The Republican journal., 1896-03-05

basement kitchen afforded splendid place
to dance in, and both old and young entered
into the rapid changes of the quadrille with
a zest that was truly delightful und er the
inspiring music furnished by Messrs. Heal,
Kelley and Pitcher. A generous supply OF
apples, cake and confectionery refreshed the
guests in the spare moments and general
interchange of good feelings filled up the
evening. About midnight the company
took their departure, happy in the reflection
that very pleasant evening had been en-
joyed.
Our annual town meeting occurred Mon
day, March I'd. Considering the inclemency
OF the weather it was we'll attended. AT III
O'Clock the meeting was called to order by
the clerk, who announced that it was neces-
sary to choose moderator before the bust
ness OF the meeting could proceed. MIR. j. H.
Hurd was chosen moderator Then fol-
lowed the election of the following officers
for the ensuing year: Town Clerk, +. A.
Rhoades; Treasurer, F. A. Dickey; Select
men, Oscar Hill r. A. Packard and F. [.
Dickey. The two former gentlemen were
reelected, while Mr.. f. l. Dickey is a new
member, Mr.. P. G. Hurd having declined to
serve any longer on the board. Mr.. j. W.
Knight, tax collector. Mr.. j. R. Hurd and
Mr.. Bartlett Wadlin were elected to i'll the
expired terms of two of the school committee,
of whom one declined to serve again and the
other had moved away. Capt. A. F. Elwe1
was elected truant officer, and also sex
ton, so that he will have his hands full
carrying the small boys into one place,
and carrying others into another place.
Voted to raise So, 100 TO defray town charges
and to pay town debt; also 81 800 to be ex-
pended on highways, and 5000 for schools.
$3.50 We're voted to rebuild the school house
IN the Grant district; 800 were voted for
the Methodist Campground and $40 for the
Spiritualists Campground, to be expended
on their streets, besides some other small
sums of minor Importance. 1t was voted to
suspend the school in the Priest district
The report of the chairman of the selectmen
was read and accepted 1t showed the Of
ticers had faithfully performed their duties,
and notwithstanding the dizziness of the
times they had been able to lessen the debt
of the town about $500. The treasurer's re-
port was model document. Its clearness and
brevity showed that the affairs of that office
were in safe hands and carefully looked af-
ter The report of the Supervisor of Schools
was an admirable one, and we doubt if
more able or practical paper has ever been
presented to the people than that pre-
sented last Monday for the consideration
OF the voters. 1t unmist akably showed
that not only great pains had been be-
slowed upon it, but that brains had
figured conspicuously in its composition.
The people at once realized its superiority
and that they had supervisor who is alive
to the duties of his office and fully COM
petent by experience and ability to make
the schools of this town power for good
Altogether it was one of the best town meet
ings we have had for some time. Every
thing was quiet, harmony prevailed, and
business was dispatched with alacrity. At
its close every body seemed satisfied with
their work and went home contented in
mind and body to await the coming of an
other year. The school committee met Mon
day afternoon and reelected Mr.. F. A.
Dickey as supervisor of schools.