4.25 Storage 17.50 Repairs and miscellaneous supplies 126.76 Tires and chains 99.00 Beal Bros.,batteries for cycles 17.50 Albert E.Grassie,lettering two number plates 3.00 Automobile hire : Edward R.Jason $18.25 Fitzpatrick &Happenny ...2.00 JohnF.James 1.00 Automobile insurance,W.H. Pratt: Liability $37.00 Fire and theft 17.95 Street signs: The American Gas Accumu- lator Company,gas tanks.$76.90 Lot E.Bates,installing gas tanks 28.00 $1,386.61 21.25 54.95 $104.90 54 J.A.McDonald,30 irons ...$18.00 Arthur G.Shaw,painting road signs 17.50* T.F.Kane,care Hght corner South Main and Brook Streets,1926 65.00 $205.40 $12,430.76 Balance to Treasury 269.24 $12,700.00 $12,700.00 Unpaid bill,insurance on automobile,$26.49 FIRE DEPARTMENT —MAINTENANCE Appropriation,general $12,045.22 Firemen's pay 2,000.00 Beechwood,hose 450.00 $14,495.22 .Receipts:N.Y.,N.H.&H. R.R.,filling engines $8.00 Expenditures : Executive expenses: Telephone $106.71 The Boundbrook Press,print- ting 47.22 Monteiro Tailoring Company: 5 white coats 70.00 7 firemen's coats 52.50 2 pairs boots 14.00 2 hats 2.00 A.L.Ahearn,23 gallons gas,for Joseph L.Oliver 5.23 55 Beal Bros.,5 gallons gas,for R.R.Beal SI.10 M.J.Sullivan,brief case 6.50 Pettingell-Andrews Co.,flash- lights for engineers 14.36 The White Company,for man to instruct (Engine 1)20.77 A.E.Grassie,two signs 5.50 Bosworth &Beal,radio battery 7.50 Massachusetts State Firemen's Association,insurance on 61 men 61.00 E.R.Jason,automobiles (1925)7.00 Beale's Cohasset and Scituate Express 1.50 Lungmotor Corporation,face pad 2.50 Chester E.Stewart,re-filling pulmotor and supplies 19.50 Wages : Frank F.Martin,Jr.,Chief (3 months at $500 a year)..$350.00 Drivers of Engine 1 : Alfred M.Silvia 300.00 Ellery C.S.Sidney 360.00 J.Lewis Bates 958.32 Clarence S.Reddy 71.50 Charles R.Jason 90.00 H.A.Pattison 5.00 Drivers Hose and Ladder No.1 : Edwin A.Stone 941.67 D.E.McSweeney 25.00 Frank T.Jason 22.50 Edward R.Jason 15.00 Charles R.Jason 5.00 H,A.Pattison 30.00 Edward Dutra 7.50 $444.89 56 Stephen Grassie $5.00 E.C.S.Sidney 5.00 Henry B.Kennedy 5.00 Drivers of Engine No.2,North Cohasset : James L.Happenny 500.00 Drivers of Combination No.1 (or 2)Beechwood: R.G.Pratt 30.00 Paul Pratt 10.00 E.H.Brown 10.00 A.M.Gonsalves 5.00 Frank T.Jason (loading hose)1.20 William J.Brennock,houseman Central Station 730.00 Steward Combination No.1 (or 2),Paul Pratt 108.34 Firemen's pay,see detail at end of report 680.05 Watching fires,etc. : D.E.McSweeney 1.50 Charles Kennedy 2.00 Charles E.Jason 2.00 A.J.Morris 2.00 Herbert Sargent 4.00 Aaron Pratt 4.00 Elwood Litchfield 4.00 Roscoe Pratt 4.00 Paul Pratt 4.00 Frank J.Antoine 5.40 Ellery Sidney 6.15 Joseph R.Brennock .75 Companies at fires : Engine No.1,William F. Burke,clerk 50.00 Hose and Ladder No.1,A.J. Antoine,Jr.,clerk 75.00 57 Engine No.2,Charles Hunter clerk $15.00 Combination No.1 (or 2),P. Pratt,clerk 12.50 Repairs on buildings: Central Station: William H.McGaw (on doors $250.56)$405.60 William H.McGaw,shingling roof,etc 354.66 F.C.Blossom,painting,etc.310.00 Bosworth &Beal,wiring ...18.01 The George F.Welch Co....34.35 M.S.Leonard,heating and plimibing 201.18 Tower Bros.&Co.,supplies.41.29 A.W.Hastings &Co.,doors 329.00 Cohasset Hardware Co., paint,etc 29.75 W.P.Malley,hinges 1.50 Beale's Cohasset and Scitu- ate Express 6.20 American Railway Express...58 James M.Cortez 5.00 Engine No.2,North Cohasset, M.S.Leonard 2.25 Combination No.1 (or 2),Beech- wood,A.S.Hiltz,repairs to heating and plumbing 30.64 Repairs on and supplies for ap- paratus : Engine No.1 : The White Co $98.74 C.Callahan Co.,uickel- plated gate 50.00 $5,463.38 $1,770.01 58 Boston Nickel Plating Co...$4.75 William P.Malley 27.97 Cohasset Motor Co.,labor..10.00 Hillman Co.,repairs on light 4.30 Litchfield's Express .35 Hose and Ladder No.1 : The White Co 11.40 W.P.Malley " .15 Combination No.1 (or 2),Beech- wood: A.E.Grassie,painting truck 100.00 Boston Coupling Co 8.10 Joseph Rosenthal,repairing fenders 5.00 W.P.Malley 4.00 Beale's Cohasset and Scitu- ate Express 1.70 Engine No.2,North Cohasset: The White Co.,repairing gen- erator 11.70 Henry Farrell,repairs 8.50 Small truck: A.E.Grassie,painting 77.00 Equipment supplies: Engine No.1 : Minot Market,soda $16.00 Cohasset Motor Co. : 55 gallons gas 12.30 9H gallons oil 11.10 33^gallons alcohol 3.50 Miscellaneous supplies ...16.38 3 pounds zinc .72 C.H.Trott Co.,polish,etc..8.50 Ruiter Motor Sales,Inc. : 10 gallons gas 2.40 5 e:allons oil 5.75 $423.66 59 Miscellaneous 12.15 A.L.Ahearn: 189 gallons gas 41.89 30 gallons oil 34.75 Soap and grease 8.50 Miscellaneous 7.95 1/i gallons alcohol 1.13 Beal Bros.,batteries 11.15 B.J.Salvador,5 gallons al- cohol 3.75 C.N.Sylvester: 500 feet hose 450.00 Spare belts 12.00 Oil can,etc 15.90 American Fire Equipment Co.: Acid,tank covers,etc 20.81 Boston Coupling Co.,leather covers 8.00 Cousens &Pratt,canvas cover 5.00 The White Co.,supplies 29.22 M.J.Sullivan,chamois ....7.00 The Standard Extinguishing Co 7.50 Boston Nickel Plating Co...4.50 E.B.Gammons,labor on hose 4.80 American Railway Express ..3.43 Litchfield's Express 1.25 Beale's Cohasset and Scitu- ate Express 1.70 E.C.S.Sidney,express .....50 Hose and Ladder No.1 : Cohasset Motor Co. : 51 gallons gas 11.36 10 gallons oil 11.30 3 gallons alcohol 3.00 60 Grease and soap $7.45 Labor 52.00 Coil 30.00 Miscellaneous 6.75 Beal Bros.,battery rent,etc.4.40 Ruiter Motor Sales,Inc., grease,etc 1.50 A.L.Ahearn: 98 gallons gas 21.59 1}4 gallons alcohol 1.13 5 gallons kerosene 1.10 B.J.vSalvador,5 gallons al- cohol 3.75 M.J.Sullivan,duster 4.00 The Stone-Thompson Co., hydraulic jack 30.00 The White Co.,chains 24.00 Wetmore-Savage,50 feet air hose 12.82 American Fire Equipment Co.,bags,etc 4.00 Boston Coupling Co.,plug..4.25 Beale's Cohasset and Scitu- ate Express .70 Combination No.1 (or 2), Beechwood: American La France Fire Eng.Co. : Soda 6.72 Acid,etc 18.60 Miscellaneous 18.00 Cohasset Motor Co.,chains and miscellaneous 12.10 A L.Ahearn,IJ^gallons al- cohol 1.12 Beal Bros.,4 tires 68.70 C.H.Trott Co.,112 pounds soda 5.50 61 E.H.Brown: 50 gallons gas $11.13 3K gallons oil 3.10 Rear fixtures .14.50 Miscellaneous 9.85 C.N.Sylvester,500 feet hose 450.00 C.N.Sylvester,spare belts .11.00 Ruiter Motor Sales,Inc. : Installing bands 11.85 Miscellaneous 5.45 Electric Light and Power Co., lamps and wire rope 5.50 Cousens &Pratt,canvas cov- ers 5.00 Cohasset Hardware Co.,3 pounds zinc .72 Litchfield's Express 1.10 Boston Coupling Co.,cover and handles 7.50 Beale's Cohasset and Scitu- ate Express .25 Engine No.2 and Hose No.3, North Cohasset: C.N.Sylvester,500 feet hose and spare belts 462.00 Fitzpatrick &Happenny,gas, oil,etc 46.46 A.L.Ahearn,IJ^gallons al- cohol 1.12 Beal Bros.,supplies 7.65 The White Co. ,gas tubing ....30 Cousens &Pratt,canvas cover 5.00 Cohasset Hardware Co.,3 pounds zinc .72 Small truck: A.L.Ahearn,tire,labor,etc.29.20 B.J.Salvador,chains 4.50 Beal Bros.,gas,oil,etc 3.77 62 Cohasset Motor Co.,gas,oil, etc $4.46 $2,227.50 House Supplies: Central Station: M.J.Merriam,towels,sheets, etc ' $25.40 Comforter 5.00 Pettingell-Andrews Co. : Steel box 3.75 First aid kit 14.00 Lamps and bulb 7.54 Beal Bros.,lamps 1.25 Cohasset Motor Co.,desk ..8.00 A.J.Landry,clock and re- pairs 16.50 Minot Market 17.53 Cohasset Hardware Co 48.85 Hingham Laundry 30.05 Tower Bros.&Co 14.59 Beacon Waste Co.,cheese- cloth 15.00 J.N.MacNeill 30.46 Massachusetts Reformatory, tables and chairs 94.50 E.H.Sparrell,pillows 5.00 The White Co.,tire gauge ..2.00 Dykeman Bros.,crystals ...1.00 Beale's Cohasset and Scitu- ate Express 13.45 Litchfield's Express .80 Combination No.1 (or 2), Beechwood: E.H.Brown 27.25 Rufus A.James,truck 5.00 Tower Bros.&Co 2.00 63 Engine No.2 and Hose No.3, North Cohasset: Cohasset Hardware Co $42.36 Massachusetts Reformatory, tables and chairs,including trucking 77.70 P.Infusino 1.05 Bosworth &Beal,lamps....1.25 Fuel: Central Stations: Lincoln Bros.Coal Co., 38,075 pounds coal $301.34 Hull &Nantasket Fuel Co., 24,000 pounds coal 227.25 Engine No.2 and Hose No.3, North Cohasset: Lincoln Bros.Coal Co., 26,135 pounds coal 209.08 Hull &Nantasket Fuel Co., 16,000 pounds coal 124.00 Hull &Nantasket Fuel Co., wood 38.50 Combination No.1 (or 2), Beechwood: Lincoln Bros.Coal Co., 18,820 pounds coal.......151.78 Lighting,Electric Light and Power Co. Central Station $128.37 Combination No.1 (or 2), Beechwood 25.38 Engine No.2 and Hose No.3, North Cohasset 37.06 Fire Alarm : Current $59.78 $511.28 1,051.95 190.81 64 Pettingell-Andrews Co.,wire, etc $103.13 The Gamewell Co.,punch register 170.79 The Gamewell Co.,other sup- plies 188.52 Bosworth &Beal,labor and supplies 741.38 Electric Light and Power Co.155.33 Cohasset Motor Co.,oil,gas, etc 35.55 Beal Bros.,distilled water, etc 9.85 Louis W.Bills: Motor generator and gong 185.00 11 transmitter wheels ....27.50 Lightning arrester 19.34 A.L.Ahearn,gas,etc 13.70 Holtzer-Cabot Co.,generator brushes 1.68 Tower Bros.&Co .65 Litchfield's Express 2.25 American Railway Express..1.59 A.J.Landry,oil .50 F.V.Valine,labor 37.40 S.H.Nichols,labor 23.00 Bernard Salvador,labor ....13.20 Louis Salvador,labor 1.80 A.E.Grassie,painting boxes 4.75 T.F.Kane,dinners 7.50 $1,804.19 $13,887.67 Balance to Treasurv 607.55 $14,495.22 $14,495.22 Unpaid bills,$312.32 Note.After this report was in the hands of the printer,the accountant was in- formed that in rendering bill for 1500 feet of hose,a mistake had been made.The 500 feet charged or credited to Engme 2,North Cohasset,should have been charged or credited to Combmation 1 (or 2)Beechwood,making 1000 feet for that apparatus. 65 FIRE ALARM —SPECIAL Appropriation (under George Young)$400.00 Expenditures,paid for labor,for detail,see end of report...$376.85 Balance to Treasury 23.15 $400.00 $400.00 FIRE DEPARTMENT —NEW LADDER TRUCK OUTLAY Appropriation $8,000.00 Paid Clarence N.Sylvester for White Ladder truck.. . $8,000.00 FOREST FIRES For detail as to labor,drivers,etc.,see end of report. Appropriation $1,500.00 Receipts,from,N.Y.,N.H.& H.R.R.reimbursement for fires $67.80 Refund 1.00 $68.80 Expenditures : Forest Warden,1925,A.M. Silvia,services $100.00 Forest Warden,1926,Frank F.Martin,Jr.,services...100.00 $200.00 Payrolls,fires,etc 298.60 Other labor 6.00 66 Supplies : Beal Bros. : Acid and carboys $100.95 162 gallons gas 38.14 15 gallons oil 16.75 Repairing motor 11.10 Batteries,etc 66.65 Cohasset Motor Co. : 55 gallons gas 11.53 2?i gallons oil 3.20 Labor,expenses,etc 77.18 Ruiter Motor Sales,Inc. : Generator 15.00 4 pistons 5.20 Miscellaneous 5.25 A.L.Ahearn: 25 gallons gas 5.75 Vulcanizing shoe,etc 6.20 The Fyre-Fyter Co.,tanks....201.00 American Fire Equipment Co., syphon,etc 39.84 C.N.Sylvester,brooms 9.50 Tower Bros.&Co.,supplies.. . 15.72 A.E.Grassie,painting truck ..100.00 M.F.ElHs &Co.,brooms ....40.00 Cohasset Hardware Co.,sup- plies 36.80 M.J.Sullivan,sponge 3.00 The Standard Extinguisher Co., covers,bottles,cages,etc....95.16 Litchfield's Express .60 American Railway Express .....82 Edward R.Jason,automobile.1.00 W.P.Malley,iron work 2.00 Minot Market,1925 9.50 South Shore Boat and Lobster Co.,1925 16.40 67 Gatano Poce,repairing belt . E.E.H.Souther,stationery William H.Morris,insurance F.F.Martin,Jr.,expenses... Balance to Treasury $3.50 2.25 $939.99 6.00 1.95 $1,452.54 47.46 $1,500.00 $1,500.00 MOTH SUPPRESSION Appropriation $4,500.00 Also balance from 1924 of $1,500 carried to 1927: Receipts : On tax bills,1923 $4.14 On tax bills,1924...18.91 On tax bills,1925 129.10 On tax bills,1926 521.11 $673.26 F.H.Tyler,spraying 3.01 W.O.Souther,23 gallons creosote 8.05 $684.32 Expenditures:(Detail as to labor,teams and trucks given at end of report.) Payrolls : Superintendent,George Young, services $605.75 Labor 2,263.52 68 George Young,for freight ..SI.35 Teams and automobiles : George Young,team and truck $130.56 General for teams and trucks 190.89 Lot E.Bates,team 140.60 John T.Barnes,team 5.00 Sprayers : Cohasset Motor Co. : Overhauling sprayer $114.93 20 gallons of oil 14.00 10 gallons of gas 2.40 Ruiter Motor Sales,Inc. : Repairs on sprayers 99.75 Sponges 18.50 102 gallons gas 24.34 Spark plugs 1.20 M.J.Sullivan,grease and chamois 6.00 Litchfield's Express,28 gal- lons gas 6.56 General supplies : Cohasset Hardware Co.,tools $36.72 J.N.MacNeill,tools 40.56 Tower Bros.&Co.,tools ...25.72 Acme Rubber Manufacturing Co.,450 feet hose 156.25 Samuel Cabot,Inc.,50 gal- lons creosote 16.50 J.A.McDonald,repairing ladders,etc 8.85 W.P.Malley,iron work 2.50 E.E.H.Souther,poison cards 15.00 Joseph St.John,55 gallons kerosene 12.48 Joseph Breck &Sons,tools..12.50 Frank Stoddard,filing saws ..13.54 467.05 287.68 350.62 69 Frank H.Albee: 488 pounds dry lead $223.20 200 pounds spracein 32.00 Spray gun 6.50 Trucking 15.00 $276.70 Franklin Publishing Co.,ad- vertising 9.00 Lincoln Bros.Coal Co.,rent...150.00 Insurance,Employers'Liability on $3,000,W.H.Pratt 82.11 $4,493.78 Balance to Treasury 6.22 $4,500.00 $4,500.00 MOTH WORK —PRIVATE LIABILITY December 1,1925 —December 1,1926 Private Liability Total Paid in December,1925,labor.$79.23 $774.81 Paid in 1926 to December 1,. labor 45.75 3,995.16 Spraying,private liability,1926 : Labor $156.88 Teams 87.75 Lead,838 pounds 167.60 Gas,40 gallons 10.15 Oil,93^gallons 9.62 432.00 $556.98 $4,769.97 70 TREE WARDEN Appropriation $1,800.00 Expenditures (detail as to labor, etc.,given at end of report) : Payrolls : Tree Warden,George Young, services $331.25 Labor 946.01 Team,George Young $112.25 Automobiles,trucks,etc....68.41 $1,277.26 180.66 Trees,C.A.Tanger 141.81 General supplies: S.Cabot,Inc.,5 gallons tree paint $2.25 Joseph Breck &Sons,saws..3.76 J.N.MacNeill,tools,etc...20.60 Fottler,Fiske,Rawson Co., tool 6.45 J.A.McDonald,repairing tools,etc 7.15 W.P.Malley,repairing tools, etc 9.90 J.M.Silvia,reimbursement for 200-foot rope bought of Albert Winslow Co 3.41 Tower Bros.&Co.,ladder, tools,etc 26.44 Cohasset Hardware Co.,lad- der,tools,etc 18.40 Samuel Cummings,filing saws 16.10 Frank Stoddard,filing saws ..1 1 .65 Litchfield's Express 2.50 American Railway Express..1.67 130.28 71 The Boundbrook Press,notices $5.83 Insurance,Employers'*Liability on $2,000,W.H.Pratt 54.74 $1,790.58 Balance to Treasury 9.42 ,800.00 $1,800.00 INSPECTION OF WIRES Appropriation $545.00 Receipts for permits credited to "Agency,"$237. Expenditures : Wire Inspector,S.Chester Pratt,services $509.74 Wire Inspector,telephone ..35.26 $545.00 $545.00 SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES Appropriations $390.00 Receipts,from Caleb Nichols, for fees $58.69 Expenditures : Sealer,Caleb Nichols,services $200.00 Sealer,office expenses,post- age,etc 14.00 Cohasset Hardware Co.,sup- plies 1.95 J.N.MacNeill,supplies 2.13 W.&L.E.Gurley,supplies ...12.54 Insurance on working apparatus, William A.Mosman 6.65 72 Transportation : C.Nichols $2.00 E.R.Jason....2.50 J.F.James .....50 Lot E.Bates .. . 59.63 $64.63 Maintenance .. . 301.90 Outlay:W.&L.E.Gurley,new apparatus 86.16 $388.06 Balance to Treasury 1.94 $390.00 $390.00 BOARD OF HEALTH Appropriation $2,500.00 Expenditures : Executive expenses: Irving F.Sylvester,services.$150.00 Abraham vS.Enos,services and expenses 183.00 Edward L.Higgins,services and expenses 175.00 Telephone of L F.Sylvester.26.30 F.W.Browne Pharmacy,Inc., services and expenses ....28.77 The Boundbrook Press,print- ing 32.70 $595.77 Quarantine and Contagious Hos- pital : Norfolk County Hospital ...$392.60 Lakeville State Sanatorium ..172.50 73 Olive Jason,28 days quaran- tine.S56.00 Frederick Hinchliffe,M.D., services 9.00 Christine B.Morrill,district nurse 200.00 Fumigation : D.W.Gilbert,services $22.00 F.Hinchliffe,M.D.,services 36.00 The Dolge Co.,candles 36.16 Vital Statistics: C..W.&E.H.Sparrell,re- turning 28 deaths,1925...$7.00 O.H.Howe,M.D.,reporting 8 births (5 —1925)2.00 Incidentals : Burying animals: Joseph A.Valine $3.00 W.M.Murphy 1.00 D.E.McSweeney 1.00 Frank Jason 1.00 Charles R.Jason 5.00 Edson Manufacturing Co., suction hose 49.95 $830.10 94.16 Inspection of Slaughtering: Darius W.Gilbert,services ..12.00 Inspection of Milk and Vinegar : I.F.Sylvester,services $150.00 George E.Boiling,testing ..23.00 173.00 9.00 60.95 $1,774.98 Balance to Treasury 725.02 ,500.00 $2,500.00 Unpaid bills,$120.60. 74 DENTAL DISPENSARY Appropriation $1,200.00 Paid Dr.Frank A.Derby,for services and expenses $1,200.00 TUBERCULOSIS HOSPITAL —BRAINTREE Appropriation $1,924.11 Paid Frederic C.Cobb,County Treasurer $1,924.11 STRAITS POND,CAT DAM,JAMES BROOK,ETC. Appropriation $1,000.00 Expenditures : Straits Pond: Fitzpatrick &Happenny,care gate,7 month $140.00 Fitzpatrick &Happenny,re- pairs,etc 18.01 John N.MacNeill,oil,lead, etc 11.16 $169.17 Cat Dam: Arthur O.Wood,care gate..$35.00 Arthur O.Wood,paid for labor 10.80 George Young,services and team 8.50 Charles Wilson,labor 4.80 H.W.White,labor 4.80 S.H.Nichols,labor 4.80 W.W.Jones,labor and auto- mobile .,7.30 W.P.Malley,iron work....12.00 Tower Bros.&Co.,lumber, " etc 1.05 $89.05 75 James Brook: C.A.Tanger,care gate $30.00 Labor : George M.Ennice 77.40 John J.Silvia 72.60 William Smith 33.60 Charles F.Lincoln 14.40 H.W.White 24.00 B.F.Morse 7.20 C.F.Wilbur 7.20 J.H.Morris 4.80 Joseph H.Donovan 3.60 Henry B.Kennedy 1.80 John Kennedy 1.80 Joseph R.Brennock 1.80 A.J.Antoine,Jr 1.80 George G.Monteiro 1.80 William J.Brennock......60 American Fire Extinguishing Co.,searchlight 35.00 M.J.Sullivan,two pairs of rubber boots 14.50 Bosworth &Beal,flashlight.4.59 Beal Bros.,battery 1.25 William P.Malley,tools....1.00 Cohasset Hardware Co .,tools 1 .50 Beale's Cohasset and Scitu- ate Express .50 Lot E.Bates,truck,etc 18.30—$361.04 Gulf Dam: Joseph A.Valine,care of,1926 5.00 $624.26 Balance to Treasury 375.74 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 Unpaid bill,$8.30 76 GULF RIVER GATES —OUTLAY Appropriation $2,500.00 Expenditures : Edward Nichols,plans,etc...$18.00 George F.Newton,Jr.,plans, etc 5.00 The Globe Newspaper Co., advertising for bids 6.40 Boston Publishing Co.,ad- vertising for bids 6.30 $35.70 Balance to Treasury 2,464.30 $2,500.00 $2,500.00 INSPECTION OF ANIMALS Appropriation $150.00 Paid Darius W.Gilbert,for services $150.00 STATE HIGHWAY Appropriation $1,015.93 Paid Commonwealth of Massa- chusetts $1,015.93 HIGHWAYS AND SIDEWALKS (Tarring Streets,see below) Appropriation,including tar- ring streets $36,000.00 Receipts,Cohasset Hardware Co.,refund $2.63 77 Expenditures (for detail as to labor,teams,etc.,see end of report) : Highway Surveyor,George Jason,services $3,000.00 Highway Surveyor,George Jason,telephone 64.94 Payrolls : Labor,ordinary $7,328.90 Labor,engineer 773.50 Labor,masons 66.00 Labor,carpenters 170.00 Labor,care of lanterns 77.00 Trucks 6,291.00 Teams 1,009.73 15,716.13 Stone,gravel,etc. : Bradford Weston,500.95 tons stone 11,365.12 Bradford Weston,36.95 tons dust 83.15 Bradford Weston,6 yards of gravel 9.00 John W.Bates,6 loads of stone 3.00 J.W.Whitcomb,47 yards of gravel 23.50 J.W.Whitcomb,216 loads of sand 196.50 Boston Sand and Gravel Co. : % 3761^yards of gravel 147.25 3743^yards or loads of sand 74.90 Old Colony Crushed Stone Co.,16,700 pounds stone .33.40 N.Y.,N.H.&H.R.R.,52 yards of cinders and freight 52.50 1,988.32 78 Fuel: Lincoln Bros.Coal Co., 39,755 pounds coal $198.79 Supplies,general: Trimount Oil Co.,305 gallons cold patch $64.05 Anthony M.Gonsalves,416 feet cedar posts 83.20 Anthony M.Gonsalves,Yi cord of wood 8.00 William P.Malley,iron work 5.28 Cohasset Hardware Co. : 700 feet culverts 648.00 Catch basins 218.40 100 feet 8-inch pipe 90.00 2 grates,frames 30.60 2 20-inch drains 50.40 Tools and miscellaneous supplies 218.14 Tower Bros.&Co. : Catch basins 72.00 Grates 54.00 Lumber,cement and mis- cellaneous 270.38 The Buffalo-Springfield Roller Co.,supplies and parts for steam roller 142.82 Atlantic Steel Co.,285 pounds steel 168.15 The Goulds Manufacturing Co.,cup leathers,etc 1.09 The George F.Welch Co., drain pipe,etc 30.00 Daniel Russell Boiler Works, tubes,etc 26.65 M.J.Sullivan,brooms,etc..46.85 The Tropical Paint and Oil Co.,27 gallons paint 86.60 79 Dyer Sales and Machinery Co.,grader blades,etc '$39.10 Waldo Bros,and Bond Co., "Wiard"plow 58.00 Rent on Supply Co.,heating kettle 450.00 Braman,Dow &Co.,guage, etc 6.67 John N.MacNeill : 408 feet pipe 395.64 Miscellaneous supplies 19.60 Litchfield's Express,gas,etc.33.55 Joseph St.John,311 gallons kerosene,etc 68.71 Bosworth &Beal,wiring roller house 4.00 Egypt Garage and Machinery Co.(on roller)10.00 American Railway Express..3.01 $3,402.89 Gilcoine Bros.,setting curb- stone Depot Avenue 66.55 N.Y.,N.H.&H.R.R.,freight 1.66 M.S.Leonard,labor on iron fence at Cove 7.50 E.R.Jason,automobile •1.50 Ruiter Motor Sales,Inc. : 172 gallons gas $43.12 834 gallons oil 11.25 Overhauling mixer 25.00 Miscellaneous labor and parts 25.70 Beal Bros. : 75 gallons gas .17.28 Oil and grease 4.68 Cohasset Motor Co.,55 gallons oil,etc 54.80 80 C.H.and L.T.Trott,30 gallons gas $6.90 A.L.Ahearn,35 gallons gas ..8.40 $197.13 J.W.Earle,P.M.,stamped en- velopes 16.92 E.E.H.Souther,stationery.,etc.9.65 Dykeman Bros.,medical sup- plies 2.60 Hobbs &Warren,cashbox ....1.35 E.A.Stone,filing saws 1.75 Express,paid by engineer 2.40 Insurance : On boilers,W.H.Morris ...$11.79 Employers'Liability on $10,- 000,W.H.Pratt 365.90 377.69 Amount forward $25,057.77 Unpaid bills,$283.04. TARRING STREETS Appropriation (included in Highways,general): Expenditures: Payrolls : Labor $1,593.60 Teams 525.75 Trucks 2,213.00 $4,332.35 M.S.Leonard,labor,valves, etc 22.50 The Barret Co. : 10,780 gallons Tarvia B $1,509.20 3,180 gallons Tarvia X 445.20 1,063 gallons,cold patch....216.66 2,171.06 81 American Oil Products Co. : 18,950 gallons tar No.2 and asphalt $2,816.01 1,200 gallons cold patch ....264.00 $3,080.01 Independent Coal Tar Co. : 4,550 gallons 627.00 TrLmount Oil Co.,4,815 gallons 701.15 $10,934.07 Highways,general,brought forward 25,057.77 $35,991.84 Balance to Treasury 8.16 $36,000.00 $36,000.00 Unpaid bills,$558.72. HIGHWAYS —SELECTMEN —STREET SIGNS,ETC. Appropriation $500.00 Expenditures : Labor on street signs,fences, etc.: B.F.Morse $45.60 C.F.Wilbur 45.60 $91.20 Lot E.Bates,street signs, trucking,etc 44.14 E.R.Shedd,33 signs '20.55 Cohasset Hardware Co.,street signs,cement and enamel ...6.77 Tower Bros.&Co.,street signs, cement 1.90 American Railway Express ...1.29 82 Street fences : Cohasset Hardware Co. , paint $12.50 G.E.Kimball &vSon,lumber, etc 7.41 $19.91 L.Scott Roe,Redflex sign ....25.00 George F.Sargent,care foun- tain,Beechwood 5.00 Removal of street fountain cor- ner South Main and Elm Streets : Lot E.Bates,truck,etc $48.60 T.L.Grassie,truck 6.00 E.P.Bates,labor 4.80 H.W.Ainslie,labor 4.80 D.F.O'Brien,labor 2.40 '66.60 Total maintenance 282.36 Outlay : Evernu Century Sign Co.,14 signs $450.00 The American Gas Accumu- lator Co.,3 red danger re- flectors *and post 150.00 600.00 Balance over appropriation to Incidental Account $382.36 $882.36 $882.36 Unpaid bill,$2.50. LAND DAMAGE,NORTH MAIN STREET —OUTLAY Appropriation $994.00 Expenditures : Payroll,including six months' interest : Winnifred E.Morse $10.30 Marion F.Flint 20.60 83 Esther M.Thayer,adminis- tratrix $154.50 Joanna H.Crocker 103.00 Mary A.Fruen 51.50 Mary H.Field 231.75 Jesse T.Barnes 77.25 Charles Sylva 309.00 Charles V.Barnes 36.05 $993.95 Balance to Treasury .05 $994.00 $994.00 HILL STREET CONSTRUCTION —OUTLAY Appropriation $4,800.00 Expenditures (for detail,see end p 'of report) : Payrolls : Labor,ordinary $2,147.20 Labor,engineer 210.00 Labor,care of lanterns 21.00 Trucks 1,683.00 Teams 522.80 $4,584.00 American Oil Products Co., 1,250 gallons at 14^cents..181.25 Antoine Barrow,23 loads of stone 11.50 $4,776.75 Balance to Treasury 23.25 $4,800.00 $4,800.00 84 MAIN STREET CURBING, OPPOSITE DEPOT AVENUE Appropriation $500.00 Expenditures (for detail,see end of report) : Payrolls : Labor $52.80 Trucks 60.00 $112.80 Gilcoine Bros.,setting new and re-setting old curbstone,371 feet at 65 cents 241.15 C.E.Fletcher Co.,128 feet curb- ing at $1.30 166.40 Tower Bros.&Co.,lawn seed..,1.00 Balance over appropriation to Incidental Account....21.35 $521.35 $521.35 IMPROVEMENT OF PLOT CORNER BEECHWOOD AND KING STREETS Appropriation $300.00 Expenditures (for detail,see end of report) : Payrolls,labor $120.00 F.W.Wheelwright: 22 yards loam $110.00 1}/^cords of manure 18.00 128.00 0.H.Bates,12 one-horse loads of loam 30.00 Tower Bros.&Co.,lawn seed..15.00 $293.00 Balance to Treasury 7.00 $300.00 $300.00 85 MARGIN STREET WALL —OUTLAY Appropriation S500.00 Paid Antoine E.Salvador,con- tract building wall $600.00 Balance over appropriation to Incidental Account 100.00 $600.00 $600.00 REMOVING SNOW AND SANDING STREETS Appropriation $13,000.00 Receipts,refunds (amounts on payrolls)$49.50 Expenditures : Pa3^rolls (for detail,see end of report) : Labor $11,727.59 Trucks 2,846.40 Men and horses 1,080.97 $15,654.96 Ruiter Motor Sales,Inc. : 115 gallons gas $23.00 Oil,grease,etc 38.85 Repairs on tractor 138.45—200.30 Litchfield's Express,55 gallons gas 11.00 A.L.Ahearn: 93 gallons gas $19.23 33^gallons oil 3.50 1 gallon alcohol 1.00 23.73 Cohasset Motor Co.,130 gal- lons gas 26.00 86 Beal Bros. : 73 gallons gas $14.60 Re-charging batteries,etc..9.00 Eastern Tractors Co. : 78 grousers,etc $145.00 Supplies for repairs 30.93 $23.60 175.93 N.Y.,N.H.&H.R.R.,freight 12.59 E.R.Jason,automobile 7.00 Sand,etc. : J.W.Whitcomb,30 loads .$15.00 E.E.Bates,10 loads 5.00 Boston Sand and Gravel Co., 21 yards 8.70 28.70 C.H.Trott Co.,salt .80 American Ry.Express 1.20 J.N.MacNeill,tools 3.93 Fitzpatrick &Happenny,re- pairing tractor 6.20 W.P.Malley,iron work 27.04 Tower Bros.&Co.,tools,etc.11.21 Cohasset Hardware Co.,tools, etc 10.35 Litchfield's Express,cartiug, etc 15.35 Bosworth &Beal,20-foot cord 2.40 Nicholas Simeone,sandwiches, etc 39.90 Insurance,W.H.Pratt: Personal injury and property damage $51.00 Fire,plow and tractor 46.60 87 Employers'Liability on S1,000 $17.27 $114.87 Total maintenance $16,397.06 Outlay : Eastern Tractors Co.,cab for tractor $236.00 Balance over appropriation, charge "balance in Treas- ury"$3,633.06 $16,633.06 $16,633.06 Unpaid bills,$590.02. ELECTRIC STREET LIGHTS Appropriation,general $8,812.00 Appropriation,one light on Oak Street 20.00 (One light on Sandy Cove Lane not installed) $8,832.00 Expenditures,paid Electric Light and Power Co. : 388 60-candle power at $1,666 for January $646.41 1 60-candle power watt multi- ple 1.67 14 250-candle power at $5,666 79.32 $727.40 For February: 388 60-candle power $646.41 3 60-candle power,Cedar Street 9.19 1 60-watt multiple 1.67 14 250-candle power 79.32 736.59 88 For March,April,May,June, 4 months at $732.40 $2,929.60 For July as above $732.40 Oak Street light ..2.94 735.34 For August,September,Octo- ber,November and Decem- ber,5 months,as follows : 392 60-candle power $653.07 14 250-candle power 79.32 1 60-candle power watt mul- tiple 1.67 $734.06 3,670.30 $8,799.23 Balance to Treasury'.32.37 ,832.00 $8,832.00 FORE RIVER BRIDGE Appropriation,in March $1,000.00 Appropriation by Assessors ,July 1 ,000 .00 $2,000.00 (Yours attention is called to re- marks on this subject at end of report.) Paid William L.Foster,Treas- urer,Assessments Nos.169- 197 inclusive,29 at $60 $1,740.00 Balance to Treasury 260.00 $2,000.00 $2,000.00 89 HARBOR MAINTENANCE Appropriation $700.00 Expenditures : Harbor Master,John J.Grassie, services $100.00 Assistant Harbor Master,Jo- seph S.Enos,services 50.00 $150.00 Care of town wharf and grounds, Josephs.Enos 63.30 Labor on floats,buoys,etc. : John J.Grassie $131.00 Joseph S.Enos 98.00 Frank D.Grassie 33.00 Martin Grassie 35.00 Levi Cadose 30.00 Foster Cadose 5.00 Antoine Figureido 15.00 Joseph A.VaHne 3.00 350.00 Tower Bros.&Co.,lumber, paint,etc 71.17 Jerry McCarthy,8 barrels 14.00 Cohasset Hardware Co.,paint, etc 48.13 George Jason,load of loam....6.00 Balance over appropriation to Incidental Account 2.60 $702.60 $702.60 Unpaid bills,$4.25. 90 CHARITIES —COHASSET HOME Appropriation,including "Out- side Poor,""General Admin- istration"and "District Nurse"($400)$12,000.00 Receipts : On account board $624.88 Produce,E.J.Louie 205.50 $830.38 Expenditures : Superintendent,Elmer J.Louie (11 months at $100)$1,183.33 Telephone :..44.30 Electric light 77.99 Fuel: Lincoln Bros.Coal Co.,116,- 905 pounds coal $913.37 John T.Barnes,sawing 8 cords of wood 16.00—929.37 Drugs and medicines : Dykeman Bros $69.87 F.W.Browne Pharmacy,Inc.24.45 94.32 Medical attendance.Dr.H.E. Fernald,X-ray 2.00 Funeral,C.W.and E.H.Spar- rell 100.00 Tonsorial work,Benjamin Nichols 38.75 Groceries and food supplies : Minot Market $810.09 C.H.Trott Co 379.63 91 Cohasset Cash Market (1924 and 1925,$22.54)$31.17 W.O.Souther &Son,ice...57.54 Barry &Mathewson 13.03 G.W.Mealy &Sons,ice ...3.81 Edwin W.Bates,vegetables . 2.40 $1,297.67 Grain,Fannie J.Story 522.38 Clothing : L.Levine $34.70 E.E.H.Souther 22.05 M.J.Sullivan 5.00 Frank Stoddard,repairing shoes 2.50 64.25 General supplies for house : L.Levine,sheets $29.61 H.L.Kincaide Co.,mattresses 18.00 E.H.Brown,miscellaneous.1.91 E.H.Brown,tobacco 14.75 E.E.H.Souther,newspapers 14.00 Joseph St.John,Sunday pa- pers 4.68 82.95 Buildings and grounds,main- tenance of: Tower Bros.&Co.,lumber, cement,etc $32.48 J.N.MacNeill,miscellaneous supplies 21.04 J.N.MacNeill,plimibing,etc.34.80 M.S.Leonard,plimibing 79.60 S.H.Stoughton,mason ....34.85 A.E.Grassie,tinting ceiling . 63.80 Cohasset Hardware Co.,mis- cellaneous supplies 78.12 92 Charles T.Fish,sharpening lawnmower $2.25 C.H.and L.T.Torr,oil,etc.1.25 John Daun,flowers 4.25 The Fuller Brush Co.,mops and brushes 17.00 Commissioner of Public Safety,inspection of boiler 2.00 Bosworth &Beal,wiring, lamps,etc 9.34 General supplies : Red Oak Poultry Farm,150 chickens $37.50 E.E.Bates,fertilizer 1924..11.25 E.E.Bates,interest on above account .78 Edwin W.Bates,filing saw ..50 J.A.McDonald,iron work .1.90 W.P.Malley,repairs 2.90 Tower Bros.&Co.,seeds...6.05 Tower Bros.&Co.,fertilizer 11.15 The E.C.Young Co.,setting- up brooder house 12.00 $380.78 Labor inside house,for 11 months,Etta Baggs 334.00 Labor,outside house: Matthew Haley ..$30.00 J.R.Bean 72.50 William Loughman 60.00 W.Litchfield 2.50 A.P.White 2.50 H.B.Kennedy 2.00 W.H.McGaw 4.50 Harry Burbank 4.80 178.80 84.03 93 Horse and team : W.P.Malley,horseshoeing.$14.00 J.A.McDonald,horseshoe- ing 10.50 M.J.Sullivan,supplies ....16.25 Insurance : Fire,on $5,000,E.N.Tower .$146.25 Fire,on $5,000,G.F.Sargent, Jr 146.25 Fire,J.P.Meade,on small building 12.00 Employers'Liability on $600, W.H.Pratt 9.24 75 313.74 Total maintenance $5,769.41 Outlay : The E.C.Young Co.,brooder house,etc 111.35 Total for "Home"$5,880.76 Deduct receipts 830.38 Net cost of "Home"for 1926.$5,050.38 Unpaid bills,$221.33. OUTSIDE POOR For appropriation,see Cohasset Home and Recapitulation, after General Administration. Receipts : Town of Abington $300.00 Town of Weymouth 416.12 94 Commonwealth of Massachu- setts $313.25 Refund;20.00 $1,049.37 Expenditures : Cash,Town Aid,monthly ..$389.00 Cash,other aid,weekly 1,734.00 $2,123.00 Relief by other places,town of Framingham 6.45 Medical attendance: Frederick Hinchliffe,M.D., Town Physician $300.00 Frederick Hinchliffe,M.D., extra 29.00 Edward H.Schott,M.D., Town Physician 300.00 629.00 Cohasset Private Hospital ....91.00 District Nurse 400.00 Medicines : F.W.Browne Pharmacy,Inc.$2.25 Dykeman Bros 1.03 3.28 Fuel,Lincoln Bros.Coal Co., 29,275 pounds coal $237.28 Fuel,Lincoln Bros.Coal Co., 14 feet wood 45.50 282.78 Mrs.Joseph E.Huntington, board 72.00 Milk,F.W.Wheelwright 63.36 Rent: Mary Reilly ... 95 .$192.00 180.00W.H.McGaw $372.00 109.10 5.00 Clothing: M.J.Sullivan E.E.H.Souther .$55.10 54.00 D.W.Gilbert,transportation > Total cost "Outside Poor". Deduct receipts $4,156.97 1,049.37 Net cost of "Outside Poor' 1926 $3,107.60 CHARITIES —GENERAL ADMINISTRATION The appropriation for Cohasset Home and Outside Poor also covers this account. Expenditures : Overseers,salaries: Harry S.Parker,chairman ..$200.00 Darius W.Gilbert 200.00 Herbert L.Brown 200.00 $600.00 Overseers,expenses,Edward R. Jason,transportation ....16.66 $616.66 96 RECAPITULATION OF POOR ACCOUNTS Appropriation for the three ac- counts $12,000.00 Amounts paid,totals : General Administration ....$616.66 Outside Poor 4,156.97 Cohasset Home 5,880.76 Total for Poor in 1926 $10,654.39 Balance to Treasury 1,345.61 $12,000.00 $12,000.00 The net cost of Poor in 1926 was: General Administration ..$616.66 Cohasset Home 5,050.38 Outside Poor 3,107.60 $8774.64 $47.67 SOLDIERS'AND SAILORS'RELIEF Appropriation Receipts,Commonwealth of Massachusetts,Soldiers'Ex- emptions Expenditures : Cash paid weekly $364.00 Cash paid monthly 194.00 Cash paid miscellaneous ....33.00 Rent,S.N.Ripley,agent Milk,C.W.Hobart Cohasset Private Hospital .... $1,400.00 $591.00 26.50 187.05 159.00 97 William Edward Browne,M.D.$75.00 Edward H.Schott,M.D 15.00 $90.00 Dykeman Bros.,drugs,etc....4.85 Fuel,Lincoln Bros.Coal Co., 1,425 pounds coal 11.44 Total $1,069.84 Balance to Treasury '330.16 ,400.00 $1,400.00 STATE AID Appropriation $500.00 Receipts,Commonwealth of Massachusetts $480.00 Paid for State Aid $480.00 Balance to Treasury 20.00 $500.00 $500.00 EDUCATION,GENERAL Appropriation $68,650.00 Receipts : County of Norfolk,dog tax . . $468.97 Commonwealth of Massachu- setts,vocational 1,110.88 Superintendent,for supplies.55.44 Town of Weston,books 17.48 Refunds _11.68 Lunch 2,238.48 $3,902.93 State reimbursement on account of teachers,included in Income Tax $4,190.00 Expenditures (For detail as to teachers'salaries,text- books,janitors'services, etc.,see end of report.) School Committee: Services for,Edward L. Stevens,Financial Secre- tary $75.00 School Committee,expenses : Telephone $105.75 School Board Journal 14.00 Boundbrook Press,200 reports 47.00 Wright &Potter Printing Co. , school accountant's sheets 12.16 178.91 Superintendent : Services,O.K.Collins 1,900.04 Expenses,services for,Phyllis R.Collins,clerk $78.00 Expenses,personal 244.38 Attendance officer,W.H. McArthur 75.00 Teachers'salaries: Supervisors $665.25 Supervisors'expenses 28.77 Principal (A.C.Morrison; amount paid Mr.Doyle reported elsewhere)1,500.00 High 10,540.86 Elementary 22,136.38 Textbooks and supplies: Books $1,856.85 397.38 34,871.26 9c 1 Supplies,general $2,489.00 Supplies,for lunch account ..:2,534.06 $6,879.91 Janitors'services 3,701.00 Fuel 2,699.24 Buildings,maintenance of,in- cluding light and power...4,305.75 Libraries 232.85 Health (reported under "Health and Sanitation"to State). (See special appropriation for "Dental Dispensary"under Board of Health.)702.50 Transportation .5,909.85 Tuition (to other places)683.13 Sundries 454.73 Total maintenance $62,991.55 Outlay: New grounds (new school) trees $66.23 New equipment,"Wayne" bus 1,489.58 New equipment.Electric Light and Power Co.,re- frigerator and range 805.00 New equipment,Bosworth & Beal,kelvinator 233.19 New equipment,Mahoney Chair Co.,200 "hall"seats 800.00 New equipment,Massachu- setts State Prison,12 teach- ers'desks and 8 oak tables . 564.00 3,958.00 $66,949.55 Balance to Treasury 1,700.45 $68,650.00 $68,650.00 100 EDUCATION,NEW BUILDING,RIPLEY ROAD Appropriation,raised,from 1925 $3,000.00 Appropriation,bond issue (from 1925)112,000.00 $115,000.00 Expenditures : Expenses of Committee,Fred G.Roche $19.00 Architects : W.H.McLean $4,740.24 Parker,Thomas &Rice 50.00 George F.Newton 50.00 Edward Nichols 50.00 4,890.24 Ralph W.Bean,Inc. : On contract .$43,196.25 On account of R.W.Bean, Inc.,as follows: N.Y.,N.H.&H.RR., freight 173.00 Labor 1,337.20 Cummings &Millar 560.00 Martin T.Hall,E.Gar- finkel and James W. Stinson,trustees 5,239.80 50,506.25 Hobart &Farrell : Heating and ventilating....$6,899.16 Pliimbing 1,030.00 7,929.16 Bosworth &Beal,wiring 650.00 A.E.Grassie,painting 300.00 Electric Light and Power Co., cable,etc 234.43 Cohasset Water Co.,172 feet of pipe 517.50 101 Truscon Steel Co.,63 rods S57.91 Fore River Coal Co.,33,390 pounds of coal 108.81 Grading : Pay rolls (labor)(detail re- ported elsewhere)$714.60 Turtle Island Crushed Stone Co.,carting 2,702.50 Boston Sand and Gravel Co., 3 tons gravel 5.32 Marshfield Centre Garage, 13.3 tons stone 13.30 3,435.72 The Globe Newspaper Co., advertising proposals 57.60 U.S.Fidelity and Guaranty Co.,bond 1,316.36 Insurance,Harold F.Barnes ..800.00 J.L.Hammett Co.,30 desks and chairs $383.10 Ryan &Buker,30 tables and 30 chairs 300.00 683.10 Pay rolls (cutting trees) : George Young,services and team $10.25 Charles Wilson,labor 7.20 W.W.Jones,labor 7.20 S.H.Nichols,labor 7.20 A.S.Figureido,labor 4.80 John J.Silvia,labor 4.80 41.45 $71,547.53 Balance to 1927 accounts...43,452.47 $115,000.00 $115,000.00 102 LIBRARIES Appropriations $4,700.00 Paid Rev.Fred V.Stanley, treasurer Paul Pratt Me- morial Library $4,300.00 Paid Chairman Nantasket Li- brary trustees 400.00 $4,700.00 METROPOLITAN PARKS NANTASKET MAINTENANCE Appropriation $209.19 Paid Commonwealth of Massa- chusetts $209.19 PARKS,TOWN COMMONS Appropriation $1,700.00 Receipts : Atlantic National Bank,div- idends account of Wadleigh Park $200.00 Cohasset Savings Bank,divi- dends : Centre $51.76 Billings-Pratt Park 45.00 96.76 B.F.Morse,refund,for labor 1.50 $298.26 Expenditures : Labor : B.F.Morse $496.80 C.F.Wilbur 506.40 $1,003.20 103 Cohasset Hardware Co. : Mower $19.00 Tools and supplies 16.05 $35.05 J.N.MacNeill,tools 6.76 Tower Bros.&Co.,seed .25 C.B.Dolge Co.,5 gals,weed killer and fertilizer 9.00 George Jason,load of loam....6.00 Repairing mowers : Charles T.Fisk $4.50 W.P.Malley 9.00 13.50 Ruiter Motor Sales,Inc. : Gas,20 gallons $4.55 Oil,1 gallon 1.30 .Grease .35 Repairs to power mower....7.50 13.70 George F.Sargent,care Beech- wood Park,1926 50.00 Care other parks,Joseph S.Enos : Guild Hall $57.90 John W.Sidney (at Cove)...58.20 Library 68.70 Stoddard,Elm Street 30.90 Cousens (Summer Street)...18.90 234.60 Wadleigh Park: George Young,services and team $85.63 W.W.Jones,labor 56.40 S.H.Nichols,labor and team 30.00 Charles Wilson,labor 16.80 J.W.Hunt,labor 19.20 104 E.C.Clark,labor $14.40 George A.Henry,labor 4.80 Tower Bros.&Co.,seed and fertilizer 29.60 $256.83 $1,628.89 Balance to Treasury 71.11 $1,700.00 $1,700.00 WHEELWRIGHT PARK Appropriation $700.00 Receipts : Atlantic National Bank,div- idends $200.00 Cohasset Savings Bank,div- idends 450.00 $650.00 I.W.Butterfield,loam $10.00 John Connery,wood 6.00 C.F.Wilbur,wood 12.00 Frances Downs,wood 12.00 40.00 $690.00 Expenditures : Pay rolls : George Young,services $135.00 George Young,team 26.25 Labor 280.80 Automobiles 7.50 Teams 174.50 $624.05 105 Tower Bros.&Co.,seed $72.10 Samuel Cabot,Inc.,supplies..4.50 J.N.MacNeill,tools,etc 1.85 Balance over appropriation to Incidental Account ..$2.50 $702.50 $702.50 MEMORIAL DAY Appropriations $650.00 Expenditures : Odin Towle,chairman Memo- rial Day Committee,G.H. Mealy Post No.118,Amer- ican Legion $500.00 Mary J.Salvador,treasurer American Legion Auxiliary, Memorial Day dinner ....150.00 $650.00 RECREATION,BALL FIELD Appropriation $100.00 Expenditures : Michael J.Sullivan,care of field,1926 $50.00 W.H.Brine Co.,set of bases 10.40 $60.40 "Balance to Treasury 39.60 $100.00 $100.00 106 FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION Appropriation .$350.00 Expenditures : Morey Pearl,musical service $285.00 E.W.Gammons,treasurer of Committee,balance of appropriation 65.00 $350.00 $350.00 INCIDENTALS Appropriation $3,000.00 Receipts : For genealogies $16.00 For town maps •1.00 $17.00 Expenditures,unclassified: Town flag : Care of for 1926,Caleb Nichols $182.50 Repairs,Caleb Nichols 5.70 Cousens &Pratt,two flags, 9 by 15 feet 41.00 Daniel E.McSweeney,reev- ing halyards 15.00 Tower Bros.&Co.,9M lbs. rope 3.90 $248.10 Town clock: Care of for 1926,Caleb Nichols $52.00 Adjusting,Harry Wilkinson .15.00 Insurance,Employees'Lia- bility on $300,W.H.Pratt .80 67.80 107 Town Reports: Delivering,J.L.Bates $30.00 Cotton &Gould,binding 6 volumes of reports 1920- 1925 inclusive 18.55 Litchfield's Express .80 Damages : Jerry McCarthy,damage to truck on Doane Street, December 1925 S43.42 Mrs.F.F.Martin,Jr.,dam- age to clothes on account of tar on streets 26.00 Town dump : Care of,Antoine L.Silvia, September 19,1925-June 30,1926 $135.52 H.A.Pattison,truck 28.00 Miscellaneous : Ward's,2000 labor ledger sheets $28.29 Ward's,two reams journal paper 17.87 Hobbs &Warren,numbering machine,etc 13.40 American Railway Express ...53 The Carter's Ink Co.,1 dozen pints 4.50 Insurance,Employers Lia- bility,W.H.Pratt 148.51 $49.35 69.42 163.52 213.10 Total for unclassified $81 1.29 108 Transfers : From Town Officers $302.33 From Town Hall,new building 508.69 From Highways,Selectmen.382.36 From Highways,Main Street Curbing 21.35 From Highways,Margin Street wall 100.00 From Harbor Maintenance. . 2.60 From Parks,Wheelwright...2.50 From Municipal Telephones.94.89 From Guild Hall 156.07 Balance to Treasury $1,570.79 $2,382.08 617.92 $3,000.00 $3,000.00 MUNICIPAL TELEPHONES FOR INDIVIDUALS Services for individuals,charged to departments,which are reimbursed : Appropriation $600.00 Due from Paid out Received other Name and Department years Harry S.Parker,Selectman ...$16.39 Edward L.Stevens,Town Ac- countant Louis J.Morris,Town Hall ... Frank Jason,Police Depart- ment .40 John Fleming,Police Depart- ment 1.28 Edward L.Maguire,Police De- partment Frank J.Antoine,Police De- partment 13.35 for in from in 1926 1926 134.14 $30.00 45.14 45.14 24.81 24.81 27.66 30.04 46.71 38.23 26.21 24.38 9.87 23.22 109 Frank J.Martin,Jr.,Fire De- partment 164.74 $64.74 George F.Sargent,Jr.,Fire De- partment 28.66 25.96 Alfred M.Silvia,Fire Depart- ment $19.05 Arthur Studley,Fire Depart- ment 25.80 Clarence S.Reddy,Fire De- partment 14.58 J.Lewis Bates,Fire Depart- ment Edwin A.Stone,Fire Depart- ment 13.79 13.79 George Young,Moth Superin- tendent and Tree Warden ... J.W.Bates,Board of Health..5.39 J.W.Brennock,Harbor .01 District Nurse,Charities .06 A.C.Morrison,Schools .10 M.H.Meyer,Schools T.A.Stevens,Schools 10.54 Paul Pratt Library 2.82 Benjamin F.Morse,Cemetery..25 58.60 73.35 4.30 30.10 17.58 32 16 19.89 19.89 $110.02 38.79 37.75 25.41 30.80 22.96 22.96 22.46 22.46 24.10 24.20 44.05 40.05 43.43 52.97 38.99 41.81 12.60 12.85 $694.89 $761.66 Balance over appropriation to Incidental Account ....$94.89 CEMETERIES Appropriation $800.00 Receipts : Sale of lots and graves $298.95 Care of lots 203.00 $501.95 no Expenditures : Labor : B.F.Morse $319.20 C.F.Wilbur 302.40 4621.60 Telephone of B.F.Morse 23.64 Postage 1.60 H.F.Tilden,recording and making 13 deeds 13 00 W.T.Barnes,team,mowing,etc.36.00 Charles T.Fish,two mowers in exchange 20.00 B.F.Morse,two sickles 1.00 Ellery C.Bates,shovels 3.50 Cohasset Hardware Co.,tools..80 Otis W.Butler,pruner 4.50 J.N.MacNeill,repairing pump 4.20 Insurance,Employers'LiabiHty on $1,300,W.H.Pratt 12.62 $742.46 Balance to Treasury 57.54 $800.00 $800.00 INTEREST,METROPOLITAN PARKS Appropriation $53.34 Paid State Treasurer $53.34 INTEREST,GENERAL Appropriation $7,000.00 Received : On deferred taxes $2,278.94 Ill On bank deposits : Schoolhouse fund $971.99 Town Hall fund 4.22 General 583.32 $1,559.53 $3,838.47 Paid: Second National Bank,Boston, on Border Street Bridge Notes ($27,000)at 4%....$1,080.00 Second National Bank,Boston, on $112,000 School Bonds, six months at 4%2,240.00 Rockland Trust Company : Notes Nos.89 and 90,due November 15,1926 $1,338.36 Note No.91,due October 15,1926 396.17 Note No.92,due Decem- ber 1,1926 388.88 2,123.41 $5,443.41 Balance to Treasury 1,556.59 $7,000.00 $7,000.00 PUBLIC SERVICE ENTERPRISE NORTH COHASSET POST OFFICE AND ENGINE NO.2 (FIRE DEPARTMENT)BUILDING Appropriation $350.00 Receipts : Edgar T.Brickett,rent,6 months at $100 a year and 6 months at $200 a year ..$150.00 112 xpenditures : Arthur Studley,labor S81.85 Ralph Studley,labor 21.60 George E.Kimball &Son, lumber,etc 84.90 E.E.Whitney,hardware...6.45 $194.80 Balance to Treasury 155.20 $350.00 $350.00 PUBLIC SERVICE ENTERPRISE GUILD HALL AND AMERICAN LEGION BUILDING AT COVE Appropriation $500.00 Receipts,Volunteer Veteran Firemen's Association,rent for 1926 $1.00 Expenditures : George M.Eunice,labor....$57.00 Joseph S.Enos,labor 1.80 $58.80 E.R.Shedd,contract painting outside 194.00 M.S.Leonard,repairs,plumb- ing and heating 76.75 Cohasset Hardware Co.,paint, etc.(fire escape)11.02 Tower Bros.&Co.,supplies...3.00 W.P.Malley,paint scraper (for Eunice)1.50 Cohasset Water Co.,service to July 1,1927 23.00 113 Insurance : E.N.Tower,agent $118.00 William H.Morris,agent ...170.00 $288.00 Balance over appropriation to Incidental Account..$156.07 $656.07 $656.07 MUNICIPAL INDEBTEDNESS Metropolitan Parks Sinking Fund Appropriation $10.84 Paid Commonwealth of Massa- chusetts $10.84 MUNICIPAL INDEBTEDNESS Bonds from Revenue Appropriation,Gulf River Bridge Loan $3,000.00 Receipts:$112,000 4%School loan bonds,payable $6,000 thereof on the first day of April in each of the years 1927 to 1938 inclusive,and $5,000 thereof on the first day of April in each of the years 1939 to 1946 inclu- sive,proceeds Premium on above bonds ... $112,000.00 953.12 Paid Second National Bank, Boston,Gulf River Bridge, Border Street,bonds,due September 1,1926 $112,953.12 $3,000.00 114 MUNICIPAL INDEBTEDNESS Anticipation of Tax Loans Received from the Rockland Trust Company the follow- ing proceeds : Notes Nos.89 and 90,due November 15,less discount at 3.87%$48,661.64 Note No.91,due October 15, less discount at 3.50%24,603.83 Note No.92,due December 1,less discount at 3.50%. . 24,611.12 $97,876.59 Paid the Rockland Trust Com- pany,all the notes as listed above $97,876.59 AGENCY,TRUST,ETC. Including amounts received for and paid from Corporation Tax, Licenses,Permits,etc. Appropriation,State Tax $13,920.00 Appropriation,County Tax...11,608.79 $25,528.79 Received from Commonwealth of Massachusetts: National Bank tax,1924 $0.48 For 1925: Business $67.05 Omitted Corporation Tax, May,1925 29.35 96.40 For 1926: Public service $2,267.83 Business 731.40 115 National Bank tax .'$585.60 Trust Company tax 1,483.07 $5,067.90 $5,164.78 Received from the East Norfolk District Court,fines Received for wire permits Received refund,interest on issue of $112,000 School bonds Received from Licenses : Automobile dealers (2) Gas license (1) Commonwealth of Massachu- setts,3 peddlers' Gas registration (10) Victuallers'(6) Sunday (5) Pistol (10) Junk (4) Third class liquor (1) Bus (1) Auctioneers'(2) Alcohol (4) Pool (1) Innholders'(1) Oleomargarine (2) 27.65 237.00 236.44 Paid: State Treasurer,State Tax.. County Treasurer,County Tax Commonwealth of Massachu- setts,}/i third class liquor license $50.00 1.00 24.00 5.00 6.00 5.00 5.00 40.00 1.00 5.00 4.00 4.00 2.00 1.00 1.00 154.00 ( 131,348.66 $13,920.00 11,608.79 .25 116 Commonwealth of Massachu- setts,refund Trust Com- pany Tax 1922 $164.16 $25,693.20 Add estimates of Assessors from this account used in mak- ing tax rate for 1926 : Corporation and bank taxes.$3,300.00 Licenses and permits 300.00 Fines 25.00 3,625.00 $29,318.20 Balance to Treasury 2,030.46 $31,348.66 $31,348.66 RECEIPTS ESTIMATED BY ASSESSORS Used in making up the 1926 Tax Rate Income Tax,figures given by the State $26,471.37 Estimates by Assessors : Corporation tax $2,600.00 Bank tax 700.00 Fines 25.00 Licenses and permits 300.00 $3,625.00 Special assessments (moth)..500.00 General government.Town Hall,etc 1,302.00 Protection of persons and property (telephones)....386.00 Health and Sanitation (tele- phone)16.00 Charities,Cohasset Home...$700.00 Charities,Outside Poor 1,000.00 1,700.00 117 Soldiers'Benefits and State Aid $470.00 Schools,lunch,etc 3,900.00 Libraries (telephone)28.00 Recreation,parks,material..30.00 Interest on deposits : Parks $846.00 Bank deposits 700.00 1,546.00 Interest on taxes 2,500.00 Cemeteries 408.00 Refund on School bonds ....236.44 Premium on School bonds ...953.12 ^^7 f{C\c\^a^1 i ,OUU.OD $44,071.93 Amount of actual receipts of 1926,other than taxes..$232,685.18 Deduct as follows : Town Hall,offset to outlay $1,266.22 Receipts from bonds 112,000.00 Anticipation of tax loans..97,876.59 211,142.81 $21,542.37 TRUST Received from the Cohasset Savings Bank for care of Williams lot in the Beech- wood Cemetery $3.40 Paid H.L.Brown,treasurer, for care of lot $3.40 118 TRUST Balances withdrawn from 1926 accounts and car- ried to 1927 accounts: Town Hall: Offset to Outlay (not in- cluding interest)$1,266.22 Bonds,not issued 117,000.00 $118,266.22 Schoolhouse,new 43,452.47 $161,718.69 RESERVE FUND Under Chapter 59,Section 25,General Laws APRIL TAX ASSESSMENTS Net deficit reported January 1,1926 $9,838.82 Levied by the Assessors in 1926 to balance $9,838.82 Overlay of Assessors in 1926 . $4,068.5: Abated in 1926: 1923 assessments,poll ...$35.00 1923 assessments,personal 12.10 1924 assessments,poll .... 1924 assessments,personal 1924 assessments,real estate 1925 assessments,poll .... 1925 assessments,personal 1925 assessments,real estate $38.00 49.67 I 111.92 $32.00 153.66 :386.31 $47.10 199.59 571.97 119 1926 assessments,personal $78.11 1926 assessments,real estate 1,010.78 $1,088.89 $1,907.55 Balance January 1,1927 $2,161.02 RESERVE FUND,DECEMBER ASSESSMENTS Balance January 1,1926....$16,596.38 Add 1926 assessments com- mitted to the Tax Col- lector in December,1926 : Poll $2.00 Personal 82.41 Real estate 93.10 177.51 Total balance from Decem- ber assessments on Janu- ary 1,1927 $16,773.89 120 •C Oi-I 6<° lO O (M Ci lO T-i t^ir:;(MOTtHOi 1— 1 T—i lO ^^T— 1 o 00 u-t)rti lO lO (M CS|lO ^CD S T-i (M CD ?3 88 O 00 CO (N 00 § o Xw p o C^ 8S8SSdCDCDddoooooOLO(M ^»0 m oodoo C5 CO O O (N o o oOO(M O O O TfH d Lo d d d CD O C5 O O O CD^i>.^T^^T:tH p_iO 00*^(N mh'oo"r-T CO O O O 00 CO p p »0 00 (^i d (m'TtH t^o o c^o o CO_iC (M P d'(>f lO CD t^to O Tfi t^t^CD 00 O to O t^O l:^CD O Ca Oi to CO 00 t^O to rtH^tO^Tf^_00^CO p^^^ T-T 00*"of CO oo"i-T O ^'^to to ^^"sj '"sj'nJI ^^ 00 Ci O 1—1 C^to to to to to to CD CD CD 0) 'o CO CO o (1)o § ^frt ^3 §a g ^ o _^^ rt fl S:^O T3 03 BO i-tH Gi ^9 0^C^ u bJO 2 "3 a Oj w o a oopou ^u oj 03 gg s a s o3 0)Co cti I—I 0)a;CD ^^ 03 uigOQQ <D{H ._rH <D <D 0)£i-'o .i^.i^.!=!o Ph pLH Ph fo hLh 121 t^CO CO O <M <OOi t^CO CO TfH 00 ?5 CO CO s 1 §(M oooSSo T— t T— 1 O O O COoooo g 888 OO 8 iiSiii OOOiOOOlO^O lO T^o 1 ill i CO Tt^^(N ^1— 1 T—1 (N T-l CO CO TJH 00 00 O CO 00 O t^lO O O Ci O T— 1 T— 1 CO O O CO (M t^O Oi s CO >o »o CO Oi I^CO 8 CO O ^00 Tj^o O^Oi rtH 00 1>-O Tfi t^LO CO t^iM 1 TtH lO O lO (N CO »0 ^ CO rH O (M CO CO 00 Ci t^ 00 Oi i:^ T— 1 CO T^l 7—1 rH rH CO ^ i>.O —1 7— 1 <N rtH CO l>I>t^l>l>1> ^CO CO CO CO ^(N CO 00 00 oc 00 00 1—1 IS ^1^Id o)hi] 9o ^S)Q^^^ '^'^s g s O M_|«-M M-^M;:^ •^O O O O ^0)^-,5_}h ^cd n n o j-j dj o o o Hqc/2Pqpqpq u asu o ^bjo 43 hi rt o 8 o oj --" I 1-2 o .s 8 ?^< bJOk IS CD C/2 C3 ^d CD ^^o tn xn '>r^ rt rt CO T^r^(M cd OO o (1) a; 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Dividends earned in 1926 ... $1,249.10 56.83 On hand January 1,1927...$1,305.93 James W.Nichols Fund : On hand January 1,1926... Dividends earned in 1926 ... $2,227.94 101.37 October 26,1926,withdrawn by School Committee for scholarships $2,329.31 100.00 On hand January 1,1927 ...$2,229.31 Parks Robert Charles BilHngs Fund: Town Commons (Centre): On hand January 1,1926... Dividends earned in 1926 ... $1,150.00 51.76 Received by Town in 1926 .. $1,201.76 51.76 On hand January 1,1927...$1,150.00 Billings-Pratt Park,Beechwood: On hand January 1,1926... Dividends earned in 1926 .. . $1,000.00 45.00 Received by Town in 1926 .. $1,045.00 45.00 On hand January 1,1927...$1,000.00 128 Horace W.Wadleigh Fund : On hand January 1,1926... Dividends earned in 1926 .. . $5,000.00 200.00 Received by Town in 1926 .. $5,200.00 200.00 On hand January 1,1927...$5,000.00 Wheelwright Park Fund: On hand January 1,1926... Dividends earned in 1926 ... $15,000.00 650.00 Received by Town in 1926.. $15,650.00 650.00 On hand January 1,1927...$15,000.00 CEMETERY TRUST FUND Beechwood-WilHams Lot Fund: On hand January 1,1926...$75.00 Dividends earned in 1926 ...3.40 $78.40 Received by Town in 1926..3.40 On hand January 1,1927 ...$75.00 TRUST Surplus War Bonus Fund: On hand January 1,1926,as reported $575.24 Omitted interest 23.97 129 Actual balance on hand Jan- uary 1,1926 $599.21 Dividends earned in 1926 ...27.25 On hand January 1,1927.. . $626.46 UNPAID BILLS OF 1926 Rendered after the accounts were closed or appropriations exhausted. Town officers (Town Clerk's account not presented)...$3.25 Town Hall 16.94 Police Department 26.49 Fire Department 312.32 Board of Health 120.60 Straits Pond,etc 8.30 Highways,general $283.04 Highways,tarring 558.72 841.76 Highways,street signs,Select- men 2.50 Removing snow,etc 590.02 Harbor maintenance 4.25 Charities,Cohasset Home 221.33 $2,147.76 LIABILITIES OF COHASSET AS OF JANUARY 1,1927 Gulf River Bridge (Border Street)4%notes,$1,000 each dated September 1,1924, payable $3,000 annually at the Second National Bank, Boston $24,000.00 130 New School Building,Ripley Road,4%school loan bonds, dated April 1,1926,payable $6,000 on the first day of April in each of the years 1927 to 1938 inclusive,and $5,000 on the first day of April in each of the years 1939 to 1946 inclusive $112,000.00 $136,000.00 INSURANCE (Policies in Town Vault) Property Amount Town Treasurer,Tax Collector, etc.: Messenger and office robbery $2,000.00 Mercantile safe burglary 2,000.00 Town Hall 2,500.00 Police Department,automobile: Fire and theft 800.00 Casualty and property damagelO,000.00 (Under Massachusetts amend- ment) Sealer of Weights and Measures 1 ,608 .00 Highway,on boilers 5,000.00 Removing snow,tractor liability 10,000.00 Removing snow,tractor,fire.. Cohasset Home 800.00 Schools : Osgood building and contents 25,000.00 June 11 260.00 Osgood annex,building and contents 4,500.00 June 11 132.87 Bates,building and contents 2,500.00 June 11 78.52 Last Expires Premium 1927 Paid Aug.17 $40.76 Aug.17 Apr.1 115.00 Mar.25 17.95 37.00 26.79 Apr.23 40.60 Mar.10 11.79 Jan.7 51.00 46.60 Oct.21 12.00 131 Last Expires Premium Property Amount 1927 Paid Beechwood,building and con- tents $3,500.00 June 11 $71.00 Schools,new building,Ripley Road 20,000.00 July 24 200.00 Schools,new building,Ripley Road 20,000.00 July 24 200.00 Schools,new building,Ripley Road 10,000.00 July 29 100.00 Schools,new building,Ripley Road 10,000.00 Aug.31 100.00 Schools,new building,Ripley Road 10,000.00 Aug.31 100.00 Schools,new building,Ripley Road 10,000.00 Nov.22 100.00 BALANCE SHEET,COHASSET RECEIPTS,1926 Revenue: General : Real and personal (tangible) taxes,1926 $197,244.09 Income tax (intangible) from State,1926 32,211.37 Poll taxes,1926 1,650.00 $231,105.46 Real and personal (tangible) 1925 and previous $51,311.63 Ineome tax (intangible) 1925 and previous 960.80 Poll taxes,1925 and pre- vious 341.00 52,613.43 From State,see "Agency"$5,164.78 Licenses and permits 391.00 132 Fires,from court $27..65 Licenses on dogs,from County,credit schools ..468.97 $6,052.40 $289,771.29 Offset to Outlay (new Town Hall)1,266.22 Commercial 14,297.01 Municipal indebtedness,an- ticipation of tax loans..97,876.59 Municipal indebtedness,from School bonds 112,000.00 School bonds,premium 953.12 School bonds,refund 236.44 Trust,Beechwood Cemetery.3.40 $516,404.07 Balances : Cash balance January 1, 1926 (including Moth Work from 1925,$1500) as reported $45,618.93 Add net amount under- reported 2.99 45,621.92 Grand total $562,025.99 BALANCE SHEET,COHASSET PAYMENTS,1926 Maintenance $217,030.95 Interest on bonds and tem- porary loans 5,496.75 $222,527.70 Debt,bonds from revenue..$3,000.00 Debt,Metropolitan Parks 133 Sinking Fund $10.84 Debt,temporary loans,an- ticipation of taxes 97,876:59 •$100,887.43 Outlays 114,708.63 Agency,State tax $13,920.00 Agency,County tax »..11,608.79 Agency,paid State third class liquor license .25 Agency,paid State refund Trust Company tax 1922 164.16 25,693.20 Trust,Beechwood Cemetery 3.40 $463,820.36 Cash balances January 1, 1927: General $54,753.16 New school building,Rip- ley Road 43,452.47 98,205.63 Grand total $562,025.99 FIXED PROPERTY,OUTLAY OF 1926 Engineering $254.50 Town Hall,new 23,508.69 Fire Department,ladder truck No.1 8,000.00 Sealer of Weights and Meas- ures,new apparatus....86.16 Gulf River Gates 35.70 Highways,Selectmen,street signs 600.00 Highways,land damage, North Main Street 993.95 134 Highways,Hill Street con- struction $4,776.75 Highways,Margin Street wall 600.00 Removing snow,cab for trac- tor 236.00 Charities,Cohasset Home,. brooder house 111.35 Education,general,new grounds,trees $66.23 Education,general,new equipment 3,891.77 o,yoo.uu Education,new building, Ripley Road 71,547.53 $114,708.63 OFFSET TO OUTLAY Town Hall,new $1,266.22 FORE RIVER BRIDGE Remarks A careful review of the cost of this bridge to Cohasset since the beginning disclosed the following facts:From 1906 to 1926 inclusive the Town has paid out $16,405.35 and has appropriated for this purpose,as far as the records show,$7,890.From the beginning it has been a see-saw back and forth between the amounts expended and those appropriated.For instance,in 1918,the Town paid $870 and appropriated $450;in 1920, paid $660 and appropriated $450;in 1921,paid $420 and appropriated $1,200.The officials evidently have never known within hundreds of dollars what this bridge would cost in any given year.It seems to the writer that an approximate estimate could be given to enable the officials to come somewhere near the amounts that should be appropriated.Below you will find some correspondence in regard to this matter which is 135 self-explanatory and shows the spirit of those in charge of the expenditures. "Cohasset,March 31,1926. W.L.Foster,Treasurer, Trustees Fore River Bridge,Hingham,Mass. Dear Mr.Foster:This town has received another extraor- dinary bill on account of the Fore River Bridge,15 assess- ments at once,$900.Our total expenditures last year for this purpose were $720 out of an appropriation of $1,000.The Selectmen and Finance Committee in view of the experience of 1925 advised a $1,000 appropriation for 1926.With this $900 and one other assessment already paid,this town will have paid $960 by April 1 out of a $1,000 appropriation. How many more assessments for this year?If this Fore Ri.ver Bridge matter was run with ordinary business intelli- gence,it seems to the writer that an idea could be given the towns before the annual meetings at which money is appro- priated approximately as to the cost of this bridge to them for their business year.I shall be pleased to hear from you on this subject. Yours very truly, EDWARD L.STEVENS, Town Accountant.'^ "Town of Hingham,Massachusetts,U.S.A., April 2,1926. Mr.Edward L.Stevens,Town Accountant, Town Hall,Cohasset,Massachusetts. Dear Sir:Replying to your very courteous (?)enquiry of the thirty-first instant (?)we beg to advise you that probably there will be eight or ten more assessments during the present year to meet the running expenses of Weymouth Fore River Bridge, . though it is possible more than this number will be required. Since letting a contract the latter part of January for repairs calling for an expenditure of about $16,000 another defect has been discovered which will entail an additional expenditure of $2,000 or more. Should your Selectmen or Finance Committee at any time wish any information regarding the expenses of maintaining 136 this bridge to enable them to estimate how much to include in the annual budget I assure you that any information in the possession of the Trustees will be cheerfully furnished if asked for. When you again wish to vent your spleen by writing another vituperative screed do,not hesitate to send it to the writer; I assure you it will not create any hard feeling. Very truly yours, TRUSTEES OF FORE RIVER BRIDGE, William L.Foster,Treasurer.'' The percentages of expenditures charged are as follows : Per cent County of Norfolk 20 City of Quincy 33 Town of Weymouth ^0 Town of Hingham 11 Town of Cohasset 6 Town of Marshfield 1 Town of Scituate 2 Town of Hull 2 Old Colony Street Railway 15 100 Whatever conditions prevailed in 1906 to occasion the passage of such an extraordinary law,it certainly cannot be argued that they prevail now.With the coming of the automo- bile all roads are used by the public in general,and this bridge is undoubtedly crossed more by traffic from Boston,and points north and west of Boston,than by the traffic from all the south shore towns combined a dozen times over. It is up to the citizens of the towns involved in this unfair legislation to instruct their representatives in the House and Senate of the Massachusetts Legislature to do their utmost to change it.It would seem that this bridge should be under State control and maintenance.Its maintenance certainly should not be up to the towns south of Weymouth.It is the principle of the thing more than the expenditure that hurts. Respectfully submitted, EDWARD L.STEVENS, January 21,1927 Town Accountant. 137 FIREMEN'S PAY Including $2.00 paid annually on account of Poll Taxes. Abraham J.Antoine,Sr. . $7.25 Abraham J.Antoine,Jr. . 27.35 Frank J.Antoine 9.50 Joseph A.Antoine 2.75 Edwin P.Bates 5.00 Harry C.Bates 4.40 Lot W.(or E.)Bates ....14.25 Reginald R.Beal 13.70 Louis Bottanican 2.75 Joseph R.Brennock 29.75 WilHam J.Brennock 2.00 Ralph Brickett 7.25 E.Harold Brown 2.75 William Burke 13.25 Patrick Coakley 1.50 Benjamin Curley 5.25 Carl A.Davenport 4.25 Leo Doherty 4.50 Charles Dyment 2.00 Joseph H.Donovan 21.20 Ralph Enos 2.25 Anthony Ferreira 2.00 John Ferreira 4.40 Edward Fitzpatrick 18.05 Patrick Flynn 4.25 Edward B.Gammons ....90 Anthony M.Gon salves ..4.25 John J.Grassie 23.75 Martin Grassie 19.25 Charles W.Hunter 5.15 James L.Happenny 7.55 Charles E.Jason 19.25 Charles R.Jason 13.25 Edward R.Jason 3.50 Frank E.Jason 20.00 Frank T.Jason 16.25 Rufus James 5.00 Henry B.Kennedy 12.00 John Kennedy $32.75 Elwood Litchfield 4.25 John McLellan 10.25 Daniel E.McSweeney...18.50 Frank F.Martin,Jr.(poll tax)2.00 Charles Mitchell 3.50 George G.Monteiro 30.60 Albert J.Morris 9.50 Louis J.Morris 2.75 David Mulcahy 2.75 Joseph L.Oliver 39.20 John J.Oliver 7.50 Harry A.Pattison 18.50 Stephen Pagliaro (poll)..2.00 Arne Petersen 8.00 Fred Petersen 3.75 Aaron Pratt 8.15 Charles Pratt (poll)2.00 Paul W.Pratt 7.40 Roscoe G.Pratt 5.00 Clarence S.Reddy 5.75 Frank T.Roche (poll)...2.00 Ray Royce .75 Bernard Salvador 8.75 Herbert Sargent 3.50 George F.Sargent,Jr. (poll)-2.00 Ellery C.S.Sidney 12.50 Alfred M.Silvia 14.75 Charles F.Silvia (poll)...2.00 Joseph M.vSilvia 15.50 Arthur Studley (poll)2.00 Clifford Studley (poll)...2.00 Joseph A.Valine 10.25 J.P.Whittemore (poll)..2.00 Everett W.Wheelwright.19.20 FIRE ALARM,SPECIAL APPROPRIATION E.C.Clark,labor $24.00 Martin Grassie,labor....27.60 W.W.Jones,labor and automobile 60.60 Michael Meehan 24.00 S.H.Nichols,labor and team 84.50 J.W.Rooney,labor 7.20 Joseph M.Silvia,labor and truck 52.90 J.J.Silvia,labor 16.80 George Young,labor and truck 79.25 138 Austin Ahearn Joseph Ajametto Abraham Antoine,Jr.... John P,Antoine Clarence Arnold E.Parker Bates Lot Bates Joseph R.Brennock W.J.Brennock,deputy. Ralph Brickett Harold Brown Minot Browne William Burke Levi Cadose Patrick Coakley Jakie Combe Ben Curley Carl Davenport Joseph Donovan John Doherty George M.Eunice Abraham Enos Ralph Enos Walters.Enos Edward Fitzpatrick Edward Gammons Antoine Grassie John J.Grassie Martin Grassie Norman Grassie ........ Ernest Hale James Happenny Richard Howe (Pleasant Street) Charles Hunter Arthur James Frank E.Jason Charles E.Jason Frank T.Jason John Jason Wilham Jason Charles Kennedy H.B.Kennedy John Kennedy John H.Kimball William Kennedy Elwood Litchfield Ralph Litchfield Robert W.Little Wisnor Litchfield FOREST FIRES $.50 Jack Locke $.50 .60 Edward A.Locke,Jr .60 3.60 Joseph Lyons .60 L20 James McArthur 3.00 .60 Walter McGrath 1.20 .60 John McLellan 1.80 1.20 Dan McSweeney,Jr 3.00 16.10 John B.Mays,Jr .60 21.70 Charles Mitchell 1.00 3.00 George Mitchell 1.00 1.00 George Monteiro 4.80 1.20 Albert J.Morris 3.00 3.80 L.J.Morris .60 6.00 Bernard Mulcahy 3.00 1.80 Edward Mulvey .60 .50 Joseph L.Oliver 14.40 3.00 John Oliver 1.80 2.70 Harry Pattison 12.80 .60 M.L.Perry .60 1.20 Arne Petersen 2.00 4.20 Fred Petersen 1.80 .60 Charles Philbrick 1.00 5.40 Aaron Pratt 1.00 .60 Elmer Pratt .60 1.80 Paul Pratt 1.00 13.80 Roscoe Pratt 1.20 .50 RayRoyce .60 1.70 Guy Rossi .50 3.60 Fred Roche 1.20 2.40 Bernard Salvador 3.50 1.00 Chester Sargent 1.00 3.00 Herbert Sargent 1.00 Ellery Sidney 3.00 .60 George A.Silvia .50 2.70 Frank Silvia,Oak Street . .60 1.00 Alanuel Silvia,Oak Street .60 3.60 John J.Silvia 7.20 1.20 Joseph A.Silvia 1.00 16.80 Joseph M.Silvia 10.20 .60 Thomas Silvia .60 .60 Edward Stone 1.50 3.60 Edward Stone,Jr .60 6.50 Charles Stover,Jr .60 36.90 Clifford Studley 1.20 2.40 Ralph Studley 1.80 .60 Everett Wheelwright 3.50 1.00 Charles WilHams 2.00 1.20 Herbert Williams 1.20 .60 Ralph Wood .60 .60 139 Frank J.Antoine,labor and automobile E.^C.Bates,labor and truck Walter P.Bates C.E.Butman,labor and automobile J.E.Burke Levi Cadose E.C.Clark Harry Clark George Damon Sanford L.Damon George M.Ennice A.S.Figureido C.E.Frates,labor and automobile Martin Grassie .• E.W.Higgins,labor and automobile H.H.Henry George A.Henry Samuel Hume John W.Hunt W.W.Jones,labor and automobile H.F.Keating Thomas Keating MOTH WORK F.J.Lawless $13.20 $62.80 George Lovering 12.00 E.J.Mealy 55.20 21.70 Michael Meehan 19.20 24.00 George J.Mulhern 63.60 S.H.Nichols 158.93 13.88 Manuel Oliver 42.00 3.60 Daniel Petersen 91.80 104.40 M.J.Poland 4.50 155.10 W.M.Poland 27.00 13.50 P.L.Rooney,labor and 48.00 automobile 4.85 19.20 Joseph Silvia 19.20 80.70 Joseph M.Silvia,labor 53.93 and automobile 56.50 John J.Silvia 72.00 12.75 C.J.Smith 29.25 16.80 David Souther,carting tool box 4.00 168.06 Joseph W.Whitcomb .. . '.19.20 16.80 Austin P.White 7.20 106.80 George W.White 9.60 13.50 Charles F.Wilbur 201.98 36.00 Charles Wilson 85.50 George Young,services ..605.75 351.28 George Young,team and 81.30 truck 130.56 63.60 W.T.Barnes,team and truck A.A.Biron E.C.Clark George M.Ennice A.S.Figureido Martin E.Grassie George A.Henry Earl W.Higgins H.F.Keating Thomas Keating, E.J.Mealey J.R.McArthur William Murphy Michael Meehan TREE WARDEN W.W.Jones,labor and $7.30 automobile $99.28 9.60 S.H.Nichols,labor and 3.60 team 182.20 9.60 Daniel F.O'Brien 8.40 118.80 Daniel Petersen 6.75 64.80 J.W.Rooney 7.20 3.60 John J.Silvia 108.90 2.50 Joseph M.Silvia,labor 36.00 and truck 164.01 7.20 Charles Wilson 109.20 4.80 George Young,services ..331.25 4.80 George Young,team and 4.80 truck 112.25 51.00 140 I HIGHWAYS,GENERAL A.J.Ainslie $21.60 H.A.Ainslie 72.00 H.W.Ainslie,labor and truck 1,064.25 S.C.Ainslie,labor and truck 309.60 George E.Antoine 160.80 F.J.Antoine 9.60 Carlton Andrews 28.80 John T.Barnes,truck .. . 375.00 W.T.Barnes,team and truck 564.00 C.W.Bates,team 49.00 E.C.Bates,truck 246.00 E.E.Bates,truck 312.00 Edward P.Bates 468.00 J.W.Bates,labor,team and stone 61.65 Ira Bates 9.60 W.W.Bates,truck 258.00 L.E.Bates,team and truck 324.25 O.H.Bates,team 121.50 W.P.Bates 33.60 J.R.Bean 100.80 Albert Biron 124.50 Louis Bottanican 72.00 H.A.,Henry Brasill 70.80 H.W.Burbank 175.20 M.A.Burke 637.55 Levi Cadose 4.50 F.B.Cook 177.60 J.F.Collins 9.60 Samuel Cummings 3.60 George L.Damon 175.20 S.L.Damon 14.40 J.D.Daley 121.20 A.A.Davenport,labor and team 292.28 Francis DeMellow,labor and team 75.60 F.DeMellow 9.60 Frank DeMellow 48.00 George Denithorne 223.54 George M.Eunice 120.90 A.Figureido,Jr 374.40 Antoine Francis 96.00 Anthony M.Golsalves, truck 246.00 A.J.Gonsalves,labor and truck 242.00 D.Golden 72.00 F.D.Grassie 4.50 J.E.Grassie,truck 432.00 Joseph J.Grassie 13.50 M.Grassie $72.00 Pat Grassie 9.00 Stephen Grassie 4.50 T.L.Grassie,truck 204.00 George A.Henry 470.40 A.Hiltz,truck •132.00 H.F.Hiltz,truck 51.00 H.T.Henry 134.40 S.H.Hume 177.60 Robert James 2.25 J.F.James,truck 96.00 Lewis James 28.80 Paul R.James 2.40 C.E.Jason 84.34 C.L.Jason 4.80 C.R.Jason,truck 363.00 Edward R.Jason,truck . 396.00 Joseph M.Jason 21.50 George Jason,truck 687.50 George Jason,team 29.80 W.H.Jason 285.00 F.B.Jenkins,engineer...810.85 F.B.Jenkins,expenses to Boston 2.40 Albert Kane 4.50 Thomas Keating 96.00 H.F.Keating 101.40 C.or C.H.Kennedy....107.10 J.E.Kinsley,mason 30.00 H.C.Litchfield 76.40 W.L.Litchfield 55.20 G.B.Lovering 4.80 M.F.McAuliffe 24.00 W.E.McGrath 191.70 F.McLean 9.60 H.L.McMahor,team..9.00 D.or D.E.McSweeney.121.65 Edward J.Mealey 177.60 G.W.Mealey,truck 150.00 Frank Mitchell,mason ..66.00 Fred Mitchell,truck 60.00 H.W.Monk 2.40 H.T.Morris 156.00 B.F.Morse 18.00 William Murphy 81.45 H.orH.H.Nichols 130.88 Samuel H.Nichols 36.00 M.Oliver 124.80 D.F.O'Brien 264.08 F.W.Pape,truck 60.00 H.A.Pattison,truck 337.00 John Pattison 12.50 William Penn 57.60 P.A.D.Petersen 2.25 Moses Pina 270.00 141 M.J.Poland $13.50 W.or W.M.Poland 184.48 W.or W.J.Powers 155.78 A.Pratt,truck 78.00 Ira N.Pratt,labor and team 174.75 J.J.Pratt,truck 287.50 P.or P.W.Pratt 52.80 W.H.Pratt,truck 144.00 Edward T.Reilly 369.50 J.W.Rooney 25.05 L.Salvador 4.50 Gus or August Silvia ....9.60 George F.Sargent 93.60 A.M.Silvia,truck 162.00 F.J.Silvia 52.30 Gus Silvia (see above)...26.40 J.F.Silvia,team 7.00 Joseph F.Silvia,Jr.,team 355.25 M.or M.P.Silvia 35.40 V.Sestito,truck 507.00 Manuel Silvia (Stockbridge Street)$14.40 W.O.Souther,team ....135.00 David Souther,team ....108.00 George Stoddard 57.60 E.A.Stone,Jr 72.00 E.A.Stone,Sr.,filing saws 1,75 Arthur Studley 27.60 George R.Wagnew,team 72.00 F.W.Wheelwright,truck 204.00 J.W.Whitcomb,labor and team 183.00 J.W.Whitcomb,sand...220.00 A.P.White 249.60 G.C.White....57.60 George W.White,labor and truck 201.60 H.W.White 135.60 H.Williams,truck 408.00 HILL STREET CONSTRUCTION H.W.AinsHe,labor and George A.Henry $163.20 truck $177.30 H.F.Hiltz,truck 48.00 S.C.AinsHe,labor and E.R.Jason,truck 172.50 truck 177.90 George Jason,team 134.05 F.J.Antoine 2.80 J.M.Jason 21.00 J.T.Barnes,truck 36.00 F.B.Jenkins,engineer..210.00 W.T.Barnes,truck 144.00 H.F.Keating 102.60 Antoine Barrow,stone .. . 11.50 W.E.McGrath 58.80 E.C.Bates,truck 36.00 Edward J.Mealy 36.00 E.E.Bates,truck . 27.00 J.L.Meehan 38.40 Edward P.Bates 123.60 H.J.Morris 48.00 Ira Bates 12.00 D.F.O'Brien 111.00 L.E.Bates,team and Fred Pape,truck 102.00 truck 156.00 M.Pina 86.40 J.R.Bean 52.80 E.H.Pratt 4.80 H.A.Brasill 80.40 W.H.Pratt,truck 124.50 M.A.Burke 140.40 Edward T.Reilly 99.60 George L.Damon 75.60 J.W.or W.J.Rooney...140.40 F.J.DeMellow 119.40 V.Sestito,truck 154.50 J.A.Dion 73.20 J.F.Silvia,Jr.,team....64.75 George M.Ennice 20.40 W.0.Souther,team 135.00 A.Figureido,Jr 109.20 George R.Wagner,team.180.00 Ambrose Greenwood ....4.80 A.P.White 189.40 A.M.Gonsalves,truck ..27.00 C.H.White,Jr 40.80 J.E.Grassie,truck 171.00 H.W.White 36.00 T.L.Grassie,truck 223.50 H.Williams,truck 72.00 142 MAIN STREET CURBING W.T.Barnes,truck. E,C.Bates,truck.. . Edward P.Bates ... J.F.Collins $6.00 18.00 9.60 9.60 J.D.Daley W.L.Litchfield ... Edward T.Reilly . H.Williams,truck $9.60 9.60 14.40 36.00 CORNER BEECHWOOD AND KING STREETS J.R.Bean $76.80 Edward T.Reilly $4.80 O.H.Bates,loam 30.00 A.P.White 19.20 Moses Pina 19.20 REMOVING SNOW Fred Ahearn $20.85 Austin Ahearn 15.75 Alfred Ainslie 4.50 George T.Ainslie 9.60 H.or Harry Ainslie 66.14 ElleryF.Ainslie 16.31 Sherwood Ainslie 16.31 H.W.Ainslie 499.76 Joseph C.Anderson 9.60 J.P.Antoine 29.25 F.J.Antoine 28.28 George E.Antoine 18.75 Carl Andrew 12.94 W.or W.J.Almeida 16.31 F.A.Andrews 13.50 P.Armes 4.50 F.Ayers 3.96 Albert A.Biron 75.30 Tony Bissa 9.00 Joseph Brennock 6.75 Tony Barrows,Ash Street 4.50 A,S.Bates 29.25 E.E.Bates,sand 5.00 Edward P.Bates 211.53 Ira Bates 30.38 J.W.Bates 2.25 L.E.Bates,horses,truck, etc 170.15 Philander Bates 2.25 Nathan Bates 11.25 J.L.Bates,truck 40.00 Roy or Royal A.Bates .. . 29.25 W.P.Bates 44.14 W.W.Bates,team,truck, etc 140.60 Antonio Barbuto 13.50 Gio Sippo Barbiri $13.50 Gio Sippo Barbiri,Jr....13.50 J.T.Barnes,horses, truck,etc 308.81 Jesse T.Barnes 20.55 R.R.Beal 4.50 J.R.Bean 15.75 W.T.Barnes,horses, truck,etc 462.15 C.Bennett 16.88 Clifford Blossom 6.75 Clement Brown 6.75 Louis Bottanican 31.50 Wilford Brown 6.75 W.or Walter Brown 31.50 Wilbur Brown 11.25 J.Brennock 6.75 W.J.Brennock 13.80 W.J.Brennock,2d 4.80 C.C.Burgess 11.55 H.Burgess 6.75 H.W.Burbank 20.25" Clarence S.Brasill 33.75 A.Brasill 6.75 Barbiri Bruno 13,50 John E.Burke 24.00 Thomas Burke 14.40 M.A.Burke 374.46 C.E.Butman 28.13 Levi Cadose 45.00 Foster Cadose 61.35 W.Cogill 6.75 Thomas Conley 4.80 Edward Cronican 9.00 George Curtis 45.00 . James Clancy 9.60 143 Arthur Clark $18.00 H.or Harry Clark 55.13 B.F.Crane 4.50 Samuel Cummings 20.25 B.F.Curley 10.69 A.A.Davenport,horses, etc 167.13 Carl Davenport 16.88 A.J.Daley 40.84 Carl Davenport 18.00 Joseph Daley 27.45 Henry Deary 16.88 George L.Damon 64.50 S.L.Damon 25.32 Jim Dolan 6.75 William Dolan 15.75 Albert Dion 4.50 Alfred Demello 9.56 Albert Demello 9.56 Francis Demello 32.06 Frank Demello 18.56 Francisco Devito 13.50 Ralph Devito ($13.50,a duplicate)41.40 George Denithorne 99.23 James Denithorne 28.69 Patsie Devito 27.00 M.H.Donovan 13.80 Edward Dutra 6.75 Robert Donovan 50.85 Jim Dolan 4.50 E.or Earnest Edwards ..29.25 Fred Edwards 40.50 Victor Edwards 34.05 Noel Edward 21.60 H.or Henry Ellsworth (Hudson)25.50 H.Ellsworth,Jr 4.50 Godfrey Ellerton 4.50 J.S.Enos 67.05 Joseph G.Enos 18.00 Joseph Enos,Ash Street . 4.50 Ralphs.Enos 9.00 Charles Enos,21.30 W.or Walter H.Enders .18.30 George M.Ennice 92.57 Charles Eastman 26.44 Herman Eastman 3.38 F.S.Frates 13.50 Antoine or Tony Ferreira 35.93 Anthony Ferreira 25.88 John J.Ferreira 38.21 M.or Milton Ferreira...25.73 Joseph Ferreira 11.43 Robert Ferreira 1.69 Randolph Feola '8.44 P.Feola 16.88 A.Figureido $13.50 John Figureido 24.75 Joseph Figureido 25.05 Lawrence Figureido 34.05 M.Figureido 18.00 A.or Tony Figureido,Jr.34.50 L.or Louis Figureido ....22.50 Edward Fleming 6.75 Harry Flint 11.25 A.or Tony Francis 39.30 H.Friel 7.88 F.S.Frates 9.00 Joseph Frates 24.75 P.T.Frost 4.50 Edward Grassie 27.00 Clarence Grassie 43.05 A.F.Grassie 60.75 A.E.Grassie 22.50 F.D.Grassie 62.06 Joseph or J.F.Grassie.. . 9.30 Pat Grassie 89.10 George Grassie 4.50 Dennis Golden 18.00 A.J.Gonsalves 18.00 A.F.or Tony F.Grassie.23.40 J.E.Grassie,truck 60.00 Joseph Grassie,Stock- bridge Street ....'9.56 John J.Grassie 9.56 Joseph J.Grassie 96.38 M.L.Grassie 7.20 Martin Grassie 86.33 Norman Grassie,truck, etc 45.75 Pat Grassie 24.19 Stephen J.Grassie 24.56 George Groat,Jr 7.20 A.or Ambrose Greenwood 61.03 George A.Henry 136.10 George Henry,Jr 4.50 H.or Harrison Henry ...59.70 Walter Hernon 27.90 Milton Higgins 13.50 Earl Higgins 27.00 Lloyd A.Higgins 16.88 Francis Hill 4.50 Ernest Hill 14.63 Arthur Howe 4.50 Alexander HilHs 18.60 Samuel Hume 142.16 J.W.Hunt 15.75 J.or John F.James,truck 90.00 Arthur James 2.25 Percy James 2.25 Robert James 4.80 James Infusino 15.75 John Infusino 15.75 144 L.or Louis James $29.25 Phil James 29.25 Ezekiel James 24.75 Paul James 22.80 Rufus James,horses,truck, etc 72.85 Tony Janniaro 20.75 C.E.Jason 162.55 C.L.Jason .V .18.00 C.R.Jason,truck,etc...338.48 Edward R.Jason 108.00 F.E.Jason 61.00 George Jason,truck 316.50 George S.Jason 13.50 H.L.Jason 1.20 Joseph or Joseph M .Jason 3 1 .80 John or John L.Jason...50.44 Paul V.Jason 32.10 Ralph Jason 28.73 Otis R.Jason 7.20 W.H.Jason 185.11 F.B.Jenkins 271.08 W.W.Jones 21.97 Albert or Bert Kane 51.79 J.H.Kimball 22.50 H.F.or T.Keating ^89.15 J.H.Kimball 65.70 H.B.Kennedy 12.00 C.or Charles H.Kennedy 81.45 Richard Leonard 21.98 Joseph Leonard 11.25 Frank Lawless 29.81 Robert Laiveneck 1.69 Lawrence or L.Lincoln..39.57 Elijah Lincoln 10.13 Jerome Lincoln 17.44 H.F.Lincoln *..9.00 E.F.Lincoln 24.19 Hiram Litchfield 36.57 Ralph Litchfield 11.25 Raymond Litchfield 11.25 Wisner Litchfield 13.13 W.or WilHam Litchfield.9.00 Frank Locarno 23.63 George B.Lovering 124.93 F.Locarcome 18.00 James Loughman 6.48 J.William Loughman...10.68 James or Jim Mc Arthur . 7.05 Earl McArthur 2.25 W.or William McArthur 58.80 C.or C.M.McAuliffe...38.70 M.,M.J.or M.F. McAuliffe 104.10 Will McAuliffe 4.50 Jerry McCarthy 4.50 Frank McCoolya 4.50 Edwin McLean $55.13 Frank McLean 27.00 Walter McLean 31.50 John McLean 24.75 J.D.McLellan 28.58 William McLaughlin ....18.00 W.E.McGrath 97.16 H.L.McMahon,horses, etc 278.96 Millard or Willard McNeill 13.80 Charles McNeil 24.75 Neil McNeil 27.50 Peter McNeil 14.63 Rusell McNeil 24.75 Steve McNeil 27.50 W.McNeil 20.75 D.McwSweeney 14.40 D.E.McSweeney 111.90 Tony Manuelo 14.63 John Manuelo 47.26 Tom Manuelo 50.63 James Mardo 24.75 Joseph Madden:27.95 Manuel Marks 4.80 Wilham F.Martin 77.86 William J.Martin 7.20 Frank F.Martin,Jr 18.00 Edward J.Mealy 15.19 E.Robert Mealy 20.81 F.Mercurio 18.00 Antonio Mercurio 18.00 Joseph Meehan 44.21 M.Meehan 24.75 Joseph Millachi 13.50 F.Millachi 13.50 George W.Mealy,truck, etc 234.80 Edward Matthewson....15.75 Joseph Milliwich 11.25 F.Milliwich 11.25 Charles Mitchell 18.00 J.H.Morris 18.00 George Monteiro 6.75 B.F.Morse 81.75 Theodore F.Morris 16.88 A.J.Morris 51.98 George Mulhern 18.00 William Murphy 76.84 Francis Murphy 4.50 B.or Bernard Mulcahy ..16.88 John Munnies 35.89 J.Munnies,Jr 15.75 R.or Robert Munnies ...15.90 Spelman Naun 9.30 Caleb A.Naun 13.50 H.Nason 4.50 H.or Herbert Nichols .. . 34.25 145 S.H.Nichols,horses,etc.$56.95 D.F.O'Brien 175.50 Wilham O'Hearn 29.81 John J.OHver 30.60 M.or Manuel Oliver ....31.50 Joseph or J.L.Oliver ...15.75 Ademiro Pace 13.50 Frank PagHaro 42.13 Fred Pape,truck 12.00 H.or H.A.Pattison, truck,etc 264.57 John or J.Pattison 61.80 William Penn 51.75 Al.or Alfred Petersen ...50.40 Arne Petersen 36.00 Fred Petersen 9.00 Andrew Petersen 11.25 Arnold P.Petersen 2.40 Henry Petersen 11.25 Lawrence Petersen 6.75 Robert Perry 9.15 Murray Perry 2.40 Charles Philbrook 7.20 Joseph Pinto,Ash Street . 4.50 Bruno Pico ...13.50 Moses Pina 7.20 Caetani Poce 9.00 Lawrence Poland 23.48 M.or M.J.Poland 51.00 W.,W.H.or W.M. Poland 98.31 W.Powers 88.38 C.H.Pratt 11.70 L N.Pratt,horses,etc...199.53 J.J.Pratt,trucks 69.00 Paul Pratt 9.00 Roscoe Pratt 19.13 S.S.Pratt 6.75 K.M.or Kendall Pratt truck,etc 40.05 John Prendergast 47.25 W.H.Pratt,truck,etc...37.50 Ahon or A.J.Priest 40.50 Edward T.Reilly 176.31 H.Reed 4.50 John Whodes 4.50 Mortimer Rose 2.40 H.W.Rose 2.40 Antonio Rosano 28.69 Frank Rosano 51.75 F.L.Rosenberg 6.75 Joseph Rosano 13.50 Louis Rosenberg 13.50 Ruiter Motor Sales Inc., truck 24.00 Peter Rooney 6.75 J.W.Rooney 81.91 William or W.E.Rooney $20.25 J.J.Rooney 24.75 Stephen or S.H.Rooney.50.85 L.or Louis Salvador ....20.50 B.or B.J.Salvador 31.50 Barron Salvador 4.50 George F.Sargent 23.10 Herbert C.Sargent 25.65 V.Sestito,truck,etc 249.00 P.or Peter Shuebruk 13.80 R.or Richard Shuebruk ..18.56 A.J.Sidney 39.00 Ellery Sidney 7.88 Van Sidney 12.00 William S.Sidney 18.60 August Silvia 9.60 Antoine or Tony Silvia...16.05 F.or Frank Silvia 27.15 A.M.Silvia,truck 48.00 Clarence Silvia 4.50 C.Silvia,Border Street..13.50 M.or Matthew Silvia...18.00 Tony Silvia 6.75 W.or Walter Silvia 24.05 J.M.Silvia,truck,etc...45.00 J.F.Silvia,Jr.,team,etc.81.20 Joseph Silvia,Border Street 31.95 Joseph A.or J.A.Silvia..13.50 John J.Silvia 31.80 M.or Manuel Silvia 36.00 M.P.Silvia,truck,etc...27.60 Charles F.Sylvia 4.80 Charles Stoddard 9.00 EHot Stoddard 4.50 George Stoddard 9.56 Sheldon Stoddard 6.75 Charles Smith 22.50 George Smith 3.38 W.or William Smith 21.15 Guy Smith (duphcate)...36.00 Lewis Spooner 29.25 George Stoddard 13.35 C.Stover 4.50 W.Stover 6.90 Louis Simeone 9.00 Kenneth Souther 9.00 E.A.Stone,Jr 29.25 S.H.Stoughton 24.26 JuHan Strang 14.63 Chauncey Strickland ....7.88 R.or Ralph Studley 11.55 A.Studley 20.70 Ralph Studley 20.25 Gordon Scott 4.50 George Sullivan 51.79 F.W.or Fred Sullivan, truck,etc 57.68 146 Leland Towle $22.50 Lawrence Trott 24.00 Lloyd Trott 9.00 Pasquale Truglia 13.50 Frank Trullya 4.50 George Valine 2.25 John Valine 2.25 Thomas Valine 11.25 Noonan Vieno 5.63 Giovanni Viscomti 13.50 C.Vickery 3.96 S.Vickery 3.96 Tony Victa 13.50 John Viscombe 9.60 F.W.Wheelwright 125.50 E.W.Wheelwright 2.25 F.S.Wheelwright 4.50 J.W.Whitcomb $68.90 J.W.Whitcomb,sand.. . 15.00 George W.White,truck, etc 55.91 Grover C.White 41.10 Austin P.White 54.41 Sidney White 18.00 H.W.or Horace White. . 45.35 W.H.White 4.80 Joseph Wood 7.88 Ralph Wood 4.50 Charles Wood 4.50 H.or Harry Wilbur 38.00 H.or Herbert WilHams..56.33 F.or Frank WiUiams 22.50 H.B.Williams 20.25 Charles Wilson 13.50 NEW SCHOOL,RIPLEY ROAD Pajn-olls,Grading Frank J.Antoine $45.60 John Burke 139.80 Robert Donovan 135.00 Stephen J.Grassie 2.40 Edward T.Reilly 123.00 William McArthur Daniel E.McSweeney ... Daniel McSweeney Walter Poland $37.80 33.60 101.40 69.60 Herbert Williams 26.40 WHEELWRIGHT PARK Levi Cadose $45.60 S.H.Nichols,team $174.50 62.40 24.00 9.60 135.00 26.25 George M.Eunice 67.20 John W.Hunt 16.80 W.W.Jones,automobile, etc 57.90 Michael Meehan 4.80 Charles Wilson H.W.White W.W.White George Young,services, George Young,team ... SCHOOL DEPARTMENT Teachers'Salaries (including Supervisor). Amounts paid Superintendent and Principal (until July 1, 1926)also amount paid Attendance Ofificer given in main body of report under "Education." Mrs.Doris Anderson ....$540.00 Helen L.Brown $1,466.63 Martha P.Bates 1,490.00 Marion C.Chandler 1,640.00 Minnie E.Bigelow 1,740.00 Phyllis R.Collins 35.00 Winifred Brooks 528.00 Beryl C.Cv^m 1,600.00 147 James W.Doyle,as teacher, also principal since Sep- tember $2,333.36 Elinor Duff 70.00 Sara E.Fox 1,390.00 Elizabeth Happenny 70.00 Margaret Hibbard 840.00 Frances Johnson 480.00 Mary A.Jones 45.00 Anna Kinsella 720.00 Elizabeth Knowles 1,100.00 Florence E.Kraus 1,790.00 Kathleen McMahon 1,450.00 Max H.Meyer 2,400.00 Frances M.Nash 840.00 Dorothy B.O'Donnell...750.00 Mary E.Polk $1,376.50 Frances N.Pratt 600.00 William Ripley 640.00 Nellie Sharp 15.00 Frederick A.Taylor,super- visor of music 665.25 Mary Terry 1,240.00 Helen C.Welch 1,540.00 Mary K.White 1,200.00 Elinor I.Whitney 1,348.75 Elaine G.Wing 1,390.00 Total $33,333.49 Paid for Teachers'Pen- sions $1,562.00 Textbooks and supplies (schools) : American Book Co $173.85 Ginn &Co $290.04 American Railway Express 8.76 Hammett Co.,J.L 330.15 Appleton (D.)&Co 2.84 Heath &Co.,D.C 112.08 Allyn &Bacon 12.32 Houghton Mifflin Co 93.88 Arlo Publishing Co 42.46 Howe Co.,Elias 4.15 Babb &Co.(E.E.)572.61 Hunter Co.,J.B 117.05 Baker &Co.(Walter)....1.50 ordan Marsh Co 16.50 Barnard &Co.,F.J 62.90 ournal Print (Hingham) . 19.50 Bates,Lot E 38.93 2.60 Kinsella,Anna F Knott Apparatus Co., L.E 3.00 Beal Bros Boston Music Co 245.34 48.32 Boundbrook Press 12.75 Knowles,Elizabeth F....3.50 Brine Co.,James W 16.52 KresgeCo.,S.S 13.60 Brooks,Winifred 24.80 Litchfield's Express 27.45 Browne,F.W.,Pharmacy 14.60 Little,Brown &Co 31.60 Bruce Publishing Co 14.44 Lyons &Carnahan 44.82 Carter,Rice &Co 2.10 McMahon,Kathleen ....8.50 Central Scientific Co.7.04 7.47 Macmillan Co 82 85 Chandler Barber Co MacNeill,John N 12.79 Clark Electric Shop 5.65 Manual Arts Press 5.81 Cohasset Hardware Co...83.42 Merriam,M.J 20.99 Crocker Rubber Co 40.75 Merriam Co.,G.&C 16.00 Dallman &Co.,H.I 6.61 Milton Bradley Co 385.25 Doubleday Page Co 8.58 Miller,George F 2.00 Dowling School Supply Co.42.54 Morrison,A.C 5.03 Du Pont (E.I.)de Nemours Morton,Anna L 8.95 Co 10.10 Munroe Co.,D.F 34.02 Durkin,Reeves Co 6.60 Office Appliance Co 4.08 Dykeman Bros .35 Partridge Co.,Horace...276.23 Earthman Lumber Co....23.39 Polk,Mary E 3.50 Electric Light and Power Co Prang Co .....3.41 75.28 Reformatory for Women . 10.73 Fox,Sara E 6.60 152.36 Ruiter Motor Sales,Inc. . Ryan &Buker 3.66 Gilpatric,Wilbur D Grand Rapids Fibre Cord 9.38 Sack,Israel 4.50 Co 15.14 Sanborn &Co.,Benjamin H .29.20 148 School Arts Magazine...$3.00 Scott Foresman &Co... . 63.02 Scribner's Sons,Charles .55.47 Silver,Burdett &Co....37.84 Smith Casey Co 14.20 Spaulding Moss Co 1.05 Stearns Lumber Co.,A.T.76.12 Sturgus,Inc.,Walter H..2.50 Tower Bros.&Co 192.11 Trimount Press 3.75 Underwood Typewriter Co.21.00 University Publishing Co.2.05 United States Daily $7.80 Weston (town)School Committee 6.48 White,Mary K 3.60 Whitney,Elinor 1 3.00 Wing,Elaine G 3.10 Winston Co.,John C 4.42 World Book Co 6.62 World Review 15.00 Total $4,345.85 Janitors'salaries (schools) : Thomas A.Stevens $1,560.00 Louis Mulvey 1,560.00 Lillian Enos 361.00 Fred Fuller $220.00 Total $3,701.00 Fuel (schools) : Pounds Amount Lincoln Bros.Coal Co 120,240 $945.98 Fore River Coal Co 459,740 1,498.26 Hull and Nantasket Fuel Co 6,000 54.00 585,980 $2,498.24 City Fuel Co.,3,000 pounds coke 26.25 Edwin W.Bates,2 cords,6-foot wood 42.00 Lot E.Bates,carting coal 37.00 Labor : M.J.Poland $31.50 Arnold Petersen 6.75 George Jason 7.50 H.W.Ainslie 25.00 M.A.Burke 25.00—95.75 Total $2,699.24 Maintenance of buildings and grounds: Andrews Paper Co $68.75 A.L.Ahearn 39.00 American Railway Express .89 Bosworth &Beal 329.66 Beal Bros 43.86 J.W.Bates 6.00 Lot E.Bates 49.16 Cohasset Hardware Co...113.26 Chandler Barber Co 4.74 Campbell Machine Co.127.25 David O.Collins 42.00 Commissioner of Public Safety ($10,new school) H.I.DallmanCo Park L.Davis Co Electric Light and Power Co. Osgood,lighting$481.85 Osgood,power.209.52 Bates,lighting.28.60 Beechwood, lighting 11.71 $14.00 9.09 15.00 ^31.68 149 Alice Fuller $10.00 L.M.Glover Co 1.43 Albert E.Grassie 417.65 Edgar W.Hood 3.00 Heywood,Wakefield Co. . 68.80 Alexander S.Hiltz 37.75 Manuel S.Leonard 856.33 Levi T.Lincoln 646.80 Bruce McLean 37.00 D.F.MunroeCo 52.50 Massachusetts State Prison 24.56 John N.MacNeill 30.27 WilUam P.Malley 14.28 MetalHc Equipment Co. . 28.07 Masury-Young Co 50.33 Mystic Products Co $10.00 W.H.McGaw 65.49 A.F.Nott 23.10 M.J.Sullivan 6.85 C.W.&E.H.SparreU..58.81 Spencer Stoughton 93.65 A.T.Stearns Lumber Co.74.12 C.H.Trott Co 23.57 Tower Bros.&Co 24.25 Philip L.Towle 45.75 Frederick A.Taylor 3.75 Underwood Typewriter Co.3.30 Total $4,305.75 Libraries (schools): Barrie &Co $39.00 Dowling School Supply Co 8.70 R.H.Hinkley Co 118.05 Charles Scribner's Sons 35.10 R.W.Wagner Co 32.00 Total $232.85 Health (schools) : O.H.Howe,M.D $187.50 H.E.Fernald,M.D 15.00 Christina Morrill,nurse 500.00 Total $702.50 Transportation (schools) : F.W.Wheelwright $4,817.50 Elmer Bates 567.00 Albert E.Grassie (painting)436.00 Max H.Meyer 26.00 J.W.Doyle 15.00 Harry A.Pattison 12.00 Stewart Hiltz 10.00 Edward R.Jason 4.50 William P.Malley,repairs 9.85 J.A.McDonald,repairs 12.00 Maintenance total $5,909.85 Outlay: Cohasset Motor Co.,Wayne Bus $1,475.00 Cohasset Motor Co.,lettering 14.58 1,489.58 Total $7,399.43 150 Tuition (outside)schools: City of Quincy "$425.00 City of Boston 258.13 Total $683.13 Sundries (schools) : Insurance,Harold F.Barnes $352.70 Insurance,Employers'Liability,W.H.Pratt: Teachers on $30,000 $14.70 Janitors on $1,000 10.69——25.39 Rev.Garfield Morgan,address 25.00 J.W.Doyle 28.00 John Daun 13.05 South Shore Baseball League 1.00 A.C.Morrison 4.59 Litchfield's Express 5.00 Total $454.73 Lunch (schools): Atlantic &Pacific Tea Co.$629.19 Cohasset Cash Market...97.66 Lillian Enos,Assistant...311.00 First National Stores Co.4.95 Ginter &Co 33.17 Holland Wholesale Co...10.20 John F.James 21.00 Logan Johnson Co 40.25 M.H.Meyer 10.70 George W.Mealy &Sons $27.61 Minot Market 119.29 Mitchell-Woodbury Co...85.78 National Biscuit Co 184.05 Nicholas Simeone 602.75 C.H.Trott Co 20.28 F.W.Wheelwright 336.18 Total $2,534.06 HARRY ELY MAPES Born July 8,1867 Died October 24,1925 He held the following Town Offices:Chief of the Fire Department, 1897-1913;Member of the School Committee,1898-1903;Representative in General Court,1905-1906;Moderator,1911-1923;Selectman,Assessor, and Overseer of the Poor,1913-1925. 151 REPORT OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN To the Citizens oj the Town: The Board of Selectmen submits the following report of its activities during the year: In compliance with the vote under Article 55 at the annual Town Meeting the buildings on the premises acquired from Frank W.Brown were advertised and sold at public auction. The highest bidder was William H.McGaw,the amount bid being $1,125. Acting under Article 59,the curbing on South Main Street at the St.John lot was laid,resulting in a marked improvement. The details of the expense will be found in the report of the Town Accountant. Acting under Article 76,the widening of the street and relocation of the wall on Margin Street opposite Stockbridge was contracted for with Antoine E.Salvador,the extra money being taken from the Incidental Account. Realizing that the need for the drinking fountain on George H.Mealy Square no longer existed and that more room for traffic was needed,the Selectmen ordered the removal of the fountain and the moving of the memorial sign to the Elm Street side of the square. The Highway Surveyor had the paving stones removed and the surface repaired.The improvement speaks for itself. Under Article 25,the "Evernu"street signs were placed as far as the appropriation allowed and we hope that another amount of $500 will be voted to continue the work. Five reflecting danger signs were placed at dangerous corners and railroad crossings as needed. Repairs on the Municipal Building at West Corner,North Cohasset,were not quite completed.The roof,windows and doors were repaired and material is on hand to replace the door frames and place a gutter on the building. This year the building should be painted and bids will be 152 received by the Selectmen so that ^a definite amount will be asked for. The condition of Straits Pond during the summer was better than usual,no cleaning of the vegetable growth being necessary.Fitzpatrick and Happenny attended to the care of the gates and regularly flushed out the pond,which undoubt- edly greatly helped to keep the water purified. The contamination of James Brook with sewage necessitated considerable labor to obtain proper drainage.The Chief of the Fire Department superintended the fiushing of the stream. The time is near when something must be done permanently to improve the condition of the drainage through the center of the Town. The Selectmen have received an offer for the building lots at the gravel pit lot on North Main Street;this matter will probably be submitted to the voters at the Town Meeting. In the suit of Bessie J.Bates v.Town of Cohasset,the Selectmen decided to allow judgment against the Town without a trial as.it seemed to them that a settlement was in the best interests of the Town,all things considered.An article to cover the amount of the cost of settlement will appear in the warrant. We wish to express our appreciation to the Town Counsel, Frederick A.Thayer,who has rendered good service to this Board as well as to the other departments and especially to the Committee on the New School Building. Our thanks are hereby expressed to the heads and members of the departments of the Town and to all citizens who have helped by work and cooperation in carrying on the numerous activities of the Town. DARIUS W.GILBERT, HERBERT L.BROWN, HARRY S.PARKER, January 27,1927.Selectmen of Cohasset. 153 REPORT OF THE ASSESSORS The Assessors of the Town of Cohasset herewith submit their report for 1926. Total valuation,1926 $10,226,757.00 Total valuation,1925 9,363,410.00 Increase in valuation,1926 $863,347.00 December assessment $7,164.00 Town grant,annual Town Meeting $254,894.33 Additional assessment.Fore River Bridge 1,000.00 Deficits in Overlay Accounts required to be assessed by Chapter 348,Acts of 1921 ....9,838.82 County Tax 11,608.79 State Tax 15,209.30 Overlay 4,068.57 $296,619.81 Estimated receipts $44,071.93 Polls,995 at $2.00 1,990.00 $46,061.93 Valuation,$10,226,757 at $24.50 250,555.55 Fractions making tax 2.33 $296,619.81 Amount to be raised by taxation $250,557.88 Number of persons assessed 1,739 Number of persons assessed on property 1,464 Number of persons assessed on poll tax only ..275 Number of horses assessed 102 Niimber of cows assessed 237 Nimiber of neat cattle assessed 113 Number of swine assessed 5 Number of dwelling houses assessed 937 Number of acres of land assessed 5,9403^ Number of fowl assessed 1,771 154 We feel it our duty to call your attention to the appropria- tions of 1927.We should consider very carefully before raising any large amounts. The new construction on Hull Street will probably cost the Town approximately $25,000 to $30,000.You will see by our report that we raised by taxation in 1926 $250,557.88. If we increase this amount it means an added burden to our taxpayers. HERBERT L.BROWN, DARIUS W.GILBERT, WILLIAM H.McGAW, Assessors. 155 REPORT OF THE OVERSEERS OF THE POOR During the current year the affairs of the Cohasset Home have received careful attention by the Board of Overseers and the results in management have been very gratifying.The active care of the property,under the direction of Mr.and Mrs. Elmer J.Louie,has resulted in marked progress being made and prospects for the future are equally encouraging. A number of applications for outside relief have been received during the year and action taken.All such cases have been carefully investigated and found to be worthy of assistance. During the year a brooder house and brooder have been purchased and put in operation at the Cohasset Home with results of successfully raising nearly seventy pullets.Cockerels disposed of brought in the sum of one hundred and ten dollars ($110).It is considered advisable to extend this policy during 1927 -by the purchase of an additional brooder unit.It is the desire of the Overseers that the farm shall be as productive as possible and,as Mr.Louie is skilled in matters pertaining to poultry raising,we believe it good policy to continue this work which,to date,has proved very satisfactory. The ph;fsical condition of buildings and farm equipment is very good.It is apparent,however,that within a short time a special appropriation will be needed for re-shingling the roof of the house.This should undoubtedly be done with an approved type of fireproof shingle which will last longer than the ordinary kind and possesses the much desired quality of fire resistance. The sincere thanks of all concerned with the Home are due the members of the George H.Mealy Post No.118 American Legion,who held their customary Christmas tree and distributed cheer and gladness in the form of useful and greatly appreciated presents.The Episcopal Church sent its representative and the Social Service League also contributed gifts at this time — all of which were greatly appreciated and enjoyed.During the summer months Mrs.W.L.Underwood has regularly con- 156 tributed flowers from her gardens on Jerusalem Road and we take much pleasure in making this acknowledgment. Comparative cost of the poor in Cohasset for the years 1925 and 1926 follows: COHASSET HOME Year Total Expense Receipts Net Cost 1925 $6,952.90 $1,123.06 $5,829.84 1926 5,880.76 830.38 5,050.38 OUTSIDE POOR Year Total Expense Receipts Net Cost 1925 $3,930.81 $1,635.31 $2,295.50 1926 4,156.97 1,049.37 3,107.60 HARRY S.PARKER,Chairman HERBERT L.BROWN, DARIUS W.GILBERT, Overseers of the Poor. 157 TREASURER'S REPORT Receipts Balance January 1,1926.$45,618.93 Amount received of Tax Collector,per report....253,541.91 Notes discounted in anticipation of taxes 97,876.59 Amount received on School Bonds,including premium and interest 113,189.56 Interest on bank deposits 1,559.53 Licenses and permits 154.00 Town Hall income 1,270.91 Telephone 774.10 Woodside Cemetery 501.95 Parks and commons,dividends,etc 988.26 School lunch 2,238.48 Norfolk County dog licenses 468.97 Cohasset Home 830.38 Wire permits .237.00 School Department 84.60 Rent of buildings 151.00 Forest Fires refund 68.80 Police Department 29.65 North Department 11.06 Outside Poor 736.12 Trust Fund dividend 3.40 Fees,Sealer of Weights and Measures 58.69 Genealogies and maps 17.00 F.W.Browne's property 1,266.22 Snow refund 49.50 Fire Department '8.00 Highway Department 2.63 From State Treasurer: Income tax 33,172.17 Corporation tax 3,095.63 National bank tax 586.08 Trust Co 1,483.07 158 Vocational education $1,110.88 Temporary Aid '313.25 State Aid 480.00 Soldiers'exemption 47.67 Total $562,025.99 Payments Paid Selectmen's warrants,Nos.1 to 61,inclusive.463,820.36 Balance December 31,1926 $98,205.63 HARRY F.TILDEN, Town Treasurer. 159 $251,222.97 TAX COLLECTOR'S REPORT Taxes collected on : 1923 assessment $491.69 1924 assessment 4,737.60 1925 assessment 46,578.48 1926 assessment 199,415.20 Interest collected on : 1923 taxes $58.13 1924 taxe 418.56 1925 taxes 1,551.89 1926 taxes 71.00 Amount collected in December, 1925,omitted in 1925 report....219.36 2,318.94 Amount paid Town Treasurer $253,541.91 Abatements on: 1923 taxes $47.10 1924 taxes 199.59 1925 taxes 571.97 1926 taxes 1,088.89 Total $1,907.55 Amount of tax liens deeded to Town in 1926 : 1924 assessment $2,005.72 Uncollected taxes,December 31,1926 on: 1925 taxes $7,294.06 1926 taxes 52,926.75 $60,220.81 HARRY F.TILDEN, Collector of Taxes. 160 REPORT OF THE SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES To the Board of Selectmen. Gentlemen:Your Sealer,in submitting his annual report, would respectfully state that in the performance of the duties required of him under existing statutes,618 appliances have been sealed,106 adjusted and eight condemned.In addition ^to this,the necessary retests,reweighings and inspections have been made,and the sum of $58.69 collected as sealing fees has been paid to the Treasurer as usual. The increase in the number of automatic measuring devices is each year an increased burden and expense to this department, and while a few years ago such appliances were used only for motor supplies,they now include kerosene,molasses,paint,oils, spirits,etc.,and in fact all the liquids for which there is a steady public demand.The added equipment required in these tests, as well as the fact that many require the active services of an assistant,renders the item of transportation and labor the principal expense of the department.This objection is well offset,however,by the added efficiency of the tests,and in lessening the time in which highly inflammable fluids are exposed in the public street.Furthermore it is an additional safeguard against the ever-present interested spectator with the matches and cigarettes.The quality of all the appliances now in use in Cohasset,and the condition in which they are kept by their owners is most excellent,and the Sealer would express his appreciation of the good spirit in which all of his suggestions are received by our merchants even when they involve considerable expense.The writer would respectfully suggest that the sum of $350 be made available for the use of this department for the present year. Respectfully submitted, CALEB NICHOLS, Cohasset,January 27,1927.Sealer. 161 REPORT OF TREE WARDEN To the Citizens of Cokasset: As your Tree Warden for the year 1926 I submit the follow- ing report : I have inspected all shade trees in the Town bordering the highways,finding many needed trimming out also a number of the older elms and ash were cut down to protect the towns- people from injury because of dead limbs falling down. I also wish to thank the citizens for their cooperation with this department. Respectfully submitted, GEORGE YOUNG, Tree Warden. 162 REPORT OF MOTH SUPERINTENDENT To the Board of Selectmen: As Moth Superintendent for the year 1926,I submit the following report : During the early spring the shade trees bordering the high- ways were sprayed to safeguard the tender leaves from gypsy moths,etc. All scrub brush was cut away and burned because of the nest hazard. Painting of nests with creosote was carried out extensively with the result that fewer eggs were hatched,with the excep- tion of Doan Street where more eggs than usual were found. In conclusion I wish to thank the citizens of Cohasset for their hearty cooperation with this department. Respectfully submitted, GEORGE YOUNG, Superintendent. 163 REPORT ON WHEELWRIGHT PARK To the Board of Selectmen: As Superintendent of Wheelright Park I report as follows During the year 1926 brush and dead limbs were cleared from the roadway as usual,also the road was repaired in certain sections. The garden has been seeded to grass this year instead of planted to vegetables as in previous years. Respectfully submitted, GEORGE YOUNG, Superintendent. 164 REPORT OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH The following cases of infectious and contagious diseases were reported to this Board during the year 1926: Chicken pox 31 Measles 102 Scarlet fever 4 Tuberculosis (all kinds)8 Typhoid fever 2 Whooping cough '.15 Malaria fever 1 Trichonosis 1 Pneumonia (lobar)4 The usual number of complaints have been received and investigated during the past year. The building committee of the new schoolhouse on Ripley Road have provided a room for the use of the dental clinic. The school dentist will spend most of his time in this school as the most important period in the care of the children's teeth is when they are in the first five grades. Following is a report from the school dentist asking for the cooperation of the parents in the preventative work of preserv- ing the children's teeth. Report of School Dentist Gentlemen: Each year in the school more time is given up to pre- ventative dentistry. Preventative dentistry aims to preserve the mouth and teeth in a state of health,but conditions change rapidly in the human body and these changes are reflected in the mouth. Most cases of defective teeth are caused by an unbalanced diet.Much of the food we eat is lacking in the vitamines necessary to the nutrition of the teeth.These vitamines are 165 contained in milk,in the leafy vegetables such as lettuce, spinach,cabbage,in the unmodified cereals,whole wheat bread,in orange juice,tomatoes,onions,in cod liver oil. I believe that with the cooperation of the parents in regard to diet and the home care of the teeth that ninety-five per cent of the children could have good teeth during the years they are in the public schools. The grades of most importance in the school from the dental standpoint are the first,third and fifth.In these grades the children are of the age when the permanent teeth are erupting,and they require special attention. The baby teeth are more important to the growing child than the permanent teeth are to the adult. Respectfully submitted, FRANK A.DERBY,D.M.D. We wish to thank the building committee of the new school for their cooperation in planning a room in this building for the use of the dental clinic. Respectfully, IRVING F.SYLVESTER,Chairman, EDWARD L.HIGGINS,Secretary, ABRAHAM ENOS. 166 REPORT OF COLLECTOR OF SAMPLES OF MILK AND VINEGAR Cohasset Board of Health. Gentlemen: The Massachusetts legal standard of milk is 3.35 per cent of milk fat. No less than 12 per cent of milk solids. The Cohasset Board of Health regulations require not more than 500,000 per cent centimeters for bacteria. The average samples as collected from the various milk dealers during 1926 showed 4.063^^per cent of milk fat,12.82 per cent of milk solids,270.422 of bacteria. There was no milk below the legal requirement as regards milk fat,or milk solids,and only three samples high in bacteria. Our milk dealers I am sure are trying to give the Town a good grade of milk. Respectfully, IRVING F.SYLVESTER, Collector of Samples oj Milk and Vinegar. 167 REPORT OF THE HARBOR MASTERS Cohasset,Mass., January 25,1927. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen. Gentlemen:As your Harbor Masters for the past year,we beg to submit the following report : The large increase in the number of boats using our harbor last year has subjected the equipment to considerable wear and tear,and quite extensive repairs are necessary on the runs and floats.The fact that the highways have become so con- gested on Sundays and holidays in the summer months has caused a great many people to take up boating and yachting as a means of recreation and pleasure and has made the accom- modation of these boats a serious problem. It will be necessary to install and maintain two channel buoys on the westerly side of the harbor,and we recommend that the type of buoys used by the Government be put down, as they can readily be taken up in the fall,painted and housed, and put down again in the spring,and thereby made to last a great many years. We do therefore recommend that a sufficient simi of money be appropriated for the proper maintenance of the harbor equipment. Respectfully submitted, JOHN J.GRASSIE,Harbor Master. JOSEPH G.ENOS,Assistant Harbor Master. 168 REPORT OF THE BOARD OF FIRE ENGINEERS To the Honorable Board of Selectmen. Gentlemen:The Board of Engineers appointed by your Honorable Board for the year ending April 30,1927,met in accordance with your instructions on May 1,1926,with the following choice of officers : Chief,Frank F.Martin,Jr. Assistant Chief,Joseph L.Oliver. District Chief,Reginald R.Beal. District Chief,Everett Wheelwright. Clerk,Joseph H.Donovan. Apparatus and Equipment Central Station Engine 1 and Equipment One White 600-gallon pump with 40-gallon chemical tank and hose wagon,purchased in 1920;one thousand feet of 23/2" inch double jacket hose;two hundred fifty feet of 1-inch chemical hose;one 12-foot roof ladder;one 20-foot extension ladder; one 23/2-ga'llon soda extinguisher;one 23^-gallon foamite extinguisher ;three hose nozzles ;one spray nozzle ;one revolving cellar pipe nozzle;two 10-foot hand suction hose;one suction "Y"connection;one suction strainer;two reducing couplings; one male and female suction coupling;one double male 2y2-mch. connection,one 1 -gallon oil fuel can;two oil lanterns;one hand searchlight;one first aid kit;one gas mask;two smoke protectors;two axes;one crowbar;one door opener;one soda container;one acid container;two 23/2-inch hose leak stops; one suction spanner wrench;one pair wire cutters;one adjust- able hydrant wrench;one standard hydrant wrench;eighteen spanner wrenches;six spanner belts;six hose straps and one rubber mallet. 169 Central Station Ladder 1 and Equipment One White city service truck with 40-gallon chemical tank, purchased in 1926;two hundred fifty feet of 1-inch chemical hose ;one 55-foot extension ladder ;one 40-foot extension ladder ; one 30-foot roof ladder;one 30-foot straight ladder;one 25-foot roof ladder;three 20-foot straight ladders;one 35-foot extension ladder;one 15-foot roof ladder;one 12-foot folding ladder; eight plaster hooks;four axes;one door opener;two crowbars; two 23/2-ga'llon soda extinguishers;four oil lanterns;one soda container;one acid container;one deluge set;one pull-down hook;one hose clamp;one wire cutter;six ladder dogs;six squeegees ;one tin roof cutter ;one pick ;two shovels ;two forks ; one hand searchlight;two pair rubber gloves. Stock on Hand at Central Station Eight hundred feet of 23/^-inch double jacket hose;one carboy sulphuric acid;one keg of soda;twenty-five cross arms; one-half mile fire-alarm wire;two 23/2-ga'llon soda extin- guishers;one puLmotor;one lungmotor;one Ford truck for fire alarm. North Cohasset Station Engine 2 and Equipment One White 350-gallon pump with booster tank and hose wagon,purchased in 1925;one thousand feet of 2 3/^inch double jacket hose;two hundred fifty feet of 1-inch hose;two 10-foot 43^-inch suction hose;one 4J/2-inch suction strainer;one 20-foot extension ladder;one 12-foot roof ladder;one plaster hook;two axes;one crowbar;one door opener;one Siamese;two hand lanterns;one hand searchlight;four soda extinguishers;one foamite extinguisher ;one 2-way hydrant connection ;six spanner wrench belts ;fourteen spanner wrenches ;two hydrant wrenches ; three hose nozzles ;six hose straps ;three spanner wrenches (for chemical hose);one ^-inch tip;one 34 -inch tip;two 23^-inch gates ;one suction spanner ;one canvas cover ;one tool box and tools;one 43^-inch by 2\^-mQh redu^cer;one rubber mallet; one hydrant coupling,double female. 170 Station Supplies (North Cohasset) Five gallons of acid;one-half keg of soda;one-half keg of salt ;five acid holders ;four foamite recharges ;two red lanterns ; fifty feet of rope;one set of tire chains;seventy-five feet of ^4 -inch hose ;one %-inch nozzle. Beechwood Station Combination 1 and Equipment One Ford combination chemical and hose truck,with two 40-gallon chemical tanks,purchased in 1923;one thousand feet of 23^-inch double jacket hose;two hundred fifty feet of 1-inch chemical hose;one 20-foot extension ladder;one 12-foot roof ladder;two axes;one plaster hook;one crowbar;two hand lanterns;two 23^^-gallon hand extinguishers;two nozzles;foirr spanner belts;eight spanner wrenches;two hydrant wTenches; five hose straps;two acid containers;two soda containers; one single hydrant gate ;one Siamese ;one roof hook. Station Supplies Four 23/^-gallon soda extinguishers;five gallons of acid; one keg of soda ;one acid pump ;fifty feet of garden hose. Fire Alarm The fire alarm is in very good condition,with the exception of one section which must be replaced with new wire.Six miles of wire was replaced this year,and with the five miles that was renewed last year,practically renews the whole system.A fire alarm recorder was installed at the Central Station this year which records all alanns.A heavy expense has been incurred on the department this year owing to the number of poles the Electric Light Company have replaced,which required the changing of the alarm wire from the old pole to the new.A new motor was installed for the fire alarm and all batteries were overhauled. Hydrants There were three new hydrants installed this year,but many of the old hydrants should be replaced with steamer 171 connections and others are too low to make the proper connec- tion and should be raised.This has been called to the attention of the Water Company. Inspections At various intervals an inspection has been made of the Town's business section and occupants were instructed to clean up any fire hazards that were found.Sundry complaints were received in regard to carelessness in leaving waste paper or rubbish around,and these complaints were at once attended to.A number of oil heaters were inspected during the past year and permits issued for same. During the past year the department has responded to sixty alarms,fifty-one box,and 9 still,as follows : House 15 Chimney 10 Real estate office Tool shop Store block Needless Barn Automobile Wood Bowling alley Boat False 18 K.K.K.Cross Golf Club Grass Schoolhouse Dump Total 60 Postscript.This does not include the fires answered by the Forest Fire Department. 172 Causes of fires in Cohasset in 1926 : Soot in chimney 10 Sparks on roof Overheated pipes Defective chimney Paper Automobile Fireplace Electrical appliances Fireworks Oil stove Grass Unknown Dump Frozen water pipes False 18 Needless Boat Total 60 Number of house fires with damage to building or contents: 1925,9;1926,15. Number of forest or grass fires:1925,36;1926,4. All other grass fires were taken care of by the Forest Warden and a record kept by him. The assessed value of property involved was $116,800,and the estimated loss was $8,085. Assessed Estimated Value Loss 1925 $128,125.00 $10,225.00 1926 116,800.00 8,085.00 The assessed value is for buildings only and does not include the contents that were involved. Engine 1 responded to fifty-five alarms.Ladder 1 to forty- four alarms,Engine 2 to eight alarms,Combination 1 to fourteen 173 alarms.The department laid 4,180 feet of 23/^-inch hose, raised 670 feet of ladders,and used 467 gallons of chemical. The department has 3,800 feet of 23^-inch double jacket hose in first-class condition and 300 feet in fair condition. A new White city service ladder truck was delivered in June, replacing the old Peerless which had out-lived its usefulness. As this truck is longer than the old one it was necessary to build an addition on the rear of the building and also change some of the radiators in the building.As this piece of apparatus cost the taxpayers,S9,500 the Board acting for the best interest of the Town appointed a permanent driver to safeguard the citizens. The Central Station was in need of repairs and this was taken care of by reshingling the roof,repainting the building and installing new sliding doors.The installing of the doors will reduce the cost of heating and lighting.New furniture was purchased and distributed to the stations.The interior of the Central Station was cleaned and painted,the work being done by the men on duty.The three stations are now in good condition. It is the wish of the Board that the taxpayers visit the stations from time to time and see for themselves the equipment the Town maintains for their protection.A suggestion by you may be of great importance to us in maintaining the efficiency of this department. We wish to call your attention to the nimiber of false alarms this year,and ask your cooperation in putting a stop to this dangerous practice.It is not only expensive to the taxpayer, but it may be the cause of a heavy property loss or personal injuries.It is also very discouraging to the men who volun- teer their services and are called out in the early hours of morning. In conclusion we wish to extend our thanks to the Honorable Board of Selectmen for their cooperation and interest in the welfare of the department.To the Police Department for their assistance.To all others that have volunteered their services or assisted the department in any way,and also to the officers 174 and members of the department for the efficient and faithful manner in which they have performed their duty. Respectfully submitted, FRANK F.MARTIN,JR.,Chief. JOSEPH L.OLIVER, REGINALD R.BEAL, EVERETT W.WHEELWRIGHT, JOSEPH H.DONOVAN, Board of Fire Engineers. 175 REPORT OF WIRE INSPECTOR To the Board of Selectmen: I hereby submit my annual report as Wire Inspector for the past year. As in the past,the work has been checked and corrected in accordance with the requirements of the National Code and the Inspection Department.I want to take this space to extend my thanks and appreciation for the support and close cooperation of all the departments concerned. Respectfully submitted, S.CHESTER PRATT. 176 REPORT OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT The current year has been one of much active duty.Finan- cial statement of this Department is reported elsewhere.The following shows in brief the work of the force during the year: Drunken driving 10 Drunkenness 9 Breaking and entering ,5 Non-support 3 Setting fires 3 Assault and battery 2 Statutory offense 1 Dead body 1 Automobiles recovered*1 Boats recovered t 1 Automobile accidents 22 Railroad accidents *1 Convictions in Court 32 During the year the Police Headquarters has been painted and the roof overlaid with fireproof shingles. It is the intention of the Department to take up with the town of Hingham,at an early date,the question of a more equitable division of the policing of West Corner (North Cohas- set)during the coming spring and summer months.It is hoped that a division of this responsibility may be arrived at thereby enabling Cohasset officers to devote more time to patrol work along Jerusalem Road,Forest Avenue and Hull Street. The work of the special officers assigned to automobile traffic and other duty has been faithfully and efficiently per- formed.At the request of citizens,special officers have been assigned to duty,during the summer months,along Atlantic Avenue and in the vicinity of Sandy Cove.Complaints,as a Value $1,000. t Value $3,250. 177 result,have decreased materially in that section of the Town. During 1927 it is the intention of the Chief of this Depart- ment to further the efficiency of the force by the purchase of a stand of suitable arms and ammunition for use in a possible emergency. The thanks of this Department are due to vSergeant Laprade and Corporal Pelletier of the State Police who gave their time and advice regarding a traffic program for the occasions of the bell -concerts held during the summer months. The Department has maintained cordial relations with the Police Departments of neighboring towns,the Coast Guard and the State Police in this vicinity. WILLIAM H.McARTHUR, Chief oj Police. 178 REPORT OF THE FOREST WARDEN To the Honorable Board of Selectmen. Gentlemen:My report as Forest Warden the past year is as follows : We were fortunate in having less fires than the average last year on account of rains and moist conditions.I wish to impress upon the citizens of the Town the requirement of a permit for rubbish or grass fires which must be obtained for burning between March 1 and December 1.This is a State law and one who breaks it is punishable by fine and imprisonment. The Forest Warden and his Deputies are severely criticized for not issuing permits on windy days and the short time of the permit.Forest Wardens are under the jurisdiction of the State Forester who dictates as to the length of time the permit can be granted. I want to thank the citizens for helping this department in many ways and ask for your cooperation in fire prevention every day in the year. Respectfully submitted, FRANK F.MARTIN,JR., Forest Warden. 179 REPORT OF THE HIGHWAY SURVEYOR To the Citizens of Cokasset: Following is my report as Highway Surveyor for the past year;after a severe winter with much snow,the roads required more patching than is usual,both of K.P.and asphalt.All streets were covered with Tarvia,asphalt and oil (a total of 44,540 gallons were used)with the exception of a part of Doane Street. Ash Street was rebuilt in accordance with the plans of the civil engineer.About 1,250 feet of 12-inch,10-inch and 8-inch pipe were used and ten catch-basins installed.A terrible down- pour of rain just as the street was nearly completed caused a washout,making it necessary to rebuild with an extra expendi- ture of about $750. Hill Street,Special This new street was constructed with gravel,asphalt and oil and is an excellent piece of road. The curbstone on Deport Avenue was furnished by the Railroad Company,the Town paying for the labor.The Main Street curbstone was installed under the direction of the Selectmen and makes the street from 1 to 23/2 feet wider from the police station to the corner of Highland Avenue. Each year new fences are being built and the old ones patched and painted.Eight new catch-basins were installed in different parts of the Town. While the removal of snow from the 29 miles of streets is a great expense,this is absolutely necessary to keep them open for automobiles and for our fire department. In conclusion,I wish to assure you of my appreciation of the help this department has received from the citizens,espe- cially the men who work with me,and the courtesy extended me. Respectfully submitted, GEORGE JASON, Highway Surveyor, 180 Atlantic Avenue Ash Street and sidewalk Beechwood Street and sidewalk Church Street and sidewalk... Doane Street and sidewalk... . Beach Street and sidewalk .... Nichols Avenue Bow Street Border Street and sidewalk ... Forrest Avenue Cedar Street Jerusalem Road Joy Place Green Street King Street Pond Street Sohier Street Margin Street and sidewalk... Stockbridge Street North Main Street and sidewalk South Main Street and sidewalk Parker Avenue Depot Avenue and sidewalk.\ Ripley Road and sidewalk ..J Elm Street and sidewalk Summer Street and sidewalk.. Norfolk Road and sidewalk.. . Pleasant Street and sidewalk. . Cushing Road James Lane Smith Street Spring Street and sidewalk.... Oak Street Short Street and sidewalk .... Cleaning streets,etc K.P.and asphalt patching ... Cleaning catch-basins Trucks^ Tan'ia Teams, and Supplies, Gallons Oil Labor Total 7,000 $980.00 $1,340.00 $2,320.00 3,200 674.00 6,226.00 6,900.00 5,400 756.00 1,014.00 1,770.00 500 70.00 120.00 190.00 500 70.00 300.00 370.00 800 112.00 412.00 524.00 250 35.00 160.00 195.00 50 7.00 145.00 152.00 1,500 210.00 410.00 620.00 3,500 490.00 240.00 730.00 130.00 130.00 5,800 795.75 584.25 1,380.00 120.00 120.00 50 7.00 120.00 127.00 3,000 420.00 390.00 810.00 400 56.00 110.00 166.00 120 16.80 581.20 598.00 1,150 161.00 473.00 634.00 200 28.00 140.00 168.00 1,000 135.00 305.00 440.00 2,400 336.00 292.00 576.00 400 46.00 80.00 126.00 1,400 166.00 380.00 496.00 1,500 264.47 276.00 540.47 400 86.00 170.00 256.00 1,800 349.84 272.16 622.00 200 28.00 90.00 118.00 900 126.00 225.00 351.00 120 16.80 104.20 120.00 75.00 75.00 500 70.00 120.00 190.00 320.00 320.00 120 16.80 121.20 138.00 2,545.50 2,545.50 3,029.84 3,029.84 839.65 839.65 44,540 $6,529.46 $22,161.00 $28,690.46 181 REPORT OF THE APPOINTED COMMITTEE TO BUILD THE TOWN HALL To the Citizens of C okasset: The Committee appointed by vote of the Town on March 6, 1926,held its first meeting on March 12,1926,and selected three additional members as required by the vote,—Joseph N.Willcutt,Irving Sylvester and William C.Rogers. On March 19,1926,the first meeting of the entire Committee was held,all members being present except Mr.Parker.The Committee organized and elected Dr.Gilbert as Chairman and William C.Rogers as Secretary.At this meeting,your Com- mittee voted that the architect for your Town Hall be selected under a competition to be held in accordance with the rules of the American Society of Architects,and that at least six archi- tects be invited to compete.The Committee voted to invite Mr.Thomas M.James of Cohasset to become its advisory architect. At the meeting held on March 26,1926,it was voted that the following architects,—George F.Newton,Edward Nichols, Haven &Hoyt,Shephard &Stearns,Parker,Thomas &Rice and Charles M.Baker,—be invited to enter the competition. The Committee submitted to Mr.James the names of the following architects,—I.Howland Jones,Winthrop D.Parker, William M.Austin,Steven Codman,Gordon Allen and James Purdon,—from which list he was to select three to act as judges. Mr.James selected Winthrop D.Parker,Gordon Allen and James Purdon.All the architects who were selected accepted the invitation. At the meeting of April 2,1926,it was voted that Mr. Willcutt and Mr.McGaw be made members of the Committee of Judges.The Committee voted at this meeting that the building should accommodate in the auditorium,stage and balcony,sixteen hundred persons;other details in the program were discussed and decided upon.Mr.James v/as authorized to prepare the program for the competition. At the next meeting of the Committee,held on April 19, 1926,Mr.James submitted a program,and after discussion it 182 was accepted and the architects given until May 17,1926,to prepare their sketches,on which date the competition was closed. On May 17,1926,the Committee of Judges met and selected the design of Mr.Charles M.Baker as the winner of the competition. A meeting of the Building Committee was held on May 22, 1926,and the report of the judges was submitted and accepted by the Committee.Mr.Baker was present at this meeting and explained the details of the building and specifications.There was a lengthy discussion of the plans submitted by Mr.Baker; the Committee was of the opinion that the building sketched was too large for the needs of the Town.Mr.Baker estimated the cost of the building sketched by him to be about $150,000. In view of these facts,he was instructed to prepare his plans and specifications for a building with normal seating capacity of 1,000 persons. On June 19,1926,the plans and specifications for the new Town Hall were submitted to the Committee by Mr.Baker. The size of the auditorium,as planned,seated only 694 and this did not meet with the approval of the Committee,and it was voted that Mr.Baker be instructed to enlarge the auditorium by increasing the floor space.This was subsequently done and he prepared plans for a building with a normal seating capacity of 968 which could be increased to 1,100 by the use of the stage. The Committee at this meeting voted to sign a contract with Mr.Baker for his services as architect. From the nineteenth of June to the seventeenth of August there were no meetings of the Committee,as this period was devoted by the architect to the preparation of his working drawings and specifications. At the meeting held on August 17,twelve firms of con- tractors were invited to submit bids for the building.The Committee authorized the employment of an engineer to determine the relative grades of the bottom of the cellar of the old Town Hall building and the bottom of James Brook,for the purpose of determining the necessary drainage.The date for the closing of bids was set as September 24,1926. The next meeting of the Committee was held on September 20,1926.There being some question as to whether or not the 183 time for the closing of the bids was too short,the Committee extended the time for the receipt of the bids to September 28, 1926,and directed that all local firms be given an opportunity to submit bids on the various kinds of work they were in a position to perform On September 29,1926,the Committee met and opened the bids for the building.The highest bid was from J.W.Bishop Company of $159,860.The lowest bid was that of the John MacDonald Construction Company of $134,935.B.W.Neale, Inc.was the next lowest bidder.The Committee then voted that the two lowest bidders and the architect should confer as to the possibility of reducing the contract price to a sum within the appropriation and to report to the full Committee at a later date.All other bids were rejected and the checks returned to the competitors at once.In considering a composite bid, taking the lowest bid received from the sub-contractors,the total cost would be $131,753. On October 25,1926,the Committee met to discuss the "cuts"which were submitted to the Committee by the archi- tect and the builders with the idea of reducing the contract price but without injuring the building.When this had been discussed,the plan was returned to Mr.Baker with instructions to obtain new bids from the two contractors with the "cuts" taken out.The revised bids of the John MacDonald Con- struction Company and B.W.Neale,Inc.were received by the Committee on November 8,1926,and they were $117,985 and $118,832 respectively.Neither of these prices,however, included the architect's commission nor the premium on the surety company bond.At this meeting,after discussion,the Committee voted that Mr.Baker revise and reduce the plans showing a building which could be erected for $120,000,includ- ing the cost of surety bond and the architect's commission,and to submit such plans to the lowest bidders for figures and to report to the Committee as soon as possible. On January 15,1927,Mr.Baker submitted his revised plans.At this meeting the Committee learned that a smaller building could be erected for $105,000 complete without the architect's commission and the premium on the surety bond and without a balcony in the auditorium.This building would seat in the auditorium approximately 727 persons.The balcony 184 would cost from $3,500 to $4,000 more with a seating capacity for 205 persons.The Committee was of the opinion that the last figures would produce a building which would be smaller than the Town desired.It was,however,of the opinion that the revised bids submitted by the two lowest bidders,received on November 8,met with the wishes of the people of the Town. If the Committee had had sufficient money,it would have voted to sign the contract and go ahead with the work on that plan.In view of these facts,it was voted that the Committee make a report to be submitted to the people at the next Town Meeting and await their decision. The Committee is of the opinion that the Town may adopt one of the three following courses : First:To raise and appropriate an additional sum of $15,000 to allow the Committee to erect a building in accord- ance with the aforesaid plans of November 8,with a seating capacity for at least 960 persons and a maximum of 1,100 persons,or Second:Express its willingness to have a building without a balcony,the size of the one specified in the letter of December 31,with a minimum seating capacity of 727 and a maximum seating capacity of 871 persons,or Third:Reconsider the vote of last year whereby the Town Hall was authorized. Although,as a Committee,no recommendation is made on the foregoing,the Committee is unanimous in desiring to bring to the attention of the people of the Town the fact that the present Town Hall building should be abandoned for any purposes other than the Town offices,unless steps are taken to render it safer from the hazards of fire.The Committee can not too strongly emphasize the fact that with the increase of fires,there is a grave responsibility on the people in allowing the present wooden structure to be used for entertainments, more particularly for moving pictures,in its present condition. Respectfully submitted, WILLIAM C.ROGERS, Secretary of the Committee. 185 NEW GRADE SCHOOL BUILDING January 29,1927. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen. Gentlemen:Although the construction and equipment of the new grade school building,at the corner of Ripley Road and Sohier Street,has not been completed,your committee felt it incumbent upon them to submit to you a record of their doings and the results of their efforts up to date,in order that the same may be incorporated in the Annual Town Report for 1926; therefore we beg to make the following report : Your committee met immediately after its appointment, organized and proceeded without delay to carry out its instruc- tions,namely,to choose an architect,accept plans,employ a contractor,and supervise the erection and original furnishing of a one-story,eight -room,grade school building of second-class construction. In spite of the fact that Mr.William H.McLean,architect of Boston,was assured by the original new schoolhouse com- mittee that if the Town voted to erect a new school he would be awarded the contract as architect,the building committee voted to invite two local architects to submit plans and working drawings for the proposed new school.Mr.Edward Nichols and Mr.George F.Newton expressed their willingness to enter into competition,provided this competition was held under the rules and regulations of the American Society of Architects.The committee investigated this method of choos- ing an architect and found it to be a most fair and impartial one, as the plans submitted by the competitors are absolutely with- out a mark of identification,except being numbered,this number being detemiined by the order in which the plans are received by the advisory architect.The drawings submitted for the purpose of the competition are based on a program setting forth the requirements of the Town,this program to be the basis of judgment upon which the jury of award makes its decision. 186 This jury of award,comprised of two members of the build- ing committee and three disinterested architects appointed by the Boston Chapter of the American Society of Architects,after careful consideration of the drawings and the measure in which they met the requirements of the program,unanimously voted Mr.William H.McLean,winner of the competition. Before proceeding to the final choice of plans and working drawings for the proposed school building your committee felt, in view of the fact that the building could not be completed within the school year of 1925-26,that the best interests of the town might better be served if they held their activities in abey- ance until after the special Town Meeting at which the remodel- ling of the present Town Hall came up for final disposition. An article was inserted in the warrant for this special meeting, whereby the Town,if they so voted,could have added fifteen thousand dollars to the schoolhouse appropriation and thereby provided an auditorium in the new school that could have been used for civic purposes as well as for school purposes.This proposition,however,they voted down. Your committee then proceeded to a final choice of plans and specifications which,upon comparison with the plans presented to the Town by the original committee,proved prac- tically identical,the few changes being purely of an architectural nature. Bids upon the work were procured through an advertise- ment in the Boston Globe.Sixteen contractors submitted bids,the lowest one being that of Ralph W.Bean,Inc.,of Lynn, Mass.The committee,realizing the importance of employing a responsible builder,investigated very carefully the standing of the contractors submitting the six lowest bids,and found that Ralph W.Bean,Inc.,of Lynn,Mass.,had a very high reputation indeed,not only as to the character of their work- manship and ability to handle a job of this nature,but also to their integrity and financial ability to carry on a job of this size. A sub-committee,Air.Frederick G.Roche and Mr.Edward F.Willcutt,visited a school in Saugus,Mass.,which Ralph W.Bean,Inc.,were finishing and also several large buildings which they had completed,and were very favorably impressed 187 with the character of their work.Upon inquiring as to their financial standing it was found that they were being financed by a firm capitahzed for two hundred and fifty thousand dollars, one of the members of which assured the sub-committee that they would place at the disposal of Ralph W.Bean,Inc., if necessary,a sum of money equal to the amount of the con- tract.In view of these facts the building committee unani- mously voted to award the contract for the erection of the pro- posed school building to the above named contractors.A surety bond for 100 per cent of the contract was given by the United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company of Baltimore, Md.The contract was signed April 16,1926,and ground was broken on April 20,1926.The work progressed satisfactorily until October 1,when it became evident that the job was not proceeding as rapidly as it should.Upon investigation the committee found that the contractor was in financial difficulties, and that the firm that was to back them had failed to do so, due to the fact that suitable terms could not be arranged.This condition was a serious one and the committee realized that not only was the best interests of the Town in jeopardy,but also the proper progress of the work was in danger.After careful consideration and several conferences with the Town council an arrangement with the creditors was finally made whereby they financed the work with money due the contractor under the terms of the contract,and which the contractor assigned to the creditors.Under this arrangement work has progressed rapidly and the committee feels that when this report is placed in the hands of the citizens the building will be practically completed. The committee would like to set forth some of the facts in regard to what has been done to give the Town a building com- plete in every detail and with important features properly in- stalled,and still keep the cost within the amount of the appro- priation.The plans submitted by the architect were carefully studied,and the following changes made:Two boilers were installed,each one of sufficient capacity to heat the building to seventy degrees at zero outside.Upon request of the school committee the univent type of ventilation was installed and the original amount of radiation in the classroom remained the same,thereby insuring continuous and sufficient heat.Indiana 188 limestone was substituted for cast stone,all metal flashings changed from zinc to copper,all main timbers changed from spruce to eight-inch metal "I"-beams,stucco walls in rear changed to brick veneer,wire laths used instead of wood,a special room finished for dental clinic,large electric range and automatic refrigerator installed in kitchen,and many other improvements which was felt were needed for the best interests of the school.Although an allowance was made for a sprinkler system the committee felt that other features were more im- portant;therefore,this was not installed.The grading of the lot is a serious problem ;the rough fill was donated to the Town by the Boston Sand and Gravel Company,and dumped on the lot for the moderate sum of $1.15 a yard,twenty-three hundred and fifty yards being necessary.A few inches of sub-soil may be required on the rough fill,and it is felt there is loam enough piled on the lot for the finished grade. As there has been considerable adverse criticism in regard to the size of the auditorium,the committee would like to explain that,although it is larger than the one submitted to the Town by the original new schoolhouse committee to be used for school purposes,it is not as large as was proposed if the Town wished to use it for civic purposes as well. The "large auditorium "so called provided a stage,but a study of the plan printed in the report of the original committee and sent to all voters previous to the special meeting of June 8, 1925 will show that the auditorium proposed for school purposes has no stage.This auditorium was designed entirely for school purposes. Although this report is necessarily one of progress,the committee hopes that at the next Annual Town Meeting a final report may be made. Respectfully submitted, FREDERICK G.ROCHE,Chairman, DEAN K.JAMES,Secretary, B.PREvSTON CLARK, EDWARD F.WILLCUTT, HENRY E.vSWEENEY. New Grade School Building Committee. 189 GULF RIVER GATE COMMITTEE Cohasset,Mass., January 15,1927. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen. Gentlemen:The report of the Gulf River Gate Committee is as follows: The Committee met immediately after its appointment and studied the proposition of erecting a suitable tide gate at the Gulf River Dam.After careful consideration and several visits to the dam,a set of plans and specifications,drawn up by Mr.Edward Nichols of Cohasset,was accepted and bids were invited through an advertisement in the Boston Globe. Of the seven contractors that visited the site,only three submitted bids,the lowest of which exceeded the appropriation by over one thousand dollars ($1,000),and although it may be possible to install a set of gates for two thousand five hundred ($2,500),the amount of the appropriation,the Committee did not feel that they could recommend the erection of a set of gates that would not withstand the terrific strain that is brought to bear on this dam,due to the breaking up of the ice in the river.In fact it was the ice which carried away the old gates. In view of these facts the Committee recommends that the Town appropriate,at its next annual meeting,a sufficient simi of money to properly install a suitable tide gate at the Gulf River Mill Dam. Respectfully submitted, JOHN J.GRASSIE, JOHN ELTMAN, WILLIAM H.ELLSWORTH. The Gulf River Gate Committee. 190 TOWN HISTORY At the Annual Town Meeting in 1894 six men were chosen as a Committee on Town History.At the first meeting of the committee,Rev.Joseph Osgood,D.D.,was chosen chairman and two members were added,making eight in all.This com- mittee held regular meetings,discussed historical matters and preserved many valuable docimients that otherwise would have been lost. After several years one of our number,Rev.E.Victor Bigelow,offered to write a history of the town.This work pro- gressed with the assistance of members of the committee and in 1898 we published the "Narrative History of Cohasset."Soon after that we enlisted the services of Mr.and Mrs.George L. Davenport to compile the genealogy of Cohasset families,with the result that in 1909 we published a second book,"Cohasset Genealogies and Town History,"containing.besides the geneal- ogy,twelve chapters on town history,written mostly by mem- bers of the committee. Since then our duties have consisted mainly in caring for several cases of relics in the Paul Pratt Memorial Library and in preserving various interesting documents,ancient diaries, portraits and photographs,showing development of the town at different periods,together with many maps.These have been brought to us from time to time and are kept for safety in the town vault. As our committee has been reduced by death and removal to three resident members,it has seemed desirable to have this important work carried on by a larger number of persons and also to stimulate interest by meetings of the committee and study of the large amount of material in our hands.The com- mittee has therefore been enlarged to the undersigned twenty- five members.Doubtless others will be interested and can advan- tageously be added to the present number. It is particularly desired that if any persons having docu- 191 ments,pictures,relics or any articles of historical interest,will bring them to the attention of this committee,they can be either added to our present collection or be loaned to us for study and returned to the owners at their pleasure.Many such articles are thoughtlessly destroyed or lost through carelessness or for lack of some agency to properly preserve them. The present members of the committee are as follows: Thomas L.Bates,William H.Brown,Esq.,George W.Collier, Charles H.Cousens,John W.Farwell,Edwin L.Furber, Charles W.Gammons,Oliver H.Howe,Caleb Nichols,Edward Nichols,Stephen R.Nichols,August F,B.Petersen,John J. Pratt,William C.Rogers,Esq.,George F.Sargent,Jr.,Edward E.H.Souther,Edward L.Stevens,Burgess C.Tower,Edward H.Tower,Eugene N.Tower,Gilbert S.Tower,Newcomb B.Tower,Odin Towle,Delano Wi^ht,Esq.,Joseph N. Willcutt. NEWCOMB B.TOWER,Chairman. OLIVER H.HOWE,Secretary. 192 COHASSET FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY In Account with Oliver H.Howe,Treasurer Dr. To Payments in 1926 For Books $599.75 Support of Paul Pratt Memorial Library 418.13 Treasurer's bond 12.50 Rent of Safe Deposit Box 5.00 Stationery and postage 1.10 Balance on deposit,January 1,1927 Weymouth Savings Bank 58.94 New England Trust Co 443.10 $1,538.52 Cr, Balance on deposit,January 1,1926 $419.27 Income from investments 1,110.00 Interest,Weymouth Savings Bank 5.61 Interest New England Trust Co 3.64 $1,538.52 193 Schedule of Invested Funds Bonds $2,000.00 Union Pacific 1st Mortgage 4s. 1,000.00 Massachusetts Gas Companies 43/2^. 1,000.00 Detroit Edison 5s. 2,000.00 wSouthwestern Bell Telephone 5s. 2,000.00 Indiana Service Corporation 1st 5s. 1,000.00 Minneapolis General Electric Co.5s. 1,000.00 New York Telephone Co.6s. 1,000.00 Mississippi River Power Co.1st 5s. 2,000.00 Butte,Anaconda and Pacific R.R.5s. 2,000.00 United States Rubber Co.5s. 2,000.00 Ellicott Square Co.1st Mortgage 5s. 2,500.00 New England Telephone and Telegraph Co.5s. 1,000.00 Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Co.5s. 1,500.00 Western Telephone and Telegraph Co.5s. 500.00 New York Central R.R.ref.and imp.5s. 122,500.00 OLIVER H.HOWE, Treasurer. Cohasset,January 1,1927. We have examined the foregoing account and find it correct and properly vouched. We have also examined the securities in which the funds of the Library are invested,as shown by the foregoing schedule. GEORGE W.COLLIER, EDWARD NICHOLS, Examining Committee. Cohasset,January 4,1927. 194 REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS OF THE PAUL PRATT MEMORIAL LIBRARY The Directors herewith submit their report for the year ending December 31,1926. We report with regret the resignation from the Board of Mr.Charles C.Wheelwright who"has faithfully served as president for the past ten years. The vacancy in the Board has been filled by the election of Mr.Edwin T.Otis,and the office of president has been filled by the selection of Mr.George W.Collier who also serves the Trustees of the Cohasset Free Public Library as their president. Early in the year Miss Hazel Randall was appointed as Librarian,succeeding Miss Marian E.Decker whose resignation was noted in our last annual report.Miss Randall comes to the position with experience in some of the larger libraries of the State and has entered into the work of the Library with interest and efficiency. The general interest of the citizens in the Library continues to be shown by an increase in the circulation of books,by the donation of many books,and an especial interest has been demonstrated by the bequest of the late Mrs.Thomas F. Richardson of one thousand dollars to the general funds of the Library. Subjoined are the reports of the Treasurer and the Librarian giving the statistics of operation and the expenses of the Library for the past year. The general running expenses of the Library remain about the same as the previous year,but an extra expense will have to be incurred to renew the interior painting and the plastering of the lower stack rooms. Respectfully submitted, GEORGE W.COLLIER,President, FRED V.STANLEY,Treasurer, EDWARD NICHOLS,Clerk, DARIUS W.GILBERT, HERBERT L.BROWN, FREDERIC J.GAULD, EDWIN T.OTIS, Board oj Directors. 195 PAUL PRATT MEMORIAL LIBRARY In account with Fred V.Stanley,Treasurer. Dr. To payments for the year 1926 : For books,magazines and binding $713,40 For express,trucking and other items ..34.33 For electric lighting 402.85 For insurance 135.19 For investments 120.00 For printing,postage and stationery ...116.14 For repairs and maintenance 384.57 For rent,Beechwood branch 250.00 For Librarians'and janitors'salaries ...3,197.74 For supplies 56.30 For telephone 41.81 For wood and coal 528.10 $5,980.43 Balance,January 1,1927,in Boston Safe Deposit and Trust Company....1,263.50 $7,243.93 Cr. By receipts for the year 1926: Balance,January 1,1926,on deposit in Boston Safe Deposit and Trust Company $1,258.73 Pepperell Manufacturing Company, dividends 288.00 Essex Company,dividends 165.00 Commonwealth Electric Company, coupons 100.00 Winter Hill Co-operative Bank,dividends 30.00 Cohasset Savings Bank,interest 205.00 Cohasset Savings Bank,withdrawn for reinvestment 120.00 Income from unrestricted funds of Cohasset Free Public Library 418.13 196 Town of Cohasset,appropriation for Library $4,300.00 Fines,etc.,at Library 28L66 Refund from insurance policy 2.19 Cash,Cohasset Free Pubhc Librar}^,for books 55.00 Interest,Boston Safe Deposit and Trust Company 20.22 $7,243.93 We have examined the foregoing account and find it correct. We have also examined the securities in which the funds of the Library are invested. OLIVER H.HOWE, CHARLES W.GAMMONS, Auditors. Cohasset,January 15,1927. REPORT OF THE LIBRARIAN TO THE DIRECTORS OF THE PAUL PRATT MEMORIAL LIBRARY January 3,1027. Gentlemen: I hereby submit my report of the work carried on at the Paul Pratt Memorial Library during the year ending December 31,1926. We have finished the re-registration of readers,begun during Miss Decker's administration,making at present a registration of 1,426. We arc substituting a modified form of the Newark charging system for the old Browne method of loaning books,which does away with the expense of providing reader's pockets,and the waste of time spent in looking up and filing away unused pockets. The chief new work of the year has been the beginning of a reclassification of non-fiction,changing from the Cutter system 197 to the Dewey Decimal.We have completed the children's collection,and are starting the reference room. We are trying to increase our juvenile circulation,but until we acquire a larger,more adequate collection it will not be possible to make great progress.The Trustees granted us an extra sum of SlOO this fall which makes a very good start.We were able to purchase 74 new books.We exhibited them during Children's Book Week,and invited the teachers of the first, second,third,and fourth grades at the Osgood School to bring their classes to visit the librar\^and the exhibit,and we enrolled fifty pupils as new readers.We are continuing the Saturday morning stor^^-hour and for a special Christmas hour,had Isabel M.Randall of Boston as our stor^^-teller. The library-gratefully acknowledges books given by the following people :Miss F.X.Bates,Mrs.W.De F.Bigelow. Mrs.W.B.Binnian,Mrs.J.L.Bremer,Mrs.E.B.Bryant.Mr. A.W.Cobb,Cohasset Book Club,Marion C.Jackson,Mrs. William May,Mrs.E.J.Parker,Mrs.C.G.Plant,Mrs.C.A. Sanford,Sarah Souther,Mr.S.D.Tower,Mrs.W.L. Under^'ood. I inclose the statistics of circulation on the following pages 198 vSTATISTICvS OF CIRCULATION Books issued,including Beechwood Branch: 1926 23,362 1925 22,382 Increase ,980 CLASSIFIED CIRCULATION Main Beechwood Library Branch Adult Juvenile Adult Juvenile Magazines 1,067 196 183 90 Philosophy and Religion ..186 15 12 Biography 477 60 40 •15 Fiction ..10,300 4,224 1,757 869 History 358 100 29 20 Travel 493 108 60 33 vSocial science 160 191 14 3 Natural science 201 84 .25 24 Arts 720 112 41 45 Literature 629 293 77 51 Total 14,591 5,383 2,238 1,150 VOLUMES IN LIBRARY Volumes in library December 31,1925 18,284 Volumes discarded 108 18,176 Volumes added 1926 627 Volumes in library December 31,1926 18,803 Respectfully submitted, HAZEL RANDALL. 199 JURY LIST July 8,1926 Name and Occupation Street Aheam,Austin L.,garage owner South Main Allen,Frank C,leather merchant South Main Antoine,Abraham J.,Jr.,plumber Elm Ayres,Samuel L.,cotton broker Jerusalem Road Baker,Benedict J.,wool merchant Jerusalem Road Bates,Edwin P.,laborer Beechwood Bates,Gorham L.,farmer North Main Bates,Howard,farmer Beechwood Bosworth,Merton L.,electrician Gushing Road Bowser,Roscoe A.,naval ordnance North Main Browne,Minot A.,clerk James Lane Burdick,William W.,railroad employee Summer Ghurchill,Gilman Simimer Gousens,Harold B . ,sailmaker Summer Gurley,Joseph J.,insurance agent Jerusalem Road Enos,Joseph G.,clerk Summer Hyland,E.Glayton,carpenter James Lane Jordan,Fred D.,banker Elm Menard,Ralph W.,secretary Summer Mulvey,Edward A.,insurance Pond Petersen,August F.B.,real estate agent Sohier Pratt,Nelson G.,real estate .Ripley Road Skolfield,Sydney K.,U.S.Veterans'Bureau Sohier Sweeney,Henry E.,insurance Bow Tower,Burgess G.,insurance agent Ripley Road Tower,David B.,retired Beach Towle,Odin,salesman Border Tucker,Herbert A.,broker Border Vogel,Augustus H.,Jr.,salesman Forest Avenue Wilson,Gharles,laborer South Main Young,George,superintendent Hull ANNUAL REPORT OF THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE OF THE TOWN OF COHASSET MASSACHUSETTS For the Year Ending December 31,1926 THE BOUNDBROOK PRESS 1927 SCHOOL COMMITTEE Helen A.Scripture Term expires 1927 Manuel A.Grassie Term expires 1927 Dean K.James Term expires 1928 Everett W.Gammons Term expires 1928 Fred V.Stanley Term expires 1929 John P.Kane Term expires 1929 Organization Fred V.Stanley Chairman Orvis K.Collins Secretary Edward L.Stevens Financial Secretary Committee on Buildings Mr.Gammons and Mr.Grassie. Committee on Transportation Mr.Grassie and Mr.Kane. Committee on Fuel Mr.James and Mr.Kane. Committee on Hygiene and Books Mrs.Scripture. Regular Meetings First Monday of each month at 7.45 p.m.,at Osgood School. Superintendent of Schools Orvis K.Collins,telephones,Cohasset 0290 and Hingham 1003. School Physician Oliver H.Howe,M.D.,telephone,Cohasset 0014. 3 School Nurse Mrs.Christina Morrill,telephone,Cohasset 0389-W. Attendance Officer Wihiam H.McArthur,telephones,Cohasset 0372 and 0533. School Dentist Dr.Frank A.Derby,telephone,Hull 0778-R. School Calendar,1926-1927 Schools open Tuesday,September 7 Columbus Day Tuesday,October 12 Teachers'Convention Friday,October 29 Thanksgiving Recess Thursday,November 2 Including Friday,November 26 Christmas Recess Friday,December 24 Including Sunday,January 2 Washington's Birthday Tuesday,February 22 Recess Saturday,February 26 Including Sunday,March 6 Good Friday Friday,April 18 Patriot's Day Tuesday,April 19 Recess Saturday,April 30 Including Sunday,May 8 High School Graduation Monday,June 27 Schools close Tuesday,June 28 School Janitors Elementary School Thomas A.Stevens Osgood School Louis Mulvey Lunch Room Lillian Enos Beechwood School Fred Fuller SCHOOL ORGANIZATION,1926-1927 Superintendent of Schools Orvis K.Collins Middlebury College Year Elected 1920 High School Teaphers James W.Doyle,Principal,history Boston University 1921 William Ripley,Jr.,science Brown University 1926 Minnie E.Bigelow,commercial Drexel Institute 1902 Marion C.Chandler,Latin,French, mathematics Mt.Holyoke College 1910 Beryl E.Cram,English,Latin University of Maine 1925 Junior High Grades Martha P.Bates,history,geography *Boston University 1880 Frances Nash Pratt,English Bridge water Normal 1923 Mary Terry,arithmetic Bridgewater Normal 1925 Special Teachers Max H.Meyer,manual training *Columbia University 1918 Florence E.Kraus,drawing Penn.State Normal 1914 Helen C.Welch,domestic science Framingham Normal 1919 Winifred Brooks,physical education Sargent School of Physical Education 1926 Frederick A.Taylor,music Northampton School of Music 1924 Doris Anderson,sixth grade Gorham Normal 1926 Primary School Helen L.Brown,Principal,grade 5 Bridgewater Normal 1921 Mary E.Polk,grade 4 Castine Normal 1925 Elizabeth Knowles.grades 3-4 Bridgewater Normal 1925 Elaine G.Wing,grade 3 Toronto Normal 1916 Elinor L Whitney,grade 2 Wheelock Normal 1924 Mary K.White,grades 1-2 Wheelock Normal 1924 Sara E.Fox,grade 1 *Hyannis and Castine Normals 1883 Kathleen McMahon,kindergarten Perry Normal 1915 Beechwood School Frances Johnson,grades 1-2-3 Salem Normal *Not a graduate. 1926 REPORT OF THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE The report of the School Committee for the year 1926 with the financial statement of the Treasurer is herewith submitted to the Town.It is accompanied by the fuller reports of the Superintendent of Schools,Principal of the High School and supervisors of departmental work. The Committee turned back into the Town Treasury at the end of the year an unexpended balance of $1,700.45.This saving was made on the item of trade school tuition which was much below the estimate,due to the failure to find openings for Cohasset boys in the trades schools of Quincy and Boston. There was paid into the Town Treasury in 1926 from the State School Fund,from the State Vocational Education Fund, from the lunch receipts,from the dog tax,and from other sources,$8,092.93.A similar amount will be received from the same sources during 1927,reducing the amount to be raised by tax levy by that sum. The Committee has given careful consideration to all the items of the budget for the current year,and notwithstanding the fact that the new school building will bring additional costs in lighting,heating and equipment,and will necessitate the employment of two additional teachers,the budget totals only $1,250 over that of last year. After eight years of capable service as Principal of the High School,Mr.A.C.Morrison resigned in June and accepted a similar position in Holbrook High School.Mr.James W. Doyle was elected Principal and entered upon his new duties at the opening of the present school year.The Committee wishes to express its satisfaction with the work of Mr.Doyle. The enthusiastic cooperation of pupils and teachers under his leadership has been most gratifying. The problem of transportation has been solved temporarily by the purchase of a larger bus.New chassis have been pro- vided for all three busses. 6 During the summer vacation the domestic science depart- ment was moved to the second floor of the Osgood School building,and other readjustments were made in anticipation of moving the lower grades into the new school building which, the Committee was given to understand,would be ready for occupancy at the beginning of the new year.Owing to the delay in the completion of the new building,the temporary quarters arranged at that time in the Bates building and the former G.A.R.building will have to be occupied by the lower grade pupils for the balance of the present term. When the new building is finally completed the Committee contemplates a formal opening with dedicatory exercises,to which the public will be invited.Cohasset has waited long for this addition to our school facilities and may well celebrate the occasion in a fitting manner. The Parent-Teacher Association,with the hearty endorse- ment of the School Committee,has introduced an article into the Town Warrant asking the Town to consider the need of pro- viding vocational training for Cohasset young people and to- appoint a committee to study the situation.The need of the opportunity that a trade school affords is very evident.Two- thirds or more of the Cohasset boys who complete the eighth grade fail to continue through high school.Of the thirty-three boys enrolled in the freshman class of 1923 only seven will graduate next June.This is fairly typical of the way they drop out after reaching high school age.They are not interested enough in the courses the high school offers to keep up their work.Most of them have good mechanical offers to keep up their work.Most of them have good mechanical ability,and if they had the opportunity would qualify for some useful and gainful trade.For several years we have been sending boys to the Quincy Trades School.As many as twelve have been enrolled in a single year.But Quincy Trades School is now closed to Cohasset boys.Ten boys at least could have been placed this year if a school had been available.All the neighbor- ing towns are facing the same problem as Cohasset,and boys are going out from their schools at the end of the grammar grades in the same large proportion,without adequate training for their hfe work. The general laws of the State allow two or more towns to unite in establishing and maintaining a vocational school.One- half the cost of maintenance of such a school is borne by the State.The School Committee is confident that a careful study of the situation in our own and neighboring towns will reveal the need of a trades school in this vicinity with prospective pupils enough to make it an imperative obligation on the part of the interested towns to give them an adequate opportunity for vocational training.The Committee heartily recommends the appointment of the special committee called for in the article referred to above. Respectfully submitted, FRED V.STANLEY, For the Cokas set School Committee. 8 School Budget for 1927 General Expenses: School Committee,expenses of administration $400 Superintendent of Schools and enforcement of law: Salaries and office expenses 2,350 Instruction : Teachers'salaries 37,000 Textbooks and supplies 3,700 Operating school plants: Janitors'salaries 3,700 Fuel 2,700 Repairs,replacements and power 4,500 Auxiliary agencies : Library 200 Health 650 Transportation 6,000 Tuition,trade school 1,000 Insurance 1,400 New equipment 2,400 Lunch room 3,000 Sundries 300 New grounds 600 Total $69,900 REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS To the School Committee and Citizens of Cohasset: I herewith submit for your consideration the annual report of the Superintendent of Schools for the school year 1926. The year is characterized not so much by changes occur- ring in the schools as a year of anticipation.One year ago we were assured by the building committee that the new primary school would be ready for occupancy in September.The com- mittee did its best to fulfill this promise,but because of unfore- seen difficulties arising,the building is still incompleted.The outlook at present is promising and we hope in a few weeks to have the primary schools housed in a building second to none in the facilities offered for the successful conduct of the lower grades. The classrooms are attractive.They are well lighted and the proper size for primary classes.Each classroom has its own coat room and a direct exit from the building.The play room has five direct exits as well as eight more through the classrooms.Parents will feel that their children are safe when housed in this modern structure. The plans of the assembly hall play room have been some- what changed.The space originally designed for a corridor has been added to the hall.This gives us one large room sufficient in size for all kinds of indoor games,and when used for assembly purposes will seat eight hundred people.It will be possible most of the time to have one-half of the room avail- able for play and physical work and the other half seated for assembly purposes.A movable platform will be provided, which can be enlarged for graduation of the high school and other occasions,which are rare,demanding a large stage. Opening into the hall is a small cafeteria where warm lunches will be prepared for the children.On the second floor over the main entrance is a room to be used for committee meetings,by the superintendent,and by the doctor and nurse in their 10 examination of the school children.Opening off this room is the school dentist's office. In each of the eight classrooms is installed a unit for the independent ventilation of the room.It will be under the con- trol of the teacher,and each room can be properly ventilated from whatever direction the wind may be blowing.The original plans called for the gravity system in the rooms,which is diffi- cult to control in all kinds of weather. There will be considerable work to be completed on the grounds during the spring and summer.When completed the grounds at the front and on either side of the building should be properly graded and attractively planted with trees and shrubs.The ground at the rear of the building should also be graded to provide a playground.There is space enough for a small-sized football field or baseball diamond and a small running track.There should be a fence constructed to prevent any trespass on the railroad track and on the other adjacent lots. The Osgood School The changes planned at the Osgood School to meet the new conditions have been only partially carried out.Some of the changes that involved the most labor were made last slim- mer,but others cannot be made until the primary children are in the new building. The old study hall has been utilized for domestic science and the lunch room.It is equipped with additional domestic science tables,electric range and an electric refrigerator.With the addition of the new lunch tables planned for,we will have a most attractive and efficient laboratory. This makes possible the retention of the manual training rooms for the present and the housing of all the work of the six upper classes under the same roof,instead of under three.It makes for better order in the conduct of the school.The printing has been temporarily discontinued to increase the space for the woodworking benches.A third floor room can be utilized for it,if it seems best to have printing next year.How- ever,it is the opinion of the Superintendent that in a small school all the emphasis should be placed on the woodwork. 11 No pupil taking printing in the school since its installation has utilized the knowledge acquired since leaving the school,and its correlative value is slight in proportion to the time required in its teaching. As soon as the room is available the commercial work will be transferred to the second floor,and the assembly hall will revert to the use for which it was planned.It is an attractive assembly hall,large enough to accommodate the number of pupils for which the building was planned. The importance of the new building cannot be overesti- mated.It makes possible not only fine quarters for the small children,but better quarters for the older pupils.The Osgood School may not be a modern school,but w^hen used by the older pupils only the efficiency of the work will be greatly increased. All the high school pupils will be seated on the second floor. All the regular classes with the exception of drawing,woodwork and science laboratory work will be done on this floor.All the work of the sixth,seventh and eighth grades will be done on the first fioor.The assembly hall will be available for physical classes,for games and for school entertainments.When the interior walls are repainted,a light buff color should be used. This will brighten up the rooms and especially the corridors.As the curtains wear out they should be replaced with translucent shades of a light buff color.New and modern lighting fixtures should replace the antiquated ones now in many of the rooms, and a few attractive pictures should be added. The rough plan on the following page shows the proposed distribution of the pupils. 12 ROOM AND GRADE ASSIGNMENT,SPRING 1927 OSGOOD SCHOOL FIRST FLOOR Drawing Room Grade 6 Grades 7-8 Grades 5-6 Grade 8 Grade 7 SECOND FLOOR High Class Commercial Room High Class High Class Domestic Science Lunch High Class Sewing Library THIRD FLOOR Science Laboratory Printing Assembly Hall Stage BASEMENT Boiler Room Boiler Room Bovs' toilets Girls' Toilets Fan Room Marlual 1rraining NEW PRIMARY BUILDING BEECmVOOD SCHOOL Grade 1 Assembly Hall and Play Room Kindergarten Grades 1-2-3 Grades 1-2 Grades 3-4 Grade 2 Grade 4 Grades 3-4 Grade 5 13 Enrollment The table below gives the comparative enrollment for the past eight years.The one on the following page gives the age and grade distribution on October 1.This is slightly larger than last year,the increase coming in the high school. 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CO CM § COCO 85 00 00 CO OT OT MO 3 e2 15 Resignations and Elections In June Mr.Arthur P.Morrison resigned as principal to accept a similar position in the town of Holbrook.Mr.Morrison had been connected with the school since 1918.A man of high ideals,he gave the school an efficient administration,and takes with him in his new field the best wishes of the parents,pupils and school officials. The Committee without hesitation elected Mr.James W. Doyle as principal of the school.Mr.Doyle had been sub- master since 1921,and in that position he had won for himself a place of confidence in the community.He is progressive, efficient,and has rare qualities of leadership,which inspire the teachers as well as the pupils under his direction.We are for- tunate in having a man of this type at the head of the high and upper grades,where example means as much as precept. Mr.William Ripley,a graduate of Brown University,was elected as sub-master and teacher of science.This is Mr. Ripley's first year of teaching.His work is most satisfactory. The resignation of Miss Hibberd,teacher of Latin,made possible an arrangement whereby the part time of a teacher of physical work could be utilized.The Latin is being taught by Miss Chandler and Miss Cram,and a part of the high school English by Mrs.Pratt. Miss Winifred Brooks,a graduate of the Sargent School, was elected as physical director.She devotes one-half of her time to this work and the other half to work in the sixth grade.Dur- ing the fall the physical work was carried on out of doors.At present only classroom work can be done.As soon as the assem- bly hall is available the work can be expanded. Miss Kinsella,teacher of fifth grade,resigned in June.The vacancy was filled by the election of Mrs.Doris Anderson. Mrs.Anderson had previous experience in the schools of New Hampshire and New Jersey,and is proving an extremely valuable teacher. Mrs.Dorothy B.O'Donnell resigned as teacher of the Beech- wood School in June.The vacancy was filled by the election of Miss Frances Johnson.Miss Johnson is a graduate of Salem Normal School and taught last year in Canton Centre,Conn. 16 Industrial Education For one or two years we were fortunate in being able to send our boys who desired trade school courses to the Quincy Industrial School.The demand has become so great on the part of Quincy boys to take these courses that it is well-nigh impossible for boys from the surrounding towns to secure admittance.This is a serious problem and one that is faced by the towns of Hingham and Hull as well as by Cohasset. Fifty per cent of the boys in our schools will eventually enter the skilled trades,or do manual work of some kind.Those who have the ability to do so,should first avail themselves of the cultural education offered in the high schools,and then take courses in advanced trade schools.They will find that they will go much farther than if they take some short cut to a trade. However,there are a large number who do not ever get as far as high school,and many more who may be admitted,but do not fit well in the established work.For this group trade school education should be available,both for their sake,and for the benefit of the high schools,which should not be expected to carry those who are not in sympathy with the work offered. A committee should be appointed to act with the committees of Hingham and Hull in an investigation of the needs and possi- bility of establishing a trade school for these and other South Shore towns. Such a school should be located in conjunction with either the Osgood School or the Hingham High School,so that the academic work can be done in one of these high schools.The expense of the school would be borne by the various towns and the State. Transportation The crowded condition of the school busses was relieved by the purchase of a new bus body by the School Department,and new chassis by the contractors.The new bus has a capacity sufficient to carry from forty to forty-eight children.It is used on the two trips which were so difficult to handle last year. The two other busses are newly painted and mounted on new chassis. 17 COMPARATIVE STATISTICS FOR YEAR 1925-1926 Valuation Tax for Cost per Cost per per School Elementary High School Pupil Support Pupil Pupil Hull $34,567 $4.87 $175.36 $190.04 Brookline 26,326 4.07 107.89 156.75 Scituate 23,237 4.95 101.35 185.01 Manchester 22,332 5.08 97.61 136.15 Cohasset 18,113 5.65 92.32 213.44 Duxbury 19,953 6.86 90.03 200.94 Wellesley 15,859 7.74 122.87 179.70 Boston 15,024 6.52 81.08 127.64 Winchester 13,905 6.40 75.69 141.84 Swampscott 13,628 6.51 78.87 130.79 Barnstable 13,550 6.72 82.43 144.66 Hingham 13,155 5.94 73.83 114.15 Newton 13,059 7.61 89.43 132.63 Springfield 13,010 8.36 96.74 173.00 Milton 12,930 6.84 77.76 137.99 Plymouth 9,804 8.45 82.63 108.65 Weymouth 9,206 7.19 61.07 99.31 Whitman 5,632 10.37 54.08 99.94 Rockland 5,459 11.46 56.41 96.83 State 9,902 7.97 74.19 126.78 18 EXPENDITURES AND ESTIMATE 1916 1926 1927 Estimate Expenditures Estimate School Committee,expenses of administration $400.00 $253.91 $400.00 Superintendent,and expenses of office 2,350.00 2,297.42 2,350.00 Teachers'salaries 36,000.00 34,871.26 37',000.00 Books 1,400.00 1,856.85 1,700.00 Supplies 2,000.00 2,489.00 2,000.00 Janitors'salaries 3,700.00 3,701.00 3,700.00 Fuel 2,700.00 2,699.24 2,700.00 Repairs,light,power 4,000.00 4,305.75 4,500.00 Library 200.00 232.85 200.00 Health 650.00 702.50 650.00 Transportation 6,000.00 5,909.85 6,000.00 Tuition,trade school 2,400.00 683.13 1,000.00 Insurance 550.00 454.73 1,400.00 New equipment,including new bus.3,700.00 3,891.77 2,400.00 Lunch room 2,600.00 2,534.06 3,000.00 Sundries 300.00 300.00 New grounds 66.23 600.00 $68,650.00 $66,949.55 $69,900.09 Receipts Dog tax $468.97 Vocational education 1,110.88 Supplies,books and refunds 84.60 Lunch receipts 2,238.48 From State,teachers'salaries 4,190.00 $8,092.93 Expended from tax levy 58,856.62 $66,949.55 Conclusion The maintenance of the public schools is the most important enterprise in which any community engages.By reason of its size and the character of the provisions which must be made for its successful administration,this undertaking is the most costly of all public works.It is necessary,therefore,at all times that the management of the public schools should have in mind an obligation to make a wise and prudent use of the funds 19 confided to its care.It is in this spirit that your Committee and Superintendent have conducted the schools.We have striven to provide good schools and to do this with a wise expenditure of the money appropriated by the Town.This year we are turning back to the Town an unexpended balance of $1,700. With the completion of the new school,the responsibility of the School Department becomes just so much greater to see that every dollar invested in material things earns increased dividends in the better preparation of the youth for the citizen- ship of tomorrow. Our teachers are well trained and ready to accept the responsibility of directing the growing minds of the pupils in their charge.They work with enthusiasm and efficiency.They deserve and are receiving the confidence of the parents and the respect of the citizens. To the Committee I wish to express my appreciation for the support you have given as individuals and as an executive body.It is a privilege and pleasure to serve with you. Respectfully submitted, ORVIS K.COLLINS, December 31,1926.Superintendent of Schools. 20 REPORT OF HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL Mr.Orvis K.Collins, Superintendent of Schools. Dear Sir:The public school is supported by taxes laid on all citizens.Its fundamental aim is to prepare youth for worthy citizenship,and to attain this end a type of education adapted to discover and develop the mental,moral,aesthetic and physical potentialities of the pupil is necessary. The public school no longer is justified in providing a cur- riculum which prepares for college alone,nor one which prepares for college and the commercial office only. .In the past several years great changes have taken place in the secondary school population. In the past a rather small group,somewhat homogeneous as to educational needs,future activities and social background, entered and graduated from the high school,took what a limited curriculum had to offer and felt their needs satisfied. Great changes have occurred in the secondary school population. The enrollment has increased far out of proportion to the ordinary increase in population. Children of varied social and racial heritage,of widely varied vocational intentions,children showing wide differences in aptitude and in ability flock to the secondary schools.This is good.It is as it should be. Some will say that these differences have always existed. So they have,but to a much lesser extent than today.The point is that secondary education has not recognized these differences or if they have been recognized no attempt has been made until recently to adjust education to the needs of the child. Almost eighty per cent of the secondary school population does not plan on entering college.This eighty per cent must be cared for and a method devised whereby their abilities and aptitudes may be diagnosed and their present and future 21 needs met in such a way as to enable them to contribute in their best way to the community Hfe.They must be served. We must not attempt to fit the pupil to a narrow curriculum but adjust the curriculum to the needs of pupils. With the end in view of reorganizing secondary education to meet the needs of the times both as to curriculum and subject matter of courses,a committee of the National Education Association,numbering among its members the foremost educators of the country,evolved a statement of the aims of the secondary education.Their purpose is to give direction to secondary educational effort. Secondary education should concern itself in attempting to accomplish these aims: 1.The school must inculcate knowledge,encourage habits and develop interests which will preserve and improve the health of the individual and the community.This is accom- plished directly by work in physical education,toothbrush drill, games and indirectly through courses in the curriculum such as Biology,Community Civics and General Science. 2.It must lay the basis as far as possible for a future vocation in which the child may become a self-supporting citizen. 3.The greater amount of leisure time which the citizen of today enjoys requires that the school encourage the develop- ment of interests,habits,powers and knowledge which will cause him to use this time in a manner beneficial rather than detrimental to himself and his community. 4.Preparation to take his place as an intelligent and active citizen with a knowledge of duties toward community and family and the will to perform them. 5.The development of an ethical character. 6.A command of fundamental processes necessary to the accomplishment of the foregoing aims,namely:ability to read, write,compute and express himself orally. The above aims,all too briefly set forth,are not stated as what the school accomplishes but what it hopes to accomplish. They are "aims." The courses which are chosen to make up the curriculimi must justify themselves by contributing to the accomplishment 22 of these aims.In other words the organization of subject matter in various cotu'ses should be in terms of aims rather than subject material. An appreciation of the objectives is necessary,I believe,to all parents,teachers and taxpayers if they wish to cooperate intelligently with school officials and if they wish to sewQ as constructive critics of educational procedure. As I have said above,we are attempting to fit the schools to the best needs of the child and the community,but there are many obstacles to hamper us in a school of this size. Division into groups according to ability to master the work is difficult and perhaps impossible because of the excessive cost per pupil under such a system.The same obstacle stands in the way of divisions according to talents or aptitudes.This school has broadened its curriculum to as great an extent as possible under the circumstances and yet we feel that there are groups whose present needs in education and whose voca- tional needs for later life we cannot meet. The outstanding one of these groups and the most important because of numbers,at this time,is the group of boys who have an aptitude for mechanical or manual pursuits and to whose needs this school is equipped to cater to only in a most elementary way. Attempting to force this group through courses for which they have no aptitude and in which they have no interest works injury both to school and pupil. The class suffers in that it is not able to advance as rapidly as it might. Disciplinary problems arise to interrupt continuit}^of class work,because any child placed in a class in which the work is not suited to his ability,aptitudes or needs will soon prove a disturbing element to the teacher and other pupils.This is quite natural.It is as natural for adults,who,bored let us say by the after-dinner speaker,commence to buzz in conversation with neighbors at the table. The school must organize in such a way as to produce the greatest good to the greatest nimiber.Some are bound to have their needs neglected. 23 Cohasset could not afford a vocational school in the nature of a shop where the boys of this group could receive an education which meets their needs.The number of pupils who would profit by this type of training is not large enough to warrant the overhead expense.I believe that a vocational school of a practical nature might be maintained by a combination of towns in the vicinity of Cohasset which would settle what is perhaps the most serious educational problem which we have at present. It is a waste of nature's capital,when we try to make a bookkeeper .out of a boy who is potentially a good automobile mechanic. In re "College Preparation" One of the specialized functions of the high school is college preparation.All secondary schools were at one time called preparatory schools.In the modern public high school of small size attempting to proceed along lines of the best educa- tional theory,college requirements offer a real hindrance to adaptation of the school program to the needs of the child and the community. Cohasset High School has the privilege as a Grade A school of entering pupils who have done high school work of a grade above average,without examination,into any school in New England which admits students without examination.Dart- mouth,Brown,Boston University,Tufts,Middlebury,Trinity, Wesleyan and others are open to our students who do satis- factory work in high school. Harvard,Yale and Massachusetts Institute of Technology do not admit students without examination. Wellesley,Mt.Holyoke,Smith and Radcliffe,for women, require examinations for admission.Only 5.9 per cent of those who enter college enter by the examination route,yet these examinations determine the subject matter of the courses taken by large numbers.Preparation for passing these examinations implies far more than the securing of a passing grade in prepar- atory subjects.The competition for places in the entering classes of our universities and colleges has made it necessary in many cases to turn away two-thirds of those who apply.The 24 entrance requirements have become a method of eliminating mediocre applicants.Those of lower or average mentality who by cramming and expensive tutoring might make the grade are checked by a new requirement in some colleges,i.e.,the intelligence test. Any change which the college may make in its requirements must be met by the high school. When the standards for college entrance are raised,then the preparatory school must perforce raise its standards.The public high school has its pupil five days a week for five hours a day. With recitation periods out the study time necessary for college preparation is not to be found within the regular school day. This means that at least two hours additional study must be done under the supervision of parents and under conditions which they control.The thoroughness of the child's preparation depends upon the intelligent cooperation of the parent to a great extent.A six-hour school day for college*preparatory pupils might prove helpful in meeting the increased demands. The private school usually has its pupils twenty-four hours per day and a considerable period of this time is devoted to supervised study. The per pupil cost,however,in the private school runs perhaps four to eight times that of the per pupil cost in the public school. Parents should know that college preparation means four full years of work covering particular courses with subject matter strictly defined. A decision to prepare for college in the third or fourth 3'^ear of the high school course often means that an additional year of school at least will be required. Activities The Osgood School supported this last fall two football teams for boys and a field hockey team for girls.The policy of the school is to encourage participation in competitive sports 25 by a large number rather than the development of a^small group of skillful players. The teams were under the .leadership of Miss Brooks*and Mr.Ripley,both of whom are to be congratulated for their efforts. We are carrying out a limited program of physical education but are very much hampered for lack of a suitable room for this type of work.This difficulty will not exist when the new school opens. The lack of any clear floor space during this last year has made it necessary to drop after-school classes in boxing ''and calisthenics for this past winter season. Graduating Philander Bates Mary Manning Donovon Godfrey Ellerton,Jr. Alice Elizabeth Enos Clarence Manuel Grassie Arthur Boyne Howe,Jr. Jeanette Carlson Lincoln William Loughman,Jr. Class of 1926 Dorothy Emma Marsh Joseph Anthony Mighliaccio Charlotte Erwin Marsh Elmer Hale Pratt Wilhelmina Stoddard Marion Regina Sullivan Jean Evelyn Tornberg Entering Henry Martin Ahearn,Jr. Raymond S.Bragel Minot Andrew Browne,Jr. Mary Temple Browne Doris Marion Brown Donald Crafts Raphael DeVito Constance Eileen Edwards Walter Joseph Faria Albert Edward Grassie,Jr. Warren Samuel Hume Joseph Manuel Jason Robert Winslow James Class of 1926 Paul Ripley James Jacob Laiveneck Laura Agnes Leonard Richard F.Leonard Jerome Lincoln Anna Gertrude Maloney Eva Marks Francis Joseph Mighlaccio Cornelius James O'Brien Frank Pagliario Warren Stewart Pratt Frances Rogers Marion Marie Rosenberg 26 Catherine Mary Souza Charies Wilson Dorothy L.Stover Hilda Wilson Kathryn Sullivan . John Harris Winters Norman Tomberg,Jr. Members of the Graduating Class Attending Other Schools This Year Philander Bates,Huntington School Marion Sullivan,Boston University Jean Tornberg,Northfield Seminary. Respectfully submitted, J.W.DOYLE, Principal. 27 REPORT OF ART DEPARTMENT Mr.Orvis K.Collins, Superintendent of Schools. Dear Sir:I submit for your approval the annual report of the Art Department for the year 1926. No great changes have been made in our program of work. I have taught all grades above the third,including mechanical drawing in the high school,and have attempted supervision of the primary grades.Monthly outlines are given these teachers and the work is handed to me once a month.The primary teachers,including the Beechwood School,have made splendid efforts to cooperate and the results have been very good. The seventh and eighth grade classes have been so large that they could not be accommodated in the drawing room where materials are assembled.This has been a handicap,for much valuable time is lost in transporting materials.However,we hope to overcome this difficulty when we move to a larger room. One of the problems that has confronted this department is the fact that a number of high school pupils who wish to take drawing have been unable to do so because of conflicts with other classes.This has been particularly true in the ninth grade this year.These pupils may be able to take drawing next year,but they have lost the foundation work which paves the way for the tenth year course.While I fully appreciate the diffi- culties presented by our curriculimi,I hope that we may devise some way to include these pupils. An exhibition of the work in Cooking,Sewing,Drawing and Manual Training was held in the Town Hall in May and the large attendance of parents and friends was most encourag- ing. In expressing the aims of this department I should like to quote from a statement which has come to my notice. '*The art training of the public schools should be a practical 28 training touching closely the needs of the community ;it should aim to cultivate taste and apply that taste,when cultivated,to the homes,the dress and the business of those it trains, "A very mistaken idea is to hold that,art is the business only of the artist.As a matter of fact,the principles of art touch ever}^individual and are used more or less consciously by all.The housewife has to decorate her home.She may use the principles of decoration well or ill,but use them she must, in the adornment of her house,in her dress,and even in her garden. "The business man cannot escape the use of art principles. If he would "dress"a shop window,get up a circular,design a letter head,or arrange an advertisement,he must use the rules which art has devised in design,color and arrangement. "Art,in other words,is not for 'the few*;it is for 'the many 'who have to use it.It is not held that the training of the public schools will produce artists,but it is held that it will raise the standards of taste throughout the community.Higher standards of taste mean advances along many lines.We can- not have people with such standards without an effect on trade. People who know better things demand better things.Thus the art teaching of the public schools has a practical relation to the business interests of every community. "Besides this,there is a civic value in art teaching.One cannot raise standards of taste without raising standards of appreciation.The man or woman who strives to make his house better takes pride in having his town made better. "The spiritual value of art training goes with its practical value.Many of those who cannot see the spiritual worth,can see the practical worth.One cannot change,materially,the taste of a people already grown up.To effect these standards permanently,one must begin with the children in the public schools.Art teaching is not a fad,it is an economic question with an economic reward to every community that realizes this and forw^ards the art work of its schools.".-- 1 should like to add to this a w^ord concerning mechanical drawing,a subject which may be of great value to any boy, 29 whether or not he intends to be a mechanic.These are some of the things we claim to have it do. 1.To develop the power of visualization. 2.To strengthen the construction imagination. 3.To train in exactness of thought. 4.To teach how to read and write the language of the industries. If it does even one of these things well,it is surely worth while. In conclusion I wish to thank you and the members of the School Committee for your very helpful cooperation. Respectfully submitted, FLORENCE E.KRAUS. 30 REPORT OF DOMESTIC SCIENCE DEPARTMENT Mr.O.K.Collins, Superintendent of Schools. Dear Sir:I submit for your approval and acceptance my annual report of the Household Arts Department for the \'ear 1926. There have been no essential changes in the curriculum during the past year. The regular exhibition was held in May in conjunction with the Art Department and Manual Training Department on the evening of the spring musicale. In September,the department was moved to larger,more convenient and more adequate quarters,now occupying what was called the "main room "on the second floor in the Osgood School.The lunch room and kitchen are one large room sepa- rated by a counter;part of the library is used for a sewing room.Two more cooking desks have been added,making accom- modations for sixteen pupils.The kitchen equipment is excel- lent,an electric stove and kelvinator have been installed,the sink and shelf room are much more spacious than in the Bates Building and the room is light and sunny. The lunch room,while convenient,is not so well equipped.. The counter is much too short and has been eked out by using two small tables which at best are makeshifts.We need lunch- room tables and stools:the old table and benches are in poor condition and do not furnish the required seating capacity. The lunch room receipts for 1926 show a marked increase over former years.The prices charged for food have not been increased;the added proceeds mean that more pupils have been served. In closing,^I wish to thank you for your cooperation and express to the School Committee my appreciation of their help- ful attitude toward this department. Respectfully submitted, HELEN C.WELCH. 31 REPORT OF SCHOOL PHYSICIAN The inspection of pupils has gone on as in previous years. Its most important revelations consist of nasal obstruction from adenoids and other causes and of obstructing tonsils.The num- ber of pupils that are **underweight "unfortunately does not decrease.The milk distributed during school hours has a bene- ficial effect,but much more might be done by the parents if they were all fully alive to the situation.It is important for every one of these pupils to lay a good health foundation in early' life.Too often the difficulty lies in the home life and might be remedied by regular meals and abundant sleep. With appreciation of the cooperation of the Committee, Superintendent,Teachers and particularly of the School Nurse. Respectfully submitted, OLIVER H.HOWE,M.D. 32 INDUSTRIAL ARTS DEPARTMENT Mr.Orvis K.Collins, Superintendent of Schools. Dear Sir:In accordance with your request I submit to you my report of the Industrial Arts Department for 1926. In order to accommodate the rather large classes coming into the shop at the opening in September,it was found necessary to discontinue the instruction in printing for this school year. The equipment has been stored,and will be set up in one of the rooms on the third floor after the primary classes have been accommodated in the new building.Woodwork benches have been built and placed in the space formerly occupied as the print shop. Woodworking is a creative occupation which calls for con- siderable skill in tool manipulation.There are some boys, especially in the grades where shop is a required subject,who have but little ability for and therefore but a passing interest in woodwork.Printing being an assembling occupation offers this type of boy an opportunity for expression in handwork, which most of them find instructive and fascinating. Manual Training as an accepted part of general education, now found in every progressive school department,aims to acquaint the boys with as many occupations as possible,'the objectives being general culture,aiding in the intelligent choice of a life work and the laying of a foundation for an occupation. I hope that in the near future our shop may be taken out of the dark basement into larger quarters,where the idea of prevoca- tional work may be expanded with but little additional cost. Cohasset's greatest educational need at the present time is a trade school.The trade school at Quincy is filled to capacity.For the last three years Cohasset boys could not be accommodated there.Though we have sent a considerable number of boys there,the arrangement was never ideal because Quincy boys were naturally given first choice in the shops and our boys had to go to the shop having room for them,quite often learning a trade which was not their first choice. 33 There are seven boys in the graduating class of the high school.Five years ago,when these boys were in the seventh grade,there were thirty-three boys in that class.Practically all of our boys that reach the eighth grade desire to continue their education.Over half of them,however,drop out during their early years in the high school,simply because their abilities are not suited to either the college or the commercial course and the Town thus far has not provided any other. Trade school education should be provided for these boys, as I have pointed out for a nimiber of years.Such schools are highly developed in larger centers of population,and are now felt to be just as necessary in communities like Cohasset,be- cause our boys must compete in later life with boys who have had every opportunity for fitting education. Until we provide trade education for our own boys we are by law required to pay our proportionate share for trade schools in other communities,because the State pays one-half of the cost of maintenance of these schools throughout the State,and our own boys will continue to drop out,some as early as the sixth and seventh grade,and go out into the world handicapped for life for lack of suitable education. Cohasset having been interested in this movement for a longer period than any other near-by town,should be the quick- est to act in the matter.The town providing the building will have the school under its supervision and will save its pupils train fare,but it must make the appropriation for the building and the first equipment.I do hope that in the interest of fitting education for all of our boys a trade school will soon be provided in Cohasset or a near-by tow^n.Equality in the oppor- tunities for education is the birthright of every boy and girl in a democracy like ours.The State offers to pay one-half of the total cost of maintenance of a trade school.Cohasset can well afford to pay the other half. I desire to thank you for the helpful supervision and interest in the department in my charge. Respectfully submitted, M.H.MEYER. 34 REPORT OF CLUB WORK Mr.Orvis K.Collins, Superintendent of Schools. Dear Sir:In accordance with your request I herewith submit to you my report as Director of Club Work for the season of 1926. The usual public exhibition was held in the Town Hall on September 24.Vegetables,flowers,canned goods,poultry and rabbits were exhibited.The showing of poultry was a little less than last year.The vegetables,however,were entered in larger numbers than ever,making necessary several extra tables. Under the direction of Mrs.John Lawrence,the Canning Club furnished a pleasing entertainment consisting of songs and a play,after which the prizes were awarded.We were fortunate in having men of large experience to act as judges of the vege- tables and flowers.Mr.Frank Perry and Mr.William Curly judged the vegetables and Mr.John Millar and Mr.John Daun, the flowers.The gardens were judged by Mrs.Caleb Lothrop, Mrs.T.Fred Stoddard and Mr.Meyer. Representatives of the Garden,Poultry and Canning Clubs attended Achievement Day in April.The County Field Day, held at the Agricultural School at Walpole,was attended as in other years by all club members twelve years and over who desired to go. Laura Leonard,George Valine and Russell Marsh enjoyed a week at the State Agricultural College at Amherst as a reward for the best work done at canning,poultry and gardening. Seeds for the vegetable and flower gardens,also bulbs for indoor winter growing,were secured for the club members and others at a nominal cost. During my absence in July and August Rev.Fred V. Stanley carried on the work.A complete list of the winners at Cohasset exhibit and a statement of the finances are appended. Respectfully submitted, M.H.MEYER. 35 CONTESTS AND AWARDS OF THE BOYS'AND GIRLS' SUMMER PROJECTS The prizes were contributed by the following citizens and residents of Cohasset:i\lr.and Mrs.Hugh Bancroft,Mr. Clarence Barron,Mr.and ]\Irs.Edward B.Bayley,Mrs.Mary K.Bolles,Mr.and Mrs.Edwin L.Furber,a friend,Mr.Benjamin D.Hyde,Miss M.V.McCormick,Mr.and Mrs.John F. McElwain,Mrs.Arthur N.MilHken,Mrs.B.L.Sankey,Mrs. Bessie H.Savage and Dr.and Mrs.George G.Sears. GARDEN CONTESTS Age 10 to 18 A.Best cared-for garden. 1.Year's subscription to magazine Robert Laiveneck 2.S2.00 Harry Jason 3.SI.50 Manual Almeida 3.$1.50 Arthur Forseyth B.Largest display from one garden. 1.S3.00 George Valine 2.$2.00 Rosano sisters 3.$1.50 Russell Marsh 4.$1.00 Mary Lawrence C.Best display of four vegetables. 1.$2.00 Thomas Brown 2.$1.50 Charles Pape 3.$1.00 Thompson Brothers D.Single plates. Potatoes 1.$2.00 Lillian Lawrence 2.$1.50 Robert Laiveneck 3.$1.00 Mary Lawrence 36 Sweet Com,Yellow 1.$2.00 Charles Pape 2.$1.50 Mabel Thurber 3.$1.00 Ethelbert Thompson Sweet Com,White 1.$2.00 Lillian Lawrence 2.$1.50 Mary Lawrence 3.$1.00 Mabel Thurber Carrots 1.$2.00 Ethelbert Thompson 2.$1.50 Robert Laiveneck 3.$1.00 Charles Pape Tomatoes,Ripe 1.$2.00 Thomas Brown 2.$1.50 RosieRosano 3.$1.00 Alfred DeMello Tomatoes,Green 1.$2.00 Robert Laiveneck 2.$1.50 Tony Emanuello 4.$1.00 William McLoughlin Beets i:$2.00 Tony Lugelli 2.$1.50 Thomas Brown 3.$1.00 William Gulla Cucumbers 1.$2.00 Mabel Thurber 2.$1.50 William McLoughlin 3.$1.00 Josie Rosano 37 1.$2.00 2.Sl.oO 3.Sl.OO Cabbage Robert Laiveneck Manual Almeida James Forse}i:h 1.S2.00 2.Sl.oO 3.Sl.OO Squash,Winter Loiiis Lugelli Thomas Brown Josie Rosano 1.82.00 2.81.50 3.Sl.OO Squash,Summer Ham-Jason Lillian Lawrence Thomas Brown 1.82.00 2.81.50 3.81.00 Onions Louis LugeUi Thomas Bro^-n Rosie Rosano 1.82.00 2.81.50 3.81.00 Peppers Thomas Brown William Gulla Josie Rosano 1.82.00 2.81.50 3.81.00 Parsnips Thomas Bro^Ti Edgar DeSantos William iMcLoughlin 1.82.00 2.81.50 3.81.00 Swiss Chard William Gulla Edgar DeSantos Harry Jason 38 A. B. Beans,Shell 1. 2. 3. $2.00 $1.50 $1.00 Louis Lugelli William McAuliffe Mabel Thurber 1. 2. 2. 3. $2.00 $1.50 $1.50 $1.00 Beans,String Mabel Thurber Ralph Enos Thomas Brown Helen Barrow 1. 2. 3. $2.00 $1.50 $1.00 Egg Plant Louis Lugelli Josie Rosano Tony Lugelli 1. 2. 3. $2.00 $1.50 $1.00 Pumpkin Russell Marsh Robert Laiveneck Mary Lawrence GARDEN CONTEST UNDER TEN Best cared-for garden. 1.Year's subscription to magazine Edgar DeSantos 2.$2.00 James Forseyth 3.$1.00 •Samuel Polito Largest display from one garden. 2.$1.50 Edgar DeSantos RABBIT CONTESTS 1. 2. 3. $2.00 $1.50 $1.00 Ethel Dickson Leslie Thompson Edward Tower 39 CANNING CONTESTS Best display of five jars —three vegetables a7td two fniiis. 1.Year's subscription to magazine Barbara McQueeney 2.$2.00 Lillian Lawrence 3.$1.50 Pauline Chase B. C. B. Best three jars of one variety. Vegetables 1.$2.00 2.$1.50 3.$1.00 Fruits Barbara IMcQueeney Annie Grassie Laura Leonard 1.$2.00 2.$1.50 3.$1.00 Annie Grassie Annie Grassie Jean Dion One jar of each variety canned. 1.One week at camp 2.$3.00 3.$2.00 4.$1.00 Lillian Lawrence Laura Leonard Jean Dion Margaret O'Brien FLOWER CONTESTS Best cared-for garden. 1.Year's subscription magazine 2.$2.00 3.$1.00 L to Alamie Infusino Jessie jMcGaw Dorothea Alorse Asters. 1.$2.00 2.$1.50 3.$1.00 Thomas Brown Helen McLoughlin Mamie Infusino 40 C.Dahlias. D. 1.$2.00 Ralph Enos 2.$1.50 Mamie Infusino 3.$1.00 Helen Barrow Gladiolus. 1.$2.00 Thomas Brown 2.$1.50 !Mamie Infusino 3.$1.00 Jessie McGaw Display of diferent flowers. 1.$2.00 Rosie Sinopoli 2.$1.50 Helen Barrow 3.$1.00 Thomas Brown POULTRY CONTESTS Pens 1.$2.00 George Valine 2.$1.50 Richard Tisdale 3.$1.00 Alary Souther Pullets Rhode Island Reds 1.$2.00 Leslie Thompson 2.$1.50 Tony Lugelli 3.$1.00 Louis Lugelli Other Breeds 2.$1.50 Richard Tisdale 3.$1.00 Leslie Thompson Cockerels 1.$2.00 Leslie Thompson 2.$1.50 Richard Tisdale 3.$1.00 Mary Souther 41 Hens 1.S2.00 2.$1.50 3.$1.00 1.$2.00 2.$1.50 3.$1.00 2.$1.50 Ducks Eggs John Leonard George Valine Richard Tisdale Albert DeMello Robert Leonard George Valine Richard Tisdale Jersey Giants. $1.00 SPECIALS Charles Lincoln Bantams. $1.00 George Valine GRAND WINNERS Most ranking points in gardening. 1.One week at camp Thomas Brown,25 points 2.$2.00 Robert Laiveneck,15 points Most ranking points in poultry. 1.One week at camp Richard Tisdale,9 points 2.$2.00 George Valine,6 points 42 FINANCIAL STATEMENT 'Receipts Balance from 1925 S78.20 From public-spirited citizens 280.00 S358.20 Disbursements Cash prizes $185.00 Three 1925 winners at camp 30.00 Travelling expenses for the above 24.00 Transportation,Achievement Day 6.00 Transportation,County Field Qay 6.00 Foiu-magazine subscriptions 9.00 Use of poultry coops at exhibition 8.00 Postage 1.55 Balance on hand 88.65 $358.20 Part of balance to be used in sending prize winners to camp in 1927.